Please note that IRA’s and Retirement Plans Require Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) annually after age 72. These distributions will be taxable in the year distributed. One way to avoid your RMD from being taxed is to have your IRA ’s or Retirement Accounts contribute the RMD amount to a non-profit charitable entity.
Please speak with your financial advisor about the above and please consider a contribution to Carolina Catholic Media which is a non-profit charitable entity. Thank you and Happy New Year.
Richard G. Hoefling Attorney at Law/Officer Carolina Catholic Media
With the start of 2024 we turn the page on our year end fundraising season. We received enough donations to keep Charlotte’s first Catholic Radio Station AM1270 WCGC on the air through February.
With our projected $5000 monthly expense budget your year-end donations and monthly pledgeswill allow us to pay our creditors and continue operating the radio station on a bare bone budget.
The success of our first quarter donations and monthly pledges will determine how long after March 1 we can continue radio operations. Please pray for the success of this ongoing campaign to keep our Digital and Radio Evangelization efforts going and growing in the year ahead.
Aside from the radio station, we are moving forward with our 6 other media platforms to deliver strong 3-Diocese (3-D) coverage of timely news that Carolina Catholics can use! These platforms include:
Carolina Catholic Media is committed to share our Catholic Christian faith in this digital age with Local Evangelization that proclaims the TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST to counter the sinful, disordered, Godless messages of our dark secular culture.
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· This Saturday, January 6 --- Solemnity of The EPIPHANY OF THE LORD --- +++ HOW TO BLESS YOUR HOME ON THE FEAST OF EPIPHANY +++
Traditionally on the feast of Epiphany, Catholics bless their homes by writing the letters C, M and B and the numbers of the year, for example 2022, at the top of their doors. The letters stand for the names of the three Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. They also represent the Latin blessing CHRISTUS MANSIONEM BENEDICAT, which means “MAY CHRIST…
The 2024 Diocesan Mass for Life (Bilingual) will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth St., Raleigh, NC. Rosary begins at 10:30 a.m., Mass with Bishop Luis Zarama starts at 11:00 a.m. **The NC March for Life has been moved to May 18, 2024.**
As we enter 2024, I would like to take this opportunity to offer a reflection on the importance of planning and its spiritual significance as we enjoy a fresh start in the calendar year. What can we change about our own approach to making plans and then following through? READ MORE
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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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.
Hello Everyone, Two pivotal events are coming up in January and February regarding Human Trafficking Awareness. Please share this USCCB Newsletter with your outreach ministries, staff, and bulletin contacts. 1. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. 2. February 8 is World Day of Prayer, Reflection, and Action Against Human Trafficking & Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita
Please let us know how we may provide any assistance or resources to you.
Thank you,
Kara Griffin
Charlotte Diocese CCDOC Human Trafficking Awareness Committee
CCDOC Human Trafficking Awareness Webpage
CCDOC Ethical & Fair Trade Webpage
Hidden in Plain Sight:
A USCCB/MRS Anti-trafficking Newsletter
January 2023
Issue 7
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Anti-Trafficking section of Migration and Refugee Services hopes you had a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
During the month of January, we highlight National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month as preparation for St. Josephine Bakhita's Feast Day (February 8). Through a presidential proclamation in 2010, President Barack Obama declared January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since, the month is dedicated to bringing awareness, education, and information on how to both identify and prevent this crime. It is a great opportunity to raise awareness and share resources, information, history, and other ideas that will help put an end to human trafficking.
January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, which is used to raise awareness and is part of a significant effort to deal with issues around human trafficking. This day is connected to the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign, which aims to increase the understanding among Americans about the issue of human trafficking. Human trafficking is prevalent in communities across the country, is often overlooked and underreported, and affects men, women, and children, people of diverse socioeconomic statuses, ages, and educational backgrounds.
To continue fighting and learning on the issue of human trafficking, we have developed an Anti-Trafficking Calender for 2024, which includes important dates and descriptions pertaining to all issues of human trafficking. More information will be added as it becomes available. To get this calendar check out our new St. Bakhita Page on the Justice for Immigrants Website.
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50 adults, 30 teens and 9 children preparing for sacraments or to join the Catholic Church through RCIA and RCIT and RCIC
25 families preparing for their child’s BAPTISM this month
150 teens preparing for CONFIRMATION
85 couples preparing for MARRIAGE
3 young men preparing for HOLY ORDERS - the priesthood:
