Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Our 18th Year • Issue No. 52 • December 30, 2010 EZ WIRELESS Works On The Nations Largest Network NO CONTRACT • NO CREDIT CHECK Starting At “SMALL T WN FRIENDL “SMALL TOWN FRIENDL DOUZO’S Start the new year DOUZO’S GYMGY Start the new year off right! off right! Circuit Machines Treadmills Ellipticals Bikes Free Weight Boxing Equipment Specialized Equipment for Women, Men & Teens Y”® Y” 369 Butler Road, Forest City, North Carolina 28043 • Phone: 828-248-1408 • 644 S. Broadway Street, Forest City Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm; sat. 10am-2pm 828-202-5597 $14.32 pageplus Email: advertising@rutherfordweekly.com Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church An Amazing Achievement! Gift Certifi cates Available Gift Certifi cates Available S. Broadway St. S. Broadway St. Forest City Forest City 828-382-0284 Join Now 828-382-0284 Join Now Only Only $25 NO CONTRA P 25er Month er Month NO CONTRACT By M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com This is the story I chose to close out the year 2010. It is a story about a man and his mission. It's a story about dedication and a meaningful purpose to achieve. It exemplifies what can be done when a committed community comes together. This is the story of the new Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Forest City and the accomplishment of its congregation. It is truly amazing! For its Pastor. Father Burke, it's a dream come true. How it all came about he will take no credit. He will simply say "God did all the work!". The new church, which was dedicated on October 13th, is great achievement and the beautiful structure now embraces the skies of Forest City. There is a prayer from St. Francis of Assisi which begins: "Lord, make me and instrument..." This seems very appropriate because if "God did all the work to make it happen" then He choose Father Herbert T. Burke to be the instrument! This is the story of the new church which has been built and is a tribute to all believers, whichever faith you embrace. Incidentally, St. Francis of Assisi is credited with the establishment of the first manger scene in 1223 A.D. Puttin’ on the Ritz Friday, December 31 8pm-2am Tuscany Italian Grille Spindale Choice of Dinner Entree & Dessert Dancing & Entertainment Trivia & Games Prize Giveaways Celebrity Impersonators Photo Opportunities Champagne Toast at Midnight Transportation Service Available Semi-Formal Attire ADVANCE TICKETS: $40 Per Person / $50 at the Door The altar inside the new 650 seat church. It is awe inspiring. The beautiful stained glass window in honor of Mary. Tickets are limited: For tickets call Tuscany 828-288-3883 For more information visit: time-outmanagement.com STAY WARM! Keep Out The Cold With Carhartt MERCHANDISE NORRIS 2011 S. Lafayette Street (Hwy. 18 South) Shelby, NC Hours: Monday - Friday 8am until 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 3pm 704-482-8464 www.norrismerchandise.com A Red Carpet Affair New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve Ironically, the church shares its dedication date with another famous achievement. October 13th is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap year) - 79 days remaining until the end of the year. In the year 2010 it was on a Wednesday. It was the day that the new church was dedicated by Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis, JCD, Bishop of Charlotte. It is the same date, October 13th, but in the year, 1792 that George Washington laid the cornerstone for the executive mansion - known today as the The White House. I saved this story for the last edition of the year 2010 because it personifies a congregation's focus, determination and achievement. This little church began as a mission church of St. Mary's in Shelby. The 100 seat church which served it's members for 60 years is now replaced by a beautiful gothic design structure that can seat 650! If needed, it also can be expanded to seat 1200. Cont nued on pa Contini ued on page 26 26.. No Connection Fee! Unlimited Minutes Unlimited Text Message Nationwide Cellular HOME PHONE SERVICE • GREAT COVERAGE! EZ WIRELESS $4495 Per Mo. Father Burke outside the new church with the bell tower in the background. ©Community First Media Community First Media ©Community First Media Community First Media WARM WARMER WARMEST ©CommuniCommunity First Mediaty First Media 16,000 COPIES EVERY 16,000 COPIES EVER THURSD THURSDAY