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The Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 18, 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

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

All Masses are being celebrated in the new church Todas las Misas se celebran en la iglesia nueva

138 Fairfield St. SE

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

Weekly Stewardship - Fiscal Year 2019-2020

Totals as of Sunday, October 4, 2020

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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

in Old St. Mary’s!

Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament awaits your visit!

Please help! Our hours of urgent need are Sun. 9:00pm, Mon. 12 Mdnt & 1:00am (Sunday night), and Wed. 7:00pm. 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.

OFFERING FOR Oct. 4, 2020 $ 37,531.48 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 31,800.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 439,939.88 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 445,200.00 SHORTAGE TO DATE $ 5,260.12

Upcoming Special Collection: Oct. 25 St. Vincent de Paul Nov. 1 All Saints Day

*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

ITEM GOAL LAST MONTH’S STATUS

CURRENT STATUS

CURRENT % GOAL CURRENT VS. LAST MONTH

ON-LINE GIVING PARTICIPANTS

750 611 620 83% 9

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

Due to a Federal holiday, totals for Oct. 11 were not available at the time the bulletin was sent to print.

Parish Loan $519,980.00

Current Loan Balance as of 09/29/2020

$285,600.47

Pastor’s Corner Espacio de Nuestro Párroco

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Last week I mentioned that since mid-May, all the parishes of our diocese have been making in-person Mass available. No case of COVID-19 has been contracted by attending Mass at any parish in the diocese – praise God.

During this time, Mass attendance has been gradually increasing. Since July the Bishop has allowed up to 50% capacity provided that we can maintain social distance. That means that St. Mary’s is able to exceed 200 people. Those living under the same roof do not need to socially distance, so we are able to seat more people. As of yet, we have not had to send anyone to our overflow at 5pm Sat., 11am Sun. or 12:30pm Sun.

A reminder that this Sunday we will begin singing again at Mass. This has not resulted in people contracting the coronavirus from attending Mass at other parishes. Of course, we will keep our masks on and sing at a normal, i.e., not elevated, volume. Recall from last week’s column that most people do not sing hymns like professional singers, so the number of droplets produced by “regular” people like you and me (according to the most recent studies with people singing with masks) are not more dangerous than regular talking. We are pro-life, and would never do something to recklessly endanger human life.

Last weekend, Fr. Francisco and I spoke briefly about the Bicentennial Capital Campaign, celebrating 200 years since the founding of the Diocese of Charleston. Hopefully by now, you have received a mailing with more details about the whole campaign. As a recap: Half of every dollar raised comes back to us for three areas of need, identified as our past, present, and future.

Past – To help with much-needed repairs to our beloved Old St. Mary’s church, particularly replacing the over 100-year old roof as well as restoring (or replacing) the organ.

Present – To pay off remaining debt owed on the new church.

Future – For our children, especially safety and technology improvements at our school.

Some great news – as of Oct. 1, we have already raised over $900,000. That’s over 52% of our goal! I shouldn’t be surprised at this point by the generosity of the people of St. Mary’s… but I’m still blown away.

The other half of the funds raised will be distributed through the Catholic Community Foundation of South Carolina, who will ensure 100% of their funds go where needed, especially to programs helping the poor, the elderly, struggling Catholic schools seminarians, and more great initiatives. No gift is too small.

Finally, prayer is like air for a Christian’s lungs, i.e., we can’t truly live without it. Thanks to all who signed up for Perpetual Adoration. We covered our need, we can always use more Adorers, like you!

Father Wilson

Estimados hermanos en Cristo, La semana pasada mencioné que desde mediados de mayo, todas las parroquias de nuestra diócesis han estado celebrando la misa en persona. No se ha contraído ningún caso de COVID-19 por asistir a misa en ninguna parroquia de la diócesis - alabado sea Dios. Durante este tiempo, la asistencia a misa ha ido en aumento. Desde julio el obispo ha permitido hasta el 50% de la capacidad en las iglesias siempre y cuando podamos mantener la distancia social. Eso significa que Santa María puede superar las 200 personas. Aquellos que viven bajo el mismo techo no necesitan distanciarse socialmente, por lo que podemos sentar a más personas. Hasta el momento, no hemos tenido necesidad de enviar el exceso de personas a Santa Ángela en las misas 5pm el sábado, a las 11am o 12:30am domingo. Les recuerdo que este domingo comenzaremos a cantar en la misa. Por supuesto, mantendremos los cubrebocas puestos y cantaremos a un volumen normal, es decir, no elevado. Recuerden el comentario que hice la semana pasada de que la mayoría de las personas no cantan himnos como cantantes profesionales, por lo que la cantidad de gotitas de saliva producidas por personas "normales" como usted y yo (según los estudios más recientes con personas que cantan con cubrebocas) no es más peligrosa que cuando hablamos normalmente. Somos pro-vida y nunca haríamos algo imprudente para poner en peligro la vida humana. El fin de semana pasado, el P. Francisco y yo hablamos brevemente sobre la Campaña Capital del Bicentenario, que celebra los 200 años desde la fundación de la Diócesis de Charleston. Espero que a estas alturas haya recibido un correo con más detalles sobre toda la campaña. Como resumen: la mitad de cada dólar recaudado regresa a nosotros para tres áreas de necesidad, identificadas como nuestro pasado, presente y futuro. Pasado: para ayudar con las reparaciones muy necesarias a nuestra amada iglesia Santa María antigua, particularmente el reemplazo del techo de más de 100 años, así como restaurar (o reemplazar) el órgano. Presente: saldar la deuda restante de la construcción de la nueva iglesia. Futuro: para nuestros niños, en especial las mejoras de seguridad y tecnología en nuestra escuela. Buenas noticias: a partir del 1 de octubre, ya hemos recaudado más de $ 900,000. ¡Eso es más del 52% de nuestro objetivo! A estas alturas no debería sorprenderme por la generosidad de la gente de Santa María... pero todavía estoy impresionado. La otra mitad de los fondos recaudados se distribuirá a través de la Fundación de la Comunidad Católica de Carolina del Sur, que se asegurará de que el 100% de sus fondos vayan a donde sea necesario, especialmente a programas de ayuda a los pobres, los ancianos, asistencia económica para la colegiatura de seminaristas católicos y otras iniciativas más importantes. . Ninguna ofrenda es demasiado pequeña. Finalmente, la oración es para un cristiano como el aire para los pulmones, es decir, realmente no podemos vivir sin ella. Gracias a todos los que se inscribieron en la Adoración Perpetua. Cubrimos nuestras necesidades, ¡siempre podemos usar más adoradores, como usted! Padre Wilson

Public Masses

All daily and Sunday Masses are being celebrated in the new church on Fairfield Street. 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. MISA—Todas las misas diarias y dominicales se celebran en la iglesia nueva en Fairfield Street. 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).

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.

Sunday, October 18 8:30am Susan Colombo (D) 11:00am Elizabeth Strycharz (D) 12:30pm Felicia Glenos (D) 5:00pm For All the People of the Parish Monday, October 19 5:30pm Tom DeMasse (D) Tuesday, October 20 5:30pm Betsy Dvorak (D) Wednesday, October 21 8:20am James Carlisle (D) 7:00pm La Familia Arreguin Mejia (L) & (D)

Thursday, October 22 5:30pm Rudolph Frei (D) Friday, October 23 5:30pm Veronica & Walter Lepianka (D) Saturday, October 24 8:00am Jimmy Carlisle (D) 5:00pm Alvin Black (D) Henrietta Dellamora (D) Raymond Minnick, Jr. (D) Sally Rosbach (D) Natalie Paladino (D) Veronica & Walter Lepianka (D)

Holy Mass Intentions

Monday Eph 2:1 - 10 Ps 100:1b - 5 Lk 12:13 - 21 Tuesday Eph 2:12 - 22 Ps 85:9 - 14 Lk 12:35 - 38 Wednesday Eph 3:2 - 12 (Ps) Is 12:2 - 3, 4bcd - 6 Lk 12:39 - 48 Thursday Eph 3:14 -21 Ps 33:1 - 2, 4 - 5, 11 - 12, 18 - 9 Lk 12:49 -53 Friday Eph 4:1 - 6 Ps 24:1 - 4b, 5 - 6 Lk 12:54 - 59 Saturday Eph 4:7 - 16 Ps 122:1 - 5 Lk 13:1 - 9 Sunday Ex 22:20 - 26 Ps 18:2 - 4, 47, 51 1 Thes 1:5c - 10 Mt 22:34 - 40

Readings for the week of Oct. 19— Oct. 25

Prayers Requested

Deaths/Difuntos: Sept. 30 Angelo Speca Oct. 1 Veronica Negrete Oct. 1 Cassandra Negrete Oct. 5 Jesus Carrillo

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.

La Misa de los miércoles en Español de las 7 pm será en la Iglesia nueva: 138 Fairfield Street SE

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 8:20am Mass.

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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. Las próximas clases de preparación para el bautismo se llevarán a cabo el 4 de octubre y 11 de octubre a partir de las 8:00am, arriba en Smith Hall.

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 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 a partir del mes de septiembre..

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

Sacramental Information

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 or mjackson@charlestondiocese.org Confirmation: Joan LaBone: 803.649.3049 or jlabone@charlestondiocese.org

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

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.

More information about the Sacraments can be found on our parish website www.stmarys-aiken.org

Ministerio de Atención Pastoral

¿Está gravemente enfermo, se enfrenta a una cirugía o es de edad avanzada? Reciba la gracia y la fuerza del Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos. Envíe un correo electrónico a Mary Frei: mfrei@charlestondiocese.org o llame al 803.649.4777 ext. 114.

Puede encontrar más información sobre los sacramentos en nuestro sitio web parroquial www.stmarys-aiken.org

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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. Mary Help of Christians

School of Christian Formation (CCD)

Grades 4K—5

Contact:mjackson@charlestondiocese.org Telephone: 803.642.2676

Dear Parents: October challenge: work on getting into the habit of

praying aloud together as a family. Start small if needed. Before praying, ask your children to think about what they would like to thank God for, if there is any situation they need help with, and if there is any request they’d like to include. Make sure you include your own personal prayers. If you children are able, let them verbalize their own prayers; if they aren’t, pray aloud for them. It’s especially important to get into a habit to pray before meals, but find other regular time in your family life to pray.

You should have your books and credentials to get on-line with the app. Please contact Mary Ellen Jackson if you have not gotten your books or onto the app.

For K – 5th grade, the Safe Environment Program will be done by the parents at home. You should already have gotten information about that. If you are not able to do it at home (due to computer or Wi-Fi problems) Mary Ellen Jackson will be happy to meet with you on campus to have you do the program there.

It is important to get your children signed up for classes.

Escuela de Formación Cristiana (CCD)

Grados Kinder a 5º

Contacto: mjackson@charlestondiocese.org Teléfono: 803.642.2676

Estimados padres: Reto de octubre: en familia, trabajen junto en

adquirirel hábito de orar en voz alta. Empiecen poco a poco si es necesario. Antes de orar, pida a sus hijos que piensen qué les gustaría agradecer a Dios, si hay alguna situación en la que necesitan ayuda y si hay alguna intención que les gustaría incluir. Asegúrese de incluir sus propias oraciones personales. Si sus hijos pueden, déjeles que verbalicen sus propias oraciones; si no es así, ore en voz alta por ellos. Es especialmente importante adquirir el hábito de orar antes de las comidas, pero busque otro momento habitual para orar en familia.

Debe tener sus libros y credenciales para conectarse con la aplicación. Comuníquese con Mary Ellen Jackson si no ha recibido sus libros o no ha ingresado a la aplicación.

Para los grados K-5º, el Programa de Ambiente Seguro será realizado por los padres en casa. Ya debería haber recibido información sobre eso. Si no puede hacerlo en casa (debido a problemas con la computadora o el wifi), Mary Ellen Jackson estará feliz de reunirse con usted en el campus para que realice el programa allí.

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Sunday Morning Youth Ministry

Grades 6-12

Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone Morning Youth Ministry for the fall 2020/2021:

Teens must be registered before attending and all paperwork must be completed.

Diocesan Prevention Education will be taught at the beginning of the sessions on October 17.

All sessions will be held in the St. John Bosco Youth Center, 303 Richland Ave. E

Fall Break: There is no morning session on Sunday, Oct. 25

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

October 18—Life Teen (High School session for Diocesan Prevention Education will be taught at the beginning

of the night.) October 25—Blessing of the St. John Bosco Building after 5pm Mass. All youth are encouraged to attend with their families!

Please remember your masks. Please look for our Covid policy online under Formation/Middle

School or High School on our website.

Ministerio juvenil

del domingo por la mañana

Grados 6º-12º

Contacto: Sra. Joan Marie LaBone

Ministerio Juvenil matutino para el otoño de 2020/2021:

Los adolescentes deben registrarse antes de asistir y se deben completar todos los trámites.

Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en el Centro Juvenil San Juan Bosco, 303 Richland Ave. E.

Vacaciones de otoño: no hay sesión matutina el domingo 25 de octubre

Ministerio Juvenil Escuela intermedia (GR. 5º-8º) o Life Teen (GR. 9º-12º)

Contacto: Sra. Joan Marie LaBone jlabone@charlestondiocese.org o celular 803.215.7040

18 de octubre: Life Teen (la sesión de la escuela secundaria para la Educación Preventiva Diocesana se impartirá al

comienzo de la noche). 25 de octubre - Bendición del edificio San Juan Bosco después de la misa de las 5 pm. ¡Se anima a todos los jóvenes a que asistan con sus familias! Por favor recuerde sus cubrebocas.

Busque en línea , en nuestro sitio web nuestras pautas referentes al Covid-19 bajo

Formation/middle school o High school.

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. Payment plans are available. For more information, visit the school website at stmaryschoolaiken.com or call the school office at 803.649.2071. Plastic Bag Drive SMS is collecting plastic grocery bags for Saint Vincent De Paul. Please drop off any unwanted grocery bags at the school office. Benefactor Opportunities Please consider supporting a student who needs financial help attending SMS. To donate online visit stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms or send your donation to the school office. Charleston Wrap Fundraiser SMS is partnering with Charleston Wrap to raise money for our Catholic School. Visit tinyurl.com/sms-wrap to browse and purchase products.

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. Jornada para colectar bolsas de plástico: La escuela de Santa María está recolectando bolsas plásticas de supermercado para San Vicente De Paul. Por favor, deje las bolsas que no desee en la oficina de la escuela Oportunidades para benefactores Por favor, tome en consideración la posibilidad de apadrinar a un estudiante que necesita ayuda financiera para asistir a la escuela de Santa María. Para donar en línea, visite stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms o envíe su donación a la oficina de la escuela. Recaudación de fondos Charleston Wrap La Escuela Santa María se está asociando con Charleston Wrap para recaudar fondos para nuestra escuela católica. Visitar tinyurl.com/sms-wrap para buscar y comprar productos.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

(RCIA)

Do you have friends or family who are interested in the Catholic Church?

RCIA will meet Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:45pm In Mother Teresa Hall

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

Spread the Word!

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para

Adultos (RCIA)

Se informa a la comunidad, que iniciáremos 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 803.646.9521 o 803.645.3666.

That Man Is You (TMIY)

TMIY will resume live meetings in Mother Teresa Hall on Oct. 9th. Doors will open at 6:00am. The video will begin at 6:30am. We are discussing Year 2 “The Battle Over the Bride” Week 7 - Woman in Communion

The Mystery of Woman in Communion Overshadowing of the Holy Spirit Woman and the Order of Love The Mystery of the Blessed Trinity and Humanity Mystery of Woman Written in the Body The Brain’s Reward System and the Idol of Pornography The Consequences of Pornography in Marriage

For more information contact Derron Judd at 803.439.2229, Chris Ascherman at 803.845.0568 or email: aikentmiy@charlestondiocese.org, Andy Colquitt at 803.646.4068. To register please contact Joe Van Alstine: aikentmiy@charlestondiocese.org

Wednesday Adult Bible Study

Join us Oct. 14, 10:00am for Chapters 8 - 11 in the Book of Revelation. Due to the size of our group we are meeting via Zoom. To receive an email invitation with a link to attend, contact Martha at whittimp@gmail.com or 865.599.8473

Thursday Morning Bible Study

We meet Thursdays 11:15am – 12:30pm in St. Michael Hall. Bring your Bible and your mask. We will be delving into the Letter of James, which deals with many of the difficulties we are experiencing now. For more information contact Mary Ellen Jackson at 803.642.2676 or mjackson@charlestondiocese.org

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Parish & Community Events/Eventos Parroquiales y Comunitarios

Perpetual Adoration

In Old St. Mary’s

Needing Peace in Your Heart? Jesus offers it! Be not Afraid!

Hours with urgent need for an adorer:

Sun. 9pm; Mon. 12 mdnt and 1am (Sun. night); Wed. 7pm

All hours of need:

MON: 12 mdnt; 1 am; 2 am; 3 am; 5 am; 8 am

TUES: 3 am; 4 am; 9 pm

WED: 1 am; 2 am; 5 am; 7 am; 7 pm; 10 pm

THU: 12 mdnt; 1 am; 2 am; 7 am; 11 am; 10pm

FRI: 12 mdnt; 2 am; 3 am; 4 am; 12 Noon; 2 pm; 11 pm

SAT: 12 mdnt; 1 am; 2 am; 4 am; 2 pm; 6 pm; 8 pm; 9 pm

SUN: 12 mdnt: 1 am; 2 am; 3 am; 4 am; 5 am; 6 am; 7 am;

12 noon; 1 pm; 4 pm; 6 pm; 9 pm; 11 pm;

To begin your weekly hour with Jesus, please contact Ivy Monahon at jjmonahon@mindspring.com or 803.649.4157

Play & Pray

October Activities Oct. 23 7:00pm Adoration + Fellowship: Meet at Old St. Mary’s. (Please remember to observe all COVID 19 precautions.) Oct. 27 9:30am Zoom Meeting (Contact Stephanie for meeting ID) Discussion: Family Traditions for Halloween/Day of the Dead, All Saint’s Day and All Souls Day

Contact Stephanie Lee with questions at 803.634.3171

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Gift of the Present Moment Grief, Sorrow and the Way Forward

The Diocese of Charleston Office of Family Life is offering a webinar for anyone experiencing the loss of a family mem-ber or friend. The goal is to continue a supportive network of persons connected through the experience of grieving a loved one. The webinar will review the five stages of grief versus sorrow.

Saturday October 24, 2020 at 10am until about 11:30am

To register please contact the Office of Family Life at familylife@charlestondiocese.org or call 803.547.5063.

Baby Bottle campaign for Life Choices

Pregnancy Care Center

Baby Bottles for loose change for Life Choices Pregnancy Center will be distributed the weekend of October 24-25. You can pick one up from the table in the courtyard after all weekend masses. There will be one collection weekend November 21-22.

Life Choices has an online giving option at https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/2036777?widget=1 Be sure to reference St. Mary’s Baby Bottle Campaign in the memo.

For more information, please contact Pat Maranda at phaney4@gmail.com /803.646.3098 or Stephanie Lee at sdzlee87@gmail.com / 803.634.3171.

Catholic Women’s Association (CWA)

Our next CWA general meeting will be Wednesday, October 28th. We will pray the rosary at 11am in the church on Fairfield. If the weather is nice, we will pray in the rose garden so, please bring a chair.

The meeting will be held in Mother Teresa Hall at 11:30am

Father Francisco will be our guest speaker Unfortunately, we cannot serve lunch but bottled water will be available.

Masks must be worn during the meeting

Attendance will be limited to 25 people and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, however, it will be livestreamed on St. Mary's Facebook page. For a reservation to attend in person, please contact Karen Van Deren at klvd@aol.com.

The CWA annual ham dinner has been cancelled for 2020.

If you are not receiving weekly emails from Karen Van Deren (KVD), please email at klvd@aol.com to be added to the CWA email distribution list.

Remember to Donate!

Hitchcock Plaza - 353 Fabian Drive - Aiken, SC 29803

Tues., Oct. 20 through Sat. , Oct. 24 Please call 803.643.7996 for an appointment

Please ask for & sign the St Mary’s sign-in sheet at the front desk.

¡Recuerda Donar!

martes 20 al 24 de octubre. Llame al 803.643.7996 para una cita.

En la recepción, solicite y firme la hoja de registro de St. Mary's

Fridays with Francis Book Study

Join us as we continue to read and discuss Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. We meet Fridays at 10:00 – 11:30am in St. Michael’s Hall - wear your mask. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at 803.642.2676 or mjackson@charlestondiocese.org

Good and Faithful Servant

Because of the location of our parish, you may find yourself being asked for assistance from those in need in our community as you attend Mass. As Catholics, we have a responsibility to help each other, our families, and our community and we would like to provide you with some suggestions on how to help as you feel appropriate. We’ve previously shared some of this information but we have some additional resources to offer.

We have bags of non-perishable, portable food available for people in need; these are generously donated by St. Vincent de Paul. The bags are maintained in the Church for distribution as needed. Please contact a Mass Coordinator or Usher for assistance.

Free sack lunches are now offered every Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 at Mother Teresa Hall. This initiative, originally offered once per month by the Aiken County Homeless Coalition, is now able to be offered weekly due to the generous response of Joan LaBone and our Youth Ministry, with support from other groups, such as CWA.

We request that you avoid giving money to people. If you feel that you want to have something to offer people if they ask, other than above, we recommend that you purchase gift cards from places like McDonalds, Burger King, Food Lion. This will ensure that people have access to food at least until the food pantries open on Monday. All of those places are within walking distance from the Parish.

As always, feel free to refer the person to Bette Ross, parish Social Ministry Coordinator, for assistance. Her contact information is on the second page of the bulletin, They can come by the Parish office to meet with her to get connected to existing resources within Aiken.

Please give some prayerful consideration if you feel the calling to give more aid to the most vulnerable in our community — volunteer either within St. Mary’s or the greater Aiken community. There are many opportunities to share your time, talent, and treasure, such as St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center, Aiken County Homeless Coalition, Salvation Army, Nurture Home, Crossroads Aiken — just to name a few.

And most important, let us remember to always pray for those in need.

God of Justice, Open our eyes to see you in the face of the poor. Open our ears to hear you in the cries of the exploited. Open our mouths to defend you in the public squares as well as in private deeds. Remind us that what we do to the least ones, we do to you. Amen.

Sunday Morning Café (Catholic Faith

Exploration)

Come join us in Mother Theresa Hall (to the left of the church) between the Sunday morning Masses, 9:45 – 10:45am. No reservations or materials needed, although masks are required. Indoor or optional outdoor discussion questions follow the video (bring a lawn chair!). Come build friendships with your parish family!

10/18 Some Heard Thunder, Some Heard God, Pt 2 (Fr. Mitch Pacwa) 10/25 Some Heard Thunder, Some Heard God, Pt. 3 (Fr. Mitch Pacwa)

Altar Flower Donations/Done flores

para el altar

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.

¿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.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

For food or financial assistance, call 803.642.3211

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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, fundraisers, quinceañeras, etc.) at this time. For questions or concerns please contact the parish office. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your 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!

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“How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers.” Mother Teresa

"¿Cómo puede haber demasiados niños? Eso es como decir que hay demasiadas flores ". Madre Teresa

DOMUND

A Sunday for everyone Every year on the penultimate Sunday of October we celebrate the WORLD SUNDAY OF MISSIONS. DOMUND. This Sunday unites all Catholics in the world, in a single community of faith. We are again committed to our common vocation, through baptism to be missionaries through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and our economic contribution, to contribute to the Propagation of faith. In his message for This year's World Mission Sunday Pope Francis asks us to respond to our baptismal call to the mission by saying, "Here I am, Send me." This is the mission that all Christians have received, and God gives us the grace to live it wherever we are.

Un domingo para todo el mundo Todos los años el penúltimo domingo de octubre celebramos el DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS MISIONES. DOMUND. Este domingo une a todos los católicos del mundo, en una sola comunidad de fe. Nos comprometemos nuevamente con nuestra vocación común, mediante el bautismo a ser misioneros por medio de la oración, la participación en la Eucaristía, y nuestro aporte económico, para contribuir a la Propagación de la fe. En su mensaje para el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones de este año el Papa Francisco nos pide que respondamos a nuestro llamado bautismal a la misión diciendo: “Aquí me tienes, Mándame a mí.” Esta es la misión que todos los cristianos han recibido, y Dios nos da la gracia de vivirla donde sea que estemos.

Help us keep FORMED! Parishioners who use FORMED consistently praise the professional programing and timely choices. FORMED is up for renewal, and we need donations to cover the cost. Please consider donating $25 - $50 to help us keep this program. [Please note that if you donate through the ‘donate’ tab on FORMED, it does not go toward the cost of St. Mary’s subscription.] Put your donation in an envelope with FORMED on it, and drop it in the basket on the weekend, take it to parish office, or mail it in. Thanks for helping us keep FORMED.

¡Ayúdenos a mantener FORMED! Los feligreses que usan FORMED constantemente elogian la programación profesional y las elecciones oportunas. FORMED está pendiente de renovación y necesitamos donaciones para cubrir el costo. Considere donar $25 - $50 para ayudarnos a mantener este programa. [Tenga en cuenta que si realiza una donación a través de la pestaña 'donar' en FORMED, no se aplica al costo de la suscripción a St. Mary's.] Coloque su donación en un sobre con FORMED y colóquelo en la canasta el fin de semana , llévelo a la oficina parroquial o envíelo por correo. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantenernos FORMADOS.

Mother-Daughter Pilgrimage!

Mother-Daughter groups of all ages are invited on this St. Mary’s pilgrimage to Greenville on Saturday, November 7th. It will include a tour of Our Lady of the Rosary Church (and a visit to its Divine Mercy Shrine), followed by lunch and time to explore Falls Park on the Reedy. A generous donation from the St. Nicholas Fund has made this affordable for mothers with daughters under 18. For more information, email Mary Ellen Jackson at mjackson@charlestondiocese.org., go to the parish website, OR stop by the parish office. Registrations must be received by October 26th. Due to COVID-19 precautions, space is limited, register early!

¡Peregrinación Madre-Hija! Los grupos de madres e hijas de todas las edades de Santa María están invitadas a una peregrinación a Greenville el sábado 7 de noviembre. Incluirá un recorrido por la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (y una visita al Santuario de la Divina Misericordia), seguido de un almuerzo y tiempo para explorar Falls Park en Reedy. Esto ha sido accesible para madres con hijas menores de 18 años, gracias a una generosa donación por parte del Fondo de San Nicolás. Más información se encuentra en el sitio web de la parroquia y en la oficina parroquial. O envíe un correo electrónico a Mary Ellen Jackson a mjackson@charlestondiocese.org. Debido a COVID-19, el espacio es limitado; el último día de inscripciones es el 26 de octubr. íRegistrarse temprano!

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat

November 6 - 8 — Charleston Contact: Christy 803.554.6088

OR Kathy 803.546.6010 Grace4healing@gmail.com

A Supportive, confidential opportunity to find healing and peace.