Staff Rev. Carl Del Giudice Pastor Rectory 704-817-8813 Rev. Mr. Charles Knight, Retired Deacon Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd, Retired Deacon

Mrs. Sarah Gross Admin. Assistant 704-375-4339 Mr. Joseph McGuire Maintenance 704-375-4339

Third Sunday of Easter April 10, 2016

All are welcome in this place

Mass Schedule/Intentions Saturday April 9: 5:00 PM– Mass for the repose of the soul of Louie Anquilo given by the Ordonio family Sunday April 10: 8:00 AM—Mass offered for the repose of the soul of Sulah Page given by Bill Page

11:00 AM - Mass offered for the repose of the soul of Rebecca Mitchell Given by Naomi Byrd

Tuesday, April 12, 8:30AM Mass offered for the repose of the soul of John and Miriam Ngwainmbia given by Emmanuel Ngwainmbia

Wed., April 13, 8:30AM-Mass offered for the repose of the soul of John and Miriam Ngwainmbia given by Emmanuel Ngwainmbia

Thur., April 14, 8:30AM - Mass offered for the repose of the soul of John and Miriam Ngwainmbia given by Emmanuel Ngwainmbia

Friday, April 15, 8:30AM - Mass offered for the repose of the soul of John and Miriam Ngwainmbia given by Emmanuel Ngwainmbia

Reconciliation Saturday’s 4PM or by appointment

Baptism/Marriage Please contact Fr. Carl Del Giudice

“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.” ~Revelation 5:12

ParishWeeklyIncomeReport

Week of March 20, 2016

Offertory $ 9,520.20 $ 9,615.00 Debt Reduction $ 763.00 $ 2,308.00 Building Repair $ 62.00 Total $ 10,345.20 $11,923.00

cÜtçxÜ \ÇàxÇà|ÉÇá Please Pray For:

Thomasina Carr, Lamonte Bailey, the Bailey Family, Errin Rochelle, Vincent Gomez, Carmen Pantoja-Perez, Fr. Jim Goode, Joseph Castro, Pamela Gellineau, Michele Gellineau-Green, Bennie P. Evans, June Rousseau, Maria Rousseau, Ural Covington, Mattie Harvell, Harry Baptiste, Carolyn Oates, Christine Oates, Sr. Bessie McCarthy, Jake Suggs, Robert Collins, Jr., Lucielle Tate, Kate Truesdale, Ricky Carr, Celeste Carr, Elizabeth Nance, Janice Rucker, Jensen McDonald, Bennie Evans, Priscilla Duncan, Dilvia Sanchez, Eric Polite, Regina Delgado, Dwight Kersey, Wilhelmina White, Victor Gellineau, Idalia Brown, and the special intentions of our parishioners. If you or a member of your family is ill or recuperating, you may request a prayer shawl from our Prayer Shawl Ministry. Call Carol Gominiak at 704-614-5908.

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Daily Readings & Calendar April 9-15

Sat. April 9 Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21

9AM-5PM Alumni Flea Market, PLC 5:00PM Vigil Mass, C- Kneelers for the seminarians in the chapel

Sun. April 10 Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19

Third Sunday of Easter 8:00AM Mass 11:00AM Mass 4:00PM Basketball

Mon. April 11 Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29

7PM, Bible Study, CH

Tue. April 12 Acts 7:51– 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35

8:30AM Mass 10:00AM Golden Wings 11:00AM, Food Pantry 6:00PM - Scouting, gym

Wed. April 13 Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40

8:30AM Mass 6PM - Wildcat Basketball

Thur. April 14 Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51

8:30AM Mass 6PM - Basketball

Fri. April 15 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:59-59

8:30AM Mass 11:30AM - Food Pantry 12PM - 2PM Men’s Group shelter program 6PM– Band practice, C

St Martin de Porres Ministry This months special food re-quest is for peanut butter and jelly. Donations can be left in the shopping cart in the church vestibule, or on the cart in the

Parish Life Center. Monetary donations and other canned goods are always welcome. Checks can be made to St Martin de Porres and placed in the Church offertory. Thank you for your continued support!

Key: C - Church, CH - Chapel, PLC - Parish Life Center To reserve a room for a meeting or activity, please request a Facility Usage Form from the Parish Office or online at

Are you an active member? Active membership at Our Lady of Consolation is determined by 4 things: 1. Registering in the parish using the Reg. form,

and alerting the office to any changes. Forms are available online and from the ushers.

2. Attending Mass faithfully. 3. Participating in parish ministry and community. 4. Using your envelopes. (The envelopes help the

office know that you are active.)

Academic Achievement Corner In an effort to encourage our students, and celebrate their success, this section of the bulletin (published once a month) will high-

light the youth of our parish who have reached a significant academic goal. If your child has reached a goal, and you would like to have it listed, please email the child's name and the achievement to the Parish office at OLCChar-lotte@charlottediocese.org.

2016 DSA Goal Contributions # of Participants

$44,661.00 $17,237.75 70 of 454

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PARISH NEWS Susan G Komen Pink Sunday Next weekend April 17th we join with churches across Charlotte to participate in the Susan G Komen Pink Sunday. Please consider wearing pink in support of education about breast health and breast cancer survivers. There will be a small dessert reception following the 11AM Mass in the PLC. All are welcome! Praying for Our Seminarians This year we have two seminarians preparing to be ordained for the Diocese of Charlotte. Two kneelers have been traveling to many Parishes in the Diocese to give parishioners the chance to kneel and pray for these young men as they dedicate their lives to the service of our Diocese. Friday April 8– Sunday April 12 we will have the opportunity to pray for these men here at OLC. Please take a moment to kneel on the kneelers in the Chapel and say a prayer. Monday Bible Study The Monday Bible study group will be meeting on Monday, April 11, 2016 in the chapel. All are welcome to attend! Breakfast between the Masses There will be breakfast served between the Masses next Sunday April 17, 2016 in the Parish Life Center. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. All are welcome. Chicken Dinner - April 24, 2016 Our Lady of Consolation Annual Chicken Dinner, will be Sunday, April 24, 2016 9:00am until 5:00pm Price $9.00 Baked or Fried Sponsored by the Rosary Society College is 4 Years, Your Catholic Faith is 4-ever Planning on college in the fall? The Diocesan Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry has created a bridge to make it easier to connect with campus

ministry at your chosen school. Visit www.catholiconcampus.com and use the online form to get additional information about campus ministry at your school. Additional information about the campuses served in our Diocese is also available.

Did you know the Diocese of Charlotte provides programs such as legal immigration

services, parenting classes, support for young parents, adoption services, counseling services, burial assistance, food pantries and much more? These outreach programs are supported through the Diocesan Support Appeal. Thousands of people depend on your generosity. If you have not already completed a pledge envelope, please consider doing so as soon as posible. Envelopes can be returned to the Parish Office, mailed to the Diocese or go to www.charlottediocese.org/dsa to make a gift online. International Day Sunday, May 15, 2016 will be International Sunday. Food representing the cultural heritage and nationalities of OLC parishioners will be served from 1PM-3PM in the Parish Life Center. Interested in providing food for this event? Sign up sheets for participation will be in the back of the church.

Reflection Redemption Do you remember Peter on the night Jesus was arrested? He claimed he had never heard of Jesus. Today we are called to join Peter in testifying to the name of Jesus as he does in the first reading, and in proclaiming our love for him as Peter does in the Gospel passage. The powerful imagery of John’s vision in the second reading from the book of Revelation shows us the company we keep when we have faith in the name of Jesus. We join all living creatures, “countless in number” from

“heaven, earth and under the earth, in the sea; everything in the universe” (Revelations 5:11, 13). The dignity and majesty described in each reading are in stark contrast to the dark and pitiful image of Peter and the other apostles at the time of Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion. What a relief that we can all be redeemed so completely. ~© JS Paluch

AROUND THE DIOCESE Free Estate Planning Seminar Will be held Tuesday April 26th at the Catholic Diocese Pastoral Center (1123 South Church St. Charlotte) from 7– 8:30PM. Information on planned giving, bequests and Catholic teaching on end of life issues will also be provided by the planning and giving office. Contact Judy Smith at 704-370-3320 or jmsmith@charlottediocese.org to register and reserve your free materials. Stewardship Regional Conference The 15th Annual regional Stewardship Conference will be held in Charlotte Saturday April 30, 2016 from 9AM-5:30PM. The cost is $40 and includes a keynote speaker, three breakout sessions, continental breakfast and lunch. Come learn from National and regional experts on best practices for introducing and growing stewardship activities! If interested please pick up a sign up card in the parish office or register online at sestewardship.weconnect.com BINGO Enjoy a good game of BINGO? St Thomas Aquinas has BINGO games every Monday at 7PM 1400 Suther Rd. (near UNCC). All are welcome. Bulletin Announcements Please send your announcements to the Parish Office by Tuesday April 12th for the bulletin distributed April 24th.

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