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APRILUPCOMING EVENTSApril 1-3April 1April 2April 3April 7, 20, 21April 8April 8-10April 9-10April 19-21April 20April 22April 22-24April 29April 30EQ Saints – Youth Ministry Certificate ProgramRegional Stewardship Conference 2022Treasures of the ChurchLove Your Neighbor AuctionCreighton Model NFP Introductory SessionsFirst Friday Table TalkRetrouvailleOLSS Bake SaleRenew & RejoiceSCCCN Zoom MeetingEarth Day WebinarWomen’s Discernment RetreatDiocesan Evangelization Team ApplicationSimply Love, A Catholic Marriage Day of RenewalRESOURCESApostolic Administrator’s Office Bishop Guglielmone’s calendar Second Collection – Catholic Home Missions Second Collection – Good Friday Holy LandBlack Catholic Ministry Holy Week Special Friday Table Talk Celebrating Black SpiritualityHuman Resources: Employment OpportunitiesFamily Life Healing Mass for Divorce, Separated Simply Love for Married Couples: Flyer Small adNative American Ministry: Earth Day CelebrationSpirituality & Formation: Spiritual Direction Cohort via Spring Hill CollegeStewardship & Mission Advancement: Regional Stewardship Conference BAA Solicitor’s Report, as of Feb. 28Young Adult Ministry: Spring RetreatDETAILSClick each headline for more details. Copy & paste into your bulletin or online calendar!

EQ Saints – Youth Ministry Certificate ProgramApril 1-3This program is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques neededfor creative and comprehensive youth ministry. The Certificate Program in Youth MinistryStudies helps to create a common vision for effective youth ministry in your diocese or region,forging a connected network of leaders and promoting collaboration among parishes, schools, anddiocesan staff. The certificate program consists of four in-person meetings per year for two years.The program is based on practical and applicable youth ministry materials and less on theory.Register: aints.Regional Stewardship Conference 2022April 1 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.This collaborative effort by the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh, Savannah and theArchdiocese of Atlanta, is an excellent opportunity for you to learn from lay and ordained stewardsfrom parishes across the Southeast. Anyone interested in embracing stewardship as a way of life willbenefit from attending the conference. Whether a priest, deacon, parish staff member, or engagedparishioner, our goal is for you to receive the tools and motivation to take your parish’s stewardshipprogram to the next level. The conference offers compelling and practical workshops, interactiveforums, presentations and discussions around stewardship, teamwork, and innovative parishprograms. To register or for details, visit https://sestewardship.weconnect.com.Treasures of the ChurchApril 2 1 p.m.Corpus Christi Church in Lexington welcomes you to a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics.Father Carlos Martins, a Vatican-appointed expert on relics, will present a teaching and expositionof Sacred Relics. Experience an extraordinary Vatican collection of over 150 relics, some as old as2,000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of Saints Joseph, Maria Goretti, Therese of Lisieux,Francis of Assisi and Faustina Kowalska. There will also be a portion of the Veil of Our Lady andone of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Those in attendance will be ableto examine and venerate each relic. Download flyer.Love Your Neighbor AuctionApril 3 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach will host its 25th annual Love Your Neighbor AuctionApril 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Charleston Marriott Hotel, 170 N. Lockwood Blvd.Guests will enjoy an open bar, heavy brunch-style hors d’oeuvres and live music while bidding onsilent and live auction leisure and luxury items ranging from exclusive art pieces, spa experiences,wine tastings, restaurant packages, travel excursions, plus products and services from localbusinesses in the community. All proceeds benefit Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach.Purchase tickets at www.olmoutreach.org. For more information about the event, contact HannahWallace, 843-559-4109 x109 or hannah.wallace@olmoutreach.org.

NFP Introductory Sessions (virtual & in-person)April 7, 20, 21We have virtual and in person Natural Family Planning Introductory Sessions scheduled for April.Online sessions are: April 7 at 7 p.m. Contact lexiesawonik@gmail.com. April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Contact janellenapro@gmail.com.In Person Sessions are: April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at St Joseph Church in Columbia. Registration required. Contactnaprogal@gmail.com. April 21 7 p.m. at St Francis Eastside in Greenville. Contact napronurse@aol.com.We have instructors available for NFP International, Couple to Couple League and MarquetteMethod upon request. Please contact jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org for information.Holy Week “Table Talk” (virtual)April 8 10-11 a.m.This special edition of Table Talk will help prepare your mind and spirit for Holy Week 2022: PalmSunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. We will be joined by SisterRoberta Fulton, SSMN; Deacon Larry Deschaine, Ph.D.; Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM; and DeaconLeonard Chambliss. Your host is Kathleen Merritt. We will feature a "Hat Parade" for EasterSunday! So, grab your cup of coffee or tea and join us in prayer, conversation, prizes and fun! Clickhere to register.RetrouvailleApril 8-10Retrouvaille is a program for married couples facing difficulty and challenges in their relationship. Itis designed to help men and women restore and rebuild. Visit helpourmarriage.org to learn aboutupcoming weekends or to register. Contact familylife@charlestondiocese.org for assistance.North Myrtle Beach Bake SaleApril 9-10Our Lady Star of the Sea Ladies Guild will hold a bake sale after Masses on Saturday, April 9, from4-6 p.m. and on April 10, Palm Sunday, after 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon Masses. The sale will be inthe church’s banquet hall, 1100 8th Ave. N. in North Myrtle Beach. Details: Jo Ann Mathews, 910287-5631 and jamathews124@gmail.com.Renew & RejoiceApril 19-21What recharges your batteries so you can continue serving? How do you become spiritually renewedso that you can continue to share the gospel? Just as Jesus went off to pray and rest, we invite youto come away and experience renewal and rejoicing during this beautiful three-day retreat. It will beheld at Camp St. Christopher on John’s Island. Visit charlestondiocese.org/event/renew-rejoice.

Catholic Nurses MeetingApril 20 7 p.m.The S.C. Council of Catholic Nurses strives to create a community of like-minded nurses, whosegoal is to support each other in prayer, education, and volunteering. The SCCCN will be meeting viaZoom on April 20 at 7 p.m. The theme for this meeting is “Reflecting on the Gifts of Easter.” ToRSVP, email sccatholicnurses@gmail.com.Earth Day webinarApril 22 7-8:15 p.m.The Diocese of Charleston is presenting a webinar in celebration of Earth Day entitled “10 Ways toInvest in Our Planet.” Presenters include: Deacon Larry Deschaine, PhD; Chief Mary Wolf WomanWorthy; Cathy Nelson; Sister Trina McCormick, OP; Sister Anita Braganza, IBVM; and KathleenMerritt. Click here to register.Women’s Discernment RetreatApril 22-24Are you a young lady age 18-25 seeking to do God’s will? You are invited to attend the upcomingFiat Ministries Discernment Retreat at Heart Ridge Retreat Center in Sunset. Religious sisters fromvarious will lead talks and small groups, share their testimonies, and provide a joyful witness to whatit means to be a consecrated religious woman. Cost is 25. Register at fiatministries.org. ContactEmily Savage, fiatministriesinc@gmail.com.Diocesan Evangelization Team ApplicationApril 29The Diocesan Evangelization Team is composed of high school students from across the state whoare on fire for the Lord, plus a team of adults who lead the team with the Holy Spirit in their hearts.The purpose of the team is to share God’s love with youth in South Carolina. Applications are dueby April 29. To apply: n-team-application.Simply Love: A Catholic Marriage Day of RenewalApril 30 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.When you work on your marriage, you both win. The Office of Family Life is pleased to offer thisday as a “vacation for your marriage” through inspiring talks, couple prayer, discussion and activitieswith guest speakers and popular authors Troy and Kathleen Billings, and Allen and Denae Hebert.Cost is 50 per couple. Lunch and dinner provided. Hosted at St. Philip Neri Church in Fort Mill.For information or to register, contact Natalie Burt: nburt@charlestondiocese.org or 803-899-4946.Registration deadline is April 25.Spiritual Director cohort formingA new cohort is now forming! Certificate of Spiritual Direction is designed to guide students as theygrown in their own personal spirituality and to gain basic skills for contemplative listening anddiscernment. Hybrid classes combine face-to-face instruction with online work. Certificate of IgnatianSpirituality is for those who seek to enrich their personal spirituality, but do not intend to guideothers through spiritual direction. Visit tualdirection to learn more or contact Deacon Tom Whalen, twhalen@charlestondiocese.org, by April30 if interested in these programs.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSWorld Meeting of Families pilgrimageCome join our 12-day pilgrimage to experience the World Meeting of Families. Journey to Milan,Padua, Florence, Assisi and Rome with Rev. Fabio Refosco (spiritual chaplain), pastor of St. PhilipNeri in Fort Mill. For information, contact: Noelette Tours, 845-323-4533 or 845-634-5746,sales@noelette.com, or www.noelette.com. Full payment is due in mid-April, so sign up now!View the 2022 World Meeting of Families flyer.St. Clare’s Home needs St. Clare’s Home is looking for dedicated volunteers to help tutor mothers in their currenteducational studies. This is a wonderful opportunity for retired and former teachers to sharetheir gifts and talents. Please contact stclareshome@charlestondiocese.org. Do you or someone you know have a functional vehicle you are looking to donate? St.Clare’s needs reliable used vehicles for mothers to be able to drive to school and work. Formore information, please email us at stclareshome@charlestondiocese.org. Visitstclareshomesc.org.Synod survey extended through AprilThe Holy Father is asking all people of good will to offer thoughts regarding the future direction ofthe Church, especially those who minister in or have connection with the Church. The survey willtake less than 10 minutes of your time. Please complete it by April 1: charlestondiocese.org/synod2023/survey. There’s still time for your parish to schedule a Listening Session. Contact SisterKathy Adamski for information: 843-261-0498 or kadamski@charlestondiocese.org.Faith Formation Classes / Clases de Formación en la Fe (virtual)The Diocese of Charleston has partnered with the University of Dayton virtual learning communityto offer continuing education courses for all those in parish ministries. For more information or toapply for a tuition grant, please contact Sister Kathy Adamski at kadamski@charlestondiocese.org or843-261-0498. Registration for Cycle 3 begins March 9 and runs through April 20. Classes begin April 25. Click here for Cycle 1 course offerings in English. Haga clic aquí para ver las ofertas de español. See what UD has to offer at https://vlcff.udayton.edu.

Human Resources: Employment Opportunities. Family Life Healing Mass for Divorce, Separated . Spiritual Direction Cohort via Spring Hill College. Stewardship & Mission Advancement: Regional Stewardship Conference BAA Solicitor's Report, as of Feb. 28 . 1100 8th Ave. N. in North Myrtle Beach. Details: Jo Ann Mathews, 910-287 .