The Charlotte Catholic Women's Group is hosting a Women's Evening of Reflection on Friday, February 15, 2013 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. This event is free of charge and is open to all Women. It is a wonderful opportunity to prepare our minds and hearts as we begin our Lenten journey.
Many of the men of our diocese and in our lives will be attending the 3nd Annual Charlotte Catholic Men's Conference on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Charlotte Catholic Women's Group is working in conjunction with the organizers… Show more of the Men's Conference to create a very special weekend for both the Men and Women. Please join us for this special evening with reflections by Fr. Larry Richards and Dr. Ray Gaurendi. Their reflections will focus on helping women respond to the call of Christ in our vocations and in our lives, and will challenge us to live that call more faithfully and authentically.
The agenda for the evening will be as follows: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Â Welcome and talk by Dr. Ray Gaurendi in the Msgr. Allen Center
8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Â Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction led by Fr. Larry Richards
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Â Reflection by Fr. Larry Richards
There is no charge to attend the event and guests are welcomed and encouraged! To help us plan, please click on the green "Register" button above.
As busy wives, mothers, and grandmothers, please don't miss out on this opportunity to spend a couple hours with other Catholic women and with our Eucharistic Lord. Any questions can be directed to ccwg123@Gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
www.CharlotteCatholicWomensGroup.org
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 Fr. Larry Richards
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a gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, retreat master, and author. Fr. Larry Richards holds the answer to some of life's most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor and evangelist. Fr. Larry Richards has directed hundreds of retreats, parish missions, and conferences for young and old alike. His inspirational talks, presentations, and books always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds and lives of millions of listeners and readers worldwide.
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Ordained to the priesthood in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, Fr. Larry Richards serves as pastor of St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community in Erie. He is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, a non- profit organization dedicated to ‘spreading the Good News’ by educating others about Jesus Christ.
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Father Larry’s first book, " Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You To Be" was published by Ignatius Press in October of 2009, and was the #1 best seller by Ignatius Press in 2010. Fr. Larry Richards hosts a nightly radio show called “ Changed Forever with Father Larry Richards .â€* It can be heard nationwide on Relevant Radio .
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 DR. Ray GUARENDI
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Dr. Ray Guarendi is the father of 10, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and nationally syndicated radio host. His radio show― "The Doctor Is In" ― can be heard weekdays. Please see our radio affiliate listings ( Ave Maria Radio  &  Ewtn Radio ) for a station in your area. You can also listen live online or on Sirius satellite radio, channel 160. Dr. Ray also hosts his own national television show, " Living Right With Dr. Ray ."
Dr. Ray's experience includes school districts, Head Start programs, mental health centers, substance abuse programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, juvenile courts, and a private practice.
Dr. Ray has been a regular guest on national radio and television, including Oprah, Joan Rivers, Scott Ross Prime Time, 700 Club, Gordon Elliot, and CBS This Morning. He's appeared on regional radio and television shows in over 40 states and Canada . He has been the program psychologist for Cleveland 's Morning Exchange, Pittsburgh 2-Day, and Am Indiana  . He has written many books. His first book, You’re a Better Parent Than You Think!  is now in its twenty-eighth printing. Other books include: Back to the Family, Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime, Good Discipline, Great Teens, Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It, Raising Good Kids: Back to Family Basics, and his newest book, Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards.
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Make sure the men in your life sign up for the 2nd Annual Charlotte Catholic Men's Conference at www.cltcmc.org
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