Iconography Retreat and Cardinal Newman Lecture

Lecture: Saturday February 11 2012 from 930AM- 400PM
Dr David Flieschacker: Diversity in the University: What would Blessed John Henry Newman Say? Diversity is a term that frequently endorsed with Universities. It is unquestionably linked to nearly all the goals of any current university and has become the habitual element in the design of curricula, the hiring of faculty, and the life of university administrators.

The 2nd Annual Charlotte Catholic Men's Conference will be held on February 18, 2012 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, located in South Charlotte just off I-485 and Rea Road.  Come join other Catholic men to listen to excellent speakers that pack a punch! For more information: www.cltcmc.org

Next Sunday, February 5th, is the national celebration of Boy Scout Sunday. Boy Scout Troop 219 was chartered through St Phillip Neri in 2005 and continues to deliver that scouting promise. The volunteer leaders and parents, along with the support of the church community are what make this vital ministry successful. A sincere thanks to all involved in the scouting programs and to St Phillip Neri for its continued support

VATICAN CITY, 11 JAN 2012 (VIS) - Jesus' prayer during the Last Supper was the theme of Benedict XVI's catechesis during his general audience, which was held this morning in the Paul VI Hall in the presence of 4,000 faithful.

The Pope explained how the emotional backdrop to the Last Supper, in which Jesus bade farewell to His friends, was the immanence of His approaching death. Moreover, in the days in which He was preparing to leave His disciples, the life of the Jewish people was marked by the approaching Passover, the commemoration of the liberation of Israel from Egypt.

VATICAN CITY, 12 JAN 2012 (VIS) - "The challenges we are currently facing are numerous and complex, and can be overcome only if we reinforce our awareness that the destiny of each of us is linked to that of everyone else. For this reason ... acceptance, solidarity and legality are fundamental values".

Blessed Sebastian Valfre (1629-1710)

Blessed Sebastian was an Oratorian. Under his leadership the Turin oratory experienced a revival. As provost of the Oratory he modeled himself on the example of St. Philip Neri and governed it with kindness of heart and gentleness of spirit.

VATICAN CITY, 7 JAN 2012 (VIS) - "With the Apostolic Letter, 'Porta fidei', Pope Benedict XVI declared a Year of Faith. This Year will begin on 11 October 2012, and will conclude on 24 November 2013, the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King". "The beginning of the Year of Faith coincides with the anniversaries of two great events which have marked the life of the Church in our days: the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, and the twentieth of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church". Recommendations for parishes, communities, associations and movements

The St. Philip Neri Men’s Club is sponsoring a one day Retreat to be held February 25th from 8am to 4pm on the Parish Grounds. Fr. Joe Pearce will be our Spiritual Director with Mass beginning at 8:30am.

St. Philip Neri's preschool students and teachers have invited the Wise Owls to assist with their project of making no-sew blankets again this year. In the past few years we have enjoyed this fun activity and ask all Wise Owls (men included) to participate on February 3, 2012, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will follow. In order for the Coordinator to prepare for the number attending, please advise Liz 803-547-2518 or Agnes 803-548-2457 by February 1 whether you will be present.

You're invited to the annual party Wild West “CHILI ROUND-UP” Fundraiser to furnish the Family Room in our new church FRIDAY, Feb. 17th * 6 -8:30 PM Church hall Food served till 7:30 PM
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Class Dates:
Sunday: January 29
Monday: January 30
Wednesday: February 1, 8, 15
Questions? Contact Mary Harden by phone at 803-548-7282 or by email at:

Not sure what to do with those unwanted Christmas gifts? The Italian Festival auction committee will be happy to take them! We will accept NEW items, such as kitchen appliances, wine, gift cards. Please contact Margaret at .

Full implementation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition began around the United States and most of the English-speaking Catholic world on the First Sunday of Advent, 2011.

You can review  the changes online or click here:New Mass - Peoples Part , Annotated Mass

Come join us in praying the Rosary on February 2nd at the home of Susan & Margaret McCray, 1620 Williams Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715. Call 803-548-4252 or 803-242-5988 for directions. If you would like to pray the Rosary and have this beautiful statue in your home