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“How much we need a new bond between young and old,” Pope Francis said, “so that the sap of those who have a long experience of life behind them will nourish the shoots of hope of those who are growing. In this fruitful exchange we can learn the beauty of life, build a fraternal society, and in the Church, be enabled to encounter one another and dialogue between tradition and the newness of the Spirit.”
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As a new diocesan fiscal year begins, we ask all parishes to show your support with a pledge of a monthly tithe or annual gift to help keep us on the air the rest of this year. We want to publicly thank the following parishes for their financial support this past year and pledges for the year ahead:
St. Thomas Aquinas, Charlotte
St. Mark, Huntersville
St. Ann, Charlotte
St.Therese, Mooresville
We encourage you to do what you can prayerfully, financially and by spreading the word of what our apostolate has been doing the past 4+ years. Your involvement will be the difference in keeping true local Carolina Catholic content available on-air, on-line and on-demand! Thank you for recognizing the importance to evangelize the TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST and the Catholic Church in today's volatile, divisive, upside-down culture. We are a GOD-INSPIRED VOICE that needs to be heard in today's media world.
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"Thank you for all your work to put forth Catholic morals and values."
Pat from Davidson
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CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA
Proclaiming the faith in a digital age
with Local Evangelization built to put the
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), Sergio Miranda (Knights of Columbus)
Women’s Ministries – Jean Whelan and Kathleen Lewis (Joyful Echo)
Family Relationship Ministries – Carolyn Klika (Abounding Joy) and Sara Daigle (Grace & Grit)
Senior Mentor Ministry – Brion & Patty Blais, Teresa Sanctis
Catholic Schools/Home Schools – Donna Lamparter, Crystal Koury, Tara Hackman, Elizabeth Hadi
High School Media Clubs/College Internship & Community Service Programs
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)
Healed and Restored Ministry – Elza Spaedy
Charlotte Latin Mass Community – Mike FitzGerald; Sensus Fidelium – Steve Cunningham
Parish Community Event Calendar – Pam Cullen, Mabel Harrison
The Clergy Corner “Homily of the Day” and Special Event Speakers led by St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
*We are also in search for a team to lead our Hispanic Programming initiative
The Future of CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA depends on YOU!
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- Catholic News Herald - Published: 21 July 2023
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SueAnn Howell, O.C.D.S.
SueAnn Howell, O.C.D.S., is an award-winning journalist who resides in Charlotte, N.C. A veteran of Catholic media, her work has appeared in national Catholic news outlets, diocesan and secular publications, as well as in Columbia magazine, the international publication of the Knights of Columbus. In addition to her editorial work, she serves as the Strategic Communications Advisor for the Carolina Catholic Media Network. SueAnn is a Secular Discalced Carmelite in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Commmunity in the Diocese of Charlotte.
Detransitioning woman sues over treatments:
'It's been devastating mentally and physically' | Fox News Video
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Today’s Carolina Catholic Spotlight features Fr. Colin Blatchford…
the Associate Director of Courage and EnCourage International…
an apostolate which offers support for those who experience
same-sex attractions and their loved ones.
This talk entitled
“Transgenderism and the Catholic Church”
was delivered at Our Lady of Grace, Indian Land SC
Wednesday June 21, 2023.
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One on One with Fr. Peter AscikIn 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. WATCH NOW
I feel inspired, educated, informed and encouraged to go out and do what I can.
Thank you, Fr. Ascik!
Delores King
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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!
Fourth episode Available Now
How to Show Hospitality in a Twenty-first Century Culture
Gen Z (roughly ages 11-26) are among the loneliest groups of our culture in spite of the fact they have more technology than any generation before them. Why is this, and how can we create interpersonal relationships in a postmodern era?
WATCH NOWFind out more on Sara's website @ www.sara-daigle.org
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.
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Clergy Corner / From the Rooftop
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JOYFUL ECHO with Jean and Kathleen
View the entire JOYFUL ECHO Playlist Here!
WATCH NOW
NEW
THE OBLIGATION with Jason Murphy
Jason this week Jason sits down with Ami Hayes of Dad Squad Gear! As a father of three, Ami saw firsthand the challenges and rewards of this important role. Dad Squad is dedicated to providing quality products that not only celebrate the vital role of dads in society, but also instill a sense of pride and confidence in their abilities. By uplifting fathers, they can create a community of supportive and empowered dads who are appreciated and valued for the important work they do every day. Jason and Ami cover a variety of topics including his inspiration to start Dad Squad, the secular attack on fatherhood and masculinity, responsibilities and difficulties of raising children, importance of being present to your family, perfected men through fatherhood, and the importance of accountability through fellowship with other men. Make sure to tune in to this one! IG: @dadsquadgear dadsquadgear.com/
LISTEN NOWPRESCRIPTION: 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.
All Episodes available here!LISTEN NOW
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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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This year’s event is today Sunday, July 23.
(Photo Provided by James Sarkis)
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CAROLINA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CALENDAR
with Pam Cullen
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
“Roots of Our Faith” pilgrimage with Queen of the Apostles is going to Italy from October 1-11! The cost for the trip is $5,750 which includes air fare, hotel, breakfasts, 7 dinners, sightseeing entrance fees, taxes, surcharges, and gratuities. Only 30 slots available on a first come basis. Email Chrissy at parishops@queenoftheapostles.org for a registration form.
St Ann’s is seeking volunteers for their November 4th “Carnival” committees. It is a main fundraiser for the year. Join in with your talents for another successful event fulfilling their mission “Little Parish with a Big Heart.” Contact DrJoe620@gmail.com
Promote your event on our platforms.
Send your event info to:
pamjcullen@gmail.com |
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 We pray for the families who have to sell their children to be able to eat, and for those who are tricked into sending their children with traffickers with the promise of an education and better life. Look at this newscast to learn how a drought can force families into desperation: bit.ly/43NNRCY #WisdomWednesday #EndHumanTrafficking #EndWorldHunger 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.pdfAlso in Spanish: También en español: https://www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/USCSAHT-HT-and-Children-module.pdf
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| 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. |
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So many of us are WAITING for something.
Waiting for that big break.
Waiting for the funding needed to launch that big ministry project.
Waiting for our abortion facility to close.
Waiting for our state to become pro-life.
Waiting for that long-time prayer to be answered.
I know in my personal life, I'm literally at the cusp of 2 huge prayers being answered after a lot of prayer and hard work.
It's coming... and it's so beautiful when we finally have that moment where we can step back and see the harvest.
Here's two big things I've learned along the way...
1. The battle is won in doing "the next right thing" -- and doing it consistently. It's truly the ordinary YES that adds up one day.
Sidewalk Advocates for Life didn't get to 20,000 babies saved overnight. It came one life, one mother, one faithful moment at a time.
2. The harvest DOES come.
Don't give up before you see the fruit just because it's hard. Yes, there are times to pivot -- and you'll know when to do that with prayer and good counsel. But often, it's simply being faithful to the call one day at a time.
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord." - Psalm 27:14
Keep going. Keep doing the next right thing. Stay expectant. Stay hopeful. God is often moving behind the scenes.
Your victory story is in process!
#prolife #Galatians6 #donotgiveup #faith #hope #life |
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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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THE RESCUE PROJECT
For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. - Romans 1:16
The Rescue Project is a global movement that launched in 2022. It flows from the conviction that the most urgent task in the Church is a compelling and attractive proclamation of the gospel. Its aim is threefold: that people might be 1) overwhelmed by the good news of what God has done for us, 2) moved to surrender their lives to Jesus in faith, and, 3) mobilized for mission.
The Rescue Project is a multi-week video experience of the gospel and is designed to be offered in a small group format everywhere and anywhere - in parishes, homes, schools, college campuses, seminaries, workplaces, prisons and beyond.
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Hallow - Find God’s Peace in Prayer
Pray with millions around the world alongside Mark Wahlberg, Jonathan Roumie, Sr. Miriam, Fr. Mike, and more on Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world.
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