Broadcasting the Truth of Jesus Christ
May 11, 2023

Help keep great local Catholic Media content alive in the Carolinas

Help keep great local Catholic Media content alive in the Carolinas
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"I listen to your station everyday at work while I’m driving my van so I felt that it’s only fair to pay a little bit to help keep your wonderful station operating. Thank You very much for all you do,"

Ellery in Clover, SC


Please show your support and help us during our
Pentecost Pledge Drive now through May 28.
 

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. 
 

Bishop Jugis’ announcement of the “new pastoral priorities for the diocese” coincides with our announcement regarding the future of Charlotte’s first Catholic Radio Station AM1270 WCGC.  In reading through Bishop Jugis’ list, I was taken with the fifth priority which is in alignment with our work and the intention of our core initiatives at Carolina Catholic Media …

 
“Fifth, we must learn to proclaim the faith in a digital age, that we may better evangelize a culture teeming with secular and contrary messages.”

 
Carolina Catholic 12 Core Initiatives* and Team Leaders

Men’s Ministries – Jason Murphy (The Obligation), Ray Haywood (The ReMENant)

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



At the Charlotte Knights Baseball game last September, Monsignor Winslow stated how “Carolina Catholic Media was bringing the diocese closer together.”  That has been done without the synergy of our 92+ parishes.  Imagine what will happen when as Bishop Jugis has stated “we must learn to proclaim the faith in a digital age, that we may better evangelize a culture teeming with secular and contrary messages.”  The Carolina Catholic Media apostolate IS perfectly positioned to facilitate bringing all our parishes closer together.  This was a primary objective when we established our non-profit in the Spring of 2017.
 
As you look at our progress these past 50 months and what we are planning for you in the months ahead, please keep in mind that the vast majority of this work is done by our largely volunteer staff.  Despite this cost savings we have come to a fork in the road where we can no longer operate Charlotte’s 1st Catholic Radio Station without your immediate financial support. 

We currently need $16,000 to stay solvent through June 30.  As a result, we are working on contingency plans which include shutting the radio station off or selling it while continuing to operate our Mobile App, Website, YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel and eNewsletter digital platforms.  It is with all of this in mind that I am announcing the most important pledge drive in our history.
 
 
Carolina Catholic Media – Pentecost Pledge Drive
Now thru Pentecost Sunday May 28
 
Make the PENTECOST PLEDGE.  Support CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA today.
What CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA looks and sounds like will depend on YOU.
 
 
The Platform Lineup: What stays, what goes?

Audio - Podcast/App/Website

Video - YouTube/App/Website

Social Media -Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn

eNewsletter - email/social media

Broadcast Radio/Digital Livestream
 

This pledge drive campaign’s primary objective is to underwrite all our new local programs.  With your support, we will take our LOCAL commitment to a whole new level.  To make this happen, we will need Monthly Tithing and Annual Gift commitments from our parishes, Ministries, Schools, businesses, families, and individuals in the form of:
 

Parish Monthly Tithes

Small Parishes $500

Medium Parishes $750

Large Parishes $1000

 
Program Sponsorships

Zoom: $250 per episode / $1000 per month (4 episodes) *

Studio: $300 per episode / $1200 per month (4 episodes) *

Zoom Audio/Video & Production - $200
In-Studio (per hour) - $50
Social Media/eNewsletter - $50
 

*All Platform Underwriters
Digital Ads/links on all platforms
$1000 month / $12,000 Annual
 

Apostolate Benefactors
Mobile App Home Page Co-Sponsor (5 available)
$1500+ month / $18,000+ Annual

 
Please help us continue the mission and vision of CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA for generations to come. Evangelizing The TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST in the Media and our culture is needed now more than ever. Will you join us?  We’re counting on you! 

 
For more information contact:   
David M. Papandrea, OFS
David.Papandrea@CarolinaCatholicRadio.org
PH/TX: 704.880.0260
 
  

Carolina Catholic Stories & Topics in the News

 

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Carolina Catholic Program Highlights

Catholic Men's Conference Of The Carolinas - On Demand Episodes

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LATEST VIDEOS
New episode "Why I'm not a Feminist" debuts on
AM1270, Podcast and YouTube Channels  SAT 9AM

First episode of series WATCH NOW 


We are 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! 

Find out more on Sara's website @ www.sara-daigle.org and 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. 

Check out Sara and Carolyn's pilot program below in Carolina Catholic Showcase!
LATEST PODCASTS

Clergy Corner / From the Rooftop

During this Easter Season, Msgr. Winslow and Fr. Kauth tell us how we may live out the fullness of joy of the Paschal Mystery.
LISTEN NOW


Featured Homilies this month include:

PRESCRIPTION: 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.

LISTEN NOW


THE OBLIGATION with Jason Murphy

Make sure to catch the latest edition of The Obligation when Jason sits down with US Marines Daniel Vu of Traditional Catholic Men and Joe Simmers of Queen of Martyrs Templars.  In this impromptu interview made possible due to The Martyr's Walk Beta test this week in Charlotte that the men were both in town for, the guys discuss their life in the Marine Corps, the feminization of men in our church and world and the need for men of action.  Talk is cheap and it is time for men to stand up and once again start leading their families first and foremost in prayer, sacrifice and example.  Daniel and Joe will join a select group of men from across the county to test out  The Martyrs' Walk program which will host its first event from August 24 to 26 in the Charlotte Area.  The program is a Catholic Men's Bootcamp which combines the elements of a military bootcamp along with the principals and foundation of the Ignatian Retreat Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola which include Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell.  You don't want to miss this one!   http://www.tradcatmen.com http://www.queenofmartyrstemplars.com http://www.themartyrswalk.com   IG: @tradcatmen IG: @queen_of_martyrs_templars IG: @jsimm2010 IG: @themartyrswalk
LISTEN NOW


JOYFUL ECHO with Jean and Kathleen

“Without Sunday, we cannot…”
Inspired by Dr. Michael Foley’s article about faithful Sunday observance, Kathleen and Jean talk about living the joy of Sunday (and Easter) throughout the week.
LISTEN NOW


​SENSUS FIDELIUM with Steve Cunningham

The War of the Antichrist w/ Joshua Charles I recently did an interview with Joshua Charles on a book he was able to get republished by Msgr Dillon that Leo XIII approved and promoted on the evils of freemasonry. Here are a few clips from that interview"
 

 
FAITH AND SPORT with Dr. John Acquaviva

Join host John Acquaviva and special guest Jason Murphy as they discuss their Hit or Miss of the Week, and the latest on other topics in sport as they relate to character, ethics and morality.  The guest for the show is Paula Umana, former world ranked professional tennis player, author of 40 Gifts of Hope and Encouragement in Times of Sickness and Suffering.
LISTEN NOW
 

Parish & School Life

St. Mark Parish
The beauty of Catholic school… the entire St. Mark Catholic School prayed a Living Rosary this morning.
 
 
#stpatrickschoolcharlotte

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  

Click Here for Article!

Upcoming Events

CAROLINA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CALENDAR
with PAM CULLEN 


May 11th, St. Vincent de Paul, Mother’s Day celebration with Southern Buffet and
musician.


May 9th and May 23rd, 35th Annual “Spring Fling” with St. Matthews and the Diocese of
Charlotte Catholic Charities Elder Ministry. The first one at the church. The second
one at the Catholic Conference Center.  Lunch, activities, and line dancing.


Belmont Abbey The Catholic Shoppe, Annual Super Spring Sale now thru May 15.


June 12 – 16 St Gabriel Vacation Bible School for grades 1-5. Games, skits and Bible
stories. Free for parents who volunteer. Scholarships available.


Quo Vadis – “Where Are You Going” a special retreat for young men 15 to 19 years at
Belmont Abbey from June 12th – 16th. Learn more about the priesthood and discern
God’s calling in ones life.


June 25 - 30th Totus Tuus Summer camp for children and teens at St. Patrick
Cathedral. Grades 1-6, Monday thru Friday, 9:00-2:30 and Grades 7-12 Sunday thru
Thursday 7-9PM. Mass, games, and lots of fun.


July 17-21, Cathedral of St Patrick Annual Summer Choir Camp for Rising grades 2
thru 8, boys and girls. Singing for daily Mass, crafts, and music history. Those
particicpating will sing for the Diocesan Eucharistic Conference Holy Hour on
September 9th. Registration required.


Promote your event on our platforms.
Send your event info to:
 pamjcullen@gmail.com
 
Holy Hour for Life at St. Eugene Catholic Church, Asheville
Saturday, May 20 beginning at 10AM, Culvern St, Asheville, NC 28804

The Asheville chapter of Sidewalk Advocates for Life (SAFL) is sponsoring an hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with Rosary and Benediction, followed at 11 AM by a discussion of the mission and ministry of SAFL of Asheville (with snacks). At noon, attendees will be invited to proceed to Planned Parenthood in Asheville for an hour of peaceful prayer and observation of Sidewalk Advocates doing loving outreach. This is a great way to make a life-affirming impact for LIFE.  For more information, contact: Elizabeth or Leigh at  SAFL.AshevilleNC@gmail.com.
    Saturday, June 3rd
     8:30am -2:30pm
   St. Matthew Church Banquet Room
 

Christ Renews His Parish is sponsoring the six-hour adult retreat open to all.
Trust in Him is led by Christ Renews His Parish alum, Carolyn Klika, and her Abounding Joy Ministry.

The focus of Trust in Him is to identify and release our fears and worries to the Lord and draw closer to Him in deeper reliance and trust. This event offers you a safe, peaceful time to connect more deeply with Christ and lay your cares at His feet.
 
·What worries and fears are you carrying in your heart?
·Can you really trust God when trials loom?
·What does God have to say to you about the worries you carry, through Scripture, the Saints and directly to your heart? 
·How can you overcome the obstacles in your life that lead you to worry?

Join us for this time of fellowship and spiritual renewal. It's interactive and a rare opportunity to “be still” for a bit with God. Plus…
  Listen ~ Share ~ Learn ~ Think ~ Pray ~ Smile ~ Laugh and of course, Eat! 😊

Light breakfast and Lunch will be served.
Retreat cost is $20.
 
Join us and invite a friend!  
Click here to register
 
This summer at St. Mark, from preschool to high school,
there’s something for every age!
 
Sign up your child for the Little Way Preschool Summer Camp now!
Just click and sign up here
Our world, our Church, and our families need
heroic men to stand up and stand out.
Take a Tour Here!
 
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC is a
non-profit, interfaith retreat center. All people, all denominations
are welcome to use our Center for their spiritual formation. 
Find out more about the many events held throughout the year!

The Charlotte Latin Mass Community


First Sunday Latin Mass at Sacred Heart parish moved to Sunday May 14: Due to a scheduling conflict, the normally scheduled 1st Sunday Latin Mass at Sacred Heart parish in Salisbury will be moved to Sunday May 14 at 4pm (no 1st Sunday Latin Mass at Sacred Heart today May 7). Fr. Michael Carlson will offer the Mass. More information will be sent next week.  To learn more about the Salisbury Latin Mass Community visit: www.salisburylmc.org

Latin Masses This Week

Thursday May 11, 7pm – St. Thomas Aquinas (Ss. Philip & James, Apostles – see note below)

Friday May 12, 7am – St. Ann (Ss. Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla, Virgin and St. Pancras, Martyrs)

Ascension Thursday note: Ascension Thursday is May 18.
Both St. Ann and St. Thomas Aquinas parishes will offer a 7pm Latin Mass
(FYI: Ascension Thursday is not a holy day of obligation).

This week's CLMC newsletter 
 

Human Trafficking Awareness

Family Life News

Office of Family Life of the Diocese of Charlotte.
Contact them at FamilyLife@rcdoc.org. 
 

Please watch this important 2 minute video message on the future of Carolina Catholic Media and how you can get involved in the apostolate!

 

Around the Catholic Media World

 

This week on The World Over... 
Nina Shea, director of The Center for Religious Freedom at The Hudson Institute joins us to talk about the armed unrest in Sudan that could escalate into a civil war and how the violence is affecting the Christian minority in the country

 

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