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Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte
Volume 5 Number
19*
February
2,
1996
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The Catholic News
February
Catholic Social Services
Agency By ELIZABETH
MAYBACH
happened
ries
and her son couldn't
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of victories won
are easy to find; the
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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
1 W'^^k.
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 $2,363,000, to fund 36 diocesan ministries. Parishioners will be asked to make their pledges during this time period. Several stories about the life-changing ministries supported by the appeal appear in this issue of The Catholic News & Herald. Others will be featured
—
their parish or
mission does not directly benefit from the DSA-funded ministries or agen-
in the diocese turn to
Last year, agencies of the diocese helped more than 43,000 people. As the diocese continues to grow, that number
the Master and reach out and serve our
would you respond
many people
Church-related ministries for assistance.
words of Jesus who proclaimed He had
How
reality exists in the
man called to enter the priesthood or a family grieving over the loss of a loved
come to serve and not be served. Therefore, as His disciples, we should imitate
parishioners
1996 Diocesan
Diocese of Charlotte as well. Whether it be a young
and pur-
pose of the DSA? Every Catholic woman and man is called to love and serve Christ in their neighbors. This
need existed
who
face major decisions in their daily lives.
appeal, Called to Love, Called to Serve in relation to the role
century, never has the
Despite the economic prosperity of
Bishop William G. Curlin
mean
MIKE KROKOS
KEANE
Associate Editor
An
3
Diocesan Support Appeal Kicks Off Annual Campaign
Challenge To
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& Herald
Remember
"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as
HisWll
well as an ongoing commit-
ment to the Church and the community in which we live."
In Yours.
Y
|
Bishop William G. Curlin
ou can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte or to your parish. Simply have the following statement included in your Will:
"I leave to the
Charlotte (or
Roman
Catholic Diocese of
parish, city) the
sum of$
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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February
2,
1996
The Pope Speaks
Tro-Life Corner
Pope John Paul H
Pope Says Women, With Mary, Have The Strength To
Combat
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consider the passage from the
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name
Amen.
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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.
The Catholic News
&
"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
$15 per year for enrollees in parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte and $ 1 8 per year for all other subscribers.
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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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-
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said living in the poverty of spirit sets a
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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
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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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tinue to grow, so do the bud-
very
have."
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4,200 116,700 35,800 26,200 2,100 5,300
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
Natural Family Planning
noted.
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1996
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DSA
Editor
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kayaking. Trips offer a challenging experience, enhancing confidence,
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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
CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMPS In the Blue Ridge
—
GREENSBORO when she began try
the
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in the heart of the
gymnastics
•
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swimming
backpacking
tennis
•
•
nature study
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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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help."
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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
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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
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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.
CSS, from page 2
come
to
CSS
for counseling
and support. Today, Jane
is
working
part-time and attending college full-
She continues
time.
relationship with her
to
have a close
CSS caseworker
and is well on her way to having a bright and successful future.
employment opportunities
Interested individuals
and may request an appln fort, SC, seeks appli- staff personnel. (2) The cation by writing or cants for the position of display of competency calling: in educational adminisprincipal. Dr. Chris Plyler, The new principal will tration/management of Chair, St. Peter CathoPeter Church in Beau-
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