Please join the Charleston community in saying goodbye to the Daughters of St Paul.
We have been so blessed to have them here for so many years, and they will be sorely missed! Please join us at a special Mass for them this Sunday, January 29, at 2 pm, at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist (120 Broad St, Charleston).
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, will preside.
We have been so blessed to have them here for so many years, and they will be sorely missed! Please join us at a special Mass for them this Sunday, January 29, at 2 pm, at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist (120 Broad St, Charleston).
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, will preside.
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? Re-airing on January 1, 2023 - all episodes archived here and on various podcast platforms. Join the 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 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? Re-airing on January 1, 2023 - all episodes archived here and on various podcast platforms. Join the 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
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 newsletter.
If you're interested in joining the family Bible study, please fill out the form here, and check here for more information!
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, the remaining sanctuary paintings, and the ceiling artwork above the altar has been completed. The final report and pictures are forthcoming.
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, the remaining sanctuary paintings, and the ceiling artwork above the altar has been completed. The final report and pictures are forthcoming.
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 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.
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.
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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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