Saint Mary of the Annunciation

Mass Intentions(Celebrants are subject to change)

Saturday, 16 May5:30pm, (Cathedral) Fr. Bill Martin

Mitzi Tory Savage+Sunday, 17 May

9:00am, (Cathedral) Fr. Bill MartinErhard Edwin Stieple+

9:30am, (St. Mary) Fr. Allen11:15am, (Cathedral) Fr. Bill Martin

Pro Populo6:00pm, (Cathedral) Fr. Bill Martin

Bishop David B. Thompson+Monday, 18 May7:00am, (St. Mary)

Leo Michael Croghan+12:05pm, (Cathedral)

The Tecklenburg FamilyTuesday, 19 May7:00am, (St. Mary)

Intentions of Jenny Salkewicz12:05pm, (Cathedral) Fr. Allen

Intentions of Lucy ZepedaWednesday, 20 May

7:00am, (St. Mary) Intentions of Brian, Kristen& James Bigley

12:05pm, (Cathedral) Bishop David B Thompson+

Thursday, 21 May7:00am, (St. Mary)

Intentions of Anna & Patrick Carr & Family

12:05pm, (Cathedral)Joan Markman+Friday, 22 May

7:00am, (St. Mary)12:05pm, (Cathedral)

Mrs. E. G. Cantwell+Saturday, 23 May

5:30pm, (Cathedral) Msgr. BroveyIntentions of Bill & Carmen Schachte on

their 50th Wedding AnniversarySunday, 24 May

9:00am, (Cathedral) Fr. AllenDr. Carlos Salinas+

9:30am, (St. Mary) Msgr. Brovey11:15am, (Cathedral) Bishop Guglielmone

Pro Populo6:00pm, (Cathedral) Msgr. Brovey

Bishop David B. Thompson+

Coming Events!The Solemnity of Corpus Christi - 7 June 2015The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is a time of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the incredible gift of the Holy Eucharist. On Sunday 7 June, there will be Solemn Mass at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist followed by a Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Charleston to Saint Mary’s Church, Hasell Street for Solemn Benediction. A Catholic Block Party will follow on St. Mary’s campus.

6:00pm Solemn MassCathedral of St. John the Baptist, CharlestonCelebrant: Bishop Robert E. GuglielmoneMusic by the Cathedral Choir7:15pm Corpus Christi Eucharistic Processionfrom the Cathedral to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hasell Street, followed by Solemn Benediction. A Catholic Block Party will follow on the parish campus.

Piccolo Spoleto at the CathedralPiccolo Spoleto Spotlight Series: The Charleston Renaissance Ensemble, the Cathedral’s artists-in-residence since 1996, will present a program of choral music there on Saturday, 30 May at 9:00pm. Since 1977 the group has distinguished itself as a premier proponent of early vocal music in the Lowcountry. The concert will include compositions spanning the late Middle Ages through the high Renaissance. Tickets are $16 for adults, $11 for seniors & students, and will be available at the door, at the Charleston Visitor Center box office, and online through piccolospoleto.com.

Atlanta Schola Cantorum presents: “The Lights of Evening”Atlanta Schola Cantorum, a 24-voice ensemble under the direction of John Whitt, will present “The Lights of Evening,” a program of choral music centered around themes of sunset, evening, and night. The program will be performed in Charleston during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival under the auspices of the Festival of Churches and Synagogues on Monday, 25 May, at 2:00pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

PotLuck Gatheringbring your favorite dish!!

Sponsored by the Ladies Altar Society21 May - 6-8:00pm in the Hall and CourtyardSignup sheet in the Hall on the bulletin board

St. Mary’s Parish News Support for the Earthquake Victims in Nepal: Our Church mourns the suffering of the victims of the terrible tragedy in Nepal. Bishop Guglielmone urges all to join with the Catholic community across the United States in responding to our suffering brothers and sisters through special donations for the work of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Nepal. CRS is already providing urgent needs for shelter, water and food for the earthquake victims. If you wish to donate to help CRS in their aid, please drop off your donation to the Parish Office. Checks should be made payable to Catholic Relief Services.

Welcome to Fr. Agustin Torm who has been assigned by the Diocese to be chaplain to surrounding hospitals while he is in residence at the Cathedral Rectory and will assist in celebrating Masses in the Charleston area.

Congratulations to Cathedral Parishioner Arturo Pua who has been accepted by Bishop Guglielmone as a seminarian for the Diocese of Charleston.

Monsignor Brovey will be on pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima the next couple of weeks. Please pray for all those going on this pilgrimage!

Wednesday Evening Confessions: Please note that due to Monsignor Brovey being on pilgrimage, the 5:30pm Wednesday Confessions are CANCELLED for 20 May.

The Holy Name Society of St Mary of the Annunciation invite all men of the Parish to our season ending meeting:Monday, 18 May 2015, at the home of Sonny Mevers, 2502 Ion Ave, Sullivans Island. Social to begin 6:00pm with Meeting at 6:30pm. Please join your fellow Parish members for an evening of fellowship and Christian action. All men of the Parish are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Always-Awesome Vacation Church Camp is 15-19 June, for K4 through 3rd grade! Registration opens 17 May and the deadline is 31 May, so please don’t wait! Forms can be obtained at the Cathedral website (under Parish Life>Vacation Church Camp!) and the St. Mary website, or you can pick one up at the Cathedral/St. Mary church office at 120 Broad St.

Nursery Help Needed! We are seeing lots of new faces in the nursery and don’t have quite enough volunteers to go around. If you can help during Sunday Mass, please contact Dan Lord at christian.formation@charlestoncathedral.com. All volunteers with access to children must attend a Virtus Training Session, have a background screening and sign a Code of Conduct and understand the Policy of the Diocese concerning abuse.

Full Time Position Open--Parish Secretary: The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston is seeking an enthusiastic and joyful Catholic to welcome our parishioners and visitors to the Cathedral. Excellent phone presence and computer skills with a wide variety of programs are essential. Should be able to multitask in a busy environment. Benefits available. To apply, please email your resume to rector@charlestoncathedral.com.

ORDER OF WORSHIP17 May 2015 -- Ascension of the LordThe Order of Mass may be found on page 253

of the St. Isaac Jogues Missal.The Readings may be found on page 365

in the Missal.Processional Hymn: H. #252

“Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise” Vs. 1-4

Kyrie Missa de Angelis H. pg. 408Gloria Missa de Angelis H. pg. 408Psalm Psalm 47 M. pg. 366Gospel Acclamation M. pg. 368

“Alleluia (O filii et filiae)”HomilyOffertory Hymn: H. #253“The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns”Sanctus Missa de Angelis H. pg. 410Memorial Acclamation Chant

“We Proclaim Your Death, O Lord”Great Amen Amen HaugenAgnus Dei Missa Deus Genitor alme H. pg. 447Communion Chant M. pg. 370

Signum autem eosCommunion Motets

Exultate Justi (Viadana) Ave Verum Corpus (Elgar)

Communion Hymn: H. #360“Eternal Monarch, King Most High”

Recessional Hymn: H. #252“Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise” Vs. 5-6

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World Meeting of Families Conference The Office of Family Life is taking official registrations for our Diocesan trip to Philadelphia, PA for the World Meeting of Families Conference now through 1 July 2015. We depart from Columbia, SC on Mon., 21 Sept. 2015, and return Mon. 28 Sept. 2015. We will be staying in Philadelphia for the conference through the papal Mass on Sunday. Total costs for this trip will vary per individual, as we are providing transportation and lodging only. If you have any questions or would like to register, please do not hesitate to contact us at FamilyLife@catholic-doc.org or call Kathy Schmugge at (803)547-5063 or Julie Hall at (803)627-5491

We are not some casual or meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought

of God. Each of us is willed, Each of us is loved, Each of us is necessary.

Pope Benedict XVI

Charleston Catholic School NewsJob Opening: Elementary grade level certified school teacher for 2015 – 2016 school year. Candidates with Master’s Degrees and prior teaching experience preferred. Teaching candidates who are practicing Catholics preferred. The Charleston Catholic School is a K4 – 8th grade school in downtown Charleston, SC. Email resume and cover letter to charlestoncatholic@charlestoncatholic.org. Charleston Catholic School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline for applications is 20 May.

At The Charleston Catholic School we set high standards for our students. We combine Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence, provide a safe and welcoming environment and offer a family atmosphere. We prepare our students to be productive citizens and future leaders in our community.

For further information about The Charleston Catholic School, please visit our website at

charlestoncatholic.com or “Like” us on Facebook.

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Community NewsThe Charleston Riverdogs is hosting Catholic Night at “The Joe” on Saturday, 6 June. You are invited to cheer for the hometown team as they play the Asheville Tourists. Gates open at 5:00pm and the game begins at 6:05pm. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at http://bit.ly/1kZ1JgT; the password is catholicnight15. If you wish to purchase group tickets, please contact Will Senn at wsenn@riverdogs.com.

4th Annual Fun Nun Bowling Tournament: Lucis Via Charities (the 501c(3) organization associated with the Charleston-area Lucis Via Catholic Young Adults) will host their fourth annual “Fun

Nun” bowling tournament Sunday, 28 June, beginning at 1:00pm at Sparian’s River Bowl in Mt. Pleasant. Registration is $40 per person ($240 for a team of six) and includes bowling, shoes, pizza and beverages, and a t-shirt for each bowler. The event is family-friendly and includes free kids’ bowling and arcade games. Register online at http://LucisVia.us5.list-manage1.com/track/ or contact funnunbowl@gmail.com for more information.If you have a product, service, or other donation that we could use for the Door Prizes, Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction, or first place prizes, please contact Richard J. White. He can be reached directly at (505)307-1974 or Richard.J.White@live.com.Lane and Headline sponsorships are also available for local businesses. Proceeds will benefit the Daughters of St. Paul, Neighborhood House, CNEWA, Camp Rise Above, and the Thanksgiving Basket project.

Birthright of Charleston, a crisis pregnancy center, needs caring volunteers to serve as friendship counselors, working a three-hour shift once a week at the center’s West Ashley location. New volunteer orientations are provided the third Saturday of every month at 10:00am. To find out more, call 556-4403.

The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat will be in the Charleston area, 12-14 June 2015. The retreat is very helpful in sorting out feelings and thoughts about an abortion experience so that healing can occur. For more information, Call Christy (803)554-6088 or Kathy (803)546-6010 or grace4healing@gmail.com The retreat is Confidential and Non-judgmental. This is the time.

Bishop England Camps: Summer 2015Below you will find a listing of the sports camps that have been scheduled for this summer. Applications can be found on our website, www.behs.com, by clicking on the sports tab.

Basketball: Girls: 8-12 June, from 9am-3pm ($150) Contact Paul Runey, 849-9599 x153 or pruney@behs.com

Basketball: Boys: 15-19 June, from 8am-3pm ($150) Contact Bryan Grevey, gamecock40@gmail.com

Volleyball: 6-9 July from 9am 12:00pm (Beginner) and 1pm-4pm (Advanced) ($125) Contact Cindy Baggott, cbaggs823@comcast.net or 442-1071

Soccer: Co-Ed: 22 June from 9am-4pm ($150) Contact Ed Khouri, coachedkhouri@yahoo.com

Baseball: 22-26 June and 13-17 July from 9am-2pm ($150 or $250 for both sessions) Contact Mike Darnell, 849-9599 x126 or mdarnell@behs.com

Cheerleading: 22-26 June 9am-12pm ($90) Contact Leigh Willard, leighnoethen@hotmail.com

Football: 8-12 June and 6-10 July ($100) Contact John Cantey, 849-9599x147 or jcantey@behs.com

Did You Know? Catholic Counseling Services provides psychological service in English and Spanish to adolescents

through older adults. For information, call Dr. Mara Calderon, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, at 402-9115

ext. 17. Most insurances are accepted.

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Lilian AndrewsJim Brady

Margaret Mary BrandtLorraine Emanuel

Patty EmerickHolly Gorman

Richardine GrantBonnie HartnettRachel Pardieck

HazelwoodAnnabelle Heil

Goleta KincerAidan Lane

Johnny MarshallAnne Mosley

Dennis O’BrienHeather Riley

Phil RosenbaumPauline Sottile Margaret Mary

SpragueJeff Todd

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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.

Baptisms are celebrated on the the 4th Saturday of every month at 10:30am. To have your child baptized, please contact Dan Lord at 724-8395 ext. 233. Please call before the birth of your child.

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 our website: http://www.catholic-doc.org/saintmarys/. Contact Stephanie Stewart for more information, weddings@charlestoncathedral.com or (843)724-8395 x224.

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.

Please notify the office of any changes in your address or contact information.

Offertory Report For May 10, 2015Offertory $4,765.00Electronic Offertory: $741.06Total Offertory: $5,506.06

Ministers of the LiturgyGreeters and Gift Bearers:

This Week:Kara & Jay Godefroy

Next Week:Richard & Emma Marshall

Lectors:This Week:

Mark CalhounNext Week:Betsy Cahill

Extraordinary Ministers of the Distribution of Holy Communion:

This Week:Jim Lady, Mary Martus

Next Week:Jim McAlister, Gene Pastelak

Hospitality:This Week:

Betty Howell, Ginger Howell, Sheila Moore, Mary Frances Kastner, Lenore Hammerbacher, Kenna Burt

Next Week:Phillipa McAlister, Bonnie Hartnett,

Stephanie Shackelford, Ashley Finnegan, Donna Adams, Maryann Testa, Joanne Infinger,

Barbara Santella

Important Phone NumbersMonsignor Steven L. Brovey, Administrator 843-724-8395 rector@charlestoncathedral.comAssisting Priests: Father Patrick Allen, Father Robert Higgins (Daily Mass)Deacons: Jerome Remkiewicz 843-937-8518 jremkiewicz@gmail.com Paul Rosenblum 843-822-3572 prosenblum1@gmail.comExecutive Assistant to the Rector: Mrs. Stephanie Stewart 843-724-8395 Ext. 224 executive.assistant@charlestoncathedral.comBookkeeper: Mrs. Sandi Ricciardelli 843-724-8395 Ext. 236 bookkeeper@charlestoncathedral.comDir. of Christian Formation & Evang.: Mr. Dan Lord 843-724-8395 Ext. 233 christian.formation@charlestoncathedral.comOrganist/Choir Master: Mr. Larry Long 843-813-3631 StMaryMusicDirector@gmail.comParish Secretary: Ms. Rebecca Achterhof 843-724-8395 Ext. 232 stmarysrebecca@bellsouth.netWedding Information Contact Email: weddings@charlestoncathedral.comAfter Hours Emergency Number: 843-469-3406

Thank You for your generosity.

Each gift matters!

Offertory Option: You can now manage your giving online. Giving online is easy and allows you to schedule contributions and view your complete online giving history. Just follow these easy steps:

• Just visit our website (catholic-doc.org/saintmarys), • click on the Donate Now button,• Click on the Create Profile button, then• Follow the on screen instructions to create a profile and to schedule your

contributions.Don’t forget: Update your account with current credit card expiration dates