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Mission Statement
To remain devoted to Good Works and Acts of Mercy. To provide spiritual well-being, promotion of independence and inclusion in the community for all God’s children with Special Needs.
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Rachel Ryanrryanbiloxidiocese.orgCoordinator, The Tabitha Project
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THE TABITHA STORY
As the world was struggling to maintain status quo in the midst of a pandemic, Most Rev. Louis F Kihneman III, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi gave a mandate that a new ministry be created to fulfill the original dream of Sr Dolores Coleman and serve beyond Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Disabled. Wishing to encourage Intentional Discipleship, a role model was needed on which to base the new ministry on. After prayerful consideration, we found that role model in Saint Tabitha.
Acts 9:36-42—One of the more beautiful stories in the New Testament is where we learned of a faithful Christian woman named Dorcas (or Tabitha in Aramaic). Her life was one spent in service towards those who were less fortunate. Tabitha was committed to good works and gave alms to the poor continuously. Peter was called from Lydda when Tabitha fell ill and died. Upon his arrival, Peter knelt down and prayed. Then, turning to her body he said ““Tabitha, arise!” Tabitha opened her eyes and when she saw Peter, she sat up. It became known throughout all Joppa and many believed in the Lord.
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