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The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 9, 2020
Locations: St. Mary’s Church: 138 Fairfield St. SE Old St. Mary’s: 125 Park Ave. SE Ste Claire Chapel: 125 Park Ave. SE St. Angela Hall: 118 York St. 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
Rev. Filip Wodecki, In Residence
Rev. Ernest Hepner, Retired
Dcn. Al Matousek Dcn. Robert Pierce Dcn. Stephen Platte
Holy Mass Schedule
Weekday
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 5:30pm - Church Wed. 8:30am - Church
Miércoles 7:00pm - Old St. Mary’s Thursday Nursing Home Suspended Sat. Morning Mass 8:00am - Church
Sunday
Sat. Vigil 5:00pm - Church 8:30am, 11:00am - Church Spanish 12:30pm - Church
5:00pm - Church
Confessions
Confessions are being heard in Deacon Waters Conference Room, located in St. Michael Hall.
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri - 4:45-5:15pm Sat. - 3:30-4:30pm
For the most current information on
Masses, Confessions and activities please
go to www.stmarys-aiken.org or
https://www.facebook.com/
stmarysaiken/
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 the Parish tab, or you may fill out and submit the form online.
Parish Office
Phone: 803.649.4777 Fax: 888.552.1016 [email protected]
The office is open We respectfully request that only one person be in the lobby at any given time. You must wear a mask when you come in.
Mailing address: PO Box 438 Aiken, SC 29802
Location: 203 Park Ave. SE Aiken, SC 29801
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. Glafira G. Ortega, HCJS Sr. Maria Bertha (Martha) Zuniga, HCJS 803.646.9521/803.646.3666
Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson, MA Director of Religious Education 803.642.2676
Mrs. Joan LaBone Director of Youth Ministry 803.649.3049
Mrs. Bette Ross, MS Social Ministry Coordinator 803.649.4777 ext. 101
Mr. V. Franklin Deese II Organist and Choir Director 706.550.5047
Mrs. Janet Morris St. Joseph Altar Society 803.502.3636
Parish Personnel
Contact by email at [email protected]
Reservations: [email protected]
Sacramental Information
More information about the Sacraments can be found on our parish website.
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. E-mail Mary Frei: [email protected] or call 803.649.4777 ext. 114. For Nursing home volunteers, Holy Communion for our homebound, hospital visits, call Mary Frei at the parish office or e-mail her at [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
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 registered at St. Mary’s at least three months prior to the 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 is scheduled for August 16th. 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 Confirmation: Joan LaBone: 803.649.3049 or [email protected]
Weekly Stewardship - Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Totals as of Sunday, August 2, 2020
Our Capital Campaign #3 ended June 30, 2019. Many thanks to the 31% or 526 families who pledged, all who contributed, and those who are continuing to contribute to the reduction of our outstanding loan balance. As of June 30, 2019 the balance was $519,980.00. Check out our website for continuing online giving. Please call Patrick or Phyllis in the parish office, 803.649.4777 with any questions.
OFFERING FOR AUG 2, 2020 $ 31,896.70 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 31,800.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 171,780.50 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 159,000.00 OVERAGE TO DATE $ 12,780.50
ITEM GOAL LAST WEEK
STATUS CURRENT STATUS
CURRENT SHORTFALL
To GOAL
CURRENT % GOAL
CURRENT VS.
LAST WEEK
Parish Debt $519,980.00 $138,470.24 $141,466.69 $378,513.31 27% $2,996.45
Families Participating
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
For food or financial assistance, call 803.642.3211
Upcoming Special Collection: Aug. 9 Diocese of Charleston as Designated by Bishop
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Good and Faithful Servant
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It is important to note that, although Sister Hope provides encouragement and support, a chat service does not replace the need for professional services that are provided by a licensed counselor or psychologist. Please seek out those resources if you need them.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the Suicide Hotline: 800.273.8255.
Perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration in Old St. Mary’s!
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament awaits your visit!
We are looking for an adorer for 1 am Monday (Sun. night). Can you help? If you would like to try this or a different hour, please contact Ivy Monahon at [email protected] or 803.649.4157. If you would like to try a weekly holy hour of adoration, please see the most current list of hours in need of adorers on the parish website,
http://www.stmarys-aiken.org/
Please use the side (ramp) entrance and wear a face covering when entering and leaving.
Practice social distancing.
Use the provided cleaning supplies to wipe down your area before and after your hour. Observe silence at all times. Adoration fosters personal intimacy with Our Lord—please allow others this special time with Jesus.
May our prayers bring peace and healing to our nation!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
To all of our dear friends who keep up with Holy Mass virtually/on-line, please know how much we miss you! Personally, I never realized until now the tremendous value of something so small as a simple handshake and “Hello!” at the door of the church after Mass. We are doing our very best to keep our parishioners at home connected until we can all safely be together again. Help us keep you connected!
For our beloved friends who attend Mass on-site, thank you for wearing a face-covering. The guidelines we follow were not created in a vacuum, but with the consultation of healthcare professionals, the CDC, the City of Aiken, and our Bishop. Please remember to keep your covering/mask on throughout the entire Mass, and make sure it covers both your nose and your mouth. We are a pro-life people, and none of us desires to make anyone seriously ill unnecessarily. If we can do something so small as to wear a face covering for a short period of time, then it is worth it. If this is impossible for you, please recall that at present there is no obligation to attend Mass in person.
It might help to recall that, for decades doctors and nurses doing surgery and some other procedures all wear masks (sometimes for hours), and they are not adversely affected. The protection and safety of all life is of the utmost importance. Your life, your fellow parishioners’ lives, and the lives of your priests and deacons must be protected. For some this is a huge burden. To others, it’s annoying. I get this. However, we are disciples of Jesus Christ first, and we must do all that we can to help stop the spread of this serious and deadly virus and to protect people’s lives. Compared to Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross, this is a very small burden. The precautions we ask you to do lovingly are out of charity for the sake of others around you. Children under the age of five and certain others with special needs (i.e., those with certain physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities or impairments) are the only ones not required. Otherwise, please do not attend Mass in person if you cannot wear a mask the entire time.
A couple of permanent changes to the Mass schedule: On Wednesdays, the 5:30pm Mass is discontinued. Mass is available at 8:30am (8:20am when school is in session), and again in Spanish at 7:00pm. Also, we are discontinuing the first Friday Latin Mass at 2:00pm. Thank you for your understanding.
One final note: Monday the 10th of August marks my 9th anniversary here at St. Mary’s, and June 9th marked nineteen years as a priest. I have spent most of my priestly life here at St. Mary’s. I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be part of this parish family, even in times like this. Thank you for your prayers and support of my ministry here as you pastor. Again, what an honor it is.
Yours in Our Lord and Our Lady Help of Christians, Father Wilson
Pastor’s Corner
School of Christian Formation (CCD)
Grades 4K—5
Contact: [email protected] Telephone: 803.642.2676
Dear Parents:
Because of the uncertainty of everything this fall, we will start our K – 5th grade Religious Education having pick-up and drop off of work, with the families working on the material at home. Please complete and submit the registration form, and Mary Ellen Jackson will schedule a time to meet with you to give you the material and explain how things will work. Forms are on the parish website and in the parish office.
Traveling? Visit the local church. Get there early for Mass and explore. Pay attention to what you see in the windows. Talk about the church on your drive home. Take advantage of FORMED; it has all sorts of fabulous programing.
Have a great rest-of-your-summer! God bless you and your family.
The best way to get parish updates is on the parish Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/stmarysaiken/
Please also check out our DRE Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stmarysaikendre
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Sunday Morning Youth Ministry
Grades 6-12
Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone The Morning Youth Group is finished for this year.
Youth Ministry Confirmation candidates — Confirmation has been postponed until further notice.
Youth Ministry Middle School (GR. 6-8) or Life Night (GR. 9-12)
Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone [email protected] or 803.215.7040 cell
Please check on St. Mary Youth Ministry page weekly for a youth centered talk or activity every Sunday at 7:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/lifeteenaiken/?ref=bookmarks
Follow us on: Instagram: lifeteen_aiken Check for activities online at St. Mary Help of Christians
website under Formation/Youth Ministry.
ALL ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE
Engaged Encounter
Engaged Encounter provides an opportunity to plan for your marriage, instead of your wedding. Weekends are scheduled for August 15-16 at St. Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville; October 10-11 at St. Michael, Myrtle Beach; and November 13-15 (residential) Diakonia Retreat Center, Salem. Registration is limited due to COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are required.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA)
Do you have friends or family who are interested in the Catholic Church? RCIA will meet on—
Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:45pm Starting Tuesday, September 1st
Location to be Determined
For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at [email protected] or 803.642.2676.
FORMED Highlights
How to Pray https://watch.formed.org/carousel/videos/formed-live-how-to-pray Daily Bread Discernment with Sr. Josephine Garrett https://watch.formed.org/carousel/videos/daily-bread-discernment-with-sr-josephine-garrett For Children – Ryan Defrates: Secret Agent https://watch.formed.org/ryan-defrates-secret-agent For Youth – Ydisciple https://watch.formed.org/ydisciple Fatima https://watch.formed.org/fatima-1 (13 short episodes, perfect for someone who can’t sit and watch a 90 minute movie)
Items Left in the Narthex/Vestibule of
the Church
Dear Parishioners, 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!
Not on FORMED?
Sign up at www.formed.org/signup, enter Aiken,SC, then choose St. Mary Help of Christians.
Public Masses Have Returned
Daily Mass is being said in the new church on Fairfield Avenue. All Sunday Masses are also held in the new church. Attendance is limited to 200 persons per Mass, and those who fall into “at-risk” categories as defined by the CDC are asked to remain at home. The Bishop continues to dispense everyone from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
Please Note: LATIN MASS on the First Friday of each month at 2:00pm has been discontinued CHILD CARE during Mass is NOT available at this time.
CONFESSIONS HAVE RESUMED. Please see the front cover of this bulletin for the schedule.
CONFESIONES SE HAN REANUDADO. El horario está en la primera página de este boletín.
This Week’s Scripture Readings
Readings for the Week of August 10-16
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.
The Holy Rosary
Join the parish as we pray the Rosary together Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday before the 5:30pm Mass, and Wednesday before the 8:30am Mass
Monday 2 Cor 9:6-10 Ps 112:1-2, 5-9 Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday Ez 2:8—3:4 Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22 Ps 113:1-6 Mt 18:15-20 Thursday Ez 12:1-12 Ps 78:56-59, 61-62 Mt 18:21—19:1 Friday Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63 (Ps) Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 Mt 19:3-12 Saturday The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Ps 45:10-12, 16 1 Cor 15:20-2 Lk 1:39-56 Sunday Is 56:1, 6-7 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 Mt 15:21-28
Sunday, August 9 8:30am Susan Reeve (D) 11:00am For All the People of the Parish 12:30pm Mason Johnson (D) 5:00pm O’Leary Family (L) Monday, August 10 5:30pm Tita Holleran (D) Tuesday, August 11 5:30pm Jimmy Carlisle (D) Wednesday, August 12 8:30am Edward Albenesius (D)
Thursday, August 13 5:30pm Jimmy Carlisle (D) Friday, August 14 5:30pm Richard Furgiuele Saturday, August 15 8:00am Mary Ellen & Edward Walsh (D) 5:00pm Cherieann & Frank Herndon (D) Gloria Stasko (D) James Carlisle (D) Ed Albenesius (D) William Boyce (D) Felicia Glenos (D)
Holy Mass Intentions
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense 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.
Masses on Facebook live
We will continue to livestream the following Masses: Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 11:00am and 12:30pm (Spanish Mass) You can access our Facebook (FB) page without a FB account. Simply click on the small “f” icon on the upper right hand of our website (stmarys-aiken.org).
All livestream events, including Masses and rosaries, are saved on the Facebook page and can be accessed by clicking the “videos” tab on the left side of the FB page.
Deaths: July 21 Carol Ann Dougherty Lloyd July 22 Robert Flynn July 26 Sharon Cinelli July 28 Gretchen Molling July 29 James Emerick “Rick” Stone July 31 Barbara Ann Hillmann July 31 Edward John Bowes
Prayers Requested
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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
750 594 604 80% 10
*Monthly offering is the preferred method recommended by the Parish Finance Committee
St. Paul Catholic Radio—WKER 91.1 FM
Is an affiliate of EWTN. Also available at www.saintpaulradio.org,
and on your smartphone with the TuneIn Radio App.
Altar Flower Donations
Donating altar flowers is a simple, lovely way to honor a loved one, glorify God, and add beauty to the altar. Flowers can be donated in honor of a living person, memory of someone who has died, in celebration of an anniversary or other milestone, or in thanksgiving for friends or family. You can choose any Sunday or have an open Sunday chosen for you. The names of those being honored or remembered will appear in the bulletin on the Sunday you select. If you prefer, you can simply give the flowers to the Glory of God. The suggested donation is $250 for two arrangements. To donate, please call Janet Morris at the parish office at 803.649.4777.
Done flores para el altar
¿Cómo le gustaría donar flores para el altar como una forma de dar homenaje a un ser querido, darle gloria a Dios, o si prefiere, para adorno del altar? Las flores se pueden donar para cualquier tipo de celebración: una ocasión especial de una persona, en recuerdo de alguien que ha fallecido, aniversarios o por éxitos logrados, o en agradecimiento por la familia o amigos. Escoga cualquier domingo que desee, o se le puede escoger uno. Los nombres de las personas por las que se donan las flores se pondrán en el boletín del domingo seleccionado. Recuerde que las flores las puede donar también para la gloria de Dios. Se sugiere una donación de $250 por dos arreglos. Para donar por favor comuníquese con Janet Morris en la oficina de la parroquia, al 803.649.4777.
Face Masks Required
We are respectfully requiring that everyone attending Holy Mass wear a face covering or mask during the celebration of Mass, except for the act of receiving Holy Communion. The covering must cover both your mouth and nose. If you do not have a face mask with you, free, sterile masks are available at the front door.
The City of Aiken passed an ordinance on July 13th to require face coverings in enclosed public spaces in order to help stem the increasing spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Bishop Guglielmone has asked that parishes in the diocese conform to local government ordinances.
Thank you for doing your part to ensure the safety of all.
Summer Office Hours 9:00am to Noon Tues.–Thur.
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
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 St. Mary’s School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Monthly payment plans are available for all families. Catholic Parishioners are eligible for discounted tuition. Ten and twelve month payment plans are available. For more information, visit the school website at stmaryschoolaiken.com or call the school office at (803) 649-2071.
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Publix Partners - Shop for groceries while giving to St. Mary's students the gift of books!!! Money earned goes directly to the school library and is used for new books, AR prizes, and breakfast with books! Our goal is $1,000 this year, so please register at publix.com.
Junior High Social Studies Teacher: St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School is seeking a full time 6-8th grade social studies teacher. Applicants should be certified and/or eligible for SC certification. Please submit your resume with references to [email protected]
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