April 2017

Information from the Diocese of Charleston

IMPORTANT: Event dates and times are subject to change. For the most up to date information regarding the events listed, please refer to the corresponding diocesan office or diocesan calendar at www.themiscellany.org.

Second collections Mark Your Calendar

Three letters from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone June 11—The Mass of the Neophytes concerning upcoming collections in the diocese are June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth attached. Please encourage your parishioners to be as Annual Assembly generous as possible. Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s May 7—Trinity Dome 55th Annual Conference May 14—Catholic Charities May 28—Catholic Communications Campaign Bulletin Enclosures Send collections to the Office of Finance, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation [Enclosed: 3 letters] Michael Martocchio, Ph.D., Director May 15-18—Renew & Rejoice Retreat Enclosures from the Bishop [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] June 11 Word of Life series —The Mass of the Neophytes [Enclosed: flyer] The Word of Life series is a monthly newsletter resource for dioceses and parishes that is available in both English Office of Continuing Education for Priests and Spanish. Please click the following link to view the Msgr. Edward Lofton, Director Word of Life series or view the attached enclosure. April 18, May 2 and 23—Day of Reflection & Renewal (see http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of- brochure for locations) life/index.cfm April 24—Relativism: Its origins and effects today [Enclosed: newsletter (3 pages)] April 25, 26, and 27—Parish Leadership Training Part II Enclosures from Monsignor [Enclosed: flyer] Sept. 9-25—Fifteen Day Catholic Tour of India Richard D. Harris [Enclosed: flyer (2 pages)] Office of Ethnic Ministries 2018 Schedule of Collections Kathleen Merritt, Director [Enclosed: schedule] April 29—Black Catholic Day of Reflection Calendars April 29—Diamonds, Stars and Pearls Gala May 6—15th Annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Apostolate of Prayer for Priests Calendar Marian Pilgrimage (separate flyer) Sisters of the Precious Blood May 14—Our Lady of La Vang Marian Celebration— May 2017 opening event for the Marian Year [Enclosed: calendar] July 19-23—Annual Tekakwitha Conference Diocesan Calendar Oct. 5-7—Black Catholic Men’s Conference May 2017 [Enclosed: newsletter (6 pages), flyer] Please send items for future calendars to Kelly Hargett, Office of Family Life Office of Publications and Information at Kathy Schmugge, Director [email protected]. [Enclosed: calendar (3 pages)] Aug. 4-6—Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce Recovery [Enclosed: flyer]

Office of the Permanent Diaconate Announcements & general Deacon André Gulliet, Director April 22 & 30—Diaconate Formation Program information information

meeting (see flyer for locations and details) th [Enclosed: flyer] 100 Anniversary Fatima Pilgrimages Aug. 26—Day of Prayer Office of Family Life Nov. 4—Fall Day of Education Kathy Schmugge, Director Feb. 9-11, 2018—Annual Retreat [Enclosed: Flyers (4 pages)] [Enclosure: events flyer] 2017 Catholic Kidz Camp Office of Priest Personnel Office of Family Life Deacon Lawrence Roberts, Coordinator Kathy Schmugge, Director [Enclosed: press release (2 pages)] June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth Annual Assembly BAA Solicitor Report [Enclosed: flyer] Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Carrie Mummert, Director Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Carrie Mummert, Director The Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement shares the results of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal campaign Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s through March 31, 2017. We look forward to working with 55th Annual Conference all of our parishes and missions to continue to support the [Enclosed: flyer, registration form (3 pages)] important programs and ministries funded through the Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry appeal. Our combined efforts are having a tremendous impact. Let us continue to work to love and support those Jerry White, Director in need of our assistance. April 28-30—Junior High School Young Ladies Retreat [Enclosed: spreadsheet (4 pages)] [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] May 15-18—Renew & Rejoice Retreat (See enclosure from Clean of Heart & Clothing Closet the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation) Catholic Charities of the Midlands June 19-23—Junior High School Christian Leadership Cathy Hood-Pittenger, Client Advocate Institute [Enclosed: flyer] [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] July 10-14—High School Christian Leadership Institute Diaconate Formation Program [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] Office of the Permanent Diaconate Deacon André Gulliet, Director Seminar & webinar offerings [Enclosed: flyer] EnCourage: Support for Family & Friends 2016-2017 Catechesis Formation webinars Office of Family Life Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation Kathy Schmugge, Director Michael Martocchio, Director [Enclosed: informational flyer] [Enclosed: schedule] Seeking Freelance Reporters 2017 Marriage Preparation/Enrichment Classes The Catholic Miscellany Office of Family Life Deirdre Mays, Editor Kathy Schmugge, Director [Enclosed: schedule] The Catholic Miscellany newspaper seeks freelance reporters in the Charleston and Hilton Head areas. Will Loaves and Fishes Stewardship Webcast Series conduct interviews and write news and feature stories as Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement assigned by editor. Previous experience in news preferred. Carrie Mummert, Director Flat fee per assignment and/or published work. Send [Enclosed: memo, schedule] resume, letter of interest and a minimum of three samples Formation for Mission and Ministry Year II of published work to: Office of Pastoral Formation Deirdre Mays, Editor, [email protected] Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF Visit www.themiscellany.org/opportunities for more [Enclosed: informational letter] information. No phone calls please. [Enclosed: flyer]

Di"6uH'$fr OFCHARLESTON

OFFICE OF THB BISHOP

April2017

DearBrothers and Sistersin Christ,

On May 7, we will takeup a specialone-time collection to supportthe mosaicornamentation of theTrinity Dome, the crowningjewel of theBasilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.I ask, if you areable, to pleaseparticipate in thiscollection.

The Basilicais the largestRoman Catholic Church in North Americaand amongthe 10 largestchurches in the world. It hasbeen designated by the UnitesStates Conference of Catholic Bishopsas a NationalSanctuary of Prayerand Pilgrimage, dedicated to the patronessof the United States,the BlessedVirgin Mary underher title of the ImmaculateConception.

TheTrinity Domeis the centraland largest dome of theNational Shrine. The mosaicwill showThe Most Holy Trinity,the BlessedVirgin Mary,and a processionof saints.Through your supportof thisproject, you becomepart of Mary'sShrine and help bring The Basilicaof theNational Shrineof the ImmaculateConception to completion.

Thankyou for your generosity.

In the Lord'sPeace, t- ///) n

"F/."22,&lMostReverend Robert E. Guelielmone Bishooof Charleston

The collectiondate for the Dioceseof CharlestonisMav 7.2017

gol0rangeGroveRoad.Charleston,SCzg4oT.S4)22S-7J49.Fax:(843)804-9463.www.sccatholic.org DT6EESH OFCHARLESTON OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

April2017

DearBrothers and Sisters in Christ,

As I travelthe diocese,I seeso muchneed and so much poverty. When I speakwith pastors andparishioners, tlrey tell me thatthe need exists even with thosewho sit in our pews.For over70 years,Catholic Charities has served those in needquietly and lovingly. This year the needis greater thanever and I needyour help.

Thegood people who work andvolunteer at CatholicCharities reach out to the poorin many areasof thediocese, and every year we cometogether to supportthem. This year we needyour generositymore than ever! Your generousgift will help:

o Seniorsliving at the CarterMay Home o The homelesswashing their clothes at Cleanof Heart o Our neighborsseeking help at ImmigrationLegal Services o Thehungry being fed at Our Lady'sPantry . Seniorsbeing visited and helped at home o Folksneeding dentures witlr Savea Srnile . Theelderly and poor needing prescription assistance . Our incarceratedbrothers and sisters in prison . Casemanagement and emergency financial assistance for thosecaught in naturaland economicdisasters.

Pleasejoin me in helpingall thosewho cometo us in need-andthere are so many coming to CatholicCharities today. Together we canprovide help and create hope, turning our donationinto an effectivemeans of livins our faith.

CatholicCharities provides many programs and services to God'sfamily throughout our state.Your generositywill makea greatdifference in the livesof thosewho look to the Churchfor assistance.I rely heavilyon CatholicCharities to helpme fulfill Christ'smandate to servethe leastof our brothers,and I askyou to join me in supportingCatholic Charities' outreach and service.

In theLord's Peace, n ,-- // n * &,*€/ejl-h,"-- Most ReverendRobert E. Guslielmone Bishopof Charleston

Thecollection date for theDiocese of Charlestonis Mav 14.2017.

9or Orange Grove Road . Charleston,SC 29407 . G+i zzS-Zgqg . Fax: (843) 804-9463 . www.sccatholic.org Di"6cE$fr OFCHARLESTOI\i

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

Apr1l2017

DearBrothers and Sistersin Christ.

Soonour diocesewill takeup a collectionfor the CatholicCommunication Campaign (CCC).This collectionhelps bring the gospelmessage to the public squareso that all canknow the love of God.Pope Francis has reminded us that "communicationhas the powerto build bridges,to enableencounter and inclusion, and thus to enrichsociety" (World Communications Day Message, 2016).Your supportof thiscollection helps enrich society and invite allto encounterthe loveof God.

For example,as peoplecontinue to accessmore and more information on mobile devices, thereis an increasedneed to providefaith resourceson theseplatforms as well. With your supportof the CCC,the daily readingsare available as freepodcasts to downloadand listento on the go. ln addition,the readingsare also available in Englishand Spanish by emailsubscription. By supporting the CCC, peopleacross the countryare able to experiencethe Scripturesin a new way andare never far from the Word of God.

Half of thefunds collected will remainhere in thediocese to fundour localcommunications projects.The otherhalf will fund nationalcommunications efforts and internationalprojects in developingcountries. For rnoreinformation about the collectionand the projects it supports,visit www.usccb.ordccc.

Supportthe collection and connect with Christ.

In theLord's Peace, .-) ^ /) .4 {/e/9&r/Jtu Most ReverendRobert E. Guslielmone Bishooof Charleston

The collectiondate for the Dioceseof Charlestonis Mav 28. 2017.

9or Orange Grove Road . Charleston, SC 294c7 . g$) 225-7949 . Fax: (B4S) 804-9463 . wrvw.sccatholic.org WORD OF LIFE: MAY 2017

Don’t miss the bulletin art on page three!

Intercessions for Life

May 7th Fourth Sunday of Easter For the times we have failed to treat others with love and respect: May Christ renew our souls in the Sacrament of Reconciliation; We pray to the Lord:

May 14th Fifth Sunday of Easter For bishops and priests: That through their ministry, those who are afraid to choose life may be strengthened with the peace of God; We pray to the Lord:

May 21st Sixth Sunday of Easter For all people: That Christ move our hearts with reverence for human life and help us defend the most vulnerable with gentleness; We pray to the Lord:

May 28th Seventh Sunday of Easter (or Ascension, where applicable) For those feeling lonely or abandoned: That they find comfort in the care of others and consolation in God’s Spirit of glory; We pray to the Lord:

View, download, and order the 2016–2017 Respect Life Program materials! www.usccb.org/respectlife Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. WORD OF LIFE – MAY 2017 Bulletin Briefs Recommended dates are provided, but you are welcome to use these quotes at any time. The QR codes to the right of each quote can be used in bulletins, newsletters, etc. When scanned with a smartphone, the QR codes will direct to the webpage where the referenced resource is located.

May 7th “In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, also called confession, we meet the Lord, who wants to grant forgiveness and the grace to live a renewed life in him.”

USCCB, “God’s Gift of Forgiveness: A Pastoral Exhortation on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation” ORDER: English / Spanish www.goo.gl/oXNDBj BULLETIN INSERT: English / Spanish

May 14th

“Heavenly Father, thank you for the precious gift of life. Help us to cherish and protect this gift, even in the midst of fear, pain, and suffering. … Grant us the humility to accept help when we are in need, and teach us to be merciful to all.” “Every Life is Worth Living” Prayer Card USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities ORDER: English / Spanish www.goo.gl/8vnxj4 DOWNLOAD: English / Spanish

May 21st “Like the Good Samaritan, may we always treat each person with merciful love and respect that affirms the gift of his or her life.”

“Moved by Mercy” Reflection Flyer USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities ORDER: Bilingual www.goo.gl/xTiiSM BULLETIN INSERT (BILINGUAL): Color / Grayscale

May 28th “The patient requesting assisted suicide is often asking, ‘Does anyone want me to be alive, or care enough to talk me out of this request and support me through this difficult time?’”

Every Suicide is Tragic ORDER: English / Spanish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities BULLETIN INSERT: English / Spanish www.goo.gl/KEXpR9

View, download, and order the 2016–2017 Respect Life Program materials! www.usccb.org/respectlife Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. WORD OF LIFE – MAY 2017 Bulletin Art Recommended dates are provided, but you are welcome to use these images at any time. However, please do not alter the images in any way, other than the size. Thank you!

Sunday, May 7, 2017  Download Image: English / Spanish  Bulletin Insert (bilingual): Color / Grayscale

Sunday, May 28, 2017  Download Image: English / Spanish  Bulletin Insert: English / Spanish (See right sidebar for additional formats.)

View, download, and order the 2016–2017 Respect Life Program materials! www.usccb.org/respectlife Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERAL

TO: ALL PRIESTS FROM: REV. MSGR. RICHARD D. HARRIS, Vicar General ======Schedule of Collections for 2018

January 28 Church in Latin America*

February 18 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

February 14 Aid to Church Central Eastern Europe (Nat’l Collect. Date is Ash Wednesday) (You may change this to another Sunday)*

February 18 Black and Indian Home Missions*

March 11 Catholic Relief Service* (American Overseas Appeal)

March 30 Holy Land Collection (Good Friday)*

April 22 Catholic Home Missions Appeal*

May 13 Catholic Communications Campaign*

May 20 Catholic Charities*

June 10 Seminary Collection*

July 1 Holy Father (Peter’s Pence)*

July 15 Infirm Priests*

August 12 Diocesan Outreach Centers*

September 9 The Catholic University of America*

October 21 Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith)*

November 4 Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa*

November 18 Campaign for Human Development*

December 9 Retirement Fund for Religious*

*A CHECK COVERING THE PROCEEDS FROM EACH COLLECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE OFFICE 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 WITHIN A MONTH AFTER THE COLLECTION DATE.

901 Orange Grove Rd.  Charleston, SC 29407  (843) 261-0421  Fax: (843) 804-9408  www.sccatholic.org

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IMPORTANT: Event dates and times are subject to change. For the most up to date information regarding the events listed, please refer to the corresponding diocesan office or diocesan calendar at www.themiscellany.org.

1 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 6 Confirmation, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Anderson, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Guglielmone

2 “Day of Reflection and Renewal” seminar, 7 Confirmation, 2 p.m., St. Mary Church, 9:30 a.m., St. Theresa the Little Flower Rock Hill, with Bishop Robert E. Church, Summerville. To register, contact the Guglielmone Office of Continuing Education for Priests, 843-875-5002 7 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Anne Church, Rock Hill, with Bishop Robert E. 2 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Guglielmone Church, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 8 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Church of the Nativity, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. 3 Mass, 11:30 a.m., Pastoral Center, Guglielmone Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 9 Loaves and Fishes Stewardship webcast– “Building Bridges to the Heart of the 3 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Hills Community”, 2 p.m. Contact the Office of Church, Columbia, with Bishop Robert E. Stewardship and Mission Advancement, 843- Guglielmone 261-0437

4 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Prince of Peace 9 “Ecumenism” webinar, 3:30 p.m., Contact Church, Taylors, with Bishop Robert E. the Office of Catechesis and Christian Guglielmone Initiation, 843-261-0504 or cathy@catholic- doc.org 5 St. Anne and St. Jude School Gala, O’Donnell House, Sumter. Contact St. Anne 9 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. John the Beloved and St. Jude School, 803-775-3632 Church, Summerville, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 5 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake Church, Chapin, with Bishop Robert E. 10 Mass, 11:30 a.m., Pastoral Center, Guglielmone Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 6 15th Annual Asian and Pacific Islander Catholics Marian Pilgrimage, noon to 11 Building and Renovation Advisory 4 p.m., Basilica of the National Shrine of the Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., Pastoral Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. Center, Charleston, 3rd floor conference More information at room. For procedures for building projects in http://www.usccb.org/issues-and- the Diocese, http://sccatholic.org/process. action/cultural-diversity/asian-pacific- Contact Stephanie Posda McLellan, islander/news/upload/Marian-Pilgrimage- [email protected] May-2017-Flyer.pdf

NOTE: For a complete listing of dates and times of scheduled Safe Environment Training, go to www.virtus.org and click on "Registration" ------Please send items for Diocesan Calendar to: Kelly Hargett, Office of Publications & Information, [email protected] Diocesan Calendar May 2017

11 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Divine Redeemer 21 Diaconate Formation Class – Day 2, Church, Hanahan, with Bishop Robert E. 8:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Hills Church, Guglielmone Columbia. Contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, 843-261-0538 12 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Church, Greenville, with Bishop Robert E. 21 Confirmation, 11 a.m., St. John of the Cross Guglielmone Church, Batesburg-Leesville, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone. Confirmandi from 13 100th Anniversary Mass, 4 p.m., St. Francis St. William Church, Ward. of Assisi Mission, Walhalla, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 21 Korean Confirmation, TBD, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Spartanburg. Contact 14 Our Lady of La Vang Vietnamese Marian Theresa Efurd, 864-381-5954 or Celebration, opening event for the Marian [email protected] Year, noon to 4 p.m., Our Lady of La Vang Church, Greer. Contact Michael Tran, 864- 22 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Jesus, Our Risen 704-6559 or [email protected] Savior Church, Spartanburg, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 14 Korean Night of Mother Mary, TBD, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Spartanburg. 23 “Day of Reflection and Renewal” seminar, Contact Theresa Efurd, 864-381-5954 or 9:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Hills Church, [email protected] Columbia. To register, contact the Office of Continuing Education for Priests, 843-875- 15-18 Renew and Rejoice Retreat, St. Christopher 5002 Camp and Conference Center, Seabrook Island. Contact the Office of Catechesis and 23 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Christian Initiation, 843-261-0504 Gaffney, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

17 Confirmation, 6 p.m., St. Mary, Our Lady of 24 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Paul the Apostle Hope Church, Manning, with Bishop Robert Church, Spartanburg, with Bishop Robert E. E. Guglielmone, with confirmandi from St. Guglielmone Ann Church, Santee 26 Rhett Williams’ Diaconate Ordination, 19 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Anne and St. Jude 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, Columbia, with Parish, 216 East Liberty St., Sumter, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 27 John Paul II School graduation, 10 a.m., 20 Diaconate Formation Class – Day 1, John Paul II School, Ridgeland, with Bishop 8:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Hills Church, Robert E. Guglielmone Columbia. Contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, 843-261-0538 28 Confirmation, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, Lancaster, with Bishop Robert E. 20 Cardinal Newman School graduation, Guglielmone 4 p.m., Township Auditorium, Columbia, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 29 Memorial Day, diocesan offices closed all day

NOTE: For a complete listing of dates and times of scheduled Safe Environment Training, go to www.virtus.org and click on "Registration" ------Please send items for Diocesan Calendar to: Kelly Hargett, Office of Publications & Information, [email protected] Diocesan Calendar May 2017

29 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Philip Neri Church, Fort Mill, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

30 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Transfiguration Church, Blythewood, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

NOTE: For a complete listing of dates and times of scheduled Safe Environment Training, go to www.virtus.org and click on "Registration" ------Please send items for Diocesan Calendar to: Kelly Hargett, Office of Publications & Information, [email protected] For Additional Information

Renew & Rejoice Contact: May 15 -18, 2017 Camp St. Christopher Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation Diocese of Charleston 901 Orange Grove Road Faith REGISTRATION FORM Charleston, SC 29407

Name ______Telephone: (843) 261-0504

Address ______E-mail: Community [email protected] Rest [email protected]

Parish ______

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Telephone ______Facebook.com/CatechesisDOC Select One: Laughter ◊ Single $345 (per person)

◊ Double $265 (per person) CatechesisDOC Rooming With:

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PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM May 15-18, 2017 @CatechesisDOC AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT BY MAY 1 TO: St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center Attn: Cathy Roche Seabrook Island, SC Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation Diocese of Charleston 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407

Why A Retreat?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Lock-ins! Confirmation! Retreats! Sacrament Preparation! Scrambling for Anyone who serves in youth ministry or Adult Chaperones! Searching for a religious education including DREs, replacement because your 3rd grade volunteer catechists, school teachers, and teacher informed you that she was moving anyone interested in being inspired to help and would not be there Sunday…30 spread the influence of Jesus is welcome! Your Retreat Master minutes before class starts! Running Come away to beautiful St. Christopher Rev. Jeffrey Kirby copies of class prep materials...but the Camp & Conference Center, located right copier jams on every fifth page! Planning on the beach on Seabrook Island. Be Fr. Jeff Kirby is a priest of the Diocese the perfect youth night…and no one but nourished and recharged by our retreat of Charleston, South Carolina. He the pastor shows up! You’ve been leader during the morning hours and in the holds a doctorate in moral theology working hard all year, dealing with the kids afternoon, walk along the shore and enjoy from the Holy Cross University in Rome and the parents. You do so much for a beautiful sunset. Fish on the camp’s and is the Host of the national Christian them. So who does for you? private dock or simply lay down on the formation program “Doors of Mercy.” beach and feel the warmth of the sun as Prior to his doctoral work, Fr. Kirby Who recharges your batteries so you can you listen to the waves come ashore. It’s served as the Vicar of Vocations and continue serving? How do you become up to you! Come and experience rest, the Founding Director of the Drexel spiritually renewed so that you can prayer, community, enriched faith and House: Catholic Residence for Men. In continue to share the gospel? Just as laughter! his vocations work, Fr. Kirby guided hundreds of men and women in the Jesus went off to pray and rest, we invite you to come away and experience WHEN IS THE RETREAT? spiritual life and through the process of discernment. From these experiences, renewal and rejoicing during this beautiful three-day retreat. The retreat begins on Monday, May 15th at he wrote the book Lord, Teach Us to 12 p.m. with lunch and concludes at 11:00 Pray (Charlotte: St. Benedict Press, a.m. on Thursday, May 18th. 2014). Fr. Kirby grew up in Germany, has run two marathons, crossed the WHAT IS THE COST? Atlantic Ocean by boat, served in the National Guard, and went to seminary The cost for the retreat is based on single in Rome. He has a passion for life, and $345 per person or double $265 per per- life in Christ! You’ll see in Fr. Kirby’s son occupancy. A $100 deposit reserves energy and humor a great priest who your spot. Limited scholarships are wants you to love the Lord and receive available. the abundant life in him.

The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston

Requests the honor of your presence in celebration of

The Mass of the Neophytes Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 120 Broad Street Charleston, South Carolina

Trinity Sunday June 11, 2017 11:15 a.m.

Reception Immediately Following Please RSVP to Cathy Roche, Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation no later than May 26 843) 261-0504 or [email protected]

Parking available in the structure located at the corner of King and Queen Streets

Topic: Pastoral Leadership Training Topic: Day of Reflection & Renewal

Part II (open only to Priests)

This is open to Priests, Deacons, Religious & April 25, 26, & 27 Tuesday – Thursday Lay People th Hotel check-in by 4:00pm on Monday, April 24 Coordinator: Dr. Jim Helton

Holiday Inn 1943 Savanah Hwy Charleston Fee: $45.00

A day of retreat, guided prayer and private Seminar Location: Pastoral Center Charleston reflection presented by various spiritual leaders.

Presenters: Msgr. Lofton, Dr. Jim Helton, Larry Rosselot, April 18th Tuesday 9:30am & Betsy Isch. Oratory in Rock Hill

The Pastoral Leadership Development Program is 434 Charlotte Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29734

designed to give future pastors or administrators as

well as current pastors/administrators an May 2nd Tuesday 9:30am

understanding of basic skills necessary for parish St. Theresa

leadership. This is a three-day intensive seminar. 11001 Dorchester Rd Summerville

Topics to be included in this program are: May 23rd Tuesday 9:30am -Time Management Our Lady of the Hills

-Managing Employees 120 Marydale Lane Columbia SC 29210 -Basic Budgets -Review Leadership and planning issues -Personnel Management Issues Topic: Seminar on Relativism:

Some priests may be required to attend this seminar. its’ origins & effects today.

There is no cost for the program or the hotel. April 24th Monday 10:00am—2:00pm We will make your hotel reservations. Pastoral Center. Presented by Rev. James Lehrberger, noted speaker and professor University of Dallas. Fee: $45.00 To register please contact: Msgr. Ed Lofton or Helena Moniz 843-875-5002 [email protected] or go online to the Continuing Education website Fifteen-Day Catholic Tour of India with Msgr. Lofton September 9th-25th, 2017

Leave India with a knowledge of its history, culture, traditions and other Sacred Places! Internal flights, surface transportation, sightseeing, entrance fees, & many meals included. Tour cost is $2,193.00 per person double occupancy and $3028.00 per person single occupancy $500.00 deposit - COAP ID: CSTM2533.LE For a detailed itinerary & information and to sign-up call “David” at 888-597-9274 - US Toll Free

Tour Highlights

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DIOCESE OF CHARLESTO N OFFICE OF ETHNIC MIN ISTRIES Newsletter

In this issue:

 Dialogue on Race

 Black Catholics ’ Day of Reflection

 African American Evangelization Survey

 Complimentary Copy of “ In A Word ”

 St. Martin de Porres School Fundraiser

What We Have Seen and Heard : A Reflection and “ I ’ ve been aware of Dialogue on the Racial Divide all Peace . A Parish Event. of my life. Or at least since I was old This is a gathering in response to the recent racial turmoil in our country that has put a enough to observe spotlight on the “ racial divide ” that exists in my surrounding and American. This interactive experience is be- reflect on my ing facilitated by Kathleen Merritt and the staff experience and the with the Office of Ethnic Ministries. The dia- logue will focus on a pastoral letter written by experience of my Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Ill. — family and friends …” The Racial Divide in the United States: A Re- flection for the World Day of Peace 2015. - Bishop Edward Braxton If you are interested in hosting one of these gatherings in your parish, please contact the Office of Ethnic Ministries and we will come out and facilitate the dialogue and assist you with the planning. April 2017

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St. Martin De Porres Catholic School “ Where Every Child is a Shinning Star ”

Annual Fundraising event

Principal: Sr. Roberta Fulton, SSMN

Diamonds, Stars and Pearls Gala Saturday, April 29, 2017

St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center

3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC

7pm

Evening includes dinner, silent auction, dancing and a special guest.

Ways to support;

Sponsorship, a patron advertisement in the Souvenir Booklet, donations for the Auction. Tickets for the gala are $35.00 and can be purchased through the school. For more information contact the school at 803.254.5477 or follow us on facebook at facebook.com/StMartindePorresSchool

Support Catholic Education in and for the Black Community! DIOCESE OF CHARLESTO N OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

Newsletter page 3

Annual Tekakwitha Conference

July 19 - 23, 2017 Rapid City, South Dakota Best Western Ramkota 2111 N. LaCross Street 2017 Rapid City, SD 57701 Theme: Loving One Another through the Spirit of St. Kateri

For more information visit

http://tekconf.org/2015

What We Have Seen and Heard Dialogue on Race

Picture Gallery

St. Gerard Catholic Church , Aiken, SC

April 1, 2017

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BLACK CATHOLIC MEN ’ S CONFERENCE OCTOBER 5 - 7, 2017 MIAMI , FLORIDA

The Bowman Francis Ministry team would like to invite you to the fourteen annual Black Catholic Men's conference in Miami Florida October 5 - 7. This conference invitation is extended to all males and youth males 10 - 17 years of age. Come to the confer- ence and be blessed to be the best man - the best youth you can be in the church, community and world. If you have any con- cerns you can reached me at 317 - 523 - 0900 or check out the ministry at bowmanfrancisministry.com Fr. Chester Smith FOR BROCHURE: Click link below. http://www.bowmanfrancisministry.com/men_s_conference

A Ministry Moment

“ Church Clothes ” https://youtu.be/VR7BwiCNsyM

For Relationship Questions “ Ask Us ”

http://www.sccatholic.org/relationship - questions

Tune in to “ A Ministry Moment ” every Monday Morning at 7:10 a.m. in the upstate on radio channel 107.3 FM. During the Tom Joyner in the Morning Show. Or follow us on the web at

http://sccatholic.org/ministry - moment DIOCESE OF CHARLESTO N OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

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LIVING LIKE SAINTS

A PASTORAL PLAN FOR THE EVANGELIZATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON

2013 - 2018

The office of Ethnic Ministries is gathering data on this pastoral plan. There are a lot of great thing happening in our parishes and we want to share the good news by participating in our survey. We want to hear from parishioners, schools, South Carolina Council of Catholic Women, Knights of Peter Claver and anyone ministering to African American Catho- lics. Survey results will be share with all participants.

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW

SURVEY LINK http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYA9W3B

An Afternoon in the Upstate with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston Christmas 2016 TV Special can be viewed online Part 1 - The Bishop ’ s Message, Fr..Tuttle ’ s Christmas Story https:// youtu.be/3olzHpPjBM8

Part 2 - Our Lady of the Rosary, Our lady of LaVang, Cooking with the Bishop and St. Anthony of Padua School Choir

https://youtu.be/XDL2M_7VvjQ

Part 3 - Fr. Jay Scot Newman, The Racial Divide and the Heritage Choir https://youtu.be/LSSzOaeGE3s

OFFICE OF ETHNIC MI NISTRIES

WWW.SCCATHOLIC.ORG/E THNIC - MINISTRIES

204 Douthit Street, Suite A1 Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864 - 331 - 2627 Fax: 864 - 331 - 2631 Kathleen Merritt Director kathleen@catholic - doc.org 864 - 331 - 2633

Thuong (Michael) Tran Assistant Director mtran@catholic - doc.org 864 - 704 - 6559

Rebecca McNamara Administrative Assistant rmcnamara@catholic - doc.org 864 - 331 - 2627

Rev. Michael Okere Vicar for Black Catholics 803 - 254 - 6862

Rev. David Q. Phan OFM Vietnamese Ministry 864 - 233 - 7717

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMG0gthkywWacWJF4yKbSUcpgd9uamCKE

“ A Ministry Moment ”

http://sccatholic.org/ministry - moment

Black Catholic Ministry https://www.facebook.com/BlackCatholicinCharleston

Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofCharlestonAsianMinistry

Native American Ministry https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofCharlestonAsianMinistry/

Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce Recovery

August 4 - 6, 2017 Charleston Marriott Charleston, SC

In partnership with

What You Can Expect ​Journey of Hope Conferences offer much needed support to the divorced community through compassionate and inspiring speakers, uplifting music, good food, and fellowship. The event offers practical tools for healing and growing in faith, a chance to encounter God’s healing grace and presence through the sacraments, and come away feeling inspired and refreshed.

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Lisa Duffy Fr. Thomas Berg Fr. Thomas Loya Rose Sweet Jacqui Rapp, JD, Chris Easterly Jamie Minster, Author, Speaker, Author, Speaker, Author, Professor Radio Host at Author, Speaker, JCL, MCL Author, CDFA Professor of Moral Divorce Recovery of Moral RadioMaria.Org, Divorce Recovery Author, Canon Award-Winning Certified Divorce Theology Expert Theology TOB Expert Expert Law Expert Screenwriter Financial Analyst

Special Event for Parish Leaders and Group Support Facilitators Are you a parish leader or group support facilitators? There will be a special mini-conference for you with presentations on Amoris Letitia, self-care and how to avoid urnout, and much more!

Visit JourneyOfHopeConference.Com for more information or to register

The presentations were so heartfelt and relevant. My times here has provided time and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to open places in my heart that have been closed off from God for nearly 4 years. -Tony, past attendee ​ What a powerhouse of faith, hope and love! Mission accomplished! This is a journey of hope – now seen with clarity, promise and dare I say – joy. Thank you each & all! -Terry, past attendee Diaconate Formation Program Information Meeting

COME FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION AT EITHER LOCATION:

If unable to attend either date, please contact the office for more information

Saturday April 22, 2017 1:00PM Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church (Family Life Center) 120 Marydale Lane Columbia, SC 29210

Sunday, April 30, 2017 1:00PM Diocese of Charleston Pastoral Center (Office Building) 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407

Applications accepted through June 30, 2017

Wives are encouraged to attend

Please RSVP to Cristene Diesso: [email protected] or (843) 261-0538

Mark Your Calendars….

2017 Diaconate Events for Continued Education

March 25, 2017 Day of Education Diocesan Pastoral Center, Charleston (streaming*) Guest Presenter: Randall Woodard, Ph.D. 9:00am – 3:00pm

August 26, 2017 Day of Prayer Location: Charleston Guest Presenter: TBD 9:00am – 3:00pm

November 4, 2017 Fall Day of Education Diocesan Pastoral Center, Charleston (streaming*) Guest Presenter: Marc Pugliese, Ph.D. 9:00am – 3:00pm

February 9-11, 2018 Annual Retreat Location: TBD Guest Presenter: Rev. Daniel P. Horan, OFM

For a current list of all events through the Diaconate Office, please check our website regularly: http://sccatholic.org/diaconate/events

*Streaming Locations to be determined by Deanery Representatives.

OF HOPE A ICE ND O J ’ V O S Y T S E I JOIN US R P Announcing the AUSCP Sixth Annual Assembly A June 19-22, 2017 — Peacemaking in Our Fractured AUSCP Society. Come and bring your friends to enjoy: Wonderful Fellowship • Prayerful Celebrations Meaningful Dialogue • Stimulating Speakers!

SHARE IN THE wisdom and enthusiasm of our ASSOCIATION OF U.S. ASSEMBLY SPEAKERS CATHOLIC PRIESTS Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Archdiocese SINCE 2011 of Atlanta, has served in many leading roles in the U.S. church, including president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and chair of the USCCB Task Force to SIXTH ANNUAL Promote Peace in Our Communities. He has published numerous articles on liturgy. ASSEMBLY Jack Jezreel, Founder of JustFaith Ministries, birthed this ministry to invite and prepare people of faith for the life-changing and world-changing call of the Gospel PEACEMAKING to help heal the world and experience a IN OUR deeper faith, a more fulfilling life, and a community of care and vitality. FRACTURED Rev. Bryan Massingale, Archdiocese of SOCIETY Milwaukee, is a professor of theology at Fordham University, former president of Catholic Theological Society of America, consultant to USCCB, National Black JUNE 19—22, 2017 Catholic Congress, Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Health Association and the National Catholic AIDS Network; author of Racial ATLANTA Justice and the Catholic Church. Airport Marriott

4711 Best Road RETREAT DAY: Monday, June 19 Atlanta GA 30337 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. prior to the opening 404-766-7900 of the ASSEMBLY at 4 p.m. Retreat Leader is Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Diocese of Savannah. REGISTER NOW! ASSEMBLY COST: $495. Refund minus $50 processing Register online at fee available for cancellations by June 5, 2017. (No extra www.uscatholicpriests.org charge for Retreat Day for Assembly participants.) or send a check to: For room reservations, contact the Atlanta Airport Marriott AUSCP Hotel directly at 404-766-7900, or use the link on the AUSCP 200 St. Francis Avenue website at www.uscatholicpriests.org. Rooms are $124 per Tiffin, OH 44883 night if booked by May 29, 2017. Limited availability; rate available June 16–25, 2017. lebratin ce g • • 2 2 0 6 YEARS 1 9 7 1 55 5ardship 5w g ste of teachin

Join us IN ATLANTA... for the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s 55th Annual Conference! September 17-20, 2017 "NEW YEAR" Member Discount! Register now for $429. Offer good until February 28, 2017. 2017 Conference Registration

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______Job Title E-mail Jr. High School Young Ladies Retreat

Camp Kinard – Batesburg-Leesville April 28-30, 2017 For questions or more information 2017 REGISTRATION FORM please contact the Youth Office at: (Limited to 35 participants) Diocese of Charleston Jr. High School

Participant Name______901 Orange Grove Road Young Ladies Retreat Charleston, SC 29407 Last Name______(843) 261-0443 Nickname______Theme: Rock, Paper, Sisters Address______

City______State______Zip______

E-mail______

Phone number______

Parish______

Parish City______

Birthdate______Age______

Grade______School______

Have you ever attended a young ladies retreat before? Registration deadline is

April 17, 2017 Please complete this form and mail with your $85 deposit April 28-30, 2017 to: Diocese of Charleston Please detach registration and submit with Camp Kinard Office of Youth Ministry check or money order to: 901 Orange Grove Road Batesburg-Leesville, SC Charleston, SC 29407 Diocese of Charleston Brought to you by the CYM Office Use only: Office of Youth Ministry Diocese of Charleston Date Received______Youth Ministry Office 901 Orange Grove Road www.sccatholic.org Deposit amount $_____ Check Number______Charleston, SC 29407

 Diocesan Insurance paid______ Correspondence  Database

Jr. High School Young Ladies Retreat

April 28-30, 2017

"Let the words of

Theme: Rock, Paper, Sisters Come join young ladies my mouth and the

Where: The retreat will take place at Camp Kinard, Batesburg-Leesville, SC. meditation of my heart from all around the Who should attend?: The retreat is open for young ladies in the 6th-8th grades. be acceptable to you, diocese. Make new and The cost for the retreat: The cost for the retreat is $85 dollars per person. O Lord, my rock (Please don’t let financial reasons keep you from attending this retreat. If you lasting friends and get cannot afford to go on this retreat, and redeemer." please contact your youth leader. If they cannot help, please contact the reacquainted with Diocesan Youth Office. Psalm 19:14

Registration: Mail in your registration to the Diocese of old friends. Charleston – Office of Youth Ministry by April 17, 2017. Please make checks payable to the Diocese of Charleston.

Arrival / Departure Time: Registration begins on Friday at 7:00 pm; Your family is invited to the closing mass on Sunday at 2:00 pm, with pick up at 3:00 pm on Sunday.

Jr High CLI Jr. High June 19-23, 2017 Camp Kinard Batesburg-Leesville, SC CLI 2017

REGISTRATION FORM

(Limited to 96 Participants)

Name:______

Address:______

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Phone:______

e -Mail:______

Parish:______

T -Shirt Size:______Forming Christian

DOB:______Age:______Leaders

Grade:______M/F:______

School:______June 19-23, 2017 Camp Kinard Deposit Paid:$______Check #______Batesburg -Leesville, SC Please complete this form and mail with your $145 non-refundable deposit to:

Office of Youth Ministry A program of leadership & 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407 discipleship sponsored by the Diocese of Charleston

Registration Deadline is June 2, 2017

What is CLI? How does CLI work? The Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) is a five- The camp is designed to ignite spiritual renewal day long experience for junior high students from and empower you to effectively share your faith throughout the diocese who come together with an with your peers. You will build new friendships with adult minister to foster leadership and development teens from around the diocese, be inspired in your in order to produce Christian leaders for school, Catholic faith, and develop some very practical parish youth programs, and the community. ministry skills, all while having the time of your life.

The week includes: Who should attend CLI?  High Energy Games & Activities Junior High CLI is designed for young people  Fun Skits & Impacting Dramas entering grades 7th-9th who are now or will be  Powerful Multimedia Presentations

 Hands-On, Interactive Activities soon in a parish, school, or diocesan leadership How do I register?  Dynamic & Relevant Talks role. To register, please complete the registration from on the reverse side of this brochure and return it  Practical Workshops to the Office of Youth Ministry, 901 Orange  Contemporary Music Where does this retreat take Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 by June 2,  Fun & New Friends! place? 2017, along with the $145 non-refundable Camp Kinard is located about 25 minutes deposit. Please make your checks payable to CLI has four main components: the Diocese of Charleston. southwest of Columbia. Camp Kinard provides excellent facilities for the CLI experience.  Development of skills in leadership, group Registration is open to the first 96 who register. dynamics, and consensus seeking.  Comfortable Cabins Historically, all spots have been filled prior to the  Small groups offering opportunities to grow  Swimming Pool deadline. Please note that no spaces will be in personal faith and awareness through reserved without the $145 non-refundable  Recreational Facilities prayer, call to ministry, and affirmation. deposit. The balance of the registration fee is  Good Food  Prayer and worship experiences that allow due upon arrival at CLI.  Rope Course participants to grow in both personal and

communal prayer.  This is a camp that is big on “learning by When is CLI? What is the registration deadline? doing.” Not only are youth led through Arrival: Monday, June 19, 2017 Your registration form and $145 non-refundable Bible studies and workshops, but they are 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. deposit is due no later than June 2, 2017. also given opportunities to experience Please register early as this camp fills up fast! various types of ministry opportunities. Departure: Friday, June 23, 2017 4:00 p.m. What is the cost? What should I bring? What could be more real than a camp You will receive a letter confirming receipt of your for teens? If you are of junior high The cost for CLI is $290.00 per participant. (If the registration and deposit. This letter will contain fee presents a hardship, please contact the Office the information regarding what to bring, etc. age, you don’t want to miss this of Youth Ministry). opportunity!

High School CLI High School July 10-14, 2017

Camp Kinard

Batesburg-Leesville, SC CLI 2017

REGISTRATION FORM

(Limited to 96 Participants)

Name:______

Address:______

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Phone:______

e -Mail:______

Parish:______

T -Shirt Size:______Forming Christian Leaders DOB:______Age:______

Grade:______M/F:______July 10-14, 2017 School:______Camp Kinard Deposit Paid:$______Check #______Batesburg -Leesville, SC

Please complete this form and mail with your $ 150 non-refundable deposit to:

Office of Youth Ministry 901 Orange Grove Road A program of leadership & Charleston, SC 29407 discipleship sponsored by the Diocese of Charleston

Regis tration Deadline is June 2, 2017

What is CLI? How does CLI work? The Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) is a five- The camp is designed to ignite spiritual renewal day long experience for high school students from and empower you to effectively share your faith throughout the diocese who come together with an with your peers. You will build new friendships with adult minister to foster leadership and development teens from around the diocese, be inspired in your in order to produce Christian leaders for school, Catholic faith, and develop some very practical parish youth programs, and the community. ministry skills, all while having the time of your life.

The week includes: Who should attend CLI?  High Energy Games & Activities High school CLI is designed for young people  Fun Skits & Impacting Dramas entering grades 10th – 12th who are now or will  Powerful Multimedia Presentations

 Hands-On, Interactive Activities be soon in a parish, school, or diocesan How do I register?  Dynamic & Relevant Talks leadership role. To register, please complete the registration from on the reverse side of this brochure and return it  Practical Workshops to the Office of Youth Ministry, 901 Orange  Contemporary Music Where does this retreat take Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 by June 2,  Fun & New Friends! place? 2017, along with the $150 non-refundable Camp Kinard is located about 25 minutes deposit. Please make your checks payable to CLI has four main components: the Diocese of Charleston. southwest of Columbia. Camp Kinard provides excellent facilities for the CLI experience.  Development of skills in leadership, group Registration is open to the first 96 who register. dynamics, and consensus seeking.  Comfortable Cabins Historically, all spots have been filled prior to the  Small groups offering opportunities to grow  Swimming Pool deadline. Please note that no spaces will be in personal faith and awareness through reserved without the $150 non-refundable  Recreational Facilities prayer, call to ministry, and affirmation. deposit. The balance of the registration fee is  Good Food  Prayer and worship experiences that allow due upon arrival at CLI.  Rope Course participants to grow in both personal and

communal prayer.  This is a camp that is big on “learning by When is CLI? What is the registration deadline? doing.” Not only are youth led through Arrival: Monday, July 10, 2017 Your registration form and $150 non-refundable Bible studies and workshops, but they are 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. deposit is due no later than June 2, 2017. also given opportunities to experience Please register early as this camp fills up various types of ministry opportunities. Departure: Friday, July 14, 2017 fast! 4:00 p.m. What should I bring? What could be more real than a camp What is the cost? You will receive a letter confirming receipt of your The cost for CLI is $295.00 per participant. (If the registration and deposit. This letter will contain for teens? If you are of high school fee presents a hardship, please contact the Office the information regarding what to bring, etc. age, you won’t want to miss this of Youth Ministry). opportunity!

Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation

Catechist Formation Webinars 2016-2017

Beginning the Catechetical Year A Walk Through The Mass Tuesday, September 13 Thursday, February 16 7:00 — 8:00 p.m. 3:30 — 4:30 p.m.

Faithful Citizenship Confirmation Thursday, October 27 Tuesday, March 14 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. 3:30 — 4:30 p.m.

The Liturgical Year The Book of Revelation Thursday, November 17 Saturday, April 8 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.

The Precepts of the Church Ecumenism Tuesday, December 6 Tuesday, May 9 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. 3:30 — 4:30 p.m.

The Book of Genesis Tuesday, January 10 3:30 — 4:30 p.m.

These webinars are FREE of charge, but registration is required for access. To register, contact the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation at: (843) 261-0504 or [email protected]

2017 Marriage Preparation/Enrichment Classes

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER (weekend) Date Location March 29-30 St. Mary Magdalene (in Parish) June 3-4 Our Lady of the Hills Columbia (in Parish) July 22-23 St. Andrew Church Myrtle Beach (in Parish) Nov. 18-20 Camp Hope Clemson (weekend) To register or for more information please visit the website http://www.cee-sc.org or call (864) 232 - 1222

Prepare/Enrich (two all day sessions) Please call for dates To register or for more information, please call Deacon Bob and Donna Pierce at 803-474-6011or email at [email protected]

GOD’S PLAN FOR A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (one day, Columbia) Date Location March 11 St. Joseph Parish Center, Columbia May 20 July 22 Sept 23 Nov. 11 To register or for more information, please call Nettie Taylor at (803) 540-1906 or go to http://www.stjosephcolumbia.org/, Cost: $100

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (one day, Charleston) Date Location March 18 Chancery-Assembly Hall, 901 Orange Grove Road,Charleston May 20 July 15 September 16 November 18 To register or for more information please call Gary Ludham at 843-364-2729. or email him at [email protected], Cost: $100 Location: Chancery, Charleston, SC 29407

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (two day, Fort Mill) Date Location April St. Philip Neri Church Oct To register or for more information please call Mary Harden at 803.548.7282

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (Taylors or Maudlin) To register or for more information, please contact Prince of Peace: Stephanie Lasitter at 864.331.3905, Maudlin: Robin Kucinic at [email protected]

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (one day,Bluffton) Date Location Feb 25, 2017 St. Gregory the Great (St. Andrew Mission), Bluffton April 29 June 24 August 19 Deacon Denny, 843.368.4781, [email protected]

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Enrichment (weekend)

To register or for more information please call 803-810-9602 or by email at [email protected] or go to http://www.scmarriagematters.org/ For additional opportunities please contact the Family Life Office at 803.547.5063 or email them at [email protected]

Marriage Enrichment Date Location March 10, 17, 24, 31 Our Lady of Grace Church, Indian Land SC To: All Priests, Parish Administrators and Stewardship Chairs From: Carrie Mummert, Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Date: April 12, 2017

Re: FREE! LOAVES AND FISHES STEWARDSHIP WEBINARS PLEASE JOIN US!

The Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement is committed to helping all of the parishes and missions in the Diocese of Charleston develop thriving, active stewardship committees. To that end, we are offering formation opportunities in the form of FREE monthly webinars through Our Sunday Visitor’s Loaves and Fishes program. These webcasts, offered on a variety of topics by experts in the field, will help parishes dig deeper and develop solid best practices for stewardship. The topics are all timely and relevant and will prove to be informative and inspiring. Attached is the list of dates and topics for the second quarter of 2017. A list for the full year can be found on our website at http://sccatholic.org/formsresources You can register for all the webinars at once by clicking on the link at the top of the registration page or you may click on the individual link for the current month’s offering. Our office will send reminder emails to all pastors, parish administrators, and stewardship chairs several days before each webinar. Thank you all for your ministry and commitment to the true stewardship way of life! Please call our office at (843) 261-0437 if you have any questions at all.

Register for all 12 Loaves+Fishes webcasts using this link: http://bit.ly/2ht3N7x

Or register for individual webcasts by using the Audience Link in each box.

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Information regarding the May, June and July webinars is listed below. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 2 pm Eastern

Building Bridges to the Heart of the Community Presented by Leisa Anslinger, Director, Catholic Life and Faith, Loveland, OH

Do you hope to form your parishioners as disciples and good stewards? Are you ready to build a parish community in which people grow as members of Christ’s body, from which they are sent as missionary disciples? Building Bridges to the Heart of the Community will explore ways to engage your people to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ and to live as good and faithful stewards through an annual period of stewardship renewal and commitment or parish covenant process.

Audience Link: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287098/CCF72C7CB1FDB0EE99B2905053907BEC

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 2 pm Eastern

Activating People in the Pews, Presented by Lorene Duquin, Writer, Author, Lecturer

We are all called to be good stewards of our time in helping to build the Kingdom of God. This webinar will explore practical (and easy to implement) ideas on how to get parishioners to commit their time to enhance parish liturgy, to serve the needs of the poor, to intercede with prayer, and to change the world.

Audience Link: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287100/6DAE6AD54818686E7AFBAC1F53751D38

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 2 pm Eastern

Stewardship for Children Presented by Coni Perez, Director of Stewardship, St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston, TX

Adults have many opportunities to learn about stewardship. This webinar will focus on teaching young children about being God's stewards. This webinar will give you short, simple lesson plans with activities on Children's Stewardship. These can be included as an enhancement in parish faith formation classes or Catholic schools.

Audience Link: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287105/98FA3D3B2CAFAD55E9BFEC2A67559747

OFFICE OF PASTORAL FORMATION

FORMATION FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY – Year II

Year two of Formation for Mission and Ministry has ended, and I was happy to meet new staff and renew former relationships. I appreciate our pastors permitting their staff to attend diocesan formation seminars. Almost 400 individuals attended. Many included parish staffs of our wonderful diocese, as well as diocesan personnel ministering in various important offices throughout the state.

The Mission and Ministry Formation Program this year addressed the topics of Ecclesiology and Sacraments. Some testimonials include: “I am a cradle Catholic, and I learned so much about the sacraments that I did not know; “the session on Models of the Church was really a unique way to think of my parish, and I can see how my parish exhibits these models”; and, since I am not Catholic, I learned so much about the church especially the importance of Vatican II.”

At present, I am working on the curriculum for year three of our diocese’s lay formation program. The two topics will be 1) Social Teachings of the Church; and, 2) the Moral Life. Hopefully, these two topics will address questions I receive such as: why is the Holy Father writing about climate change? Should not scientists be dealing with things such as nature, and the Pope deal with religious matters? Or, do people really have a conscience today? Do people really sin? Of course, the issue in teaching any of these important topics is the brevity with which each must be addressed. Perhaps in year four, we can delve into one topic and spend time on just one issue. I am open for recommendations.

RETREATS/SEMINARS FOR FALL

In the summer, I work on planning my entire calendar for next year. I usually have the formation seminars set by mid-July. If you are thinking of having a retreat for your parish staff, ministers, faculty, women or men’s clubs, please do not hesitate to contact me so that we can discuss how I can best serve you. This past year, I have had the privilege of directing retreats for some of our school faculties and parishes. I have also done formation seminars for those parishes who would like their parishioners to mature in all areas of formation: human, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral.

I pray your Easter season if filled with much peace and joy. I hope you get a chance to pray the readings for mass after Easter, as they are some of the most beautiful readings of the church calendar year. Peace and All Good.

Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF, Manager of Pastoral Formation

901 Orange Grove Rd.  Charleston, SC 29407  (843) 261-0498  www.sccatholic.org

ITINERARY 722. Our Lady appeared to Dom Pelayo and left behind a statue of Celebrate Fatima’s Herself and the Christ Child. Dinner and overnight in Santander. DAY 1: DEPART USA 100th Anniversary Depart from Seattle airport. Dinner DAY 7: SAN SEBASTIAN/ LOURDES Enroute to Lourdes, we stop in San Sebastian with its finest INCLUDING served aboard overnight flight. beaches. Then, we drive through the Pyrenees Mountains, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, DAY 2: LISBON / FATIMA bringing us to Lourdes. Visit the Shrine and take part in the LOURDES, SANTIAGO DE Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon candlelight.

COMPOSTELA, PARIS arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Lisbon. On the way to Fatima, stop in DAY 8: LOURDES Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, to Santarem to visit the church of the Holy Miracle of the Bleeding Host. Later in visit the places associated with the the afternoon, take a brief orientation of life of St. Bernadette. Visit the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born; the Shrine of Fatima. In the evening, take part in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. the Cachot, formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the apparitions; the Parish church where DAY 3: FATIMA After breakfast, visit the holy places at she was baptized. Afternoon at the Shrine of Fatima, including the leisure for private devotions and activities. In the evening, take part in the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue FR. RAMON SANTA CRUZ to Valinhos, where Our Lady DAY 9: PARIS (SPIRITUAL CHAPLAIN) appeared in August 1917 after the After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Paris.

children were released from prison; Enjoy the rest of the day free. Dinner and overnight in Paris. MAY 21- JUNE 2, 2017 Aljustrel, the hamlet where the $3,499 + tax from SEA original homes of the children; the Parish church where the children DAY 10: PARIS were baptized and the cemetery. After dinner, participate in the A full day tour to Lisieux. According to Pope Piux, St Therese of Highlights: Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Lisieux was the “greatest saint of modern times”. Walk in the Fatima. saint’s footsteps. Visit the Basilica of St Therese. Return to Paris Lisbon City tour, Santarem (Eucharistic Miracle) for dinner and overnight. Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel, Capelinha DAY 4: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Santiago de Compostela, Covadonga, Enroute to Santiago de Compostela is DAY 11: PARIS Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill, Bath; a stop in Coimbra. Visit the Carmelite After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Paris. Begin Paris – Rue de Bac, Notre Dame; Lisieux Convent, where Sister Lucia, the last with Mass at the Rue du Bac Chapel (St. Catherine Laboure) of the 3 shepherds who had a vision of and visit nearby St. Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a Included: the Virgin Mary in Fatima, lived in the visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Roundtrip airfare convent until her death in 2005. Dinner Dinner and overnight in Paris First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ) and overnight in Santiago de Breakfast and dinner daily Compostela. DAY 12: PARIS / USA Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides Enjoy entire day at leisure. Optional trip

Not Included: DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA to Versailles. Airport Tax ($600, variable until ticketing) After breakfast, visit the Cathedral of St James which was built on Tips to Guides and Driver ($120 approx) the very spot where his remains were said to have been found. DAY 13: USA Travel Insurance ($316 for up to $4000 trip cost) Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets of Santiago de Today depart back home to the USA. Arrive the same day. Passport and Visa (no Visa needed for US citizens) Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and Drinks during meals & Personal extras Single Supplement is $650 other attractions. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

DAY 6: COVADONGA / SANTANDER In the morning depart for Covadonga, the site of one of the oldest For More Information please contact: For More Information please contact: apparition of Our Lady in all of Spain and Portugal, Real Sitio De NOELETTE TOURS Tel: 845-323-4522 or 845 634 5746 NOELETTE TOURS Tel: 845-323-4522 or 845 634 5746 Covadonga where Dom Pelayo, first King of the Asturias led the Email: [email protected] Web: www.noelette.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.noelette.com 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY SC29708 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY SC29708 first victory over the Moors in all the Iberian Peninsula in the year Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 25 minimum Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 25 minimum 161215

ITINERARY DAY 8: AVIGNON DAY 1: DEPART USA After breakfast, drive to Avignon, another Celebrate Fatima’s Depart from USA. Dinner served aboard overnight flight. 1st Century Roman town and view the remains of an original Roman bridge, the DAY 2: LISBON/FATIMA Clock Tower, the town Carousel and most 100th Anniversary Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation importantly, the Papal Palace, which served tour of Lisbon and visit St. Anthony’s Church. On the way to as the seat of the Roman Catholic church from the 14th to early WITH SPAIN, LOURDES & PARIS Fatima, stop in Santarem to visit the church of the Holy Miracle of 15th Centuries. Dinner and overnight in Avignon.

the Bleeding Host. Proceed to Fatima and take a brief orientation of the Shrine of DAY 9: LA SALETTE/ PARAY-LE-MONIAL Fatima. In the evening, take part in the After breakfast, travel to the Shrine of La Rosary and candlelight procession. Salette. The views are breath-taking and the Dinner and overnight in Fatima. Shrine is remarkable for its story of Mary’s apparitions to two shepherd children. Depart DAY 3: FATIMA for Paray-le-Monial (St. Margaret Mary Alacoque) to visit the After breakfast, visit the holy places at the Sacred Heart Chapel, the place where Jesus requested devotion Shrine of Fatima, including the Basilica and the Chapel of the to His Sacred Heart. Dinner and overnight in Paray-le-Monial. Fr. Raz Narisetty Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady Spiritual Chaplain appeared in August 1917 after the children were released from DAY 10: NEVERS prison; Aljustrel, the original homes of the children; the Parish After breakfast, depart for Nevers. Visit St. SEP 6-19, 2017 church where the children were baptized and the cemetery. Gildard Convent, where St. Bernadette Participate in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and spent her final days. Her incorrupt body can $3,299 + TAX FROM EWR overnight in Fatima. be viewed in the convent chapel. Dinner and overnight in Nevers. DAY 4: SALAMANCA/ AVILA HIGHLIGHTS: After breakfast, travel to Salamanca to visit DAY 11: LISIEUX/ PARIS Lisbon City tour, Santarem, Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel, places related to Our Lady of Penafrancia. After breakfast, depart for Lisieux and visit Salamanca-Our Lady of Penafrancia Continue on to Avila, the walled city of St. the town of St. Therese, the Basilica, Avila – St Theresa of Jesus, Zaragoza-Our Lady of Pillar Teresa, also called St Therese of Jesus. Dinner and overnight In Carmelite convent, the Buissonets home, Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill Avignon, La Salette, Paray-Le-Monial (Sacred Heart of Jesus) Avila. where she grew up. Continue on to Paris for Nevers (St Bernadette), Lisieux, Paris dinner and overnight. DAY 5: AVILA/ ZARAGOZA After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of DAY 12: PARIS INCLUDED: Avila. Depart for Zaragoza. Upon arrival, After breakfast, depart for Paris. Begin with Mass at the Rue du Daily Mass visit one of the world’s greatest Marian Bac Chapel (St. Catherine Laboure) and visit nearby St. Roundtrip airfare shrines – Our Lady of the Pillar. Dinner Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a city tour of Paris. First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ) and overnight in Zaragoza. Afternoon is at leisure with time to shop or Breakfast and dinner daily Deluxe motorcoach explore this city on your own. Dinner and Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides DAY 6: LOURDES overnight in Paris. All entrance fees to the sites Depart in the morning for Lourdes. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Pyrenees Mountains, crossing the border to France. Upon DAY 13: PARIS arrival in Lourdes, enjoy a brief orientation visit of the Shrine. After Free day in Paris or optional tour to NOT INCLUDED: dinner, take part in the candlelight procession. Versailles. Experience the grandeur of Versailles Palace and Airport Tax/ fuel surcharge (approx $600, variable until ticketing) gardens. Dinner and overnight in Paris. Tips to Guides and Driver ($130 approx), Porters DAY 7: LOURDES Travel Insurance ($316 for up to $4000 trip cost) Passport and Visa (no Visa needed for US citizens) Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, and visit DAY 14: PARIS /USA Drinks during meals & Personal extras the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was Transfer to airport for you return flight home. Arrive same day. born; the Cachot, formerly used as a jail Single Occupancy Room Supplement is $750 For More Information please contact: where she lived at the time of the NOELETTE TOURS 845 323 4522 or 845-634-5746 For More Information please contact: apparitions; and the Parish church where Email: [email protected] Website: www.noelette.com NOELETTE TOURS 845 323 4522 or 845-634-5746 she was baptized. Afternoon at leisure for private devotions and 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY, SC 29708 Email: [email protected] Website: www.noelette.com activities. In the evening, take part in the candlelight procession. Price and itinerary are subject to change prior to departure. Min 25 pax. 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY, SC 29708 161122 161122 Price and itinerary are subject to change prior to departure. Min 20 pax. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. ITINERARY 722. Our Lady appeared to Dom Pelayo and left behind a statue of Celebrate Fatima’s Herself and the Christ Child. Dinner and overnight in San DAY 1: DEPART USA Sebastian. 100th Anniversary Depart from Newark airport. Dinner DAY 7: SAN SEBASTIAN/ LOURDES INCLUDING served aboard overnight flight. Enroute to Lourdes, we stop in Loyola, the birthplace of St. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, DAY 2: LISBON / FATIMA Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits. Visit the 17th century LOURDES, ZARAGOZA, Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon Basilica and the home St. Ignatius. Later we drive through the MONTSERRAT, BARCELONA arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Pyrenees Mountains, bringing us to Lourdes. Visit the Shrine and Lisbon. On the way to Fatima, stop in take part in the candlelight.

Santarem to visit the church of the Holy Miracle of the Bleeding Host. Later in DAY 8: LOURDES the afternoon, take a brief orientation of Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, to visit the places associated with the the Shrine of Fatima. In the evening, take part in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. life of St. Bernadette. Visit the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born; the Cachot, formerly used as a jail DAY 3: FATIMA After breakfast, visit the holy places at where she lived at the time of the the Shrine of Fatima, including the apparitions; the Parish church where she was baptized. Afternoon at leisure for private devotions and Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue activities. In the evening, take part in the Candlelight Procession. TBD to Valinhos, where Our Lady Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (SPIRITUAL CHAPLAIN) appeared in August 1917 after the OCTOBER 11-22, 2017 children were released from prison; DAY 9: LOURDES / ZARAGOZA $3,199 + tax from EWR Aljustrel, the hamlet where the After breakfast, depart for Zaragoza. Upon arrival, visit one of the original homes of the children; the Parish church where the children world’s greatest Marian shrines – Our Lady of the Pillar. Dinner Highlights: were baptized and the cemetery. After dinner, participate in the and overnight in Zaragoza. Lisbon City tour, Santarem (Eucharistic Miracle) Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. DAY 10: ZARAGOZA / BARCELONA Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel, Capelinha After breakfast, depart for Barcelona. Santiago de Compostela, Covadonga, St Ignatius of DAY 4: FATIMA / SANTIAGO DE Enjoy a half-day city tour including Loyola, Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill, Bath; COMPOSTELA visit to the Holy Family Church, the Zaragoza – Our Lady of Pillar; Enroute to Santiago de Compostela is Cathedral, the "Gothic Quarters", Montserrat – Basilica of the Black Madonna; a stop in Coimbra. Visit the Carmelite "Las Ramblas", the most famous Barcelona – Holy Family Cathedral, Las Ramblas Convent, where Sister Lucia, the last avenue in Barcelona, and an overall of the 3 shepherds who had a vision of panoramic view from Montjuich. Included: the Virgin Mary in Fatima, lived in the Enjoy the afternoon free for shopping Roundtrip airfare convent until her death in 2005. Dinner and relaxation. Dinner and overnight First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ) and overnight in Santiago de in Barcelona Breakfast and dinner daily Compostela. Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides DAY11: MONTSERRAT/BARCELONA

DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA In the morning admire the Grand Atmosphere driving up the Not Included: Montserrat Massif to visit Montserrat, the principal religious and Airport Tax ($600, variable until ticketing) After breakfast, visit the Cathedral of St James which was built on Tips to Guides and Driver ($110 approx) the very spot where his remains were said to have been found. cultural center of Catalonia, the monastery and the Basilica of the Travel Insurance ($316 for up to $4000 trip cost) Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets of Santiago de Black Madonna. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona. Passport and Visa (no Visa needed for US citizens) Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and Drinks during meals & Personal extras other attractions. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. DAY 12: BARCELONA / USA Single Supplement is $650 Today depart back home to the USA. Arrive the same day.

DAY 6: COVADONGA / SAN SEBASTIAN For More Information please contact: For More Information please contact: In the morning depart for Covadonga, the site of one of the oldest NOELETTE TOURS Tel: 845-323-4522 or 845 634 5746 NOELETTE TOURS Tel: 845-323-4522 or 845 634 5746 Email: [email protected] Web: www.noelette.com apparition of Our Lady in all of Spain and Portugal, Real Sitio De Email: [email protected] Web: www.noelette.com 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY SC29708 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY SC29708 Covadonga where Dom Pelayo, first King of the Asturias led the Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 20 minimum Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 25 minimum first victory over the Moors in all the Iberian Peninsula in the year 170308 Come and Celebrate the ITINERARY DAY 8: LOURDES/NICE CENTENARY YEAR OF Depart for Nice after breakfast and drive DAY 1: DEPART USA Southeast to the French Riviera. After FATIMA Transatlantic flight to Lisbon. Dinner dinner, enjoy an optional trip to Monaco. AND JOIN OUR PILGRIMAGE TO served aboard overnight flight. Dinner and overnight in Nice.

FATIMA, LOURDES, AVILA, NICE, DAY 2: LISBON/FATIMA DAY 9: NICE/FLORENCE FLORENCE, ASSISI, PADRE PIO, Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon This morning, we depart for Florence. arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa on the VATICAN MUSEUM & ROME city. On the way to Fatima, stop in way. The rest of the day free on your own. Dinner and overnight Santarem to visit the church of the in Florence. Holy Miracle of the Bleeding Host. Later in the afternoon, take a brief DAY 10: FLORENCE orientation of the Shrine of Fatima. In the evening, take part in Begin the day with sightseeing tour of the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight Florence, which includes the Duomo near Fatima. Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’ s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze DAY 3: FATIMA “Gate of Paradise”. Dinner and After breakfast, visit the holy places at overnight in Florence. the Shrine of Fatima, including the FR. MANNY RECERA Basilica and the Chapel of the DAY 11: ROME (SPIRITUAL CHAPLAIN) Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue to After breakfast, proceed to Assisi and enjoy a city tour on foot of Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in Assisi, the town of beloved St. Francis. OCTOBER 10 -24, 2017 (15 Days) August 1917 after the children were Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, with its released from prison; Aljustrel, the wonderful artwork by Giotto, the $3,499 +tax from SFO hamlet where the original homes of the Church St. Clare, which to this day children; the Parish church where the children were baptized and houses her incorrupt body. Travel to $3,199 +tax from EWR the cemetery. After dinner, participate in the Rosary and Rome for dinner and overnight in Rome.

candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight near Fatima. Highlights: DAY 12: ROME After breakfast, enjoy a half day Lisbon City tour, Santarem (Eucharistic Miracle) DAY 4: SALAMANCA/ AVILA sightseeing tour of the Christian Rome: visiting St. Mary Major, Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel, Capelinha After breakfast, travel to Salamanca to visit places related to Our St. John Lateran, Scala Santa, St Paul Outside the Walls, the Avila – walled City, St. Theresa’s Convent Lady of Penafrancia. Continue on to Avila, the walled city of St. ancient Appian Way and visit the church of Quo Vadis. Dinner Zaragoza – Our Lady of the Pillar Basilica Teresa, also called St Therese of Jesus. Dinner and overnight and overnight in Rome. Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill, Bath In Avila.

Nice – French Riviera, Monaco by night (optional trip) DAY 13: ROME Florence and Pisa – Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Bell Tower DAY 5: AVILA/ ZARAGOZA Assisi – tour of St. Francis Basilica and St. Claire’s After breakfast, enjoy an orientation This morning we will proceed to St Peter’s Rome – Vatican Museum, St Peter’s Basilica, tour of Avila. Depart for Zaragoza. Basilica for the Papal Blessing, then visit 4 Basilicas and Holy Doors, Papal Blessing, Upon arrival, visit one of the world’s the Vatican Museum, including entrance St. Padre Pio, St Michael Archangel greatest Marian shrines – Our Lady of to the Sistine Chapel. Drive to San the Pillar. Dinner and overnight in Giovanni Rotundo (Padre Pio). Dinner Included: Zaragoza. and overnight in San Giovanni Rotundo. Daily Mass Roundtrip airfare from SFO/ EWR DAY 6: ZARAGOZA/LOURDES DAY 14: PADRE PIO First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ) Depart in the morning for Lourdes. Enjoy the scenic ride through After breakfast, visit the Basilica of St. Pio and view his body at Breakfast and dinner daily the Pyrenees Mountains, crossing the border to France. Upon the new Basilica. Proceed to St. Deluxe motorcoach arrival in Lourdes, enjoy a brief orientation visit of the Shrine. Michael Archangel and visit the Cave. Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides After dinner, take part in the candlelight procession. Drive back to Rome. Dinner and All entrance fees to the sites overnight in Rome. DAY 7: LOURDES Not Included: Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, to visit DAY 15: RETURN TO USA Airport Tax ($600 approx, until ticketed) the places associated with the life of St. After breakfast, transfer to Rome airport Tips to Guides and Driver ($140 approx) Bernadette. Visit the Boly Mill where for your transatlantic flight back home. Travel Insurance ($316 for up to $4000 trip cost) St. Bernadette was born; the Cachot, Arrive the same day.

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Vacation Bible School program puts emphasis on Catholic faith This summer, children can ride the Queen of Heaven Express with Catholic Kidz Camp. This innovative vacation bible school program, developed by Growing with the Saints and Family Rosary, connects the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with today’s youth in a fun and spiritually moving way. It is now available for order by directors of religious education, parish priests, catechists and others who instruct children.

This year’s program, entitled “Tracking Mary: Mysteries & Messages,” features the Queen of Heaven Express – a special holy train traveling to the faraway places around the globe visited by Our Blessed Mother: Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, England and Ireland. Children discover how Mary brings us closer to Jesus through the power of the Rosary. Mysteries and Messages are revealed at each stop.

Catholic Kidz Camp is more than a vacation bible school. The program focuses on Catholic identity and teaches the Bible from the Catholic perspective. It introduces saints as faith heroes and heroines while encouraging family prayer through a daily Rosary.

Growing with Saints developed this special vacation bible school and partnered with Family Rosary to offer the program to Catholics everywhere. Family Rosary was founded by Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., also known as the “Rosary Priest.” The Sainthood candidate is remembered for saying, “The Family That Prays Together Stays Together.”

The 2017 Catholic Kidz Camp is a complete program with everything religious educators need to lead a five-day vacation bible school. It includes:  10 separate camp leader guides  Clipart and resource CD  2 music CDs and action song DVD  4 grade-level Bible and faith formation lessons  4 Mary’s Messages storybooks  “The Day the Sun Danced” DVD  Catholic Kidz Crafts  Skits and themed snack suggestions  Service project  Take-home Family Catechesis

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Family Rosary, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, is a member ministry of Holy Cross Family Ministries. Faithful to Mary, the Mother of God, Family Rosary encourages family prayer, especially the Rosary. Its founder, Father Peyton, was one of the most influential American Catholic priests of the 20th century and encouraged millions of people to pray the Rosary daily.

In the spirit of its founder, Servant of God Patrick Peyton, Holy Cross Family Ministries helps families pray together, especially the Rosary. For more information, call 800-299-7729 or visit www.FamilyRosary.org.

Testimonials:

“I am grateful that the children finally experienced a Vacation Bible School that truly had a Catholic curriculum. The children and the teachers loved it all week long! God bless and prosper the work of your hands and minds as you continue to create these Bible School classics.” Father Scott Chemino, VG St. Anthony of Padua Bunkie, La.

“I had so many say thank you for giving us a Catholic week! They were thrilled with the program! I had one mom text me on Wednesday evening saying that her two boys were running through the house screaming, ‘One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic!’ She was overjoyed!” Monique Haskins, Elementary Faith Formation St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Newnan, Ga.

“Camp was the best ever! The children loved the theme and everything connected to it. It definitely was Catholic and a lot of good theology was shared by the teachers. The music was ‘the glue’ that kept everything together!” Sister Barbara Jude Gentry, IHM, DRE Simon and Jude Parish West Chester, Pa.

2017 Bishop's Annual Appeal as of March 31, 2017

Parish Percent of Parish Percent of Parish Town Cash Pledge Balance Goal Donors Code Goal Families Participation

524 Sacred Heart Church Abbeville $2,190.00 $2,020.00 $1,699.00 128.90% 21 64 32.81% 480 St. Gerard Aiken $5,436.00 $1,854.00 $7,476.00 72.71% 41 124 33.06% 407 St. Mary Help of Christians Aiken $52,941.00 $13,300.00 $100,903.00 52.47% 348 1,779 19.56% 481 St. Mary Mission Allendale $320.00 $540.00 $419.00 76.37% 5 23 21.74% 500 St. Joseph Anderson $28,510.00 $11,020.00 $35,797.00 79.64% 162 734 22.07% 525 St. Mary of Angels Anderson $6,200.00 $4,130.00 $13,234.00 46.85% 51 367 13.90% 482 St. Andrew Church Barnwell $1,850.00 $1,000.00 $2,060.00 89.81% 18 88 20.45% 413 St. John of the Cross Batesburg $3,370.00 $900.00 $6,309.00 53.42% 18 98 18.37% 301 St. Peter Beaufort $47,400.48 $13,421.00 $79,188.00 59.86% 235 1,565 15.02% 600 St. Denis Mission Bennettsville $615.00 $760.00 $946.00 65.01% 7 33 21.21% 302 St. Gregory the Great Bluffton $144,603.37 $24,140.00 $122,753.00 117.80% 726 3,625 20.03% 441 Transfiguration Blythewood $4,755.00 $3,200.00 $25,714.00 18.49% 32 323 9.91% 308 Our Lady of Peace Mission Bonneau $8,590.50 $2,784.50 $1,737.00 494.56% 18 47 38.30% 446 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Camden $39,300.00 $6,595.00 $24,962.00 157.44% 98 617 15.88% 445 Our Lady of the Lake Church Chapin $42,125.93 $22,821.67 $40,537.00 103.92% 234 619 37.80% 351 Nativity Church Charleston $19,108.32 $3,387.00 $45,653.00 41.86% 132 641 20.59% 359 St. Patrick Charleston $5,640.83 $6,314.17 $21,224.00 26.58% 70 354 19.77% 310 Sacred Heart Church Charleston $3,601.00 $4,330.00 $12,130.00 29.69% 31 158 19.62% 335 Blessed Sacrament Church Charleston $25,671.77 $13,193.00 $71,844.00 35.73% 281 1,437 19.55% 311 St. Joseph Charleston $14,429.00 $10,846.00 $40,630.00 35.51% 65 437 14.87% 393 Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Church Charleston $38,418.19 $12,602.00 $61,110.00 62.87% 110 824 13.35% 322 St. Mary of the Annunciation Charleston $15,941.00 $2,310.00 $19,618.00 81.26% 34 267 12.73% 631 St. Peter Cheraw $925.00 $895.00 $2,297.00 40.27% 9 89 10.11% 486 St. Joseph Chester $3,105.00 $175.00 $1,859.00 167.03% 12 63 19.05% 501 St. Andrew Church Clemson $36,597.00 $3,410.00 $39,655.00 92.29% 160 590 27.12% 443 St. Thomas More Center Columbia $5,571.52 $435.00 $15,904.00 35.03% 24 79 30.38% 437 Our Lady of the Hills Church Columbia $41,297.00 $19,100.00 $68,297.00 60.47% 327 1,490 21.95% 406 St. Joseph Columbia $67,825.02 $24,812.50 $88,549.00 76.60% 298 1,586 18.79% 417 St. Peter Columbia $47,625.20 $7,592.30 $79,297.00 60.06% 164 880 18.64% 409 St. Martin de Porres Columbia $6,090.01 $4,470.00 $20,690.00 29.43% 62 347 17.87% 428 St. John Neumann Columbia $41,806.00 $18,915.00 $75,707.00 55.22% 200 1,937 10.33% 601 St. James Conway $28,439.67 $7,915.00 $49,319.00 57.66% 277 1,318 21.02% 363 Saint Clare of Assisi Church Daniel Island $15,235.00 $4,370.00 $41,611.00 36.61% 57 642 8.88% 602 St. Joseph Mission Darlington $2,795.00 $140.00 $1,229.00 227.42% 11 27 40.74% 691 St. Louis Church Dillon $1,048.50 $75.00 $2,274.00 46.11% 12 90 13.33% Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement 3.31.17 1 2017 Bishop's Annual Appeal as of March 31, 2017

Parish Percent of Parish Percent of Parish Town Cash Pledge Balance Goal Donors Code Goal Families Participation

529 St. Luke Mission Easley $9,348.00 $4,015.00 $14,363.00 65.08% 70 231 30.30% 400 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Edgefield $2,047.00 $2,845.00 $7,380.00 27.74% 19 72 26.39% 324 Sts. Frederick & Stephen Mission Edisto Island $896.00 $480.00 $2,222.00 40.32% 16 39 41.03% 627 St. Anne Church Florence $20,710.17 $3,993.33 $16,549.00 125.14% 68 185 36.76% 603 St. Anthony Church Florence $20,837.00 $8,815.00 $41,265.00 50.50% 150 852 17.61% 338 Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Folly Beach $7,539.00 $3,302.00 $14,662.00 51.42% 32 190 16.84% 491 St. Philip Neri Fort Mill $62,328.68 $14,259.00 $102,257.00 60.95% 437 2,383 18.34% 502 Sacred Heart Church Gaffney $4,300.00 $7,750.00 $16,991.00 25.31% 22 277 7.94% 604 St. Michael Garden City $62,009.98 $14,170.79 $110,038.00 56.35% 868 4,321 20.09% 626 St. Cyprian Church Georgetown $2,075.00 $840.00 $3,462.00 59.94% 18 69 26.09% 605 St. Mary Georgetown $9,450.47 $4,794.53 $23,034.00 41.03% 72 281 25.62% 418 Our Lady of The Valley Church Gloverville $2,074.00 $670.00 $8,927.00 23.23% 26 143 18.18% 339 Immaculate Conception Church Goose Creek $20,106.96 $12,094.00 $52,998.00 37.94% 249 2,117 11.76% 419 St. Michael Mission Great Falls $1,753.00 $75.00 $983.00 178.33% 14 31 45.16% 503 St. Anthony of Padua Church Greenville $47,135.00 $12,430.00 $77,316.00 60.96% 326 1,190 27.39% 504 St. Mary Greenville $43,397.27 $15,825.50 $100,903.00 43.01% 277 1,222 22.67% 540 Our Lady of the Rosary Church Greenville $12,399.00 $2,610.00 $31,960.00 38.80% 78 492 15.85% 565 Our Lady of La Vang Greenville $200.00 $0.00 $9,180.00 2.18% 2 25 8.00% 560 San Sebastian Mission Greenville $2,998.00 $0.00 $19,937.00 15.04% 1 134 0.75% 505 Our Lady of Lourdes Church Greenwood $18,657.00 $3,953.00 $47,501.00 39.28% 125 1,279 9.77% 541 Blessed Trinity Church Greer $7,982.32 $4,495.00 $15,558.00 51.31% 158 709 22.28% 328 St. Mary Mission Hampton $250.00 $80.00 $903.00 27.69% 4 35 11.43% 342 Divine Redeemer Church Hanahan $7,719.00 $5,096.00 $28,694.00 26.90% 156 723 21.58% 325 St. Anthony Mission Hardeeville $6,905.00 $1,675.00 $11,767.00 58.68% 39 241 16.18% 606 St. Mary the Virgin Mother Hartsville $15,415.00 $5,595.00 $12,328.00 125.04% 71 199 35.68% 399 St. Francis by the Sea Hilton Head $122,235.97 $14,255.00 $114,286.00 106.96% 348 2,128 16.35% 343 Holy Family Church Hilton Head $49,365.46 $5,215.00 $47,746.00 103.39% 133 870 15.29% 493 Our Lady of Grace Indian Land $24,161.50 $5,585.00 $17,509.00 137.99% 159 438 36.30% 506 St. Boniface Joanna $1,471.00 $0.00 $1,590.00 92.52% 11 27 40.74% 344 Holy Spirit Johns Island $46,036.00 $2,465.00 $55,115.00 83.53% 93 412 22.57% 608 St. Patrick Mission Johnsonville $300.00 $0.00 $325.00 92.31% 1 14 7.14% 693 St. Ann Church Kingstree $2,238.00 $460.00 $1,019.00 219.63% 12 57 21.05% 609 St. Philip the Apostle Lake City $1,794.00 $260.00 $1,710.00 104.91% 6 72 8.33% 478 All Saints Parish Lake Wylie $25,799.75 $7,570.25 $38,483.00 67.04% 204 668 30.54% 477 St. Catherine of Siena Lancaster $5,490.00 $450.00 $8,280.00 66.30% 66 296 22.30% Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement 3.31.17 2 2017 Bishop's Annual Appeal as of March 31, 2017

Parish Percent of Parish Percent of Parish Town Cash Pledge Balance Goal Donors Code Goal Families Participation

507 Holy Spirit Mission Laurens $3,089.00 $4,616.00 $3,784.00 81.63% 57 165 34.55% 459 Corpus Christi Church Lexington $41,230.00 $15,605.00 $57,930.00 71.17% 188 1,055 17.82% 629 Church of the Resurrection Loris $780.00 $0.00 $3,849.00 20.27% 4 125 3.20% 692 Church of the Infant Jesus Marion $265.00 $270.00 $1,579.00 16.78% 11 96 11.46% 508 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Mauldin $23,393.50 $9,685.00 $29,001.00 80.66% 133 580 22.93% 509 Good Shepherd Church McCormick $12,082.00 $2,500.00 $14,440.00 83.67% 73 170 42.94% 327 St. Philip Benizi Moncks Corner $7,455.00 $4,780.00 $10,975.00 67.93% 39 176 22.16% 369 Christ Our King Church Mount Pleasant $50,545.91 $25,905.00 $113,729.00 44.44% 233 2,125 10.96% 375 St. Benedict Mt Pleasant $22,015.00 $5,430.00 $56,615.00 38.89% 102 984 10.37% 424 St. Edward Murphy Village $2,380.00 $0.00 $25,705.00 9.26% 50 613 8.16% 611 St. Andrew Church Myrtle Beach $36,635.92 $12,202.58 $72,252.00 50.71% 393 1,171 33.56% 579 St. Mark Newberry $1,516.00 $5,517.00 $7,129.00 21.27% 47 154 30.52% 473 Our Lady of Peace Church North Augusta $29,822.00 $8,424.00 $36,584.00 81.52% 155 677 22.90% 304 St. John North Charleston $8,613.50 $2,757.50 $11,906.00 72.35% 58 151 38.41% 384 St. Thomas the Apostle North Charleston $19,415.00 $6,280.00 $28,989.00 66.97% 154 570 27.02% 612 Our Lady Star of the Sea Church North Myrtle Beach$45,428.50 $19,763.50 $87,142.00 52.13% 515 2,430 21.19% 447 Holy Trinity Church Orangeburg $12,868.00 $8,790.00 $19,285.00 66.73% 81 374 21.66% 613 St. Ernest Mission Pageland $140.00 $260.00 $487.00 28.75% 3 25 12.00% 674 Precious Blood of Christ Church Pawleys Island $24,591.00 $9,213.00 $67,792.00 36.27% 170 1,049 16.21% 510 Holy Cross Church Pickens $23,423.00 $2,479.00 $12,307.00 190.32% 71 207 34.30% 332 St. Anthony Church Ridgeland $10,801.00 $630.00 $6,168.00 175.11% 17 195 8.72% 434 St. Mary Rock Hill $5,239.50 $1,205.00 $22,744.00 23.04% 74 333 22.22% 448 St. Anne Church Rock Hill $17,673.00 $1,140.00 $57,451.00 30.76% 227 2,071 10.96% 430 St. Ann Church Santee $8,823.75 $1,688.75 $6,562.00 134.47% 41 123 33.33% 586 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Seneca $140,262.00 $17,348.00 $64,800.00 216.45% 186 1,117 16.65% 511 St. Mary Magdalene Simpsonville $71,739.00 $32,995.00 $188,380.00 38.08% 405 3,617 11.20% 512 Jesus Our Risen Savior Church Spartanburg $27,257.50 $13,988.50 $51,465.00 52.96% 145 1,319 10.99% 514 St. Paul the Apostle Spartanburg $13,615.00 $2,770.00 $48,469.00 28.09% 88 1,060 8.30% 431 St. Theresa Mission Springfield $4,445.00 $520.00 $1,430.00 310.84% 15 38 39.47% 346 Holy Cross Mission St. Helena Island $475.00 $0.00 $3,472.00 13.68% 3 14 21.43% 377 Stella Maris Sullivans Island $34,173.68 $8,280.00 $77,166.00 44.29% 134 1,058 12.67% 429 St. Mary Our Lady of Hope Summerton $8,100.00 $3,895.00 $8,363.00 96.86% 44 152 28.95% 370 St. John the Beloved Summerville $33,040.15 $30,723.00 $74,067.00 44.61% 273 1,451 18.81% 368 St. Theresa the Little Flower Summerville $17,079.00 $3,870.00 $37,999.00 44.95% 84 1,055 7.96% 487 St. Anne/St. Jude Church Sumter $16,359.00 $5,047.00 $38,009.00 43.04% 72 576 12.50% Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement 3.31.17 3 2017 Bishop's Annual Appeal as of March 31, 2017

Parish Percent of Parish Percent of Parish Town Cash Pledge Balance Goal Donors Code Goal Families Participation

590 Prince of Peace Church Taylors $30,048.06 $8,958.00 $79,876.00 37.62% 184 1,129 16.30% 515 St. Augustine Church Union $606.00 $0.00 $793.00 76.42% 3 39 7.69% 516 St. Francis Mission Walhalla $7,250.00 $540.00 $6,854.00 105.78% 30 97 30.93% 350 St. Anthony Church Walterboro $1,465.00 $270.00 $10,378.00 14.12% 9 122 7.38% 320 St. James the Greater Mission Walterboro $600.00 $400.00 $1,129.00 53.14% 2 57 3.51% 412 St. William Ward $1,005.00 $680.00 $2,131.00 47.16% 9 78 11.54% 435 St. Theresa Winnsboro $1,244.00 $0.00 $764.00 162.83% 7 31 22.58% 376 St. Mary Yonges Island $3,936.00 $2,300.00 $6,312.00 62.36% 43 92 46.74% 408 Divine Saviour Church York $1,964.00 $875.00 $13,864.00 14.17% 26 307 8.47% 999 Miscellaneous $13,976.00 $1,175.00 $2.00 0.00% 32 1,206 0.00%

$2,313,666.81 $703,672.37 $3,750,000.00 61.70% 13,371 76,018 17.59% *Parish Families represent number of households in the Office of Stewardship database.

Cash & Pledge Total Cash Pledge Goal % of Goal Donors Families % of Participation 2017 Totals $3,017,339.18 $2,313,666.81 $703,672.37 $3,750,000.00 62% 13,371 76,018 18% 2016 Totals $2,800,678.85 $2,132,874.42 $667,804.43 $3,750,000.00 57% 12,408 75,483 16%

Increase/or (decrease) $216,660.33 $180,792.39 $35,867.94 963 535

Parish Update Over BAA Goal 22 Over 25% Participation 31

Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement 3.31.17 4

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLEAN of HEART!! 6 YEARS OLD

In 2016, the CLEAN of HEART ministry provided 2470 loads of clean laundry for the homeless population in downtown Columbia. A total of 12,700 loads of laundry have been washed for 1000 unduplicated individuals since the ministry opened in 2011. Volunteers provided 2209 hours of service in 2016.

Also in 2016, the CLOTHING CLOSET ministry assisted 1318 individuals with clothing, hygiene products, and shoes. Volunteers provided 706 hours of service. The same two St. Joseph Catholic Church parishioners, CLAIRE WAGNER and GWEN SKIPPER, who began this ministry in 2001 continue to volunteer each week. Both Claire and Gwen volunteer at CLEAN of HEART as well.

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston Office of the Permanent Diaconate

Are you being called?

Diaconate Formation Program In communion with the bishop and priests, deacons are ordained for a distinct ministry, which is indicated by their name: they are ordained for service. They function in all three area’s of the Church’s life: transmission of the Word, celebrating of the sacraments, and in the community’s active love. The deacon, therefore, is more properly defined in terms of who he is rather than of what he does. He is a visible sign of the Church's call to “diakonia” — service. He is both servant and sacrament. Candidate Qualifications

 Practicing Catholic for 5 years or more  Between the ages of 30 & 55  Must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation, and be validly married by the Church, if applicable  Actively involved in parish ministry for a minimum of 3 years  A minimum of a High School diploma or GED  Gainfully employed or retired  Sufficient time to devote to the formation program  If married, support and consent of his wife and family. His wife should be willing to participate in the formation process  A commitment to celibacy is required of non-married candidates, as well as

widowers

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 31, 2017

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE PERMANENT DIACONATE: Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (843) 261-0538 EnCourage: Support for Family & Friends

EnCourage is a spiritual support group within the Courage Apostolate ministry dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions (SSA). Following the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, EnCourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer, and fellowship, as well as empower them to assist their loved ones come back to the Church if they have been away. If you are interested, please contact us confidentiality:

We hope to be able to provide confidential, welcoming, and informative support for family and friends men and women with SSA. Call: Courage/EnCourage Chaplain, Rev. John Zimmerman at 803-386-7653, Email: [email protected]

For more information, visit the national website, https://couragerc.org/encourage/about/ Goals of EnCourage

Help members themselves to grow spiritually through developing a vital relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ as authentically taught in our Roman Catholic Tradition.

Enable members to gain a deeper understanding of the needs, problem and issues experienced by men and women with same-sex attractions.

Help members establish and maintain a healthy and wholesome relationship with the loved one who experiences same-sex attractions.

Assist other parents and families not to reject but to reach out with compassion and truth to their loved one with same-sex feelings and behaviors.

Witness to our loved one by our own lives that a happy, wholesome life is to be found in union with Jesus Christ and with His body, the Church.

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The Catholic Miscellany newspaper seeks freelance reporters in the Charles- ton and Hilton Head areas. Will conduct interviews and write news and feature stories as assigned by editor. Previous experience in news preferred. Flat fee per assignment and/or published work. Send resume, letter of interest and a minimum of three samples of published work to: Deirdre Mays, Editor, [email protected].

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