Priest Celebrants & Mass Intentions Saturday, February 15 5:30pm Msgr. Brovey +John Malone Sunday, February 16 9:00am Fr. Patrick Allen +Robert Andrew Assey 9:30am Msgr. Brovey (St. Mary) 11:15am Msgr. Brovey Pro Populo 6:00pm Msgr. Brovey +Dorothy Applegate Pennebaker Monday, February 17 7:00am Fr. Bob Higgins, (St. Mary) 12:05pm Msgr. Brovey The Tecklenburg Family Tuesday, February 18 7:00am Fr. Higgins, (St. Mary) 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Clyde Sears Wednesday, February 19 7:00am Fr. Higgins (St. Mary) 12:05pm Msgr. Brovey +James T. Myers Thursday, February 20 7:00am Msgr. Brovey, (St. Mary) 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Ernie Sciaroni Friday, February 21 7:00am Msgr. Brovey, (St. Mary) 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +R. David Bunoski Saturday, February 22 5:30pm Msgr. Brovey Intentions of Sandy Ostapek Sunday, February 23 9:00am Msgr. Brovey Intentions of Vincent Hickman 9:30am Fr. Patrick Allen (St. Mary) 11:15am Monsignor Brovey Pro Populo 6:00pm Msgr. Brovey Intentions of Benjamin Schools Important Phone Numbers Monsignor Steven L. Brovey, Administrator Telephone: 843-724-8395 Email: monsignor.slb@gmail.com Assisting Priests: Father Patrick Allen Deacon Jerome Remkiewicz Telephone: 843-937-8518 Email: jremkiewicz@gmail.com Bookkeeper: Sharon Emma 843-724-8395 Ext. 236 Email: sharon.m.emma@gmail.com Dir. of Christian Formation & Evangelization Mr. Dan Lord: 843-724-8395 Ext. 233 Email: danlord4444@gmail.com Organist/Choir Master: Larry Long: 843-813-3631 Lklong@aol.com Extraordinary Ministers & Lectors: Tommy Hartnett: 843-886-8753 Holy Name Society: John Deden: 843-296-8157 Ladies Altar Society: Barbara Ankersen: 843-884-1277 Crissy Rowell: 843-377-5177 Parish Secretary: Rebecca Achterhof: 843-724-8395 Ext. 236 stmarysrebecca@bellsouth.net Special Needs Group: Carolyn Epperly: 843-722-4976 Wedding Scheduling: Sr. Deanna Bartolomei: 843-724-8395 x224 Wedding Coordinator: Rosie Ryan: 843-849-1262 Lilian Andrews Jim Brady Margaret Mary Brandt Betty Young Burris Lorraine Emanuel Cpl. Gaven Eier, USMC Patty Emerick Holly Gorman Richardine Grant Ed Green Rachel Pardieck Hazelwood Annabelle Heil Goleta Kincer Aidan Lane Johnny Marshall Judy McDowell Anne Mosley SSgt. Samuel T. Myers, USMC Capt. Andrew Nicholson, USMC Annie Neese Heather Riley Barbara Rosenbaum Bennett & Mary Grace Sease Pauline Sottile Margaret Mary Sprague Jeff Todd Owen Weldon Saint Mary of the Annunciation
Z Parish Meeting Y Please mark your calendars to attend a parish Meeting concerning the renovation of the Parish Hall. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We need to have the input of all our members. St. Mary s Parish News The flowers on the Altar today were placed in Honor of William Kennerty by Kate and Dave Stanton. Mr. Kennerty will celebrate his 90 th birthday this week. The Parish Office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 17 th, in observance of Presidents Day. Ladies (or men) Needed to do the Altar Care. Duties include: Polishing the silver urns, Holy Water bucket & gates, polishing the Baptismal Font cover, cleaning and refilling the Holy Water Fonts, wiping down the altar & rail, removing spent flowers, and replacing votive candles. Please contact Becky at 724-8395 or stmarysrebecca@bellsouth.net. Help the Seafarers Ministry by donating your old magazines and books. Bring your donations to the parish hall or call Paul Rosenblum at (843)822-3572 for pickup. Time, Readers Digest and National Geographic are the most popular, but all types of general interest magazines are needed. Paperback and hardcover books are also needed. Mysteries, action, historical fiction, and spy novels are the favorites of the seafarers. We are also interested in any donations of prayer cards, rosaries, religious medals, or other religious items that you would like to give so that we can pass them on. Thank you for all of your past and continued support. Our Lady, Stella Maris, pray for us. Altar Server Training Current Altar Servers: There will be altar server training for all current altar servers for St. Marys at 10:30am, Saturday, 1 March. This training is mandatory for all current servers who wish to continue serving on the altar. Please email Msgr. Brovey if you are unable to attend. Parents are asked to remain for the first 15 minutes of the practice. New Altar Servers: There will be altar server training for new servers at 10:30am, Saturday, 8 March. One must have made his/her First Holy Communion and be in the grades 3-12. Parents are asked to remain for the first 15 minutes of the practice. St. Vincent De Paul will be collecting after Mass NEXT WEEK! May God be pleased to make it known to you, and fill you increasingly with His Spirit, so that through you it may be poured into the souls you guide, and your own soul may be more greatly sanctified! St. Mary of the Annunciation Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Local Community News The Spring Women s Discernment Retreat will be April 11-13, 2014, at White Oak Conference Center, Winnsboro, SC. The Lord has a vocation for each of us. He calls us into different vocations within the Church and he leads us closer to himself. If you re a single Catholic woman, ages 18-49, and are ready to explore the Lord s call in your life - this retreat is for you! Registration is now open! Visit www. CharlestonVocations.com for information and to sign up online, or contact the Office of Vocations at 1-800-660-4102. Theresian Retreat: The Theresian Communities of the Greater Charleston Area are sponsoring a Lenten Retreat on March 1, 2014 Time: 9am - noon Place: Daughters of St. Paul (Pauline Book and Media Store) 243 King Street. Guest Speaker: Sister Donna Lareau OLM. Sister Lareau is on the staff at Christ Our King Church in Mt. Pleasant and serves as the director of Adult Faith Formation. Sister will speak on how to prepare for Lent. The cost $15 and beverages will be provided. Please feel free to bring a friend. Please RSVP to Joanne Lannie 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, # C-8 Charleston, SC 29412 ((843)406-4735) Attention College and University Faculty: The Diocese of Charleston is forming a professional association for Catholics who teach on the campuses of colleges and universities in South Carolina. We want you to join us! A first meeting is being planned for later in 2014. If you are interested, or if you would like more information, please contact Dr. Steve Millies by phone at (803) 641-3383, or by e-mail at smillies@usca. edu. BEHS Reunions: Bishop England High School s Class of 1969 is planning their 45 th reunion for June 6 th & 7 th, 2014. We are trying to update emails and addresses. Please call or email Carol Seignious Roper (843) 571-3388 or tootier@knology. net Bishop England High School s Class of 1984 is planning its 30-year reunion during Homecoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, October 10 & 11, 2014. For further information please contact Mary Anne Bolchoz Tucker at mtucker@behs.com or see our Facebook page Bishop England Class of 1984. St. Mary of the Annunciation Love and Life: On March 14-15, there will be a family and life conference, Destination Dignity, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville, SC. It is sponsored by St. Mary Magdalene Church, St. Francis Hospital, and the Office of Family Life. Talks will include topics on marital communication, chastity, abortion, pornography, and human trafficking with nationally known speakers. For more information, loveandlife@ smmcc.org or familylife@catholicdoc.org. The Beginning Experience offers a weekend away for a lifetime of change for widowed, divorced, and separated people. The Spring weekend will be held March 28-30, at The Oratory, Rock Hill, SC. The total cost is $235 which includes the program, meals, and lodging. The Complete application with a $100 non-refundable deposit starts the registration process. Please call Arlene Mandell to register (803) 854-3059. You may apply online at www.piety.com/ tbe. Charleston Catholic School News The Charleston Catholic School is now accepting open enrollment. The 21 st Saints Alive Auction will be held March 1 st, at Founders Hall, Charles Towne Landing. Tickets in advance are $50 per person or $90 a couple. Tickets are available on line at www.charlestoncatholic.org or you may call the school office. There are wonderful trips, art work, restaurants and other exciting items. The event will be catered by Tom Smith with an open bar which is included with your ticket price. Come join the fun and enjoy a evening supporting Catholic Education! For more information call Jeannie Fanjoy 577-4495. Please contact Jeannie Fanjoy to schedule a tour of The Charleston Catholic School at 577-4495. www.charlestoncatholic.com Did You Know? Catholic Counseling Services provides psychological service in English and Spanish to adolescents through older adults. For information, call Dr. Mara Calderon, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, at 402-9115 ext. 17. Most insurances are accepted. Saint Mary of the Annunciation
Lucis Via Catholic Young Adults Group (ages 18-35) Check out our web site to learn about local Bible studies, charities, and social events! Ignite your Faith. Get plugged in. http://lucisvia.org/ For questions, please contact Richard White at 505-307-1974 or LucisViaCharleston@gmail.com Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2014 Bishop s Annual Appeal Volume 2014, Issue 3 The Catholic Diocese of Charleston PLEDGE WEEKEND Please make your commitment to the 2014 Bishop s Annual Appeal today! HOW TO PARTICIPATE.. In the spirit of Christian stewardship giving back a portion of our gifts to God we ask each family to consider a contribution in one of the following ways: ONE-TIME GIFT Payable by cash, check, credit and debit card, securities, or direct debit. A PLEDGE A pledge may be paid over a period of ten months. Pledges may include down payments but they are not required. Pledge reminders and a special payment envelope will be mailed to you in accordance with your payment plan. DIRECT DEBIT A monthly debit from your checking account. Please complete the information on your pledge card or go online to www.sccatholic.org. CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD A one-time or monthly charge to your credit or debit card for the amount of your gift. Please complete the information on your pledge card or go online. GIFTS OF SECURITIES Gifts of appreciated stock/mutual funds, etc. may afford you significant tax advantages while furthering the work of The Diocese of Charleston. Please call the Office of Stewardship for information on how to complete a stock transfer at 843.958.2172. Email: cmummert@catholic-doc.org AS YOU MAKE YOUR PLEDGE PLEASE REMEMBER: Payments may be made over a period of ten (10) months. Pledges should be completed by December 31, 2014. Payment reminders will be mailed to you in accordance with your payment plan. You may also use the BAA envelopes you have received from your parish. All contributions to the Bishop s Annual Appeal are fully tax deductible. Donations and pledges may now be made on-line at www.sccatholic.org Make checks payable to: Bishop s Annual Appeal. SUGGESTED GIVING PLANS CAN YOU TOTAL 10 MONTHLY SACRIFICE PLEDGE PAYMENTS $16.67/day $5,000 $500 $8.33/day $2,500 $250 $6.67/day $2,000 $200 $3.33/day $1,000 $100 $2.50/day $750 $75 $1.67/day $500 $50 $1.33/day $400 $40 $1.00/day $300 $30 $0.67/day $200 $20 As we support our diocesan ministries, our parish will also receive 50% of all funds raised above our BAA target!
Weekly : Offertory Report Total Families: 285 Thank You for your generosity. Each gift matters! February 2, 2014 Envelope Offertory: $5,058.00 73 envelopes were received Electronic Offertory: $269.03 12 (of 36) parishioners Total Offertory Received: $5,327.03 (29 % of parishioners contributed this week.) Electronic Tithing is as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Save time! By using the electronic method you no longer need to spend time looking for your offertory envelopes or remembering if you submitted a check. 2. Save money! If you tithe electronically you can pre-budget personal finances throughout the year. 3. Using electronic giving (credit card or automatic withdraw) does include diocesan collections such as the Bishop s Annual Appeal and other diocesan collections. If you have any questions, contact Vanco Services at 800-774-9355 or cs@vancoservices.com and Sharon Emma at the parish office is also available to help you. Altar Flowers Every member of the parish is invited to contribute to the beauty of our worship space by Providing the altar flowers on a particular Sunday to the glory of God, in memory, thanksgiving, or celebration of people or events that are important to that donor.please call the Parish Office for more information or to schedule a Sunday. The Sacrament of Matrimony Either the bride or the groom must be a practicing Catholic and registered at St. Marys for at least twelve months before scheduling a wedding date and beginning the six months marriage preparation. The bride/groom must be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation, and use the envelope system in regular support of the parish. The Wedding Policy Booklet may be found on St. Mary s website: http://www.catholic-doc.org/saintmarys/. Please contact Sister Deanna for more information, 843-724-8395. Baptisms To have your child baptized, please contact Dan Lord at 724-8395 ext. 233. Please call before the birth of your child. Ministers of the Liturgy Greeters and Gift Bearers: Bill & Joan Cary Cathie Dalla Mura Lectors: Bob Imbus Jim Lady Extraordinary Ministers of the Distribution of Holy Communion: Sister Mary Francis Steve Grainger, Tommy Hartnett Hospitality: Cathy Rosenblum, Kelly Snipes, Peggy Bachofner, Linda Warrer, Susan Leadem, Suzanne Costello, Emma Marshall Alice Anne Richter-Lehrman, Kelly DeLeon, Marie Ferrara, Verna Weeks, Stephanie McGuffin, Sheree Waslaske, Dafne Chianelle, Donna Gustason Are You an Active Member? Various facilities and services are available to our active members. This includes use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacramental events, and includes parishioner status in parochial schools. Active Membership is determined by four things: A. Being properly registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time. B. Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. C. Use of the envelope system in regular support of the parish. D. Being active in at least one parish program, ministry, or organization. Note: Please notify the office of any changes in your address or contact information. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time