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The Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 30, 2020

Locations: St. Mary’s Church: 138 Fairfield St. SE Old St. Mary’s: 125 Park Ave. SE Ste Claire Chapel: 125 Park Ave. SE Parish Office: 203 Park Ave. SE

Parish of the Catholic

Diocese of Charleston

Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston

Parish Clergy

Very Rev. Gregory B. Wilson, VF Pastor

Rev. Francisco Oñate-Vargas Parochial Vicar

Rev. Ernest Hepner, Retired

Dcn. Al Matousek Dcn. Robert Pierce Dcn. Stephen Platte

Holy Mass Schedule

Weekday

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 5:30pm - Church Wed. 8:20am - Church (Time Change)

Miércoles 7:00pm - Old St. Mary’s Thursday Nursing Home Suspended Sat. Morning Mass 8:00am - Church

Sunday

Sat. Vigil 5:00pm - Church 8:30am, 11:00am - Church

Misa en Español 12:30pm - Iglesia 5:00pm - Church

Confessions

Confessions are being heard in Deacon Waters Conference Room, located in St. Michael Hall.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri - 4:45-5:15pm Sat. - 3:30-4:30pm

For the most current information on

Masses, Confessions and activities please

go to www.stmarys-aiken.org or

https://www.facebook.com/

stmarysaiken/

Welcome to St. Mary’s

We welcome all who are visiting. If you attend St. Mary’s regularly and consider this your parish, please register at the parish office, print a registration form from the web site under the Parish tab, or you may fill out and submit the form online.

Mr. Patrick Wray Director of Administration

Mrs. Mary Frei Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Laura Webster Principal of St. Mary’s School 803.649.2071

Ms. Phyllis Waters Business Manager

Ms. Frances Gledhill Parish Secretary

Sr. Glafira G. Ortega, HCJS Sr. Maria Bertha (Martha) Zuniga, HCJS 803.646.9521/803.646.3666

Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson, MA Director of Religious Education 803.642.2676

Mrs. Joan LaBone Director of Youth Ministry 803.649.3049

Mrs. Bette Ross, MS Social Ministry Coordinator

Mr. V. Franklin Deese II Organist and Choir Director 706.550.5047

Mrs. Janet Morris, MIBS St. Joseph Altar Society 803.502.3636

Parish Personnel

Contact by email at ParishOfficeStMaryAiken@charlestondiocese.org

Sacramental Information

More information about the Sacraments can be found on our parish website.

Pastoral Care Ministry

Are you seriously ill, facing surgery, or of advanced age? Receive grace and strength from the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. E-mail Mary Frei: mfrei@charlestondiocese.org or call 803.649.4777 ext. 114.

Holy Matrimony

Those contemplating marriage should contact the parish office. The Diocese of Charleston requires a minimum of six months preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. Please understand, not all dates at the church may be available due to parish events or other conflicts. Contact: Mary Frei at 803.649.4777 ext. 114

Holy Baptism

To baptize a child at St. Mary’s, at least one parent must be a practicing Catholic, regularly attend Holy Mass, participate in the life of the parish and register at St. Mary’s at least three months prior to the Baptism. Parents must attend a Baptismal Preparation Class prior to the Baptism. The Godparents are encouraged to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class as well. The next class is scheduled for November 15th. Registration is required. Contact Chris or Angela Ascherman at 256.541.1967.

Holy Communion & Confirmation

Policy: Parents and children must be registered and faithfully attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Children not enrolled in our Catholic school must attend a minimum of two years of Christian Formation classes and satisfy the attendance policy. For more information: Holy Communion: Mary Ellen Jackson: 803.642.2676 Confirmation: Joan LaBone: 803.649.3049 or jlabone@charlestondiocese.org

Weekly Stewardship - Fiscal Year 2019-2020

Totals as of Sunday, August 23, 2020

Our Capital Campaign #3 ended June 30, 2019. Many thanks to the 31% or 526 families who pledged, all who contributed, and those who are continuing to contribute to the reduction of our outstanding loan balance. As of June 30, 2019 the balance was $519,980.00. Check out our website for continuing online giving. Please call Patrick or Phyllis in the parish office, 803.649.4777 with any questions.

OFFERING FOR AUG 23, 2020 $ 24,361.70 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 31,800.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 261,647.90 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 254,400.00 OVERAGE TO DATE $ 7,247.90

ITEM GOAL LAST WEEK

STATUS CURRENT STATUS

CURRENT SHORTFALL

To GOAL

CURRENT % GOAL

CURRENT VS.

LAST WEEK

Parish Debt $519,980.00 $144,924.37 $145,719.82 $374,260.18 28% $ 795.45

Families Participating

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Upcoming Special Collection: Sept. 13 Catholic University of America

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

in Old St. Mary’s!

Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament awaits your visit!

We are looking for adorers for Sunday, 9:00pm, Monday 12:00am (midnight) and 1:00am. Can you help? If you would like to try this or a different hour, please contact Ivy Monahon at jjmonahon@mindspring.com or 803.649.4157. If you would like to try a weekly holy hour of adoration, please see the most current list of hours in need of adorers on the parish website: http://www.stmarys-aiken.org/

Please remember to use Covid 19 precautions for your safety and the safety of others.

Observe silence at all times. Adoration fosters personal intimacy with Our Lord - please allow others this special time with Jesus.

Special Collection: St. Vincent de Paul $3,084,00

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Pastor’s Corner

+JMJ+

Espacio de Nuestro Párroco

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For a while now, we have resumed regular confessions, but in a different location. Since at present we are not able to utilize the confessionals, we have been using the Waters Conference Room in St. Michael Hall. Confession times are: Mon., Tue., Thurs., and Fri. 4:45-5:15pm (before the daily Mass); and Saturday 3:30-4:30pm. “Though your sins be like scarlet, they shall become white as snow” (Isaiah 1:18). Our Lord died and rose to bring us this Sacrament. Let us run to receive His free gift of loving forgiveness.

A brief note about how to go to confession in the current setup: The conference room is arranged to provide a fully private and safe opportunity for confession. The penitent enters and exits through the second door from the street. If someone is having their confession heard in front of you, please wait outside under the covered porch and not in the hallway. Once it is your turn, go through the door, turn right, then enter the conference room on your left. After you enter, you have the choice either to remain anonymous (i.e., “behind the screen”), or to go face-to-face.

To confess anonymously (behind the screen), leave the door open and stand near the gray partition (immediately on your left) on the spot that says “Please Stand Here.” If the lights are on in the room, the priest is there, so go ahead and begin with the sign of the cross. To confess face-to-face, again leave the conference room door open and simply walk around to the other side of the table where you will see the priest on the other side. Let us not miss the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness through this amazing Sacrament.

One other detail, please do not use the bathroom in St. Michael Hall while confessions are being heard in order to provide absolute privacy for penitents. You may use the other bathrooms available.

School starts this week! Our amazing faculty and staff at St. Mary’s School have been preparing diligently to have in-person classes as safely as possible. They have worked very hard in conjunction with the Diocese to come up with a viable plan. If you have any questions or would like to enroll your child, please do not hesitate to contact our school: 803.649.2071.

Please note that the Wednesday morning daily Mass start time will move to 8:20am in order to accommodate our wonderful school children at Mass. During this time of greater precautions, only one-third of the school will come to the church for Mass at a time. You are welcome to join.

Just a reminder that there will be no First Friday Latin Mass at 2pm this Friday. Unfortunately, this Mass has been permanently cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Let us pray for each other, Father Wilson

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Desde hace un tiempo, hemos reanudado las confesiones regulares, pero en un lugar diferente. Como en la actualidad no podemos utilizar los confesionarios, hemos estado utilizando la Sala de Conferencias Waters en el salón San Miguel. Las horas de confesión son: lunes, martes, jueves y viernes. 4: 45-5:15pm (antes de la misa diaria); sábado 3: 30-4: 30pm; y domingo 12-12: 20pm (antes de la misa en español). “Aunque tus pecados sean como la escarlata, se volverán blancos como la nieve” (Isaías 1:18). Nuestro Señor murió y resucitó para traernos este Sacramento. Seamos presurosos para recibir Su regalo gratuito de perdón amoroso. Una breve nota sobre cómo ir a la confesión de la manera actual: La sala de conferencias está organizada para brindar una oportunidad totalmente privada y segura para la confesión. El penitente entra y sale por la segunda puerta de la calle. Si alguien está en confesión frente a usted, espere afuera bajo el porche cubierto y no en el pasillo. Una vez que sea su turno, atraviese la puerta, gire a la derecha y luego ingrese a la sala de conferencias a su izquierda. Después de ingresar, tiene la opción de permanecer en el anonimato (es decir, "detrás de la pantalla") o de ir cara a cara.

Para confesarse de forma anónima (detrás de la pantalla), deje la puerta abierta y párese cerca de la partición gris (inmediatamente a su izquierda) en el lugar que dice "Por favor, párese aquí". Si las luces están encendidas en la habitación, el sacerdote está allí, así que continúe y comience con la señal de la cruz. Para confesar cara a cara, vuelva a dejar abierta la puerta de la sala de conferencias y simplemente camine hacia el otro lado de la mesa donde verá al sacerdote del otro lado. No perdamos la oportunidad de recibir el perdón de Dios a través de este asombroso Sacramento.

Otro detalle, para brindar privacidad absoluta a los penitentes, por favor no use el baño en el salón San Miguel mientras alguien este confesándose. Puede utilizar los otros baños disponibles.

¡La escuela comienza esta semana! Nuestro increíble cuerpo docente y personal en St. Mary's School se ha estado preparando diligentemente para tener clases en persona de la manera más segura posible. Han trabajado muy duro junto con la Diócesis para desarrollar un plan viable. Si tiene alguna pregunta o le gustaría inscribir a su hijo, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra escuela: 803.649.2071.

Tenga en cuenta que la hora de inicio de la misa diaria de los miércoles por la mañana se trasladará a las 8:20am. Es bienvenido a unirse.

Solo un recordatorio de que este primer viernes no habrá misa en latín a las 2:00pm. Desafortunadamente, esta misa ha sido cancelada permanentemente. Gracias por su comprensión. Oremos los unos por los otros Padre Wilson

Parish Gift Shop/Tienda de Regalos

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Gift Shop will remain closed until further notice. Debido a la pandemia COVID-19, la tienda de regalos permanecerá cerrada hasta nuevo aviso.

School of Christian Formation (CCD)

Grades 4K—5

Contact/Contacto: mjackson@charlestondiocese.org Telephone: 803.642.2676

Dear Parents:

K—5th Grade Religious Education will begin with families working on the materials at home, picking up and dropping off materials and work on a regular basis. Please complete and submit a registration form; forms can be found on the parish website and in the parish office. Mary Ellen Jackson will schedule a time to meet with you to give you the material and explain how things will work.

For those who can’t meet earlier, we’ll have open registration on Sunday morning, September 13th. Come by Mother Teresa Hall during the following times: 8:00–8:30am; 9:30–11:00am; 12:00–12:30pm; 1:30–2:30pm (before and after morning Masses) Have a great rest-of-your-summer! God bless you and your family.

Please also check out our DRE Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stmarysaikendre

Queridos padres de familia: A los papás con niños para la catequesis de 4K-5, el domingo 13 de septiembre desde las 8:00 a.m. en el salón Madre Teresa, se entregará el material y se llenarán las fichas de inscripción. Las HH. Glafira y Martha estarán ahí a partir de las 11:00 a.m., por si necesitan ayuda. • Debido a la incertidumbre de todo lo que sucederá este otoño, comenzaremos nuestra Educación Religiosa de Kinder a 5to grado de la siguiente manera. Padres recogerán paquetes con el material de trabajo para casa y lo regresaran cuando esté completado. Complete y entregue el formulario de registración, y Mary Ellen Jackson programará una cita para reunirse con usted para entregarle el material y explicarle cómo funcionarán las cosas. Los formularios están en el sitio web de la parroquia y en la oficina parroquial. • Para aquellos que no puedan reunirse antes, tendremos inscripciones abiertas el domingo 13 de septiembre por la mañana. Pase por el Salón Madre Teresa en los siguientes horarios: 8:00 am – 8: 30am; de 9:30 a. M. A 11:00 a. M.; 12: 00n –12: 30pm; 1:30 p. M. A 2:30 p. M. (Antes y después de las misas matutinas)

¡Que tenga un buen descanso de verano! Dios le bendiga a usted y a su familia. por favor visite nuestra página de facebook DRE:

https://www.facebook.com/stmarysaikendre

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Sunday Morning Youth Ministry

Grades 6-12

Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone 2020 Confirmation candidates, please continue studying your

faith. A Confirmation date is not available at this time. Confirmandos para el 2020, por favor continúen estudiando acerca de su fe. La fecha de confirmación no está disponible

en este momento. Morning Youth Ministry for the fall 2020/2021:

All sessions are limited to 20 teens, masks are mandatory to be worn at all times and Covid Preventions will be followed. All sessions will be held in the St. John Bosco Youth Center

beginning the week of September 13. Ministerio Juvenil Matutino para el otoño 2020/2021:

Todas las sesiones están limitadas a 20 adolescentes, es obligatorio usar mascarillas en todo momento y se seguirán

las prevenciones Covid-19. Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en el Centro Juvenil San

Juan Bosco a partir de la semana del 13 de septiembre. Registration will begin August 29 -30 after all masses.

La inscripción comenzará 29 y 30 de Agosto después de todas las Misas

Youth Ministry Middle School (GR. 5-8) or

Life Night (GR. 9-12) Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone

jlabone@charlestondiocese.org or 803.215.7040 cell

Youth Ministry will officially begin September 13 for Life Teen (grades 9-12)

And on Sunday. September 27 for Grades 5-8. Help work on our new youth center, call Mrs. LaBone to find

out how!

Follow us on: Instagram: lifeteen_aiken Check for activities online at St. Mary Help of Christians

Website under Formation/Youth Ministry.

Ministerio Juvenil comenzará oficialmente el 13 de septiembre para Life Teen (grados 9-12)

Y el domingo. 27 de septiembre para los grados 5-8. ¡Ayude trabajando en nuestro nuevo centro juvenil, llame a

la Sra. LaBone para averiguar cómo! Síguenos en: Instagram: lifeteen_aiken

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Office Hours/Horas de oficina de la escuela: 7:30am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri/de lunes a viernes

St. Mary’s Parish School

118 York Street SE, Aiken, SC 29801 Mrs. Laura Webster, Principal

803.649.2071 Fax: 803.643.0092 www.stmaryschoolaiken.com

Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 St. Mary’s School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Monthly payment plans are available for all families. Catholic Parishioners are eligible for discounted tuition. For more information, visit the school website at stmaryschoolaiken.com or call the school office at 803.649.2071.

Benefactor Opportunities Please consider supporting a student who needs financial help attending SMS. To donate online visit stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms

Amazon Smile Visit smile.amazon.com and select St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School in Aiken. All eligible purchases will support the school at no additional charge. All of your Prime benefits remain the same too! St. Mary's School does not see individual purchases and collects no data from this program.

Amazon Charity Wish List Purchase items for the school including playground items, cleaning supplies, PPE, and office supplies. Go to smile.amazon.com/charitylists, then search for St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School.

Job Opportunity Saint Mary’s School is seeking substitute teachers for the upcoming school year. Interested applicants should contact the school office at 803.649.2071 or office@stmaryschoolaiken.com.

Inscripción abierta para 2020-2021 La escuela de Santa María está aceptando solicitudes de inscripción para el año escolar 2020-2021. Hay planes de pago mensual disponibles para todas las familias. Los feligreses católicos son elegibles para matrículas con descuento. Hay planes de pago de diez meses disponibles. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de la escuela en stmaryschoolaiken.com o llame a la oficina de la escuela al (803) 649-2071. Oportunidades para benefactor Considere apoyar a un estudiante que necesita ayuda financiera para asistir a SMS. Para donar en línea, visite stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms Amazon Smile Visite smile.amazon.com y seleccione la escuela católica St. Mary Help of Christians en Aiken. Todas las compras elegibles apoyarán a la escuela sin costo adicional. ¡Todos sus beneficios Prime también siguen siendo los mismos! El personal de la escuela de Santa María no ve compras individuales y no recopila datos de este programa. Lista de deseos de Amazon Charity Compre artículos para la escuela, incluidos artículos para el patio de recreo, artículos de limpieza, PPE y artículos de oficina. Vaya a smile.amazon.com/charitylists, luego busque St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School. Oportunidad de empleo La escuela de Santa María está buscando maestros suplentes para el próximo año escolar. Los solicitantes interesados deben comunicarse con la oficina de la escuela al office@stmaryschoolaiken.com. o 803.649.2071

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

(RCIA)

Do you have friends or family who are interested in the Catholic Church? RCIA will meet on—

Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:45pm Starting Tuesday, September 1st

Location to be Determined

For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at mjackson@charlestondiocese.org or 803.642.2676.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para

Adultos (RCIA)

Se informa a la comunidad, que iniciaremos el proceso de RICA en español. Las clases de RICA han comenzado. Las personas adultas que les falte algún sacramento y estén interesadas y las personas que no son católicas que quieran conocer esta fe también están invitados. Por favor contactar las Hermanas Glafira o Martha al Cel 803.646.9521 o 803.645.3666.

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Public Masses Have Returned

Daily Mass and all Sunday Masses are being said in the new church on Fairfield Avenue. Attendance is limited to 200 persons per Mass, and those who fall into “at-risk” categories, as defined by the CDC, are asked to remain at home. The Bishop continues to dispense everyone from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.

Please Note: LATIN MASS on the First Friday of each month at 2:00pm has been discontinued. CHILD CARE during Mass is NOT available at this time.

CONFESSIONS HAVE RESUMED. Please see the front cover of this bulletin for the schedule.

CONFESIONES SE HAN REANUDADO. El horario está en la primera página de este boletín.

Masses on Facebook live

The following Masses are livestreamed: Sat., 5:00pm; Sun., 11:00am and 12:30pm (Spanish Mass) You can access our Facebook (FB) page without a FB account. Simply click on the small “f” icon on the upper right hand of our website (stmarys-aiken.org).

Misas en vivo en Facebook Continuaremos transmitiendo en vivo las siguientes misas: Sábado, 5:00pm; Domingo, 11:00am y 12:30pm (Español) Puede acceder a nuestra página de Facebook (FB) sin una cuenta de FB. Simplemente haga clic en el icono pequeño "f" en la parte superior derecha de nuestro sitio web (stmarys-aiken.org). Todos los eventos de transmisión en vivo, incluidas misas y rosarios, se guardan en la página de Facebook y se puede acceder a ellos haciendo clic en la pestaña "videos" en el lado izquierdo de la página de FB.

This Week’s Scripture Readings

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

The Holy Rosary

Join the parish as we pray the Rosary together Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday before the 5:30pm Mass, and Wednesday before the 8:30am Mass.

Sunday, August 30 8:30am For All the People of the Parish 11:00am Eileen Smith (D) 12:30pm Father Will Frei (L) 5:00pm Martha Cubbage (D) Monday, August 31 5:30pm Dick Griffis (D) Tuesday, September 1 5:30pm Sergi Family (L) & (D) Wednesday, September 2 8:20am Alexa Luszcz (D) Thursday, September 3 5:30pm Pat Kruse (D)

Friday, September 4 5:30pm Camilla & Anthony Romano (D) Saturday, September 5 8:00am Brian Durand (D) 5:00pm Ed Albenesius (D) Salvator & Anthony Romano (D) Maria Collins (D) James Francis Zoccola (D) (D) Josephine Esposito (D)

Holy Mass Intentions

Prayers Requested

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Monday 1 Cor 2:1-5 Ps 119:97-102 Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday 1 Cor 2:10b-16 Ps 145:8-14 Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday 1 Cor 3:1-9 Ps 33:12-15, 20-21 Lk 4:38-44 Thursday 1 Cor 3:18-23 Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Lk 5:1-11 Friday 1 Cor 4:1-5 Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40 Lk 5:33-39 Saturday 1 Cor 4:6b-15 Ps 145:17-21 Lk 6:1-5 Sunday Ez 33:7-9 Ps 95:1-2, 6-9 Rom 13:8-10 Mt 18:15-20

Readings for the week of August 31—Sept. 6

Deaths/Difuntos: August 8 Tom Inderrieden August 9 Patricia Mullen August 16 Shirley Ann Govenettio August 19 Velma Johnson

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

*On-Line Giving

The Parish Finance Committee strongly recommends using on-line giving. It has several benefits to the parish including lower cost of administration fees versus the bank. It simplifies record keeping, collection, and accounting procedures.

ON-LINE GIVING STATUS

TO ENROLL IN ON-LINE GIVING go to the parish website: www.stmarys-aiken.org Click on “Giving” Click on “Sunday Offering” Create a new account and then go to “Manage My Account” Enroll in weekly or monthly offering* If you need assistance, or to discontinue on-line giving, please call 1.800.348.2886

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ITEM GOAL LAST MONTH’S STATUS

CURRENT STATUS

CURRENT % GOAL CURRENT VS. LAST MONTH

ON-LINE GIVING PARTICIPANTS

750 594 604 80% 10

*Monthly offering is the preferred method recommended by the Parish Finance Committee

Face Masks Required/Cubrebocas son

Obligatorios

We are respectfully requiring that everyone attending Holy Mass wear a face covering or mask during the celebration of Mass, except for the act of receiving Holy Communion. The covering must cover both your mouth and nose. Free, sterile masks are available at the front door, if you do not have a face mask with you. Bishop Guglielmone has asked that parishes in the diocese conform to local government ordinances.

Thank you for doing your part to ensure the safety of all. Estamos exigiendo respetuosamente que todos los que asistan a la Santa Misa usen un cubreboca durante la celebración de la Misa, excepto en el acto de recibir la Sagrada Comunión. Este debe cubrir tanto su boca como su nariz. Tenemos cubrebocas estériles gratuitos disponibles en la puerta principal, por si olvido la suyo en casa. El obispo Guglielmone ha pedido que las parroquias de la diócesis cumplan con las ordenanzas del gobierno local. Gracias por hacer su parte para garantizar la seguridad de todos.

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Not on FORMED?

Sign up at www.formed.org/signup, enter Aiken,SC, then choose St. Mary Help of Christians. ¿No está inscrito en FORMED? Regístrese en www.formed.org/signup, ingrese a Aiken, SC, luego elija St.

Items Left in the Narthex/Vestibule of

the Church If you have something that you would like to be made available in the narthex/vestibule of either church, please submit your request to the parish office. Father Wilson must give his approval before anything is placed in the churches for distribution. This includes, but is not limited to, books, fliers, leaflets, rosaries, medals, prayer cards, etc. Items left in the churches, that have not been ap-proved by Father Wilson, will be removed. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance! Objetos dejados en el nártex /

vestíbulo de la iglesia

Si tiene algo que le gustaría que estuviera disponible en el atrio / vestíbulo de cualquiera de las iglesias, envíe su solicitud a la oficina parroquial. El padre Wilson debe dar su aprobación antes de colocar algo en las iglesias para su distribución. Esto incluye, pero no se limita a, libros, volantes, folletos, rosarios, medallas, tarjetas de oración, etc. Los artículos que se dejen en las iglesias, que no hayan sido aprobados por el Padre Wilson, serán removidos. ¡Gracias por su cooperación y asistencia!

Attention! Bulletin Deadlines

Bulletin information needs to be turned in to the office no less than 10 working days prior to the desired Sunday. Holiday deadlines are earlier. For more information, please contact Frances in the Parish Office, 803.649.4777. ¡Atención! Fecha Límite para el boletín

Información para el boletín debe entregarse en la oficina por lo menos 10 días hábiles antes del domingo deseado para publicación. Si es en tiempo de vacaciones, la fecha varía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Frances en la oficina parroquial, 803.649.4777.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

For food or financial assistance, call 803.642.3211

Parish & Community Events

Sunday Morning Café (Catholic Faith

Exploration) to resume 9/13

Come join us in Mother Theresa Hall (to the left of the church) between the Sunday morning Masses, 9:45 – 10:45 am. No reservations or materials needed. Masks and social distancing will be required. If you prefer, bring a lawn chair for discussion questions outside in the garden and under the porticos following the video. Come early—movie will begin at 9:45. Come build friendships with your parish family!

We will begin with a movie on Formed so that those at home may participate. The War of the Vendee is about faithful peasants and nobles from a small French region who courageously led a Catholic “counter-revolution” for Freedom of Religion during the French Revolution. A powerful story of sacrifice and martyrdom, it is delightfully cast entirely by Catholic youth (over 250 cast members) and is a movie for the whole family. The link is https://watch.formed.org/the-war-of-the-vendee. Discussion/meditation questions, as well as the Fall Session schedule, will be in upcoming bulletins,

9/13 The War of the Vendee, Pt. 1 (45 min.)

9/20 The War of the Vendee, Pt. 2 (45 min.)

Altar Flower Donations

Donating altar flowers is a simple, lovely way to honor a loved one, glorify God, and add beauty to the altar. Flowers can be donated in honor of a living person, memory of someone who has died, in celebration of an anniversary or other milestone, or in thanksgiving for friends or family. You can choose any Sunday or have an open Sunday chosen for you. The names of those being honored or remembered will appear in the bulletin on the Sunday you select. If you prefer, you can simply give the flowers to the Glory of God. The suggested donation is $250 for two arrangements. To donate, please call Janet Morris at the parish office at 803.649.4777.

Done flores para el altar

¿Cómo le gustaría donar flores para el altar como una forma de dar homenaje a un ser querido, darle gloria a Dios, o si prefiere, para adorno del altar? Las flores se pueden donar para cualquier tipo de celebración: una ocasión especial de una persona, en recuerdo de alguien que ha fallecido, aniversarios o por éxitos logrados, o en agradecimiento por la familia o amigos. Escoga cualquier domingo que desee, o se le puede escoger uno. Los nombres de las personas por las que se donan las flores se pondrán en el boletín del domingo seleccionado. Recuerde que las flores las puede donar también para la gloria de Dios. Se sugiere una donación de $250 por dos arreglos. Para donar por favor comuníquese con Janet Morris en la oficina de la parroquia, al 803.649.4777.

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Wednesday Adult Bible Study

Sept. 9, 2020 we will resume meeting virtually via Zoom or possibly Google Meetings. We will be studying the book of Revelation. Email whittimp@gmail.com or 865.599.8473

Dear Parishioners,

Once again, parishioners are receiving emails and texts sent in my name and other parish and school staff. These requests are often asking for financial help in one form or another. Neither I, nor any parish employee, will ever ask you for donations of any kind via social media. Please do not respond any message that you may receive.

Thank you and God bless,

Father Wilson

Estimados feligreses,

Una vez más, los feligreses están recibiendo correos electrónicos y mensajes de texto enviados a mi nombre o al nombre del personal de la parroquia y la escuela. Estas solicitudes a menudo piden ayuda financiera de una forma u otra. Ni yo, ni ningún empleado de la parroquia, les pediremos donaciones de ningún tipo a través de las redes sociales. No responda a ningún mensaje que pueda recibir.

Gracias y Dios les bendiga,

Padre Wilson

Facility Reservations for Large

Groups/Reservas de edificios para

grupos grandes

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the parish will not be accepting reservations for the gathering of large groups (wedding receptions, fund raisers, quinceañeras, etc) at this time. For questions or concerns please contact the parish office. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate you patience and understanding. Thank you!

Debido a la pandemia de Covid-10, la parroquia no aceptará reservaciones para reuniones de grupos grandes (recepciones de bodas, eventos para recaudar fondos, quinceañeras, etc.) en este momento. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda ocasionar y agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión. ¡Gracias!

Good and Faithful Servant

Drug addiction turns love into a weapon. It forces family members to overcome their own loving instincts and go hard against their own child, wife, brother, or parent. It puts people in the position of calling the police and filing charges against their own blood. Every step you take, every thing you do, is another knife stab to the heart. Tough love is tough for everyone.

Drug addiction grinds family love into shards of glass that gash the hearts of those who love the addict. People are forced to act in ways that run opposite to their instincts toward the people who are dearest to them in life. The decisions that drug addiction forces on family members scar the family members as well as the addict.

There is help available within our Aiken community. The “Aiken for Comfort” Nar-Anon Family Group meets virtually every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Join their Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81861321786?pwd=Q1FzSlUyUlp1V3JJQ05Eckh4MktpQT09 Meeting ID: 818 6132 1786 Pass code: 043407

The group provides fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a Twelve-Step Program, they offer each other help by sharing experiences, strength, and hope. There is no cost for the group.

We also have members of our Parish family who have walked this journey and are here to support and encourage you if you are in a similar situation. If you would like to speak to someone directly, rather than the group, please contact Bette Ross at 803.649.4777 for a referral.

from http://www.ncregister.com/blog/rhamilton/drug-addiction-is-a-catastrophe-for-families

Sagrado Sacramentos

Bautismos

Para pedir el Sacramento del Bautismo o para recibir información acerca de las pláticas pre-bautismales, por favor de comunicarse con Gabriela Flores, al 803.716.5509 o con Luz Londoño, al 803.480.6865. Preparación pre-bautismal: en Boyd Hall en la escuela Sta. Maria.

Primera Comunión y Confirmación

Norma Sacramental: Los padres de familia y niños deben estar inscritos en la Parroquia y asistir fielmente a la Santa Misa todos los domingos y fiestas de precepto. Los niños, que no asisten a nuestro Colegio Católico Parroquial, deben asistir, por lo menos, dos años, completos a clases de Formación Cristiana (Catequesis Dominical) y cumplir con los reglamentos de asistencia para recibir el sacramento. Para más información, comunicarse con Mary Ellen Jackson al 803.642.2676 o mjackson@charlestondiocese.org o con las Hermanas Glafira o Martha al Cel 803.646.9521 o 803.645.3666.

Sagrado Matrimonio

Como política de la Diócesis, se pide a todas las parejas que desean tener el sacramento del matrimonio, preparase por lo menos seis (6) meses antes de decidir una fecha para su boda. Para más información comunicarse con Guadalupe Cortes, al 803.845.9390.

Bienvenido Padre Francisco!

La Comunidad Parroquial de Santa María Auxilio de los

cristianos, nos alegramos por la presencia del P. Francisco

Vargas Oñate. ¡Sea bienvenido! Cuente con nosotros, oramos

por usted.

Ministerios y Movimientos en Nuestra

Parroquia

En nuestra comunidad parroquial existen varios movimientos apostólicos y ministerios. Cada mes iremos presentando a cada uno de ellos con su misión específica. El objetivo de esto es para darlos a conocer y si se sienten motivados a participar en alguno de ellos, sepan con quien dirigirse.

“Sirvamos a Dios con alegría” Salmo 100:2

Quinceañera

A los interesados en una celebración de XV años deben tener en cuenta lo siguiente:

Deben ser católicos practicantes y asistir a Misa.

Deben estar registrados en la parroquia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha de la celebración.

Deben asistir a la preparación catequética que ofrece la parroquia.

Para más información, por favor comunicarse con Esperanza Negrete al 803.226.3410 Page 8

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Catholic Good Manners & Etiquette

Please exit the church and leave reverently and respectfully. We encourage you to visit with others, but not until you are outside of the main sanctuary of the church so you won’t disturb others who are staying to pray. So, please leave quietly and visit with others afterward outside. A smile and whispered good morning is sufficient greeting inside the nave.

Help support Columbus Club Projects We are offering Drive Through Service to Pick up Orders

Limited indoor seating available—Social Distancing in effect

Saturday September 5, 2020 Serving 5 to 8pm or until gone

Columbus Club

1003 Spaulding Drive Aiken, SC Whole or Half BBQ Pork Butts available with RSVP by August 31st $35-whole (approx 6lbs cooked) / $20 -half (approx. 3 bs cooked)

$10 per plate Meal consists of: Pulled pork, potato salad ,baked beans, & coleslaw

(Hamburger or hotdog may be substituted for pork sandwich upon request) One (1) FREE draft beer for ages 21+ (indoor dining only)

Or One (1) soda per ticket. Cash Bar (dine- in only) includes: beer, wine, mixed drinks or soda

Make Checks payable to the Columbus Club RSVP Tickets available from:

Craig Burgess —803.645.0330 Dennis Fraser—803.507.0066 Richard Schreck 973.479.1602 Mark Szymanski — 803.645.1405

St. Mary’s Office—803.649.4777 Columbus Club—803.648.3684 (leave a message)

Columbus Club BBQ Dinner

Whole/Half Pulled Pork

Must RSVP

The next Blood Drive

Will be held Aiken Shepeard Blood Center

Hitchcock Plaza 353 Fabian Dry, Aiken, SC 29803

803.643.7996 Please donate Saturday Oct.17th and Saturday, Oct. 20th through Oct. 24th.

The center is NOT open Sunday or Monday.

To expedite your time in the center we recommend the following

Please Call 803.643.7996 for an appointment Tell them you are donating for St. Mary’s At the front desk please ask for & sign the St Mary’s sign-in sheet Fill out your health questionnaire the day of the drive at: www.shepeardblood.org/QuickPass Shepeard has seen a recent increase in blood usage and donations are decreasing. Your donation is needed now to help support patients in local hospitals Our community blood supply is 100% dependent on volunteer donors like YOU! Saving Lives takes All Types Please choose to donate!

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