Mardi Gras 17 February 2015
It’s Mardi Gras Time! Come join us on Fat Tuesday, February 17, in the Cathedral Parish Hall from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for our Annual Pancake Dinner and Mardi Gras Party. Bring all the kids! Admission is free…fun is guaranteed! Pancake Race! Games! Masks! Beads! Cookies! Pancakes! Sausage! Drinks!
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Novena Begins 3 February
The Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes is 11 February. Pray the novena beginning 3 February. Visit the EWTN website for the novena prayers to Our Lady of Lourdes.
Why Is Pope John Paul a Saint?
Would you like to know more about Saint John Paul II and what makes him a saint? Please join us at the Harbor Club (35 Prioleau St. downtown Charleston) on February 13th from 7-9pm to hear national TV commentator, columnist, and biographer of St. John Paul II George Weigel present “Why Pope John Paul II is a Saint: The Family and Religious Freedom.” Tickets are $50/person or $75/couple and will go to support SC families with difficult pregnancies. Checks can be made out to Diocese Of Charleston-Family Life, write “difficult pregnancies” in memo line. Mail to: Family Life 2878 Hwy160W, Fort Mill
Advent
Happy First Sunday of Advent! We wish you a blessed time as you prepare for the birth of our Savior. Check out our Pinterest page for more ways to celebrate the true reason for the season in your home! And follow us on Facebook for Advent events at the Cathedral and around the diocese!
CATHOLICISM
Created by acclaimed author, speaker, and theologian Fr. Robert Barron, the CATHOLICISM series is a dynamic look at the beauty and richness of the Catholic Faith. Through the stunning HD cinematography, you will travel with Fr. Barron to over 50 locations in 15 different countries to learn the stories and history that have created the faith of over one billion people today and how Catholicism has shaped the world in which we live. Join us to go deeper in your faith as you discover the art, literature, architecture, spirituality, and teachings of CATHOLICISM. Watch the video trailer here! Join us
Praying for the Dead
For the Church, the month of November is dedicated to remembering and praying for the souls in Purgatory. While it’s always good to remember those holy souls in our prayers (as they cannot pray for themselves,) it is especially important to pray for them this month. One of the many ways you can help the poor souls enter the kingdom of heaven is by offering up indulgences on their behalf. There are two types of indulgences–partial and plenary. If you need a refresher, this website does a great job explaining them. Below are a few options for gaining indulgences for the
