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Volume 5 Number

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February

2,

1996

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The Catholic News

February

Catholic Social Services

Agency

By ELIZABETH

MAYBACH

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and her son couldn't

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of victories won

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time she is worried, anxious or confused and talks to

disappointments are

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harder to talk about.

Since

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1948,

jlf

Catholic Social Ser-

Sj 1

vices has helped the

needy.

1995

In

Services in the Diocese of Charlotte

than 6,500 individuals and

helped more families, averaging about 1 8 people each day. Thanks largely to funds raised through the Diocesan Support Appeal, the programs of

caseworker.

Through the years, Joan and her CSS friend have developed a strong canei

M

alone, Catholic Social

to seek legal

one to handle her power of attorney and be the executor of her estate. Once this situation was settled, Joan could focus on improving her health. At the present time, the CSS staff person helps Joan look at her problems reasonably and is

r

sto-

maraderie. For Joan, having a friend

and advocate was

all

the assistance she

needed.

Crossing Borders

CSS have expanded to

In Asheville,

CSS workers know

include a refugee office, a prison minis-

that a mother's love could cross

and Recovery House, a ministry that works with clients involved in co-dependent or alternative lifestyles. Gifts to CSS help support these and more than 15 other programs.

Although the number of people in need seems daunting at times, Elizabeth Thurbee, Diocesan Director of CSS, said she is always inspired by the people who come forward to donate their time and talent to the many CSS programs.

border. Maria

try

came through

any

the doors

of Catholic Social Services in 1992. At the time she was single and had four children, one who was born with a kidney dysfunction and Turner's Syndrome. Originally from Mexico, Maria knew that if she could get to the United States she could find work for herself and help for her child. She and the children came to the U.S. and eventu-

illustrating a different

found themselves in Asheville.

Speaking very little English, Maria found work at several area Mexican restaurants, but the wages were too low to support the healthy children and Maria was still searching for a doctor to help her youngest child. Finally, fighting depression, Maria sought out CSS and asked for help. She needed to learn English and find a decent job and she was confident that after doing so, she could help her baby. As she began taking classes, Maria's self-confidence improved and she found a job that had stable hours and a decent wage. Time passed and both Maria's financial and emotional situations improved. Her older children are now thriving and the youngest, with the help of a doctor and

challenge that staff and volunteers face

medicine, has only limited disabilities.

during their work. All names have been

Maria

changed

bringing flowers to the staff and has

"The outpouring of support during the always fantastic," you have to remember that the people we help have needs all year long. It would be wonderful if the church groups, families and groups of friends would look at their commitment to a needy family as a year-long commitment. Most of our needy families are working with a budget that only holiday season

Thurbee

is

said. "But,

provides for necessities, not luxuries like toys for birthdays

Easter. This

is

and baskets for

an opportunity to

make a

long-term impact on the lives of an

real

entire family."

CSS

issues are varied

and often

formidable. Following are excerpts from

CSS

files,

each

to protect privacy.

ally

still

comes by

become involved Material Needs In Winston-Salem, a CSS staff member learned that people who come to the office seeking help don't always have strictly tangible needs. Joan was a widow who lived alone. Although she had a son, he lived on the west coast and

More Than

couldn't

come

to visit often. Joan's

was poor, but her financial situation was fairly stable. A worrier, Joan became anxious very easily. When CSS first met Joan, she was extremely upset about her estate. She was desperately seeking someone nearby who would

health

agree to handle her affairs

if

the

DSA Supports Seminarians

By ELIZABETH MAYBACH

A CSS

advice regarding the selection of some-

in the Diocese of Charlotte, the job can be inspiring or heart-

The

to her

worker encouraged her

volunteers of Catholic Social Services

breaking.

And Hope

make the trip to North Carolina.

People needing help come from all backgrounds. Their requests run the gamut from the ordinary to the overwhelming, but regardless of the size of their need, the person usually views his problem as urgent. For the staff and

1996

Vocations

Offers Help

Staff Writer

2,

CSS

as a volunteer.

office,

She

is

for seminarians to experience priestly

Staff Writer

The 18 men

life

currently studying to

be priests for the Diocese of Charlotte have surprisingly similar schedules: each seminarian manages to pack about 36 hours worth of work into every 24hour day.

In addition to studies during the school year, seminarians work in diocesan parishes and offices during summer vacations. Typically, the seminary process takes about five years.

This year, the seminary program is supported largely by the Diocesan Support Appeal. For the first time, a percentage of the DSA funds will go to support the education of the men who will serve in diocesan parishes in the

According

to

Frank

Father

O'Rourke, vocations director for the Diocese of Charlotte, the seminarians come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wealth of different experiences to parishes in the diocese. Even more varied than their talents are the stories of their journeys in faith. Following are the stories of two young men who are currently in the process of answering God's call to love and serve.

Christopher Davis While studying at St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore, second-year seminarian Christopher Davis had an encounter that most Catholics would love to have: he met Pope John Paul II. "The

pope came by

St.

Mary's during

his

Baltimore," said Davis during a

phone interview.

"We were all lined up

to see him. After a minute, I

and made

my way

was bold

to the front

...

He's

everything that the Church stands for

captured in one

man

— and

I

got to

shake his hand. It was an incredible experience." Davis said after meeting the seminarians the pope took some time to pray in the seminary chapel. "It was an extremely touching gesture. We all felt honored to have him there."

For Davis, meeting the pope was an experience he never would have imagined as a child. Raised in a Lutheran home, Davis converted to Catholicism during his college years at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. A talented musician, Davis offered to play the organ at Saint Benedict Catholic

Church and met Father Conrad Kimbrough.

Father

"I started

Kimbrough and

working with I

discovered

I

as often as

believed what Catholics believed," said

she can, Maria gives back to the office

Davis. "Father Kimbrough had the most influence on my decision to enter the

now that

a regular donor to

gave

CSS;

to her.

all levels. I

Masses and he did a wonderful job. He has a teacher quality to him and is comfortable with people, all of which make him an excellent speaker and a good friend."

Father Frank O'Rourke laughed when asked for comments about Chris.

"He's a wonderful man with a fantastic sense of humor," he said. "I hope everyone has an opportunity to meet Chris."

David Brzoska For David Brzoska, the call to priesthood prompted him to forego a successful career as a biochemist. After

gan to work, doing.

I'

ve always had a strong relation-

I felt drawn to do something to develop that relationship and share it with others."

Now completing his second year of pre-theology training, Brzoska said he was happy to be back in a school environment. "I've been out of school for ten years, so moving back into the community lifestyle was definitely a change," he said. "It gives me an opportunity to see God working in other people. I think I've learned more about myself and my relationship with God seeing Him work in that way."

ship with God, and

Brzoska, who worked last summer with Father Michael Buttner, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lenoir, said that working in the parishes was one of his favorite aspects of the seminary experience. "It's always inspiring to see what God has done in people's lives. Working with and being around various families and individuals is a wonderful experience. Just seeing the impact oftheir faith increases my own faith."

According

Seminary meet every week to eat dinner and pray.

"The support network both within the seminary and within the Diocese of Charlotte has been wonderful," he said.

Father O'Rourke said that he continues to be impressed with Brzoska' academic and spiritual progress. "I remember well the day Dave came to meet me. Both of us joined Bishop Curlin for lunch. Bishop Curlin and I were most impressed by Dave's simplicity, honesty and his seeking to respond to the call of the Spirit," Father O'Rourke said. "Dave' s two years being with us as

I

Benedict in Greensboro, Holy Spirit in Denver and St. Charles Borromeo in Morganton. According to Father Ken

strong, loving

in for several counseling ses-

sions and as she and her caseworker

Whittington, pastor of the Morganton parish, Davis is a capable and enthusi-

See CSS, page 12

astic student.

something

"The summers are a chance

he and the

ians at St. Vincent de Paul

parishes in the diocese, including St.

come

to Brzoska,

other three Charlotte Diocese seminar-

ages meant a young teenager

to

was never completely what I was

I

named Jane who came in for pregnancy counseling. Jane first came to CSS in 1993. She said she was pregnant and needed someone to talk to. She agreed

called to the

"When I be-

satisfied or fulfilled with

people, well, the fever just caught me."

Davis has spent summers in several

I felt

priesthood," said Brzoska.

I thought about attending seminary for a long time, but when I saw his love for the priesthood and the joy he received by serving God and His

seminary.

gradu-

from Penn State University, Brzoska began working for a company in Princeton, N.J., and later in Newton, ating

Babies Having Babies CSS staff members help people of all ages. For one staff member in Charlotte, all

asked him to give

N.C. "At an early age,

future.

visit to

on

several reflections at daily

a seminarian at St. Vincent's seminary

have strengthened him in faith and given

When man who is

clarity to his call to the priesthood.

think of Dave,

I

think of a

and wise."

Father O'Rourke said that the dio-

cese is blessed with the keen minds and the open hearts of all of the seminarians.

February

2,

The Catholic News

1996

DSA

Bishop Says

Called To Love, Called To Serve

Serve Jesus By Helping Others

By JO ANN

By

Editor

As the world enters the 21st more to help others.

interview with

the United States, there are those

What does the theme of this year's

That

is

one,

the fulfillment of the

will increase as well.

brothers and sisters in their time of

need.

who feel

to those

William G. Curlin, Bishop of Charlotte

cies?

Who

In the words of St. Paul, "Whenever one person suffers, we all suffer. When one person rejoices, we all rejoice." Our Christian view is worldwide, and as

dying?

members of

ian today

a faith

community

—

—

the

our view must encompass the entire diocese. When anyone is hurting, we have^to be there, either by service or by prayer.

Diocese of Charlotte

challenges

invest in our in the life

is

our priest tomorrow.

play in confronting those challenges?

After nearly two years as your bishop, I have had opportunities to

individuals

and families are operating

see the

How should Cathoimportance of their DSA

gift in light

of all their other financial

on a

tight budget.

commitments?

My

first

pas-

and died by one axiom: What you give in tor lived

to look at the future of

God's name

is

yours forever.

our diocese and say, 'We're here to help.

believe this

is

I

the

philosophy that should permeate our

share firsthand the

lives.

Christ

continues to experience rapid growth,

Himself pointed out that charity has no limits, has no boundaries.

I'm reminded of a story that fascinated me as a child during the Depression: A poor woman kept a meager pot

we must

of porridge to feed the hungry, but never

joys and sorrows of many of our diocesan faithful, and I have seen our dioc-

esan ministries serve thousands of people in need. However, as our diocese

that will

carefully

examine these areas

need our help in the future. The

DSA stirs our conscience; reminding us that Christ is ever present, challenging

us to see, love and serve

The diocese is experiencing a time ofrapid growth. Is the number ofseminarians in formation for our diocese keeping up with that growth ? How will the DSA help?

We always need more seminarians; we always need more priests. Growth indicates the need for more parishes. At the same time, we have priests who are nearing retirement and priests who are ill. We must have young priests to continue for their older brothers once they re no longer in active ministry. We need to '

ask ourselves:

Who

is

going to cel-

ebrate the Eucharist for us?

absolve us someday

for herself.

Yet the pot remained

Truly, the

more people

more God seems

to

fill

their

Who

will

when we feel over-

burdened by sin? Who is going to give us the sacrament of comfort when we're

own lives.

How does the DSA relate to the mission statement of the diocese and your own vision for the diocese?

My motto as bishop proclaims, "We should think with Christ, in order to act as Christ." If the diocese is supposed to be the servant of Christ, then the DSA is that constant reminder in the Catholic community of this mission of service.

We cannot say, 'everything is fine.'

No, we can never take it easy. There's no time to sit back and rest on our laurels. There are always new needs and new challenges. The DSA is the voice of Christ constantly challenging us to be sensitive to the presence of Jesus in the hurting people around us. The support appeal challenges us to look at the future of our diocese and say, 'we're here to help.'

weeks ahead.

The kickoff is marked by this issue and videos that will be shown in all parishes and missions the weekend of Feb. 3-4. As suggested by pastors, the

Support Appeal failed

"The selection of the theme reflected Mother Teresa's visit," said Barbara Rohrman, associate director of development for the diocese who is working on her first DSA. In her message, Mother Teresa reminded us "by virtue of our baptism every one of us is called into the Christian ministry of helping and loving one another."

"Everyone in the diocese was moved by this humble servant of God and her message," added Rohrman.

"I think Mother Teresa is a marvelous example of what we are called to be in our example of our stewardship in response to God's blessings," said Father Mauricio West, chancellor and vicar

—

without question her model calls us to greater responsigeneral. "I think

and accountability."

There are several new ministries

bility

the diocese

cluding the

is

supporting this year, in-

Hmong, Montagnard and

videos have been regionalized this year.

There are personalized videos for the Piedmont, Triad, and Mountain regions.

Parishioners will receive a letter from Bishop William G. Curlin next week

Native American Ministries, and Seminarian Education as well. Today, the diocese has 18 men preparing for the

asking for their support.

priesthood.

"The Diocesan Support Appeal

is

woman and man is

many of the broad ministries of the diocese, many

called to love and serve Christ in their

of which the parish ministries rely on so

neighbors. This

heavily," said Father West.

"Every Catholic is

so important because

the fulfillment of the

it

funds

"We

see

it

words of Jesus who proclaimed He had come to serve and not be served. There-

as a broadening of local ministries, but

His disciples, we should imitate the Master and reach out and serve our brothers and sisters in their time of need," Bishop Curlin said.

The theme, "Called to Love, Called to Serve, " was due partially to Mother

ministries in specific areas."

fore, as

Teresa's visit to Charlotte last June.

at the

same time,

it

focuses on diocesan

Every parish and mission contribby meeting a goal (see page 11) based on weekly collections. Money collected above the goal is returned to utes

See Campaign, page 12

full.

give, the

Him in the least

of our brethren.

—

in the

We are living in times when many

The support appeal challenges us

DSA

We

own future when we invest

.

ture of the diocese, and what role does

of

in times

of a seminarian. The seminar-

you see for the fu-

the

be there

will

tragedy as well as times of joy?

lics

What are some of the

Through our baptism, Catholics are "Called to Love, Called to Serve," the theme for this year's Diocesan Support Appeal. The appeal from Feb. 3-Mar. 24 will raise $2,363,000, to fund 36 diocesan ministries. Parishioners will be asked to make their pledges during this time period.

Several stories about the life-changing ministries supported by the appeal appear in this issue of The Catholic News & Herald. Others will be featured

—

their parish or

mission does not directly benefit from the DSA-funded ministries or agen-

in the diocese turn to

Last year, agencies of the diocese helped more than 43,000 people. As the diocese continues to grow, that number

the Master and reach out and serve our

would you respond

many people

Church-related ministries for assistance.

words of Jesus who proclaimed He had

How

reality exists in the

man called to enter the priesthood or a family grieving over the loss of a loved

come to serve and not be served. Therefore, as His disciples, we should imitate

parishioners

1996 Diocesan

Diocese of Charlotte as well. Whether it be a young

and pur-

pose of the DSA? Every Catholic woman and man is called to love and serve Christ in their neighbors. This

need existed

who

face major decisions in their daily lives.

appeal, Called to Love, Called to Serve in relation to the role

century, never has the

Despite the economic prosperity of

Bishop William G. Curlin

mean

MIKE KROKOS

KEANE

Associate Editor

An

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Diocesan Support Appeal Kicks Off Annual Campaign

Challenge To

Is

& Herald

Remember

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as

HisWll

well as an ongoing commit-

ment to the Church and the community in which we live."

In Yours.

Y

|

Bishop William G. Curlin

ou can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte or to your parish. Simply have the following statement included in your Will:

"I leave to the

Charlotte (or

Roman

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

sum of$

percent of the residue of my estate) for religious, educational and charitable works."

(or

For more information on

how

to

make

its

a Will that works, contact

Jim Kelley, Diocese of Charlotte, Office of Development, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207, (704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

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& Herald

February

2,

1996

The Pope Speaks

Tro-Life Corner

Pope John Paul H

Pope Says Women, With Mary, Have The Strength To

Combat

tifc,

Dear brothers and

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dignity of

demand

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protection.

ask tkis in your

ikrougk ike redemptive acl in ike Holy Spirit.

of

we

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your "

on the Blessed Virgin Mary,

consider the passage from the

which God's words

name

Amen.

Son and

sisters,

In today's catechesis

proclaim ike supreme all human life ana lo

Evil

Book of Genesis

between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel" (Gn 3:15). This divinely promised victory over

particularly significant: "I will put enmity

come about through the offspring of "the the son who is Christ the redeemer. But this announcement of the Good News of salvation

sin will

woman," """"

Pope Jokn Paul

in

to the serpent after the fall are

II

first

the Protogospel

—

—

also prophetically foreshadows

in the church. As the New Eve, she is conceived without sin and is completely devoted to overcoming the forces of sin and death.

Through her cooperation with Christ in the work of salvation, Mary contributes in a unique way to the triumph over Satan. In solidarity with the Virgin of

Mary's maternal mission The Respect

Diocese of Charlotte}

Life Office

(704) 377-6871

Nazareth,

all

women

are called to fight against evil.

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and peace "frees us from ourselves for love alone," pope said.

"It helps us open ourselves to the action of God, who wants to make every dimension of our lives noble," he said.

A truly Christian spiritual life, the pope said, can never be limited to a personal relationship with God. "When it is authentic, it opens our hearts to the needs of the whole world," he said.

the

Notebook

and other

cities.

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"Everyone in the diocese was so moved by this humble servant of God and her message. That is how we came up with the theme," said Barbara Rohrman, associate director of development for the diocese.

The 1996 DSA goal is $2,363,000, which represents a 17 percent increase over last year's goal, and is the result of several things.

As the diocese continues to

a rapid pace, so do the demands and needs for the services of its agencies. As mentioned, the diocese will fund several new ministries this year, including

grow

at

seminarian education for the first time ever. That alone accounts for 1 1 percent of the increase. Other new agencies include the Hmongs, Montagnards, and Na-

integral parts in the church's mission to help others.

tive

new multi-cultural ministries are now a part of

DSA budget,

along with seminarian education. will kick off this weekend, Feb 34, as parishioners will view videos highlighting some of the diocesan ministries. You will also receive a letter from Bishop William G. Curlin asking for your the

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life

1996 Diocesan Support Appeal, the diocese's effort to raise money for the 36 ministries and agencies that are Several

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God

and creates the space in one's life necessary for loving God and one's neighbor.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus promises the kingdom of God to those who are poor in spirit or, in

Is

"Jesus insisted we love one another as He loves each one of us. ..that we have to give whatever it takes to do good to one another." (Mother Teresa, The Charlotte Coliseum, June 13, 1995) In her visit to the Diocese of Charlotte last year, Mother Teresa spoke of the importance of stewardship) giving one's time, talent and treasure from the heart. She urged Christians to live as Jesus lived and to always have a sense of giving. Through our faith, Catholics are called to love and serve each another.

Love and caring are the most important things in the world, Mother Teresa has said on numerous occa-

The Catholic

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said living in the poverty of spirit sets a

person's priorities according to the priorities of

Asked To Answer The Call

Diocese

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they are nor

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he said Jan. 28 during a

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II said.

"The poor

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that

woman, to cooperate with her son in defeating power of evil.

of every the

Monday:

neither

humility, compassion, purity and the search for justice

on the vocation of all humanity, and therefore on

1-5

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and religious educa-

life

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parish, "are those

what they possess."

"They recognize that they have received everything from the hands of God, usually with the help of others," the pope told the people of St. Cletus Parish during one of his regular Sunday visits.

The Gospel for that particular Sunday was from the fifth chapter of Matthew, in which Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount and teaches the Beatitudes to

tion in the family, they tije

Rome

become the "privileged partners" of God' s saving plan. Mary s mission sheds light

vocations to the consecrated

for

at a

attribute to themselves

who "are not full of themselves" God into their hearts and are humbly aware of what God has done for them, he said.

Through personal and liturgical prayer, through catechetical work and the witness of charity, through

Scripture

homily

The campaign

support.

-This year's theme, "Called to Love, Called to Serve, " ties in with

Mother Teresa' s visit last summer.

American

ministries.

This issue of The Catholic News & Herald focuses on several of the DSA-funded agencies and their impact on the people of the diocese. Others will be highlighted in the weeks ahead. More than 43,000

people were helped last year and that number will continue to increase.

The spirit of giving in the Diocese of Charlotte is second-to-none and, this year, area Catholics are being

asked to be as generous as ever.

February

2,

1996

Campus

The Catholic News

Ministry

Parishioners Share Their

Student Center Offers Fellowship

Me Count The

Motivated By Faith

Ways...

which they lead

By JIM and

the music, lector and

Trying to explain "why like trying to explain

liturgy with

students

in

right)

plain

attempt

tell

you

that testing is part of learning.

For the handful of Catholic undergraduates at Carolina University, one of the most challenging tests is the growth of their faith.

The Catholic Student Center, funded by the Diocesan Support Appeal, is where Catholic students meet for activities, fellowship, prayer and weekend Mass. It provides a valuable edge

WCU

The small two-story residence bordering the camthey feel fortunate to have.

pus was purchased for the diocese in 1969, replacing an earlier site at Dick's Gap. Until 1983, it was also home to the much loved house mother, Neva Grady, whose hospitality and care for the Catholic students over the years have won her the lasting gratitude of the community.

The diocese began providing fulltime campus ministers to in 1986 with the arrival of Bill and Dianne Mehle. In 1994, Gloria Schweizer, a native of nearby Sylva, became the campus minister. Personal availability to

WCU

the students, she says,

is

the

most chal-

lenging aspect of her ministry. "It's not just

my own

availability to

variety of circumstances, but

them in a empower-

them to be available to one another ways that will nourish their faith."

ing in

"It's

almost like being a mission-

ary," she says pensively, reflecting

the relative isolation of the

on

community

from the mainstream of the diocese. "I look for ways to support the students and try to correct misconceptions about Catholics which still pervade the campus."

Pointing out the lack of privacy that

dorm

life affords,

Schweizer sympa-

thizes with the plight of a student

may once have

who

often found solace in

who now feels among roommates who find

The reasons

many

are

because Jesus gave his life for us out of gratitude and thankfulness

junior

Davis, a

whose home is Our Lady

his son,

music ministry which enjoys a high

part of "the solution"

degree of student participation. "It sets the tone for the whole worship experi-

because it feels good and many other people are doing it ... because it' s the right thing to do and not enough other people are doing it ... because I was taught to do it as a child ... to spread peace and Christianity because Jesus

which also

The

commu-

reflects the

variety of selections range

from the St. Gregory Hymnal to works Amy Grant has recorded."

Susie Bryson, of Murphy, a recent graduate, has been so involved

WCU

with the Center in recent years that she has become identified with the hospitality

it

is

known for. "The family atmo-

sphere here has helped faith,"

who I

me

sustain

my

she said. "I feel accepted here for am. The Center has proved to be

a constant spiritual source to

during these years.

been here,

I

Catholic as

I

Had

the Center not

would not be

am

draw from

as strong a

today."

didn't

make adapting

to his

new

environment any easier. "Catholics here bond together better. Because we are so few, we feel the need to. Up north I took

When I moved here, my faith had to grow a lot stronger; I've this for granted.

had to look at what I believe."

'The questions we are asked [about

really

being Catholics]," said

Kim

Scheil, a

from Atlanta, "aren't asked to put us on the spot, but out of sincere interest." Prime Time, a regular Wednesday meeting at the Center, is sometimes devoted to "Our Beliefs." It has provided the opportunity for students from senior

praying the rosary but

a variety of religious traditions to dis-

inhibited

cuss their respective beliefs in a

...

as an

..

am "my

usually gather to share a meal and to

vital

social, psy-

support needs of our people and par-

By Example

Inspired By

RAY JOYNER

Although I had Protestant parents who did not have necessarily strong religious convictions, I had the privilege of going to Catholic school for eight years of my

life.

In the fifth grade,

I

converted

ishes.

For

us, the

almost natural impulse

to support these programs gets a mighty

jump-start from our

Jesus said,

faith.

"Whatever you do unto the least one of these, you do unto me." Motivation can't get any more powerful than that.

So, at DSA time, we have no question about what we should do, and the question of how much we should do was resolved about ten years ago when we began tithing.

The unique rationale of makes charity and almsgiving

tithing

a piece

of cake. It elevates the act of giving to a new high of financial acceptability.

Once we decided that ten percent of our income would go to the Church, all

remained was to make some pretty

to Catholicism through the influence of

that

a wonderful teacher, Sister Theresa

basic one-time distribution decisions

Watching how she gave of hercompletely to the Lord, I was

among parish, diocese and other Catho-

Claire. self so

instilled

with an appreciation of the value

of giving of oneself to ing for his

many

God in thanksgiv-

blessings.

Giving to others has become a way of

for

life

many

my

family.

charities

and

We

contribute to

feel that the

DSA is

just part of our overall plan for giving.

I

once learned a valuable lesson from

allows students to "be who they are," the Catholic students share their vision

Our Lady of beyond our individual parish needs to find out where the need is greatest. She reminded me that

with the rest of the university.

we

"The Catholic Student Center is supposed to be a place where you can be

Giving to the DSA just naturally fits in as my wife, Donna, and I review our budget on a regular basis. We believe that it is important to give back to God of our "first fruits," so we plan for it each

Center enables students not only to be themselves but to become their truest selves, it has passed Thomas Merton's test of faith, "The discovery and the fulfillment of my true self, in Christ."

experiencing

still

them. Our DSA programs embody just about all of the

and "as often as you did it for one of the my brothers and sisters, you did it for me" ... to make a better world and community ... to contribute what I can to the good works undertaken by priests and others who give their life to Christ... because it is the right thing to do.

Ernest Dwight is a member of St.

tion in the Center. "Students will be

evenings, the students

failed tSgerve

least of

Mercy Church:

Scheil. If the

times and are aware that there are people all around us who are

chological, educational and spiritual

mon

Kim

known hard

both

brother's keeper"

I

Since the students are vulnerable to ridicule about such sensitive aspects of their lives, Schweizer is enthused about the small prayer chapel nearing comple-

On Sunday

ocesan Support Appeal involvement. We have

.

said that

a beloved parishioner at

yourself," asserted

respect to our Di-

...

that respects both differences

of the Blessed Sacrament in whatever way is comfortable for them," she said with satisfaction.

tqbve

example for

the practice alien and incomprehensible.

able to come here throughout the week, close the door, and pray in the presence

Galled

because a need ... to be

is

believe this

where we are coming from with is

. . .

way

and comground. By offering a forum that

North Carolina mountains, with wind chill factors as low as 40 degrees below zero. As we prayed before dinner on one of these frigid evenings, Agnes added, "And thank you so much, dear Lord, for our nice, warm, cozy home."

I

Patrick Cathedral.

Fred Hunter, a junior, grew up in Laconia, N.H., in a strong Catholic environment. Although he expected some of the initial difficulties he encountered as a northerner and a Catholic, it

...

we had

bitterly cold temperatures in the

To which I tacked on, "Amen!"

my many blessings because I am able to

there

nity.

because

for

strongly about the importance of the

tional,

will

some

. . .

my children

ence," he said energetically, "a joyful

I

and

of the Mountains in Highlands, has been involved in the music ministry at the Center since coming to WCU. He feels

tone that can sometimes be non-tradi-

can ex-

it.

setting for liturgy.

Andy

I

but

In the early days of January

is

believe."

love and living by

much better than that,

it

give"

I

I

don't think

I

God gave

parish

By PAUL FREDETTE CULLOWHEE — Any student will

"why

prefer this homier

plans the weekend

the Catholic Student Center.

faith,

God's example.

Church in Sylva who

(

about

It's all

AGNES PEMBROKE

DWIGHT

By ERNEST

assist as Eucharistic

ministers.

Campus Minister Gloria Schweizer

:

I

Let

They are joined for Mass by some of the Catholic faculty members and parishioners from St. Mary

5

"Why Give To The DSA"

prepare the liturgy at

Reasons

& Herald

are

year

at

to look

One Body

in Christ.

DSA time.

Ray Joyner is a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Winston-Salem

programs and organizations we wanted to support.

Acceptance of our 10 percent tithing commitment worked itself easily lic

into our family budget.

mundane items electric bills.

It

joined such

as the telephone and

We would no more think

of skipping our tithing obligations than we would skip a mortgage payment.

Thus, each year when the DSA campaign comes around, we never have to think about how much we'll give. That decision was made long ago.

This is not to say that tithing is not a burden, it is but a small cross to carry for Christ in gratitude for the great sacrifice little;

he made for

what's the point

us. It hurts a if it

doesn't?

Jim and Agnes Pembroke are members of St. Lucien Church in Spruce Pine.

6

& Herald

The Catholic News

February

2,

1996

Called To Love, Called To Serve The Diocesan (Support Appeal

is

a reminder of our

constantly responding to an ever-increasing family of

Parish and mission families

possible

to love,

call

faith, this

call

to serve. The Diocese of Charlotte

year, reaching out with

—

from the tiniest mission to the largest parish

—

36 D&A-funded

is

ministries.

benefit from the services

made

by the DSA.

Parishioners from the culturally-diverse family of St Charles ministries,

as

does Immaculate Heart of Mary

in

Dorromeo

in

Morganton

utilize

many D6A-funded

High Point

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Webb

Nick Hancock, High Point University freshman talks with Father Norris,

OSFS, campus

Tom

minister.

SA

96 The PJCA program at Immacualate Heart of Mary is a thriving ministry.

Here, Sister Mary Sheehan, SMG leads the weekly program Pictured from left Talmage McMinn, to right: Nancy and Dan Butler, Sister Mary, Jeremy Jack and Dana Right Center:

Myslivec.

Below

Pight:

Plans for an

upcoming student ski trip are discussed among parent Phil leaders.

From left: Walls, Susan Harrill, Barbara Walls and youth minister, .

Pobin Connolly.

CPISM members,

Frances Lichauer, Ophelia Alvarez and Eleanor Ilderton enjoy good cheer at Immaculate

Heart of Mary during the holidays.

first graders Melissa Plunkett, Lauren enjoy trips to the school library.

Miller

and Walt

February

2,

The Catholic News

1996

St Charles Borromeo

Above: Father Bill Tanguay, Director of the East Coast Ministry to the Hmong, shares his homily in the language of the

Hmong

—

—

during an ethnic Mass.

Dev.

Mr.

John Johnson baptizes Olivia Benson.

Center: Pastor Father Ken Whittington, receives the

gifts

during Mass.

Below: Director of Faith Fo rmation, Terri Martino and husband John, who serves as Director of the parish Music Ministry review selected texts as part of the Lay Ministry program.

Photos by Joann Keane

Ken Whittington reviews musical selections with Mateo ©anto Mejia, prior to the Hispanic Mass.

Father

Photos on

this

page depict

some of the DoA-supported ministries at

6t Charles

borromeo. The

ministries are

(clockwise):

(Tailed

•

Hmong

•

Permanent Diaconate

•

Hispanic Ministry

•

Lay Ministry

•

Office of Worship

Ministry

—

Ministries featured

preceeding page

on the

are:

•

Campus

Ministry

•

Catholic

&hools

•

PCIA

•

Youth Ministry

•

CPISM

& Herald

7

8

The Catholic News

& Herald

February

DSA Budget By

MIKE KROKOS

CHARLOTTE— Parishioners gifts

made

to the

Diocesan Supwork of 36

port Appeal will aid the

agencies and ministries, but not

know

1996

many may

the lengthy process used in

budget are program changes and cost increases.

"Each December, we look at the to* particular programs and assess their accountability. The diocesan management team reviews (ailed their effectiveness and identifies program changes," Weldon

Respect

depending on the number of needs to be met," Weldon said.

Program changes this year include funding seminarian education for the first time ever, and additional funding for Catholic Social Services and several ers are increased,

other ministries.

Prison Ministry

1996 Diocesan Support Appeal

Separated/Divorced Family Life, Retrouvaille, Engaged Encounter

"What

What

is

This year' s DSA goal is $2,363,000,

The

resulting increase in

the total appeal due to the seminarian

program percent

is

due

is

program percent

11 percent, another three to

an increase in other

services, while a final three

is

"We

due to inflationary increases. look at each element on an

individual basis," Weldon said.

"We try

very hard not to increase line items

without corresponding increases in pro-

gram

We're constantly

services.

in a

we

"We' ve got to work harder, smarter,

Vietnamese Ministry

Hmong

Educational Ministries Faith Formation Catholic Schools

Campus

Ministry

and Worship Lay Ministry Training Media Resources Liturgy

Vocations Permanent Diaconate Seminarian Education

"We're very aware of the generosity of the people

Weldon

don't

2,258,000

Campaign Expenses

$2,363,000

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at the

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tinue to grow, so do the bud-

very

have."

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Hispanic Ministry

diocese and its services con-

take that for granted.

constraints

African American Ministry

Multi-Cultural Ministries provided help for more than 6,000 people. And as the

We

1 1 1

Multi-Cultural Ministries

There are many needs and many worthwhile projects and ministries. Last year, Catholic Social Services helped more than 6,500 people, the Office of Faith Formation touched the lives of over 29,000 individuals, and

various ministries with the financial

manager.

CSS Administration

in the diocese,

Weldon,

fiscal

Foster Care, Pregnancy Support

take these gifts for granted."

of this diocese.

157,400

Hispanic Services, Adoption, Counseling, Crisis Intervention,

this

We strive to be re-

position of balancing the needs of the

The two components the finance office looks at when establishing the

Foster Care, Pregnancy Support

Piedmont Triad Office, Winston-Salem

ously," said Weldon. "We must be accountable to them

the Vocations Program," said Bill

174,900

Counseling, Crisis Inter-vention,

many people of the diocese, and we take this very seri-

money given us, and do not

level.

($2,022,000).

"We've been en-

trusted with the gifts of

good use of

Office,

Foster Care, Pregnancy Support Charlotte Regional Office, Charlotte 207,300 Recovery House, Adoption,

not taken

the cost of services

How is that going to impact our budget?" Because costs constantly go up, it takes additional money each year to perform the programs at the

and

lightly.

is

sponsible stewards of the

an increase of 17 percent over 1995

Ministries, Educational Ministries

56,100

Hispanic Services, Adoption, Counseling, Crisis Intervention,

issue of financial

the effect of

is

next year?

Catholic Social Services, Multi-Cultural

The

responsibility

money.

inflation?

Before the 36,000 pledge cards are mailed out to Catholic households and videos roll the weekend of Feb. 3-4 kicking off the annual DSA, hundreds of hours have literally been put in making preparations for this campaign.

"We rely on the annual appeal to support a variety of ministries and agencies. The focus of the appeal is for

29,400

Asheville

added.

man-

at basic costs, the fiscal

ager explained.

organizations.

Western Regional

After his office looks at the changes,

they look

establishing an annual budget for the

$18,300 15,200 12,500

CRISM, Widowed/

and more creatively with less purchasing power," he

for the

same

....

Life.

Regional Services

The process the team goes through when looking at the DSA budget involves evaluating and addressing each program on a case-by-case basis.

"Some programs are reduced and oth-

Weldon

DSA Budget

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noted.

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1996

2,

Lay Ministry

Faith Formation

The

Catechists Spread MAYBACH

By ELIZABETH

basics of teaching the faith," said Ruble.

St.

"As a diocese, we have increased by more than 24 percent in the past five years. We have to work to keep up with the growth. The DSA helps provide the

Lucien

Church the number of parishioners has more than doubled in the past 1 1 years.

To keep up with the rising number of families and young people, the parish has begun a youth ministry program.

"Our parish is still fairly small, so we combine several of the grades in the youth group," said Greg Di Bacco, di-

necessary resources for parishes and

very challenging because there

Parishioners at St. Helen Mission in Spencer Mountain also benefit from programs conducted by the Office of Faith Formation. According to Barbara

is

such a mix of kids."

Di Bacco attended a diocesan conference for youth group leaders in Belmont last fall and returned to Spruce want them to learn the real meaning of being a Christian, beyond the things that are written in books," he said.

ing a

"By working with them on buildcommunity and completing ser-

we can accomplish that."

vice projects,

Conferences such as the one DiBacco attended are conducted yearround through the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation. Primarily funded by the Diocesan Support Appeal, the office has regional coordinators to help

workshops and

I

has one person who engineers faith formation. Often called a director or coordinator of faith formation, the parish leader ensures that as many people

provides

Father Valentine said the diocese

new

ideas and resources for

"The diocese and the faith formation office help provide resources that smaller parishes just couldn't af-

parishes.

The programs and sup-

as possible are trained as catechists so

ford otherwise.

they can teach others about the Catholic

port help broaden horizons for

all

the

parishes."

100 percent of

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—

GREENSBORO when she began try

the

Catholics

in the heart of the

gymnastics

•

•

swimming

backpacking

tennis

•

•

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•

•

and crafts

riflery

•

•

Malmfelt

a

is

team member of the

up

my

II documents, and sacraments, prayer and

also covers Vatican

(RCIA) at St. Paul the Apostle Church.

She and three of her fellow team mem-

Christian morality.

bers are completing the two-year train-

ducted on Saturdays from fall to spring

The Lay Ministry Program is conChurch in Church in Arden and Our Lady of Grace Church

ing program sponsored by the Diocese

at

of Charlotte's Office of Lay Ministry.

Charlotte, St. Barnabas

this

"Every Catholic should go through program," said Malmfelt. "It has

given

me

in

three sites: St. Gabriel

Greensboro.

Mercy

confidence with the RCIA.

Sister

Mary Timothy WarDiocesan Lay Min-

I'm better at expressing myself now and feel more comfortable doing it."

In addition, Malmfelt believes that lay ministry training has deepened her faith and allowed her to grow spiritu-

ren, director of the

ally.

are given an opportunity to understand

istry Office,

helped develop the train-

ing program and continues to oversee its operation. She explained how the program helps its participants: "They

more

running the program are absolutely fantastic. Even though the classes run all day, I don't know where the time goes and I never want them to end," said Malmfelt. "By the end of the day we're exhausted from

fully that they are called to minby virtue of their baptism. We give them the knowledge and support to explore their gifts of ministry and determine how those gifts can be used,"

we've learned and discussed,

Those who desire to enter the Permanent Diaconate or become spiritual

"The

sisters

istry

she said.

(Masters

directors are required to complete the

Degree

in

Organ and Church

Lay Ministry Training Program. Those

Music),

is

available to play for

wishing to upgrade their certification as catechists and religion teachers are also welcomed into the program.

Sunday Day Masses. contact Mark

evening,

To

P.

date,

329 participants

in the

Lay Ministry Training Program have received certification. Those participants represent 6 1 parishes in 33 coun-

of the diocese.

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to explore

their gifts with others.

the program began in De-

grams. According to Peg Ruble, Central Regional Coordinator, each parish

t

who want

the faith

education as a child, a lot of

more effective in passing on the faith to

like to see

This Diocesan Support Appeal funded program supports people of

diocesan programs inspire and challenge participants. "I've attended sev-

the younger generation."

"We'd

COYNE WESSLING

esan Synod. Planning for

spread catechetical training and pro-

faith.

By MARY

Faith

"After 12 years of Catholic

always come back with new ideas and a real desire to make them work," Gardin said.

"I think these meetings are important because our knowledge needs to grow if we're going to share it with others."

Father Joseph Valentine, parochial vicar of Queen of the Apostles Church in Belmont, works closely with parishioners at St. Helen. "In general, faith formation is not just in the classrooms.

It may begin there, but people learn it when it's put into practice," he said. "At St. Helen, the goal is to improve what we're already doing. We want to be

the parish. "I

To Grow And Share

Gardin, coordinator of faith formation,

eral of the

Pine determined to help the children in

Ministry Helps Catholics

and share

missions throughout the diocese."

rector of youth ministry for St. Lucien.

"It's

Faith

the Catholic population trained in the

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2,

1996

Diocesan News Briefs Campaign For Human

to assist in the understanding of the

patterns of grief and will focus

Mercy Sister Celebrates 50th Anniversary

CHARLOTTE — St. Matthew Church will

honor Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie

DeMello"

"In the Spirit of

1990, Sunday, Feb. 4 with Mass at 12 p.m. followed by a reception in the Family Room.

interested in understanding

Jeanne Marie celebrates her 50th Anniversary as a Mercy Sister Feb. 2.

Among her many accomplishments, she

was

$225.

causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community self-help organizations and through edu-

the first principal at St. Gabriel School,

and a Dean of Students at Sacred Heart College in Belmont.

For information concerning the celebration, call Peg Hill at (704) 541-7135.

To

Living Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751. For information, call (704) 926-3833. register, contact

50+ Seniors Meet The St. John Neumann Church 50+ Seniors Club Valentine's Day meeting and luncheon

CHARLOTTE

Charismatic Mass Announces

Schedule Change

CHARLOTTE — The Charismatic Cathedral

at St. Patrick

the

is

second Sunday each month beginning Feb. 11.

The

time, 3 p.m. for prayer

teams followed by Mass mains the same.

at

4 p.m.,

re-

Black History Month Activity CHARLOTTE The AfricanAmerican Affairs Ministry of Our Lady

—

of the Assumption Church presents the last two parts of the four-part film se-

sanctuary of

St.

at

St.

7:30 p.m. in the

Gabriel Church, 3016

Providence Road. For information, call Mary Richie at 362-5047, ext. 230.

AIDS Healing Mass ASHEVILLE A Healing Mass

—

HIV/AIDS is the second

for people with

Thursday each month at 7 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. For information or transportation, call (704) 252-3151.

Newcomer's Information Night

CHARLOTTE

—

make

the film

Gabriel Church and Christ Lutheran Church present "Agape," a performance work, Saturday, Feb. 17

for

Black Christian

Heritage," on the following Saturdays:

Feb. 3 and 10 at 6 p.m.

Churches Perform "Agape"

—

"The Search

ries,

will

CHARLOTTE

The Catholic

Singles of Charlotte group for adults

ages 21 and older meets Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. for its annual Newcomer's Gabriel Parish Center. For informa-

tion, call

Kathleen

Tim at

at (704) 549-4265 or (704) 544-1634.

Family Planning Series

WINSTON-SALEM

—

The

Couple to Couple League offers a series of four classes on the sympto-thermal method of natural family planning beginning Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

at St.

Leo Church. To register, call Tom and Mary Beth Young at (910) 764-0629.

Ride the Rails To Raleigh Join Father Mauricio West, Chan-

and group as they "Ride the Raleigh" Tuesday, March 26.

cellor for the Diocese of Charlotte,

the

CRISM

Rails to

The $70 fee

includes a round-trip ticket

on Amtrak, lunch, tours of Raleigh sites and a boxed dinner. The Amtrak schedule for your area and group registration forms are available in your church office. Registration

Call Suzanne

information.

deadline

is

Feb. 23.

Bach (704) 377-6871

for

—

Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the church There is no admission charge for members. Guests will be charged a nominal fee. Call Anne Mclntrye at (704) 545-5046 for information.

is

hall.

A guest speaker

a presentation to

on Feb. 3 and the Knights of 1 1102 will sponsor

Columbus Council

a fund-raising spaghetti dinner Feb. 10.

SDR Valentine's Party GREENSBORO — A Valentine's party for the Separated, Divorced and

Remarried Catholics group is Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Lois's. Bring a covered dish, a beverage and a $ 1 donation. For directions, call Gerry (910) 370-9423 or Lois (910) 855-8471.

—

A

Justice

Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 1-5 p.m. at Our Lady of

1996

Amazing Grays Meet

—

The Amazing

Grays Seniors Club of St. Patrick Cathedral meets Thursday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. in the Donaghue Center. The group will discuss future trips and speakers for the year. Bring toiletries, books, and magazines for the House of Mercy.

Retrouvaille

Means

"Re-discovery" The Retrouvaille program of

cation.

Applicants interested in securing a grant application can contact Scott Spivak, Local Director, CHD, 3 104 Park Rd., Charlotte,

NC

28209 or

523-21 18. The deadline

is

call (704) Feb. 16.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish newsfor the diocesan news

Good photographs, preferably black and white, also are welcome.

Please submit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the date of pubbriefs.

Social Services Ministries (704) 331-1720

Social Service Administration

Engaged Encounter,

Retrouvaille, Natural Family

Planning, Prison Ministry, Respect Life, Widowed/

Separated/Divorced, CRISM, Family Life

(704) 255-0146

Social Services, Asheville Office Hispanic Social Services, Adoption, Counseling,

Pregnancy Support (704) 343-9954

Recovery House, Adoption, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Foster Care,

Pregnancy Support

Social Services, Winston-Salem Office Hand to Hand, Host Homes, Hispanic Social Services,

The next Retrovaille proMarch 15. For information,

0621 or (800) 470-2230.

Living Waters Reflection Center Retreat Schedule

— The Feb.

23-25 weekend retreat directed by Bert Dotson, "Death and Dying," is designed

(910) 727-0705

Educational Ministries

Campus Ministry

(910) 759-5018

Catholic Schools Administration

(704) 523-2157

Evangelization

(704) 289-2773

Faith Formation

(704) 523-2118

Justice

and Peace, Religious Education,

Young Adult, Youth Ministry, RCIA

Lay Ministry

(704) 334-1805

Liturgy and Worship

(704) 438-3906

Media Resources

(704) 331-1717

Vocations

33f2283

Seminary

(704)

Permanent Diaconate

(704) 377-6871

Multicultural Ministries

drifted, apart.

gram starts call Nick and Irene Fadero at (704) 544-

.

Adoption, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Foster Care

the

Diocese of Charlotte offers couples a chance to re-discover each other and the loving relationship they once had in their marriage and helps to heal and renew couples who are drifting, or have

MAGGIE VALLEY

program established by

the U.S. Bishops to address the root

DSA Agency Phone Numbers

for registration or information.

CHARLOTTE

the domestic anti-poverty,

is

Consolation Church. Cost is $5 per person. Call the church office at (704) 375-

4339

is

Social Services, Charlotte Office

and Peace Ministry workshop, "Peacemaking in a Violent Society,"

CHD

social justice

lication.

Crisis Intervention, Foster Care,

Peacemaking Workshop

CHARLOTTE

of Charlotte.

accompany

Information Night in the upper room of St.

for those

The campaign for Human Development (CHD) is accepting grant applications for economic and community development projects within the Diocese

tion

Mass

Now Accepting Grant Applications

DeMello' message of the presence of God and the freedom that it brings to daily living is directed by Jesuit Father James Dolan, author of Meditations for Life. Cost is

a Diocesan Director of Religious Educa-

Jeanne Marie Kienast

and the reality of the Communion of Saints. Cost is $85.

The March 11-17 week-long retreat

Development

ture, personal sharing

Kienast, the Pastoral Associate there since

Sister

Sister

on Scrip-

African American Ministry

(704) 331-1727

Hispanic/Migrant Evangelization

(704) 335-1281

Hmong Ministry

(704) 327-2341

Montagnard Ministry

(910) 275-8377

Vietnamese Ministry

(704) 529-0553

February

2,

The Catholic News

1996

& Herald

1

Dio cesan Slide>ort Aooea Parish Tar<sets Charlotte Vicariate Our Lady of the Assumption Goal: $37,343

Asheville Vicariate Immaculate Conception

Elkin

Hendersonville

Goal: $5,452

Our Lady of Consolation

Sacred Heart

Goal: $26,710

Brevard Goal: $26,599

St.

Stephen Mission

St.

King Mission Mountain Kings

Christ the

Sacred Heart Mission

Gabriel

St.

St.

Paul the Apostle

Greensboro Goal: $91,613

Burnsville

Holy Spirit Mission Denver

Goal: $17,113

Goal: $2,594

Goal: $16,247

Pius Tenth Greensboro

Andrew

the Apostle

John Neumann Goal: $73,025

Mars

Luke Mint Hill

St.

Arden

Goal: $27,992

Goal: $38,394

Goal: $12,195

Hill

Goal: $5,378

Goal: $56,277

St.

Barnabas

Holy Trinity Mission

Maggie Valley

Forest City

Taylorsville

Goal: $13,156

Goal: $7,546

Goal: $4,316

Queen of the Apostles Belmont

Our Lady of the Angels Mis-

Goal: $24,979

Marion

sion

Goal: $3,966 St.

Matthew

St.

Goal: $100,707

Eugene

St.

Lincolnton

Goal: $43,326

Goal: $12,681

St. Patrick

Goal: $65,802

Joan of Arc

Helen Mission Spencer Mountain Goal: $3,519

Goal: $21,990

Peter

William

Murphy St. Aloysius Hickory Goal: $55,120

Goal: $9,654

Winston-Salem Vicariate

St.

Asheville St.

Mary

Sylva Goal: $9,202 St.

Dorothy

Asheville

St.

Margaret

Immaculate Conception

St. St.

Joseph

St.

Bryson City Goal: $3,967

Hickory Vicariate St.

St. John Waynesville

St.

Goal: $201,956 St.

Francis of Assisi

Franklin

Goal: $3,892

Ann

Goal: $65,298

Mary

Goal: $85,883

Gaston ia Vicariate

St.

St.

Greensboro Goal: $19,311

Goal: $52,216

St.

Charles Borromeo

Good Shepherd

Morganton

King

Goal: $17,160

Goal: $4,928

St. John Tryon

St.

Shelby

St.

Goal: $64,060

Goal: $12,874

Goal: $16,197

Lenoir

Mt. Airy

Goal: $11,404

Goal: $8,021

Vincent de Paul Goal: $73,020

St.

Jude Mission Sapphire Valley " Goal: $6,562

Saint Michael

St.

Thomas Aquinas

St.

Albemarle Vicariate Our Lady of the Americas

Basilica of St.

Biscoe

Asheville

Goal: $5,920

Goal: $29,166

Mary

Gastonia Goal: $59,431

the

Annun-

Albemarle Goal: $20,196

ciation,

St.

Joseph

Greensboro Vicariate Christ the

Margaret Mary

Holy Cross

Newton

Kernersville

Goal: $16,866

Goal: $36,486

King

St. Philip the

Apostle

Clemmons

Goal: $25,556

Goal: $61,573

Goal: $6,901

Swannanoa

St.

Holy Infant

Mooresville

Reidsville

Goal: $48,009

Boone St.

Goal: $20,590

Linville

Vicariate

Immaculate Heart of Mary High Point Goal: $49,986

Sacred Heart

Therese

Smoky Mtn. Vicariate Holy Redeemer Andrews

Goal: $45,849

Boone

Our Lady of Grace

Goal: $23,612

Greensboro Goal: $84,252

Immaculate Conception Canton Goal: $1,763

Sacred Heart Mission Frances of Rome Mission

Wadesboro

St.

Goal: $1,185

Sparta

Our Lady of the Highways

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Goal: $3,634

Thomasville

Mission, Hayesville

Goal: $6,079

Goal: $9,889

St.

Goal: $38,397

Jefferson

St.

Goal: $3,972

Greensboro Goal: $15,838

Francis of Assisi

St.

Joseph Mission

Kannapolis Goal* S8 217

Lucien Spruce Pine Goal: $4,508

Winston-Salem Goal: $46,188

Lexington Goal: $13,701 St.

St. James Concord

St.

Our Lady of Mercy

Our Lady of the Rosary

St.

St. John Baptist de North Wilkesboro Goal: $8,024

Winston-Salem Goal: $20,578

Goal: $2,934

Elizabeth

Salisbury

Goal: $8,675

Our Lady of Fatima Mission

Goal: $8,778

Bernadette

Goal: $9,395

James Hamlet

Holy Family

Statesville

Goal: $14,855

Our Lady of Lourdes Monroe

Holy Angels

Lawrence

High Point

Our Lady of

St.

Francis of Assisi

Mocksville

Cherokee Goal: $1,459

Goal: $5,876

Our Lady of the Mountains

Winston-Salem Goal: $88,969

St. St.

Joseph

Asheboro Goal: $19,629

Francis of Assisi Church

Our Lady of Guadalupe

la Salle

Mission, Highlands

Leo Church,

Goal: $8,060

DSATARGET:

St.

vjL.

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Prince of Peace

Eden

Robbinsville

Goal: $8,085

Goal: $1,080

Moor

Winston-Salem Goal: $8,696 St.

Benedict

Benedict the

163 000 00

12

The Catholic News

& Herald

February

Campaign, from page 3

two years

the parish. If parishes fall short, the

opportunities to share firsthand the joys

talked during the sessions, she began to

money comes from the offertory.

"This is a way that people can con-

and sorrows of many of our diocesan faithful, and I have seen our diocesan ministries serve thousands of people in need," he said. "However, as our diocese continues to experience rapid growth, we must carefully examine these areas that will need our help in the

reveal her background,

tinue to

commit

ing back to

to stewardship

God

by givand

in time, talent,

Jim Kelley, director of the Development Office. "This DSA is not only about raising money; It is about changing people's lives."

"All of the 89 parishes and missions treasure," said

receive

some of the

DSA

services, but asking for their support," he continued. "We're asking them to give to people they have never that's not

why we're

We're

seen.

all

part of

one body, one

family. You're giving to the diocesan

family, the

Body of Christ."

"Many of the ministries we fund go the scope of what one parish or group of parishes can do," added Kelley.

"It takes the involvement of others to do

beyond

this."

People in the Diocese of Charlotte have always been very generous stewards, said Father West.

"They recognize the great needs out there, and know we are trying to address them," he said. "Most importantly, this is an opportunity for them to share their blessings with the less fortunate."

The growth of the diocese, Father West added, presents a formidable task to the Catholic Church.

"It's challenging, but

it

offers

many

opportunities simultaneously," he said.

"It's

as your bishop,

I

have had

The DSA stirs our conscience; reminding us that Christ is ever present, challenging us to see, love and serve Him in the least of our brethren." future.

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