st. mary help of christians catholic church

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON
ST. MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Aiken, South Carolina
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
YEAR OF FAITH, JULY 14, 2013
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
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, Pastoral Care Coordinator
JULY 16
Miss Priscilla Estrada, M.A. Director of Christian Formation
SACRAMENTS
Office: (803) 642-2676
Sacramental information on Holy Communion, Confirmation or
Mrs. Joan M. LaBone, Director of Youth
Marriage, can be found on our web site at www.stmarys-aiken.org
Office: (803) 649-3049
Click on “Sacraments” or call the parish office.
Dr. Maureen A. Simpson, Director of Music
BAPTISMS:
To have a child baptized at St. Mary’s, at least one parent must
Office: (803) 649-3057
be
a
practicing
Catholic, regularly attending Mass and participating in the life
Mrs. Marguerite B. Wertz, Principal of St. Mary’s School
of the parish. Instruction in preparation for Baptism is provided for parents
Office: (803) 649-2071
and godparents. The next class is Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 PM in Smith
Hall. Attendance is required prior to the baptism of each child. Contact
Priscilla Estrada at 803-642-2676.
JUNE, JULY & AUGUST - PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 - 4:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:30 - 1:00 PM
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 14 de julio
a las 8:00 de la mañana en Smith Hall.
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 Church Office to fill
out the 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.
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Mon. - Fri. Mass 5:30 PM
Miércoles en la capilla 7:00 PM
Thurs. Nursing Home Mass 10:00 AM
Wed. School Mass 8:30 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. English Mass-St. Angela 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 CLOSED IN JULY
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
PERPETUAL ADORATION of Jesus Christ in His Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day in Ste Claire Chapel
GPS location of St. Mary’s, use:
203 Park Ave. SE, Aiken, SC
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PASTOR’S CORNER
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 14 – 21
BOX INDICATES SEASONAL COLOR
+ JMJ +
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Sunday
Last Sunday at the 8:30 AM Mass, it gave me joy to officially commission our
four Stephen Leaders from the parish: Marolyn Baril, Tony Wolterman, Karen
Edlund, and Mary Ellen Jackson. These Stephen Leaders have undergone intensive
training and preparation. It is they who will do the upcoming training and then
on-going supervision of the more numerous Stephen Ministers. A special thank
you goes out to Marolyn, Tony, Karen, and Mary Ellen for taking on this essential
role. I am also grateful for the many who will soon begin training as Stephen
Ministers, the parishioners that will be sent out to other parishioners to provide
ongoing, one-to-one caring. It won’t be long before we have this great ministry up
and running!
Dt 30:10-14 Ps 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37
Col 1:15-20 Lk 10:25-37
At the 5:00 PM Sunday Mass, it was fantastic to send forth as missionaries twelve
teens and five adults to Cincinnati, Ohio, for Alive in You, a “part conference, part
service camp, and 100% Catholic” experience. Our team will be serving this year
in the inner city of Cincinnati. Of course, our youth have been doing wonderful
service all summer at Catholic Disciples Camp and Homeworks.
Both of these commissionings happened providentially with last Sunday’s
Gospel, where Jesus sends forth the seventy-two disciples to proclaim the Kingdom
of God (Luke 10:1-12; 17-20). Faith to be faith must bear fruit in our daily words
and actions. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is preached in both word and deed as
St. James reminds us, “Faith without works is dead.” (James 2:17)
On a liturgical note, you may have noticed the addition of St. Joseph to
Eucharistic Prayers II, III, and IV. (Previously it had just been in the first one – the
Roman Canon.) This was recently requested by Pope Francis and fulfills a vision
of the late Blessed Pope John XXIII, who had St. Joseph added in 1962 to the
Roman Canon, which was the only Eucharist Prayer until the late 1960s. Saint
Joseph is the patron of the Universal Church, the guardian of the family (as he
guarded the Holy Family), and a wonderful role model and intercessor for all
fathers. Good St. Joseph, pray for us!
We are all anxious for excavations to begin on the site of the new church. There
are some final details being worked out; so it really could be any day now. It is
never too late to join your fellow parishioners on this important endeavor! Just call
or e-mail the church office or me for more information on how you can unite in
helping build our new church.
Next week I hope to write briefly about the Pope’s new encyclical, The Light of
Faith. You can already read it free online at: www.vatican.va or www.usccb.org
Yours in Christ,
Father Wilson
ADORATION in STE CLAIRE CHAPEL
Come visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
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
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.)
Monday
Ex 1:8-14,22 Ps 124:1-8 Mt 10:34 -11:1
Tuesday
Ex 2:1-15a Ps 69:3,14,30-31,33-34
Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday
Ex 3:1-6,9-12 Ps 103:1-4,6-7 Mt 11:25-27
Thursday
Ex 3:13-20 Ps 105:1,5,8-9,24-27 Mt 11:28-30
Friday
Ex 11:10 -12:14 Ps 116:12-13,15-18
Mt 12:1-8
Saturday
Ex 12:37-42 Ps 136:1,23-24,10-15
Mt 12:14-21
Sunday
Gn 18:1-10a Ps 15:2-5 Col 1:24-28
Lk 10:38-42
Cover picture
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
is the title given to the Blessed
Virgin Mary in her role as
patroness of the Carmelite Order.
The
first
Carmelites
were
Christian hermits living on Mount
Carmel in the Holy Land during the late 12th
and early to mid 13th centuries. They built a
chapel in the midst of their hermitages which
they dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, whom
they conceived of in chivalric terms as the
"Lady of the place." Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is
the patron saint of Chile.
LISTED BELOW ARE HOURS IN NEED OF PARTNERS
MON: 2 AM; 3 AM; 11 PM
TUES: 3 AM; 10 AM
WED: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 2 AM; 4 AM; 6 AM; 9 AM
THURS: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 4 AM; 5 AM; 9 AM; 10 AM; 4 PM
FRI:
12 MDNT; 1 AM; 2 AM; 3 AM; 4 AM; 5 PM;
6 PM; 7 PM; 8 PM; 10 PM
SAT: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 3 AM; 4 AM; 5 AM; 8 AM; 9 AM;
3 PM; 4 PM; 5 PM; 8 PM; 11 PM
SUN:
12 MDNT; 1 AM; 2 AM; 3 AM; 4 AM; 5 AM;
12 NOON; 2 PM; 3 PM; 7 PM; 11 PM
For comments or questions contact the
lead coordinator at: [email protected]
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STEWARDSHIP
FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 OFFERING
LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING
WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS
YEAR TO DATE TOTALS
YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS
SHORTFALL TO DATE
$
$
$
$
$
$
WEEKLY CALENDAR
24,564.65
29,277.00
26,500.00
29,277.00
26,500.00
2,777.00
SUN. 07/14
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM-PREPARACIÓN PRE-BAUTISMAL-SMIH HALL
6:15 PM-NO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY GR 9-12
MON. 07/15
6:30 AM-MEN’S PRAYER GROUP-SMITH HALL
9:30 AM-PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY-SMITH HALL
12:00 PM-LUNCH AND LEARN-SMITH HALL
6:00 PM-LEGIÓN DE MARÍA-SMITH HALL
6:30 PM-KARATE-CAFETERIA
7:00 PM-BINGO-K OF C HALL
St. Mary’s is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners
through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, Thank You.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Sat.
07/13
8:00 am-Verenes Family
Church
5:00 pm-Ruth Chelchowski †
St. Angela Hall
Sun.
07/14
St. Angela Hall
St. Angela Hall
iglesia español
St. Angela Hall
8:30 am-Elbert “Bert” Freeman †
11:15 am-For the People
12:00 pm-Fr. Renaurd West
5:00 pm-The Bryan Family
Mon.
07/15
5:30 pm-Ted Giard †
Tues.
07/16
5:30 pm-Robert Eppse †
Wed.
07/17
capilla español
Thurs. 07/18
Fri.
07/19
Sat.
07/20
Church
St. Angela Hall
Sun.
07/21
St. Angela Hall
St. Angela Hall
iglesia español
Church
8:30 am-NO School Mass-Summer Break
5:30 pm-Heather Shuler
7:00 pm-Marciano Cachero Duruin †
10:00 am-Pepper Hill-Richard Penzien †
Anya Salus †
5:30 pm-The Pierce Family
TUES. 07/16
6:00 PM-MMP CENACLE OF PRAYER-CHURCH
WED. 07/17
9:30 AM-ADULT BIBLE STUDY-SMITH HALL
4:30 PM-SMALL CHRISTIAN COMM. III-SMITH HALL
6:15 PM-LEGION OF MARY-LIBRARY
6:30 PM-HISPANIC MARRIAGE CLASS-SMITH HALL
6:30 PM-NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING-SMITH HALL
THU. 07/18
4:00 PM-HEALING OF HEARTS-SMITH HALL
7:30 PM-CURSILLO ULTREYA-LIBRARY
FRI. 07/19
1:00 PM-PARISH OFFICE CLOSED-SUMMER HOURS
6:30 PM-KARATE-CAFETERIA
6:30 PM-SPANISH CHOIR-SMITH HALL
SAT. 07/20
SUN. 07/21
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6:15 PM-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY GR 9-12LOCK-IN-ST. ANGELA HALL
5:30 pm-Gertrude Adams †
8:00 am-Fr. Edward Haggerty †
5:00 pm-Mary Spocarelli †
Julius K. Lepp †
Bo G. Sparks †
8:30 am-Eugene Orwat †
11:15 am-Lisette Larson †
12:00 pm-For the People
5:00 pm-Tim Everhart
† = Deceased
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
(NFP)
*
*
*
*
100% Natural
99% effective (same as the Pill)
Morally acceptable to the teachings of the
Christ and His Church
Open to all married or engaged couples.
Wed. July 17, Wed. Aug. 14 and Mon. Sept. 9
Classes will meet upstairs in Smith Hall at 6:30 PM
To register for this series, please visit: www.ccli.org
For information, call Steve or Kim Platte at 803-648-0313
= Living
PRAY FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST
Merciful Father, hear our prayer and console
us. As we renew our faith in Your Son,
whom You raised from the dead, strengthen
our hope that all our departed brothers and
sisters will share in His resurrection, who
lives and reigns with You and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
GOING ON VACATION?
Remember, St. Mary's still needs your tithes!
While you are on vacation our bills keep coming. Our church needs you
to help support the preaching of the Gospel, its administration of the
Sacraments, keeping its lights and air conditioning on all summer,
helping teach our children about God, and fulfilling its interest in
providing wholesome activities for our teens. Without your tithes we
could not accomplish all we do. Thank you for your weekly donations.
Also, while vacationing this summer, be sure to include your weekly
Mass obligation in your plans. For Mass schedules
around the United States, go to
www.masstimes.org
Remember, you can read our St. Mary’s weekly
bulletin on our website at www.stmarys-aiken.org
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Think what if?
What if someone in our community or in your
family is waiting for a donor.
You take holidays - the Blood Bank doesn’t.
Will you
St. Mary’s Knight of Columbus and the
Shepeard Community Blood Center will host a
blood drive at
ST. ANGELA HALL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD FROM 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
& SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH FROM 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM
EVERY BLOOD DONOR IS A HERO!
Each donor will receive a free T-Shirt and free Lipid
Profile after their 3rd donation in a calendar year.
Bring a picture ID, drivers license or donor card.
Donors should drink plenty of water prior to
donating. Thank you.
ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Interested in becoming Catholic?
Want to learn more about the Catholic Church?
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
RCIA will be taking the summer off. Please keep all the neophytes
and catechists in your prayers while they refresh their minds during
this break. We will begin a new session in mid-August. If you
know of anybody interested in becoming Catholic, please keep then
in your prayers and invite them to join us in August. Please watch
the bulletin for more information throughout the summer.
Contact Priscilla Estrada for more information at
642-2676 or [email protected]
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays - 9:30 AM - Smith Hall
PIZZA JOINT &
AIKEN COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
JULY 27, 2013
We will meet at the Pizza Joint at 6:00 PM on Newberry St.,
then walk over to the Playhouse and see
“Cemetery Club.” which runs from 8:00 -10:00 PM.
Call the playhouse for tickets at 803-648-1438
and mention SINGLES.
For more information on the Single, Single Again group,
contact Carla Noziglia at 803-649-9305.
contact Martha Whittingham
[email protected]
Come deepen your walk with
the LORD on
July 17 - Lesson I: Bartimaeus
CONVERSION-FOLLOWING THE CALL OF CHRIST
BY REV. ROBERT E. BARRON
COME AND LIVE YOUR CURSILLO WEEKEND AND
ENCOUNTER CHRIST!
The next men’s weekend will be held at Our Lady of the Lake in
Chapin, SC, Thursday, August 15 - Sunday, August 18
The Catholic Tour LLC is a 33 year old Catholic
Travel Apostolate and has been able to secure 33 air
seats and hotel beds for the Holy Father Pope Francis’
visit to the Holy Land on November 17, 2013. The pilgrimage is set
for November 14-21, 2013 departing Newark Airport in New Jersey
(EWR). The pilgrimage pricing is just $2499. which includes your
transatlantic airfare, hotel, most meals, tour escort, deluxe motor
coach, and all airline fees and taxes. Come and see our Holy Father
Pope Francis on his historic visit. Please call or visit The Catholic
Tour toll free at 1-877-627-4268 or simply e-mail
[email protected] for further information,
reservation forms, etc. The Catholic Tour looks forward to serving
you in this just announced event of our Catholic Church.
The next women’s weekend will be held at Our Lady of the
Hills in Columbia, SC, Thursday, October 3 - Sunday, October 6
For more information contact:
Bruce Young 843-729-2282
Pam Rice 843-216-3014
Deacon Andre JP Guillet 843-323-2384 or
[email protected]
“Throughout my many years as a priest and now as
your Bishop, I have always supported and valued the
Cursillo Movement in spreading the Kingdom of God
in our parishes. I strongly encourage you to consider
Cursillo to strengthen your walk with God in faith.”
Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone
Diocese of Charleston
CHILDREN’S CHOIR BEACH RETREAT
Sponsored by The Diocese of Charleston
Children 9-18 are invited to participate in the
Children's Choir Beach Retreat to be held at Stella
Maris on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 13th- 15th,
from 9:00 AM -1:00 PM. The retreat will end with a sung Mass
of the Assumption on Thursday morning, 11:00 AM. BBQ on
the beach to follow. Registration forms can be picked up at the
parish office or be downloaded from our website
www.catholic-doc.org/stellamaris under "educational
programs". The deadline is July 25th.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact
Jack A. Cleghorn, Director of Liturgical Music at Stella Maris,
at: [email protected] or (479)841-2232.
THANKS BE TO GOD!
In collaboration with St. Mary’s Parish,
the Vocations Office is very happy to
announce the August 1 opening of the
“Cenacle: Catholic Residence for
Women” in Rock Hill, South Carolina,
near Winthrop University.
Any single Catholic woman, age 19-35, who is interested in
living in an environment of faith and prayer, is asked to contact
the Vocations Office for more information:
charlestonvocations.com
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Fr. Hugo Ruiz, [email protected]
15º domingo de Tiempo Ordinario – ciclo C
Si Dios es todo amor y compasión, entonces ¿por qué hay tanto
sufrimiento y maldad en este mundo? Muchos agnósticos se niegan a
creer en Dios a causa de este problema aparentemente imponderable. Si
Dios es amor entonces el mal y el sufrimiento deben ser eliminados en
todas sus formas. ¿Cuál es la respuesta de Dios a este dilema humano?
La parábola de Jesús acerca de un robo de la carretera nos da una
sugerencia. Jesús contó esta historia dramática en respuesta a un judío
devoto que quería entender cómo aplicar el gran mandamiento del amor
de Dios a sus circunstancias de la vida cotidiana. En pocas palabras este
Judío religioso, dijo: "Quiero amar a Dios lo mejor que pueda y quiero
amar a mi prójimo pero ¿cómo sé que estoy cumpliendo con mi deber
de amar a mi prójimo como a mí mismo?” Jesús debe haber sonreído al
oír a este hombre desafiarlo para explicar el propio deber con el
prójimo. Para el creyente judío a la ley del amor era así de simple:
"tratar a su prójimo como te tratarías a ti mismo". El verdadero
problema para este creyente era la correcta definición de lo que es "mi
vecino". Entendió "prójimo" en el sentido de la propia Judío
compañeros que pertenecían a la misma alianza que Dios hizo con el
pueblo de Israel. Hasta cierto punto, Jesús estuvo de acuerdo con este
experto sincero, pero, al mismo tiempo, lo desafió a ver ese punto de
vista del prójimo de Dios fue mucho más allá de su definición estrecha.
En primer lugar, tenemos que estar dispuestos a ayudar, incluso si
otros trajeron problemas así mismos por su culpa o negligencia. En
segundo lugar, nuestro amor y preocupación por ayudar a los
necesitados deben ser prácticos. Las buenas intenciones y muestran
compasión con los demás, no son suficientes. Y por último, nuestro
amor por los demás debe ser tan amplio como el amor de Dios. Dios no
excluye a nadie de su cuidado y preocupación. El amor de Dios es
incondicional. Así que debemos estar dispuestos a hacer el bien a los
demás, así como Dios es bueno con nosotros. Y de esa manera es a
través de la cruz de Jesucristo. ¿Estás listo para abrazar la cruz de
Cristo, sufrir por Él, y dar tu vida por amor a tu prójimo?
$3.00 suggested
donation
Featured CD this week
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
or e-mail [email protected]
to schedule an anointing.
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 more information, contact Linda Izard at 644-9136 /
[email protected] or Mary Ellen Jackson at 649-4777
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]
Jessica Mitchell Coleman & daughter Sydney Lachlyn Sinclair born
on 2/12/13
Randi Gordon & daughter Miriam Joy born on 02/23/13
Jeneth Stetson & daughter Abigail Mace born on 02/25/13
Robyn McNew Napier & daughter Logan Mae born on 03/9/13
Gretchen Hatoway Salomone & daughter Alexandria Marie born
on 03/29/13
Jessica Bacon & daughter Ellison Kate born on 04/26/13
Kate Vigour Kucharski & daughter Sarafina Bancroft born on 6/10/13
Sarah Hesik & daughter Skylar Rose born on 7/1/13
Available after Sat. 5:00 PM Mass & Sun. 8:30 & 11:15 AM Masses
Huong Colleran due July 2013
Pray Like A Saint: Matthew Leonard
Karen Gallego Schuler due July 2013
In this talk, internationally known speaker and author Matthew Leonard
defines and discusses the three traditional stages of prayer. According to
scripture, every one of us is called to "be perfect" and to "pray without
ceasing." Prayer is the path to God and we've been saying prayers all
our lives. But are we really praying? Matthew lays out the practical
steps to achieve union with God through deep prayer, even in the midst
of this busy world.
Chelsey McNicoll due July 2013
Really good stuff - definitely going to have to listen more than once.
The guy was inspirational, fluid. Good tips... Great stuff! Dominic, IL
Such a great tool!!! This one is at the top of my list of favorites!
MARRIAGE FOR LIFE
Next Workshops:
Aiken, SC: July 27 & Aug. 10, 2013 or
Florence, SC: OCT. 5 & OCT. 19
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
A marriage preparation course serving the Diocese of Charleston. This
is for engaged couples, recently married couples or even more
experienced couples seeking to renew the love that brought them
together.
For more information contact Deacon Bob & Donna Pierce at
803-474-6011 or [email protected]
Registration forms in the Parish Office or on St. Mary’s website.
Christy Faustmann Hines due August 2013
Jessica Cadarr Hensley due August 2013
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
Sarah Ortaldo due December 2013
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.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
MONDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 9:00 AM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 6:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 8:30 AM
Please register for VIRTUS classes online at virtus.org
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YOUTH CHRISTIAN FORMATION
YOUTH MINISTRY
For more information contact Mrs. Joan LaBone,
[email protected] or call 649-3049
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
For more information contact Mrs. Peggy Wertz, Principal
at 649-2071 or [email protected]
Sunday Morning Youth Ministry
NO CLASSES UNTIL AUGUST.
Sunday Evening High School Youth Ministry
Grade 9 - 12 at 6:15-8:00 PM in Smith Hall
July 14 - No Life Night, teens attending Alive in You
July 21 - HIGH SCHOOL LOCK-IN, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM,
cost $20 includes food and activities.
July 28 - MOVIE NIGHT!
HELP NEEDED
Please consider
donating vitamins
for two of our
young adults,
Will Frei and
John Truesdell,
who will be travelling to Peru this
summer. Each person going on this
Home Works mission is asked to
bring a suitcase full of vitamins. No
gummy vitamins please - they melt in
the heat. A box will be in the back
of the church and St. Angela to
collect them.
Teachers Return/Apple iPad Workshop
Tuesday, August 13
SMS Faculty and Staff Meeting
Wednesday, August 14
Cyber-bullying Workshop for Teachers
Thursday, August 15
Grade K-5 Parent/Student Class Visitation
Monday, August 19 ~ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Chaperones at Middle
School Camp - Many
thanks to all who have
guided/chaperoned the
youth this summer!
Leading teens to Christ
Please pray for the high school teens
Traveling home from mission/service camp in
Cincinnati, Ohio, Alive in You,
You, July 14
SUMMER 2013
SCHOOL TOOLS PROGRAM
Giving kids the tools to succeed……
Support the United Way of Aiken County
School Tools Program by making a monetary
donation or donating school supplies.
All donations must be received by
July 19, 2013 at the United Way office.
Grade 6-8 Parent/Student Orientation
Monday, August 19 ~ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
School Begins for K -8 Students
Tuesday, August 20
First School Mass and Parent Prayer
Wednesday, August 21
Registrations are being accepted
for grades 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
GRADES 4K - 6
9:45 –11:00 AM-School Grounds
For information contact Priscilla Estrada
803-642-2676 / [email protected]
Many thanks to all those
who made Camp
Catholic 2013 Quest For
Treasure Island such a
wonderful success! A
special thank you to all
our station leaders, crew
leaders, and Billy
Bernard for building our
wonderful ship!
Some suggestions for supplies needed include:
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Washable Markers
Crayons (24 count)
Erasers
Glue sticks
Safety scissors
Rulers
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Colored pencils
Blue or black ink pens
Dividers
1” 3-ring binders
Loose-leaf lined paper
Spiral notebooks
For more information, please contact
Lindsey Rosenlieb at 803-648-8331
All donations are greatly appreciated!
United Way of Aiken County, Inc.
235 Barnwell Avenue, NW
PO Box 699
Aiken, SC 29802-0699
The kids had a
wonderful time
learning that the
Church is the
Ark of Salvation.
Come aboard!