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
Save the Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025. Nativity BVM Cathedral. Catholic Elementary School Choir. Various Groups Lead Rosary. Rosary - Mass - Procession - Adoration.
The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic Church will present its annual “All Souls Concert” on All Souls Day
– Saturday – November 2nd at 3 pm. This concert event remembers loved ones
that have passed and seeks to make their memory a blessing to the future
generations. The concert-service features music of remembrance including
“Requiem” by the 21st century composer – Heather Sorenson. The program
will be shared by the Massed Choral Societies of Gloria In Excelsis of the
Cathedral and Mobile, Alabama’s Mobile Vocal Arts. The program is free
and open to the public. For more information, contact Terry D. Maddox –
Minister of Music ~ Director of Fine Arts at 251 406-1454 or
terrydalemaddox@gmail.com. Nativity BVM Cathedral is located at 870
Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi.
Community Intergenerational Choir. Seventh Season. All Interested Singers Welcome to Join. Begins August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm. Terrydalemaddox@gmail.com. 251-406-1454
The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces a Concert by the Gulf Coast Wind Ensemble as a part of the Cathedral’s Concert Series – 2024. The Concert will be presented in the Cathedral at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9th and is entitled “Movie Bonanza. 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
The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces their annual “Patriotic Concert & Mass” for 2024. This year’s Concert will be presented in the Cathedral at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29th and will feature music of Nostalgia and Patriotism in celebration of our national Independence Day and in “Thanksgiving” for our Veterans. Additionally, a special Master Work – Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom” will be featured. This composition is a musical setting of four of the Letters by Thomas Jefferson regarding America’s quest for Independence. Immediately following this very special concert, we will celebrate Mass at 4:00 pm with Patriotic Hymns and anthems. 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
PLEASE NOTE THE INFORMATION IN THE BULLETIN IS INCORRECT. Father Godfrey and Father Bart will be away from the Parish April 9th through April 11th. ALSO on those days, Deacon Johnny will have Communion Service at 6:30 a.m. There will be NO 8:00 A.M. SERVICES ON THOSE DAYS.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will offer their annual “Christmas Concert” on Sunday afternoon – December 17th at 4:00 p.m. presented by the Music Ministry’s Community Choral Society – “Gloria In Excelsis” and the “Mobile Vocal Arts” Choral Society. The program features both sacred and secular popular selections with new and original approaches. Additionally, the audience will be invited to share in the singing of various Christmas Carols/Songs. The concert is free and open to the public.
On Thursday, December 21st from 7-8 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 –and we will have this large space to join together in singing Christmas Carols and other Christmas music selections. 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 these 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
Pope Franics has called for peace in the Middle East and announced that Oct. 27 has been designated as a day of prayer and fasting for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
Massed Choir Presentation of Rutter's "Requiem" with Joshua Conway and the Nativity BVM Elementary School Choir. October 29, 2023 at 4:00pm. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral.
PLEASE JOIN US AT 6PM AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FOR A BEAUTIFUL EVENING OF THE WORD, ANCIENT HYMNS & CHANTS & ADORATION OF OUR LORD IN THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT. FREE TO ATTEND.
THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS TO HONOR OUR PRIESTS, FR. GODFREY, FR. BART, FR. TONY, AS WELL AS OUR DEACONS, DEACON JOHNNY AND DEACON KEITH. PLEASE JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THEIR INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT TO VOCATIONS. THIS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT! THERE WILL BE AN INTERACTIVE VOCATIONS TABLE & GAMES FOR THE KIDS! FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO DONATE AND/OR VOLUNTEER, PLEASE CONTACT LAUREN ELLIS @ 228-324-0447. SEPTEMBER 9TH FOLLOWING THE 4PM MASS IN THE SACRED HEART CENTER