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Over the past several months Carolina Catholic Media has been in negotiations to sell Charlotte’s first Catholic Radio Station, AM1270 WCGC-Belmont. Keeping the radio station Catholic has been our number 1 priority. To that end we found a partner committed to keeping it Catholic.
Expanding our radio signal coverage has been our second priority. In recent weeks we identified a viable opportunity to upgrade our coverage area to include the I-85 East corridor including both Cabarrus and Rowan counties. This would dramatically increase the reach of Catholic Radio in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area from approximately 600,000 to 1,100,000.
The third and final priority has been to secure a long-term lease with the landowner of our tower site in Belmont. After numerous attempts a long-term land lease was not attainable. Without a long-term lease or purchase of the land under the radio towers we are unable to sell the station or continue operating it ourselves. This year’s fundraising totals were dramatically under operating expenses of which 80% are attributable to the radio station.
We are making this announcement now in hopes that your year-end donations and monthly pledges will allow us to pay our creditors. The success of this pledge drive between now and December 31 will determine whether we stay on the air or shut down the radio station prior to our fifth anniversary on January 31.
Regardless of what happens with the radio station, we are prepared to move forward with our 6 other media platforms to deliver strong 3-Diocese (3-D) coverage across the Carolinas.
Carolina Catholic Weekly eNewsletter
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2024 Pledge Goal: $5000 per month The Drive to 5On January 31, 2024 CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA will celebrate 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 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 counteracting the disordered, post-Christian messages of our 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, OFSPhone/Text: 704.880.0260 David.Papandrea@CarolinaCatholicRadio.orgCarolina Catholic Media is a 501©(3) Tax-Deductible Non-Profit
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Pope Francis reportedly takes Vatican apartment, salary from Cardinal Burke
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The bishops of the Atlanta Province, which covers Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, met Nov. 27-28 to celebrate Mass, conduct business and grow in fraternity.
Joining Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM. Conv., were Atlanta Auxiliary Bishops Ned Shlesinger, John Nhán Trán and Joel Konzen, SM. Also attending were Bishops Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, Robert E. Guglielmone, and Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah. We pray for these men as they continue to lead us and work for the good of the Church.
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'Tis the season for giving, and we need your help! The Men's Club of Saint Ann is excited to announce our biggest fundraising event of the year, the Charity Christmas Tree Sale 2023. We're looking for dedicated volunteers to contribute their time and talents with setup, sales, and event cleanup. Your support will make a significant impact on our community and our parish. Please take a moment to sign up using the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/.../5080F4FA9AE2EA5FD0...Let's come together and make this holiday season special for everyone. Thank you for your generosity and commitment. Contact Paul Sorge @ 704.430.8129 or paulsorge@yahoo.com
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· All middle school youth are invited to join us for our FIRST overnight middle school retreat. We will head to Camp Caraway on Friday, December 15th for a one night retreat focused on the importance of building our lives on the firm foundation of Christ. We will return to Holy Family on Saturday, December 16th, in time for the 5:30pm Mass. Space is limited, so be sure to register today!*Please note that the deposit payment will secure your spot. Your registration is not complete until the deposit is paid! To register, please use the following link: https://giving.parishsoft.com/.../26c1eb35-7a44-4122-963a...
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Don't give up hope, even if you're going through a hard time now.  This too will pass. And it passes much more quickly when we do the intentional work to heal and move toward greater peace. It's worth the effort. If you need a helping hand along the way, get in touch.  AboundingJoyMinistry.comCarolyn KlikaCatholic Divorce Support Group:
Help & Healing Through Separation & DivorceSIGN UP NOWHOPE! Hope offers us an eternal Perspective.Hope focuses on the ultimate goal of the Christian faith, our eternal life with God. It reminds us that earthly life is just a temporary journey and that our trials are not the end of the story. And friend, be assured there are still chapters to be written in your life. Your strength will be renewed when you have hope. Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
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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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Saint Ann Latin Mass MinistryThis Week's Newsletter
Welcome to Saint Ann Latin Mass Ministry
If you missed our first announcement, it can be found here. Please share it with friends and family, as we continue to form this Ministry to share and encourage the liturgy and love of the Latin Mass here in the diocese. Our e-mail list is open to both St. Ann parishioners and Latin Mass supporters at other parishes. Newcomers can join our e-mail list by contacting us at: saintannlatinmass@gmail.com
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Two weeks until our TWO Christmas episodes, "The Shepherd" and "The Messengers," are combined together as one to tell the most well-known story in history—the birth of Christ. Get your tickets to see Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night at FathomEvents.com. |
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