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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Greenville, South Carolina
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2 August 2015
Dear Friends in Christ,
Evangelical Catholicism is the name we give here to the Church’s universal mission to preach the Gospel to all nations, but while fulfilling the Great Commission is a constant imperative for the Church, how that mission is accomplished has changed widely according to time and place. The Second Vatican Council, Pope Paul VI, Saint Pope John Paul the Great, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis are calling us to a New Evangelization, by which is meant that we must announce the Gospel as though for the first time in places where it was long ago proclaimed. But this is not the first time the Church has faced this challenge, and on Saturday of this week, the sacred liturgy recalls a man who engaged in a New Evangelization nearly 800 years ago!
In the late 12th and early 13th centuries, large numbers of people were carried away from the truth of Christ by a strange heresy called Catharism. Ignorance, superstition, and immorality were rife, including among the clergy, and this was a thousand years after many parts of Europe had received the Gospel with saving faith. The Church needed a New Evangelization, and the instrument God provided for this mission was Dominic Guzman, who was born in Calaruega, Spain in 1170 and was a priest of the Spanish Diocese of Osma. Early in the 13th century, he was traveling with his bishop on a mission to Scandanavia which took them through southern France, and it was there that Dominic saw firsthand the misery of the Church caused by the wide acceptance of heresy. This experience moved him to begin preaching the Gospel with new energy and dedication, and soon others wanted to join him. The young men who joined Dominic became the Friars of the Order of Preachers, and Dominic became spiritual father to several communities of contemplative nuns who were also part of his Order. Dominic’s principal means of accomplishing his mission were a simple, apostolic way of life rooted in prayer; deep study of Holy Scripture, philosophy, and theology; urgent and persuasive preaching of the Gospel; and complete fidelity to the Church and loving obedience to her pastors, starting with the Bishop of Rome, the Successor of St. Peter. In later centuries, active congregations of teaching and nursing Sisters would join the Dominican family, and our own Nashville Dominican Sisters belong to that part of the worldwide Order of Preachers.
St. Dominic died in 1221, and his feast is kept on 8 August. The Order of Preachers he founded as a perpetual gift to the Church shows us that a New Evangelization can succeed in even the most unlikely places with what appear to be the most inadequate means. We are blessed to have four Dominican Sisters in our school, and one son of our parish, Brother John Thomas Fisher, OP, is a Dominican Friar. We also have here a chapter of the Dominican Laity, and I encourage you to watch the bulletin for news of their activities. And let us all take courage from the example of the St. Dominic and his Order of Preachers, who show us how to proclaim the Gospel by a life of Christian learning, virtue and sacrifice. St. Dominic, pray for us!
Father Newman
Interested in becoming a Catholic? Or just want learn more about what Catholics believe?
Introduction to Catholicism is an introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church, and anyone who wants to understand the Catholic Faith more deeply is invited to participate. This course meets each Wednesday evening from Labor Day until Easter. Those who have never been baptized, those who were baptized but never confirmed, and those simply seeking to know more are all welcome to attend.
While this course is first and foremost a process for bringing non-Catholic adults into the Church, it is also a great place for practicing Catholics to increase their knowledge of foundational Church teaching - in particular on those topics that often come up in conversations with non-Catholics. One practical thing that any parishioner could do to evangelize would be to invite a non-Catholic friend who might be interested in learning what the Catholic Church really teaches to join you in attending when the class begins in the fall.
For More Information Contact T.J. Nielsen | [email protected] | 864.679.4114
INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM
Starting Wednesday 9 September @ 6.30 pm
in Sacred Heart Hall
Calendar of EventsFinancial Report
Weekend of 25/26 July Needed 32,500 Received 31,188 Shortage 1,312
Poor Box 662
Offertory Year to Date
Needed 130,000 Received 128,561 Shortage 1,439
Electronic Giving: If you want to have direct management of your Electronic Fund Transfer online, you can now do so through the “Manage Your EFT” link on the homepage of our website. For more information or if you have any questions please contact Jennifer Doiron at [email protected].
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Mass Schedule & Intentions Meetings & Events * Sunday, 2 August 2015 7.30 am @ Conrad Konczal 9.00 am @ Dorothy Dennis (25th Anniversary of death)11.00 am Pro populo 1.00 pm Spanish Mass
Sunday, 2 August 2015
Nursery during 9.00 am MassCoffee & doughnuts: After the 9.00 am Mass9.00 am Scripture Class
Monday, 3 August 2015
7.00 am @ Carlos Jose Restrepo
Monday, 3 August 2015
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
7.00 am @ Richard Herter12.00 noon @ Walter Woodman
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
8.30 am Program of Catholic Studies (M)1.00 pm Senior Men’s Club
Wednesday, 5 August 2015 7.00 am @ Alice Laverne Conrad12.00 noon @ Don Lee Wagner
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
5.00-6.00 pm Holy Hour & Confessions (church)
Thursday, 6 August 2015
7.00 am Fr. Jay Scott Newman12.00 noon Cecilia Braud
Thursday, 6 August 2015
2.30 pm Cenacles/Rosary (M)3.30 pm Prayer Meeting (M)6.30 pm Program of Catholic Studies (M)
Friday, 7 August 2015
7.00 am Nestor and Vickie Acosta (33rd Wedding Anniversary)
Friday, 7 August 2015
6.15 am Morning Prayer (church) 6.30-8.00 am Pillars of Christ (M)10.00 am Scripture Study Class
Saturday, 8 August 2015
5.00 pm Kuczewski Family
Saturday, 8 August 2015
8.00-9.00 am Rosary at Grove Road abortion clinic3.30-4.30 pm Confessions (church)
M - McGrady Hall * All events in Sacred Heart Hall unless a location is listed.
Collection for 1/2 AugustSupport of the Parish & St. Mary’s Building Fund
Congratulations to
Therese Marie O’Connell who was baptized last weekend.
Virtus Training
The next training class at St. Mary’s will be in the Monsignor Gwynn Room of Sacred Heart Hall from 6.00-9.00 pm on 18 August. Registration must be done online at virtusonline.org. Click on “registration”.
Requiescat in pace
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ann Merline who died recently. We extend our prayers and sympathy to her family and friends.
Prayer For The Faithful Departed
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Baptism Class
The next class is scheduled for Tuesday 25 August at 6.30 pm in Sacred Heart Hall. Pre-registration in the Church office is required. Contact T.J. Nielsen at [email protected] or 864.679.4114.
Welcome Newcomers
We welcome the following new members to our parish family: Mr. & Mrs. Craig Kendrick, Sr. and Ms. Sandra Solomon.
Prayer Requests
Please pray for all those who are hospitalized and for all those who are shut-ins, ill or recuperating at home, especially Alan Howard, Alice Howard, Ronald Labbe, Andrew Brett, Paulina Cruz, Brett Gervais, Judy Byrum, Celine Brouillard, and Michael Pinto.
Bulletin Submissions
Contact Lisa Watkins at [email protected] submit items for the e-bulletin. The deadline for items is 12 days prior to the bulletin date.
Summer Office Hours
Church Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm Friday 9 am - 12 noon
School Monday - Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Both the parish and school offices resume regular hours on Monday 10 August.
Parish News
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We will have two Masses for the Assumption:
Friday 14 August at 7.00 pmSaturday 15 August at 10.00 am
Religious Education Teachers Needed:
Looking for a way to get involved and serve our parish?
• Three Sunday Morning Preschool Teachers needed. You will only work one Sunday a month, materials provided.
• One adult assistant needed for our Wednesday evening program, no teaching required.
If interested please e-mail [email protected].
Sacramental Schedule
The sacramental schedule returns to normal this week:
Daily Mass
Monday -Friday 7.00 amTuesday-Thursday 12.00 noon
Holy Hour and Confessions
Wednesday 5.00 - 6.00 pm
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s Fraternal Organization with principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism. Our service programs are Church, Community, Youth and Pro Life. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.00 pm in McGrady Hall.
Pillars of Christ
Pillars of Christ is a men’s ministry led by a group of St. Mary’s men who are on fire with the love of Christ and His Church. The group meet on Friday mornings from 6.15–8.00 am for prayer in the church and then in Sacred Heart Hall for study.
Safe Environment
St. Mary’s, along with the Diocese of Charleston (the “Diocese”) and the Catholic Church, is committed to ensuring that all programs, ministries and operations affiliated with the Parish are conducted in a Safe Environment. Prior to serving as a volunteer with children at the church or school, parishioners and/or parents must fulfill several requirements outlined by the Diocese before they are allowed to serve.
Prior to involvement, a volunteer must:
• Attend Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS class) in SC;
• Complete Background Screening Forms;• Read & sign the Diocesan Code of Conduct; and
• Read & sign the Diocesan Abuse Policy.
Forms can be found on the parish website atstmarysgvl.org/our-parish/virtus-classes-background-checks/
All forms and VIRTUS certificate should be returned to the Safe Environment Coordinator.
Safe Environment Coordinators:
Church: School:Lisa Watkins Pat [email protected] [email protected] 864.271.3870
Upcoming Virtus ClassSt. Mary’s
Tuesday 18 August6.00 pm
Register online at virtus.org
WCKI 1300 AM
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Discover how faith in the Real Presence of Jesus can remedy this as Fr. Casey explains and defends the Catholic Eucharistic doctrine and encourages us to pray before the Blessed Sacrament to help us grow spiritually.
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COUNCIL AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Since its beginning, Council 13112 has achieved multiple awards, including: • Star Council and Double Star Council • Distinguished Council Award • Best Council in the State • Fr. McGivney Award, Columbia Award, Seminarian Support Award
2015 AWARDS • Youth of the Year Adam Rogers • Family of the Year Dennis and Susan Compton and Sons • Catholicity Award Gary Konczal • Golden Knight of the Year Terry Cook • Knight of the Year Mark Sitter • Grand Knight for 2051-16 Jim Lipscomb
HONORARY ATTENDEES • Deacon John Heuser and wife • State Officer Keith Kingren and Kristi • District Deputy Gary Bays and Terri • District Warden Joe Mattioli and Joan
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSTALLATION/AWARDS BANQUET Msgr. Charles J. Baum Council 13112 recently held its 2015 installation ceremony and awards banquet. Council 13112 was chartered on March 29th, 2002, 120 years to the day after the founding of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut by Fr. Michael J. McGivney.
CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS Council 13112’s charitable efforts benefit various worthwhile organizations, including Homeworks, the Washington Center, Catholic Radio, Birthright Of Greenville, Greenville Free Clinic, Operation Shoehorn, St. Mary’s School, and SC K Of C State Charities. As an example, in July the Council prepared breakfast and lunch in support of Home Works. This is an initiative in which teams of young people work under supervision to repair homes for needy families.
Grand Knight – James Lipscomb IV Chaplin -‐ Fr. Jay Sco? Newman
Dep. Grand Knight – Louis C LeBlanc Inside Guard – Gary Konczal
Fin. Secretary – Rich Stephens Outside Guard – Tony Owens
Chancellor – Carl A Gonot Lecturer – Louis C LeBlanc
Recorder – John Paluszak One Year Trustee – Andrew Pacewic
Treasurer – Richard Stephens Two Year Trustee – John McGrath
Warden – Mark Si?er Three Year Trustee – Francis Gannon
Council 13112 Officers for 2015 Fraternal Year
Catholic Family of the Year -‐ Dennis and Susan Compton and Sons
Greg Moody present Knight of the Year Award to Mark Si@er
Deacon John presents Catholicity Award to Gary Konczal
Outgoing Grand Knight Greg Moody receives AppreciaEon Award from Gary Bays
www.stmarysgvl.org/school-main
Main Office Number: 864.271.3870Email: [email protected]
Fax: 864.271.0159
Nelle PalmsDirector of Admissions
Pat LanningSafe Environment [email protected]
Lisa LyversDirector of St. Mary’s Classic & Gala
Saint Mary’s School
Private tours are available by appointment.
For more information, please contact Nelle Palms, Director of Admissions, at 864.679.4117 or [email protected].
Religious Education Grades 1-8
Classes meet on Wednesday 6.30–7.30 pm and begin 9 September. Only one form per family is needed. Registration will be available before and after all Masses in Sacred Heart Hall on 22 & 23 August.
Sunday Mornings for 3 & 4 Year Olds
Sunday school class starting 13 September for 3 & 4 year olds whose birthdates fall between 1 June 2011 - 1 June 2012. Class will meet on Sundays during the 9.00 am Mass. This is only for families attending the 9.00 am Mass. Space is limited.
Home School / St. Joseph’s Confirmation Students / Prince of Peace First Communion & Confirmation Students who plan to make their Sacraments at St. Mary’s
We would like to have the HS and Sacraments for St. Joe/POP students in the RE database so we can notify you when we have Sacrament information or special events during the school year. Please return form by 4 September.
Religious Education
All registration forms for 2015-2016 are available on the Religious Education page in the Catechesis section of our website at stmarysgvl.org.
PERPETUAL
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
St. Mary Magdalene
A key card is required to enter the chapel. If you would like to sign up as an adorer or regular visitor, or just visit for the day, please come to the St. Mary Magdalene parish office Monday - Friday, between 9.00 am and 3.30 pm.
Prince of Peace
The Lord invites each of us to share a weekly hour with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. Contact Lisa Buss at [email protected] or call 864.508.7123 to schedule an hour. Please consider one of our urgent needs:
Sunday 7am Monday 4 am Wednesday 11 pm Saturday 3am
Marriage Encounter
St. Paul said “you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth”. Find out God’s way for your marriage on an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Please apply early. For more information or to sign up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in SC on 9-11 October, go to scmarriagematters.org or call 803.810.9602.
“I Am The Way and The Truth and The Life” (John 14:6)
I AM
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AN
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LIF
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2015Eucharistic CongressDiocese Of Charlotte
September 11 & 12
IHS
11th Eucharistic CongressSeptember 11 – 12, 2015, Charlotte Convention Center
Holy Hour Homilist: His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan “The Holy Eucharist: The Way and The Truth and The Life of the Intentional Catholic”
Father Daniel L. Mode“Father Vincent Capodanno, The Grunt Padre”
Teresa Tomeo“Fortifying Faith, Family and Culture”
Concert of Sacred MusicChoir Members from Parishes of the Diocese
Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk“Bioethics: A Moral Compass for the Family”
GoEucharist.comFor more information please visit:
Eucharistic Procession - Uptown CharlotteHoly HourConfession
English and Spanish Tracks for AdultsK-12 Education Tracks for StudentsSean Forrest, Adam Truffant, Katie DunnReligious displays
Vendors of Sacred ArtVocation and Catholic Education informationHoly Mass
Singing and Praying Hymns of Praise in Honor of the Holy Eucharist, Byzantine-Rite VespersBible Study of the Gospel of St. John with Fr. Patrick Winslow
Procession of the Eucharist to St. Peter’s Church and Nocturnal Adoration, College Night
PRESENTATIONS
Ladies Basketball at POP
Ladies Basketball at Prince of Peace will begin practice and scrimmaging Sunday, 2 August from 7-8.30 pm. Games will begin 5 November. Even if you are not sure you want to play, feel free to come practice with us! Please bring your insurance card with you. For more information, call Maria Rauch at 864.901.8880 or email [email protected].
Website: www.charlestonvocations.comFacebook: Charleston VocationsTwitter: ChasVocYouTube: Charleston Vocations
All young adults (18-39) are welcomed & encourage to join our ministry whose mission is to help
young adults answer the universal call to holiness.
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www.lvgreenville.com864.266.8843
On Fire With FaithIgniting Hearts in the New Evangelization
2-3 OctoberSt. Mary Magdalene
Join The Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston, Hector Moline, “The Motivangelist,”
and Dr. Carol Eipers from Sadlier in the inspirational and educational conference. Additional speakers, more information and registration are available at www.onfirewithfaith.org.
Father Jay Scott Newman, VFPastor of St. Mary’s Church
Father Jon Chalmers Jennifer Doiron Administrator of St. Anselm’s Community Director of Finance [email protected] [email protected] 864.679.4121 864.679.4102
Father Francisco Cruz Jaime Escobar Parochial Vicar Director of Facilities [email protected] [email protected] 864.679.4116 864.679.4107
Father Bart Leon Joann Miller Administrator of St. Rafka Church Director of Religious Education [email protected] [email protected] 864.469.9119 864.679.4110
Deacon Diego Ferro Timothy Nielsen Director of Hispanic Ministry Director of Christian Formation [email protected] [email protected] 864.679.4112 864.679.4114
Deacon John Heuser Pat Perkins Director of Liturgical Ministries Director of Administration [email protected] [email protected] 864.679.4113 864.679.4109
Deacon George Tierney Lisa Watkins Director of Diaconal Ministries Director of Communications [email protected] [email protected] 864.679.4115 864.679.4105 Vickie Acosta Dorothy Whalen Executive Assistant to the Pastor Caritas Counseling Services, LLC [email protected] [email protected] 864.679.4100 864.679.4122
Arlen Clarke Choirmaster [email protected] 864.679.4119