MURPHY — St. William Parish in Murphy hosted its first Christmas Ministers Luncheon Dec. 17.
Pastor H. Alejandro Ayala celebrated Mass at noon, and the luncheon, which was attended by 26 active ministers, followed.
In keeping with their spirit of service, some of the ministers were a little tardy as they were serving free lunches to the homeless in Murphy prior to the luncheon.
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SALISBURY — Stop Human Trafficking – Learn and Take Action was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salisbury on Nov. 23.
Many attendees began the day with Mass celebrated at 8:00 am. Breakfast was provided by the Catholic Daughters of America.
The event began with an opening plenary by Dr. Jim Duncan, President of Rowan County Project Light, followed by presentations from Charlene Mooneyhan with Homeland Security, and Alexa McDonald with Fields of Hope Safehouse.
A panel discussion and Q & A followed. Presentations focused on sharing the current realities of human trafficking in North Carolina and ways to stop this horrific crime.
Fifty-seven people attended this event sponsored by Catholic Charities and the Sisters of Mercy.
