Piccolo Spoleto: Early Music Series at St Mary's
Please join us for a variety of wonderful concerts!
(Click image for pdf)
Please join us for a variety of wonderful concerts!
(Click image for pdf)
Make a resolution to grow in your faith in this new church year!
See the 'Links' page for some websites and podcasts to help you learn more about Catholicism and liturgical living.
Missed Fr Mike Schmitz's Bible in a Year podcast? Re-airing on January 1, 2023 - all episodes archived at Ascension Press and on various podcast platforms. Join the BiaY Facebook group for conversation!
Listen to a brand new podcast for 2023, Catechism in a Year, starting January 1, 2023. Join the Facebook group here.
Want to learn more about the Mass? Watch Fr Rocky's Lenten Lessons on the Mass, provided by Relevant Radio.
See the 'Links' page for some websites and podcasts to help you learn more about Catholicism and liturgical living.
Missed Fr Mike Schmitz's Bible in a Year podcast? Re-airing on January 1, 2023 - all episodes archived at Ascension Press and on various podcast platforms. Join the BiaY Facebook group for conversation!
Listen to a brand new podcast for 2023, Catechism in a Year, starting January 1, 2023. Join the Facebook group here.
Want to learn more about the Mass? Watch Fr Rocky's Lenten Lessons on the Mass, provided by Relevant Radio.
Youth Ministry at St Mary's
Save the dates from the 2022-2023 Youth Ministry calendar and newsletter to join us!
Please visit the 'Youth Ministry' page for more information and to register a child or join Family Bible Study!
Required 'Safe Environment' forms for volunteers working with children may be found on the 'Forms' page.
For questions, email Molly Pereda at mandorfer@charlestondiocese.org.
Please visit the 'Youth Ministry' page for more information and to register a child or join Family Bible Study!
Required 'Safe Environment' forms for volunteers working with children may be found on the 'Forms' page.
For questions, email Molly Pereda at mandorfer@charlestondiocese.org.
An Invitation to Adult Catechesis
Adult Catechesis: Are you an adult who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith? Do you have children in a religious education program and are looking for a Catholic 101 refresher course for yourself? Join us after the 9 a.m. Mass on Sundays (in the rectory) to study the Catechism and embark on a lifelong faith journey. Come discover the richness of the Catholic faith!
Visit the 'Adult Faith Formation' page for more information, or contact John Thom at thomjjf@icloud.com with any questions.
If you are an adult who is not Catholic but who wishes to be, or who was baptized Catholic but has not received one or more of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Confirmation and wishes to complete these, you will need to register for separate classes which prepare adults to fully enter the Catholic Church. Please print and fill out the registration form (pdf) and turn it in to the Parish Office (office@sma.church).
Visit the 'Adult Faith Formation' page for more information, or contact John Thom at thomjjf@icloud.com with any questions.
If you are an adult who is not Catholic but who wishes to be, or who was baptized Catholic but has not received one or more of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Confirmation and wishes to complete these, you will need to register for separate classes which prepare adults to fully enter the Catholic Church. Please print and fill out the registration form (pdf) and turn it in to the Parish Office (office@sma.church).
Hall Renovation and Artwork Restoration
Construction work on the parish hall is nearing completion.
The courtyard is currently closed. Please pardon our appearance during this time!
See the 'Construction' page for updates the project progresses.
Construction work on the parish hall is nearing completion.
The courtyard is currently closed. Please pardon our appearance during this time!
See the 'Construction' page for updates the project progresses.
The restoration of the Resurrection painting in the sanctuary was completed in January 2022.
The restoration of six of the twelve balcony paintings of the Apostles was completed in August 2022.
Pictures can be found here on the 'Construction' page (scroll down to August 25, 2022).
Restoration of the Crucifixion, the remaining sanctuary paintings,
and the ceiling artwork above the altar was completed in January 2023.
Restoration reports may be found on the 'detailed artwork' page. Additional pictures are forthcoming.
The restoration of six of the twelve balcony paintings of the Apostles was completed in August 2022.
Pictures can be found here on the 'Construction' page (scroll down to August 25, 2022).
Restoration of the Crucifixion, the remaining sanctuary paintings,
and the ceiling artwork above the altar was completed in January 2023.
Restoration reports may be found on the 'detailed artwork' page. Additional pictures are forthcoming.
CATHOLIC APPEAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA (Formerly the Bishop's Annual Appeal)
This year, the Diocese of Charleston was able to make their goal of $5 million, and St Mary's was able to exceed their goal of $27,000 by 5%, thanks to the generosity of 14.7% of our our parishioners. Thank you so much!
The Catholic Appeal of South Carolina, formerly the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, is the annual effort that puts faith into action by supporting the critical ministries, parishes, and schools of the Diocese of Charleston, which encompasses the entire state of South Carolina.Your generosity to the Catholic Appeal of South Carolina will sustain and bolster the crucial statewide work of our Church, which consists of:
As stewards of God’s gifts, you are asked to support the needs of our diocese through your prayers. You are also asked to share your skills and talents by participating in parish or diocesan ministries. Finally, all members of our diocese are invited to grow in generosity by making a sacrificial gift through a pledge or a one-time donation.Your gift to the Catholic Appeal of South Carolina helps to sustain Catholic schools, parishes, programs of religious education and campus ministry, and initiatives to foster vocations as well as respect for life. Additionally, through its support of Catholic Charities, the Appeal serves people in South Carolina and abroad whose lives are affected by natural disasters, illnesses, hunger, and economic hardship.
You can learn more or donate here.
The Catholic Appeal of South Carolina, formerly the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, is the annual effort that puts faith into action by supporting the critical ministries, parishes, and schools of the Diocese of Charleston, which encompasses the entire state of South Carolina.Your generosity to the Catholic Appeal of South Carolina will sustain and bolster the crucial statewide work of our Church, which consists of:
- 94 parishes
- 21 missions
- 32 schools
- 103 diocesan priests
- 195 permanent deacons
- 21 campus ministries
- 21 youth ministry programs
- 15 Catholic Charities locations
As stewards of God’s gifts, you are asked to support the needs of our diocese through your prayers. You are also asked to share your skills and talents by participating in parish or diocesan ministries. Finally, all members of our diocese are invited to grow in generosity by making a sacrificial gift through a pledge or a one-time donation.Your gift to the Catholic Appeal of South Carolina helps to sustain Catholic schools, parishes, programs of religious education and campus ministry, and initiatives to foster vocations as well as respect for life. Additionally, through its support of Catholic Charities, the Appeal serves people in South Carolina and abroad whose lives are affected by natural disasters, illnesses, hunger, and economic hardship.
You can learn more or donate here.
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WEEKEND MASS TIMES Saturday - 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.* Sunday - 5:00p.m. College of Charleston Catholic Campus Ministry Upcoming Holy Day Mass times are also posted in the bulletin. Most recent bulletins are available on the 'Bulletin' page. DAILY MASS TIMES Monday through Saturday - 8:00 a.m. (Wed* - Fri*) *Mass is celebrated by the Corpus Christi Catholic Community of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. The Ordinariate Mass is a form of the Latin Rite. CONFESSIONS Monday - Friday - immediately following 8:00 a.m. Mass Saturday - immediately following 8:00 a.m. Mass, and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. |
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