First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018
St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church The First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 4th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 Mass Schedule Eucharistic Adoration Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Wednesday: 12:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Extraordinary Form) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. First Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. First Saturday: 10:00 a.m. (Extraordinary Form) Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Confession Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.; or by appointment Parish Information Office Hours Parish Staff Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tim Flynn ...... Office Manager Phone: (704) 549-1607 Fax: (704) 549-1614 Valerie Gebhardt ...... Parish Secretary Website: http://www.stacharlotte.com Gina Schafer ...... Finance Administrator
Thomas F. Savoy ...... Dir. Of Sacred Music & Liturgical Events Religious Education Office Hours José Melgar ...... Facilities Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Marie Aymar Watkinson ...... Administrative Assistant Phone: (704) 549-0199 Monica Bailey ...... Coordinator of Volunteers & Special Events Baptism Baptisms are held on Saturday mornings & Sunday afternoons. The Preparation Class is held one Sunday each month. Class time and dates vary each month, so be sure to sign up in advance for more details. To make further arrangements, contact Marie Aymar at [email protected] at least three months in advance of your desired Baptismal date.
Marriage Registered parishioners are required by Diocesan Policy to contact one of the priests or deacons six months prior to the date of marriage. Couples married at our parish should contact Fr. Bean at [email protected] or (704) 549-1607 to begin the marriage preparation process.
Anointing of the Sick/Visiting the Sick If anyone needs a visit from a Priest, please call the Office. Please do not wait until an emergency to call for a Priest.
1400 Suther Road, Charlotte, NC 28213 St. Thomas Aquinas Charlotte, NC
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Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church Priests Deacons
Rev. Patrick Winslow Rev. Matthew Bean Rev. Mr. James Witulski Pastor Parochial Vicar (704) 960-3704 (704) 549-1607 ext. 201 (704) 549-1607 ext. 208 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Joseph Diaz (704) 804-2415 [email protected] Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena
Sr. Zeny Mofada, O. P. Sr. Edeva Jover, O. P Religious Education Youth Ministry Rev. Mr. Martin Ricart (704) 549-0199 (704) 549-1607 ext. 305 (704) 453-1125 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
St. Basil the Great Eastern Catholic mission Parish Campus Ministry
Rev. Joseph Matlak Fr. Deacon Matthew Hanes Rev. Innocent Amasiorah Administrator [email protected] [email protected] (704)549-1607 ext. 203 (980) 785-2763 [email protected]
Today’s Readings Readings for the Week First Reading -- God's covenant with Noah when he was delivered from Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 the flood (Genesis 9:8-15). Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Psalm -- Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 covenant (Psalm 25). Second Reading -- The water of the flood prefigured baptism, which saves Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 you now (1 Peter 3:18-22). Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Gospel -- This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 (Mark 1:12-15). Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Mk 9:2-10 Corporation. All rights reserved. Saints & Special Observances Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Sending; REMINDER Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion Monday: Presidents' Day THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON Wednesday: St. Peter Damian MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 IN OBSERVANCE OF Thursday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; PRESIDENT’S DAY. Friday: St. Polycarp; Abstinence We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20.
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Legion of Mary Praesidium Parish Snapshot — January 2018
Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Our Blessed Mother 7,440 Parishioners wants active and auxiliary members to join Her 2,798 Registered Families Legion. Assist in waging war against the enemy 15 Newly Registered Families by winning souls for the Crucified Christ!! Join a 1 Baptism nearly 100 year old lay apostolate movement 0 Weddings founded on a profound devotion to Our Lady. Our 0 Funerals Lady of the Immaculate Conception Praesidium 4 Sick Call meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Brother Leo 27 Administered Holy Communion (Homebound, Nursing Room. The evening praesidium will meet Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Homes, Hospitals) the Brother Leo Room. Contact Jim 704-649-0618 (evenings) or 487 Full-time students enrolled in Religious Ed. Marci Lynch 704-299-0992 (daytime). New morning active 66 Mass Intentions members always welcome too! 90 Teens active in Youth Ministry Prayer Shawl Ministry Invitation 882 On-line Givers 19 Choir Members Liturgical Ministers: Ushers 72; Custodes Sancti Sacramenti St. Thomas Aquinas Prayer Shawl 40; EMHC 24; Readers 32; Cantors 16; Soundboard 20 Ministry invites all those with knitting and Ministry Events/Fundraisers: 40 Hour Devotions; Feast Day crocheting abilities to join us every 2nd and 4th Potluck; Wednesday of the month from 2:00—3:30 p.m. in Total contributions: Aquinas Hall to craft lap shawls, blankets, and Online $28,725; Envelopes/Cash: $58,873
other items. These items are made with special
prayer intentions and are given to family members in our parish *Offertory, holy days, altar bread, wine & flowers, building and community. The demand for these items are extensive, so more crafters are needed. For more information, contact Connie Harris at 704-547-8924. "A single Mass offered for oneself during life may be worth more than a Funeral Luncheons thousand celebrated for the same We are in need of parishioners who are able to bring side dishes intention after death." ~ St. Anselm to our Bereavement Luncheons. These meals are complementary to anyone who has a funeral at St. Thomas. If you are available Call or stop by the Parish Office and have at short notice to provide these dishes, your help is appreciated. Mass offered for your loved ones, living or Contact [email protected] or Mary Myers at deceased. Intentions are available for [email protected]. Sundays and weekday Masses.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL OF OUR PARISH EVENTS DURING THIS Two sessions of the Diocesan Protecting God’s Children course LENTEN SEASON: will be held at St. Thomas on Thursday, February 22 and Thursday, March 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room D. WWW.STACHARLOTTE.COM/LENT Register online: www.virtusonline.org
Please complete a pledge envelope and place in regular offertory Parish Pledge Paid To Total Parish # of Donating basket, or return it to the Parish Goal: Balance: Date: Households: Households: $108,961.00 $ 0 $0 2,797 0 Office. charlottediocese.org/dsa .
7 St. Thomas Aquinas Charlotte, NC Prayers for our Troops Mass intentions “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my Daily Masses held in the Church life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes foes, with your right hand you save me.” —Ps. 138: 7
Date Time Intention Please pray for those serving in our military.
Mon., 8:30a.m. †Generoso Alejo PO2 James B. Aumuller Lt. Thurman Chad Howell—US Navy Feb. 19 12:15p.m. Laura Hanna – Birthday Blessings Lt. James Brian Barker, 101st PFC Ryan Cameron Keistler, USMC Airborne Division, US Army E-3 Jason Kline Tue., 8:30a.m. Cornelio Jover Major Brian J. Burke LT. Matthew Keidel, U. S. Navy Feb. 20 12:15p.m. Kathleen Hefner Sr. Airman Charles Broadway, SS C. Newman US Air Force General John W. Nicholson Wed., 12:15p.m. Amanda Hickey - Healing Sr. A C Meghan Cabaniss, SSgt. Benjamin M. Pake, US ANG Feb. 21 6:30p.m. Marie Pelaez – Special Intention US Air Force Lt. Jeffery Platoon Thur., 8:30a.m. †Margaret Winslow Corpsman Eric Clark, US Navy CPL Nicholas E. Rosario Col. Patrick Frank AFC Joshua Runfola Feb. 22 12:15p.m. †Barbara Shinners Dominic DeLaRosa – US Navy MSgt. Ronald Ryckman Fri., 8:30a.m. Megha Sanjo – Birthday Blessings Daniel Frazier, Charlie Troop Sgt. Michael James Sanchez Feb. 23 12:15p.m. †Harold Skinner 4-73 82nd Airborne Division, AFC Sean Scheuerman US Army PFC Stephen Sergent Sat., 10:00a.m. Chacko Mathew – Healing LCPL Mario Griffith, USMC Sgt. Sarah Shalkowski Feb. 24 5:30p.m. †Ann Hoover RDML Gregory Harris, Navy S.Sgt. Matthew Simono, USAF Captain Jonathan Mark Harris A1C Christopher Robert Smith Second Sunday of Lent US Marine Corps SFC Christopher T. Smith Capt. William Joseph Hinchey Major Jeffrey P. Sparrow, USMC Tyler Hornsby, USMC PFC Brandon G. Taylor, US Army Sun., 7:30a.m. Pro Populo AFC Adam Christian Hunt, 1st Sgt. Aloma Sosa –Turner Feb. 25 9:30a.m. †Vincent Di’Orio US Air Force Ryan Adam Stein—USAF 11:30a.m. †Paul & Patricia Corbutt PFC Alex Jerome AFC Alonda West 5:00p.m. †Maria Phuc Vu PFC Medic, Patrick Wyllie
Please notify the Parish Office to have yourself or a family member placed on the Military Prayer List. Names will appear for one month and cycle through this column. If needed, we will gladly continue in one month increments as often as you request .For our complete list of prayer requests, please visit our website at: www.stacharlotte.com/prayer. Prayer Requests
“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people” — 1Tim 2:1 Donna Acosta Pat Peterson Together, let us pray for the needs of our Mary Angebranndt Charles & Loretta Rembold brothers and sisters. Please remember these Leslie Battjes Bill Schubert intentions in your daily prayers. Paulson Beckford Al Siano Steve Boles Kumari Thenagarun A prayer for those who have requested them… Katherine Calhoun Alice Thornburg Chris Coutre Garrett Toenjes O Lady of Good Remedy Joyce DeStefano Bob Wilber Louise Ferri Tracy Wilcox O Lady of Good Remedy, source of unfailing Karen Fischman help, grant that we may draw from thy Joe Fitzgerald treasure of graces in our times of need. Norma Forde Touch the hearts of sinners, that they may seek Daniel & Margie Frascella reconciliation and forgiveness. Bring comfort Patricia Glennon to the afflicted and the lonely; help the poor Christine Goldman Please notify the Parish Office to have yourself or a and the hopeless; aid the sick and the Greg Johnson family member placed on the Prayer List. Names will suffering. May they be healed in body and Stephen Johnson appear for one month and cycle through this column. strengthened in spirit to endure their Michele Jones & Family If needed, we will gladly continue in one month sufferings with patient resignation and Luke Juday increments as often as you request. For our complete Christian fortitude. Ken LeBlanc list of prayer requests, please visit our website at: Michael Manz www.stacharlotte.com/prayer. Pray a Hail Mary…. Meghan McDonough Sharon McKelvey “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by Kathryn Blackmar Miller prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your Thiagarajah Muthu requests known to God.” Philippians 4:6
www.stacharlotte.com First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 +Coming This Week AH = Aquinas Hall FLC = Family Life Center N = Nursery in AH Arthritis Services is hosting a NEW BLR = Brother Leo Rm K = Kitchen in AH OCR = Office Conf CH =Church Chronic Pain Support Group in PC= Parish Center chp = Chapel BR = Bridal Room conjunction with Catholic Charities, Date Time Event / Activity OFFICES CLOSED- PRESIDENT’S DAY Diocese of Charlotte Mon. 9:00a.m. Eucharistic Adoration until 12:00 Noon [CH] Feb. 19 7:00p.m. Bingo games begin[AH] St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Parish Center B 7:00p.m. Financial Peace Class [PC-D] When: 1st Meeting, Wednesday, February 21st 1:30-2:30 p.m. 9:00a.m. Eucharistic Adoration until 12:00 Noon [CH] 10:00a.m. Legion of Mary [BLR] Come learn comprehensive pain self-management techniques, a Tue. 7:00p.m. Legion of Mary Evening [BLR] new topic every month! Feb. 20 7:00p.m. Boy/Cub Scouts [PC-A,B,C &D] 7:00p.m. Spanish Rosary/Devotion Precious Blood [chp] Topics will include communication skills with family and 7:00p.m. Bible Study [AH] healthcare team, appropriate exercise, using your mind, 10:00a.m. Bible Study [AH] relaxation techniques, pacing, healthy eating, medication, use of 12:45p.m. Eucharistic Adoration until 6:45p.m. [CH] heat and cold, pain relieving creams, T.E.N.S., dry needling, 1:30p.m. Chronic Pain Support Group [PC-B] making treatment decisions, and more. 4:30p.m. Religious Education Classes [AH, PC] Wed. 6:00p.m. Confession [CH] Socialize and exchange ideas with those that may be facing Feb. 21 6:00p.m. Religious Education Classes [AH, PC] similar pain conditions! 6:15p.m. Respect Life Rosary [CH] 6:30p.m. St. Basil/Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts [chp] Share recommendations with fellow group members on those 6:45p.m. Benediction [CH] people or products that have helped you along your chronic pain
7:00p.m. MSYG [CH] journey. Discuss mutual feelings that may arise when dealing
9:00a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Until 12:00 Noon [CH] with the unpredictability of your condition. 5:00p.m. K of C Lenten Prep [K] Thur. 5:30p.m. Youth Choir [Choir Room] Feb. 22 Contact: Jennifer Watson, M.P.T. Arthritis Services at
6:00p.m. Protecting God’s Children Class [PC-D] (704) 348-2723 6:30p.m. RCIA [AH] 9:00a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Until 12:00 Noon [CH] Sandra Breakfield, CCDOC Elder Ministry Director at 12:00p.m. K of C Lenten Prep [K] (704) 370-3220 6:00p.m. Lenten Dinner [AH] Fri. 6:00p.m. Spanish Stations of the Cross [CH] Feb. 23
6:00p.m. Girl Spirit Inc. [PC-D] During this upcoming Lenten 7:00p.m. Lenten Reflection [CH] 7:30p.m. Stations of the Cross [CH] season, we ask that you consider Red Cross Blood Drive Sign Ups in your almsgiving a donation to 8:00a.m. Lay Dominicans [PC- C&D] the Priests’ Retirement Fund. 8:30a.m. Men of Veritas [AH] We will be taking a collection for
Sat. 9:10a.m. Rosary for Priests’ Intentions [CH] this fund each weekend of Lent, Feb. 24 11:00a.m. RE First Penance Service – 1st Group [CH] 11:30a.m. RE First Penance Service – 2nd Group [CH] as we have fallen short of our 1:00p.m. Baptism [CH] 2017 & 2018 Diocesan goal. 4:45p.m. Vocations Rosary [CH] Thank you for your generosity. Second Sunday of Lent Red Cross Blood Drive Sign Ups Divine Mercy Prayer Group 8:15a.m. Religious Education Classes [AH, PC, OCR, N]
8:30a.m. Holy Hour [CH] Divine Mercy Prayer Group will be meeting 10:00a.m. Religious Education Classes [PC- OCR/A&B] Tuesdays in the Church in front of the altar on 10:00a.m. St. Basil- Confessions [chp] the left side, after the 12:15 Mass. We pray 10:30a.m. Donuts [AH] Sun. 11:00a.m. St. Basil – Divine Liturgy (Mass) [chp] especially for peace, Our Lady’s intentions, our Feb. 25 11:15a.m. Religious Education Classes [AH,PC] priests, and our own intentions. A great 1:00p.m. Baptism [CH] beginning to Lent –pPlease join if you can. 1:00p.m. Squires Meeting/Social [PC-C, Gym] 1:00p.m. Baptism Prep Class [PC-D] “Prayer is the best armor we have. It is the key 1:00p.m. Squirettes Open House [PC-B] which opens the heart of God.” St. Padre Pio 4:30p.m. School of Mary Class [PC-B] 6:30p.m. Religious Education Classes [PC-C&D] 9 St. Thomas Aquinas Charlotte, NC
BloodLiturgical Drive Ministry Schedule for February 25 and 26 Extraordinary Minis- Communion The RedUsher Cross is in need of all types ofter blood of Holy to Commun- Reader Cantor Soundboard Usher help replenish its shortages. Recent natural ion Francina Nagara- Saturday disasters have greatlyMary diminished Turner the Marksupply Myers of (1) jan Michael Coyle Lucy Rodriguez David Kay Staci Kay Mary Myers (2) 5:30P bloodJames and Marchioni your donation is needed. Our next blood drive is Saturday, March 3 from 8:00 a.m. to Anthony Herin Brian Golowski 12:30 p.m. First Richardtime donors Melgar are encouraged to scheduleWilliam an Tolone (1) Sunday 7:30A Urbain Noun- Anne Golowski Edward Jones Susie Melgar Paul Sparrow (2) appointment. Sign up in the Narthexagoun this weekend, February 17/18 and next weekendRobert Pisano February 24/25. Volunteers are also needed to assist.Maria No experience Crockett necessary. Contact Don Seifert Norman Demers Edward Morris [email protected] or (704) 302-1968. Christopher Brown (1) Sunday 9:30A Mercedes Caines G. James Good- Uwa Akhere Daniel Crockett Anne DeSart (2) Cecilia Villavi- man cencia FridayAudrey Jeganathan Lenten Dinners Sunday Guy Brilhante Delila Clay Robert Buchanan (1) Deborah Savoy Richard Costes 11:30A LentenNennette Dinners Costes are offeredVenus every Tinio Friday of Lent at St. Jaclyn Valino(2) Riley Micha Rowe Thomas Aquinas. This 25-year tradition is held in AquinasFinian HallCurran from 6pm till 7:30 p.m. Dine in or Drew Brooks Lord Charles Jr. Tolley Madeline Alrich (1) Josie Peplinski (1) Sunday 5PTakeout is available for the wide variety of meatless Ross Schumann Kenneth Baltes Luke Miller Virginia Lowry Charles Simoneau Anne Catherine Sergent (2) options.Kathryn Ryan
Friday night Lenten Dinners in addition to the normal wide variety of meatless options will offer homemade Shrimp Tacos and vegetable soup this coming Friday. Visit www.stacouncil10505.org for more details.
It’s a Girl!
Join us to celebrate a first time mother and her infant baby girl! For this shower, we really need your PRESENCE not your presents! So please help us shower her with love and support today, on February 18 at 1- 3 p.m. in Room D. Gifts are welcome, but there is no registry for this shower. Handmade or more personalized baby gifts would be great! To help or to RSVP: [email protected].
Joyful Hearts Luncheon
Joyful Hearts, for those 50 years and older, are meeting for lunch on Sunday, February 25th at 1:30 p.m. at Nakato’s Japanese Steakhouse, 8601 University Executive Park Drive, Charlotte 28262. Please join us for an afternoon of fellowship. If you are interested in joining us, please call or email Barbara Sands: 704-720-0727, [email protected] , so that reservations can be made.
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Aquinas Hall Sr. Zenaida (Zeny) Mofada,ENCOUNTER O.P. MAJD [email protected] Phone:In Iraq, (704) we 549encounter-0199 Majd and his family, people forced to flee violence, searching for stability. How are we called to welcome the stranger in our midst? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
Youth Ministries Middle School (MS) & High School (HS) Youth Group
YouthYouth ministry Ministry is the Contact: response of the Christian community to the needs of young people and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth withSr. the Edeva larger Jover, community. O.P.
Our HIGH SCHOOL Youth Group meets on Sundays after the 5:00 p.m. Mass until 8:00 p.m. in Aquinas Hall.
Our MIDDLE SCHOOL Youth Group meets on Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. in the Aquinas Hall.
FOR YOUTH GROUP EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.STACHARLOTTE.COM/YOUTH
Young Adult Ministries Aquinas’ Finest
A Catholic social group for young adults in their 20's and 30's! “Aquinas' Finest” is all about good company, wholesome fun, building friendships, and celebrating our Catholic faith. Our motto, “Fides Amicitia et quidquid bonum” means "Faith, Friends, and Something Good." Join us for any or all of the upcoming activities and bring a friend! More activities online!
Sign up to get text updates by texting @ frassati to “81010”, and join our email list and Facebook group at: stacharlotte.com/finest. For questions, email [email protected].
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Richard & Leonilde Clay In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Samuel Nnebe-Agumadu, father of St. Thomas Karen Andrade & Family parishioner and seminarian Chinonso Nnebe-Agumadu. Please keep Chinonso and his family Stephen Thomas in your prayers as they mourn the passing of their husband and father and for the peaceful repose of Mr. Nnebe-Agumadu’s soul. Seth & McKenzie Catley & Family May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Juan & Rosa Moran mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Altar Care
The Bread & Wine Memorial and the Altar Flowers are offered by Jim & Patty Earnesty in honor of Mary Ann Earnesty.
To honor a loved one, consider making a donation to help support, the ALTAR FLOWERS, ALTAR NECESSITIES, and BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL for each week at Mass. Contact the Parish Office or indicate your name on the boards in the Narthex. Place the envelope with date and name, along with donation, in the Offertory Basket.
Spiritual Ministries Devotional Life PRAY THE ROSARY Bereavement Ministry Prayer Shawl Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.: For the respect of human life from Mary Myers Connie Harris [email protected] 704-547-8924 conception until natural death. Bible Study Purgatorial Society Saturday at 9:10 a.m.: For our Priests’ intentions with the Lainie Lord Laurie McBroom Immaculata Prayer Ministry. [email protected] [email protected] Saturday 4:45 p.m.: For increase in Vocations to the priesthood and Columbarium Ministry R.C.I.A religious life, in the Church. Jim Little Father Matthew Bean First and Third Tuesdays at 7 p.m.: Rosary in Spanish in the Chapel. [email protected] [email protected] El Santo Rosario es cada primer y tercer martes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. en Enthronement of the Respect Life la Capilla. Sacred Heart Mary Manz Geri King [email protected] EUCHARISTIC ADORATION [email protected] School of Mary Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.—Noon Immaculata Prayer Ministry Maria Ventura Wednesday at 12:45 p.m., Benediction at 6:45 p.m. Robyn Magyar [email protected] First Friday 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.: Immaculata Prayer and [email protected] Vocations Awareness Enthronement ministries. Legion of Mary Mary-Claire Dempsey Mark Myers [email protected] First Friday 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.: Divine Mercy Holy Hour, [email protected] Wedding Director closing with Benediction.
Men of Veritas Chris Goodman VOCATION AWARENESS Charlie Simoneaux [email protected] We hope that all parishioners will participate in hosting the [email protected] Vocations Blessing Cup, which involves praying for vocations to the Liturgical Ministries priesthood and religious life.
Host Family: Immaculata Prayer Group Altar Linen Care Liturgical Ministry Coordinator Anne DeSart for the following ministries: Parish Family Book of Prayer [email protected] Deacon Joe Diaz Under the Statue of the Infant of Prague in the back of the Heavenly Dusters [email protected] Church is a book with space to include your prayer request. Elaine Marchioni Acolyte Program Reference to these prayers is made at each Mass during the [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of Choirs & Cantors Holy Communion Prayers of the Faithful. Thomas F. Savoy Readers [email protected] Columbarium Soundboard Greeters Chris Coutre Ushers Our Columbarium, located on the north side of the church, is Communion Ushers a beautiful inurnment place of a loved one for church [email protected] members and their immediate family. Please contact Jim Little for more information at (704) 455-5657. www.stacharlotte.com First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 Community News Corporal Ministries MiraVia is seeking a full time, bi-lingual Program Manager for its Outreach Bereavement Luncheons Nursery Program in Charlotte, N.C. This position provides pregnancy related services Mary Myers Valerie Gebhardt such as support groups, life-skill classes and material assistance. Supervises all [email protected] [email protected] aspects of the Outreach Program including staff, volunteers, client services and Blood Drive Parish Fellowship Events facility management. Must be highly organized and detailed oriented to maintain excellent client records and program documentation. Fluency in Donald Seifert Rick Wirth English and Spanish (including knowledge of the Hispanic culture) is required [email protected] [email protected] as well as knowledge of pregnancy health, infant care, parenting and an Christmas Angel Tree Our Daily Bread—Publix Foods understanding of Catholic teachings on the sanctity of life. A minimum of a Erica Bleffer Carolina Willes Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field and three years experience in a [email protected] [email protected]
Human Services field. Full job description at http://miravia.org. Submit Clothing Drive Room in the Inn resumes to Debbie Capen at [email protected]. Jackie Quigley Deacon Joe Diaz
[email protected] [email protected] Come discover the 3 keys that will unlock our upper room experience with Sandwiches for Men’s Shelter Jesus this Lent: The Living Word, The Eucharist, The Cross. Fr. Richard Sutter, Friends of St. Francis Gardening John Nolan parochial vicar of St. Patrick Cathedral, will led a Lenten reflection on Kathy Johnson Saturday, March 3rd in the parish family life center. The retreat includes early [email protected] [email protected] bird confession at 7 a.m. followed by Mass at 8 a.m. and retreat reflections Hospice House Dinners Share Sunday until 2 p.m. Cost for the retreat is $15/per person and includes lunch. For more Kari Moses Ray Haywood information and to register, go to www.stpatricks.org and click on the Lenten [email protected] [email protected] Retreat link. Jail Ministry Thanksgiving Food Baskets Deacon James Witulski Angelique Mitchell The Diocese of Charlotte invites you to the World Meeting of Families in [email protected] [email protected] Ireland this August. Meet families and fellow Catholics from around the world and experience the holy sites of Ireland on this 10-day pilgrimage. Highlights Mary Garden Showers include a sightseeing tour of Dublin, the World Meeting of Families (including Kari Moses the 3-day congress, the Festival for Families, Mass and celebrations), and an [email protected] anticipated visit from Pope Francis. We will also see the shrine at Knock and [email protected] explore Galway City, Kylemore Abbey and Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, and many other beautiful and timeless attractions of Ireland. Round-trip airfare Parish Life Groups from Charlotte, 4-star accommodations, transportation, tour guide, World Meeting of Families registration and more are included! Aquinas’ Finest Cub Scouts Call Canterbury Pilgrimages at 800-653-0017 or visit Fr. Matthew Bean Mike Weiner www.canterburypilgrimages.com/charlotte for details. [email protected] [email protected]
Bingo Girl Scouts This Lent encounter the Passion of Christ through the Traditional Latin Mass From beginning to end, the Latin Mass is filled with prayers and ceremonies Thomas Beckett Rocio Greene signifying the Passion of Christ. This Lent you’re invited to encounter it each [email protected] [email protected] Sunday at these locations: Greg Kent Hispanic Ministry 9:00 AM Sunday Low (Silent) Mass - February 11 – March 25 [email protected] Susie Melgar Charlotte Catholic High School chapel, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road Book Club [email protected] Newcomers will receive a guide to the Passion & the Latin Mass. For more Patricia Berry Joyful Hearts information please contact the Charlotte Latin Mass Community at [email protected] Barbara Sands [email protected] or visit www.charlottelatinmass.org Boy Scouts [email protected] Tony Migliaccio Knights of Columbus Forgiveness and Healing Following Abortion: Catholic Charities can help men [email protected] Everton Cris Caines and women who have experienced abortion begin their healing journey. Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat creates a healing environment of prayer Catholic Campus Ministry [email protected] and forgiveness. The retreat works to reconnect individuals to themselves, their Fr. Innocent Amasiorah Mothering with Grace friends, and family and to realize God’s ever present love. Upcoming Retreat: [email protected] Jessica Ferranti Asheville Area—March 9-11, 2018 Columbian Squires [email protected] For more information please contact: Matt Sergent Pastoral Council Jackie Childers: 980-241-0251 / [email protected] [email protected] Joe Bjerg Columbiettes stacharlotte.com/parish-council Voice, Piano or Organ Lessons Charmaine Rahman Blythe Squirettes [email protected] Charmaine Rahman Blythe It is never too early or too late to enrich your lives Couples for Christ [email protected] with music. For those interested in voice, piano or Joy Arrojado Youth Ministries organ lessons, please contact either Thomas or [email protected] Sr. Edeva Jover, O.P. Deborah Savoy, [email protected] or call [email protected] at (518) 878-5660. MONTERREY
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