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.ATHOLIC

News & Herald Volume 4 Number 22

Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

Photo

©Jim

Carpenter

February 5 to April 2

Widowed

INSIDE Fiscal Responsibility

Why I

Give

Parish Targets

Catholic

We Are His Hands:

"The hallmark

Divorced:

Social Services' Refugee Of-

of Catholic identity

Ministry helps wid-

fice has received national ac-

very generous. There seems to be

owed, separated and

claim. Services provided

divorced Catholics

this ministry reach hun-

a worthy cause," says Bishop Will-

heal and grow in

dreds of immigrants and

iam G. Curlin

rated Pg-2 4 11

Diocesan Support

faith.

Sepa-

page 3

Refugee

Office:

refugees annually.

page 5

no limit

that

are

our willingness to help

in a question

answer interview.

page 12

and

•

February

1995

The Catholic News

& Herald

February

3, 19<

Fiscal Responsibility

Needs Increase For Growing Diocese

Financial

By CAROL HAZARD Diocesan Support Appeal are in good hands. "We are very conscious of the fact that people are entrusting us with their

$2,022,000 may seem like a jump, since up 12 percent from 1994. However, the budget rose only 6 percent. Funds from other sources are not available this year to make up the difference.

gifts to the diocese,"

"We're holding costs to the line," says

manager

Weldon. Administrative costs for the DSA are 4 percent of the total budget. Compare that with 10-12 percent adminis-

made

Gifts

to the

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words, the budget is closely monitored. "No carte blanche increases are made,"

Weldon

says. All in-

creases must be juswith line items reviewed in detail to determine their merit. "Every item is looked at from the perspective of cost benefit: Does the value justify the spendtified

ing?"

Consider this: Last year's goal was less than the budget. That's because funds from other sources were available for use, so the chancery asked the people only for what was needed. Hence, this year's DSA goal of

it's

most direct mail fundraising campaigns, and the DSA is money well spent. trative costs for

The 6 percent increase will cover funding for new programs, additional staff and personnel costs. For example, a growing Catholic Hispanic population in the Asheville and Morganton areas has created the need for an additional staff position.

What's more, government cutbacks the Church is taking on more responsibility in areas such as refugee

mean

resettlement. "We're stepping in where

the federal government has pulled out,

enabling us to provide needed services so refugees can become self sufficient

the money we've lost but we've reorganized our program so we'll be able to

and not a drain on the community," says Elizabeth Thurbee, director of Catholic

vices,"

provide the

The CSS

budget, approximately one-third CSS operating costs and about one-third of the total DSA goal.

—

of total

resettle about

The agency touches the lives of 6,000 people a year. Core services include coun-

325 people a

—

ser-

DSA

which helps

year

necessary

says.

CSS will receive $720,000 from the

Social Services.

program

minimum

Thurbee

con-

seling,

pregnancy support, adoption, fos-

sidered one of

ter care

the best in the country.

brella also covers diocesan ministries

Although

of Respect Life,

and case management to help people with acute needs. The CSS umFamily Life, Catholic Retirees Invited To Special Ministries

previously self support-

(CRISM), Prison Ministry and Natural Family Planning.

ing with Bill Weldon funding from the U.S. Catholic Conference and Office of Refugee Resettlement, the Refugee Office needs an additional $31,000 to make up for governmental cuts. "That doesn't take the place of all

As the diocese grows, the needs grow. So, too, does the budget. "Growth is indicative of vitality and progress," says Weldon. "That's a good place

be."

Carol Hazard for

a former associate

The Catholic News

editor

& Herald.

Evangelization Guides Lost Sheep Back To The Fold By CAROL HAZARD

GREENSBORO— Just when he needed the Church the most, the Church let

him down. Stung by a

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divorce, Les

Scheer turned to his parish for help He was told to pray, but -

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the advice didn't work for

someone who was

Born and raised Catholic, Scheer be-

was forever. He discov-

ered after 27 years of marriage that

wasn't always so. His wife didn't want him and neither it seemed did the Church. Scheer, however, would come to find out that he was wrong. The Catholic Church is buoying him up now, and Scheer is trying to give back as much as

her

first

curiosity.

much

The

faith

made

instruction through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

and alienated

serves as a Eucharist minister along

for evangelization in the

newcomers

to the faith.

If it weren't for his wife's interest in

Catholicism nor the

warm reception he

received at St. Paul the Apostle Church,

Scheer would be an uninvolved Sunday bench warmer, he says. Unable at first to find help at the Catholic Church, Scheer "ended up" at First Baptist Church in Greensboro in a divorce recovery program. He met his wife-to-be at the weekly meetings.

The RCIA is

sponsored by the Office of Evangelization, which is funded by the Diocesan Support Appeal. Evangelization is more than reaching out to the unchurched. It's mending fences in its own backyard, bringing healing to inactive, alienated or angry Catholics. Pope Paul VI in his 1975 "Evangelic Nuntiandi" targeted the inactive

people in Christian love and welcoming

sense to her,

so that she decided to receive

he can. The once lukewarm Catholic with his second wife, Sherrie, a convert to the faith. He's also sponsoring a divorced man who wants to join the Church. What's more, he's broken through his protective barrier, reaching out to

Mass was

"Being a liberal Baptist, Sherrie was taken aback by the structure," recalls Scheer. Even so, she wanted to learn more. She attended inquiry meetings not to join the Church but to satisfy her so

suicidal.

lieved marriage

Her reaction disbelief.

in his blueprint

Church. Not to make converts, the purpose of evangelization is to share the Good

News.

"We make it very clear that we're not there for the purpose of making Catholics," says RCIA team member Dee Parkes. "We trust in the Lord to do that. We're there to walk their journey with them if it's for one month, six weeks or six months and to plant whatever

—

seeds

—

He wants

planted."

More than teach, RCIA team members listen. Specifically, they listened to Scheer.

"Sherrie wanted me to be her sponsor, I

but I was

still

struggling with what

He was also

believed," recalls Scheer.

coping with what he perceived as rejec-

Les Scheer, a parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle in Greensboro found evangelization be more than just reaching out to the unchurched.

have failed and sometimes we don't take the time to listen."

by the Church for his divorce. "I wanted support, understanding and guidance, and I didn't get it," he says.

tion

me or tell me to go away.

We make

They

The Lord asks the Church to reach

then, he

Although he didn't get got it eventually and he got it from the RCIA team. "They didn't trash

out as

did to all people, especiallj those who are hurting,

he it

very clear

that we're not there

his experience as a potential sponsor

marked

a decisive turn in his faith journey. "It was almost as if I were be-

coming Catholic myself," he says. "As I went through the process, I

became more involved." Scheer says his problem was never with Church creed. Rather, it was with his perception of the Church as a spiri-

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Church is anti-divorce, which is fine, but like it

with all our human

Even so, nol enough is done t(

for the purpose of

making

reach out to people ir second marriages, h<

Catholics.

says.

trust in the

Lord

that We're there

A delicate situa

remarried Catho are not permittee

tion,

lies

to receive

communion

if their first

marriage*

have not been an

walk

their journey

nulled. If not handler, properly, hurts

can bi

magnified.

with them.

"Apastor'sburdei

happens." The Church's first obligation is to listen to each story, to be understanding and compassionate in helping people who feel alienated or angry, says Oblate Father Jim O'Neill, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church. "We have to try to work with each situation and bring about healing. Maybe as individuals we or not,

foibles."

tual support entity. "The

Joseph

"We need

loved by the Lord as much as we are able

listened."

His acceptance and

says.

let them know they are

is to

strengthen th

stouthearted

welcome the alienated," Father O'Neil says. "We need to reach out to the los sheep."

Scheer was

lost.

Someone reachec

And Scheer was brought back

to th

fold.

Carol Hazard for

a former associate edito

The Catholic News

Herald.

February

The Catholic News

1995

Diocesan Support Appeal Kicks Off Campaign During The

Weekend

& Herald

in our Diocese."

Last year, almost half of all diocesan households contributed to the campaign. "We see a continued increase in the number of families and individuals

of February 4-5

By JOANN KEANE

that contribute," said Kelley.

Each parish and mission fulfills its by reaching individual goals (see page 11) based on

Associate Editor

When Bishop William G. Curlin speaks,

recognize Christ and serve Him in even

DSA commitment

he does so from the heart. In his homilies, he often reminds the faithful to look deeply as the Jesus in each of us reaches out to the Jesus in others.

the least of our brethren." Over the next eight weeks, parishioners of the 89 parishes and missions will be reminded of the good works that

weekly offertories. Contributions above and beyond the set goal are returned to

As Catholics, we are baptized in the Spirit and commissioned to serve. Whether that takes us to a soup kitchen,

result from their generosity.

paign kicks into full gear with this ediThe Catholic News & Herald and via video, to be shown in all or to the bedside of an individual dying parishes and missions the weekend with AIDS, we are called to respond to of February 4-5. those in need. Parishioners receive a To heed the words letter next week from underof Christ is to The DSA enables us to put Bishop Curlin, asking stand that truly into practice the for support. "We are His Hands." In Thousands of indieach word and deed, Beatitudes given by our viduals within the the living Jesus shines Lord. Our outreach in 46-county Diocese of through our every acCharlotte reap the is and our faith tion, service of our neighbors is benefits of the DSA. confirmed. the measure by which we, Thirty social service, This year, the Dimulti-cultural, educaocesan Support Appeal as disciples of Christ, tional and special minadopted "We are His recognize Christ and serve istries draw portions

below the

Mauricio West, chancellor and vicar general. "Historically, the DSA a major source of funding for many ministries has accepted the challenge of providing for the ever-changing needs of our expanding diocese."

Him

1995 campaign. more than an en-

for the It's

in even the least of

epitomizes our Catho-

_——__—

lie faith.

DSA

enables us to put into by our

practice the Beatitudes given Lord," said Bishop Curlin.

"Our outreach

in service of our neighbors is the

sure by which

mea

we, as disciples of Christ,

from

DSA funding.

our brethren.

ticing catch phrase; it

"The

of their budgets

From

pre-baptis-

mal instruction to outreach to migrant workers, the ministries prove time and .

time again that "We are His Hands." "Year after year, our parishioners witness the good works and are quick to respond in kind," said Father

their

—

The 1995 DSA goal of $2,022,000 is an increase over last year's goal. "The increase is the result of diocesan

;

Hands" as the theme

goal,

if the parishes fall they still must meet the

assigned target. "The DSA provides an important opportunity for people to give of their treasure," said Kelley. "As stewardship becomes more ingrained in people's lives, they respond generously with time, talent and treasure in gratitude to God for

tion of

—

the parish. In turn,

The cam-

growth," said Jim Kelley, director of

development. "More individuals in our parishes mean increased needs and services." Yet Kelley points out, "the DSA is not just a fund raising campaign, but an opportunity to educate the people of our diocese."

many

blessings."

"We ask individuals to consider giving from their hearts," said Father West.

"As we respond as people of God, we in turn give to our faithful, our community."

"Mother Teresa has written a prayer that asks 'Christ to shine through us,'

and be

so in us that every soul

in contact with

may

we come

feel Christ's pres-

ence in our souls," said Bishop Curlin. shall begin to shine as Jesus shines... as a light to others."

"Then we

As the light of Christ reaches a full flame, it permeates to the outside world,

the

and is exemplified through works of our

ministries impact their daily lives, they

hands. "By bringing ministry stories to life, individuals realize their support in fact will help change lives," says

"As our parishioners see will further understand the

how

importance

of their support," said Father West. "DSA dollars stay in — and assist — people

—

Kelley.

Widowed, Separated and Divorced Program Offers Hope And Healing By EDUARDO PEREZ Staff Writer

Ten years ago Martin Ketterer was going through a separation from his wife. Those may have been the most difficult

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days of my life, recalls Ketterer -

sought counseling through the Widowed, Separated, and Divorced program offered through

Catholic Social SerIn 1987, Ketterer went on a retreat the program offers and his life has

vices.

changed ever since. Ketterer has not only gone through the program, but is a facilitator to others who need encouragement. According to Ketterer, the

program

main

focus of the

peer support.

"We provide people in need with the opportunity to improve themselves

In addition to parish programs, an annual retreat brings group members

and conquer their difficult situations, no matter what they are," says Ketterer, who has since remarried. The program is run by the office of Family Life, under the auspices of CSS. Trinitarian Sister Miriam Feduccia, coordinator of Family Life says, "Widowed, Separated, and Divorced provides

together for a weekend of support.

support for people to unite and recognize they are not alone in their struggles."

Elizabeth Thurbee, director of Catholic Social Services says, "The Wid-

The 1995

retreat will be

August

owed, Separated, and Divorced program enables the Family Life Ministry to

rations," says Bach.

make an

As Bach points out, the grieving process that someone experiences after losing someone dear to them may take 3-5 years. "Not only does the weekend retreat

members in community." The partici-

effort in helping

the Catholic

pants of the program become aware that they are important in the life of the

Church, says Thurbee.

and

styles of grief.

allow people to grieve with others

Remember HisWll

Life changed drastically for Jim Coogan after his wife passed away. It seemed that along with his wife, friends were also gone. He felt empty, needing

share with people his feelings.

Coogan, who was married for 33 years before his wife passed away in 1993 was referred to the program by Bach. Coogan made the retreat in 1994. "It has enabled me to come to grips with the reality that my wife is gone," Coogan

who

gives

See Widowed, Page 12

a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as well as an ongoing commitment to the Church and the community in which we live!' 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 (or

separation or divorce to follow God's way in their lives.

"A valid Will stands as

In Yours.

also offers different programs widowed. Parishes in the Diocese have different meetings that focus on the loss of loved ones. Ketterer is part of PathFinders at St. Gabriel Church, a program that nurtures and encourages people who have undergone

for the

retreat focuses on the stages

have similar situations, but

God

CSS

6 at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory, NC. Supported by the Diocesan Support Appeal, CSS sponsors the retreat. It allows individuals who have lost loved ones to receive encouragement and self-help. Suzanne Bach, director of the retreat and who has also been through the retreat as a divorcee, says the program works. "Through spirituality, difficult circumstances that people go through can lead to wonderful aspi-

The

people the opportunity to include in their grieving," adds Ketterer.

Roman

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

sum of$

percent of the residue of my estate) for

religious, educational For more information on

how

and charitable to

make a

its

works'.'

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.

Refugee Office is nationally acclaimed for its service to immigrants and refugees. Pictured above are staff from the Charlotte office. See story page 5. Photo by Eduardo Perez Catholic Social Service's

The Catholic News

& Herald

February

1995

Why m m

I Give

Abortion

the ultimate act of imposing one's views on another human... the baby in the mother's womb.

Three Parishioners Tell Why They Support

DSA

Efforts

The Respect

Life

Office

Diocese of Charlotte

(704) 331-1 720

By SUSAN ROYSTER Holy Angels Church

Mount Airy

attended a Catholic church and elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri. I took for granted that just about everyone I knew was Catholic and all Catholic churches had schools. I have always been a part of a large parish. That changed when I

As a young

girl, I

began living in Pilot Mountain in Surry County, North Carolina. We do not even have a Catholie church in our town, let alone a school. The church we attend, Holy

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Angels in Mount Airy, is beautiful but small, much like the church on "Little House on the Prairie." My husband, Mike who is a Baptist, and I have three sons: twins aged 17 and a 12-yearold. Our children have always attended public schools but are being raised Catholic. By giving to the Diocesan Support Appeal I am hoping that someday my children's children will experience the shared faith community that I had growing up. Maybe my family's donation will help a young person keep the faith and add to the number of practicing Catholics in our state. Some of our donation goes to youth programs for all the children, rich or poor. In order for our church to continue to grow, we must start with our youth and give them a good understanding of the church so they can develop a real love for God and one another. Another reason we give is out of gratitude. We have truly been blessed by God with a wholesome family, healthy children, good jobs and our own home. Giving to the DSA is one small way we can thank God for what He has given to us.

By BILL BLOCK St. William Church in Murphy When the annual DSA rolls around each

Declaration

Overcomes

Historical Divisions

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is the Vatican text of Pope John Paul

II's

remarks in English at his weekly

general audience Jan. 25.

Dear Brothers and

The

Sisters,

highlights of my recent pastoral visit to the Phil-

Papua New Guinea, Australia and Sri Lanka were the celebration of the 10th World Youth Day in Manila and the beatification of three outstanding witnesses to the faith: Peter To Rot, catechist and martyr; Mother Mary MacKillop, a courageous religious devoted to the needs of the poor; and Father Joseph Vaz, the apostle of Sri Lanka. I ask you to join me in praying that this pastoral visit will yield an abundant harvest of faith, of Christian commitment and of vocations for the spread of the Gospel in Asia and Oceania. ippines,

This year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which concludes todaj', has had as its theme the words of Christ: "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is who bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing" (Jn 15:5). Our Lord speaks of the communion of fife and love which unites him with all who have been baptized as members of his body. The ecumenical movement seeks to deepen awareness of the fundamental

communion

of believers in Christ, based on baptism, overcome the divisions which have developed in the course of history. An example of the promising results of ecumenical dialogue can be seen in the recent Christological declaration between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East. As the year 2000 approaches, all Christians are called to work

and

together so that the living communion of all the branches will reflect more clearly the image of the true vine, Jesus Christ. I am pleased to greet all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors present at today's audience. Upon you and your families I cordially invoke grace and

peace in Christ our savior.

year, I usu-

ally go through a process of asking myself why I should

participate. Since

does

my parish is assessed a fixed amount,

make any

difference if

See

give? Being a small

Why I Give,

Page 12

This week, the Diocesan Support Appeal takes center stage, as we devote this entire edition to the annual largely support appeal. Eight of the 30 ministries dependent upon the generosity of the diocesan faithare highlighted. Over the course of the eight ful week campaign, we'll focus on other ministries, each accented by the soon-to-be familiar "We are His Hands" logo. This year, $2,022,000 must be raised for minis-

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blessed with individuals who rise to the occasion. Bishop

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William G. Curlin likens the campaign to the Beatitudes. "The DSA enables us to put into practice the Beatitudes given by our Lord," said Bishop Curlin in an interview with The Catholic News & Herald. "Our outreach in service of our neighbors is the measure by which we, as disciples of Christ, recognize Christ and serve Him in even the least of our brethren."

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Editor Bob Gately underwent surgery this week remove a carcinoma from his neck. The cancer wrapped itself around an artery, and part of his vocal cord had to be removed during the 7-hours of surgery. He's resting comfortably at Presbyterian Hospital and hopes to be released soon. Bob says radiation will begin in a few weeks. Please keep Bob in your prayers, and join us as we wish him a speedy recovery. to

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producer Gail Hunt Violette has captured the essence

Speaking of applause, one behind the scenes inthe unsung hero of the campaign deserves some public accolades. Pat Signs, associate director of development, has devoted untold hours to pulling this campaign together. Since August, she's been scurrying back and forth between the electronic and print media. Although she smiles graciously when told, "don't worry, we're on schedule," she silently fretted. Not to worry, Pat, the paper's been mailed, the printed material is at hand and videos are ready to roll this weekend. Thank you, Pat, for your patience

dividual The Catholic News

Joann Keane

changing works. It's an ambitious campaign, but then again, our diocese is

tries to sustain their life

Most Reverend William G. Curlin

Staff Writer:

Editor's

Notebook

—

With this week's DSA edition, several stories got back-burnered until the edition of February 10. Next week, we'll report on the divestiture of Mercy Health Services in Charlotte. After decades of hospital operaCarolina have trans-

tion, the Sisters of Mercy of North

ferred ownership. There's good reading coming on Wake

Forest students

who have traded

their school vaca-

and help Mother Teresa report on the Vietnamese New

tions to roll-up their sleeves

in Calcutta. We'll also

Year celebration held Jan. 28 at St. Ann parish in Charlotte. Over 1,000 members of the Vietnamese community celebrated Mass with Bishop Cuilin; it's a wonderful testament to the cultural diversity that fills

this diocese.

;

The Catholic News

February 3, 1995 gees to become self-sufficient, self-reliant, and productive members of soci-

Bridging International Waters

The office serves as a liaison between the refugee population, other service ety.

Refugee Office Offers Assistance To International Population By EDUARDO PEREZ Staff Writer

renowned for its service and support. under the CathoThe Refugee Office

Every day more than 1,500 immigrants and refugees arrive in America. That's approximately half a million individuals annually. From ports of entry, they

make

their

way

into cities

—

lic

Social Services umbrella

assistance

and towns

— provides

and resources that lead and productivity.

self-sufficiency

The mission

across this vast country, including Char-

of the Refugee Office

provide quality services and a car-

is to

lotte.

ing support system which enables refu-

Here, they find a Refugee Office

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mi ted Time

recipient of the Excellence In Service

refugees to person-

award, given by the United States Catholic Conference. Three years later they still strive to provide excellence by helping newcomers succeed in our com-

ally succeed."

munities.

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Elizabeth Thurbee, director of Catholic Social Services says, " The program not only brings refugees into the United States, but makes them feel welcome in our community." Most of them are forced out of their homes by war and political persecution. The refugee office provides them with the primary necessities to be successful in this

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1995-1996 DS A Budget Catholic Social Services Diocesan Ministries

1995

Disaster Relief, Natural Family Planning,

Respect Life, Prison Ministry, Disabled Commission, Indigent Burial Life, Retrouvaille,

Family Life

Widowed, Separated

Social Service Administration

48,036.00

Winston-Salem

Refugee Resettlement Social Services, Asheville

Social Services,

Ministry

Hispanic/Migrant Outreach

Winston-Salem

Educational Ministries Campus Ministry

16,346.00 157,237.00 48,442.00 83,443.00

Hispanic/Migrant Evangelization

Catholic Schools

Evangelization

Faith Formation Justice and

Educational Ministries

Peace

Religious Education

Faith Formation

377,919.00 191,294.00 209,692.00 29,309.00 4,558.00 34,682.00

Catholic Schools Ministry

Evangelization

Young Adult Youth Ministry

Lay Ministry Office of Worship

Office of Worship

Lay Ministry

Multicultural Ministries African American

Special Ministries Media Center Permanent Diaconate Diocesan Pastoral Council Total

115,757.00 33,267.00 2,800.00 1

Hispanic/Migrant Evangelization Hispanic /Migrant Outreach Asheville

Winston-Salem Vietnamese

(704)255-0146 (704) 343-9954

Total

Coordinator.

Volunteer opportunities and intern-

Volunteers provide services such as teaching English as a second language and setting-up apartments. "Our volunteers are an essential part of the Refugee Resettlement process," says

Hayden. In past years, the program has been funded by the U.S. Catholic Conference and Office of Refugee Resettlement. The state government distributed federal funds into the program. Currently, ORR is focusing their funding on other programs throughout the United States that have larger refugee problems. The governmental cuts left the Refugee Office with a deficit of $31,000. This year, funding is being made possible in part by the Diocesan Support Appeal. "We are delighted to have the opportunity to receive DSA funding to assist us in our continuing mission,"

says Ponce.

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Campaign Expenses

commu-

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at the

Widowed, Separated, Divorced

99,041.00

Multi-Cultural Ministries African American Ministry

Program

nity,

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Prison Ministry

Social Services, Charlotte

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to establish themselves in the

Persons With Disabilities

93,854.00 177,911.00 133,798.00

Office, Asheville

Office,

working with many employment agencies and employers in the Diocese, we

Parish Outreach

— counseling, pregnancy/support,

Charlotte Regional Office, Charlotte

Piedmont Triad

Besides these services, the refugees

Natural Family Planning

31 ,460.00

foster care, adoption, crisis intervention

Western Regional

For Sally Schrader, a case worker at the office, the experience of working

Disaster Relief

Multi-cultural services),

Refugee Resettlement Program Regional Services

CRISM

$35,158.00 17,299.00

Divorced Programs

Hispanic/Migrant Outreach (see

DSA Agency Phone Numbers

Social Service Ministries

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tion.

ships are available through Hayden.

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And

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The resettlement

gua and Cuba. In 15 years the office has placed approximately 5,000 refu-

Romania, Armenia, Ethiopia,

The office provides basic services.

with refugees has been a rewarding one. "For me, the most satisfying thing to

music for Masses. Classrooms or any Church Functk

and

Liberia, Somalia, Yugoslavia, Nicara-

land,

volunteers, a receptive community,

the willingness and determination of the

local

country, says Thurbee.

New Suzu ki

$1298

and the

Ponce, director of the Refugee Office says, "Success has been possible through the work of a diligent staff, dedicated

community. In 1992, the Refugee Office was the

agencies,

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We Are His Hand

The

'We Are His Hands' DSA St.

Leo The Great Church,

Ministries

Enn

The Diocesan Support Appeal helps fund 30 ministries counties within the Diocese of Charlotte in being the 'Hands

ai\ oj

Two parishes and some of their DSA-supported ministries^

Winston-Salem

parishes benefit from the DSA.

Leo the Great Churcf communities made even stronger by various DSA-supported mi in all

St.

Jack Faulkner, Frank Roscana, Nancy Wilson, June Drake, Mary Lib Daye and Frank Dessel visit prisoners at Forsythe County Jail.

Joan Whelen, Linda Quade, Bob Whelen and Joan Frazer prepare Thanksgiving baskets for Catholic Social Services.

The photos on this page depict some of the DSA supported ministries at St. Leo the Great Church.

The

ministries are (clockwise): •

CSS Outreach

•

Prison Ministry Youth Ministry Catholic Retirees Invited to Special Ministry (CRISM) Catholic Schools

• •

•

Photos

By CAROL

HAZARD Youth group members Mike Dedo, Philip Aylor, Meghan Maguire, Laura Hoeing, Keri Prybylo, Stephanie li Moser, Kristie Petterson, Kristin Dickson and Annie Birkel prepare to go "on the road" with leaders^ Charlotte Egger and Moye Lowe. I

V WE)

vf* y Emily Hoeing, Jane Patti,

Hammond, Andrew Palmer and

enjoy their work at

St.

Leo School.

teacher, Mrs.

CRISM— Members of the"Golden Club," (sitting) Agatha Zingalis, Theresa Wires, Ann Politowski, Jeannine Moss, (standing) Tom Zingalis, Katherine Labosky, Neal Mclnerney, Stanley Politowski plan their

trip.

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DSA Edition

The Catholic

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Diocesan Support Appeal

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Parish Communities Hies.

Many

of these assist parishes and missions throughout the 46

Joseph Church, Newton

St.

ofw the local church.

flighted on these pages. They serve as examples of the ways people

uhston-Salem and

St.

Joseph Church

Suzanne Jolly, with children Michael and

Newton are vibrant faith

Felicia,

receives

communion at

Permanent Deacon, Ron Caplette, prepares the bread and wine

Mass.

the monthly Hispanic Mass.

this page depict some of the DSA supported ministries at St. Joseph Church.

The photos on The

Allisandro

Te and Hue Vang draw a

picture

in their

ministries are (clockwise): •

Hispanic Ministry

•

Permanent Diaconate

•

Family Life Ministry

•

Lay Ministry

•

Faith Formation

kindergarten Faith

Formation class.

Gilfillan and Frank Cogger participated in the Lay Ministry program sponsored by the DSA. Here, they are pictured with Frances Nunziata at a bible study

Scott

class.

—

Family Life Father Hokanson congratulates on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Miller

Bill

and Marie

The Catholic News

& Herald

February

1995

(^awyj&fajtjntsp. anas

'(^mimiquemorios "Somo Sus Manos" Por

Campaha de

empieza

JOANN KEANE

el fin

Solicitud

de Ayuda para

de semana

del

Diocesis

4 y 5 de febrero

Editora Asociada

Cuando

Obispo Guillermo G. Curlin

habla, lo hace de corazon. El nos recuerda

I ^Ti

V|7^

en sus homilias que profundicemos para que el Jesus que esta en nosotros llegue al Jesus que esta en los demas.

Como

catolicos

somos bautizados en el

Espiritu y Ya sea ayudando

comisionados a servir. a un vagabundo o ayudando a un individuo que se muere de AIDS, siempre estamos llamados a ayudar a todos los necesitados.

Hacerle caso a las palabras de Crista

—

que realmente comprender "somos Sus manos". En cada palabra y hecho, el verdadero Cristo brilla en es

nuestras acciones y se confirma nuestra fe.

La campana de 1995 de Solicitud de Ayuda para la Diocesis adopto el tema

"somos Sus manos".

La campana

personifica nuestra fe catolica.

"La campana nos permite practicar Bienaventuranzas del Senor", dijo el Obispo Curlin. "El servicio a nuestro prqjimo es la medida en que nosotros, como discipulos de Cristo, reconocemos a Cristo y lo servimos en nuestros hermanos. Durante las proximas ocho semanas se informara a feligreses de las 89 parroquias y misiones de las cosas buenas que han resultado por su generosidad. La campana empieza con esta edition de The Catholic News & Herald y por medio de un video, que se mostrara en todas las parroquias y misiones el 4 y 5 de febrero. La semana que viene, los feligreses recibiran una carta del Obispo Curlin pidiendoles su ayuda. Miles de personas en los 46 condados de la Diocesis de Charlotte reciben los beneficiosde la campana. De la campana vienen los presupuestos de 30 servicios las

Tiendas de Cleveland promueven CLEVELAND (CNS)— La sencillez de asombrosa: dos pedazos de madera con una figura del Cristo resucitado hecha de hierro y alambre. Quizos todavia mos sorprendente sea el modo en que la cruz llego a una tienda de regalos de Cleveland. la cruz es

La cruz, hecha en El Salvador por jovenes de escuela secundaria que aprenden un oficio para ayudar a sus familias, fue comprada por las Hermanas de la Humildad de Maria Margaret Cessna y Josie Chrosniak, para "Heartbeats," su ministerio y negocio.

mujer de un pais no desarrollado y ella puede alimentar a sus hijos, su estimacion propia puede cambiar."

Las hermanas dijeron que todo

dinero obtenido por la venta de esos articulos se devuelve a sus artesanos.

Las ganancias procedentes de la venta de objetos de arte estadounidenses

minoritarias y artistas de paises no desarrollados, que Heartbeats vende,

devolviendo el dinero a los artistas que necesitan apoyo tanto economico como emocional.

Heartbeats vincula a esos artistas con las personas que desean comprar de modo socialmente responsable, durante cuaquier tiempo del ano.

"El

Bautismo es

fundamento de toda

demos sacramentos. Por

a los

Bautismo somos liberados del pecado y renacemos como hijos e hijas de Dios; llegamos a ser miembros de Cristo y somos incorporados a la Iglesia y hechos participes de su mision" (Concilio de Florencia).

Este sacramento recibe el nombre de Bautismo por el rito central mediante el cual se celebra: bautizar quiere decir sumergir, meter dentro del agua; la el agua simboliza y acto de sepultar al catecumeno en la muerte de Cristo, de donde sale por la resurrection con El

inmersion en "Nosotros creemos realmente... que

cambiar al mundo," dijo la hermana Chrosniak. "La segunda cosa es la estimacion propia y el valor de la persona. Cuando trabajamos con una

la belleza puede

Se necesitan voluntarios El Centro Catolico Hispano de Char-

compilar una lista de personas que se ofrezcan para servir de interpretes, llevar personas al medico y para prestar ayuda en general. Las personas que esten interesadas y (uieran cooperar pueden llamar a la <cina del Centro 335-1281.

Mauricio West, canciller y vicario general. "Historicamente, la campana una fuente importante de fondos para muchos ministerios ha aceptado el desafio de cubrir las nuevas necesidades de nuestra diocesis." La meta de $2,022,000 es un aumento de la del ano pasado. "El

—

aumento es el resultado del crecimiento de la diocesis", dijo Jim Kelley, director de desarrollo economico. "Mas personas en

las parroquias se traducen

significa el

(Rm

6,3-4),

(2Co

5,17).

campana no es solamente una campana de fondos, sino una oportunidad de

conciencia social ayudan a pagar

Heartbeats ayuda a establecer y mantener cooperativas en los Estados Unidos y los paises no desarrollados. Las hermanas dijeron que ellas creen que la pobreza y la desesperacion pueden eliminarse al cambiar los pequenos bolsillos del mundo.

la vida cristiana, es la

luz" (ITes 5,5),

entrada a la vida

y en luz

mismo (Ef

5,8).

"El Bautismo es el

mos

—

como los ministerios influyen sus vidas, de nuevo comprenderan la importancia de su ayuda", dijo el Padre West. "El dinero de la campana ayuda a las personas de nuestra Diocesis". El ano pasado casi la mitad de las familias de la diocesis contribuyo a la campana. "Vemos que el numero de familias y de personas que contribuyen ha aumentado", dijo Kelley. Basado en las ofrendas semanales, cada parroquia y mision tiene un compromiso a cumplir. Contribuciones que sobrepasan el compromiso se devuelven a la parroquia. Pero si la parroquia no cumple con su compromiso, tiene que cumplirlo de alguna manera. "La campana les ofrece una oportunidad importante a las personas de compartir su tesoro", dijo Kelly. "Al arraigarse mas y mas la responsabilidad en la vida de las personas, responden

generosamente con su tiempo, su talento y su tesoro en gratitud a Dios por sus

muchas bendiciones". "Pedimos que las

personas

consideren dar de su corazon", dijo

como

Padre West.

"Al responder

Pueblo de Dios les damos a los fieles y a nuestra comunidad". "La Madre Teresa ha escrito una oration que le pide a Cristo que 'Brille por medio de nosotros' y que sea de tal manera que cada alma que encontremos pueda sentir la presencia de Cristo en nuestra alma", dijo el Obispo Curlin. "Entonces podremos brillar como Jesus brilla ... como una luz para los demas". Al convertirse la luz de Cristo en

una llama, llega al mundo y se personifica bello

por

el trabajo

de nuestras manos.

magnifico de los dones de Dios. Lo llamamos don porque es dado a los que no aportan nada; gratia porque es dado inclusive a los culpables;

Bautismo

porque el pecado es sepultado en el algua; iluminacion porque es luz resplandeciente; bano porque lava; sello porque nos guarda y es signo de la soberania de Dios" (San Gregorio (Con permiso de los Nacianceno). Padres de la Sociedad de San Pablo).

JHcabingd for of Tvcbruarl)

Sunday:

tlje ioeefc

Jmmw/ ^r^m/

Isaiah 6: 1-2, 3-8, 1

Corinthians 15:

1-11 or 15: 3-8, 11 Luke 5: 1-11

—

Monday:

Genesis

1-19

Mark 6: 53-56 Tuesday:

renovation en el Espiritu Santo, porque significa y realiza ese nacimiento del agua y del Espiritu sin el cual "nadie puede entrar en el Reino de Dios" (Jn 3,15).

lotte necesita

"Este bano es llamado iluminacion porque el espiritu de quienes lo reciben es iluminado" (San Justino). Habiendo

las cuentas.

educar a las personas de la diocesis". "Nos concentramos en el impacto de nuestros ministerios", dijo Kelley. "Al comunicar historias verdaderas las personas se dan cuenta que su ayuda de hecho ayudara a cambiar las vidas de algunas personas". "Cuando nuestros feligreses vean

como una nueva creatura

Este sacramento es tambien llamado bano de regeneration y de

recibido

en mas

necesidades y servicios", Kelley dice, "la

EL BAUTISMO del espiritu y es la puerta que abre paso

La cruz es uno de cientos articulos hechos por mujeres, personas

sociales, multiculturares, educacionales

y ministerios especiales. Desde las instrucciones antes de los bautismos hasta la ayuda para migrantes, los ministerios prueban que realmente "somos Sus manos". "Cada ano, nuestros feligreses dan testimonio de las buenas obras y responden con rapidez", dijo el Padre

Bautismo

Verbo,

bautizado, "tras haber sido iluminado" (Hb 10,32), se convierte en "hijo de la

To Our Friends Wednesday:

News about a

store in Cleveland,

OH which promotes social justice by selling articles made by people from under development countries and sending the money back to them. Article number IV about the sacrament of Baptism: the meaning of this sacrament.

—

Thursday:

Mark

1-13

Genesis

2: 5-9,

Mark

14-23

Genesis

Mark Friday:

20 4

Genesis Genesis

Genesis

18-25 24-30 2:

3: 1-8

Mark 7: 31-37 Saturday:

15-17

Genesis

Mark 8:

1-10

9-24

February

By EDUARDO PEREZ

Staff Writer

pariticpants to maintain a climate of

such as coopertive games for younger

the frenzied pace of daily living, it is sometimes easy for families to forget

peacemaking in their homes, their communities, and their world. Through the joint effort of the Justice and Peace Ministry and the Office of Faith Formation, families can be helped in finding hope and a renewed

children,

the nurturing that needs to take place

a call to give financial support 30 agencies and ministries. Most people contribute by making a pledge, payable over six months. But there are other ways to give, such as donating stocks or bonds, says Jim Kelley, director of development. Consider supporting the DSA not only in the present but also in the future through such means as wills and trusts. "This allows

will participate in various activities,

;In

The Diocesan Support Appeal

program teaches

non-violently; the

on a daily basis. With a mission of family first-aid, so to speak, the Justice and Peace Ministry of the Office of Faith Formation has

vision of

means

be a family

harmony

tions families face, peaceful

Church, says Scott Spivak, coordinator of the Justice and Peace Ministry. "The

doesn't always reign.

and those who work

program is designed to strengthen the family, by providing an opportunity for families to come together and to share

gether for a little quality time, and learn

refresher course, for others,

it's

life's

little glitches."

through Christ's own example. While we may fail from time to time, we are nourished by each other and healed.

the ba-

lifestyles.

Boyette.

The nurturing

The conferences are scheduled for Feb.4 at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro, Feb. 11 at St. Luke Church in Mint Hill, and Feb. 18 at St. Barnabas Church in Arden.

families project

of-

two perspectives to families: one of through the Caring Program for Children and the other for families to get the tools they need to develop support systems for living a fers

direct service

Although the three conferences are nurturing peaceful families, each conference plans a different focus. For for

members try, through their lifestyles, to make

example, in Greensboro families will be

a difference in their world. Cathie Stout, youth minister at St. Barnabas Church says, "The program hopes to provide families with an op-

vision of peace. Together, family

involved in workshops for peacemakHill confer-

"Bridges to Peace: A Day of for Families." In Arden, "Building a Peaceful Family and World" is the day's focus. Linking faith with lifestyle is the essence for conflict management within the family. By receiving the necessary tools, families learn to handle conflicts is

Harmony

portunity to learn together the skills needed to communicate and resolve

and positive ways." The one-day programs will be filled

conflict in peaceful

with peace activities for the family including crafts, storytelling, and family book-makings. Additionally, children

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the skills necessary to cope with

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people to give now and to give later," says Kelley. For information on wills and trusts, call Jim Kelley at (704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

citing to see families together, striving

mitted to linking their faith with their

The Mint

members come

Kathy Boyette, Faith Formation regional coordinator says, "It is so ex-

Through this collaboration, we live and share the good news of God's love," says

ing in the family.

family

wonderful that

Spivak.

The program

of communications.

we can have

It's

their struggles in raising children," says

reaches out to families that are com-

Fruitful Ministry

By KATHY SCHMUGGE Faith can be as fragile as glass, especially for those confronting language

and cultural barriers, enduring family separation, and suffering in poverty. The majority of the Hispanic Catholics coming to the Carolinas suffer from one or all of these conditions. It is people like Father Joseph Waters, pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Ministry Church in Taylorsville, who makes a difference strengthening the Catholic faith in this growing community. Before the ministry started, Father Waters was unknowingly preparing for

what would

quired all the skills necessary to minister to the Hispanic Catholic. He

understood their needs before they did.

While working in Statesville he sought the nearly invisible Hispanic migrant or factory workers, welcoming them into the Catholic fold. Although the Hispanic Ministry in the Charlotte

was started by parishioners of Leo in Winston Salem, Father Waters is still considered one of the founddiocese

The Hispanic population was growing so rapidly that the previous bishop,

now Archbishop John

Donoghue, decided to give Father Waters a full time

(704^ 377-3492

Community

is funded by the Diocesan Support Appeal. Taylorsville was chosen as a central location to the other churches Father Waters would minister to. Some of those areas are Newton, Jefferson, Dobson and Kannapolis where the congregations average about 30 families. Saying several kTยงWV41^| Masses on Sunday in Spanish (daily Mass I ^ and one Sunday Mass is in English), he still I'

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finds time to take care

become his destiny. After seven years in Mexico and about four years in Peru, Father Waters ac-

ing fathers.

BIGGS CAMERA KINGS DR. CHARLOTTE, NC

ther Waters' work with the Hispanic

communities other sacramental needs such as bap-

later

St.

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These conferences enable families take time-out, communicate and nurture their relationships. Christine Newnan, diocesan director of Faith Formation says, "With all the disrupto

conferences three planned for families,

Nurturing Peaceful Families focuses on the communications skills necessary for families. For some, it's a

ence

conflict resolution exer-

cises for older children.

in light of the social mission of the

with families. Utilizing DSA funds allows Justice and Peace programs to flourish under the auspice of Faith Formation.

sics

what

and

position in the Hispanic Ministry. Fa-

of the

tisms, confessions, weddings,

That includes preparation raments and counseling.

Father Waters acts as an interpreter,

champion and friend. He works closely with the local community and others committed to the Hispanic

legal advisor,

people to take care of their needs. Cur-

English as a second language is being taught at the Church by Sara rently,

Loudermilk.

Many things have changed since the beginning of the Hispanic Ministry. "It used to be that only the men would come to North Carolina for work from Mexico, El Salvador, Peru, Columbia, Costa Rica and Cuba. Now the men are bringing to

piscopal Calendar

Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following events during the

MONASTIC GUEST PROGRAM

next few weeks:

Month long monastic contemplative experience Within the enclosure of a Trappist-Cistercian community Requirements: Ability to live the full monastic schedule Prayer

February 7 Noon speaker at

Work

The

Greensboro

Community Events -

& Solitude

All lived within the

Community

February 10

Because of the nature of the Monastic Guest Program, it is available only to men. Our Retreat Program, however, is open to both women

and men for private

No offering

retreats

Br. Stephen Petronek,

9:30 am - 3:00 pm Catholic Conference Center, Hickory; Conducting Day of Spiritual Renewal for faculty and staff of Charlotte Catholic

High School and Bishop McGuinness High

required

School

Retreat Program:

Monastic Guest program: Br. John Corrigan, O.C.S.O.

Franciscan Center,

O.C.S.O

February 12 1:30

Mepkin Abbey 69, Box 800 Moncks Corner, SC 29461

(803) 761-8509

Confirmation Sacred Heart Brevard

and so on.

for the sac-

His ministry does not stop at just the sacramental. With some assistance,

their entire families

Silence

Ways To Give

Nurturing Families Promotes Peaceful Solutions

The Catholic News

1995

make North

and are more likely

Carolina their home,"

said Father Waters.

With the increase

women and

children, there is a growing

need

for

educational materials and greater ex-

pansion of the ministry itself. Father Waters did not feel comfortable talking about his own work and it took prying to unveil all his accomplish-

ments. Seeing his meager living conditions, hectic schedule

and humble

missionary church, one can truly feel the presence of Christ as Father Waters takes his five loaves and two fish to feed a multitude. Just as Christ says you will know a sound tree by its good fruit, the same can be said about a ministry. The Hispanic Ministry has inspired four vocations to the priesthood. What a spiritual gift since Father Waters' own vocation was influenced by a priest. Kathleen Schmugge

a freelance writer in

Taylorsville and a parishioner at St. Aloysius

church

in Hickory.

10 The Catholic

News

& Herald

February

1995

Diocesan News Briefs Healing Mass

Nurturing Peaceful Families A workshop, MINT HILL

—

"Bridges to Peace:

A Day

Harmony

is Saturday, Feb. 1 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Luke Church. The cost is $5 per family. For information, call the Justice and Peace office at (704) 331-1714.

for Families,"

ASHEVILLE

— The

Hospice Volunteer Training Joan

St.

of Arc Church Healing Mass offered for those suffering with HIV/AIDS and ter-

minal illnesses and their families is the second Thursday each month at 7 p.m.. The next Mass is Feb. 9. For information or transportation call (704) 252-

Catholic Home-Schooling

GREENSBORO — A series of train-

CHARLOTTE

work is Feb. 18-March 16 on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8:30

Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Feb. 15. For infor-

volunteer

p.m.

hospice

at the

mation

facility.

Mil Hendrix

call

For

the third

mation

infor-

(910) 621-

WINSTON-SALEM— The St. Leo is

Liturgy

Redemptorists Father Karl A. Krauser will speak at all Sunday Masses. The first service is Feb. 1 2 at 7:30 p.m. There are mission functions at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday- Wednesday with Mass at 9 a.m. The Thursday Mass is at 7:30

the crisis intervention telephone line,

begins Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m. For information call the CONTACT office at (910) 723-4338.

Young Adults Meet

CHARLOTTE — The new St. John Neumann young

adult group for mar-

Lit-

Saturday, Feb.

esan Office of Worship

3108

(704) 437-

Retrouvaille

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish newsfor the diocesan news

difficulties in their relationships.

next weekend

March

Charismatic Renewal

BELMONT — A Charismatic Day of Renewal

Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10

a.m. -3 p.m. at

Queen of

Church. Cost

$10. Bring a bag lunch.

the Apostles

Actors/Singers Needed

a part in the play "Francis-The Saint

mation, call (704) 535-4197.

From

Assisi," a musical production based on the life of Saint Francis to be presented March 17-19 in Newport News, Va., contact George Gates at (9 1 0) 852-4454 or Pat Spivey at (910) 282-

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Secretary, Diocesan Office of Faith Formation: Secretary Formation. Secretarial qualifications and knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word for Windows. Please send resume to: Chris Newnan, Diocesan Director of Faith Formation, 1524 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28207. to the Director of Faith

Development Director: Bishop McGuinness High

School in

Winston-Salem, a vibrant institution serving the Piedmont Triad, seeks a development director to assume control of

1948.

FOUR GREAT NAMES

lication.

The

Relationships Work." Sessions are free provided. For infor-

10 days before the date of pub-

at least

3-5.

GREENSBORO — To audition for

from 9:45 a.m. -11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church in the Council Room. Everyone is welcome.

For registration or information, call Nick and Irene Fadero at (704) 544-0621. is

"What Makes

and baby-sitting

briefs.

and

to provide help

music by Deloris Stevenson. For information, call (704) 327-8692.

will present

Good photographs, preferably black and white, also are welcome. Please submit news releases and photos

Charismatic

support to married couples undergoing

The presentation is by Bobbie May with

Holtman

—

prayer meetings are on Wednesdays

Weekend

and single people between the ages

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The Catholic News &

Diocesan Support Appeal Parish Targets Charlotte Vicariate

Our

St.

Goal: $33,767.40

Assumption Church Goal* S31 543 20

St.

Our \w/Ul

Saint Michael Church Gastonia Goal: $51,965.40

Barnabas Church

Arden

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Church V 11U1 vll

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Greensboro Vicariate Christ the

Ann Church

St.

Joan of Arc Church

St. John Church Tryon

John Neumann Church Goal' $69 556 80 St.

Goal: $8,694.60

Our V^ LAI

Luke Church Mint Hill

Jude Mission Sapphire Valley Goal: $4,650.60

Goal: $24,668.40 Basilica of St.

Matthew Church

1 1

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Prince of Peace Church Rohhin^ville AVWL/Wlllo V 111 V^

Our Lady of Grace Church

Goal' 01 liuu 1 00 VJ Well SI V X jVX •

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i n X lulllvllll

Goal: $25,275.00

Patrick Cathedral

St.

Our Ladv v-' i—/cavi y of w i the Hiphwavs lit," vv ci y a Chnrrh v Lll Thomasville Goal- $5 459 40 1

Margaret Mary Church

iv».

Swannanoa

Goal: $58,031.40

Goal: $10,716.60

St Benedict Church Greensboro Goal: $12,940.80

Peter Church

Boone

Goal: $43,270.80

Vicariate

St Bernadette

Linville

St.

Goal- $7 885 80

Asheboro

Vincent de Paul Church Goal: $65,108.40

St Elizabeth L.1 1 Z^H L7L. LI Ul.

Joseph Church

Goal: $16,782.60 1

Church

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St kJL.

Josenh Ul of the Lllv. Hills 11111.1 Church V— LL 1 1

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Goal: $3,437.40

St Francis of Aqqiqi Chnrr*h

Teffer^On

St Uli

Goal: $16,378.20

Goal: $3,639.60

Greensboro Goal: $74,611.80

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Monroe Goal: $16,984.80

John Baptist de North Wilkesboro Goal: $7,885.80

Sacred Heart Church

St.

Goal: $45,292.80

Lucien Church Spruce Pine Goal: $4,044.00

Sacred Heart Mission

St.

Wadesboro

Elkin

Goal: $1,011.00

Goal: $4,448.40

1 1

St. Margaret Church Maggie Valley Goal: VJ villi $11 323 9*m\J 20 ft ft

la Salle

Mary Church

Sylva Goal: $8,088.00

v->li

St.

StL. JV/1111 Lj John Church V_, 11U1 W Waynesville Goal: $10,312 20

St.

St Marv !• Itll J Church V^llUl vll Greensboro Goal* $17 389 20

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Salisbury

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Goal: $4,044 00

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Goal: $14,962 80

Eden

Goal- $21 028 80

Albemarle Vicariate Our T fiHv of thf* A mpripas f'hnrr'h

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St. Joseph Church Bryson City Goal: $3,639.60

Church

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Goal: $51,763.20

St.

Church

St Francis of Aqqici

Asheville

Goal: $85,935.00

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Goal: $45,495.00

Green shorn Goal* $73 600 80

Lawrence

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St.

L,l

Church

Goal: $168,837.00

St.

Goal: $8 088 00

Holv Chiirr*h LLKJiy Tnfant 1 Ul V, UI C R piHcviIIp IxCIUo V 111C Goal- S8 OSS 00

Goal: $19,006.80

St.

King Church

Asheville

Goal: $58,233.60 St Gabriel

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Asheville

Goal: $36,800.40

Goal: $21,231.00

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Goal: $8,290.20

Winston-Salem Vicariate Good Shepherd Church Kins Goal' S4 448 40

Holy Angels Church

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Stephen Mission

Goal: $3,437.40

Holy Cross Church

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Christ the

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Gastonia Vicariate

St.

Kinp Mission 1 1

St. James Church Hamlet

Goal* $4 044 00

Goal: $7,481.40 Joseph Mission Kannapolis Goal: $6,672.60

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St Charles Rorromeo Chnrrh Moreanton Goal' $14 760 60

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Mary Church

Shelby Goal: $12,132.00

Smoky Mountain

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DSATARGET:

$2,022,000.00

& Herald

The Catholic News

We Are The

—

Hands

— Of

And Heart

February

Widowed

By CAROL HAZARD

"We are His Hands"

the theme

for this year's Diocesan Support How does the theme fit the role and purpose of the DSA? Our faith tells us that He lives in us, and we reflect that presence of God by the way we reach out to others. How many times have we heard Mother Teresa say that we are the hands and heart of Christ? We see in this dramatic

Appeal.

Curlin

loved one," he said.

to serve

life,

Yl^H

v%vM

When I look aroun d I see so many nee ds and people begging for help. It's through the DSA that their needs can be

Whatever we do even for the least of His brothers and sisters, we do for Jesus Christ himself. Once filled with that

tended.

vision of inner faith,

addressed.

The hallmark Catholic identity

that

are very

generous. There seems to be no limit to our willingness to help a worthy cause.

are outstand-

ing in our willingness to give even some-

out your mission and/or vision for the diocese? see myself as reaching out to clasp

vision of Christ in others that makes us so generous.

Like our Lord who came to give, not to take, we stand before the world

Christ-like charity in serving our needy

as well as our Catholic community and proclaim in the spirit of Jesus that we

gether

brothers and sisters.

would be impossible for one man everywhere and do everything that's needed in addressing the many needs of the diocese. The DSA makes it It

ries of others," says Sister

Miriam. "Because of the retreat, I was able to share the story of my wife's death without being ignored or avoided," says Coogan.

— even with limited means at times —

Ketterer says, "As

ardship

and that

the call of each

of us.

Are the 30 diocesan ministries funded by the DSA keeping up with the needs for social services, and educational, multi-cultural and

tributions?

DSA. Our diocese is growing, and this means we must be aware of new needs as our members increase. Through the DSA, we are maintaining a good balof the

ance between helping our parishes

ful-

their mission of educating and serving as well as reaching out beyond

fill

How important is stewardship - the

Do you

reaching out in order to make Christ present in a world where His presence is so sorely needed. It's a team effort that the DSA provides in serving the vulnerable and the needy in the dio-

giving of time, talent and treasureto a person's faith journey? My first pastor was a very saintly man and when he was dying he said to me, "All that I've kept I've lost. All that

cese.

I've

given in love was mine forever." Those words stay with me even after 34

diocesan family. As God's children grow into our diocesan family, our needs ex-

Parishioners are asked to contribute to so many causes, including weekly offertories, parish building funds and special collections. How important is the DSA and how does it fit in the grand scheme of causes? I'm well aware of the tremendous charity exercised by the people throughout the Diocese of Charlotte. They generously support so many worthy causes

years.

pand and begin to reveal themselves. There has been a remarkable

know Him and

a relationship so intimate that His love, His charity comes alive to develop

in us. It is in that love that

ues to feed the poor,

visit

contin-

the sick,

lift

up the fallen, visit the prisoners and give hope to the hopeless.

Our Lord not

only asks us to say

growth in the diocese in the past 10 years.

We are trying now to prepare for

changes brought on by that growth but also for a projected tremendous increase in membership. We cannot wait until the year 2000 to evaluate what these needs may be. We must look at them today.

Always where there is growth, there

beyond and take His love within us and

And there may well be new needs that we have not experienced thus far. However, we must be willing to open our hands and hearts so that we can

make

Church of Charlotte.

through the DSA that we be^ come one family made up of many brothIt's

•

and sisters trying to serve the most

vulnerable in our midst. This is especially true when the DSA reaches out to

put

into active service in helping our

brothers and sisters in Christ. Faith

more than prayer by itself. It's prayer and action together. It's recognizing we

are recipients of God's goodness all

we have and are

of our time, talent

ing the

life

— are

gifts.

— that

of discipleship

parish so far from Charlotte, do we get much in the way of services for our con-

Some of the positions taken by the church don't always sit well with me and I'm tempted to voice my protest by withholding my donation. I can find lots of reasons for

long run

is liv-

— of stew-

find

not giving, but in the

more reasons to

partici-

pate. I want to be a member of a group of people that look beyond themselves. I

what Catholic

Social Services does

When a young unwed neigh-

for people.

bor needed help, someone from the Asheville office came here to talk to her. When my CCD class needed a boost, there were diocesan services available to me. The DSA will touch all of us in some way and that touch will always be welcome. I want to continue to be part of the building of the church for the future. This is the main reason for my participation in the annual Diocesan Support Appeal.

are needs.

help meet whatever these future needs

By St.

MYRA GARRETT

James Church

Hamlet

When asked why I give to the DSA my initial

response was,

give?"

believe

and

"How

could

try to live

not

by what

have taught in Confirmation preparaand RCIA classes for many years. That is, that God really does not ask I

tion

much

of us.

asks that

another and follow His

love one

call to

be His

disciples.

may be.

Giving

and treasure

(from page 4)

the year 2000 not only for the dramatic

"Yes, Lord," but He also asks us to reach

Christ's presence felt throughout the

ers

parish needs.

own

parish boundaries in trying to entire

God put us here

see those needs changing or remaining the same in the future? Much like a family, needs increase as children are born, so it is with the

are obliged to go beyond our

in addition to their Yet,

ext. 314.

that are so vitally important in serving our people. These ministries are made

parish boundaries to help those in need.

possible for others to join with

hard work." For more information on the Widowed, Separated, and Divorced program contact Suzanne Bach at (704) 377-687 1,

Why I Give

possible through the generous support

facilitator, it re-

minds me that forming and keeping relationships takes a lot of effort and

special ministries in the diocese? I am still new in the diocese and cannot be expected to know all the needs. However, I am deeply moved and encouraged by observing all the ministries

come to generously serve, not be served, to give and not take.

to be

times when the world would have judged us as giving too much. It's that inner

many others so that towe can form a teamwork of

the hands of

major part of the retreat is for people to tell their stories and listen to the sto-

cese.

image the hands of Christ outstretched to the world through our hands. What's important is we stand before God with our hands and hearts wide open; believing that He lives in us we willingly and generously step forward to answer the needs of those who look to Christ for help. God's hands can only extend as far as ours are ex-

How does the DSA help you carry

Sharing and personal reflection is what makes the program a success. "The

our people in dire poverty, to bring to our community the support needed for people from other nations without any means for maintaining themselves during their first months here in the diostrengthen family

(from page 3)

says. "During the retreat I realized that there were people who also understood the feelings associated with losing a

Christ,

Says Bishop William G.

1995

Carol Hazard for

a former associate editor

The Catholic News

Herald.

all

have our own families and

the responsibility that entails and we are members of a parish family that also carries responsibilities. If we know

How Your Gift Touches

someone within our parish family who in need or in pain, we are quick to act in any way we are able to give assisis

Others

I see the Diocese of Charlotte as our larger "parish family." If my family members are in need or hurt and I believe that God has called me to be His disciple, it requires no thought at all for me to take whatever action I can to help.

tance.

Multicultural

Ministries

- 1

5% Catholic Social

Services

31%

When Educational Ministries

42%

Campaign Expenses -

Charlotte

know

that the Diocese of

able to provide assistance

extended faith family through

DSA, it requires little or no thought as to what my response is going to be. I have witnessed first hand the resources

the Special Ministries

made

available through the

DSA

individuals as well as to parishes.

that the money I give the faith I believe.

know

used to teach

Through giving to the DSA I can my faith and share with others the rich blessings I have received. live