HUNTERSVILLE — St. Mark Church in Huntersville held a votive Mass July 21 to celebrate the Feast of the Divine Child Jesus.
Father Brian Becker celebrated the 9 a.m. bilingual Mass. During his homily he said, “We contemplate our Lord under this aspect of his childlike weakness, his vulnerability. Our Lord can be harmed. Our Lord, who is power over the whole of creation all things came to be through him.
And yet it was the greatness of his humility where he came among us, according to that form of vulnerability, that we can all enter into that of a child.”
A brunch celebration followed in the Kerin Family Center where Father Alfonso Gamez led the community in prayers.
The Mass and celebration was organized by Lina Maria Hernandez, who also leads a nine-month novena to honor of the Divine Child Jesus.
— Provided by Amy Burger
CHARLOTTE — St. John Neumann Parish presented the 10th annual Jordan Michael Horeth scholarship June 3 to Gray Fandel, who will be attending Appalachian State University.
Fandel was recognized for “consistently demonstrating an excitement and commitment to learning, as well as genuine care and concern for others,” and someone who “has a true heart for serving others and for attempting to lead people to Christ.”
The award was presented by Jordan’s family, Mike and Karen Horeth, Madison Gregory and Father Peter Pham.
To make a donation in memory of Jordan and benefit a rising college student, call the parish office at 704-536-6520.