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IMPORTANT: Event dates and times are subject to change. For the most up to date information regarding the events

listed, please refer to the corresponding diocesan office or diocesan calendar at www.themiscellany.org.

Second collections Three letters from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone concerning upcoming collections in the diocese are attached. Please encourage your parishioners to be as generous as possible.

May 7—Trinity Dome May 14—Catholic Charities May 28—Catholic Communications Campaign

Send collections to the Office of Finance, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407.

[Enclosed: 3 letters]

Enclosures from the Bishop Word of Life series

The Word of Life series is a monthly newsletter resource for dioceses and parishes that is available in both English and Spanish. Please click the following link to view the Word of Life series or view the attached enclosure. http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of-life/index.cfm

[Enclosed: newsletter (3 pages)]

Enclosures from Monsignor Richard D. Harris 2018 Schedule of Collections

[Enclosed: schedule]

Calendars Apostolate of Prayer for Priests Calendar

Sisters of the Precious Blood May 2017

[Enclosed: calendar] Diocesan Calendar

May 2017 Please send items for future calendars to Kelly Hargett, Office of Publications and Information at [email protected].

[Enclosed: calendar (3 pages)]

Mark Your Calendar

June 11—The Mass of the Neophytes June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth Annual Assembly Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s 55th Annual Conference

Bulletin Enclosures Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation

Michael Martocchio, Ph.D., Director

May 15-18—Renew & Rejoice Retreat [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)]

June 11—The Mass of the Neophytes [Enclosed: flyer]

Office of Continuing Education for Priests Msgr. Edward Lofton, Director

April 18, May 2 and 23—Day of Reflection & Renewal (see brochure for locations) April 24—Relativism: Its origins and effects today April 25, 26, and 27—Parish Leadership Training Part II

[Enclosed: flyer] Sept. 9-25—Fifteen Day Catholic Tour of India

[Enclosed: flyer (2 pages)]

Office of Ethnic Ministries Kathleen Merritt, Director

April 29—Black Catholic Day of Reflection April 29—Diamonds, Stars and Pearls Gala May 6—15th Annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage (separate flyer) May 14—Our Lady of La Vang Marian Celebration—opening event for the Marian Year July 19-23—Annual Tekakwitha Conference Oct. 5-7—Black Catholic Men’s Conference

[Enclosed: newsletter (6 pages), flyer]

Office of Family Life Kathy Schmugge, Director

Aug. 4-6—Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce Recovery

[Enclosed: flyer]

April 2017

Information from the Diocese of Charleston

http://www.themiscellany.org/

http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of-life/index.cfm

http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of-life/index.cfm

mailto:[email protected]

Office of the Permanent Diaconate Deacon André Gulliet, Director

April 22 & 30—Diaconate Formation Program information meeting (see flyer for locations and details)

[Enclosed: flyer] Aug. 26—Day of Prayer Nov. 4—Fall Day of Education Feb. 9-11, 2018—Annual Retreat

[Enclosure: events flyer]

Office of Priest Personnel Deacon Lawrence Roberts, Coordinator

June 19-22—Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Sixth Annual Assembly

[Enclosed: flyer]

Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Carrie Mummert, Director

Sept. 17-20—International Catholic Stewardship Council’s 55th Annual Conference

[Enclosed: flyer, registration form (3 pages)]

Office of Youth and Young Adults Ministry Jerry White, Director

April 28-30—Junior High School Young Ladies Retreat [Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)]

May 15-18—Renew & Rejoice Retreat (See enclosure from the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation) June 19-23—Junior High School Christian Leadership Institute

[Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)] July 10-14—High School Christian Leadership Institute

[Enclosed: brochure (2 pages)]

Seminar & webinar offerings

2016-2017 Catechesis Formation webinars Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation Michael Martocchio, Director


2017 Marriage Preparation/Enrichment Classes Office of Family Life Kathy Schmugge, Director


Loaves and Fishes Stewardship Webcast Series Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Carrie Mummert, Director

[Enclosed: memo, schedule]

Formation for Mission and Ministry Year II Office of Pastoral Formation Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF

[Enclosed: informational letter]

Announcements & general information 100th Anniversary Fatima Pilgrimages

Office of Family Life Kathy Schmugge, Director

[Enclosed: Flyers (4 pages)]

2017 Catholic Kidz Camp Office of Family Life Kathy Schmugge, Director

[Enclosed: press release (2 pages)]

BAA Solicitor Report Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement Carrie Mummert, Director

The Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement shares the results of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal campaign through March 31, 2017. We look forward to working with all of our parishes and missions to continue to support the important programs and ministries funded through the appeal. Our combined efforts are having a tremendous impact. Let us continue to work to love and support those in need of our assistance.

[Enclosed: spreadsheet (4 pages)] Clean of Heart & Clothing Closet

Catholic Charities of the Midlands Cathy Hood-Pittenger, Client Advocate

[Enclosed: flyer]

Diaconate Formation Program Office of the Permanent Diaconate Deacon André Gulliet, Director

[Enclosed: flyer]

EnCourage: Support for Family & Friends Office of Family Life Kathy Schmugge, Director

[Enclosed: informational flyer]

Seeking Freelance Reporters The Catholic Miscellany Deirdre Mays, Editor

The Catholic Miscellany newspaper seeks freelance reporters in the Charleston and Hilton Head areas. Will conduct interviews and write news and feature stories as assigned by editor. Previous experience in news preferred. Flat fee per assignment and/or published work. Send resume, letter of interest and a minimum of three samples of published work to: Deirdre Mays, Editor, [email protected] Visit www.themiscellany.org/opportunities for more information. No phone calls please.

[Enclosed: flyer]


http://www.themiscellany.org/opportunities

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OFFICE OF THB BISHOP

April2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On May 7, we will take up a special one-time collection to support the mosaic ornamentationof the Trinity Dome, the crowning jewel of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the ImmaculateConception. I ask, if you are able, to please participate in this collection.

The Basilica is the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America and among the 10largest churches in the world. It has been designated by the Unites States Conference of CatholicBishops as a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage, dedicated to the patroness of the UnitedStates, the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception.

The Trinity Dome is the central and largest dome of the National Shrine. The mosaic willshow The Most Holy Trinity, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a procession of saints. Through yoursupport of this project, you become part of Mary's Shrine and help bring The Basilica of the NationalShrine of the Immaculate Conception to completion.

Thank you for your generosity.

In the Lord's Peace, /)t- // n

"F/."22,&lMost Reverend Robert E. GuelielmoneBishoo of Charleston

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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

April2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As I travel the diocese, I see so much need and so much poverty. When I speak with pastorsand parishioners, tlrey tell me that the need exists even with those who sit in our pews. For over 70years, Catholic Charities has served those in need quietly and lovingly. This year the need is greaterthan ever and I need your help.

The good people who work and volunteer at Catholic Charities reach out to the poor in manyareas of the diocese, and every year we come together to support them. This year we need yourgenerosity more than ever! Your generous gift will help:

o Seniors living at the Carter May Homeo The homeless washing their clothes at Clean of Hearto Our neighbors seeking help at Immigration Legal Serviceso The hungry being fed at Our Lady's Pantry. Seniors being vis i ted and helped at homeo Folks needing dentures witlr Save a Srnile. The elderly and poor needing prescription assistance. Our incarcerated brothers and sisters in prison. Case management and emergency financial assistance for those caught in natural and

economic disasters.

Please join me in helping all those who come to us in need-and there are so many coming toCatholic Charities today. Together we can provide help and create hope, turning our donation into aneffective means of livins our faith.

Catholic Charities provides many programs and services to God's family throughout ourstate. Your generosity will make a great difference in the lives of those who look to the Church forassistance. I rely heavily on Catholic Charities to help me fulfil l Christ's mandate to serve the least ofour brothers, and I ask you to join me in supporting Catholic Charities' outreach and service.

In the Lord's Peace, n,-- // n* &,*€/ejl-h,"--Most Reverend Robert E. GuslielmoneBishop of Charleston

The collection date for the Diocese of Charleston is Mav 14.2017.

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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

Apr1l2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

Soon our diocese will take up a collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign(CCC). This collection helps bring the gospel message to the public square so that all can know thelove of God. Pope Francis has reminded us that "communication has the power to build bridges, toenable encounter and inclusion, and thus to enrich society" (World Communications Day Message,2016). Your support of this collection helps enrich society and invite allto encounter the love of God.

For example, as people continue to access more and more information on mobile devices,there is an increased need to provide faith resources on these platforms as well. With your support ofthe CCC, the daily readings are available as free podcasts to download and listen to on the go. lnaddition, the readings are also available in English and Spanish by email subscription. By supportingthe CCC, people across the country are able to experience the Scriptures in a new way and are neverfar from the Word of God.

Half of the funds collected will remain here in the diocese to fund our local communicationsprojects. The other half will fund national communications efforts and international projects indeveloping countries. For rnore information about the collection and the projects it supports, visitwww.usccb.ordccc.

Support the collection and connect with Christ.

In the Lord's Peace,.-) ^ /) .4

{/e/9&r/JtuMost Reverend Robert E. GuslielmoneBishoo of Charleston

The collection date for the Diocese of Charleston is Mav 28. 2017 .

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WORD OF LIFE: MAY 2017

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Intercessions for Life

May 7th Fourth Sunday of Easter

For the times we have failed

to treat others with love and respect:

May Christ renew our souls

in the Sacrament of Reconciliation;

We pray to the Lord:

May 14th Fifth Sunday of Easter

For bishops and priests:

That through their ministry,

those who are afraid to choose life

may be strengthened with the peace of God;


May 21st Sixth Sunday of Easter

For all people:

That Christ move our hearts

with reverence for human life

and help us defend the most vulnerable with gentleness;


May 28th Seventh Sunday of Easter

(or Ascension, where applicable)

For those feeling lonely or abandoned:

That they find comfort in the care of others

and consolation in God’s Spirit of glory;


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May 7th

“In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, also called

confession, we meet the Lord, who wants to grant forgiveness and the

grace to live a renewed life in him.”

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May 14th

“Heavenly Father, thank you for the precious gift of life. Help us to

cherish and protect this gift, even in the midst of fear, pain, and

suffering. … Grant us the humility to accept help when we are in need,

and teach us to be merciful to all.”

“Every Life is Worth Living” Prayer Card

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

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May 21st

“Like the Good Samaritan, may we always treat each person with

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OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERAL

TO: ALL PRIESTS FROM: REV. MSGR. RICHARD D. HARRIS, Vicar General =============================================================================

Schedule of Collections for 2018 January 28 Church in Latin America* February 18 Bishop’s Annual Appeal February 14 Aid to Church Central Eastern Europe (Nat’l Collect. Date is Ash Wednesday) (You may change this to another Sunday)* February 18 Black and Indian Home Missions* March 11 Catholic Relief Service* (American Overseas Appeal) March 30 Holy Land Collection (Good Friday)* April 22 Catholic Home Missions Appeal* May 13 Catholic Communications Campaign* May 20 Catholic Charities* June 10 Seminary Collection* July 1 Holy Father (Peter’s Pence)* July 15 Infirm Priests* August 12 Diocesan Outreach Centers* September 9 The Catholic University of America* October 21 Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith)* November 4 Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa* November 18 Campaign for Human Development* December 9 Retirement Fund for Religious*

*A CHECK COVERING THE PROCEEDS FROM EACH COLLECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE OFFICE 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 WITHIN A MONTH AFTER THE COLLECTION DATE.

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Diocesan Calendar May 2017

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IMPORTANT: Event dates and times are subject to change. For the most up to date information regarding the events listed, please refer to the corresponding diocesan office or diocesan calendar at www.themiscellany.org.

1 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church,

Charleston, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

2 “Day of Reflection and Renewal” seminar,

9:30 a.m., St. Theresa the Little Flower

Church, Summerville. To register, contact the

Office of Continuing Education for Priests,

843-875-5002

2 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Blessed Sacrament

Church, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

3 Mass, 11:30 a.m., Pastoral Center,


Guglielmone

3 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Hills

Church, Columbia, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

4 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Prince of Peace

Church, Taylors, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

5 St. Anne and St. Jude School Gala,

O’Donnell House, Sumter. Contact St. Anne

and St. Jude School, 803-775-3632

5 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake

Church, Chapin, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

6 15th Annual Asian and Pacific Islander

Catholics Marian Pilgrimage, noon to

4 p.m., Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

More information at

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-

action/cultural-diversity/asian-pacific-

islander/news/upload/Marian-Pilgrimage-

May-2017-Flyer.pdf

6 Confirmation, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church,

Anderson, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

7 Confirmation, 2 p.m., St. Mary Church,

Rock Hill, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

7 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Anne Church,

Rock Hill, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

8 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Church of the

Nativity, Charleston, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

9 Loaves and Fishes Stewardship webcast–

“Building Bridges to the Heart of the

Community”, 2 p.m. Contact the Office of

Stewardship and Mission Advancement, 843-

261-0437

9 “Ecumenism” webinar, 3:30 p.m., Contact

the Office of Catechesis and Christian

Initiation, 843-261-0504 or cathy@catholic-

doc.org

9 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. John the Beloved

Church, Summerville, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

10 Mass, 11:30 a.m., Pastoral Center,


Guglielmone

11 Building and Renovation Advisory

Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., Pastoral

Center, Charleston, 3rd floor conference

room. For procedures for building projects in

the Diocese, http://sccatholic.org/process.

Contact Stephanie Posda McLellan,

[email protected]

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11 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Divine Redeemer

Church, Hanahan, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

12 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua

Church, Greenville, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

13 100th Anniversary Mass, 4 p.m., St. Francis

of Assisi Mission, Walhalla, with Bishop

Robert E. Guglielmone

14 Our Lady of La Vang Vietnamese Marian

Celebration, opening event for the Marian

Year, noon to 4 p.m., Our Lady of La Vang

Church, Greer. Contact Michael Tran, 864-

704-6559 or [email protected]

14 Korean Night of Mother Mary, TBD, St.

Paul the Apostle Church, Spartanburg.

Contact Theresa Efurd, 864-381-5954 or

[email protected]

15-18 Renew and Rejoice Retreat, St. Christopher

Camp and Conference Center, Seabrook

Island. Contact the Office of Catechesis and

Christian Initiation, 843-261-0504

17 Confirmation, 6 p.m., St. Mary, Our Lady of

Hope Church, Manning, with Bishop Robert

E. Guglielmone, with confirmandi from St.

Ann Church, Santee

19 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Anne and St. Jude

Parish, 216 East Liberty St., Sumter, with

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

20 Diaconate Formation Class – Day 1,

8:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Hills Church,

Columbia. Contact the Office of the

Permanent Diaconate, 843-261-0538

20 Cardinal Newman School graduation,

4 p.m., Township Auditorium, Columbia,

with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

21 Diaconate Formation Class – Day 2,


Columbia. Contact the Office of the

Permanent Diaconate, 843-261-0538

21 Confirmation, 11 a.m., St. John of the Cross

Church, Batesburg-Leesville, with Bishop

Robert E. Guglielmone. Confirmandi from

St. William Church, Ward.

21 Korean Confirmation, TBD, St. Paul the

Apostle Church, Spartanburg. Contact

Theresa Efurd, 864-381-5954 or

[email protected]

22 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Jesus, Our Risen

Savior Church, Spartanburg, with Bishop


23 “Day of Reflection and Renewal” seminar,


Columbia. To register, contact the Office of

Continuing Education for Priests, 843-875-

5002

23 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church,

Gaffney, with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

24 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Paul the Apostle

Church, Spartanburg, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

26 Rhett Williams’ Diaconate Ordination,

6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, Columbia, with

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

27 John Paul II School graduation, 10 a.m.,

John Paul II School, Ridgeland, with Bishop


28 Confirmation, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Grace

Church, Lancaster, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

29 Memorial Day, diocesan offices closed all

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29 Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Philip Neri

Church, Fort Mill, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

30 Confirmation, 7 p.m., Transfiguration

Church, Blythewood, with Bishop Robert E.

Guglielmone

For Additional Information Contact:

Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation

Diocese of Charleston 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407

Telephone: (843) 261-0504

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Renew & Rejoice May 15 -18, 2017 Camp St. Christopher

REGISTRATION FORM

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◊ Double $265 (per person)

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________________________

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Renew & Rejoice Retreat May 15-18, 2017

St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center

Seabrook Island, SC

Laughter

Prayer

Faith

Rest

Community

Fr. Jeff Kirby is a priest of the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina. He holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Holy Cross University in Rome and is the Host of the national Christian formation program “Doors of Mercy.” Prior to his doctoral work, Fr. Kirby served as the Vicar of Vocations and the Founding Director of the Drexel House: Catholic Residence for Men. In his vocations work, Fr. Kirby guided hundreds of men and women in the spiritual life and through the process of discernment. From these experiences, he wrote the book Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Charlotte: St. Benedict Press, 2014). Fr. Kirby grew up in Germany, has run two marathons, crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat, served in the National Guard, and went to seminary in Rome. He has a passion for life, and life in Christ! You’ll see in Fr. Kirby’s energy and humor a great priest who wants you to love the Lord and receive the abundant life in him.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone who serves in youth ministry or religious education including DREs, volunteer catechists, school teachers, and anyone interested in being inspired to help spread the influence of Jesus is welcome! Come away to beautiful St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center, located right on the beach on Seabrook Island. Be nourished and recharged by our retreat leader during the morning hours and in the afternoon, walk along the shore and enjoy a beautiful sunset. Fish on the camp’s private dock or simply lay down on the beach and feel the warmth of the sun as you listen to the waves come ashore. It’s up to you! Come and experience rest, prayer, community, enriched faith and laughter!

WHEN IS THE RETREAT?

The retreat begins on Monday, May 15th at 12 p.m. with lunch and concludes at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 18th.

WHAT IS THE COST?

The cost for the retreat is based on single $345 per person or double $265 per per-son occupancy. A $100 deposit reserves your spot. Limited scholarships are available.

Your Retreat Master Rev. Jeffrey Kirby

Lock-ins! Confirmation! Retreats! Sacrament Preparation! Scrambling for Adult Chaperones! Searching for a replacement because your 3rd grade teacher informed you that she was moving and would not be there Sunday…30 minutes before class starts! Running copies of class prep materials...but the copier jams on every fifth page! Planning the perfect youth night…and no one but the pastor shows up! You’ve been working hard all year, dealing with the kids and the parents. You do so much for them. So who does for you? Who recharges your batteries so you can continue serving? How do you become spiritually renewed so that you can continue to share the gospel? Just as Jesus went off to pray and rest, we invite you to come away and experience renewal and rejoicing during this beautiful three-day retreat.

Why A Retreat?

The Most Reverend


Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston

Requests the honor of your presence in

celebration of

The Mass of the Neophytes

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

120 Broad Street

Charleston, South Carolina

Trinity Sunday

June 11, 2017

11:15 a.m.

Reception Immediately Following Please RSVP to Cathy Roche, Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation no later than May 26

843) 261-0504 or [email protected]

Parking available in the structure located at the corner of King and Queen Streets


To register please contact: Msgr. Ed Lofton or Helena Moniz 843-875-5002 [email protected] or go online to the Continuing Education website

Topic: Pastoral Leadership Training

Part II (open only to Priests) April 25, 26, & 27 Tuesday – Thursday

Hotel check-in by 4:00pm on Monday, April 24th

Holiday Inn 1943 Savanah Hwy Charleston

Seminar Location: Pastoral Center Charleston

Presenters: Msgr. Lofton, Dr. Jim Helton, Larry Rosselot,

& Betsy Isch.

The Pastoral Leadership Development Program is

designed to give future pastors or administrators as

well as current pastors/administrators an

understanding of basic skills necessary for parish

leadership. This is a three-day intensive seminar.

Topics to be included in this program are:

-Time Management

-Managing Employees

-Basic Budgets

-Review Leadership and planning issues

-Personnel Management Issues

Some priests may be required to attend this seminar.

There is no cost for the program or the hotel.

We will make your hotel reservations.

Topic: Day of Reflection & Renewal

This is open to Priests, Deacons, Religious &

Lay People

Coordinator: Dr. Jim Helton

Fee: $45.00

A day of retreat, guided prayer and private

reflection presented by various spiritual leaders.

April 18th Tuesday 9:30am

Oratory in Rock Hill

434 Charlotte Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29734

May 2nd Tuesday 9:30am

St. Theresa

11001 Dorchester Rd Summerville

May 23rd Tuesday 9:30am

Our Lady of the Hills

120 Marydale Lane Columbia SC 29210

Topic: Seminar on Relativism:

its’ origins & effects today.

April 24th Monday 10:00am—2:00pm

Pastoral Center.

Presented by Rev. James Lehrberger, noted speaker

and professor University of Dallas.

Fee: $45.00


Fifteen-Day Catholic Tour of India with Msgr. Lofton

September 9th-25th, 2017

Leave India with a knowledge of its history, culture, traditions and other Sacred Places!

Internal flights, surface transportation, sightseeing, entrance fees, & many meals included.

Tour cost is $2,193.00 per person double occupancy and $3028.00 per person single occupancy

$500.00 deposit - COAP ID: CSTM2533.LE

For a detailed itinerary & information and to sign-up call “David” at 888-597-9274 - US Toll Free

Tour Highlights

Sep 9th: Depart USA.

Sep 10th: Arrive at Delhi.

Sep 11th: Delhi.

Sikh Temple

Connaught Place

Humayun tomb

Qutab Minar

Sep 12th: Delhi.

National Museum

Chandni Chowk

Jama Masjid

Red Fort

Ccremation site of Mahatma Gandhi

Sep 13th: Delhi – Agra.

Itmad-Ud–Daulah

Agra Fort

Taj Mahal

Sep 14th: Agra – Jaipur.

Fatehpur Sikri

Sep 15th: Jaipur.

Amber Fort and Palace

City Palace.

Jantar Mantar

Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind)

Turban and Sari tying lesson

Sep 16th: Jaipur – Mumbai - Goa.

Sep 17th: Goa - Mumbai.

Old Goa, including the church of Bom Jesus,

Shri Mangesh Temple, Dona Paula Bay, Panaji

Sep 18th: Mumbai – Cochin.

The Gateway of India

Victoria Terminus

Prince of Wales Museum

Flora Fountain and Fort area

Malabar Hill

Dhobi Ghat

Sep 19th: Cochin – Backwaters.

Leisurely Cruise on the Scenic Backwaters

Sep 20th: Backwaters - Cochin.

St. Francis Church

Dutch Palace

Chinese fishing nets

Fort Kochi

Kathakali dance performance

Dinner hosted by a famous Keralan Chef and her

family at their home.

Sep 21st: Cochin – Chennai.

St. Mary's Church

National Art Gallery and Museum

Saint Thomas Cathedral

High Court, Fort St. George, and some Tamil Film

studios

Sep 22nd: Chennai – Pondicherry.

Auroville (City of Dawn)

Sep 23rd: Pondicherry - Chennai.

City tour of Pondicherry including the French and

Indian Quarters

Sep 24th: Chennai – International Flight.

Sep 25th: Arrive USA

First Class Lodging

Delhi – Sheraton New Delhi, Saket – Deluxe Room

Jaipur – The Trident – Lake View Room

Goa – Vivanta by Taj Fort Aguada – Superior Charm Room

Mumbai – Trident Nariman Point – Superior Room

Cochin – Trident – Superior Room (both stays)

Backwaters – AC Deluxe Houseboat

Chennai – Raintree St. Mary’s – Deluxe Room (both stays)

Pondicherry – Palais De Mahé – Standard Room

Meals Included

* Daily breakfast at all the hotels

* All Three Meals on the Houseboat (Kerala Backwaters)

* Dinner and cooking lesson at a famous Keralan chef’s home

Not Included

* International Travel

* Expenses of a personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc.

* Meals other than those specified above

* Travel insurance, visa etc.

* Camera fees – still and video

© 2016 by Easy Tours of India – (512) 345-1122 / (888) 597-9274 Toll Free US & Canada

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

What We Have Seen and Heard : A Reflection and Dialogue on Peace . A Parish Event.

This is a gathering in response to the recent racial turmoil in our country that has put a spotlight on the “racial divide” that exists in American. This interactive experience is be-ing facilitated by Kathleen Merritt and the staff with the Office of Ethnic Ministries. The dia-logue will focus on a pastoral letter written by Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Ill.—The Racial Divide in the United States: A Re-flection for the World Day of Peace 2015.

If you are interested in hosting one of these gatherings in your parish, please contact the Office of Ethnic Ministries and we will come out and facilitate the dialogue and assist you with the planning.

“I’ve been aware of

the Racial Divide all

of my life. Or at least

since I was old

enough to observe

my surrounding and

reflect on my

experience and the

experience of my

family and friends…”

- Bishop Edward

Braxton

April 2017

In this issue: Dialogue on Race

Black Catholics’ Day of Reflection

African American Evangelization Survey

Complimentary Copy of “In A Word”

St. Martin de Porres School Fundraiser

Newsletter

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

April 2017

Newsletter page 2

St. Martin De Porres Catholic School

“Where Every Child is a Shinning Star”

Annual Fundraising event

Diamonds, Stars and Pearls Gala Saturday, April 29, 2017

St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center

3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC

7pm

Evening includes dinner, silent auction, dancing and a special guest.

Ways to support;

Sponsorship, a patron advertisement in the Souvenir Booklet, donations for the Auction. Tickets for the gala are $35.00 and can be purchased through the school. For more information

contact the school at 803.254.5477 or follow us on facebook at facebook.com/StMartindePorresSchool

Support Catholic Education in and for the Black Community!

Principal: Sr. Roberta Fulton, SSMN

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES Newsletter page 3

2017 Theme: Loving One Another through the Spirit of St. Kateri

For more information visit

http://tekconf.org/2015

Annual Tekakwitha Conference

July 19-23, 2017 Rapid City, South Dakota Best Western Ramkota 2111 N. LaCross Street Rapid City, SD 57701

What We Have Seen and Heard Dialogue on Race

Picture Gallery

St. Gerard Catholic Church , Aiken, SC

April 1, 2017


A Ministry Moment “Church Clothes”

https://youtu.be/VR7BwiCNsyM

For Relationship Questions “Ask Us”

http://www.sccatholic.org/relationship-questions

Tune in to “A Ministry Moment” every Monday Morning at 7:10 a.m. in the upstate on radio channel 107.3 FM.

During the Tom Joyner in the Morning Show. Or follow us on the web at

http://sccatholic.org/ministry-moment

BLACK CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE OCTOBER 5-7, 2017

MIAMI , FLORIDA

The Bowman Francis Ministry team would like to invite you to the fourteen annual Black Catholic Men's conference in Miami

Florida October 5-7. This conference invitation is extended to all males and youth males 10-17 years of age. Come to the confer-ence and be blessed to be the best man- the best youth you can

be in the church, community and world. If you have any con-cerns you can reached me at 317-523-0900 or check out the

ministry at bowmanfrancisministry.com

Fr. Chester Smith

FOR BROCHURE: Click link below. http://www.bowmanfrancisministry.com/men_s_conference


LIVING LIKE SAINTS A PASTORAL PLAN FOR THE EVANGELIZATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON

2013-2018

The office of Ethnic Ministries is gathering data on this pastoral plan. There are a lot of great thing

happening in our parishes and we want to share the good news by participating in our survey. We want to hear from parishioners, schools, South Carolina

Council of Catholic Women, Knights of Peter Claver and anyone ministering to African American Catho-

lics. Survey results will be share with all participants.

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW

SURVEY LINK http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYA9W3B

An Afternoon in the Upstate with the Roman Catholic Diocese of

Charleston Christmas 2016 TV Special can be viewed online

Part 1-The Bishop’ s Message, Fr..Tuttle’s Christmas Story https://

youtu.be/3olzHpPjBM8

Part 2-Our Lady of the Rosary, Our lady of LaVang, Cooking with the Bishop and

St. Anthony of Padua School Choir

https://youtu.be/XDL2M_7VvjQ

Part 3 -Fr. Jay Scot Newman, The Racial Divide and the Heritage Choir

https://youtu.be/LSSzOaeGE3s

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMG0gthkywWacWJF4yKbSUcpgd9uamCKE

“A Ministry Moment”

http://sccatholic.org/ministry-moment

Black Catholic Ministry https://www.facebook.com/BlackCatholicinCharleston

Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofCharlestonAsianMinistry

Native American Ministry https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofCharlestonAsianMinistry/

204 Douthit Street, Suite A1 Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-331-2627

Fax: 864-331-2631

Kathleen Merritt Director [email protected]

864-331-2633

Thuong (Michael) Tran Assistant Director [email protected]

864-704-6559

Rebecca McNamara Administrative Assistant rmcnamara@catholic-

doc.org 864-331-2627

Rev. Michael Okere Vicar for Black Catholics 803-254-6862

Rev. David Q. Phan OFM Vietnamese Ministry 864-233-7717

OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES

WWW.SCCATHOLIC.ORG/ETHNIC-MINISTRIES

Journey of Hope Conferences offer much needed support to the divorced community through compassionate and inspiring speakers, uplifting music, good food, and fellowship. The event offers

practical tools for healing and growing in faith, a chance to encounter God’s healing grace and presence through the sacraments, and come away feeling inspired and refreshed.

Visit JourneyOfHopeConference.Com for more information or to register

Fr. Thomas Loya Radio Host at

RadioMaria.Org, TOB Expert

Rose SweetAuthor, Speaker,Divorce Recovery

Expert

Jacqui Rapp, JD, JCL, MCL

Author, Canon Law Expert

Chris EasterlyAuthor,

Award-Winning Screenwriter

Jamie Minster, CDFA

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Lisa DuffyAuthor, Speaker, Divorce Recovery

Expert

The presentations were so heartfelt and relevant. My times here has provided time and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to open places in my heart that have been closed off from God for nearly 4 years. - Tony, past attendee What a powerhouse of faith, hope and love! Mission accomplished! This is a journey of hope – now seen with clarity, promise and dare I say – joy. Thank you each & all! - Terry, past attendee

In partnership with

What You Can Expect

Special Event for Parish Leaders and Group Support FacilitatorsAre you a parish leader or group support facilitators? There will be a special mini-conference for you with

presentations on Amoris Letitia, self-care and how to avoid urnout, and much more!

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Author, Speaker,

Professor of Moral Theology

Fr. Thomas Berg Author, Professor

of MoralTheology

Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce Recovery

August 4 - 6, 2017Charleston Marriott

Charleston, SC

Diaconate Formation Program

Information Meeting

Wives are encouraged to attend

Please RSVP to Cristene Diesso: [email protected] or (843) 261-0538

Applications accepted through June 30, 2017

Sunday, April 30, 2017

1:00PM

Diocese of Charleston Pastoral Center (Office Building) 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407

Saturday April 22, 2017

1:00PM

Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church (Family Life Center)

120 Marydale Lane Columbia, SC 29210

COME FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION AT EITHER LOCATION:

If unable to attend either date, please contact the office for more information

Mark Your Calendars….

2017 Diaconate Events for Continued Education

March 25, 2017 Day of Education

Diocesan Pastoral Center, Charleston (streaming*)

Guest Presenter: Randall Woodard, Ph.D.

9:00am – 3:00pm

August 26, 2017 Day of Prayer Location: Charleston

Guest Presenter: TBD

9:00am – 3:00pm

November 4, 2017 Fall Day of Education Diocesan Pastoral Center, Charleston (streaming*)

Guest Presenter: Marc Pugliese, Ph.D.

9:00am – 3:00pm

February 9-11, 2018 Annual Retreat Location: TBD

Guest Presenter: Rev. Daniel P. Horan, OFM

For a current list of all events through the Diaconate Office, please check our website regularly:

http://sccatholic.org/diaconate/events

*Streaming Locations to be determined by Deanery Representatives.

http://sccatholic.org/diaconate/events

ASSEMBLY COST: $495. Refund minus $50 processing fee available for cancellations by June 5, 2017. (No extra charge for Retreat Day for Assembly participants.)

For room reservations, contact the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel directly at 404-766-7900, or use the link on the AUSCP website at www.uscatholicpriests.org. Rooms are $124 per night if booked by May 29, 2017. Limited availability; rate available June 16–25, 2017.

Announcing the AUSCP Sixth Annual Assembly June 19-22, 2017 — Peacemaking in Our Fractured Society. Come and bring your friends to enjoy:

Wonderful Fellowship • Prayerful Celebrations Meaningful Dialogue • Stimulating Speakers!

SHARE IN THE wisdom and enthusiasm of our

ASSEMBLY SPEAKERSArchbishop Wilton Gregory, Archdiocese of Atlanta, has served in many leading roles in the U.S. church, including president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and chair of the USCCB Task Force to Promote Peace in Our Communities. He has published numerous articles on liturgy.

Rev. Bryan Massingale, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, is a professor of theology at Fordham University, former president of Catholic Theological Society of America, consultant to USCCB, National Black Catholic Congress, Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Health Association and the

National Catholic AIDS Network; author of Racial Justice and the Catholic Church.

Jack Jezreel, Founder of JustFaith Ministries, birthed this ministry to invite and prepare people of faith for the life-changing and world-changing call of the Gospel to help heal the world and experience a deeper faith, a more fulfilling life, and a community of care and vitality.

RETREAT DAY: Monday, June 19 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. prior to the opening of the ASSEMBLY at 4 p.m. Retreat Leader is Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Diocese of Savannah.

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or send a check to: AUSCP

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Join us IN ATLANTA... for the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s

55th Annual Conference! September 17-20, 2017

"NEW YEAR" Member Discount!Register now for $429. Offer good until February 28, 2017.

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METHOD OF PAYMENT (Please check one)

n Check (Make checks payable to ICSC) n MasterCard n VISA n Discover n AmEx

Account Number__________________________________________________________________________

Billing Zip Code: ___________________ Expiration Date: ______/______ CVV: ___________

Authorized Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________

Complete this form, keep a copy for your records and return it with your payment to:

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ICSC Membership Join the ICSC family and connect with hundreds of parishes and church leaders who share in the mission of nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ through stewardship.

Membership Commitment

Up to 250 families . . . . . $ 180.00

251 to 500 families . . . . $ 240.00

501 to 999 families . . . . $ 300.00

1,000 to 1,999 families . .$ 360.00

2,000 to 2,500 families . $ 420.00

2,501 to 3,000 families. . $ 480.00

Over 3,000 families . . . . $ 540.00

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NEW YEAR MEMBER DISCOUNT (Until February 28, 2017)

Each registrant @ $429 x ______ (# persons) = $ __________

2017 Conference Registration

Any registration cancellation received before August 1, 2017 will be eligible for a refund less a $100 administrative fee. Without exception, all refunds must be requested in writing. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 1, 2017. Postmark or date of email determines deadline.

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Jr. High School Young Ladies Retreat Camp Kinard – Batesburg-Leesville

April 28-30, 2017

REGISTRATION FORM (Limited to 35 participants)

Participant Name________________________________

Last Name_____________________________________

Nickname______________________________________

Address_______________________________________

City______________________State______Zip_______

E-mail_________________________________________

Phone number__________________________________

Parish_________________________________________

Parish City_____________________________________

Birthdate__________________________Age_________

Grade_________ School__________________________

Have you ever attended a young ladies retreat before?

Please complete this form and mail with your $85 deposit

to:

Diocese of Charleston

Office of Youth Ministry

901 Orange Grove Road

Charleston, SC 29407

CYM Office Use only:

Date Received______________________________

Deposit amount $_____ Check Number_________

Diocesan Insurance paid______________

Correspondence

Database

For questions or more information please contact the Youth Office at:


(843) 261-0443

Registration deadline is April 17, 2017

Please detach registration and submit with check or money order to:

Diocese of Charleston

Office of Youth Ministry 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407

2017

Jr. High School

Young Ladies Retreat

Theme:

Rock, Paper, Sisters

April 28-30, 2017

Camp Kinard Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Brought to you by the Diocese of Charleston Youth Ministry Office

www.sccatholic.org

Come join young ladies

from all around the diocese. Make new and lasting friends and get reacquainted with old friends.

Jr. High School Young Ladies Retreat

April 28-30, 2017

"Let the words of

my mouth and the

meditation of my heart

be acceptable to you,

O Lord, my rock

and redeemer."

Psalm 19:14

Theme: Rock, Paper, Sisters Where: The retreat will take place at Camp Kinard, Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Who should attend?: The retreat is open for young ladies in the 6th-8th grades. The cost for the retreat: The cost for the retreat is $85 dollars per person. (Please don’t let financial reasons keep you from attending this retreat. If you cannot afford to go on this retreat, please contact your youth leader. If they cannot help, please contact the Diocesan Youth Office. Registration: Mail in your registration to the Diocese of Charleston – Office of Youth Ministry by April 17, 2017. Please make checks payable to the Diocese of Charleston. Arrival / Departure Time: Registration begins on Friday at 7:00 pm; Your family is invited to the closing mass on Sunday at 2:00 pm, with pick up at 3:00 pm on Sunday.

Jr. High CLI 2017

Forming Christian

Leaders

June 19-23, 2017

Camp Kinard

Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Jr High CLI June 19-23, 2017


REGISTRATION FORM (Limited to 96 Participants)

Name:________________________________

Address:______________________________

_____________________________________

Phone:________________________________

e-Mail:________________________________

Parish:________________________________

T-Shirt Size:____________________________

DOB:_________________ Age:___________

Grade:_____________M/F:______________

School:_______________________________

Deposit Paid:$_______Check #___________

Please complete this form and mail with your $145 non-refundable deposit to:


Registration Deadline is June 2, 2017

A program of leadership &

discipleship sponsored by

the Diocese of Charleston

Who should attend CLI?

Junior High CLI is designed for young people entering grades 7th-9th who are now or will be soon in a parish, school, or diocesan leadership role.

Where does this retreat take place? Camp Kinard is located about 25 minutes southwest of Columbia. Camp Kinard provides excellent facilities for the CLI experience.

Comfortable Cabins

Swimming Pool

Recreational Facilities

Good Food

Rope Course

When is CLI? Arrival: Monday, June 19, 2017

6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Departure: Friday, June 23, 2017

4:00 p.m.

What is the cost? The cost for CLI is $290.00 per participant. (If the fee presents a hardship, please contact the Office of Youth Ministry).

How do I register? To register, please complete the registration from on the reverse side of this brochure and return it to the Office of Youth Ministry, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 by June 2, 2017, along with the $145 non-refundable deposit. Please make your checks payable to the Diocese of Charleston. Registration is open to the first 96 who register. Historically, all spots have been filled prior to the deadline. Please note that no spaces will be reserved without the $145 non-refundable deposit. The balance of the registration fee is due upon arrival at CLI.

What is the registration deadline? Your registration form and $145 non-refundable deposit is due no later than June 2, 2017. Please register early as this camp fills up fast!

What should I bring? You will receive a letter confirming receipt of your registration and deposit. This letter will contain

the information regarding what to bring, etc.

How does CLI work? The camp is designed to ignite spiritual renewal and empower you to effectively share your faith with your peers. You will build new friendships with teens from around the diocese, be inspired in your Catholic faith, and develop some very practical ministry skills, all while having the time of your life. The week includes:

High Energy Games & Activities

Fun Skits & Impacting Dramas

Powerful Multimedia Presentations

Hands-On, Interactive Activities

Dynamic & Relevant Talks

Practical Workshops

Contemporary Music

Fun & New Friends! CLI has four main components:

Development of skills in leadership, group dynamics, and consensus seeking.

Small groups offering opportunities to grow in personal faith and awareness through prayer, call to ministry, and affirmation.

Prayer and worship experiences that allow participants to grow in both personal and communal prayer.

This is a camp that is big on “learning by doing.” Not only are youth led through Bible studies and workshops, but they are also given opportunities to experience various types of ministry opportunities.

What could be more real than a camp for teens? If you are of junior high

age, you don’t want to miss this opportunity!

What is CLI? The Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) is a five-day long experience for junior high students from throughout the diocese who come together with an adult minister to foster leadership and development in order to produce Christian leaders for school, parish youth programs, and the community.

Forming Christian

Leaders

July 10-14, 2017

Camp Kinard

Batesburg-Leesville, SC

High School CLI July 10-14, 2017


REGISTRATION FORM (Limited to 96 Participants)

Name:________________________________

Address:______________________________

_____________________________________

Phone:________________________________

e-Mail:________________________________

Parish:________________________________

T-Shirt Size:____________________________

DOB:_________________ Age:___________

Grade:_____________M/F:______________

School:_______________________________

Deposit Paid:$_______Check #___________

Please complete this form and mail with your $150 non-refundable deposit to:


Registration Deadline is June 2, 2017

A program of leadership &

discipleship sponsored by

the Diocese of Charleston

High School

CLI 2017

Who should attend CLI?

High school CLI is designed for young people entering grades 10th – 12th who are now or will be soon in a parish, school, or diocesan leadership role.

Where does this retreat take place? Camp Kinard is located about 25 minutes southwest of Columbia. Camp Kinard provides excellent facilities for the CLI experience.

Comfortable Cabins

Swimming Pool

Recreational Facilities

Good Food

Rope Course

When is CLI? Arrival: Monday, July 10, 2017

6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Departure: Friday, July 14, 2017

4:00 p.m.

What is the cost? The cost for CLI is $295.00 per participant. (If the fee presents a hardship, please contact the Office of Youth Ministry).

How do I register? To register, please complete the registration from on the reverse side of this brochure and return it to the Office of Youth Ministry, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 by June 2, 2017, along with the $150 non-refundable deposit. Please make your checks payable to the Diocese of Charleston. Registration is open to the first 96 who register. Historically, all spots have been filled prior to the deadline. Please note that no spaces will be reserved without the $150 non-refundable deposit. The balance of the registration fee is due upon arrival at CLI.

What is the registration deadline? Your registration form and $150 non-refundable deposit is due no later than June 2, 2017. Please register early as this camp fills up fast!

What should I bring? You will receive a letter confirming receipt of your registration and deposit. This letter will contain

the information regarding what to bring, etc.

How does CLI work? The camp is designed to ignite spiritual renewal and empower you to effectively share your faith with your peers. You will build new friendships with teens from around the diocese, be inspired in your Catholic faith, and develop some very practical ministry skills, all while having the time of your life. The week includes:

High Energy Games & Activities

Fun Skits & Impacting Dramas

Powerful Multimedia Presentations

Hands-On, Interactive Activities

Dynamic & Relevant Talks

Practical Workshops

Contemporary Music

Fun & New Friends! CLI has four main components:

Development of skills in leadership, group dynamics, and consensus seeking.

Small groups offering opportunities to grow in personal faith and awareness through prayer, call to ministry, and affirmation.

Prayer and worship experiences that allow participants to grow in both personal and communal prayer.

This is a camp that is big on “learning by doing.” Not only are youth led through Bible studies and workshops, but they are also given opportunities to experience various types of ministry opportunities.

What could be more real than a camp for teens? If you are of high school

age, you won’t want to miss this opportunity!

What is CLI? The Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) is a five-day long experience for high school students from throughout the diocese who come together with an adult minister to foster leadership and development in order to produce Christian leaders for school, parish youth programs, and the community.

Catechist Formation Webinars 2016-2017

Beginning the Catechetical Year A Walk Through The Mass Tuesday, September 13 Thursday, February 16 7:00 — 8:00 p.m. 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. Faithful Citizenship Confirmation Thursday, October 27 Tuesday, March 14 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. The Liturgical Year The Book of Revelation Thursday, November 17 Saturday, April 8 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. 10:00 — 11:00 a.m. The Precepts of the Church Ecumenism Tuesday, December 6 Tuesday, May 9 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. The Book of Genesis Tuesday, January 10 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. These webinars are FREE of charge, but registration is required for access. To register, contact the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation at: (843) 261-0504 or [email protected]

Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation

2017 Marriage Preparation/Enrichment Classes

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER (weekend)

Date Location

March 29-30 St. Mary Magdalene (in Parish)

June 3-4 Our Lady of the Hills Columbia (in Parish)

July 22-23 St. Andrew Church Myrtle Beach (in Parish)

Nov. 18-20 Camp Hope Clemson (weekend)

To register or for more information please visit the website http://www.cee-sc.org or

call (864) 232 - 1222

Prepare/Enrich (two all day sessions)

Please call for dates

To register or for more information, please call Deacon Bob and Donna Pierce at 803-474-6011or email at

[email protected]

GOD’S PLAN FOR A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (one day, Columbia)

Date Location

March 11 St. Joseph Parish Center, Columbia

May 20

July 22

Sept 23

Nov. 11

To register or for more information, please call Nettie Taylor at (803) 540-1906 or go to

http://www.stjosephcolumbia.org/, Cost: $100

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (one day, Charleston)

Date Location

March 18 Chancery-Assembly Hall, 901 Orange Grove Road,Charleston

May 20

July 15

September 16

November 18

To register or for more information please call Gary Ludham at 843-364-2729. or email him at

[email protected], Cost: $100 Location: Chancery, Charleston, SC 29407

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (two day, Fort Mill)

Date Location

April St. Philip Neri Church

Oct

To register or for more information please call Mary Harden at 803.548.7282

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (Taylors or Maudlin)

To register or for more information, please contact Prince of Peace: Stephanie Lasitter at 864.331.3905,

Maudlin: Robin Kucinic at [email protected]

LIVING A JOYFILLED MARRIAGE (one day,Bluffton)

Date Location

Feb 25, 2017 St. Gregory the Great (St. Andrew Mission), Bluffton

April 29

June 24

August 19

Deacon Denny, 843.368.4781, [email protected]

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Enrichment (weekend)

To register or for more information please call 803-810-9602 or by email at

[email protected] or go to http://www.scmarriagematters.org/

For additional opportunities please contact the Family Life Office at 803.547.5063 or email them at

[email protected]

Marriage Enrichment

Date Location

March 10, 17, 24, 31 Our Lady of Grace Church, Indian Land SC


http://www.stjosephcolumbia.org/

tel:843-364-2729





http://www.scmarriagematters.org/

To:

From:

Date:

All Priests, Parish Administrators and Stewardship Chairs

Carrie Mummert, Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement

April 12, 2017

Re: FREE! LOAVES AND FISHES STEWARDSHIP WEBINARS

PLEASE JOIN US!

The Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement is committed to helping all of the

parishes and missions in the Diocese of Charleston develop thriving, active stewardship

committees. To that end, we are offering formation opportunities in the form of FREE

monthly webinars through Our Sunday Visitor’s Loaves and Fishes program.

These webcasts, offered on a variety of topics by experts in the field, will help parishes dig

deeper and develop solid best practices for stewardship. The topics are all timely and

relevant and will prove to be informative and inspiring.

Attached is the list of dates and topics for the second quarter of 2017. A list for the full

year can be found on our website at http://sccatholic.org/formsresources

You can register for all the webinars at once by clicking on the link at the top of the

registration page or you may click on the individual link for the current month’s offering.

Our office will send reminder emails to all pastors, parish administrators, and

stewardship chairs several days before each webinar.

Thank you all for your ministry and commitment to the true stewardship way of life!

Please call our office at (843) 261-0437 if you have any questions at all.

http://sccatholic.org/formsresources

Register for all 12 Loaves+Fishes webcasts using this link: http://bit.ly/2ht3N7x

Or register for individual webcasts by using the Audience Link in each box.

Join the webcast 10 minutes prior to start time to ensure your connection is working.

To watch the on-demand recording, simply use the Audience Link listed for each individual webcast in the boxes

below.

Keep this document handy!

All webcast dates/topics/speakers are subject to change in case of unavoidable conflicts.

Information regarding the May, June and July webinars is listed below.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 2 pm Eastern

Building Bridges to the Heart of the Community Presented by Leisa Anslinger, Director, Catholic Life and Faith, Loveland, OH

Do you hope to form your parishioners as disciples and good stewards? Are you ready to build a parish community in which people grow as members of Christ’s body, from which they are sent as missionary disciples? Building Bridges to the Heart of the Community will explore ways to engage your people to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ and to live as good and faithful stewards through an annual period of stewardship renewal and commitment or parish covenant process.

Audience Link: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287098/CCF72C7CB1FDB0EE99B2905053907BEC

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 2 pm Eastern

Activating People in the Pews, Presented by Lorene Duquin, Writer, Author, Lecturer

We are all called to be good stewards of our time in helping to build the Kingdom of God. This webinar will explore practical (and easy to implement) ideas on how to get parishioners to commit their time to enhance parish liturgy, to serve the needs of the poor, to intercede with prayer, and to change the world.

Audience Link: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287100/6DAE6AD54818686E7AFBAC1F53751D38

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 2 pm Eastern

Stewardship for Children Presented by Coni Perez, Director of Stewardship, St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston, TX

Adults have many opportunities to learn about stewardship. This webinar will focus on teaching young children about being God's stewards. This webinar will give you short, simple lesson plans with activities on Children's Stewardship. These can be included as an enhancement in parish faith formation classes or Catholic schools.

Audience Link: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287105/98FA3D3B2CAFAD55E9BFEC2A67559747

http://bit.ly/2ht3N7x

http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287098/CCF72C7CB1FDB0EE99B2905053907BEC

http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287100/6DAE6AD54818686E7AFBAC1F53751D38

http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1287105/98FA3D3B2CAFAD55E9BFEC2A67559747

901 Orange Grove Rd. Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 261-0498 www.sccatholic.org

OFFICE OF PASTORAL FORMATION

FORMATION FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY – Year II

Year two of Formation for Mission and Ministry has ended, and I was happy

to meet new staff and renew former relationships. I appreciate our pastors permitting their

staff to attend diocesan formation seminars. Almost 400 individuals attended. Many

included parish staffs of our wonderful diocese, as well as diocesan personnel ministering in

various important offices throughout the state.

The Mission and Ministry Formation Program this year addressed the topics of Ecclesiology

and Sacraments. Some testimonials include: “I am a cradle Catholic, and I learned so much

about the sacraments that I did not know; “the session on Models of the Church was really a

unique way to think of my parish, and I can see how my parish exhibits these models”; and,

since I am not Catholic, I learned so much about the church especially the importance of

Vatican II.”

At present, I am working on the curriculum for year three of our diocese’s lay formation

program. The two topics will be 1) Social Teachings of the Church; and, 2) the Moral Life.

Hopefully, these two topics will address questions I receive such as: why is the Holy Father

writing about climate change? Should not scientists be dealing with things such as nature,

and the Pope deal with religious matters? Or, do people really have a conscience today? Do

people really sin? Of course, the issue in teaching any of these important topics is the brevity

with which each must be addressed. Perhaps in year four, we can delve into one topic and

spend time on just one issue. I am open for recommendations.

RETREATS/SEMINARS FOR FALL

In the summer, I work on planning my entire calendar for next year. I usually have the

formation seminars set by mid-July. If you are thinking of having a retreat for your parish

staff, ministers, faculty, women or men’s clubs, please do not hesitate to contact me so that

we can discuss how I can best serve you. This past year, I have had the privilege of directing

retreats for some of our school faculties and parishes. I have also done formation seminars

for those parishes who would like their parishioners to mature in all areas of formation:

human, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral.

I pray your Easter season if filled with much peace and joy. I hope you get a chance to pray

the readings for mass after Easter, as they are some of the most beautiful readings of the

church calendar year. Peace and All Good.

Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF, Manager of Pastoral Formation

Celebrate Fatima’s 100th Anniversary

INCLUDING SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA,

LOURDES, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, PARIS

FR. RAMON SANTA CRUZ

(SPIRITUAL CHAPLAIN)

MAY 21- JUNE 2, 2017

$3,499 + tax from SEA

Highlights: Lisbon City tour, Santarem (Eucharistic Miracle)

Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel, Capelinha Santiago de Compostela, Covadonga,

Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill, Bath; Paris – Rue de Bac, Notre Dame; Lisieux

Included:

Roundtrip airfare First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ)

Breakfast and dinner daily Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides

Not Included:

Airport Tax ($600, variable until ticketing) Tips to Guides and Driver ($120 approx)

Travel Insurance ($316 for up to $4000 trip cost) Passport and Visa (no Visa needed for US citizens)

Drinks during meals & Personal extras Single Supplement is $650

For More Information please contact: NOELETTE TOURS Tel: 845-323-4522 or 845 634 5746

Email: [email protected] Web: www.noelette.com 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY SC29708

Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 25 minimum

ITINERARY

DAY 1: DEPART USA Depart from Seattle airport. Dinner served aboard overnight flight. DAY 2: LISBON / FATIMA Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Lisbon. On the way to Fatima, stop in Santarem to visit the church of the Holy Miracle of the Bleeding Host. Later in the afternoon, take a brief orientation of the Shrine of Fatima. In the evening, take part in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. DAY 3: FATIMA After breakfast, visit the holy places at the Shrine of Fatima, including the Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August 1917 after the children were released from prison; Aljustrel, the hamlet where the original homes of the children; the Parish church where the children were baptized and the cemetery. After dinner, participate in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. DAY 4: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Enroute to Santiago de Compostela is a stop in Coimbra. Visit the Carmelite Convent, where Sister Lucia, the last of the 3 shepherds who had a vision of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, lived in the convent until her death in 2005. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA After breakfast, visit the Cathedral of St James which was built on the very spot where his remains were said to have been found. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and other attractions. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. DAY 6: COVADONGA / SANTANDER In the morning depart for Covadonga, the site of one of the oldest apparition of Our Lady in all of Spain and Portugal, Real Sitio De Covadonga where Dom Pelayo, first King of the Asturias led the first victory over the Moors in all the Iberian Peninsula in the year

722. Our Lady appeared to Dom Pelayo and left behind a statue of Herself and the Christ Child. Dinner and overnight in Santander. DAY 7: SAN SEBASTIAN/ LOURDES Enroute to Lourdes, we stop in San Sebastian with its finest beaches. Then, we drive through the Pyrenees Mountains, bringing us to Lourdes. Visit the Shrine and take part in the candlelight. DAY 8: LOURDES Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, to visit the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. Visit the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born; the Cachot, formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the apparitions; the Parish church where she was baptized. Afternoon at leisure for private devotions and activities. In the evening, take part in the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. DAY 9: PARIS After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Paris. Enjoy the rest of the day free. Dinner and overnight in Paris. DAY 10: PARIS A full day tour to Lisieux. According to Pope Piux, St Therese of Lisieux was the “greatest saint of modern times”. Walk in the saint’s footsteps. Visit the Basilica of St Therese. Return to Paris for dinner and overnight. DAY 11: PARIS After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Paris. Begin with Mass at the Rue du Bac Chapel (St. Catherine Laboure) and visit nearby St. Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a v i s i t t o Notre Dame Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Paris DAY 12: PARIS / USA Enjoy entire day at leisure. Optional trip to Versailles. DAY 13: USA Today depart back home to the USA. Arrive the same day.



Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 25 minimum 161215


WITH SPAIN, LOURDES & PARIS

Fr. Raz Narisetty Spiritual Chaplain

SEP 6-19, 2017 $3,299 + TAX FROM EWR

HIGHLIGHTS: Lisbon City tour, Santarem, Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel,

Salamanca-Our Lady of Penafrancia Avila – St Theresa of Jesus, Zaragoza-Our Lady of Pillar

Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill Avignon, La Salette, Paray-Le-Monial (Sacred Heart of Jesus)

Nevers (St Bernadette), Lisieux, Paris

INCLUDED: Daily Mass

Roundtrip airfare First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ)

Breakfast and dinner daily Deluxe motorcoach

Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides All entrance fees to the sites

NOT INCLUDED:

Airport Tax/ fuel surcharge (approx $600, variable until ticketing) Tips to Guides and Driver ($130 approx), Porters Travel Insurance ($316 for up to $4000 trip cost)

Passport and Visa (no Visa needed for US citizens) Drinks during meals & Personal extras

Single Occupancy Room Supplement is $750

For More Information please contact: NOELETTE TOURS 845 323 4522 or 845-634-5746

Email: [email protected] Website: www.noelette.com 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY, SC 29708 161122

Price and itinerary are subject to change prior to departure. Min 20 pax.

ITINERARY DAY 1: DEPART USA Depart from USA. Dinner served aboard overnight flight. DAY 2: LISBON/FATIMA Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Lisbon and visit St. Anthony’s Church. On the way to Fatima, stop in Santarem to visit the church of the Holy Miracle of the Bleeding Host. Proceed to Fatima and take a brief orientation of the Shrine of Fatima. In the evening, take part in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. DAY 3: FATIMA After breakfast, visit the holy places at the Shrine of Fatima, including the Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August 1917 after the children were released from prison; Aljustrel, the original homes of the children; the Parish church where the children were baptized and the cemetery. Participate in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. DAY 4: SALAMANCA/ AVILA After breakfast, travel to Salamanca to visit places related to Our Lady of Penafrancia. Continue on to Avila, the walled city of St. Teresa, also called St Therese of Jesus. Dinner and overnight In Avila. DAY 5: AVILA/ ZARAGOZA After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of Avila. Depart for Zaragoza. Upon arrival, visit one of the world’s greatest Marian shrines – Our Lady of the Pillar. Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza. DAY 6: LOURDES Depart in the morning for Lourdes. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Pyrenees Mountains, crossing the border to France. Upon arrival in Lourdes, enjoy a brief orientation visit of the Shrine. After dinner, take part in the candlelight procession. DAY 7: LOURDES Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, and visit the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born; the Cachot, formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the apparitions; and the Parish church where she was baptized. Afternoon at leisure for private devotions and activities. In the evening, take part in the candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

DAY 8: AVIGNON After breakfast, drive to Avignon, another 1st Century Roman town and view the remains of an original Roman bridge, the Clock Tower, the town Carousel and most importantly, the Papal Palace, which served as the seat of the Roman Catholic church from the 14th to early 15th Centuries. Dinner and overnight in Avignon. DAY 9: LA SALETTE/ PARAY-LE-MONIAL After breakfast, travel to the Shrine of La Salette. The views are breath-taking and the Shrine is remarkable for its story of Mary’s apparitions to two shepherd children. Depart for Paray-le-Monial (St. Margaret Mary Alacoque) to visit the Sacred Heart Chapel, the place where Jesus requested devotion to His Sacred Heart. Dinner and overnight in Paray-le-Monial. DAY 10: NEVERS After breakfast, depart for Nevers. Visit St. Gildard Convent, where St. Bernadette spent her final days. Her incorrupt body can be viewed in the convent chapel. Dinner and overnight in Nevers. DAY 11: LISIEUX/ PARIS After breakfast, depart for Lisieux and visit the town of St. Therese, the Basilica, Carmelite convent, the Buissonets home, where she grew up. Continue on to Paris for dinner and overnight. DAY 12: PARIS After breakfast, depart for Paris. Begin with Mass at the Rue du Bac Chapel (St. Catherine Laboure) and visit nearby St. Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a city tour of Paris. Afternoon is at leisure with time to shop or explore this city on your own. Dinner and overnight in Paris. DAY 13: PARIS Free day in Paris or optional tour to Versailles. Experience the grandeur of Versailles Palace and gardens. Dinner and overnight in Paris. DAY 14: PARIS /USA Transfer to airport for you return flight home. Arrive same day.

For More Information please contact: NOELETTE TOURS 845 323 4522 or 845-634-5746

Email: [email protected] Website: www.noelette.com 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY, SC 29708

Price and itinerary are subject to change prior to departure. Min 25 pax. 161122


INCLUDING SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA,

LOURDES, ZARAGOZA, MONTSERRAT, BARCELONA

TBD


OCTOBER 11-22, 2017 $3,199 + tax from EWR

Highlights:

Lisbon City tour, Santarem (Eucharistic Miracle) Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel, Capelinha

Santiago de Compostela, Covadonga, St Ignatius of Loyola, Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill, Bath;

Zaragoza – Our Lady of Pillar; Montserrat – Basilica of the Black Madonna;

Barcelona – Holy Family Cathedral, Las Ramblas

Included: Roundtrip airfare

First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ) Breakfast and dinner daily

Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides

Not Included: Airport Tax ($600, variable until ticketing) Tips to Guides and Driver ($110 approx)





Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 25 minimum

ITINERARY

DAY 1: DEPART USA Depart from Newark airport. Dinner served aboard overnight flight. DAY 2: LISBON / FATIMA Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Lisbon. On the way to Fatima, stop in Santarem to visit the church of the Holy Miracle of the Bleeding Host. Later in the afternoon, take a brief orientation of the Shrine of Fatima. In the evening, take part in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. DAY 3: FATIMA After breakfast, visit the holy places at the Shrine of Fatima, including the Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August 1917 after the children were released from prison; Aljustrel, the hamlet where the original homes of the children; the Parish church where the children were baptized and the cemetery. After dinner, participate in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. DAY 4: FATIMA / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Enroute to Santiago de Compostela is a stop in Coimbra. Visit the Carmelite Convent, where Sister Lucia, the last of the 3 shepherds who had a vision of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, lived in the convent until her death in 2005. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA After breakfast, visit the Cathedral of St James which was built on the very spot where his remains were said to have been found. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and other attractions. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. DAY 6: COVADONGA / SAN SEBASTIAN In the morning depart for Covadonga, the site of one of the oldest apparition of Our Lady in all of Spain and Portugal, Real Sitio De Covadonga where Dom Pelayo, first King of the Asturias led the first victory over the Moors in all the Iberian Peninsula in the year

722. Our Lady appeared to Dom Pelayo and left behind a statue of Herself and the Christ Child. Dinner and overnight in San Sebastian. DAY 7: SAN SEBASTIAN/ LOURDES Enroute to Lourdes, we stop in Loyola, the birthplace of St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits. Visit the 17th century Basilica and the home St. Ignatius. Later we drive through the Pyrenees Mountains, bringing us to Lourdes. Visit the Shrine and take part in the candlelight. DAY 8: LOURDES Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, to visit the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. Visit the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born; the Cachot, formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the apparitions; the Parish church where she was baptized. Afternoon at leisure for private devotions and activities. In the evening, take part in the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. DAY 9: LOURDES / ZARAGOZA After breakfast, depart for Zaragoza. Upon arrival, visit one of the world’s greatest Marian shrines – Our Lady of the Pillar. Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza. DAY 10: ZARAGOZA / BARCELONA After breakfast, depart for Barcelona. Enjoy a half-day city tour including visit to the Holy Family Church, the Cathedral, the "Gothic Quarters", "Las Ramblas", the most famous avenue in Barcelona, and an overall panoramic view from Montjuich. Enjoy the afternoon free for shopping and relaxation. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona DAY11: MONTSERRAT/BARCELONA In the morning admire the Grand Atmosphere driving up the Montserrat Massif to visit Montserrat, the principal religious and cultural center of Catalonia, the monastery and the Basilica of the Black Madonna. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona. DAY 12: BARCELONA / USA Today depart back home to the USA. Arrive the same day.

For More Information please contact:

NOELETTE TOURS Tel: 845-323-4522 or 845 634 5746 Email: [email protected] Web: www.noelette.com

807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY SC29708 Price, itinerary, taxes are subject to change prior to departure. 20 minimum

170308

Come and Celebrate the CENTENARY YEAR OF

FATIMA AND JOIN OUR PILGRIMAGE TO

FATIMA, LOURDES, AVILA, NICE, FLORENCE, ASSISI, PADRE PIO,

VATICAN MUSEUM & ROME

FR. MANNY RECERA


OCTOBER 10 -24, 2017 (15 Days)

$3,499 +tax from SFO $3,199 +tax from EWR

Highlights: Lisbon City tour, Santarem (Eucharistic Miracle)

Fatima – Basilica, Aljustrel, Capelinha Avila – walled City, St. Theresa’s Convent Zaragoza – Our Lady of the Pillar Basilica Lourdes – Basilica, Cachot, Boly Mill, Bath

Nice – French Riviera, Monaco by night (optional trip) Florence and Pisa – Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Bell Tower

Assisi – tour of St. Francis Basilica and St. Claire’s Rome – Vatican Museum, St Peter’s Basilica, 4 Basilicas and Holy Doors, Papal Blessing,

St. Padre Pio, St Michael Archangel

Included: Daily Mass

Roundtrip airfare from SFO/ EWR First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ)

Breakfast and dinner daily Deluxe motorcoach

Professional Tour Escort and Local Guides All entrance fees to the sites

Not Included:

Airport Tax ($600 approx, until ticketed) Tips to Guides and Driver ($140 approx)



For More Information please contact: LILIAN VALDEZ: 831 214 5749 OR [email protected]

Noelette Tours 845 323 4522 or 845-634-5746 807 SOLANDRA WAY, TEGA CAY, SC29708

Email: [email protected] Website: www.noelette.com NOTE: Itinerary may change subject to local conditions. Price is for min 20pax. 170315

ITINERARY DAY 1: DEPART USA Transatlantic flight to Lisbon. Dinner served aboard overnight flight. DAY 2: LISBON/FATIMA Arrive early morning in Lisbon. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the city. On the way to Fatima, stop in Santarem to visit the church of the Holy Miracle of the Bleeding Host. Later in the afternoon, take a brief orientation of the Shrine of Fatima. In the evening, take part in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight near Fatima. DAY 3: FATIMA After breakfast, visit the holy places at the Shrine of Fatima, including the Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha). Continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August 1917 after the children were released from prison; Aljustrel, the hamlet where the original homes of the children; the Parish church where the children were baptized and the cemetery. After dinner, participate in the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight near Fatima. DAY 4: SALAMANCA/ AVILA After breakfast, travel to Salamanca to visit places related to Our Lady of Penafrancia. Continue on to Avila, the walled city of St. Teresa, also called St Therese of Jesus. Dinner and overnight In Avila. DAY 5: AVILA/ ZARAGOZA After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of Avila. Depart for Zaragoza. Upon arrival, visit one of the world’s greatest Marian shrines – Our Lady of the Pillar. Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza. DAY 6: ZARAGOZA/LOURDES Depart in the morning for Lourdes. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Pyrenees Mountains, crossing the border to France. Upon arrival in Lourdes, enjoy a brief orientation visit of the Shrine. After dinner, take part in the candlelight procession. DAY 7: LOURDES Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, to visit the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. Visit the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born; the Cachot, formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the apparitions; the Parish church containing the baptismal font where she was baptized. Afternoon at leisure for private devotions and activities. In the evening, take part in the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

DAY 8: LOURDES/NICE Depart for Nice after breakfast and drive Southeast to the French Riviera. After dinner, enjoy an optional trip to Monaco. Dinner and overnight in Nice. DAY 9: NICE/FLORENCE This morning, we depart for Florence. Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa on the way. The rest of the day free on your own. Dinner and overnight in Florence. DAY 10: FLORENCE Begin the day with sightseeing tour of Florence, which includes the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’ s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise”. Dinner and overnight in Florence. DAY 11: ROME After breakfast, proceed to Assisi and enjoy a city tour on foot of Assisi, the town of beloved St. Francis. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, with its wonderful artwork by Giotto, the Church St. Clare, which to this day houses her incorrupt body. Travel to Rome for dinner and overnight in Rome. DAY 12: ROME After breakfast, enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of the Christian Rome: visiting St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, Scala Santa, St Paul Outside the Walls, the ancient Appian Way and visit the church of Quo Vadis. Dinner and overnight in Rome. DAY 13: ROME This morning we will proceed to St Peter’s Basilica for the Papal Blessing, then visit the Vatican Museum, including entrance to the Sistine Chapel. Drive to San Giovanni Rotundo (Padre Pio). Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotundo. DAY 14: PADRE PIO After breakfast, visit the Basilica of St. Pio and view his body at the new Basilica. Proceed to St. Michael Archangel and visit the Cave. Drive back to Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome. DAY 15: RETURN TO USA After breakfast, transfer to Rome airport for your transatlantic flight back home. Arrive the same day.

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Vacation Bible School program puts emphasis on Catholic faith This summer, children can ride the Queen of Heaven Express with Catholic Kidz Camp. This

innovative vacation bible school program, developed by Growing with the Saints and Family

Rosary, connects the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with today’s youth in a fun and spiritually

moving way. It is now available for order by directors of religious education, parish priests,

catechists and others who instruct children.

This year’s program, entitled “Tracking Mary: Mysteries & Messages,” features the Queen of

Heaven Express – a special holy train traveling to the faraway places around the globe visited by

Our Blessed Mother: Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, England and Ireland. Children discover how

Mary brings us closer to Jesus through the power of the Rosary. Mysteries and Messages are

revealed at each stop.

Catholic Kidz Camp is more than a vacation bible school. The program focuses on Catholic

identity and teaches the Bible from the Catholic perspective. It introduces saints as faith heroes

and heroines while encouraging family prayer through a daily Rosary.

Growing with Saints developed this special vacation bible school and partnered with Family

Rosary to offer the program to Catholics everywhere. Family Rosary was founded by Father

Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., also known as the “Rosary Priest.” The Sainthood candidate is

remembered for saying, “The Family That Prays Together Stays Together.”

The 2017 Catholic Kidz Camp is a complete program with everything religious educators need to

lead a five-day vacation bible school. It includes:

10 separate camp leader guides

Clipart and resource CD

2 music CDs and action song DVD

4 grade-level Bible and faith formation lessons

4 Mary’s Messages storybooks

“The Day the Sun Danced” DVD

Catholic Kidz Crafts

Skits and themed snack suggestions

Service project

Take-home Family Catechesis

The program retails for $269 and can be ordered online at www.GrowingWithTheSaints.com or

by calling 864-599-5697 or 864-580-0237.

Growing with the Saints, Inc. was founded in 2001 in response to parents, religious educators

and priests who were searching for a completely Catholic vacation bible school. The company

wrote and published a new program specifically for Catholics. Growing with the Saints is

committed to handing down the Catholic faith received from Jesus and the apostles.

Family Rosary, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, is a member ministry of Holy Cross

Family Ministries. Faithful to Mary, the Mother of God, Family Rosary encourages family

prayer, especially the Rosary. Its founder, Father Peyton, was one of the most influential

American Catholic priests of the 20th century and encouraged millions of people to pray the

Rosary daily.

In the spirit of its founder, Servant of God Patrick Peyton, Holy Cross Family Ministries helps

families pray together, especially the Rosary. For more information, call 800-299-7729 or visit

www.FamilyRosary.org.

Testimonials:

“I am grateful that the children finally experienced a Vacation Bible School that truly had a

Catholic curriculum. The children and the teachers loved it all week long! God bless and prosper

the work of your hands and minds as you continue to create these Bible School classics.”

Father Scott Chemino, VG

St. Anthony of Padua

Bunkie, La.

“I had so many say thank you for giving us a Catholic week! They were thrilled with the

program! I had one mom text me on Wednesday evening saying that her two boys were running

through the house screaming, ‘One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic!’ She was overjoyed!”

Monique Haskins, Elementary Faith Formation

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church

Newnan, Ga.

“Camp was the best ever! The children loved the theme and everything connected to it. It

definitely was Catholic and a lot of good theology was shared by the teachers. The music was

‘the glue’ that kept everything together!”

Sister Barbara Jude Gentry, IHM, DRE

Simon and Jude Parish

West Chester, Pa.

2017 Bishop's Annual Appeal as of March 31, 2017

Parish

CodeParish Town Cash Pledge Balance Goal

Percent of

GoalDonors

Parish

Families

Percent of

Participation

524 Sacred Heart Church Abbeville $2,190.00 $2,020.00 $1,699.00 128.90% 21 64 32.81%

480 St. Gerard Aiken $5,436.00 $1,854.00 $7,476.00 72.71% 41 124 33.06%

407 St. Mary Help of Christians Aiken $52,941.00 $13,300.00 $100,903.00 52.47% 348 1,779 19.56%

481 St. Mary Mission Allendale $320.00 $540.00 $419.00 76.37% 5 23 21.74%

500 St. Joseph Anderson $28,510.00 $11,020.00 $35,797.00 79.64% 162 734 22.07%

525 St. Mary of Angels Anderson $6,200.00 $4,130.00 $13,234.00 46.85% 51 367 13.90%

482 St. Andrew Church Barnwell $1,850.00 $1,000.00 $2,060.00 89.81% 18 88 20.45%

413 St. John of the Cross Batesburg $3,370.00 $900.00 $6,309.00 53.42% 18 98 18.37%

301 St. Peter Beaufort $47,400.48 $13,421.00 $79,188.00 59.86% 235 1,565 15.02%

600 St. Denis Mission Bennettsville $615.00 $760.00 $946.00 65.01% 7 33 21.21%

302 St. Gregory the Great Bluffton $144,603.37 $24,140.00 $122,753.00 117.80% 726 3,625 20.03%

441 Transfiguration Blythewood $4,755.00 $3,200.00 $25,714.00 18.49% 32 323 9.91%

308 Our Lady of Peace Mission Bonneau $8,590.50 $2,784.50 $1,737.00 494.56% 18 47 38.30%

446 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Camden $39,300.00 $6,595.00 $24,962.00 157.44% 98 617 15.88%

445 Our Lady of the Lake Church Chapin $42,125.93 $22,821.67 $40,537.00 103.92% 234 619 37.80%

351 Nativity Church Charleston $19,108.32 $3,387.00 $45,653.00 41.86% 132 641 20.59%

359 St. Patrick Charleston $5,640.83 $6,314.17 $21,224.00 26.58% 70 354 19.77%

310 Sacred Heart Church Charleston $3,601.00 $4,330.00 $12,130.00 29.69% 31 158 19.62%

335 Blessed Sacrament Church Charleston $25,671.77 $13,193.00 $71,844.00 35.73% 281 1,437 19.55%

311 St. Joseph Charleston $14,429.00 $10,846.00 $40,630.00 35.51% 65 437 14.87%

393 Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Church Charleston $38,418.19 $12,602.00 $61,110.00 62.87% 110 824 13.35%

322 St. Mary of the Annunciation Charleston $15,941.00 $2,310.00 $19,618.00 81.26% 34 267 12.73%

631 St. Peter Cheraw $925.00 $895.00 $2,297.00 40.27% 9 89 10.11%

486 St. Joseph Chester $3,105.00 $175.00 $1,859.00 167.03% 12 63 19.05%

501 St. Andrew Church Clemson $36,597.00 $3,410.00 $39,655.00 92.29% 160 590 27.12%

443 St. Thomas More Center Columbia $5,571.52 $435.00 $15,904.00 35.03% 24 79 30.38%

437 Our Lady of the Hills Church Columbia $41,297.00 $19,100.00 $68,297.00 60.47% 327 1,490 21.95%

406 St. Joseph Columbia $67,825.02 $24,812.50 $88,549.00 76.60% 298 1,586 18.79%

417 St. Peter Columbia $47,625.20 $7,592.30 $79,297.00 60.06% 164 880 18.64%

409 St. Martin de Porres Columbia $6,090.01 $4,470.00 $20,690.00 29.43% 62 347 17.87%

428 St. John Neumann Columbia $41,806.00 $18,915.00 $75,707.00 55.22% 200 1,937 10.33%

601 St. James Conway $28,439.67 $7,915.00 $49,319.00 57.66% 277 1,318 21.02%

363 Saint Clare of Assisi Church Daniel Island $15,235.00 $4,370.00 $41,611.00 36.61% 57 642 8.88%

602 St. Joseph Mission Darlington $2,795.00 $140.00 $1,229.00 227.42% 11 27 40.74%

691 St. Louis Church Dillon $1,048.50 $75.00 $2,274.00 46.11% 12 90 13.33%

Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement 3.31.17 1


Parish


Percent of

GoalDonors

Parish

Families

Percent of

Participation

529 St. Luke Mission Easley $9,348.00 $4,015.00 $14,363.00 65.08% 70 231 30.30%

400 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Edgefield $2,047.00 $2,845.00 $7,380.00 27.74% 19 72 26.39%

324 Sts. Frederick & Stephen Mission Edisto Island $896.00 $480.00 $2,222.00 40.32% 16 39 41.03%

627 St. Anne Church Florence $20,710.17 $3,993.33 $16,549.00 125.14% 68 185 36.76%

603 St. Anthony Church Florence $20,837.00 $8,815.00 $41,265.00 50.50% 150 852 17.61%

338 Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Folly Beach $7,539.00 $3,302.00 $14,662.00 51.42% 32 190 16.84%

491 St. Philip Neri Fort Mill $62,328.68 $14,259.00 $102,257.00 60.95% 437 2,383 18.34%

502 Sacred Heart Church Gaffney $4,300.00 $7,750.00 $16,991.00 25.31% 22 277 7.94%

604 St. Michael Garden City $62,009.98 $14,170.79 $110,038.00 56.35% 868 4,321 20.09%

626 St. Cyprian Church Georgetown $2,075.00 $840.00 $3,462.00 59.94% 18 69 26.09%

605 St. Mary Georgetown $9,450.47 $4,794.53 $23,034.00 41.03% 72 281 25.62%

418 Our Lady of The Valley Church Gloverville $2,074.00 $670.00 $8,927.00 23.23% 26 143 18.18%

339 Immaculate Conception Church Goose Creek $20,106.96 $12,094.00 $52,998.00 37.94% 249 2,117 11.76%

419 St. Michael Mission Great Falls $1,753.00 $75.00 $983.00 178.33% 14 31 45.16%

503 St. Anthony of Padua Church Greenville $47,135.00 $12,430.00 $77,316.00 60.96% 326 1,190 27.39%

504 St. Mary Greenville $43,397.27 $15,825.50 $100,903.00 43.01% 277 1,222 22.67%

540 Our Lady of the Rosary Church Greenville $12,399.00 $2,610.00 $31,960.00 38.80% 78 492 15.85%

565 Our Lady of La Vang Greenville $200.00 $0.00 $9,180.00 2.18% 2 25 8.00%

560 San Sebastian Mission Greenville $2,998.00 $0.00 $19,937.00 15.04% 1 134 0.75%

505 Our Lady of Lourdes Church Greenwood $18,657.00 $3,953.00 $47,501.00 39.28% 125 1,279 9.77%

541 Blessed Trinity Church Greer $7,982.32 $4,495.00 $15,558.00 51.31% 158 709 22.28%

328 St. Mary Mission Hampton $250.00 $80.00 $903.00 27.69% 4 35 11.43%

342 Divine Redeemer Church Hanahan $7,719.00 $5,096.00 $28,694.00 26.90% 156 723 21.58%

325 St. Anthony Mission Hardeeville $6,905.00 $1,675.00 $11,767.00 58.68% 39 241 16.18%

606 St. Mary the Virgin Mother Hartsville $15,415.00 $5,595.00 $12,328.00 125.04% 71 199 35.68%

399 St. Francis by the Sea Hilton Head $122,235.97 $14,255.00 $114,286.00 106.96% 348 2,128 16.35%

343 Holy Family Church Hilton Head $49,365.46 $5,215.00 $47,746.00 103.39% 133 870 15.29%

493 Our Lady of Grace Indian Land $24,161.50 $5,585.00 $17,509.00 137.99% 159 438 36.30%

506 St. Boniface Joanna $1,471.00 $0.00 $1,590.00 92.52% 11 27 40.74%

344 Holy Spirit Johns Island $46,036.00 $2,465.00 $55,115.00 83.53% 93 412 22.57%

608 St. Patrick Mission Johnsonville $300.00 $0.00 $325.00 92.31% 1 14 7.14%

693 St. Ann Church Kingstree $2,238.00 $460.00 $1,019.00 219.63% 12 57 21.05%

609 St. Philip the Apostle Lake City $1,794.00 $260.00 $1,710.00 104.91% 6 72 8.33%

478 All Saints Parish Lake Wylie $25,799.75 $7,570.25 $38,483.00 67.04% 204 668 30.54%

477 St. Catherine of Siena Lancaster $5,490.00 $450.00 $8,280.00 66.30% 66 296 22.30%



Parish


Percent of

GoalDonors

Parish

Families

Percent of

Participation

507 Holy Spirit Mission Laurens $3,089.00 $4,616.00 $3,784.00 81.63% 57 165 34.55%

459 Corpus Christi Church Lexington $41,230.00 $15,605.00 $57,930.00 71.17% 188 1,055 17.82%

629 Church of the Resurrection Loris $780.00 $0.00 $3,849.00 20.27% 4 125 3.20%

692 Church of the Infant Jesus Marion $265.00 $270.00 $1,579.00 16.78% 11 96 11.46%

508 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Mauldin $23,393.50 $9,685.00 $29,001.00 80.66% 133 580 22.93%

509 Good Shepherd Church McCormick $12,082.00 $2,500.00 $14,440.00 83.67% 73 170 42.94%

327 St. Philip Benizi Moncks Corner $7,455.00 $4,780.00 $10,975.00 67.93% 39 176 22.16%

369 Christ Our King Church Mount Pleasant $50,545.91 $25,905.00 $113,729.00 44.44% 233 2,125 10.96%

375 St. Benedict Mt Pleasant $22,015.00 $5,430.00 $56,615.00 38.89% 102 984 10.37%

424 St. Edward Murphy Village $2,380.00 $0.00 $25,705.00 9.26% 50 613 8.16%

611 St. Andrew Church Myrtle Beach $36,635.92 $12,202.58 $72,252.00 50.71% 393 1,171 33.56%

579 St. Mark Newberry $1,516.00 $5,517.00 $7,129.00 21.27% 47 154 30.52%

473 Our Lady of Peace Church North Augusta $29,822.00 $8,424.00 $36,584.00 81.52% 155 677 22.90%

304 St. John North Charleston $8,613.50 $2,757.50 $11,906.00 72.35% 58 151 38.41%

384 St. Thomas the Apostle North Charleston $19,415.00 $6,280.00 $28,989.00 66.97% 154 570 27.02%

612 Our Lady Star of the Sea Church North Myrtle Beach$45,428.50 $19,763.50 $87,142.00 52.13% 515 2,430 21.19%

447 Holy Trinity Church Orangeburg $12,868.00 $8,790.00 $19,285.00 66.73% 81 374 21.66%

613 St. Ernest Mission Pageland $140.00 $260.00 $487.00 28.75% 3 25 12.00%

674 Precious Blood of Christ Church Pawleys Island $24,591.00 $9,213.00 $67,792.00 36.27% 170 1,049 16.21%

510 Holy Cross Church Pickens $23,423.00 $2,479.00 $12,307.00 190.32% 71 207 34.30%

332 St. Anthony Church Ridgeland $10,801.00 $630.00 $6,168.00 175.11% 17 195 8.72%

434 St. Mary Rock Hill $5,239.50 $1,205.00 $22,744.00 23.04% 74 333 22.22%

448 St. Anne Church Rock Hill $17,673.00 $1,140.00 $57,451.00 30.76% 227 2,071 10.96%

430 St. Ann Church Santee $8,823.75 $1,688.75 $6,562.00 134.47% 41 123 33.33%

586 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Seneca $140,262.00 $17,348.00 $64,800.00 216.45% 186 1,117 16.65%

511 St. Mary Magdalene Simpsonville $71,739.00 $32,995.00 $188,380.00 38.08% 405 3,617 11.20%

512 Jesus Our Risen Savior Church Spartanburg $27,257.50 $13,988.50 $51,465.00 52.96% 145 1,319 10.99%

514 St. Paul the Apostle Spartanburg $13,615.00 $2,770.00 $48,469.00 28.09% 88 1,060 8.30%

431 St. Theresa Mission Springfield $4,445.00 $520.00 $1,430.00 310.84% 15 38 39.47%

346 Holy Cross Mission St. Helena Island $475.00 $0.00 $3,472.00 13.68% 3 14 21.43%

377 Stella Maris Sullivans Island $34,173.68 $8,280.00 $77,166.00 44.29% 134 1,058 12.67%

429 St. Mary Our Lady of Hope Summerton $8,100.00 $3,895.00 $8,363.00 96.86% 44 152 28.95%

370 St. John the Beloved Summerville $33,040.15 $30,723.00 $74,067.00 44.61% 273 1,451 18.81%

368 St. Theresa the Little Flower Summerville $17,079.00 $3,870.00 $37,999.00 44.95% 84 1,055 7.96%

487 St. Anne/St. Jude Church Sumter $16,359.00 $5,047.00 $38,009.00 43.04% 72 576 12.50%



Parish


Percent of

GoalDonors

Parish

Families

Percent of

Participation

590 Prince of Peace Church Taylors $30,048.06 $8,958.00 $79,876.00 37.62% 184 1,129 16.30%

515 St. Augustine Church Union $606.00 $0.00 $793.00 76.42% 3 39 7.69%

516 St. Francis Mission Walhalla $7,250.00 $540.00 $6,854.00 105.78% 30 97 30.93%

350 St. Anthony Church Walterboro $1,465.00 $270.00 $10,378.00 14.12% 9 122 7.38%

320 St. James the Greater Mission Walterboro $600.00 $400.00 $1,129.00 53.14% 2 57 3.51%

412 St. William Ward $1,005.00 $680.00 $2,131.00 47.16% 9 78 11.54%

435 St. Theresa Winnsboro $1,244.00 $0.00 $764.00 162.83% 7 31 22.58%

376 St. Mary Yonges Island $3,936.00 $2,300.00 $6,312.00 62.36% 43 92 46.74%

408 Divine Saviour Church York $1,964.00 $875.00 $13,864.00 14.17% 26 307 8.47%

999 Miscellaneous $13,976.00 $1,175.00 $2.00 0.00% 32 1,206 0.00%

$2,313,666.81 $703,672.37 $3,750,000.00 61.70% 13,371 76,018 17.59%

*Parish Families represent number of households in the Office of Stewardship database.

Cash & Pledge Total Cash Pledge Goal % of Goal Donors Families % of Participation

2017 Totals $3,017,339.18 $2,313,666.81 $703,672.37 $3,750,000.00 62% 13,371 76,018 18%

2016 Totals $2,800,678.85 $2,132,874.42 $667,804.43 $3,750,000.00 57% 12,408 75,483 16%

Increase/or (decrease) $216,660.33 $180,792.39 $35,867.94 963 535

Parish Update

Over BAA Goal 22

Over 25% Participation 31


1427 Pickens Street · Columbia, SC 29201 | P: (855) 377-1357 | F: (803) 771-4787

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLEAN of HEART!!

6 YEARS OLD

In 2016, the CLEAN of HEART ministry provided 2470 loads of clean

laundry for the homeless population in downtown Columbia. A total of

12,700 loads of laundry have been washed for 1000 unduplicated

individuals since the ministry opened in 2011. Volunteers provided 2209

hours of service in 2016.

Also in 2016, the CLOTHING CLOSET ministry assisted 1318

individuals with clothing, hygiene products, and shoes. Volunteers

provided 706 hours of service. The same two St. Joseph Catholic Church

parishioners, CLAIRE WAGNER and GWEN SKIPPER, who began

this ministry in 2001 continue to volunteer each week. Both Claire and

Gwen volunteer at CLEAN of HEART as well.

Diaconate Formation Program

Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston Office of the Permanent Diaconate

In communion with the bishop and priests, deacons are ordained for a distinct ministry, which is indicated by their name: they are ordained for service. They function in all three area’s of the Church’s life: transmission of the Word,

celebrating of the sacraments, and in the community’s active love. The deacon, therefore, is more properly defined in terms of who he is rather than of what he does. He is a visible sign of the Church's call to “diakonia” — service. He is

both servant and sacrament.

Candidate Qualifications

Practicing Catholic for 5 years or more Between the ages of 30 & 55 Must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation, and

be validly married by the Church, if applicable Actively involved in parish ministry for a minimum of 3 years A minimum of a High School diploma or GED Gainfully employed or retired Sufficient time to devote to the formation program If married, support and consent of his wife and family. His wife should be

willing to participate in the formation process A commitment to celibacy is required of non-married candidates, as well as

widowers

Are you being

called?

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 31, 2017

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE PERMANENT DIACONATE:

Email: [email protected]

Office Phone: (843) 261-0538

EnCourage: Support for Family & Friends

EnCourage is a spiritual support group within the Courage Apostolate ministry dedicated to the

spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have

same-sex attractions (SSA). Following the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, EnCourage

members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer, and fellowship, as

well as empower them to assist their loved ones come back to the Church if they have been

away.

If you are interested, please contact us confidentiality:

We hope to be able to provide confidential, welcoming, and informative support for family and

friends men and women with SSA. Call: Courage/EnCourage Chaplain, Rev. John Zimmerman

at 803-386-7653, Email: [email protected]

For more information, visit the national website, https://couragerc.org/encourage/about/

Goals of EnCourage

Help members themselves to grow spiritually through developing a vital relationship with the

LORD Jesus Christ as authentically taught in our Roman Catholic Tradition.

Enable members to gain a deeper understanding of the needs, problem and issues experienced

by men and women with same-sex attractions.

Help members establish and maintain a healthy and wholesome relationship with the loved one

who experiences same-sex attractions.

Assist other parents and families not to reject but to reach out with compassion and truth to their

loved one with same-sex feelings and behaviors.

Witness to our loved one by our own lives that a happy, wholesome life is to be found in union

with Jesus Christ and with His body, the Church.

tel:803-386-7653


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