Broadcasting the Truth of Jesus Christ
June 1, 2023

Exclusive Interview with Fr. Peter Ascik on the Mission of Charlotte Diocese Family Life Office

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TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST
 back into the secular and contrary messages of our world. 
 

 
Carolina Catholic 12 Core Initiatives* and Team Leaders

Men’s Ministries – Jason Murphy (The Obligation), Ray Haywood (The ReMENant)

Women’s Ministries – Jean Whelan and Kathleen Lewis (Joyful Echo)

Family Relationship Ministries – Carolyn Klika (Abounding Joy) and Sara Daigle (Grace & Grit)

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PRO-LIFE Ministries – Dr. Matt Harrison, Mike FitzGerald (C-PLAN), Elizabeth Harris (Sidewalk Advocates)

Human Trafficking Awareness – Kara Griffin (CCDOC), Tammy Harris (The Ursus Institute)

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Charlotte Latin Mass Community – Mike FitzGerald; Sensus Fidelium – Steve Cunningham

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The Clergy Corner “Homily of the Day” and Special Event Speakers led by St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
 
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As you look at our progress these past 4 and a half years and what we are planning for you in the future, please keep in mind that the vast majority of this work is done by our largely volunteer staff.  Despite this cost savings we have come to a fork in the road where we can no longer operate Charlotte’s 1st Catholic Radio Station without your immediate financial support. 

We currently need $10,000 to meet our financial obligations through June 30.  As a result, we are working on contingency plans which include shutting the radio station off or selling it while continuing to operate our Livestream, Mobile App, Website, YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel and eNewsletter digital platforms.   


 
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"You can't dictate to the Spirit.  If you do, you're going to remain an infant in the spiritual life."
 
- Mother Angelica
 
One on One with Fr. Peter Ascik

In this episode of Carolina Catholic Showcase, Elizabeth Harris, Pro-Life Correspondent, captures the mission of the Office of Family Life in the Diocese of Charlotte through its Director Fr. Peter Ascik, who also serves as Pastor of St. Mary, Help of Christians and Christ the King Catholic Mission.

During the candid conversation, Elizabeth simultaneously elicits the essence of the heart of Fr. Peter and his honorable call from a very young age to affirm all human life from fertilization to natural death. The interview beckons us to approach the pro-life movement through a compassionate lens, drawing the listener closer to the merciful heart of Jesus through his Holy Mother, and how to get engaged in advocacy to authentically live the Gospel of Life.

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Debuts Friday June 2 at 2pm
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Catholic Men's Conference Of The Carolinas - On Demand Episodes

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Our world, our Church, and our families need 
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LATEST VIDEOS ON-DEMAND
Carolina Catholic Media is pleased to announce our newest podcast/video...
GRACE & GRIT with Sara Daigle and special guest host, Carolyn Klika (Abounding Joy Ministry).  The Grace and Grit podcast will flow with candid discussions on topics that are easy to avoid.  Anything from "Why I'm not a Feminist" to "Finding Life after Crisis". We're so happy you're here! 


Third episode
Is There Absolute Truth? 
Our post modern culture wants to say truth is relative. Yet, how can feelings determine truth when everyone's feelings are varied and not dependable?
Let's talk about why absolute truth is vital for a solid societal culture. 
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Second episode
Why I'm not a Feminist 
Men need women and women need men.
It's time to stop competing and value the  beauty of complimenting each other!
Both genders have equal value, yet will always be different. 
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First episode of series 
Finding Life After Crisis
Processing pain means we surrender to it so we can climb out of it.
Accepting grief allows us to fully accept Grace in spite of our grief.
There is healing, and there is hope--no matter what!  
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Find out more on Sara's website @ www.sara-daigle.org and click on the contact icon if you'd like a one-on-one conversation with her.
You'll also find Sara on Instagram and Facebook. 
 
LATEST PODCASTS ON-DEMAND

Clergy Corner / From the Rooftop

From The Rooftop Episode #24
Reflections On The Kingdom of God and The Holy Rosary


Msgr. Winslow and Fr. Kauth reflect on the fullness of the Kingdom of God as experienced through the mysteries of the Holy Rosary and the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Featured Homilies this month include:

JOYFUL ECHO with Jean and Kathleen

"Chaplet of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit"
 Jean and Kathleen are joined by Father Matthew Buettner of St. Joseph College Seminary and Whitney Hetzel from the Catholic Company.  Do you ENJOY your relationship with the Holy Spirit?  Is that even possible? 
Father Buettner joins Jean and Kathleen on the last show of Season 3 to talk about these answers.
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THE OBLIGATION with Jason Murphy

Join The Obligation this week as Jason sits down with The Armed Catholic Rick Barrett! Rick is the host of "The Daily Mag Dump" program which airs daily and is dedicated to covering gun laws at federal, state, and local levels.  He is also certified firearms instructor, host of Sensus Fidelium's own "News from the Pew" and "The Armed Catholic at the Movies."  Rick and Jason discuss "The Martyrs' Walk" Catholic Bootcamp in which Rick was one of the original graduates in early May of this immersive martyrdom exercise designed to put men to the test physically, spiritually, and mentally by combining rigorous exercises and lessons of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Retreat Exercises.  They also discuss the war on masculinity in this world which has caused most men to be soft both in the spiritual and physical realm and cover the new movie 'Nefarious' about a possessed man and the implications of not being engaged and aware of the spiritual war in which we live.  Debuts Friday 5pm on AM1270 and the Podcast link below. 

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​SENSUS FIDELIUM with Steve Cunningham

Sensus Fidelium Hour (Episode #27):
Gifts of the Holy Ghost
(from a Fr. Ripperger lecture)

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FAITH AND SPORT with Dr. John Acquaviva

Faith & Sport:  Our goal is to bring an everyday sports-talk show to Catholics and Catholic-radio listeners, but with character, morality, and ethics regularly weaved into the conversation.

Why our Faith is important in Sport:  In 2004, Pope John Paul II instituted the Office of Church and Sport to fully recognize the significance of athletics in our culture.  The pope intended that athletes, fans, parents, coaches, and sport administrators call upon their Catholic faith to guide actions and words in athletic competition, regardless of our method of participation.


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PRESCRIPTION: LIFE with Dr. Matthew Harrison

In this latest episode of "Prescription Life" with Dr. Matthew Harrison, Dr. Harrison speaks with Tracy Winsor, the co-founder and Administrative Coordinator of "Be Not Afraid," a beautiful ministry headquartered right here in North Carolina that provides tangible and loving support to parents whose unborn children receive difficult diagnoses and who still commit to carrying their children to term. After starting in western North Carolina, "Be Not Afraid" is now a national ministry serving families in all 50 states.

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St. Gabriel Catholic School
 

Transmitting faith: AM1270 Catholic Radio Charlotte
celebrates four years on the airwaves

CNH feature article spreads the word of the good works being done by this media apostolate  

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    Saturday, June 3rd
     8:30am -2:30pm
   St. Matthew Church Banquet Room
 

Christ Renews His Parish is sponsoring the six-hour adult retreat open to all.
Trust in Him is led by Christ Renews His Parish alum, Carolyn Klika, and her Abounding Joy Ministry.

The focus of Trust in Him is to identify and release our fears and worries to the Lord and draw closer to Him in deeper reliance and trust. This event offers you a safe, peaceful time to connect more deeply with Christ and lay your cares at His feet.
 
·What worries and fears are you carrying in your heart?
·Can you really trust God when trials loom?
·What does God have to say to you about the worries you carry, through Scripture, the Saints and directly to your heart? 
·How can you overcome the obstacles in your life that lead you to worry?

Join us for this time of fellowship and spiritual renewal. It's interactive and a rare opportunity to “be still” for a bit with God. Plus…
  Listen ~ Share ~ Learn ~ Think ~ Pray ~ Smile ~ Laugh and of course, Eat! 😊

Light breakfast and Lunch will be served.
Retreat cost is $20.
 
Join us and invite a friend!  
CLICK HERE - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
 

Totus Tuus, VBS summer camps coming to parishes

This summer at St. Mark, from preschool to high school,
there’s something for every age!
 
 
 
 


Latin Masses this Week (Whit Embertide)
 
For more information about the Whit Ember Days, please see Embertide section below. 
 
1.    Wednesday May 31, 6pm – St. Ann (Ember Wednesday within the Octave of Pentecost)
2.    Thursday June 1, 7pm – St. Thomas Aquinas (Thursday within the Octave of Pentecost)
3.    Friday June 2, 7am – St. Ann (First Friday/Ember Friday within the Octave of Pentecost)
4.    Saturday June 3: Note: St. Thomas Aquinas Latin Mass & blessing of objects is canceled due to diaconate ordinations – see note below
 
Cancellation: No First Saturday Latin Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas for Saturday June 3: Due to the transitional diaconate ordinations occurring on Saturday June 3 at St. Mark parish, Fr. Codd is unable to offer the 1st Saturday Latin Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas that morning. He and the other Latin Mass priests will be attending the ordination. Please pray for the seven men being ordained to the transitional diaconate next month. 
 
Deacon Jose Palma Torres to preach at St. Ann Latin Mass – Sunday June 4, 12:30pm: On the topic of new deacons, the day after the diaconate ordinations, Trinity Sunday, newly ordained deacon Jose Palma Torres will preach during the 12:30pm St. Ann Latin Mass.   
 
1st Sunday Latin Mass in Salisbury – Sunday June 4, 4pm: Fr. Joseph Wasswa (Our Lady of Grace parish) will offer the 1st Sunday Latin Mass at Sacred Heart parish in Salisbury on June 4 at 4pm. There will be a potluck social in Brincefield Hall afterwards. One is welcome to bring a favorite dish, hors d'oeuvres or dessert.  For more information contact Mark Hartley with the Salisbury Latin Mass Community at: info@salisburylmc.org or visit: www.salisburylmc.org 
 
Feast of Corpus Christi – Thursday June 8: For the traditional feast day of Corpus Christi (Thursday after Trinity Sunday), St. Ann parish will be offering its annual Corpus Christi Latin Mass at 7pm, which will begin the parish’s annual 40 Hours of Adoration devotion.  To sign up for one of the 40 hours please use this signup sheet: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0544a8af29a4f94-40hours2#/ St. Thomas Aquinas will also be offering its regular 7pm Latin Mass that evening as well. 
 
 
Hi everyone, 
Please share this with your parish social justice ministries, migrant out-reach ministries, bulletin contact persons and social media persons… Thank you!
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June 12 - World Day Against Child Labor

Choose Fair or Ethical Trade, not Child Labor …

Global estimates from the International Labor Organization (ILO) indicate that 160 million children between 5-17 years old were engaged in child labor in 2021… we must take action to stop this.

Choosing to buy ‘Ethically’ means taking better care of the most vulnerable in the world, our brothers and sisters, and the environment. 

When consumers choose ‘fair trade’ or ‘ethically sourced products’, they create demand for products that do not involve child labor, harsh conditions and unfair wages that contribute to poverty, and instead support the workers while providing safe, humane and sustainable employment.  Read labels, ask questions, find out how your favorite goods and products are made and demand justice and dignity for all those that work behind the label.

Learn more about labor trafficking in this module provided by the US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking:   https://www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/USCSAHT-HT-and-Children-module.pdf

Also in Spanish: También en español:
https://www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/USCSAHT-HT-and-Children-module.pdf
 
 
For more information contact:
Kara Griffin

Charlotte Diocese CCDOC Human Trafficking Awareness Committee
CCDOC Human Trafficking Awareness Webpage 
CCDOC Ethical & Fair Trade Webpage
 http://www.ccdoc.org/humantrafficking 
Human Trafficking Updates Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/193533417675427/?ref=share
 
Office of Family Life of the Diocese of Charlotte.
Contact them at FamilyLife@rcdoc.org. 
 
Catholic Action for Faith and Family is an association of Catholics that strives to uphold and defend Christian values inspired by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The organization works in a legal and peaceful manner in the realm of ideas to promote these values. It aims to provide a network of resources and activities for clergy and laity to inspire them to reach out to others in an active way to defend these values. Catholic Action for Faith and Family's current initiatives include Operation Storm Heaven. 

Please watch this important 2 minute video message on the future of Carolina Catholic Media and how you can get involved with the apostolate!

 
 
 

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