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Seminaria n Education

Counseling Ministry Is Strength For Family Of Murdered Child

To DSA Help Answer God's Call To Vocations Gifts By

MIKE KROKOS

Appeal

port

made

to the

Diocesan Sup-

will again support seminar-

ian education.

According

Correspondent

tion to the Church. "Pilgrimages

Editor

Pledges

By PAUL FREDETTE

Vocations Director

Father Frank O'Rourke, the diocese

were

Our Lady of Mexico City by thousands

to the Basilica of

Guadalupe

"Some walked

of people," he said.

150-

160 miles to the basilica. They are truly a people of strong faith."

ASHEVILLE

— With their

the sale of

home

near

and

Cleveland

preparations for

moving

Asheville consuming the major-

from a variety of backgrounds and bring

Chris Gober Chris Gober is one of the

a wealth of experiences to the diocese.

diocese's newest

ard Knapil prob-

In addition to studies during the school

seminarians.

ably guessed the end of 1994 would be harried and

now

blessed with 23

the priesthood.

men

studying for

The seminarians come

year, seminarians

work

diocesan par-

Washington,

of Charlotte.

D.C., last August

Catholic Uni-

versity

stressful.

America

they

need for priests in the Charlotte Diocese. He met with Bishop William G. Curlin last summer. "I asked the bishop his definition of a missionary diocese, and he responded, 'One where the harvest is great but the laborers are few.'

ern regional office of Catholic Social

St.

Chris

Gober

completing undergraduate work

Charles Borromeo College.

ob-

tained a B.A. degree in philosophy at the

After obtain-

ing his undergraduate degree in History from

Philadelphia-area school.

Appalachian

"they (Peoria) had a great number of

State University

was interested in doing missionary work," Gober said. Through a friend, Gober heard of the

in 1991,

The seminarian was

vocations, and

Shawn Shawn O'Neal

school education was on the horizon. "I enrolled in

graduate school

at the

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

and was working toward my (teaching) But while there, I again felt a calling that had been lingering for some time," he explained. The first time he considered the priesthood was while at Appalachian State, but O'Neal felt he needed to develop "a more adult faith life" before certificate.

pursuing a vocation.

through," he said.

In the fall of 1993, O'Neal met with Vocations Director, Father O'Rourke,

who was very supportive. O'Neal felt it was important to strengthen his "own faith and relationship with God and Jesus." The following year, O'Neal enrolled at St. Meinrad Seminary in IndiAlthough his discernment process was a lengthy one, the seminarian said it was time "well-spent." While many seminarians use their summer assignments to learn more about the diocese and its people, O'Neal literally feels right at home. He is a native of Charlotte and member of St. John ana.

Neumann

parish.

The second-year theology student worked at the diocesan Media Center during his

first

summer assignment. This

summer, he studied Spanish in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with fellow

past

seminarians Frank Seabo,

Dave Brzoska,

and Chris Davis.

"The eight weeks

was an exIt was

but

truly

have a desire to be in an area like ours that is growing and has many needs." Gober began considering a vocation his freshman year in college. "I went on a trip to Rome with four priests," he said. "Once I began to understand the nature I

realized

was

calling."

Services.

At the suggestion of Father Francis Cancro, pastor at St. Eugene Church, the Knapils sought relief from their grief through the counseling ministry offered by CSS. "I'm lucky to be counseling in

an environment that allows to ask people about their spirituality," explains

At that time, the lifelong Catholic was pursuing a career in physical therapy

Sister Marie.

and sports medicine. "But (after the trip) I felt called to do something deeper, more spiritual," he explained.

proach to

A first-year theology student, Gober is

adjusting to

tal.

life in

the nation's capi-

Besides his studies, he volunteers one

She

stresses the critical im-

portance of spirituality in a holistic aptotal

emotional health.

Ginny Knapil admits quite candidly: "I don't think I could have trusted other counseling services. I was so relieved to

simple

way

a dependable response and people

Gober is one of three Charlotte Dioat

Catholic University,

you sound advice." Initially, one of the biggest challenges for the parents was focusing on the enormity of their younger son's loss.

"He not only

lost his big brother but also

his best friend," says Knapil, her eyes

welling up with tears. "All Kirt's friends in Ohio, and his father and I were preoccupied with our own grief." Knapil believes that without the help they received from CSS, some family members might have come close to suicide, and an already tragic situation could have become far worse. "We might have just stumbled along," she says, "but Sister Marie put us in touch with groups like Parents of Murdered Children and Com-

were up

passionate Friends, and

made some

who

Gradually, the Knapils built a suppo

network that included fellow parishioner at St. Eugene's. Knapil feels her faith and prayer lif have been indispensable to avoid gettin caught up in self-pity. "It would have been so easy to stare at a light bulb the rest of my life," she says. "But the counseling and support we received helped

See CSS, page 9

atihedLral

and they are in the process of starting a weekly prayer group with Father John Putnam, a diocesan priest who is studying canon law at the college.

Gober

excited to return to the am look-

Charlotte area this summer. "I ing forward to getting to

know

the dio-

people better," he said. Father O'Rourke said he and Bishop

Weekend

Masses: Saturday Vigil

Daily Masses:

Curlin are extremely happy to have the

extremely helpful to experience another culture," he said.

men who have answered God's

While in the Central American country, O'Neal said the seminarians saw a population with an unwavering connec-

continue to pray for

call to

serve the diocese. "I ask you to please all

Friday

8:00, 9:30,

& 7:30AM &

11:00AM

—

5:30PM 12:30PM 12:10PM

— Rosary 8:45AM; Mass 9:00AM; Novena 9:30AM 5:00PM or by request 4:00 Saturday —

Confession:

Rector: The Very Reverend Paul Gary

Parochial Vicars: Reverend Eric Houseknecht

and Reverend Thomas Williamson

our seminarians

as they continue their journeys to the

priesthood," Father

Monday

—

Saturday

its

cellent educational experience.

—

Sunday

O'Rourke added.

ex-

cellent reading materials available to us.

aitiic

life."

cese seminarians

could reinforce your faith while giving

find real help, trained professionals with

day a week at Gifts of Peace, a shelter for homeless people operated by the Missionaries of Charity. "They (the sisters) are a wonderful example of bringing the love of Jesus into the world," he said. "There is so much I can learn from their

cese and there

111.,

of the priesthood,

"While at UNC-Charlotte, I realized couldn't keep asking 'what if without

seriously thinking

initially study-

ing for the Diocese of Peoria,

O'Neal thought a career in middle

What

could not

have anticipated was the nightmare of grief and incomprehension that overtook them when their eldest son, Kippy, 1 8, was murdered on Dec. 29 in Key West, Fla. The agony of loss they experienced was incredible and their sense of vulnerability assumed overwhelming proportions. "I was afraid that Kip's murder would eventually lead to the death of his younger brother, Kirt, from sheer emotional devastation," says Ginny Knapil. Her concern is still apparent, but manageable now through counseling her family has received from Trinitarian Sister Marie Frechette, director of the west-

after

Shawn O'Neal

of their time,

Ginny and Rich-

enrolled

and offices during the summer. Following are the stories of two men's journeys in faith, and why they answered God's call to serve the Diocese ishes

ity

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„- n cAQ7 DSA-

Many The Gifts, Many The Works

Evangelization

Landings Reaches Out To Charlotte Diocese Catholics by

JIMMY ROSTAR

whose funding comes from

istry,

BREVARD — When

laity-operated evangelical program

time friend Paulist Father Jac Campbell

essential not only to Catholics

several years ago, a foundation

was

In Vallie' s view, the existence of a

their

laid

program within the

way back

to the

making

Church. In addi-

tion, he said Landings serves as a reminder for members of congregations to make the most of their parish-life expe-

Charlotte Diocese.

Father Campbell, the creator of the

Landings program, suggested to Vallie that parishioners in western North Carolina who have, for whatever reasons, left the Church can embrace an affirmative, spiritual way of returning "home." The Landings program centers around a 10- week period during which active and returning Catholics gather to share experiences. Contemporary themes pervading Church life are discussed, and the meetings explore individual concerns

rience. "It's really

tion," he added. it's

a program of reconcilia-

"But

ish to all of

its

unique evangelical tool for the people of the Charlotte Diocese, Land-

means of reaching people

pews on an ongoing

in the

basis, Vallie said.

Plans for the "next step" for graduates

Following the last session, members go on a retreat focusing on reconciliation, after which those still wishing to

of the program are underway: "Living Our Catholic Faith, 101 (With Lab)" is

welcome

Church family. While pastors and other parish staff participate by selecting possible candidates and lending support, the program is presented by lay

peal funding helps

make CSS

Ap-

counsel-

ing possible.

portant."

DSA

funding helps support our seminarians on their journey toward becoming the priests who will serve us into

scheduled to begin

February

Sacred

These and other

bara Rohrman, associate director of development, who directs the DSA cam-

stories

about the

paign.

"As people become

DSA raises necessary funding, not for the diocese, but for life-changing ministries for people in the diocese."

osity through a series of articles in this

The kickoff begins with this newspaper and a video to be shown in all parishes and missions the weekend of Feb 2. Members of the diocese will receive a letter next week from Bishop Curlin, ask-

newspaper.

Bishop William G. Curlin likens the campaign to an oft-used quote of retired Bishop Michael J. Begley: "the Church isn't a me thing, it's an us thing."

my three years as bishop of Char-

ing for their support.

The appeal

— which —

tal

eager to learn and experience more of their Catholic faith and their faith community. They are hungry for community

have witnessed the wonderful involvement of the laity," says Bishop Curlin. "Certainly, the DSA is an opportunity to demonstrate not only our financial commitment but our involve-

ment

dividuals in our parishes

North Carolina a certified facilitator, and the diocese had its first Landings program in place. Reaction to the outreach has been positive in Brevard, said Sacred Heart Church's pastor, Father Carl Del

and a connection to what Father Campbell calls 'our family of families.'" The combination of the programs, he

viduals throughout the 46-county Dio-

cese of Charlotte.

hopes, will continue the apostolic reach-

service, educational, multi-cultural,

ing out that defines the very heart of

vocational ministries.

Giudice.

evangelism

in the

volunteers. In 1995, Vallie attended a training

workshop

New Jersey. He returned to

just learning about the faith," Vallie. "It's about living

added

Once mem-

The

Many

Ways To Give

been looking for a way to help returning way into our community and to feel welcome here. Landings has been excellent for that, and at the same time has provided a spark of

Church

DSA

give financial support to 37 agencies and ministries. call to

Most people

practicing Catholics as

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

well."

Meanwhile, at the invitation of Spiritan Father Ed Vilkauskas, diocesan director of evangelization, Father

Campbell also offered to help at the diocesan level. In May 1996 Father Campbell and the program's national coordinator, Joan Horn, conducted training programs through which Vallie and more than a dozen other parish representatives from across the diocese became

only in the present but also in the future through such means as wills and trusts.

and

supports 37 social

"This allows people to give

the

reality is

DSA. "Many

Works"

services, the people of the diocese are quick to extend a hand in faith. "We continue to witness an increase in the number of contributing households," says

Rohrman.

more than a catchit is

the context of development," says

the

Jim

Kelley, director of development. "It

of time, talent and treasure that bind

our lives to the Church. In the DSA, people are asked to contribute out of their

all

the

Historically, better than half

diocesan households contribute to

DSA.

Every parish and mission contributes by meeting a goal (see page 1 1) based on its annual offertory. Contributions above and beyond the set goal are returned to the parish. In turn,

must meet the assigned

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

HisWOl

well as an ongoing commitment to the Church and the community in which we live'.'

In Yours.

Bishop William G. Curlin

certified facilitators.

Future training sessions for the re-

Thanks to

maining parishes are being planned as well by the diocesan evangelization min-

St.

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

Jude for Prayers Answered

JMC

statement included in your Will:

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(or

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the parish

or mission falls below the goal, they

Remember

now

For information on wills and trusts, Jim Kelley at (704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

one of

"This theme links stewardship with

gifts

"More inmeans increased needs and services," says Barbara Rohrman. While each year tests the limits of

the Gifts,

core of the Diocese of Charlotte.

to give later," says Kelley.

call

and

officially runs

will raise a to-

tinued growth in the diocese.

helps thousands of indi-

to April 6

of $2,580,000. Like last year, this appeal reflects an increase due to con-

ministries."

phrase for the 1997 campaign;

The Diocesan Support Appeal

from Feb. 2

— —

Turning need into

Church.

in the

lotte, I

the goals of the

Catholics find their

among

not

bers have experienced Landings, they are

"The response has been very encouraging," said Father Del Giudice. "I have

interest

it.

it's

increasingly

aware of stewardship as a way of life, they respond generously in gratitude for their many blessings," she says. "The

weeks, parishioners of the 89 parishes and missions will be reminded of the good works that result from their gener-

"In

"The lab part of that suggests

"The faithful of the diocese are known for their generosity," says Bar-

the next millennium.

Heart.

to participate fully

need to give thanks, as well as the Church's need to receive both funding and services. At the same time, the annual appeal reminds us that the three elements of stewardship are equally im-

seeks solace through Catholic Social Services counseling. Diocesan Support

DSA appear in this edition of The Catholic News & Herald. Over the next eight

of the participants.

return are

son, a couple in

programs. Landings can

DSA9

murdered western North Carolina

life-changing ministries supported by the

approaches."

Coming

sensitizes a par-

bring about a reexamination of a parish's

ings

—

grips with the death of their

broader sense,

in a

evangelical in that

SA97 DSA97 DSA97

1997 Diocesan Support Appeal

JOANN KEANE

CHARLOTTE

the an-

Sacred Heart parishioner Tom Vallie met up with long-

jm 0SA970SA970S

Associate Editor

nual Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA).

Staff Writer

for an evangelical

C£J MSA97

its

For more information on how to make 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.

target.

still

4 The Catholic News

& Herald

January 31, 1997

The Pope Speaks

Pro-Life Corner

Pope Joh Paul II

Pope Says Christians Must Focus

Hearts, Minds VATICAN CITY

— Here

(CNS)

of Pope John Paul IPs remarks weekly general audience Jan. 22.

god's Tlan Jot Love And Life, a family retreat sponsored by the (Diocesan Inspect Life Office Fnday, Feb. 28

Learn the Catholic Position on

sanctity of life,

and related topics Learn to communicate with youth from a person who has made it her ministry for more than 17 years. Register Today

nal that handles annul-

"God has

"In evaluating the

sisters,

reconciled the world to himself through

ation" (cf. 2

Cor

5:18).

Christian Unity

all

During

this

Week of Prayer for

Christ's followers are invited to

ponder these words of St. Paul, to implore the grace of reconciliation and to bear common witness to the Gospel.

The path

to Christian unity is

marked not only by

theological dialogue and institutional contacts, but also

ecumenism, consisting

spiritual

conversion of hearts.

Many

communities visited

ecclesial

Carey.

Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following

George Leonard

Among the promising ecumenical events of the my meeting with His Holiness Karekin I, the Armenians,

all

and the signing of the

common declaration in which we professed the one faith in Jesus Christ, true God and true man. In this first year of immediate preparation for the great jubilee, let us all turn our eyes to Jesus Christ our savior and pray fervently for the unity of all his followers. I wish to welcome all the English-speaking visi-

praise of

God

in song.

Upon

all

of you

9 a.m. Assembly Speaker St. Gabriel School Charlotte

Pastoral Formation

cordially invoke the grace and peace of Christ our sav-

Team Meeting Catholic Conference Center Hickory

ior.

February

Mass with Vietnamese Community St.

Ann Church

Charlotte

5:30 p.m.

St.

not possible to

The human person, he said, is "always growing, make responsible choices based on his initial potential, enriching them ever more with commitment and the help of grace." The Church's teaching, he said, "is marked by a healthy realism in understanding the freedom of persons."

realistic

approach takes into consideration the

on people by their "human nature burdened by sin" and the "never insufficient help of divine grace," the pope said. limits placed

Understanding the human beings involved in the marriage relationship, he said, one becomes aware of "the necessity of sacrifice, the acceptance of pain and struggle as indispensable to being faithful to .their obligations."

An unrealistic, "idealized" picture of what marriage is,

said, has led

difficulties

some people

"to interpret the nor-

which can be registered

...

in the

journey

as an authentic incapacity to

assume

the obligations of matrimony."

The Church's presumption of validity makes sense anthropological starting point, he said.

Struggle, Pain Show Pope Tells Tribunal

Spouses Are Human,

Not being

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Struggle, pain and sac-

marriage are signs that the couple is human, not that one or both spouses are incapable of fulfilling the responsibilities of marriage, Pope John Paul II said. When examining requests for a marriage annulrifice in a

ment, the Catholic Church begins with a presumption

marriage was valid, the pope said in a Jan. 27

Thomas Aquinas

Editor's

Church Charlotte

aware at the outset of the reality of would face later in marriage does not consent, the pope said. fully

the struggles one invalidate the

However, he said, the officials of the Roman Rota and others who work in church marriage courts still have "the difficult task of determining, with the help of the human sciences, that minimum under which one could not speak of a capacity or sufficient consent for a true marriage."

Notebook

Mike Krokos

DSA The Catholic January

31,

1997

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which

called to

of the couple

thank the

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that

ask of people in general," the pope said.

from Denmark, Finland and United

January 31

2:30 p.m.

one cannot require

riage,

mal

choir for

February 9

of consent necessary for the celebration of a valid mar-

tors present at today's audience, especially the pilgrims

February 5

6:30 p.m. Meeting with Prospective Seminarians Charlotte

capacity for or the act

me this past year, includ-

year was

catholicos of

piscopal Calendar

prayer and the

leaders of churches and

ing the archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. 'Respect Life Office of Charlotte (704)331-1720

Roman

speech to the

Rota, a Vatican tribu-

ment appeals. Dear brothers and

abortion, chastity, sex

'Diocese

the Vatican

English at his

Christ and has entrusted to us the message of reconcili-

7-9 p.m.

Saturday, March 1 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. St. Aloysius Church, Hickory

The

text

Christ For Unity

lotte, that

upon

means

Diocese of CharAppeal The campaign runs from Feb. 2- April us,

and

in the

the annual Diocesan Support

takes center stage.

Need

—

1972 from 34,200 to more than 104,000 registripled since

tered parishioners to-

6. It is

a time of year to reflect upon the

many

gifts

has provided, blessings for many of us that include a steady job, good health, and supportive fami-

day.

God lies.

For others, the

gifts

ministries and agencies

sometimes

come through which

assist

the 37 diocesan

them

meeting

difficult needs. Several stories this

week

how these life-changing ministries have posiimpacted people throughout the diocese.

If the

Church

to continue to fulfill its

mission of preach-

ing the Gospel to

all

people, then our gifts of time,

ent and treasure are needed.

As good

tal-

stewards, Catho-

again asked to respond generously to help meet

highlight

lics are

tively

the campaign's $2,580,000 goal.

Mail:

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The appeal

affords each of us the opportunity to

The

DSA

campaign kicks off

this

weekend,

as all

the Church.

churches feature a video examining some of our dioc-

Last year, thousands benefited from DSA-related programs, and that figure will increase as the diocese con-

esan ministries. Parishioners will also receive a letter from Bishop William G. Curlin asking for their sup-

tinues to grow. Statistics reveal the overall Catholic

port.

offer financial assistance for the

work of

population in our 46-county area has increased by 8 percent in the past 12 months, which means the Church is

serving

more people than

ever.

This year, the diocese also celebrates 25 years of ministry to the people of western North Carolina.

It is

hard to believe the Catholic population has more than

The appeal

a chance for us to touch the lives of

our brothers and sisters throughout the diocese. pray, as in years past, that Catholics continue to share their

many

gifts.

One Candle

Light

Father Thomas

Know Jesus Was White?"

A few, very few am glad to report,

"Don't You People

Recently I was struck by the notion we see only half of anything. The

that

other half is the

meaning we give to what came innocently

see. This idea

enough from reactions we received here at the Christophers to our 1996 Christmas card. The front of the card shows a young boy of ambiguous ethnic background and on the inside an inscription from Isaiah: "And a little child shall lead them."

Actually, no,

What

didn't

know

that.

do know is that most often we see what we want to see, what we are predisposed to see. And in this day when so many try to move beyond bigotry by encouraging mutual respect for distinct cultural heritages, this Christmas card I

the card.

What was

Most wanted

fascinating

was

the

range of descriptions assigned to the boy's racial background: I'd like to get copies of your card that featured "the little black boy," "the Eurasian child," "the Mexican youth" and even "the small Chinese lad."

bor was a poor housekeeper. "You should see how dirty her children are and her

—

almost a disgrace to be living in the same neighborhood. Take a look house.

It is

those clothes hung out on the

See

line.

the black streaks on the sheets and towels!"

The

walked up

friend

Why

win-

to the

The

dear.

Wasted..." By Paul and Mina Sweeney ASHEVILLE When Mina, who It

Isn't

—

Hispanic,

was studying

in college in

sult,

we try to help the

Hispanic

As a recommu-

and treasure as often as possible. We are aware of the good works accomplished in western North Carolina through the DSA, especially in the area of Hispanic ministry. We feel our gift to the DSA is one way to help meet the spiritual and physical needs of our Hispanic brothers and nity through our time, talent,

sisters in the diocese.

In recent years

we have been

fortunate financially speaking.

want

to share

with those

us,

some of those

and we

blessings

Finally, there

son for giving to the Diocesan Support Appeal. We have seen first-hand where the

money goes, and we know that

isn't

wasted.

are confident that the funds

by the DSA go directly to the ministries and agencies serving the people

raised

recognize. In God's King-

dom, our lives extend beyond our skins. We live in

Madonna

re-

we need to help take care of the best of our ability. To use

our good fortune simply to increase our

own net worth is inappropriate. After all, everything we have really belongs to

who

is not one universal There is the meaning we give to our lives. But is that all there is one's individual take on reality? No. Jesus encourages us to find that personal meaning and share it. He reminds us that in the Kingdom of God, individual meanings are part of a unity that transcends all differences. "There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and

stand that there

meaning

for

all.

—

ten to the pulpit talks every year,

lis-

always convinced of the good works

are that

are truly

DSA

the

helps others in the diocese.

seems

to us that this is the

only time during the year that our Bishop

many

requests help to carry out the

see as divisive

take the log out of

So I was

my own

eye.

thrilled to get those requests

They

for the Christopher Christmas card!

helped me understand that whatever meaning I or anyone else may attach to ultimately

it,

spect

means nothing

until

next door neighbor and

re-

all

the

people of the world. Without exception.

pro-

have always been grateful for God's my life, and giving has always been just a natural part of living. It blessings in

way of

His gifts. payment.

God

for

all

guess you could

call

returning to

makes me

good

of re-

know that I someone

must oversee throughout the diocese. The Bishop has such a great

am making

a difference in

responsibility to provide for the needs of

else's

don't have the time or the

such a growing diocese, yet he asks us

talent to serve others directly in the vari-

that he

once each year

just

him

to assist

finan-

strong ties and a parish,

DSA

makes us

"It

feel a

also have

commitment to our own

and we want

its

our parish

to help

goal.

Makes Me

life.

Feel Good..."

ways

ety of

the

feel

many DSA-funded min-

serve our brothers and sisters

istries

cially in his mission.

reach

Diocesan Support Appeal Video and

area

— — begins when

And Service

come from this appeal. We moved by the stories of how it

"beauty is in the eye of the beholder," who is the ultimate judge of what is beautiful but God? In the meantime, healing multicul-tural, racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, or any If this is true that

DSA

Although the

—

with each other and God.

sees there the

presenting the Christ Child to

part of the greater church,

"We Want To Help Our Parish..." By Jane and Ed Glodowski CHARLOTTE As we watch the

a radical interdependence

a world anticipating salvation. Under-

of the diocese.

Paul and Mina Sweeney are parishioners at St. Joan of Arc Church.

a unity none of

ently than a Christian

grams

called to create, but to

see what

Also, a very pragmatic rea-

of you are

all

in Christ."

This

we want non-Christian stands before a painting and sees a woman holding a child and reacts to it differto see.

need.

very

ally feel that

others to

God has bestowed on

ings

Texas, she received help from the local annual appeal in that diocese.

We are grateful for the many bless-

God.

one us

Parishioners Share Thoughts Of Gratitude

"We Know

streaks are on

Give To The

female; for

said, "I think the

your windows."

plained to a visiting friend that her neigh-

re-

dow and

Jesus was white?" complained one.

McSweeney

clothes are quite clean,

they could order extra copies of

ceived several inquiries. if

took exception to the boy's swarthy complexion. "Don't you people know that

becomes a small case study. In The Heart of The Enlightened, Anthony de Mello tells a story that puts the issue in perspective: A woman com-

Within a week of sending the card,

know

& Herald 5

The Catholic News

January 31, 1997

throughout the diocese. to the

DSA,

it is

my way

contributing

of doing what

can to help others. It isn't as direct as I would like, but through the DSA, I know the appropriate agencies will provide the programs to meet the needs of others throughout the diocese.

By Joseph Moore

GREENSBORO —

was brought up Catholic and was fortunate enough to

Joseph Moore X Church.

attend a Catholic School

all

life.

a parishioner at St.

Pius

Family Reflections Andrew

The Unpopular Position "Here comes this dreamer... Come now, let us kill him... and we shall see what will become of his dreams (Genesis 37:19-20)." Though this ominous conspiracy was against Joseph, favored son of Jacob, it offers meaningful re-

on the life, ministry and death of Martin Luther King Jr., a dreamer whose vision of our world he skillfully shared with us. With his great skill and compelling dreams he redirected the flection

course of our country's history.

King's

life

and ministry, and the

dream that he articulated so brilliantly, were deeply grounded in the teachings of Jesus. And just as surely as Jesus was murdered, it was inevitable that King would be. For his message, while it was happily received by many, was far too radical for the preservers of the then status quo.

King's message was Jesus' mes-

& Terri Lyke

sage: Love.

The

radical

message of love

powerful and so threatening that the forces of evil will always rally to squash it. Those forces of evil for King were not contained just in the ideology of white

supremacy and systemic racism, but also in the masses who thirsted for the "cup of hatred" and wanted to capitalize on

tian Leadership Conference and the nonviolent course of action that King and his organization es-

Administration, jeopardizing important alliances for

historic strides in civil rights.

His denouncing the war in Vietincorrect, but

nam was indeed politically

consistent with his mission of love.

Taking King's

way

life

was not

the only

the forces of evil tried to "kill the

What makes him

was

hero, particularly

dreamer."

cans,

not his position of leadership with masses

ity

among African Americans was reced-

ing.

The thirst for "Black Power" had creamong young blacks that ri-

ated a din

valed popularity of the Southern Chris-

of support behind him.

a hero

was

his adher-

message of Jesus, even when his friends denounced him. This concept of loving beyond convenience requires courage and faith, for

ence

to the

a gi-

truly a follower of

Jesus

was hot, to match white power with black power (an eye for an eye). But, King took the unpopular position of love. In the glow of Dr. King's posthumous celebrity as an American

among African Ameriperhaps is too easy to forget that the time of his death, King's popular-

was

King was also treading on thin ice with the Johnson

He loved

who hated him. King

those

poused.

the initiative of the time, to strike while the iron

But King took

sure.

ant leap forward.

who

tells us,

"Love

your enemies and pray for those who persecute you ... for God makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?" (Matthew 5:44-46) As beneficiaries of the dream and followers of Jesus, we must ask ourselves if

are willing to follow

As we

cross.

Him

celebrate the birth,

ministry of Martin Luther King

must

all

Jesus,

Jr.

and

understand that as followers of

are inheritors

of the dream. us.

to the

life

And

his

and protectors lives on in

dream

6 The Catholic

News

Herald

The

Diocesan Support Appeal helps spread the light of Christ by funding 37 ministries and agencies. Many of these assist parishes and missions within the 46 counties of the Diocese of Charlotte. Through their gifts, parishioners are given the opportunity to participate in the work of Jesus in our diocese. Some of the DSA-supported ministries at St. Therese Church of Mooresville and Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville are highlighted on these pages. They are vibrant faith communities made even stronger by DSA-related ministries.

\a97D

St.

Therese

Mooresville

Photos on this page depict some of the DSA-supported ministries at St. Therese. The ministries are: CRISM; Justice and Peace; Faith Formation; Evangelization; and Respect Life.

CRISM

(Catholic Retirees in Special Ministries)

members volunteer

Justice and Peace

at a Mooresville soup kitchen once a month. Pictured are Alice Waitkunas, Joyce Mas, Jean Garrison, Eleanor Eastman, Mary

Coordinators

Petrosino,

Pam Krehnbrink

M alien, and Toots Callahan.

Helen

Scallon,

Dorothy

Bailey,

Amy

Flerhafty, Lilian

and Bob Wessmiller use computers to

match ners'

parishio-

needs with

the ministry's

275 volunteers,

who

offer services

30 areas. St. Therese also has in

a sister parish in

Honduras, and their correspon-

dence

is largely

via E-mail.

Members of the parish's "Landings" group meet once a week at the home of Penny and Jim Atkinson. "Landings" is an evangelization tool for Catholics interested in returning to the Church. Shown are Penny Atkinson, Bob Brock, Karen Kull, Mercedes Jones, and

Gerry Mitchell.

Respect Life coordinators Jeff Norkus

and

Anne

A puppet ministry was recently created for church youth through the parish's Faith Formation program. Shown are Corey Hewitt, Jay Sandke, Suzanne Miller, Tara Scire, Taylor Muckerman, Director of Faith Formation Mary Ann Evanoff, and Youth Minister Pam D'Agnostino.

Cerutti

plan a trip to Washington, DC, for the annual

"March for Life."

January 31, 1997 7

Many

the Gifts,

Many

the

Works

Tony Lefeber, coordina-

Immaculate Conception

tor of Homebound Min-

and a "graduate" of the Diocesan Lay Ministry program, oversees an outreach ministry where volunteers offer assistance to the elderly and others in need. Shown are Jim Napora, Anne istry

Hendersonville Photos on

this

page depict some

of the DSA-supported ministries at

Immaculate Conception. The

ministries

Bueneman, Kay Shaffer, Tony Lefeber, Polly White, and Pauline

Respect

are:

Life;

Lay

Ministry;

Hispanic Outreach;

Catholic Schools; and Permanent

Diaconate.

Burt.

Coordinator

Rosemary Klotzbach updates Respect Life activities at

Immaculate Conception on a weekly basis.

E. Toerin Leppink, Hispanic/Latino Services Coordinator for Catholic Social Services' western region, discusses job place-

ment opportunities with Bernardo Martinez and Angela Ortega in her Hendersonville

office.

Photos by

MIKE KROKOS

*0$

Third-graders Dan Horwitz and Trelane Schlenker work on their computer skills at Immaculata School. Rev. Mr. William Pivarnik prepares the gifts at

Mass.

The Catholic News

Herald

January 31, 1997

Bishop Says DSA Provides Opportunity To Help Others

Finance Office Good Stewards Of DSA MIKE KROKOS

JOANN KEANE

Editor

CHARLOTTE — All of us are asked

Associate Editor

Interview With Bishop William G. Curlin "Many the Gift, Many the Works "

the

theme for

role

vides, is

Diocesan Supdoes the theme fit the

this year's

How

port Appeal.

be good stewards of the gifts God proand the diocesan finance office makes sure pledges made to the annual Diocesan Support Appeal are treated no to

differently.

and purpose of the DSA? The needs of our rapidly growing

diocese are

many and

"As

western North Carolina are generous to respond. In my three years as bishop of Charlotte, I have witnessed an involvement of laity that is highly

cal

What

your vision for the future, and how does the DSA help you carry out that vision ? Certainly one of the most evident issues for the future is growth. In just 25 years, parish rosters have more than tripled.

We expect the number of Catho-

we cross into the new century. As our community grows, so do the needs. Though we conlics to

continue to grow as

tinue to provide sacramental ministry

offer service to those in crisis,

and

we must

anticipate needs that arise in the next generation.

The

DSA

achieve the goals of the various minis-

weekly offertory, building funds, special and community agencies. Why is it also important for Catholics to support the DSA ? There is a the temptation to address one's personal needs and sometimes forget the family next door. So it is with our parish involvement. But we're all part of the extended family of the diocese. That's why I'm so grateful for the generosity of people who while sacrificing for their immediate parish needs have the vision of being supporting members of the larger diocesan family.

DSA

important

stewardship of time, talent and treasure to a person's faith journey? How does stewardship

DSA ?

relate to the

We're

trying to

make people con-

scious of their particular gifts which en-

The DSA proopportunity to show

rich the life of the Church.

vides an excellent

not only our financial involvement but our personal involvement in the ministries that sustain our diocese. For example, stewards of time pray daily for those

who

minister to the people; stew-

ioners to see the

DSA

for parishtheir contributions to

it is

how

difficult

and others in their What is your response

Through our newspaper, people read stories of their neighbors in faith. Not just during the

DSA campaign, when specific and some-

From Catholic

Social Services

Formation, reports and heartwarming stories are often included in our diocesan newspaper.

Ministries, Educational Ministries

and

ited resources

and exercise control of

their spending,"

Weldon

One change

in this year's

cent increase over last year ($2,363,000).

diaconate. This ministry will be assum-

"With inflation running around 3 percent and an increase of 8 percent in our Catholic population, additional funding is needed to maintain the same relative level of support for our growing diocese,"

ing additional responsibility for the

Weldon said. The breakdown of

$55,000 increase in this budget is to provide funding for these programs."

ministries

finances

among

chapel at Charlotte-Douglas International classes for candidates to the permanent

diaconate,

as follows: Catholic Social

Weldon

Also, the Hispanic Ministry

creasing Spanish-speaking population,

Vocations

Program,

are extending our evangelization ef-

Weldon

weekend of Feb. 1-2, making preparations for the campaign. "The bud-

tice

Before the more than 38,000 pledge

and videos

have to be willing and prepared to meet increasing needs. Our response today will determine our response tomorrow. The Church must always be open and willing to respond to a diversity of

new challenges in helping our neighbors.

roll the

countless hours have been put in

get process started last September

— —

examined when estabbudget. Each budget evaluated and addressed on a

increases

are

lishing the

^lathings for tip feeik of

Sunday:

when

each department began planning for the 1997-98 fiscal year," Weldon noted. According to the fiscal manager, two program changes and cost components

item

DSA

Tuesday:

rate

Youth Ministry

now

made

a sepa-

department within the diocese's Eduand the Office of Jusand Peace now falls under the CSS

umbrella.

There are many needs in the diocese, and many worthwhile projects and ministries. "The financial picture only tells part of the story. The real story is told by the people who benefit from these programs," Weldon said. Last year CSS helped in excess of 6,000 people, the Office of Faith Formation touched the lives of more than 30,000 and Multi-Cul-

more than 6,000.

tural Ministries assisted

"Program directors are constantly trying to expand services to be respon-

As the diocese grows, its needs grow. And so does the budget, Weldon said.

"We appreciate the generosity of the people of this diocese immensely," he added. "It's certainly not something we

Hebrews 2:14-18

Monday:

said.

Organizational changes were

case-by-case basis.

Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-54

receiv-

$214,146; Educational Ministries,

much growth and change.

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"Most of

said.

Min-

Services, $843,904; Multi-Cultural

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cese?

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jectives of each ministry," he added.

raising the funds.

the

said.

"We continually evaluate how every

the Vocations Program.

The goal of $2,580,000

at the

are very conscious of the lim-

DSA

Are

times struggling in faith unfold within the pages.

Weldon

growing population, but

forts,"

ministries are highlighted, but year-round as the lives of those sharing

sive to the

$355,030. Additionally, $106,444 will be used to cover expenses associated with

why our diocesan newspaper

so important in every Catholic home.

volunteers in ministry.

Mark is

years past, the focus of the appeal

$1,060,476;

to that?

This

istries,

help them

parish or mission.

ards of talent are actively involved as

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Bill

same time,

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keeping up with the need for social services, educational services, multi-culCatholics give to their parish

and agencies."

tries

needs of today laying the groundwork for

Many

very conscious of the

all

use the funds as prudently as possible to

allows us to meet the

the future.

are

make," he added. "We have a strong sense of responsibility to

celebrate 25 years of

those 25 years.

fis-

manager.

"We

Bishop William G. Curlin

growth

are then

sacrifices people

commendable. Truly, "Many the Gifts, Many the Works" is an appropriate theme for the 1997 Diocesan Support Appeal. The campaign is an opportunity to express our financial commitment in support of our Church ministries.

Weldon,

these resources," said Bill

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CHARLOTTE — As a diocesan and parish-level ministry, the Respect Life

movement supports

the fundamental te-

Pope John Paul IPs encyclical Evangelium Vitae. So says Jack Sweeney, whose work as a Respect Life coordinator and committee member at two parishes has centered around the nets of

pope's defense of the sacredness of

Sweeney,

life.

a parishioner of St.

Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte, has witnessed a variety of ways that people use to demonstrate their pro-life stance.

with the other members to ensure the presence of vehicles that will maintain ongoing awareness. Written and verbal communication and a variety of media are keys to that consciousness, he says. In addition, he says illustrations of parish support can work wonders on a larger scale. A former parishioner of Holy Spirit Church in Denver, he and another church member attended the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.,

the strength of our future Respect Life

The

parishioners established a

Respect Life committee and the next

two busloads made

"You have

out the

"I believe that

organizations lies with our youth," he

says.

"They are extremely open to education and to getting involved." Sweeney

Sweeney,

has particularly encouraged youth par-

essential in the Respect Life

ticipation in Respect Life efforts the past

"You're always trying

few

ance," she says. "That's the ideal.

years.

The committee member notes through Respect Life

activities, the

that

youth

become aware of the broad scope the ministry encompasses. "When we stopped at the steps of the Supreme Court with our teens (during the March for

we paused

there and prayed, not

incredible assault on life."

At St. Vincent de Paul Church, the Respect Life committee strives to present concrete ways of promoting that awareness.

partaking in the annual

March

Chain each

way

for the teens to realize that pro-life

especially thrive at the parish level

Because the committee members assume leadership roles, Sweeney adds that they also take on the responsibility

doesn't

"We

have to stay educated and share with one another what's happening and what's coming down the pike," he said of approaching such issues as euthanasia, capital punishment and assisted suicide, all of which he calls threats

to today's society.

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mean anti-abortion," he contin"Life means natural death, also."

Suggesting ways of realization is key Maggi Nadol' s role as diocesan Respect Life coordinator. Each year she

through eager participation by the paspastor is going to take it on as an issue of the heart," she says, "you'll

tor. "If the

down

to the congregation.

receives an informational packet from the

Jack Sweeney agrees. "The bottom line is the commitment and support of the clergy in our parishes," he says. "That

National Conference of Catholic Bishops providing liturgical, educational and prayerful resources. She forwards the packets to every pastor in the diocese for

leadership

have

extremely important.

that, the sailing is

easy."

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—

CHARLOTTE

8 p.m.-l a.m. in the Family Life Center. St.

John

Neumann Church 50+ Club meets 12 at 11 a.m.

Feb.

king and queen will be

chosen for the Valentine's Day party.

complimentary lunch of

ziti

with

mation, call Pat Frey, (910) 712-9380, or Meg Schurtz, (910) 766-9061.

marinara sauce will be served for paid

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up members. Call Anne Mclntyre (704) 545-5046.

Music Ministry Workshop

ASHEVILLE

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li-

composer and recording artist, explores functions of music ministry and ways of encouraging participation at a Feb. 8 workshop from 9:45 a.m.- 2 p.m. at St. Eugene Church. Persons in music ministry, pastors and liturgy committee members are invited. turgical musician,

Cost

$5, or $6.50 with lunch. For res-

ervations or details, call the parish office,

(704) 254-5193.

Catholic Singles Events

CHARLOTTE —

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St.

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ter

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lic

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HOT SPRINGS — A spiritual jour-

retreat is March 7-9 at the Jesuit House of Prayer. Bobbie May is director, and team members are Jesuit Father Vincent Alagia and Rev. Mr. Hugo May. The cost is $100, with a $25 deposit needed to reserve a space. Send deposit to Jesuit House of Prayer, Box 7, Hot

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Feb. 15

of the Legionaries of Christ is Feb. Belmont Abbey. For informa-

and reservations,

Ann

Parenting Video Seminar HICKORY St. Aloysius Church presents "What Dads Need to Know About Responsible Fathering," a video seminar by Dr. James Dobson, Feb. 16 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Rev. Mr. Tom Rasmussen, a family counseling and

Saints Mardi Gras CHARLOTTE The fifth annual All Saints Saturday Night Casino and

call

Potter

Gleason, (704) 599-4558. All

—

win $5,000

quired, with a

$20 per adult, $ 1 0 per child

Feb. 8 at All Saints School. For information, call (704) 544-

2070 between 9 a.m. -2 p.m. weekdays.

Lenten Adoration

— Adoration of

the

Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

fol-

cial aid is available,

and

Charlotte

Catholic High School Foundation

is sell-

Men's Cursillo Closing

CHARLOTTE "closing"

— Cursillo Men's

Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at

Mat-

St.

cursillistas are invited

Respect

HICKOPY

Life

Workshop

— The Diocesan Re-

Love and Life," is Feb. 28 from 7-9 p.m. and March 1 from 9:30 a.m. -3:30" p.m. at St. Aloysius Church. The Friday session

session

and the Saturday For registration Maggi Nadol, (704)

for parents,

for teen-agers.

information, call

331-1720.

sents

its

10th Annual pit-cooked pork and

chicken barbecue Feb. 7 from 1 1 a.m.-7 p.m. at the church. Eat in or carry out.

For delivery of 10 or more plates, (910) 582-0207 after 8:30 a.m. Feb.

Ultreya

and Leaders' School

THOMASVILLE — Ultreya for the

$ 1 2 per couple and includes dancing and

RSVP by Feb. 10 Ralph D'Agostino at (910) 774-0088 (home), or (910) 726-9419 (work).

N.C. 28226. For information,

lotte,

(704) 543-9118.

—

Church Mardi Gras Gala

Feb. 8 from

$90.

—

Living

Wa-

1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, N.C. 28751. For information, call (704) 926-3833. ters Reflection Center,

CHARLOTTE — Charismatic Mass celebrated the second Sunday each month at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral. is

Healing service

is at

3 p.m. Pot luck sup-

St.

Mass

Mass for healbody and spirit is the first Wednesday each month at 7:30 at St. Peing mind,

ter

Church.

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

Inland Mortgage Mortgage Lending Specialist Since 1944

FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS CALL

CHRIS GILSTRAP

DENVER — Nocturnal Adoration the

first

Friday each month

O'Rourlce

Certified Public Accountant

4921 Albermarle Road, Suite Charlotte, NC 28205 Tax consultation, planning,

and

Holy

small businesses.

Accounting services available.

Nocturnal Adoration

Matthew

(704) 541-6053

and

Parish Mission, directed by Capuchin

Father Vincent Fortunato and Brother

Healing

preparation for individuals

Matthew Parish Mission

CHARLOTTE — The

323-2410.

CHARLOTTE — A

Joseph Charismatic Mass

per follows Mass. St.

Mardi Gras Tickets On Sale CLEMMONS The Holy Family

call

—

Wright Jazz Quintet presents a benefit performance Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 2840 Village Dr. Suggested donation is $6. Proceeds go to Catholic Social Ministries. For informa-

Corporation

MAGGIE VALLEY

event.

light hors d'oeuvres.

Jazz Quintet To Perform The Todd

FAYETTEVILLE

mit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the publication date.

and auctions highlight the

Send checks payable to CCHS Foundation to: CCHS Grand Prix Party, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road, Char-

Lawrence, D.M., hosts daily Adoration from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. The "Family Book of Life" is available in the Adoration Chapel for the spiritual adoption of an unborn child or person in danger of abortion or euthanasia. For information, call the parish office, (704) 252-6042.

Thomasville, Greensboro, and High Point areas meets 7:30 p.m. the first Friday each month at Our Lady of the Highways Church. Leaders' School follows.

Prizes, a raffle

Basilica of St.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news

—

Eucharis-

call

tion.

Knights Valentine's Dance WINSTON-SALEM The Knights of Columbus of St. Leo and Our Lady of Mercy churches sponsor a Valentine's Day Dance Feb. 14 from 7:30-1 1:30 p.m. at the St. Leo Activity Center. Cost is

BELMONT — Perpetual

Adoration is at the Belmont Abbey chapel. For information, call Marie Siebers, (704) 399-2701. tic

Barbecue Dinner Sale

HAMLET — St. James Church pre-

our work and personal

Winning ticket will be drawn March Grand Prix Party. The Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation's annual Grand Prix Party is March 2. Tickets are $150 per couple.

—

Perpetual EuchaAdoration is at the Maryfield Nursing Home Chapel. For details, call Joe or Cathy Lanham, (910) 454-4551

tion, call (910)

CCHS. at the

HIGH POINT

ristic

for

cludes discussion on the balance between lives.

—

or Sonja Bjerg, (704) 328-5074.

spect Life Office workshop, "God's Plan

Living Waters Retreats "The Gospel According to the Media" is a Feb. 28-March 2 retreat, directed by the Media Center's Gail Hunt Violette and Loretta Wnetrzak, focusing on bringing others to Christ through the media. Cost

Call (704) 543-91 18 for informa-

Eucharistic Adoration Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the first Friday through the first Saturday each month at St. Aloysius Church. For information, call Jean Marie Hirsch, (704) 495-4339

HICKORY

ASHEVILLE —The

ing raffle tickets to win a trip for two to

London, England. Tickets are $5 each or six for $25 and can be ordered by sending a check payable to the CCHS Foundation, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Charlotte, N.C. 28226. Proceeds benefit

Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 7 p.m. Friday evening and concludes Saturday morning at 8 a.m. with Benediction, followed by first Saturday rosary and Mass. For information, call Jim Kennedy at (704) 732-2673.

finan-

installation pay-

ments will be accepted. For details, call Suzanne Bach, (704) 377-6871, ext. 314.

lows 9 a.m. Mass Fridays during Lent and continues until 9 a.m. Saturday Mass.

CCHS Events CHARLOTTE — The

Some

fee needed to hold spaces.

CHARLOTTE

Catholic Con-

ference Center. Reservations are re-

Auction featuring Cajun cuisine, and silent and live auctions including a chance to

at the

men

tion

—

CSS Presents Day of Reflection HICKORY — The Catholic Social

to attend.

retreat for

For information, call Larry, (704) 583-1899 or Katrina, (704) 367-0586.

Presentation Explores Work and Personal Lives CHARLOTTE Karen Geiger, president and owner of the human resource consulting company Karen Geiger and Associates, Inc., presents "What is A Balanced Life?" Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter Church. The presentation in-

Turek, (704) 684-1533.

based on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius conducted by Father Dean Stasell

—

mitment to the apostolic life of the Gospel the second Saturday of each month at the Basilica of St. Lawrence's St. Justin Center. For information, call Helen

thew Church. All

Bring an article of

guidance student at Appalachian State, will be program facilitator. Dobson is founder and president of Focus on the Family, a non-profit organization that produces his nationally syndicated radio programs. For more information, call the church office, (704) 327-2341.

lar

Springs, N.C. 28743. Call Father Alagia,

Salvation

—

Secular Franciscans Meet The Order of SecuFranciscans meets to share in com-

ASHEVILLE

Services

Mountain Retreat Scheduled

ish Activity Center's

warm clothing for the Army Winter Shelter.

Feb. 23-27.

Tom or Emilie

Gabriel Par-

Upper Room. The Catholic Singles of Charlotte's Valentine's Day Party is Feb. 15 at the Arboretum Apartments Clubhouse.

Kellen Mears,

Brunch will served at midnight. Cost is $15 per person, $25 per couple. Bring hors d'oeurves to share. For more infor-

Spirit

(704) 568-7886

The Catholic News

January 31, 1997

Herald

Diocesan Support Appeal Parish Targets Charlotte Vicariate Our Lady of the Assumption Goal: $41,916

Sacred Heart Mission Burnsville

Queen of the Apostles Belmont

Goal: $2,216

Goal: $26,406

St.

Andrew

the Apostle

Our Lady of Consolation

Mars

Goal: $27,134

Goal: $4,757

St.

Ann

Goal: $65,605

St.

Hill

Barnabas

Dorothy

St.

Charles Borromeo

St.

Eugene

St. John Neumann Goal: $70,130

Goal: $54,618

Luke Mint Hill

Asheville

St. St.

Matthew

Goal: $118,503

Goal: $13,391

Goal: $21,449

Goal: $13,575

Helen Mission Spencer Mountain Goal: $2,749

St. Francis of Assisi Lenoir Goal: $13,697

St.

Mary

Sylva Goal: $8,828

Joan of Arc

Goal: $20,123

Mary

St.

Joseph

St. John Tryon Goal: $14,553

Patrick

Goal: $67,138

Murphy

Goal: $17,938

Goal: 11,082

St. Michael Gastonia Goal: $62,350

St.

Philip the Apostle

Statesville

Goal: $28,545

Christ the King

Therese Mooresville

High Point

Goal: $64,490

St.

Goal: $8,076

Holy Cross

Goal: $9,638

Goal: $3,140

Goal: $39,884

Immaculate Heart of Mary High Point

Clemmons

Goal: $54,275

Immaculate Conception Canton Goal: $1,949

Swannanoa

Our Lady of Grace

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Our Lady of Fatima Mission

Goal: $16,238

Greensboro Goal: $90,708

Mission, Hayesville

Winston-Salem Goal: $15,066

Holy Infant

Goal: $31,063

Holy Family Goal: $72,313

Margaret Mary

Boone

Albemarle Vicariate Our Lady of the Americas Biscoe

Linville

Goal: $6,358

Goal: $8,364

Our Lady of the

St.

Annunciation, Albemarle

Boone

Goal: $18,218

Goal: $26,503

Our Lady of Lourdes Monroe

Mission, Sparta

Goal: $22,952

Goal: $3,892

Our Lady of the Highways Thomasville Goal: $5,111

Elizabeth

Frances of

Goal: $10,860

Vicariate

Bernadette Mission

St.

Kernersville

Lawrence

Basilica of St.

St.

Vincent de Paul Goal: $75,909

Holy Angels Mt. Airy

Reidsville

Goal: $82,397 St.

King Goal: $5,423

Mtn. Vicariate Holy Redeemer Andrews

Asheville

Thomas Aquinas

Winston-Salem Vicariate Good Shepherd

Smoky

St.

Peter

Goal: $56,282

William

Newton

Greensboro Vicariate

Jude Mission Sapphire Valley Goal: $7,820

St.

Shelby Goal: $15,747

Goal: $9,133

St.

Margaret

Maggie Valley

Goal: $34,476

St.

Morganton

St.

Asheville

St.

Joseph

Bryson City Goal: $3,678

Gabriel

Goal: $259,530

St.

Lincolnton

St.

Arden Goal: $38,865

St.

Aloysius Hickory Goal: $59,397 St.

St.

Benedict

Greensboro Goal: $16,285

Rome

St.

Francis of Assisi

Goal: $50,198

Our Lady of the Mountains

Our Lady of

Mission, Highlands

Lexington Goal: $13,555

Goal: $8,689

Joseph

Asheboro Goal: $21,540

Winston-Salem

the Rosary

Benedict the

Prince of Peace

St.

Robbinsville

Winston-Salem Goal: $9,314

Goal: $1,303

Sacred Heart

St.

Salisbury

Jefferson

Eden

St.

Goal: $44,352

Goal: $4,194

Goal: $7,808

Franklin

Sacred Heart Mission

St.

Our Lady of Mercy

Our Lady of Guadalupe Cherokee Goal: $1,680

Joseph of the Hills

Moor

Francis of Assisi Church Mocksville Goal: $6,626 St.

Francis of Assisi

Goal: $18,700

Wadesboro Goal: $1,262

John Baptist de North Wilkesboro Goal: $8,342

Goal: $40,900

Lucien Spruce Pine Goal: $4,992

James Hamlet

Elkin

Goal: $8,836

Goal: $5,606

St. James Concord

St.

la Salle

St.

Stephen Mission

St.

Mary

Greensboro Goal: $20,896 St.

John Waynesville Goal: $12,165 St.

St. Leo Church Winston-Salem Goal: $96,690

DSA TARGET:

Paul the Apostle

St. Pius Tenth Greensboro Goal: $56,273

Vocations

14%" '

Joseph Mission Kannapolis Goal: $8,864 St.

Asheville Vicariate Immaculate Conception

Gastonia Vicariate Christ the King Mission

Kings Mountain Goal: $4,140

Taylorsville

Goal: $5,563

Hendersonville

Goal: $77,256

Goal: $16,837

Our Lady of the

Multicultural Ministries - 8%"

Campaign Expenses

Immaculate Conception

Marion

Forest City

Goal: $3,693

Educational Ministries

41%

SA97

Angels Mission

Goal: $7,143

Catholic Social Services - 33%

Hickory Vicariate Holy Trinity Mission

Holy Spirit Mission Denver

Sacred Heart Brevard Goal: $28,485

$2,580,000

Greensboro Goal: $103,356

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The Catholic News

& Herald

January 31, 1997

DSA Supported Agencies and

DSA

Ministries

Social Service Ministries

Ministries

Budget

Catholic Social Services (704) 331-1720

Diocesan Ministries

CRISM; Disaster Relief; Engaged Encounter;

Family

Life;

Justice

and Peace, Natural Family Planning, Prison

Natural Family Planning

Ministry,

Respect Life; Retrouvaille; Widowed, Separated, Divorced (704) 255-0146

Social Services/Asheville Office

Hispanic Social Services; Adoption; Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Foster Care;

$18,856

Respect Life

15,170

Prison Ministrv

1 1

CRISM, Widowed/Separated/Divorced

35,668

Family Life, Retrouvaille, Engaged Encounter

48 530

Office of Justice and Peace

Pregnancy Support

887

69,739

Regional Services

Western Regional Office, Asheville

(704) 343-9954

Social Services/Charlotte Office

162 026

Hispanic Services, Adoption, Counseling,

Adoption; Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Foster Care;

Crisis Intervention, Foster Care,

Pregnancy Support; Indigent Burial Services

Pregnancy Support

Charlotte Regional Office Charlotte

(910) 727-0705

Social Services/Winston-Salem Office

Hispanic Social Services; Adoption; Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Foster Care;

Foster Care, Pregnancy Support

Pregnancy Support

Piedmont Triad Office Winston-Salem

and Peace

(704) 331-1736

Campaign for Human Development; Catholic Relief Services; Education; Issue Response

167 136

Hispanic Services, Adoption, Counseling, Crisis

Office of Justice

204,074

Adoption, Counseling, Crisis Intervention,

Intervention Foster Care, Pregnancy Support

CSS

Administration

110,818

Multicultural Ministries

African American Ministry

(704) 331-1727

Hispanic Ministry

(704) 335-1281

Hmong Ministry

(704) 327-2341

Native American Ministry

(704) 497-2029 (704) 529-0553

Vietnamese Ministry

African American

4,000

Hispanic Ministry

136,866

Vietnamese Ministrv

27,900

Hmong

26,961

Ministry

Native American Ministry

18,419

305,975

Catholic Schools

187,978

(910) 759-5018

Campus

257,622

Catholic Schools Administration

(704) 523-2157

Rvanpelization

Evangelization

(704) 334-1805 (704) 523-21 18

Liturpv and Worshin /HUl J U11U M ijl Jill L/

Lay Ministry Training

Lay Ministry Training Liturgy and Worship Media Center

(704) 334-1805

Media Resources

(704) 437-3108

Vicar's Office

(704) 331-1717

Youth 1*11111 oil y i viiiii Ministrv

Vicar's Office

(704) 523-2157

Youth Ministry

(704) 523-21 18

Campus

Ministry

Faith Formation

Ministry

f-,

Permanent Diaconate

(704) 377-6871 (910) 766-8133

Seminarian Education

19,358

5,550

36,346 101,203

42,435

104 009

Vocations

Permanent Diaconate Seminarian Education

Vocations

Campaign Expenses Total

80,030

275,000 106,444

$2,580,000

S^et^eGjftofFait^ Visit tl?e

Marian

Serines of France witl) Bishop William G. Curlin April 7-17) 1997

Most Reverend William Q. Curlin, Bishop of Charlotte, on a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of France and Northern Spain. Your 1 0-day journey begins in Paris and concludes in Barcelona. Three days are devoted to shrines and churches in Paris, with day trips to Lisieux and Chartre. Then board France's famous (rapid train service) south to Lourdes for a day-and-a-half of devotion at the Shrine and Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Winding through the spectacular Pyrenees mountains, you will spend the night in the tiny country of Andorra. Wake the next morning for a bus ride to the Monserrat for a tour of the towering Benedictine Monastery and Shrine of the Black Madonna. Your final destination is the Spanish town of Barcelona, where we conclude this pilgrimage.

Join

TQV

Marian Shrines with Bishop Curlin is priced at $2,350 per person based on double occupancy and includes: • Round trip economy class airfare from Charlotte or Washington • Luxury, air-conditioned motorcoaches • First class accommodations (in Lourdes, superior tourist class) • Continental breakfasts and dinners

Please send me more information about the pilgrimage to France with Bishop Curlin...

Name:

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Address:

• Personal guide aboard each motorcoach • All entrance fees • Local guides • •

Luggage handling and

all transfers

TQV train service from Paris to Lourdes

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Educational Ministries Faith Formation

Educational Ministries

Phone:

Complete and return to: Joann Keane, Diocese of Charlotte, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207. For information call (704) 331 -1 731