Gulf Pine Catholic VOLUME 33 / NUMBER 14 MARCH 11, 2016 Nativity BVM Cathedral Hosts 75Th Birthday Celebration for Bishop Roger Morin
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Gulf Pine Catholic VOLUME 33 / NUMBER 14 www.biloxidiocese.org MARCH 11, 2016 Nativity BVM Cathedral hosts 75th birthday celebration for Bishop Roger Morin Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral hosted a 75th birthday celebration for Bishop Roger Morin on March 6 with a Mass followed by a reception in the Sacred Heart Center. Pictured far left, l-r, are Father Dennis Carver, rector of Nativity BVM Cathedral, Deacon Norbert Lloyd, Bishop Morin, Deacon Ben Wimberly and Father James Smith, parochial vicar. During the reception, Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gillich, read a proclamation declaring March 7, the bishop’s birthday, “Bishop Roger Morin Day” in the City of Biloxi. Bishop Morin’s family and friends were present for the celebration. Bishop Morin submitted his letter of resignation to the Vatican on March 7. All bishops are required by canon law to submit their resignations at age 75, although it is up to the Holy See to decide when such resignations are accepted. Until his resignation is accepted, Bishop Morin will continue to serve as bishop of Biloxi. Photos/Juliana Skelton Divided court examines ‛undue Chrism Mass set for March 22 burden’ test in abortion case BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Supreme Court stepped into some con- tentious waters March 2 when it heard oral arguments on abortion for the first time in nearly a decade and almost 25 years since it issued a major ruling on abortion. But even though some time has gone by, the court’s 1992 ruling in Planned Parenthood vs. Casey had a front- row seat during the recent arguments about state requirements on Texas abortion clinics as the “undue burden’’ test raised in that Casey decision was frequently mentioned in this go-round. The Casey ruling also may have played a part in questions posed by Justice Anthony Kennedy, the only remaining member of the court that helped write BILOXI -- Bishop Roger Morin will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday that opinion. And what Kennedy asked or didn’t ask March 2 is being parsed of Holy Week (March 22) at 10:30 am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary by legal analysts and court watchers alike since he will likely be the deciding Cathedral, 870 Howard Avenue. The Mass, which is concelebrated by priests of vote in the Texas case. the diocese, emphasizes the unity of the diocesan Priesthood with its Bishop. The In its previous abortion case in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to renewal of the priestly promise to serve the Church faithfully and to minister to the needs of God’s people will take place at this Mass. During this Mass, Bishop Morin, uphold the federal ban on partial-birth abortion, signed into law in 2003 by who is pictured during the 2015 Chrism Mass, will bless the Oil of Catechumens, President George W. Bush. The law had withstood several court challenges on the Oil of the Sick and the Sacred Chrism. All are invited to attend this Mass and constitutional grounds before it was upheld. a special invitation is extended to those who are going through the RCIA process. SEE WASHINGTON-LETTER-ABORTION, PAGE 8 2 DIOCESAN EVENTS couple. For more information, contact: cash prizes will be offered. following a Celtic Mass at 4 pm. Cruisin with Diane Necaise at (228) 255-5232 or Entry forms are available at the Dia- The church is located at 3117 West the Crescents Charlotte Saucier at (228) 234-3098. mondhead Golf Shop or contact Larry Fourth Street in Hattiesburg next to the McKay at (228) 216-7818. University of Southern Mississippi base- BAY ST. LOUIS -- Our Lady Acad- March 11, 2016 11, March ball stadium. Admission to the festival is • emy will present Cruisin with the Cres- St. John Fish Fry Fatted Calf Raffle free and open to the public. cents -- Kickin It Old School on April 29 GULFPORT -- The Fish Fry for St. The Irish-Italian Festival Parade from 7-11 pm at the Our Lady of the Gulf John Catholic Church in Gulfport is held will be held the same day at 10:30 am Community Center, 228 South Beach in Presentation Hall on Fridays, March on West Fourth Street travelling west to- Boulevard. There will be a $6,000 tuition 11, and 18 from 4-7 pm. Serving fried ward the church, with lineup beginning drawdown and entertainment by Guitar catfish, french fries, coleslaw and dessert at 9:30 am at the University of South- Bo and Miss Dee. There will also be a for $8. To go plates or eat in...call Louis ern Mississippi’s Trent Lott Center on crawfish boil, raffle and silent auction. (228) 806-1911. the Highway 49 Service Road. Contact Gulf Pine Catholic Tickets are $75 and admit two people. The proceeds of this fundraiser will parade coordinator Charles Childress at Please contact Leigh Chapman at (228) be used to make improvements to the [email protected] for more in- 467-7048 or leigh.chapman@ourlady- Presentation Hall kitchen. formation on the parade, including ques- academy.com for more information or to tions about participation. purchase tickets. Tenebrae The festival will feature food; re- Parishioner Verl Shiyou has donated freshments; music; a drawing for a trip Abundant Blessings, GULFPORT -- A modified version a live, fatted calf worth $1,500 to be for two to Ireland or a $2,000 cash prize, of the ancient practice of Tenebrae will raffled off at the 7 pm Mass on April 3. along with other prizes; an art show; a Walking in God’s Love be held on March 23 at 6 pm at St. John Tickets are $5 each and Mr. Shiyou will silent auction; and games for children. BAY ST. LOUIS -- Fr. Ed Peklo, the Evangelist Catholic Church, 2414 1st provide information on how to take the Tickets for the raffle and for food and SVD, will present a retreat June 24-26 at Street. In Latin, Tenebrae means “shad- calf to the market. This would be a good refreshments will be on sale at the fes- the Fr. William Kelly Retreat Center in ows” or “darkness” and the celebration is gift for anyone expecting a prodigal son tival. The menu includes spaghetti and Bay St. Louis. distinctive for its gradual extinguishing to return home. meatballs, Irish stew, sausage dogs, fish, Fr. Ed is a spiritual director and retreat of candles while a series of readings and spring rolls, pizza, meatball on a cone director. He has done seminary work and psalms are chanted or recited. The tradi- Bobby Rydell Concert and funnel cakes. parish ministry. He has given Marriage tion dates back to the 9th century. Bobby Rydell will For more information on the festival, Encounter weekends, personal and group The principal Tenebrae ceremony is perform in concert on May visit the St. Thomas website for future retreats to laymen and laywomen, active the gradual extinguishing of seven can- 14 from 7-8:30 pm at the updates at www.stthomas-usm.org or call and contemplative religious nuns, Broth- dles upon a stand in the sanctuary called Hancock Performing Arts the church at (601) 264-5192. ers and priests. He directs those discern- a “hearse.” Six of the candles are put out Center, 7140 Stennis Air- ing religious life. He has directed retreats throughout the course of the readings, Rydell port Drive, Kiln. An art- Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat throughout the U.S., Vietnam, the Carib- as well as any remaining lights in the ist whose career spans six bean, and Rome. Church. The last lighted candle, repre- decades, Rydell’s hits include million METAIRIE, LA --- A Rachel’s Vine- This retreat is open to married cou- senting the Light of Christ in the world, selling singles Volare, Wild One, We Got yard Retreat for the healing of anyone ples, singles, religious men and woman. is taken from the Church, leaving the Love, Kissin’ Time, Swingin’ School and whose life has been affected by abor- For reservations; call Marilyn at Church in total darkness. The strepitus, Forget Him, selling a combined total of tion will be held the weekend of Divine (228) 467-2032. Latin for “the great noise” is then heard over 25 million records. Mercy Sunday, April 1-3, at the Arch- throughout the Church, made by slam- Tickets are $40, $60 and $100 VIP diocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, ming a book shut, banging a hymnal or (which allows access to after party at Metairie, LA. For more information and Women’s Cursillo other book against the pew, or stomping Blue Bayou Room, Silver Slipper). to register, please contact Pam Richard April 7-10 on the floor, all symbolizing nature’s re- at (504) 460-9360, richj504@bellsouth. sponse to the death of Jesus on the cross. Building Club Fundraiser net or Melanie Baglow at (504) 889- DEDEAUX -- The Cursillo weekend After the “great noise” the public leaves For $25, you can enter the parish’s 2431, [email protected]. This retreat is for Catholics who are looking to enrich in silence.” weekly Building Club drawing. Every is strictly confidential. Financial assis- their faith and prayer life, as well as learn week, a ticket is drawn and that week’s tance is available. how to live a life of fullness in grace. For Most Holy Trinity winner receives $100. The winning tick- more information, contact Dale Dorcik et is then thrown back into the pot for the SEE DIOCESAN EVENTS, PAGE 9 at (228) 365-4057. Fundraisers following week’s drawing.