Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston Parish Clergy Very Rev. Gregory B. Wilson, VF Pastor Rev. Michel Bineen Mukad Parochial Vicar Dcn. Patrick Mongan Dcn. Robert Pierce Dcn. Stephen Plae Dcn. Robert Waters (rered) Holy Mass Schedule Weekday Mon. - Fri. 5:30pm - Old St. Mary’s Tues. 6:30am - Old St. Mary’s Wed. School Mass 8:30am - Old St. Mary’s Miércoles - la capilla de Ste Claire 7:00pm Thur. Nursing Home 10:00am Sat. Morning Mass 8:00am - Old St. Mary’s Sunday Sat. Vigil 5:00pm - Church 8:30 am, 11:00 am - Church Spanish 12:30 pm- Capilla de Santa María 5:00 pm - Church Confessions Mon. - Fri. 4:45 - 5:15pm - Old St. Mary’s Sat. 3:30 - 4:30pm - Church Mail: P.O. Box 438 Aiken, SC 29802 803.649.4777 www.stmarys-aiken.org Divine Mercy Sunday April 8, 2018 Locations: St. Mary’s Church: 138 Fairfield St. SE Old St. Mary’s: 125 Park Ave. SE Ste Claire Chapel: 125 Park Ave. SE St. Angela Hall: 118 York St. SE
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Parish of the Catholic
Diocese of Charleston
Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston
Parish Clergy
Very Rev. Gregory B. Wilson, VF Pastor
Rev. Michel Bineen Mukad Parochial Vicar
Dcn. Patrick Mongan Dcn. Robert Pierce Dcn. Stephen Platte
Dcn. Robert Waters (retired)
Holy Mass Schedule
Weekday
Mon. - Fri. 5:30pm - Old St. Mary’s Tues. 6:30am - Old St. Mary’s
Wed. School Mass 8:30am - Old St. Mary’s Miércoles - la capilla de Ste Claire 7:00pm
Thur. Nursing Home 10:00am Sat. Morning Mass 8:00am - Old St. Mary’s
Sunday
Sat. Vigil 5:00pm - Church 8:30 am, 11:00 am - Church
Spanish 12:30 pm- Capilla de Santa María 5:00 pm - Church
Confessions
Mon. - Fri. 4:45 - 5:15pm - Old St. Mary’s Sat. 3:30 - 4:30pm - Church
Mail: P . O . B o x 4 3 8 A i k e n , S C 2 9 8 0 2 8 0 3 . 6 4 9 . 4 7 7 7 w w w . s t m a r y s - a i k e n . o r g
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 8, 2018
Locations: St. Mary’s Church: 138 Fairfield St. SE Old St. Mary’s: 125 Park Ave. SE
Ste Claire Chapel: 125 Park Ave. SE St. Angela Hall: 118 York St. SE
Welcome to St. Mary’s
We welcome all who are visiting. If you attend St. Mary’s regularly and consider this your parish, please register at the parish office, print a registration form from the web site under the Parish tab, or you may fill out and submit the form on line
Are you seriously ill, facing surgery or of advanced age? Receive grace and strength from the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. E-mail Mary Frei: [email protected] or call 803.649.4777 ext. 101 For Nursing home volunteers, Holy Communion for our homebound, hospital visits, call Bette Ross at the parish office or e-mail her at [email protected]
Mr. Patrick Wray Director of Administration
Mrs. Mary Frei Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Marguerite B. Wertz Principal of St. Mary’s School 803.649.2071
Ms. Phyllis Waters Business Manager
Ms. Frances Gledhill Parish Secretary
Mrs. Sandra Belcher Latin Secretary
Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson Director of Religious Education 803.642.2676
Mrs. Joan LaBone Director of Youth Ministry 803.649.3049
Mrs. Bette Ross, MS Social Ministry Coordinator 803.649.4777 ext. 101
Mr. V. Franklin Deese II Organist and Choir Director 803.649.3057
Available during the 11:00am Mass in the Kindergarten room located in Oswald Hall,
(adjacent to St. Angela Hall)
St. Vincent de Paul Society
For food or financial assistance, call 803.642.3211
Sacramental Information
More information about the Sacraments can be found on our parish website.
Holy Baptism
To baptize a child at St. Mary’s, at least one parent must be a practicing Catholic, regularly attend Holy Mass, participate in the life of the parish and registered at St. Mary’s at least three months prior to the Baptism. Parents must attend a Baptismal Preparation Class prior to the Baptism. The Godparents are encouraged to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class as well. The next Baptism Classes will be held on Wed. at 6:30pm in Mother Teresa Hall on May 23, Aug. 22, & Nov 28. Registration is required. Contact Mary Ellen Jackson for more information: [email protected] or 803.642.2676
Holy Communion & Confirmation
Policy: Parents and children must be registered and faithfully attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. A child not enrolled in our Catholic school, he/she must attend, a minimum two years, of Christian Formation classes and satisfy the attendance policy. For more information: Holy Communion: Mary Ellen Jackson: 803.642.2676 Confirmation: Joan LaBone: [email protected] or 803.649.3049
Holy Matrimony
Those contemplating marriage should contact the parish office. The Diocese of Charleston requires a minimum of six months preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. Please understand, not all dates at the church may be available due to parish events or other conflicts. Contact: Mary Frei at 803.649.4777 ext. 114
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE III
TOTALS AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018
LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING $ 30,291.00 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 30,500.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 1,239,781.94 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 1,189,500.00 OVERAGE TO DATE $ 50,281.94
St. Mary’s is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, Thank You.
Any questions about the Capital Campaign, your pledge or making a contribution, call Phyllis Waters at the Parish Office, 803.649.4777 ext. 104
Pledge Redemptions Received $2,860,000 $1,979,685 $1,984,104 $875,896 69% $4,419
Participating Families Paid Full 524 222 223 NA 43% 1
April 8: Catholic Home Missions Appeal April 15: Diaconate 50th Anniversary Celebration Black & Indian Home Missions: $2,878.00
St. Vincent de Paul: $7,740.00
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Ste Claire Chapel, 125 Park Ave. SE
Perpetual Adoration of Jesus truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament is available in Ste Claire Chapel 24 hours a day. All are encouraged to spend time with our Lord. Come, let us adore Him!
Can you watch one hour with Jesus?
We are always looking for substitute adorers. Please call one of the Division Leaders below if you can help.
There are also many hours in need of partners. If you can spend one hour with Jesus on a weekly basis, please contact one of the division leaders or the lead coordinator, Ivy Monahon at [email protected] or 803.649.4157
Tom Henry 12 am-6 am 803.642.6893 Jackie Langner 6 am-12 pm 803.643.3159 Janice Suhrer 12 pm-6 pm 803.648.1747 Carole Schaumann 6 pm-12 am 803.648.7519
If you cannot make your hour, please talk with your partner first, then call your hourly coordinator (phone numbers are listed in the rear of the chapel), and then the division leader.
We have an URGENT need for Sunday at 2:00am. If you can spend an hour with our Lord, please contact us.
Pastor’s Corner
+ JMJ +
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Good and Faithful Servant
"Among our tasks as witnesses to the love of Christ is that of giving a voice to the cry of the poor."
Pope Francis, 6/14/13
As Catholics, the call to participate in political life is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do. In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.
The U.S. Conference on Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website provides resources on understanding the Catholic position, based on Catholic Social Teachings, (CST) on many issues facing our country today. It is not the USCCB intent to tell Catholics for whom or against whom to vote. Their purpose is to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with God's truth; the responsibility to make choices in political life rests with each individual in light of a properly formed conscience.
The St. Mary’s website will have a link to the USCCB Action Center (https://www.votervoice.net/USCCB/home) to view current action alerts and enable you to sign up so that you can contact your elected representatives to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation. Also, please remember to pray for our elected officials and all those people affected by their work.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Christ is risen! Truly, He is risen! For eight days we have been celebrating Easter Day, and today we come to the Octave (eighth) Day. In the Jubilee Year 2000, Pope St. John Paul II named this Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday.
As we continue to celebrate this joy-filled Easter Season, join us this afternoon, Sunday, April 8, at 2:30pm in the church for a special violin concert. Maestro Matteo Fedeli returns to St. Mary’s to fill our church with the sweet sounds of a 1709 Pietro G. Guarneri violin, graciously on loan from a private collection. Maestro Fedeli will be accompanied on piano by Ms. Carol Cook of Aiken. This concert is free and open to the public, so bring your friends! This year, we have arranged to have the piano up front so that you will have the best possible view.
“So extraordinary were the mighty deeds God accomplished at the hands of Paul that when handkerchiefs or aprons that touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them” Acts 19:11-12. In this passage showing that even handkerchiefs and aprons of St. Paul brought healing and freedom from evil spirits, we see the power of the relics of God’s holy ones, the Saints. We at St. Mary’s joyfully welcome two important relics of St. Anthony of Padua for veneration, accompanied by Fr. Bortolino Maistrello from Padua, where the Saint is buried. A statue of St. Anthony graces the narthex of our church, and our largest bell is named in his honor. Saint Anthony intercedes with those trying to find a job, housing, faith, love, hope, harmony within the family, good health, peace of mind, and mercy.
Prayer petitions with holy cards will be distributed by Friar Bortolino and volunteers to allow parishioners to write their petitions to the Saint. The writing of a prayer petition is a worldwide tradition. Father Bortolino will bring the petitions back to the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua and place them at the tomb of the Saint.
Veneration of the relics will be at the church on Thursday, April 12, from 4:00 – 8:00pm, with Holy Mass at 7:00pm. (Please note the 5:30pm Mass will be moved to 7pm in the church.) Welcome, St. Anthony!
Finally, the Easter season culminates with the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Our world is in desperate need of a New Evangelization – the revitalization of Christ’s disciples with a renewed sense of mission brought about through the Holy Spirit. You are invited to a 5-week Life in the Spirit Seminar, which will open us up to God’s love, enliven our friendship with Jesus, and help us better experience how enriching life in the Holy Spirit can be for those who are open to receive Him. Join us in Mother Teresa Hall, Friday evenings April 13 – May 11, 7:00-8:30pm. For more information or to register, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at [email protected] or 803-642-2676. Come, Holy Spirit!
Contact: [email protected] For children in Grades 4K-5. Classes meet from 9:45-10:45am in the parish school.
First Holy Communion Dates Due now: Registration and copies of the child's baptism certificate are due now. Due Saturday, April 28: My Booklet about the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist April 28: 10am First Holy Communion practice in the church May 5: 10am First Holy Communion in the church
May 6: May Procession and Parish Picnic
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Sunday Morning Youth Ministry
Grades 6-12
Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone
Registration forms are available on our website or by contacting Joan via email. Grades 6-12 * Please meet in St. Angela Hall 9:30am Donuts, coffee and juice. 9:45-10:45am, youth sessions. Confirmation Retreat—April 14, 9am-6pm in St. Angela Hall 8th graders 9-6pm, High School and Sponsors 2-6pm.
Youth Ministry
Middle School (GR. 6-8) or
Life Night (GR. 9-12) Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone
April 8—Life Teen –Life Night Edified, Smith Hall Welcome 8th graders! “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” – Rom 12:2
April 15—MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT! Welcome 5th graders!!! 6:15-8pm, St. Angela Hall
I love my Catholic Faith!! April 18—7pm Confirmation April 22—Life Teen—Satisfied, Welcome 8th graders! 6:15-8pm, Smith Hall
Follow us on Instagram: lifeteen_aiken Or on FaceBook Page:
St. Mary Help of Christians Youth Ministry
Summer Activities are being organized, check with Mrs. LaBone about the following activities:
*Diocesan Camps for rising 7-9th & 10-12th graders (CLI) *Catholic Disciples Camp—Learn more about your faith
and your community, rising 9th graders — college bound *Steubenville Atlanta—rising 9th — college bound.
Forms are online at St. Mary Help of Christians Website under Formation/Youth Ministry.
Lunch & Learn Book Club
Meets on Mondays from 12 to 1:00pm in Smith Hall. All are welcome. Our next book is Jesus, The Story You Thought You Knew by Deacon Keith Strohm. We will begin the book on March 12. Bring your lunch and join us! Contact: Kathy Monahon at [email protected]
Looking ahead: Totus Tuus summer program for grades 1 - 6; June 11-15
Introduction to Catholicism
Classes “RCIA”
Are you interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about Catholicism? RCIA classes are Tuesday evenings at 6:15pm in Smith Hall. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Jackson at [email protected] or 803.642.2676.
St. Mary’s Parish School
Contact: Marguerite Wertz, Principal 803.649.2071
St. Mary’s School Junior High cordially invites
parish “seniors” to lunch and a matinee performance of
at 11:45 AM on
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in
St. Angela Hall. R. S. V. P. required
by calling 803.649.2071
Lunch & Learn Book Club
Meets on Mondays from 12 noon to 1:00pm in Smith Hall. All are welcome. Our next book is Jesus, The Story You Thought You Knew by Deacon Keith Strohm. Bring your lunch and join us! Contact: Kathy Monahon at [email protected]
Families Discussing the Gospel
This is a simple Bible study and faith sharing focusing on the Sunday readings. Sunday mornings, 9:45-10:45am, in the school cafeteria. All ages are welcome. Parents are welcome to bring their small children. Coffee and water provided – toys and snacks for the young of heart. Contact Deacon Bob Pierce at 803.474.6011 or [email protected].
Wednesday Adult Bible Study
Join us as we come together to pray, study the book of Proverbs and discuss the teachings of the Catholic faith. New members are always welcome. We meet Wednesdays, 9:30-11am in Smith Hall downstairs. Contact Martha Whittingham at [email protected] or 865.599.8473
Thursday Adult Bible Study
Thursday morning Bible Study is studying the Book of Isaiah. We meet Thursday mornings 11:15am-12:30pm downstairs Smith Hall. All are welcome - bring your Bible and a love of Scripture!
Tuesday, April 10 6:30am Lou Calvarese (D) 5:30pm Viktor Tominec (D)
Wednesday, April 11 8:30am James D. Bennett (D) 5:30pm Jean Paul Roy (D)
Thursday, April 12 Church 7:00pm Gina Woodworth (D)
Friday, April 13 5:30pm Michael W. Miller (D)
Saturday, April 7 8:00Am Walter A. Taylor (D) 5:30pm For the People Ruth Chelchowski (D) Jeanenne Featherston (D) Paul Quattrini (D) Bob Barris (D) Lester Eugene Myers (D)
Sunday, April 8 8:30am Marian Wilkin (D) 11:00am Ralph Dion (D) 12:30pm Francisco Castaneda (D) 5:00pm Mary Ann Tarangelo
Monday, April 9 5:30pm Susan Reeve Shultz (D)
This Week’s Scripture Readings
Prayers Requested
Deaths: March 23 Anne Cunningham
Sunday, April 8 9:45am-Sunday Morning Café-Mother Teresa Hall 9:45am-School of Christian Formation-School Grounds 9:45am-Sunday Morning Youth Ministry-St. Angela Hall 9:45am-Scripture Study for Young Families-Cafeteria 10:00am-Spanish Choir Practice-Old St. Mary’s 2:30pm-Maestro Matteo Fedeli Concert-Church 3:00pm-Girl Scouts-Cafeteria 6:00pm-Life Teen-Upstairs/Downstairs, Smith Hall
Monday, April 9 7:00am-AA Meeting-Downstairs, Smith Hall 9:30am-Prayer Shawl- Downstairs, Smith Hall 12:00pm-Lunch and Learn-Downstairs, Smith Hall 6:00pm-Legión de María-Downstairs, Smith Hall 6:00pm-Cursillo Ultreya-Upstairs, Smith Hall 6:30pm-Karate-Cafeteria 7:00pm-Bingo-Columbus Club, Spaulding Dr. Aiken 7:30pm-Small Christian Comm. I-Downstairs, Smith Hall
Tuesday, April 10 7:00am-Men’s Prayer Group-Downstairs, Smith Hall 9:30-Play & Pray-Upstairs/Downstairs, Smith Hall 3:30pm-Legion of Mary-Downstairs, Smith Hall 6:15pm-RCIA-Upstairs, Smith Hall 7:00pm-Boy Scouts-Cafeteria
Wednesday, April 11 7:00am-AA meeting-Downstairs, Smith Hall 7:00am-Rome Teen Meeting-Upstairs, Smith Hall 9:30am-Adult Bible Study-Downstairs, Smith Hall 3:00pm-Grief Support-Mother Teresa Hall 6:15pm-Cana’s Call-Old St. Mary’s 6:15pm-Legion of Mary-School Library 8:00pm-Spanish Holy Hour-St. Claire Chapel
Thursday, April 12 11:15am-Bible Study-Downstairs, Smith Hall 4:00pm-Veneration of the Relics of St. Anthony of Padua-Church 6:15pm-Cenacle of Prayer-Old St. Mary’s 6:30pm-Karate-Cafeteria 6:30pm-Stephen Ministry-Conf.Rm,Mother Teresa Hall 7:00pm-Spanish RCIA-Upstairs, Smith Hall
Friday, April 13 7:00am-AA Meeting-Downstairs, Smith Hall 1:00pm-Tours of Old St. Mary’s & Church 1:00pm-Spanish Class-Mother Teresa Hall 6:30pm-Life in the Spirit-Mother Teresa Hall 7:00pm-Marriage Group-Upstairs, Smith Hall Saturday, April 14 All Day—YM Conference/Retreat-St. Angela Hall 8:30am-Novena-Old St. Mary’s 8:30am-Franciscans-Mother Teresa Hall
The Holy Rosary
Join the parish as we pray The Rosary together daily before the 5:30pm Mass, Monday through Friday.
Our Lady calls us to gather for prayer as the first Apostles gathered with her in the Upper Room in Jerusalem awaiting the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We meet every week after Mass on Thursdays at 6:15pm in Old St. Mary’s for rosary, prayers for the Pope, readings from the book “To the Priests, Our Lady’s Beloved Sons” and consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please join us!
Baptisms: March 15 Kassidy Ohana S. Quimiguing, daughter of Jasper & Carmel Quimiguing March 18 Giovanny Neftaly Gomez , son of Raymundo Gomez & Margarita N Diaz March 18 Joliette Aitana Orozco Plascencia, daughter of Olegario Orozco & Janira Plasencia
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Parish & Community Events
Sunday Morning Café:
Catholic Faith Exploration
Join us as we watch and discuss Fr. Benedict Groeschel’s “Getting God’s Help”. Sundays from 9:45-10:45am in Mother Teresa Hall. Contact: Donna Pierce at 803.474.6011
Family Ministry
The parish family ministry is here to help our parish families grow and nurture their spiritual and communal life. We strive to provide opportunities and support for family growth across all generations. For more information about upcoming events, please contact Alice and Derron Judd at 803.522.2143
Dear Parishioners,
It is our privilege to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported hand-made Italian and Bethlehem rosaries, as well as a large variety of Catholic medals, crucifix necklaces, bracelets and other faith inspired necklaces.
An assortment of First Holy Communion, Confirmation and RCIA gift items will be included.
There are beautiful, time-tested and traditional articles, as well as contemporary pieces that are very popular all across the country.
All Proceeds will go to support a pilgrimage to Rome for five of our teens in 2019.
The sale will be after all Masses the weekends of April 7 and April 14
Totus Tuus is Coming!
Totus Tuus is a Catholic summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel. The week-long day camp for grades 1-6 is led by amazingly enthusiastic college students who love the faith and want to share it with others. Mark your calendars! June 11-15
Free Income Tax Help
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Help with filing Federal and State income tax returns is available for low to moderate income families
Where: H. Odell Weeks Activity Center 1700 Whiskey Road When: 9:00am to 4:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Now through April 11 Be sure to bring a photo ID and ALL relevant tax information. You MUST bring:
Picture ID for self; come with spouse if joint return
Social Security Cards for self, spouse, all dependents
Judas Maccabaeus, an oratorio by Handel, while telling the
story of the Maccabean uprising in the second century BC, was
actually intended as a compliment to the Duke of Cumberland,
who had just returned victorious from the Battle of Culloden
(1746). This battle, as those of us with Scottish ancestry know,
was a slaughter of the Scottish forces trying to put Charles
Stuart back on the throne. It was also an impetus for many
Scots to leave Scotland. The most famous movement of this
oratorio is See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes. Judas Maccabaeus,
however, has the underdogs winning and restoring Jewish
worship against overwhelming odds. (It was during this uprising
that the Jewish festival of Hanukah had its roots.) The melody
of See the Conqu’ring Hero Comes became immensely popular.
Beethoven wrote a series of variations on it. The Swiss Edmond
Budry wrote an Easter hymn text, À Toi la gloire, O Ressuscité,
which was translated into English as Thine Be the Glory. It has
only grown in popularity worldwide, being used in the
Netherlands for weddings, in Ireland also at Christmas, and in
Japan for school honors programs. A quick note about the title,
there is a difference between ‘Thine BE the Glory’, and ‘Thine IS
the Glory.’ BE is the imperative, demanding all glory be given to
God, a cry of zeal and victory, while IS simply makes a
declaratory statement.
From the Bench
A Visit from a
Beloved Saint
The Relics of Saint
St. Mary Help of Christians Church
138 Fairfield St. SE, Aiken, S.C. Thursday, April 12
Veneration 4 PM to 8 PM Mass at 7 PM
The Franciscan Friars from Padua, Italy, invite you to join them in welcoming Saint Anthony of Padua
to St. Mary Help o Christians Church. Saint Anthony will be visiting us in the form of two precious and first class relics from the Pontifical Basilica in Padua, Italy.
The relics will be accompanied by Fr. Bortolino Maistrello, a Franciscan Friar from Padua, where the Saint is buried. Father Mario Conte, editor of the Messenger of Saint Anthony, explains an important point about relics: “There is nothing superstitious about relics. The real meaning of a relic is love – they are a link of love between the person who venerates and the Saint.” Saint Anthony intercedes with those trying to find a job, housing, faith, love, hope, harmony within the family, good health, peace of mind, and mercy.
You have just participated in the greatest feast of all by attending Mass and dining at the table of Our Lord. Come continue the celebration with “dessert” and fellowship South Wing Portico after 8:30am Mass.
We are looking for volunteers to help us with this ministry. Please contact Rich and Linda Izard at 803.644.9136 or [email protected]
Altar Servers
Altar Server Training 3:00pm, Church 2018 April 22 May 20 For more information call Greg Hightower 803.649.1931
Starting this coming Friday!
After Jesus rose, he told the disciples "it is better for you that I go, for if I do not go the Advocate will not come to you."(John 16:7) St. Paul wrote: "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom." (2 Cor 3:17) This Easter season join us as we prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The 7- session Life in the Spirit Seminar will be offered in Mother Teresa Hall on Friday evenings April 13 - May 11 (7:00 - 8:30pm) and Saturdaymorning May 12 (9:30am -12:30pm). Refreshments will be served beforehand. STARTS this Friday! To register or for other questions, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at [email protected]
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
CELTIC TEA Ladies and daughters, please join the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc at our annual Celtic Tea to be held Sunday April 29 from 2:00 - 4:00pm at St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at St. Mary’s church office, or by contacting a member at [email protected], [email protected] Hats and gloves are optional. There will be entertainment, raffles & door prizes. We look forward to seeing you!
Come Learn with the New Catholics
Please join us for a 6-session post-Easter series, based on topics requested. Come get to know our new Catholics and to welcome them to the parish; AND... as a bonus, learn a bit. All classes are Tuesdays 6:15-7:45pm, upstairs Smith Hall.
April 10 - Fr. Michel on the priesthood - a life devoted to the body of Christ, the Church April 17 - Common questions about Catholic teaching - Introduction to Defending the Faith April 24 - Church structure - bishops, cardinals, dioceses, religious orders - it's all so confusing! May 1 - Lay organizations in the Church - where do you fit in? May 8 - The Holy Spirit - time to get on fire! May 15 - Catholic devotions and a few saints - helping you in prayer
Single, Single Again
Dinner 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:00pm
Reservations are due the Tuesday before to Carla Noziglia at [email protected] OR Jeanne Shanks at 803.663.3839 April 12 Red Pepper May 10 Grumpy’s
Dates and restaurants may change; refer to the Aiken Standard Events or the e-mail you will receive each month.
Brunch 4th Saturday at 10:00am
Stephen Ministry
It's springtime! That means flowers, races, parties! Does this season get you down? Do you have a hard time pretending to be cheerful? Stephen Ministry may be able to help. Stephen Ministers are not counselors or therapists; rather, they are caring Christian friends who offer a listening ear to help others through the tough times in life. Stephen Ministers receive extensive training and are supervised in their ministry.
Catholic Women’s Association
The last meeting of the Catholic Women's Association will be a dinner meeting on Thursday, April 19, 6:15pm in St. Angela Hall. Bring a friend! Join us for a night of dinner, fellowship and awesome entertainment. A local group of young women, Belles Canto will be performing. Cost - $20 for complete dinner of Balsamic Chicken, fresh salad, vegetable, roasted potatoes and homemade Chocolate Torte or Strawberry Cheesecake. Gluten Free options are available. Wine will be available for an additional donation to cover the cost of the
Knights of Columbus Ladies
Auxilary
The next auxiliary meeting will be Wednesday, April 11 at the Columbus Club. Please join us! Father Wilson will be our guest speaker.
You will also have an opportunity to vote for the “Woman of
Knights of Columbus Yard Sale
May 18 & 19. If you have items to donate, please call Marion Engel at 803.648.0982
Misa y Confesiones domingo 12:30pm Santa María, Park Ave.
miércoles 7:00pm Capilla Santa Clara
confesiones son media hora antes y después de la Misa dominical
Bautismos
Para pedir el Sacramento de Bautismo o para recibir información acerca de las platicas pre-bautismal favor de comunicarse con Gabriela Flores al 803.716.5509 o Luz Condono, al 803.522.3814
Rev. Gregory B. Wilson
Párroco
Rev. Michel Bineen Mukad
Vicario Parroquial
Bienvenido a Santa María
Le damos la bienvenida a los que nos visitan. Si asisten con regularidad a esta parroquia y se consideran miembros de ella, por favor registrarse en la oficina o en el sitio web parroquial.
San Vicente de Paúl
Necesita Ud. alimentos o asistencia financiera? Llame al 803.642.3211
Primera Comunión y Confirmación
Norma Sacramental: Los padres de familia y niños deben estar inscritos en la parroquia y asistir fielmente a la Santa Misa todos los domingos y fiestas de precepto. Los niños, que no asisten a nuestro Colegio Católico Parroquial, deben asistir, por lo menos, dos años, completos a clases de Formación Cristiana (Catequesis Dominical) y cumplir con los reglamentos de asistencia para recibir el sacramento. Para más información, comunicarse con Mary Ellen Jackson 803.642.2676 / [email protected]
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Quinceañera
A los interesados en una celebración de XV años deben tener en cuenta lo siguiente: Deben ser católicos practicantes y asistir a
Misa. Deben estar registrados en la parroquia por lo
menos 6 meses antes de la fecha de la celebración.
Deben asistir a la preparación catequética que ofrece la parroquia.
Para más información, por favor comunicase con Esperanza Negrete al 803.226.3410 para dar inicio al proceso.
Sagrado Matrimonio
Como politica de la Diócesis, se pide a todas las parejas que decean
tener el sacramento del matrimonio, preparase por lo menos seis
(6) meses antes de decidir una fecha para su boda. Para más
información comunicarse con Guadalupe Cortes al 803.845.9390
Equipo básico del Ministerio Hispano
¿Estás interesado en mejorar tu parroquia? Te invitamos a ser parte del equipo básico. Nos reunimos el miércoles primero de cada mes para planear y organizar los eventos de la parroquia. Te esperamos en el salón de Smith Hall a las 6:30 de la tarde.
En el Hospital
Si usted tiene un miembro de su familia en el hospital comuníquese con Bette Ross en la oficina de la parroquia 803.649.4777 extensión 101 (deje un mensaje)
O 803.292.4933 Correo electrónico a [email protected] O pregunte al personal del Hospital que llame a la Parroquia
El hospital no nos avisa que usted está allí. Aunque este registrado como católico cuando usted es intervenido, el hospital no informará a la oficina de la Iglesia. Tu hospitalidad es confidencial entre en el ministerio del hospital y nuestro Personal de pastoral. Si tiene un familiar que ah sido intervenido al hospital en otra ciudad como Augusta o Columbia, nosotros podemos informar al Capellán Católico también-solo avísenos!
Legión de María
La Legión de María da la bienvenida a todos los que le gustaría consolar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas durante su estancia en el hospital visitando y/o llevándoles la Santa Comunión.
Horario de reunión y contactos para reuniones: Español — lunes a las 6:00pm — Smith Hall, Lupe Cortes 803.845.9390 Martes a las 3:45pm — Smith Hall, Ivy Monahon 803.649.4157 Miércoles a las 6:15pm – St. Mary School Library, Cathy Brown 843.615.3112
Cenáculo de Oración
La Virgen nos llama a reunirse para la oración como los primeros apóstoles se reunieron con ella en el Cenáculo de Jerusalén, a la espera de la efusión del Espíritu Santo. Este nuevo Cenáculo de Oración comienza cada jueves inmediatamente después de la Misa, 6:15-7:15pm en la Capilla de Santa María. Nos reuniremos cada semana y oremos rosario, oraciones por nuestro Santo Padre, Francisco, la lectura de los mensajes del libro "A los sacerdotes, hijos predilectos de la Virgen" y la consagración al Inmaculado Corazón de María. Los libros estarán disponibles. Por favor, ruega con nosotros!
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Holy Happenings at St. Mary’s!
Don’t forget the Knights of Columbus Blood
TODAY after all Masses!!
Palm Sunday and Blessing of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mosaic with
The Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston
Father Wilson Introduces St. Mary's New Principal - Charlene Krushinski at 11:00am Mass March 25
Maestro Matteo Fedeli In Concert Today
2:30pm In the Church
138 Fairfield Street
He is called the “Man of the Stradivari”.
His mission is taking the voice of the
famous luthiers from Italy to the largest
possible audience. For this performance, Matteo Fedeli will play a
violin by Pietro G. Guarneri 1709, graciously granted on loan by a
private collection. Accompanying Maestro Fedeli on the piano will be
Ms. Carol Cook, a native of North Carolina
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The Roundels of Saint Mary Help of Christians Church
Turris Eburnea - Tower of Ivory
Unlike the Tower of David which was built to store weapons for battle and serve as a fortress, this tower was built to be a thing of beauty and ornament. Mary’s purity and goodness are represented by a beautiful ivory tower. What adds to her beauty is her humility and willingness to follow God’s plan for her life. Love of Mary always leads us right to her Son. Tower of Ivory, pray for us.
