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January 6, 2023

Volume 32 • NUMBER 7

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PUBLISHER The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis Bishop of Charlotte

INDEX Contact us....................................2 Español ...................................... 14-17 Our Diocese............................ 4-13 Our Faith.......................................3 Scripture ................................ 3, 17 Viewpoints ............................22-23 World news............................ 18-21

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things you need to know this week

1 GET YOUR WATER, CHALK & CALENDARS HANDY Make sure to get some water and chalk blessed on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, on Sunday, Jan. 8 – the day the Church in the U.S. recognizes the Adoration of the Magi. Then use them to bless and mark the doors of your home, bringing God’s blessing for the new year. Because the dates of Easter and the moveable feasts are announced on Epiphany, there is also a tradition of blessing calendars on this day. Here’s a quick guide for an Epiphany home blessing: www.bitly.com/chalkblessing.

2 TRY A CATHOLIC PLANNER Speaking of calendars, in this new year – why not mix your faith with an organizational tool in the form of an inspirational calendar to keep your busy life on track? Catholic planners come in a variety of styles – some with verses of Scripture, or images of beloved saints to spur you on to sanctity. Check out options online - just type “Catholic Calendars” into the search bar of your browser.

3 TAKE THE ‘BIBLE IN A YEAR’ CHALLENGE There’s no time like the present to delve deeper into Scripture with a Bible app or podcast to help you read the Bible in a year. Father Mike Schmitz’s popular “The Bible in a Year” podcast from Ascension Press is free. Go to www. ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration to learn more.

4 PRAY AND WALK FOR LIFE January provides three opportunities to publicly witness for life: in Charlotte, Friday, Jan. 13; in Raleigh, Saturday, Jan. 14; and in Washington, D.C., Friday, Jan. 20. Whether you can make it to a March for Life event or not, consider praying this novena from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops this month: www.usccb.org/ resources/9-days-life-novena. 5 JANUARY IS POVERTY AWARENESS MONTH Take up Pope Francis’ challenge to live in solidarity with the poor in both prayer and action. There are plenty of resources in both English and Spanish on the USCCB’s website. Find reflections and calendars at www.usccb. org/resources/poverty-awareness-monthmaterials. Other helpful information can be found online at www.nationaltoday.com/ poverty-awareness-month. — SueAnn Howell. Deacon Matthew Newsome contributed.

Diocesan calendar of events

ESPAÑOL

VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL: ¿Es usted o un ser querido que busca la curación de los efectos de un aborto anterior? Los retiros de fin de semana son ofrecidos por Caridades Católicas para hombres y mujeres en todas las regiones de la Diócesis de Charlotte. Para obtener información sobre los próximos retiros, incluidos retiros en las diócesis vecinas, comuníquese con Karina Hernández: 336-267-1937 o karinahernandez@live. com. VIGILIA DE ADORACIÓN: 6 p.m. los jueves, en la Catedral San Patricio, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte. Nos reunimos para una Vigilia de Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia en Nicaragua, que en estos últimos meses están pasando por momentos turbulentos y ataques físicos contra la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y sus Obispos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adoración, rezar el Santo Rosario, la hora santa de reparación, y terminando con la oración de exorcismo de San Miguel Arcángel. PRAYER SERVICES

MARCH FOR LIFE: 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13. Mass for the Unborn at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte. Gather at 11 a.m. in the parking lot across the street from the Charlotte Diocese, 1123 South Church St. March will begin at noon at Trade and Tryon streets, where Father Aaron Huber, parochial vicar of St. Mark Parish, will preach. For details, go to www. marchforlifecharlotte.com.

PRO-LIFE ROSARY: After the 9 a.m. Mass every third Sunday at the Mother Teresa Pro-Life Memorial, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte.

HOLY APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST LUKE MISSION (UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH): Divine Liturgy (Mass) is offered Sundays at 3 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 109 Crescent Hill Road, Arden. For details, email ucmcanton@gmail.com.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING workshops educate parish volunteers to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse. For details, contact your parish office. To register for online training, go to www. virtus.org. Upcoming workshops:

GREENSBORO: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, and 9 a.m. Feb. 18, St. Paul the

Apostle Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek

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SUPPORT GROUPS

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND FOR MARRIED COUPLES: Jan. 13-15, for married couples who are looking to reconnect and develop communication and healing. To register, visit www. helpourmarriage.com. RACHEL’S VINEYARD: Are you or a loved one seeking healing from the effects of a past abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats are offered by Catholic Charities for men and women in the diocese. For details, contact Jessica Grabowski at 910-5852460 or jrgrabowski@rcdoc.org, or Lorena Haynes at 828-585-0483.

Upcoming events for Bishop Peter J. Jugis:

JAN. 12, 2023 – 7 P.M. Closing Mass of the Diocese of Charlotte’s 50th Anniversary St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte

JAN. 13, 2023 – 11:45 A.M. Prayer before the Charlotte March for Life Pastoral Center, Charlotte

JAN. 17, 2023 – 11 A.M. Presbyteral Council Meeting Pastoral Center, Charlotte