feast of the holy family of jesus, mary & joseph december
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Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
December 26, 2021
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Locations: St. Mary’s Church: 138 Fairfield St. SE Old St. Mary’s: 125 Park Ave. SE Ste Claire Chapel: 125 Park Ave. SE Parish Office: 203 Park Ave. SE
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. Francisco Oñate-Vargas Parochial Vicar
Msgr. William Gomes (Retired Priest)
Dcn. Al Matousek Dcn. Robert Pierce Dcn. Stephen Platte
Holy Mass Schedule
Weekday
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 5:30pm - Church Tuesday 6:30am - Old St. Mary ‘s
Wednesday 8:20am - Church Miércoles 7:00pm - Iglesia
Thursday Nursing Home - Not Yet Open to the Public Saturday Morning Mass 8:00am - Church
Sunday
Saturday Vigil 5:00pm - Church 8:30am, 11:00am - Church
Misa en Español, 1:00pm - Iglesia 5:00pm - Church 138 Fairfield St. SE
Confessions
In the Church on Fairfield
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 4:45-5:15pm Saturday 3:30-4:30pm
Nursery is Available
During the 8:30am and 11:00am Sunday Masses in Mother Teresa Hall — Conference Room
Ages 6 months—Less than 5 years old.
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 Parish tab, or you may fill out and submit the form online.
Mr. Patrick Wray Director of Administration Mrs. Mary Frei Administrative Assistant Mrs. Laura Webster Principal of St. Mary’s School 803.649.2071 Ms. Phyllis Waters Business Manager Ms. Frances Gledhill Parish Secretary Sr. Ana Gema Villafaña Ruiz Sr. Maria Bertha (Martha) Zuniga, HCJS 803.989.9440/803.645.3666
Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson, MA Director of Religious Education 803.642.2676 Mrs. Joan LaBone Director of Youth Ministry 803.215.7040 Mr. V. Franklin Deese II Organist and Choir Director 706.550.5047 Mrs. Janet Morris, MIBS St. Joseph Altar Society 803.502.3636
Parish Personnel
Contact by email at [email protected]
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*On-Line Giving
The Parish Finance Committee strongly recommends using on-line giving. It has several benefits to the parish including lower cost of administration fees versus the bank. It simplifies record keeping, collection, and accounting procedures.
ON-LINE GIVING STATUS
TO ENROLL IN ON-LINE GIVING go to the parish website: www.stmarys-aiken.org Click on “Giving” Click on “Sunday Offering” Create a new account and then go to “Manage My Account” Enroll in weekly or monthly offering* If you need assistance, or to discontinue on-line giving, please call 1.800.348.2886 option 4.
ITEM GOAL LAST MONTH’S STATUS
CURRENT STATUS
CURRENT % GOAL CURRENT VS. LAST MONTH
ON-LINE GIVING PARTICIPANTS
750 642 642 86% No Change
* Monthly offering is the preferred method recommended by the Parish Finance Committee.
Weekly Stewardship Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Bishop’s Bicentennial Campaign as of Mar. 5
Number of Givers 386
Total Pledged $1,727,072.20
Offering for December 12, 2021 $ 46,718.66 Weekly Budget Needs $ 33,000.00 Year to Date Totals $ 860,273.92 Year to Date Budget Needs $ 792,000.00 Overage to Date $ 68,273.92
Totals as of Sunday, December 12, 2021
PARISH LOAN $519,980.00
Current Loan Balance as of 11/15/2021
$133,040.62
Perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration
in Ste. Claire Chapel!
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament awaits your visit!
“Come to Me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt. 11:28)
If you think you can’t commit to a holy hour because you may leave town or get sick, think again! You will likely have a prayer partner to help you cover it, or your Hourly Coordinator will just call someone from our substitute list to cover for you. It’s that simple! And the benefits are out of this world! To try a weekly hour with Jesus, please contact Ivy Monahon at [email protected] or 803.292.6432, or go to St. Mary’s website at
http://www.stmarysaiken.org/perpetual-eucharistic-adoration
Special Collection: Retirement for Religious $2,316.00
The Parish Office will be closed Dec. 31 for New Years Day/The Solemnity of Mary,
Holy Mother of God
Due to early publishing deadlines updated financial figures for December 19 were not available at the time the bulletin was sent to print.
Pastor’s Corner
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Espacio de Nuestro Párroco
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Merry Christmas! We have only just begun our Church’s Christmas season, so “Merry Christmas!” is still our appropriate greeting for each other at least through Epiphany. They call it the twelve days of Christmas for a reason… They even wrote a song about it! This Saturday, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. In a normal year, this would be a Holy Day of Obligation, but this is one of those Holy Days that if it falls on Saturday, the obligation is lifted. However, it is still a holy day, of course. What better way to launch the year 2022 than with the greatest prayer we can possibly offer, Holy Mass! Masses: Vigil, Friday, Dec. 31, 5:30pm; and Saturday, Jan. 1 at 11am. (Please note there is no 8am Mass on Jan. 1.) The afternoon/evening of Jan. 1, we will have our normal weekend Mass schedule with confessions followed by Mass at 5pm for the Epiphany. Below are excerpts from an article by J. Peter Sartain about making families holy. My prayer is that not only your family will be holy and at peace, but that also our parish family, centered on Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, will grow in that same peace and holiness. Let us pray for each other! – Father Wilson “At the center of the Christmas season we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, recalling that the Son of God was born not only in flesh and blood, but also into a human family. Family life was thus redeemed and made holy by the Son of God. … - Our families are holy not when difficulties cease, but when we learn to turn to God as our only source of strength. - Our families are holy not when we never argue or disagree, but when we forgive rather than keep fists tightly clinched. - Our families are holy not when we stop having problems, but when we courageously ask God for guidance, trusting that he will be true to his promises. - Our families are holy not because parents and kids never have differences, but because despite our differences we never give up on one another. - Our families are holy not when parents always make the right decisions, but when they discover that wisdom comes from prayer – and that we’ll probably never know whether we’re wise or not. - Our families are holy not when we have reached our goals and retired, but when we have surrendered ourselves unconditionally to lifelong growth in Christ. - Our families are holy when husbands and wives and mothers and fathers and children give themselves as individuals, and together their entire family, to Jesus as His disciples. O God, grant that we may imitate the Holy Family in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Queridos hermanos en Cristo: ¡Feliz Navidad! Inició la temporada navideña de nuestra Iglesia, "¡Feliz Navidad!" sigue siendo nuestro saludo apropiado, al menos hasta la Epifanía. Lo llaman los doce días de Navidad por una razón ... ¡Incluso escribieron una canción al respecto! Este sábado 1 de enero es la solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios. En un año normal, este sería un Día de Precepto, pero este es uno de esos Días Santos que si cae en sábado, se suprime la obligación. Sin embargo, todavía es un día sagrado, por supuesto. ¡Qué mejor manera de iniciar el año 2022 que con la oración más grande que podamos ofrecer, la Santa Misa! Misas: Vigilia, viernes 31 de diciembre, 5:30 pm; y el sábado 1 de enero a las 11 a. m. La tarde del 1 de enero, tendremos nuestro horario normal de misa de fin de semana con confesiones seguidas de la misa a las 5 pm para la Epifanía. A continuación tenemos un extracto del artículo de J. Peter Sartain sobre cómo hacer que las familias sean santas. Mi oración es que no solo su familia sea santa y esté en paz, sino que también nuestra familia parroquial, centrada en Jesús, María y José, crezca en esa misma paz y santidad. ¡Oremos los unos por los otros! - Padre Wilson
“En el centro de la temporada navideña celebramos la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia, recordando que el Hijo de Dios nació no solo en carne y hueso, sino también en una familia humana. La vida familiar fue así redimida y santificada por el Hijo de Dios. .. - Nuestras familias son santas no cuando cesan las dificultades, sino cuando aprendemos a volvernos a Dios como nuestra única fuente de fortaleza. -Nuestras familias son santas no cuando nunca discutimos o no estamos de acuerdo, sino cuando perdonamos en lugar de mantener los puños cerrados. - Nuestras familias son santas no cuando dejamos de tener problemas, sino cuando valientemente le pedimos a Dios que nos guíe, confiando en que Él será fiel a sus promesas. - Nuestras familias son santas no porque padres e hijos nunca tengan diferencias, sino porque, a pesar de nuestras diferencias, nunca nos damos por vencidos. - Nuestras familias son santas no cuando los padres siempre toman las decisiones correctas, sino cuando descubren que la sabiduría proviene de la oración y que probablemente nunca sabremos si somos sabios o no. - Nuestras familias son santas no cuando hemos alcanzado nuestras metas y nos hemos jubilado, sino cuando nos hemos entregado incondicionalmente al crecimiento de por vida en Cristo. - Nuestras familias son santas cuando los esposos y las esposas y las madres y los padres y los hijos se entregan como individuos, y juntamente con toda su familia, a Jesús como sus discípulos. Oh Dios, concédenos que podamos imitar a la Sagrada Familia en la práctica de las virtudes de la vida familiar y en los lazos de la caridad. Por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Scripture Readings for
December 27 — January 2
Monday 1 Jn 1:1-4 Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Tuesday 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2 Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8 Mt 2:13-18 Wednesday 1 Jn 2:3-11 Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6 Lk 2:22-35 Thursday 1 Jn 2:12-17 Ps 96:7-10 Lk 2:36-40 Friday 1 Jn 2:18-21 Ps 96:1-2, 11-13 Jn 1:1-18 Saturday Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21 Sunday The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12
The Holy Rosary
Join us as we pray the Rosary together Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday before the 5:30pm Mass, and Wednesday before the 8:20am Mass.
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Sunday, December 26 8:30am For All the People of the Parish 11:00am Presenters & Participants in the Family Honor Ministry (L) 1:00pm Dcn. Robert Waters (D) 5:00pm Rosie Cooper (D) Monday, December 27 5:30pm Mary Daly (D) Tuesday, December 28 6:30am Rev. Edward Lodge Curran (D) 5:30pm Pat Kruse (D) Wednesday, December 29 8:20am Frank Jordan (D) 7:00pm Para Mis Hijos
Thursday, December 30 5:30pm Nancy Reed (D) Friday, December 31 5:30pm Fr. Ernie Hepner (D) Saturday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God 11:00am For All the People of the Parish 5:00pm S. D. Grant (D) Patricia McColgan (D) Ginny Whitaker (D) Charles TooGood (D) Patricia Carter (D) George Simons (D)
Holy Mass Intentions
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Acto de Comunión Espiritual
Mi Jesús, Creo que estás realmente presente en el Santísimo Sacramento. Te amo por encima de todas las cosas y deseo poseerte dentro de mi alma. Ya que soy incapaz en este momento para recibirte sacramentalmente,ven al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón. Te abrazo como si ya estuvieras allí, y unirme totalmente a Ti. Nunca permitas que me separe de Ti. Amén
Deaths/Difuntos: Dec. 1 Fidelmar Renteria Cruz Dec. 8 Betty Joan Walker Ray Sharpton Dec. 9 Margaret Ann Zunino
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Sunday Homilies Online
Audio versions of all the weekend homilies are available on the parish website at www.stmarys-aiken.org. Scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on “Listen to Homilies”.
Masses on YouTube Live
We now live stream only the 11:00am Mass. Go to St. Mary’s website at www.stmarys-aiken.org. The YouTube link is in the upper right hand corner of the home page.
Misas en Vivo en YouTube Solo estamos transmitiendo en vivo la misa de las 11:00am. Visite el sitio web de St. Mary en www.stmarys-aiken.org. El enlace de YouTube está en la esquina superior derecha de la página de inicio.
Wheelchair Express -- Sunday Mornings
The Wheelchair Express is available for those in need from curb to pew at the 8:30am and 11:00am Sunday Masses. Please contact Donna Pierce at [email protected] or 803.552.7714 for information or to volunteer.
Prayers Requested
Sagrado Sacramentos
BAUTISMOS
Para bautizar a un niño en Santa María, al menos uno de los padres debe ser católico practicante, asistir regularmente a la Santa Misa, participar en la vida de la parroquia y registrarse en Santa María al menos tres meses antes de solicitar la fecha del bautismo. Para pedir el Sacramento del Bautismo o para recibir información acerca de las pláticas pre-bautismales, comunicarse con Luz Londoño, al 803.480.6865. La próxima clase de preparación para el bautismo será el 2 y 9 de enero de 2022 de 8:00 a 11:00am arriba en Smith Hall cerca de Old St. Mary’s.
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 al 803.642.2676 o [email protected] o con las Hermanas Glafira o Martha al 803.646.9521 o 803.645.3666
SAGRADO MATRIMONIO
Como política de la Diócesis, se pide a todas las parejas que desean 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
Sacramental Information
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 register at St. Mary’s at least three months prior to requesting the date for 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 class date Feb. 20, 2022. Registration is required. Contact Chris or Angela Ascherman at 256.541.1967
HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
Policy: Parents and children must be registered and faithfully attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Children not enrolled in our Catholic school must attend a minimum of two years of Christian Formation classes and satisfy the attendance policy. For more information: Holy Communion: Mary Ellen Jackson: 803.642.2676 or [email protected] Confirmation: Joan LaBone: 803.649.3049 or [email protected]
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
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. Contact Mary Frei at 803.649.4777 ext. 114 or email: [email protected]
More information about the Sacraments can be found on our parish website www.stmarys-aiken.org
Ministerio de Atención Pastoral
¿Está gravemente enfermo, se enfrenta a una cirugía o es de edad avanzada? Reciba la gracia y la fuerza del Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos. Envíe un correo electrónico a Mary Frei: [email protected] o llame al 803.649.4777 ext. 114.
Puede encontrar más información sobre los sacramentos en nuestro sitio web parroquial www.stmarys-aiken.org
The Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults (RCIA) NO RCIA until January 4th. Christmas is such an important feast it lasts 8 days, an Octave. Make sure you “keep Christmas” until the end of the week! Plan to come learn about the sacraments of healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick on Tuesday, January 4th at RCIA, which meets Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:45pm in Mother Teresa Hall. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at [email protected] or 803.642.2676
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Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
(RICA)
La clase de RICA se lleva a cabo los martes a las 7:00pm en Smith Hall. Los que están inscritos en la clase deben asistir todas las semanas. Si tiene preguntas, por favor contacte Hna. Ana Gema a [email protected] o 803.989.9440 o Hna. Marta a 803.645.3666 o [email protected]
School of Christian Formation (CCD)
Grades 4K—5
Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson [email protected] or 803.642.2676
Dear Parents of K – 5th graders We will not meet December 26 and January 2 see you
January 9th. 1. Christmas family challenge: Christmas Day lasts 8 days – it’s the Christmas octave. Continue celebrating for a week – or even for the full 12 Days of Christmas — always pondering the gift of Our Lord coming to us as a baby. 2. CCD is off for 2 weeks, but your children will still be learning about the faith from you during those weeks, watching how you celebrate the season and paying attention to what you’re doing. Make sure you don’t miss family prayers, family meals, and simply spending time together. 3. First Holy Communion News: First Confession retreat Saturday March 5th. Practice confession with your children. Have your child make up some fake sins, and practice confession with you as the priest. The confession form is in the First Holy Communion packet you received. If you have not received a First Communion email or if you have questions, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at [email protected] or 803.642.2676.
Escuela de Formación Cristiana (CCD)
Grados 4K a 5º
Estimados padres de estudiantes de K - 5º: Estaremos libres el 26 de diciembre y el 2 de enero
por Navidad, nos vemos el 9 de enero 1. Desafío familiar de Navidad: el día de Navidad dura 8 días, es la octava de Navidad. Continúe celebrando durante una semana, ¡o incluso durante los 12 días completos de Navidad! Siempre reflexionando sobre el regalo de Nuestro Señor que nos llegó como un bebé. 2. No hay CCD durante 2 semanas; pero sus hijos seguirán aprendiendo acerca de la fe durante esas semanas, observando cómo celebra la temporada y prestando atención a lo que está haciendo. Asegúrese de no olvidar hacer las oraciones familiares, las comidas familiares y el tiempo en familia juntos. 3. Noticias de Primera Comunión: Retiro de Primera Confesión el sábado 5 de marzo; practica la confesión con tus hijos. Haga que su hijo invente algunos pecados falsos y practique la confesión con usted como sacerdote. El formulario de confesión está en el paquete de la Primera Comunión que recibió. Si no ha recibido un correo electrónico de Primera Comunión o si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Mary Ellen Jackson en [email protected] o 803.642.2676
Sunday Morning Youth Ministry
Grades 6 —12
Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone [email protected] or 803.215.7040 cell
9:45—10:45am grades 6-8 11:15am—12:15pm grades 9-12
No Class on January 2, Christmas break
Youth Ministry Middle School (GR. 5-8) or
Life Night (GR. 9-12)
Dec. 26—No Youth Ministry, Christmas Break Jan. 2—Epiphany, Join us after the Epiphany Procession during the 5pm Mass Jan. 9—Life Teen
Ministerio juvenil
del domingo por la mañana
Grados 6º — 12º
Contacto: Sra. Joan Marie LaBone [email protected] o 803.215.7040 celular
9: 45—10: 45am grados 6-8 11: 15—12: 15pm grados 9-12
No habrá clase el 2 de enero, vacaciones de Navidad
Ministerio Juvenil Escuela intermedia (GR. 5-8) o
Life Night (GR. 9-12)
26 de diciembre—No hay ministerio juvenil, vacaciones de Navidad 2 de enero—Epifanía, Únase a nosotros después de la Procesión de la Epifanía durante la Misa de las 5pm 9 de enero—Life Teen
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
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Dear Parishioners
If you receive emails or texts sent in my name or other parish and school staff, asking for financial help in one form or another, please know that neither I, nor any parish employee, will ever ask you for donations of any kind via social media. Please do not respond to any message that you may receive. Thank you and God bless,
Father Wilson
Estimados feligreses
Si están recibiendo correos electrónicos y mensajes de texto enviados a mi nombre o al nombre del personal de la parroquia y la escuela. Estas solicitudes a menudo piden ayuda financiera de una forma u otra. Ni yo, ni ningún empleado de la parroquia, les pediremos donaciones de ningún tipo a través de las redes sociales. No responda a ningún mensaje que pueda recibir.
Gracias y Dios les bendiga, Padre Wilson
Sunday Morning Café
(Catholic Faith Exploration)
In this session we will gain a deeper understanding of the Bible with the Genesis to Jesus program, presented by Matthew Leonard and Dr. Scott Hahn.
12/26 thru 1/9 No Class - Christmas Break
We meet between masses from 9:45-10:45am in Mother Teresa Hall. For questions contact Donna Pierce at 803.552.7714 or [email protected]
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn Book Club will not meet December 27 or January 3.
For more information please contact Kathy Monahon at [email protected] or 803.648.9925.
That Man Is You (TMIY)
TMIY will resume in January 2022 This is an interactive men’s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of men fully alive by honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture. That Man is You! seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.
For more information or to register please email the ministry team at: [email protected]
Or call, Chris Ascherman at 803.845.0568 or Derron Judd at 803.439.2229
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
Thursday Morning Bible Study
It’s a great time to join! We’re reading the Gospel of Luke. We are off December 30th, but come join us on Thursday January 6th at 11:15am – 12:30pm in the John Bosco Center (9303 Richland Ave). You only need to bring your bible. Come join us as we get to know Jesus better - plus make some new friends. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at [email protected] or 803.642.2676. All are invited.
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Wednesday Adult Bible Study
We will meet January 5th to study Jesus — The Way, The Truth & The Life a 10 week program aimed at bringing us into a deeper relationship with Christ. Everyone is welcome to join at any time. We will meet Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am in St. Michael Hall. For more information contact Martha Whittingham at [email protected] or 865.599.8473
Enjoy The Christmas Season with Family &
Friends! See you in the New Year!
Please Help Us Renew Formed —
The Gift That Keeps Giving!
FORMED has many special programs, movies, e-books, animated children’s stories, Bible studies, & reflections. There is something for all ages, whether it’s an
individual study, a bedtime story or family movie night. Please prayerfully consider a gift of $50 or whatever you feel lead to donate toward the renewal of our parish subscription. Mark your donation FORMED.
It would be one gift that can benefit hundreds of souls!
Why not challenge yourself to use this resource weekly in the new year and watch how your family’s faith life grows. Check it out! It is easy to use this free service. Sign up at www.formed.org/signup, enter Aiken, SC., then choose St. Mary Help of Christians. The parish’s subscription allows for everyone in the parish to use all aspects of FORMED for free! May God bless you all!
The Catholic Faith on Demand
Friday Book Club
We’re reading The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV. We’ll be OFF for the next two weeks December 24th and 31st, but plan to join us on January 7th at St. Michael Hall (next to the church) on Fridays 10:00– 11:30am. For more information, contact Mary
Ellen Jackson at [email protected] or 803.642.2676. All are invited.
Mark your calendar!
On Thursday evening, January 27th Fr. Wilson will give a talk on language used in scripture. It’s sure to be an enlightening evening. Stay tuned for details. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at 803.642.2676 or [email protected].
Bringing the faith into the home, The
Domestic Church
The Church celebrates the Octave of Christmas – Christmas Day is 8 days long. Keep celebrating Christmas! During the Octave we celebrate the Feast of St. John the Apostle, the Holy Innocents, Thomas Beckett, and the St. Stephen (you can sing Good King Wenceslas). Learn about all these saints this week.
Parish & Community Events / Eventos Parroquiales y Comunitarios
CWA General Meeting
The next CWA general meeting is Wednesday, January 19th. We will begin with praying the Rosary in the church at 11:30am followed by our potluck lunch in Mother Teresa Hall. We have a guest speaker scheduled as well as a fun little project and, of course, some fellowship. To sign up to bring a dish, please go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FA4A723A4F85-cwajanuary. Please email [email protected] with questions. Hope to see you then!
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Historic Church Renovation Updates
ROOF REPLACEMENT The high roof/steeple shingle replacement is underway
with completion date targeted for the week of 1/14/2022. Replacement gutters install and removal of scaffolding the week of 12/20/2021. Condition of coping/cornice/finials under review for needed repairs.
Starting the week of 12/13/21 our target is to begin work using a crane for the spires in front of the church.
Also starting the week of 12/13/21, in need of increased safety precautions, the building and surrounding structures will be under strict access restrictions.
Please respect all areas marked DO NOT ENTER.
The parish staff will be contacting all ministries that this will have a direct affect on and communicating relocation space and or logistics. Our goal to reopen foot traffic will be mid-January 2022.
ORGAN REFURBISHMENT J. Allen Farmer, Inc. selected as contractor and is under contract. Visit web page https://farmerpipeorgans.com Work is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2022.
PLEDGES/DONATIONS STILL ACCEPTED If you have not made a pledge/donation to the Bicentennial Campaign – it is not too late! Please use the online giving link found on our web page or contact our Parish Office to learn more. For more details, photos of campus progress, and link to online giving please visit our web page at:
https://www.stmarys-aiken.org/campaign
A l t a r F l o w e r G i f t s /
Donaciones de flores para el
altar
The gift of altar flowers in memory or honor of a special loved one or event, is a beautiful way to also honor and glorify God. Altar flowers
may be sponsored, except during Lent, throughout the year and are $250 for two arrangements. If you would like to offer a gift of flowers to honor our Lord and someone special to you, please contact Janet Morris, 803.502.3636 or 803.649.4777.
Las donaciones de flores para el altar en memoria u honor de un ser querido o evento especial, es una manera hermosa de honrar y glorificar a Dios también. Las flores del altar pueden ser patrocinadas durante todo el año, excepto durante la Cuaresma, y el costo es $250 por dos arreglos. Si desea ofrecer un arreglo de flores para honrar a nuestro Señor y a alguien especial para usted, comuníquese con Janet Morris, 803.502.3636 or 803.649.4777.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph, did consecrate domestic life by Thine ineffable virtues; grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of Thy holy Family and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who lives and reigns, world without end.
Amen.
Lost & Found
Personal items left in the church will be placed in a basket by the statue of St. Patrick in the narthex of the church on Fairfield Street. Items not picked up will be removed after three weeks. Thank you!
Los artículos personales dejados en la iglesia se colocarán en una cesta junto a la estatua de San Patricio en el nártex de la iglesia en Fairfield Street. Los artículos no recogidos serán retirados después de tres semanas. ¡Gracias!
St. Mary’s Parish School
118 York Street SE, Aiken, SC 29801 Mrs. Laura Webster, Principal
803.649.2071 Fax: 803.643.0092 www.stmaryschoolaiken.com
The School Office is Closed Dec. 17 - 31 for Christmas Break. La oficina de la escuela está cerrada del 17 al 31
de diciembre por las vacaciones de Navidad.
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Safe Environment
St. Mary’s Help of Christians and the Diocese of Charleston are committed to creating and ensuring a safe environment for children. If you have any specific questions on policies or procedures, feel free to contact the parish coordinator, Cynthia Foley at 803.649.4777. You may also contact the Diocese of Charleston Office of Child and Youth Protection at 843.261.0430; or to report an allegation contact the Diocese of Charleston Victim Assistance Coordinator, Louisa Storen at 800.921.8122
Kermes
Se invita a la comunidad parroquial a participar en la Kermes de este ciclo, donde tendremos antojitos mexicanos: Tacos, tamales, tostadas, sopes, ensaladas, tostadas de ceviche, frutas, postres, aguas frescas.
Domingo, 9 de enero Hora: de 12:00 del medio día hasta las 3:00pm
Donde: Salón Santa Angela. El costo depende de la comida seleccionada
¡Ven - Participa - Convive - Colabora - Te esperamos!
Food Bazaar You are invited to attend the Hispanic Food Bazaar (Kermes). Enjoy favorite Mexican foods: Tacos, tamales, tostadas, sopes, ensaladas, tostadas de ceviche, frutas, postres, aguas frescas.
Sunday, January 9th 12noon - 3:00pm in St. Angela Hall Cost depends on the food selected.
Please join us! We are waiting for you!
Merry Christmas from St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School.
Feliz Navidad de la Escuela Católica de Santa María Auxiliadora.
Praying the Angelus
For centuries Catholics have been encouraged to stop their daily activities and pray a prayer called the Angelus, three times a day: at morning, noon, and evening (outside of the Easter Season). You perhaps have heard the bells of St. Mary’s ringing a special ring at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm. When rung with bells, you’ll hear a series of three bells rung three times with pauses in between. After the third set of three, the bells peal in celebration. While the bells are rung, we say the prayer below, which can be done alone or with others. It takes less than 2 minutes, but can have a huge impact. Any time we stop what we are doing and give God our time, only great things can happen.
THE ANGELUS V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, … V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail Mary, full of grace, … V. And the Word was made Flesh. (genuflect or bow) R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, full of grace, … V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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St. Mary’s Card & Game Party 2022
Is Cancelled
Out of concern for the health of our guests during these times, the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s Association has decided to cancel the annual Card and Game Party fundraiser scheduled for February 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
Are You Thinking about New Year’s
Resolutions?
This year consider starting or joining a small group. If you start one or join a new one, the parish has many studies to lend out. Some are video-based and some are book-based; some are bible studies and some studies are more general Catholic topics. If you are interested contact Mary Ellen Jackson to help you get started:
[email protected] 803.642.2676
Items Left in the Narthex/Vestibule of
the Church If you have something that you would like to be made available in the narthex/vestibule of either church, please submit your request to the parish office. Father Wilson must give his approval before anything is placed in the churches for distribution. This includes, but is not limited to, books, fliers, leaflets, rosaries, medals, prayer cards, etc. Items left in the churches, that have not been approved by Father Wilson, will be removed. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance!
Objetos dejados en el nártex /
vestíbulo de la iglesia
Si tiene algo que le gustaría que estuviera disponible en el atrio / vestíbulo de cualquiera de las iglesias, envíe su solicitud a la oficina parroquial. El padre Wilson debe dar su aprobación antes de colocar algo en las iglesias para su distribución. Esto incluye, pero no se limita a, libros, volantes, folletos, rosarios, medallas, tarjetas de oración, etc. Los artículos que se dejen en las iglesias, que no hayan sido aprobados por el Padre Wilson, serán removidos.
¡Gracias por su cooperación y asistencia!
Volunteer Driver Needed
Catholic Charities of South Carolina in Gloverville, SC is looking for a volunteer driver to pick up food donations from local businesses. This would be 5 - 10 hours per week. The vehicle would be
provided for the driver. For more information please contact Joely Leguizamon, Site Administrator, at 803.593.2623
In the Hospital?
If you or a family member are in the hospital, please contact the parish office at 803.649.4777. Patient information is a confidential matter and the hospital cannot notify us without express permission of the patient or a family member.
¿En el hospital?
Si usted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 803.649.4777. La información del paciente es un asunto confidencial y el hospital no puede notificarnos sin el permiso expreso del paciente o de un familiar.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Over the course of the WWME experience – typically, a weekend – three couples and a priest will provide new tools, using examples
from their own lives, to help you work through common themes , such as:
Exploring our personality styles
Appreciating our differences Listening in a new way
Communicating intimately
Addressing difficult topics
There is no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.
Early sign up is recommended to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experiences on
Jan 28-30, 2022 in NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC and
Jun 24-26, 2022 in Beaufort, SC.
For more information visit our website at: https://SCMarriageMatters.org
or contact us at: [email protected] or 803.810.9602
Live Stream Technician
The parish is looking for a live stream technician. This is a paid, part-time position. For more information please call Patrick Wray at 803.646.4777 extension 3.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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