Priest Celebrants & Mass Intentions Saturday, February 1 5:30pm Msgr. Brovey Intentions of Mr. Thomas E. Burgess Sunday, February 2 9:00am Msgr. Brovey +Mary Ellen Hooper 9:30am Fr. Patrick Allen (St. Mary) 11:15am Msgr. Brovey Pro Populo 6:00pm Msgr. Brovey +Mary Anne Sciaroni Monday, February 3 7:00am Fr. Bob Higgins (St. Mary) 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen The Tecklenburg Family Tuesday, February 4 7:00am Fr. Higgins (St. Mary) 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Ann DiGiovanni Wednesday, February 5 7:00am Fr. Higgins (St. Mary) 12:05pm Msgr. Brovey +Irene Stack Thursday, February 6 7:00am Msgr. Brovey (St. Mary) 12:05pm Msgr. Brovey +Gordon Greer Friday, February 7 7:00am Msgr. Brovey (St. Mary) 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Donna Caputo Saturday, February 8 5:30pm Msgr. Brovey +John Graham Altman Sunday, February 9 9:00am Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone +Ed Moll 9:30am Fr. Patrick Allen (St. Mary) 11:15am Msgr. Brovey Pro Populo 6:00pm Msgr. Brovey +Enrique Belliard 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 Richardine Grant Ed Green Rachel Pardieck Hazelwood Annabelle Heil Joan Keating 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 Peter Trouche Owen Weldon Saint Mary of the Annunciation
St. Mary s Parish News Mark your Calendars! St. Mary and Cathedral joint Oyster Roast and Block Party to be held February 22, on the St. Mary Campus, 89 Hasell St. St Mary s Holy Name Society will meet Tuesday, February 14 th in the parish hall at after 5:30 Rosary. All men of the parish are members of St Mary s Holy Name Society and are encouraged to attend. 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. Salamat, σας ευχαριστώ, podziękowanie, hvala, 고맙습니다, danke, Дякую, grazie, vă mulţumim, merci, Спасибо, terima kasih! On behalf of the Charleston Port and Seafarers Center and all of the seafarers, I want to thank the St. Mary s community for their support of the Christmas-at-Sea program. This year we were able to give out nearly 2,000 Christmas packages to the men and women we serve. For those who were far from their homes at Christmas this was a small, but greatly appreciated reminder that they are not forgotten, that the Lord cares for all of them. May God bless you always. Our Lady, Stella Maris, pray for us. Peace, Paul Rosenblum Vocations Discernment Retreat: The Vocations Office of the Diocese of Charleston is hosting a discernment retreat for men (ages 18-49) February 14-16 at White Oak Conference Center. If you re interested in learning more about Christian discipleship, discernment, and the priesthood, please consider this retreat. 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. 2014 Confirmation Confirmation Practice is February 4, 2014 at 6:00pm, in the Cathedral Center Hall. Confirmation will be February 9, 2014 during Cathedral s 9:00am Family Mass. Our Lady of Czestochowa January 28-29, 2014 Human Life International is sponsoring a pilgrimage of Our Lady Of Czestochowa Icon throughout North America. The icon will be in the Cathedral on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28 th -29 th, and Fr. Peter West will celebrate the 12:05 Mass. Fr. West will also be taking the icon for a Prayer Vigil at the abortion clinic in West Ashely at 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 28 th. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Masses and the Tuesday night prayer vigil. Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows. Pope Paul VI St. Mary of the Annunciation Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Marriage Anniversary Celebration All Catholic Married Couples Invited The Diocese of Charleston s 14 th Annual Marriage Anniversary Mass is Sunday, February 16 th, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton, at 3:00pm (fulfills Sunday obligation). To register, please send the 1) name of your parish 2) the first and last name of the husband and wife and 3) the number of years married in 2014 to FamilyLife@catholic-doc. org. You can also mail the information to: Family Life Office, Diocese of Charleston, 2879 Hwy 160 West #4336, Fort Mill SC 29708. For more information please call the Family Life Office at (803)547-5063, (803)547-5063 or (803)548-7343. Please register by Monday, February 10 th, for planning purposes. Charleston Catholic School News The Charleston Catholic School is accepting applications from parishioner families beginning Monday, January 27 th. Applications from Catholic families begin Monday, February 3 rd, and open enrollment begins Monday, February 10 th. The Dedication of CCS s new buildings will be held on Tuesday, February 11 th. Bishop Guglielmone will host the 9:00am Mass at Sacred Heart Church, followed by the Dedication of the new buildings. The 21 st Annual 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. Please contact Jeannie Fanjoy to schedule a tour of The Charleston Catholic School at 577-4495. www.charlestoncatholic.com St. Mary of the Annunciation Diocese of Charleston Employment Opportunity Human Resources Generalist (FT), Charleston. Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions. Emphasis on benefits administration. Excellent interpersonal, composition, typing & computer skills with HRIS report writing experience required. Working knowledge in all facets of HR including state & federal labor laws and regulatory agency requirements. BS with minimum 2 years exp in HR. Knowledge of Catholicism preferred. Excellent benefits with generous paid time off. For consideration, apply online at http:// sccatholic.org/human-resources. Cover letter with salary expectations required as part of application process. Saint Mary of the Annunciation
Local Community News 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. Catholic Medical Guild: Consider joining the Blessed Clemens von Galen Medical Guild of South Carolina (a chartered guild of the Catholic Medical Association) where you can live the faith 24/7, focus on patients, and find fulfillment as a Catholic medical professional. It s always open enrollment with no co-pays and no deductibles. If you are interested or want to learn more about the Catholic Medical Guild, please call Drs. Peter and Susanna Bleyer at (843)492-5094 or email them at galenguild@hotmail.com. Please mark your calendars now for the annual conference and White Mass on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Columbia. More details to come. Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians: Start the New Year off right and in a grand way! Join Our Lady Of Knock division as we learn about our Irish Heritage, give back to area organizations in need all while enjoying a wonderful Sisterhood. Membership is always open and new members always welcome. Monthly meeting held at Stella Maris Parish Hall,Sullivan Island. Application can be found at laohsouthcarolina.com. 6-16 yrs of age? Join our Junior Group, The Daughters of St. Brigid February Rosary at Abortion Facility: The organization, Priests for Life, has called for each Catholic to pray fervently for the closing of their local abortion facility. Please join Fr. Artur D. Przywars, Parochial Vicar, at St. Theresa the Little Flower, who will lead the Rosary and prayer at the West Ashley Abortion facility at 1312 Ashley River Road (corner of Hwy 61 & Fuseler) on Saturday, February 15, 2014, from 8:00-9:00am. For more information call Stephen Boyle at (843)763-0681. Cursillo: There will be a Cursillo Ultreya on Tuesday, February 4, at 7:00pm, in the Christ Our King Life Center. Please come and bring a friend. If childcare is needed or for more information, call Mike Flato at 884-0659. Guatemalan Community Gala: Join us for an evening of music and mingling, dinner and learning more about the Diocese of Charleston s Guatemalan community on Saturday, February 8 th, at 7:30pm, at Grace Hall of Christ Our King Church, 1122 Russell Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC. Cocktail Attire. To Purchase Tickets contact Jennifer Elkins at (843)531-5542 or by email at jelkins@catholic-doc.org. Or you may go online to: www.sccatholic.org/guatemalangala. Tickets are $125 per person (includes dinner and two drinks) Chance to win a Mission Trip for Two Raffle at the event! Guatemalan Silent Auction Items and Much Bible Studies for Young Adults (Two Opportunities) 1). Growing in the Lord: Discipleship & Spirituality- A Young Adult Group Study led by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby. Join Fr. Kirby and other Young Adults as we grow deeper in understanding the call of Discipleship and the importance the Spiritual life plays our calling to fulfill the Great Commission! Tuesdays at 7:00pm at the Drexel House, 34 Wentworth Street. Please Note Session Dates: February 4, 11, 25 March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15 For more information please visit lucisvia.org. 2.) Lucis Via-Catholic Young Adults of Charleston has a number of weekly Bible studies offered throughout the area: Wednesdays: 7:00pm, at Pauline Books & Media, in Downtown Charleston. For Young Adult events happening in the Charleston area please visit lucisvia.org. 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 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
2014 Bishop s Annual Appeal Volume 2014, Issue 1 The Catholic Diocese of Charleston 2014 BAA BEGINS THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON The Bishop s AnnuAl AppeAl (BAA), formerly the Bishop's Stewardship Appeal, is a primary source of funding to help sustain and expand ministries of the 95 parishes, 21 missions, 33 Catholic Schools, and agencies throughout the diocese. Each year, every Catholic in the diocese is asked to respond in prayer, in sharing their talents, and in making a sacrificial gift in support of this important appeal. The Funds generated through our appeal will be allocated to the following ministries: 1. Catholic Charities $850,000 Emergency financial assistance Food pantries Immigration services Prison ministry 2. Vocations $600,000 Seminarians Permanent diaconate Women religious 3. Youth/Young Adult Ministry $575,000 and Catholic School Grants Catholic youth & young adult ministry Catholic school grants Conferences and retreats 4. Ministry & Outreach $575,000 Ethnic ministries and programs Child protection services Economically challenged and rural parishes Family life and life issue ministries Emergency assistance to parishes 5. College Campus Ministry $275,000 Diocesan Director of campus ministry Statewide retreats On-campus bible study Service projects Minister & student leader training 6. Retired Priests $125,000 Healthcare assistance Monthly retirement pensions GOAL: $3,000,000 2014 BAA Packets: Next week, all registered parishioners will be mailed their personalized BAA information packet. Please review the 2014 materials and make your response in one of the self addressed return envelopes. Thank you for your prayers and support of the 2014 appeal. Walk Humbly With Your God Each of these ministries are made possible through your prayers and support thank you!
Weekly : Offertory Report Total Families: 285 Thank You for your generosity. Each gift matters! January 19, 2014 Envelope Offertory: 6,263.00 86 envelopes were received Electronic Offertory: $607.37 13 (of 36) parishioners Total Offertory Received: $6,870.37 (37 % 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 & Doris Booth Mark & Rebecca Calhoun Lectors: Steve Grainger Roy Howell Extraordinary Ministers of the Distribution of Holy Communion: Mary Elizabeth Sease Al Stiles, Tom Hesse Hospitality: Judi Newton, Kathy Thom, Ann Burris, Therese Smythe, Stacey Lindbergh, Keelin Love, Kim Hodapp, Jackie Lyden, Robin Parker Jeannie Fanjoy, Al Stiles, Gloria Novello, Doris Booth, Joan Keating, Mary Catherine Gill, April Cullen, Mike Savinda, Sally Fanjoy, Vivi Fanjoy Altar Care: Summer Teegardin, Linda Dilgren Cathy Dalla Mura, MeAnn Whisenhunt 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. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord