Rev. Gregory B. Wilson, Pastor Rev. Art Dalupang, Parochial Vicar Rev. Hugo Ruiz, Hispanic Ministry or at Our Lady of Peace (803) 279-0315

Deacon Robert A. Pierce

Deacon Robert J. Waters

PARISH OFFICE: (803) 649-4777 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Friday MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 438, Aiken, SC 29802 E-MAIL: stmaryaikn@aol.com WEBSITE: www.stmarys-aiken.org FAX: (803) 642-6421 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: (803) 642-3211

PARISH PERSONNEL: (803) 649-4777 Mrs. Regina M. Kvartek, Parish Secretary Mrs. Janet A. Morris, Director of Facilities & Administrative Assistant Mrs. Phyllis Waters, Business Manager Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, Pastoral Care Coordinator

Miss Priscilla Estrada, M.A. Director of Christian Formation Office: (803) 642-2676 Mrs. Joan M. LaBone, Director of Youth Office: (803) 649-3049 Dr. Maureen A. Simpson, Director of Music Office: (803) 649-3057 Mrs. Marguerite B. Wertz, Principal of St. Mary’s School Office: (803) 649-2071

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON

ST. MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC CHURCH Aiken, South Carolina

MASS SCHEDULE

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH: We extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or are here for the first time. If you

attend St. Mary’s regularly and consider this your parish, please take the time to register by stopping by the Parish Office to fill

out a registration form. Please use the envelope system to practice Good Stewardship of the many gifts God has given to you and

to your family and in order to support your Parish, Diocese and the worldwide Church. Thank You.

PERPETUAL ADORATION of Jesus Christ in His Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day in Ste Claire Chapel

WEEKDAY MASSES: Mon. - Fri. Mass 5:30 PM

Wed. School Mass 8:30 AM miércoles en la capilla 7:00 PM

Thurs. Nursing Home Mass 10:00 AM Thurs. Pro-Life Rosary 6:00 PM

Sat. Pray The Rosary 7:30 AM

Sat. Morning Mass 8:00 AM

Sat. Miraculous Medal Novena 8:30 AM

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Sat. Mass-St. Angela Hall 5:00 PM Sun. Mass-St. Angela Hall 8:30 AM Sun. Mass-St. Angela Hall 11:15 AM Sun. Spanish Mass-Church 12:00 PM Sun. Mass-Church 5:00 PM

HOLY DAY MASSES: check the bulletin or web site for the Holy Day schedules

NURSERY: during the 11:15 AM Mass in the Kindergarten room adjacent to St. Angela Hall.

CONFESSION: Mon.-Fri. 4:45-5:15 PM Sat. 3:30-4:30 PM

LAS MISAS Y LAS CONFESIONES Misa del domingo en la iglesia 12:00 mediodía

Misa del miércoles en la capilla 7:00 de la tarde

Las confesiones son media hora antes de la misa de los domingos

BAPTISMS: To have a child baptized at St. Mary’s, at least one parent must be a practicing Catholic, regularly attending Mass and participating in the life of the parish. Instruction in preparation for Baptism is provided for parents and godparents. The next class is Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 PM in Smith Hall. Attendance is required prior to the baptism of each child. Contact Priscilla Estrada at 803-642-2676.

BAUTIZOS: Para bautizar niño en ésta parroquia, llévese uno de los volantes que encontrará a la salida del Templo, donde viene toda la información referente a los bautismos. Preparación pre-bautismal: domingo 2 y 9 de marzo a las 8:00 de la mañana en la escuela-aula 7.

SACRAMENTS Sacramental information on Holy Communion, Confirmation and

Marriage, can be found on our web site at www.stmarys-aiken.org Click on “Sacraments” or call the parish office.

GPS location of St. Mary’s, use:

203 Park Ave. SE, Aiken, SC

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 19, 2014

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 19 - 26 BOX INDICATES SEASONAL COLOR

PASTOR’S CORNER + JMJ +

Sunday

Monday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Tuesday

Wednesday

1 Sm 15:16-23 Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23 Mk 2:18-22

1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51 Ps 144:1-2,9-10 Mk 3:1-6

1 Sm 24:3-21 Ps 57:2-4,6,11 Mk 3:13-19

Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22 Ps 117:1-2 Mk 16:15-18

1 Sm 16:1-13 Ps 89:20-22,27-28 Mk 2:23-28

1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Ps 56:2-3,9-13 Mk 3:7-12

Is 49:3,5-6 Ps 40:2,4,7-10 1 Cor 1:1-3 Jn 1:29-34

Is 8:23—9:3 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 1 Cor 1:10-13,17 Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

If you have any questions about the campaign, your pledge or making a contribution, please call Phyllis Waters at the Parish Office at 649-4777.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STATISTICS AS OF: SUNDAY, JANUARY 12

CURRENT AMOUNT PLEDGED TO DATE: $4,481,759

NUMBER OF FAMILIES PLEDGED TO DATE: 744

NUMBER OF PLEDGES PAID IN FULL: 209

CAMPAIGN CASH REDEEMED TO DATE: 2,912,164.97

9 DAYS FOR LIFE - PRAYER, PENANCE AND PILGRIMAGE The USCCB supplied for those of us back at home, not going to DC for the March for Life on Jan. 22, to participate in a meaningful, prayerful way. Their initiative is called "9 DAYS FOR LIFE - Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage". The core of this program is a 9 Day Novena marking the 41ST Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. More information, check out the website 9daysforlife.com or call Christy at 803-554-6088.

PERPETUAL ADORATION in STE CLAIRE CHAPEL

Come visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

HOW DO I GET STARTED? PLEASE CONTACT one of the Division Leaders listed below and sign up for an hour that works best for you:

Tom Henry - 12 am-6 am 642-6893 Jackie Langner - 6 am-12 pm 643-3159 Janice Suhrer - 12 pm-6 pm 648-1747 Carole Schaumann - 6 pm-12 am 648-7519

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE YOUR HOUR, PLEASE TALK WITH YOUR PARTNER FIRST, THEN CALL YOUR HOURLY COORDINATOR

AND THEN THE DIVISION LEADER. (HOURLY COORDINATOR PHONE NUMBERS ARE LISTED IN THE REAR OF THE CHAPEL.)

Urgent need! Please help! Fri. 5 PM

There are many hours in need of partners. If you can find the hour in your day, to give to the Lord, contact the

lead coordinator at: smhcadoration@gmail.com

LISTED BELOW ARE HOURS IN NEED OF PARTNERS

MON: 2 AM; 3 AM; 11 PM

TUES: 2 AM; 3 AM; 4 AM

WED: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 2 AM; 4 AM; 9 AM;

THU: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 4 AM; 5 AM; 10 AM; 10 PM

FRI: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 2 AM; 3 AM; 4 AM; 5 PM; 6 PM; 9 PM; 10 PM;

SAT: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 2 AM; 3 AM; 4 AM; 5 AM;1 PM; 3 PM; 4 PM; 5 PM; 10 PM; 11 PM

SUN: 12 MDNT; 1 AM; 3 AM; 4 AM; 5 AM; 12 NOON; 2 PM; 3 PM; 4 PM

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

What happened to the First Sunday in Ordinary Time? Welcome to one of the many interesting peculiarities of a truly worldwide and ancient religion. What we call “Ordinary Time” is an English language rendering of tempus per annum – “time throughout the year.” This refers to the liturgical times that fall outside of the major seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. Ordinary Time is called “ordinary” because the weeks are numbered, or ordered. Ordinalis, which refers to numbers in a series, stems from the Latin word ordo, from which comes the English word “order.” Ordinary Time officially began this past Monday, and its liturgical color is green. Since Sunday is the beginning of a week, perhaps a better rendering of today’s translation might be “Sunday of the Second Week of Ordinary Time.” Regardless of the reason for the name, Ordinary Time is, in fact, the ordered life of the Church – the period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons) nor in penance (as in Advent and Lent), but in watchful expectation of the Second Coming of Christ. Thus, it is far from “ordinary” in the other sense of the word. Ordinary Time this year continues until Ash Wednesday, March 5, the beginning of Lent. This Monday through Thursday all of the priests of the Diocese will be in Hilton Head for our annual Priest Convocation. Because of this, St. Mary’s will not have daily Masses or confessions Jan. 20 – 23 (Mon. – Thurs.). Mass and confessions will resume as usual on Friday, Jan. 24. Finally, life matters. You matter. Your prayers matter. Your sacrifices make a difference. On January 22 our nation will mark the 41ST anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S. Since that tragic decision, more than 55 million children's lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss – often in silence. Join thousands of Catholics across the country coming together in prayer for a Culture of Life from Saturday, January 18, to Sunday, January 26. We are called to pray, fast, and sacrifice these days for Life. To find out more about participating (perhaps even about traveling to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.), visit usccb.org and click “Nine Days for Life.”

Yours in Christ, Father Wilson

“Every child that isn’t born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of

Jesus Christ.… Things have a price and can be for sale, but people have a dignity that

is priceless and worth far more than things.” – Pope Francis

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:45 AM-NO CHRISTIAN FORMATION

9:45 AM-NO YOUTH MINISTRY

9:50 AM-ADULT ED-CAFETERIA 3:00 PM-BOY SCOUTS-CAFETERIA 3:00 PM-VENTURE CREW-MUSIC ROOM 6:15 PM-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY GR 9-12-SMITH HALL

6:30 AM-MEN’S PRAYER GROUP-SMITH HALL 9:30 AM-PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY-SMITH HALL 12:00 PM-LUNCH AND LEARN-SMITH HALL 5:00 PM-YOUTH MINISTRY LASAGNA DINNER-ST. ANGELA 6:00 PM-LEGIÓN DE MARÍA-SMITH HALL 6:30 PM-KARATE-CAFETERIA 7:00 PM-MEN’S BIBLE STUDY-SMITH HALL 7:00 PM-BINGO-K OF C HALL

3:45 PM-LEGION OF MARY-SMITH HALL 6:00 PM-RCIA-SMITH HALL 6:00 PM-MMP CENACLE OF PRAYER-CHURCH 7:00 PM-PRACTICE: EIGHT-THIRTY CHOIR-CHOIR ROOM

DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN MARCH FOR LIFE-WASHINGTON DC 8:00 AM-NO PARENT PRAYER GROUP 9:30 AM-ADULT BIBLE STUDY-SMITH HALL 11:30 AM-CWA ROSARY-CHURCH 12:00 PM-CWA GENERAL MTG./LUNCHEON-SMITH HALL 6:15 PM-PRACTICE: SUNDAY NIGHT CHOIR-CHURCH 6:15 PM-LEGION OF MARY-LIBRARY 7:00 PM-PRACTICE: ELEVEN-FIFTEEN CHOIR-CAFETERIA

6:00 PM-STEPHEN MINISTRY-LIBRARY 6:15 PM-FRANCISCANS: COME, EAT & SEE-SMITH HALL

5:00 PM-VENTURE MOVIE NIGHT-ST. ANGELA HALL 6:00 PM-SPANISH CHOIR-SMITH HALL 6:30 PM-KARATE-CAFETERIA

8:00 AM-STEPHEN MINISTRYI-SMITH HALL

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 9:45 AM-CHRISTIAN FORMATION-SCHOOL GROUNDS 9:45 AM-YOUTH MINISTRY-SMITH HALL 9:50 AM-ADULT ED-CAFETERIA 3:00 PM-BOY SCOUTS-CAFETERIA 3:00 PM-VENTURE CREW-MUSIC ROOM 6:00 PM-DAISY SCOUTS-CAFETERIA 6:15 PM-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY GR 9-12- SMITH HALL

SUN. 01/19

MON. 01/20

TUES. 01/21

WED. 01/22

THU. 01/23

FRI. 01/24

SAT. 01/25

SUN. 01/26

WEEKLY CALENDAR

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BAPTISMS

STEWARDSHIP FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING $ 23,633.23 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 26,500.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 758,983.90 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 742,000.00 OVERAGE TO DATE $ 16,983.90

St. Mary’s is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, Thank You.

DEATHS

PRAY FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 CHURCH 8:00 AM Joe & Rosemarie Andrews

ST. ANGELA HALL 5:00 PM Ron Supansic Robert Hochel Charles R. & Ruby Kolar Rita Sage †

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MONDAY, JANUARY 20 CHURCH 6:30 AM

CHURCH 5:30 PM No Mass - Priest Convocation

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 CHURCH 5:30 PM No Mass - Priest Convocation

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

CHURCH 8:30 AM No Mass - Priest Convocation

CHURCH 5:30 PM No Mass - Priest Convocation

(SP) CHURCH 7:00 PM No Mass - Priest Convocation

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 NURSING HOME 10:00 AM No Mass - Priest Convocation

CHURCH 5:30 PM No Mass - Priest Convocation

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 CHURCH 5:30

Jean Paul Roy

= Deceased = Living

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 CHURCH 8:00 AM Richard Griffis

ST. ANGELA HALL 5:00 PM Ruth Chelchowski Richard & Margaret Burns Damian Johnsen Baer Carrie Gouveia

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 ST. ANGELA HALL 8:30 AM Frances Sheehan Fountain

ST. ANGELA HALL 11:15 AM

For the People

CHURCH (SP) 12:00 PM

Church 5:00 PM James Slovic

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 ST. ANGELA HALL 8:30 AM For the People

ST. ANGELA HALL 11:15 AM

Lynn C. Brown

CHURCH (SP) 12:00 PM Joseph Calistro

Church 5:00 PM Inez Fresolo

12/17/13 Mary E. Grescheidle

01/01/14 April Crosthwait

01/07/14 Hugo Arenas

DAY OF REFLECTION FOR ALL LECTORS FEBRUARY 1, 2014

This day will begin with Mass in the church at 8:00 AM, followed by light refreshments in Smith Hall. An inspirational gathering will be held in the church led by Father Wilson. We will conclude by Noon.

Attendance of current lectors at this event is mandatory. Please e-mail Margaret at mmullen50@aol.com or call Natalie at 803-649-2173 regarding your attendance. For future planning, this

annual Day of Reflection will take place sometime in February.

Masses at St Mary's during the Christmas season were a joy to

celebrate together. I want to pay my thanks to all who gave us music

during these times; and compliments to the guest organist Christmas

Day 9:30 AM, and to the musicians at the 5:00 PM youth mass Dec 29th.

Signed - a parishioner

01/12/14 Ellis Christen Hines daughter of William Everette Hines & Christen Faustmann Hines

01/12/14 Noel Tamunotonye Nwoga son of Ekechi John Nwoga & Chioma Udogu-Nwoga

Contact Priscilla Estrada for more information at 642-2676 or stmarydcf@gmail.com

ADULT BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays - 9:30 AM - Smith Hall

contact Martha Whittingham whittimp@gmail.com

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION

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Interested in becoming Catholic?

Want to learn more about the Catholic Church?

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

Our next RCIA class will be: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:00 - 7:30 PM in Smith Hall.

If you know of anybody interested in becoming Catholic, please keep them in your prayers and invite them to join us. Please watch the

bulletin for more information.

$3.00 suggested donation Featured CD this week

The Gospel of Matthew Chapters 1-2

CWA GAME/CARD PARTY

The CWA will hold its annual Game/Card Party

Saturday, February 15, 2014 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM in St. Angela Hall

Please come and bring your party of 2,3,4 or more for games/cards. Lunch will be served, accompanied by a large array of prizes. The cost is $10.00 per person. All proceeds benefit local Aiken charities.

For more information or to reserve a space contact Lois Gniazdowski at 648-8671 or Mary Alice Speed at 648-5569 by February 12th.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY THE BIBLE TIMELINE The Story of Salvation

by Jeff Cavins Explore Salvation History from Genesis to the

establishment of the Catholic Church. MONDAYS 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

UPSTAIRS OF SMITH HALL Study kit available for $35 if interested. New participants are welcome to join us at any time!

For more information contact Priscilla Estrada at 803-642-2676 or stmarydcf@gmail.com

Discerning God's Will: Fr. Larry Richards

CWA GENERAL MEETING

The next CWA meeting will be on Wednesday, January 22

11:30 AM - Rosary in the Church Followed by lunch in Smith Hall at NOON

We will have nominations for new committee chairpersons.

The CWA is open to all the ladies of St. Mary’s Parish.

For more information please call 803-648-7188.

Come, Eat and See! You. Yes, you! What are you looking to do with your Spiritual life? Listen! Can you hear that? ….. a still, small voice from deep within calling, stirring….but to what? Perhaps it’s a deeper walk with Him-

in your prayer life, in serving those around you; maybe it’s just to put

your faith where your mouth is and become a living example walking in His footsteps. Well, this is your lucky day! Your Brothers and Sisters of the Secular Franciscan Order are inviting you to “come and see” who we are and what we are about! And you get to do this with a great home cooked Italian meal of pasta marinara, meatballs, garlic bread, salad and dessert! What’s the cost? Simply a little bit of your time and some joyful fellowship. We will get together in Smith Hall on Thur., Jan. 23 at 6:15 PM. There will be a very brief presentation followed by Q&A.

Please RSVP to Sharon Stanley at 803-648-6998 by Wed., Jan. 22

if you plan to attend so our cook will be sure to have plenty to eat!

CWA/SUPER BOWL

BAKE SALE!

The CWA will hold its annual bakes sale on FEBRUARY 1ST & 2ND AFTER ALL MASSES

Ladies, please bring your baked goods on Saturday morning to St. Angela Hall or before the mass you attend.

All proceeds help supply the St. Mary’s kitchens.

For more information call Sue Briatico at 803-642-6051.

You are Invited to Help Us Celebrate! You are invited to help Family Honor celebrate our 25 years of service to families! Register today for our 25th anniversary banquet, to be held Saturday,

February 15 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville. You’ll enjoy personal testimonies, exciting plans for the future, delicious food, door prizes, plus special guest, Catholic singer and comedian Nick Alexander. There is no registration fee, but this is a fundraiser, so voluntary donations will be requested during the banquet to support Family Honor’s unique mission of providing and promoting a family-centered, Catholic approach to chastity education.

Registration deadline is Feb. 7. Go to: www.FamilyHonor.org/2014Banquet Questions? Call Family Honor at 803-929-0858

14TH ANNUAL MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM: deadline: Feb. 10

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH 333 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29909

The Marriage Anniversary Celebration is an opportunity to honor all married couples, especially those in long-term marriages. The married couples will affirm their love and commitment to each other with other couples in the Diocese of Charleston with Bishop Robert Guglielmone. The Mass will fulfill the Sunday obligation. (A reception will follow.)

Husband’s 1st name: Wife’s:

Last name: #yrs married in 2014

Address:_________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Email: Parish:___________________

Return to: FAMILY LIFE OFFICE, 2879 Hwy 160W #4336, Fort Mill, SC 29708 or call: 803-547-5063 / famlifecor@earthlink.net

“How do I know what God wants?” Knowing the will of God can be an intimidating topic for people of all ages. In this talk, Fr. Larry Richards, the founder of The Reason for Our Hope foundation, delves into the process of discernment. With personal stories, practical steps, and sound advice, Fr. Larry encourages all of us to dedicate ourselves to living the life that God has planned for us. It is in living this life that we will be truly happy.

What an inspiring talk! Fr. Larry gives us specific ways

to discern God's will for our life, we just have to take

the time to do it! Cheryl-Vernon, NJ

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. Call Mary Ellen Jackson at 649-4777

or e-mail st.mary.pastoralcare@gmail.com to schedule an anointing.

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MINISTERIO HISPANO Fr. Hugo Ruiz, ruizmcholer@hotmail.com

For more information, contact Linda Izard at 644-9136 / linda_izard@bellsouth.net or Mary Ellen Jackson at 649-4777

HEALING OF HEARTS A Catholic bereavement group

Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month 4:00 - 5:00 PM in Smith Hall

For a complete list of our EXPECTANT & NEW MOTHERS, go to our website at www.stmarys-aiken.org from the home

page go to the St. Elizabeth Ministry link.

ST. ELIZABETH MINISTRY

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL EXPECTANT & NEW MOTHERS

If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, and would like to be added to our prayer list, please call Mary Ellen

Jackson at St. Mary’s Parish Office at 649-4777 or e-mail st.mary.pastoralcare@gmail.com

Jessica Cadarr Hensley & son Mason Alexander born 08/15/13

Mary Hutto & daughter Adelyn Elizabeth born 8/24/13

Hillary Redd Platt & son Edwin, V born 9/17/13

Maria Domingo & daughter Isabel Marie born 9/03/13

Kim Platte & daughter Mary Helen Elizabeth born 9/26/13

Maritza Cortes & daughter Lina Guadalupe born 10/22/13

Sarah Ortaldo & daughter Everly Marie born on 12/18/13

Chioma Udogu Nwoga & son Noel Tamunotonye born 12/20/13

Cheryl Salomone Wix due January 2014

Catherine Carlisle Osborne due February 2014

Janie Dinges due February 2014

Rachael Carlisle Angel due March 2014

Amy Noel Paradies Souders due March 2014

Kasey Karasch Voyles due March 2014

Kathleen Haro Black due April 2014

Elizabeth Mastromonico Boessneck due April 2014

Jacqueline Burge Ondick due April 2014

Caroline Smith Redd due April 2014

Lauren Bentley Maddux due May 2014

Melissa Moose Whittingham due May 2014

Natalie Bruce Carlisle due June 2014

Have you or a friend had a problem such as divorce, financial problems, death of a loved one, severe illness or major life change? Would you appreciate someone who could help you over one of life’s troubling times? If so, please talk to Fr. Wilson, Fr. Art or Mary Ellen Jackson at 649-4777 in complete confidentiality. We can introduce you or a friend to a Stephen Minister who is extensively trained to be there for you.

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW GOING THROUGH A

DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE? WOULD YOU

APPRECIATE SOMEONE WHO COULD HELP YOU?

LARCUM Lutheran Anglican Roman Catholic United Methodist

ANNUAL PRAYER SERVICE SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 4:00 PM EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH

1301 Richland St., Columbia, SC

Bishop L. Jonathan Holston SC Annual Conference, United Methodist Church

ALL ARE WELCOME!

For more information contact Missie Walker at ecumenical @catholic-doc.org or go to: www.larcumsc.org

MARRIAGE FOR LIFE Next Workshop in Aiken:

Feb. 8 & Feb. 22, 2014 from 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM

A marriage preparation course serving the Diocese of Charleston. This is for engaged couples, recently married couples or even more experienced couples seeking to renew the love that brought them together. For more information call Deacon Bob & Donna Pierce at

(803) 474-6011 or rampierce@bellsouth.net Registration forms in the Parish Office or on St. Mary’s website.

2º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario - Ciclo A

Juan llama a Jesús, el Cordero de Dios y por lo tanto significa la misión de Jesús como aquel que nos redime de nuestros pecados. La sangre del cordero pascual (Éxodo 12) liberó a los israelitas de Egipto, de la muerte. La sangre de Jesús, el verdadero Cordero Pascual, que ofreció su vida por nosotros en la cruz como un sacrificio expiatorio por nuestros pecados (1 Corintios 5:07), nos libra de la muerte eterna y la destrucción. Es significativo que Juan era el hijo de un sacerdote, Zacarías, quien participó en el sacrificio diario de un cordero en el templo por los pecados del pueblo (Éxodo 29). En Jesús vio el sacrificio verdadero y único que nos libra del pecado.

Cuando Juan dice que él no conocía a Jesús se estaba refiriendo a la realidad oculta de Jesús la divinidad. Pero el Espíritu Santo en esa hora le reveló la verdadera naturaleza de Jesús a Juan, de modo que Juan dio testimonio de que éste es el Hijo de Dios. ¿Cómo podemos estar seguros de que Jesús es el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios? El Espíritu Santo hace que Cristo sea conocido por nosotros a través del don de la fe. Dios nos da libremente de su Espíritu para que podamos comprender el gran misterio y el plan de Dios de unir todas las cosas en su Hijo, nuestro Señor Jesucristo (Efesios 1:10). ¿Busca usted crecer en el conocimiento y amor de Jesucristo?

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & SHEPEARD COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER will conduct a

BLOOD DRIVE at ST. ANGELA HALL. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST FROM 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND FROM 7:45 AM- 2:00 PM

Every two seconds, someone is in need of blood. Blood cannot be harvested it can only be donated!

Donate Blood so that others may live.

GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON LIVING.

Each donor will receive a free T-Shirt and free Lipid Profile After your 3rd donation in a calendar year. Bring a picture ID, Drivers license or donor card! Donors should drink plenty of water prior to donating. Thank you,

YOUTH CHRISTIAN FORMATION

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL For more information contact Mrs. Peggy Wertz, Principal

at 649-2071 or pwertz@stmaryhoc.net

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Sunday Morning Youth Ministry 9:45 –11:00 AM in Smith Hall - Grades 7-12, come join us!

No Morning Youth Ministry on January 19.

YOUTH MINISTRY For more information contact Mrs. Joan LaBone,

labone@stmaryhoc.net or call 649-3049 / cell 215-7040

Sunday Evening High School Youth Ministry

6-6:15 Gathering, 6:15-8:00 PM Edge OR Life Night in Smith Hall

January 19 -Tweeting Jesus! January 20 - Youth Ministry sponsored Lasagna Dinner-St. Angela Hall from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM January 21-22 - National March for Life in Washington, DC. Please pray with us as we travel. January 26 - EDGE! Look for info on upcoming retreats and summer activities on St. Mary’s

website under Youth Ministry. You may also find information upstairs

Smith Hall in the wooden rack by the office door.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION GRADES 4K - 6

9:45 –11:00 AM-School Grounds

For information contact Priscilla Estrada 803-642-2676 / stmarydcf@gmail.com

LEADING TEENS TO CHRIST

LUNCH AND LEARN BOOK CLUB 2014 WINTER SERIES

Mondays in Smith Hall from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 & 24

BETWEEN HEAVEN AND MIRTH: Why Joy, Humor and

Laughter are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life

By James Martin, SJ

No Reservations are needed. Bring your lunch and come join us! A copy of the book can be ordered through local bookstores or at

www.Amazon.com

A friendly reminder…

Sunday, January 19: No Class

Sunday, February 16: No Class

Monday, February 17: Confirmation Retreat - 9:00 AM-6:00 PM - St. Angela Hall

Thursday, February 20: Confirmation Practice at 6:30 PM - Church

Wednesday, February 26: Confirmation at 7:00 PM - Church

MEN’S DISCERNMENT RETREAT February 14-16 White Oak Conference Center 633 Mobley Hwy, Winnsboro, SC 29180

Interested in learning more about Christian discipleship, discernment, and the priesthood? Register now!

Visit www.CharstonVocations.com to sign up or contact the Office of Vocations for more information at 1-800-660-4102.

For men ages 18-19 Sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Dioceses of Charleston

UP-COMING EVENTS

February 2 - Super Bowl XLVIII Party - 6:00 PM (pre-game) 6:30 PM - kick-off. At the home of Carla Noziglia at 305 Ascot Dr. Bring your own drinks and a snack to share. Wings will be provided.

Please make reservations by January 27 to Carla at skipncar@aol.com or Jeanne Shanks at 803-663-3839.

SC Youth Rally for Life!

Registration for the 2014-1015 school year is open. Please contact the school office if you would like information about enrolling your child. St. Mary’s serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The 5K Walk Run that was scheduled for January 26, 2014 has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon.

St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School has declared a Snow Day! Join the fun and play in the snow on Saturday, February 1 at the Village at Woodside.