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Presentation Sisters Lucan, Co Dublin Ireland  K78A6Y5   Email:  ellen18091@gmail.com

Mrs. Alice Necaise loom knits hats and scarves for less fortunate and homeless persons in need. If you have yarn to donate to her effort please contact her by phone or email.

Funds donated to us are used to help those less fortunate in our local community. It is only through your generosity and the support of our pastor, Fr. Cuddy, that we are able to provide food and financial help to those in need.

November 17, 2019 marks the third annual World Day of the Poor. In 2017, Pope Francis suggested the Catholic Church set aside one day each year when communities can “reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel.” He designated this day as the World Day of the Poor, and it will be celebrated on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time each year.

You are invited to video presentations by some of the most trusted Catholic teachers in the world to guide you through the breadth, depth, and richness of the Catholic faith. When: Sun, 10:15-11:00 Where: SRE Bldg Meeting Rm

The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring two Angel Trees this year. On Nov 16 the trees will appear in the East Foyer, one for children and another for elderly residents in nursing homes. Please place your unwrapped gift purchases under the tree no later than Dec 16.

This weekend our parish will take up a collection to benefit the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), USA, a triennial collection approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please prayerfully consider a contribution to this special collection to support active-duty military men and women and their families. This includes members of our parish.

On Saturday, October 26, Susan Samson received the Lumen Christi Award. Latin for "Light of Christ” this annual award is presented to a distinguished volunteer each year. Recipients devote their time and skills without pay and are inspirations to others who serve.

This weekend, Saint Vincent de Paul Society is handing out bags for food donations. Your donations will be used in Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families. Please give generously by November 17th!

Begin Advent with a pilgrimage walk through Salvation History, from Creation to Saint Pope John Paul II, as told in Stained Glass through the windows of St Thomas the Apostle Church in Long Beach.  The pilgrimage will be Saturday, Dec 7th, from 11 am to 3 pm.  A light lunch will be included. 

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED On Monday, November 4th at 6pm there will be a Memorial Mass at St. Thomas for all who have died between Nov 1, 2018 and Nov 1, 2019.  If you would like to bring a picture of your dearly departed loved one, we would love to have them on display, in the church, for the month of November.  Please pick up your pictures from the church after November 30th. 

On Nov 2 & 3, Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be handing out bags for food donations. Your donations will be used in Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families. Please plan ahead and remember your generosity is greatly appreciated!

In addition to the CORNHOLE tournament there is an opportunity for bakers to compete in a dessert challenge! Submit your best dessert for judging! Join us on Sunday November 10th Bring your dessert from 11:00am to Noon Judging begins at 1:00pm

Edge and Life Teen youth ministry is excited to announce that we will be having a CORNHOLE Tournament! Sunday, November 10, 2019. Pulled Pork Sandwiches or plates will also be available for purchase.

Today is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today, for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, ensures the work and service of the Mission Church.

Adult Scripture Programs in October

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank all the parishioners who donate to help those less fortunate in our community. Your prayers, time and money are all greatly appreciated.

EVERYONE INVITED! All Cursillistas and those who have not made a Cursillo are invited on Monday, Oct 21st, to the October Ultreya meeting. St. John the Evangelist in Gulfport will host the meeting held in the Presentation Hall across the street from the church. 

Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities.

The next Pastoral Council meeting is scheduled for Oct 30th. If any member of the congregation wishes to address the council on any matter involving the parish, please send a written request, including a summary of the presentation, by Oct 28th to: Pastoral Council, P.O. Box 1529, Long Beach, MS, 39560.