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St Mary’s Catholic Church
Greenville, South Carolina
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26 May 2019
Dear Friends in Christ,
Here are a few updates on our finances and coming projects:
If our collections in June remain as they have been during the last few months, we will finish this fiscal year with a budget surplus of just over 1%. In other words, we are right on target, and that is thanks to your generosity. The new fiscal year begins on 1 July 2019, and to account for inflation we have planned for an increase of 2% in our costs, which means that we need an increase of 2% in our income. So starting in July our target for the weekly offertory will be $35,200, and we ask every household in the parish to increase you support by 2%. This means, for example, that if you were giving $75 per week until now, then starting in July that would go up to $76.50. An increase of that small size, if everyone makes and sustains it, will allow us to pay all our bills and remain financially healthy.
In addition to asking for this modest increase in offertory income, we are also in the first of five years of asking for gifts to our capital campaign called Forward in Faith. And here it is helpful to recall our stewardship guidelines for your tithe: 5% directly to the parish in the primary offertory, 1% directly to the diocese in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, and the remaining 4% to other charities of your choice, including our capital campaign.
The Forward in Faith campaign runs through the end of 2023, and between now and then we need to raise $6 million for St Mary’s and $1 million for our diocesan bi-centennial campaign for a total of $7 million. Since last December we have raised $2 million in gifts and pledges and have another $5 million to go in the next four and a half years. In the coming weeks, I will write to the parish with exciting news about a key project for this campaign which has not yet been announced, and at that time we will also list several naming opportunities which will allow donors to offer a gift in memory or honor of someone dear to them.
Everything we do here to provide a beautiful and inviting space for our parish family and for all of our visitors is made possible only by your continuing generosity, and I am deeply grateful for your commitment to St Mary’s.
Father Newman
Calendar of EventsMass Schedule & Intentions Meetings & Events * Sunday, 26 May 2019 7.30 am Deacon Richard Ballard 9.00 am @ Emily Rose Gomes11.00 am Pro populo 1.00 pm Spanish Mass
Sunday, 26 May 2019
No coffee & doughnuts this weekNursery: During 9.00 am Mass6.00 pm High School Youth Group (P)
Monday, 27 May 2019
Memorial DayNo Mass
Monday, 27 May 2019
Parish office closed6.30 pm Boy Scouts
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
7.00 am @ Vincent Russo12.00 noon @ HP and Alice Hallas & son Gregory
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
6.30 pm Altar Server Training (church)
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 7.00 am Matthew Gaetano12.00 noon @ Phil Wilmeth
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
5.00-6.00 pm Holy Hour & Confessions (church)
Thursday, 30 May 2019
7.00 am @ Steven Corlis12.00 noon @ Cathren Crowell Francis
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Friday, 31 May 2019
7.00 am Special Intention
Friday, 31 May 2019
Parish office closes at 12.00 noon6.15 am Morning Prayer (church) 6.30-8.00 am Pillars of Christ10.00 am Scripture Study Class3.30-5.00 pm Youth Choir Practice
Saturday, 1 June 2019
5.00 pm @ Willie & Campbell Martin
Saturday, 1 June 2019
8.00-9.00 am Rosary - Grove Rd abortion clinic3.30-4.30 pm Confessions (church)
G - Gallivan Hall M - McGrady HallP - Pazdan Hall Dining Room
* All events in Sacred Heart Hall unless a location is listed.
Financial Report
Weekend of 18/19 May Needed 34,500 Received 35,362 Surplus 862
Poor Box 295
Offertory Year to Date Needed 1,621,500 Received 1,652,175 Surplus 30,675
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
600,406
1,386,220
5,013,374
Collection for 25/26 MaySupport of the Parish &
St Mary’s Capital Campaign
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, 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, Ruetta Rogers and Judy & Zack McCall.
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].
Memorial DayThe church & church office will be closed on
Monday 27 May for Memorial Day.The 7.00 am Mass will not be celebrated.
Summer Church Office Hours31 May - 16 August
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm Friday 9 am - 12 noon
New Altar Server TrainingOn Tuesday, May 28 Father Duncan will be training new altar servers, and all boys who are at least ten years old are welcome to attend in the church from 6.30 to 8.00 pm. For more information, contact Fr Duncan
Do your task as altar servers with love, devotion and faithfulness; do not enter a church for the celebration with superficiality but rather, prepare yourselves inwardly for Holy Mass! Assisting your priests in service at the altar helps to make Jesus closer, so that
people can understand, can realize better: he is here. You collaborate to make him more present in the world, in every day life, in the Church and everywhere.
Pope Benedict, General Audienceof 4 August 2010
Honor our Mothers During MayEvery weekend during the month of May, the St Mary’s Respect Life team, in cooperation with Birthright, will be collecting new baby items for Mothers who have made the choice to keep their babies.
They are in most need of maternity clothes, receiving blankets, baby wash & shampoo, diaper rash ointment, hooded towels, baby wash cloths, size 3-4 diapers and sleepers sizes 0-3.
Collection boxes will be located on the first floor of Sacred Heart Hall during the entire month of May. This is one small way to say: “Thank you MOM for giving me life.” Any inquiries for the St Mary’s Respect Life team may be directed to Mary Jo Falkosky at: [email protected].
St Mary’s Catholic church
Forward in Faith
St Mary’s Catholic Church u 111 Hampton Avenue u Greenville, SC 29601 u 864.271.8422
Church Annex
The annex will stand between Washington Street and our existing horseshoe driveway and will be fashioned to complement the beauty of the church.
The main entrance to the annex will face the parking lot and will be accessible to the handicapped.
The first floor will include accessible restrooms and confessionals and a nursery that will also serve as a bride’s room. And the second floor will serve as a practice room for our musicians.
The annex will connect to the church on both floors by a walkway that will allow easy passage.
St Mary’s Catholic church
Forward in Faith
St Mary’s Catholic Church u 111 Hampton Avenue u Greenville, SC 29601 u 864.271.8422
Church Annex
The annex will stand between Washington Street and our existing horseshoe driveway and will be fashioned to complement the beauty of the church.
The main entrance to the annex will face the parking lot and will be accessible to the handicapped.
The first floor will include accessible restrooms and confessionals and a nursery that will also serve as a bride’s room. And the second floor will serve as a practice room for our musicians.
The annex will connect to the church on both floors by a walkway that will allow easy passage.
Gallivan Hall Plaza
The existing slope will be replaced by a level plaza that serves as an extension of the Hall, and the sidewalk will be covered to allow everyone to stay out of the elements.
Church & Organ Repairs
We will install new pews and kneelers, new units for heating and cooling, and new wainscoting in the nave. We will also patch and paint the plaster and provide much needed enhancements to the organ.
Church Office Expansion
The existing garden at the back of the building will be transformed into the new home of our print shop and an additional storage area for equipment.
Gallivan Hall Plaza
The existing slope will be replaced by a level plaza that serves as an extension of the Hall, and the sidewalk will be covered to allow everyone to stay out of the elements.
Church & Organ Repairs
We will install new pews and kneelers, new units for heating and cooling, and new wainscoting in the nave. We will also patch and paint the plaster and provide much needed enhancements to the organ.
Church Office Expansion
The existing garden at the back of the building will be transformed into the new home of our print shop and an additional storage area for equipment.
Gallivan Hall Plaza
The existing slope will be replaced by a level plaza that serves as an extension of the Hall, and the sidewalk will be covered to allow everyone to stay out of the elements.
Church & Organ Repairs
We will install new pews and kneelers, new units for heating and cooling, and new wainscoting in the nave. We will also patch and paint the plaster and provide much needed enhancements to the organ.
Church Office Expansion
The existing garden at the back of the building will be transformed into the new home of our print shop and an additional storage area for equipment.
St Mary’s Catholic church
Forward in Faith
St Mary’s Catholic Church u 111 Hampton Avenue u Greenville, SC 29601 u 864.271.8422
Church Annex
The annex will stand between Washington Street and our existing horseshoe driveway and will be fashioned to complement the beauty of the church.
The main entrance to the annex will face the parking lot and will be accessible to the handicapped.
The first floor will include accessible restrooms and confessionals and a nursery that will also serve as a bride’s room. And the second floor will serve as a practice room for our musicians.
The annex will connect to the church on both floors by a walkway that will allow easy passage.
Daily Mass Readings For the daily Mass readings,
visit http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/
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 Council of Catholic Women
Sewing MinistryThe group will meet on Tuesday, 28 May 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. Additionally, they will also work on making bibs for residents of a local nursing home and for infants at the new St Clare’s 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. The group will not meet in June, July or August.
Welcome NewcomersWe welcome the following new members to our parish family: Mr & Mrs Welden Hallens.
Bulletin Submissions The deadline for items is 12 days prior to the bulletin date. To submit items for the e-bulletin, contact Lisa at [email protected].
Congratulations toClaire Elise Roberts and Leandra Maurin Lisztoczki who were baptized last week.
Mass Intentions To schedule a Mass intention, contact Vickie Acosta at 864.271.8422 or [email protected].
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].
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.
Vacation Bible School 2019Group Leaders Needed
We are in need of Group Leaders for VBS. If you are interested, contact Kim Adams at [email protected].
AmazonSmileSign into your Amazon account, and select St Mary’s 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.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/57-0426237
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].
St Anne’s Stitchery MinistryThe St Anne’s Stitchery 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 ministry, please contact Judy at 864.884.9853 or [email protected].
St Mary’s Safe EnvironmentSt Mary’s is committed to ensuring that all programs are conducted in a safe environment. Prior to serving as a volunteer with children at the parish, all individuals must:
- Complete the Safe Haven online course and submit a Certificate of Completion. Virtus certificates are no longer accepted; all volunteers for the church and school must have a Safe Haven course certificate on file. Register at http://charleston.CMGConnect.org. (required for both new & returning volunteers)- Complete Background Screening Forms- Read & Sign the Diocesan Code of Conduct- Read & Sign the Diocesan Abuse Policy- Complete the credit and/or driver screens (if applicable)
If you have any questions, contact our Safe Environment Coordinator Lisa Watkins at [email protected].
BASILICA OFSAINT PETER
1529 Assembly StreetColumbia, SC 29201
Monday, May 27Veneration
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mass12:00 Noon
Solemn Vespers5:30 PM
HEART OF A PRIESTRELIC PILGRIMAGE OF
ST. JEAN VIANNEY’SINCORRUPT HEART
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSIN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR PRIESTS
kofc.org/vianney
#HeartofaPriest
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].
Homeworks Summer SessionYouth & Adult Volunteers Needed
7-12 July
Home Works was founded in 1996 by Hank Chardos, a Columbia area parishioner, who was challenged by his daughter to “do something” about the horrible conditions she witnessed the poor living in. Hank established Homeworks as a nonprofit, Christ centered organization providing home repair services to low-income homeowners. Repairs are made primarily by youth under adult supervision as a means to not only help those in need, but also to build character and providing mentoring to our young people in the process. Since 1996, more than 45,000 youth and adult volunteers have repaired more than 2,700 homes for elderly, disabled or veteran homeowners who qualify based on income/ownership guidelines.
A typical homeowner assisted by Home Works is a 70-year-old widow, annually living on $12,000. Home Works oversees various repair projects, ranging from the replacement of roofs to the construction of ramps, gutting of bathrooms, repairing of ceilings and painting of walls. Home Works creates a context in which youth are mentored in life-skills as they intersect poverty-stricken homeowners in a context of transformation for both. At every Home Works repair project, construction meets compassion.
Registration is open from now through 17 June. Adult volunteers are especially needed, even if only for a day or two. If you are 14 or older and are interested in participating in this life changing and challenging week of service to those in need, please visit HomeWorksofAmerica.org and click on the “Get Involved/Summer Sessions” button, or contact Deacon John Heuser at 864.679.4113 for more information.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE2019 CONVENTION
• NATIONAL TEENS CONVENTION• CHILDCARE • 24 EXHIBITS• 48 WORKSHOPS• OPENING LUNCHEON (TICKET REQ.)• CLOSING BAnquet
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CAROL TOBIAS WESLEY SMITH OLIVIA TURNER MARY BEERWORTH
Hotel Includes:• Free parking• Complimentary breakfast• Free happy hour!
REGISTER NOW!July 5-6 in Charleston, SC
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Greenville Deanery &Other news
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
‘Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46.10) To share an hour with the Lord, contact Lisa Buss at 864.508.7123 or [email protected].
All hours are available for adoption, most especially: Urgent hours:
Sunday 11 am Tuesday 11 am Monday 10 am Saturday 7 am & 4 pm
2019 OrdinationsIt is with great pleasure that I announce the
following ordinations for the Diocese of Charleston:
Deacon James Touzeauand
Deacon Bruce Barnettto the
Sacred Priesthood
Friday 7 June6.00 pm
Cathedral of St John the BaptistCharleston
+ The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone
Deacon Richard Ballardto the
Sacred Priesthood
Sunday 26 May3.00 pm
Our Lady of the RosaryGreenville
Masses of Thanksgiving
Fr Richard BallardFr Richard Ballard will offer a Thanksgiving Mass
at Our Lady of the Rosary in Greenville on Sunday 2 June at 10.30 am.
@Fr James Touzeau
Fr James Touzeau will offer a Thanksgiving Massat Holy Cross in Pickens
on Sunday 9 June at 11.30 am.
@Fr Bruce Barnett
Fr Bruce Barnett will offer Thanksgiving Massesat Blessed Sacrament in Charleston
on Saturday 8 June at 5.00 pmand
at St Theresa the Little Flower in Summervilleon Sunday 9 June at 10.45 am.
SC Council of Catholic Women (SCCCW)Greenville Deanery
The next General Membership Meeting of the Greenville Deanery of the SCCCW is Sunday, 26 May in the cafeteria at St Anthony of Padua. The meeting will begin at 2.30 pm. Lunch will be provided by the members of the St Anthony of Padua Women’s Council. All Upstate women are invited to join us as we make plans to serve the Church and communities for the 2019-2020 year of Council. Contact President, Jessie Bowens at 864.420.1985 or [email protected] for questions.
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church 2252 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Office of Stewardship - 864-288-4884 x212 [email protected] — SMMCC.ORG
End-of-Life Care
Free Seminar
Saturday, June 1, 2019 Morning Session: 8:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
On Saturday, June 1, Fr. Rhett Williams, Renee Tedrick, Aaron De Bruin, Joe Galloway and other local representatives, will join us at our morning session to discuss end-of-life care issues as related to funerals, legal and financial planning.
At our afternoon session, strongly recommended for medical professionals and caregivers, we will hear from guest speakers, Kathy Schmugge and Michael Acquilano, on the subject of Nutrition and Hydration for end-of-life care.
As people of faith, it is our obligation to understand the teachings of the Church regarding human dignity and moral discernment before we are faced with decisions related to the care of a loved one at the end of life.
To register, visit www.smmcc.org/seminar. Limited seating.
Pre-orders for a $10 Chick-fil-A boxed lunch is available.
Greenville Deanery &Other news
WCKI 1300 AMVisit CatholicRadioinSC.com.
Lay CarmelitesThe Lay Carmelites invite interested Catholic men and women to visit our monthly meeting on the First Saturday of the month at St Elizabeth Ann Seton in Simpsonville. Call Jan 770.827.7929 for more information.
Vocations Camps in North Carolina
Quo Vadis Days
Attention all Catholic young men ages 15-19! Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend the seventh annual Quo Vadis Days camp to spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun. QVD is led by priests and seminarians of the diocese and is supported by the diocesan Office of Vocations. Quo Vadis Days will be held from 10-14 June at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont. The cost of the camp is $150.00. Registration deadline is Monday, 3 June. If you are interested, please visit our website: charlottediocese.org/vocations/quo-vadis-days or contact Father Jason Barone, Diocesan Promoter of Vocations at [email protected].
Duc In Altum
Attention all Catholic young women ages 15-19! Do you know where your life is going? Do you have a desire to grow deeper after the role model of our Lady? You are invited to attend the fourth annual Duc In Altum camp to spend time with other young women your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun and receiving the tools for a strong prayer life. DIA is led by priests and Religious of the diocese and is supported by the diocesan Office of Vocations. Duc In Altum camp will be held from 24-28 June at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont. The cost of the camp is $150.00. Registration deadline is Tuesday, 18 June. If you are interested, please visit our website: charlottediocese.org/vocations/duc-in-altum, or contact Sister Mary Raphael at [email protected] or Lainie Lord at [email protected].
Monastery Trail Races 2019Monastery of the Holy Spirit- Conyers, GA
Saturday 8 June
RUN WITH THE MONKS! This is the the 10th annual Monastery Trail Races. Choose from a 1.5 mile fun run, 5k, or 8 mile race. Runners and walkers will have a unique opportunity to trek through the Monastery woodlands to enjoy the serene and peaceful landscape. This is a trail run on open-air courses over natural dirt or grass terrain. Registration opens at 6.30 am; Mass at 7.00 am; all races begin at 8.30 am. More information and registration is online at
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=64292.
Family Honor Online CourseOne of the most merciful acts you can do as a Catholic in today’s culture is speak the truth in love about God’s gift of sexuality, marriage and family. But how to begin? A good place to start is to register for one of Family Honor’s online courses, Understanding the Human Person or Examining Core Issues. Material is college-level and accessible 24/7 for flexibility. Continuing education credits provided. Some tuition assistance available for those who need it. Please call 803.929.0858 or email [email protected]. Registration deadline is 28 May. Courses start 3 June.
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]