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October 2021

OLC NewsletterThe Our Lady of Consolation, ("OLC") Monthly Newsletter is a place to updateyou on news, activities, birthdays, anniversaries and other events of interest to members of Our Lady of Consolation Church. We invite parishioners andministry leaders to submit information. If you have information to submit forinclusion in the Newsletter, please complete the Communications RequestForm located on the OLC website, www.ourladyofconsolation.org.

Please note Newsletter submissions are to be submitted no later than the 10th ofthe month to ensure publication in the next newsletter (i.e. submit theCommunications Request Form by October 10th for the November 1stNewsletter) https://ourladyofconsolation.org/communication-requests. TheNewsletter will be published on the first of each month. For other informationand updates, please remember to visit the OLC website regularly. If you havequestions about this newsletter or other church related matters, you may contactthe church office at olccharlotte@charlottediocese.org.

OLC Capital CampaignPlease make sure and attend Mass in person or virtually onOctober 3, 2021 for a chance to view the new Capital CampaignVideo!Reminder to get to Mass early to ensure seating. Seating Capacityremains limited to 100 and COVID 19 protocols remain in place.

Capital Campaign Contribution Updates and Publication will begin November 1,2021 so click below or visit the OLC website and make your pledge orcontribution to ensure you make the list. The time is now...

PHASE 1 - Restore Learning Center PHASE 2 - Renovate the Cafeteria/Old Assembly Building PHASE 3 - Create Sanctuary for the Congregation's Growth

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Please remember to make your monthly tithes and offering (click here) as wellas your Capital Campaign contribution (click here).

COME BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOL AND UNIFYAND CONNECT THROUGH GOD'S WORD

The OLC Sunday School Ministry extends its warmest greetings and invite you tojoin us in our Virtual Sunday School every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Duringthese challenging times, everyone has had to adapt to a new style and way of lifein order to remain healthy and well. This includes how we continue to attendMass and participate in our numerous ministries.

As we continue to navigate the public health issues, finding ways to unify andspiritually connect are important. And one of the things we are doing is toimplement a cross-parish virtual Sunday School. We are extending to all OLCparishioners and the parishioners of Saint Leo the Great and St. Helen's an openinvitation to join us virtually each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. to study Scripture

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and share our Christianity with each other as we lift up the name of our Lord andSavior. Beginning Friday, October 1, 2021, you may sign up on our OLC website atwww.ourladyofconsolation.org. Registration and meeting information will be sentto each individual who registers to attend. If you have any questions, pleasecontact the church office at 704-375-4339 or Willie Thompson atwthompson5326@gmail.com.

SYNOD ANYONE?

Change can be difficult, but it can be good and it's inevitable. It has been said, wemust be the change we want to see. A synod will be initiated by Pope Francis inOctober, which has its roots in Vatican II, and is a way for all of us to have ourvoices heard as he considers needed changes in the Church. The first phase ofthis process is the only one that we will have an impact on. This phasebegins on October 17 and continues through April of 2022, a 6 monthperiod. There is a questionnaire and handbook from the Vatican which ourdiocesan leadership has received. If you have not heard from them, please emailCommunications Team at ourladyofconsolation.roc@gmail.com for moreinformation so we can provide you with ways to participate. Here is a link to more information:https://www.votfwatchclt.com/for-a-synodal-church

Parish BBQ

Mark your calendars for the parish BBQ, sponsored by the Men'sGroup. All proceeds are to benefit the Capital Campaign. The Take-Out BBQ is currently scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021 with"walk-by" welcoming back activities planned. (subject to change, so

please check OLC website for updates and more details)

PARISH SURVEY COMING FEBRUARY 2022 Watch for more details.

SATURDAY MASS ANYONE?We are compiling an interest list for assessing the feasibility ofadditional masses. If you are interested in attending orresuming a Saturday Mass, please contact the church office at704-375-4339 and leave your name, email and phone number.

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SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY MASS

Catholic Charities would like to announce the upcomingAnniversary Mass to be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church (8451Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28227) on Sunday, November 7th at 2:30 p.m. This mass is for couples celebrating their Silver (25th) and Golden (50th)Wedding Anniversary. We encourage couples and their families to attend thisspecial mass and reception. Because the event was cancelled last year, we invitecouples who celebrated this milestone last year and this year to attend. Registration is required. Please collect the following information and return toDetera Walker (DLWalker@ccdoc.org) at Catholic Charities: Name (as they want it to appear on the certificate)Mailing addressTelephone NumberExtraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or Lector - Y/N

Emergency Rental Assistance Pop-Up Event

Are you behind on your rent, mortgage, or utility bills because of COVID-19? Your Congressional Office will be holding an Emergency Rental AssistanceApplication Pop-up and vaccination clinic on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 11a -6p at The Charlotte Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd,Charlotte, NC 28205. Computers will be provided on site and staff from RAMP CLT will be available toanswer questions regarding your application. Please bring required documentsincluded, but not limited to, a valid ID or Passport, documents showcasing yourcurrent hardship, and a copy of your current lease, mortgage, or utility bill. Please do not forget your mask, as they will be required. If this does not apply to your current situation, please share this with yourneighbors, family or friends who could benefit from this program.

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Volunteers Needed

Unite Your Time Talent and Treasure - Give Back andGive of Your Time and Talent and Volunteer!

Small Groups (aka Prayer Line) - Facilitators NeededMinistry Support - Members for ministries are neededCommunity Outreach and Communications - Help OLCmeet its goals internally and within our community

OLC has enormous needs and is facing many challenges ingetting volunteers in leadership. Come renew yourcommitment with your energy and ideas. We need YOU! Yourmind, body and soul are needed as we embark on the 2021 re-engagementopportunities. Ministry meetings are still being conducted by telephone andzoom.

Renew your Commitment by signing up today.There are no shortage of volunteer opportunities. Now is the time to get involvedand help grow the church. It is a terrific way to get involved and meet otherparishioners. The church not only needs your treasure, but also your time andtalent. No long term commitment required.

Sign up on the OLC website using the Volunteer Form on the OLC websiteat https://ourladyofconsolation.org/volunteers to volunteer.

If you or someone you know is not receiving this newsletter, pleasecontact olccharlotte@charlottediocese.org.

Ministry Updates

Our Lady of Consolation Updated COVID-19 Protocols for Parish

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In the continued interest of the health and safety of our community andpersonnel, Our Lady of Consolation remains committed to balancing our gradualreopening process with the ongoing health issues that COVID-19 presents. Basedon new guidance released for Places of Worship and Religious Services, effectiveAugust 29, 2021, regardless of vaccination status, we will resume 6ft socialdistancing. Face coverings will be required when entering and while inside theparish buildings. This includes all Masses.

For additional details on steps being taken to mitigate the risk of contracting andtransmitting variants of the novel coronavirus while attending and visiting OurLady of Consolation, please see below:

Seating Capacity will be limited to approximately 100 in the main parish lifecenter area. Additional seating may be available in the parish life centerfoyerParishioners and Visitors are not allowed to move or rearrange seats duringMassRegardless of vaccination status, all parishioners, personnel and visitorswho enter the buildings on campus are required to wear a face covering thatcovers the nose and mouth fully, while inside the buildings (this includesMass)Hand sanitizing is to be done before receiving CommunionMaintain 6 ft. social distancing during CommunionAvoid shaking of hands during the Sign of PeaceSanitizing Spraying is scheduled to occur after each MassThe use of Liturgy of the Word Books/Booklets during Mass will bediscontinued effective 8/29/2021

For information on testing sites and COVID-19 vaccinations, please visit https://getvaccineanswers.org/question/how-do-i-get-vaccinated? orclick here to see the testing and vaccination resources on our COVID-19 page.

Information is subject to change. For additional updates as new informationbecomes available, check back the website regularly.

Liturgical CommissionThe Liturgical Commission is seeking volunteers for Sacristans for both the 8:00am and 11:00 am masses. Please sign up using the online volunteer format https://ourladyofconsolation.org/volunteers. For more information,contact the church office at olccharlotte@charlottediocese.org.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Happy Birthday!Deborah Bond - October 22 K'Mya Bond - October 18Denise Gittens-Duliepre - 50thDenis Gittens - 86th

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Marriage EngagementRussell Martin & Bartina Edwards Wedding AnniversariesAl & Deborah Bond - 50 years (October 2nd)

OLC is reinstating the birthday and anniversaryrecognition during mass on the 1st Sunday of eachmonth. Also, if you wish to have your birthdaypublished in the parish bulletin and newsletter, please complete acommunications request athttps://www.ourladyofconsolation.org/communication-requests, and justinclude your birth date or anniversary information in the body of the form.

Give OnlineAs we navigate these trying times knowing God has us covered, we still need yoursupport so we can continue to do all that we do to minister in our Parish andcommunity. Help us by giving online during this time of social distancing. Clickon the link below and save it to your favorites.

You can also find the link on the OLC Website.

Your consistent support is appreciated during this time of uncertainty.

For more information, visit the Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church website at

http://www.ourladyofconsolation.org

Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 2301 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206

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