Broadcasting the Truth of Jesus Christ
Oct. 4, 2024

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Dear Carolina Catholic Media Friend,

 

What a week and what a start to October, the month of the Holy Rosary.  

Hurricane Helene has devastated Western North Carolina including nearly half of the parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte.  In this weekend’s edition, we have done our best to balance the realities of rebuilding and the loss of lives with the faith, hope and trust we rely on from our rich Roman Catholic Faith anchored in the Truth of Jesus Christ.

 

To that end we can draw on this great month with 5 Marian Celebrations highlighted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary on October 7.  We also celebrate memorials for Saints Luke, Simon and Jude, Therese of the Child Jesus, Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Jesus, John Paul ll.  

 

There are plenty of international, national and local stories making headlines that Catholics need to know along with our very full calendar of parish, school, and ministry events.  We also look ahead to the October 17 debut of the movie “The Great Warning” where “all will be revealed” including a testimonial from Alan Ames.  

 

On the Carolina Catholic Media “Moving Forward” campaign, we continue with our plans (outlined previously) but understand that everyone’s prayers and resources need to be focused on helping the victims in Western North Carolina and all those in harm’s way from Hurricane Helene.  

 

 

In the peace of Christ,

 

David M. Papandrea, OFS

Founder/Chairman

PH/TX: 704.880.0260

david.papandrea@carolinacatholicradio.org

 

 

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North Carolina parishes and schools respond to Helene devastation
Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi Blessed Solanus Casey - Streamed live - Bring your intentions to the Lord. Pray for healing and wholeness for yourself, those whom you love, and the world. This prayer service with a blessing with a relic of the True Cross has been celebrated at St. Bonaventure since the 1880s, including by Blessed Solanus Casey when he ministered in Detroit.

Secular Franciscan Order - Divine Mercy Marilao Fraternity Secular Franciscan Order

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PRAYER FOR THE TRANSITUS OF ST. FRANCIS

The celebration of the Transitus is a poignant reminder of our own mortality and the promise of eternal life. It is a time to reflect on our own lives, our commitment to the Gospel, and our desire to follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis. It is a time to renew our commitment to live out the Franciscan values of fraternity, service, and reverence for all creation.

Let us pray.

Lord God, on this night you gave to our holy father Francis, the Poverello of Assisi the reward of perfect beatitude. In your love, lead us who celebrate his Transitus, to follow closely in his footsteps, and come, in our turn, to worship you face to face, in a joy that knows no ending. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

In the spirit of Saint Francis, let us continue to strive for a world marked by peace, justice, and respect for all creation. Let us remember that, like Saint Francis, we are all called to be instruments of God’s peace in our world.

In the words of our beloved Saint Francis, “Pax et Bonum” – Peace and all Good.

HugotSeminarista 

6 STIGMATIC SAINTS

Stigmata is known as the spontaneous appearance of the wound marks of our crucified Lord on a person's body. These marks include the nail wounds at the feet and the hands, the lance wound at the side, the head wounds from the crown of thorns, and the scourge marks over the entire body, particularly the back. A person suffering from the stigmata is referred to as stigmatic. Such person may have one, several, or all of these wound marks. Moreover, they may be visible or invisible, and they may be permanent, periodic, or temporary in appearance. In Saint Catherine's case, she received invisible stigmata. She felt the pain but no visible wounds.

 

There are several stigmatic saints recorded by the Church. To know more about some of the reported stigmatic saints and the types of stigmata they possessed, you may refer to the prepared infograph under this post. The infograph highlights only six notable of the several stigmatic saints: Saints Catherine of Siena, Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, Rita of Cascia, Veronica Giuliani, and Gemma Calgani.  

To know more about stigmata and stigmatic, you may read the contents of the sources provided in this caption. This is just a shortlist of stigmatic Saints, there are many others.

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Sources:

[1] Aleteia | 5 Saints who received the stigmata, and what it felt like when they got the wounds

[2] Catholic Education Resource Center (CERC) | What is the Stigmata?

[3] ChurchPOP | 6 Saints Who Received the Mysterious Gift of Stigmata.

Which stigmatic saints would you like to add on the list?

#HugotSeminarista #HugotSeminaristaInfograph #Stigmata #StigmaticSaints
 

Letter To The Faithful 2024

October 4, 2024

 

Synod: A chance to let the Holy Spirit lead

 

Bishop Michael Martin calls on all people to embrace the Synod on Synodality, the Church’s worldwide effort to prayerfully listen to the Holy Spirit and to one another to help guide its mission of proclaiming the Gospel to all people in the third millennium. The multi-year effort that began in 2021 is themed “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” Bishop Martin shares this message to you and your family:

 

 

My sisters and brothers,

 

On October 2, 2024, the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops began in Rome. On that occasion, bishops from around the world and dozens of religious and lay men and women gathered to reflect on the fruits of the synodal journey that began in 2021 on the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” It is a crucial moment for the life of the Church, and I want to encourage each one of you to accompany the work of the Synod participants with your minds, hearts and prayers.

 

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States Where On-Demand Late-Term Abortion Are Legal

The most permissive abortion laws are in Alaska, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. A woman can procure a legal abortion through the ninth month of pregnancy, until the moment of birth, for any reason. 

 

Minnesota, the home state of Harris’ running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, has some of the most permissive pro-abortion laws in the country. Walz signed legislation in January 2023 that declared abortion “a fundamental right” and prohibited local governments from taking any action that interferes with that legal right. This provided even stronger protections for Minnesota’s laws on abortion, which permit the procedure until the moment of birth.

 

Virginia allows elective abortion through the second trimester of pregnancy, which ends in the 27th week. This is three or four weeks after the unborn child could survive outside the womb.

 

In four other states — Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and New Hampshire — abortion is legal in the 24th week of pregnancy, regardless of whether the unborn child is viable. About a dozen states allow abortion up until the point of viability, which is often determined by the physician, who may be an abortionist. More than 20 states restrict abortion earlier than viability.
 
 
 
 

Catholic News Agency

Abortion on the Ballot

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, states across the U.S. have put the question of abortion policy before the people in the form of ballot measures. Click each state to learn more about past and future ballot measures affecting the legality of abortion.

 

Abortion on the ballot in 2024

Considering ballot measure in 2024

Constitutional ballot loss for life post-Roe

No current ballot proposals

Protection for the unborn enumerated in state constitution
 

St. Mark Catholic Church

Your donations: destination Western NC!

 

Our volunteers made two Hurricane Helene deliveries today which went straight into the hands of people in need. It’s hard to believe there is so much hurt under such a beautiful sky. Please understand how much your donations mean to the people of Waynesville, Canton, Sylva, Cruso, and Clyde (which has been devastated.) Everything you gave is being used. Everything you will give is desperately needed.

 

Drops were made at both St John The Evangelist Catholic Parish, Waynesville, NC and Jukebox Junction Restaurant & Soda Shoppe.

 

Below is an updated list of items from Fr. Paul. Some previous items have been adequately fulfilled (gas cans and toothpaste) and others have been added to the list (bug spray, formula, Ensure, Pedialyte.)  Thank you for sticking with these people. Feel free to add some notes or cards of encouragement!

 

Bottled Water 2.5 gallon, 1 gallon containers preferred - water bottles accepted

Distilled Water gallons, Empty Water Jugs (to get water from water tankers)

Non-Perishable, Ready to Eat Food, Pop-top containers helpful

Manual Can Openers, Powdered Milk, Peanut Butter & Jelly

Canned Meats/Protein, Baby Food & Formula

Diapers & Wipes, Ensure & Pedialyte, Baking soda

 

Over the counter medicines: Benadryl*,  Motrin*, Children’s Motrin & Tylenol*, Theraflu,  Allegra, Zyrtec, Tylenol, Vicks Vapor Rub, Nasal saline spray, including babies, Nasal Rinse, Sinus Wash

 

First Aid: Bug Spray* Band-Aids, Iodine, Peroxide, Rubbing Alcohol, Hand Sanitizer

 

Personal Care: Menstral Products, Combs, Brushes, Mouthwash

 

Emergency Supplies: Batteries, Flashlights with Batteries

 

Disposable/Paper Goods: (Cups*, paper plates, bowls, utensils, Ziplock bags, paper towel, toilet paper)

Cleaning Supplies: Lysol, Trash Bags, Bleach wipes, Cleaning Gloves, Cleaning cloths, Masks (toxic dust), New Linens or Blankets, Microfiber Washcloths, Towels, Ponchos, Stretch Wrap, to secure packages, Sturdy bags and boxes for packaging canned goods - Please continue to bring items to the Family Center Parish Hall or have them shipped to the chuch. God bless you.

Catholic Grandparents Association - Charlotte Chapter

Grandparents can be teachers, guides, inspirations, examples

Dear Grandparents,

 

Thank you to those who came on Sunday for Lorene Duquin's presentation and live Q & A.  For those who couldn't make it, I'm sorry you missed a good presentation. As requested by many, below are the prayers that Lorene said. 

 

Lorene has been asked to write another book on the same topic of the Sunday presentation.  Lorene has asked us to send in comments or suggestions for what you would like to see in the book, or stories of how you may have gotten through bad times. You could send those to me and I will forward them onto Lorene.  Thank you so much!

 

The first is the Serenity Prayer: 

 

God, grant me the serenity

to accept the things I cannot change
the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference.  Amen.

 

 

The second is an Ignatian prayer:

 

O Christ Jesus
When all is darkness,
And we feel our weakness and helplessness,
Give us the sense of Your Presence,
Your Love and Your Strength.
Help us to have perfect trust,
In Your protecting love,
And strengthening power,
So that nothing may frighten or worry us,
For, living close to You,
We shall see Your Hand,
Your Purpose, Your Will through all things. Amen.

 

 

 The third is the prayer of the recently canonized Pope John XXIII.


Every day I need you, Lord, but this day especially I need some extra strength to face whatever it is to be… This day more than any other day I need to feel you near, to fortify my courage and to overcome my fear.  By myself, I cannot meet the challenge of the hour.  There are times when human creatures need a higher Power to help them bear what must be borne.  And so, dear Lord, I pray that you will hold on to my trembling hand and be with me today. Amen.

--

Kathy Consler

CGA Charlotte Chapter Leader

Grandparents can be teachers, guides, inspirations, examples.

 

 

Our next Faith Cafe will be held on Tuesday 8th October

Guest Speaker: Archbishop Dermot Farrell

Theme: Prayer

Healed and Restored is with Elza Spaedy and St Mark Catholic Church.

 

These smiles are the reason we do it Thank you so much to all our supporters for making our 2nd Annual Hope for Healing Gala such a success! We cannot do this work without you, and Saturday night just blew us away. We could not do what we do without your constant support and the grace of God. Thank you Jesus for this night and thank you to everyone involved who made this event possible! We are overwhelmed with gratitude!

#healingjourney #sisterhood #womenempowerment #faith #recoveringfromabuse #recoveringfromtrauma #healedandrestored #faithfulhealing #peopleoffaith
1: Healed and Restored with Elza Spaedy - Healing from the trauma of abuse

Catholic News Herald

Bishop Michael Martin spent last week in Rome for education and fellowship with 300 other newly ordained bishops from around the world. Follow his postcards to the people back home in the Diocese of Charlotte.
 
 

St Mark Catholic Church 

It’s happening. After many years, we are growing our parish home. With your prayers and support, we will build the Monsignor Bellow Family Life Center; a larger Adoration Chapel to accommodate 75 adorers; and a new rectory to bring our parish priests back to campus.

Please pray for the success of this campaign:

O God, our heavenly Father, we know that all we have and are come from you. You have called us to be faithful stewards of your many blessings by growing in Christ, sharing our gifts, serving one another, and connecting in faith.

Send us the Holy Spirit to inspire us to a greater awareness of these blessings and a more profound desire to share them in love of God and neighbor.

May Your blessings come down upon us as we undertake our parish campaign, to provide a larger home for parish events, a larger chapel for Eucharistic adoration, and a campus home for our priests and seminarians.

Help us, by Your grace, to become all that You call us to be that we may continue to love and serve You in this life so that we may be with You forever in heaven. Amen.

All for the Glory of God.

 
 
 

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