Msgr. Farrell, a Priest for More Than Six Decades, Remembered for Tireless Devotion to Parishes He Served

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Volume 34 No. 26 www.biloxidiocese.org August 25, 2017 Msgr. Farrell, a priest for more than six decades, remembered for tireless devotion to parishes he served

BY TERRY DICKSON

BILOXI -- Father Paddy Mockler said Msgr. Martin Francis Farrell, who died Aug. 12 at age 86, had every detail of his funeral planned. However, he hadn’t planned for Bishop Louis F. Kihneman, who became bishop of Biloxi in late April, to be the principal celebrant of his funeral Mass. Nor had he planned on having Father Mockler preach the homily. That duty was reserved for his close friend and fellow countryman from County Mayo, Ireland Father Tom McGing, a priest of the Jackson Diocese, who was vacationing in Ireland at the time of Msgr. Farrell’s death, and thus unable to attend the funeral that took place Aug. 18 at Our Msgr. Francis Farrell Lady of Fatima Church. So it fell to Father Mockler, who suc- Ireland, Msgr. Farrell was ordained at the ceeded Msgr. Farrell as pastor of Our Lady Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow, of Fatima in 2000, to memorialize his pre- Bishop Louis F. Kihneman sprinkles Msgr. Francis Farrell’s casket with holy Ireland for the Diocese of Natchez June 5, decessor, who had served as pastor there water at the beginning of a Mass of Christian Burial on Aug. 18 at Our Lady of 1955. His appointments included Liturgy for 15 years and was well-loved by his Fatima Church in Biloxi. Msgr. Farrell, 86, died on August 12. Photo/Terry Dickson Commission chair; member, Board of parishioners Advisors to Liturgical Apostolate, Diocese “When Bishop (Joseph Lawson) Howze was trying to them,” Father Mockler said. of Biloxi’s Board of Consultors and Diocesan Building talk me in to being the pastor of Our Lady of Fatima, I “It was just incredible how he loved people, how he and Real Estate Committee chair. He served as assistant talked to some of my priest friends and they told me not remembered them and his whole life was geared at serv- pastor at St. Richard, Jackson, and at St. Paul, Vicksburg, to because it never works when a former pastor stays on ing people. Whatever was good for the people – that’s and as pastor at Assumption, Natchez; Sacred Heart, in residence. He’s going to interfere,” Father Mockler what he wanted to do. He was fantastic about visiting the D’Iberville; Our Lady of the Gulf, Bay St. Louis, and said. hospitals. He was very kind and always wanted to do Our Lady of Fatima, Biloxi. “It’s a credit to Msgr. Farrell. We never had a prob- what was best for his people.” lem. He was my number one supporter. We got along Father Mockler described Msgr. Farrell as “very Attention to detail paired with sense of humor great and he was most obliging. I could switch Masses prayerful.” One of his associate pastors in D’Iberville was Father with him at a moment’s notice. He’d do anything for me. “He was a very holy man. He had a lot of faith,” Ron Herzog, who is now bishop-emeritus of Alexandria, Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about him and Father Mockler said. “He prayed the rosary many times La. Every building at Sacred Heart, except for the daily the way he cooperated with me.” every day. He walked around the church here praying the Mass chapel, was built and paid for during Msgr. Father Mockler also remembered Msgr. Farrell as rosary when he could. He prayed the Liturgy of the Farrell’s tenure. someone who “lived his life following Jesus Christ – Hours faithfully and he celebrated Mass every day, even “He loved Sacred Heart Parish and the people of knowing, loving and serving Jesus Christ in his people in in the hospital and the rehab center. If you interrupted Sacred Heart, and he was brokenhearted when Hurricane the Church.” him when he was doing those things or getting ready to Katrina devastated that beautiful facility,” Father Mockler “He had the mind of an elephant. He could remember do those things, he’d basically tell you goodbye. Nothing said. the name of every parishioner in every parish he was would get in the way of his prayers.” ever in, who they were related to and everything about A native of Lacanvey, Westport County, Mayo, SEE MSGR. FRANCIS FARRELL, PAGE 10 2 Diocesan Events

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Allow old address and new address. - - CNS photo/Damian Avevor CNS photo/Damian Over the centuries, Cardinal Onaiyekan Over the centuries, Cardinal But, he said, the rules “are not so rigid But, he said, “these should not turn the drums, it African when we beat “Even congress was The eucharistic organized Council urged people “to fully participate in “to fully participate people Council urged should we “that meant it Eucharist,” holy the saying time the spend Mass and go to just not newspapers reading the rosary or worst still, of the or gossiping with others at the back church.” rules elaborate developed church the said, of the Mass in order to about the celebration to and approach right attitude the maintain the Eucharist itself. inspire to Spirit for the room is no there that in especially ways. In particular, us in many has church the Council, Vatican Second the opened a leeway for local churches in differ tradi the into parts of the world to look ent their of religion and faith of patrimony tional el- of those bring some and creatively people Eucharist.” the of celebration the into ements Mass into a social entertainment or disco.” the solem- is always important to maintain he deserves,” Eucharist holy the which nity said. “In this regard, we do well to go back The of our people. traditions religious the to Spirit has inspired them to express their faith that are meant in God with music and dance purpose and not for any for that precisely daily social celebration.” Conference Bishops’ Ghana Catholic by the 60th anniversary of to coincide with Ghana’s and included the rededication independence the in Jesus to citizens its and country the of Eucharist. - Nigerian Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan is seen at the Fourth year This Aug. 11. in Jasikan, Ghana, National Eucharistic Congress independence. of Ghana’s marks the 60th year - - Presbyteral Council Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Mass, Nativity BVM Cathedral, a.m. Biloxi, 11 Formation New Bishops’ Course, Rome, Italy But the But Participa- that must be thoroughly convinced “We Jesus is truly church believes the Because Vatican And, he said, when the Second and struggles, no that and exclud- is one the from ed mercy of God. God of mercy does not re- or can- place cel the laws of God and the rules of the church, the Nigerian car dinal said. the in tion Mass, even without receiving Com- munion, is not a futile exer Cardinal cise, that tradition, In Catholic said. Onaiyekan com- to as “spiritual is referred participation that and is an expression of faith munion,” God find his way anybody to a in is person that not or whether disposed, who is well regular position to receive Communion. the Holy Eucha nobody is worthy to receive said. “It means therefore, rist,” the cardinal rules the under position a in is whoever that of the church to approach the holy Eucharist with and trembling and fear do so with must deep humility.” follows “it said, he Eucharist, the in present Eucharist of the celebration the that naturally highest of the act and holy most sacred is the level.” Sept. 3 Sept. 4-15 Aug. 31 Mass, Installation of Pastor, Mass, Installation of Pastor, Annunciation Parish, Kiln, 10:30 a.m. Meeting, Rotary Club Speaker, Biloxi, noon East Coast Deanery Meeting, Moss Worker, St. Joseph the a.m. Point, 11 Bishop Kihneman’s Schedule Bishop Kihneman’s

JASIKAN, -- Pope Francis Ghana (CNS) John Olorunfemi Cardinal Nigerian ef- Such pressure, he said, can be seen in unity and of the principles The age-old drain through “In a world going down the apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis’ In the document’s final chapter, Pope

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Communion rules is unfortunate rules Communion Nigerian cardinal says pressure to change to change pressure says cardinal Nigerian did not change church teaching on the rules on church teaching did not change assured but rather Communion, for receiving people who are in difficult situations that the and the mercy of God church cares for them Nigerian cardinal said. extends to them, a Abuja, speaking at Ghana’s Onaiyekan of Congress in Jasikan Eucharistic National pressure that was unfortunate said it Aug. 11, Church in some has mounted on the Catholic places to relax the rules about the reception of holy Communion. Catho- and remarried divorced forts to allow annul- lics to receive Communion without an ment of their marriage or without abstaining new partners. with their relations from sexual be com- cannot of marriage indissolubility “modern trends,” promised to accommodate he said. the church of God widespread moral laxity, to uphold her responsibility abdicate cannot Lord Gospel of the high standards of the the Jesus told Cath- Christ,” Cardinal Onaiyekan olics gathered for the congress. re - clearly “Amoris on the family, Laetitia” church, the of doctrine traditional the affirms he said. in Francis raised the issue of some Catholics as situations, not as the norm but problematic The pope said. cases, the cardinal exceptional people spoke about those cases to encourage who andare toin assuredifficulty, them that the church is not unaware of their burdens Catholic News Service 4 View from the pew Across I have known Bill and Carolyn for at Mass. spoonful of rest? I will never know the answer but that may the Pond almost thirty years. They are very com- The gentleman in question is a progressive dairy farmer not be too important because the answer was given to the one mitted to their faith and family. Both in the area. Recently, his dairy herd of cows was decimated. who needed it most. surprised me with a visit to Ireland this Following a test for tuberculosis, over half of his cows reacted As a priest, I never get a view from the pew, a behind

August 25, 2017 past summer. It was their first visit ever positively to the virus which was spread by an infected badger the scenes look at the body language that many troubled in- • overseas. While in Ireland, we drove washing himself and urinating in the drinking water used by dividuals bring to church every weekend. As priests, we see 1,500 kilometres in a week while vis- the cows. The man’s herd was quarantined as well as those a sea of faces and try to read their hidden messages. Most iting historical places; encountering of his neighbours. Over half of his herd was slaughtered with seem sombre and distracted by the weight of their trespasses, rugged coastlines; betting at the horse little financial recompense. fears, questions, boredom from minds stuck in another planet races; losing golf balls in treacher- I can only imagine what that man’s prayer was that Sun- or another era. Some cover themselves with a veil of protec- ous rough on golf courses, sampling day morning at Mass. He may have asked the same “Why tionism, carefully camouflaging their hidden scars and recent myriad shades of green; driving narrow me?” question over and over again. He may have his doubts bad news. They come, often wondering why they bothered Fr. Tracey roads populated by undisturbed grazing about a loving God who allowed such to happen to him and to come; looking for some morsel of daily bread that might

Gulf Pine Catholic sheep; sampling varied cuisines and encountering hospitality his family. He may have been angry at the burden thrust upon lift them from the weight of their own crosses and thus give wherever we went. him without inviting it. He may have questioned his belief them some strength and energy to trudge along life’s uncer- But one moment that stood out for me was something that in God or wonder if there was any point in going to church tain roads. Carolyn noticed at our Sunday morning Mass. While I cel- anymore. Seeing that priests are an endangered species, we never ebrated Mass for the locals, Carolyn occupied a pew in the It was ironic that the gospel reading from Matthew that get a chance to view from the pew. By design and necessity, middle of the church. Afterwards, she told me of her experi- particular Sunday was an invitation to “Come to me, all you we become salespersons for a God who is love and wants ence. who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take people to know that such is good news even for dairy farmers A man and his son knelt in a pew in front of her. He my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and with broken backs, shattered spirits, crushing yokes, humbled seemed to be preoccupied and troubled during Mass. He rest- humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my hearts and restless spirits seeking rest in a mysterious God ed his head on the pew in front of him yoke is easy, and my burden light.” whose invitation never expires. Following Mass, she described the man. He was of slen- Obviously, the man came to church that morning over- der build, had a mop of grey hair and seemed to be in his early whelmed and burdened expecting some rest from a yoke that Father Michael Tracey is retired and lives in Ireland. seventies. I asked her to describe his son and she did. Then, was unbearable and a burden that was too heavy to carry He can be contacted by email at [email protected]. His I was able to identify the local man and his son. I went on to alone. The man had poured out his burdens, falling prostrate website is www.michaeltracey.net explain the possible reason he seemed troubled and distracted on the pew but did he leave with an ounce of hope and a Demystifying the Virtue of Humility C.S. Lewis said, “Humility is not thinking less of we are not more important in His eyes Light One cross when we follow Him because challenges will invari- ourselves; it is thinking of ourselves less.” What a great than any other individual regardless of ably present themselves when we try to do what is right in reminder in trying to understand humility because it is wealth or status in life. Candle this world. But the cross of Christ is the only way to true important to focus on the fact that this seemingly elusive In Italy there’s a centuries-old de- and lasting happiness because all other paths, as easy as virtue is not about putting ourselves down but about hav- votion to the Madonna of Humility, a they may seem in the moment, will lead to burdens that the ing perspective on our role in the world as children of God. name inspired by a style of painting human soul cannot bear. In The Christophers’ two part video series on humility, depicting Mary seated on the floor and To grow in humility, we must be willing to take up the Father Jonathan Morris points out that humble people are holding the infant Jesus. An altar was cross and pursue our God-given talents in service to oth- happy people, and he explains that this is due to the fact dedicated to the Madonna of Humility ers. And as we become humble of heart, we realize this that humble people are not excessively focused on their at the church of Santa Maria Novella is the path that unburdens the soul and leads to freedom. own concerns. Father Morris says, “Somebody who is in Florence in 1361; and in Pistoia, an As Christ says, “Come to Me all you who are weary and not concerned about themselves all the time, preoccupied entire basilica was inspired by a 1370 are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take with themselves and what they can get and how things are Madonna of Humility fresco connect- Fr. Dougherty My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle going to go for them, they’re able to enjoy life. There’s ed to a miracle. and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. a joy that is present when we forget about ourselves and It seems fitting that such great endeavors should be un- For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew think about others.” dertaken to honor the humility of Mary, because we are 11:28-29). Father Morris notes that humility can seem elusive be- called to give glory to God by sharing our talents to im- cause it is so often misunderstood. He says, “It’s not about prove the world around us. Builders of the great churches Fr. Ed Dougherty, M.M., serves on The Christo- weakness. It’s not about being quiet and over in the cor- and artists who inspire an understanding of the faith have phers’ Board of Directors. For a free copy of the Chris- ner. It has to do with living in the truth of who we are in always understood the importance of their role in giving topher News Note, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, write: relation to God and to others.” And that, he notes, entails glory to God by sharing their talents with others. The Christophers, 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY recognizing our importance as individuals willed by God Christ calls us to cultivate the greatness God has be- 10004; or e-mail: [email protected]. into existence, with a purpose all our own, while at the stowed upon us for the benefit of others. And such pursuits same time realizing that we ourselves are not God and that are not without their crosses. Indeed, Christ promises the

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May you always rest in beautiful peace in the arms of Our prayers and love are always prayers and love are Our “Some say you are John the Baptist, others Elijah, still Elijah, others Baptist, the John are you say “Some This a very or one of the prophets.” others Jeremiah respected list of human beings. impressive, highly as true God and true man. of his lordship, Jesus asks the out a response worthy Intent on trying to flesh who do Apostles. “But to his question more pointedly Christ, the are “You replies, Peter I am?” you say that the Son of the living God.” Jesus answers, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood hasAnd, so, not Father. this to you, but my heavenly revealed and upon this rock I will I say to you, you are Peter, netherworld shall build my church, and the gates of the I will give you the keys to the against it.” not prevail be will on earth you bind whatever of heaven, kingdom on earth will bound in heaven; and whatever you loose be loosed in heaven.” house: king’s over the as a master responsibility in matters of authority over governance of the Church Sacraments and faith, morals and dogma including her After Peter’s people. the formation in holiness of God’s death, by crucifixion, the first-century church acted on (Linus 67 to successor Peter’s words by selecting Jesus’ of succession continues AD) and the unbroken line 76 to the present Pope in Rome. Jesus now turns to us with We I am?” do you say that same question, “Who the which speak louder every day, reply by the lives we live when is pleased Jesus verbalize. we can anything than His surrender to Christ, as the him we acknowledge mission. Lordship, and help carry out the Church’s Reflection: For my immediate circle of influence? my life? commands obvious in fulfill Jesus’ Action Response: someone who is struggling to understand the salvific nature of the authority of the Church. his web Aquinas Parish. Visit assigned to St. Thomas . site: www.homilypearls.com identifies 4 St. Jude, for prayers for for prayers for Thank you, Thank you, St. Anthony Jesus, Mary, Jesus, Mary, St. Jude, and answered. CS answered. answered. CS answered. gods that people are people gods that worshipping?” Offering a they replied, compliment, Land of the Bible the Land of and St. Jude for and St. Jude for Heart of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed Virgin Thanks to the Sacred Thanks to the Sacred prayers answered. LD prayers answered. Paul obviously wrestled with the deep mysteries mysteries deep the with wrestled obviously Paul and his disciples Jesus Gospel opens with Today’s Thompson’s Psalm 138 is the Hymn of a Grateful Heart. The a Grateful Heart. is the Hymn of Psalm 138 Keys to success success to Keys 1st Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23 1st Reading: Isaiah 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 Responsorial Psalm: 11:33-36 2nd Reading: Romans 16:13-20 Gospel: Matthew Psalmist speaks of God’s fidelity and love and sincerely and love and fidelity God’s of speaks Psalmist God answers his heart’s virtues. these wants to imitate do for What would God his spirit. cry and strengthens attitude of gratitude? us if we fostered an In today’s authored. he epistles the throughout of faith intellect of man’s limitations the he recognizes reading, power of God’s unlimited the comparison, in and, concludes that when he rightly Therefore, wisdom. us for difficult is Lord the from utterance or action some or rejection than and trust rather to comprehend, faith response. “For from Him be our default must rebellion is the God things.” all are for Him and Him through and to source higher no is there authority, final and ultimate will we faith, of journey our God. In judge or correct up in holiness by trusting the Lord and giving mature rebellion. which is Philippi, of Caesarea region the entering It 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. approximately go to where Jesus could was an out-of-the-way place recognized. be not and disciples his instruct privately Jewish, the region was brimming Although not heavily with religion, albeit pagan. magnificent temples there, dedicated to pagan gods, and gods, pagan to dedicated there, temples magnificent worship of to dedicated temple white marble palatial a we envision this backdrop, With Caesar. emperor the glorious these all at looking disciples his Jesus and edifices as he asks the question, “Who do theimaginations our Taking is?” man son of the that say people mindset a contemporary and applying to another level the question could be reframed: “As far as the average how do I stack up against the person is concerned, 00 Walk-In Clinic Walk-In 60 $ 228-875-7474 Ocean Springs, MS MIDWAY FAMILY CARE H. 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I will thrust you…pull “I will Eliakim. your him robe…your sash and give with your (Eliakim) He will be a father to Jerusalem. I will place authority. shoulder.” on Eliakim’s of David house the of key the from an unjust God acted swiftly to protect his people replacing him with one who will act and arrogant ruler, of language similar the Note will. to God’s in obedience confidencespoken to Peter by Jesus when giving him are Gospel. “Blessed in today’s kingdom keys to the the kingdom keys to the you the give you, Simon…I will of heaven.” weeks, and because she worked full-time, gave him she worked full-time, weeks, and because After staying with her only a few a key to her house. 6 Report: Iceland population of people with Down syndrome ʽdisappearing’

BY JOSEPHINE VON DOHLEN percent of the U.S. population is aborted, the number of adopt. Catholic News Service people with Down syndrome who are aborted is fright- “It is incredible to me that a country is terminating August 25, 2017

• eningly disproportionate. a life that people are praying for, that they want to WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Iceland is on its way to “Studies have shown that between 85 and 90 per- include in their family, they want to take care of, and “eliminate” people with Down syndrome, a report from cent, depending on which reports you use, of these they value so much,” Thompson said. “They went CBS News explained, causing uproar in the pro-life special little ones who are diagnosed with Down syn- through a home study process, fingerprints, background community over the high numbers of abortions follow- drome are terminated,” Mancini said. “We are moving checks. They had people coming in and inspecting their ing prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. in the direction of Iceland.” home and it took three months and thousands of dollars With only one or two people, on average, born with Emmy award-winning actress Patricia Heaton to do this.” Down syndrome each year, Iceland’s population exem- tweeted Aug. 14 in response to the CBS report: “Iceland While the National Down Syndrome Adoption plifies what pro-life leaders say is the tragic reality of isn’t actually eliminating Down syndrome. They’re just Network currently only offers adoptions within the Gulf Pine Catholic an abortion-driven society. killing everybody that has it. Big difference.” U.S., Thompson is positive that there are families in CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano spoke A 2011 Harvard study by Brian Skotko, Susan countries around the world who are waiting to adopt with Icelandic geneticist Kari Stefansson, the founder Levine and Richard Goldstein examined the self-per- children with Down syndrome as well. of a genetic group named deCODE Genetics, which ception of people with Down syndrome ages 12 and up. “If there was a program like ours in every country, looks at the people of Iceland’s genomes. He told Among the 284 people surveyed, 99 percent of people I can just see that termination rates would drop,” Quijano, “We have basically eradicated, almost, Down with Down syndrome were “happy with their lives,” 97 Thompson said. syndrome from our society.” percent “liked who they are” and 96 percent “liked how After being asked what it means for Iceland as a they look.” “society” that the nearly all women choose abortion Ultimately, the study after Down syndrome diagnosis, Stefansson responded concluded, “the over- that it is a result of genetic counseling. whelming majority of “And I don’t think that heavy-handed genetic coun- people with Down syn- seling is desirable,” Stefansson told CBS. “You’re hav- drome surveyed indicate ing impact on decisions that are not medical, in a way.” they live happy and ful- The head of the Prenatal Diagnosis Unit and filling lives.” Landspitali University Hospital in Iceland, Hulda While many women Hjartardottir, said in her interview with Quijano that by may feel pressured to suggesting women get tested for genetic abnormalities, choose abortion follow- 1260 Ocean Springs Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 like Down syndrome, they could be directing people ing a diagnosis of Down Ph: 228-818-0650 toward abortion. syndrome, groups such “We try to do as neutral counseling as possible, but as the National Down For more information, contact Jody Ellis Stoddard, Executive Director some people would say that just offering the test is Syndrome Adoption or email her at [email protected] pointing you towards a certain direction,” Hjartardottir Network guide expectant told CBS. mothers through the par- Web Address: www.gardensseniorliving.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGardensSeniorLivingOceanSprings With the spread of these diagnostic tests in Iceland, enting process as well as as well as the increase in accuracy since their introduc- offer resources to those tion in the early 2000s, nearly 100 percent of women in who choose to place their Iceland choose abortion following a positive prenatal child in an adoption pro- testing for Down syndrome. gram. In the United States, more than 67 percent of “There are so many women who are told that their unborn child may have people who want to adopt Down syndrome choose an abortion, with some organi- children with Down syn- zations reporting a higher number, 85 to 90 percent. drome,” Stephanie However, states are starting to enact laws that pro- Thompson, director at hibit abortions due to genetic abnormalities, race, sex, the National Down or ethnicity. In 2013, North Dakota banned abortion Syndrome Adoption due to fetal genetic anomaly and since then, other states Network, told CNS in an such as Louisiana have passed similar laws, with more interview Aug. 16. states trying to do so. Thompson, who is the Through a social media campaign, the March for birth mother of a child Life organization is asking CBS to “air a segment about with Down syndrome, the happiness and benefits Down syndrome children offers counseling to fam- bring to families,” according to a tweet by March for ilies who receive prenatal Life president Jeanne Mancini Aug. 15. diagnoses, offering them In an interview with Catholic News Service Aug. updated, positive infor- 16, Mancini said that while the CBS story said that mation to parenting. Iceland is “eliminating” people with Down syndrome, On average, about 50 it is far worse. families sit on the regis- “We would say that they are eradicating people with try at the National Down Down syndrome,” Mancini said. 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• that is getting the people GULFPORT -- St. into the spirit of what we are Joseph Parish, in the Orange about to celebrate,” he said. Grove community, will Father Uko said the wrap up a yearlong celebra- 50th Anniversary tion of its Golden Jubilee on Committee recommended Sept. 24 with Mass and an publishing a new parish international luncheon directory.

Gulf Pine Catholic reflecting the different cul- There are currently 400- tures that make up the St. plus families in the parish. Joseph Parish Family. Parishioner Donna St. Joseph pastor Father Newton has been a member Joseph Uko said the year- of St. Joseph Parish since long observance began with day one. spiritual preparation, includ- “We moved here in ing Adoration of the Blessed March 1967 and, at that Sacrament and talks from time, Mass was being cele- different speakers through- brated at the Lions Club on out the Diocese of Biloxi. Hwy. 49,” she said. “Outside the spiritual “At that time, I had two preparation, we are also very small children and they redefining our parish logo,” St. Joseph Pastor Father Joseph Uko, parishioner Donna Newton and Deacon Karl Koberger discuss all grew up right here. We Father Uko said. plans for a Sept. 24 Mass and luncheon celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary. watched the first church “We have a polo shirt being built. It was very that was specially designed for the 50th anniversary, pleasant. The people were super good. We had a lot of which features the new logo.” young children in the parish and some of those kids are On September 16, the parish will hold a drawdown Father Joseph Uko invites still here.” (See page 2 for more information). Proceeds from the Newton said the parish has definitely grown in the drawdown will be used to put a new roof on the Depew St. Joseph parishioners past half century. But one thing remains the same. Hall. “The people are still a bunch of friendly folks,” she The big celebration, however, is set for the follow- -- past and present -- and said. ing weekend with the Mass and luncheon. anyone with a special “That has not changed.” “Our parish is really blessed with a diverse group of Looking back, Newton said she has fond memories people -- a lot of military families. We also have connection to the parish of the priests who served St. Joseph Parish, but she Asians, Filipinos, Hispanics, Anglos and African- especially remembers the late Father Denis Harlow, Americans,” Father Uko said. to attend a Sept. 24 Mass who served as pastor from 1972 to 1978. “We want to celebrate that diversity. That’s why, for “I really believe that, if there is anybody who is the meal we are having, which will be potluck, we are at 10:30 am followed by really, really close to God, that man was,” she said. encouraging people to bring food from their own cul- a luncheon in observance “He just pulled everybody out of every despair they tures.” ever had and he put everything on him. If you had a Father Uko said there have been several presenta- of the parish’s 50th problem, it was his. I think that has pretty much stayed tions outlining the church’s history. the same. It’s almost as if he started a trend. It’s just “We’ve also gotten people who have been here anniversary. kind of been that way ever since.” since the beginning to speak about the church,” he said.

History of St. Joseph Parish Bishop Joseph Brunini of Jackson (1968-1984) decided purpose building was initiated. The church seated 320, on August 30, 1966, to erect two mission churches for and St. Joseph Hall included a parish hall, four class- The 20 acres on which St. Joseph Church and parish central Harrison County under the auspices of Gulf rooms, a kitchen and two restrooms. Bishop Brunini buildings are now situated were farm land donated by Coast Catholic Mission. The one in Northwood Hills in dedicated the new church and multipurpose building on Paul and Lorraine DePew. Prior to the 1960’s, Catholics north Gulfport would become the parish of St. Joseph September 24, 1967, a scant one year after founding who lived just north of Gulfport attended Mass at St. and the one in Woolmarket St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the mission church. John the Evangelist Church in downtown Gulfport. Biloxi. Bishop Brunini appointed Father John Izral As the population increased, Bishop Richard Gerow (1966-1969) as the first pastor of St. Joseph Parish. of the Natchez-Jackson Diocese (1924-1966) and In early 1967, the building of a church and multi- SEE ST. JOSEPH HISTORY, PAGE 9 9 Gulf Pine Catholic • August 25, 2017 On Morin ordained parishio- June 22, 2013, Bishop Joseph Uko was appointed On January 18, 2016, Fr. St. Joseph Parish has been blessed not only with past has been the St. Joseph’s, at that It is evident parish patron, March 19, 2010. In the new church, the parish patron, March 19, 2010. In the 400. to accommodate was increased seating capacity as as well tower were added, and bell An outdoor plaza font in the foyer. a baptismal Deacon at St. to serve as Permanent ner Karl Koberger 2013 and 2014, under the pas- Joseph Parish. Between rectory was the priest’s Murphy, of Fr. toral leadership After priests. by future for use modernized and updated Murphy Fr. at St. Joseph’s, ministry 12 years of pastoral in September on January 17, 2016, celebrating retired Anniversary of his Ordination. year the 50th that the pastor at St. Joseph Parish. Under his leadership Anniversary of the Year the 50 parish will celebrate on first Church building of St. Joseph’s Dedication 24, 2017. September a history of devoted but also with people, faith-filled and lay leadership. In addition to our pastors, clergy pastors have served St. Joseph several associate Parish, Fr. Tierney, Patrick Fr. Arguelles, Tony Fr. including David Fr. and Filipich, Nicholas Fr. Newsom, Richard lay minister who A Greg Barras. Niemeyer and Fr. years of the parish, during the early Izral assisted Fr. the seminary and was later entered Calvin Sinclair, ordained a priest. Permanent Deacon Jack Hunter time. served our parish during Father Lynch’s mindful we remain May bright. is future the and fruitful blessings for the great of our rich history and thankful many the upon us and anticipate God has bestowed future blessings God has in store for us. - Parish Vision Parish –-- Vision St. Joseph Catholic Church 12290 DePew Road, Gulfport Bishop Roger P. Morin, Bishop of Biloxi, dedicated Bishop Roger P. In the spirit of answering the call for early education education for early call of answering the spirit In the assumed the pastorate of St. Antone J. Lynch Fr. a Buckley, Sister Consilio Sisters, namely Religious campaign, capital new a 1999, In , was launched to fund the Our Faith and Our Future construction of a new church, further evidence of the Lynch Fr. community. of the St. Joseph faith vitality build- of the new before seeing the completion retired Murphy assumed pastoral duties January George ing. Fr. the for building responsibility 17, 2004, along with the Hurricane Katrina drastically new church. However,, the of landscape financial and physical the altered The grand plans for a August 29, 2005. entire Coast on and gutting complete to a back scaled were new church Vatican post to building church existing the of remodel II standards. of the Church, on the feast the new St. Joseph Catholic Niemeyer and other priests of the Diocese concelebrat Niemeyer mass of the new church. ed the dedication John Kelly opened St. Joseph Pre- in Mississippi, Fr. 70 children were approximately There School in 1980. the in education early from benefitting time one any at 1994 in closed school The Hall. Depew of classrooms classes began in Mississippi public when kindergarten schools. 13 Jan 17, 2004. During the Joseph on July 9, 1991, to finance years he served the parish, a pastoral council, board were developed. and liturgy council and Sr. serving from 1983-1994 Sister, Presentation serving of Mercy, Sisters O’Connor of the Therese from 1993 to 2015, greatly assisted the spiritual and social growth of the parish through religious education marriage preparation programs, adult catechumenate, to senior parishioners. and ministry

Tragically, during the early morning hours of May morning early during the Tragically, for need the to grow, continued parish family As the During 1981 the Parish Council voted to undertake Fr. Noel Prendergast succeeded Fr. Izral as pastor on Fr. succeeded Noel Prendergast Fr.

26, 1975, Fr. Harry F. Wade, associate at St. Michael’s St. Michael’s at associate Wade, F. Harry 26, 1975, Fr. substi- while rectory the at who was staying Biloxi, in of asphyxia- died Harlow, Fr. for a vacationing tuting blaze the of cause The rectory. the in fire a during tion All the church records were was not determined. again The parishioners once destroyed by the fire. to build a new rectory under Fr. pooled their efforts today, use in still rectory, that and direction, Harlow’s in 1976. was completed and so was recognized, building multi-purpose a larger behind the in 1977 a building was erected directly class- parish hall, offices, church. It consisted of a large The structure was named kitchen. rooms and a large son of Paul of Gregory DePew, DePew Hall in memory DePew and Lorraine, who had died in an auto accident. 1977. by Bishop Howze May 15, Hall was dedicated of the church with the approval of the a renovation new the in Mass celebrated The first membership. dedi- official 29, 1982, but the was on October church the Feast of St. Joseph, until did not take place cation March 19, 1983, with Bishop Joseph L. Howze as prin- Arguelles Tony Fr. Kelly, John Fr. cipal celebrant. David Deacon Transitional August 1983), (1979 to May 11, 1969. During his time, he oversaw the con- his time, 1969. During May 11, His suc- property. church on the rectory of a struction as pastor who served Tierney, Patrick cessor was Fr. Parish became from 1970 to 1972. In 1973 St. Joseph Catholic Mission and kept of Gulf Coast independent was Tierney Church. Fr. the name St. Joseph Catholic St. at who remained Denis J. Harlow, by Fr. followed Joseph for six years, 1972 to 1978.

St. Joseph History Joseph St. 8 From page 10 Msgr. Francis Farrell committee, a position he still holds. From page 1 “Had he not been a priest, he would have been president of General Motors,” said Graves. Indeed, Msgr. Farrell took great pride in the build- “When he came there, our finances were in sham- ings and the landscaping at every parish where he bles. He built the parish hall, expanded the school, served. Father Mockler shared a funny story told to him remodeled the rectory. He was a financial genius.” by Msgr. Farrell’s good friend, the late Father Denis

August 25, 2017 Harlow. Colleagues point to impact of Msgr. Farrell’s legacy • “Monsignor was very exact about the grounds here Bishop Howze said Msgr. Farrell was invaluable to at Fatima,” Father Mockler said. “Every year, he would him during his 24 plus years as bishop. have winter rye spread and the grass would come up “I would describe Msgr. Francis Farrell as an out- beautiful. But God help you if you walked on his grass. standing priest, a very kind and compassionate priest” “One day, Father Harlow and Msgr. Farrell were Msgr. Farrell’s brother priests, including Father he said. walking back from the church to the rectory and two of Joe Dilettuso, Father Everado Mora-Torres, Father “He was of great assistance to me, personally, and the St. Vincent de Paul clients came out of the rectory Ryan McCoy and Father Joseph Uko, carry his to the Diocese of Biloxi. He served as chairman of the and started walking on the grass. So, monsignor yelled casket to a waiting hearse after his Aug. 18 Mass of finance committee for several years. He was an out- Gulf Pine Catholic to him, ‘Hey man, stay off the grass!’ and the man Christian Burial. Photo/Terry Dickson standing gentleman and was very courteous to me, shouted back, ‘Yes, father, I’ve been off it for three personally.” weeks now!’ Father Harlow thought it was hilarious. school levels,” he said. Msgr. Farrell had already retired when Bishop Monsignor never got it.” Kathy Springer served on Our Lady of Fatima’s Roger Morin came to Biloxi in 2008. Bishop Kihneman said he was privileged to be with school board, and agreed that Msgr. Farrell always took “I heard so often from former parishioners who had Msgr. Farrell on the day of his death, and to give him great interest in the children, so much so that he trained been blessed by his caring ministry,” Bishop Morin the Sacrament of Anointing and absolution. He her son Richard to be an altar server. said. “People spoke of him with respect and affection. described him as “one of our beloved who we lift up to “Monsignor taught my son, Richard, how to be an So, while he had already entered into senior priest sta- God in thanksgiving for his many, many years of ser- altar server and, for years, Richard and two other kids tus, I know from the observations of the people how vice.” – Natallie Noel and Jamie Stanovich - served 4 o’clock important his priestly ministry had been.” “One of the things that touched me the most was Mass on Saturday for Monsignor. They served him for Father Henry McInerney was Msgr. Farrell’s associ- that, even though he really wasn’t conscious, there was years,” she said. “They just felt a connection to him. ate at Our Lady of the Gulf Parish in Bay St. Louis a group of friends and parishioners with him who loved “I remember telling Father Paddy one time that from 1980 to 1984. him so much and who were with him the whole time,” these kids felt like monsignor couldn’t do Mass without “He was very hard working, always on the go, very Bishop Kihneman said. “So he was not alone and I them, because they just felt this connection to him as physically active,” Father McInerney said. “He would think he knew that in a very special way.” servers. In a Catholic child’s life, that’s quite a thing. jog to St. Clare in Waveland and back every day after Bishop Kihneman said the first time he met Msgr. That’s something they’ll never forget.” lunch. I couldn’t believe he’d do that in the heat of the Farrell was at the rehabilitation center. Fittingly, the three served on the altar for Msgr. summer. “He was doing therapy and I got a glimpse of his Farrell’s funeral Mass. “We had four really good years together at Our humor and his character because, every time he’d do an Lady of the Gulf. We got along fine. We had a good exercise, he’d tell me a joke,” Bishop Kihneman said. Financial smarts, self-sacrifice pays off in parish relationship.” “By the 10th exercise, I think I had gotten through a lot stewardship Thirty years later, the two were reunited when of his jokes that he had to share with me.” Janice Fountain first met Msgr. Farrell in the mid- Father McInerney was named pastor of Our Lady of 1960s when he was at Sacred Heart Parish, and said he Fatima Parish. A model pastor always put his parishioners first, especially during con- “He wanted to know what was going on until the Msgr. Farrell hired Gladys Simmons to be his sec- struction of the current church. very end. Who celebrated morning Mass? Who was at retary in February 1986, and told her later that she “There were times when he wouldn’t even take his Mass? Who’s celebrating the Sunday Masses? He knew couldn’t be fired, she couldn’t quit and she couldn’t salary so he could put more money into building the everything that was going on and was as involved as he retire. She continues to serve in that role today, and said church,” she said. could possibly be,” Father McInerney said. life won’t be the same without Msgr. Farrell. “He would work just as hard if not harder than the “He was pastor here until last week. Make no mis- “He was the best boss anyone could ever have,” she parishioners. We would have fundraisers and he would take about that.” said. “He expected you to get your work done. But he be there working shoulder to shoulder with the other Msgr. Farrell is survived by his brother Patrick made sure you were in an atmosphere that you could men. You don’t find many like him. He took such an ‘Paddy’ Farrell of Lecanvey, Ireland; his nieces get it done. He would keep people away so I could do interest in the parish and in the people. To me, he was Margaret Bentaleb, Catherine Hunt and Mary Bennebri my work. He just always believed in you. He was just an outstanding priest.” and their families, of London, England; and numerous so easy. He was an excellent pastor.” He was also an outstanding administrator. cousins around the world. Simmons said Msgr. Farrell was also a good confes- “When he took over Sacred Heart, that was kind of He is buried in Biloxi City Cemetery at the priests’ sor. a dead parish and he really regenerated that place,” said plots on Caldwell Avenue. “He would encourage you to do your penance and Msgr. McGough. do your best,” she said. “That was the attitude he had. “He was an indefatigable worker. It really was In lieu of flowers, Msgr. Farrell requested that God is full of mercy and go do your best. That’s what amazing what he did with that parish. He transformed donations be made to any of the following charities: he expected. If your best fell a little bit short of what it and he built that beautiful church and school. It was Fatima St. Vincent de Paul Society, P.O. Box 4098, you thought it was, he still thought it was great.” a thriving parish during his time.” Biloxi, MS 39535; Catholic Extension Society, 150 Longtime friend Msgr. James McGough, who is Bill Graves can also attest to Msgr Farrell’s admin- South Wacker Drive, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606; or retired and in residence at Our Lady of Fatima, said istrative acumen. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Msgr. Farrell was committed to the education of chil- Graves and four of his siblings converted to Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. dren. Catholicism 1986, due largely to Msgr. Farrell’s influ- “He wanted to make sure that the children were ence and, since he was a certified public accountant, well-formed in the faith at both the elementary and high Msgr. Farrell appointed Graves chairman of the finance 11 Gulf Pine Catholic • August 25, 2017 - - Mostly ethnic Albanian Muslims make up at least up at least make Muslims Albanian Mostly ethnic founded in administration, apostolic The Catholic The cathedral was daubed in Islamist graffiti at its graffiti was daubed in Islamist The cathedral commu Islamic ties with Kosovo’s “Our church’s Once fully completed, the building will have two will have the building Once fully completed, unemployment and hardship.” and unemployment Kosovo, of inhabitants 2.1 million the of percent 90 been recog- from Serbia has whose 2008 independence 193 member-states, of the United Nations’ nized by 111 Vatican. but not by the accounts for 3.5 per officially 2000 with 24 parishes, cent of the population, although church leaders put put church leaders although of the population, cent numbers higher. interview, in his However, 2010 opening. September from a “only had come opposition insisted Zefi Msgr. few individuals.” nity are developing toward ever greater dialogue and toward nity are developing he said. tolerance,” largest, it one of the city’s towers, making 230-foot bell Teresa St. as well as a stained-glass window depicting full the seat of a with St. John Paul II, and will become from Prizren. diocese, relocated Catholic Annunciation Parish, Kiln Annunciation Parish, Annunciation CYO members are pictured during Steubenville on the Bayou on the Bayou during Steubenville pictured Annunciation CYO members are left to right: from were Attendees June 16-18. in Houma, LA youth conference Joley, Jordan, Jennifer, Whitney, Debbie, Meghan, Emily, Donna, Gabby, and Alexa, Jordan, Sebastian, Josh, Joey, Rozelia, Taneale, Madison, Kaleigh, (not pictured). 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D BY JONATHAN LUXMOORE JONATHAN BY Catholics were grateful to Kosovo’s government for government Kosovo’s to grateful were Catholics in was laid stone foundation its cathedral; the backing a Muslim. Rugova, President Ibrahim 2005 by the late St. Teresa of Kolkata is scheduled to be dedicated in be dedicated to is scheduled of Kolkata Teresa St. of her death. anniversary Kosovo on the 20th Ernest Simoni will represent Albanian-born Cardinal neo- of the Celebrations dedication. the Pope Francis at Boulevard, Clinton Bill on Pristina’s cathedral, classical birthday. Aug. 26, the saint’s will begin said and background,” faith their whatever people, Prizren-based of Kosovo’s Shan Zefi, chancellor Msgr. apostolic administration. Catholic by Muslims and was admired and among Christians this for gift great a honor is her in cathedral A everyone. country.” Catholic News Service Catholic

Father Peter Varghese blessed all the vehicles on the weekend Mass of August the weekend blessed all the vehicles on Mass of Varghese Peter Father Ann Mission in in Moss Point and St. Church Worker 5 and 6 at St. Joseph the the patron This is in connection with the feast day of St. Christopher, Hurley. St. of with a medal a rosary given were the drivers All saint of the travelers. Ann of Evelyn Moulds at St. blesses the car Peter Father Pictured, Christopher. Mission. Kosovo to dedicate cathedral named for Mother Teresa for Mother named cathedral dedicate to Kosovo 12 Spotlight on Schools Our Lady Academy, Bay St. Louis Home, presented Our Lady Academy (OLA) with a “Business of the Year” in 1991 and was awarded $100,000 donation in memory of the late Princess T. “Citizen of the Year” in 1988 by the Hancock Chamber

August 25, 2017 Fahey and her son, Mr. Edmond Fahey III. of Commerce. Princess died at the age of 93 in 2015. • Sampognaro explained that it was first the intention Sampognaro spoke of Edmond’s love for children of Edmond’s great uncle, Bishop Leo Fabian Fahey, to and how he was an avid fan and sponsor of local youth bestow a significant monetary contribution to OLA, but softball and baseball teams. In fact, she recalled at one as a member of the clergy he did not have the available game when both teams were sponsored by Edmond, it funds. In honoring and supporting the Bishop’s inten- was difficult for him to root for one without the other. tion, Edmond Fahey III bequeathed the donation to Edmond III was a devoted Catholic and a graduate of OLA in his last will and testament. St. Stanislaus and Tulane University. As Sampognaro began to share the personal history It was in 1975, when Edmond fulfilled his lifelong Gulf Pine Catholic of the Faheys, one could feel her devotion and admira- dream of continuing the Edmond Fahey Funeral Home tion to the family. Sampognaro was a lifeline and a that had serviced the community for three generations. dedicated caretaker to Princess. Her eyes filled when Edmond and Princess re-established the funeral home Pictured, l-r, are Darnell Cuevas, principal of explaining that her sole intention was to carry out first on Union St., then purchased the Loiacano home Our Lady Academy in Bay St. Louis, and Jeanne Edmond’s and Princess’ final wish. Jeanne has been an where they are presently located on Necaise Avenue in Sampognaro. On Aug. 9, Sampognaro, beneficiary of employee of Edmond Fahey Funeral home for more Bay St. Louis. The Fahey Funeral Home, iconic with Princess Fahey’s Estate and Edmond Fahey Funeral than 25 years. She was a close friend, confidant, and Bay St. Louis, with only eight employees, continues to Home, presented Our Lady Academy (OLA) with a considered family to Princess and Edmond. run as a family owned business. $100,000 donation in memory of the late Princess T. Sampognaro boasted about Princess’ accomplish- Principal Darnell Cuevas expressed, “It is an honor Fahey and her son, Mr. Edmond Fahey III. ments and accolades, especially that Princess was the to have the Fahey name and legacy associated with Our first female member of the local chapter Rotary Club. Lady Academy. The generosity of Mr. Edmond Fahey On August 9, Jeanne Sampognaro, beneficiary of Princess was a community leader and owner of The III and Princess Fahey is without question a commend- Princess Fahey’s Estate and Edmond Fahey Funeral Princess Dress Shoppe in Bay St. Louis. She received able and appreciable contribution to OLA.”

Elise Cuevas, a teacher at Our Lady Academy, has been named the 2017 STATE History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 American history education. Pictured, l-r, are OLA In 1994, Elise Cuevas received her bachelor’s degree seniors Our Lady from Louisiana State University. Cuevas spent six years Academy Seniors, teaching in New Orleans before she moved to the Sarah Deano, Kiley Mississippi Gulf Coast. She has been teaching at Our Jacob and Lydia Lady Academy since August 2000. Her passion for history Cates. Cuevas and preservation of the Constitution and the rights it gives to Americans have been combined in her classroom and her students have reaped the benefits. She creates a classroom atmosphere in which history is directly correlated to mastering the skills needed for critical thinking. She uses government documents, prominent historical figures, current events and basic Our Lady Academy (OLA) students, Kiley Jacob, Sarah Deano and Lydia Cates, reading comprehension tasks to achieve her number one goal of helping students were selected to participate in Apex Leadership Summit at The University of become better learners. When students leave her classroom, they have not only Mississippi. The Apex Leadership Summit is a leadership training program that ral- learned valuable information, they have become engaged and informed citizens. lies high school senior leaders from across Mississippi. Selection to the program is Inaugurated in 2004, the History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the crucial very competitive, with more than 350 applicants for the 160 invitations to partici- importance of history education by honoring exceptional American history teachers pate. Students attending the Summit are rising high school seniors representing from elementary school through high school. The award honors one K-12 teacher schools across the state. from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and US During the Apex program, students attend leadership seminars and team-building Territories. In fall 2017, the National History Teacher of the Year will be selected exercises and perform community service projects. Jacob said, “I was apprehensive from the pool of state winners. about the program, not knowing why they chose me, as I did not envision myself as In addition to a $1,000 honorarium and an award ceremony in Mississippi, Our a leader. But after the summit, I was melancholy to leave. My favorite part was meet- Lady Academy’s school will receive a core archive of American history books and ing and working with so many new people. Apex helped me realize that I can be a Gilder Lehrman educational materials. Elise Cuevas will also receive an invitation leader.” to a 2018 Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminar, a weeklong program that offers teachers Students also participated in community service projects and worked as a team. daily discussions with eminent historians, visits to historic sites, and hands-on work “One skill that I learned at Apex was how to understand and work with other person- with primary sources. ality types. There were many opportunities for us to work with our teams and better The National History Teacher of the Year award will be presented by Pulitzer understand each other, which is a valuable skill that can be applied in general life,” Prize-winning historian Eric Foner at a ceremony in New York City on November 8. said Cates. Past presenters at the ceremony include the Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Good Deano explained, “Apex showed me how to be confident in myself and trust in Morning America’s Robin Roberts, First Lady Laura Bush, former US Secretary of my abilities. I highly recommend Apex to anyone that is afforded the opportunity to Education Arne Duncan, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. participate in this program.” Gulf Pine Catholic • August 25, 2017 13 mentor the campers and work with mentor referencing referencing [email protected] . Students were offered hands-on activities of building Our Lady of Fatima Lady Our Elementary School, Biloxi School, Elementary Students from around and the Diocese of Biloxi neighboring elementary around Students from Robotics hosts two sessions of Rockets & Robots each summer Tempest Team summer camp at St. Patrick at camp summer Robots & annual Rockets the schools participated in FIRST two sessions hosted by the school’s were There Catholic High School. team, Tempest robotics rocket. individual own their launch to able were and rockets of models different own model Students learned about nautical engineering while they built their which is part robot an underwater of students maneuvered boat. Groups sail Students studied and Laboratory SeaPerch program. of the Naval Research As part of own to take home. of their built model airplanes, kites and robots their week-long experience, student campers were provided with to a Infinity Space Center field and a trip guest speaker each session from NASA Stennis students about the uses of liquid instructed The guest speaker Space Center. engine was studied. and a small model rocket space program in our nitrogen throughout objectives and activities of STEM Students learned a wide variety ages. students of all the week-long camp while having fun and meeting other spring. in early be provided on the high school campus. Information will of the high school team Tempest Members skills. Rockets & and rocketry robotic their them to encourage and inspire information about this camp, contact the Robots is a STEM-based camp. For at Worrel Debbie director camp Rockets and Robots. Our Lady of Fatima Elementary opened their doors to a new school year on doors to a new school year their Lady of Fatima Elementary opened Our was held breakfast a special As part of the opening ceremonies, August 4. Friday, students is an annual tradition to honor The breakfast the sixth grade class. for entering their final year at OurLady of Fatima Elementary. “This is“This a special ceremony. the during said Hahn Cindy principal students,” these for year at our of what they have accomplished proud and we are year ‘senior’ is their graduation in and their look forward to the upcoming school year We school. 2018.” - St. Patrick High School, Biloxi Bay St. Louis Bay Our Our Academy, Lady Each spring, high school sophomores from across the country join one of Each spring, high school sophomores Representing Our Lady Academy (OLA), sophomores Marguerite Gelpi, Gelpi, Marguerite sophomores (OLA), Academy Our Lady Representing Alumni completing 100 hours or more of community service within one year of service 100 hours or more of community Alumni completing hours of volun- over 3 million Ambassadors have accumulated date, HOBY To OLA Margaret White and Marguerite Gelpi (Madison Wypyski not pictured) Wypyski and Marguerite Gelpi (Madison White Margaret OLA HOBY’s 70 State Leadership Seminars. The seminar empowers the students to rec- The seminar State Leadership Seminars. 70 HOBY’s lead and ethical effective to becoming skills and apply them their leadership ognize Margaret Spencer White and Madison Wypyski were selected to attend the Hugh to selected were Wypyski White and Madison Spencer Margaret Jackson. in College held at Millsaps Seminar (HOBY) Leadership Youth O’Brian ers in their home, school, workplace and their community. At the end of the program, community. and their workplace home, school, ers in their of a minimum by serving community back to their to give challenged students are 100 hours. Service Volunteer for the President’s and are eligible their program are recognized hours, receive the over 4000 service Ambassadors who complete HOBY Award. Award. to Service Call President’s service in their communities. teer 14 Book Review Cardinal hopes church’s history of survival in August 25, 2017 • Iraq will help its future BY CAROL GLATZ Looking at the church’s journey in the past also Catholic News Service made him realize: “This is unknown to us. And so I “The thought, writing a book that traced, especially for us in This is the cover of Church in Iraq” VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- To understand the cur- the West, the birth, the evolution of this history up to by Cardinal rent situation in Iraq -- the evolving and complex con- present day could be ... of service to Christianity in the Fernando Filoni. “History flicts there, and the fear and resilience of its Christians Middle East, particularly in Mesopotamia, which is suf- is itself a victory over ignorance, marginalization Gulf Pine Catholic -- one has to understand its past, which is often ignored fering because of expulsions, persecution or discrimi- or unknown in the West, said a former papal representa- nation.” and intolerance; it is a call tive to the country. Published first in Italian in 2015, The Catholic for respect and to not repeat “History is itself a victory over ignorance, margin- University of America Press is releasing the English the mistakes of the past,” alization and intolerance; it is a call for respect and to edition toward the end of July in the United States and said Cardinal Filoni in his CNS not repeat the mistakes of the past,” said Cardinal in mid-August in the United Kingdom. book. Fernando Filoni in his book, “The Church in Iraq.” The cardinal spoke to Catholic News Service in The book is also “a testimonial” to the victims of Rome during an interview at the Congregation for the “the Islamic terrorism of ISIS,” he told the Christians Evangelization of Peoples, where he has served as pre- Even though Christians held on to their traditions and non-Christians he met when Pope Francis sent him fect since 2011. and culture, they were “truly open” and didn’t ignore as his personal representative to encounter and pray The book looks particularly at how minorities and the world around them, learning and speaking Arabic, with these shaken communities that fled the Islamic the country as a whole suffered invasions, despots and for example, he said. State. Western hegemony, and yet tenaciously held on to its This kind of everyday contact between Christians That brief visit in 2014 was a homecoming of sorts. cultures and religious identities. and their Muslim neighbors also led to a sharing of The Italian cardinal, now 71, lived in Iraq during a “In order to defend their identity within this great ideas, influence and mutual respect on the local level, time of great tension and turmoil. St. John Paul II made sea of Islam, Christians had to withdraw into them- Cardinal Filoni said. him the apostolic nuncio -- the pope’s diplomatic repre- selves, keeping their own language, which dates back For example, he recalled when he lived in Baghdad, sentative -- to Iraq and Jordan in January 2001. Several to the time of Jesus, that is, Aramaic,” he said. While, he visited a church dedicated to Mary in a predomi- months later, after 9/11, the United States administra- over the centuries, the everyday spoken language nantly Muslim neighborhood. tion started building pressure against Iraq, pushing for developed into different dialects, the liturgy still main- military action. tained the original form of ancient Aramaic, he added. SEE BOOK REVIEW, PAGE 15 St. John Paul firmly opposed military intervention and, despite the fact that he sent peace-seeking mis- sions to Washington and Baghdad, the United States attacked. “Not even the stern warning of the saint-pope could deter President George W. Bush from his purpose,” the cardinal wrote. He said the day of the inva- sion, March 19, 2003, became “a very sad day for Iraq and for the whole world.” The nunciature never shut down, not even during COLLECTION: SEPTEMBER 2 & 3 the airstrikes and occupation or the ensuing chaos of looting and revenge. It was during his tenure there in Baghdad, which ended in 2006, that Cardinal Filoni went through the nunciature’s archives, which housed “a rich history” of documentation and letters, detailing the history of the Vatican’s diplomatic relations with Iraq and the establishment of an episcopal see in Baghdad in the 16th century. “Naturally, this caught my eye,” he said, and the idea for a book emerged there in the wealth of mate- rial buried in an archive. The book’s chapters take a historical overview of the church’s long presence in Mesopotamia, dating back to the time of St. Thomas the Apostle, and looks at how the expanding early Christian communities there evolved, faced internal divisions and challenges, and still shared their unique gifts. Please give generously in your parish collection or mail contribution to: Catholic University of America, c/o Rev. Msgr. Dominick Fullam, 1790 Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532 Gulf Pine Catholic • August 25, 2017 15 2)

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-- “Rise and Be iocesan The Diocese of Biloxi has The Diocese of Biloxi has SCHRIEVER, LA. SCHRIEVER, The walk is sponsored by The Society The walk is sponsored by The There are several ways you can sign- Aug 26. • Sponsorships are open until register online or at the Walkers • BAY ST. LOUIS -- St. Rose de Lima LOUIS -- St. ST. BAY to All are invited LONG BEACH -- announced plans for a new new a for plans announced the Formation Class for Diaconate to begin in Permanent the fall of 2018. Pre-selection information sessions will be con- a.m. until 12 8:30 ducted from noon on Sept. 9 at St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport and Sept. 16 at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ocean men, interested Springs. For sessions these of one at attendance is wife and your is mandatory, see your to attend. Please required informa- further and for pastor, tion, call the Office of the Diaconate at (228) 702-2107. D 91st Year Celebration $11,000 Big Big Celebration $11,000 Year 91st Party! $10,000 grand Money Drawdown $1,000 in prizes throughout the prize, Holy the at is party Drawdown evening. 301 South Necaise Spirit Center at at 6 p.m. on September 22. Avenue which includes din- Donations are $100 for purchase are available ner and tickets (228) 467-7347. now! Call on Walk, Poor Annual Friends of the the Harbor. Long Beach the Sept. 23 at two and the starts at 7 a.m. Registration walk will begin at 7:45 a.m. mile All proceeds go to de Paul. Vincent of St. commu in the poor and needy help the nity. at online up and donate poorwalk.weebly.com Long Beach Harbor (the day of the walk) September 28 September Retreat Healing Healed, A Healing Retreat for Men and St. Rose de Lima 91st Year Year 91st St. Rose de Lima Celebration 23 September Walk Friends of the Poor September 22 September - While the primary responsibility for While the primary responsibility to assume have all “We continue to be a source of discord, jeal to be a source continue ousy, envy, and oppression -- should be -- should be and oppression envy, ousy, and supported more defended, helped, concludes in his the cardinal than ever,” book. and other Christian Muslim, allowing and country their to return to minorities belongs to Iraq’s help build its future -- Shi’ites, communities three largest world rest of the the Sunnis and Kurds -- responsible for this is also “in some way crisis,” he told CNS. to rebuild, which is very difficult, they very emigrate, once people because we can if go back,” he said. “But rarely of these coexistence the preserve still remain), even small communities (that which is essential peace, this will benefit keep leaving so that Christians don’t cul- behind this ancient land so rich in and history.” ture, tradition SVDP Home Giveaway SVDP

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Book Review Book 14 From page 16 Bishop Kihneman visits St. Francis Xavier Parish, Wiggins and St. Lucy Mission, Lucedale August 25, 2017 • Gulf Pine Catholic

Bishop Louis F. Kihneman visited St. Francis Xavier Parish in Wiggins on August 19 and St. Lucy Mission in Lucedale on August 20. Above left, Deacon Stephen Beckham, Bishop Kihneman and pastor Father Bernie Papania are pictured during Mass at St. Francis Xavier. Above right, Deacon Beckham, Father Papania and Bishop Kihneman process into St. Lucy. Below left, music was provided by the St. Lucy Choir. Below right, Bishop Kihneman is greeted by Joan Merritt following Mass at St. Lucy Church. St. Francis Xavier photo/Juliana Skelton - St. Lucy photos/David Tisdale

Pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, to the diaconate, and to the religious life, Bishop Kihneman tours Keesler AFB especially in the Diocese of Biloxi

On August 17, Bishop Louis F. Kihneman, toured Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi to learn more about the 403rd Wing and Team Keesler. He also took a moment while he was there to bless the 403rd's fleet of C-130J and WC- 130J Super Hercules aircraft. Photo Courtesy of the 403d Wing, Air Force Reserve