April 2017 Information from the Diocese of Charleston IMPORTANT: Event dates and times are subject to change. For the most up to date information regarding the events listed, please refer to the corresponding diocesan office or diocesan calendar at www.themiscellany.org. Second collections Mark Your Calendar Three letters from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone June 11—The Mass of the Neophytes concerning upcoming collections in the diocese are June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth attached. Please encourage your parishioners to be as Annual Assembly generous as possible. Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s May 7—Trinity Dome 55th Annual Conference May 14—Catholic Charities May 28—Catholic Communications Campaign Bulletin Enclosures Send collections to the Office of Finance, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation [Enclosed: 3 letters] Michael Martocchio, Ph.D., Director May 15-18—Renew & Rejoice Retreat Enclosures from the Bishop [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] June 11 Word of Life series —The Mass of the Neophytes [Enclosed: flyer] The Word of Life series is a monthly newsletter resource for dioceses and parishes that is available in both English Office of Continuing Education for Priests and Spanish. Please click the following link to view the Msgr. Edward Lofton, Director Word of Life series or view the attached enclosure. April 18, May 2 and 23—Day of Reflection & Renewal (see http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of- brochure for locations) life/index.cfm April 24—Relativism: Its origins and effects today [Enclosed: newsletter (3 pages)] April 25, 26, and 27—Parish Leadership Training Part II Enclosures from Monsignor [Enclosed: flyer] Sept. 9-25—Fifteen Day Catholic Tour of India Richard D. Harris [Enclosed: flyer (2 pages)] Office of Ethnic Ministries 2018 Schedule of Collections Kathleen Merritt, Director [Enclosed: schedule] April 29—Black Catholic Day of Reflection Calendars April 29—Diamonds, Stars and Pearls Gala May 6—15th Annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Apostolate of Prayer for Priests Calendar Marian Pilgrimage (separate flyer) Sisters of the Precious Blood May 14—Our Lady of La Vang Marian Celebration— May 2017 opening event for the Marian Year [Enclosed: calendar] July 19-23—Annual Tekakwitha Conference Diocesan Calendar Oct. 5-7—Black Catholic Men’s Conference May 2017 [Enclosed: newsletter (6 pages), flyer] Please send items for future calendars to Kelly Hargett, Office of Family Life Office of Publications and Information at Kathy Schmugge, Director [email protected]. [Enclosed: calendar (3 pages)] Aug. 4-6—Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce Recovery [Enclosed: flyer] Office of the Permanent Diaconate Announcements & general Deacon André Gulliet, Director April 22 & 30—Diaconate Formation Program information information meeting (see flyer for locations and details) th [Enclosed: flyer] 100 Anniversary Fatima Pilgrimages Aug. 26—Day of Prayer Office of Family Life Nov. 4—Fall Day of Education Kathy Schmugge, Director Feb. 9-11, 2018—Annual Retreat [Enclosed: Flyers (4 pages)] [Enclosure: events flyer] 2017 Catholic Kidz Camp Office of Priest Personnel Office of Family Life Deacon Lawrence Roberts, Coordinator Kathy Schmugge, Director [Enclosed: press release (2 pages)] June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth Annual Assembly BAA Solicitor Report [Enclosed: flyer] Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Carrie Mummert, Director Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Carrie Mummert, Director The Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement shares the results of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal campaign Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s through March 31, 2017. We look forward to working with 55th Annual Conference all of our parishes and missions to continue to support the [Enclosed: flyer, registration form (3 pages)] important programs and ministries funded through the Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry appeal. Our combined efforts are having a tremendous impact. Let us continue to work to love and support those Jerry White, Director in need of our assistance. April 28-30—Junior High School Young Ladies Retreat [Enclosed: spreadsheet (4 pages)] [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] May 15-18—Renew & Rejoice Retreat (See enclosure from Clean of Heart & Clothing Closet the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation) Catholic Charities of the Midlands June 19-23—Junior High School Christian Leadership Cathy Hood-Pittenger, Client Advocate Institute [Enclosed: flyer] [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] July 10-14—High School Christian Leadership Institute Diaconate Formation Program [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] Office of the Permanent Diaconate Deacon André Gulliet, Director Seminar & webinar offerings [Enclosed: flyer] EnCourage: Support for Family & Friends 2016-2017 Catechesis Formation webinars Office of Family Life Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation Kathy Schmugge, Director Michael Martocchio, Director [Enclosed: informational flyer] [Enclosed: schedule] Seeking Freelance Reporters 2017 Marriage Preparation/Enrichment Classes The Catholic Miscellany Office of Family Life Deirdre Mays, Editor Kathy Schmugge, Director [Enclosed: schedule] The Catholic Miscellany newspaper seeks freelance reporters in the Charleston and Hilton Head areas. Will Loaves and Fishes Stewardship Webcast Series conduct interviews and write news and feature stories as Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement assigned by editor. Previous experience in news preferred. Carrie Mummert, Director Flat fee per assignment and/or published work. Send [Enclosed: memo, schedule] resume, letter of interest and a minimum of three samples Formation for Mission and Ministry Year II of published work to: Office of Pastoral Formation Deirdre Mays, Editor, [email protected] Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF Visit www.themiscellany.org/opportunities for more [Enclosed: informational letter] information. No phone calls please. [Enclosed: flyer] Di"6uH'$fr OFCHARLESTON OFFICE OF THB BISHOP April2017 DearBrothers and Sistersin Christ, On May 7, we will takeup a specialone-time collection to supportthe mosaicornamentation of theTrinity Dome, the crowningjewel of theBasilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.I ask, if you areable, to pleaseparticipate in thiscollection. The Basilicais the largestRoman Catholic Church in North Americaand amongthe 10 largestchurches in the world. It hasbeen designated by the UnitesStates Conference of Catholic Bishopsas a NationalSanctuary of Prayerand Pilgrimage, dedicated to the patronessof the United States,the BlessedVirgin Mary underher title of the ImmaculateConception. TheTrinity Domeis the centraland largest dome of theNational Shrine. The mosaicwill showThe Most Holy Trinity,the BlessedVirgin Mary,and a processionof saints.Through your supportof thisproject, you becomepart of Mary'sShrine and help bring The Basilicaof theNational Shrineof the ImmaculateConception to completion. Thankyou for your generosity. In the Lord'sPeace, t- ///) n "F/."22,&lMostReverend Robert E. Guelielmone Bishooof Charleston The collectiondate for the Dioceseof CharlestonisMav 7.2017 gol0rangeGroveRoad.Charleston,SCzg4oT.S4)22S-7J49.Fax:(843)804-9463.www.sccatholic.org DT6EESH OFCHARLESTON OFFICE OF THE BISHOP April2017 DearBrothers and Sisters in Christ, As I travelthe diocese,I seeso muchneed and so muchpoverty. When I speakwith pastors andparishioners, tlrey tell me thatthe need exists even with thosewho sit in our pews.For over70 years,Catholic Charities has served those in needquietly and lovingly. This year the needis greater thanever and I needyour help. Thegood people who work andvolunteer at CatholicCharities reach out to the poorin many areasof thediocese, and every year we cometogether to supportthem. This year we needyour generositymore than ever! Your generousgift will help: o Seniorsliving at the CarterMay Home o The homelesswashing their clothes at Cleanof Heart o Our neighborsseeking help at ImmigrationLegal Services o Thehungry being fed at Our Lady'sPantry . Seniorsbeing visited and helped at home o Folksneeding dentures witlr Savea Srnile . Theelderly and poor needing prescription assistance . Our incarceratedbrothers and sisters in prison . Casemanagement and emergency financial assistance for thosecaught in naturaland economicdisasters. Pleasejoin me in helpingall thosewho cometo us in need-andthere are so manycoming to CatholicCharities today. Together we canprovide help and create hope, turning our donationinto an effectivemeans of livins our faith. CatholicCharities provides many programs and services to God'sfamily throughout our state.Your generositywill makea greatdifference in the livesof thosewho look to the Churchfor assistance.I rely heavilyon CatholicCharities to helpme fulfill Christ'smandate to servethe leastof our brothers,and I askyou to join me in supportingCatholic Charities' outreach and service. In theLord's Peace, n ,-- // n * &,*€/ejl-h,"-- Most ReverendRobert E. Guslielmone Bishopof Charleston Thecollection date for theDiocese of Charlestonis Mav 14.2017. 9or Orange Grove Road . Charleston,SC 29407 . G+i zzS-Zgqg . Fax: (843) 804-9463 . www.sccatholic.org Di"6cE$fr OFCHARLESTOI\i OFFICE OF THE BISHOP Apr1l2017 DearBrothers and Sistersin Christ. Soonour diocesewill takeup a collectionfor the CatholicCommunication Campaign (CCC).This collectionhelps bring the gospelmessage to the public squareso that all