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The Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 23, 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. 8:30am - 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

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

Sacramental Information

More information about the Sacraments can be found on our parish website.

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. All pastoral care outreach is suspended at this time

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

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

Weekly Stewardship - Fiscal Year 2019-2020

Totals as of Sunday, August 16, 2020

Our Capital Campaign #3 ended June 30, 2019. Many thanks to the 31% or 526 families who pledged, all who contributed, and those who are continuing to contribute to the reduction of our outstanding loan balance. As of June 30, 2019 the balance was $519,980.00. Check out our website for continuing online giving. Please call Patrick or Phyllis in the parish office, 803.649.4777 with any questions.

OFFERING FOR AUG 16, 2020 $ 27,490.70 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 31,800.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 237,286.20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 222,600.00 OVERAGE TO DATE $ 14,686.20

ITEM GOAL LAST WEEK

STATUS CURRENT STATUS

CURRENT SHORTFALL

To GOAL

CURRENT % GOAL

CURRENT VS.

LAST WEEK

Parish Debt $519,980.00 $142,596.14 $144,924.37 $375,055.63 28% $2,328.23

Families Participating

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Upcoming Special Collection: Aug. 23 St. Vincent de Paul

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

in Old St. Mary’s!

Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament awaits your visit!

We are looking for adorers for Sunday, 9:00am, 12midnight and 1:00am, and Monday, 1:00am. 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.

Special Collection: Assumption of Blessed Mother $1,774.50

Pastor’s Corner

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We pray in a special way for our parishioner, Anastasia (Stasia) Pierce, who is heading off to discern a calling to religious life with the Little Sisters of the Poor. Originally, the Congregation planned for her internship to be in Delaware; however, this has changed to their house in Mobile, Alabama. I’m certain she’d love to hear from you. Drop her a note and let her know you are praying for her. If all goes well, Stasia will enter as a postulant for the Congregation in the fall of 2021. Her address is: Stasia Pierce, Sacred Heart Residence, 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, Alabama, 36604. The Little Sisters of the Poor are a truly remarkable international congregation of women religious serving the elderly poor in over thirty countries around the world. May God bless their important work!

Everyone has been so patient and understanding concerning the precautions we have been taking to prevent spread of the coronavirus. Thank you! We have a wonderful team of staff and volunteers who help us sanitize the church after each Mass, who welcome people and distribute masks to those who may have forgotten theirs, and who work the video for our beloved parishioners at home. Know that we truly are doing everything we can to keep you safe.

A reminder about the reception of Holy Communion: The Bishop strongly encourages the reception of Communion in the hand. However, for those who plan to receive in the traditional way on the tongue, I have not forbidden it; but please wait until the end of the distribution and receive last from a priest or deacon. Please note that lay people distributing Communion (extraordinary ministers) will not distribute on the tongue. Just make your way to a priest or deacon.

Our parish Finance Committee recently met to go over the recent quarter, the end of the fiscal year, the budget for next year, and some final adjustments to the annual report, which you will have very soon. The committee members and I are extremely humbled by your continued support through this exceptionally difficult time. I should never be surprised by the generosity of the parishioners of St. Mary’s in every aspect of parish life! One of the things that helped us weather the storm was the great number of people using online giving. Online giving has the benefit of helping predict parish revenue, lower administrative costs, potential tax savings for parishioners 72 and older, and more. It’s easy to sign up at our parish webpage: stmarys-aiken.org.

Finally, our Gospel this Sunday turns our attention to Jesus’ gift of the papacy, which unites over 1.2 billion Catholics in one, divine faith. “You are Peter (the name literally means “Rock”), and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it” (Matt 16:18). Let us remain strong in one faith Jesus has established.

Father Wilson

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: A partir de este domingo, planeamos ofrecer más contenido del boletín en español, incluyendo mi columna semanal. Espero que les ayude a mantenerse más conectado. Oramos de manera especial por nuestra feligresa, Anastasia (Stasia) Pierce, quien deja Aiken para discernir un llamado a la vida religiosa con las Hermanitas de los Pobres. Si todo va bien, Stasia ingresará como postulante para la Congregación en el otoño de 2021. Su dirección es: Stasia Pierce, Sacred Heart Residence, 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, Alabama, 36604. Estoy seguro de que le encantaría saber de ustedes. Las Hermanitas de los Pobres son una admirable congregación internacional de religiosas que sirven a los ancianos pobres en más de treinta países. ¡Que Dios bendiga su importante trabajo! Todos han sido muy pacientes y comprensivos con respecto a las precauciones que hemos tomado para prevenir la propagación del coronavirus. ¡Gracias! Contamos con un equipo maravilloso de personal y voluntarios que nos ayudan a desinfectar la iglesia después de cada misa, que dan la bienvenida a las personas y distribuyen mascarillas a aquellos que pueden haber olvidado las suyas, y que trabajan en la grabación del video para nuestros amados feligreses en casa. Sepan que realmente estamos haciendo todo lo posible para mantenerlos a salvo. Un recordatorio sobre la recepción de la Sagrada Comunión: El Obispo recomienda encarecidamente la recepción de la Comunión en la mano. Sin embargo, para aquellos que deseen recibir de la manera tradicional en la lengua, no se los he prohibido; espere hasta el final de la distribución y reciba la Comunión de último de un sacerdote o diácono. Tenga en cuenta que los laicos que distribuyen la Comunión (ministros extraordinarios) no la distribuirán en la lengua, solo un sacerdote o diácono. El Comité de Finanzas de nuestra parroquia se reunió recientemente para repasar el último trimestre, el final del año fiscal, el presupuesto para el próximo año y el informe anual, que ustedes recibirán pronto. Los miembros del comité y yo estamos muy honrados por su continuo apoyo durante este momento excepcionalmente difícil. ¡Nunca debería sorprenderme la generosidad de los feligreses de St. Mary en todos los aspectos de la vida parroquial! Una cosa que nos ha ayudado a hacer frente a la tormenta es la gran cantidad de personas que utilizan las donaciones en línea. Las donaciones en línea tienen el beneficio de ayudar a predecir los ingresos de la parroquia, reducir los costos administrativos y más. Es fácil registrarse en la página web de nuestra parroquia: stmarys-aiken.org. Finalmente, nuestro Evangelio de este domingo dirige nuestra atención al don del papado instituido por Jesús, que une a más de 1.2 millones de católicos en una sola fe divina. Jesús dijo: “Tú eres Pedro (el nombre significa literalmente“ Roca ”), y sobre esta roca edificaré mi Iglesia, y las puertas del infierno no prevalecerán contra ella” (Mateo 16:18). Permanezcamos fuertes en la fe que Jesús ha establecido. Padre Wilson

Espacio de Nuestro Párroco

School of Christian Formation (CCD)

Grades 4K—5

Contact: mjackson@charlestondiocese.org Telephone: 803.642.2676

Dear Parents:

K—5th Grade Religious Education will begin with families working on the materials at home, picking up and dropping off materials and work on a regular basis. Please complete and submit a registration form; forms can be found on the parish website and in the parish office. Mary Ellen Jackson will schedule a time to meet with you to give you the material and explain how things will work.

For those who can’t meet earlier, we’ll have open registration on Sunday morning, September 13th. Come by Mother Teresa Hall during the following times: 8:00–8:30am; 9:30–11:00am; 12:00–12:30pm; 1:30–2:30pm (before and after morning Masses) Have a great rest-of-your-summer! God bless you and your family. A los papás con niños para la catequesis de 4K-5, el domingo 13 de septiembre desde las 8:00 a.m. en el salón Madre Teresa, se entregará el material y se llenarán las fichas de inscripción. Las HH. Glafira y Martha estarán ahí a partir de las 11:00 a.m., por si necesitan ayuda.

Please also check out our DRE Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stmarysaikendre

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Sunday Morning Youth Ministry

Grades 6-12

Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone 2020 Confirmation candidates, please continue studying your

faith. A Confirmation date is not available at this time.

Morning Youth Ministry for the fall 2020/2021:

All sessions are limited to 20 teens, masks are mandatory and to be worn at all times and Covid Preventions will be

followed.

All sessions will be held in the St. John Bosco Youth Center beginning the week of September 13.

Registration will begin August 29-30 after all Masses. La inscripción comenzará 29 y 30 de Agosto

después de todas las Misas

Youth Ministry Middle School (GR. 6-8) or Life Night (GR. 9-12)

Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone jlabone@charlestondiocese.org or 803.215.7040 cell

Youth Ministry will officially begin Sunday, September 13 for Life Teen (Grades 9-12)

Sunday, September 27 for Grades 5-8

Help work on our new youth center, call Mrs. LaBone to find out how!

Follow us on: Instagram: lifeteen_aiken Check for activities online at St. Mary Help of Christians

website under Formation/Youth Ministry.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

(RCIA)

Do you have friends or family who are interested in the Catholic Church? RCIA will meet on—

Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:45pm Starting Tuesday, September 1st

Location to be Determined

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

ALL ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL

FURTHER NOTICE

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para

Adultos (RCIA)

Se informa a la comunidad, que iniciaremos el proceso de RICA en español. Las personas adultas que les falte algún sacramento y estén interesadas, por favor contactar con las HH. Glafira o Martha al Cel 803.646.9521 o 803.645.3666. Las personas que no son católicas que quieran conocer esta fe también están invitados.

Knights of Columbus—Thank you to all who supported the K of C July BBQ dinner at the Columbus Club. It was a fun evening of socially distanced dining. We also encouraged pickup of dinners or prepared BBQ trays. Special thanks to Boy Scout Troop 115 and the St. Mary’s Youth Group for their assistance. Future events include a Labor Day weekend BBQ on Sat., Sept. 5th and an Octoberfest on Sat., Oct. 17th.

Face Coverings—Thank you to the following parishioners who have sewn fabric masks for our priests, ushers, extra ordinary ministers and those in need. Your efforts are GREATLY appreciated! Annmarie Gorensek, Susan Congdon, Marge Mitchell, Suni Monahon, and Cindy Shea

Thank You!

Baptism/Bautismos: Aug. 8 Emiliano Iker Custodio, son of Andriana Viera Custodio and Usiel Custodio-Felix Aug. 9 Isaac Alois Przywara, son of Grace and Jacob Przywara

Public Masses Have Returned

Daily Mass and all Sunday Masses are being said in the new church on Fairfield Avenue. 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.

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).

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.

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 8:30am Mass.

Parish Gift Shop

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Gift Shop will remain closed until further notice.

Sunday, August 23 8:30am Mary Boyle (D) 11:00am Mary Lou Sheffield (D) 12:30pm Kevin Francis Kisbey-Green (D) 5:00pm For All the People of the Parish Monday, August 24 5:30pm Erin & Wes Porter (L) Tuesday, August 25 5:30pm Iva Varamo (D) Wednesday, August 26 8:30am Alexa Luszcz (D)

Thursday, August 27 5:30pm Jay Carey (D) Friday, August 28 5:30pm Patrina Mount (D) Saturday, August 29 8:00am Jason & Joci Waters(L) 5:00pm Mary & Dan Tarangelo (D) Rose Marie Cozzarelli (D) Joseph Jackson (D) Jimmy Carlisle (D) Leonard Palguta (D) Savi Culbertson (L)

Holy Mass Intentions

Prayers Requested

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Monday Rv 21:9b-14 Ps 145:10-13ab, 17-18 Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17 Ps 96:10-13 Mt 22:23-26 Wednesday 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18 Ps 128:1-2, 4-5 Mt 23:27-32 Thursday 1 Cor 1:1-9 Ps 145:2-7 Mt 24:42-51 Friday 1 Cor 1:17-25 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11 Mt 25:1-13 Saturday 1 Cor 1:26–31 Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-2 Mk 6:17-29 Sunday Jer 20:7-9 Ps 63:2-6, 8-9 Rom 12:1-2 Mt 16:21-27

Readings for the week of August 24-30

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.

*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 1.800.348.2886

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ITEM GOAL LAST MONTH’S STATUS

CURRENT STATUS

CURRENT % GOAL CURRENT VS. LAST MONTH

ON-LINE GIVING PARTICIPANTS

750 594 604 80% 10

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

Face Masks Required

We are respectfully requiring that everyone attending Holy Mass wear a face covering or mask during the celebration of Mass, except for the act of receiving Holy Communion. The covering must cover both your mouth and nose. Free, sterile masks are available at the front door, if you do not have a face mask with you. Bishop Guglielmone has asked that parishes in the diocese conform to local government ordinances.

Thank you for doing your part to ensure the safety of all.

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. For more information, visit the school website at stmaryschoolaiken.com or call the school office at 803.649.2071. Benefactor Opportunities Please consider supporting a student who needs financial help attending SMS. To donate online visit stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms Amazon Smile Visit smile.amazon.com and select St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School in Aiken. All eligible purchases will support the school at no additional charge. All of your Prime benefits remain the same too! St. Mary's School does not see individual purchases and collects no data from this program. Amazon Charity Wish List Purchase items for the school including playground items, cleaning supplies, PPE, and office supplies. Go to smile.amazon.com/charitylists, then search for St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School. Publix Partners Shop for groceries while giving to St. Mary's students the gift of books!!! Money earned goes directly to the school library and is used for new books, AR prizes, and breakfast with books! Our goal is $1,000 this year, so please register at publix.com.

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Sign up at www.formed.org/signup, enter Aiken,SC, then choose St. Mary Help of Christians.

Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri

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

¿Quiénes somos?

Hermanas del Corazón de Jesús Sacramentado Fundador: San José María Robles Hurtado. Cofundadoras: H. Margarita María Chávez Aguilar y H. María Francisca Vergara Chávez. Carisma: Amar y hacer amar al Corazón de Jesús en la Eucaristía. Espiritualidad: Eucarística Mariana. Vivimos la consagración al Corazón de Jesús en la Eucaristía, por la

amorosa y filial pertenencia a María, como ofrenda de reparación e inmolación en favor de la santificación de los sacerdotes y en solidaridad con los más pobres y necesitados. Misión: Por el impulso del Espíritu Santo, somos enviadas a cooperar en la construcción del Reino de amor, de paz y de justicia, como apóstoles del amor del Corazón de Jesús en la Eucaristía, a través de los ministerios de pastoral de salud, pastoral parroquial, pastoral educativa y pastoral misionera. Lema: Amor y Sacrificio. Saludo: “Todo por el Corazón Eucarístico de Jesús, todo por Él, eternamente”.