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St Mary’s Catholic Church
Greenville, South Carolina
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14 April 2019
Dear Friends in Christ,
Holy Week includes the last of the 40 Days of Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. These are the holiest days of the year and the annual celebration of the sacred mysteries through which we are saved from sin and death and restored to the glory of the children of God.
Today, on Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, the sacred liturgy begins with this instruction from the priest: “Dear brethren, since the beginning of Lent until now, we have prepared our hearts by penance and charitable works. Today we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning of the celebration of our Lord’s Paschal Mystery, that is to say, of his Passion and Resurrection. For it was to accomplish this mystery that he entered his own city of Jerusalem. Therefore, with all faith and devotion, let us commemorate the Lord’s entry into the city for our salvation, following in his footsteps, so that, being made by his grace partakers of the Cross, we may have a share also in his Resurrection and life.”
On Tuesday of this Holy Week, all the priests in South Carolina will gather with our Bishop at the altar of the Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist in Charleston. There we will renew the promises of our priestly ordination, and the Bishop will bless the three Holy Oils that are used throughout the year in the celebration of the sacraments.
On Maundy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, we will celebrate a Solemn Mass in the evening to recall Christ’s gifts to the Church of the Priesthood and the Holy Eucharist. Then the Most Blessed Sacrament will be carried to a place of repose and the altar will be stripped - signs of the impending grief to come.
On Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, we will meditate on the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to St John, and then we will adore the Holy Cross on which hung the salvation of the world.
Then, in the night of Holy Saturday, we will keep the Vigil of the Resurrection of the Lord. The whole plan of salvation will be unfolded in Holy Scripture, and the sacraments of Holy Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist will reveal the glory of the Risen Christ in our midst. Finally, at each Mass on Easter Sunday, all the baptized will renew the promises of their Baptism so that we may rededicate ourselves to follow Christ in the Holy Catholic Church. But all that lies ahead. For now, let us acclaim Christ: Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel. Hosanna in the highest.
Father Newman
901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 225-7349 Fax: (843) 804-9463 www.charlestondiocese.org
OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
April 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection,
which helps Christians in the Holy Land.
Your support helps the Church minister in parishes, support Catholic schools and
offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps preserve sacred
shrines.
The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these
times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees.
When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an
instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in
the Holy Land.
Please be generous!
In the Lord’s Peace,
Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone
Bishop of Charleston
The collection date for the Diocese of Charleston is April 19, 2019.
Calendar of EventsMass Schedule & Intentions Meetings & Events * Sunday, 14 April 2019 7.30 am @ Lillian Sasso 9.00 am @ Eugenia Massa11.00 am Pro populo 1.00 pm Spanish Mass
Sunday, 14 April 2019
K of C Breakfast: After all morning Masses (P)No 3 & 4 year olds or Nursery today9.00 am Scripture Study5.00 pm Solemn Vespers (church)6.00 pm High School Youth Group (P)
Monday, 15 April 2019
7.00 am @ Paul Greenaway
Monday, 15 April 2019
7.00 pm Boy Scouts
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
7.00 am @ EllenaNo 12.00 noon Mass
Chrism Mass in Charleston
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
7.00 pm Knights of Columbus (P)
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Spy Wednesday 7.00 am Robert Fortner 12.00 noon Thomas Isidore Grabosky
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
5.00-6.00 pm Holy Hour & Confessions (church)
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Maundy ThursdayNo 7.00 am or 12 noon Mass
7.00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (E / c)7.00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (S / B)
Adoration in the church ending at 9.00 pm
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Parish office closes at 12.00 noon
Friday, 19 April 2019
Good Friday
No 7.00 am Mass 3.00 pm Passion of the Lord (E / c) 6.00 pm Passion of the Lord (S / B)
Friday, 19 April 2019
Parish office closed6.15 am Morning Prayer (church) 6.30-8.00 am Pillars of Christ5.00 pm Way of the Cross (S / B)6.00 pm Way of the Cross (E / c)
Saturday, 20 April 2019
Holy Saturday
No 5.00 pm Mass
8.00 pm Vigil of Easter (E / c) 8.00 pm Vigil of Easter (S / B)
Saturday, 20 April 2019
No Confessions today
E - English / S - Spanishc - church / B - Baum CenterP - Pazdan Hall Dining Room
* All events in Sacred Heart Hall unless a location is listed.
Financial Report
Weekend of 6/7 April Needed 34,500 Received 34,570 Surplus 70
Poor Box 283
Offertory Year to Date Needed 1,414,500 Received 1,438,831 Surplus 24,331
Electronic Giving: If you want to have direct management of your Electronic Fund Transfer online, you can now do so through the “Make a Gift” link on the homepage of our website. For more information or if you have any questions please contact Jennifer Anderson at [email protected].
Our Solemn Mass at 11 am each Sunday is streamed live on our parish Facebook page and is available later as a recording on both our Facebook page and the parish YouTube channel.
Forward in FaithCapital Campaign$7 Million to Raise
2019 to 2023
Donations Received
Pledges Made
Still to Go
537,551
1,381,971
5,080,478
Saint Mary’s Catholic ChurchHoly Week Schedule 2019
Monday 15 April& Tuesday 16 April
7.00 am
Spy Wednesday 17 april
7.00 am12.00 noon
Holy Hour and Confessions at 5.00 pm
Holy Thursday 18 aprilMass of the Lord’s Supper
7.00 pm (English in the church / Spanish in the Baum Center)Adoration in the church ending at 9.00 pm
Good Friday 19 april
Passion of Our Lord3.00 pm (English in the church)
6.00 pm (Spanish in the Baum Center)
Way of the Cross3.00 pm (Spanish in the Baum Center)
6.00 pm (English in the church)
Holy Saturday 20 aprilVigil of Easter
8.00 pm (English in the church / Spanish in the Baum Center)Confessions are not heard on Holy Saturday, and the 5.00 pm Mass is not celebrated.
The Paschal Triduum
Easter Sunday 21 april7.30 am (English in the church)
9.00 am (English both in the church and in the Baum Center)11.00 am (English in the church)1.00 pm (Spanish in the church)
Collection for 13/14 April - Palm SundaySupport of the Parish &
Bishop’s Appeal (Diocesan Bi-Centennial Campaign)
Collection for 18 April - Holy ThursdaySupport of St Mary’s Seminarians
Collection for 19 April - Good FridayHoly Land
St Mary’s is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Parish News
Prayer RequestsPlease pray for all those who are hospitalized and for all those who are shut-ins, ill or recuperating at home, especially Paulina Cruz, Brett Gervais, Michael Pinto, Joseph & Sandy Srp, Marie-Therese Isidore, Carlton Carpenter, Jim Barber, Alfred Smith, Mauren Lukovic, Christine Tancrell, Irene Karandisevsky, Lenore Cole, Celsea Patry, John Tyler, Hunter Conant, Carly Burkhardt, Anne Alexander, Ruth O’Rourke, Rafael Marquez, Lori Wylie, Kenneth & Nancy Tessier, Patricia O’Leary, Robert Brown, John Hever, Juliet Roy, Chris Papademitriou, Jeannine Harvey, David Gibbons, Richard & Susan Peck, Jim & Adair Andreasson, Ellen Plowden and Ruetta Rogers.
Way of the CrossFridays of Lent
at 6 pm
Solemn VespersSundays of Lent
at 5 pm
Lenten Devotions
Easter FlowersIf you wish to honor a loved one, living or deceased, please use your Easter Flower Offering envelope or a plain white envelope for your donation. Please print your name and the names of those you wish to honor. Memorial requests must be submitted no later than Sunday 14 April for the names to appear in the Easter Flower list.
Requiescat in pacePlease pray for the repose of the souls of Cathren Francis, Cyrus Banan and Kathryn McSharry, who died recently. We extend our prayers and sympathy to their family and friends.
Prayer For The Faithful DepartedEternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Part-Time Bookkeeper NeededSt Mary’s Church is searching for a part-time bookkeeper (no more than 20 hours per week) to work in the parish office. Experience with QuickBooks is required, and familiarity with iMac is preferred. Compensation depends on experience. Those interested in applying should send an email with resume to Jennifer Anderson at [email protected].
Parish Office ClosureThe parish office will
close for Easter at noon on Thursday 18 Apriland will reopen on Tuesday 23 April.Rosary Prayer Group
A new Rosary prayer group is meeting every Monday at 8.00 pm to pray the Scriptural rosary for various intentions of the Church. The group sees the intersession of the blessed Mother as an important help for the Church and our
nation in these troubling times. For more information please contact Deacon John at [email protected] or April Bittner at 412.719.6442 or [email protected].
Mass Intentions To schedule a Mass intention, contact Vickie Acosta at 864.271.8422 or [email protected].
Daily Mass Readings For the daily Mass readings,
visit http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/
Religious Education
Sunday Mornings for 3 & 4 Year OldsNo class on 14 or 21 April.
Religious Education Grades 1-8No classes on 17 April.
Vacation Bible School 2019ROAR! Life is Wild * God is Good on
10-14 June from 9 am to noon (Friday 11.30 am).
First Day Theme: When life is unfair…God is good!Bible Story: The Israelites are slaves to the Egyptians. Exodus 1.5-6.
Registration forms for families, teen volunteers and adult volunteers are now available online at
smcgvl.org under Christian Formation. We are now looking for adult volunteers; if you are interested please contact Kim Adams at [email protected] or 407.756.2255.
Save the Date Vacation Bible School
When: 10-14 June 2019 Where: St Mary’s Catholic Church
Who: Children ages 4-11 (K4 - 5th Grade)
Baptism ClassPrior to having a child baptized at Saint Mary’s, you must have been registered in the parish for at least six months, attending Sunday Mass each week, using the stewardship envelopes, and participating in the life of the parish.
Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 6.15 pm after the 5.00 pm Mass. Attending a Baptism Preparation Class is required and may be attended prior to the birth of your child. The next class is scheduled for Monday 29 April at 6.30 pm in Sacred Heart Hall. Pre-registration in the church office is required. For questions, contact T.J. Nielsen at 864.679.4114 or [email protected].
St Mary’s is online:Website https://smcgvl.org
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stmarysgvl/
YouTube Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Greenville, SC
St. Mary’s Night with
the Greenville Drive! Friday, May 17, 2019
Vs.
Purchase Tickets in Pazdan Hall:
CONTACT: Cathy Spitzmiller at 864.380.8091 or [email protected]
at the Knights of Columbus Breakfast: April 14th
7:05 P.M.
Flour Field at the West End Baseball Stadium 945 S. Main Street, Greenville
Tickets: $9
(children under 2 years are free)
Clear bag policy
Make checks payable to: SMCCW Sponsored by the St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women
Welcome NewcomersWe welcome the following new members to our parish family: Mr & Mrs Tyler Wrenn, Mr & Mrs Karl Billhardt and Mr & Mrs Jonathan Redfield.
Pilgrimage to Washington, DCThe Greenville Deanery of the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women is offering a Pilgrimage to Washington, DC, from 14-17 August 2019. Lodging will be at Trinity University. Pilgrimage sites include The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, and The St John Paul II National Shrine. Additional offerings include the Museum of the Bible, The Museum of African American History and Culture or Holocaust Museum. Cost is $425. Call 864.246.5777 for more information or write [email protected]. Registration and first payment are due by 29 April.
Job Opening at St Mary’s Schoolfor the 2019-2020 School Year
St Mary’s School is accepting applications for a qualified part-time middle school Science teacher. The ideal candidate would be a practicing Catholic, experienced with teaching middle school students, and possess a valid teaching certification. Compensation is dependent upon years of experience. Deadline for applications is 1 May. Email resume and cover letter to [email protected].
St Mary’s Council of Catholic Women
Sewing MinistryThe group will meet on Tuesday, 16 & 23 April, from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the Sew Creative Sewing Studio, 1901-B Laurens Rd., Greenville. They will be working on making pillowcase dresses to send to a Catholic orphanage in Haiti along with the original pillowcases for the Greenville Children’s Hospital. Eighty-nine (89) dresses have already been made for the orphanage. Additionally, they will also work on making bibs for residents of a local nursing home. Bring a pair of sharp scissors or a rotary cutter. There are many ways to help including cutting and ironing. Contact Rita Brown for questions at [email protected] or 864.420.5286 and to donate material for their work.
Additional Opportunity forLenten Confessions
Wednesday 17 April9.00 am - 6.00 pmSt Rafka - Greer
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Catholic School as your organization of choice. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products. You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile.
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Pillars of ChristPillars of Christ is a men’s ministry led by a group of St Mary’s men who are on fire with the love of Christ and His Church. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6.15-8.00 am for prayer in the church and then in Sacred Heart Hall for study. For more information, contact Deacon John Heuser at 864.679.4113 or [email protected].
Prayer Chain MinistrySt Mary’s Prayer Chain is a network of parishioners who receive prayer requests by telephone and then pray for those requests. Please call the office at 864.271.8422, ext. 127 to submit your requests. Information received will be kept confidential.
VBS Crew Leaders NeededWe are in need of some new Crew Leaders for our VBS, one to two people to help in the Wild Bible Adventures station (material provided), two people to help in the Hungry Herd Café (yummy snack ideas provided), and Tribe Leaders moving the children from station to station. If you are interested, contact Kim Adams at [email protected] or 407.756.2255.
Caritas Counseling Services, LLCCounseling services are available at St Mary’s. Contact Dorothy Whalen by phone at 864.679.4122 or by email at [email protected].
Knit/Crochet/Sewing MinistryThe St Mary’s Knit/Crochet/Sewing Ministry provides handmade hats, shawls, scarves, and other items needed for
cancer patient comfort during treatments in upstate cancer centers. We meet about once a month to share our crafting skills, hints and tips – and to share our joy in this wonderful ministry. Experienced and inexperienced members are
welcome. Instructions available during meetings. If you are interested in joining our newly formed ministry, please contact Judy at 864.884.9853 or [email protected].
The Divine Mercy NovenaThe Feast of Divine Mercy is preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which begins on Good Friday. Each day of the novena, the prayer of the day for the intention of different souls is said followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The different souls prayed for are:
Day 1 All mankind, especially sinnersDay 2 Souls of priests and religiousDay 3 All devout and faithful soulsDay 4 Those who do not believe in Jesus & those who do not know Him yetDay 5 Souls of separated brethrenDay 6 Meek & humble souls & souls of childrenDay 7 Souls who especially venerate & glorify Jesus’ mercyDay 8 Souls who are detained in purgatoryDay 9 Souls who have become lukewarm
The daily prayers can be found atewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/novena.htm
Formed.org Online resources are available to every member of our parish through a new program called Formed. This website includes a variety of free resources, including books, movies, podcasts, etc. for people of all ages. Go to Formed.org. Register using our parish code: 8B7VRM to get access to the resources. If you have questions, please contact Timothy Nielsen at [email protected].
Lighthouse Catholic MediaThree Days That Changed the World
Fr Perez brings us alongside Jesus in the final hours of His public ministry as He brings to fulfillment the very purpose His Incarnation, the salvation of all mankind. Fr Perez’s detailed insights of those last three days offer
a moving look into the loving heart of the Messiah and detailed descriptions of his intense emotional and physical sufferings as they really were. With this knowledge, our hearts can only love him more. Available at LighthouseCatholicMedia.org or on Formed.org with the parish subscription.
Glimpses Along the Way of the CrossIn these three beautiful talks, Monsignor James Shea guides us along the Stations of the Cross, teaching us how to better open our hearts to the suffering and loneliness of Jesus on His way to Calvary. Weaving together the insights
of keen believers like Fr Richard Neuhaus, Caryll Houselander, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, and Dr James Edwards, these powerful meditations take us into the depths of Christ’s agony, and back out again into the relief and joy of what His sacrifice means for us. Available at LighthouseCatholicMedia.org or on Formed.org with the parish subscription.
PERPETUAL
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
St Mary Magdalene
A key card is required to enter the chapel. If you would like to sign up as an adorer or regular visitor, or just visit for the day, please come to the St Mary Magdalene parish office Monday - Friday, between 9.00 am and 3.30 pm.
Prince of Peace
“Blessed are those who dwell in your house!” (Psalm 84.5) To share an hour with the Lord, contact Lisa Buss at [email protected] or 864.508.7123.
All hours are available for adoption, most especially: Urgent hours:
Monday 4 am Thursday 10 am Wednesday 8 am Saturday 7 am & 4 pm
Birthright of GreenvilleCelebrating 40 Years
Open House - Sunday, 28 April 2:00 - 4:00 pm at our new office (21 Ellison Street, Greenville). Office Blessing will be at 3.00 pm.
WCKI 1300 AMVisit CatholicRadioinSC.com.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Pray the Chaplet on Your Rosary Beads
1. Make the Sign of the Cross
2. Pray the Opening Prayers
After making the Sign of the Cross, pray the following opening prayers:
"You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us."
"O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!" (three times)
3. Pray the Our Father
4. Pray the Hail Mary
5. Say the Apostles' Creed
6. Pray the Prayer "Eternal Father"
On the Our Father bead before each decade, pray the following prayer:
"Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Amen."
7. Pray the Prayer "For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion" Ten Times
On each of the Hail Mary beads in each decade, pray the following prayer:
"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7
On each of the next four decades of the Chaplet, repeat steps 6 and 7 (pray the Eternal Father, followed by ten "For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion").
9. Pray the Concluding Doxology Three Times
After you have prayed all five decades of the Chaplet, pray the following prayer:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world." (three times)
10. Pray the Closing Prayer
After the doxology, pray the following final prayer:
"Eternal God, in Whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us, and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments, we might not despair, nor become despondent, but with great confidence, submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy Itself. Amen."
Father Jay Scott Newman, VFPastor of St Mary’s [email protected]
Father Jonathan DuncanChaplain to St Joseph’s Catholic [email protected]
Father Bartholomew Leon Administrator of St Rafka [email protected]
Assisting Priests
Permanent Deacons
Vickie Acosta Executive Assistant to the [email protected]
Jennifer AndersonDirector of Finance and Human [email protected]
Arlen [email protected]
Jaime EscobarDirector of [email protected]
Joann MillerDirector of Religious [email protected]
Staff
Father Francisco CruzParochial [email protected]
Timothy NielsenDirector of Christian [email protected]
Chris OrtizDirector of Youth [email protected]
Pat PerkinsDirector of [email protected]
David [email protected]
Lisa Watkins Director of [email protected]
Deacon John [email protected]
Deacon Joe [email protected]
Deacon George [email protected]
Deacon Tom [email protected]
Deacon Nestor [email protected]
Deacon Clark [email protected]
Deacon Diego [email protected]
Deacon Alex [email protected]
