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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-INS
Please pray for all our loved ones serving with the armed forces, especially Jordan Austin and Cody Piontek.
Agnes Glab Al Butler Ann Pressley Anne Drummond Baby Trenton Bailey Hastings Barbara Boatwright Barbara Catania Berta Cardenas Betty McKee Bill Mitchell Bob Stevenson Brecken Patton Cecelia Lanzoni Chan Stewart Charity Kalo
Cheri Bowllan Cheryl Allen Chris Saam Christie Parker Coral Hutira Cott Bromall Daisy Rodgers Danny Lynch Debbie Hodges Donna Brown Edward Hicks Elaine Kerber Eve Weideman Florence LaRose Fran Krug
Frances Shea Frank Szcwczak Frank Welch Gabby DiPietro Gayle Rossi Gerald Lewnau Gigi Bartolomeo Glenda Lominick Greg Smith H.D. Peters Isabella Ruiz Jack Cavari Jamal Wideman Jean Powell Jeffrey Moorer Johnny Hodges
Juanita Flores Julianne Swanson Karen Krug White Kathie Nixon Kathryn Galanski Kevin Glenn Kim Kang Larry Hehl Margaret Mueller Mark Kornet Mary Ann Chaffers Mary Beth Mohr Mary Jones
Michael Meder
Pat Reardon Patty McDaniel Perfecta Thompson Peter Normile Randy Flick Renee Moreno Robert McDaniel Rodney Watts Rosa C. White Rosalie Stevenson Rosemary McHugh Sandy Long Sherry Fowler Willette Parker William Sexton Yvette Chalock
FROM THE PASTOR
This week sees the celebrations of two important saints: St. Mary Magdalene on Wednesday, July 22 and St. Bridget of Sweden on Thursday, July 23.
Of course, we all know St. Mary Magdalene. Scripture identifies her as one of the disciples who followed Jesus. In the Gospels of Mark and Luke, she is identified as having had seven demons cast out of her. She is most prominent, however, in the accounts of the Crucifixion (at which she was present) and the Resurrection. The Gospels identify her as the first person or one of the first to see Jesus after the Resurrection. In John 20:17, Christ charges her with bearing the news of the Resurrection to the apostles and other disciples.
In the Middle Ages, a conflation occurred in which Mary Magdalene was linked to the woman caught in adultery (whom Jesus saved from being stoned to death), and the woman who anointed Jesus' feet at Bethany, as well as with Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. This is where the notion that Mary Magdalene had been a prostitute arose. It is important to note, however, that nothing in Scripture supports this view. There is Scriptural support to the notion that Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany (sister of Martha and Lazarus) are the same person. It is interesting to note that while St. Martha has a Memorial Mass dedicated to her, her sister Mary (whom, if you recall, Jesus said chose the better part) does not. That's because we've long understood that Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene are the same person.
Due to her role in announcing the Resurrection to Peter and the other apostles, Mary Magdalene has been known, since at least the 12th century, as apostolorum apostola (apostle of the apostles). On June 10, 2016, the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments issued a decree elevating her day from the rank of Obligatory Memorial to Feast. The current readings, Mass texts, and Office were not altered, but a Gloria will now be recited at Mass and a proper Preface was issued (which will have to be translated into English).
Saturday, July 23 is Memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden, one of the patron saints of Europe. She had been a wife and the mother of eight children. Following her husband's death when she was 41 years old, Bridget experienced a vision of Christ who instructed her to found a new religious order for women, the Order of the Most Holy Savior (commonly called the Brigittines). Partly in order to obtain approval for the new order, partly to work for peace among the great powers of the time, and partly to work for the return of the Pope from Avignon, Bridget set out for Rome in 1349 and never returned to Sweden.
Bridget died in Rome in 1373. She never the saw the abbey and religious order she founded. She never saw the peace for which she worked come into reality. She did not live to see the return of the Pope from Avignon. When she died, she was an apparent failure at everything she set out to do. In this, of course, she was united to Christ on the Cross. After her death, however, her religious order expanded and is active today in Sweden, Spain, Italy, the United States, and Mexico. Peace finally did come between France and England, and the Pope finally did return to Rome from Avignon.
Fr. Tebalt
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LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available to those who have Celiac disease. If you need to receive a low gluten host, please speak directly with Fr. Tebalt prior to Mass.
Horario de oficina para el Ministerio Hispano: jueves: 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. y domingos de 1:00 –3:00.Para contrataciones de coro, comunicarse con el Sr. Jesus Avila - 864-561-4859.
Los padres de familia deben de registrar el bautismo en la oficina con 3 meses de anticipación, también deben de participar y colaborar en la misa. La aplicación se llenará en persona con la secretaria Stefanie. Debe de traer el acta de nacimiento ORIGINAL del niño/a.
Segundo martes de cada mes-clases prebautismales después de la misa. Para más información favor de comunicarse con el Sr. Ramiro 864-337-6833.
Hay Hora Santa y Exposición con el Santísimo, todos los viernes, a las 7:00 P.M. (Siete de la Noche). Cordialmente invitados.
THE KNIGHTS’ CORNER Knights Assembly 3100 will have a meeting on Wednesday, July 22, in Saint Bernadette's Hall - 6:30 for officers 7:00 for members. Please try and attend for election of officers.
MASS INTENTIONS Please contact the church office if you would like to schedule a Mass Intention.
NEW COLUMBARIUM The new columbarium has been completed and installed in the Prayer Garden! Visit the garden to see it. If you are interested in purchasing a niche or for more information, please contact Fred Zediak at 864-229-9021.
BOOK CLUB MEETING The OLOL Catholic Book Club will meet Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm. We will discuss More Christianity: Finding the Fullness of the Faith by Fr. Dwight Longenecker. Contact Dr. Joseph Johnson at jjohnson@ charlestondiocese.org if you have any questions.
Join the OLOL “Prayer Chain” group on Flocknote. Text your name and prayer requests and updates to 992-6302.
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Sunday, July 11 / 12, 2020
Attendance: 379 Collection: $12,894.14 Building Fund: $ 30.00
(Totals include Memorial and online donations.)
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING AWARENESS WEEK Live the truth and beauty of God’s plan for married love! Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, THIS WEEK, July 19 –25, celebrates God’s vision for marriage and promotes Natural Family Planning. Learn about NFP by visiting https://charlestondiocese.org/marriage/natural-family-planning/ or contact [email protected]. Please “like” our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/NFPSC.
OLOL WEBSITE Check our website, olol.org, often for updates, news, and events. There is also a link for viewing the OLOL weekly bulletin online.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR LOAN The church has some medical equipment such as walkers, canes, wheel chairs, a knee scooter, etc. available for parishioners to borrow — for a day, a week, a month, or however long you might have need of it. Ask an usher for an immediate need during Mass, or call the church office for more information.
ON-LINE CONTRIBUTORS? If you recently began giving online or by check, please notify the office if you wish to be removed from the envelope receiving list. Thank you!
THE SAFE DIGITAL FAMILY CHALLENGE Text SECURE to 66866 to get started. Receive one email a day for seven days to help you with the latest parental control ideas for your home. Emails include: • YouTube Restricted Mode • Understanding Apps • Setting iOS Screen Time and Content Restrictions • Google SafeSearch • The Importance of Accountability • Social Media and Teens • Critical Conversations • Available in English and Spanish. TOTALLY FREE!
LABORS OF LOVE Many thanks from the parish for all the volunteer hours and efforts spent on weeding the shrubbery/flower beds and parking lot islands, and also for the ongoing
IN THE DIOCESE ...
“Virtual” Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Restore, Rekindle, Renew! Seven–session Virtual Experience, Monday and Thursday evenings, August 6-27 from 7-9:30. For more information or to apply online, go to: scmarriagematters.org .
Rachel's Vineyard Weekend offers women and men who have had an abortion, or participated in one, a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental retreat where they can find spiritual healing and strengthening of faith! Next retreat: Nov.6-8, 2020 in Charleston (English). For more info on retreats, please contact Christy 803-554-6088. NOW is the time.
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE Knights of Columbus Blood Drive will be held here next Sunday, July 26. The Knights will have a sign-up table outside the front doors today after Mass. Covid19 testing and a $20 gift card will be provided to all blood donors at no charge.
2020 KNIGHTS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT The Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for September 17.
