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3rd Annual Bishop’s Gala
story by Kim C. Rasmussen
Holiday
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Catholic Charities of South Mississippi is excited to host its third annual Bishop’s Gala at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino on Saturday, November 9, beginning at 5 p.m. As the biggest fundraiser for Catholic Charities of South Mississippi, the gala promises to be a night you won’t forget.
Aptly named the Bishop’s Gala, this event is a reflection of Bishop Louis Kihneman, III and
his commitment to helping the local community through fostering a spirit of compassion and generosity. The Bishop’s Gala has become an incredibly impactful event, selling out with over 700 guests in attendance and raising over $75,000! This year will be spectacular as Bishop Kihneman’s esteemed guest, Mrs. Gayle Benson, owner of
the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, will be on hand to add her own NOLA flair to the South Mississippi revelry.
Catholic Charities of South Mississippi has been providing support through a variety of mediums to those in the most need since its inception in 1977, with a community impact like no other. In 2023, over 2,600 families received over $675,000 to assist with utility bills. Over 700 infants received items aimed at keeping them healthy and growing and over 1.5 million pounds of food was distributed to approximately 500,000 individuals to keep them from going hungry. Most recently, the opening of the Mercy Cross Day Center has provided critical housing, food and social services for the homeless while helping these individuals get back on their
feet.
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If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, donating to Catholic Charities, or
simply learning more about the event, please visit www.3rdBishopGala.givesmart.
com or email Michelle Eleuterius at meleuterius@biloxidiocese.org.
Pass Christian Yacht Club Holiday Boutique
story and photo courtesy of
Pass Christian Yacht Club’s Ladies Auxiliary
The popular, two-day annual Holiday Boutique hosted by the Pass Christian Yacht Club’s Ladies Auxiliary will be back for its 28th year on Friday, November 8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the West Harrison Civic Center (Espy Center) located
at 4670 Espy Avenue in Long Beach. This well-known shopping event features beautiful artwork, unique gifts, handcrafted and customized pieces, as well as homemade holiday goodies. Ticket price remains $5, the same as in past years.
“What distinguishes our Holiday Boutique is the emphasis we place on providing regional shops and artisans an opportunity to display their merchandise and talent,” said
Jo Ann Francingues, boutique chairwoman. “The Holiday Boutique is a comfortable, indoor, rain or shine shopping experience with free parking. And, with the incredible selection of crafts, art, gifts, food and merchandise we have this year, I predict we will attract even more than the nearly 800 shoppers we had in 2023.”
Gifts for sale include many one-of-a-kind items such as artisan and vintage jewelry, bags, pottery, wood-turned bowls and other beautiful handcrafted items, original artwork, fused glass art and mosaics, adult and children’s books written and signed by regional authors, toys, customized embroidery, children’s sensory crafts, tumblers, and even gifts for the family pets.