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charlottediocese.org/catholicnews | November 19, 2010
college students attend leadership training
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HICKORY — More than 50 college students from across the Diocese of Charlotte recently attended Catholic Leadership Training at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory. The two-day intensive workshop, sponsored by the diocesan Office of Campus Ministry, is held every year to help college students gain new skills and greater confidence as Catholic student leaders.
campus ministers, Hispanic coordinators, deacons and Catholic school leaders. The workshop encompasses discussing the major problems and challenges relating to marriage, the clarification of Church teachings related to these pastoral issues, and practical and accessible resources that can be used to assist families. — Dr. cris v. villapando
— Dr. cris v. villapando
Knights conduct l.a.M.b. drive MAGGIE VALLEY — The Maggie Valley Knights of Columbus Council 12478 held a L.A.M.B drive (“Least Among My Brothers) to benefit the Arc of Haywood County and the Special Olympics, collecting donations at the Church Street art fair in downtown Waynesville in October. The Tootsie Roll drive collected approximately $1,000 for Haywood County charitie, according to Jasay Ketchum, Grand Knight and parishioner at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Maggie Valley.
— Gloria schweizer
Workshop focuses on U.s. bishops’ priorities homeschool group celebrates the saints CLEMMONS — Members of the Holy Family Homeschool Enrichment of the Triad group in Clemmons celebrated All Saints Day Nov. 1. After attending Mass, the group showed off their saint costumes in an All Saints Day parade, recited the Litany of the Saints, and decorated crowns and shields in honor of the saints. — Katie Knickrehm
HICKORY — This year, the U.S. Bishops are encouraging all dioceses across the country to focus on the following priorities: strengthening marriage, faith formation focused on sacramental practice, priestly and religious vocations, and recognition of cultural diversity. To reinforce this theme at the diocesan level, Father Roger K. Arnsparger conducted a one-day workshop Nov. 4 at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory for about 80 staff and volunteers of the Diocese of Charlotte’s Education Vicariate, including faith formation leaders, youth ministers,
Seeking Catholic School Principal for 2011-12 school year St. Thomas More School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is an essential ministry of the Catholic Community of St. Thomas More. The school was founded in 1964, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The current enrollment is 400 students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Qualifications: • The candidate must be an experienced school leader, inspiring and committed to advancing/enriching the school’s mission in an environment that cultivates faith formation, technology advancement and promotes academic excellence to students. • The candidate must be a practicing Catholic with strong Catholic values, seeking an exceptional opportunity to build upon the success of the school and must have demonstrated successful experience in spiritual leadership, school finances and institutional advancement. • The candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Education or a related field, with a minimum of three years experience as a Principal and a North Carolina Principal License, or eligibility for a North Carolina License. • The candidates must have superior communication and interpersonal skills and be knowledgeable in current areas of learning, teaching and professional development. Send a cover letter stating interest and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and a statement of educational philosophy, along with salary requirements and 2 or 3 references including names, addresses, e-mails and phone numbers by mail to: Principal Search Committee 940 Carmichael Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Or by email to: STMprincipalsearch@st-thomasmore.org Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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The event, attended by about 100 people, was collaboratively planned by parish catechetical leaders of the Charlotte, Albemarle and Salisbury vicariates. Paprocki expounded on the theme “A Well-Built Faith: What Makes Us Catholic and How We Live It.” Loyola Press, a non-profit company, is an extension of the Jesuit ministry created to foster mature adult Catholic faith.
— carol viau
catholic identity workshop held CHARLOTTE — A Catholic Identity workshop was conducted Oct. 23 at St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte, led by Dr. Joe Paprocki, a national speaker, author and consultant from Loyola Press.
learn more about benedictine history BELMONT — Belmont Abbey College’s Abbey Players will present “The Benedictine Monologue Project” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. Directed by Jill Bloede, the free performance is a series of dramatic monologues showcasing Benedictines from the rich history of the order that founded Belmont Abbey College. Throughout the past 1,500 years, countless men and women who have followed the Rule of St. Benedict have achieved sainthood. To RSVP, go online to www.bac.edu – click on “Event Calendar” and then go to Dec. 1.
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Abbey professor helps ‘Prepare the Way’
really use that advent wreath don’T jusT seT out your advent wreath as a holiday decoration. use it to help you and your family prepare for the coming of our Savior. Starting this week and running throughout advent, we will feature an advent wreath prayer for busy families to make this a prayerful time – despite the headlong rush of Christmas preparations! — Editor patricia Guilfoyle
Dr. Thomas publishes second book of meditations morGan CasTillo iNterN
BELMONT — Advent gives the faithful the opportunity to prepare for Christ’s coming. Preparation is the theme of Dr. Ron Thomas’ new publication, a booklet and companion CD entitled “Prepare the Way: Daily Meditations for Advent.” Thomas, a professor of theology at Belmont Abbey College, also has published meditations for the Lenten season based on the Abbey Basilica’s Stations of the Cross. His Lenten meditations, “Meditations on the Stations of the Cross,” were ordered by thousands of people all across America to enrich their Lenten season. In fact, EWTN found his words to be so inspiring that it played them on its worldwide radio network every day during Holy Week 2010. Now, in preparation for Christmas and in celebration of the Advent season, Thomas has
published a new booklet and companion CD to “help people prepare for Christmas and enrich their Advent – which is an enormously important season of the Church year,” he said. Thomas’ daily meditations for Advent in “Prepare the Way” are presented in a booklet accompanied by religious artwork from day 1 to day 27. The hope for the publication is that it will help the reader further appreciate this “very rich season” of the Church year, he said. He drew heavily from the Bible in writing these meditations, but also from certain saints’ lives whose feast thomas days fall within the Advent season. Many of the meditations were written from material that Thomas spoke about during evening prayer at his home parish, St. Dorothy Church in Lincolnton. The Lenten and Advent meditations are part of Belmont Abbey College’s plan to publish a set of meditations for each season in the liturgical year.
The Great “O” Antiphons of Advent
The Great “O” Antiphons are brief BELMONT — Join the Abbey Players for prayers that are chanted or sung from Dec. “Christmas at the Abbey” Saturday, Dec. 4. 17 to 24. The origin of these prayers is not An Abbey Players tradition, this performance certain, but it is probable that they were directed by Simon Donoghue will include music composed in the seventh or eighth centuries and festive readings to celebrate the season. when the monks put together texts from the Seating is limited for the 8 p.m. performance, so Old Testament. The Church in Rome and the make reservations early. To RSVP, go online to monastic communities throughout Western www.bac.edu – click on “Event Calendar” and then Europe chanted the “O” Antiphons during go to Dec. 4. Evening Prayer, also known as Vespers. Each antiphon begins with the acclamation “O” followed by a different WE WElcoME your parish’s news. e-mail items to editor title for the Messiah. In the Middle Ages it Patricia Guilfoyle at plguilfoyle@charlottediocese.org. was traditional to ring the great bells of the church each evening as the “O” Antiphons were sung. Today, in the Liturgy of the Hours, the Magnificat is preceded by one of the “O” Antiphons. In the last seven days of Advent, the antiphons are very special. Each begins with the acclamation “O” and ends with a plea for the Messiah to come. As Christmas — approaches the cry becomes more urgent. It is interesting to note that the first letter Responsibilities include maintaining condition of facilities; minor repairs; knowledge of of each antiphon – Sapientia, Adonai, Radix, Clavis, Oriens, Rex, Emmanuel – when read methods, materials, and equipment related to the maintenance of a school facility. backwards forms an acrostic in Latin: “Ero cras.” This can be understood as the words Applicants should be able to lift 50 pounds and pass a criminal background check. of Christ, responding to His people’s plea, saying, “Tomorrow I will be there.” Application should be sent to the following address: Maintenance Position, c/o Kevin Saying the “O” Antiphons as a family – during grace at meals, in front of the Glossner, 3100 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209. Position will remain available until filled. manger scene or the Christmas tree – is a wonderful Advent devotion and a time to Applications are available online at Charlottediocese.org under schools and employment. read, meditate and reflect on the Scriptural texts which form the basis for the “O” Antiphons.
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n Dec. 17 – O Sapientia: “O Wisdom you come forth from the mouth of the Most High. You fill the universe and hold all things together in a strong yet gentle manner. O come to teach us the way of truth.” n Dec. 18 – O Adonai: “O Adonai and leader of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the burning bush and you gave him the Law on Sinai. O come and save us with your mighty power.” n Dec. 19 – Radix Jesse: “O Stock of Jesse, you stand as a signal for the nations; kings fall silent before you whom the peoples acclaim. O come to deliver us, and do not delay.” n Dec. 20 – O Clavis David: “O Key of David and scepter of Israel, what you open no one else can close again; what you close no one can open. O come to lead the captive from prison; free those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.” n Dec. 21 – O Oriens: “O Rising Sun, you are the splendor of eternal light and the sun of justice. O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.” n Dec. 22 – O Rex Gentium: “O King whom all the peoples desire, you are the cornerstone which makes all one. O come and save man whom you made from clay.” n Dec. 23 – O Emmanuel: “O Emmanuel, you are our king and judge, the One whom the peoples await and their Savior. O come and save us, Lord, our God.” — the crossroads initiative: a Ministry of Dr. Marcellino D’ambrosio, online at www.crossroadsinitiative.com
Get your copy “prepare THe waY: daily Meditations for advent” is available online at www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/adventmeditations or at the Catholic Shoppe on the Belmont abbey College campus. Save $9 by entering “Catholic News” in the Discount Code box at checkout and receive the full-color booklet and companion CD for just $1 (plus shipping and handling).
9,996 babies killed in Mecklenburg County alone last year!! Come and save our children today… Join the March for Life Charlotte and pray!!!
Friday, January 14 Be a witness for the sanctity of human life and an act of reparation for an end to abortion. MARCH SCHEDULE 9 am
Mass for the Unborn at St. Peter Church – 1st and S. Tryon streets
11 am
Start to gather in front of Pastoral Center at 1123 S. Church St. to prepare for march
11:45am Instructions for march and prayer before march 12 Noon Begin march to Trade and Tryon streets where Fr. Frank Pavone will preach; then to the courthouse at 401 W. Trade St. to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life will be our guest speaker and main celebrant for the 9 am Mass for the Unborn at St. Peter Catholic Church prior to the march.
Go to www.marchforlifecharlotte.org for details on parking and signs