Rev. Gregory B. Wilson, Pastor Rev. Hugo Ruiz, Hispanic Ministry or at Our Lady of Peace (803) 279-0315 Deacon Robert A. Pierce Deacon Robert J. Waters PARISH OFFICE: (803) 649-4777 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Friday MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 438, Aiken, SC 29802 E-MAIL: [email protected]WEBSITE: www.stmarys-aiken.org FAX: (803) 642-6421 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: (803) 642-3211 PARISH PERSONNEL: (803) 649-4777 Mrs. Regina M. Kvartek, Parish Secretary Mrs. Janet A. Morris, Director of Facilities & Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Mrs. Phyllis Waters, Business Manager Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, Pastoral Care Coordinator Miss Priscilla Estrada, M.A. Director of Christian Formation Office: (803) 642-2676 Mrs. Joan M. LaBone, Director of Youth Office: (803) 649-3049 Dr. Maureen A. Simpson, Director of Music Office: (803) 649-3057 Mrs. Marguerite B. Wertz, Principal of St. Mary’s School Office: (803) 649-2071 DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON ST. MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC CHURCH Aiken, South Carolina TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR OF FAITH, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 MASS SCHEDULE WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH: We extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or are here for the first time. If you attend St. Mary’s regularly and consider this your parish, please take the time to register by stopping by the Parish Office to fill out a registration form. Please use the envelope system to practice Good Stewardship of the many gifts God has given to you and to your family and in order to support your Parish, Diocese and the worldwide Church. Thank You. PERPETUAL ADORATION of Jesus Christ in His Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day in Ste Claire Chapel WEEKDAY MASSES: Mon. - Fri. Mass 5:30 PM Wed. School Mass 8:30 AM Miércoles en la capilla 7:00 PM Thurs. Nursing Home Mass 10:00 AM Thurs. Pro-Life Rosary 6:00 PM Sat. Pray The Rosary 7:30 AM Sat. Morning Mass 8:00 AM Sat. Miraculous Medal Novena 8:30 AM SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Sat. Mass-St. Angela Hall 5:00 PM Sun. Mass-St. Angela Hall 8:30 AM Sun. Mass-St. Angela Hall 11:15 AM Sun. Spanish Mass-Church 12:00 PM Sun. Mass-Church 5:00 PM HOLY DAY MASSES: check the bulletin or web site for the Holy Day schedules NURSERY: in August, during the 11:15 AM Mass in the Kindergarten room adjacent to St. Angela Hall. CONFESSION: Mon.-Fri. 4:45-5:15 PM Sat. 3:30-4:30 PM LAS MISAS Y LAS CONFESIONES Misa del domingo en la iglesia 12:00 de la tarde Misa del miércoles en la capilla 7:00 de la tarde Las confesiones son media hora antes de la misa de los domingos BAPTISMS: To have a child baptized at St. Mary’s, at least one parent must be a practicing Catholic, regularly attending Mass and participating in the life of the parish. Instruction in preparation for Baptism is provided for parents and godparents. The next class is Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 PM in Smith Hall. Attendance is required prior to the baptism of each child. Contact Priscilla Estrada at 803-642-2676. BAUTIZOS: Para bautizar niño en ésta parroquia, llévese uno de los volantes que encontrará a la salida del Templo, donde viene toda la información referente a los bautismos. Preparación pre-bautismal: domingo 8 de septiembre a las 8:00 de la mañana en la escuela-aula 7. SACRAMENTS Sacramental information on Holy Communion, Confirmation and Marriage, can be found on our web site at www.stmarys-aiken.org Click on “Sacraments” or call the parish office. GPS location of St. Mary’s, use: 203 Park Ave. SE, Aiken, SC
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Rev. Gregory B. Wilson, Pastor Rev. Hugo Ruiz, Hispanic Ministry or at Our Lady of Peace (803) 279-0315
Deacon Robert A. Pierce
Deacon Robert J. Waters
PARISH OFFICE: (803) 649-4777 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Friday MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 438, Aiken, SC 29802 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.stmarys-aiken.org FAX: (803) 642-6421 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: (803) 642-3211
PARISH PERSONNEL: (803) 649-4777 Mrs. Regina M. Kvartek, Parish Secretary Mrs. Janet A. Morris, Director of Facilities & Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Mrs. Phyllis Waters, Business Manager Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, Pastoral Care Coordinator
Miss Priscilla Estrada, M.A. Director of Christian Formation Office: (803) 642-2676 Mrs. Joan M. LaBone, Director of Youth Office: (803) 649-3049 Dr. Maureen A. Simpson, Director of Music Office: (803) 649-3057 Mrs. Marguerite B. Wertz, Principal of St. Mary’s School Office: (803) 649-2071
DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON
ST. MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC CHURCH Aiken, South Carolina
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR OF FAITH, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013
MASS SCHEDULE
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH: We extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or are here for the first time. If you
attend St. Mary’s regularly and consider this your parish, please take the time to register by stopping by the Parish Office to fill
out a registration form. Please use the envelope system to practice Good Stewardship of the many gifts God has given to you and
to your family and in order to support your Parish, Diocese and the worldwide Church. Thank You.
PERPETUAL ADORATION of Jesus Christ in His Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day in Ste Claire Chapel
WEEKDAY MASSES: Mon. - Fri. Mass 5:30 PM
Wed. School Mass 8:30 AM Miércoles en la capilla 7:00 PM
Thurs. Nursing Home Mass 10:00 AM Thurs. Pro-Life Rosary 6:00 PM
Sat. Pray The Rosary 7:30 AM
Sat. Morning Mass 8:00 AM
Sat. Miraculous Medal Novena 8:30 AM
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Sat. Mass-St. Angela Hall 5:00 PM Sun. Mass-St. Angela Hall 8:30 AM Sun. Mass-St. Angela Hall 11:15 AM Sun. Spanish Mass-Church 12:00 PM Sun. Mass-Church 5:00 PM
HOLY DAY MASSES: check the bulletin or web site for the Holy Day schedules
LAS MISAS Y LAS CONFESIONES Misa del domingo en la iglesia 12:00 de la tarde
Misa del miércoles en la capilla 7:00 de la tarde
Las confesiones son media hora antes de la misa de los domingos
BAPTISMS: To have a child baptized at St. Mary’s, at least one parent must be a practicing Catholic, regularly attending Mass and participating in the life of the parish. Instruction in preparation for Baptism is provided for parents and godparents. The next class is Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 PM in Smith Hall. Attendance is required prior to the baptism of each child. Contact Priscilla Estrada at 803-642-2676.
BAUTIZOS: Para bautizar niño en ésta parroquia, llévese uno de los volantes que encontrará a la salida del Templo, donde viene toda la información referente a los bautismos. Preparación pre-bautismal: domingo 8 de septiembre a las 8:00 de la mañana en la escuela-aula 7.
SACRAMENTS Sacramental information on Holy Communion, Confirmation and
Marriage, can be found on our web site at www.stmarys-aiken.org Click on “Sacraments” or call the parish office.
GPS location of St. Mary’s, use:
203 Park Ave. SE, Aiken, SC
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEP. 1 – 8 BOX INDICATES SEASONAL COLOR
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ADORATION in STE CLAIRE CHAPEL Come visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE YOUR HOUR, PLEASE TALK WITH YOUR PARTNER FIRST, THEN CALL YOUR HOURLY COORDINATOR
AND THEN THE DIVISION LEADER. (HOURLY COORDINATOR PHONE NUMBERS ARE LISTED IN THE REAR OF THE CHAPEL.)
For comments or questions contact the lead coordinator at: [email protected]
HOW DO I GET STARTED? PLEASE CONTACT one of the Division Leaders listed below and sign up for an hour that works best for you:
Tom Henry - 12 am-6 am 642-6893 Jackie Langner - 6 am-12 pm 643-3159 Janice Suhrer - 12 pm-6 pm 648-1747 Carole Schaumann - 6 pm-12 am 648-7519
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1 Thes 4:13-18 Ps 96:1,3-5,11-13 Lk 4:16-30
Col 1:1-8 Ps 52:10-11 Lk 4:38-44
Col 1:15-20 Ps 100:1-5 Lk 5:33-39
Col 1:21-23 Ps 54:3-4,6-8 Lk 6:1-5
1 Thes 5:1-6,9-11 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 Lk 4:31-37
Col 1:9-14 Ps 98:2-6 Lk 5:1-11
Sir 3:17-18,20,28-29 Ps 68:4-7,10-11 Heb 12:18-19,22-24a Lk 14:1,7-14
Wis 9:13-18b Ps 90:3-6,12-17 Phlm 9-10,12-17 Lk 14:25-33
Father Wilson is planning a Day of Recollection and Re-commissioning of
all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
Please mark your calendar.
The day will begin with Mass at 8:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church and Re-commissioning at
St. Angela Hall. It will conclude at noon. More information will follow.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Carol & Ed Maino, Coordinators 643-7586
Urgent need — Can you help? NO SCHEDULED ADORERS FOR
SAT. 8 PM
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This past Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement, the 1963 March on Washington, at which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech on the National Mall. For those who have never been denied things based upon our race, it is impossible for us to fully fathom the hurt caused by segregation – a hurt that is still being healed. We still have many African-Americans alive today who remember living with separate bathrooms, water fountains, seating in public spaces, transportation, even churches and more, where it was not just “not allowed” but often illegal for black citizens to use or sit in a “white” area.
Much has been accomplished, but still more needs to be done. In some cases dislike for people of other races has merely shifted to those of other nationalities. We must take a long, honest look at ourselves and even within our parish to see where change must occur, beginning with the personal conversion of our own hearts based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ that we profess to believe. We truly want to make present even now St. John’s vision of the Church Triumphant in the Book of Revelation: “I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from
every nation, race, people, and tongue” (Rev. 7:9). After all, the Holy Mass makes present not only the Sacrifice of the Cross, but also the eternal, heavenly liturgy: “Blessed are those called to the Supper of the Lamb.” In the words of our Bishops, “We also must join with one another rooted in infinite hope and, in light of what faith teaches, work to advance and fulfill the dream” (Statement On The 50th
Anniversary Of The March On Washington For Jobs And Freedom, USCCB, 2013).
Finally, this coming Sunday, September 8th is not merely Labor Day weekend but also the Birthday (Nativity) of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although liturgically it, of course, gives way to the Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection, we will still commemorate the day after the 8:30 am Mass in honor of our Blessed Mother. See below.
Yours in Christ, Father Wilson
Sunday, September 8th – Come commemorate the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary after the 8:30 AM Mass with a special cake along with our usual coffee and doughnuts.
Also, bring any religious items to be blessed. Please place the items marked with your name on the table at the front
of St. Angela Hall with a statue of Mary. Father will bless them at the end of the 8:30 Mass.
Happy Birthday, Mary!
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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 AM-PREPARACIÓN PRE-BAUTISMAL-ESCUELA-AULA 7 9:45 AM-NO CHRISTIAN FORMATION
9:45 AM-NO YOUTH MINISTRY 6:15 PM-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY GR 9-12- SMITH HALL
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED - LABOR DAY 6:30 AM-MEN’S PRAYER GROUP-SMITH HALL 9:00 AM-MASS-CHURCH 9:30 AM-PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY-SMITH HALL 12:00 PM-NO LUNCH AND LEARN
5:30 PM-NO MASS 6:00 PM-LEGIÓN DE MARÍA-SMITH HALL 6:30 PM-KARATE-CAFETERIA 7:00 PM-BINGO-K OF C HALL 7:30 PM-SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY I -SMITH HALL 4:00 PM-LOM PRAESIDIUM-SMITH HALL 6:00 PM-RCIA-SMITH HALL 6:00 PM-MMP CENACLE OF PRAYER-CHURCH 7:00 PM-PRACTICE: EIGHT-THIRTY CHOIR-CAFETERIA 8:00 AM-PARENT PRAYER GROUP-SMITH HALL 9:30 AM-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ASSOC. MTG.-SMITH 9:30 AM-NO ADULT BIBLE STUDY 6:15 PM-LEGION OF MARY-LIBRARY 6:15 PM-PRACTICE: SUNDAY NIGHT CHOIR-CHURCH 6:30 PM-HISPANIC COMM. MTG.-SMITH HALL 7:00 PM-PRACTICE: ELEVEN-FIFTEEN CHOIR-CAFETERIA 4:00 PM-HEALING OF HEARTS-SMITH HALL 6:30 PM-BOY SCOUT MTG.-CAFETERIA AIKEN’S MAKIN’ ~ SCHOOL CLOSED 6:30 PM-KARATE-CAFETERIA 6:30 PM-SPANISH CHOIR-SMITH HALL AIKEN’S MAKIN’ 8:00 AM-FRANCISCAN GATHERING-SMITH HALL TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 AM-PREPARACIÓN PRE-BAUTISMAL-ESCUELA-AULA 7 9:30 AM-COMMEMORATE THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY-ST. ANGELA HALL 9:45 AM-CHRISTIAN FORMATION-SCHOOL GROUNDS 9:45 AM-YOUTH MINISTRY-SMITH HALL 1:30 PM-HISPANIC FORMATION-SMITH HALL 3:00 PM-VENTURE CREW MTG.-CARTER HALL 6:15 PM-CUB SCOUTS-CAFETERIA AND CARTER HALL 6:15 PM-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY GR 9-12- SMITH HALL 6:45 PM-EXALT-CHURCH
LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING $ 26,130.00 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 26,500.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 210,959.28 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 212,000.00 SHORTFALL TO DATE $ 1,040.72
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL $ 6,959.00
St. Mary’s is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, Thank You.
DEATHS
PRAY FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST
This week marks the beginning of the 50 hours of training for approximately 20 people who have committed themselves to learning the skills of this caring ministry. These people are a
blessing to St. Mary’s and we wish God’s blessings upon them. Please keep them in your prayers.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 CHURCH 8:00 AM Julia M. Garrison
ST. ANGELA HALL 5:00 PM For the People The Lott Family
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 CHURCH 9:00 AM Ford & Margaret Lung
5:30 PM NO MASS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 CHURCH 5:30 PM Pascal “Pat” Kruse
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 CHURCH 8:30 AM Gertrude Adams
CHURCH 5:30 PM Comunita Cenacolo
(SP) CHAPEL 7:00 PM NO MASS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 SHADOW OAKS 10:00 AM Dr. Joseph Maylan William “Bill” Dalton
CHURCH 5:30 PM The Maddux Family
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 CHURCH 5:30 PM Laura L. Kendall
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 CHURCH 8:00 AM Restoration of our Religious Freedom
ST. ANGELA HALL 5:00 PM John Reichel Lynda Cefferello
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 CHURCH 8:30 AM David Kettyle
ST. ANGELA HALL 11:15 AM Lori Decker
CHURCH (SP) 12:00 PM Leo Tolstoy
Church 5:00 PM Allen Harrell, Jr.
08/20/13 Carol Trehy
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 CHURCH 8:30 AM The Hudson Family
ST. ANGELA HALL 11:15 AM Jerry Guerin
CHURCH (SP) 12:00 PM Rufino Macapagal
Church 5:00 PM For the People
Contact Priscilla Estrada for more information at 642-2676 or [email protected]
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays - 9:30 AM - Smith Hall
The new session of RCIA will begin Tuesday, September 3. Class will run from 6:00 - 7:30 PM in Smith Hall.
If you know of anybody interested in becoming Catholic, please keep them in your prayers and invite them to join us. Please watch the
bulletin for more information.
Available: Sat. 5:00 PM Mass & Sun. 8:30 & 11:15 AM Masses
$3.00 suggested donation Featured CD this week
UP-COMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 20 - Augusta Canal Music Cruise - 6:30 PM - Pop, Rock - $25 — Call to reserve your space at 888-649-8926 or [email protected] — mention the Singles Group!
October 25 - Aiken Ghost Tour - $10 The tour departs at dusk, about 6:15 PM from St. Thaddeus Cemetery in downtown Aiken. Bring a flashlight and wear comfortable walking shoes.
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PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN THE US MILITARY
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands,
protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts
they perform for us in our time of need
and give us peace. I ask this in the name of Jesus,
our Lord and Savior. Amen
For a complete list of our military men & women, please visit our website at www.stmarys-aiken.org from the home page go to the
Pray for our Troops link.
If you know of anyone who would like their service noted on the website, contact Gina Kvartek at the Parish Office with your request.
IF YOUR LOVED ONE HAS BEEN DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO WE CAN REMOVE THEM FROM THIS LIST.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION CWA GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Smith Hall 11:30 AM Rosary in the Church
12:00 PM Lunch provided (donations accepted)
The CWA is for ALL ladies of St. Mary’s Parish. Join us at our first meeting for the 2013-2014 year.
For more information contact the CWA president, Jeanne Malanowski at 803-648-7188
OperationH.O.P.E.
Helping Other People Everyday
The Knights of Columbus will have a Tootsie Roll drive at all Masses
on September 14th and 15th.
Proceeds collected from this drive will be used to support the Special Olympics of South Carolina. The Knights will be handing out Tootsie Rolls and asking for your help. All
donations collected will go to help people in our community with disabilities. Tootsie Roll’s are a reminder of this important program. Please be generous, open your heart, and show them, that we care. Thank You
Presented by Lighthouse Catholic Youth
It is through the Sacrament of Confirmation that a Catholic is fully initiated into the Church. Why then do so many newly confirmed Catholics never come back? In this talk, Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses this concerning trend in the Catholic Church with honesty, energy, and humor. Focusing on the true nature of Confirmation, Fr. Mike challenges ALL Catholics to see this sacrament not as a "graduation" from the Church, but as a commissioning by the Holy Spirit to go out into the world and proclaim the Gospel.
" I wish I had heard this talk before I was confirmed." Chris – LA
" Amazing! Fr. Schmitz has powerful insights into such a beautiful
sacrament." Marian - OH
NO BIBLE STUDY SEPT. 4th
Wednesday, September 11 we will discuss LUMEN FIDEI Chapter one & pray with Psalm 51:3-19
Site work was delayed because of the heavy rains we had the last few weeks of August. It takes almost a week to pump out water and let the ground dry which is a major reason for our delays. Hopefully by the time you read this update we will be back on track. Pray for sunny weather!
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
Are you seriously ill, facing surgery or of advanced age? Receive grace and strength
from the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Call Mary Ellen Jackson at 649-4777
For more information, contact Linda Izard at 644-9136 / [email protected] or Mary Ellen Jackson at 649-4777
HEALING OF HEARTS A Catholic bereavement group
Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month 4:00 - 5:00 PM in Smith Hall
For a complete list of our EXPECTANT & NEW MOTHERS, go to our website at www.stmarys-aiken.org from the home
page go to the St. Elizabeth Ministry link.
ST. ELIZABETH MINISTRY
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL EXPECTANT & NEW MOTHERS
If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, and would like to be added to our prayer list, please call Mary Ellen
Jackson at St. Mary’s Parish Office at 649-4777 or e-mail [email protected]
Robyn McNew Napier & daughter Logan Mae born 03/9/13
Gretchen Hatoway Salomone & daughter Alexandria Marie born 03/29/13
Jessica Bacon & daughter Ellison Kate born 04/26/13
Jeni Lamber & daughter Evelyn Caye born 06/02/13
Kate Vigour Kucharski & daughter Sarafina Bancroft born 06/10/13
Sarah Hesik & daughter Skylar Rose born 07/1/13
Huong Colleran & son Michael Stephen born 07/4/13
Chelsey McNicoll & son John Turner McNicoll born 07/16/13
Karen Gallego Schuler & son Kolin born 07/21/13
Christy Faustmann Hines & daughter Ellis Christen born 08/09/13
Jessica Cadarr Hensley & son Mason Alexander born 08/15/13
Katie Johnson due August 2013
Mary Hutto due September 2013
Hillary Redd Platt due September 2013
Maria Domingo due September 2013
Kim Platte due October 2013
Maritza Cortes due November 2013
Sarah Ortaldo due December 2013
Chioma Udogu Nwoga due December 2013
The Grief/Share program will begin again on September 5th
22º domingo de Tiempo Ordinario – ciclo C
¿Quién quiere ser el último? ¿No es natural que desee respeto y la estima de los demás? La parábola de los invitados de Jesús a las fiestas de bodas comprueba nuestros motivos para la búsqueda de honor y posición. ¡La auto-promoción se logra más a menudo a expensas de los demás! ¿Cuál es la verdadera humildad y por qué debemos hacerlo una marca característica de nuestra vida y la acción? La verdadera humildad no se siente mal consigo mismo, o tiene una mala opinión de sí mismo, o de piensa en sí mismo como inferior a los demás. La verdadera humildad nos libera de la preocupación por nosotros mismos, mientras que una baja opinión tiende a centrar nuestra atención en nosotros mismos. La humildad es la verdad en la comprensión de sí mismo y la verdad en acción. Visualización de nosotros mismos con sinceridad, con buen juicio, significa vernos a nosotros mismos como Dios nos ve (Salmo 139:1-4). Una persona humilde hace una evaluación realista de sí mismo, sin ilusión o pretensión de ser algo que él o ella no lo es. La humilla respecto menor ni mayor de lo que realmente son. La verdadera humildad nos libera para ser nuestro verdadero ser y para evitar la desesperación y orgullo. Una persona humilde no tiene que usar una máscara o poner en una fachada con el fin de quedar bien con los demás, especialmente a aquellos que no están muy familiarizados con esa persona. El humilde no está influido por alteraciones, como la fama, la reputación, el éxito o el fracaso.
LUNCH AND LEARN BOOK CLUB We will NOT meet on Labor Day, September 2
Mondays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in Smith Hall
September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28
YOUR PARISH PRIEST A MAN OF MYSTERY by Msgr. Dermot R. Brennan
No reservations needed. Bring your lunch and join us!
For more information contact Kathy Monahon at 648-9925 or [email protected]
Please register for VIRTUS classes online at virtus.org
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 6:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 8:30 AM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY WINE & CHEESE MEET & GREET WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL
1003 Spalding Dr. Aiken SC
Please join us to see what we are all about. We would love to have you join the K of C Ladies Auxiliary.
For more information contact Marion Engel at 648-0982 or Cindy Shea at 221-1420.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
YOUTH CHRISTIAN FORMATION
CHRISTIAN FORMATION GRADES 4K - 6
9:45 –11:00 AM-School Grounds
For information contact Priscilla Estrada 803-642-2676 / [email protected]
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL For more information contact Mrs. Peggy Wertz, Principal
Sunday Evening High School Youth Ministry Grade 9 - 12 at 6:15-8:00 PM in Smith Hall
Sept. 1- Life Teen - We will walk to dinner after Mass. Please bring $5 to help with cost.
Sept. 8 - Grades 6-12, families and parishioners. Picnic dinner for everyone from 600-6:45 PM in Smith Hall and on lawn; 6:45-7:45 PM EXALT in the church.
Sept. 15 - Life Night!!!!!!!! Diving into Scripture!
Leading teens to Christ
Study materials: YOUCAT & YOUCAT Study Guide can be found at: www.ignatius.com/Products/YOUCAT-P/youcat.aspx www.ignatius.com/Products/252920/youcat-study-guide.aspx
For location or more information, please contact Kandice Hunt 803-609-7548 or [email protected]
On Sunday, October 6, Protecting God’s Children Sessions will be conducted during Morning Youth Ministry for grades 7-12 and in the evening for grades 9-12. These sessions are designated by the diocese to be taught to all youth in our parish. Parents will be mailed an information letter including the lesson topic and a form to sign if you would prefer your child not attend. These classes are also being taught in our parish school. Please call Mrs. LaBone if you have any questions.
K4: Debbie Brown and Barbara Chavous K5: Katie Dwyer, Joseph Mark and Danielle Vermilye 1st (Class A): Kandice Hunt 1st (Class B): Mary Ellen Noone and Nikolai DeFeo 2nd (Class A): Matt and Jenny O'Leary 2nd (Class B): Karen Henry 3rd: Liesl De Sevilla and Cindy Vermilye 4th: Mike Anzalone and Lily Anzuoni 5th: Joely Leguizamon 6th: Jerry Carroll, Mary Ellen Jackson and Catherine Jackson
2013-2014 YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY BEGINNG SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 5th
The Chocolate Festivalis just a few weeks away!
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR
ST. MARY’S 2013-2014 CATECHISTS:
UPCOMING PARENT MEETING:
The First Holy Communion Parent Meeting Will be Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30-7:30 PM in Smith Hall. At least one parent must attend this meeting to receive the FHC registration packet.
Part-time Retail position available in a Christian, non-profit organization. 25 hrs./week. Retail and display experience helpful. Experience w/MS Word, Publisher useful. High School diploma or GED required.
Mail resume to ACTS, 340 Park Ave. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 or e-mail to [email protected]. No phone inquiries or walk-ins accepted. Resumes accepted until September 13, 2013.
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