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, 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, Gina Kimbrel,

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 843-883-3044.

CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY June 22nd – June 29th

Sat., June 22nd 5:30pm Mass lBette & Joe Griffithl Sun., June 23rd 8:00am Mass Ints. Mickey McMahon 9:30am Mass (c) For the People 9:30am Mass (h) lBette & Joe Griffithl 11:30am Mass lDec. Members BEHS Class of 1969l

5:30pm Latin Mass lJohn P. Maginnl Mon., June 24th 6:30pm Mass lFredda Stonel

7:00pm Miraculous Medal Novena Tues., June 25th 8:00am Mass lSam Frierson, Jr.l

Wed., June 26th 8:00am Mass lLaura DeVital

Thurs., June 27th 6:30pm Mass Ints. Nora Lands Fri., June 28th 8:00am Mass Ints. Faculty St. Joseph’s High School NY Sat., June 29th 4:15 – 5pm CONFESSIONS

TODAY’S SCHDULE

June 22nd – 23rd

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Christen Hall & Jon Tirpak Jon & Angie Tirpak Nelson Little 8:00am (c) Warren & Sandra Tawes Tom O’Rourke Ginny & Ginger Frederick 9:30am (c) Pat Rodriguez Mary Ellen Way Howard Stone 9:30am (h) Micki O’Connell & Paul Heinauer Bill & Joanne O’Shea Anthony Stith 11:30am (c) Helena Bastian & Melissa Darby Hull family & Rose Brenner Eileen Kittrell

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

June 29th - 30th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Matt & Christine Story Winnie Van Meir Leo & Marsha Russo 8:00am (c) Kevin Bean & Cathy Burton Debby Hurtado Bob & Pat Marshall 9:30am (c) & Vince Sottile Paul & Carol Varadi Micki O’Connell 9:30am (h) Nancy Wiemann & Don Smith Steve & Gisel McManus Anthony Stith 11:30am (c) Teri Colby & Matt Story Paul & Janie Trouche Valerie Gore

MONEY MATTERS

Last week’s Sunday collection amounted to $16,858.00.

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 843-883-3044 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)

CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY

June 23, 2019

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK My dear people,

Today, we celebrate Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ). Primarily, the feast celebrates the great gift of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, reserved in tabernacles throughout the world. Often on this day, there are celebrations of the Mystical Body of Christ (the Church) as well. Tonight, we celebrate with a Solemn Latin Mass, followed by a procession with the Blessed Sacrament and a covered dish supper. The Eucharistic procession is a public manifestation and celebration of our Eucharistic faith as (weather permitting) we process outside the church building with the Blessed Sacrament. Culturally, the Corpus Christi procession has an interesting history. In Catholic cultures, houses and streets are still decorated for the occasion. Pope Benedict once recalled the processions in the Bavaria of his youth: how the local militia unit would proudly wear their uniforms and fire salutes to the Sacrament with their cannon. In medieval times, where a person was placed in the procession (how close or far from the Blessed Sacrament) was an important status symbol. I have seen photos of military chaplains holding the procession in jungles of southeast Asia during WWII. I once read an account of a Corpus Christi procession in Africa during the rain. People were dancing before the Eucharist despite the rain for joy at the gift of Christ’s enduring presence.

It is good that we have this opportunity for Eucharistic Devotion this year as I realize we will have to cancel Nocturnal Adoration on the night of July 4th. As the Fourth falls on the night before First Friday, it will be nigh well impossible to get on or off the Island what with the fireworks display. If you’ve never tried this, believe me you don’t want to start. Some years ago, I received a sick call for a dying man on the Isle of Palms on the night of the Fourth. It took over an hour to get there; had I known I would have gone by bicycle.

Friday of this week (June 28) is Carolina Day. I always remember the time over fifty years ago when I was riding my bicycle up Central Avenue and saw Miss Keenan Blanchard putting out her American flag. ‘Aunt Keenan, why you puttin’ your flag out today?” ‘Today is Carolina Day.’ ‘Carolina Day? What’s dat?’ ‘Boy, don’t you know what Carolina Day is? It’s the day of the battle, when we beat the British RIGHT HERE ON SULLIVAN’S ISLAND!’ There will be a brief commemoration this Friday at 9:00 A.M. at the Sullivan’s Island Town Hall.

Summertime brings many good associations of relaxing good times. I hope you are getting your share. Various reports have crabs coming in but many are too small to keep. It’s a good sign. Father McInerny

PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the crowds on Sullivan’s Island for the celebration of the 4th of July, there will be NO Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for July. We will resume on Thursday, August 1st.

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.

HOMESCHOOL CO-OP OPENINGS

Are you interested in a Catholic homeschool co-op? Our Lady Star of the Sea homeschool co-op will meet every Thursday on Sullivan’s Island. For the 2019/20 academic year, there are available spaces in 5K - 2nd, 3rd - 5th, and 6th - 8th grades. Please call Audrey Vaughan at 843-327-7304 or Jill DeFord at 404-343-8700 for further information.

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.

NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

THE NEWMAN CONNECTION

Did you know that 80% of students stop practicing the faith at some point during college? (The Newman Connection 2014 Study) The Diocese of Charleston has partnered with the Newman Connection to change this troubling national statistic. How can you help? Encourage high school graduates to provide contact information to The Newman Connection via a confidential survey by July 15th, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TCTNGH3. College campus ministers will extend personal invitations upon arrival on campus. Help us to keep our young adults heading to college connected to the faith! Questions? Contact Anne Durney at adurney@charlestondiocese.org.

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.

LOOKING TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY THIS SUMMER? Come volunteer with Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach

Help is needed: Clothing Room Assistant, Front Desk Receptionist, Dental Professionals (Dentists, Hygienists and Assistants) and Substitute volunteers for the food/clothing room and front desk receptionist. The next volunteer orientation is June 27th, at 10:00am in the Wellness Center conference room (1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455). For more information, email Jennifer.meshanko@olmoutreach.org, or call 843-559-4109 ext. 106, or visit www.olmoutreach.org. (A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy)

BISHOP ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL – ART CAMP

Bishop England High School will offer Art Camp for one week session from 9:30 to 11:30am, June 24th - 28th (ages 11-14). Students will create with clay, acrylic

paint, ink and watercolor. Cost is $90 per week. To register, contact Amy Johnson at ajohnson@behs.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.

JOIN FAMILY HONOR ON OUR PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND AND JORDAN

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and his Apostles? Would you like to deepen your faith and forever hold in your heart vivid images of Cana, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Mount of Olives, and more? If so, then please join Family Honor and Father Philip Gillespie, pastor of St. Joseph’s in Anderson, for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan, January 13th – 23rd, 2020. For details, contact Catholic Heritage Tours, 800-290-3876, or Family Honor at 803-929-0858. Deposit of $250 due by September 30th, but we expect this pilgrimage to sell out, and thus encourage early registration. Family Honor, based in Columbia, SC, provides a family-centered, Catholic approach to chastity education. Visit us at: www.FamilyHonor.org