The Future of Local Catholic Radio in Charlotte 

TAX ID # 81-5061992
 

As we journey from Advent to the Nativity and the Christmas season, we are beginning to gain momentum in our fundraising efforts to keep Charlotte’s first Catholic Radio Station AM1270 WCGC on the air in the new year.  

Conversely, we have had very little response to underwriting expansion of local Catholic Radio across Cabarrus and Rowan counties.  This potentially adds 500,000 souls to our network at an investment of $6000 per month with $0 money down.  Our deadline to make this decision is next Friday December 29.

One other factor impacting our decisions is the upcoming political year which promises to be the biggest political advertising year in history.  This will have a trickle-down effect for us adding revenue we never would have received otherwise.

With our projected $5000 monthly expense budget your donations to date will fund us until March 1.
 Your year-end donations and monthly pledges will allow us to pay our creditors and continue operating the radio station on a bare bone budget.  The success of this pledge drive between now and December 31 will determine how long after March 1 we can continue radio operations.   Please pray for the success of this campaign to keep our Digital and Radio Evangelization efforts going and growing in the year ahead.
 
Regardless of what happens with the radio station, we are prepared and committed to move forward with our 6 other media platforms to deliver strong 3-Diocese (3-D) coverage across the Carolinas. These platforms include:

2024 Pledge Goal: $5000 per month 
The Drive to 5


On January 31, CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA celebrates 5 years evangelizing the TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST across the Carolinas! 


Will You Join Us as a Monthly Sponsor/Underwriter? 
 Your gift is 100% tax-deductible  
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Carolina Catholic Media is committed to share our Catholic Christian faith in this digital age with Local Evangelization that proclaims the TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST to counter the sinful, disordered, Godless messages of our dark secular culture. 


DOWNLOAD us on your smartphone and ENGAGE with us on the Carolina Catholic App.

PRAY * LEARN * WATCH * LISTEN * SHARE

 
For more information contact: 
David M. Papandrea, OFS
Phone/Text:  704.880.0260
David.Papandrea@CarolinaCatholicRadio.org
Carolina Catholic Media is a 501©(3) Tax-Deductible Non-Profit
 

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Please enjoy this message from our superintendent, Dr. Gregory Monroe, on behalf of our entire team at the Office of Catholic Schools, our Chaplains and Bishop.

The Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools would like to wish our parents, students, teachers and staff a blessed Advent and Christmas and a restful and joy-filled break with family and loved ones! Our Catholic Schools are truly a treasured gift this year to us.  #stannsaints #raisingsaints #catholiceducation #merryCHRISTmas
 

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Over the weekend, members from Bishop McGuinness Music Honors Society, performed three concerts for the three main facilities at the Pennybyrn senior living community in High Point. There was a wonderful turnout from the residents and everyone enjoyed the beautiful performances from our students.

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St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC is a
non-profit, interfaith retreat center. All people, all denominations
are welcome to use our Center for their spiritual formation. 

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Holy Innocents Pro-Life Holy Hour:

Thursday December 28, 7-8pm (St. Mark Parish)
 
Please save the date for Thursday December 28 from 7-8pm, for St. Mark Parish’s annual pro-life Holy Hour of Reparation for the feast of the Holy Innocents. 
 
Held in the church with Adoration, this is organized to commemorate the feast of the Holy Innocents (December 28), the little ones who were slaughtered by King Herod in the name of Christ, while also offering reparation for today's innocent little babes killed by abortion. 
 
Please consider attending and invite any friends or family who may be visiting over the Christmas week.
 
Thursday December 28, 7-8pm
St. Mark Parish
14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC
 

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This Holiday Season…. Shop to Help, Not Harm

Do you ever wonder who works behind your favorite products? Are they suffering? Are they children?

Start early this Christmas season and buy handcrafted, ethically and sustainably-made products that support workers and their community.


Fair and ethically sourced products guarantee that no child labor or forced labor is in the supply chain.

Please shop fair and ethical trade to help support and provide dignity to all workers as well as care for the environment.

We have the power to support greater causes through our purchases.

To learn about purchasing ethical trade and consuming with a conscience, go to the CCDOC Ethical & Fair Trade Webpage:
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