BILOXI -- Register your 6-8th and 9-12th grader by Sept. 23 for Thur., Oct. 18’s Project 177 “Adoration Around the Nation” Concert which will be held at the Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi. The event will feature National Christian artists, fellowship, and praise and worship. This is a great event to strengthen our church community and to encounter Christ. Cost is $20 (includes ticket, transportation and meal). Get registration packet after Mass.

The Cursillo Movement of South Mississippi is hosting the Fall 2018 Encounter on Fri., Oct. 19 at St. Michael Catholic Church 177 First St.; Sat., Oct. 20, at Nativity BVM Sacred Heart Parish Life Center, 870 Howard Ave. Leaders and cursillistas from the Cursillo Movements in MS, AL, GA, FL, S. Carolina and N. Carolina gather together for a weekend of food, fellowship, learning, sharing, prayer, Mass, rosary, and mutual support in friendship towards our common endeavor of bringing friends to Christ in our own dioceses. Registration is $40 per person (received by Oct. 9 -- early registration fee includes the event and a commemorative t-shirt, $40 at the door, must purchase t-shirt separately. For information: e-mail: secretariat@southms-cursillo.org, phone (228) 382-3215 or visit Region VII website: www.cursilloregion7.org.

Join us for the Our Lady of Fatima Elementary Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. This annual event includes carnival rides, games, food, live music, talent show, costume contest, and more. Bring the family for a spooktacular day! Our Lady of Fatima is located at 320 Jim Money Road directly east of the post office on Pass Rd. For more information, contact us at 228-388-3602 or jshinn@olfschool.org

St. Joseph will hold a Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 20 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the church, 17 Bilbo Hill Dr. There will be a $1,000 cash raffle with a chance to win 24 other prizes for only $1 a ticket; Bingo (for prizes); food; and antique car and truck show -- awards and dash plaques -- $20 entrance fee. Contact Joe or Barbara Didier at (601) 795-4004 for more information.

St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland is hosting a Come and See on Sat., Oct. 20, sponsored by Our Lady of the Pearl. Lunch will be provided afterward. Our Lady of the Pearl is a Secular Franciscans Order Fraternity founded by St. Francis over 200 years ago. They are very active in our Diocese and invite actively practicing Catholics who are in full communion with the Church who want to deepen their faith to come and learn who they are and what they do. Please reserve a place by emailing kvleake@gmail.com or chirogal432@aol.com; or calling P. Harrison at (228) 342-2372.