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Our commitment to keep Charlotte’s first Catholic Radio Station on the air these past 5 years has been relentless. In late 2021 we sold our tower site land to finance operations in 2022-2023. Keeping the radio station on the air and Catholic are our top priorities. If we had to sell we would look for Catholic ownership. What we did not expect was the inability to work out a long-term land lease with the new owner at the tower site. Without that long-term land lease we cannot sell the radio station. So now it's up to you, our Carolina Catholic Community, to help keep us on the air. As noted earlier, we have an opportunity to expand our radio signal coverage along the I-85 East corridor including both Cabarrus and Rowan counties. This would dramatically increase the reach of Catholic Radio in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area from approximately 600,000 to 1,100,000! The investment required to nearly double our coverage is $6000 per month. This represents 6 parishes tithing at $1000 per month. This year’s fundraising totals were dramatically under operating expenses of which 80% are attributable to the radio station. That being said, it is our hope that after much expense cutting, your year-end donations and monthly pledges will allow us to pay our creditors and continue operating the radio station on a bare bone budget. The success of this pledge drive between now and December 31 will determine whether we stay on the air or shut down the radio station prior to our fifth anniversary on January 31. Please pray for the success of this campaign to keep our Digital and Radio Evangelization efforts going and growing in the year ahead. Regardless of what happens with the radio station, we are prepared and committed to move forward with our 6 other media platforms to deliver strong 3-Diocese (3-D) coverage across the Carolinas. These platforms include:
Carolina Catholic Weekly eNewsletter
Carolina Catholic Mobile App
Carolina Catholic YouTube Channel
Facebook/I-Gram/X-Twitter/LinkedIn Social Media
CarolinaCatholic.org website
Internet Streaming/Podcasts/Videos
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TODAY --- Friday, December 8, Solemnity of The IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. Catholic HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION are the days on which we're expected to go to Mass.
Cannon Law 1246 §1. - Sunday, on which by Apostolic tradition the Paschal Mystery is celebrated, must be observed in the universal Church as the primordial HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. The following days must also be observed:
----- The NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
----- The EPIPHANY
----- The ASCENSION
----- The BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
----- SACRED HEART OF JESUS
----- CHRIST THE KING
----- HOLY MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
----- Her IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
----- Her ASSUMPTION
----- SAINT JOSEPH
----- SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLES
----- ALL SAINTS
O MARY, CONCEIVED WITHOUT SIN, PRAY FOR US WHO HAVE RECOURSE TO THEE.
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The bishops of the Atlanta Province, which covers Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, met Nov. 27-28 to celebrate Mass, conduct business and grow in fraternity.
Joining Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM. Conv., were Atlanta Auxiliary Bishops Ned Shlesinger, John Nhán Trán and Joel Konzen, SM. Also attending were Bishops Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, Robert E. Guglielmone, and Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah. We pray for these men as they continue to lead us and work for the good of the Church.
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April 6, 2024
Columbia Convention Center, Columbia, SC
Our diocesan Eucharistic Conference planning is underway.
Join us April 6, 2024, in Columbia for music, speakers,
Eucharistic Procession, Adoration and so much more!
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We had a special visitor at our school this morning! St. Nicholas took time out of his feast day to visit our kindergarten through 4th grade. He read a special book to them by Jeanne Pieper titled, "A Special Place for Santa." The students left their shoes outside of their classrooms during the assembly and, much to their delight, found that St. Nicholas had left each of them a treat! What a fun day! #stnicholas #stmarklions #20yearsofcatholiceducation 
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Today is the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas and Kindergarten is celebrating!
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ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE SEMINARY
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For the first time in our church - join us for a Christmas Musical Cantata - A New & Glorious Morn, presented by the Queen of the Apostles Adult, Youth and Children Choirs! Save the date - next week, December 10th at 4pm and join us here at Queen of the Apostles Church. A reception will follow in the Gathering Space.
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· All middle school youth are invited to join us for our FIRST overnight middle school retreat. We will head to Camp Caraway on Friday, December 15th for a one night retreat focused on the importance of building our lives on the firm foundation of Christ. We will return to Holy Family on Saturday, December 16th, in time for the 5:30pm Mass. Space is limited, so be sure to register today!*Please note that the deposit payment will secure your spot. Your registration is not complete until the deposit is paid! To register, please use the following link: https://giving.parishsoft.com/.../26c1eb35-7a44-4122-963a...
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New Year’s Retreat
Two Nights: December 30, 2023, to January 1, 2024
Add a third-night for just $50!
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Don't give up hope, even if you're going through a hard time now.  This too will pass. And it passes much more quickly when we do the intentional work to heal and move toward greater peace. It's worth the effort. If you need a helping hand along the way, get in touch.  AboundingJoyMinistry.comCarolyn KlikaCatholic Divorce Support Group:
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Carolina Catholic Media is pleased to announce our newest podcast/video...
GRACE & GRIT with Sara Daigle and new special guest host, Jessica Collazo.
Jessica is a Chicago native with a heart that beats for Jesus. Her passion is to challenge women to think differently, gain a new perspective and live confidently. Because she knows, it’s possible. Jessica is the senior manager of operations at Proverbs 31 Ministries who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband, Jerry, two sons and dog, Sawyer.
Why Religion Can't Satisfy Itself in God
What happens when we impose extra Biblical ideas onto ourselves or others in an effort to be "spiritual"? Forcing ourselves into fabricated holiness robs us of abundant life and joy-filled purpose. Let;s talk about the difference between true holiness and a self imposed infliction of religious ideas in an effort to be holy.
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This Holiday Season…. Shop to Help, Not Harm
Do you ever wonder who works behind your favorite products? Are they suffering? Are they children?
Start early this Christmas season and buy handcrafted, ethically and sustainably-made products that support workers and their community.
Fair and ethically sourced products guarantee that no child labor or forced labor is in the supply chain.
Please shop fair and ethical trade to help support and provide dignity to all workers as well as care for the environment.
We have the power to support greater causes through our purchases.
To learn about purchasing ethical trade and consuming with a conscience, go to the CCDOC Ethical & Fair Trade Webpage:
https://ccdoc.org/fairtrade
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Two gifts are better ΜΆtΜΆhΜΆaΜΆnΜΆ ΜΆ as one. We've woven our two Christmas specials into one seamless story for you this holiday season. Gather some loved ones and celebrate the birth of Jesus with us starting December 12. Find locations and tickets at FathomEvents.com.
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