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Mercy haven of hope
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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.
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somber, sad place," said Patterson. "Yes, there
is
Columbariums: Sacred solutions for eternity
happy to be
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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.
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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."
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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
9