FEBRUARY 24, 2019 Very Rev

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis Bishop of Charlotte FEBRUARY 24, 2019 Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux 7TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Rector & Pastor SUNDAY CYCLE: C — WEEKDAY CYCLE: I — PSALTER: WEEK III WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday: 12:10 pm Friday (school year): 8:30 am Saturday: 8 am

HOLY DAY SCHEDULE 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, 7 pm

CONFESSION Thirty minutes before daily Masses Saturday: 4 - 5 pm Sunday: 10 - 11 am

ADORATION Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm Sunday: 10 - 11 am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Closed Fridays during the summer

Mission Statement We the members of The Cathedral of St. Patrick, through the mercy of God the Father, the grace of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, seek to grow continually in knowledge of and love for God. We strive to enable ongoing conversion to Christ of our adults, to inspire faith in our children, and to be witnesses of His love in the greater community.

Address: 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: (704) 334-2283 Fax: (704) 377-6403 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stpatricks.org THIS WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL DATE MASSES EVENTS

8:00 AM † Francis Tivnan 7:30 AM—Confession Saturday Requested by St. Patricks 9:00—10:00 AM—First Penance February 23 5:30 PM † Robert M. Leonard 4:00 PM—Confession Requested by the Hoover Family 4:15—5:15 PM—Children’s Choir Practice

7:30 AM † Renee Buettner Sunday Requested by Kevin Foley 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession and Adoration 9:00 AM Lucy Goforth 10:15—11:15 AM—Welcome Committee February 24 Team Breakfast Requested by the McAllister Family 10:15—11:30 AM—Faith Formation Classes 7th Sunday of 11:00 AM Gianfranco DeLuca & Choir 1:30 PM—Baptism Ordinary Time Requested by Cindy Eaton 4:30—6:00 PM—Boy Scout Troop Meeting 12:30 PM Pro Populo

Monday 12:10 PM Rosa Chavarria 11:30 AM—Confession February 25 Requested by Dn. Paul Bruck 5:30 PM—Pietra Fitness Class

11:30 AM—Confession Tuesday 12:10 PM Michael Menninger 3:00—4:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice February 26 Requested by the Simac Family 7:00 PM—YAM Theology on Tap @ Tyber Creek 8:00 AM—7:00 PM—Adoration Wednesday 12:10 PM † Albert Danthi 11:30 AM—Confession February 27 Requested by D’Costa Family 3:00—5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practices 7:00—8:30 PM—RCIA 9:00 AM—Pietra Fitness Class 11:30 AM—Confession Thursday 12:10 PM † John Smith 1:00—2:30 PM—Catholic Scripture Study February 28 Requested by Marybeth Smith 6:30 PM—Vigilia de oración por Nicaragua 7:15—9:15 PM—Cathedral Choir Practice 8:30 AM Mrs. Salerno & Family Requested by the Dignan Family Friday 11:30 AM—Confession 12:10 PM † John Smith 8:00 PM—8:00 AM—Vigil of the Two Hearts March 1 Requested by Marybeth Smith 8:00 PM Vigil of the Two Hearts Intention

8:00 AM † Jimmie Patrum 7:30 AM—Confession 8:00 AM—First Saturday Mass Saturday Requested by Cindy Eaton 10:00 AM—Wedding Convalidation March 2 5:30 PM † Joe Neilson 4:00 PM—Confession Requested by Marybeth Smith 4:15—5:15 PM—Children’s Choir Practice 7:30 AM Pro Populo Sunday 9:00 AM † Irene Hoefling Requested by the Cerrito Family March 3 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession and Adoration 11:00 AM David & Charles Rains 10:15—11:30 AM—Faith Formation Classes 8th Sunday of Requested by Cindy Eaton Ordinary Time 12:30 PM † John Roncevich Requested by Christina Licari  Register for our Lenten Adult Group Study

Sessions will be held in the Family Life Center Library: March 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14

To register, please sign up pay online at: www.stpatricks.org/group-study, or fill out the form below and return it, along with your payment of $5/person, to the parish office by next Sunday, March 3rd.

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Please make checks payable to The Cathedral of St. Patrick and add “AFF Study” in Memo line.

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YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY BISHOP’S YOUTH PILGRIMAGE February 26th—Theology on Tap Bishop Peter J. Jugis invites all middle and high Come to Tyber Creek at 7:00 pm for Theology on school youth of the diocese to join him at Belmont Tap. Father Bond will discuss Apologetics and hold a Abbey College for a day of prayer and adoration of Q & A. Come prepared with thoughtful questions! our Eucharistic Lord. The Bishop's Youth Pilgrim- age is graciously hosted by Belmont Abbey, and March 5th—Game Night provides youth with an experience of the Catholic Join us for a game night on Tuesday, March 5th from Faith with uplifting music and dynamic speakers. If 7-9 pm in the Great Hall. your teen would like to attend this pilgrimage with our parish, please pick up a registration form in the Facebook Group: Cathedral and return it to the parish office, along “The Cathedral of St. Patrick - Young Adult Ministry” with your $15 / person registration fee, by March E-mail: [email protected] 11th. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jessica Martin at (704) 334-2283 ext. UPCOMING REPAIRS 413 or via e-mail: [email protected]. Please take note that repairs and renewal will soon be made to the lighting fixtures in the Cathedral. This MEN’S CONFERENCE project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 11th On Saturday, March 16th, the Cathedral of Saint (note date change). During the time these repairs are Patrick will host the 9th annual Charlotte Catholic taking place, the church will be closed on weekdays Men’s Conference. The event will feature Mass, from Monday through Friday, and Masses on those adoration, confessions, lunch, and talks by: Doug days will be offered in the Family Life Center Meet- Barry, Fr. Richard Sutter, and Fr. David Miller. The ing Room (located on the first floor near the left en- men’s conference will take place from 7:30 am to trance). Weekday Confessions, adoration, and other 3:40 pm. Registrations can be completed online at: M-F activities will all take place in the Family Life catholicmenofthecarolinas.org. The conference is Center. Weekend Masses will not be affected. Please sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. understand that space will be very limited for our Fri- day Mass with the schoolchildren, so if you regularly HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE attend this Mass, please consider attending the 12:10 pm Mass instead. This project is being funded by the What: Converging Roads Health Care Ethics Con- Forward in Faith, Hope, and Love campaign. ference — Human Dignity at the Beginning of Life Continuing Education ST. PATRICK’S DAY When: Saturday, April 6, 2019—8:00 am to 6:45 pm Where: Cathedral of St. Patrick CELEBRATION Come join our whole parish family as we celebrate The St. John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration the Feast of St. Patrick on Sunday, March 17th, fol- with the Diocese of Charlotte and Belmont Abbey lowing the 12:30 pm Mass. We’ll be enjoying a deli- College, present the 2nd annual Converging Roads cious meal of corned beef and cabbage, carrots and health care ethics conference. The conference theme potatoes, with chicken tenders for the little lepre- will focus on Human Dignity at the Beginning of chauns. We’ll also have traditional Irish music on the Life, and continuing education credits for healthcare bagpipes and drums with folks from the Loch Nor- professionals will be offered. A White Mass, honor- man Pipe Band and Irish dancers from the Connick ing health care professionals and their role in the School. New this year will be a St. Patrick’s Color- Church, will open the conference. Speakers include: ing Contest for the little ones, and a silent auction Maureen Condic, Ph.D., University of Utah, School with wonderful gifts from our local community. of Medicine; David A. Prentice, Ph.D., Charlotte We’ll also be enjoying the release of “Snake Chaser Lozier Institute; Ashley K. Fernandes, M.D., Ph.D., Irish Red Ale” – a brew made especially for the Ca- The Ohio State University College of Medicine; and thedral from our good friends at Sugar Creek Brew- more. To register and for more information, visit ing Company. All are invited to this great event! www.convergingroads.com. FAITH FORMATION LENTEN GROUP STUDY FOR CHILDREN Our Lenten Group Study program is about to begin! The Cathedral Faith Formation program is open to all We'll be doing a six-week children of registered parishioners of the Cathedral study using the video series from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Faith For- Lectio: Prayer, featuring Dr. mation meets Sunday mornings 10:15—11:30 am. Tim Gray. During our study on prayer, we'll learn For more information, visit the parish website at the “Lectio Divina” approach of reading, reflecting, www.stpatricks.org/faith-formation-children or con- responding, and contemplating. Our group will meet tact Emily Clary at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- on Sundays from 10:15—11:30 am in the Family mail: [email protected] Life Center Library beginning Sunday, March 10th. Upcoming Faith Formation classes: The registration fee is only $5! To register, please Feb. 24; Mar. 3rd (Faith Alive), 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st sign up online at: www.stpatricks.org/group-study, or fill out the registration form in this weekend’s FIRST COMMUNION bulletin and return it, along with your payment, to PREPARATION the parish office. The deadline to register for our Lenten Group Study is next Sunday, March 3rd. Children ordinarily receive First Holy Communion in second grade. The Diocese requires a child partici- GET FORMED pate in one full year of faith formation in a parish or school setting before their First Holy Communion FORMED is a revolutionary online platform that year. For more information, visit the parish website provides access to the best Catholic audio, talks, at www.stpatricks.org/first-communion or contact movies, e-books, and video-based studies. Visit Emily Clary in the parish office at (704) 334-2283 www.formed.org, and enter our parish code: 192361 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected] to gain free access to this wealth of material. CONFIRMATION Confirmation for children is available to rising 9th grade students who have completed at least two years EUCHARISTIC ADORATION of religious education. Classes meet twice a month on Sunday, 10:15—11:30 am. For more information, Every Wednesday from 8 am to 6 pm, please visit www.stpatricks.org/confirmation or con- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is tact Jessica Martin in the parish office at (704) 334- held inside of the Cathedral. Please 2283 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected]. consider spending some time in quiet prayer with our Lord. Upcoming Confirmation Preparation classes: Feb. 24th; Mar. 10th, 24th VIGILIA DE ORACIÓN RITE OF CHRISTIAN Los jueves a las 6 pm, nos reuni- mos en la Catedral para una Vigi- INITIATION FOR ADULTS lia de Adoración por la Paz y la The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a formation Justicia en Nicaragua, que en es- program for adults interested in becoming Catholic. tos últimos meses está pasando Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 7—8:30 por momentos turbulentos y ataques físicos contra la pm. For more information, visit the parish website at Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y sus Obispos. Todos www.stpatricks.org/rcia or contact Jessica Martin in son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adoración, rezar el the parish office at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- Santo Rosario, la hora santa de reparación, y mail: [email protected] terminando con la oración de exorcismo de San Mi- guel Arcángel. La vigilia es en español. Upcoming RCIA classes: Feb. 27th; Mar. 13th, 20th Vigilias de febrero: 28th; de marzo: 21st, 28th WOMEN’S FITNESS SCRIPTURE STUDY

The Cathedral offers an exercise program for women Held every Thursday, 1:00—2:30 pm. called Pietra Fitness (www.pietrafitness.com). Pietra Upcoming Scripture Studies: Fitness is a unique ‘whole-person’ fitness program Feb. 28th; Mar. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th that integrates physical exercise with Christian prayer while drawing upon the rich and timeless tra- SERVER & LECTOR SCHEDULE ditions of the Church. In only one hour, you feel calmer, stronger, refreshed and renewed. Classes are FEBRUARY 23-24 offered at the Cathedral on Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30 PM Mass and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am. Donation in justice of  Altar Servers: Somervilles $12/class or $50 for a 6 punch card. For more infor-  Lectors: Kathy Cornett, Catherine Horgan mation, e-mail Betsy Hoyt, Certified Pietra Fitness 7:30 AM Mass Instructor, at: [email protected]  Altar Servers: Hughes  Lectors: Chris Poore (both readings) 9:00 AM Mass  Altar Servers: Wintering, McAllisters, Spisso  Lectors: Pam D’Costa, Mary Johnston 11:00 AM Mass  Altar Servers: Cona, Arnett  Lectors: John Arnett (both readings) INTERCESSORY PRAYERS 12:30 PM Mass  Altar Servers: Guilfoyle PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Lectors: Brett Keeter (both readings) Dinis Anjos; †Tom Ashcraft; Bill Butler, son of Joan Barkley; Tom Carlisle; Elizabeth Chekal; Kristin MARCH 2-3 Darden, daughter of Broderick family; Mark 5:30 PM Mass Ferreira; Don Halstead; Phillip Hatcher; Baby Nolan  Altar Servers: Somervilles Henderson; Conrad John; George Kaye; Rosellen  Lectors: Kathy Cornett, Ben Carter Kline; Harry Laughlin; Pat Loncar; Esther Martin; 7:30 AM Mass Michael McRae; Kevin Moran; †Jimmie Patrum;  Altar Servers: Hughes Jean Perrone; Jon Henry Phares; Doug Ponischil;  Lectors: Patti Reimler (both readings) Mia Quintero, Josette Roisin; †Ethan Scott; Charlotte 9:00 AM Mass Sparks; Donna Wingert; Bill Youngblood, military  Altar Servers: Ma, Stevens servicemen & women.  Lectors: Blas Arroyo (both readings) 11:00 AM Mass HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST?  Altar Servers: O’Connor, D’Costa Send an e-mail to our prayer ministry:  Lectors: John Arnett (both readings) [email protected] with your 12:30 PM Mass request. The request will be added to  Altar Servers: Phares our prayer chain and the intention will  Lectors: Brett Keeter (both readings) remembered by our prayer team. Sim- ply email your contact information and INTERESTED IN SERVING . you’ll be added to the prayer list AS AN ALTAR SERVER OR LECTOR?

MASS INTENTIONS Contact the ministry leaders below for more infor- To schedule a Mass intention, please mation if you’re interested in serving. contact the parish office at (704) 334- 2283, or stop by in person. An indi- ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS vidual can have a Mass requested for Deacon Bruck Maggie Singletary someone living or deceased. [email protected] [email protected] STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURES HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel, taken from the sixth chapter of Luke, Jesus offers a very challenging, seemingly im- possible approach to daily life. “Love your enemies, COLLECTION FOR FEBRUARY 18 do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person REGULAR OFFERTORY who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak do Loose Cash & Checks $1,078.00 not withhold even your tunic.” It makes one want to Envelope Cash & Checks $9,652.00 say, “Seriously, Lord?” And He doesn’t stop there. Jesus adds, “Give to everyone who asks of you, and Online Giving $6,049.53 from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.” TOTAL $16,779.53 Weekly Budget $15,833.33 It seems so unfair! That is, unless we look at this way of life from a stewardship point of view. Then, not ACTUAL TO BUDGET +$946.53 only does it seem doable (though challenging), it ac- SECOND COLLECTION tually makes perfect sense. A steward understands clearly that all he has and all that he is — his very life Debt Reduction $260.03 — is a gift from God given to him from an unfathom- able abundance of love. This changes everything! DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL This means “my” cloak, “my” tunic, “my” money and Cathedral Parish Assessment $95,082.00 time — all of it ultimately belongs to God. He has entrusted these things to each of us in love to use for Amount Paid to date $3,375.52 His purposes and His glory. Pledge Balance $1,985.14 Over / Under Assessment -$89,721.34 Does this mean we are to be passive “doormats” to anyone who wants to take advantage of us? Certainly not. Jesus explains this in the next verse of this pas- sage when He says, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” There is nothing wrong with loving oneself since God loves us and has made us in His own image and likeness. Jesus is simply asking that we also approach others, and the sharing of our gifts, with this same attitude. He is giving us a definition here of real love, a steward’s love!

(Source: www.thecatholicsteward.com)

“We Are His Hands,” is the theme of the 2019 Di- ocesan Support Appeal. Your contribution to the DSA is a way to act with love for our sisters and brothers throughout the diocese and to continue the Scan the QR code to the right or visit saving work begun by Jesus. Next week during www.stpatricks.org/online-giving Mass, you can complete a pledge envelope or make a for more information on how you can pledge online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa. sign-up for online giving today! INTERESTEDINTERESTED ININ BECOMIBECOMINGNG AA MEMBERMEMBER OFOF THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PATRICK? Church membership is an obligation of discipleship and love that derives from being united with Christ. A person becomes a member of the Catholic Church through Baptism. At the Cathedral, active membership is a requirement for the celebration of a marriage or baptism, for one to be eligible to be a Godparent or Confor- mation sponsor, and for special benefits such as tuition subsidy at a Catholic school. There are certain mini- mum requirements for parish membership called the precepts of the Church. The following are three of those precepts and how the Cathedral of Saint Patrick looks upon them in relation to parish membership.

 ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY MASS. The first precept of the Church requires the faithful to participate in the Eu- charistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord (CCC #2042) and on holy days of obligation (CCC #2043). Since the Cathedral’s weekly Mass attendance enve- lopes are the primary way we determine if parishioners are regularly attending Mass, parishioners must place their enve- lopes in the collection basket every Sunday regardless of whether one makes a financial contribution. If a parishioner gives online or prefers to place cash in the offertory basket, an empty Mass attendance envelope should still be placed in the basket with "I attended Mass" checked.

 RECEIPT OF THE SACRAMENTS. The third & fourth precept of the Church states the faithful must ensure preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation at least once a year, and the reception of Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter season (CCC #2042) and join in fast and abstinence during Lent.

 SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH. The fifth precept of the Church states that the faithful have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to their

abilities in a regular, identifiable and meaningful way.

HOW TO REGISTER AT THE CATHEDRAL

To register as a parishioner of the Cathedral, please visit www.stpatricks.org/newcomers/register, or scan the QR code to the right, and complete the simple online form. Alternatively, paper registration forms may be found at each of the entrances to the Cathedral.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

The following people have recently registered as parishioners of the Cathedral:

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SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, February 24: St. Adela—Widow St. Adela was born in 1067 as the youngest daughter of William the Conqueror, the king of England. In the year 1080, she married Stephen III, with whom she had eleven children. Adela utilized her great wealth for good by giving away countless sums to Catholic churches and monasteries. In 1095, when her husband took on a leadership role in the First Crusades, Adela managed government affairs at home. Following the death of her husband, she entered the convent, and lived the rest of her life as a nun following the rule of St. Benedict.

Monday, February 25: St. Callistus Caravario—Martyr St. Callistus was born in Cuorgné, Italy on June 18, 1903. He attended a school opened by St. John Bosco, and was a regular participant at daily Mass. Thanks to the Salesian priests who staffed the school, he was encouraged to pursue the priest- hood. When Bishop Versiglia visited his school and spoke about missions to China, he decided that he wanted to become a missionary. Callistus traveled to Macao and Timor, where he taught the Catholic Faith to the children. After being ordained, he was placed in charge of the missions of Linchow. During this time, persecutions against Christians were grow- ing in China. On February 25, 1930, Callistus was on a boat with Bishop Versiglia when it was boarded by a group of communist pirates. The pirates wanted to take the girls on board, but Callistus and the bishop refused to let them. The two men were then shot to death after hearing each other’s confessions. Tuesday, February 26: St. Porphyrius of Gaza—Bishop St. Porphyrius was born around the year 346 in Thessalonica, Macedonia to a wealthy family. When he turned 25, he traveled to the Nitrian desert in Skete, Egypt where he lived as a hermit under the leadership of St. Macarius the Great. He then spent time along the Jordan River in Palestine, before finally coming to Jerusalem. When he began experiencing problems with his legs, he prayed for healing. While in prayer, he had a vision of Christ coming down from the cross who said to him, “Take this wood and preserve it.” Porphyrius was healed of his condition. He became a priest, and was later made Bishop of Gaza. As bishop, he successfully rooted out pagan religions in his territory. He built a Catholic church upon the site of the largest pagan temple to signify the triumph of Christ.

Wednesday, February 27: St. Leander of Seville—Bishop St. Leander was born in Cartagena, Spain around the year 534. He became a Benedictine monk, and in 579 was named Bishop of Seville. Leander was successful in converting the king’s two sons, Hermene- gild and Reccared, which angered the Arian king, King Leovigild, who forced Leander into exile. Follow- ing the death of Leovigild, and the ascension of Reccared to the throne, Leander returned to Seville and continued his work combating the errors of Arianism. Leander was the first bishop to recite the Nicene Creed during Mass, which eventually become the universal norm for the Catholic Church.

Thursday, February 28: Pope St. Hillary—Pope Pope St. Hillary was born in Sardinia, Italy around the year 400. Hillary served as assistant to Pope Leo the Great, who sent him on a mission to attend an unofficial council taking place without papal authority, re- sulting in Hillary being physically attacked when he appeared at the council. Following the death of Leo, Hillary was elected to the papacy on November 19, 461. During his papacy, Hillary worked to promote Christian unity in France and Spain, combating various heresies through councils he called in 462 and 465. He also publicly rebuked the emperor for his endorsement of the Macedonian heresy. Hillary renovated the basilica of St. John Lateran, and constructed numerous churches, libraries, and convents. Friday, March 1: St. David of Wales—Bishop St. David was born around the year 500 to a royal family in Pembrokeshire, Wales. He was ordained a priest and became involved with missionary work. He founded numerous monasteries, including a monastery in Menevia where the monks practiced a strict rule of manual labor, prayer, and drinking only water. He was elected primate of the church in Cambria, and was consecrated archbishop by the Patriarch of Jerusalem during a visit to the Holy Land. As bishop, he combated the errors of Pelagian- ism. The saint continues to be remembered in Wales each year during “St. David’s Day” celebrations. Saturday, March 2: St. Angela of the Cross—Virgin St. Angela was born on January 30, 1846 into a large pious family in Seville, Spain. Angela began working at a young age handling shoe repairs. When she was 19, she attempted to join the Discalced Carmelites, but was turned down due to poor health. She then tried to join the Daughters of Charity, but had to withdraw when her health became an issue again. At this time, she was advised by her spiritual director to provide care for poor cholera patients. Angela had a vision one day of Christ on the cross with a bare cross resting in front of him. She then began to reside three women in community, and together they formed the Congregation of the Cross on August 2, 1875. Members of this new religious order devoted their lives to caring for the poor and dying. At the time of her passing, 23 convents had been established. Update: Event fully booked! This year, the theme of the Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA) is “We Are His Hands.” This is a heartfelt re- minder and opportunity to put our faith into action to help those in need. It also beautifully reminds us of the mission of the ministries supported by the DSA, and what they do for thousands of our brothers and sisters across western North Carolina.

The DSA provides support for more than 20 services that Catholic Charities of Charlotte offers throughout the diocese. The appeal also provides funding for Vocations, the Housing Ministry, Education Ministries (providing over 30 different services), Multicultural Ministries, and the Eucharistic Congress. Some of these ministries provide services beyond the scope of individual parishes and some exist for the sole purpose of as- sisting parishes in our own mission to teach, evangelize and serve you, our parishioners.

Thousands of people across the diocese benefit because of the DSA-funded ministries. To help support these ministries, each parish or mission has been assessed a specific amount of money. Those that surpass their assessed targets receive rebates of 100% of the amount received over their target. If a parish falls short of the target, then they must pay the shortfall from the parish operating budget. Among those served are:  19,000+ clients of Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte  300,000+ minority parishioners through multicultural ministries  120 permanent deacons in formation  28 seminarians in formation DONATE  46,200 children & adults in Faith Formation TODAY  7,000 grade school & high school students in Catholic Schools charlottediocese.org/dsa  6,700 teenagers through Youth Ministry

To help support these ministries, each parish or mission has been assessed a specific amount. Those that surpass their assessed targets receive rebates of 100 percent of the amount received over their target. If a parish falls short of the target, then they must pay the shortfall from the parish operating budget.

THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PATRICK DSA GOAL IS $95,082

2019 DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL Amount Pledged $ 1123 South Church Street ~ Charlotte, NC 28203-4003 Amount Enclosed $ Balance Due $ First Name ______Check #

Please make checks payable to: Diocesan Support Last Name ______Appeal. Monthly pledge reminders will be sent to you until the pledge is paid in full or until December Address ______2010. ______

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Events taking place around the Diocese of Charlotte VIGIL OF THE TWO HEARTS—MAR. 1-2 VINEYARD OF HOPE—FEB. 28 On Friday and Saturday, March 1st- Please join us for the Catholic Charities 16th Annual 2nd, the Cathedral will host C-Plan Vineyard of Hope, February 28, 2019 Crowne Plaza Charlotte’s monthly Vigil of the Two Charlotte. Pre-event Reception: 5:30 pm.. Blessing Hearts. First Friday Mass will be ofof the Meal: 6:45 pm. Come share an evening of fered by Fr. Voitus at 8 pm, followed compassion and hope! To register, view sponsor- by a Holy Hour of Reparation and noc- ship opportunities, or become a table host visit us turnal adoration. First Saturday Mass online at www.ccdoc.org/vineyardofhope or email will be offered at 8 am. To sign up as an adorer, Amy Loesch at [email protected]. please visit: www.prolifecharlotte.org/two-hearts/ ST. PEREGRINE HEALING SERVICE—FEB. 28 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM—FEB. 28 St. Matthew Catholic Church will offer a St. Pere- Join us for an evening of conversation as we bring grine Healing Prayer Service on Thursday, Feb. 28, anxiety, depression, and bi-polar disorder “into the at 7:30 pm in the main church. St. Peregrine is the light” on Thursday, February 28, at 6:30 pm in the St. patron saint of cancer and grave diseases. The heal- Gabriel sanctuary (3016 Providence Road). We’ll ing prayer service is offered for all those suffering listen to the stories of community members through with cancer or other diseases. For more information, videos from the Compass & Light documentary se- call the church office at 704-543-7677. ries, accompanied by a panel discussion with mental health professionals including Justin Perry and Jona- DR. RAY GUARENDI TALK—MAR. 2-3 than Hetterly. Connect with local agencies that pro- We welcome nationally renowned vide mental health services, and continue the conver- speaker and Catholic clinical psy- sation over dessert and coffee. No RSVP needed. chologist Dr. Ray Guarendi to All Saints Parish on March 2nd & 3rd! FATIMA CONFERENCE—MAR. 22-24 For over 40 years, Dr. Ray has had Do you think you know the messages of Fatima? a wide variety of experience work- Learn aspects of our Lady’s messages that are often ing with parents, families, educa- overlooked and why, as recent popes have told us, tors, substance abuse programs, in- Fatima is more relevant today than it was in 1917. patient psychiatric centers, juvenile Join us for The Fatima Retreat & Conference: The courts and private practice. He has Message of Fatima: The Triumph of Love in Times witnessed the common time-tested factors that con- of Darkness on Friday—Sunday, March 22-24 at The sistently contribute to the success in marriages and Haid Theater & Ballroom at Belmont Abbey College. families. In addition to being a Catholic father of 10 The speaker, Sister Angela de Fatima Coelho, MD, adopted children, Dr. Ray is also the author of 12 ASM, will give seven talks on Fatima. Sr. Angela is a books, hosts the EWTN network television show, world-renowned speaker on Fatima and was the pos- “Living Right with Dr. Ray” and the radio show tulator for Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto and is “The Doctor Is In.” He will be speaking on issues currently the vice postulator for Servant of God Sr. relating to marriage, family, and parenting. There Lucia. The schedule and registration are at http:// will also be an opportunity to ask Dr. Ray any ques- SrAngelaTalkMarch2019.eventbrite.com. Register tions you might have regarding these topics. He will before March 20th, seating limited and registration is be speaking after the 5pm mass on Saturday and in required. Hosted by The Luminaries of Holy Mary between the 8am and 11am masses on Sunday in the Fatima Prayer Group. For inquiries, email: Mary Parish Life Center. All Saints is located at: 530 Sample: [email protected]. Highway 274, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.

PPARISHARISH SSTAFFTAFF PPARISHARISH MMINISTRIESINISTRIES Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux, K.H.S., Adoration Knights of Columbus Pastor and Rector Doris Kasprak www.kofc770.org Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 428 Altar Guild Lectors Rev. Christopher Bond, Parochial Vicar Jacqueline Stevens Maggie Singletary Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 422 Altar Servers Prayer Ministry Rev. Mr. Paul Bruck, Deacon Deacon Paul Bruck Doris Kasprak [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] Christmas Dinner Respect Life Ministry Rev. Dr. Brian McNulty, Deacon Charlie O’Connor Tina Witt Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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