A WEEK WITH THE BIBLE
Sr. Carol Perry, S.U.
The renowned resident scripture scholar of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City is back again!

THE POWER BROKERS
Monday - Thursday Mornings
June 2-5, 2008
10:00 am - 11:30 am

To use power wisely is an on-going challenge of history. There are fascinating biblical models for both sides of this issue. What might we learn from Samuel and Jezebel, Saul and David, Pilate and James, John and Herodias, and others?

Cost: $50/person

LIVING THROUGH THE QUESTIONS
Monday - Thursday Evenings
June 2-5, 2008
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

As a first-century rabbi, Jesus taught through questions. They remain compelling today in our 21st century. To answer them honestly is to ask ourselves: What does it mean to follow Him?

Cost: $50/person
Cost: $80/person for both am & pm presentations

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WEEKEND RETREAT
Sr. Carol Perry, S.U.

NOW IS THE SEASON
Friday - Sunday, June 6-8, 2008

The poet says: "We look before and after, and sigh for what is not." We all do this, yet the present moment is all we have. How can we better respond to its demands and blessings on our journey to God?

The retreat will consist of the Liturgy of the Hours, conferences, Eucharist, confession and quiet time. Registration begins at 4 pm on Friday, opens with a light supper at 5 pm and ends with lunch on Sunday.

Cost: $165/person (single) $125/person (shared) $35 deposit

Pre-register for any or all by May 22

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Diocesan Gospel Music Workshop

The Diocese of Beaumont is rich in diversity which is reflected during diocesan liturgies in which the African American, Hispanic and Vietnamese cultures are expressed in liturgical ministries and music. In an effort to expand the musical expressions of these cultures, a workshop is being offered with focuses on gospel style music.

The clinician will be W. Cliff Petty assisted by Hollis Johnson. The gospel style parts of the Mass will be taught and can be added to the repertoire of parish choirs, the Diocesan gospel choir and the Diocesan Mass choir.

The workshop will be held 6-9 p.m. May 8 and 9 and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10 at St. John the Evangelist, 620 53rd St., Port Arthur.

The workshop is being offered with no charge to participants. A light meal will be served on Thursday and Friday with continental breakfast and lunch served on Saturday.

The Offices of African American Ministry and Worship are sponsoring this event. Call (409) 924-4300, ext. 4325, to register.

Parish Mission to be led by Redemptorists

A parish mission titled To Set Us Free will be held May 11 – 15 at St. Anne, 2715 Calder Ave., Beaumont.

This mission, presented by the Redemptorists, is for young and old and families of all sizes. Both children and young people will play an important part in the mission and are encouraged to attend.

Each evening promises to be a unique experience of Christ and will include special presentations for children, teen participation, mission talk, benediction and adoration. The mission will also include a healing service, a reconciliation service and will conclude with Mass.

The mission begins Sunday at 7:15 p.m. with a special procession that will begin in the parish hall. Following sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the church.

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Day of Recollection to feature Father Tino Barrera

The Beaumont Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host a Day of Recollection, May 13, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 2049 Taft Ave., Groves.

Father Tino Barrera will be the presenter and his focus will be the Eucharist. The day will include two sessions by Father Barrera, Mass and lunch. Cost will be $12 and the deadline for registration is May 6.

All ladies of the diocese are invited to attend. Registration in advance is required. To register contact Marceline Fey, 2301 Duff Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642.

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Scriptural Rosary Prayer Service

St. Charles Women’s Guild, 211 Hardy Ave., Nederland, is sponsoring the ninth annual Scriptural Rosary prayer service May 13 at 6 p.m. Come celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus through the rosary. Prayer petitions are encouraged. A reception will follow.

The high school youth of St. Mary, Fannett, and St. Martin de Porres, Cheek, will host a Mother-Daughter Tea May 18 at noon in St. Mary Parish Hall, 9894 Gilbert Road, Fannett. There will be lunch, guest speakers, a style show and a performance by St. Martin Praise Dance Team. Donations will be accepted at the event.

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Crawfish-Zydeco Festival

Our Mother of Mercy Church and School, 3390 Sarah St., Beaumont, will host its 4th annual Crawfish-Zydeco Festival May 20, noon-10 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 or $12 at the gate. Live entertainment will be provided by Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters from noon until 4 p.m. and Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws from 6 until 10 p.m. Call (409) 842-533 or 880-5342 for tickets.

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Spaghetti Dinner

The Italian American Society of Beaumont is hosting a spaghetti dinner May 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9505 College St., Beaumont. Dinners will cost $7.50; dine in or take out available. Call (409) 842-1551 for more information.

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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Our Lady of Light, Anahuac, is organizing a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The pilgrimage will last 10 days, Nov. 11-20. Cost of the trip is $1,849 per person. The group will arrive in Israel and from there travel to Galilee and then Jerusalem. For more information please call Father Neil Arce at (409) 267-3158.

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Always Our Children

Always Our Children is the title of a letter by the American Catholic bishops to parents of homosexual children. It expresses the Catholic teaching on the morality of homosexual acts, but also insists that such persons are indeed always children of their families, and always children of the Church.

In response to that letter, a support group of Catholic parents and grandparents of homosexual children meets each month at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Nederland. The confidentiality and anonymity of members is respected.

If you would like to attend this support group, call Father Dan Malain at (409) 722-3413 for meeting times.

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