ALL parish youth are invited to attend a special 11:00 a.m. Mass Celebration on the 3rd Sunday of every month: "Youth Sunday". All roles during the Mass will be performed by our youth and they will be given priority seating together. The homily will be focused on young people, so that they may better absorb the teachings of the faith and Jesus Christ. Volunteer positions during the Mass are open to youth of the parish who have already received 1st Holy Communion (regardless of enrollment in Faith Formation or Youth in Action): Ushers, Announcements, Readers of the Word, Responsorial Psalm, Prayers of the Faithful, Gift bearers, Capital Campaign Prayer Stewardship is an excellent way to grow in faith & knowledge about God and The Church. Families can sign up on-line at the parish website.
FAITH FORMATION registration is now open. Lessons will begin next Sunday, September 10, 2023. All youth ages 1st through 12th grade are invited to attend, especially those preparing for sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please contact the Parish Office, or register online. Fees this year have changed. $45 per child, Families: $45 for the first child and $15 for the remaining children in the family. There is an additional $5 fee for Sacramental classes - First Communion and Confirmation..
Capital Campaign $10,000 Match – We Give Because God Gave First We wish to thank everyone who has donated and taken the time to make the $10,000 Match fundraiser a huge success. Because of you we collected $13,245.50. We are thankful for your generosity of spirit and your faithful sacrificial giving.
Catholic Charities Elder Ministry would like to invite senior adults from across the diocese to join us for a day filled with fellowship, fun activities, learning opportunities, entertainment, laughter, plus the opportunity to connect with individuals from across the diocese. Two dates and locations to choose from: Tuesday, May 9th – St. Matthew Catholic Church and Tuesday, May 23rd – Catholic Conference Center. $15 per person (includes lunch). To register for either location, please send your name, address, phone number, parish affiliation and payment payable to Catholic Charities to the attention of Sandra Breakfield at Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte. For additional information please call 704-370-3220 or email [email protected]. REGISTER NOW!
Join St. Martin de Pores and the Girl Scouts for HOTDOG SUNDAY after 11:00 Mass on Sunday, April 23. The cost is $5 for plain hotdog with chips and drink or $7 for hotdog with toppings, chips and drink. All proceeds to to the Capital Campaign. Thank you for your support!
The 12th Annual Carrie Kirkpatrick Golf Tournament gets underway Friday, May 12th at Tradition Golf Course. Please see a golf tournament committee member following Mass to register or to place an ad in the Souvenir Book. There are also several opportunities to be a sponsor. Go to www.carriekirkpatrickgolftournament.com to register or for more information.
Please join us for Stations of the Cross, a live procession by our youth, on Good Friday, April 7th, 2023beginning at the OLC church entrance at 6:00 p.m. Mass will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Everyone is invited!
All parish youth who have already received first holy communion, regardless of enrollment in faith formation or youth in action, are invited to attend a special 11:00 a.m. Mass Celebration on the 3rd Sunday of every month: "Youth Sunday". All roles during the Mass will be performed by our youth and they will be given priority seating. Stewardship is an excellent way to grow in faith & knowledge about God and The Church. See you on Sunday!
The Annual Lenten Fish Fry will take place each Friday during Lent beginning Friday, February, February 24th through Friday, March 31st. Fish or Shrimp dinners with the fixins will be served from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center, 1235 Badger Court, Charlotte. Dinners are $12.00 each. Take out only.
January 1 is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, one of the oldest feasts in the liturgical calendar. OLC vigil Mass will be on Saturday, January 31st at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, January 1st Masses will be at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
OLC will host a Stewardship Workshop for registered Parishioners on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. at the Parish Life Center. This workshop is being extended to the existing leadership of the church, and new parishioners as well as those interested in being future leaders, including our young adults and youth members are invited to attend this first workshop. This Stewardship Program will consist of a dynamic speaker, a Catholic contextual follow up on Stewardship, a panel where individuals give their story, an overview of the OLC mission and how it maps to the various ministries, and a "Living Your Strengths" Exercise conducted by a facilitator. Each registered attendee will receive a complimentary copy of the Living Your Strengths Book, Catholic Edition. This will be a packed half day, but we know it will be worth it. Boxed Lunches will be provided at no cost to attendees. Registration is required. The last date to register is December 9, 2022. Click here to register.
The Perpetual Hope Gospel Choir, under the direction of Erick Massey, cordially invite you to our 39th Anniversary Gospel Concert to be held November 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church 1235 Badger Ct., Charlotte, NC 28206.
The OLC Walks team thanks the walkers and those who donated to support the OLC Walks team at the 2022 Crop Walk held on Sunday, October 16th. The CROP Hunger Walk is a nationwide movement sponsored by Church World Service to raise funds to end hunger and poverty in the U.S. and around the world. Hundreds of religious groups, businesses, schools, and others organize local Walk events in their communities each year. With your support, the OLC Walks team raised over $850 to support the Charlotte Crop Hunger Walk event. Thank you all for your support.
Our Lady of Consolation Church is hosting a film screening for the entire Diocese of Charlotte as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The film, "A PLACE AT THE TABLE AFRICAN-AMERICANS ON THE ROAD TO SAINTHOOD” will be presented at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 19th at THE MACS FINE ARTS CENTER AT CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road Charlotte, NC 28226. To purchase the $5 ticket, please go to https: www.eventbrite.com e 422631681737. Click here for more information.
Our Lady of Consolation Annual BBQ and Chicken Sale, sponsored by the Men's Group, will take place on October 22, 2022 from 11:00 AM-6:00 PM. All meals will be curbside/takeout only. You may call 704-375-4339 to pre-order or place your order at the Family Life Center atrium door. You may also purchase 1LB. containers of BBQ. Pre orders for BBQ will accepted up until 10/17/22 and pick up for these orders will be 10/22/2022 until 5:00 PM For more information, please contact the church office at 704-375-4339.
DIOCESAN 25th and 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: If you were married during 1972 or 1997, you are invited to the annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass on Sunday, October 23,2022 at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass begins at 2:30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. Please register at https://charlottediocese.org/bishops-yearly-anniversary-mass-for-couples/.