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Western North Carolina

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among woods and

unity in diversity

dedicates

life

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to serve six residents at a

consists of six private bedrooms, a living room, sunroom, recreation room, dining room, meditation room, kitchen and several rooms used as

Since

opening, the

its

home to over North Carolina

to education

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flowers on the Sisters

been

embraces vocation,

the Diocese of Charlotte

home

time, the

offices.

Sister

is

in

of Mercy campus.

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residential care facility that provides compassionate medical care to individuals living with AIDS. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1991, the cozy 4,300-square foot home is nestled

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facility

has

AIDS clients in many from

Mecklenburg and Gaston counties. According to Stan Patterson, president and CEO of House of Mercy, clients come from difficult family situations,

Those

hospitals or homeless settings.

who

are in the worst living conditions

are considered first

when

there

avail-

is

There are currently 20 people on waiting list at House of Mercy. "Many view House of Mercy as a

ability.

Local

a

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somber, sad place," said Patterson. "Yes, there

is

Columbariums: Sacred solutions for eternity

happy to be

...Page

residents and the

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is also good and joy between the

death here, but there

fellowship, laughter

in a

The clients are so homey situation. Here, staff.

they receive excellent care with

They

vices monitored.

all

also receive

ser-

mediPhoto by Rev. Mr. Gerald Potkay

cations previously unavailable to them."

Family relationships are also ad-

Diocese says farewell to

dressed, he said; families are encouraged

to visit and play a vital part in the

superintendant

clients' lives.

...Page

8

Some

families continue to

the passing of their loved one.

visit after

"In

some

cases, clients

dysfunctional

is

said

an opportunity

for families to reconcile."

Every Week Entertainment ...Pages

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& Columns ...Pages

Shirley Stowe, director of nursing

live in peace,

and the God of love

and peace will be with you.

- 2 Corinthians 13:11

raments of first Communion and confir-

harmony

REIDSVILLE

It

was a day

filled

with sunshine on which the two largest Anglo and Hispanic communities of Holy Infant Church came together for

AIDS.

tion," said parishioner Silvia

"We work

hard to keep

the hospital," said Stowe.

another, agree with one another,

ebrated the Eucharist as well as the sac-

first Pentecost, the Holy Spirit allowed the apostles to speak to the nations in one tongue that was understood by all in their native languages. During the celebration at Holy Infant, the congregation sang in both English and Spanish, assisted by musicians and a chorus of all nationalities. At times, both languages were sung together in

the

an outdoor Mass on the feast of the

clients

who

are facing their end-of-life journey out of

Mend your ways, encourage one

GERALD POTKAY

Correspondent

and case manager, oversees the day-today operation of House of Mercy, staffing and referrals, and coordinates medical care with doctors, staff and community agencies. Stowe specializes in caring for persons in the advanced stages of

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Brothers and sisters, rejoice.

By REV. MR.

come from

relationships,"

Patterson. "Here, there

Editorials

Parishioners feast together during Holy Infant Church's outdoor celebration of Pentecost May 19.

immune system and

"They have no

are at risk of pick-

Pentecost

May

19.

The

gathering cel-

The

mation.

'This

is

a beautiful day of celebra-

Rodriguez.

as a sign of unity in diversity.

readings and the responsorial

psalm were also spoken in both languages. The Gospel was also proclaimed

many

a wonderful experience to have everyone eating, talking and enjoying

in the

everything as one, giant family." Pentecost, the seventh Sunday after

German, Italian and Portuguese. During the homily, Father Christo-

"It is

commemorating

of the parishioners' native

languages, including English, Spanish,

ing up something at the hospital. Here,

Easter,

we

outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, which marked the start of the

of Holy Infant's

church's mission on earth.

parishioners John and

give

them intense one-on-one

Although

this

ters, it is also

is

care.

the mission of the sis-

my own

mission.

special privilege to take that last

with these people." There have been

It's

a

journey

new treatment op-

is

a feast

the

The first Pentecost is also a reversal Tower of Babel, where God had

pher Davis, pastor, expressed

his- plea-

sure in the overwhelming participation first

annual event.

Then

Samantha Young

received the sacrament of confirmation,

of the

followed by Agustin Arroyo, Salome

halted a tower to heaven by giving the

Carmona,

Francisco

Orozco

and

people a variety of languages and scat-

See

HOUSE OF MERCY,

page

9

tering

them throughout the world.

On

See PENTECOST, page

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