Founder Reflections

Hello Carolina Catholic Family.

Over the past few weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in our faith community working with us to showcase many wonderful events and news makers happening in our parishes, schools and ministries.

This gives me great hope and encouragement for the role this apostolate can play in the future for our Carolina Catholic Community.

With that comes the reality check of how do we financially prepare for 2023 after a two year pandemic and current economic downturn.

That being said, we are earnestly preparing for the most important pledge drive in our 4 year history. It will begin on All Saints Day and conclude on the Feast of Mary Mother of God (11/1-1/1).

Based on the pledges we receive during this time from parish tithing, business underwriting, program sponsorships and individual donations, we will know what Carolina Catholic Media will look like in 2023. Will we be 7 media platforms or will we be forced to downsize? The answer is up to you.

Please reach out and let me know how we’re doing and what role you can play in the future of your local Carolina Catholic Media Voice.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration to join us in evangelizing the Truth of Jesus Christ and our Catholic Faith across the Carolinas. I look forward to hearing from you.  May God Bless you abundantly.

Yours in Christ,

David

David M. Papandrea, OFS
PH/TX: 704.880.0260
david.papandrea@carolinacatholicradio.org

 

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Spotlight Programs

• NEW PROGRAM!  The SENSUS FIDELIUM HOUR with Steve Cunningham, Tuesdays 5pm- “Why is the Fatima devotion important? If we do not know the ‘why’ behind any devotion then we won’t care to do them. Our Lady wasn’t bored in heaven and wondered what was going on in Portugal that day. There is a reason behind every devotion” Learn more here!

• From the Rooftop - Listen to Msgr. Winslow and Fr. Kauth  every day at 3:30p between the Divine Mercy and Clergy Corner

• Joyful Echo- Check out Kathleen's reflections from London! Watch here!

 
 

• Obligation Series: Bill Fountain interview on School Board. In this moving episode, Jason sits down with CMS School Board Candidate Bill Fountain.  Bill is a retired Air Force combat fighter pilot, high school teacher of math, aviation, aeronautical science, & economics teacher, NC Civil Air Patrol search and rescue pilot, and champion for children in his fight against "wokism" as he runs for the District 1 School Board!  Join us for a story filled with Faith, family, and love as Bill speaks about his journey to the Catholic Church through his early days as a young "top gun" pilot to meeting to  his wife, to becoming a father, and then ultimately hearing God's call to him for more through his miraculous cure of cancer.  You don't want to miss this one!

• Carolyn Kilka talking with Dee and George King about the Retrouvaille program on this episode of Carolina Catholic Media Showcase. Listen Here! 

• RESPECT LIFE month continues.  There's still plenty of time to enjoy the one hour special we put together for RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY.  Watch here!

• St. Gabriel Oyster Roast- October 22
• Jason Murphy talks with the St. Gabriel Men's Club about how they improve the lives of our men and the upcoming Oyster Roast and Music Jam.    Watch here!

• Within & Beyond Borders  A Look at Human Trafficking Across the Globe- St. Peter: October 22
• Men's Welcome Retreat - St Mark: November 12
• Together in Holiness - St. Ann: November 19
• Diocese of Charlotte 50th Anniversary Family Movie Night Extravaganza- Movie night at the CCHS Fine arts Center: November 19

• USCCB report:  Are American Catholics as divided as they seem?
• Legal Experts Call Out Biden DOJ’s Aggressive Targeting of Pro-Life Demonstrators Following at-Home Raids
• Diocese wins outpouring of support in appeal to protect Catholic education
• Bill Fountain Schoolboard Candidate challenging Wokeism in the Huntersville/Cornelius area
• Pope Francis calls on entrepreneurs to be ‘prophets’

• St. John Paul II Novena
  

  
   
• Are you inspired by the charism of St. Francis?  Interested in becoming a Secular Franciscan?  Come join the St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity of Charlotte every first Saturday 11:30am at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.  For more info please contact Fraternity Minister, JC Liu at jc_sfo@hotmail.com. .  

• Cafe Fatima
  • Cafe Fatima was started as a parish mission to creatively call people to hear Our Lady of Fatima's request to pray the Rosary daily for the conversion of poor sinners. The mission is named Cafe Fatima because it is a call to pray your Rosary with your daily cup of coffee. If you feel inspired, please reach out to (704) 337-7296