St. Philip Neri, founder of The Oratory - who was he?

Father Joe Pearce, C.O. will lead this lecture on Saturday, May 19th from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. York County is served by priests from The Rock Hill Oratory of St. Philip Neri. The day offers an opportunity to learn more about this unconventional saint. Two of the books about St. Philip Neri are The Apostle of Joy and The Second Apostle of Rome. He is also the patron saint of comedians. This day of reflection will include noon Eucharist and lunch. (Cost is $40 which includes lunch.) For more information, please call The Oratory (803) 327-2097.

New facility at the Pauline Books and Media Center

The Blessed John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization opened at Pauline Books and Media Center, 243 King Street, Charleston, SC on March 15th. It is a venue for the mission of the Daughters of St. Paul, which is the promotion of religious education and spiritual edification.

When not in use for such purposes, for a minimum donation, the Sisters will happily let the room be used by the community for other functions in keeping with their open door policy, since they call their Center “the Walk-in Clinic for the Soul.”

The room now has direct access to St. Joseph’s garden. The Sisters’ beautifully planted, walled-in convent garden is peaceful and tranquil.

You are invited to drop in and visit both areas. For viewing, the store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Booking agent: Ellen Schaaf at elschaaf@earthlink.net or (843) 725-9363.

Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. Our next retreat is June 8-10 at The Oratory in Rock Hill, SC. For more information, please call Christy (803) 554-6088 or Kathy (803) 546-6010 or grace4healing@gmail.com

Bishop England High School will be welcoming several international students next year. These F-1 visa students speak English, have full medical and liability insurance, and bring their own pocket money for personal expenses. Host families provide room and board and receive a generous monthly hosting stipend. If you have room in your heart and home for one of these great students, please contact Shelayne Witte at (843) 830-4052 or shelaynew@gmail.com

PERPETUAL ADORATION:
Padre Pio spent many hours daily talking to God and listening to God talk to him through internal illuminations. He said it really didn’t matter if we talked to God all the time because it is only when we are quiet that God talks to us. Now I ask you, where it is quiet enough for God to talk to you? You can come to the Adoration Chapel at Blessed Sacrament Church (Savannah Highway) and in the peacefulness there He will speak to your hears, and you will return eagerly because He has so much to share with you. Please call Charlie Lindsey at 766-2867. Do you hear the call? Will you answer it?

Pauline Book Club! Come enrich your faith, rejuvenate your spirit, and have fun building friendship and fellowship in the New Year at the Women’s Book Clubs at Pauline Books & Media in downtown Charleston. The morning group meets Thursday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to noon and will be reading Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. In it, “Kelly reveals the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality while addressing some of the most important questions we face today both as individuals and as a Church.” The evening group will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and will be reading Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin, S.J. It discusses “why joy, humor and laughter are at the heart of spiritual life.” Please join us and share in some great conversations and refreshments when we begin on January 12th. For more information, please contact Marie at Charliefsp@yahoo.com or 843-670-0492.

 

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES is a program which helps provide food relief to those who are struggling financially. There are 18 host sites (one at St. Andrews Episcopal Church and another at Orange Grove Elementary Charter School) in the LowCountry. Anyone is welcome to participate. For a fee of $30 you will receive that month’s Signature Box which will feed a family of 4 for a week. To order or locate a host site near you, visit their website www.angelfoodministries.com

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE UNINSURED

Sponsored by Coastal Catholic Charities a free medical clinic is held every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Echo House located at 1911 Hackeman Avenue in North Charleston. Please call for an appointment 308-9361.

NEW TELEVISED MASS: Catholic Mass will be broadcast on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on the following channels: Time Warner (channel 19); Comcast (channel 15); Home Telecom (channel 53); Direct TV (channels 305 & 347); and Dish Network (channels 216 & 217).

Catholic Radio, WLTQ 730AM, is catching waves in Charleston, Beaufort and Hilton Head

Listen to the authentic teachings of the Catholic Faith in your car, at work and at home. WLTQ 730AM is on the air and online at www.catholicradioinsc.com Programming includes: The Son Rise Morning Show with Brian Patrick 6-8 am; then Daily Mass, followed by Catholic Connection with Theresa Tomeo, and Women of Grace with Johnette Benkovic from 11-noon. The afternoon line-up includes: The Doctor Is In at 1 pm; Open Line from 3-5 pm; Al Kresta and Catholic Answers Live from 6-8 pm. We will also be broadcasting local Masses, Diocesan events, and Catholic happenings throughout the year. A complete list of our programs is available at our website.