CHARLOTTE — During an Oct. 9 Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral, Bishop Peter Jugis welcomed four new members to the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a Catholic order for lay men and women.
Ladies and knights invested in the order were: Denise M. Kunas Salvino, Teresa Jean Yaun Taylor, Michael Joseph Salvino and Richard Xavier Taylor, all of Charlotte.
In addition, ladies and knights who received promotions within the order included: Deborah Elizabeth Burns Kane, Joan Marie Grady Slep, William Francis Dealy III, William Robert Kane, Jane Elizabeth Balbirnie and Michael Ignatius Balbirnie, all of Charlotte.
Other ladies and knights who were present at Mass included Michael J. Ruck Sr., KGCHS Lieutenant, of the Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order, based out of the Archdiocese of Baltimore; Margareth Sposato, Gwen Hobson, Julian Hobson and Guillermo Calles of Asheville; Billie Mobley of Winston-Salem; and Rita Witt, Michelle McNulty, Phillip Witt and James Beckert of Charlotte. Father John Putnam, pastor of St. Mark Church in Huntersville and chaplain of the order’s Charlotte chapter, concelebrated the Mass.
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem was started by the pope during the Crusades when the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem was under attack. Today, they still defend the Catholic identity of the Holy Land through their financial contributions.
Knights and ladies wear capes featuring a thick red “Jerusalem cross” that has four miniature crosses in each corner of the main cross. Each of the five crosses represents the five wounds of Christ. Learn more about their work at www.holysepulchre.net.
— Patricia L. Guilfoyle | Catholic News Herald
CHARLOTTE — June Lloyd, a volunteer with Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte’s Burial Assistance Program, was recently recognized as a “Hometown Hero” by the Modern Woodmen of America’s north Charlotte chapter. The annual award by the non-profit fraternal organization honors people who are quietly engaged in serving the community and who often go unseen for their charitable work.
Lloyd, who has volunteered with Catholic Charities for about two years, said she is blessed to be able to serve others, particularly Mecklenburg County families who need help burying their loved ones. “It is a pleasure to work with Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte,” she said. “Volunteers get as much out of the process as (those we serve).”
Modern Woodmen also donated toiletries and supplies to Catholic Charities’ Charlotte food pantry as part of their ongoing philanthropy efforts.
Pictured (from left) are Bo Rhinehardt, president of the south Charlotte chapter of Modern Woodmen; Sherill Beason, who also works with the burial assistance program; Glenn Hays, president of the north Charlotte chapter of Modern Woodmen; award recipient June Lloyd; Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Charlotte diocese; Michael Hurlbert, financial representative with Modern Woodmen; and Nancy Litton, activities coordinator for Modern Woodmen.
— Patricia L. Guilfoyle, editor