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All Are Welcomed in This Place!
Our Lady of Consolation Church is a Catholic Christian community celebrating the rich heritage of both Roman Catholicism and African-American traditions. We seek to become a beacon of hope and strength in our community, through outreach and sharing of our time, talents and treasures.
Our Pastor, Rev. Fr. Basile Sede, Ph.D. is Originally from Fiango – Kumba, Cameroon, Fr. Sede attended St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary, Bambui, Cameroon, where he studied Philosophy and Theology and was eventually ordained a Catholic Priest for the Diocese of Buea, Cameroon on the 16th of April 1998. Fr. Basile Sede has served in the Diocese of Charlotte for the last eight years.
See our About Us page for more information on our parish.
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Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass
8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Daily Mass
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 8:30 AM
(No Daily Mass on Tuesdays)
Confessions after Daily Mass
No Saturday Mass
Daily Mass is subject to change. Changes will be noted.
Until further notice, effective May 29, 2022, all OLC Masses and parish-related events will be held in the Parish Life Center.
1235 Badger Court, Charlotte NC 28206
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Give OnlineCan't attend Mass this week? We still need your support so we can continue to do all that we do to minister in our Parish and community. Help us by giving online when you are not able to attend Mass. Your consistent support is appreciated.
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Capital Campaign
The OLC Capital Campaign is underway. Visit the OLC Capital Campaign page for more infornation and please donate to our Capital Campaign.
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News
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September 14
Read MoreALL parish youth are invited to attend a special 11:00 a.m. Mass Celebration on the 3rd Sunday of every month: "Youth Sunday". All roles during the Mass will be performed by our youth and they will be given priority seating together. The homily will be focused on young people, so that they may better absorb the teachings of the faith and Jesus Christ. Volunteer positions during the Mass are open to youth of the parish who have already received 1st Holy Communion (regardless of enrollment in Faith Formation or Youth in Action): Ushers, Announcements, Readers of the Word, Responsorial Psalm, Prayers of the Faithful, Gift bearers, Capital Campaign Prayer Stewardship is an excellent way to grow in faith & knowledge about God and The Church. Families can sign up on-line at the parish website. -
September 10FAITH FORMATION registration is now open. Lessons will begin next Sunday, September 10, 2023. All youth ages 1st through 12th grade are invited to attend, especially those preparing for sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please contact the Parish Office, or register online. Fees this year have changed. $45 per child, Families: $45 for the first child and $15 for the remaining children in the family. There is an additional $5 fee for Sacramental classes - First Communion and Confirmation..Read More
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September 8
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Calendar
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Sunday, September 24
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Sunday, September 24, 8:00 AM
Please join us for 8:00 am Mass in the Parish Life CenterRead More -
Sunday, September 24, 9:30 AM
Sunday Bible Study resumes on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. It will be virtual and in person. Please feel free to join us, Contact Willie Thompson, Ed Hood or the church office for more information. All are welcome to attend!Read More -
Sunday, September 24, 11:00 AM
Please join us for 11:00 am Mass in the Parish Life CenterRead More -
Monday, September 25, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Grab your bible and join the adult bible study group remotely as they read and discuss scripture. If you would like to join this bible study class, or would like more information, please contact the office. Thank you!Read More -
Tuesday, September 26, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Food Pantry distribution. If you need assistance with food, call for an appointment 704-817-8813Read More -
Wednesday, September 27, 7:00 PM
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Thursday, September 28, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Please sign up on the home page of our website to join our newly formed Prayer Line. We meet every 4th Thursday of each month at noon. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Parish Office.Read More
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Sunday Mass Live on YouTube
OLC Masses can be viewed live on the Our Lady of Consolation YouTube Channel. Click link below. Search for "Our Lady of Consolation Charlotte" and subscribe on YouTube to view live. You can also view any services that will be live streamed. Recorded live Masses can also be found on this channel.
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Parish Information
Parish Staff
Rev. Basile N. Sede
Pastor
Rectory (Emergencies Only) 704-733-9116
Jasmine Rivera
Financial Secretary
[email protected]
Ann Hardy
Administrative Secretary
704-375-4339
[email protected]
1235 Badger Court, Charlotte, NC 28206
Office: 704.375.4339 Fax: 704.375.8039Parish Office Hours
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
(closed on Tuesday and Friday)
You must call for an appointment if you need to visit the Parish Office. Face Masks - Coverings are mandatory when entering the building. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or call the office.
Parish Registration
Our Parish family would like to welcome new members. Please register by calling or visiting the church office during business hours. Click here to d:00ownload the Parish Registration Form.
St Martin de Porres Food Pantry
We are open on Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
and on Fridays from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Anyone needing a food box should call
for an appointment: 704-817-8813.
For all OLC Seniors, if you have a need for food and are unable to come to the pantry, please contact the church office for assistance.
The Food Pantry is also accepting donations during the same hours, Tuesdays 10-12. Special items needed are rice, tuna, can dinners such as spaghetti, ravioli.
OLC Email List
If you want to receive emails from OLC with announcements, news and other parish information, click on the link below to be added to the OLC email list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Diocesan Support Appeal 2023
The purpose of the Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA) is to help provide the annual funding necessary to carry out the mission of our diocese – namely to fulfill our call to “grow ever more perfectly into a community of praise, worship, and witness, and to become a leaven of service and sign of peace through love in the Piedmont and western North Carolina.” The DSA provides funding for 50 ministries and programs. Pledges made to the 2023 Diocesan Support Appeal must be completed by the end of the year. Contributions made after December 31, 2023 will be credited to the 2024 appeal. Thank you for your support. You can pledge online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa or by returning the pledge form that you received at Church or in the mail.Please make your pledge to the DSA today. Thank you!
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OLC Volunteers Needed
Communications, Audio, and Video Volunteers Needed:
The audio, video, graphics, website and social media teams of the church are looking for volunteers. Volunteers can be high school students from 9th - 12th grade and adults of any age. There will be an orientation about training on Sunday June 4th @ 930am in the gym (also known as sanctuary) . Any questions contact Eric Massey or the church office.
Catechists and Catechist Assistants Needed
Faith Formation is looking for a few good men and women. Catechists and catechist assistants are still needed. No experience is necessary, and we will provide training and curriculum materials. If you are interested in the future of our children (indeed, of our Church) and in supporting our program, if you feel called to serve in this capacity or know someone who may be interested, please fill out a volunteer form located on our website or contact Evelyn Anderson through the parish office.
Volunteers for all Ministries Needed
Pease visit the Ministries tab of this website to learn more about the various OLC Ministries and then complete a volunteer form located on the volunteer tab to volunteer or request more information about a particulat Ministry -
Today's Readings
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Links You May Use
The Diocese of Charlotte: www.charlottediocese.org
The Catholic News Herald: http://catholicnewsherald.comThe Vatican: http://www.vatican.va
The National Black Catholic Congress: http://www.nbccongress.org/
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org
The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus: http://www.nbccc.us/NBCCC/Welcome.html
Zenit News Service (Catholic News): http://www.zenit.org