Second Collections Enclosures from the Bishop

March 2017

Information from the Diocese of Charleston

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 Bulletin Enclosures

Two letters from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone concerning Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation upcoming collections in the diocese are attached. Please Michael Martocchio, Ph.D., Director encourage your parishioners to be as generous as possible. May 15-18—Renew & Rejoice Retreat April 14—Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] Land June 11—The Mass of the Neophytes April 23—Catholic Home Missions Appeal [Enclosed: memo, flyer] Send collections to the Office of Finance, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Office of Continuing Education for Priests [Enclosed: 2 letters] Msgr. Edward Lofton, Director Enclosures from the Bishop: April 18, May 2 and 23—Day of Reflection & Renewal (see brochure for locations) Word of Life series April 24—Relativism: Its origins and effects today April 25, 26, and 27 The Word of Life series is a monthly newsletter resource —Parish Leadership Training Part II for dioceses and parishes that is available in both English [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] Sept. 9-25 and Spanish. Please click the following link to view the —Fifteen Day Catholic Tour of India Word of Life series or view the attached enclosure. [Enclosed: flyer (2 pages)] http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of- Office of Ethnic Ministries life/index.cfm Kathleen Merritt, Director [Enclosed: newsletter (3 pages)] April 1—What We Have Seen and Heard: A Reflection and Calendars Dialogue on Peace April 29—Black Catholics’ Day of Reflection Apostolate of Prayer for Priests Calendar April 29—Diamonds, Stars and Pearls Gala Sisters of the Precious Blood May 14—Vietnamese Marian Celebration April 2017 July 6-9—National Black Catholic Congress XII [Enclosed: calendar] Oct. 5-7—Black Catholic Men’s Conference Diocesan Calendar [Enclosed: newsletter (6 pages)] April 2017 Office of Family Life Please send items for future calendars to Kelly Hargett, Kathy Schmugge, Director Office of Publications and Information at March 1-April 9 [email protected]. —40 Days for Life [Enclosed: calendar] [Enclosed: flyer] March 18—Sidewalk Advocates for Life Training Mark Your Calendar [Enclosed: flyer] Aug. 4-6—Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce April 12—Catholic Day at the Capitol Recovery June 11—The Mass of the Neophytes [Enclosed: flyer] June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth Office of the Permanent Diaconate Annual Assembly Deacon André Gulliet, Director Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s 55th Annual Conference March 25—Day of Education Aug. 26—Day of Prayer Nov. 4—Fall Day of Education Feb. 9-11, 2018—Annual Retreat [Enclosure: calendar flyer] Office of Priest Personnel Announcements & general Deacon Lawrence Roberts, Coordinator June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth information Annual Assembly [Enclosed: flyer] 2017 Catholic Kidz Camp Office of Family Life Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Kathy Schmugge, Director Carrie Mummert, Director [Enclosed: press release (2 pages)] Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s Bicentennial Celebration and Special Parish Projects 55th Annual Conference The Diocese of Charleston will mark its 200th anniversary in [Enclosed: flyer, registration form (3 pages)] 2020. We ask that all pastors and parish administrators Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry submit a list of special projects, upcoming church anniversaries and special celebrations that will take place Jerry White, Director in your parish within the next three years to Ruthie Major, March 31-April 2—SEARCH Retreat [email protected]. [Enclosed: brochure (2 page)] April 7-9—ONE BODY Spring Retreat Diaconate Formation Program [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] Office of the Permanent Diaconate April 28-30—Junior High School Young Ladies Retreat Deacon André Gulliet, Director [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] [Enclosed: flyer] May 15-18—Renew and Rejoice Retreat (See enclosure EnCourage: Support for Family & Friends from the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation) Office of Family Life June 19-23—Junior High School Christian Leadership Kathy Schmugge, Director Institute [Enclosed: informational flyer] [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] July 10-14—High School Christian Leadership Institute Free JourneySongs books [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] Divine Saviour Church in York has 66 second edition JourneySong hardback books to give away. For more details South Carolina Catholic Conference and information, contact Nan Robinson, bookkeeper, at Michael Acquilano, Director 803-684-3431. April 12—Catholic Day at the Capitol Free vinyl covers [Enclosed: memo, flyer] St. Michael the Archangel Church in Murrells Inlet has approximately 2,000 vinyl covers for the OCP Breaking Seminar & webinar offerings Bread with Daily Mass Propers Missals. For more details and information, contact Lexy Edelen at 843-651-3737 ext. 2016-2017 Catechesis Formation Webinars 229. Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation Michael Martocchio, Director Lenten Evenings of Recollection [Enclosed: schedule] Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry Lexie Segrest, Associate Director 2017 Marriage Preparation/Enrichment Classes [Enclosed: flyer] Office of Family Life Kathy Schmugge, Director Seeking Freelance Reporters [Enclosed: schedule] The Catholic Miscellany newspaper seeks freelance reporters in the Charleston and Hilton Head areas. Will Loaves and Fishes Stewardship Webinars 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 (2 pages)] information. No phone calls please. [Enclosed: flyer]

Summer Priest Program Office of Priest Personnel Deacon Lawrence Roberts, Coordinator [Enclosed: flyer (2 pages)] i\ ROMAN CATI"IOLIC L'IOCESE OFCHARLESTON OFFICE OFTHE BISHOP

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Dear Brothers and Sistersin Christ.

Once a year on Good Friday, we are calledon to supportChristians in the Holy Land. Many Christiansin the Holy Land dependon the collectionfor their lives.

Throughthe Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land, you standin solidaritywith the Church as a witnessof peace,support Catholics there in parishesand schools,maintaining Christian shrines and caring for refugeesin the Holy Land.

PopeFrancis has askedthat we give our supportto the collectionwhich helps Christiansin the Holy Land and preservesthe sacredshrines.

Pleasebe generous.

In the Lord's Peace, ,Zz*Ltb/,2*- MostReverend Robert E. Guglielmone Bishopof Charleston

The collectiondate for the Dioceseof Charlestonis April 14,2017.

9or OrangeGrove Road . Charleston,SC294o7 . (843) 225-T949 . Fax: (843) 8c,4-9468 . wwwsccatholic.org Di"ScEgt OTCHARLESTON OFFICB OF TTIE BISHOP

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Dear Brothersand Sistersin Christ.

Soonour diocesewill be taking up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal (CHMA), and I askthat you prayerfully considerparticipating. This appealsupports the dioceseshere in our own country that struggleto make endsmeet and serveall of the needsof their parishioners.It is through your generositythat many churchesare able to keeptheir doors openand provide essentialpastoral services.

The Dioceseof Laredo is locatedin southernTexas, along the Texas-Mexicoborder. Many in this dioceselive on the marginsof society,either as immigrantsor as peopleliving in poverty,and it is a challengefor the dioceseto keepup with the needsof its people.With your contributionsto the CHMA, the diocesereaches out to someof the most marginalized people- thosein prison. Many detaineesare returning to the Catholic faith and are in need of God's mercy. Your gifts provide liturgical and educationalsupplies, help priestsoffer the Eucharistand other sacraments,and supportvolunteers' and ministers' outreachto over 10,000men and women in detentionfacilities. Your generositybrings Christ's messageof love, compassion,and reconciliationto this often forgottenpopulation.

Your supportof this appealmakes a differencein the lives of our brothersand sisters right herein the United States.Please prayerfully considerhow you can supportthe appeal this year. To learn more aboutthe appealand thosewho benefit from it, visit www.usccb.ors/home-missions.

Thank you for strengtheningthe Churchat home.

In the Lord's Peace, {%.#142"^ MostReverend Robert d. Guglielmone Bishopof Charleston

The collectiondate for the Dioceseof Charlestonis April 23.2017

9or OrangeGrove Road . Charleston,SC2g4o7 . (843) 225-7349 . Fax: (843) 804-9469 . www.sccatholic.org WORD OF LIFE: APRIL 2017

Don’t miss the bulletin art on page three!

Intercessions for Life

April 2nd Fifth Sunday of Lent For those nearing the end of life: May the grace of God shine through the care of medical professionals, family, and friends; We pray to the Lord:

April 9th Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord For those who help women facing unexpected pregnancies: May God’s grace enable them to bring hope & help to the women they serve; We pray to the Lord: April 13th Holy Thursday For Catholics worldwide: May our love for the most vulnerable be strengthened by the grace of the Eucharist; We pray to the Lord:

April 16th Easter Sunday For those who struggle to find meaning in life: Through the grace of the Resurrection, may Christ fill them with hope and the assurance their lives are worth living; We pray to the Lord:

April 23rd Sunday of Divine Mercy For men and women afraid to confess their participation in abortion: May the assurance of God’s everlasting love give them courage to seek forgiveness; We pray to the Lord: April 30rd Third Sunday of Easter For the Church: May the living and enduring Word of God unite the faithful in heartfelt care for all human life; We pray to the Lord:

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.

April 2nd “An old Irish proverb says, ‘It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.’ Indeed, we are created to depend upon one another and walk together in suffering.” Visit www.goo.gl/fvSEYp for 10 ways to care for loved ones approaching life’s end.

Caring for Loved Ones at Life’s End ORDER: English /Spanish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2016-17 Respect Life Program BULLETIN INSERT: English /Spanish April 9th “An unexpected pregnancy can be a difficult and frightening time, and it’s important that your friend knows you are thinking of her and supporting her.” Find out more in 10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting: www.goo.gl/MkBfb9.

10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting ORDER: English / Spanish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2015–16 Respect Life Program BULLETIN INSERT: English / Spanish April 16th “Even among terminally ill patients, a request to die is nearly always a cry for help … [and] is often associated with a potentially treatable mental disorder such as depression or anxiety.”

Every Suicide is Tragic (www.goo.gl/KEXpR9) ORDER: English / Spanish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2016–17 Respect Life Program BULLETIN INSERT: English / Spanish April 23rd “Be assured that it is never too late to seek God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and that ‘you can with sure hope entrust your child’ to the Father and his mercy (EV 99).”

Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing (www.goo.gl/MpC7RG) ORDER: English / Spanish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2016–17 Respect Life Program BULLETIN INSERT: English / Spanish

April 30th

“If we are filled with the love of God, a culture of encounter and solidarity will begin to bloom.”

Serene Attentiveness to God’s Creation (www.goo.gl/MpC7RG) ORDER: English / Spanish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2016–17 Respect Life Program BULLETIN INSERT: English / Spanish

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 – APRIL 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!

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March 31-April 2 SEARCH Retreat, Our Lady of 8 “The Book of Revelation” webinar, 10 a.m. the Hills Church, Columbia. Contact the Contact the Office of Catechesis and Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry, Christian Initiation, 843-261-0504 843-261-0443 9 Palm Sunday Mass, 10 a.m., Our Lady of 1 Habitat for Humanity House Dedication, 2 the Hills Church, Columbia, with Bishop p.m., Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Robert E. Guglielmone Guglielmone 10 Mass, 9 a.m., St. Benedict Church, Mount 1 “What We Have Seen and Heard; A Pleasant, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Reflection and Dialogue on Peace” workshop, 9:45 p.m., St. Gerard Catholic 11 Chrism Mass, 11 a.m., Cathedral of St. John Church, Aiken. Contact the Office of Ethnic the Baptist, Charleston, with Bishop Robert Ministries, 864-331-2627 E. Guglielmone

2 Mass, 9:30 a.m., St. Mary of the 11 Loaves and Fishes Stewardship webcast– Annunciation Church, Charleston, with “Helping Those in Need,” 2 p.m. Contact Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone the Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement, 843-261-0437 3 Mass, 8:30 a.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Goose Creek, with Bishop Robert E. 12 Catholic Day at the Capitol, 8 a.m., Guglielmone Statehouse, Columbia. Contact S.C. Catholic Conference, [email protected] or 4 Mass, 12:10 p.m., Cathedral of St. John the 843-261-0535 Baptist, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 13 Holy Thursday, diocesan offices close at noon 5 Mass, 11:30 a.m., Pastoral Center, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. 13 Holy Day Services, 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Guglielmone John the Baptist, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone 6 Building and Renovation Advisory Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., Pastoral 14 Good Friday, diocesan offices closed all day Center, Charleston, 3rd floor conference room. For procedures for building projects in 14 Good Friday Services, 3 p.m., St. John the the Diocese, http://sccatholic.org/process. Beloved Church, Summerville, with Bishop Contact Stephanie Posda McLellan, Robert E. Guglielmone [email protected] 15 Easter Vigil, 8:15 p.m., Cathedral of St. John 7-9 One Body Spring Retreat, Camp St. the Baptist, Charleston, with Bishop Robert Christopher. Contact the Office of Youth and E. Guglielmone Young Adults Ministry, 843-261-0455

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 April 2017

16 Easter Mass, 9 a.m., Church of the Nativity, 28-30 Junior High Young Ladies Retreat, Camp Charleston, with Bishop Robert E. Kinard, Batesburg-Leesville. Contact the Guglielmone Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry, 843-261-0443 17 Easter Monday, diocesan offices closed all day 29 Black Catholics’ Day of Reflection, 11 a.m., location TBD. Contact the Office of Ethnic 18 “Day of Reflection and Renewal” seminar, Ministries, 864-331-2627 9:30 a.m., The Oratory, Rock Hill. To register, contact the Office of Continuing 29 Diamonds, Stars and Pearls Gala, 7 p.m., Education for Priests, 843-875-5002 St. Joseph Church Parish Center, Columbia. Contact St. Martin de Porres School at 803- 19 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Immaculate 254-5477 Conception Church, Goose Creek, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

21 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Camden, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

22 Diaconate Formation Class - Day 1, 8:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Hills Church, Columbia. Contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, 843-261-0538

23 Diaconate Formation Class - Day 2, 8:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Hills Church, Columbia. Contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, 843-261-0538

23 Confirmation, 5:30 p.m., St. Peter Church, Columbia, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

24 “Relativism: Its origins & effects today” seminar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pastoral Center, Charleston. To register, contact the Office of Continuing Education for Priests, 843-875- 5002

25-27 “Parish Leadership Training Part II” seminar, Pastoral Center, Charleston. To register, contact the Office of Continuing Education for Priests, 843-875-5002

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

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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.

To: Pastors, Administrators, Catechetical Leaders, and RCIA Coordinators From: Dr. Michael Martocchio, Director of Catechesis and Christian Initiation Date: February 1, 2017 Subject: Mass of the Neophytes 2017

MASS OF THE NEOPHYTES June 11, 2017 Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 11:15 A.M.

Each year our diocese concludes the period of mystagogia with a celebration of the Mass of the Neophytes. This year, Trinity Sunday will be the date of the celebration. Our bishop, Most Reverend Robert Guglielmone, looks forward to meeting in person those who have been initiated at the Easter Vigil throughout our diocese.

You, the neophytes from your parish, their sponsors, and families are invited to celebrate with the parish community of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 11:15 a.m. We will honor the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in whom all of us have been baptized.

A reception in the Cathedral Hall will follow.

For us to plan adequately for this event, R.S.V.P. by calling or e-mailing Cathy Roche, administrative assistant for the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation, no later than May 26. You may reach Cathy at 843-261-0504 or [email protected].

God bless you!

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

Fr. James Lehrberger, O.Cist., is an associate Deacon Peter Curico Professor of Philosophy at the University of 1967 Honor Graduate, The Citadel Dallas. His expertise is in Philosophy, Religion and 1973 Graduate, The South Carolina Law Center Thomas Aquinas. Fr. James has an extensive 1986 Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate, background in lecturing and presentations at Charleston Diocese 2017 various conferences and convocations. Member of the South Carolina Bar since 1974 Continuing Education for Priests

Dr. Jim Helton, a former Anglican Priest, and a Can’t make the seminar? Stream us online ...more retired USAF Chaplain who has spent most of his information will be forth coming. adult life as a teacher and mentor for those involved in crisis management of one form or another. Jim holds degrees from Johns Hopkins We are always open to hear your suggestions for (BA, Psych), Florida State (MS, Crim), Yale Divinity program ideas, please email us at School (MDiv, Spiritual Care), Yale Medical School [email protected] (MPH, Epi), and Graduate Theological (PsyD, Clin Psyc). In addition, he has done post-graduates at Upcoming Programs Harvard Medical School, Yale Divinity School, and Oxford University.

Larry Rosselot Roman Catholic Associates Degree; Electronic Technology, DeVry Diocese of Charleston Technical Institute, Chicago, IL Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, D.D. Bachelors of Science; Occupational Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Masters; Computer Resource Management,

Webster University, St. Louis, MO Masters; Business Administration, Central Michigan Rev. Msgr. Edward D. Lofton, University, Mount Pleasant, MI Continuing Education for Priests

Topic: Ministry at the End of Life IV  120 Marydale Lane Columbia SC 29210

Presenters: Dr. Jim Helton, Dr. Charles Bowman, Dr. Laurine Charles Topic: Pastoral Leadership Training Part II To register please Ministry at the End of Life IV is the last workshop in April 25, 26, & 27 Tuesday - Thursday this series. Here we focus on death planning Hotel check-in by 4:00pm Holiday Inn on 17 contact especially advance directives, extraordinary medical Pastoral Center Charleston Msgr. Ed Lofton treatments, and various other difficult areas. We will also look at developing a grief assistance Presenter: Msgr. Lofton, Dr. Jim Helton & Larry or program or improving an existing one. This Rosselot, & Besty Ish workshop/seminar will focus on some of the more The Pastoral Leadership Development Program Helena Moniz difficult issues surrounding death such as the ethical is designed to give future pastors or problems that arise and how one deals with the administrators as well as current 843-875-5002 death of a child or helps a child deal with loss of a pastors/administrators an understanding of parent or sibling. basic skills necessary for parish leadership. This is a three-day intensive seminar. [email protected] March 14th Tuesday 9:00am -3:30pm Topics to be included in this program are:

March 15th Wednesday 9:00am -3:30pm -Time Management or Our Lady of the Hills -Managing Employees go online to the Continuing Education website 120 Marydale Lane Columbia SC 29210 -Basic Budgets

-Review Leadership and planning issues Updated Information  -Personnel Management Issues

Some priests may be required to attend this Topic: Day of Reflection & Renewal  seminar. This is open to Priests, Deacons, Religious & Lay

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Coordinator: Dr. Jim Helton Topic: Seminar on Relativism: Look for information online A day of retreat, guided prayer and private its’ origins & effects today. reflection presented by various spiritual leaders. http://sccatholic.org/continuing-education-

April 24th Monday 10:00am—2:00pm priests April 18th Tuesday 9:30am Pastoral Center . to learn more about St. Luke’s Institute (SLI) Oratory in Rock Hill Presented by Rev. James Lehrberger, noted courses and other programs to be announced. Open to anyone who wishes attend speaker and professor University of Dallas. May 2nd Tuesday 9:30am St. Theresa Summerville May 23rd Tuesday 9:30am Our Lady of the Hills 120 Marydale Lane Columbia SC 29210

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

Sep 9th: Depart USA. Sep 18th: Mumbai – Cochin. The Gateway of India Sep 10th: Arrive at Delhi. Victoria Terminus Prince of Wales Museum Sep 11th: Delhi. Flora Fountain and Fort area Sikh Temple Malabar Hill Connaught Place Dhobi Ghat Humayun tomb Qutab Minar Sep 19th: Cochin – Backwaters. Leisurely Cruise on the Scenic Backwaters Sep 12th: Delhi. National Museum Sep 20th: Backwaters - Cochin. Chandni Chowk St. Francis Church Jama Masjid Dutch Palace Red Fort Chinese fishing nets Ccremation site of Mahatma Gandhi Fort Kochi Kathakali dance performance Sep 13th: Delhi – Agra. Dinner hosted by a famous Keralan Chef and her Itmad-Ud–Daulah family at their home. Agra Fort Taj Mahal Sep 21st: Cochin – Chennai. St. Mary's Church Sep 14th: Agra – Jaipur. National Art Gallery and Museum Fatehpur Sikri Saint Thomas Cathedral High Court, Fort St. George, and some Tamil Film Sep 15th: Jaipur. studios Amber Fort and Palace City Palace. Sep 22nd: Chennai – Pondicherry. Jantar Mantar Auroville (City of Dawn) Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind) Turban and Sari tying lesson Sep 23rd: Pondicherry - Chennai. City tour of Pondicherry including the French and Sep 16th: Jaipur – Mumbai - Goa. Indian Quarters

Sep 17th: Goa - Mumbai. Sep 24th: Chennai – International Flight. Old Goa, including the church of Bom Jesus, Shri Mangesh Temple, Dona Paula Bay, Panaji Sep 25th: Arrive USA

First Class Lodging

Delhi – Sheraton New Delhi, Saket – Deluxe Room

Jaipur – The Trident – Lake View Room

Goa – Vivanta by Taj Fort Aguada – Superior Charm Room

Mumbai – Trident Nariman Point – Superior Room

Cochin – Trident – Superior Room (both stays)

Backwaters – AC Deluxe Houseboat

Chennai – Raintree St. Mary’s – Deluxe Room (both stays)

Pondicherry – Palais De Mahé – Standard Room

Meals Included

* Daily breakfast at all the hotels * All Three Meals on the Houseboat (Kerala Backwaters) * Dinner and cooking lesson at a famous Keralan chef’s home

Not Included

* International Travel * Expenses of a personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc. * Meals other than those specified above * Travel insurance, visa etc. * Camera fees – still and video

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

Newsletter An Afternoon in the Upstate with the In this issue: Roman Catholic  Dialogue on Race Diocese of Charleston Christmas 2016 TV Special can be viewed online  Black History Month

 African American Part 1-The Bishop’ s Message, Fr..Tuttle’s Christmas Story Evangelization Survey https://youtu.be/3olzHpPjBM8

Complimentary Copy of “In A Word”

St. Martin de Porres Part 2-Our Lady of the Rosary, Our lady of LaVang, Cook- School Fundraiser ing 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

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

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.

SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE! Vietnamese Marian Celebration with

Black Catholics’ Day of Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Reflection and Fr. David Phan April 29th, 2017 Sunday May 14, 2017 Our Lady of LaVang Catholic 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Church

Location:TBA Greenville, SC March 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!

NBCC Congress XII Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida July 6-9, 2017 For more information click on this link https://www.nbccongress.org/congress-xii.html Ethnic Ministries has a few registration scholarships available. Email [email protected] DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

Newsletter page 3 You’re Invited!

Seen and Heard Dialogue on Race

St. Gerard Catholic Church , Aiken, SC

Saturday, April 1, 2017 DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

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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 conference and be blessed to be the best man- the best youth you can be in the church, community and world. If you have any concerns 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

“Gossip Hurt” https://youtu.be/p8FOv2WbVZM

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 CHARLESTON OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

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LIVING LIKE SAINTS

A PASTORAL PLAN FOR THE EVANGELIZATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE ROMAN CATHO- LIC 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

Chief Gene Norris admires the stained glass of St. Kateri Tekawitha located n the new Our Lady of the Rosary lower Church.

OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

WWW.SCCATHOLIC.ORG/ETHNIC-MINISTRIES

204 Douthit Street, Suite A1 Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-331-2627 Fax: 864-331-2631 Kathleen Merritt Director [email protected] 864-331-2633

Thuong (Michael) Tran Assistant Director [email protected] 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/

Accept the challenge. Join the vigil. Save lives. PROVEN RESULTS! Three campaigns in SC: Columbia, Charleston and Greenville March 1- April 9, 2017

40 Days for Life – Columbia Contact: Mark Baumgartner 803-348-1984 Email: [email protected] For more information: visit www.40daysforlife.com/Columbia

40 Days for Life - Charleston Closing Event: April 9, 2:30 p.m. | Contact: Alex at (843) 580-6587 or Susan at (703) 328-2334 Email:[email protected] For more information: visit www.40daysforlife.com/Charleston

40 Days for Life - Greenville Vigil|March 23, 2017 at 730 pm|1442 Grove Road Greenville SC ClosingCelebration | Saturday, April 8, 2017, 9:30-11:30 a.m | 1139 Grove Rd(across from the abortion facility) Contact: Ingrid Ireland (864)329-0044 Email: [email protected] For more information: visit www.40daysforlife.com/greenville

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Family Life Office at 803.547.5063, or email us at [email protected]

Sidewalk Advocates for Life Training

Sidewalk Advocates for Life training employs a compassionate, woman-centered approach to take the crisis out of crisis pregnancies and thereby encourage families to choose life. During this inter-denominational training, you’ll learn how to extend Christ's love to clients at the abortion facility through education, conversation, and practical help (i.e. connecting women to pregnancy centers for further support).

Come learn a loving, non-judgmental, and logical way to put the Gospel of Life in action in your local community!

Saturday, March 18, 2017 10 AM to 4 PM Assembly Hall 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407

Registration (payable at the door) is $15 and includes course materials and lunch. After you complete the training, we humbly ask for two hours of your time per month “on the sidewalk” at the abortion facility as either a prayer partner or a counselor.

Pre-registration is required. To enroll, please email [email protected] or call Anne at 843.437.3190.

This training is sponsored by the Office of Family Life, Diocese of Charleston.

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

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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NEW YEAR MEMBER DISCOUNT (Until February 28, 2017) ICSC Membership Each registrant @ $429 x ______(# persons) = $ ______Join the ICSC family and connect with hundreds of ICSC NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION parishes and church leaders who share in the mission of Each registrant @ $1,199 x ______(# persons) = $ ______nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ through stewardship. MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT $ ______

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METHOD OF PAYMENT (Please check one) Membership Commitment n Check (Make checks payable to ICSC) n MasterCard n VISA n Discover n AmEx Up to 250 families. . . . . $ 180.00 Account Number______251 to 500 families. . . . $ 240.00

1234567 123 Billing Zip Code: ______Expiration Date: ______/______CVV: ______501 to 999 families. . . . $ 300.00 1,000 to 1,999 families. .$ 360.00 Authorized Name: ______2,000 to 2,500 families. $ 420.00 Signature: ______2,501 to 3,000 families.. $ 480.00 Complete this form, keep a copy for your records and return it with your payment to: Over 3,000 families. . . . $ 540.00 ICSC – 2017 EVENT REGISTRATION 26300 Ford Road #317, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 T: (800) 352-3452 F: (313) 446-8316 [email protected]

Any registration cancellation received before August 1, 2017 will be eligible for a refund less a $100 administrative fee. Without exception, all refunds must be requested in writing. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 1, 2017. Postmark or date of email determines deadline. 2017 Conference Attendees (continued)

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______Job Title E-mail WHAT is SEARCH? WHAT do I need to know? The Search for Christian Maturity (simply referred to as Search) is a Search will be held at Our Lady of retreat program offered by the the Hills in Columbia, SC. The Diocese of Charleston that enables weekend begins at 7:30 p.m. on high school students to explore in a Friday (participants are asked to deeper way their own faith. This is arrive between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 accomplished by having the p.m. in order to settle in) and searchers come to know themselves concludes with Mass at 1:00 p.m. in a more personal and spiritual Sunday. All searchers NEED to manner and to know God in a more bring a sleeping bag, AIR loving and personal way. March 31-April 2, 2017 MATTRESS, comfortable clothes, towels and toiletries. Upon receipt of Search is different from most high Registration Deadline: your registration and deposit, a school retreats because it is not only March 24, 2017 confirmation letter will be sent, along for high school students, but led by with a map and schedule. high school students. This leadership WHO is Search for? is a form of Peer Ministry. Peers HOW MUCH does it cost? have tremendous impact on each High School Sophomores, other and we want to foster that in a Juniors, and Seniors who want The total cost for the weekend is $80, loving Christian environment. to explore their faith. which includes a $35 non-refundable deposit. This cost covers all meals, The Search weekend is an experience People participate in the Search lodging, and materials for the in Christian living. It is designed to program for various reasons. weekend. Please make checks help individuals see their value as Some have a strong faith, while payable to Diocese of Charleston. members of the Christian others are still questioning community. Search strives to give God’s existence. Search is an Please note: the students the desire to see and opportunity to explore your own No one is denied participation in our programs due to financial reasons. If you need financial bring Christ into their own lives and faith journey. assistance, please contact Jerry White in the encourages them to share Christ with Office of Youth Ministry. The phone number is: others. 843-261-0443. If you can afford to pay more than the established fee, your donation will be used to assist those who do not have the ability to pay.

Search Need More Information? forChristian Maturity Search March 31-April 2, 2017 Our Lady of the Hills, Columbia Should you require additional information, please contact: REGISTRATION FORM (Registration is limited)

Name: ______

Address: ______Elizabeth Hudacko City: ______St: ___ Zip: _____ Youth Minister Parent Day Phone: ______Our Lady of the Hills Columbia, SC Parent Evening Phone: [email protected] for Parent Email: ______

Parish: ______Christian Maturity

Youth Minister: ______“Do not let anyone look down on (If applicable) you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your Grade: ______M/F: ______speech, your conduct, your love,

faith and purity.” Parent/Guardian: ______Please send your deposit and 1 Timothy 4:12 Deposit paid: $_____ Check #:______registration to: Diocese of Charleston Please complete this form and mail with Office of Youth Ministry March 31-April 2, 2017 your $35 non-refundable deposit payable 901 Orange Grove Road Our Lady of the Hills to: Diocese of Charleston Charleston, SC 29407 Catholic Church Columbia, South Carolina Registration Deadline is March 24, 2017

Registration ONE BODY Young Adult Spring Name: ______Retreat Email: ______

Phone: ______

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Roommate requested :______April 7-9, 2017 Camp St. Christopher - Seabrook Island, Send completed registration form & check to: SC Office of Young Adult Ministry Diocese of Charleston 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407 Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston *Make checks payable to: Diocese of Charleston Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Who should come? ONE BODY Any young adult (18-35) who wants to grow in holiness and attain a greater knowledge of the “For just as each of us has one body with many Catholic faith. members, the members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one How much does it cost? body and each member belongs to all the others." Private Room: $130 Romans 12:4-5 Shared Room: $75 Cost includes dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday, As one body in Christ, we are called to come together and snacks. from time to time to renew our spirits. On the weekend *For scholarships, please contact the Office of April 7-9, listen to engaging speakers, participate in of Young Adult Ministry small groups, celebrate the Mass, and relax on the beach. Join old friends and make new ones during a weekend of Who will you hear from? Fr. Jeffery Kirby faith, fun, and fellowship at beautiful Camp St. Author and National Speaker, EWTN Pastor, Christopher, on the One Body Retreat. Our Lady of Grace Lancaster, SC

Kathy Schmugge Director of Family Life Office, MS of Theological Studies, Former Nuclear Power Instructor

Questions? Camp St. Christopher is a complete conference center on the Contact Lexie Segrest, Associate Director of Young Adult Ministry Atlantic Coast just south of Charleston in South Carolina. The staff, facilities and 314 acres of beach, marsh, and [email protected] maritime forest make it an outstanding retreat destination. 843.670.2586

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______

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Parish______

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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!

901 Orange Grove Road Michael F. Acquilano Charleston, SC 29407 Director (843) 261-0535 [email protected] Fax: (843) 804-9408 www.sccatholicconference.org

March 15, 2016

To whom it may concern:

The South Carolina Catholic Conference serves as a nonpartisan public policy voice on behalf of faithful Catholics in the Palmetto state. Please be advised, there is one upcoming event to promote within your parish included in this memo.

Catholic Day at the Capital: Annual breakfast and lobby day at the SC General Assembly. Hosted by the Catholic Conference.

Please see the attached flyer/bulletin insert for more information. For any questions or concerns, please contact Michael F. Acquilano, Director, South Carolina Catholic Conference at [email protected] or (843) 261-0535.

Sincerely in Christ,

Michael F. Acquilano Director CATHOLIC DAY

AT THE AT CAPITOL Save the Date Join Catholics from across South Carolina as they gather in Columbia April 12th, 2017 for Catholic Days at the Capitol at 8 a.m. on April 12th, 2017. This annual Hosted by South Carolina Catholic Conference event provides an opportunity to put www.sccatholicconference.org into action our faith’s call to politi- cal responsibility and gives Catholics a voice in shaping our state laws. Contact Michael F. Acquilano [email protected] (843) 261-0535

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: March 15, 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.

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

• Join the webcast 10 minutes prior to start time to ensure your connection is working. • To watch the on-demand recording, simply use the Audience Link listed for each individual webcast in the boxes below. • Keep this document handy! • All webcast dates/topics/speakers are subject to change in case of unavoidable conflicts.

Information regarding the April, May, and June webinars is listed below. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 2 pm Eastern

Helping Those in Need Presented by Carrie Aranda, Director of the Charity and Development Appeal, Diocese of Phoenix

In our everyday lives, we run across those who are poor and in need of resources. There are many ways to give resources to those in need and they are not always monetary. The webinar will explore different ways that we can provide help in our day-to-day lives as well as a making a difference on a community level.

Audience Link: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287096/32DAC24D4E707A48730E7FD41607B74C 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

OFFICE OF PASTORAL FORMATION

FORMATION FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY – Year II

Venue: Chancery; Pastoral Center West Ashley, Charleston, SC

All Welcome who were unable to attend with parish/office E-mail: [email protected] to register or Call 843.261.0498 Time: 8:15-8:30 am – Registration…please allot time for traffic

Retreats/Seminars offered in March/April:

March 7, 2017 Franciscan Secular Retreat March 14-16, 2017 Hilton Head Woman’s Retreat in Rincon, GA March 25, 2017 Seminar on Called and Gifted for Third Millenium St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Charleston Overview of the Role of Laity in the Church from Vatican II to the present April 29, 2017 Retreat – Stella Maris Women

The 2017 Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1, for Latin-rite Catholics.

In a particular way during Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy that "remind us that faith finds expression in concrete everyday actions meant to help our neighbors in body and spirit."

"Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ."-- Pope Francis, Message for Lent 2017. . .

Take inspiration for your Lenten journey from prayer and to the reading of Scripture, to fasting and to giving alms. The fasting that all do together on Fridays is but a sign of the daily Lenten discipline of individuals and households: fasting for certain periods of time, fasting from certain foods, but also fasting from other things and activities. Likewise, the giving of alms is some effort to share this world equally—not only through the distribution of money, but through the sharing of our time and talents. Contemplate the meaning and origins of the Lenten fasting tradition in this reflection.

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

In Lent, the baptized are called to renew their baptismal commitment as others prepare to be baptized through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a period of learning and discernment for individuals who have declared their desire to become Catholics.

The key to fruitful observance of these practices is to recognize their link to baptismal renewal. We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ. We recall those waters in which we were baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ.

Lectio Divina for Lent

On these pages, you will find a variety of suggestions and resources to help you "give up," "take up," and "lift up" during this Lent and to embrace your baptismal commitment.

Catholics are also encouraged to make going to confession a significant part of their spiritual lives during Lent. The U.S. Bishops' statement, "God's Gift of Forgiveness: The Pastoral Exhortation on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation" can be distributed and shared in parishes. Dioceses are encouraged to make the sacrament available often during Lent and to use these resources to promote participation. We also have resources to help individuals who have not been to confession in a while "rediscover" the sacrament. http://usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/index.cfm

May your Lenten journey be a blessed time for you to grow in intimacy with the Lord!

Peace and all good,

Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF Manager of Pastoral Formation

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

PRESS RELEASE For more information Contact: Susan Wallace 508-238-4095, x. 2050 508-982-1056 cell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

The program retails for $269 and can be ordered online at www.GrowingWithTheSaints.com or by calling 864-599-5697 or 864-580-0237.

Growing with the Saints, Inc. was founded in 2001 in response to parents, religious educators and priests who were searching for a completely Catholic vacation bible school. The company wrote and published a new program specifically for Catholics. Growing with the Saints is committed to handing down the Catholic faith received from Jesus and the apostles.

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.

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.

Diocese of Charleston Office of Young Adult Ministry Presents

Lenten Evenings of Recollection

Join your local young adult group for an evening with an engaging speaker followed by Adoration and Benediction

Find your location

Charleston Drexel House March 7, 7pm Columbia St. Thomas Moore March 15, 7pm Greenville Prince of Peace March 8, 7pm Lake Wylie All Saints March 24, 7pm Myrtle Beach St. Michael's March 7, 7pm Simpsonville St. Mary Magdalene March 14, 7pm Seeking Freelance Reporters

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].

Visit www.themiscellany.org/opportunities for more information. No phone calls please.