Throughout Advent, the 5th and 6th grade Sunday School class will be learning about Jesse Trees and discussing the verses in the tree. The Jesse Tree is a depiction of the genealogy of Jesus designed to show that He springs from the “root of Jesse”, taken from the prophecy of Isaiah 11:1, “And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a flower shall rise up out of his root.”
Modern Jesse Trees use symbols, which are depicted on the ornaments we will hang. Each day from December 1st-24th has a symbol and matching verse. While exact verses can vary, they summarize these references from the Old Testament and give a picture of Salvation History, from Creation to the coming of Christ. Before Mass each Sunday in Advent, we will read selected readings and hang symbols for each day for the coming week on our Jesse trees. There is a handout available in the vestibule for anyone who would like a list of which readings we will be doing for each day, or you can download the file here.
Modern Jesse Trees use symbols, which are depicted on the ornaments we will hang. Each day from December 1st-24th has a symbol and matching verse. While exact verses can vary, they summarize these references from the Old Testament and give a picture of Salvation History, from Creation to the coming of Christ. Before Mass each Sunday in Advent, we will read selected readings and hang symbols for each day for the coming week on our Jesse trees. There is a handout available in the vestibule for anyone who would like a list of which readings we will be doing for each day, or you can download the file here.
Youth Ministry at St Mary's
2022-2023 calendar is posted - save the dates to join us!
Please register as soon as possible for the 2022-2023 year by clicking on the link below.
For questions, email Molly Pereda at mandorfer@charlestondiocese.org.
Please register as soon as possible for the 2022-2023 year by clicking on the link below.
For questions, email Molly Pereda at mandorfer@charlestondiocese.org.
Click here to view the Youth Ministry October newsletter.
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!
Read more here, 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 and turn it in to the Parish Office (office@sma.church).
Read more here, 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 and turn it in to the Parish Office (office@sma.church).
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Hall Renovation and Artwork Restoration
Construction work on the parish hall is well underway. Please pardon our appearance during this time!
See here for updates as the project progresses.
Construction work on the parish hall is well underway. Please pardon our appearance during this time!
See here for updates as the project progresses.
The restoration of the Resurrection painting in the sanctuary is now complete.
You can view the final report with pictures here.
The restoration of six of the twelve balcony paintings of the Apostles has been completed.
You can view the final report here and pictures here (scroll down to August 25, 2022).
Restoration of the Crucifixion has begun. Scaffolding has been erected and the upper part of the altar has been removed in order to expose the bottom of the painting. The remaining sanctuary paintings, including the ceiling above the altar, will also be restored. The work is scheduled to take several months.
You can view the final report with pictures here.
The restoration of six of the twelve balcony paintings of the Apostles has been completed.
You can view the final report here and pictures here (scroll down to August 25, 2022).
Restoration of the Crucifixion has begun. Scaffolding has been erected and the upper part of the altar has been removed in order to expose the bottom of the painting. The remaining sanctuary paintings, including the ceiling above the altar, will also be restored. The work is scheduled to take several months.
BISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a primary source of funding to help sustain and expand ministries in the 94 parishes, 21 missions, and 33 Catholic schools and agencies throughout the diocese. 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 gifts 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 Bishop’s Annual Appeal 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.
You can learn more or donate HERE.
So far this year, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal has pledges totaling over $3.5 million dollars with almost $3 million of that already collected. Our parish families have contributed $7,264 toward our goal of $27,228. This represents 26.68% of our goal from 9.70% of our registered parishioners.
Make a resolution to grow in your faith in this new church year!
See here 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 last year? All episodes are archived here,
but Ascension Press will be re-airing them for 2022. Join their Facebook group to stay up-to-date!
Want to learn more about the Mass? Watch Fr Rocky's Lenten Lessons on the Mass, provided by Relevant Radio.
See here 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 last year? All episodes are archived here,
but Ascension Press will be re-airing them for 2022. Join their Facebook group to stay up-to-date!
Want to learn more about the Mass? Watch Fr Rocky's Lenten Lessons on the Mass, provided by Relevant Radio.
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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 posted in the bulletin DAILY MASS TIMES Monday through Saturday - 8:00 a.m. (Wed* - Fri*) First Friday - 10:00 a.m.* *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. For more info, visit corpuschristicsp.org. 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. First Friday - 9:30 a.m. |
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