June 2017 Information from the Diocese of Charleston IMPORTANT: Event dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information regarding the events listed, please refer to the corresponding diocesan office or diocesan calendar at www.themiscellany.org. Second collections Mark Your Calendar A letter from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone concerning June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth upcoming collections in the diocese are attached. Please Annual Assembly encourage your parishioners to be as generous as possible. June 24—Freedom Fest July 16—Infirm Priests June 29—Priest Personnel Board Meeting Send collections to the Office of Finance, 901 Orange Grove July 1-4—USCCB National Convocation of Catholic Leaders Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s [Enclosed: letter] 55th Annual Conference Jan. 8-11, 2018—Priest Convocation Enclosures from the Bishop Aug. 20-22—Provincial Meeting of Bishops and Priests for the Atlanta Province Word of Life series The Word of Life series is a monthly newsletter resource Bulletin Enclosures for dioceses and parishes that is available in both English and Spanish. Please click the following link to view the Office of Continuing Education for Priests Word of Life series or view the attached enclosure. Msgr. Edward Lofton, Director http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of- Sept. 9-25— Fifteen Day Catholic Tour of India life/index.cfm [Enclosed: flyer (2 pages)] [Enclosed: newsletter (3 pages)] Office of Ethnic Ministries Enclosures from Msgr. Kathleen Merritt, Director Richard D. Harris July 15—St. Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day Celebration July 19-23—Annual Tekakwitha Conference 2018 Schedule of Collections Aug. 4-6—Native American and African American Youth Addendum—Please note that there are two collections Ministers Retreat listed for the date of February 18. Please move the Black Oct. 5-7—Black Catholic Men’s Conference and Indian Home Mission Collection to a date in March that [Enclosed: newsletter (6 pages)] would accommodate your parish schedule. Office of Family Life [Enclosed: schedule] Kathy Schmugge, Director Calendars July 7-9—Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: Post Abortion Healing [Enclosed: flyer] Apostolate of Prayer for Priests Calendar Aug. 4-6—Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce Sisters of the Precious Blood Recovery July 2017 [Enclosed: flyer] [Enclosed: calendar] Sept. 16—“Mary: Patroness of the Vulnerable” Annual Diocesan Calendar Family & Respect Life workshop July 2017 [Enclosed: flyer] Please send items for future calendars to Kelly Hargett, Office of Priest Personnel Office of Publications and Information at Deacon Lawrence Roberts, Coordinator [email protected]. [Enclosed: calendar] June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth Annual Assembly [Enclosed: flyer] Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry Announcements & general Jerry White, Director July 10-14—High School Christian Leadership Institute information [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] July 15— Saints & Swimming summer outreach Diocesan Activities for the Marian Year [Enclosed: flyer] Office of Family Life Aug. 1—New Youth Minister 1-day Boot Camp Kathy Schmugge, Director [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] [Enclosed: informational flyer (3 pages)] Aug. 4-6—The Mission of Young Adult Ministry [Enclosed: brochure] Formation for Mission and Ministry Year III Aug. 18-20—CORE Retreat Office of Pastoral Formation [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF [Enclosed: informational letter] South Carolina Catholic Conference Michael Acquilano, Director International Catholic Stewardship Council’s Conference June 24 —Freedom Fest Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement [Enclosed: flyer] Carrie Mummert, Director Seminar & webinar offerings The International Catholic Stewardship Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from Sept. 17-20, 2017. Offering Loaves and Fishes Stewardship Webcast Series ideas on best practices, proven strategies and plenty of Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement inspiration, it’s not to be missed! Please consider sending a Carrie Mummert, Director representative(s) from your parish. The ICSC member rate [Enclosed: memo, schedule] is available using the Diocese of Charleston membership. For more information, contact Anne Durney at Our Lady of Guadalupe seminar [email protected] or 843-261-0437. Office of Family Life [Enclosed: registration information (8 pages)] Kathy Schmugge, Director [Enclosed: flyer (2 pages)] Priest Convocation Office of Continuing Education for Priests Msgr. Edward Lofton, Director The 2018 Priest Convocation will be held Jan. 8-11, 2018, at Beach Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes Marriot, 8400 Costa Verde Drive, Myrtle Beach r\ ROMAN CATHOLIC L'IOCESE OFCHARLESTON OFFICE OFTHE BISHOP June2017 DearBrothers and Sistersin Christ. Our diocesehas a stronghistory of dedicatedmen who haveoffered a lifetime of serviceto the Catholicfaithful herein SouthCarolina. Even before the establishmentof our diocesein 1820, groupsofdedicated priests served our region.That tradition ofservice continues to this day.A primary goal of our dioceseis to properly carefor our priestsby providing them much needed medicalattention. While healthinsurance provides much of the necessarysupport, many priests need carethat may not be fully covered. Provideour ill or retiredpriests with our careand support in this time of escalatingmedical costsby giving to our collectionfor infirm priests.These priests have spent their livescaring for othersand helping those most in need.I am confidentthat we will continueto do our bestto carefor themas well. Inthe Lord'sPeace, n @/&,tu Most ReverendRobert E. Guslielmone Bishopof Charleston The collectiondate for the Dioceseof Charlestonis July 16,2017. gororangeGroveRoad. Charleston,SC294o7 . (8qg)zzS-ZS+9. Fax:(843)804-9463. www.sccatholic.org WORD OF LIFE: JULY 2017 FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM Highlighting the importance of defending religious freedom, the Fortnight for Freedom takes place June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day. Prayer resources & more: www.fortnightforfreedom.org Intercessions for Life July 2nd Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For those who are pressured to compromise their respect for human life: May the Lord strengthen their courage and resolve; We pray to the Lord: July 9th Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For people often marginalized by society, including those who are elderly, unborn, poor, or have disabilities: May the Lord sustain and raise up those who are bowed down; We pray to the Lord: July 16th Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For those who build a culture of life in our society: That their efforts yield a fruitful harvest; We pray to the Lord: July 23rd Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time May the merciful and gracious Spirit of God help us protect and care for each person’s life; We pray to the Lord: July 30th Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time May the Lord grant to us understanding hearts, that we may treasure his gift of life; We pray to the Lord: View, download, and order the 2016–2017 Respect Life Program materials! www.usccb.org/respectlife Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. WORD OF LIFE – JULY 2017 Bulletin Briefs Recommended dates are provided, but you are welcome to use these quotes at any time. The QR codes to the right of each quote can be used in bulletins, newsletters, etc. When scanned with a smartphone, the QR codes will direct to the webpage where the referenced resource is located. July 2nd “Human dignity is the same for all human beings: when I trample on the dignity of another, I am trampling on my own.” — Pope Francis, “Message for the Lenten Brotherhood Campaign in Brazil.” © 2014 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. https://goo.gl/JElrMo July 9th “Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” — Pope Francis, “Day for Life Greeting.” © 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. July 16th “The challenge is to make the Church’s ‘yes’ to Life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion and your fortitude at the service of life!” — Pope John Paul II, “Homily,” August 15, 1993. © 1993 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. https://goo.gl/Cgwd0I July 23rd “A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members; and among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying.” — Pope John Paul II, “Address to the New Ambassador of New Zealand to the Holy See.” © 2000 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. https://goo.gl/sUqzbC July 30th “An unexpected pregnancy can bring joy, excitement, awe, gratitude, and deeper love than I knew possible!” — 10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting ORDER: English / Spanish USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 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 – JULY 2017 Bulletin Art Recommended dates are provided, but you are welcome to use these images at any