5things you need to know this week

FIND SOLACE IN THE SEVEN SORROWS

In her recent release, “A Blessing in Disguise: Miracles of the Seven Sorrows Rosary,” best-selling author and Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza explains Mary’s teachings on how to pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary for greater wisdom, strength and forgiveness. She also illustrates its efficacy through real-life stories of miraculous healings of all kinds. Order a copy from your favorite bookstore.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ICONOGRAPHY

In honor of the Feb. 11 feast of St. Paschal, learn more about the art of iconography by reading or signing up for a workshop. Known for combating the heresy of iconoclasm, which rejected and destroyed religious images, St. Paschal offered refuge to Greek monks escaping the iconoclasts’ persecution in the 9th century and transferred relics from the catacombs to Roman churches.

FUN FARE FOR THE FEAST OF ST. VALENTINE

This St. Valentine’s Day treat your loved ones to heart-shaped foods and other festive fare with this roundup of easy recipes from CatholicMom. com, featuring popular picks such as brownies, pizza and more. They had us at bacon hearts! Visit www.catholicmom.com/articles/easyvalentines-recipe-roundup

SEEK THE INTERCESSION OF ST. JULIUS I

St. Julius I became pope on Feb. 6, 337, and is known for returning St. Athanasius to his rightful place as the Bishop of Alexandria after facing fierce opposition from the Arians, known for their heretical

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Help children focus on Love Himself this St. Valentine’s Day by creating a scripture-themed craft using the words of John 3:16 written in nine lines on a piece of paper. On nine small paper hearts or conversation hearts write the letters to spell “Valentine” and affix them to the corresponding letters on each line of the scripture verse. For more details, go to www.catholicicing.com/john-316-valentine-craft.

Diocesan calendar of events

ESPAÑOL

HORA SANTA : 7-8 p.m. Todos los jueves del mes con excepción de los primeros jueves. En la Capilla del segundo piso, Family Life Center en St. Patrick, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte.

VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL: ¿Es usted o un ser querido que busca la curación de los efectos de un aborto anterior? Los retiros de fin de semana son ofrecidos por Caridades Católicas para hombres y mujeres en todas las regiones de la Diócesis de Charlotte. Para obtener información sobre los próximos retiros, incluidos retiros en las diócesis vecinas, comuníquese con Karina Hernández: 336267-1937 o karinahernandez@live.com.

VIGILIA DE ADORACIÓN: 6 p.m. los jueves, en la Catedral San Patricio, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte. Nos reunimos para una Vigilia de Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia en Nicaragua, que en estos últimos meses están pasando por momentos turbulentos y ataques físicos contra la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y sus Obispos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adoración, rezar el Santo Rosario, la hora santa de reparación, y terminando con la oración de exorcismo de San Miguel Arcángel.

Prayer Services

ANOINTING OF THE SICK 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, St. Luke Church, 13700 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill. Includes a special Mass for those who wish to receive the sacrament of anointing of the sick. For details, call Mary Adams at 704-545-1224.

HELPERS OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS: 8 a.m. Mass followed by 9 a.m. Procession for Life and prayer, St. Patrick Cathedral Family Life Center, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Saturday, Feb. 11. Father Ernest Nebangongnjoh will lead a procession by car to the abortion facility. For details, visit www.charlottehelpers.com.

PRO-LIFE ROSARY: After 9 a.m. Mass every third Sunday at Mother Teresa Pro-Life Memorial, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte. HOLY APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST LUKE MISSION (UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH) : Divine Liturgy (Mass) at 3 p.m. Sundays at St. Barnabas Church, 109 Crescent Hill Road, Arden. For details, email ucmcanton@gmail.com.

belief that Jesus was not God. The pope also is said to have built a church in honor of St. Valentine. Ask St. Julius to intercede for us today in guarding the Church against false teachings.

— Annie Ferguson

Safe Environment Training

PROTECTING CHILDREN: Protecting God’s Children (Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios) workshops educate parish volunteers to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse. For details, contact your parish office. Upcoming workshops:

GREENSBORO: 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road (virtual session)

Talks

‘THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SAVED MY MARRIAGE’: 8:30 a.m. Mass and 10 a.m. conference Saturday, Feb. 4, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1400 Suther Road, Charlotte, with Dr. David Anders, host of the EWTN program “Called to Communion.”

‘THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SUFFERING’ 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, St. Ann Church, 3635 Park Road, Charlotte. A talk by Elza Spaedy, director of the Healed and Restored ministry in Huntersville. RSVP to Sister Luicia at 704-523-4641 or email stanncharlotte@rcdoc.org.

Upcoming events for Bishop Peter J. Jugis:

FEB. 4 – 11 A.M.

Mass for World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

St. Vincent de Paul Church, Charlotte

FEB. 6-7

Diocese of Charlotte

Colloquium of Priests

Catholic Conference Center, Hickory

FEB. 19 – 10 A.M.

New Church Dedication

Mass & Blessing

St. Luke Church, Mint Hill