The Holy Door Opens Today!The Extraordinary Jubilee: The Year of Mercy began on the Feast of the Immaculate Concpetion. Today, Gaudete Sunday, join us as Bishop Guglielmone celebrates the 11:15am Mass and opens the Holy Door at the Cathedral.The Holy Year Door is at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, but each Diocese has at least one at their Cathedral for those who cannot make the pilgrimage to Rome. To pass through the door from the outside of the church into its interior, is to pass from this world into the presence of God. When the door is opened, the obstacles of passage to our Lord are removed. During the Holy Year, we hope and pray that the obstacles of personal weakness, temptation and sin will be removed so that we will have a holy union with our Lord. An indulgence is attached to pilgrims making a trip to enter through the Holy Door.

Sunday, 13 December• 11:15am Mass with Bishop Guglielmone & Opening of

the Holy Door• 6:00pm Mass -- 40 Hours of Adoration begins following

the 9:00pm Monday, 14 December–

40 Hours Devotion• Adoration resumes at 9:00am• 10:00am Talk 1 by Matthew Leonard• 12:05pm Mass• 6:30pm Talk 2 by Matthew Leonard• Adoration until 8:00pm

Tuesday, 15 December– 40 Hours Devotion

• Adoration continues 9:00am—8:00pm• 12:05pm Mass

Wednesday, 16 December–40 Hours Devotion

• Adoration continues 9:00am• 12:05pm Mass• 7:00pm Vespers, Eucharistic Procession & Benediction Confessions:

at the CathedralSunday, 13 December

7-9:00pmMonday, 14 December

11:00am-12:00pm & 6-8:00pmTuesday, 15 December

10:00am-12:00pm & 5-7:00pmWednesday, 16 December

10:00am-12:00pm& 5-7:00pm

Saint Mary of the Annunciation

Mass Intentions(Celebrants are subject to change)

Sunday, 13 December Third Sunday of Advent

9:00am, (Cathedral)Intentions of Kim Haeyong Family

9:30am, (St. Mary)Rose Marie Finnegan+11:15am, (Cathedral)

Pro Populo6:00pm, (Cathedral)Frances Frizelle+

Monday, 14 December 7:00am, (St. Mary)

12:05pm, (Cathedral)Intentions of Tecklenburg Family

Tuesday, 15 December 7:00am, (St. Mary)

12:05pm, (Cathedral)Fr. Patrick Rice+

Wednesday, 16 December 7:00am, (St. Mary)

12:05pm, (Cathedral) Caroline Campbell+

Thursday, 17 December 7:00am, (St. Mary)

12:05pm, (Cathedral)Friday, 18 December

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

Saturday, 19 December 5:30pm, (Cathedral)

Glenn Dyer+Sunday, 20 December

Fourth Sunday of Advent9:00am, (Cathedral)

Anthony ChiramonteII+9:30am, (St. Mary)

Rose Marie Finnegan+11:15am, (Cathedral)

Pro Populo6:00pm, (Cathedral)

Vito L. Fango+

13 December 2015 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)

ORDER OF WORSHIP13 December 2015

3rd Sunday in AdventThe Order of Mass may be found on page 253

of the St. Isaac Jogues Missal. The Readings may be found on page 26

in the Missal.Processional Hymn: H. #227

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Vs. 1-3Kyrie Missa de Angelis H. pg. 408Psalm Psalm 12 M. pg. 27Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia” plainsongHomilyOffertory Motet:

Daughter of Zion ClokeySanctus Missa XVII H. pg. 444Memorial Acclamation Chant

We Proclaim Your Death, O LordGreat Amen Amen HaugenAgnus Dei Missa Deus Genitor alme H. pg. 447Communion Chant M. pg. 29

Dícite: pusillánimesCommunion Motets:

Rejoice in the Lord Always RedfordRorate Cœli Plainsong

Communion Hymn: H. #477Hark, A Herald Voice Is Calling

Recessional Hymn: H. #229On Jordan's Bank, The Baptist's Cry Vs. 1-3

St. Mary of the Annunciation13 December 2015

13 December 2015 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)Saint Mary of the Annunciation

Christmas Mass ScheduleChristmas Eve at Saint Marys

• 3:30pm Youth Choir and Pageant• 4:00pm Vigil Mass• 7:30pm Solemn Mass with St. Mary’s Choir

Christmas Day at Saint Marys• 11:00am Christmas Mass

Christmas Eve at Cathedral• 4:00pm Vigil Mass with Girls Chorus• 7:00pm Vigil Mass• 11:30pm Music by the Cathedral Choir• 12:00am Solemn Midnight Mass with Bishop Guglielmone

Christmas Day at Cathedral• 11:00amSolemn Mass with Cathedral Choir MissaCantataDeutscheMesse

by Franz Schubert(There will be no 7am Morning Masses

at St. Marys from 24 Dec. thru 1 January.)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 1 January

Mass Schedule31 December

• 5:30pm Vigil Mass at St. Marys• 6:00pm Vigil Mass at Cathedral

1 January • 10:00am Latin Mass at St. Marys• 10:00am Mass at Cathedral

(There will be no 7am Morning Mass on 1 January.)

Position Open: Part Time Religious Education Coordinator: The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is seeking a Part Time Religious Education Coordinator to organize the Sunday School Classes in Grades K-8, Summer Bible School and other family/youth activities throughout the year. Applicants must be Catholic with a solid knowledge of the Catholic Faith. Resume with cover letter should be sent to rector@charlestoncathedral.com.

St. Mary’s Parish News Traditional Latin Mass: This year a morning Mass has been added 1 January - it will be a Missa Cantata or sung Mass in the Extraordinary Form or according to the Missal of Pope John XXIII. Starting in February, a traditional Latin Mass will be offered on the first Saturday of each month.

Thank you everyone who came out to the church cleaning activity. All the hard work is clear evidence of your love for the church and the Lord

Christmas Flower Donations: Help make the church beautiful for the Christmas Season by donating flowers in memory or in honor of loved ones. Names will be printed in the 27 December bulletin. Use your envelope provided, or a blank envelope with your name and the names of those you wish to honor. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, 16 December.

St. Mary of the Annunciation13 December 2015

13 December 2015 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)Saint Mary of the Annunciation

Bishop England High School NewsFaculty Recognition Award: Congratulations to Mrs. Betsy McMillan for receiving the Faculty Recognition Award for fall semester. The award was for demonstrating the willingness to mentor students in more than just her subject matter, being an excellent listener, and creating a comfortable atmosphere where students enjoy learning. Her door is always open to give guidance to her students. We love Ms. Mac!

Catholic Traditions for the Home Finish your Advent strong with the Christmas Novena which begins on 16 December. Adoremus has published a wonderful PDF for families to print and use at home during this last leg of preparation of the coming of Christ. Also included are the beautiful “O Antiphons” which are used at the end of Advent. Visit the our website for the link where you can download your copy of the novena.

The St. Vincent de Paul Monthly ReportDear Parishioners, thanks to your generosity we were able to help in the following ways during the month of November.

SCE&G bills $6,020.00 24 familiesWater bill 301.00 1 familyHousing 1,769.00 8 familiesMedical/Dental 614.00 1 familyFood 12 families

TOTAL Assistance $8,554.00

May God bless you for your continued support. Any food given to the food pantry should be dropped off in the Church Hall or the lower church of the Cathedral. Funds can be mailed in or dropped off at any time.

Charleston Catholic School NewsThe Charleston Catholic School would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. We hope everyone enjoys the Christmas season and celebrating the birth of Jesus.The CCS Annual Fund is ongoing and if you would like to contribute to The Charleston Catholic School you will find envelopes in the vestibule of the church; or you can make a contribution on the website. Simply go to www.charlestoncatholic.com; click on Giving, click on Annual Fund and follow the steps.Save the date! CCS 25th Year Anniversary Gala and Auction will be held Friday, 29 April; from 6:00-10:00pm at the Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory.You now have an opportunity to be a part of The CCS legacy. "Paving the Way to Education" is a chance to buy an engraved brick that will surround our flagpole patio area on The CCS Campus. You will find brochures in the vestibule, at the school office or on our website, www.charlestoncatholic.com.If you are interested in Catholic Education and would like to schedule of tour of The Charleston Catholic School, please call Jeannie Fanjoy at 843 577-4495.

What can you give that special someone who has everything? How about help for someone who doesn’t! You can make a donation to St. Vincent de Paul to honor that special someone(s) and at the same time help someone in need. You can also honor a friend or send a memorial for someone who has died. Checks should be made out to St. Vincent de Paul with a note attached with the address of that special person. We will send a note of thanks to you and to them. Send attention St. Vincent de Paul to The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Christmas Ornaments: The St. Mary’s Holy Name Society is selling Christmas ornaments after Mass each Sunday. This year’s ornament is a rendering of our beautiful altar and is one of our most lovely ornaments to date. They will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a great keepsake of your visit to Charleston and St. Mary’s. Please support the Holy Name Society and the work they do.

Please Pray for:

Ministers of the LiturgyGreeters and Gift Bearers:

This Week:David & April Larson

Next Week:Keelin & Scott

Lectors:This Week:

Jim LadyNext Week:

Kristin QuinnExtraordinary Ministers of the

Distribution of Holy Communion:This Week:

Al Stiles, Tom HesseNext Week:

Steve Grainger, Al StilesHospitality:This Week:

Alice Anne Richter-Lehrman, Verna Weeks, Stephanie McGuffin,

Sheree Waslaske, Kristen Quinn, Mindi Martin, Rebecca Bennett

Next Week:Mary Ellen Way, Berta Freeman,

Sheila Grainger, Courtney Goodin, Stephanie Brown

13 December 2015 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)Saint Mary of the Annunciation

Lilian AndrewsRobin BockJim Brady

Margaret Mary BrandtMary Bryant

Lorraine EmanuelPatty EmerickHolly Gorman David GrantSheila Grant

Richardine GrantAnnabelle Heil

Goleta KincerAidan Lane

Johnny MarshallAnne MosleyHeather RileyPauline Sottile Margaret Mary

SpragueJeff Todd Jessie W.

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 4th Sunday of every month at 10:30am. To have your child baptized, please call the Parish Office at 843-724-8395. 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: saintmaryhasellst.org. Contact Stephanie Stewart for more information, weddings@charlestoncathedral.com or 843-724-8395.

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 6 December 2015Offertory $3,675.00Electronic Offertory: $560.00Total Offertory: $4,235.00

Important Phone NumbersMonsignor Steven L. Brovey, Administrator 843-724-8395 rector@charlestoncathedral.comRev. Patrick Eyinla, Parochial Vicar 843-724-8395 frpatrick@charlestoncathedral.comDeacon Paul Rosenblum 843-822-3572 prosenblum1@gmail.comMrs. Stephanie Stewart, Executive Assistant to the Rector: 843-724-8395 executive.assistant@charlestoncathedral.comMrs. Kay Phillip, Bookkeeper 843-724-8395 bookkeeper@charlestoncathedral.comMr. Larry Long, Organist/Choir Master: 843-813-3631 StMaryMusicDirector@gmail.comMs. Rebecca Achterhof, Parish Secretary 843-329-3237 stmarysrebecca@bellsouth.net

Wedding 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, thenFollow the instructions to create a profile and to schedule your contributions.

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

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