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Call to Holiness of Life

Prayer For The Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit for The upcoming Conclave

Come, Holy Spirit,

Lord of Light and Fire,

descend with Your wisdom upon the hearts of the Cardinals. Be their Counselor and their Guide as they gather to discern the next successor of Saint Peter.

Banish all fear, confusion, and self-interest. Kindle in them a holy boldness, a heart attentive to the whisper of Your will, and a deep love for Christ and His Church.

O Spirit of Truth, raise up a Shepherd after Your own Heart — one who will lead with humility, courage, and purity of faith. Renew the face of the earth through this choice, and enkindle in all the faithful a new flame of love and zeal.

We entrust this Conclave to You, O Spirit of the Living God, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and all the saints.

Come, Holy Spirit — renew Your Church!

Amen.

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THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ALL CATHOLICS MUST BE DOING NOW

1) Pray for the repose of Pope Francis.

2) Pray for the college of cardinals given the task at hand.

3) Pray for the future Pope who is currently walking around somewhere.

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HELP BRING CATHOLIC RADIO BACK TO CHARLOTTE!

DAILY SPONSORS NEEDED NOW

GOAL: $3000 per month

parishes - ministries - businesses - families - individuals

Target Date

May 7, 2025 Conclave begins

• The goal is to turn AM1270 back on the air by May 12, 2025.

• To cover base operating expenses, we need to raise $3000 in monthly income.

• We will offer 30 Daily Sponsorships each month to parishes, ministries, businesses, families and individuals.  This is a great spotlight for upcoming events which will be cross promoted on our digital platforms including this newsletter.

• Each Daily Sponsor will receive 24 /:10 second messages at the top of each hour as part of our legal ID… AM1270 WCGC-Belmont…this hour of Carolina Catholic Radio is sponsored by (name/message).

• The daily sponsor cost is $100 with a 12-month commitment or $1200 annually.

• Your sponsorship is 100% tax deductible with our status as a 501c3 non-profit.

• As always, your 100% tax deductible monthly pledges or one-time donations          may be made separately to help cover capital and non-recurring expenses.

• There is no limit to the number of days you may sponsor.  
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Dear Friends and Patrons,

After talking with a number of you about the future of the Carolina Catholic Media apostolate, some questions have been asked that need to be clarified.  This week I focus on the realities of today and the dreams for the future.  This is based on knowledge learned from ten years of experience conducting media missionary fieldwork across the Carolinas.  Let’s begin!

Who will operate the apostolate?  

I will continue operating until a new staff is put in place.  Our dream has been to have a professional media team work in conjunction with Student Activities and the Internship Department at Belmont Abbey College.  This model has been highly successful for many years at Emerson College, Boston. With all the talent we have witnessed at BAC along with aspiring local high school students, we believe this initiative for Carolina Catholic Media has a very bright future for generations to come!  

What is the status of AM1270 WCGC Belmont?

The radio station has been off the air (silent) since last May 2024.  We have a local radio station owner who has agreed to help finance turning the station back on now and taking possession of the station this summer.  This will keep Carolina Catholic Media operating with 7 platforms in the future.

When will changes be implemented?

As volunteers are vetted and committed, we will add them to the Carolina Catholic Media staff in their areas of expertise per team designations under construction below.  

Where will we base operations?

We’re living in a virtual world.  7 Media platforms can be operated from anywhere… but the idea of a campus environment with student and professional staff synergy is the Carolina Catholic Media dream scenario.

Why do we need one-time gifts and monthly donations?

Even though Carolina Catholic Media turned off the radio station there are still bills to pay.  This ranges from rents to utilities and insurances to licensing/subscriptions/fees.  

How much do we need to raise to make this transition happen?

Carolina Catholic Media needs to raise $10,000 by June 30, 2025.  We ask all our parishes, schools and ministries to please consider tithing for this initiative to continue as your fiscal year comes to an end. Thank you for your prayerful consideration!

Volunteer Opportunities

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GET INVOLVED WITH US!

Many hands make light work!  We need volunteers who believe in our mission to bring Carolina Catholic Media to every ear in the Charlotte Diocese and Upstate SC! What role are you called to play?

12 Teams Under Construction

    1. Finance/Fundraising/Grant Writing Committee

    2. Network/Affiliate Development – Maximize 7 platforms and new outlets for content distribution

     3. Catholic Parish Point Persons from Charlotte, Raleigh and Charleston Dioceses

     4. Publicity– Share Your Parish News and upcoming events

     5. Creative– Video/Website/Social/Print/eblasts

     6. Multi-Platform Tech Integration – Sharing programs across Radio and 6 digital platforms

     7. Local Talk Program Development – What topic are you passionate about?  Lengths vary.

   8. School Forum – Catholic School/Home School education (High School, College Focus)

   9. Family Life/Ministry Showcase – From Marriage & Parenting to Vocations & Living the Beatitudes

 10. Catholic Teen Formation – Confirmation to College to Career, keeping connected with our Faith

 11. Catholic Music Channel – Featuring playlists from Local Kids, Teens, Adults

 12. Faith & Sport – Feature Local Catholic School Teams, Athletes / Catholic Athlete of the Week

Maximizing Technology in Today’s World

TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE

By using today’s technology, we commit to reach every soul across the Diocese of Charlotte, NC and Upstate SC.  In addition to Radio, we have expanded our CAROLINA CATHOLIC media platforms to include Video on our website, mobile app, Facebook/Instagram/X social media and YouTube channel.  We provide access to all our platforms through our weekly eNewsletters.                                                                                            

Our streaming technology allows us to access every computer and smartphone allowing us to significantly reduce projected capital expenditures.  This overcame the biggest single broadcast objection of “I can’t hear you.”  With 90% population reach by Smartphone the broadcast signal is not an issue. With compelling content the ears and eyes will come.

Redefining our Mission & Vision 

WHERE WE GO FROM HERE…

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA offers a unique opportunity to reach the entire Local Catholic Community both registered Catholics, those in the pews on Sunday AND the vast flock of those who are not.   With 5 million people in the Charlotte Diocese and a Charlotte metro workday population increase of 20% (post pandemic) there is much room to grow with our outreach in the Vineyard of the Carolinas (3 dioceses - 15 million souls - 1.5 million Catholics). 

During these tumultuous times where the world feels upside down, may we be guided by GOD’S love, mercy and grace.  May we grow in and be strengthened by our Catholic faith to reinvigorate our hope in and our love for GOD and for one another. May we truly be Instruments of His Peace by our actions and by our words… to feed the hungry, cloth the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the stranger AND the unwanted child, care for the ill and love our enemies.

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA looks forward to continuing providing you with ONE LOCAL CATHOLIC VOICE that truly reflects the MOSAIC OF MINISTRIES created by you for all our Carolina Catholics.  From the CRIB TO THE CROSS, may we always remember the REASON FOR EVERY SEASON!  PRAISE BE JESUS CHRIST, NOW AND FOREVER!  VIVA CRISTO REY!

I look forward to hearing from you!  

In the peace of Christ,

David

David M. Papandrea, OFS

Founder/Chairman

Carolina Catholic Media Network

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PH/TX: 704.880.0260

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