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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - P.6

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Mass Times

Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. and noon Tuesday* - 7 p.m.

Except the 1st Tuesday of the Month

Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Vigil 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish)

Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.,

1 p.m. (Spanish) and 6 p.m. Life Teen

Filipino Mass

First Saturday at 10 a.m.

Polish Mass Last Sunday at 3 p.m.

Reconciliation

Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. or by

appointment

Spiritual Life

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Sacraments

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Formation

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Retreats & Conferences

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Ministries in Action

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Parish Life

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In the Community

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February 16, 2020 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Theo Trujillo, Pastor

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Readings for the Week Lecturas de la semana

Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22, 27-28, 33-34, 37 Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 8:34—9:1 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6; Mt 16:13-19 Next Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48

Please Pray for ...

Joan Galle, Thelva Jimenez, Frank Esterle, Rosemary Buffardi, Maritza Gray, Kevin Burke, Paul Felton, Annette Weber, Bob Komornik, Mary Jane Doster, Ben Coulter, Daniel Garcia, Earline Geier, Peter Doster, Julia Catron, Philomena Reed, Rodrigo Gutierrez, Irvin Walter, Dorie Ferrari, Ted Huminski, Irene Johnson, Angela Ripandelli, Thomas Krena, Kieli Bukacek, Kevin & Pat Burke, Jack Burgess, Susan & Milt Lyerly, Brian Kanto, Don Haertel, Roger McClure, Daniel Harris, Andrew Wettlin, Ray Jenny, Marty Milne, Mark Platt, David Schofied, Bill Crosby, Marcia Schweitzer, William Craig Thompson, Monica Singleton, Herm and Carol Spitzer.

Mass Intentions The most beautiful gift one can give to another per-son is the gift of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, for no other gift can ever compare to its infinite value. Mass intentions may be requested up to 6 months in

advance by coming in to the Parish Office during office hours.

Intenciones de Misas

El regalo más hermoso que uno puede dar a otra persona es el regalo del Santo Sacrificio de la Misa, ya que ningún otro regalo puede compararse con su valor infinito. Se puede solicitar una intención de Misa hasta con 6 meses de anticipación en la oficina parroquial durante el horario normal.

¿Enfermo u hospitalizado?

Si usted está enfermo o confinado en casa, por lo que no puede asistir a Misa y desea que lo visite un sacerdote o recibir la comunión, le pedimos, por favor, que usted o algún familiar llame a la Oficina Parroquial al 864-288-4884 para comunicárnoslo. Tenga en cuenta que en el hospital Greenville Memorial contamos con el padre Bart Leon quien están disponible para atenderlo durante su estadía en el hospital. Simplemente solicite a su enfermera(o) una visita de sacerdote. Por supuesto que estamos aquí para ayudarlo y puede llamar a la Oficina Parroquial para solicitar uno de nuestros sacerdotes.

Sick or in the Hospital?

If you are sick or homebound and cannot attend Mass and would like to see a priest or receive Holy Communion, please call or have a member of your family call the Parish Office at 864-288-4884. Please note that at Greenville Memorial, Fr. Bart Leon is available to minis-ter to you during your hospital stay. Simply request a priest visit from your nurse. Of course we are here for you and you may call the Parish Office to request one of our priests. Past Clergy Corner

Articles

Do you remember reading a Clergy Corner you would like to read again or share with a friend? You can find past Clergy Corner arti-cles on our website at smmcc.org/blog/Clergy-Corner.

Homilies Podcast

Did you know you can listen to homi-lies by Fr. Williams and our deacons on our website? Go to smmcc.org and click on Homilies.

Mass Intentions

Saturday—February 15 8:30 a.m. Norma Talbert † 5:00 p.m. Luz Nacino † 7:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Parish Sunday—February 16 7:30 a.m. Ben Coulter 9:00 a.m. Stephan Rebensky † 11:00 a.m. Joseph Mihalchick Jr. † 1:00 p.m. June Ann Fabio † 6:00 p.m. Josephine Ytem Monday—February 17 8:30 a.m. Vince & Josie Barrad † Noon Bill & Evelyn Hart Tuesday—February 18 8:30 a.m. Luz Nacino † Noon Celeste Jack † Wednesday—February 19 8:30 a.m. Carlotta Pevler † Noon Joseph Niepke Thursday—February 20 8:30 a.m. Hope Powell † Noon Stephen Guy Friday—February 21 8:30 a.m. Ann Zitter † Noon Escolastica Rodrigo † Saturday—February 22 8:30 a.m. Nieders Family 5:00 p.m. George Liebel † 7:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Parish Sunday—February 23 7:30 a.m. John Sanders † 9:00 a.m. Rosmery Noth D'anniballe † 11:00 a.m. Angel Zayas † 1:00 p.m. Jorge Perez Rubio † 3:00 p.m. Wanda Eugeniusz Baczy † 6:00 p.m. Tammy Dixon

SPIRITUAL LIFE

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Clergy Corner

When in Doubt… Unfortunately, when I hear this phrase, I still think of the old rule in school, “when in doubt, Charlie out.” As in, if you don’t know the answer to the question, choosing “c” is always the safest bet to guess the right answer. Who knows if that ever worked though!

Luckily for us as Christians, whenever life hits and we get all turned around, the Church through the Scriptures sends us a reminder…. KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS. When there are so many things going on, so many things of the world pulling at your heart, it is then that we are to stop for a second and recall the commandments. The Gospel today says to stick close to what the Lord has revealed to us, both in the form of the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament and their application and fulfillment in Jesus Christ in the New Testament. When you are tempt-ed to take or covet all these things that are not yours and that are fleeting, recall the commandments. Use them as guardrails of your heart. Jesus goes further to say, be careful even to not dwell on these things in your heart or mind because it will corrupt from the inside. When you are tempted by lust or anger or laziness, stop and ask yourself, what am I called to do in this moment? Then, ask for the strength to do it. Mary Magdalene is full of smart, spiritually aware people; we just have to train ourselves that when we are in doubt or temptation, to stop, recall what the Lord asks of us, and then ask for his strength to do the right thing. Because there is much on the line for us and those around us, hence the first reading today, one of my favorite verses in Scripture:

“If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you;

if you trust in God, you too shall live; he has set before you fire and water

to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand. Before man are life and death, good and evil,

whichever he chooses shall be given him.” Sirach 15:15-18

Fr. Williams

Está en tus manos el ser fiel Ninguna ley divina o humana puede cubrir las decisiones correctas que debemos de tomar en nuestra jornada de vida y en la comunidad. Es preciso tomar decisiones que comprometan al bien común y al ejercicio de la justicia. Recordemos en términos bíblicos, justicia es ejercer la misericordia de Dios en los que nos rodean. Tanto la Primera Lectura como el Evangelio marcan el punto de lo que más se necesita para actuar con rectitud, “Confianza plena en Dios”. Escoger lo correcto ayuda a profundizar en el corazón humano lo que Dios pide a cada uno. Deci-dir por las cosas buenas en la vida es cosa de todos los días. La Primera lectura del Eclesiástico dice así: “Si tú quieres, puedes observar los mandamientos; está en tus manos el ser fiel. Ante ti puso el fuego y el agua; extien-de la mano a lo que prefieras. Delante de los hombres están la vida y la muerte; a cada uno se le dará lo que ha elegido” (Eclesiástico 5:14-17). En el Evangelio, Jesús urge que escuchemos la Ley de Dios y la llevemos a plenitud. En los cuatro ejemplos se habla de la rectitud de vida que es encontrada en los mandamientos. Cada día se encuentra la persona en la dicotomía de elegir entre lo que es bueno y lo que no es. Escuchemos a Jesús que reta a hacer decisiones que lleven a hacer crecer el Reino de Dios. Bien sabemos que solo obrando rectamente se logra este objetivo. La clave es la siguiente: “Digan si cuando es sí, y no cuando es no; cualquier otra cosa que se le añada, viene del demo-nio.” (Mateo 5:37) ©LPi

Lector Training

The next Lector training oppor-tunity has been set for Saturday, February 29, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. in the church. Parishioners interested in joining

the Lector Ministry, who have not completed a formal training session at St. Mary Magdalene, are invited to attend. Registration is required by contacting Jim Carino at lectors@smmcc.org no later than noon on Wednesday, February 26.

Low Gluten Host

Low gluten hosts are available for those with gluten sensitivities. Please stand in the Communion line in the center aisle on the choir-side, and when you reach the priest, deacon or minister, point to the low gluten pyx.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Sympathy

We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of David Rice and Mary Schoen. Please keep the families of David and Mary in your prayers.

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A Reason to Spend Time in Adoration

Neither theological knowledge nor social action alone is enough to keep us in love with Christ

unless both are proceeded by a personal encounter with Him.

Ni los conocimiento teológicos ni la acción social son suficientes para mantenernos enamorados de Cristo,

a menos que ambos procedan de un encuentro personal con Él.

—Bishop Fulton Sheen

We do not have assigned adorers for these times, please consider taking up an hour: Se necesitan adoradores que se comprometan a una hora semanal:

Thursday/jueves 3 p.m., Fridays/viernes 10 p.m., Sundays/domingos 12 a.m., 11 a.m. Prayer Partners needed to take up an hour once or twice a month as part of a prayer team: Se necesitan adoradores dispuestos a tomar turno una o dos veces al mes para cubrir una hora: Tuesdays/martes 12 a.m., 9 p.m., Wednesdays/miércoles 12 a.m., Fridays/viernes 5 p.m., Saturdays/sábados 12 a.m., 7 p.m., Sundays/domingos 12 p.m., 2 p.m. Please consider spending time with Jesus by taking an hour each week or taking turns with a prayer team. Considere ir al Santísimo regularmente. Tome una hora semanal o tome un turno con un equipo de oración. Contact: adoration@smmcc.org or 864-288-4884.

SPIRITUAL LIFE—SACRAMENTS

Weddings

Please contact Maira Agrón at 864-288-4884 or mar-riagepreparation@smmcc.org at least six months in ad-vance of your anticipated wedding date.

Para Matrimonios

La pareja debe ponerse en contacto con Maira Agrón al 288-4884 o marriagepreparation@smmcc.org, seis meses antes de la boda para definir la fecha y otros detalles. Deben participar en Engaged Encounter. www.cee-sc.org.

Bautismos

Para pedir el Bautismo de un niño, por favor, traiga a la próxima charla bautismal la forma larga del acta de nacimiento del niño y una carta del párroco del padrino que testifique que es Católico practicante. Las charlas bautismales se llevan a cabo el 2º y 3º jueves del mes a las 7 p.m. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Maira Agrón, Coordinadora de Sacramentos.

Baptisms

To seek Baptism for a child, please bring the child’s Birth Certificate (Long Form) and letter of eligibility for godparents to the next Baptism Workshop. Baptism Workshops are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Maira Agrón, Sacraments Coordinator.

Engaged Encounter

Resolve to give your marriage a strong foundation by attending an Engaged Encounter Weekend. Weekends are scheduled for February 22-23 at St. Mary Magdalene in Simpsonville; March 27-29 at the Diakonia Retreat Center in Salem, SC; June 27-28 at St. Andrew in Clemson; August 15-16 at St. Mary Magdalene in Simpsonville; and October 10-11 at St. Michael in Myrtle Beach. For more information or to register, visit us at www.cee-sc.org or call Bob and Mary Reimer at 864-420-2633.

This Friday, we celebrate the Chair of Peter the Apostle. Pope Benedict XVI described the chair as “a symbol of the special mission of Peter and his successors to tend Christ’s flock, keeping it united in faith and in charity.” Dr. Tim

Gray walks us through the significance of Jesus giving Peter the “keys of the kingdom,” and how through Peter’s mission, He was restoring and perfecting his Church. Watch on FORMED.ORG.

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Youth Ministries

Life Teen meets Sundays after the 6 p.m. Mass EDGE meets Fridays at 7 p.m.

Jóvenes sin Fronteras se reúne los viernes a las 7 p.m.

Contact: joem@smmcc.org or jovenes@smmcc.org.

Check out smmcc.org/edge or smmcc.org/lifeteen

Attention adults! Is God calling you to serve the Youth Ministry as a volunteer? If you are interested in helping with EDGE or Life Teen, please contact us.

Join us this Monday at 7 p.m. in the Conner Ministry Building for the last session of Catholicism 101, where we seek to learn about a variety of facets of Christian spirituality and the practices that add beauty to our Catholic identity.

The topic will be an introduction to prayer; how and why do it. Feel free to bring a snack to share.

FORMATION

Young Adult Ministry

Are you between 18 and 39 and looking to grow in faith, build fellowship and

find ways to serve? Then join us!

The Young Adult Ministry meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the church’s

Parents Room.

We invite all young adults to join us and grow together in faith. February 18 Mass and Pivotal Players February 25 Mass and Talk: Technology & Faith Find out about upcoming events. Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SMMCCYAM), visit us at smmcc.org/yam or email us at youngadult@smmcc.org.

Parent Meeting Mark your calendar for a Parent Confirmation Meeting, Sunday, March 15, 4:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Information regarding the Confirmation preparation process and how and when to register will be addressed. This meeting is for parents of stu-dents 8th grade or higher who are registered for and are attending our Church History class, or are attend-

ing St. Joseph’s Catholic School. Please contact the Of-fice of Christian Formation for additional information.

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Library

Browse our library catalog and reserve books, Bible studies and movies. You will be notified when your items are ready for pickup. Visit: http://stmarycc.mysurpass.net.

FORMATION

Every family in the parish is encouraged to participate in a Lenten study

No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion

Filmed on location in the Holy Land this 5-part video series and full-length book and workbook reveal Christ’s amazing love for us as we will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Every step of the way, biblical experts reveal how Old Testament prophecies, messianic ex-pectations, biblical symbolism and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ's suffering and death. Cost: $30 includes video streaming, book and workbook.

Order www.smmcc.org/study by February 16 for pick-up at the church on Ash Wednesday. For direct shipment to your home (you will incur higher shipping cost), purchase materials directly from the publisher at: study.ascensionpress.com/studies/45576/registrations/new

FORGIVEN on Formed.org

These four sessions have been carefully designed to help you more richly en-counter God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will explore the profound effects and healing grace of the Sacrament of Confession and discover the merciful way that God seeks us out when we have sinned and calls us back to himself. You will examine the sacrament from the perspective of both the priest and the penitent, and you will explore the scriptural foundation of the sacrament.

Optional 5th lesson: “Frequently Asked Questions” or “Parent Preparation for First Reconciliation.”

Cost: Streaming and workbook are free on Formed.org

Perdonado en Formed.org

Haga un compromiso para tener un encuentro con Dios

PERDONADO explora la gracia y sanación que se otorgan en la Confesión y muestra cómo es que este sacramento de miseri-cordia revela la profundidad y la abun-dancia del amor de Dios. Contemplando la revelación de la misericordia de Dios en

las Sagradas Escrituras y haciendo un examen detallado del Rito en sí, la serie PERDONADO presenta la invitación de Dios a cada uno para que sintamos Su amor indescriptible en el Sacramento de Reconciliación.

Esta Cuaresma, los invitamos a que participen en este estudio en video gratuito de FORMED.ORG.

Another Exciting VBS

SAVE THE DATE June 15 - 19, 2020

9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Child registration will open on March 1.

Volunteer registration will be available starting February 15.

Escuela de la Fe “Cristo Maestro”

La Oficina de Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Charleston invita a todas las personas mayores de 18 años a que se unan a nuestro programa de formación. Tenemos instructores con preparación en teología. Conoce y fortalece tu fe a través del estudio de la teolo-gía católica. El 1º Curso: Eclesiología y Vaticano II se llevará a cabo en el Salón Parroquial, de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m., los siguientes lunes: marzo 9, 23, abril 6 y 27. Habrá cuidado de niños con cupo limitado. El costo del curso es $20 y podrá inscribirse el próximo fin de semana después de la Misa. Para más información, comuníquese con Nancy Naranjo al 864-907-7727.

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RETREATS & CONFERENCES

Women’s Conference

February 29, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our keynote speaker is the dynamic, internationally-known radio-host at EWTN, and popular author, Teresa Tomeo. We have expanded our workshops to enable everyone the option to attend two different ones, with topics of interest to every woman. We will have a sung Rosary, more time for si-lent reflection or visiting, the prayer wall and more vendors and Catholic booksellers. We will also have more opportunities for confession, and the Bishop has agreed to close this momen-tous event with a vigil Mass! This is the perfect way to begin your Lent. Spread the news! Register at www.belongingcatholicconference4women.com

Nos vamos de Retiro

Experiencia Cristo Retiro para jóvenes de 14 a 18 años de edad.

Junio 5-7 de 2020 Table Rock Wesleyan Camp and Retreat Center

¡Ven! No te pierdas la oportunidad de tener una experiencia cara a cara con Cristo. El costo es $140 por joven. Para los que deseen, pueden hacer pagos en tres plazos ($50/$50/$40). Recibire-mos su pago a la salida de las Misas en español en los fines de semana del 15 y 16 de febrero, 14 y 15 de marzo y 11 y 12 de abril. Pagos por cheque se hacen a nom-bre de la iglesia. Para más información, comuníquese con el Director del grupo juvenil Sin Fronte-ras, Juan Londoño, al 864-603-8651 o con la co-líder, Juliana Rincón, al 864-201-8140 o por correo electrónico a jovenes@smmcc.org.

Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land July 19-28, 2020

Walk where Jesus walked! 10 Days in the Holy Land with Fr. Ray and Fr. Williams

Cost will be inclusive:

Roundtrip airline flight (Charlotte to Tel Aviv)

Centrally located hotel stays

Air conditioned bus/transfers in Holy Land

3 meals/tips daily plus wine (except for airport meals)

Daily Mass and opportunity for Confession

Sightseeing/admission fees as per itinerary Expenses not included: Tips to tour drivers, personal purchases and optional (but highly suggested) travel insurance. The cost for the trip is $4,149 based on double occupan-cy. Visit www.smmcc.org/ pilgrimage.

Two Spots Left!

Register at: https://sestewardship.weconnect.com/

Location: North Charleston Marriott 4770 Goer Drive North Charleston, SC 29406 Price: Attendee—$40

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Grief Support

The grief Support ministry is here for you, offering a compassionate “ear” and un-derstanding. Contact us as griefsupport@smmcc.org.

When a crisis comes,

call Stephen Ministry at

864-537-4089

for support, or email

stephenministry@smmcc.org.

MINISTRIES IN ACTION

40 Days for Life

February 26—April 5 HELP SAVE LIVES IN Greenville!

Join the Respect Life Ministry in this peaceful, prayerful campaign. This campaign is a wonderful op-portunity to pray and fast for life.

Sign up to pray at the Grove Rd. abortion facility for an hour on Fridays. Visit www.40daysforlife.com/greenville to choose your hour or contact us at respect-life@smmcc.org. 40 Days for Life Kickoff Rally: Wednesday, February 26, 7—8 p.m., Piedmont Women's Center parking lot, 1143 Grove Road. Guest Speakers from CrossRoads Preg-nancy Center and Sidewalk Advocates for Life. Join us for a time of prayer, music and inspiration. Parking is at the empty shops next door to Piedmont Women's Center and at Grove Road Baptist Church. You are welcome to bring chairs.

SAVE THE DATE

St. Mary Magdalene’s 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 4 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Games and crafts will be in the Parish Center, with egg hunting at the Brown Rd. house. More details to follow. For more information or to volunteer, please contact ffinf@smmcc.org.

Bake Sale

St. Mary Magdalene’s American Heritage Girls Troop will be holding a Bake Sale fundraiser before and after the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday Masses next weekend, February 22/23. American Heritage Girls is a faith-based scouting program that centers on building

women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. AHG serves girls ages 5 through 18 and our Troop currently has 44 girls enrolled. Thank you for your support!

Thank You! The Knights would like to thank the St. Mary Magdalene parishioners for their fantastic support of giving Christmas gifts for needy children for the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Your gifts far exceeded any expectations we had.

40 Días por la Vida

26 de febrero al 5 de abril ¡AYUDE A SALVAR VIDAS EN Greenville!

Únase al Ministerio de Respeto a la Vida en esta campaña pacífica de oración. Esta es una oportuni-dad maravillosa para rezar y ayu-nar por la vida. Anótese para rezar por una hora los viernes al frente de la clínica de aborto en Grove Rd. Vaya a la página www.40daysforlife.com/greenville para inscribirse y ele-gir su hora o comuníquese con nosotros al correo electró-nico respectlife@smmcc.org. Reunión inicial de 40 Días por la Vida: Miércoles, 26 de febrero, 7:00-8:00 p.m. en el parqueo de Piedmont Women’s Center,1143 Grove Rd. Únase a nosotros por un rato de oración, música e inspiración. Estacione frente a las tiendas vacías al lado de la Iglesia Grove Rd. Baptist. Puede traer sillas si así lo prefiere.

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Pastoral Staff

Parochial Vicars Fr. Ray Nacino

Fr. Rhett Williams

Dcn. Ivan O. Hawk III Dcn. Roger Schonewald

Pastor Fr. Theo Trujillo

Priest in Residence Fr. Robert Falabella

Dcn. Bert Chavez Dcn. Joe Ciavardini

Deacons

Join Our Mailing List

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Visit smmcc.org and click on

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Add mail@flocknote.com as a contact on your email account.

Online Giving

Our parish offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application. We are providing this service so that you have the option to manage your contributions online. This service is safe and secure, and it is convenient for you and for our parish staff. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at www.smmcc.org/online-giving.

Ofrendas Electrónicas

Nuestra parroquia ofrece el servicio de Online Giving para facilitar sus ofrendas. Online Giving es una aplicación basada en la web que le permite administrar sus contribuciones en línea. Este servicio es seguro y conveniente; no solo para usted, sino también para la parroquia. Por favor, considere esta opción e inscríbase en smmcc.org/Online-Giving.

PARISH LIFE

Sunday Offertory

We report our offertory results on a year-to-date basis with a comparison to the same date last year.

Offertory for Fiscal Year July 2019-June 2020

as of February 9, 2020

Current Year Prior Year $2,156,672 $1,967,425

Mass Attendance for February 8/9 — 4,387

We are thankful for the gifts

and for the givers! Welcome to our parish family!

We hope you will join us in serving our parish family and the community through the many ministries

currently serving St. Mary Magdalene. We’ll be happy to help you find a ministry where you can grow and serve your parish community.

Please contact Olga at servants@smmcc.org.

Newly Registered Families

Welcome to St. Mary Magdalene Parish. We are delighted that you have joined our parish family.

The Elombat Family The Bradley Family The McGlynn Family The Alonge Family The Klim Family The Medina Family The Smith Family Sherilyn Diomampo The Bailey Family Maria Eugenia Alvarez Camilo Salamanca & Bibiana Velandia Fabio Torres & Lucy Orozco The Gomez Family Emerson Silva & Carla Freitas The Kelly Family The Chavez Family The Martine Family Phillip Torrey

The Stoddard Family Sarah Wasserman Benjamin Novotny The Ragsdale Family The Diiorio Family Mary Collins Elizabeth Batson The Colancecco Family The Carlos Perez Family The Goldstein Family Monica Tschosik Tim Sacheli Stephanie Peccia Ashley Fern & Alexander Goebel The Sivilli Family The Sanchez Family The Ruiz Family The Pombo Family

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Bulletin

Our weekly bulletin is available online at smmcc.org. If you would like to advertise your business or purchase an ad in support of a community service organization, please contact Melanie Vanover at mvanover@4lpi.com.

Been Away for a While?

If you have not been to church for a while, we invite you to come back again. Know that you are welcome here at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Please speak to an usher or greeter after Mass or call the parish office and let us help you feel at home.

PARISH LIFE—IN THE COMMUNITY

Tax Letters Mailed

Tax letters were sent via email on Friday, January 17. For the families whom we did not have an email address, the letters were mailed Friday, January 24.

Please check your inbox and mailbox to make sure you received your letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Snyder at bsnyder@smmcc.org.

Sidewalk Advocates for Life

Sidewalk Advocates for Life is ready for its first Basic Training in the new year. This is a peaceful, prayerful sidewalk advocacy program that trains people to effectively offer loving, life-affirming support to women entering the abortion facility. The training will be held on Saturday, February 22, at Temple Baptist Church, 213 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville. To register or to be added to our contact list for future trainings, contact Carrie or Patty at 864-214-4209 or info@sidewalkadvocatesgreenville.org. The cost is $9.00 for workbook, starter packet, snacks, light lunch and water. You may bring your own lunch.

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Concert Benefiting The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Notre Dame Glee Club will be performing at Prince of Peace Church in Taylors on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Spring tour. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Mondays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Brown Road house or by contacting svdp@smmcc.org. Host families are needed to house members of the Notre Dame Glee Club for the evening of March 11. Pick up is following the concert on the 11th. Return would be the morning of the 12th to Prince of Peace Church. For further information, please contact Gail Hediger at gg2cc4@gmail.com or 864-630-3036.

Iconography Class

St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church in Greer, SC, will host Greek Master Iconographer, Theodoros Papadopoulos, to conduct a 6-day intensive course on Byzantine Iconogra-phy July 13-18. Participants will be conducted through the ancient egg tempera steps to create an Icon of The Virgin with the Christ Child. The cost is $685 which in-cludes all materials needed. Please visit www.theodoreicons.com/sc to register or contact Aziza X Stansberry by email at Stansber-ry.azizaX@gmail.com or call 864-506-1924.

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