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Praying for the Dead, Pope Asks Special Prayers for Victims of War by CINDY WOODEN God Has Given His Children a Blessing, Catholic News Service the Pope Said: “Hope Gulf Pine Catholic VOLUME 32 / NUMBER 5 www.gulfpinecatholic.com NOVEMBER 7, 2014 Praying for the dead, pope asks special prayers for victims of war BY CINDY WOODEN God has given his children a blessing, Catholic News Service the pope said: “hope. The hope that he will have pity on his people, that he would have VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The early pity on those who are in the midst of the November feasts of All Saints and All ‘great tribulation’” described in Revelation Souls call Catholics to contemplate their 7:14. ultimate destiny, hope in the eternal hap- The Beatitudes -- Blessed are the poor piness of their beloved dead and remem- in spirit, blessed are the peacemakers -- is ber the thousands of innocent people dying the only path “that will lead us to an en- each day because of human evil and self- counter with God,” he said. “Only that ishness. path will save us from destruction, from Because human beings believe they are the devastation of the earth, of creation, of gods and the lords of creation, they discard morals, of history, of the family.” the poor, the old and the young, they wage Earlier Nov. 1, reciting the Angelus wars and persecute those who do not be- with visitors in St. Peter’s Square, Pope lieve the way they do, Pope Francis said Francis said the November feasts are re- Nov. 1 as he celebrated an evening Mass at minders that all the baptized -- those living Rome’s Verano cemetery. and those dead -- are united in Christ for- The pope told thousands of people ever. gathered amid the tombs that before Mass “It is beautiful to have so many brothers he noticed a plaque commemorating the and sisters in the faith who walk at our side, 1943 Allied bombing of the cemetery and support us with their help and travel the thought, “That’s nothing compared to what Pope Francis blesses graves at the conclusion of Mass at the Verano same path toward heaven,” he said. “And is happening today.” cemetery in Rome Nov. 1, the feast of All Saints. CNS photo/Paul Haring it is consoling to know that there are other “Man has made himself lord of all, he thinks he’s leave their homes and flee to the desert, living “in tents, brothers and sisters who have already reached heaven, god, he thinks he’s king,” the pope said. There is a whole feeling the cold, without medicine, hungry” because of who await us and pray for us so that together we can “industry of destruction” with wars, pollution, “throwing those who believe they are god. The pope presumably contemplate for eternity the glorious and merciful face of away babies, throwing away the aged.” was talking about the situation in Syria and Iraq where the Father.” As winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere, he Islamic State fighters continue to drive people from their said he was thinking of the thousands of people forced to homes. SEE POPE-ALL SAINTS, PAGE 14 Woman’s suicide called tragedy, symbol of ‘culture of death’ in U.S. BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE political cause. It was a tragedy, hastened by despair and dom enjoyed in earthly life. True autonomy and true free- aided by the culture of death invading our country.” dom come only when we accept death as a force beyond PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) -- Brittany Maynard, a Several days before Maynard’s suicide, Portland our control.” young California woman who was suffering from ter- Archbishop Alexander K. Sample urged Maynard and Oregon became the first U.S. state to allow doctors minal brain cancer and gained national attention for her others in similar situations: “Don’t give up hope!” to prescribe lethal overdoses. Voters approved the Death plan to use Oregon’s assisted suicide law, ended her life “We are with you. As friends, families and neighbors With Dignity Act in 1994 and then reaffirmed it three Nov. 1. She was 29 years old. we pledge to surround you with our love and compassion years later. Since then four other states have since passed “We are saddened by the fact that this young woman until the sacred moment when God calls you home,” he similar laws -- Washington, Montana, Vermont and New gave up hope, and now our concern is for other people said in a statement issued just before the feasts of All Mexico. with terminal illnesses who may contemplate following Saints on Nov. 1 and All Souls on Nov. 2. The Oregon law says a patient must be of sound mind her example,” said Janet Morana, executive director of He said assisted suicide offers the illusion that hu- and must prove to a doctor he or she is a legal resident of Priests for Life, in a Nov. 2 statement. mans can control death. the state. The patient must swallow the lethal drug with- “Our prayer is that these people will find the cour- “It suggests that there is freedom in being able to out anyone’s help. age to live every day to the fullest until God calls them choose death, but it fails to recognize the contradiction,” home,” she said. “Brittany’s death was not a victory for a the archbishop said. “Killing oneself eliminates the free- SEE BRITTANY-DEATH, PAGE 14 2 DIOCESAN BRIEFS a Mass of the Anointing followed by a ogy, and Service by Our Lady of Fatima. ets can contact Johnny Beard of Council National Night of luncheon at the Sacred Heart Center. Transportation, food, lodging included, 12166 at (228) 990-7292. The drawing Prayer for Life The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick cost $100. This is a life changing, soul will be held on Nov. 16 at Sacred Heart is an action of the community where all restoring retreat! God is calling you. Church after the 10:30 am Mass. You do A “National Night of Prayer for Life members are concerned for one another. For more information call Susie Bass at not have to be present to win. Committee” is seeking to organize across November 7, 2014 November While the anointing is for the elderly (228) 257-3181, Carol Rigby at (228) • the U.S. a Night of Prayer for Life on and people whose health is seriously im- 435-5583 or Klein at (228) 990-6983. December 8/9 from 9 pm to 1 am. More paired, everyone is urged to come & cel- Winter Dance information at nationalnightofprayerfor- ebrate together in this Eucharistic liturgy. life.org CSA Drawing for PICAYUNE -- The Knights of Co- lumbus are hosting a Winter Dance fea- a Nissan Juke November Blood Drives Holy Infant of turing live music from “Flipside” on Good Health Triduum HATTIESBURG -- The Catholic Stu- November 22, from 8 pm to midnight at The American Red Cross is sponsor- dent Association at St. Thomas Aquinas the K C Hall, 408 Carroll Street (behind ing the following blood drives in No- CLERMONT HARBOR -- A Holy Church is sponsoring a drawing to win Dockside Restaurant. Tickets are $15 per Gulf Pine Catholic vember: Infant of Good Health Triduum will be a Nissan Juke on Dec. 4 at 6 pm in the person. Sun., Nov. 9 -- Sacred Heart Catho- observed Nov. 12-14 at St. Ann Parish, University of Southern Mississippi’s For ticket information, call: Lynne lic Church, 8 am-1 pm, in the Parish Hall, 5858 Lower Bay Road. On Nov. 12, Thad Cochran Center. Tickets are $100 Barze’ (601) 273-1057, Joann Power 10446 LeMoyne Blvd. in D’Iberville there will be adoration at 5:30 pm fol- and each ticket admits two people for (601) 7498-2683, Bryan Cassagne (601) To schedule an appointment, visit lowed by recitation of the Rosary at 6 dinner. You need not be present to win. 798-2022 and Gene Fricke (601) 749- www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor pm and Mass at 6:30 pm. Masses will be Runner up prizes in the amounts of 3692. Code SACREDHEARTDIB celebrated on Nov. 13 and 14 at 8:30 am. $2,000, $1,000 and $500 (there will be Sun., Nov. 16 -- St. Patrick Catho- two separate $500 prizes). Your donation Advent Mission lic High School “Bloody Good” Blood Women’s Cursillo will help fund retreats, dinners, & com- Drive, 11:30 am-5:30 pm, in the Caf- munity service projects. For more infor- WOOLMARKET -- An Advent mis- eteria, 18300 St. Patrick Road in Biloxi, DEDEAUX -- The next Women’s mation, call (601) 450-2520. sion will be held at St. Mary Catholic sponsored by the Science Club Cursillo will take place Dec. 4-7 at Sa- Church, 8343 Woolmarket Road De- To schedule an appointment, visit cred Heart Parish. Cursillo is a weekend cember 7-10 at 6:30 pm each evening. www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor retreat to help you grow on your walk St. Al KCs To Retire Old The theme of the mission is “Renew Our Code SPCHS. with Christ and in your Catholic Faith. American Flags Heart, O Lord.” Redemptorist Father Experience an encounter with yourself, Matthew Bonk will lead the mission. OCEAN SPRINGS -- Veterans Day with Christ, and with others. For infor- Refreshments will be served in the Knitters Needed falls on Tuesday, November 11. The St. mation contact Angela Cannon at (228) parish hall each evening following the Alphonsus Knights of Columbus 4th Sr. Dorothy Gilolty, SSj, Diocesan 365-4385 or [email protected]. mission service. Degree will retire old American Flags at Director of Religious Education for the 9:30 am at the KC Hall.
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