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061717 holy hour‘Lord, how good it is to be here with you’

CHARLOTTE — Bishop Peter J. Jugis led a prayer vigil and Holy Hour June 15 at St. Patrick Cathedral for five men – Peter Ascik, Matthew Bean, Brian Becker, Christopher Bond and Christian Cook – as they prepare to offer their lives as priests to the People of God.

All five deacons attended the Holy Hour with their parents and were seated near the front of the cathedral, close to where their vestments were draped over the pews near the base of the steps of the sanctuary in anticipation of Bishop Jugis blessing them, along with the chalices that they will use at their first Mass.

During his homily, Bishop Jugis reminded the men of some essential things to keep in mind as they begin their priestly ministry.

“You five men who are about to be ordained priests of the new covenant, priests of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for you we have gathered this evening to beg in prayer God’s divine favor upon you and His blessing upon you and also upon your lifetime of priestly ministry which now lies ahead of you,” he said.

“Let what we are doing this evening be a model for your priestly ministry. You will notice that the first half hour of our prayer here was in silence. You will need silence in your lives because a parish priest leads a very busy life and is constantly giving, constantly serving, constantly expending himself. There will be a necessity, a genuine need for that silence so that you may refresh yourself in the Presence of the Lord."

He told them that they will also need prayer to remain close to Jesus, the source of all of their ministerial work.

“To paraphrase the sentiments of St. John Vianney, ‘What a joy it is to spend time with the Lord in prayer.’ What a joy it is to be with the Lord,” Bishop Jugis said. “Or, even quoting St. Peter on the Mount of the Transfiguration, ‘Lord, how good it is to be here with you.’

“Prayer, and especially our Liturgy of the Hours, calls us back to prayer throughout the hours of the day to make sure that prayer is the foundation, the flowing current underneath every day of our activities."

He also reminded the five men that besides silence and prayer, a priest has the active ministry suggested by the day's letter of St. Peter (1 Peter 1:18-23): “‘You have purified yourselves for genuine love of your brothers, of the brethren, therefore love one another constantly from the heart.’

“You are going to be ministers, priests of the new covenant, which is the covenant of love. You must exemplify in your ministry, in your person, in your demeanor, Christ’s love,” Bishop Jugis said.

“St. Peter says you have purified yourselves. Of course, you have purified yourself because you have come to Christ and said, ‘Yes, live in me. I want to be your priest.’ But it is He who is actually, of course, doing the purifying. You have said yes and He enters in and is constantly going to be purifying you by His love, by His grace, so you become a living icon of Christ, who is the Love of the Father here present among us.

"So in the sacraments that you administer to the faithful – sacraments of Love, the Word that you will preach, the Holy Gospel, the Gospel of Love – your demeanor, your interaction through pastoral counseling and shepherding God’s people will be a ministry of love," he continued.

“But most especially, of course, the supreme work of your ministry, (is) the offering of Holy Mass. You are offering that love, day in and day out, and constantly then being nourished on the love of Christ for a genuine love of your brothers and sisters, for a genuine love for those whom you will meet in your ministry."

“So love one another constantly from the heart,” he said.

Watch the ordination Mass live June 17 at 9:30 a.m. here.

 

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After the Holy Hour, Bishop Jugis blessed the vestments and chalices each man had selected.

Peter Ascik
The vestment that Peter Ascik selected for his first Mass is in the Gothic style, white with gold striping in the form of a St. Andrew’s cross. “This is a typical style for the Latin rite,” he explained. “The white represents joy and the Resurrection, the newness of life that Christ gives us through the service of the priesthood. The gold is for the solemnity of the occasion of my first Mass.”

His chalice is of French origin, made in the 19th century and restored for use. “It is meaningful to me that I am receiving a chalice that was used by another priest, because the priesthood is also passed on through the apostolic succession, and all priests share in the priesthood of Christ as brothers,” he noted. On the base of the chalice are four relief images: Christ carrying the Cross, Christ pointing to His Sacred Heart, St. Joseph holding the Child Jesus, and St. Peter holding the Keys of the Kingdom.

“These images emphasize the presence of Jesus and His Paschal Mystery at the Mass and in the Eucharist. The image of St. Joseph is an image of the spiritual fatherhood that priests are called to exercise in union with St. Peter, the first pope and source of the unity of the whole Church,” he said.

Around the cup of the chalice are four inscriptions: “O Crux Spes Unica” ("O Cross, our only hope"), “Ecce Panis Angelicus” ("Behold the bread of Angels"), “Ecce Agnus Dei” ("Behold the Lamb of God"), and “Gloria in excelsis” ("Glory in the highest"). Along with the images, these inscriptions emphasize Jesus’ Presence in the Eucharist and the connection of the Eucharist with the Cross of Christ, the source of our life and hope, the power that transforms all suffering, pain and sin into new life.
Matthew Bean

Matthew Bean’s vestments for his first Mass, June 18, the Solemnity of the Precious Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, are gold and have the Sacred Heart of Jesus embroidered on the back. “I could not find a more fitting vestment to use on the day where we honor the Body and Blood of Christ to meditate on His Sacred Heart which was pierced for us,” he said. His chalice is of late 18th century French design and has the life of Christ depicted on the cup and the Passion of Christ on the base.

Brian Becker

Brian Becker’s vestments are a St. Philip Neri style, “which I like for the image of the cross yoked to the neck of the priest, recalling Matthew 11:28-30,” he noted. His chalice is Gothic-style, made in the 1940s. “I’ve grown to like this style of chalice a great deal, with its characteristic wide base, large node and small, v-shaped cup.”

Christopher Bond

Christopher Bond’s chasuble for his first Mass comes from France. “While it is presumably from the mid-19th century, its exact history is unknown,” he said. "The field of the full-cut, Roman-style chasuble is that of watered silk in the color of white. Every detail has been hand-embroidered and while the scroll and floral patterns on the front and back are extremely intricate, the overall appearance is simple and balanced." The monogram IHS is centered on the cross on the back. His chalice is an antique solid-silver Baroque-style chalice made in France circa 1838.

“The chalice is fully decorated with Eucharistic symbols and showcases three women around the cup, personifying the three theological virtues,” he explained. “St. Barbara depicts faith, St. Philomena depicts hope, and a woman nursing a child depicts charity.” His paten bears the engraved IHS monogram and an image of an engraved heart pierced by three swords.

Christian Cook

Christian Cook’s chalice is a gift from his father, William H. Cook Jr., and his aunts and uncles: Dr. Norbert and Mrs. Peggy Schneider of Chapel Hill, and Dr. Edward and Mrs. Rita Isbey of Asheville. “My entire immediate, and extended, family are represented in the gift of this chalice, which makes it extremely special,” he said. The chalice was acquired from an antiquities dealer in France. Dated from the middle 1860s, It is sterling silver gilded in gold, and has been beautifully restored. The matching paten has an image of Our Lord at the Last Supper on the underside, circled with the Crown of Thorns.

— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter

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HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
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HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
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GREENSBORO — Students at Our Lady of Grace School receive their first Communion. (Photo provided by Aphton K. Lang)
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SYLVA — Fater Joshua Voitus, Pastor, of St Mary Catholic Church in Sylva, distributed First Holy Communion to 19 children on May 7. (Photo by Della Sue Bryson)
SYLVA — Fater Joshua Voitus, Pastor, of St Mary Catholic Church in Sylva, distributed First Holy Communion to 19 children on May 7.  They were: Erika Ambrocio, Ernesto Dominguez, Jany Echevarria, Fatima Fuentes Ornelas, Lucia Ann Gallegos Romero, Ella Ger
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CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6.  (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6. (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6.  (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6. (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
GREENSBORO — Students at Our Lady of Grace School receive their first Communion. (Photo provided by Aphton K. Lang)
GREENSBORO — Students at Our Lady of Grace School receive their first Communion. (Photo provided by Aphton K. Lang)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
REIDSVILLE — First Holy Communion at Holy Infant Church.
REIDSVILLE — First Holy Communion at Holy Infant Church.
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GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos
GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos
GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
CHARLOTTE — Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte. (Photo by Travis Burton, Catholic News Herald)
CHARLOTTE — Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte. (Photo by Travis Burton, Catholic News Herald)
FOREST CITY — Celebración de primeras comuniones de la Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de Forest City, NC, 28 de mayo, 2017. Los celebrantes: el Padre José Antonio Juya, el Padre Herbert Burke, y el Diácono Sigfrido Della Valle. Nueve candidatos re
FOREST CITY — Celebración de primeras comuniones de la Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de Forest City, NC, 28 de mayo, 2017. Los celebrantes: el Padre José Antonio Juya, el Padre Herbert Burke, y el Diácono Sigfrido Della Valle. Nueve candidatos re
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion, during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion, during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
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HENDERSONVILLE — Children at Immaculate Conception Church recently celebrated their first Holy Communion. (Photos provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz)
HENDERSONVILLE — Children at Immaculate Conception Church recently celebrated their first Holy Communion. (Photos provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz)
HENDERSONVILLE — Children at Immaculate Conception Church recently celebrated their first Holy Communion. (Photos provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz)
CHARLOTTE — Children at Our Lady of Consolation Church celebrated their first Holy Communion May 20. (Travis Burton | Catholic News Herald)
CHARLOTTE — Children at Our Lady of Consolation Church celebrated their first Holy Communion May 20. (Travis Burton | Catholic News Herald)
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses.  — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses.  — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses.  — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses.  — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
EDEN — Children at St. Joseph of the Hills Church received their first Holy Communion during Mass June 4.  — Photo provided by Cathy Robertson
EDEN — Children at St. Joseph of the Hills Church received their first Holy Communion during Mass June 4. — Photo provided by Cathy Robertson
JEFFERSON — Sixteen children at St. Francis of Assisi Church recently received first Communion from their pastor, Father James Stuhrenberg, and Father Camilo, Hispanic coordinator. Not pictured is Mahaley Schuster, who received her first Communion earlier
JEFFERSON — Sixteen children at St. Francis of Assisi Church recently received first Communion from their pastor, Father James Stuhrenberg, and Father Camilo, Hispanic coordinator. Not pictured is Mahaley Schuster, who received her first Communion earlier
       GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías.  — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías. — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
       GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías.  — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías. — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
 SWANNANOA — Nine children at St. Margaret Mary Church received first Communion during Mass on June 18, the feast of Corpus Christi. Pictured with them are Marta Van Dussen, their faith formation teacher, Deacon Dan Hoffert and Father Matthew Leonard, pas
SWANNANOA — Nine children at St. Margaret Mary Church received first Communion during Mass on June 18, the feast of Corpus Christi. Pictured with them are Marta Van Dussen, their faith formation teacher, Deacon Dan Hoffert and Father Matthew Leonard, pas
TRYON — Daisy Alviar and Perla Alviar received the sacrament of first Holy Communion on Trinity Sunday, June 11, at St. John the Baptist Church, during Mass celebrated by Father Roger Arnsparger, pastor. (Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald)
TRYON — Daisy Alviar and Perla Alviar received the sacrament of first Holy Communion on Trinity Sunday, June 11, at St. John the Baptist Church, during Mass celebrated by Father Roger Arnsparger, pastor. (Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald)
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061717 fr rolliwJEFFERSON — Glenmary Father Rollie Hautz recently celebrated his 90th birthday and 64th anniversary of ordination with Mass and a dinner with former parishioners from St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jefferson and St. Frances of Rome Mission in Sparta.

Father Hautz was the last Glenmary Missionary priest to serve as pastor of both parishes. He served from 1988 to 1998.
— Patrick Hession, correspondent

060917 grottoDEEP GAP — A statue of Mary in a grotto atop Taylors Peak was recently crowned for the 18th year by Samantha Lang, a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Church in Boone.

Also pictured are Dr. Jim Taylor, Fourth Degree past Grand Knight; Matt Bagley, Grand Knight at St. Elizabeth Church; and Mike Ihnet, Deputy Grand Knight.

The grotto is on the site of KAMPN’s Camp Cogger, which is approaching its sixth anniversary. Each summer the non-profit KAMPN (Kids with Autism Making Progress in Nature) runs Camp Cogger, a nature-based, free summer camping program for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

Learn more at www.kampn4autism.appstate.edu or call 828-264-0054 to find out more about their programs.

—Photo provided by Dr. Jim Taylor