The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis Bishop of Charlotte DECEMBER 16, 2018 Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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 - 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 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 Rita Ann Sanders 7:30 AM—Confession 2:00—3:00 PM—Wedding—Fresquez/Thomas Saturday Requested by Sarah Myers 4:00 PM—Confession December 15 5:30 PM † David Rains 4:15—5:15 PM—Children’s Choir Practice Requested by the Grant Family 7:30—9:30 PM—Advent/Christmas Concert
7:30 AM Pro Populo Sunday 9:00 AM Samuel Casey December 16 Requested by Tina Witt 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession and Adoration 11:00 AM † Albert M. Norbut 10:15—11:30 AM—Faith Formation Classes 3rd Sunday Requested by Helene Norbut 1:30—2:30 PM—Baptism Preparation Class of Advent 12:30 PM † David Rains Requested by the Grant Family
Monday 12:10 PM Joseph Otto 11:30 AM—Confession December 17 Requested by the Meinerding Family 5:30 PM—Pietra Fitness Class
Tuesday 12:10 PM † John Eckert 11:30 AM—Confession December 18 Requested by the McNulty Family 3:00—4:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice
8:00 AM—7:00 PM—Adoration Wednesday 12:10 PM The Perrone Family 11:30 AM—Confession December 19 Requested by Jean Perrone 3:00—5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practices 7:00—8:30 PM—RCIA
9:00 AM—Pietra Fitness Class Thursday 12:10 PM † Ernest Rains 11:30 AM—Confession December 20 Requested by Carol Rains 6:00 PM—Vigilia de oración por Nicaragua 7:15—9:15 PM—Cathedral Choir Practice
Friday 12:10 PM † David Rains 11:30 AM—Confession December 21 Requested by Juli Dwiggins 6:00—8:00 PM—Junior Altar Guild Meeting
8:00 AM † Harold Eatman 7:30 AM—Confession 10:30 AM—Mass for Molly Rusciolelli enter- Saturday Requested by the Turner Family ing the convent December 22 5:30 PM Jonathan 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 † Mario Fabregas Requested by the Rodriguez Family December 23 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession and Adoration 11:00 AM Nathan D’Costa 4th Sunday Requested by Pamela D’Costa of Advent 12:30 PM Thoanh PangTing & Jan Cil Requested by St. Patrick’s
CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHRISTMAS DINNER This Saturday, December 15th at 7:30 pm, the Ca- Would you like to learn more about the annual Ca- thedral of Saint Patrick will host our annual “Concert thedral of St. Patrick Christmas Dinner for the less of Sacred Music for Advent and Christmas.” This is fortunate, and sign up to be a volunteer? Please visit: the fourth event in the Cathedral Concert Series. Per- www.stpatricks.org/christmas-dinner. The dinners forming at the concert will be the Cathedral Choir will be served from noon to 1:30 pm on Christmas and the Cathedral Children’s Choir. The choirs will day. All are invited to participate. sing the Magnificat in C major by Johann Christian Bach, plus works by Michael Haydn, Handel, and INTEGRATED CATHOLIC Rheinberger. There is no admission fee to attend the concert, though we will be taking up a freewill col- WOMEN’S RETREAT lection for those who wish to make a donation. All All women (16 & over) are invited to join us on Sat- are invited to attend. urday, February 16, 2019 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for the 2nd Annual Integrated Catholic CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Woman Retreat. This year's retreat will focus on Cathedral of Saint Patrick Christmas Masses "Restoration." This one day mini-retreat is designed to assist you in preparing mentally, physically and Christmas Eve: 4 pm, 6:30 pm, 12:00 am spiritually for the Lenten season. We will (Midnight with Bishop Jugis) be providing restorative nourishment for your Len- Christmas Day: 9 am, 11 am ten journey with purposeful prayer, meditation, exer- cise, and nutrition strategy planning. Special guests We'll be singing Christmas carols include: Fr. Paul McNulty, Betsy Hoyt, CPT, Pn1 of approximately 15 minutes prior to Pietra Fitness and Christine Wisdom, MS, LPC of the 4 pm Mass and 30 minutes prior Wisdom Integrative Counseling. Breakfast & Lunch to the Midnight Mass on Christmas is included with your registration fee of $100. Eve. Note: there will be no children's pageant this year. Please join us as The retreat will begin with Holy Mass at 8:00 am at we celebrate the nativity of Our Lord! the Cathedral. We will meet in the Great Hall fol- lowing Mass for the remainder of the day. The re- 2019 MARCH FOR LIFE treat will conclude at 4 p.m. Register here and make your checks payable to EDH Solutions, LLC., or pay CHARLOTTE through the Venmo app @Betsy-Hoyt. Space is lim- The 13th annual Charlotte March for Life will be ited! Do you have any questions? Contact Betsy held Friday, January 11th, 2019. The day will begin Hoyt at: [email protected]. Register with a Mass for the Unborn at St. Vincent de Paul online at: www.stpatricks.org/integrated Catholic Church at 9 am (6828 Old Reid Rd. Char- lotte, NC 28210). At 11:00 am we will start to gather COOKBOOKS FOR SALE at the parking lot across the street from the Diocese of Charlotte chancery at 1123 S. Church St. There Are you looking for that per- may be some parking available at the parking lot, but fect Christmas stocking please expect to find parking on your own Uptown if stuffer? Look no further! necessary. At 12:00 pm, we will march to the inter- The Cathedral of Saint Pat- section of Trade and Tryon where Fr. Peter Ascik, rick has produced our very Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Catholic Church, will own cookbook; a useful preach. Then we will march to the court house at 401 tome of culinary treats to tantalize every taste bud. W. Trade St. where we will pray the Rosary and All recipes are courtesy of your fellow St. Patrick Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Please join us as we march parishioners. The cookbooks are available for $10 in and pray for an end to abortion and to save the lives the gift shop, located on the first floor of the parish of babies. For schedule details, please visit: office. Purchase a copy today and help support your www.marchforlifecharlotte.org. parish! FAITH FORMATION ADULT GROUP STUDY FOR CHILDREN Our January 2019 Adult Group Study program is The Cathedral Faith Formation program is open to all about to begin. We will be children of registered parishioners of the Cathedral doing a five week study of from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Faith For- "The Pivotal Players, Volume mation meets Sunday mornings 10:15—11:30 am. II: St. Augustine & St. Benedict." There will be two For more information, visit the parish website at study groups, one meeting on Sundays from 10:15— www.stpatricks.org/faith-formation-children or con- 11:30 am beginning December 30th, and the other tact Emily Clary at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- on Thursdays 7:00—8:30 pm starting January 3rd. mail: [email protected] Registration forms are available in the Cathedral, or Upcoming Faith Formation classes: you can sign up online through our Web site at: Dec. 16th www.stpatricks.org/group-study. There is a $25 reg- istration fee which covers study materials. If you FIRST COMMUNION have any questions, please contact Jessica Martin at: PREPARATION (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected]. 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 HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION grade students who have completed at least two years Please join us in the Cathedral every of religious education. Classes meet twice a month Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 on Sunday, 10:15—11:30 am. For more information, pm as we pray a Holy Hour of Repa- please visit www.stpatricks.org/confirmation or con- ration before the Blessed Sacrament tact Jessica Martin in the parish office at (704) 334- in reparation for sin and for the sanc- 2283 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected]. tification of our Church. Upcoming Confirmation Preparation classes: Dec. 16th VIGILIA DE ORACIÓN RITE OF CHRISTIAN Los jueves a las 6 pm, nos reunimos en la Catedral para una Vigilia de INITIATION FOR ADULTS Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia en The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a formation Nicaragua, que en estos últimos me- program for adults interested in becoming Catholic. ses está pasando por momentos turbulentos y ata- Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 7—8:30 ques físicos contra la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y pm. For more information, visit the parish website at sus Obispos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la www.stpatricks.org/rcia or contact Jessica Martin in Adoración, rezar el Santo Rosario, la Coronilla de la the parish office at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- Divina Misericordia, y la Cadena de Adoración y mail: [email protected] Reparación terminando con la oración de exorcismo de San Miguel Arcángel. La vigilia es en español. Upcoming RCIA classes: Dec. 19th Vigilias de diciembre: 20th WOMEN’S FITNESS SERVER & LECTOR SCHEDULE The Cathedral offers an exercise program for women DECEMBER 15-16 called Pietra Fitness (www.pietrafitness.com). Pietra 5:30 PM Mass Fitness is a unique ‘whole-person’ fitness program Altar Servers: Somervilles that integrates physical exercise with Christian pray- Lectors: Kathy Belfiore, Elise Blackburn er while drawing upon the rich and timeless tradi- 7:30 AM Mass tions of the Church. In only one hour, you feel calm- Altar Servers: Felten er, stronger, refreshed and renewed. Classes are of- Lectors: Chris Poore, Patti Reimler fered at the Cathedral on Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm and 9:00 AM Mass Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am. Donation in justice of Altar Servers: Ma, Stevens, Spisso $12/class or $50 for a 6 punch card. For more infor- Lectors: Blas Arroyo, Mary Johnston mation, e-mail Betsy Hoyt, Certified Pietra Fitness 11:00 AM Mass Instructor, at: [email protected] Altar Servers: O’Connor, D’Costa Lectors: Chris Cona, John Arnett SCRIPTURE STUDY 12:30 PM Mass Altar Servers: Freeman Held every Thursday, 1:00—2:30 pm. Lectors: Chip Duncan (both readings) Upcoming Scripture Studies: Jan. 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st DECEMBER 22-23 5:30 PM Mass INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Altar Servers: Freeman Lectors: Alicia Barone, Kathy Belfiore PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: 7:30 AM Mass
Dinis Anjos; †Tom Ashcraft; Bill Butler, son of Joan Altar Servers: Felten Barkley; Tom Carlisle; Elizabeth Chekal; Kristin Lectors: Patti Reimler, Chris Poore Darden, daughter of Broderick family; Mark Fer- 9:00 AM Mass reira; Don Halstead; Phillip Hatcher; Baby Nolan Altar Servers: Wintering, McAllisters Henderson; Conrad John; George Kaye; Rosellen Lectors: Blas Arroyo, Mary Johnston Kline; Harry Laughlin; Pat Loncar; Esther Martin; 11:00 AM Mass Michael McRae; Kevin Moran; †Jimmie Patrum; Altar Servers: Nass, Cona, Griffin Jean Perrone; Jon Henry Phares; Doug Ponischil; Lectors: Pam D’Costa, Chris Cona Mia Quintero, Josette Roisin; †Ethan Scott; Charlotte 12:30 PM Mass Sparks; Donna Wingert; Bill Youngblood, military Altar Servers: Arnetts servicemen & women. Lectors: Brett Keeter, Chip Duncan
CHRISTMAS, DECEMBER 24-25 HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass Send an e-mail to our prayer ministry: Altar Servers: Cona, Wintering, Gustafson [email protected] with your Lectors: Chris Cona, Quentin Salerno request. The request will be added to 6:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass our prayer chain and the intention will Altar Servers: Palmere remembered by our prayer team. Lectors: Kathy Belfiore, Kathy Cornett Simply email your contact information Midnight Christmas Eve Mass and you’ll be added to the prayer list. Altar Servers: Ma, Griffin Lectors: Brett Keeter, Bill Rusciolelli MASS INTENTIONS 9:00 AM Christmas Day Mass To schedule a Mass intention, please Altar Servers: Stevens contact the parish office at (704) 334- Lectors: 2283, or stop by in person. An indi- 11:00 AM Christmas Day Mass vidual can have a Mass requested for Altar Servers: Arnetts someone living or deceased. Lectors: John Arnett (both readings) STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURES HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Third Sunday of Advent
We have arrived at Gaudete Sunday (Gaudete is the Latin word for “rejoice”), and the Scriptures take on a joyful tone as we continue our preparations for the feast of our Savior’s birth. Our Second Reading gives us cause for joy as St Paul reminds us, “The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all….” Then he gives us a prescription for maintaining this peace: “In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanks- giving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Paul’s COLLECTION FOR DEC. 9 instructions for obtaining peace come as an early REGULAR OFFERTORY Christmas gift. They remind us that we can and should go to God with all our needs and present them Loose Cash & Checks $1,255.00 to Him along with our thanks. This guidance calls to mind a vital aspect of a stewardship way of life: grat- Envelope Cash & Checks $3,570.00 itude to God in response to His great love and count- Online Giving $6,400.53 less gifts to us.
TOTAL $11,225.53 The Gospel passage, from Luke, shows us how to Weekly Budget $15,833.33 live out this thanks, making our lives a “Christmas gift” to Christ in joyful response to His love for us. ACTUAL TO BUDGET -($4,607.47) When the crowds hear John the Baptist’s message, SECOND COLLECTION they ask him what they should do to prepare. He re- sponds, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with Priest Retirement $1,100 the person who has none. And whoever has food Debt Reduction $265.00 should do the same.” He tells tax collectors to stop collecting more than is prescribed, and soldiers to be Christmas Dinner $52.00 satisfied with their wages. In other words, he tells them to be good and generous stewards of all God’s Christmas Flowers $250.00 gifts to them! As the great feast of Christmas draws near, let us rejoice in Christ’s extravagant love. And DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL let’s look carefully at our lives to make sure we are indeed making of them a gift fitting for Him. Cathedral Parish Assessment $91,302.00
Amount Paid to date $92,242.59 (Source: www.thecatholicsteward.com) Pledge Balance $2,754.28 Over / Under Assessment $3,694.87
PRIEST RETIREMENT Cathedral Parish Assessment $29,202.00 Scan the QR code to the right or visit www.stpatricks.org/online-giving Amount Received to date $9,030.00 for more information on how you can Over / Under Assessment ($20,172.00) 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 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: Please keep the following couples in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony:
Spencer & Katherine Davis Hannah Hobson & Ryan Hennessy Wedding: January 19, 2019 Arthur & Ana Nelson Elizabeth Quinn Katherine Murphy & William Laurie Wedding: January 26, 2019 SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, December 16: St. Ado of Vienne—Bishop St. Ado was born into a noble family in Sens, France around the year 800. As a young child, he was sent to the Benedictine abbey of Ferrieres to receive his education. Despite numerous pressures to pursue a secular career, Ado renounced his inheritance and became a Benedictine monk at the monastery of Prum in Germany. As time passed, fellow monks became envious of his holiness, and they drove him out of the monastery. Ado spent the next two years in Rome before moving to Ravenna. While there, Ado penned a revised Roman Martyrology. Ado then traveled to Lyons where he served as a parish priest until being consecrated Archbishop of Vienne by Pope Nicholas I. During his time as archbishop, he worked tirelessly to reform the clergy of his diocese.
Monday, December 17: St. Jose Manyanet y Vives—Priest St. Jose Manyanet y Vives was born on January 7, 1833 in Catalonia, Spain. At five years of age, his mother dedicated Jose to the Virgin Mary. Jose entered the seminary at a young age, and was ordained a priest on April 9, 1859. Following ordination, he served as secretary to the Bishop of Urgell. Jose had a strong devotion to the Holy Family, which inspired him to found the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family in 1864 and the Missionary Daughters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in 1874 to promote the Christian formation of families. He also wrote several works promoting devotion to the Holy Family. During his life, Jose founded numerous schools and religious centers. His most well-known effort is his support for the construction of the Basilica of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, uniquely designed by the artist Antonio Gaudi, which is still being built to this day after numerous delays. Tuesday, December 18: St. Winebald—Abbot St. Winebald was born into a noble family in Wessex, England in 701. In the year 721, he traveled with his brother and father to Rome. While there, his father passed away. Winebald chose to live and study in that city, where he remained for several years. Winebald returned to England, but came back to Rome to pursue a monastic life. In 739, St. Boniface met Winebald and ordained him to the priesthood. He then sent Wine- bald to care for the missions in Germany and Bavaria. While in Germany, Winebald was joined by his brother, St. Willibald, in founding the monastery of Heidenheim under the rule of St. Benedict. He was also joined by his sister, St. Walburga, who was made abbess of a new convent in Heidenheim. Wednesday, December 19: Pope St. Anastasius I—Pope Pope St. Anastasius I was born in Rome sometime in the 300s, and was the son of Maximus. He was elected to the papacy on November 27, 399. During his brief reign, Anastasius spent significant time combating errors in the writings of Origen, at the encouragement of the Patriarch of Alexandria, The- ophilus. He called a council which agreed that the writings were indeed heterodox. Anastasius also worked to combat the Donatist heresy which was spreading in North Africa. He died on December 19, 401. St. Jerome described Anastasius as being “a man of great holiness who was rich in his poverty.”
Thursday, December 20: St. Dominic of Silos—Abbot St. Dominic was born in Cañas in Navarre, Spain around the year 1000. As a young boy, he tended the sheep. It was during this time that he felt called to the monastic life. Dominic joined the Monastery of San Millan de La Cogolla, and eventually was named abbot. King Garcia III of Navarre attempted to obtain the monastery’s land, to which Dominic refused. The king exiled Dominic from Navarre. Dominic soon found a new home at the Monastery of St. Sebastian in Silos, where he was welcomed by the king of Old Castile. He worked to reform this monastery, which had fallen into laxity. Following his death, the birth of St. Dominic of Guzman, founder of the Order of Preachers, was attributed to the intercession of St. Dominic of Silos. Friday, December 21: St. Peter Canisius—Confessor and Doctor Optional Memorial St. Peter Canisius was born in Holland on May 8, 1522. After obtaining his master’s degree from the University of Co- logne, he met St. Peter Faber and, at his encouragement, joined the Society of Jesus. As a young Jesuit, Peter wrote numer- ous works on theology and Church history. Following the Protestant Reformation, he was named as a delegate to the Council of Trent. Peter traveled to Germany where he helped lead the Counter-Reformation and implemented the decrees of the Council. At the request of King Ferdinand, Peter co-wrote a Catechism of Catholic doctrine that became so popular that it was translated into multiple languages. He worked to reform German universities and he regularly preached against the errors of Protestantism. Peter was later named a Doctor of the Church, and called “Second Apostle to Germany.”
Saturday, December 22: St. Chaeromon—Bishop and Martyr Very little is known about this early saint of the Catholic Church. He was born in Egypt and be- came a priest, and later was made Bishop of Nilopolis in Egypt. During the reign of the Emperor Trajanus Decius from 249-251, there were intense persecutions against Christians. Chaeromon, already advanced in age, was forced to flee into the Arabian Desert with various companions. These men were never seen or heard from again, and thus are regarded as martyrs by the Church.
Events taking place around the Diocese of Charlotte PENANCE SERVICES—DEC. 16 & 19 CHRISTMAS OPLATEK WAFERS St. Vincent de Paul will host a Penance Service on The Eastern European Christmas Eve Tradition of Dec. 16, and St. Gabriel on Dec. 19, both at 7 pm. sharing the Oplatek or Christmas Wafer at your Christmas Eve dinner can be rekindled. Traditional- HEALING SERVICE—DEC. 20 ly, breaking and sharing the Christmas wafer with St. Matthew’s St. Peregrine Healing Prayer Service is family and friends is accompanied with best wishes at 7:30 pm on the third Thursday of December and expressions of forgiveness. Orders for the wa- (Thursday, Dec. 20) in the church. Our solemn prayer fers will be taken until Dec. 24th. Cost will be $1.00 service includes the blessing with the St. Peregrine per wafer (state your quantity), or buy sealed packets relic. St. Peregrine has been called the wonder work- of 3 white & 1 pink wafer for $5.00. Please call er for his intercession on behalf of those living with Helen Collins (St. Gabriel Parishioner) at 704-365- serious illness. 1161 or e-mail order request to: [email protected]. Proceeds will go to a church charity to help a needy FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON family this holiday season. Join us on Sunday December 30, 2018 to celebrate the feast of our patron Saint, St Stephen. JOB OPPORTUNITY: GUIDANCE COUNSELOR We will be holding our Christmas Luncheon at 1:30 Christ the King is searching for a full-time College pm right after the Divine Liturgy, which is offered at Guidance Counselor. When: Immediate start , 11 12:30 pm. Cost: $10/plate. St. Stephen Maronite month, Full-time position. Where: Christ the King Catholic Church worships at St. Matthew’s South Catholic High School, Huntersville, NC Ideal candi- Campus located at: 4116 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd, Wax- dates will hold a Master’s degree in Counseling or a haw, NC 28173. related field, have the knowledge and skills needed to help CTK students discover the relationship be- MARIE MILLER CONCERT—FEB. 8 tween faith and reason in their disciplines, have a St. Matthew Catholic Church Young Adult Life will desire to work in a cross-curricular fashion, and have sponsor a Marie Miller concert on Friday, Feb. 8, demonstrated an expertise in using technology to 2019 in the New Life Center Banquet Room. Marie enhance student learning. Experienced applicants Miller shares her journey in the music industry and interested in a 7 month full-time, temporary position how her Catholic faith plays a role in her music. The will also be considered. For information please visit: cost is $15 and includes drinks and appetizers. To charlottediocese.org/schools-office/employment- pay visit www.stmatthewcatholic.org/mariemiller. opportunities/. Contact: Marissa Vandenberg at: [email protected]. MATTER OF BALANCE CLASSES Do you have concerns about falling? Are you inter- JOINING “LEGATUS” ested in improving your flexibility, balance and Legatus, the international organization for Catholic strength? A Matter of Balance can help. Participants business leaders and spouses, is growing its mem- will learn to: View falls and fear of falling as control- bership in the Charlotte area. If you are, or were, a lable, Set realistic goals for increasing activity, business owner, CEO, President, Managing Director Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, or Managing Partner, Legatus would like to invite and Promote exercise to increase strength and bal- you and your spouse to consider membership by re- ance. Join us for a FREE 2 hour session, held once a viewing the criteria at www.legatus.org and then week for 8 weeks. Classes are limited to 14 partici- contacting one of our local members, Dave Ander- pants – Please contact Sandra Breakfield at 704-370- son at 704-941-0706 or email: da- 3220 to register. [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 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 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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