CHARLOTTE — Bishop Peter Jugis celebrated Mass and hosted a luncheon for members of the Catholic Heritage Society Oct. 20 at St. Patrick Cathedral.
The Catholic Heritage Society is comprised of people who make planned gifts that benefit the diocese or any of its parishes, schools, ministries, agencies or have established an endowment in the foundation.
This annual event is the diocese’s way of honoring the generosity of Catholic friends who are providing for the future of the Church in western North Carolina.
The Catholic Heritage Society is comprised of more than 1,100 people in the diocese, some of whom are leaving gifts to the Diocese of Charlotte Foundation in their wills.
Since 1994, the foundation has distributed more than $10 million to more than 100 recipient parishes, schools and ministries.
— Photo provided by Stephen B. Dey of Charlotte Image Photography Inc.
KERNERSVILLE — The Holy Cross Columbiettes Auxiliary 8509 of Kernersville celebrated their 25th anniversary Oct. 13 with Mass celebrated by Father Noah Carter followed by a memorial service for all the deceased Columbiettes.
A candle was lit by the Auxiliary President Diane Frankenfield and Sentinel Rosemary Vasko, as a bell was rung for each lady by Financial Secretary Sandra Kempka and Committee Head Verna Kellum. To finish up the special day, the ladies attended a brunch at a local restaurant.
Charter Members were presented with a certificate, congratulatory speeches were given by Ginny Grant, N.C. State President, Megan Hauser, the 1st NC State President, and Maggie Herbstritt, Western Chapter President. The Holy Cross Worthy Grand Knight, Ed Christian, Worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Dave Kempka, and Columbiette liaison, Dennis Muelker, were also in attendance and performed the opening blessing, the presentation of roses to the charter members and a closing blessing, In addition, the Knights presented a check to the auxiliary to donate to their favorite charity.’
— Photo provided by Patricia Dmuchowski