We are in need of Faith Formation class aides and substitute teachers.
All adults who wish to be involved with programs involving children are required to fill out diocesan forms (which include a background check) and watch a short diocesan-provided video program (available online). The resultant certification lasts for a period of five years and enables involvement with any parish program that involve children, including youth ministry.
These forms can be found on our forms page.
If you feel called to be a part of our program, please submit your forms to the parish office
as soon as possible,as it takes some time for the paperwork to be processed.
Thank you for considering involvement with this valuable ministry!
Please visit the Children's Faith Formation page for the 2023-2024 calendar and additional information.
All adults who wish to be involved with programs involving children are required to fill out diocesan forms (which include a background check) and watch a short diocesan-provided video program (available online). The resultant certification lasts for a period of five years and enables involvement with any parish program that involve children, including youth ministry.
These forms can be found on our forms page.
If you feel called to be a part of our program, please submit your forms to the parish office
as soon as possible,as it takes some time for the paperwork to be processed.
Thank you for considering involvement with this valuable ministry!
Please visit the Children's Faith Formation page for the 2023-2024 calendar and additional information.
Youth Ministry at St Mary's
Youth Ministry 2023-2024 calendar is posted!
Please visit the 'Youth Ministry' page for more information!
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!
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.
Advent and Christmas Holy Day Schedule
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Friday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation 8:00 am (Corpus Christi) 6:00 pm Juan de Juanes, Inmaculada Concepción, 1535. Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. |
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*Although Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, there are two obligations to fulfill, and Catholics must therefore attend two Masses. Attending one Mass on Christmas Eve does not satisfy both the Sunday and Christmas obligations.* The Sunday Obligation is fulfilled by attending Mass Saturday evening or any time on Sunday. The Christmas Obligation is fulfilled by attending Mass Sunday evening or any time on Monday. Sunday, Dec 24 - Christmas Eve 3:30 pm - Children's Gift to the Parish 4:00 pm - Christmas Vigil Mass 8:00 pm - Christmas Eve Mass 11:00 pm - Christmas Eve Mass (Corpus Christi) Monday, Dec 25 - Christmas Day 9:00 am - Christmas Day Mass 11:00 am - Christmas Day Mass (Corpus Christi) (Carl Bloch, The Shepherds and the Angel, 1879. Public Domain via Wikipedia.) |
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The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Monday, Jan 1 Mass at 8:00 am (Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Madonna of the Rosary, c1650. Public Domain via Wikipedia.) |
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Each year, as the sun sets on Holy Saturday evening, tens of thousands of people around the world receive their Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation – and join the Catholic church. The process is called RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – and it mimics the process in the early church where people who witnessed the difference in the way the early Christians lived their lives would enter into a lengthy process of discernment, learn about the faith and decide if they wanted to join the Christ-followers. Perhaps you, or someone you know, is non-Catholic but married to a Catholic, and would like to worship and serve with your spouse. Perhaps you were baptized as a child, but were never confirmed. Perhaps your formal study of your faith ended when you left Catholic grade school, and you would now like to delve into it in an adult way. If so, then you may want to join the RCIA as a catechumen, someone who needs to be baptized; a candidate, someone who needs to complete their sacraments of initiation; or a sponsor, a confirmed Catholic who wants to grow in faith by accompanying a catechumen or candidate on their faith journey.
If you are interested, please contact Deacon Dave and Bobbi Wagner at (847) 902-6258 or davew@charlestondiocese.org.
If you are interested, please contact Deacon Dave and Bobbi Wagner at (847) 902-6258 or davew@charlestondiocese.org.
Our renovated parish hall is now open!
We are so grateful and appreciative to the Renovation Committee for their efforts in guiding the work of
restoring the paintings in the church and renovating the Parish Hall and Courtyard.
Join us for Mass Sunday morning and stay for delicious snacks afterwards in the spacious meeting room!
We are so grateful and appreciative to the Renovation Committee for their efforts in guiding the work of
restoring the paintings in the church and renovating the Parish Hall and Courtyard.
Join us for Mass Sunday morning and stay for delicious snacks afterwards in the spacious meeting room!
Artwork Restoration
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.
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.
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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