Introduction from Msgr Carter
Dear Parishioners,
We are embarking on a new and exciting project and Christ Our King and hope that you will applaud and support this endeavor.
As you know, for at least the last twenty years we have had a very active Youth and Senior Ministries. Each of these has had a center that was originally built for use as a home. (The Youth Center was originally a store, which later became the first rectory; the Senior Center was previously the home of a parishioner which we bought and adapted.
What we would like to do at this time is somewhat unique, but hopefully extremely beneficial to both youth and seniors. It is our hope to construct an intergenerational facility shared by both ministries. There would be space designated for each group, but shared space also, which will provide a wonderful opportunity for mutual influence, support, growth, and understanding.
The "Beach House" would be precisely that -- not an institutional facility but a home -- generating warmth and comfort, promoting relaxation and celebration. This webpage describes this concept.
Our goal is to build the "Beach House" to the standards of sustainable design established by the EarthCraft program. This acclaimed green building program out of Atlanta employs the latest methods of resource and energy-efficient construction.
Thank you for your support of and contribution to this unique concept.
Gratefully,
Rev. Msgr. James A. Carter, P.A.
Details
- Grand Hall - A multi-function space twice the size of the current senior facility, audio-visually equipped, with a fireplace, pool table, and open space for aerobics, Wii, movie nights and many other activities
- Reflection Room - A quieter multi-function library with fireplace, for meetings and prayer
- Family-style Open Kitchen
- Internet Cafe with Community Message Board
- Private, secure office suites for both senior and youth ministries; each with a small meeting space
- Open-Air Patio with exterior fireplace
- Organized outdoor space including bocce court and Mary's Garden
Senior Activities
- Weekly exercise, sewing, and game groups
- Cursillo, Cenacle, and Prayer Groups
- Monthly speakers and movie programs
- Annual festivities like Fashion Show, Christmas Tea and Mardi Gras
- Year-round charitable programs including birthday cards and boxes for senior parishioners, Christmas and Easter packages for homebound seniors, Operation Christmas Child, and Angel Tree
Youth Ministry Activities
- Weekly meetings that offer praise and worship, Bible study, catechism lessons, and community building
- Local outreach ministry to Ronald McDonald House, MUSC Children's Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Operation Christmas Child, Franke Home, and many more local charities.
- Weekly RCIA for Teens program, Christian Formation programs and 8th grade Confirmation classes
- Weekly summer programs including "Movies and Morality" and Discernment Class on "Knowing God's Will"
Benefits
- Intergenerational facility to be shared by the youth and the seniors of our parish community -- each benefiting from the other -- the youth by the wisdom and experience of the seniors and the seniors by the energy and innovation of the youth.
- Facility replaces two separate and antiquated buildings which are inadequate, inefficient, and require high-maintenance.
- Provides a one-of-a-kind facility never before know in our diocese.
Why This? Why now?
- "To expand our fellowship opportunities. To get the youth to feel more engaged in their church community." - Scott Wink, Youth Ministry
- "To accommodate more parishioners." - Phyllis Ames, Senior Ministry
- "There's a large separation between the youth and seniors of our parish. Bringing the two groups together in one building would help to close that gap." - Keenan Herlocker, Youth Ministry
- "It will help us to help others. We have a lot of newcomers and it is a very beneficial service we are offering not only to the retired and working seniors, but to the youth as well. I think it is an excellent idea." - Mrs. Irmgard Titus, Senior Ministry
- "So that our religious community can grow as a whole." - Andrew Welch, Youth Ministry
- "We are limited by our space." - Barbara Martin, Senior Ministry
- "Sometime bigger is better! Growth in our faith is what we strive for and a new center will hopefully attract more people." - Calla Chuy, Youth Ministry
- "We will be able to double the services the ministries provide. I belive the combination will strengthen the relationship between the ministries." - Bob Newton, Senior Ministry
Fundraising
Registration forms and donation forms for Golf Tournament at Kiawah Club River Course now available.
