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Welcome to St. John the Evangelist! If you are new to the parish please fill out a
registration forms on the back table or go to stjohngulfport.org
and click on the “New Parishioner” tab.
Upcoming Events
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday: 9:00am +Felipe Fernandez 5:00pm +John McWaters Sunday: 8:00am: +Vincent & Helen Dauro 10:30am: +Felipe Fernandez 5:00pm: People of the Parish +Gary Reeves Monday: 7:00am: +Marion & Edna Garrett Tuesday: 6:00pm +”Aunt” Adelle +Colleen Patrice O’Neal Wednesday: 7:00am: +Cecil & Margaret Dubuisson Thursday: 7:00am: +Mackie Fayard Kevin Murray (healing) Friday: 7:00am: +Felipe Fernandez +Kaleel Salloum, Sr.
Collection August 26-27
1st Collection: $5387 2nd Collection: Hospitality Committee: $532 Children’s Collection: $26
Thank you for your generosity!
The 2nd collection at all Masses this weekend is for Catholic University. The 2nd collection at Masses next weekend will be for the victims of flooding in Kerala, India.
Parish Ministry Meetings
Knights of Columbus: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00pm
K C Ladies Auxiliary: 3rd Tuesday, 6:30pm
Young At Heart: 4th Thursday, 12 noon
Prayer group: Every Thursday, 5:15pm. For information call the parish office.
Legion of Mary: Every Thursday, 10:00am.
Kris Allen Chris Arleth Regina Papania Bell Mary Ann Bishop Suzanne Bowles Gail Charlot Garry Cooper Anna Cospelich Aaliyah Daughtery Shellie Ely Ashley French Mary Ann Galle Warren Galle
Mary Gibbs Dan Goad Ronnie Guidry Louis Helwick Alibe Hinton Michael Holleman Mary Kealy Bernie & Bryan Koehr Joan Liner Betty Martin Connie McKay Pam Miller
Kevin Murray Bobby Necaise Sophia Nuchereno Cheryl Papania Estelle Papania Josh Parker Colette Marissa Quigley Ken Saxon Mary Ann Smith Jason Taylor Mrs. Benny Turner Felicia Vann
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Catholic Education
St. James Elementary 603 West Av. Gulfport, MS 39507
Principal: Jennifer Broadus Tel #: 228 896-6631
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary 4321 Espy Avenue, Long Beach MS 39560
Principal: Carol Church Tel #: 228 222-6000
St. Patrick High School 18300 St. Patrick Road, Biloxi, MS 39532
Principal: Matt Buckley Tel #: 228 702-0500
We really appreciate those who
donate toward flowers for our
church. If you would like to have
flowers placed in church, please
contact the parish office.
FORMED.ORG provides access to the best Catholic entertainment, movies, audio talks, ebooks, and video courses. To gain access:
1.Go to formed.org. 2.Click on “Enter Code” 3.The parish access Code is: ZQXK2X 4.Fill out all of the requested fields. 5.Enjoy!
Couples Date Night
Wednesday October 17, 6:30 pm Presentation Hall
All married and engaged couples are welcome to come and join in fellowship and learn about our faith. A meal is provided with beverages (and beer and wine) and, especially, baby sitting. There is no charge; but to plan properly, please reserve your spot 48 hours in advance.
Contact: Mara Russo, (228) 697-8553, [email protected]
Hispanic Fall Festival Sunday / October 21
8:00am—5:00pm
Parking Lot
This is the annual fund raiser for our Hispanic
Community. Please come out, have fun, eat, and
support this event!
Knights of Columbus
Silver Rose Program
Wednesday / September 26 / 7pm
The Pilgrimage of the Silver Rose has gathered people
together since 1960 under the mantle of Our Lady of
Guadalupe. Today, six Silver Roses travel throughout
North America exemplifying the Knights’ devotion to
Our Lady and our commitment to the Culture of Life.
Please join us as we celebrate with prayer and rosary
the visit of one of these Silver Roses to our parish.
St. Patrick Catholic High School
Alumni Association Mass & Social
Saturday / September 8 / 7pm
Open to all graduates of Notre Dame, Sacred Heart,
Mercy Cross, St. John and St. Patrick High Schools.
Family and friends are welcome. Childcare will be
provided. There is no fee.
PLEASE RSVP TO: [email protected]
We invite all of our married couples to a:
Married Couples Retreat
St. Joseph Abbey’s Christian Life Center September 29-30 / St. Benedict, Louisiana
Free to all parishioners!
Register at: faithandmarriage.org
For more info call: Jason Agnelette 504-830-3716
The Hispanic Fall Festival needs donations to
help their fund raiser succeed (quantities in pa-
renthesis): Packs of Napkins (10); 12 packs of
soft drinks (20); heavy-duty plates (750); to-go
containers (500); forks (1,000); paper towels
(10). Donations can be left in the parish office.
Remember! September 7 - First Friday
Worship Schedule on Front of Bulletin
Sign up Schedule on Center Table
Please spend some time with Our Lord!
Compassion Home Project Saturday / September 15 / 6pm
Presentation Hall
The Rosary Prayer Group is hosting a fundraising
dinner in support of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of
Blessed Mary Convent in Vietnam. A Taste of
Vietnam Culture will be served for a suggested $20
donation. The evening will also include a slide show
and silent auction.
13th Ministry Appreciation Dinner Wednesday / September 19 / 6pm
Presentation Hall
We are most grateful to our parishioners who serve in
the various ministries of our church and we would like
to invite each and every one of you to join us for a
meal of thanksgiving. If you plan to attend, please sign
up on the sheet located on the center table in the back
of the church.
Children’s Activity Guides
These guides go along with the Sunday readings. If
you have children, please take one for each child on
your way out of Mass. The guides are in the
Bulletin Stands.
Salute Italian Restaurant
We have Salute VIP cards available for purchase in
the Parish office. Buy one entrée and get the second
one free! It’s a $150 value for only $20. Good for
five lunches and five dinners.
Father Ryan and the entire Parish Staff wish you a
happy and restful LABOR DAY. In observance of this
holiday, the parish office will be closed September 3.
Faith Formation classes will resume in September.
Registration forms can be found on the tables in the
back of the Church, and on our website. All questions
can be directed to Linda Hebert in the Parish Office.
A Family of Faith
All families are warmly welcomed to join “A Family of Faith,” a program designed to encourage and equip
parents/guardians to live and teach your children the Catholic Faith at home. With one adult meeting and one
family meeting each month, this program replaces CCD and will give you all the knowledge and tools you
need to bring your children up in the Faith. This year we will be studying the Seven Sacraments. For more
information, please contact Linda Hebert in the Parish Office.
Volunteers Needed
If you would be willing to assist with A Family of Faith or RCIA or Youth Ministry activities, please contact
Linda Hebert in the Parish Office. Please note that in order to protect our youth, all individuals who work
with minors are required to undergo an official background check by the Diocese of Biloxi, along with Safe
Environment training.
Youth Ministry
We have an exciting year planned full of opportunities that you, as a St. John youth, can be a part of. In Octo-
ber, we will attend the Diocesan Youth Kickoff Rally at Nativity Cathedral. Our youth, along with other
youth from the Diocese will travel to Washington D.C. in January to participate in the Annual March for Life.
The Diocesan Youth Convention will be held in March, and we will end our year with a trip to Steubenville
Atlanta this summer!
We would love for you to come enjoy some food, play games, and learn about our group on September 9th
after the 5:00 Mass. We will meet in the youth room upstairs in the parish office. Please help spread the
word and bring a friend!
RCIA
Welcome! The Catholic Church, founded by Jesus Christ, continues to grow everywhere throughout the
world. We invite you to find out about Jesus, the Church He founded, and meaning that only He can give. It
is always a joyous occasion when a person chooses to learn more about becoming Catholic.
Our 2018-2019 Faith Journey will begin after Labor Day. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm, at
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Invite your non-Catholic or fallen away Catholic friends and relatives to join
RCIA!
