The Nativity Altar Society will meet on Wednesday, November 12th following 8:00 am Mass. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please join us. Fr Godfrey will speak about our important responsibilities of preparing the altar and sanctuary for Masses. Being part of this ministry is a good way to offer your service to the church. Please contact Gwen Vanderfin at 228-861-4972 if you have questions.

The Nativity Carnival Silent Auction is NOW LIVE! It’s time to start bidding! Use the link below to explore all of the amazing auction items and place your bids today! We’re adding new items daily, so be sure to check back often — you never know what great treasures will pop up next! Thank you for supporting Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary and helping make this year’s carnival a success! BID HERE https://event.gives/nbvm2025/items/Nativity_BVM_2025_Silent_Auction

The 66th Annual Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary School Halloween Carnival is happening on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary School. 10am- Mass in the Gym 11am- Carnival kick off 1-2:30- Costume Contest Registration 3pm- Costume Contest Please refer to the bulletin or visit the Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/NBVMHalloween

Our Cathedral Chorale Society program will be offering Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom” with members of the National Army Band in a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the National Army. The event will take place at the LaPoint-Krebs House in Pascagoula on Thursday, October 30th at 5:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Support Our Parish and Enter to Win a Cash Prize This Holiday Season️! ️ Our 50/50 Split the Pot Raffle will allocate 50% of proceeds towards parish maintenance projects and 50% to the lucky winner. The drawing will take place on Sunday, December 7th, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Tickets are $25.00/each or 5 for $100.00. They are Available Now at the Rectory (Jackie’s Office) or by Contacting One of the Committee Members Listed Below. Committee Members Will Also be Outside of Church After Masses in the Coming Weeks. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Ticket Purchases, Text or Call: By Cash/Check: Chris Kennedy at (317) 402-6377 or Danny Kavanagh at (228) 348-2405 By Venmo/PayPal: Glenn Ellis Jr at (228) 297-7258

The Marian Chapel Reliquary is open daily for relic viewing. Anyone can view the relics during the following times or by appointment - Between daily masses Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. - After the 8:30 a.m. mass Monday thru Saturday - Sunday after the 7 a.m. mass (8 a.m. - 9 a.m.) and the 9 a.m. mass (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.) For more information, please contact the rectory.

Please contact the Church Rectory office if you are interested in lighting the Sanctuary Lamp for a loved one, purchasing the Altar Flowers or having a Mass said for a loved one. These are beautiful ways to remember and celebrate special people in our lives. Please consider honoring your loved ones, both living and deceased.

COME SING THE PRAISES OF THE LORD! “Gloria In Excelsis” Choral Society has resumed rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Meeting Hall in the Sacred Heart Center (SHC)! ALL voices of ANY AGE are invited to sing! If you are interested in joining any of these Music Ministries – we would love to have you join us. Please contact Terry D. Maddox, Minister of Music at terrydalemaddox@gmail.com &/or 251-406-1454.

A training for new altar servers will be held on Thursday, October 16th at 5:30 in the cathedral. Any youth who have made their First Communion are eligible to serve. Current servers who would like a refresher are also welcome to come.

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cathedral will present its fourth annual “All Souls Concert” on All Souls Day – Sunday – November 2nd at 4 pm. This concert-service event remembers loved ones that have passed and seeks to treasure them and make their memory a blessing to the future generations.

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces their annual “Patriotic Mass & Concert” for 2025 as a part of the Cathedral’s Concert Series. We will celebrate Mass at 4:00 pm with Patriotic hymns and anthems in celebration of the country’s upcoming Independence Day Holiday. Following shortly after our Mass, our annual Concert will be presented in the Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi and will be held on Saturday, June 28th. Our Concert will feature music regarding Patriotism, remembrance and in “Thanksgiving” for our Veterans and those who have fallen in protecting our country. A combined massed choir of members of “Gloria in Excelsis” of Biloxi & the “Mobile(AL) Vocal Arts” choral societies will be the featured performers. These events are free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

Mobile, Alabama’s “Mobile Vocal Arts” Choral Society along with Biloxi, Mississippi’s “Gloria in Excelsis” Choral Society announces their annual “Patriotic Concert” for 2025. This year’s Concert will be presented at Tanner Williams United Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29th and will feature music of Patriotism, Remembrance and Thanksgiving for our Veterans in celebration of our National Independence Day. Immediately following, the Church will offer an Old Fashion Homemade Ice Cream Social Reception – open to all. This event is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Artistic Director at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

The Music and Fine Arts Ministry of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, under the direction of Terry Maddox, will present an special liturgical concert service, Lenten Lessons and Reflections on Sunday, April 6th at 4:00 pm in the Cathedral. This deeply spiritual program will feature a performance of Ronald Nelson's Voices from the Passion by the combined community choirs of Gloria in Excelsis and Mobile Vocal Arts with full chamber orchestral accompaniment. The program is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. For further information, contact Terry Maddox, Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts, Nativity BVM Cathedral, at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

The Music and Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral continues their 2024 Concert Season offerings by welcoming the Gulf Coast “Messiah Chorus” with their annual “Holiday Concert.” This seasonal, Classical favorite will be presented on Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm in the Cathedral - located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. The program is free and open to the public to attend. For more information – contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts for the Cathedral at either 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.

The Music and Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral continues their 2024 Concert Season offerings by welcoming the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Civic Chorale with their annual “Holiday Concert. ” Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Kilgore – Director of Choral Activities - the Chorale will showcase a variety of classical and holiday choral favorites in a concert being presented this Sunday at the Cathedral at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. The program is free and open to the public to attend. For more information – contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts for the Cathedral at either 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will present a special, liturgical concert-service entitled: “Advent Lessons and Musical Reflections” on Saturday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Fashioned after the traditional Christmas: “Lessons and Carols”, this unique scripture and music program illuminates the meaning and depth of the Advent Season of prophecy, expectation and hope as reflected through images of the prophets and the Angel Gabriel. This offering is a part of the Music and Fine Arts Ministry of the Cathedral and is presented by the Community Choirs of “Gloria In Excelsis” and “Mobile Vocal Arts”. For more information – contact Terry Maddox at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com.

The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces the next Gulf Coast Wind Ensemble Performance as a part of the 2024 Concert Series of the year. The Holiday Program will be presented in the Cathedral at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8th and the Ensemble is under the direction of Mr. Kyle Brookins. This event is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

On Thursday, December 19TH from 7-8:30 p.m. – the Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will offer “Caroling on Cathedral Square.” All are invited to come to the front of the Cathedral and Rectory – located at 870 Howard Avenue and we will have this large space to join together in singing Christmas Carols and other Christmas music favorites. The Nativity BVM Cathedral Men’s Club will have hot chocolate, cookies, and electric candles to offer the carolers for a donation. Come – join in this annual holiday tradition at the Cathedral! For more information regarding this and any Music/Fine Arts Programs of Nativity BVM Cathedral – contact Terry D. Maddox – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will offer their annual “Christmas Concert” on Sunday afternoon – December 22ND at 4:00 p.m. The program features both sacred and secular popular choral selections with new and original approaches presented by the “Mobile Vocal Arts” of mobile, Alabama and the Cathedral’s Choral Society – “Gloria In Excelsis” . Congregational caroling will be offered along with instrumental works and music selections by the Cathedral’s new Handbell Choir – Sacred Tones. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information regarding these and any of the Music/Fine Arts Programs of Nativity BVM Cathedral – contact Terry D. Maddox – Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com