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PARISH NEWS
“GLORIA IN EXCELSIS” CHORAL SOCIETY
“Gloria In Excelsis” Choral Society is a community choral program offered to the Gulf Coast Greater Community and the Greater Biloxi Diocese through the Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. Now beginning its fourth season - “Gloria In Excelsis” (GIE) offers four primary concerts per year – namely an Advent, Christmas, Lenten, and Patriotic Concert. Members of “Gloria In Excelsis” have also participated with Mobile Vocal Arts Choral Society of Mobile, Alabama to share in Christmas and Spring Concerts presented in St. Joseph Chapel on the campus of Spring Hill College ~ a Jesuit College.
Membership in “Gloria In Excelsis” is open to the general public. Anyone from High School through retirement age in the Greater Gulf Coast Community and the Greater Biloxi Catholic Diocese is warmly invited to attend/join. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. in the Academy of the Sacred Heart facility immediately behind Nativity BVM Cathedral. Rehearsal/concert season runs from mid-August to late June with breaks throughout the year. Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 17th. New members are welcomed at any time throughout the year. For further information, please contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. at 251 406-1454 or at terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.
NATIVITY PARENT ASSOCIATION 2021 - 2022 RAFFLE TICKETS ARE HERE!
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ANNIVERSARY MASS
The ANNUAL MASS OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Nativity BVM Cathedral. Couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 or 70 years of marriage (or more) in 2021 are welcome to participate. Please download and complete the registration form by clicking HERE and return the form no later than October 15th. You can return the form by mail to Deacon Karl Koberger at Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, 1790 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532, or email it to Deacon Karl at kkoberger@biloxidiocese.org or FAX it to his attention at 228-702-2178
BULLETIN
Please see the bulletin for information on all parish activities. Click HERE for this month's Pray for a Priest schedule.COVID DIRECTIVE FROM BISHOP KIHNEMAN Click HERE to read.
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonFri 6:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Daily Masses are celebrated in the Marian Chapel
- Saturday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
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Eucharistic Adoration
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM First Friday Adoration in Marian Chapel
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Welcome to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral Parish! We hope you will join us for worship, fellowship, and the many special events we host and share throughout the year. Our Cathedral Parish has a rich history and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our parish, our people, and our faith. If you are new to the area and would like to register as a parishioner, please Register online or download and complete the Registration Form found here and drop it by the Parish Office or place it in the mail to us today!
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PARISH NOTICES
RCIA—A JOURNEY OF FAITH
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a way for those desiring to enter the Catholic Church to explore the Catholic faith in an informative, non-threatening, safe, and fun environment. It is also a way for those who wish to join in full Communion with the Church to enter. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, want to join the Church, or would like to be in full Communion with the Church, please contact Greg or Penny Payne at 228-365-6348 or call the Parish Rectory.
FORMED
Our parish has invested in FORMED – that each of us might grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and in our desire to share our faith with others, especially those closest to us. FORMED is a fantastic website that has been called a “Catholic Netflix” with inspiring movies and video-based programs, audio presentations, and e-books from the Church's most compelling speakers and authors. It is our hope that you avail yourself of FORMED on a regular basis. If you have not created your login, it is very easy to do so! Please visit https://nativitybvmcathedral.formed.org. To learn more, feel free to view a brief descriptive video HERE!
ONLINE GIVING
Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral is in need of your assistance. Please prayerfully consider increasing your tithe to help in the rising costs of maintaining our beautiful Cathedral and the surrounding buildings God has entrusted to our care. Your sacrifice assists us not only in maintaining our Cathedral parish buildings, the monies you generously share with Nativity are critical to helping our rector, parish staff, and ministry leaders continue the work God has given to them. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your prayers and offerings! To begin online tithing or to make a one-time donation, please visit ONLINE GIVING.COVID DIRECTIVE FROM BISHOP KIHNEMAN Click HERE to read.
JOINT STATEMENT OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF MISSISSIPPI AGAINST RACISM
AS IN ALL THINGS, WE TRUST IN GOD AND PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SAFETY & GOOD HEALTH. PLEASE KEEP OUR CLERGY & COMMUNITY IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Lv 25:1, 8-17Responsorial Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 7-8Gospel Mt 14:1-12
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BIBLE IN A YEARFR. MIKE SCHMITZ
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MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES
CATHEDRAL CHOIR—As of the Spring of 2021, the Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity BVM Cathedral is planning on the reinstatement/re-establishment of all Choral Programming for mid-August of 2021. Ministries including Nativity BVM Elementary (NES) Children’s Choir, Nativity BVM Cathedral Choir and Nativity BVM Cathedral's Community Chorale—“Gloria In Excelsis”—will resume weekly rehearsals at that point of the year, barring any unforeseen complications with the success of our country’s program for alleviating/defeating the impacts of COVID-19 upon our community/world. In late July 2021, the Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity BVM Cathedral will publish plans and updated dates and times for the various rehearsals for the three choral programs of the Church.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS COMMUNITY CHOIR—Membership in “Gloria In Excelsis” is open to the general public. Anyone from High School through retirement age in the Greater Gulf Coast Community and the Greater Biloxi Catholic Diocese is warmly invited to attend/join. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. in the Academy of the Sacred Heart facility immediately behind Nativity BVM Cathedral. Rehearsal/concert season runs from mid-August to late June with breaks throughout the year. Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 17th. New members are welcomed at any time throughout the year. For further information, please contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. at 251 406-1454 or at terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.
To express your interest or for more information, contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. at 251-406-1454 or via email at terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.Our monthly Cantor Schedule can be found on the Ministry Schedules page found by clicking HERE!
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