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Class of 2017 Pope, President Trump speak of hopes for takes a Bow peace

Pope Francis walks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, during a private audience at the Vatican May 24. CNS photo/Paul Haring

BY CINDY WOODEN Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, and Catholic News Service Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican foreign minister. He was accompanied by Rex Tillerson, U.S. secretary of VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis and U.S. state, and H.R. McMaster, his national security adviser. The President Donald Trump spent 30 minutes speaking pri- meeting lasted 50 minutes. vately in the library of the Apostolic Palace May 24, and as The Vatican described the president’s meetings with the president left, he told the pope, “I won’t forget what you both the pope and with top Vatican diplomats as consisting said.” of “cordial discussions,” with both sides appreciating “the The atmosphere at the beginning was formal and a bit good existing bilateral relations between the Holy See and stiff. However, the mood lightened when Pope Francis met the United States of America, as well as the joint commit- Cade Slaughter, 2017 Valedictorian for the first lady, Melania Trump, and asked if she fed her hus- ment in favor of life, and freedom of worship and con- Sacred Heart High School in Hattiesburg, band “potica,” a traditional cake in Slovenia, her homeland. science.” receives his diploma from Bishop Louis F. There were smiles all around. “It is hoped that there may be serene collaboration Kihneman III during a May 20 Mass at the Pope Francis gave Trump a split medallion held togeth- between the state and the Catholic Church in the United University of Southern Mississippi’s Bennett er by an olive tree, which his interpreter told Trump is “a States, engaged in service to the people in the fields of Auditorium. This was one of five graduation symbol of peace.” health care, education and assistance to immigrants,” the ceremonies held in the Diocese of Biloxi in Speaking in Spanish, the pope told Trump, “I am giving Vatican said. late May. On challenges the graduates will you this because I hope you may be this olive tree to make The discussions also included “an exchange of views” face in their life journey, Bishop Kihneman, peace.” on international affairs and on “the promotion of peace in speaking to Sacred Heart grads, said, The president responded, “We can use peace.” the world through political negotiation and interreligious “Sometimes, stuff happens -- and it’s in Pope Francis also gave the president a copy of his mes- dialogue, with particular reference to the situation in the these moments when we need to be people of sage for World Peace Day 2017 and told him, “I signed it Middle East and the protection of Christian communities.” faith, and Jesus wants us to walk closely with personally for you.” In addition, he gave Trump copies of Because of the pope’s weekly general audience, Pope him.” The bishop encouraged the graduates his documents on “The Joy of the Gospel,” on the family Francis and Trump met at 8:30 a.m., an unusually early to share God’s love with others, just as it was and “Laudato Si” on the environment. hour for a formal papal meeting. The early hour meant Pope shared with them by those who helped to Knowing that Pope Francis frequently has quoted the Francis still could greet the thousands of pilgrims and visi- form them. “In the same way God has loved Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Trump presented Pope Francis tors waiting for him in St. Peter’s Square. you into being, your family, this faculty, has with a large gift box containing five of the slain civil rights Many of those pilgrims, though, had a more difficult loved you into being,” he said. “That love is leader’s books, including a signed copy of “The Strength to than normal time getting into the square. Security measures meant to be shared, it’s meant to be given Love.” were tight, with hundreds of state police and military police away.” For more graduation coverage, see “I think you will enjoy them,” Trump told the pope. “I patrolling the area and conducting more attentive searches pages 12-16, 18-19. Photo/Artie Rawls hope you do.” of pilgrims’ bags. 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Allow old address and new address. - - Americans are proud of international are proud of international Americans good stewards of our be to have We As the world’s wealthiest nation, the nation, wealthiest world’s As the We poor. the of cry the hears Lord The yours in Christ Sincerely Kihneman, III ? Louis F. Bishop of Biloxi ? Joseph R. Kopacz Bishop of Jackson nomic prospects combats the proliferation the proliferation combats prospects nomic them to stay in their of gangs and enables of migrating. instead communities saves lives and gives people that assistance ourselves imagine We a future. at a chance can- in the shoes of a Somali woman who us compels she and her children, feed not us feel God to be the inviting We to act. Good Samaritan. requires budget the resources and balancing Those decisions should decisions. difficult protect that criteria be “guided by moral impor central give and dignity, life human tance to “the least of these” (Matthew 25), tance to “the least of these” (Matthew and and promote the welfare of workers as dignity,” in live to who struggle families stated some of my brother bishops recently to Congress. in a letter United States plays a key role in protecting elimina The good globally. common the food to starving offer of programs that tion assistance to families and development those seeking opportunity would have a of lives on millions impact detrimental around the world. to listen as well, even our government urge we challenges competing many the amidst face around the world. - - - In Mali, for example, the American American In Mali, for example, the Africa, in Somalia, Across East Foreign aid provides much more than But we must also speak out about the But we must also speak out about dis- forcibly 65 million nearly With Catholic’s international aid organization, aid organization, international Catholic’s Catholic Relief Services, provides US-government funded school lunches to It’s hundreds of thousands of children. and with- meal, often their only reliable out it many would drop out of school. and South Sudan, where famine Ethiopia food aid is a life was recently declared, line for millions who would otherwise be due to recur of starvation verge on the change. ring drought and climate for example, America, food. In Central CRS and our local church partners pro- youth to training skills and job vide by gang daily whose lives are threatened eco- with better them Providing violence. placed people in the world right now -- placed people in the world right now of them refugees -- more than 20 million in four coun- conditions and famine-like of U.S. tries, the proposed elimination a mas- would create food aid especially lives in resulting assistance, in gap sive lost. especially to vulnerable children and the to vulnerable children especially upon course, it is incumbent Of elderly. to direct the federal officials our elected resources toward promoting the nation’s defense. On and national welfare general that a we believe grounds, moral and civic para- healthy and educated populace is of our of security the for importance mount nation. the funding aid foreign to cuts draconian As Catholics, includes. proposed budget to help our by the gospel we’re called the neighbors -- whether they’re down atten -- and pay globe or across the street Millions of tion to ‘the least of these.’ on our people around the world depend their clean generosity for their next meal, or the roof over their drinking water, We heard. heads. But their voices aren’t voice. must be their - Ordination of Colten Symmes, Nativity Cathedral Confirmation, Martyrs Vietnamese Parish Adult Confirmation, Nativity BVM Cathedral Housing Board Meeting Spring Bishops’ Meeting Priestly  June 3 - June 16 5 p.m. a.m. 11 2 p.m. 10 a.m.

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June 3 June 4 June 7 June 14-  June 16 June 24 his FY18 federal budget proposal, a docu- his FY18 federal our nation’s to balance ment that seeks of our is also a reflection but that budget values. Or is it? American for domestic and international funding increas while poor, the help that programs ing military spending. Many have spoken spending. Many have ing military out in opposition to cuts of vital programs like sis- program so many of our brothers and been have voices And their ters rely on. of a budget by media coverage amplified on that very much seems to be balanced Americans the backs of some of our fellow it. afford who can least revenue stream that supports essential health and social needs throughout to be Mississippi. Drastic cuts are certain population, of the segments all to harmful lawmakers in response to the proposed federal budget. to the proposed in response lawmakers The Bishops of Mississippi joined together Friday, May 26, to release a letter to a letter to 26, to release May together Friday, of Mississippi joined The Bishops letter to lawmakers about federal budget about federal to lawmakers letter Bishop Kihneman, Bishop Kopacz pen Kopacz Bishop Kihneman, Bishop 4 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 Our Mother ofMercy Parish,PassChristian First HolyCommunion2017 Normand (teacher). Mackenzie ConwayandChantel Father MichaelLong Vu, S.V.D., (teacher), MeganDedeaux, Saucier; back:MadelineDedeaux Braylon DanielsandJay’Shawn Dexter Bell,Jr., RoganDaniels, children. Pictured, front, l-r, are this dayveryspecialfor the Thanks toallwhohelpedmake with abreakfast for entire parish. they continuedthecelebration waited toreceive Jesus. 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They write of and Bert Ghezzi. the with God through encounters of our lives daily circumstances him see to how we can learn and ways. and exciting new, fresh, in for time an ideal offers Pentecost moments of us to reflect on those had with the encounter we have of backdrop a against Lord contains often which Scripture the following of sequence command A elements. dynamic from God that his people prepare assurance The miraculous. for the deliver God would personally that waiting short A spectacular. the answered. CJ answered. Jude, Jesus & Thank you, St. i Deacon Torrell One book I read recently, and would recommend, is; and would I read recently, One book first reading describes the Holy Spirit Today’s and St. Anthony for Anthony for and St. Thanksgiving to the Mary, for prayers for Mary, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Sacred Heart of Mary, Heart of Mary, Sacred prayers answered. CTG prayers answered. 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Evidence action immediate Finally, fulfilled. promise The sign. the event. by those experiencing disciples in the form of ‘tongues of appearing to Jesus’ Francis said Christ wants the Holy Spirit “to Pope fire.’ of loving.” set alight our hearts and make us capable that strength creative a “has explained, he fire, This human misery, purifies and renews… it burns up every us from within, it every egoism, every sin, it transforms that “if we open ourselves us.” He explained regenerates give He will Holy Spirit, of the action to the completely Jesus and his us the courage and the fervor to announce to everybody, consoling message of mercy and salvation But the fire in the open seas without fear.” navigating begins in our hearts.” Commentaries Sunday Scripture 6 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 was averygoodfamilyfriend. Working therekindledheren for twoweeksduringamini-internship. The headofthelab working inthefieldofphlebotomy. 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Ididnothavethisopportunity My eighteen-year-old nieceand On aSundayafternoon,Ijoined First HolyCommunion2017 A differentgraduation - - - have planned;but,nonetheless,woventogetherwithapat woven together, notalwayswiththesilkenthreadsImight some wisdom. because oftheredpenEnglishteacherandallpeppered ises, challenges,gratitude,sadness;allgrammaticallycorrect minutest detail.Ofcourse,allthespeecheswerefullofprom the pompandcircumstanceofmoveschoreographedto and homiliestoimpeccablydressedfamilymembersamid two hour sessions of Salutatorian and Valedictorian speeches said thattheonlyspeechwouldbehomily. Iwasrelieved. if theremightbeanyspeechesduringthegraduationandshe that shewouldbeplayingthepianoforMass,Iaskedher (She wenttoanall-Irishhighschool).Shealsomentioned and shetoldmethatitincludedaMassintheIrishlanguage. oblige. 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May on Children from St. Ann ParishinClermont Harbor madetheir First Communion St. Ann Parish,ClermontHarbor - - - with quotationsfromeminentscholars,wisegurusanden Following thatreminderofstillunfinishedbusiness,both principal was,“IwillseeyouonMondayforschoolagain.” final examsthreeweekslater. The partingwordsfromthe out. After allthegovernment,notschool,would setthe no scholarshipsannounced. There werenodiplomashanded There were no caps and gowns or turning tassels. There were since theirConfirmationmanyyearsearlier. young menfeltawkwardinsuitsandtiestheyhadn’t worn showed maturityintheirdresscodesandmake-upwhile chuckle andanairofsatisfaction. and said,“Michael,thankGod,youareaman.”Ileftwith was leavingthetravelingbeautyparlour, Maliaturnedtome the C&EextrasforMass,otherwise,itiscasualdress. As I Since retiring,Ionlywearaformalattirewhenamjoinedby she informedeveryonethatthegraduationwasaformalattire. rived toputonataninbottle. While allthiswashappening, centuated herfacialfeaturesand,ofcourse,SarahHansenar her hair. Redlipstickmatchedherdress;blackeyeshadowac to doamakeoveronher. Shehad alreadyputinhighlights a beautyparlour. Carsferriedhairstylistsandmakeupartists lightened thinkers. There werenosalutatorianorvaledictorianaddresses. Uniform-less graduatesmarchedin. Young women Graduation dayarrived.Malia’s familyhomeresembled SEE ACROSS THE POND, PAGE 10 - - - 7 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 Confirmation 2017 First Communion was celebrated on April 23. The children are Summer Baker, Baker, Summer are The children April 23. First Communion was celebrated on Nicolas Bausley, Derrik Bausley, Alex Bowen, Jackson Spear, Wallis, Aaron Radix, Lizana, Isabella Gabe Simmons, Trinity Tristan Harris, Gabriel Radix, is Lori DeDual. catechist Mixon, and their Anna Lauren Lizana, St. Ann Parish Lizana, St. Bishop Roger Morin confirmed18 young people and Our one adult Lady on of Fatima May 5 at Parish in and Alexander, top right, pastor Father Biloxi. Henry ConfirmandiMcInerney. were: Pictured, top left, is Julianna Alford, Deacon Brian Davis, Jacob Ronald Fennell, Mary Katherine Filipich, Raven Gonsoulin, Caleb Hendricks, Ryan Hymel, Jacob Asia Payton Krause, Laster, Laura Mattina, Melanie Nguyen, Natallie Noel, Kyle Olsen, Kaitlyn Overstreet, Saggioro, Austin Schepens, Richard Rosalinda Springer, and Vanegas; adults: Juan Ramirez. Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Biloxi Our Pictured Pictured at Annunciation the First Holy Parish, Kiln, are row Communion class, first Peterson Tripp l-r: Noah Faila, and Owen Sperry; second row Alligood (teacher), l-r: Jennifer Bob Megan Fausett, Father Higginbotham, Aundrey Loper, and Debbie Peterson (teacher). First Communion and the First Communion of the Blessed Crowning at the 9 was held May 7 Mother The Blessed Mother a.m. Mass. by Naturio Meggs was crowned in a prayerful reading, after of the Blessed Mother, honor Norvel. Pictured, by Father l-r: Naturio Meggs, row, front II, Karah Mack and Zion Rev. Very Meggs; back row: S.S.J. Jr, L. Norvel, William Joseph Benjimin, and Rev. Not shown: S.S.J. - Pastor. A. Stallworth, instructor. Marci First Holy Communion 2017 Communion Holy First Annunciation Parish, Kiln St. Peter Parish, Pascagoula St. Peter 8 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 defend thefreedomsweholddear. continue toministerthosewhoprotectthisgreatnationofours,and priesthood andthereligiouslife. vocations. Ijoinyouincontinuingtoprayforanincreasevocationsthe duty, theU.S.militaryprovidesChurchwithasubstantialpoolofpriestly the U.S.military. Co-Sponsored SeminarianProgramwhichprovidespriestsfortheChurchand programs andservicesforyourpeoplewhiletheyareinuniform,includingthe military orthegovernmentandmustrelysolelyonprivatedonorstosupportits special triennialcollection,becausethe AMS receivesnofundingfromthe of $15,498.94,dated April 26hasbeenreceived. Archdiocese fortheMilitaryServices,USA. The giftfromtheDioceseofBiloxi Your, Excellency Letter totheBishop For moreinformation,contactJodyEllisStoddard,ExecutiveDirector Diocese ofBiloxiwithDignity& Respect. Renewing theexpressionofmyprofoundgratitude,Iremain Thank youandtheparishionersofDioceseBiloxiforhelpingme With morethan300,000Catholicsbetweentheagesof18-29onactive I amgratefultoyouandmybrotherBishopsfortheapprovalofthis Thank youforyoursupportofthe2016NationalCollection Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGardensSeniorLivingOceanSprings Serving theCommunitywithin the Archbishop fortheMilitary Services, USA (The MostReverend) Timothy P. Broglio Fraternally in Christ, 1260 OceanSpringsRoad,Springs,MS39564 or [email protected] Web Address: Ph: 228-818-0650 www.gardensseniorliving.com A RiemannFamilyCompany There isaDifference... Phone: 228-539-9800 www.RiemannFamily.com Riemann Service of hisordinationintothepriesthoodonJune10,1977. Knights ofColumbusLadies’ Auxiliary, Council15121 We loveyouandappreciateyourdedicatedservice. St. JosephCatholicMissionChurch,Poplarville Congratulations andcontinuedblessingsto our Pastor, Reverend FintanKilmurray, as hecelebratesthe40th Anniversary 9 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 St. Fabian Parish, Hattiesburg Parish, St. Fabian Bishop Louis F. Bishop Kihneman Louis III F. confirmed young people from St. Fabian Parish in Hattiesburg on May 9 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Jordan, Caden Hanisee Stovall, Cameron Pictured, Michael Gornak, Zac Stromeyer, front, are l-r, Sirmon, Brennan Sobiesk, and Matthew Hogan; back: Roberts, Deacon Truett Conway (pastor), Bishop Kihneman, and Hunter Tommy Allen, Father Jackson Barlow. Annunciation Parish, Kiln Bishop Roger Morin confirmed four young people from Annunciation Parish in Dedeaux. Pictured, Heart Church in Kiln during a May 10 Mass at Sacred l-r, are Meghan Bishop, Rozelia and Shyanne Gipson. Higginbotham, Bishop Morin, Savannah Lyons Fayard, Annunciation pastor Father Bob Confirmation 2017 Confirmation Sacred Heart Parish, Hattiesburg Parish, Heart Sacred Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III recently confirmed young people from Heart Sacred Parish in Hattiesburg at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Pictured, l-r, front, are Courtney Neal, Christina Comino, Andre Samson, Mariana Coulter; Anne Marie and Gaby Calderon Thompson, Hixson, Mallory Hailey Moreno, second row: Sophie Osborne, Joseph Fr. Bishop, Paul Rowell, Ken Grace Jr., Russell, Emma Ramon-Landry, Seth Painter, Aultman Bishop and Kihneman, Jonanathan Dale; third Nathan and row: Gilbertson Larry Trent Gibson, Thomas, Deacon Paul Allhoff, Randy Brad Duke, Mejia, Mikey Cesar McElroy, Nathan Gerald and Nick Gibson. Blackledge; and back: Nicholas Gallardo, Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III confirmed young people from St. Thomas Aquinas Thomas St. from people young confirmed III Kihneman F. Louis Bishop Parish in Hattiesburg on May 9 front, l-r, are at Byron Goff, St. Jastae-sha Newsome, Thomas AbigailWeir, Meagan Barbara and Aquinas Smith, Chua Anton Burns, John Church. Green, Mario McGinnis, Michael Jeffrey Pictured, vicar) Grayson Gretzinger, Andoh (parochial Godfrey back: Father Mercado; Mark Father Ropel (pastor), Bishop Kihneman, Joseph Deacon Torrelli, Ralph and Shelby Harrington. Tavai St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Hattiesburg Thomas St. 10 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 also taughtK-1stgradeCCDatChristtheKing. transfer to a university to fulfill her dream of becoming a Physical Therapist. She Diploma, Honors, MississippiScholar. Shewillbegin MGCCC inthe fall and will Cross Blood drives and Special Olympics. Her awardsinclude: Advanced Honors company member of Nancy Ward’s DanceStudio.Shevolunteersfor American Red a lifelong member of ChristtheKingCatholic Church. and pastor,Deacon NorbertLloyd. Adam, Father Jennings, John Deacon l-r, with pictured is Marie Christ theKingMission,Latimer, andHolySpiritParish, Vancleave She wasontheSt.Martin High SchoolDanceteam for fouryearsandisalsoa Marie MasseyisthedaughterofKirkandLoriLatimer. Shehasbeen be availableeachweekinaudio formon Nativity BVMCathedral’s website. Bishop Kihneman’s homilieswill To access thesehomilies,visit nativitybvm.podbean.com. website iswww.michaeltracey.net He can be contactedby email at [email protected] what lieswithinus.” hind us,andwhatliesbeforeusaresmallmatterscomparedto or theimplicationsofhisnowfamousquote:“Whatliesbe many ofthesegraduateseverheardRalph Waldo Emerson in alocalthatchedhousepub. graduates andteachers sat down to a meal and some imbibing From page6 Across thePond biloxidiocese.org issues oftheGulfPineCatholic Vatican andCatholicNewsService , aswellprevious For updatesonnewsaround thediocese, and from the Father Michael Tracey is retired and lives in Ireland. As Icamehomefromtheceremony, Iwonderedhow . fish frysduringLentaretheir major fundraiser tosupporttheir scholarship fund. obtain a degree in speechpathology. Campus for two years and then transfer to The University of Southern Mississippi to tant coach for Upwards Basketball. She will be attending MGCCC Perkinston March forLifeRally. Along withhermanyschoolactivities, she wasalso anassis- a member ofthe CYO, volunteers at Vacation Bible School, andattended the 2015 Vancleave High Schoolandisalsoamember of HolySpirit Catholic Church. Sheis logical sciences. Cemetery majoring inbio- #2 throughouthighschool.Hewillbeattending MSU, 2015 and2017MarchForLife. He hasworkedasgroundskeeper at Vancleave the CYOthroughouthighschool,attending diocesan youth celebrations, and the High School and is a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was a member of Savannah Ross. Mass theKnightsofColumbusannounced their scholarship recipients. May 21at 6 p.m.at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Vancleave. At the conclusion of Savannah Ross,GrandKnight,MichaelRosas,andChaz Vickrey infullcolor, visitwww. The KnightsofColumbusin Vancleave work hardfortheparish. Their annual Savannah isthedaughterof She isgraduatingfrom Thomas andJulieRoss. Chaz is the son ofLoren and Sonia Vickrey. Heisgraduating from Vancleave Accepting the awardsfromGrandKnight,Michael Rosas, isChaz Vickrey and Holy SpiritParishandChristtheKingMissionheldtheirBaccalaureate on Mass - From page5 Commentaries Sunday Scripture site: www.homilypearls.com. assigned toSt.Thomas Aquinas Parish.Visit hisweb others. power andberenewed. Act withthat power torenew the ModernWorld. evangelization.” true also today. If there is no Spirit present there is no hear it. What wastrueofthechurchinitsbeginningis to those whoproclaim the word, aswell as to those who becomes the apostle of the Gentiles. The Spirit is given church. Paul,too,isfilled with theSpiritbeforehe began theevangelization of theworldbyinfant Deacon RalphTorrelli livesinHattiesburg andis Believe on the HolySpirit’s power. Receive that Pentecost, thebaptisminSpiritofapostles, Pope PaulVI-OnEvangelization in - 11 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 answered. CG answered. St. Jude and St. Blessed Mother, Blessed Mother, answered, Blessed answered, the Sacred Heart, the Sacred In thanksgiving to Joseph, St. Anthony, Mother, St. Lucy, St. St. Lucy, Mother, Anthony for prayers Anthony for Thank you for prayers Thank you for and Holy Spirit. 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May 24 at the If confirmed for months. rumored been had aide, sional Ken Ambassador succeed she would by the Senate, third the be She would January. in who retired Hackett, Pope Francis for the first time, President Donald Trump Trump Donald President time, first the for Francis Pope Gingrich, wife of former nominated Callista formally new U.S. the to be Gingrich, House Speaker Newt Holy See. ambassador to the Trump nominates Callista Gingrich ambassador to Vatican to ambassador Gingrich Callista nominates Trump 12 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 dad formakingaCatholiceducationpriority.” school hasgivenme.Ialsowanttothankmymomand grateful fortheopportunitiesthatthissmallbutgreat the DYW ofMississippiprogram.Shestates,“Iamso Woman for2017andplacingintoptencontestantsat proud ofwinningPascagoulaDistinguished Young student. Ofallofheraccomplishments,sheismost Campus Ministryteam,andwasnamedRCS’s STAR class president,avarsitycheerleader, amemberofthe in scholarshipsfromOleMiss.Sheservedasthesenior become apediatrician.Shereceivedtotalof$60,000 Mississippi andmajorinBiochemistry. Shehopesto dale McDonnellHonorsCollegeattheUniversityof Catholic Church.SheplanstoattendtheSallyBarks- tended RCSsincePre-K3,andsheattendsSacredHeart urrection CatholicSchool’s classof2017.Shehasat- and Mrs.StephenBurrow, isthevaledictorianforRes- sion. Louis F. Kihneman III was the celebrant for the occa- thirty-three graduatesintheClassof2017,andBishop Victories CatholicChurchinPascagoula. There were ebrated on Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m., at Our Lady of Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus. Language andComposition, ReligionIII, Art I, WorldGeography,II, AP Accelerated Algebra received recognition for outstanding performance in Award fromthe UniversityofRochester. Shehasalso received the Frederic Douglass andSusanB. Anthony high school, named Student of the Month, and she remained onthePrincipal’sHonor Rollthroughout a memberoftheSt.James Youth Group.Juliahas Steven Palazzo Youth Leadership Summit, and sheis Program, MGCCC Youth Leadership Program, the pated in Girls’ State, the Trent Lott Leadership onship CrossCountry Team. Hancockalsopartici Honor Society (vice-president), andthe state champi National Science HonorSociety, National English Olympiad Team, FCA,Robotics Team, ChessClub, Interact Club (treasurer), French Club, Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (treasurer), have received this prestigiousrecognition. of highschoolseniorsthroughoutthenationwho Scholarship program. Hancock isamong one percent has alsoadvancedasafinalist intheNationalMerit University andmajorinmechanical engineering. She James Catholic Church.Sheplanstoattend Auburn Doug and Tiffany Hancockandisaparishioner of St. the Classof2017Salutatorian. the Classof2017 Valedictorian and SarahJanus as High School,isproudtoannounceJuliaHancockas Elizabeth MarieMartinBurrow, daughterofMr. While at St.Patrick, Julia was amember of the Valedictorian JuliaHancockisthedaughterof BILOXI --Matt Buckley, principal of St.Patrick Catholic School’s Graduation Mass was cel- PASCAGOULA --Resurrection Resurrection CatholicHighSchool St. PatrickCatholicHighSchool - - Leadership Award. Leadership Class, andshereceived the Rotary Youth in Girls’ State,the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Team, and the Volleyball Team. She also participated Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Olympiad National Science HonorSociety, National English Society,French Honor National Honor Society, Key Club,StudentsforLife Club, Interact Club, been admitted to thepre-pharmacy program. attend the University of Mississippi whereshehas Our LadyofFatima Catholic Church. Janusplansto Michael and Nathalie Janus andisaparishionerof cian. Alexis servedasthestudentbodypresidentthis biology andSpanishinordertobeabilingualphysi- The UniversityofMississippiwhereshewillmajorin awarded $2,380,000 in scholarships.She will attend attends OurLadyof Victories Church. Alexis hasbeen of 2017. Alexis hasattendedRCSsincePre-K3and Michael KirkHarbin,isthesalutatorianofRCS’s class Elizabeth Burrow Sarah hasremained on the Principal’s HonorRoll While at St. Patrick, Sarah was a member of the Salutatorian SarahJanusisthedaughter of Clara Alexis Harbin, thedaughterofMr. andMrs. Clara Alexis Julia Hancock Valedictorian Valedictorian Alexis Harbin Salutatorian Salutatorian Sarah Janus Magandy, Brian Sherwood,andJoshua Wood. Balius, Anna Bentz,EvanChubb,Johnathon Vitteck and Margaret Weatherly; Graduates:Jared McLeod, Ava Sherman, Tavian Strobridge,Emily Baca, Kristen Chachati, Andrew Champagne, Sean Williams and Tony Zbysinski;Honors: Christian Jeanne Torp,Zachary Wagner, Skye Ward, Ashlynn Stebly, RileyStone,CassieSwetman,Sylvia Taylor, Seicshnaydre, EvanSmith, Taylor Smith,Eiland Rackley, Mary Pleasant, Luke Riojas, Juan Mary Mestayer, Laurie Pisciotta, Justin Pitts, Sarah Rosalyn Lindsey, Morgan McCrea,LainaMenendez, Hodge, ChristopherLadner, II,KayleeLawrence, Gutierrez, DebriaHerriott,SamuelHewes,Baylee Madison Gee,Gillam, Haley Griffin, Dylan Dooley, KennedyDusang, CassidyFountain, Marina Cole, Anna Colson,Sofia Cooper, Maia Griften Broussard,SheilaBui, Anna Cheramie, High Honors:Olivia Janus, Allen, Morgan Badurak, Valedictorian JuliaHancock,SalutatorianSarah Kihneman III wasprincipal celebrant. at St.Patrick HighSchool. BishopLouisF.pus Mass was held on Friday, May 19, at 5 p.m. on cam AP U.S.History, andBiologyII. French I,Geometry, Algebra II, Art I, World History, outstanding performanceinEnglishI,II, Student of the Month. She has received awards for throughout highschool,andshewasalsonamed and Benjamin Watts, III. Benjamin Walley,back, Icy Walley, William Warren, Sharp, MikahShoemate,KelseyStewart,GloriaUtter Nguyen, CaydnPerez,SamuelScarborough,Justice Zoie Lepine, Wesley McClain,SamuelMiller, Kaitlyn Holliday, Anna Hurley, Lashayla King, Patrick Larsen, Hamilton, ClaraHarbin,KarleeHillyard,Brandon fin Garriga,RobertGilliland,DouglasGreen,Hughes Cayla Doby, Alvin Felts, IV, Charles Freeman, Grif- beth Burrow, Amelia Cothran,NicholasDickinson, David Alfred, III, Ross Baker, Lillian Boland, Eliza- me tobemybestselfineveryway.” to be independent while motivating and encouraging nity toattenda Catholic school. They havepushedme ically thankmyparentsforallowingmetheopportu- accomplishments thusfar. Shestates,“Iwanttospecif- of Plum fairyinMelangeDanceCompany’s performance of theMelangeDanceCompany. HerroleofSugar Honor Society, theRCSCampusMinistry Team, and tain. SheisalsoamemberoftheNational year and as varsity cheer cap- is one of her proudest and fondest The Nutcrackerisoneofherproudestandfondest St. PatrickClassof2017members are: The St.PatrickHighSchool2017Graduation Resurrection CatholicSchool’s Classof2017is - - Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 13 - - “Supply the SEE SACRED HEART, PAGE 16 PAGE HEART, SACRED SEE SEE OUR LADY ACADEMY, PAGE 17 PAGE ACADEMY, LADY OUR SEE Abigail plans to attend The University of South The University Abigail plans to attend Academy Abby states, “I want to thank Our Lady As a member of the Sacred of the As a member Half of owner the and artist talented a is Slaughter Youth DREAM Slaughter serves on Hattiesburg’s Team for six years and earned six varsity letters. In letters. six varsity earned for six years and Team 2016, she was on the Coast for stolen named second Offensive Best OLA named bases and has been Cross Varsity ran on OLA’s Abigail Player twice. varsity three years, earning for three Country team on played She also recognition. MVP and letters Abigail regu- Outside of school, Team. Soccer OLA’s Home and Nursing Village at Dunbar larly volunteers New for the volunteered has also She Buddy Ball. Mississippi the House and McDonald Ronald Orleans Olympics. Special Alabama in the fall where she will major in to medical prior to applying Engineering Mechanical Prowlers Dance USA on the be She will school. Whiddon Honors She has been awarded a Team. College Scholarship as well as a dance team scholar ship. of opportunities over me a wide variety for offering and spiri- athletic past six years. My academic, the has given me a diversity journey during this time tual for the well me prepared have that of experiences The sisterhood that I am now a part of will future. a always have will and OLA stay with me forever in my heart.” place special Heart Campus Ministry Team, Slaughter Team, Ministry Campus Heart students and was retreats for elementary organized Moore Bragg the of recipient 2016 the as honored he founded this year, Earlier Award. Good Shepherd - vol organizes which Crusaders in the Community students in the for Sacred Heart opportunities unteer community. to 28 paintings He has donated Art by Cade. Moon founded and events fundraising various the in for schools supplies art various collect Art” to more than 5,000 area. He has collected Hattiesburg to date. supply items and $1,300 in donations Coun- Youth the Mayor’s Council and Leadership Abbie Rogers counselor for He has been a camp cil. for two disabilities with for children Camp Civitan of Happening Missis- member years. He is a staff and serves as a sippi, a church youth organization, - of Parkway Heights United Method youth member Leadership Board. Slaughter has par ist Church’s ticipated in Service Over Self for three years, roofing years, for three Over Self Service in ticipated neighborhoods in Mem- houses in underprivileged phis with other church volunteers. Salutatorian Salutatorian Sarah Sandoz Catherine Ann Sullivan Abby Koons Valedictorian Valedictorian Valedictorian Valedictorian Abigail was a member of the OLA Varsity Varsity OLA of the member was a Abigail Slaughter was a recipient of the National Beta of the National Slaughter was a recipient Robert Slaughter Award. In 2016, Abigail was chosen to attend the In 2016, Award. at Mississippi Summit Leadership Youth Palazzo Davis - Jefferson College Gulf Coast Community Principal’s earned she has Academically, Campus. Honor Roll for all 8 semesters of her high school She has received recognition for academic career. Science, and English. in Math, Religion, achievement 31 a and GPA weighted 4.23 a with graduate will She on her ACT. three team for three years, accumulating Volleyball state championship victories and three varsity letters. Fast Pitch Varsity of the OLA She was a member ceived the Leadership Award. Award. ceived the Leadership Award Harris National Leadership W. John Club’s DAR Good and has been named as the school’s Lott Trent He attended the recipient. Award Citizen Summer Program for high Institute’s Leadership Apex Leadership Summit at school students and the He was among The University of Mississippi in 2016. Missis- the by Mississippi Scholar as a named seniors sippi Economic Council. - - Our Academy Lady Sacred Heart High School High Heart Sacred of the graduating of the -- Robert Slaughter HATTIESBURG has been named Valedictorian has been named Ave Maria. Rebecca Harding sang Good, Good Ave BAY ST. LOUIS -- Our Lady Academy (OLA) Academy LOUIS -- Our Lady ST. BAY Abigail of daughter the is Koons Valedictorian At Sacred Heart, Slaughter served as student body served as student At Sacred Heart, Slaughter ing in the top twenty percent in Biology both years. American Citizenship Abigail has received the Gold the Girl Scout She has also received Award. hosted Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 26, at on Friday, hosted Graduation Ceremonies The Church. Gulf of the Lady Our the in 6 p.m. by Bishop Louis F. graduation Mass was celebrated was pro- celebration III. Music for the Kihneman, and Rebecca Gruzinskas, vocalist, vided by Emily Alarcon, Harding, pianist. Ninth grade student, Olivia sang Sue speech. valedictorian the following Father instructor and former mathematics Goggins, OLA Most as names graduate read principal, OLA Michael Kihneman, III, Dr. Reverend Louis F. and principal Darnell Cuevas presented Ladner, seniors. to the OLA diplomas A. Koons of Pass Christian. She and Mrs. George Mr. of Holy Family Parish. During her time is a member of Junior been a member has Abigail at OLA, Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Team, Retreat OLA Spanish Honor Society, National junior In her Theta. Alpha Mu and Ministry, Campus Theta. Alpha of Mu president she served as vice year Alpha She currently serves as the president of Mu Abigail competed in the Mississippi Math and Theta. both her at Mississippi College Competition Science junior and senior years. She was recognized for plac class of 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic High School. High School. Catholic Heart Sacred class of 2017 at com- and leadership accomplishment, His academic national have earned him several activities munity - he was recog this year, Earlier and statewide honors. high most outstanding country’s as one of the nized Coca Cola Scholars Foundation school leaders by the As a $20,000 college scholarship. and was awarded Scholars, Cola Coca of class 29th the of member a 86,000 from a pool of nearly was selected Slaughter In March, country. from across the applicants initial - Wash in Program Youth the US Senate attended he Mississippi representa two of D.C., as one ington, service honored for his volunteer He was also tives. Volunteer for Winner Award as a Mississippi GIVE Youth. Service by a class. He president and vice president of the senior sev- since year every council student to was elected roles. He enth grade and served in various leadership Club, National was a member of the National Beta Math So- Theta Alpha and Mu FBLA Honor Society, a scholar He was where he served as president. ciety, of the varsity tennis team and was a member athlete As a senior, seventh grade. Heart since at Sacred scholar and re- AP Slaughter was named a Master 14 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 (Woolmarket) St. MaryParish, Biloxi Parish, Biloxi Our MotherofSorrows Biloxi Our LadyofFatimaParish, St. Louis St. RosedeLimaParish,Bay Bay St.Louis Our LadyoftheGulfParish, Univ. ofSouthern MS-Raeven Wiggins. Parker, MeridianJr. College - Raphael Shaw; and (Magna CumLaude);MGCCCPerkinston-Zachary - HaleighPowe; Alcorn StateUniv. -Zacharia Harris ry (Honors),and Julian Love; Ocean Springs High Biloxi are:High-JilesBradfield,LavonCher Wahl (Nursing)andShannonLanglinais. Monica Thomas RigbyandPeterRigby;USM: St. Clair, andGabrielle Williams; Tulane University: Polovich, Kaitlin Rigby, PeytonSeymour, Isabella Scott Jackson, Ally Langlinais, Jaclyn Peters, Jason ski; BiloxiHigh:MasonHein,ConorHogan,Miles bly, Jeanne Torp, Zachary Wagner, and Tony Zbysin- Lawrence, Ava Sherman,EvanSmith,EilandSte- Madison Gee, Sarah Janus (Salutatorian), Kaylee Bui, Anna Colson,SofiaCooper, KennedyDusang, loxi are:St.PatrickHigh:GriftenBroussard,Sheila and SimoneMoore,MD. ven Whavers, Quanisha Williams, Brent Acker, MD, Cum Laude-HighestHonors), Tashonda Vaugh, Ra- Smith, Jr., Dillon Whavers, Bailee Brewer (Summa anna Authement, BoBowman,ConnerKurka,Galen Gregory Loftin. pretta, JakeFrommeyer, KristenFurrandEthan High school graduates from St. MaryParishin Graduates fromOurMotherofSorrowsParishin Graduates fromOurLadyofFatima Parish inBi- 2017 highschoolstudentsgraduating are: Bri- Our Lady of the Gulf graduates are: Cooper Com- Class of2017! Salute tothe - St. MaryParish, Gautier Sacred HeartParish,Dedeaux Harbor Clermont Parish, St. Ann Biloxi Vietnamese MartyrsParish, St. MichaelParish,Biloxi Carey University. School). Biloxi is Roumania Kopszywa (Ocean Springs High Gautier is:Riley Brown. Community College: Tiffany Morgan. Kolton Peterson,andRylee Swilley; MS GulfCoast Dedeaux, JuliaHoda,Ethan Peeler, StephenPerkins, ish inDedeauxare:HancockHighSchool:Heath Hancock High:Hollie Kosbab. Harbor are Bay High: Gabryelle Michaelson. and Huệ. TrầnHouston: thị of University and Dung; Kim Nguyễn University: State Colorado Trường; Nguyễn and Mississippi: Barry Nguyễn Southern of University Sylvia; Triệu Sarah Hoàng;MSGulfCoastCommunity College: Trần High: Martin St. Teresa,Tran.Kayla and Triệu Christopher Sam; Sang Duy Nguyễn Springs High: Ngo Gia Huy Wes; Biloxi High: D’Iberville High: JoshuaSang Thanh Cao;Ocean Delgaicco, Jr. Joshua McBeth;and Tenn. Tech Univ. - Albert “Bo” - DakotaClark,McKenzieIrishand trand; USM College graduates are:MSStateUniv. - Taylor Ber and JustinHall;St.PatrickHigh-EvanChubb. Woolmarket are: D’Iberville High -Gabrielle Cox College graduate is PaulCummings(William High school graduate from St. Michael Parish in High schoolgraduatefrom St.MaryParishin High schoolgraduatesfromSacredHeartPar Graduation studentsfromSt. Ann Clermont State University: College graduates:Mississippi 2017 highschoolstudents graduating are:

- - Hattiesburg St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, St. FabianParish,Hattiesburg Gulfport St. ThereseLisieuxParish, St. JosephParish,Gulfport Gulfport St. JohntheEvangelistParish, St. JamesParish,Gulfport Will McGillis, KatherineRobbinsand Joseph Tavai. la, ConnerGoff, JourdanGreen, HunterHammett, Parish inHattiesburg are Michael Englert, Grant Fal- Andy. Pierce, Mary Claire Whitehead, and Anna Kathryn ang, IsaacNguyen, Trent Parker, CailynPapp,Dalen are: JannessaBuckley, Ryan Blackburn,EmilyHo- Chemical Engineering,MSU. and Kaisha Smith; college: Alexcee Thomas, BS Parish inGulfportare:HighSchool: Austin Norris High School,Gulfport),andCatherine Weems. Pitts, Timothy Stoner (Salutatorian Harrison Central ley Brock, Justin Alison Hogue,EmilyHopkins, Gulfport are: Christian Baca, Gabrielle Benoit, Ash- Megan Vitteck andDannyHathorn. Papania, Ayana Lombard andEmily Vitteck; college: Zakkak. Margaret Weatherly, Payton Williams, and Maggie Brian Sherwood,Elizabeth Switzer, Sylvia Taylor, Prescott, Maximilian Russo, Luke Seicschnaydre, Loughman, Sean McLeod, Laurie Pisciotta, Olivia Baylor Johnson, Christopher Ladner II, Patrick Alexandra Healy, SamuelHewes,Baylee Hodge, eramie, DylanEvans,MiaFontenot,JuliaHancock, Badurak, Anna Bentz,KristenChachati, Anna Ch- High schoolgraduatesfrom St. Thomas Aquinas The graduates of St.Fabian Parish in Hattiesburg High schoolgraduates from St. Therese Lisieux High schoolgraduatesfromSt.JosephParishin Please prayforourSeniors:Highschool:Bennett Please prayforourhighschoolSeniors:Morgan Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 15 -

Graduates from Holy Spirit Parish in Vancleave Vancleave Graduates from Holy Spirit Parish in Em- college: Graduate school: Scott Manganello; Arcement, Ainsworth, Clara High school: Macey Spiers, Jared Arcement, Eli graduates: College Graduates from Most Holy Trinity Parish in Pass Parish Trinity Graduates from Most Holy Poplarville Mission in Joseph from St. Graduates Apostle Mission in Graduates from St. Paul the are Sarah Babineaux, Haley Burge, Mikayla Cauley, Mikayla Cauley, are Sarah Babineaux, Haley Burge, McAvoy, Johnson, Emily Michael Griffin, Derrick Vickrey. Mitchell Rhea, Savannah Ross and Chaz ily Gruzinskas, Nicholas Denette and Gavin Gros; Anderson, and Brent and high school: Mary Rimmer II. Cuevas, LaGail Favre, Mary Har Tara Alex Cuevas, ris, Kolby Havard, and Clint Stennett. Stennett. and Travis Christian are Jacqueline Nicaud, Myles Brennan, Myles Nicaud, Jacqueline are Christian John Walrod, Alexander Cassie Rice, Mary Sherman, Gabrielle LaCroix, Nathan Chevis, Lauren Luffey, Mason Dedeaux, Chad Scafidi, Molly Bourgeois, Mark Lundgren, Claire Gaspard, Alexandra Seitz, and Isabel Glenn Elizabeth Ladner, Bryce Sandoval, Arroyo. Comeaux, High School: Christopher Poplarville are: Meghan, Pearl High School: Central River Pearl and Justin Abel James College: Community River Mississippi: and University of Southern Steinkamp; Oscar Goins III. Reagan. Miles and Crawford Caroline are Tylertown St. Clare Parish, Waveland St. Matthew Apostle the Parish, White Cypress Holy Spirit Parish, Vancleave Holy Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pass Parish, Trinity Most Holy Christian St. Joseph Mission, Poplarville Apostle Mission, St. Paul the Tylertown - -

ela, and Jared Victory. ela, and Jared

ey and Connor Walley. ey and Connor graduates of Sacred Heart Parish in Pas- The 2017 graduates of Sacred Heart Parish in in Pass Parish Family Holy from Graduates The graduates of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in The graduates of St. Elizabeth

cagoula are: David Alfred, Elizabeth Burrow, Azv- Burrow, Alfred, Elizabeth David are: cagoula Mela- Andrea England, Doby, Cayla Carmona, cena Freeman, Charles Esteves, Adriana Echeverra, nie Garcia, Jullykssa Garcia, Hughes Hamilton, Cynthia Maderia, Mi- Tamara Zoie Lepine, Hoffer, Elizabeth Adriana Melendez, chael Martin, Jonathan Martinez, Mirelis Mota, Dorlis Ortiz, Joshua Mena, Steven Perez, Elizabeth Perez, Pena, Cayden Miguel Ortiz, Wall Benjamin Benigno, Alarcon, Benjamin are Richard Christian Ana Gutierrez, Alexis Davis, Hailey Bertucci, Kelley, Allison Kaletsch, Morgan Jennifer Hoang, Anna Negrotto, De Da-Minh-Savio Brendan Logan, Alyssa Nguyen, Melody Nguyen, John Jack Putnam, Morgan Truong, Hang St. Paul, Pennington Silvas, and Ian Wadsworth. Alena Vu Ulrich, Ocean Springs are: Hayden Anderson, Julia Ar Julia Anderson, Hayden Springs are: Ocean Conner Bond, Darin Catchot, Barr, groves, Colten Kar Hayden Finlay, Davis, Trevor Coulter, Katie - Tris Holtorf, Hoang, Kelly Stephanie Hillyard, lee Ryan Miller, ton King, Kevin Meadows, Samuel Madi- Senseney, Monaghan, Meghan Nguyen, John Rylie Stauter, Amant, Lada St. Dougless son Smith, Stephens, Valenzu Israel Sacred Heart Parish, Sacred Heart Parish, Pascagoula Parish, Pass Family Holy Christian St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ocean Springs Tucker, Anna Hurley, Nick Dickinson, Brandon Hol- Nick Anna Hurley, Tucker, Kaitlyn Nguyen. McClain and Wesley liday, -

Salute to the the to Salute Class of 2017! Class

Graduates from Our Lady of Victories Parish are Parish Victories Graduates from Our Lady of The graduates of St. Alphonsus Parish in Ocean The graduates of St. The graduates of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Parish Worker The graduates of St. Joseph the High school graduate from Christ the King Mis- from High school graduate High school graduates from St. Ann Mission in from St. High school graduates Bonnie John Bosarge, are: graduates College Gage Miller, Douglas Smith, Sam Scarborough, Pat- Gage Miller, Shelby Alexis Harbin, Lauren Coakley, rick Larsen, Springs are: Karley Bishop, Conner Bond, Marie Bishop, Karley Springs are: Christina Cole, Marina Brickson, Bailey Bourgeois, Zoe Dudiak, Chaney Ferrill, Descher, Dalton, Lauren Noah Fountain, Jacob Freeman, Donna Gonzales, Marc Rosalyn Lindsey, Anslee Harris, Hannah Ladd, Camer Menendez, Mary Mestayer, Malloch, Laina Moss Point are: Resurrection Catholic High School: Catholic Moss Point are: Resurrection Dameisha High School: Nguyen; Moss Point Kaitlin Jenkins; University of South Mississippi: Lindsey Mary Beth University: and Mississippi State Lynch; Nunenmacher and Kevin Stachowski. Ngo, Sara Pleasant, Haley Roll, Wesley on Mitchell, Wilson. Smith and Katherine Taylor Sarah Ryan, sion in Latimer is Marie Massey. Hurley are: East Central High: Courtnie Scarbrough, Scarbrough, High: Courtnie East Central Hurley are: Thomas Homeschool: School and Mary Marshall; Stewart. University Stewart; Colton and Green Kelly Chavez, Audrey Knapp; and Mississippi Alabama: of South State University: Lindsay Stewart. Pascagoula Our Lady of Victories Parish, Our Lady of Victories Springs St. Alphonsus Parish, Ocean St. Moss Point St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Parish, Worker St. Joseph the Latimer Christ the King Mission, Christ the King Mission, St. Ann Mission, Hurley Ann Mission, St. 16 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 Denise Elkins of BaySt.Louis,hasachieved either at BrownUniversity. Eagle Scout withtheBoyScoutsof America. championship runner-up teams. championship teams andthe20162017state Vincent was amember of the2014and2015state Tournament Title andoneindividualDistrict Title. junior season. Vincent earned oneindividual Major recognition, the Mr. Rock-A-Chaw Award, after his Team four times. Hereceived themostprestigious Golf Team, Vincent wasamemberofthe All-State Chapter of theFellowshipChristian Athletes. and theGolfRepresentative for theSaintStanislaus Society, Mu Alpha Theta, StudentMinistry Team, Brother PeterBassoChapteroftheNational Honor ter throughouthighschool.Heisamemberofthe either Alpha or President’s Honor Roll every semes- and Vincent Almerico of Diamondhead, has achieved with a 4.44 cumulative weighted grade point average. weighted grade point average and Andrew graduated Louis. Vincent graduatedwitha4.48cumulative at OurLadyoftheGulfCatholicChurchinBaySt. ing commencement exercises onSaturday, May27, Vincent and Andrew wereformally recognized dur 2017 and Andrew Elkinsasthe2017Salutatorian. Vincent willstudypolitical science andpre-law Outsideofschool, Vincent hasearnedtherankof As a five-year member of the Saint Stanislaus ValedictorianVincent Almerico , sonofRosa , son of Elkins, son Salutatorian Andrewand Andy Congratulations Almerico as the Valedictorian of the Class of the Graduates Stanislaus is proudtorecognize Vincent of 2017! to all BAY ST. LOUIS--Saint St. StanislausCollege - seasons andnamedMr. Rock-A-Chawafterhis12th Defensive Player Award afterhis10thand12thgrade Player Award after his 9th grade season, the Best the recipient of the Rock-A-Chaws’ Most Versatile his sophomore,junior, andseniorseasons.Hewas 4A state championship teams and team captain for soccer team, Andrew wasamemberofthreeMHSAA Christian Athletes. Saint Stanislaus ChapteroftheFellowship Saint Stanislaus Math and Science Team, and the Society, Mu Alpha Theta, StudentMinistry Team, the Brother Peter Basso Chapter of the National Honor throughout highschool.Heisamember of the Alpha or President’s HonorRoll every semester coordinator. A-Wish Foundationvolunteerand alocalrecycling and CampusMinistry Team. SheservedasaMake- ronmental Club, FutureBusinessLeadersof America participated as amemberoftheSpanish Club,Envi- Wars ond place award winner in the Veterans of Foreign four years. was named to the Principal’s HighHonor Roll for Physics, andwasrecognized as an AP Scholar. She and 10, AP EnglishLanguage andComposition and grade pointaveragein World Geography, Religion 9 Beta Club. She hasreceived awards forthehighest tional Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and National 2017. a memberoftheNa- At SacredHeart,shewas Catherine SullivanasSalutatorianoftheClass tiesburg. of SusanSlaughter and thelate Jay Slaughter of Hat- ence attheUniversityofMississippi.Heisson From page13 Sacred Heart Vincent Almerico a four-yearAs letterman of theSaintStanislaus Sullivan will attend Fordham University and ma - a junior,As Sullivan wasrecognized as thesec- Sacred HeartCatholic High Schoolhasnamed Slaughter plans to pursue a degree in political sci- Valedictorian “Voices ofDemocracy”EssayContest.Shealso Andrew Elkins Salutatorian Ian Wadsworth,Ross Wikoff James Wilson.and nington St. Paul,Seth Taylor, Matthew Townsend, Connor Gaige Prudhomme,JohnPutnam,ChaseRogers, Michael Pfarrer, DariusPittman, Patrick Powers, chael Nolan, MagruderO’Bannon,CodyPeranich, Luffey,Stephen Loupe,John ChristopherMiller, Mi- Chandler Lamey, William Lawhead, BrendanLogan, Khouma, LeviKnight,KarlKrynen,ConnerKurka, as KellerPlocharski,ChandlerKergosien, Ismael chael Ingram, Leyton Janowsky, Braden Jolly, Thom- Malone Harrison,IanHebert,NicholasHertz,Mi- Salvador Favre,JamesGagnon,MatthewGuarisco Carline, Mark Cook, Hunner Drake, Andrew Elkins, es Brennan, Nathan Bulot, Drew Burnett, Wallace nutti, Christopher Bergeron, Corbin Blanchard, Myl- Anderson, James VincentRobert Richard Alarcon, Almerico, lows: in thefallandstudysportsmanagement. Leadership Awakening after his junioryear. eighth grade andjunior years andRotary Youth Hancock Youth Leadership Program duringbothhis team Captain and DefensiveMVP. North vs.South named All-Star Gamewherehewas season, Andrew represented South Mississippiinthe twice and All-Division three times. After his senior respectfully, the All-South Mississippi(SunHerald) State Teams after his sophomoreandsenioryears grade season. Andrew wasnamedto1stand2nd All- and Robbynrae Williams.and er,Matthew Taylor, Reilly Warren, Aubrie Wilkinson quin, Hannah Nicovich, Clayton Nowell, Mary Park- roe, Kennedi Mullen, Nathan Mussiett, Logan Na- Lee, SabinaMana-ay, Allison Mayers,LoganMon- Lauren Jones,IvyKillen,GrahamKresge,Jonathan son, Erin Collins, Zachary Fairley, Gary Heathcock, ell; andGraduates:Nicholas Allhoff, HannahBrin- Ugwu-Dike, KeatonJude Ware andOwen Weather Katherine Robbins, Dylan Trussell, Bobby-Martins Hannah Nicovich,BrandonOlmi, Anna Patterson, Brendon Hollimon,SabinaMana-ay, Allison Mayers, Coffin, DavisGibson,RaeganGreen, Ainsley Happ, Honors: Taylor Blanchard, Austin Brannan,Claire Kaitlyn Sercovich, Anna Taylor andRobert Wilkins; Nicholas Gibson, Grace Mauldin, Virginia Sciolino, Crider, Christian Dixon, Grant Falla, Loren Gibson, cial Honors: William Agnew, JuliaBishop,Madison attends St. Thomas CatholicChurch. livan of Hattiesburg and the late Patrick Sullivan and jor in English. She is the daughter of Margaret Sul- St. Stanislaus College 2017 graduates are as fol- Andrew willplaysocceratMississippiCollege Outside of school, Andrew participated in the Members ofSacredHeart’s Classof2017areSpe-

Rolfe, Richard Schaefer, JamesSharp,Pen- Benjamin Benigno, Peter Benve- - Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 17 - Sarah will attend The University of Southern The University of Southern Sarah will attend 2017 Graduating Class Members of the OLA member of the Search Team her senior year. She She her senior year. Team member of the Search this year Award Timothy the Diocesan St. received for her school. She Award Service with the along years. the past three the March for Life attended Academic an Mississippi in the fall, where she received in Elementary major She will Scholarship. Excellence schools to Catholic to return plans to and Education blessed to teach. Sarah states, “I have been extremely past six years. the OLA to attend opportunity the have with me provided have and educators My parents of my life, realms to grow in all opportunities ample very sisters my love I academically. and spiritually dearly and am very excited to see what the Lord has in us.” us and where He will take store for each Madison Blaker, Dallas Bertucci, Hailey include: Katelyn Kloe Campbell, Brynnan Breland, Bourgeois, Theresa Crowe, Carsen Cerami, Elizabeth Clark, Alexandra Gagnet, Favre, Elizabeth Cuevas, Natalie Gordon, Olivia Candice Ashley Goetzman, Gaspard, Hollingsworth, Lauryn Emily Brooke Holley, Hill, Lundgren, Claire Lloyd, Kloe Abby Ladner, Kidd, Anna Negrotto, Hannah Meyer, Kyleigh McNeill, Mary Rimmer, Nicaud, Nancy Newman, Jacqueline Alia Laura Ritten, Cayce Russo, Madeline Samson, Ulrich, Morgan Trapani, Grace Taylor, Laura Tayara, and Sydney Wittmann. Williams, Amelia . Sarah is the daughter of Mr. and of Mr. daughter Salutatorian. Sarah is the graduates with the distinction of with the distinction Sarah Sandoz graduates Sarah has been a part of the Diocese of Biloxi Spirit Sr. Cecilia Nguyen, CCSS; DRE at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Long Beach recently challenged the challenged Apostle Parish in Long Beach recently the Thomas Nguyen, CCSS; DRE at St. Cecilia Sr. tion, what event took place in the home of apostle Mark’s mother? --- answer: Last Supper, and a really close really a and Supper, Last --- answer: mother? Mark’s of apostle home the in place took event what tion, champion. the was named Tran score, 38 - 36 - 28, Jaden students at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School to learn more about our Catholic faith. “How can we love our faith faith. about our Catholic more School to learn de Paul Catholic Vincent students at St. in grades three-six were given 1001 Catholic Teachers all about it?” she asked the children. know if we don’t questions, and each Friday after the school Mass Holy Family Parish, the children were quizzed on 25 at Trivia top student or students to represent them the a quiz to determine class conducted April, each of those questions. In answering random 10. Nine students participated, Round” which was held at school on May in the “Elimination Catholic Final the school in the represent were chosen to three top the Finally, list. Cecilia’s from Sr. questions fifth grade; Kennedy Kuntz, sixth grade; and Jillian Tran, Those three were Jaden of the school year. Trivia teachers, students, the before sat students three May 19, the morning, Mass on Friday After grade. sixth LaRosa, tradi According to tough questions, ex. After 100 the champion. at Holy Family Parish to determine and families Class Mrs. Rodney L. Sandoz, II of Long Beach. She is a Parish. During her Apostle Thomas the of St. member of the OLA member at OLA, Sarah was an active time Retreat Ambassadors, OLA OLA Campus Ministry, Decisions. In Destructive and Students against Team, Junior National of the member a she has been addition, National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Theta Alpha and Mu Spanish Honor Society, She has served leadership Honor Society. Mathematics positions in her school clubs since her freshman year. she served as Campus Ministry president As a senior, a 4.0 president. She has maintained Ambassadors and Principal’s high school and earned throughout GPA career. school high of her semesters for all Honor Roll in recognition achievement academic She has received and was awarded the and foreign language mathematics She award for her junior year. Citizenship American in Mississippi College’s to compete was also selected Science and Mathematics Competition during her twenty percent in the top placing junior and senior year, participated She also year. junior her during Biology in has been She Summit. Leadership Youth in the Palazzo for four years, Team Archery OLA a member of the She also years. of those for each letter a receiving Award. earned her Girl Scout Silver years and was a for her junior and senior Team Mover Our Lady Academy Our Lady From page 13 St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School, Long Beach School, Elementary de Paul Vincent St. Photo/Al Perret Members of Knights of Columbus Council 6872 from from 6872 Council Columbus of Knights of Members Parish in Picayune hosted St. Charles Borromeo a Community Benefit BBQ on Maylocal benefit 11 non-profit organizations. to The Benefit is BBQ participating for as a fundraiser given every year local non-profit organizations.depends on the tickets they sell receives organization The money each for plate lunches. ARC of Pearl Bridge River, Way House, Save-A-Life and Knights of Columbus 6872 the from benefit that non-profits the of some just are annual event. St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Borromeo St. Charles Picayune The 2017 senior class of St. Patrick Catholic High Catholic class of St. Patrick The 2017 senior Lady the hall of Our through School marched of Fatima Elementary School to celebrate their As “The Graduation March” upcoming graduation. the seniors walked played in the background, from with cheers greeted the halls and were through Cindy and parents. the elementary students, faculty, of the seniors that several said principal, Hahn, OLF to return and she wanted them OLF graduated from a is “This parade started. education their where to students to connect with current our way for great high and in junior future St. Patrick and see their in the work to high school” said Hahn. Plans are an annual tradition. make this graduation march Our Lady of Fatima Elementary Lady of Fatima Elementary Our School, Biloxi 18 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 Father HenryMcInerney. Graduates posewithBishopKihnemanandclockwise,atfar rightfront row, Father CharlesNutter;secondrow left,Father Ryan McCoy;andsecondrow right, Our Lady Academy, BaySt.Louis Sacred HeartHigh,Hattiesburg St. PatrickHigh,Biloxi The OLA Classof2017ispictured withBishopKihneman. Class of2017 withBishopKihneman Class of2017Snapshots Photo/Terry Dickson Photo by Artie Rawls Photo/Juliana Skelton Bay St.Louis St. StanislausCollege, Resurrection High,Pascagoula with BishopKihneman andDeaconColten Symmes Graduates, pictured withBishopKihneman,celebratetheendofone chapter oftheir livesandthebeginningofanother. Resurrection 2017GraduatingClasspictured Photo/Juliana Skelton Photo/Juliana Skelton Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 19 Valedictorian Valedictorian Elizabeth Burrow, Bishop Kihneman and Salutatorian Alexis Harbin Photo/Juliana Skelton Photo/Juliana Skelton Photo/Terry Dickson Photo/Terry and Salutatorian Andrew Thomas Elkins. Andrew and Salutatorian St. Stanislaus Valedictorian Vincent Said Almerico, Bishop Kihneman Said Vincent Valedictorian St. Stanislaus St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis St. Stanislaus Resurrection High, Pascagoula Resurrection

Photo/David Tisdale Sacred Heart Sacred Salutatorian Catherine Ann Sullivan, Bishop Kihneman and Valedictorian Cade Slaughter St. Patrick High, Biloxi

Photo/Juliana Skelton Salutatorian Sarah Janus, Bishop Kihneman and Valedictorian Julia Hancock Valedictorian Salutatorian Sarah Janus, Bishop Kihneman and Class of 2017 Snapshots of 2017 Class and Salutatorian Sarah Sandoz. Our Lady Academy Valedictorian Abby Koons, Bishop Kihneman Valedictorian Academy Lady Our Sacred Heart High, Hattiesburg Sacred Our Lady Academy, Bay St. Louis Bay Academy, Lady Our 20 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 Roll DriveatStCharlesBorromeo Parish. Both groups supportpeople with intellectual disabilities). Funds were collected during the annual Tootsie Picayune. Columbus of Knights 6872 Council of TedBarze Knight Grand our by River Pearl of C. R. A. of $1,176eachwereChecks recently presented(Bridgeway toSt.FrancisCommunity the and Apartments) St. CharlesBorromeo Parish,Picayune St. Ann Parish,Lizana volunteered their timeandefforts attheSpecialOlympics. Picayune in Parish Borromeo Charles St. from 6872 Council Columbus of Knights of members Recently, pancake lunchfor St.CharlesBorromeo studentsin April. from6872 BorromeoCouncil Charles Columbus providedSt. Picayune of in Knights Parish of a Members Lizana. Ann Parishin Crowning atSt. during theMay Blessed Mother crowning the is pictured Eliza Broom Photos/Al Perret Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral,Biloxi participants (known asHOBY Ambassadors) take part them to becoming effective and ethical leaders. Student country torecognizetheirleadership talentsandapply one ofthe70StateLeadership Seminars acrossthe mores from public and private high schools convene at Photos/AlPerret Photos/Al Perret Platt son ofDarrylandMarionPlatt. Biloxi High School,Conneristhe throughout thecountry. Representing other younghighschoolleaders held atMillsapsCollege in Jackson. O’Brian Youth LeadershipSeminar been selectedtoattendtheHugh ber ofNativity B.V.M Parishhas Each spring, select area sopho- Platt will join more than 500 BILOXI --ConnerPlatt, a mem - First Communionthedaybefore. Sara and John Oropesa. They both hadmade their of son the is Luke and Rogers, John and Cecelia of parishioners inMarian hymns. Ella is thedaughter on a crown floral pillow. While EllacrownedMary, thechoir the ledthe carried Luke while Mary, and Ellaplacedroses atthefeetofstatue and Luke Oropesa processed into the church, Rogers Ella inside. rosary the concluded Finnegan in a procession inside the church. Deacon Martin gathered inacircle, and thedecadeswere continued rosary gardenoutsidethechurch while parishioners Society. Deacon Mike Butler began the rosary in the 7, prior tothe11 a.m.Mass,coordinatedbythe Altar on Sunday,Elizabeth SetoninOceanSprings May The MayCrowningheld atSt. ofMarywas Springs St. ElizabethSetonParish,Ocean their communities. formed over3million hours ofvolunteer service in from HOBY. To date, HOBY Ambassadors have per of service receive the President’s Call to Service Award Volunteer Service Award. Alumni who log 4,000 hours HOBY L4S Challenge Award and the President’s within 12monthsoftheirseminarsareeligible for the plete theLeadershipforService(L4S)Challenge unteer hours intheir communities. Students whocom- are challenged to give back by serving at least 100 vol- in theircommunity. learning how toleadothersandmakeapositiveimpact explore their own personal leadership skills while in hands-onactivities, meet leaders intheir state, and At theendoftheirseminars,HOBY Ambassadors - Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 21 St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Moss Point, and Worker St. Joseph the Mission, Hurley Ann St. Bishop Roger Morin celebrated Mass at Saturday St. May Joseph 13, the confirming Worker seven Church candidates on Pictured, fromAnn Mission in Hurley. St. candidates from in Moss Point and four St. JosephWorker Nobles, the Annabelle Holland, Harrison CMI, Varghese, Peter Father are l-r, front, back: Vice; and Madison Alexis Phelps, Meghan Denmark, Walden, Maggie Bishop Martin, Frank Deacon Moseley, Ryan Wieniewitz, Lane Stewart, Megan Ally Massey and Deacon Emery Elder. Morin, Jonathan Burgett, St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport Confirmation was celebrated at St. Joseph in Gulfport with candidates from St. Confirmation was celebrated at St. Joseph in Gulfport with candidates from Joseph and St. John the Evangelist Parishes on Saturday, May 6, with Bishop Hollingsworth, Tyler Emily Cruthirds, Alexis Benoit, They are: Morin presiding. Tham Nguyen, Conner Laziosi Jacob Mount, Ethan Eugene Martin Mount, Jr., Smith, Samuel Grayson Quick, Tiner, Christy Brennan, Austin Emily Wright, Deleon-. and Loren Hannah D’Aunoy, Dossett, Nicholas Ray, Confirmation 2017 Confirmation Bishop Roger Morin confirmed 11 people from St. Matthew the Apostle Parish St.11 Matthew the people from Morin confirmed Bishop Roger front, in Dedeaux. Pictured, Heart Church on May 10 at Sacred White Cypress in are l-r, Nate Campos, Nick Campos, Dakota Neicase, Bailey Grimes, Mikayla Lee, Chay Ethan Wilson Aimee and Ladner, Ryals. Middle: Bishop Morin and Hunter Lee; back: Deacon Rich Kren, Lesley Adhav. Satish Havard, Father pastor Jessica Sekinger and St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, White Cypress Parish, Apostle St. Matthew the Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III confirmed 42 Apostle pastor youngThomas the in Long Beach on May 12. St. Apostle Parish the people from St. Thomas Pat James Smith and Father Father vicar Cuddy O’Connell, parochial Father Smith Rich Deacon and Vancourt Buddy Deacon concelebrated. O’Shaughnessy assisted the bishop. Confirmandi were Lauren FrankBlaker, Benson, Dallas Bates, Elizabeth Babin, Logan Bass, Kaleigh Allen, Nicholas Areng, Brock Anna Coughlin, Sarah Cox, Sarah Deano, Brenden Cobb, Melissa Correro, Emma Funk, Frederick, McKenzie Fayard, Dedeaux, Joseph Ebberman, Dalton Hicks, Miranda James, Jillian Johnson, Graham, Brandon Kaylee Emily Emily Oberlies, Cameron Matsenbaugh, Susan Necaise, Grace Lafontaine, Peno, Lauren Riley, Wilson, Alexis Paola Warden, Bryce Vadillo, Herzeleide Tuminello, Sandoval, Rachel Tuminello, Braxton Shirley, Parker Slade, Daniel Leah Wolf, Abby Zink, Heather Langley, Robert Powell, Enrique Wise. and Charles Valdez-Dobson Jamie Tejera, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach Apostle Thomas the St. 22 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 Fasth. great exercise and a lot of fun,”saidtennispro Toby these kidscanplayfor therest oftheir lives. It is students tothegreat game of tennis. Tennis isagame pool of Bayou Bluff. “This is a great way to introduce also tookadvantageoftheOlympic size students were parents theirtreated to hamburgersandhotdogs.Manyofthe and students clinic, one-hour with theirstudents parents inattendance. After the the for clinic tennis a hosted Bluff Bayou from pros Elementary nightattheir tennisclub. The tennis Bluff Bayou close, a Tennis ClubinGulfporthostedaspecial OLF to draws year school the As School, Biloxi Our LadyofFatimaElementary Resurrection HighSchool,Pascagoula of givingtothoselessfortunate. de Vincent St. Paul FoodPantry. The girlslearnedtheimportance the to cookies recently of 3402 boxes Troop 80 donated from Scouts Girl James St. Gulfport St. JamesElementarySchool, Catholic School’s classof2017.Sheplans toattend the Burrow andisalsothevaledictorian for Resurrection Convention Center indowntownJackson. annual Education Celebration in April at the Jackson STAR Student. Elizabeth was honored during the tic averages are compared to determine the school’s lence. Both American College Test scores and scholas- ed onthebasisofacademic excel Program. STAR Studentsareselect Foundation, sponsoroftheSTAR M.B. Swayze Educational the Mississippi Economic Council’s for the2016-2017schoolyearby Achieve-ment Recognition) Student named STAR (Student-Teacher Resurrection Catholic School, was Elizabeth is thedaughter of Mr. and Mrs.Stephen Elizabeth Burrow, aseniorat - - Burrow class. rently a member of Mrs.Hamilton’s senior AP English has beenateacher at RCSforsixyears. Sheiscur Teacher. Sheteaches junior andsenior AP Englishand StaceyHamilton as STARElizabeth designated bution tothestudent’s scholastic achievement. Teacher, the teacher who hasmadethe greatest contri school. tops thisyear, raising over box $2,200 dollars for the 550 over in turned grader, second a Graham, with the dedication of the other students, Mason a totalofover three hundred water balloons. Along carline as studentsthrew water balloonsatthem,for FatherBuras drove Mikeand agolfcartthrougha O’Connor andJanetBuras,theschoolprincipal. was givenwater balloonstothrow atFather Mike during theyearturned inboxtops who Each student St. Louis Holy Trinity CatholicSchool,Bay collected stuffed animals to be distributed to bedistributed to organizations throughout HancockCounty. animals stuffed collected preschoolers atHoly Trinity Catholic School As a part of the school wide service projects, the Each STAR Studentisaskedtodesignate a STAR Hamilton senior class president, avarsity from OleMiss.Sheservedasthe a totalof$60,000inscholarships become apediatrician. She received Biochemistry, andsheplansto Mississippi andmajorin College attheUniversityof Sally Barksdale McDonnellHonors Campus Ministryteam. cheerleader, andamember of the - - several years. has rankednumberonein competition for thepast and Interact Clubs intheir area. St.Patrick High School help supportschoolclubssuch astheRoboticsClubs enter into competitions. The Rotary Club of Edgewater all aspects in science and engineering to build robots to competitions in theirregion. The Roboticsteamlearns Edgewater. The money will aid in their robot building Team received a checkfor$500fromtheRotaryClubof Students from St. Patrick High School Tempest Robotics and Debbie Worrel, St.Patrick,facultysponsor. Christopher Ladner, president oftherobotics team; Matthew Ladnerstudents and Tony J.Zbysinski, team; robotics the of vice-president Broadus, Anna present a check to Robotic Team Roy Cloud, mentor; Rotarians Carl Fallo, left, and Keith Clayton, center, first placeinthelongjump. Mendez, DelaneySchepensandByron Theriot for Skye Guice, Riggs and throw, softball in place first Mustered, Shinn, Heith dash, 220-yard in place first dash tothesoftballthrow. CongratulationstoLinda yard 50 the from ranging events various 15 in medals than more home brought students OLF dash. events rangingfrom thelongjumpto40yard in compete who students 500 than more hosts meet the localCatholicelementary schools. The track in thespringfor thisannualtrackcompetition with High School.Studentsfrom OLF beganpracticing annual CatholicDiocese Track Meet held atSt.Patrick Our Lady of Fatima students participated in the St. PatrickHighSchool,Biloxi Biloxi Our LadyofFatimaElementary, Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 23 - BAY ST. LOUIS -- St. Rose de Lima LOUIS -- St. Rose de Lima ST. BAY 91st Year Celebration $11,000 Big Big $11,000 Celebration Year 91st $10,000 grand Money Drawdown Party! the prize, $1,000 in prizes throughout Holy the is at Drawdown party evening. Necaise South 301 Center at Spirit 22. 6 p.m. on September at Avenue - Donations are $100 which includes din for purchase ner and tickets are available (228) 467-7347. now! 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Swiss Guards in the Clementine on issues such as immigra serious differences have to Apostolic Palace, where the U.S. flag flew for the Archbishop Georg by was welcomed Trump morning, Ganswein, prefect of the papal household, and a forma- tion of 15 Swiss Guards. Pope-Trump-Meet From page 1 Feast with a Priest July 2 June 25 Blues and BBQ June 24-25 Blessed Seelos Egg Roll Sale 24 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 2, 2017 service inMississippi Father JohnNoonecelebrates50yearsofpriestly down memory lane. Rather, he shared reflections on the meaning Borromeo Parish. Parish inKiln.Heretired2014andresidesatSt.Charles Charles Borromeo,FatherNoonewasreassignedto Annunciation in 1990.OnFebruary1,2002,after 12 yearsofpastoring to St. Mary’s Sylvest. He wasappointed pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Holy Trinity Church,Columbia,St.Paul’s, Tylertown andSt. University, Spokane, Washington, he was appointed pastor of spiritual year attheReligious Studies Department of Gonzaga Ministry fortheDioceseofBiloxifrom1977-1982. After a He wasdirector of Catholic Social Services andFamily Life 1972-1977, hewasdirector of Catholic Social ServicesGulfport. Work in1971from Tulane University,Orleans. From New Natchez-Jackson. He received the degree of MasterSocial Catholic Charities,Dioceseof was appointed Associate Directorof 1967, untilMarch17,1970,whenhe Bay St.Louis,fromSeptember 1, tor atOurLadyofthe Gulf Church, June 10,1967.Hewasassociate pas- He wasordainedtothepriesthoodon Patrick’s Seminary, Carlow, Ireland. Father Noone,75,studiedatSt. presided. Morin, bishop emeritus of Biloxi, concelebrants andBishopRoger Archdiocese of NewOrleans,were and Msgr. Arthur Calkins, from the Borromeo pastorFatherJoseph Trinh Charles Borromeo Church.St.Joseph the priesthood on May 21 at St. Golden Jubilee ofhisordinationto and itinvolvesthanks.” Church. Priesthood involves prayer vice. It isagiftofJesustoHis It isacalltoser is acallfromGod. Father JohnNoonesaid,“Priesthood his 50yearsofpriestlyministry, BY TERRY DICKSON Father Noonedidn’t usehishomilyasanopportunitytostroll A native of CountyRoscommon, Father Noone celebrated the PICAYUNE --Looking back on - Deacon Klause,Father Trinh, BishopMorinandMsgr. Calkins. and McNair McNair,Noone, l-r, Doug Deacon FatherPictured, are Noone. Father assisted Deacons Klause Brian presided. Morin Roger Bishop and concelebrants were Father Joseph Trinh and Msgr. Arthur Calkins, from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, on May21at St. CharlesBorromeo Church in Picayune. St. JosephBorromeo pastor Father JohnNoonecelebratedtheGoldenJubileeofhisordination tothepriesthood called to beofservicethepeople. people.” but apriestisgiftthatGodgivestoHis but onlywhencalled by God,”hesaid. of priesthood. As such,Father Noone said, a priest is “A priestisagift,notforthemanhimself, “Noonetakesthishonoruponhimself, CORRECTION Photo/Terry Dickson Father Noone. which includes a collection of prayerscompiled by were givenaMassbooklettitled “PrayersforPriests” graces forme.” our Mother, whowasgiven to us byJesus.Shehaswon promised tosend. Jesus Spirit, who We talktoMary, you dowhatIcommandofyou.’ We talktotheHoly In lieuofacommemorative booklet, attendees Mass the error. Pine Catholic May 19issueofthe Gulf misidentified inthe Springs. Wagonerwas Church inOcean May 2atSt. Alphonsus Cole Wagoneron Kihneman IIIconfirmed Bishop LouisF. talk to Jesus--‘You areMyFriendif His adopted sons and daughters. We us, whocreated us andhasmade us God,” hesaid. Prayer teaches people to talk with everyone’s God.with relationship priesthood. Prayerisattheheartof hood. the importance of prayer in the priest- ents withtheChurch,”hesaid. helpful and willing to share their tal good, prayerful, forgiving, patient, way. the peoplehehasservedalong Mass. priesthood, the Eucharist and the be thankful,includingthegiftsof faithful.” can, nottobesuccessful,but for Hispeople,” he said. vice to Hispeople and todoall he can “We talk totheFatherwholoves “Prayer is at the heart of the Finally, FatherNoonespokeof “Thanks tothepeople for beingso He alsoexpressedhisgratitude to Father Noonesaidhehasmuchto “We arecalled to dothebestwe “God wants priests to be of ser . Weregret - -