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

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

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

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

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK IN OUR PARISH

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

NURSERY

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

BAPTISM

The next Baptism class is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 19th at 5:30pm for parents only in the parish hall library. There will be no class in November. Please call the office 843.883.3108 if you plan to attend.

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

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

November 24th – December 1st

Sat., Nov. 24th 5:30pm Mass lEthel Henryl Sun., Nov. 25th 8:00am Mass lJake Paletl 9:30am Mass (c) Ints. John & Alice Saunders 9:30am Mass (h) For the People 11:30am Mass lStephen Gazeskil 48th Anniv. 5:30pm Latin Mass lEthel Henryl Mon., Nov. 26th 6:30pm Mass lBette & Joe Griffithl 7:00pm Miraculous Medal Novena Tues., Nov. 27th 8:00am Mass lRed & Monica Woodl Wed., Nov. 28th 8:00am Mass lBrian Michael Saundersl Thurs., Nov. 29th 6:30pm Mass lJason Grismorel 1st Anniv. Fri. Nov. 30th 8:00am Mass lLeon De Bruxl Sat., Dec. 1st 4:15 – 5:00pm - CONFESSIONS

TODAY’S SCHDULE November 24th – 25th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Micki O’Connell & Jane Crowley Michael Molony 8:00am Sandra & Warren Tawes Bob Duke 9:30am (c) Nancy Wiemann Howard Stone 9:30am (h) Barbara O’Dare & Sarah Eyre Vince Sottile 11:30am Teri Colby & Marty Fosberry Eileen Kittrell

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

December 1st – 2nd

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Christen Hall & Peter Schmitt Jane Ellen Herron 8:00am Clydie De Brux & Debby Hurtado Enrique Hurtado 9:30am (c) Paul Heinauer & Mary Ellen Way Barbara O’Dare 9:30am (h) Anthony Stith & Miller Shealy Nancy Wiemann 11:30am Helena Bastian & Elizabeth Sanford Teri Colby

MONEY MATTERS

Last week’s Sunday collection amounted to $17,733.00.

November 25, 2018

Stella Maris

Roman Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parish Website: stellamarischurch.org

CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

November 25, 2018

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK My dear people, Greetings on the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of this year of grace. As we look forward to the beginning of Advent next Sunday, let me give my annual exhortation about the season. While many of you have heard this every year, we are blessed with a number of new families and already I have heard about some minor confusion. I encourage our parish organizations and clubs to refrain from Christmas parties until Christmas, e.g. some years, our Women’s Club has an Advent gathering and ornament exchange. Fine. The difficulty with our commercial culture is that people simultaneously try to prepare for Christmas and celebrate it. Years ago, the stress got to me and I radically simplified my Christmas observances. Advent is the liturgical season to prepare for Christmas. By all means, do the material preparations: shop early, clean the house, send cards, but I encourage you to begin your main celebration when Christmas begins: sundown on Dec. 24. The Church’s Christmas season extends for weeks, at least until Epiphany, traditionally on January 6, giving us the 12 Days of Christmas, a great time for gatherings, parties (the Lowcountry oyster roast for example), and good cheer. Advent is a season of joyful anticipation, but also a penitential season. I encourage you to try to spend it like a mini-Lent taking up extra spiritual works, such as reading Scripture or attending weekday Masses. You might even fast or give up certain things for Advent. The daily Mass readings for Advent are beautiful, taking us through the various layers of the season. Your Christmas will be better. Traditionally, Christmas Eve was a day of fast and abstinence from meat, hence the Italian meal of seven fishes on Dec. 24. Mother Church knows: the feast is better preceded by the fast. Unfortunately, the culture of the mall has taken over Christmas. There’s money to be made and we all get weary of the hype. For a couple of weeks now the station for my clock radio has been playing Christmas music. When I awake to hear Elvis crooning “Blue Christmas” before Thanksgiving, I just laugh. This column is a long answer to the question why you don’t hear Christmas music or see Christmas decorations in the church until December 24: it’s Advent. I think it sad to see Christmas trees out on the trash on December 26. Christmas will have just begun! Have a blessed Advent.

Father McInerny

PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

TOWN HALL MEETING

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

LECTOR’S WORKBOOKS

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

UPDATING PARISH “SICK LIST”

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

STELLA MARIS WOMEN’S CLUB ADVENT ACTIVITIES

The Stella Maris Women’s Club ADVENT SPIRITUALI-TEA will be held on Monday, December 3rd, 2:00pm, at the Wild Dunes Property Owners Beach House. Huey Waldon will accompany us as we sing favorite Christmas carols. RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST. Please R.S.V.P. to Rosalea Donahue (rosaleavsd@aol.com, 843-886-5611, or stellamariswomen@yahoo.com) by November 26th. We are also once again invited to Claire and Gordon Richardson’s ADVENT PARTY, 128 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, Friday, December 14th, 6:00-9:00pm. Bring an appetizer to share. Wine and beer will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. to Claire (843-886-3148). PARK ON THE RICHARDONS LAWN. OR ON A SIDE STRET. PARKING ON OCEAN BLVD. IS NOT ALLOWED. New blankets to be donated to Neighborhood House, or protein drinks like Ensure (any flavor) for Meals on Wheels will be gratefully accepted.

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

(men and women) 55 and older.

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

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

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

ANGEL TREE

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

NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

MENS EMMAUS RETREAT

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

COMING SOON: ADVENT REFLECTIONS

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

BABY JESUS PARTY AT PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA

The annual Baby Jesus Birthday Party will be held from 10:30am - 4:30pm, on Saturday, December 1st, at the Pauline Book and Media Center, 243 King Street (at Beaufain), Charleston. Pictures with Baby Jesus (costumes provided). Music Activities Fun for kids of all ages! For information call 843-577-0175.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

You are invited to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 1st, at Christ Our King Parish, Grace Hall. Two seating times are available, 8:30am and 10:00am. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for children 2-10, and children under 2 are free. The proceeds support the class of 2019. For further information, please contact lolamassoglia@gmail.com.

BISHOP ENGLAND PLACEMENT TEST

The Bishop England High School Placement Test will be given on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 8:00am, to all eighth and ninth graders applying to Bishop England for the 2019-2020 school year. There is a $90.00 non-refundable fee for this test. The Placement Test registration form was distributed at the October 29th Open House and is also available on the school’s website, www.behs.com > ADMISSIONS > Testing. Deadline to register is November 28, 2018. You must complete and submit an application first.