February 18, 2011 | charlottediocese.org/catholicnews
Deacon Nick Fadero passes away Deacon Nicholas T. Fadero, 82, of Charlotte, died Feb. 10, 2011, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Phillipsburg, N.J., the son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Penzar Fadero. He is remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. Deacon Nick was ordained as a permanent deacon Aug. 17, 1985. He served 25 years as a deacon at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte, counseling couples through troubled marriages. Deacon Nick also loved Big Band music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Irene. Deacon Nick is survived by his six children, Patricia A. Reimler and her husband James, Michael T. Fadero, Nicholas S. Fadero and his wife Peggy, Nancy A. Fadero, Stephen J. Fadero, and Maria A. Crockett and her husband Fadero Gary; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Colin, Tanner, Kayleigh and Chandler Fadero, all of Charlotte; a brother, Edward L. Fadero of Greensboro; and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Arch and Helen Conn and her husband Don, all of South Bend, Ind. Bishop Emeritus William G. Curlin celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial on Feb. 18, 2011, at St. Patrick Cathedral. Entombment followed at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick Cathedral, c/o Debra Lemmon, Business Manager, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, N.C. 28203. Please include in the memo line: “In memory of Deacon Nick Fadero.” Arrangements were handled by Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service of Charlotte.
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St. Mark wraps up ‘Why Catholic?’ program
Dorice Narins | Catholic News Herald
Spiritual Adoption program kicks off at Sacred Heart Church Nancy Elliott, of the Respect for Life group of Community Life Commission of Sacred Heart Church in Brevard, presents a Spiritual Adoption certificate to Marilyn Siemens at the new parish program’s first event, a baby shower. The shower gifts were donated to a local women’s center to be used in baby bags given to new mothers. The Spiritual Adoption prayer campaign encourages parishes, schools and other communities to pray for babies in danger of abortion; educates people about the development of the pre-born child; and helps mothers in need with assistance of donated baby gifts from people who “spiritually adopt” babies and pray for them until birth. This is the first year that this Respect for Life Group is taking part in this national campaign, instituted by the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
HUNTERSVILLE — More than 100 parishioners from St. Mark Church in Huntersville recently attended a wrap-up social for the “Why Catholic?” program. Pictured from left are John O’Shea, Lisa Ritchie and Monsignor Richard M. Bellow, pastor. Attendees also got a “sneak peak” of St. Mark’s CALL (Catholic Adults Learning and Living) bi-annual book study, using the same small faith community model that was so popular with “Why Catholic?” Participants will gather in homes during Lent to study the popular book by Matthew Kelly, “Discover Catholicism.” To learn more, contact Donna Smith at 704-948-1306 or dsmith18@bellsouth.net.
Lady’s guild aids pregnancy support agency
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LEXINGTON — In recognition of January as Right to Life Month, the Lady’s Guild of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Lexington distributed baby bottles supplied by the Alpha Pregnancy Support Inc. to parishioners, who then filled them with donations and returned them to the church. More than $2,300 was collected for Alpha Pregnancy, which provides formula, diapers and newborn necessities for the pregnant women who have chosen life for their babies.
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an IRA and chose to roll over those funds at the end of last year to provide the resources for the endowment. Rabil has also earmarked separate funds in his estate plan for St. Leo Church and St. Leo School. “Dr. Rabil’s gift to establish the endowment fund is a very special way to honor and remember his late wife Rosalie, as well as a tribute to his five children, 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren,” said Judy Smith, director of planned giving for the Diocese of Charlotte. “The endowment is designated for seminarian education, a special passion for the family. Dr. Rabil is also including a bequest gift through his will to add to this endowment. His gift will help ensure that there will be funding for seminarian education for many future generations. With this legacy gift, Dr. Rabil joins the 860 members of the Catholic Heritage Society who have also included the Church in their estate plans,” Smith added. For more information about endowment funds and bequest gifts for the Diocese of Charlotte, contact Smith at 704-370-3320 or jmsmith@ charlottediocese.org.
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— Linda McAdam
Operation Rice Bowl about to begin
photo provided by Meredith Magyar
In service to others Students from St. John Neumann Church’s confirmation class recently helped with the Charlotte parish’s annual Loaves and Fishes food drive. The students helped unload, organize and package non-perishable food items for those in need.
Ash Wednesday is March 9, marking the start of Lent and the international Operation Rice Bowl campaign to end poverty and hunger. Throughout Lent the Catholic Relief Services’ campaign encourages people to pray, fast, learn and give as ways to reach out in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world. A portion of Operation Rice Bowl contributions also remains in the Diocese of Charlotte for poverty reduction efforts. Parishes interested in participating in Operation Rice Bowl for Lent can still order the free 2011 materials. Call 1-800-222-0025 or go online to orb.crs.org. We welcome your parish’s news. E-mail items to Editor Patricia Guilfoyle at plguilfoyle@charlottediocese.org