MiraVia’s 22nd Annual Fundraising Banquet: “Gifts of Mercy”

22ND ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET “GIFTS OF MERCY”

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016

Location: Crown Ballroom of the Charlotte Convention Center
(Located in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Building)

Time: Check-in begins at 5:30 PM; Dinner starts at 6:30 PM

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Kerri Caviezel (wife of actor Jim Caviezel)

Kerri Caviezel has devoted her life to working with youth. After earning a degree in education from Western Washington University, Kerri spent eight years teaching junior high and high school, and ten years, with her second love, coaching basketball. Her interaction with young people made it evident to her that there is a great need for guidance and education to counteract the cultural message of death constantly being thrust on the youth today.

About 17 years ago, Kerri started counseling at the Pregnancy Counseling Center in Mission Hills, California. With her teaching experience, speaking on issues concerning the Sanctity of Life became a natural outgrowth to spread a preventative message of help, hope, and truth.

This 17 year journey has taken Kerri around the United States and the Globe, speaking at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in 2005, the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress, Chicago Pro-Life Conference, St. Louis Pro-Life Conference, Abbeyfest, New Orleans, Michigan Right to Life, Right to Life of Southern California, and other memorable venues. She also had the privilege of appearing twice on “Life on the Rock” one of EWTN’s (The Eternal Word Television Network) programs to discuss crisis pregnancy counseling and adoption. Kerri is married and has three children. In her own words, “What a gift it has been to speak to people of all ages but especially teenagers who are the hope of our future.”

HOW TO REGISTER


You can make a reservation for yourself or for a table of 8 to 10 people online or by phone.

To register online: www.miraviabanquet22.eventbrite.com

To register by phone: 704-525-4673 ext. 10

Deadline to register is October 10, 2016

Procession for Life Sponsored by the Charlotte Helpers

Saturday, October 15, 2016 @ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

(6828 Old Reid Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210)

9:00 am Mass followed by 10:00 am Procession for Life and prayer at “Family Reproductive Health” abortion facility with Fr. Casey Coleman. Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel for those who do not join us on the sidewalk, coming back together for Benediction in the chapel.

(700 E. Hebron St. Charlotte, NC 28273)

 

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October 2016 Procession for Life Flier

October 2016 Procession for Life

Human Trafficking Education & Awareness Event

Did you know that North Carolina has a major problem with human trafficking?

North Carolina is in the top 10 worst states for human trafficking, and the city of Charlotte is 6th in the nation.

Please join us as we hear from experts on this growing problem in our state, how you can protect your family, and how to help raise education and awareness. Learn more about this event here.

 

When: 7-8:30 pm on Thursday, October 13th

Where: St. Gabriel Catholic Church (3016 Providence Road, Charlotte, 28211)

Hosted by: The Respect Life Committee & C-PLAN (Carolina Pro-Life Action Network of Charlotte)

RSVP: To Tammy Harris. 704-519-7901

tmharris1217 (at) gmail.com by Monday, 10/10

Human Trafficking Event Charlotte October 13, 2016

Voiceless Movie Screening Fundraiser for Charlotte Center for Women

On Sunday, October 9th at 7pm,  Stanton Charlotte will host a private screening of Voiceless, a new pro-life film from Movie to Movement.
Voiceless follows Jesse Dean and his struggles in activating his church community to stand up against the abortion business situated directly across the street.
Stanton Charlotte feels that this film is the push that’s needed to motivate our local pro-lifers to SPEAK UP against the atrocities currently happening in our hometown.
Co-executive producer Jason Jones will attend and will host a question-and-answer period immediately following the film.
The movie will be at AMC Concord Mills. You can purchase tickets and read more about the film here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stanton-charlotte-presents-voiceless-with-co-executive-producer-jason-jones-tickets-27686526145
We are asking for a minimum donation of $11 per ticket. For an additional $4, you will receive a ten weeks keychain!
Feel free to email brice (at) charlottecenterforwomen.org with questions.
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Stanton Healthcare/Charlotte Center for Women is excited to offer a private screening of the pro-life film Voiceless, with a Q and A session with Jason Jones immediately following the movie.

Voiceless is about Jesse Dean, a recently discharged soldier who had a rough upbringing. But because of his wife, Jesse finds God and now is totally devoted to his faith.

He moves to Philadelphia to take a new job as an outreach leader at an old church whose membership has been declining. As he transitions in this new job, he discovers there’s an abortion clinic directly across the street from the church.
He attempts to encourage action from the pastor and other members of the church, but to no avail. But then something tragic and personal happens to himand he realizes he must take action himself. The more involved he gets, the more resistance he receives from those in his church and community. His wife, who thinks his actions will get him fired or land him in jail, also stands against him.
Finally, he must make a choice: is he going to take the easy way out and back off, which is what everyone wants him to do, or will he face a major confrontation which will require him to put everything on the line…not just his job, but his freedom and marriage as well.

This film encourages people to stand up for what they know is right, particularly as it pertains to taking God’s truths into society to address social issues. It addresses the spirit of retreat as it pertains to engaging the culture that has developed within the Church.

Jason Jones is the producer of Crescendo, 2011, Eyes to See, 2010 and the 2006 film Bella, which won several film industry awards, most notably the People’s Choice Award at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. Jason is the associate producer of the 2008 film, The Stoning of Soraya M. which won the NAACP Image Award in 2010 as well as the Los Angeles Film Festival Audience Award in 2009. Jason has won 15 International awards and has raised over 5 million dollars for Pregnancy Centers across the United States and Canada.

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stanton-charlotte-presents-voiceless-with-co-executive-producer-jason-jones-tickets-27686526145

Please please please pass this along!
For LIFE,
Brice Griffin
Founder, Charlotte Center for Women

First Friday Holy Hour of Reparation @ St. Ann’s

First Friday Mass and Holy Hour of Reparation will take place on October 7 (the Feast of the Holy Rosary).

Latin Mass: 6:00pm

Holy Hour: 7:15pm

Intention: “To make reparation for all the sins against life and human dignity. I hope you can join us for this special evening.” – Fr. Reid

Upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion Healing Retreats

Forgiveness and Healing after Abortion

Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats create a healing environment of prayer and forgiveness.

These retreats are for anyone who is experiencing hurt and pain related to abortion. The retreat works to reconnect individuals to themselves, their friends, and their families and to realize God’s ever present love.

 

Upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats:

 

Asheville Area

September 16-18, 2016

For more information please contact:

Shelley Glanton: 828-230-4940; sglan1234 @ aol .com or

Jennifer Ganser: 336-209-2161; jmganser @ charlottediocese .org

 

Diocese of Charleston

November 4-6, 2016

For more information please contact:

Christy: 803-554-6088; grace4healing @ gmail .com

 

 

1st Annual Respect Life Conference | Catholic Charities

For All Respect Life Coordinators and Advocates for Life,

Save the Date for an upcoming Respect Life Conference to be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016. This event will be hosted by Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, and Christ the King Catholic High School has graciously allowed us to hold the conference at their school in Huntersville.

Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J. will open the event with mass and a keynote presentation. Lunch and workshops will follow. Please view the attached flyer for more information. Further details will be provided later in June on the www.ccdoc.org website.

Download flier: SAVE THE DATE Respect Life Conference 8-27-16

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Charlotte invites Diocesan Parish Respect Life Coordinators and all people of good will to join together in prayer and educational engagement to strengthen our efforts to promote a respect for human life, particularly at its most vulnerable stages.

Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J. conference keynote speaker

Saturday, August 27, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Christ the King Catholic High School (2011 Crusader Way, Huntersville, NC 28078)

Mass in the Chapel of Christ the King Catholic High School, celebrated by Fr. Koterski, S.J. at 9 am. Coffee and light refreshments from 9:45 am – 10:30 am.

Conference begins with keynote presentation at 10:30 am. Lunch provided at noon. Two workshop blocks offered from 1:00 to 3:15 pm. Details on ccdoc.org by June 20.

About the speaker: Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J., a Professor of Philosophy at Fordham U., regularly teaches courses on natural law ethics and on medieval philosophy. He also teaches at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York. At Fordham, Fr. Koterski has received the “Undergraduate Teaching Award” and “Graduate Teacher of the Year Award.” He has recently served on the Board of Trustees of Belmont Abbey College, and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Cardinal Newman Society, and the Board of Directors of University Faculty for Life. He holds a Ph.D. from St. Louis University and a M.Div. and a S.T.L. from the Weston School of Theology in Boston.

Catholic Charities is pleased to host this event in gratitude for the ministry of parish Respect Life Coordinators. Accompanying guests and those interested in promoting the Church’s work to respect human life are welcome.

Please RSVP by email to CCDOC Respect Life Program Director Jennifer Ganser at jmganser (at) charlottediocese.org by July 31, 2016.  This event is offered at no charge, but space is limited.

 

Family Rosary Rally

Mark your calendars and join us for our 2nd annual Family Rosary Rally!

Last year’s event at Planned Parenthood drew a crowd of nearly 400, so this year we’re switching locations to the stadium at Charlotte Catholic High School so that number can grow!

There is one crucial response we must give for the heartbreaking events we are witnessing all around us—PRAYER. Prayer for the sanctity of human life and the sanctity of human families.

Just like last year, this event is taking place on the feast of a saint who rallied together a coalition of the faithful to fight the evil of their time through prayer, action, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary—St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron saint of families and the pro-life movement.

There is great beauty and power in publicly coming together as Catholics and American citizens to lift our hearts and voices to heaven for our families, for our communities, for our country, and for the world.

As St. Maximilian Kolbe taught us by example, we need to strengthen our faith and devotion, and be a united force for advancing God’s kingdom as the salt and light Jesus Christ has called us to be. Let’s come together and commit our intentions to Immaculate Heart of Mary through the spiritual weapon she has given to her children—the holy rosary!

 

Let’s pack out the stadium!

 

WHEN: Sunday, August 14th,

WHERE: 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Charlotte, 28226

TIME: 3:00pm – 4:30pm

BRING: rosaries, water bottles, sun hats, family, and friends.

 

In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the school gym.

Please share this event with family and friends, and print and post this flier:

Print PDF: Family Rosary Rally 2016

Family Rosary Rally 2016

Silent No More Event on July 30

Announcing:

Silent No More Awareness Campaign Event

Featuring women and men who are silent no more about their abortion

experiences and featuring those who have found healing from the

shockwaves (widespread fallout) of abortion

In the public right-of- way in front of

Family Reproductive Health (aka Hebron)

700 E. Hebron St., Charlotte, NC 28273

abortion facility

Saturday, July 30, 2016

10:00am

Theme: Amazing Grace!

Come hear personal experiences or share your story*!

Local organizers:

Katherine Hearn: katherinephearn [@] gmail.com

Andrea Hines: hinesal [@] gmail.com

*Contact one of us in advance if you’d like to share your story

For information in general on the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, visit

www.silentnomoreawareness.org.

Silent No More Awareness

Procession for Life – July

The next Procession for Life sponsored by the Charlotte Helpers:

Saturday, July 23, 2016 @ St. Ann Catholic Church

(3635 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209)

9:00 am Mass followed by 10:00 am Procession for Life and prayer at “Family Reproductive Health” abortion facility with Fr. Timothy Reid

(700 E. Hebron St, Charlotte, NC 28273)

* Park on the street adjacent to the facility and line up for the procession by the Our Lady of Guadalupe banner.

July 2016 Procession for Life