Sacred Heart-St. Mary, Port Arthur, held its annual fall bazaar Oct. 15. There were games for kids and adults, including a cake walk, plenty of food, music and several of the ministries had their own booths.
Archive for October, 2011
Msgr. Kelly High School, Beaumont, celebrated its homecoming Oct. 14 successfully defeating the St. Thomas, Houston, Eagles 44 to 27. This year’s distinguished alumni was Hubert Oxford. Molly Anderson received the honor of homecoming queen.
By John Thavis Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Slowly and carefully, the Vatican is setting the stage for the third edition of the interreligious “prayer for peace” encounter in the Italian pilgrimage town of Assisi. The Oct. 27 event marks the 25th anniversary of the first such gathering. As in 1986, it is [...]
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The widening campaign by gay rights advocates to promote same-sex marriage as a civil rights issue is forcing Catholic and other religious institutions to confront charges of intolerance and discrimination. Also at risk, say church officials working on the legal front, is the way religious institutions [...]
The St. Charles Borromeo, Nederland, ninth-grade religious education class spread their faith at school Oct. 12 in the form of mustard seeds. The students journeyed to Nederland High School and Port Neches-Groves High School to pray for guidance and spread mustard seeds around the doors of the schools as a symbol for spreading their faith.
Beaumont’s 11th Street was Bulldog Country Oct. 12 as Msgr. Kelly Catholic High School, Beaumont, held its homecoming parade. The parade rolled in front of St. Anne Catholic School, Beaumont, and participants tossed candy to the spectators.
By Catholic News Service CAIRO (CNS) — Orthodox Pope Shenouda III declared three days of mourning, fasting and prayer for victims of peaceful protests that turned violent, and church and government leaders called for Egypt to reaffirm its commitment to religious freedom. At least 26 people — mostly Christian — were killed and nearly 500 [...]
With wonderful weather almost 200 junior high youth on 15 teams gathered at the Beaumont Athletic Complex for Junior High Kickball Tournament, sponsored by the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry. Our Lady of Sorrows, China, defeated St. Louis, Winnie, 9-8 in the championship game to take home the trophy.
J.D. And Pattye Mire, parishioners at St. Elizabeth, Port Neches, were the longest married coupled at the annual 25th/50th Wedding Anniversary Mass – celebrating 67 years together. The couple said the secret of their success was love and faith. “It’s our commitment to Christ that’s kept us together. We love our church and we love [...]
It was a beautiful day for an outdoor Mass Oct. 9, as the Le Acadiens Du Texas sponsored the annual French Mass at La Maison Beausoleil Museum in Port Neches. Father Gary Scheneider from the Diocese of Lafayette celebrated Mass. After Mass those in attendance stayed for some hot gumbo, fellowship and tours of the [...]
