Gina Kimbrel, Doris King, Kelly Koepenick, Kristen Konersmann, Beth Kruger, Teresa Laeorre, Lynn Lenards, Michael Lighthart, Mark Mandell, Jodi Novak, Devenny Mazell, Audrey McCants, Frank McCudden, John McDermott, Marie McManus, Samantha Merritt, Jane Millar, Stephanie Miller, Jerry Mixson, Leon Moore, Carol Morris, Danny Newman, Sarah Nicksa, Anthony Notte, Diane & Tom Oltorik, Jacquelyn Osbourne, Anne Owens, Christian Owens, Jasper Owens, Mike Paul, Ellen Paveldciki, Michael Poe, Ellen Pruitt, Gina Puckhaber, Kit Regnery, Jon Richardson, Mark Riley, John Robertson, Jr., Henry Roth, Peggy Sams, John Santos, Nancy Schaaf, Mary Ann Shinners, Karen Shivers, D. Simanaitis, George St. George, Nick Strable, Kay Tener, George Thompson, Shelby Todd, “Billy” Topping, Gerri Urbanic, Colleen Valdivia, Pauline Viette, Will White, McGregor White, Harold Wilkin, William & Ann C. Williams, Gwen Wise, Mark Woodward, and all those in nursing homes.

Especially: Kayla Airaghi, Cindy Anderson, Brian Ard, Diane Bax, William Bennett, Marie Daniels-Betts, Steven Black, Bob Brown, Jr, Lisa Cain, Janet Carlier, Kathy Chambers, Deborah Christensen, Bethanne Clark, Larry Connell, Bailey Cole & Chris Crowley, James Patrick Crowley, Norm Dandaran, Lynn Daniels, Barry Darwent, Joan Delaney, Carol DeLisio, Laura Delvac, Roland DeVita, Debra Thomas Donnelly, Jakob Duchesneau, Michael Duesterbeck, Maggie Dull, Mac Dunbar, Adam Esserine, Marianne Ezman, Joyce Fernando, Mary Ferrara, Cambell Fretz, Fred Figge, Pauline Flanagan, Eldon Freeman, Marie Furlano, Susan Gladden, Jane, Gina & Sara Galasso, Susan Gilbert, Michele Greb, Ken Grismore, Michelle Gudelski, Patricia Hall, Mike Hartnett, Roy Hawkins, Steely Hawkins, Jack Hawkins Helena Hopkins Harvey, Jayne Helm, Nancy Hinchey, Mary Hodgin, Tim & Debbie Hoppman, Joe Houdek, Don Howie, Milean Humplik, Joan Ikemoto, Billie James, Jennifer Johnson, Thomas Kakassy,

The facilities and services of Stella Maris Parish are available to its active members. This includes use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacramental events and includes parishioner status in our parochial schools. Active membership is determined by three things: being registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time, faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, and the use of the envelope system in support of the parish. N.B. If you are attending Stella Maris but not receiving envelopes, then you are not registered. Please call the Parish Office for registration information.

MARRIAGE We are unable to accommodate all of the requests for weddings at Stella Maris. To marry here, at least one party to the marriage should be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass for one year before asking to schedule a wedding. As Catholics, we believe that God has a plan for marriage. Cohabitation before marriage is not part of God’s plan and decreases the chances of success in maintaining a permanent union. Cohabitating couples should separate and live apart before requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony. More information is available from the parish office regarding guidelines for weddings and parishioner status. Diocesan policy requires at least six months’ notice before setting a wedding date.

SACRAMENTAL POLICY In order to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation, students in Grades 2 and 8 must attend TWO FULL YEARS of religious instructions if they are NOT in our Catholic School system. No more than THREE (3) classes can be missed during the year of sacramental preparation.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK IN OUR PARISH

If anyone wishes to receive Communion and is unable to come to Mass, call Deacon Jason Vaughan at 843-883-3044

NURSERY

Nursery is in the parish hall, and is open on Saturdays 5:00 - 6:30pm, and on Sundays 7:30am - 12:30pm, and at 5:00pm for the 5:30pm Latin Mass.

BAPTISM

To schedule a Baptism please contact Deacon Jason Vaughan at 843-883-0902.

RQUIESCAT IN PACE

In the charity of your prayers please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Pat Rodriguez who recently died.

WELCOME

Stella Maris parish welcomes Henry William Gaeta, son of parishioners Justin & Challis Gaeta, who was recently Baptized.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 6th – 13th

Sat., July 6th 5:30pm Mass lBertha Toolel Sun., Jul7 7th 8:00am Mass For the People 9:30am Mass (c) lErnest F.. Hollingsl 9:30am Mass (h) Ints. Nora Gaeta 11:30am Mass lDeacon Jerry, Michael, & Jason Grismorel 5:30pm Latin Mass lHelen “Buddy” Maginnl Mon., July 8th 6:30pm Mass lMargaret Brandtl 7:00pm Miraculous Medal Novena Tues., July 9th 8:00am Mass lBette & Joe Griffithl Wed., July 10th 8:00am Mass lRobert T. Curtisl Thurs., July 11th 6:30pm Mass lMatthew Connellyl Fri., July 12th 8:00am Mass lPat Rodriguezl Sat., July 13th 4:15 – 5pm CONFESSIONS

TODAY’S SCHDULE

July 6th – 7th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Nelson Little & Ann Louise Armstrong Gil & Nelson Little Joanne Gilmore 8:00am Clydie De Brux & Bob Duke Gene & Gretchen Budig Enrique Hurtado 9:30am (c) Michael Lumpkins & Charles Way, Jr. Joe & Sally Tompkins Nancy Wiemann 9:30am (h) Micki O’Connell & Louis Herns Brett & Natalie Baker Anthony Stith 11:30am Christine & Matt Story Melissa Darby Ed & Lu Bongolan

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

July 13th – 14th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Christine & Matt Jane Crowley Richard & Amy Rankin Story 8:00am Clydie De Brux & Bill Shoemaker Tom & Margaret Meys Delore Schweirtzer 9:30am (c) Michael Lumpkins & Don Smith Jerry & Cathy Spencer Paul Heinauer 9:30am (h) Vince Sottile & Louis Herns Charley & Christine Hamrick Anthony Stith 11:30am Valerie Gore & Matt Story Budde Family Teri Colby

MONEY MATTERS

Last week’s Sunday collection amounted to $20,156.00.

Stella Maris

Roman Catholic Church

We welcome all visitors who have come to worship God with us today. And we hope that your visit is safe and enjoyable.

1204 Middle Street, P.O. Box 280 Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482

Rev. Msgr. Lawrence B. McInerny, J.C.L. Pastor Rev. Antony Gaspar, PhD Parochial Vicar Mr. Jason Vaughan, MA, MS Deacon, Pastoral Associate & D.R.E. Mr. John Byrnes School President Mrs. Susan Splendido School Principal Mrs. Ann Thompson, LMSW Registration, Counseling & Activities Mrs. Elizabeth Bolchoz Sanford Youth Minister Mr. Huey Waldon Director of Liturgical Music Mr. Stephen M. Collins Associate Musician Mrs. Winnie Van Meir Secretary to the Pastor

Parish Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 – 4:00; Friday, 9:00 – Noon

Parish Office 843-883-3108 Fax 843-883-3160 Jason Vaughan 843-883-0902 Ann Thompson 843-607-0135

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services 843-261-0430 Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister 843-856-0748

St. Vincent De Paul Society Help Line: 843-814-1229 Furniture Donation Pick-up: 843-416-7126

Parish Website: stellamarischurch.org

FORMED WEBSITE: formed.org/register (Access Code: R8ZH23)

14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

July 7, 2019

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

My dear people,

On this, our Independence Day weekend, we expect to host many visitors at our Masses. We welcome them all. To be honest, I’d have to admit that a few of our visitors can raise the blood pressure. I mean people like those who receive Holy Communion, then walk out the door. (Where DO they come from?) I liken them to houseguests who might finish their meals, walk out and go home leaving everyone else sitting around the table. But today I want to salute the great majority of our visitors: those families who may be away from home, on vacation, taking a break from the stresses of daily life, and still make sure to remember God, to attend Mass faithfully. I don’t doubt that there might have been some grumbling and moaning from children today about “Why do we have to go to Mass; we’re on vacation…” But here you are, faithfully present to offer the Sacrifice of the Mass. God bless you all.

Many parishioners have already heard about the transfer of Father Antony from Stella Maris. He and I have expected this for some time as some of you have known. Some three years for a parochial vicar is longer than usual and we knew this was coming. Finally, it is official. Effective July 15, Father Antony will be leaving us to serve as Administrator of the parish in Kingstree, S.C. on a temporary basis. The proximity of Kingstree may or may not allow him to continue some of his research at the Medical University of South Carolina. In his time among us, Father Antony has shown his true pastoral instincts, having come to know many people much better than I do despite my 28 years here. His genuine love of the Priesthood and God’s people will serve him well as he takes up parish leadership. Please plan to stop by our Hall next Sunday after the 9:30 A.M. Masses for light refreshments and to thank Father Antony for his time among us and to wish him well. Someone recently asked what might be a good gift for Father Antony, something he might need or want. Not to be crass, but I very frankly told him: cash. All priests have their pet projects or needs, and many of our international priests are supporting institutions and family back home. Thank you, Father Antony, for your devoted service, kindness, friendliness and some laughs along the way.

I am pleased to report that also effective July 15, Father David Michael will take up his assignment as parochial vicar at Stella Maris. Those who have been around here for a while will remember his time with us some fifteen years ago. He was the first parochial vicar named here in some 30+ years after Mt. Pleasant was removed from our territory and our mission of Christ Our King became a parish in its own right. Sitting out on the front porch talking to Father tonight, I was reminded of our old days on the porch of the former rectory. We talked about this column and how to describe the news of his appointment. It’s very simple, we decided. He is happy to be here and I am happy to have him.

Creek report: the flounder are in but the new minimum length of 15” is breaking our hearts. Crabs are in the creek too, but still small. August should yield a great harvest of the creek’s finest offering: Carolina blue crab.

Father McInerny

PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

UPDATING PARISH “SICK LIST”

Please note: We are going to be updating our list of people who are on our “sick list” on a monthly basis. Please let us know if someone should remain on the list by calling the office at 843-883-3108.

MIDDLE STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The first segment of a sewer main extension project for Sullivan’s Island will begin Monday July 8th. It is anticipated to take a total of three weeks to complete. Expect some moderate traffic congestion in this area. Middle Street WILL REMAIN OPEN on July 4th, but WILL BE completely closed for two days during the project (days not specified) as the new sewer crosses Middle Street at the fire station.

FROM THE BOOKKEEPER Envelopes

Building Fund: While we are not running a fund raising drive, we do have a building fund that you may want to contribute to. If so, please mark the envelope AND the check memo with “Building Fund.” Please do NOT mix parish, second collection, and building fund donations in one check or one envelope. This will be a tremendous help to those counting!

For those parishioners who have put their mail on a temporary hold, please be aware that the Post Office does NOT hold your parishioner donation envelope packets. They are returned to us and we, in turn, place them in the rear of the Church to be picked up. Please check to see if your packet might be there. Any questions, please call the parish office.

Please note: if you are attending Stella Maris but not receiving envelopes, then you are not registered. Please call the Parish Office during regular hours at 843-883-3108 for information about joining the parish.

STELLAR SENIORS Stella Maris Senior Ministry for

all parishioners (men and women) 55 and older

Stellar Seniors is taking a break for the summer. The next event will be held in September. Look for the details in future bulletins.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Volunteer collectors for Stella Maris St. Vincent de Paul will be outside the doors after all Masses this weekend. Thank you for your support of the charitable activity of our parish, and please direct anyone in need to our helpline, 843-814-1229, which is on the front of the Sunday bulletin. Please assure them that our services are confidential, and that we will not share their information with anyone they did not authorize us to contact, including friends who might have referred them. If we cannot help them directly, we will search our database of community and state resources to see what is available for them. The person needing help must call us directly; we cannot call anyone who hasn’t called us first.

ECCO

ECCO will be distributing grocery bags after all the Masses next weekend (July 13th – 14th). The bags need to be returned to the parish hall the following weekend (July 20th – 21st). Any questions please contact Kevin Rooney 843-437-7283. Thank you.

NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

BISHOP ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL Host families for 2019-2020 school year

Bishop England High School is looking for host families for the 2019-20 school year. Please contact Nicole Bailey at 843-870-5678 if you or someone you know may be interested in offering a loving home for a year. Host families receive a monthly stipend and referral fees are available as well.

FAMILY LIFE

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats bring a strengthening of faith to individuals who have had or participated in an abortion. Join us on the journey to healing, peace, and reconciliation: August 9th – 11th, in the Charleston area. For information and registration please call Christy at 803-554-6088, or Kathy at 803-546-6010, or emailgrace4healing@gmail.com.

SIDEWALK ADVOCATES FOR LIFE

Would you like to learn how to help women in unplanned, crisis pregnancies choose life at the abortion center? Sidewalk Advocates for Life offers a peaceful, prayerful, law-abiding sidewalk advocacy method that seeks to reach that woman’s heart and fill her needs so she can confidently choose life! Our next training will be held on July 13th, 10:00am - 3:00pm. For more details and to RSVP, please contact the Program Director at SAFLCharleston@gmail.com or 843-580-6516. More information at www.sidewalkadvocates.org.

RETREAT

Reading the Signs of the Times through the Eyes of St. Francis

The Catholic Conference Center in Hickory, NC is hosting a one of a kind retreat to help people find hope and joy in a rapidly changing world. The retreat is two nights, August 16th – 18th. Franciscan Friar Father Peter Tremblay will be the retreat master and can offer a unique perspective on emerging trends and a Franciscan response. Participants will discover ways to deepen their faith, enliven their hope, and share that same joy of St. Francis in the midst of challenging times. There is a special discount for any Knight of Columbus and his spouse. Find more information at www.catholicconference.org/signs/ or contact 828-327-7441, or info@catholicconference.org, An early bird special ends July 17th, so register NOW.

FEAST OF ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA

The Diocese of Charleston Office of Ethnic Ministries will be Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Patroness of the Environment on Saturday July 13th, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. The celebration begins with a prayer service at 12 noon, followed by lunch and program. For more information or to RSVP, go to: https://kateritekakwithafeastday2019.eventbrite.com, or call 864-331-2627, or.