The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis Bishop of Charlotte OCTOBER 21, 2018 Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux 29TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Rector & Pastor SUNDAY CYCLE: B — WEEKDAY CYCLE: II — PSALTER: WEEK I 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 - 7 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 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 † Tommy Caden 7:30 AM—Confession Saturday Requested by the McAllister Family 2:00 PM—Wedding—Sully/Conrad October 20 5:30 PM The Perrone Family 4:00 PM—Confession Requested by Jean Perrone 4:15—5:15 PM—Children’s Choir Practice

7:30 AM Wyatt Eaton

Sunday Requested by Martha Ann Lambert 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession and Adoration October 21 9:00 AM Lindsay A. Eaton 10:15—11:30 AM—Faith Formation Classes 10:15—11:30 AM—Sunday Group Study Requested by Martha Ann Lambert 29th Sunday of 1:30 PM— Preparation Class 11:00 AM † Robert E. McCullough Ordinary Time 2:30 PM—Catholic Heritage Mass and Recep- Requested by the McCullough Family tion

12:30 PM Pro Populo 9:00 AM—12:30 PM—Charlotte Catholic Monday 12:10 PM Mary Summa Women’s Group Mass & Lunch October 22 Requested by Kathleen Potter 11:30 AM—Confession 5:30 PM—Pietra Fitness Class

Tuesday 12:10 PM Lindsay A. Eaton 11:30 AM—Confession October 23 Requested by Martha Ann Lambert 3:00—4:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice 8:00 AM—7:00 PM—Adoration 11:30 AM—Confession Wednesday 12:10 PM Bishop Peter Jugis 3:00—5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practices October 24 Requested by Sue Ann Howell 7:00—8:30 PM—RCIA Class 7:15 PM—Wedding Rehearsal Canillo/Romenick

9:00 AM—Pietra Fitness Class 11:30 AM—Confession Thursday 12:10 PM † Jimmie Patrum 1:00—2:30 PM—Catholic Scripture Study October 25 Requested by the Deacon’s Association 6:00 PM—Vigilia de oración por Nicaragua 7:15—9:15 PM—Cathedral Choir Practice

Friday 12:10 PM † Kathleen L. Farhat 11:30 AM—Confession October 26 Requested by the Hoover Family

8:00 AM Lindsay A. Eaton 7:30 AM—Confession Saturday Requested by Martha Ann Lambert 2:00 PM—Wedding—Canillo/Romenick October 27 5:30 PM Jose Felten 4:00 PM—Confession Requested by the Felten Family 4:15—5:15 PM—Children’s Choir Practice

7:30 AM Pro Populo Sunday 9:00 AM Schumacher October 28 Requested by the Schumacher Family 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession and Adoration

11:00 AM † Larry Barry 10:15—11:30 AM—Faith Formation Classes 30th Sunday of Requested by the Simac Family 10:15—11:30 AM—Sunday Group Study Ordinary Time 12:30 PM Fr. Christopher Roux

Requested by the Martin Family

PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with The Cathedral of Patrick would like to wish a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fast- two of our long-time parishioners, Phyllis and Joe ing, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. St. Patrick’s Neilson, a very happy anniversary. The couple will Respect Life Ministry will participate on Nov. 3rd in be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this this pro-life campaign. Following the 8:00am Mass at week on Monday, October 22nd. Congratulations, the Cathedral we will have a prayer vigil at the Pre- and may the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be ferred Women’s Health Center at 3220 LaTrobe Dr. with them always! Charlotte, NC. Please join us to help our "little" brothers and sisters in Christ! 40daysforlife.com/local -campaigns/charlotte/. Questions? Call 704-301-5231 BECHTLER ENSEMBLE The third event in our Cathedral Concert Series will be a performance by the Bechtler Ensemble’s string quartet on Sunday, November 11th from 7:00—8:30 pm in the Cathedral. Admission can be purchased at the door, or in advance at: www.stpatricks.org/ concert-tickets. Tickets are priced as follows: $10 for adults, $5 for students, $25 for families, and children 12 and under are free. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY REGISTER FOR LOVEED October 27th - St. John Neumann is hosting a retreat for the diocese from 9:00 am—4:00 pm. There will Registrations are now open for parents with children be three talks and time for small group and personal in grades 4-8 to sign up for the Cathedral’s new reflection. Registration is $35 which will include “LoveEd” program. LoveEd empowers parents to breakfast and lunch. Sign-up to be determined teach the facts of life, together with the meaning of life, in a manner which is faithful to Catholic teach- November 8th—Join us in the Cathedral for ACTS: ing. Registration forms are available near the en- Adoration, Confession, Talk and Social. We'll gather trances of the Cathedral, as well as on our parish at 6:30 pm for praise and worship music, confessions Web site. Level 1 sessions (grades 4-6) will be of- will be heard, a brief talk will be given, and then fered Sunday, November 11th from 2-4 pm. Level 2 we'll head to a local bar for some libations. sessions (grades 6-8) will be offered Sunday, No- vember 18th from 2-4 pm. The boys’ meetings will VIGILIA DE ORACIÓN be held in the FLC Youth Room, while the girls’ meetings take place in the FLC Meeting Room. Los jueves a las 6 pm, nos reunimos en la Catedral para una Vigilia de Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia WOMEN’S FALL REFLECTION en Nicaragua, que en estos últimos meses está pasan- do por momentos turbulentos y ataques físicos contra All women of the Diocese of Charlotte are invited to la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y sus Obispos. Todos attend the Charlotte Catholic Women’s Group son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adoración, rezar el (CCWG) Fall Reflection & Luncheon this Monday, Santo Rosario, la Coronilla de la Divina Misericor- October 22nd at the Cathedral of St. Patrick. The dia, y la Cadena de Adoración y Reparación termi- Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated by Fr. nando con la oración de exorcismo de San Miguel Christopher Roux at 9 am. Following Mass, coffee Arcángel. La vigilia es en español. and a reflection by Fr. Peter Ascik at 10:30 am will take place in the Family Life Center with a lunch to Vigilias de octubre: 25th follow. RSVP is requested via our website: Vigilias de noviembre: 15th, 22nd, 29th www.charlottecatholicwomensgroup.org. FAITH FORMATION ADULT GROUP STUDY FOR CHILDREN Our Fall Adult Group Study is underway. We are doing an eight week study of Edward Sri’s Who Am The Cathedral Faith Formation program is open to all I to Judge? The group meets on Sundays from children of registered parishioners of the Cathedral 10:15—11:30 am in the Family Life Center. For from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Faith For- more information about the program please contact mation meets Sunday mornings 10:15—11:30 am. Jessica Martin at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- For more information, visit the parish website at mail: [email protected]. www.stpatricks.org/faith-formation-children or con- tact Emily Clary at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- Upcoming Group Study sessions: mail: [email protected] Oct. 21st, 28th; Nov. 4th, 11th, 18th

Upcoming Faith Formation classes: Oct. 21st, 28th; Nov. 4th (Faith Alive), 11th, 18th BREAKFAST BOOK DISCUSSION Adults ages 35-50 are invited to attend FIRST COMMUNION our new breakfast and book discussion PREPARATION group, part of the Cathedral’s L.I.F.E. Adult Faith Formation program. We meet Children ordinarily receive First Holy Communion in in the Family Life Center meeting room second grade. The Diocese requires a child partici- every other Thursday to discuss Trent pate in one full year of faith formation in a parish or Horn’s book, Why We’re Catholic: Our Reasons For school setting before their First Holy Communion Faith, Hope, And Love. Our next meeting will be year. For more information, visit the parish website held Thursday, November 15th to discuss the third at www.stpatricks.org/first-communion or contact chapter (due to November 1st being All Day). Emily Clary in the parish office at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected] GET FORMED CONFIRMATION FORMED is a revolutionary online platform that provides access to the best Catholic audio, talks, Confirmation for children is available to rising 9th movies, e-books, and video-based studies. Visit grade students who have completed at least two years www.formed.org, and enter our parish code: 192361 of religious education. Classes meet twice a month to gain free access to this wealth of material. on Sunday, 10:15—11:30 am. For more information, please visit www.stpatricks.org/confirmation or con- HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION tact Jessica Martin in the parish office at (704) 334- 2283 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected]. Please join us in the Cathedral every Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm Upcoming Confirmation Preparation classes: as we pray a Holy Hour of Reparation Oct. 21st; Nov. 4th, 16th before the Blessed Sacrament in repara- tion for sin and for the sanctification of RITE OF CHRISTIAN our Church. INITIATION FOR ADULTS MOTHERS’ CONFERENCE The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a formation program for adults interested in becoming Catholic. Catholic mothers are invited to experience renewal Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 7—8:30 in their vocation through inspiring talks, fellowship, pm. For more information, visit the parish website at prayer, Benediction, and Holy Mass at a one-day www.stpatricks.org/rcia or contact Jessica Martin in retreat to be held Saturday, Nov. 3rd, from 8 am—4 the parish office at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- pm at St. Ann Church. Carrie Gress, Emmie Turner, mail: [email protected] and Fr. Matthew Kauth will be guest speakers. Reg- ister online at: MotheringWithGrace.org/register. Upcoming RCIA classes: The registration deadline is Oct. 27th. First 100 reg- Oct. 24th; Nov. 7th, 14th, 28th istrants receive a free “swag bag” valued at $40! CYO BASKETBALL SCRIPTURE STUDY

Any children, grades 3-12, interested in playing Held every Thursday, 1:00—2:30 pm. IFBL\CYO basketball through St. Patrick's School Upcoming Scripture Studies: are asked to please contact Ralph Boscia Oct. 25th; Nov. 15th, 29th at [email protected]. Registration ends 10/31. ALTAR SERVER & WOMEN’S FITNESS WOMEN’S FITNESS LECTOR SCHEDULE The Cathedral offers an exercise program for women called Pietra Fitness (www.pietrafitness.com). Pietra OCTOBER 20-21 Fitness is a unique ‘whole-person’ fitness program 5:30 PM Mass that integrates physical exercise with Christian  Altar Servers: Gustafson prayer while drawing upon the rich and timeless tra-  Lectors: Elise Blackburn, Justin Blackburn ditions of the Church. In only one hour, you feel 7:30 AM Mass calmer, stronger, refreshed and renewed. Classes are  Altar Servers: Hughes offered at the Cathedral on Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm  Lectors: Patti Reimler (both readings) and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am. Donation in justice of 9:00 AM Mass $12/class or $50 for a 6 punch card. For more infor-  Altar Servers: Ma, Stevens mation, e-mail Betsy Hoyt, Certified Pietra Fitness  Lectors: Catherine Horgan, Mary Johnston Instructor, at: [email protected] 11:00 AM Mass  Altar Servers: O’Connor, D’Costa INTERCESSORY PRAYERS  Lectors: John Arnett, Chris Cona 12:30 PM Mass PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Altar Servers: Arnetts Dinis Anjos; †Tom Ashcraft; Bill Butler, son of Joan  Lectors: Brett Keeter (both readings) Barkley; Tom Carlisle; Elizabeth Chekal; Kristin Darden, daughter of Broderick family; Mark OCTOBER 27-28 Ferreira; Don Halstead; Baby Nolan Henderson; 5:30 PM Mass Conrad John; George Kaye; Rosellen Kline; Harry  Altar Servers: Laughlin; Pat Loncar; Esther Martin;  Lectors: Alicia Barone, Kathy Belfiore McRae; Kevin Moran; Joe Neilson; †Jimmie Patrum; 7:30 AM Mass Jean Perrone; Doug Ponischil; Mia Quintero, Josette  Altar Servers: Felten Roisin; †Ethan Scott; Charlotte Sparks; Donna  Lectors: Kathy Cornett (both readings) Wingert; Bill Youngblood, military servicemen & 9:00 AM Mass women.  Altar Servers: Wintering, McAllister

 Lectors: Blas Arroyo (both readings) HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? 11:00 AM Mass Send an e-mail to our prayer ministry:  Altar Servers: Nass, Griffin [email protected] with your  Lectors: Ashleigh Lawrence, Pamela D’Costa request. The request will be added to 12:30 PM Mass our prayer chain and the intention will  Altar Servers: Hughes remembered by our prayer team. Sim-  Lectors: Chip Duncan (both readings) ply email your contact information and you’ll be added to the prayer list. INTERESTED IN SERVING 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 Parish Office someone living or deceased. [email protected] [email protected] STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURES HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Our readings today are wonderfully consoling and wildly challenging. If we take them to heart, they just might change our lives. For they should call us to profound gratitude for all that God has done for us and inspire us to live lives of thanksgiving and obe- dience to Him in response to His overwhelming love and mercy.

In the Reading, from Mark, Jesus tells us in His own words how we can thank Him and how our COLLECTION FOR OCT. 14 lives can reflect greatness in His eyes — we can imi- tate Him. He tells us, “Whoever wishes to be great REGULAR OFFERTORY among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to Loose Cash & Checks $833.00 be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve Envelope Cash & Checks $6,628.00 and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Online Giving $4,167.53 Our God has ransomed our lives. In truth, this TOTAL $11,628.53 “ransom” means our lives are not our own but belong Weekly Budget $15,833.33 to God. We must do what He asks us to do with them. And He has told us clearly what to do — serve ACTUAL TO BUDGET -$4,204.47 others in love as we have been served in love by Him. This is why service for the Christian Steward is SECOND COLLECTION not an add-on to our already busy lives. It is our life. Debt Reduction $895.00 Over the course of the next week, take these readings DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL to heart. Reflect on the remarkable love God has shown for you. Then look carefully at your daily life. Cathedral Parish Assessment $91,302.00 Is it an imitation of the servant-love of your Brother Amount Paid to date $67,100.56 and Savior? What changes do you need to make, per- Pledge Balance $8,469.31 haps just in attitude, or perhaps to the trajectory of your life as a whole, to live in grateful service to the Over / Under Assessment -$15,732.13 One who loves you so?

PRIEST RETIREMENT (Source: www.thecatholicsteward.com) Cathedral Parish Assessment $29,202.00 Amount Received to date $5,816.00 Over / Under Assessment -$23,386.00

Scan the QR code to the right or visit www.stpatricks.org/online-giving for more information on how you can sign-up for online giving today! INTERESTEDINTERESTED ININ BECOMIBECOMINGNG AA MEMBERMEMBER OFOF THE CATHEDRAL OF ? Church membership is an obligation of discipleship and love that derives from being united with Christ. A person becomes a member of the 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 prepara- tion 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 regis- tration forms may be found at each of the entrances to the Cathedral.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS BANNS OF MARRIAGE

The following people recently joined our parish: Couples preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony:

Joseph DiMuzio & Joanna DiBenedetto Kathrina Canillo & Steven Romenick Wedding: October 27, 2018

Renee Roberson & Paul Schmoll Wedding: November 3, 2018

Anna Ferree & Mark Seals Wedding: November 17, 2018 SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, October 21: St. Laura of Saint — St. Laura Montoya Upegui was born in Jericó, on May 26, 1874. When she was two years old, her father was killed, leaving her family in poverty. To financially support her family, she became an elementary school teacher. She also began to work with the Indians of the Uraba and Sarare regions. During this time, she felt called to the religious life, and wanted to join the Discalced . However, her passion to bring the Gospel to the Indians lead her in a different direction and, together with four other women, she founded a reli- gious order dedicated to evangelizing the native peoples called the “Missionaries of Mary Immaculate and Saint Catherine of Siena.” The rule of her new order was contemplation merged with action. Monday, October 22: St. John Paul II—Pope Optional Memorial Pope St. John Paul II was born Karol J. Wojtyla in Wadowice, Poland on May 18, 1920. John Paul enrolled in a school for drama in 1938, but he ended up working in a quarry and chemical plant when the Nazis invaded Poland and shut down the university. He began to secretly take seminary courses in 1942 when he felt called to the priesthood. John Paul was ordained and became a professor of moral philosophy. On July 4, 1958, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Cracow, and on January 13, 1964 he was made Archbishop and later Cardinal of that archdiocese. Following the death of Pope John Paul I, John Paul II was elected on October 16, 1978. Only a few years into his pontificate, John Paul survived an attempted assassination by Mehmet Ali Agca. During his reign, he made 95 pastoral visits abroad, in addi- tion to 142 in Italy. John Paul penned 14 encyclicals, 13 exhortations, 11 constitutions, and 42 apostolic letters. Tuesday, October 23: St. John of Capistrano—Priest Optional Memorial St. John was born in Capistrano, Italy in 1385. After working as a lawyer, John was named Governor of Perugia by King Ladislas of Naples. He was imprisoned during a battle with the Malatestas, at which time John experienced a con- version to refocus his life on God. In 1416, he entered the Franciscan novitiate where he studied under St. Bernadine of Siena and developed a strong devotion to the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. He was ordained in 1420. Following ordi- nation, he made frequent travels throughout Europe to preach repentance, regularly drawing large crowds. For a brief time, he was successful in bringing unity between the Greek and Armenian churches. Pope Callistus III commissioned John to lead a crusade against the Turks. After experiencing victory in battle, he passed away three months later.

Wednesday, October 24: St. Anthony Mary Claret—Bishop Optional Memorial St. Anthony was born in Sallent, Spain in 1807. He wished to enter the Jesuit order, but his poor health pre- vented him from doing so. Anthony was ordained a priest instead, and he began to deliver missions and retreats throughout Catalonia and the Canary Islands. He preached devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 1849, he established the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians), and the Apostolic Training Institute of the (Claretian ). Anthony was named Archbishop of Santiago in Cuba, where he served from 1850-1857. He returned to Spain, and served as Confessor to Queen Isabella. He participated in the First Vatican Council, where he was a strong defender of papal infallibility. Thursday, October 25: St. John Houghton—Martyr St. John Houghton was born in Essex, England around the year 1847. He graduated from the University of Cambridge, but then decided to become a priest. John joined the Carthusian Order, and eventually became Prior of the Carthusian Charter- house of London. John opposed the Acts of Succession and Supremacy instituted by King Henry VIII, which lead to his ar- rest. He was released from prison, but was arrested again when he refused to take the Oath of Supremacy which would rec- ognize Henry VIII as head of the Church in England. John asked for an exemption, but was sentenced to death in April of 1535. John, together with four companions, were dragged through the streets and executed by being hanged, drawn, and quar- tered. As the executioner cut into his chest to rip out his heart, John prayed: “O Jesus, what wouldst thou do with my heart?"

Friday, October 26: St. Alfred the Great—Confessor St. Alfred was born in 849; the fifth son of King Ethelwulf of Essex. According to tradition, he made a jour- ney to in 853 where he became the godson of Pope Leo IV. Upon the death of King Ethelwulf in 858, his brothers Ethelbald, Ethelbert, and Ethelred each assumed the throne but passed away in rapid succession. In 871, Alfred became King of Wessex. His reign was plagued by frequent conflict with the Danes, but he managed to defeat his opponents each time. Alfred helped grow the Church in England. He personally trans- lated numerous Christian works into Anglo-Saxon. Alfred is credited with the creation of trials by jury.

Saturday, October 27: St. Frumentius—Bishop and Confessor St. Frumentius was born in Tyre, Lebanon in the early 300s. While traveling by sea as a young child, his boat was shipwrecked near Ethiopia. He was taken to the Ethiopian royal court in Azuma where he was raised in the court of the king and served as secretary. Following the king’s death, Frumentius tem- porarily governed until King Aizan assumed the throne. Frumentius then traveled to Alexandria, where he was ordained and consecrated a bishop by St. Athanasius. He then returned to Ethiopia and helped spread the Catholic Faith. Frumentius is regarded as the “Father of Ethiopia.”

Events taking place around the Diocese of Charlotte PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS—OCT. 25 MACS OPEN HOUSES—OCT. 30 Caregivers are invited to a special program on deal- The Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools ing with the stresses that are a natural part of facing a (MACS) welcomes interested parents loved one’s illness and that come from being in the and students to attend MACS Open caregiving role. This free program by Hospice and Houses for the 2019-2020 school year. Palliative Care will be held at St. Church No RSVP is required to attend the Open (3016 Providence Road, Charlotte) on Thursday, Oc- Houses. All nine MACS Schools will tober 25, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the church Fellow- hold Re-Imagined Open House Programs on Tues- ship Hall. No RSVP is needed. day, October 30th, at 9:00 am & 11:30 am. Addi- tional Open Houses for each school will be held in HEALING AFTER ABORTION—OCT. 26-28 January during Early Admissions. Saint Patrick Are you or a loved one seeking healing from the ef- Catholic School (K – 5th) is located behind the Ca- fects of a past abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend thedral at: 1125 Buchanan Street, 704-333-3174. Retreat creates a healing environment of prayer and forgiveness. The retreat works to reconnect individu- WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS—NOV. 4 als to themselves, their friends, and family and to re- IS THIS YOUR YEAR? Couples married 25 or 50 alize God’s ever present love. There is an upcoming years this year will be honored at an Anniversary retreat in our diocese on October 26-28. Please con- Mass held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at St. John tact Jackie Childers: 980-241-0251 / Neumann Catholic Church in Charlotte. Mass begins [email protected] or Jessica Grabowski: at 2:30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. 704-370-3229 / [email protected] Simply call our church office to be included.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DAY—OCT. 27 ST. MARK MARRIAGE RETREAT—NOV. 9-11 Please join Father Reid, Dr. and Mrs. John St. Mark’s Catholic Church will be Grabowski and fellow Catholic couples in the St. hosting a marriage retreat on Fri- Ann Marriage Enrichment Day Saturday, October 27 day, November 9—Sunday, No- (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM). There will be mass, food, vember 11. The retreat will consist prayer, group discussion and wonderful talks all for of talks, small group discussion, marriage enriching the purpose of strengthening and enriching YOUR activities, healthy body movement and prayerful marriage. To register for the retreat please visit meditation exercises. Interested couples can register www.stanncharlotte.org. Registration is $40 per cou- online at www.wisdomintegrativecounseling.com or ple. Please contact Jessica at 910-585-2460 or jes- by phone at (704) 960-3619. [email protected] with any questions. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE—MARCH 2019 JOIN THE LAY DOMINICANS—OCT. 27 Have you thought about what it would be If you are interested in becoming a Lay Dominican, like to go on a Pilgrimage to the Holy or simply want more information, please plan on at- Land? Imagine such a Pilgrimage with tending an informational meeting on Saturday, Octo- Fr. John Putnam and led by Christopher ber 27th at 8:30 am at St. Catholic Cross, who has taken 78 groups to the Church in Charlotte. For more information, please Holy Land over 35 years. The dates of this Pilgrim- visit www.charlottelaydominicans.org. Dominican age are March 31-April 11, 2019. For more infor- Laity adopt the Rule and commit to living holy lives mation about this amazing, life-changing experience, through prayer, study and preaching through active contact Christopher at: involvement in our community. (518) 669-4848 [email protected]. PPARISHARISH SSTAFFTAFF PPARISHARISH MMINISTRIESINISTRIES Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux, 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 Laura Kido Parish Office 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 Charlies O’Connor Tina Witt Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Rev. Mr. Carlos Medina, Deacon Cub Scouts Ushers Email: [email protected] John Quinn Deacon Carlos Medina [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Christopher Bruck, Receptionist Email: [email protected] Homeless Shelter Young Adult Ministry Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 410 Bryan Cannon [email protected] [email protected]

Mrs. Emily Clary, Faith Formation K-8 Junior Altar Guild Email: [email protected] Shannon Bruck Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 [email protected]

Dr. Gianfranco DeLuca, Director of Music Email: [email protected] SSOCIALOCIAL MMEDIAEDIA Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 425

Facebook Twitter Mrs. Mim Hinson, Receptionist @stpatrickcathedral @stpatcathedral Email: [email protected]

Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 410 YouTube Instagram www.yt.vu/ @stpatrickcathedral +stpatrickcathedral Mrs. Debra Lemmon, Business Manager Email: [email protected] Parish Web Site: www.stpatricks.org Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 427

Mrs. Elizabeth Loeber, Bookkeeper Email: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 421

Mrs. Jessica Martin, Adult Formation Email: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 413

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