OCIA will begin on Tuesday Sept. 8th, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Blessed Seelos Parish Mercy House. OCIA is the life blood of a parish for two reasons. First and foremost OCIA encourages all parishioners to participate in the growth and future of the parish. Secondly it opens the pathway for members of our families, friends, co-workers, neighbors ,actually anyone with whom you have conversations with about faith to respond to God’s call to have a personal relationship with Him. God is depending on US to build his kingdom beginning in our own parish. The beginning of OCIA is all about gathering information to see if becoming a Catholic is the path for the inquirer. It does not necessarily begin at the decision point but only a beginning. Please have anyone who wants to gain information about OCIA or the Catholic church in general to call Deacon MJ Landry at 228-697-9424. May God Bless our efforts and make them fruitful.

Blessed Seelos will host a three-day celebration honoring the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the message from Our Lady of Fatima.

*Activities: The event will include Masses, prayer, adoration, an all-night vigil, processions of the Pilgrim Image, and the Rosary.

Friday, August 21, 2026
7:00 PM-Holy Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
8:30 PM-Exposition
Adoration and all-night Vigil ending at 12:00AM

*Invitation: Attendees at each mass will receive explanations of the events and their significance during the homily and will have the opportunity to receive the Brown Scapular before the final blessing.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
4:00PM Mass

Sunday, August 23, 2026
8:30AM Mass

Sunday August 23, 2026
11:00AM Mass

We are coming up on our annual Fall Festival and are in need of prizes/gifts.
All donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your generosity makes our festival a success!!

There will be a special collection for Peter’s Pence the week of June 27-28.

God our Father, you govern and protect your people and shepherd them with a father’s love. You placed a father in a family as a sign of your love, care, and constant protection. Give your wisdom to fathers that they may encourage and guide their children. Guide every father with the Spirit of your love that they may grow in holiness and draw their family ever closer to you. Amen.

Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Times: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Cost: $25 per child
Applications are in the back of church. If you have any questions please contact Sr. Chuy or Sr. Claudia by leaving a message at the parish office at (228) 273-4281.