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Our Lady of Consolation Church is a Catholic Christian community celebrating the rich heritage of both Roman Catholicism and African-American traditions. We seek to become a beacon of hope and strength in our community, through outreach and sharing of our time, talents and treasures.

Our Pastor, Rev. Fr. Basile Sede, Ph.D. is Originally from Fiango – Kumba, Cameroon, Fr. Sede attended St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary, Bambui, Cameroon, where he studied Philosophy and Theology and was eventually ordained a Catholic Priest for the Diocese of Buea, Cameroon on the 16th of April 1998. Fr. Basile Sede has served in the Diocese of Charlotte for the last seven years.

See our About Us page for more information on our parish.
News and Upcoming Events
- A Letter from Our Pastor
  
  March 21
  
  Click here to view letter for Our Pastor, Fr. Basile Sede.
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- Parish Membership Update
  
  March 14
  
  Please take a few minutes to update your family's information with the parish office. This will help us to ensure that the information we have for you and your family accurate. You can complete the registration online at https://www.ourladyofconsolation.org/parish-registration or click here to download the registration form and take or send to the Parish Office.
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- Carrie Kirkpatrick Golf Tournament
  
  March 14
  
  The 11th Annual Carrie Kirkpatrick Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Tradition Golf Club on Friday, May 15. In the past, proceeds have supported the St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry, the Sports Leadership Initiative, OLC Athletic Association and local Boys and Girl Scout Troops. The proceeds from this fundraiser are essential for the continuation of many of these services and programs. There are several ways in which you can help to continue make this event a success. Be a sponsor. Host a Group. Donate Prizes. Place an Ad or Register to Play. Click here for more information.
  
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- Photos from the OLC Athletic Association Fashion Show
  
  March 13
  
  Click here to view pictures from the OLC Athletic Association Fashion Show on January 26 - The African Lady Shop. For prints, contact Parishioner, Travis Burton, TO2 Photography, at 704-879-1592.
  
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- Bishop William G. Curlin Pastorial Care Award
  
  March 11
  
  This award seeks to recognize, FROM THE DIOCESAN LEVEL, principles of Christ's love in the ministry and pastoral care. This award seeks to recognize outstanding individuals, groups, and/or parishes that exemplify the principles of Christ's love in the ministry of pastoral care. Christian Service Awards will be presented to outstanding youth in the Diocese at the Diocesan Youth Conference on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Application forms are available at the Church office. For questions please contact Paul Jos. Kotlowski (704) 370-3211.
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- Pope Saint John Paul II Award
  
  March 11
  
  This award is given to priest or deacons of or in the Diocese of Charlotte who exhibit extraordinary love, devotion, commitment and outreach to youth and youth ministry. Multiple letters for each nominee are welcomed.
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- Youth Minister Years of Service Award
  
  March 11
  
  ATTENTION Youth Ministers and/or Youth Volunteers. If you have served as Youth Minister or Youth Volunteer in the Diocese of Charlotte for either 5 or 10 or more consecutive years and have never received a recognition pin from the office for Youth Ministry, please ask for a copy of the required form from the administrative staff. The form must be returned to the office by April 4th.
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- Bishop's Annual Youth Pilgrimage to Belmont Abbey
  
  March 6
  
  Bishop’s Annual Youth Pilgrimage to Belmont Abbey is on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The theme for the event is “Be Holy” (Peter 1:16) Lenten Retreat. This pilgrimage is an event in preparation for Eucharistic Congress. Youth In Action is coordinating the trip at OLC, 6th - 12th grade, please contact Ms. Denise at olcyia@gmail.com or (917) 575-0871. For more event information please visit www.GOEucharist.com
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All Masses, meetings, training sessions or any face to face or in person contact have been suspended until further notice!

Calendar

March 2020

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Contact the OLC Web Team

We continually update the OLC website in order to provide OLC information, activities and events. We would appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Send us an Email at olcwebteam@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Effective Sunday, March 15, Weekend Masses and Faith Formation classes at Our Lady of Consolation Church are cancelled until further notice.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS IS CANCELLED

PLEASE NOTE, LENTEN FISH FRY IS POSTPONED!

All Masses, meetings, training sessions or any face to face or in person contact have been suspended until further notice
effective immediately.

Lent/Holy Week Mass Schedule

Ash Wednesday 2/26/20 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Penance Service - 4/1/20 6:00 PM
Vigil Mass - 4/4/20 5:00 PM
Palm Sunday - 4/5/20 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
The Triduum Holy Thursday - 4/9/20 7:00 PM
Good Friday - 4/10/20
6:00 Stations of the Cross
6:30 PM Service
Easter Vigil - Holy Saturday 4/11/20 8:00 PM
Easter Sunday 4/12/20 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Weekend Mass Schedule
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Reconciliation
by appointment
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Parish Information

Parish Staff

Rev. Basile N. Sede
Pastor
Rectory (Emergencies Only) 704-733-9116

Colleen Kudela
Administrative Assistant
704-375-4339
olccharlotte@charlottediocese.org

Mr. Joseph McGuire
Maintenance
704-375-4339

1235 Badger Court
Charlotte, NC 28206
Office: 704.375.4339
Fax: 704.375.8039

Parish Registration

Our Parish family would like to welcome new members. Please register by calling or visiting the church office during business hours. Click here to download the Parish Registration Form.

St Martin de Porres Food Pantry

Tuesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 11:30AM - 1:00PM
By appointment only please call 704-817-8813
Daily Mass from Bishop Barron's Chapel
Today's Readings
- Fifth Sunday of Lent
  
  Reading 1 Ez 37:12-14
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8.
  Reading 2 Rom 8:8-11
  Gospel Jn 11:1-45
Diocesan Support Appeal 2020

"Our Faith in Action" is the theme of the 2020 Diocesan Support Appeal. This is a great opportunity - to put our faith into action to help those in need. Your contribution to the DSA helps those in need. Your contribution to the DSA helps fund the educational, multicultural, vocational, housing and social service ministries of the dioces. You can scan the QR code below with your smartphone camera App or QR Reader App to be taken directly to the DSA pledge sign-up online.
LINKS YOU MAY USE

The Diocese of Charlotte
www.charlottediocese.org

The Catholic News Herald
http://catholicnewsherald.com

The Vatican
http://www.vatican.va

The National Black Catholic Congress
http://www.nbccongress.org/

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops
www.usccb.org

The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus
http://www.nbccc.us/NBCCC/Welcome.html

Zenit News Service (Catholic News)
http://www.zenit.org
Catholic News Service
- Update: Vatican confirms pope does not have COVID-19
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Neither Pope Francis nor any of his closest collaborators have the COVID-19 virus, said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican...
- Masses, Stations of the Cross, meditations in livestreams, on YouTube
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Here is a sampling of Masses, Stations of the Cross, meditations and other devotions being livestreamed by dioceses and other groups around country...
- Some tout DACA recipients as key in COVID-19 fight
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The video begins with a nurse named Sol, a beneficiary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program, who was...

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