Saint Mary of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church 89 Hasell Street Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 722-7696 Fax (843) 577-5036 www.catholic-doc.org/saintmarys StMarys1789@bellsouth.net Celebration of Holy Mass Sunday at 9:30am Monday - Friday at 7:00am Free parking is available during Sunday Mass at the City Garage by Charleston Place Hotel. Show your Parish Bulletin. Nursery for young children is held in the sacristy during Mass. Holy Days of Obligation See Bulletin Sacrament of Penance At the Cathedral Saturday 3:30pm - 4:45pm Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tues. - Fri. 11:15am -11:45am Rosary Tuesday at 5:30pm The Charleston Catholic School 888 King Street Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 577-4495 Fax (843) 577-6916 www.charlestoncatholic.com fmckay@charlestoncatholic.org The First Catholic Church in the Carolinas and Georgia Established August 24, 1789 Visitors Are Most Welcome We all belong to the family of Christ. Please introduce yourself after Sunday Mass and join us for hospitality in the Parish Hall. The Church is open for visitation and prayer each weekday from 7:30am - 12:30pm unless otherwise posted. BAPTISM: Please contact the office before the birth of your child. MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding. Dates will be reserved only after a valid contract is received and accepted at our parish office. A Pre-Cana process is required. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday - Friday The Cathedral staff (843-723-8395) will handle calls and business at other times.
those who are ill or are in harm s way, especially... Lilian Andrews, Jim Brady, Lorraine Emanuel, Patty Emerick, Richardine Grant, Rachel Pardieck Hazelwood Annabelle Heil, Joan Keating Goleta Kincer, Aidan Lane, Judy McDowell, Kelly Meeks Anne Mosley, SSgt. Samuel T. Myers, USMC Heather Nadel, Annie Neese, Melody Nuss Heather Riley, Jane Stiles, Owen Weldon Confession Times (at Cathedral) Saturdays: 3:30pm - 4:45pm Wednesdays: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Monday through Friday: 11:15am to 11:45am Confession is an act of honesty and courage - an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God. --Pope John Paul 2 Collection Report September 2, 2012 $4,888.00 X Mass Intentions Sunday, September 9 9:30am +Rose Sikorski Monday, September 10 7:00am Tuesday, September 11 7:00am Those who lost their lives in the 9-11-2001 attacks Wednesday, September 12 7:00am Thursday, September 13 7:00am Friday, September 14 7:00am Sunday, September 16 9:30am +James T. Myers X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Important Phone Numbers Administrator Monsignor Steven L. Brovey..... 724-8395 Director of Business Administration Jim Riggins............. 724-8395 x232 Director of Religious Education & Evangelization Rite of Christian Initiation Dan Lord.............. 724-8395 Sunday School Peggy Bachofner........... 270-5080 Organist Larry Long............. 813-3631 Secretary Rebecca Achterhof......... 722-7696 Extraordinary Ministers & Lectors Tommy Hartnett.......... 886-8753 Holy Name Society John Deden............. 296-8157 Ladies Altar Society Doris Booth............ 377-8897 Therese Smythe........... 722-6060 Special Needs Group Carolyn Epperly........... 722-4976 Marriage Preparation Deacon Jerome Remkiewicz..... 937-8518 (Theology of the Body) Wedding Scheduling Sr. Deanna Bartolomei........ 724-8395 x224 Wedding Coordinator Rosie Ryan............. 849-1262 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: 1. Being properly registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time. 2. Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. 3. Use of the envelope system in regular support of the parish. 4. Being active in at least one parish program, ministry, or organization. Note: Please notify the office of any changes in your address. X
St. Mary's Parish News Office hours are 9:00am - 12:00pm, Tuesday thru Friday. St. Mary's Altar Society Meeting: The Fall Supper Meeting of the St. Mary's Altar Society will be held at the home of Mary Ellen Way on Monday, September 17 th, at 6:30pm, Seaside Farm Proper, 1420 Venning Road, Mount Pleasant, Kindly RSVP to Barbara Ankersen 884-1277 or 574-6439. St Mary's Holy Name Society Meeting: The first meeting of the 2012-13 season will be conducted on Monday, September 10 th, at the home of Mr. Sonny Mevers, 17 East Bay Street. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm with a social followed by the business meeting and diner catered by Sticky Finger's. All men of the Parish are members of the Holy Name Society and are encouraged to attend. Televised Sunday Mass! A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30am to 7:00am each Sunday morning. THE SUNDAY MASS is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers out of New York City and is available nationally on local affiliates. Too early for you? Tape it, Tivo it, or watch it online. For more information consult the website at www.thesundaymass.org or call us at 1-800-THE-MASS. Lydia's Corner is an ongoing fund raising endeavor to help the Daughters of St. Paul at the Pauline Books and Media Center located at 243 King Street, Charleston. We are requesting donations of gently used fur coats. We also accept other household and clothing donations for the consignment store and cash/and or check donations. We look forward to seeing you, please come by and visit us. If you have any questions please contact: Rosalea Donahue at 843-886-5611, rosaleavsd@aol.com, or Julie Cartwright at 843-270-8715, jaccartwright@gmail.com. A Charleston Tea Garden Experience The Advisory Board for the Daughters of St. Paul invites you to an English Tea at Jane s from September 27 th through October 28 th. Tea, sandwiches and sweet treats will be served in the John Paul II Evangelization Room from 11:30 to 3:00, Monday through Saturday. A donation of $20 is requested for the benefit of the Daughters of St. Paul. Please enter through the Pauline Books and Media Center at 243 King Street in Charleston. Contact is Patricia Marshall at lydiascornersc@gmail.com. Dear Parishioners: I wanted to update you about recent clergy assignments and maintenance work around the parish: I know that you join me in thanking Fr. Tim Tebalt for his presence among us this summer and for his beautiful Masses while in residence at the Cathedral-St. Mary s. Bishop Guglielmone has officially assigned Father as Parochial Vicar to assist Msgr. McInerny at Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivan s Island effective September 10 th. As previously mentioned, Fr. Bob Higgins is in residence at the Cathedral rectory and will be covering the 7am daily Mass at St. Mary s Monday Friday. Fr. Higgins is also the chaplain to the State s Port Authority to attend to the spiritual needs of the crew for the cargo ships and cruise ships that dock in the Charleston Harbor. Typically, the crews do not have the necessary papers to necessary to attend Holy Mass at local churches and so Fr. Higgins celebrates Mass for them aboard their ships. In the coming weeks you will notice some maintenance to the campus and buildings of St. Mary s. The rectory and parish hall will be undergoing much needed exterior repairs and painting. The rotted wood on the Hasell St. exteriors of both buildings will be repaired and repainted. I have also commissioned some improvements to the grounds around the church building. A brick walkway will be installed around the back of the church and various plantings of grass, shrubs and flowers throughout the historic parish graveyard will be installed. Please note that while these much needed repairs are being completed the courtyard will NOT be available for parking on weekdays and weekends beginning on Thursday, September 13 th. Thank you for your understanding. Grace and peace, Msgr. Brovey St. Mary of the Annunciation September 9, 2012
Employment Opportunity Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Position: Senior Bookkeeper (Part Time, 20 hrs/wk) Parish Business Office - Reports to the Director of Business Administration and Operations. Major Duties Include: -Maintain Parish financial records for both the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and St. Mary of the Annunciation to include preparation and reporting of employee payroll, taxes and benefits and preparation of weekly, quarterly and annual reports that are utilized by the Parish Rector, Finance Committee s and the Diocese Finance Office. -Update and help prepare departmental budgets and monthly reports. -Oversee and assist with bank deposits, bank reconciliations, purchases of supplies and services, invoices and accounts payables. Prepare cash forecasts and audits. Maintain balance sheet, asset lists, and tax reports and maintain records based on Diocesan retention schedules. Competencies: -Flexible team worker, organized with the ability to direct, enter and audit financial transactions and reports with a minimum of supervision. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to multi-task. Education and experience: -Bachelor s degree in accounting or accounting certificate preferred. -5-10 years minimum experience as a senior bookkeeper working in a fast paced Catholic Parrish environment preferred. -Experience working with Catholic Financial Data Systems, Quick Book Pro, Microsoft Excel, Word and Payroll and Employee Benefits software systems. Qualified candidates should submit resume with cover letter and salary history to: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Attn: Monsignor Brovey 120 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401 St. Mary of the Annunciation September 9, 2012 Charleston Catholic School News Upper School students will attend Mass twice next week at the Cathedral, 12:05pm: Tues., 9/11 11 a.m. with Bishop Wed., 9/12 12 p.m. Cathedral with Msgr. Brovey and 6 th grade leading First Lower School Mass at Sacred Heart will be next Wednesday, September 12 th, with Fr. Willey and 4 th grade leading. www.charlestoncatholic.com Bishop England High School News The 2012 Bishop England High School Golf Tournament benefiting the Nicholas J. Theos Tuition Assistance Fund will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Daniel Island Club. Join the par-tee for a great day of golf and fellowship in support of an important cause! Register online to sponsor and/or play at www.behs.com (click on Relations tab). Discounted pricing for those who register before September 9 th! Contact Mary Nemeth at mnemeth@behs.com for more information. http://behs.enschool.org Hear Mass daily; it will prosper the whole day. All your duties will be performed the better for it, and your soul will be stronger to bear its daily cross. The Mass is the most holy act of religion; you can do nothing that can give greater glory to God or be more profitable for your soul than to hear Mass both frequently and devoutly. It is the favorite devotion of the saints. -- St. Peter Julian Eymard
Christian Formation News Registration packets were mailed to families with school age children Friday. If you did not receive this packet and would like to register your child, please contact Dan Lord at 724-8395 ext. 233 or DanLord4444@gmail.com to be mailed a packet. Thee are also a few packets in the vestibule of the church. We strongly encourage all children from grades K4-8, who are not currently in the Catholic School system, to attend Christian Formation classes. Catechesis at every age is vital for the proper and ongoing formation of the Christian heart and mind. Please give your child the inestimable gift of learning the Catholic Faith at every level. b Classes meet on Sunday from 10:45am-11:45am beginning September 16 th b Fee is $35.00 per child b Sacramental policy reminder: In order to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation, children preparing to receive either sacrament must attend, at the very minimum, TWO FULL YEARS of Christian Formation classes if they are not in our Catholic School system. This means a child who is to receive First Holy Communion in 2 nd grade must have already completed the 1 st grade class before moving on to the 2 nd grade and the reception of the Sacrament. The same for a child preparing for Confirmation (must have attended 7 th grade class before moving on to the 8 th grade class). No more than three classes per year can be missed during sacramental preparation. This policy is meant to ensure your child has the best formation possible and is in no way deficient in the knowledge he or she should have prior to receiving the sacraments. Interested in becoming Catholic? Do you have a friend or family member who is looking for answers about Christ and his Church? Register for RCIA classes today! If you would like more information or would like to register, please contact Dan Lord at 724-8395 ext. 233 or DanLord4444@ gmail.com. RCIA classes begin September 19 th in the Cathedral Lecture Hall. Local Community News Walk By Faith Young Adult Rally: October 13 th, 2012. St Peter's Catholic Church, Downtown Columbia. Come meet young adults from across South Carolina, celebrate the opening of the Year of Faith by Pope Benedict XVI, listen to great music provided by Jackie Francois and great speakers including Fr. Jeff Kirby and Bishop Guglielmone! Begins at 1:00pm. Ends with Mass celebrated by the Bishop at 5:30pm. Attention: 40+ group for Single, Divorced or Widowed men and women: Come join our Tri-County Catholic Fellowship Group. This is a fellowship of spiritual, service, and social events. If you would like to join our group or get information about us, call Melon LaBonte at 763-7843. Welcome! Urgent! Bilingual (English Spanish) Volunteers are needed to answer phone lines at the Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services Office in Mt. Pleasant, Greenville and Hilton Head. Please call 843-402-9116 ext. 15 or ext. 45 for more information. Coastal Catholic Charities is pleased to announce that they now offer Spanish-speaking client advocacy services. Services available are: subsidized vision screenings and eye glasses, a free Wellness Clinic, subsidized dental cleanings and dentures, prescription assistance, and a food pantry. Also, Volunteers Are Needed to join our friendly telephone screening team on week days. Volunteers answer and record phone calls from individuals requesting assistance. No experience is necessary, and training is provided! Hours are flexible, with morning or afternoon shifts available. Minister to the World in Your Own Backyard: The Charleston Port and Seafarers Society (ChaPSS) ministers to the men and women who serve on the cargo and cruise ships that call at the Port of Charleston. We provide e-mail, telephone, and transport services, and offer a friendly face as we witness for Christ by helping them in their isolated, often lonely, sometimes dangerous occupations. We are in need of Catholic men and women to serve on weekends at our Wando Terminal Center. If interested, please contact Paul Rosenblum, (paul.rosenblum@ citadel.edu) or (843) 822-3572. More information about our ministry can be found at our website: www.chapss.org. Mary, Stella Maris, pray for us.
40 Days For Life 2012 Fall Campaign September 26 - November 4: 40 Days for Life is an international campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil on public sidewalks in front of abortion facilities. It was founded in 2004 by a small group in a little Texas town frustrated with the lack of concern or participation in prayer at the local site. 40 days is now the largest coordinated prayer campaign to end abortion in history! Since it went national in 2007 (when Charleston first participated) there have been many successes: more then 525,000 participants; 5,928 lives documented spared from abortion; 69 abortion industry workers, including managers, have quit; 23 abortion facilities closed following 40 days campaigns; and 15,000 participating church congregations! Some Upcoming $0 Days for Life Events Mark your calendars! Saturday, September 29 th ----- KICK OFF RALLY at 11:00am location TBA Thursday, October 11 th ----- Bishop Guglielmone, D.D. with image of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 7:00pm at Charleston Women's Medical Center 1312 Ashley River Rd. Please Bring flowers! Saturday, October 20 th ----- MID-RALLY TBA Sunday, November 4 th ----- VICTORY CLOSING Sun Nov. 4 th TBA A Prayer for Hurricane Season O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude; you are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control. During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, our beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Son on our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a storm-less eternity awaits us. Amen. Resources for Life Birthright: www.birthright.org Are you pregnant and in need of help? Birthright is here to help. Lots of information on the website. Birthright of Charleston - 1365 Ashley River Rd.; 843-556-4403 Lowcountry Pregnancy Center: 843-553-3505 Project Rachel: Post-abortion Healing www.hopeafterabortion. com Wonderful website to help women find healing after an abortion. Includes prayers for healing and more. Rachael s Vineyard: www.rachelsvineyard.org Weekend retreats for women who are seeking post-abortion healing. You may also call toll free 877 HOPE 4 ME (877 467 3463). Silent No More: www.silentnomoreawareness.org Women helping women after an abortion. Also has a link for men who suffer the effects of this tragedy. The Silent No More campaign gives a voice to women who have too long been ignored.... women deserve better choices. Family Life Website: www.sc-familylife.org
South Carolina Felician Sisters Receive Highest National Award 35 th Annual Lumen Christi Award Recipient to Receive $50,000 Grant for Ministry and Diocese CHICAGO Aug. 22, 2012 Catholic Extension today announced that it has named the Felician Sisters of Kingstree, S.C. the recipients of its 35 th Annual Lumen Christi ( Light of Christ ) Award. This national award was established as Catholic Extension s highest honor and is presented annually to a priest, religious or lay person who has demonstrated how the power of faith can transform lives and communities. Lumen Christi Award recipients have devoted their lives to serving the poor in the most under-resourced dioceses in the United States and to fostering Catholic communities that build faith, inspire hope and ignite change. The Felician Sisters will receive the Lumen Christi Award at a ceremony in Kingstree and a Mass and reception in Charleston, S.C. on September 12 and 13, 2012. The Felician Sisters Sister Mary Susanne Dziedzic, CSSF, Sister Mary Johnna Ciezobka, CSSF and Sister Mary Jacqueline Benbenek, CSSF were nominated by Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of the Diocese of Charleston for this honor. In the spirit of Catholic Extension s mission to build faith, inspire hope and ignite change through supporting poor mission dioceses throughout the U.S., they will receive a $50,000 grant to be shared equally between their ministry and the Diocese of Charleston. With this funding, the Sisters plan to expand the services they offer and also bring a fourth Sister into their ministry. Bishop Guglielmone described the Sisters ministry in his nomination letter. These religious women have worked tirelessly to bring the love and mercy of Christ to some of the most disadvantaged and economically challenged people in our part of the country, he said. We made a pact when we first moved here that we would be present to the people, that it would be our main ministry. We will be present to the neighbors, we will be present to the church, said Sister Johnna. The Sisters have transformed a community of violence and poverty and have brought hope to Thorne Avenue, a historically disadvantaged part of town where the Sisters planted roots and built their ministry. From virtually nothing, the Sisters have launched a food pantry, clothing closet, meal program, cooking classes, an after-school tutoring program and much more to serve people in need. The Sisters work and live on Thorne Avenue, among the people they serve, which has helped them greatly in learning the needs of the community. In 20 years, their ministry has grown and expanded into several buildings that line Thorne Avenue and serve several hundreds of people each month. About Catholic Extension: Catholic Extension uniquely contributes to the growth and vibrancy of the church in the U.S. by strategically investing in poor mission dioceses to unleash the power of faith that transforms hearts, lives and society. Based in Chicago, this national organization provides funding resources to dioceses and parishes through programs and services investing in people, infrastructure and ministries. This support is given based on need, as well as passion and commitment to the growth of the Catholic faith. Since 1905, Catholic Extension has distributed more than $500 million to communities across America. For more information, visit www.catholicextension.org. Ministers of the Liturgy Greeters and Gift Bearers: Keelin & Scott Love Frank & Donna Adams Altar Servers: James McAlister, John P. McAlister, Ben Fanjoy, Sally Fanjoy, Vivian Fanjoy, Gyles Laney & Gracie Lady Edwin Smythe, Helen Smythe, Roy Howell, Taylor Howell, & Kenner Carmody Lectors: Bill Booth Bill Cary Extraordinary Ministers of the Distribution of Holy Communion: Al Stiles, Jimmy McAlister Bob Imbus, Tommy Hartnett Hospitality: Barbara Ankersen, Jill McDowell, Judy McDowell, Denise Darling, Susan Koval, Cindy Daniel, Mary Gastley, Sissa Green, Helen Murphy Patricia Milner, Cathie Dalla Mura, Darby McGuire, Sheila Grant, Beatty Martin, Kirstin Daen, Catherine Rickwell, Barbara Rosenbaum Altar Care: Rose Mary Willson Bonnie Hartnett, Anne Richter, Fran Bennett Nursery: Summer Teegardin Sheree Waslaske