Kelly Koepenick, Beth Kruger, Teresa Laeorre, Lynn Lenards, Michael Lighthart, Mark Mandell, Jodi Novak, Devenny Mazell, Audrey McCants, Frank McCudden, John McDermott, Marion McLellan, Marie McManus, Samantha Merritt, Jane Millar , Stephanie Miller , Jerry Mixson, Leon Moore, Carol Morris, Danny Newman, Sarah Nicksa, Anthony Notte, Jim O’Dare, Diane & Tom Oltorik, Jacquelyn Osbourne, Anne Owens, Christian Owens, Jasper Owens, Mike Paul, Ellen Paveldciki, Michael Poe, Ellen Pruitt, Gina Puckhaber, Bob Raih, Kit Regnery,Jon Richardson, Mark Riley, John Robertson, Jr., Henry Roth, Peggy Sams, John Santos, Nancy Schaaf, Mary Ann Shinners, Karen Shivers, D. Simanaitis, George St. George, Nick Strable, Kay Tener, George Thompson, Shelby Todd, “Billy” Topping, Gerri Urbanic, Colleen Valdivia, Pauline Viette, Will White, McGregor White, William & Ann C. Williams, Gwen Wise, Mark Woodward, and all those in nursing homes.

Especially: Kayla Airaghi, Cindy Anderson, Diane Bax, William Bennett, Marie Daniels-Betts, Steven Black, Bob Brown, Jr, Lisa Cain, Janet Carlier, Kathy Chambers, Deborah Christensen, Bethanne Clark, Larry Connell, Bailey Cole & Chris Crowley, James Patrick Crowley, Norm Dandaran, Lynn Daniels, Barry Darwent, Joan Delaney, Carol DeLisio, Laura Delvac, Roland DeVita, Debra Thomas Donnelly, Jakob Duchesneau, Michael Duesterbeck, Mac Dunbar, Marianne Ezman, Joyce Fernando, Mary Ferrara, Cambell Fretz, Fred Figge, Pauline Flanagan, David Fortiere, Eldon Freeman, Marie Furlano, Jane, Gina & Sara Galasso, Susan Gilbert, Michele Greb, Joe Griffith, Ken Grismore, Michelle Gudelski, Patricia Hall, Roy Hawkins, Steely Hawkins, Jack Hawkins, Jayne Helm, Nancy Hinchey, Mary Hodgin, Tim & Debbie Hoppman, Joe Houdek, Don Howie, Milean Humplik, Joan Ikemoto, Billie James, Jennifer Johnson, Thomas Kakassy, Gina Kimbrel, Doris King, Thomas Kakassy,

MARRIAGE We are unable to accommodate all of the requests for weddings at Stella Maris. To marry here, at least one party to the marriage should be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass for one year before asking to schedule a wedding. As Catholics, we believe that God has a plan for marriage. Cohabitation before marriage is not part of God’s plan and decreases the chances of success in maintaining a permanent union. Cohabitating couples should separate and live apart before requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony. More information is available from the parish office regarding guidelines for weddings and parishioner status. Diocesan policy requires at least six months’ notice before setting a wedding date.

SACRAMENTAL POLICY In order to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation, students in Grades 2 and 8 must attend TWO FULL YEARS of religious instructions if they are NOT in our Catholic School system. No more than THREE (3) classes can be missed during the year of sacramental preparation.

The facilities and services of Stella Maris Parish are available to its active members. This includes use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacramental events and includes parishioner status in our parochial schools. Active membership is determined by three things: being registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time, faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, and the use of the envelope system in support of the parish. N.B. If you are attending Stella Maris but not receiving envelopes, then you are not registered. Please call the Parish Office for registration information.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK IN OUR PARISH

If anyone wishes to receive Communion and is unable to come to Mass, call Jason Vaughan at 843-883-3044.

NURSERY

Nursery is in the parish hall, and is open on Saturdays 5:00 - 6:30pm, and on Sundays 7:30am - 12:30pm, and at 5:00pm for the 5:30pm Latin Mass.

BAPTISM

The next Baptism class is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 19th at 5:30pm, for parents only in the parish hall library. Please call the office at 843-883-3108 if you plan to attend.

FORMED WEBSITE – formed.org/register: Access Code: R8ZH23

FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT

December 1st – 8th

Sat., Dec. 1st 5:30pm Mass lChristopher Leydenl Sun., Dec. 2nd 8:00am Mass lJoe Joycel 9:30am Mass (c) lBette & Joe Griffithl 9:30am Mass (h) lLeon De Bruxl 11:30am Mass For the People 5:30pm Latin Mass lLeon Henryl Mon., Dec. 3rd 6:30pm Mass lRamona Westbury Halel 7:00pm Miraculous Medal Novena Tues., Dec. 4th 8:00am Mass lJoe & Bette Griffithl Wed., Dec. 5th 8:00am Mass Ints. Michele McCoy 6:00pm Holy Hour Thurs., Dec. 6th 6:30pm Mass Ints. Victoria Whalen Fri. Dec. 7th 8:00am Mass Ints. Murray Compton HOLY DAY 4:00pm Latin Mass Ints. Katarina & Amy Gerrard Sat., Dec. 8th 10:00am Mass lMargaret Shahid Josephl 5:30pm Mass lBarbara Napolitanol 4:15 – 5:00pm CONFESSIONS

TODAY’S SCHDULE December 1st – 2nd

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES 5:30pm Joanne Gilmore & Peter Schmitt Jane Ellen Herron 8:00am Clydie De Brux & Debby Hurtado Enrique Hurtado 9:30am (c) Paul Heinauer Mary Ellen Way 9:30am (h) Anthony Stith & Miller Shealy Nancy Wiemann 11:30am Helena Bastian & Youth Group Teri Colby

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK December 8th – 9th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Bob Abele & Mark Stadtmueller Joanne Gilmore 8:00am Kevin Bean & Stephen Blanchard Delores Schweitzer 9:30am (c) Micki O’Connell Louis Herns 9:30am (h) Barbara O’Dare & Garen McDowell Anthony Stith 11:30am Christine Story & Charleston Way, Jr. Betsy McMillan

MONEY MATTERS Last week’s Sunday collection amounted to $18,001.00.

December 2, 2018

Stella Maris

Roman Catholic Church

We welcome all visitors who have come to worship God with us today. And we hope that your visit is safe and enjoyable.

1204 Middle Street, P.O. Box 280 Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482

Rev. Msgr. Lawrence B. McInerny, J.C.L. Pastor Rev. Antony Gaspar, PhD Parochial Vicar Mr. Jason Vaughan, MA, MS Deacon, Pastoral Associate & D.R.E. Mr. John Byrnes School President Mrs. Susan Splendido School Principal Mrs. Ann Thompson, LMSW Registration, Counseling & Activities Mrs. Elizabeth Bolchoz Sanford Youth Minister Mr. Huey Waldon Director of Liturgical Music Mr. Stephen M. Collins Associate Musician Mrs. Winnie Van Meir Secretary to the Pastor

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00; Friday, 9:00-Noon

Parish Office 843-883-3108 Fax 843-883-3160 Jason Vaughan 843-883-3044 Ann Thompson 843-607-0135

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services 843-261-0430 Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister 843-856-0748

St. Vincent De Paul Society Help Line: 843-814-1229 Furniture Donation Pick-up: 843-416-7126

Parish Website: stellamarischurch.org

FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT

December 2, 2018

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK My dear people, Happy New Year! With this First Sunday of Advent, we begin the journey through another year of grace. As I mentioned here last week, Advent is not Christmas, but a penitential season of joyful of hope preparing for Christmas. I encourage you to plan Advent in a manner analogous to Lent. Thanks to our Youth Group, we will offer devotions on the Wednesday nights of Advent similar to Lent’s Stations, Soups and Sandwiches. On Wednesday nights, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for a Eucharistic Holy Hour at 6:00 P.M. Mostly, we anticipate an hour of quiet prayer, personal spiritual reading, and reflection, a wonderful counterpoint to the traffic and crowds at the mall, a respite from the hectic pace of a culture that frenetically tries to prepare for Christmas and celebrate it at the same time. Friday of this week is First Friday, a day of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This Friday is also the Vigil of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holyday of obligation, this Saturday. As usual, we will have Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday night. On Friday, instead of the First Friday Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart (Latin Mass), I will celebrate a Traditional Latin Mass of the Immaculate Conception at 4:00 P.M. This will be an anticipated Mass for the holyday. On Saturday morning, we will celebrate a Novus Ordo Mass of the Immaculate Conception at 10:00 A.M. The Mass on Saturday evening will be the regular anticipated Mass for the Sunday. While I try to avoid writing or talking too much about myself, I am getting questions and want to explain that my weight loss in recent months is deliberate and I feel fine. Thanks go to those who have expressed concern. Also, I have a plea about Christmas: as much as I have enjoyed them in the past, please no Christmas sweets this year for me. And while, some of you have suggested I buy some smaller collars, I know better and will hold on that for now! Usually my collars and clothes tend to shrink and recently they seem to have expanded, but I know how easily they shrink again. It must be the humidity interacting with dry heat indoors! There are many graces given in Advent; may we each get what we need to have a holy Christmas.

Father McInerny

PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

TOWN HALL MEETING

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone will host a Town Hall meeting for all parish-ioners in the area on Monday, December 10th, at 7:00pm, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr., in Charleston. During the meeting, the Bishop will talk about and answer questions related to the current crisis in the Church and the U.S. Bishops’ meeting in Baltimore. Please consider attending what will be an informative evening.

WEEKLY FAMILY ADVENT HOLY HOUR

All families (and children!) are invited to our weekly Advent Holy Hour hosted by the Stella Maris Youth Group. Join us on Wednesday evenings, December 5th, 12th, and 19th, at 6:00pm. Dinner will be provided afterwards in the hall. This is a great way to slow down for Advent and meet other families in the parish.

UPDATING PARISH “SICK LIST”

Please note: We are going to be updating our list of people who are on our “sick list” on a monthly basis. Please let us know if someone should remain on the list by calling the office at 843-883-3108.

STELLA MARIS WOMEN’S CLUB ADVENT ACTIVITIES

The Stella Maris Women’s Club ADVENT SPIRITUALI-TEA will be held on Monday, December 3rd, 2:00pm, at the Wild Dunes Property Owners Beach House. Huey Waldon will accompany us as we sing favorite Christmas carols. RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST. Please R.S.V.P. to Rosalea Donahue by email at either rosaleavsd@aol.com, or stellamariswomen@yahoo.com), or by phone at 843-886-5611 by November 26th.

We are also once again invited to Claire and Gordon Richardson’s ADVENT PARTY, 128 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, Friday, December 14th, 6:00-9:00pm. Bring an appetizer to share. Wine and beer will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. to Claire (843-886-3148). PLEASE PARK ON THE RICHARDONS LAWN. OR ON A SIDE STRET. PARKING ON OCEAN BLVD. I S NOT ALLOWED. New blankets to be donated to Neighborhood House, or protein drinks like Ensure (any flavor) for Meals on Wheels will be gratefully accepted.

STELLAR SENIORS - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH Stellar Seniors is our Stella Maris Senior Ministry

for all parishioners (men and women) 55 and older.

Stellar Seniors will meet on Tuesday, December 11th, at 11:30am, in the Parish Hall for a Chinese Auction (aka: White Elephant Swap/Yankee Swap). In the spirit of giving, bring a wrapped gift or re-gift valued at under $5. To continue our theme, a luncheon of various Chinese dishes will be provided. FUN will be had by all. RSVP to Ann Thompson by Thursday, December 6th, at 843-883-3108 or by email at stellayouthgroup@gmail.com.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Our friendly volunteer collectors will be outside the doors after all Masses this weekend, to accept your donations for those in need in our area. Please give our helpline number, or one of the cards from the back of the church or parish hall, to anyone you feel might need our help. If we can’t help directly, we can refer them to other resources. Thank you again for your generosity. The December meeting of the parish St. Vincent de Paul will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, December 3rd, in the parish hall library. All are welcome.

WOMEN’S JOURNEY OF FAITH

Advent celebration and ornament exchange will be on Tuesday, December 11th, at 6:00pm. We will be meeting at Ann Thompson’s house in Raven’s Run, 1707 Omni Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Please bring a wrapped ornament and an appetizer or sweet to share. We hope to see new and returning ladies! Please RSVP to: AnnNoonanThompson@gmail.com.

ANGEL TREE

Every year our parish helps provide gifts for children, families, community organizations, and classrooms in need. Take an angel from our tree, shop for the items, and return unwrapped gifts in a large bag with the angel attached by December 9th. Thank you for helping to spread Christmas joy to our neighbors in need.

LECTOR’S WORKBOOKS

Please note: the Lector’s Workbooks for the year 2019 are available in the parish office. Please remember to pick one up during regular office hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am – Noon on Fridays.

NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

MENS EMMAUS RETREAT

Saint Clare of Assisi Parish is sponsoring the 2019 Men’s Emmaus Retreat for all men at Camp St. Christopher in Seabrook SC, the weekend of January 25-27, 2019. This is a unique experience that has transformed the lives of thousands of people for the last thirty years. Its purpose is reconciliation, conversion and healing. For more information, please contact Bill Kundinger at 843-789-9170 or Robby Clair 843-442-9672 (wrclair@att.net). What a great New Year’s gift to give your husband, dad, son or friend.

COMING SOON: ADVENT REFLECTIONS

The Advent season is a time of hopeful expectation, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. Again this year, St. Mary of the Annunciation parishioner and biblical scholar, Betsy Cahill, will be offering daily Advent reflections by email. These brief reflections are accompanied by a prayer and a link to the day’s lectionary readings. The reflections will begin Sunday, December 2nd, and conclude on Christmas Eve. Many parishioners have enjoyed these over the last few years. To sign up, go to http://eepurl.com/cqyLz5 or betsycahill.com, and fill out the form on the website. If you have any questions, please contact Betsy at betsy@betsycahill.com. It is our hope that the fruits of these reflections will accompany you throughout the each day, and fill you with joyful anticipation throughout the Advent season.

CURSILLO

Our next Ultreya will be on Wednesday, December 5th. We will start with Benediction in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 6:30pm, followed by dinner in the Christ Our King Life Center. Our witness will be Lona Vest. Please come with a smile and bring a friend. If childcare is needed or for more information, call Marilyn Mauriello at 201-602–0776.