January 7, 2018 · 1/7/2018  · EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 7, 2018 Doris King , Kelly Koepenick , Beth Kruger, Lynn Lenards , Michael Lighthart ,, Mark Mandell , Jodi

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

January 7, 2018

Doris King, Kelly Koepenick, Beth Kruger, Lynn Lenards, Michael Lighthart,, Mark Mandell, Jodi Novak, Devenny Mazell, Audrey McCants, Frank McCudden, John McDermott, Debbie Carter McGibbon, Marion McLellan, Marie McManus, Samantha Merritt, Stephanie Miller, Jerry Mixson, Leon Moore, Carol Morris, Rhett Nettles, Danny Newman, Sarah Nicksa, Anthony Notte, Diane Oltorik, Jacquelyn Osbourne, Anne Owens, Christian Owens, Jasper Owens, Mike Paul, Ellen Paveldcik,i, Michael Poe, Gina Puckhaber, Bob Raih, Jon Richardson, Mark Riley, Lucille Robertson, Peggy Robertson, Henry Roth, Peggy Sams, John Santos, Nancy Schaaf, Mary Ann Shinners, Karen Shivers, D. Simanaitis, George St. George, Nick Strable, Kay Tener, George Thompson, Shelby Todd, “Billy” Topping, Gerri Urbanic, Colleen Valdivia, Pauline Viette, Will White, McGregor White, William & Ann C. Williams,Laura Wilson, Gwen Wise, Mark Woodward, and all those in nursing homes.

Especially: Kayla Airaghi, Cindy Anderson, Diane Bax, William Bennett, Marie Daniels-Betts, Steven Black, Carol Blanchard, Gene Blanchard, Eli Brooks, Bob Brown, Jr, Lisa Cain, Jack & Joseph Cantey, Janet Carlier, Kathy Chambers, Deborah Christensen, Bethanne Clark, Larry Connell, Bailey Cole & Chris Crowley, James Patrick Crowley, Jill Carullo, Norm Dandaran, Lynn Daniels, Barry Darwent, Joan Delaney, Carol DeLisio, Laura Delvac, Roland DeVita, Debra Thomas Donnelly, Jakob Duchesneau, Michael Duesterbeck, Mac Dunbar, Marianne Ezman, Joyce Fernando, Mary Ferrara, Cambell Fretz, Fred Figge, Pauline Flanagan, Eldon Freeman, Jane, Gina & Sara Galasso, Ashley Gamble, Susan Gilbert, Michele Greb, Ken Grismore, Michelle Gudelski, Patricia Hall, Jayne Helm, Dennis Hengen, Mary Hodgin, Edward M. Howard, Sr., Joe Houdek, Don Howie, Milean Humplik, Joan Ikemoto, Billie James, Jennifer Johnson, Thomas Kakassy, Gina Kimbrel,

BAPTISM Any parishioner wishing to have a child baptized, please call the office to arrange for a class. This may be done prior to the child’s birth.

MARRIAGE We are unable to accommodate all of the requests for weddings at Stella Maris. To marry here, at least one party to the marriage should be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass for one year before asking to schedule a wedding. As Catholics, we believe that God has a plan for marriage. Cohabitation before marriage is not part of God’s plan and decreases the chances of success in maintaining a permanent union. Cohabitating couples should separate and live apart before requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony. More information is available from the parish office regarding guidelines for weddings and parishioner status. Diocesan policy requires at least six months’ notice before setting a wedding date.

SACRAMENTAL POLICY In order to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation, students in Grades 2 and 8 must attend TWO FULL YEARS of religious instructions if they are NOT in our Catholic School system. No more than THREE (3) classes can be missed during the year of sacramental preparation.

The facilities and services of Stella Maris Parish are available to its active members. This includes use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacramental events and includes parishioner status in our parochial schools. Active membership is determined by three things: being registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time, faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, and the use of the envelope system in support of the parish. N.B. If you are attending Stella Maris but not receiving envelopes, then you are not registered. Please call the Parish Office for registration information.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK IN OUR PARISH

If anyone wishes to receive Communion and is unable to come to Mass, call Jason Vaughan at 843-883-3044.

BAPTISM

The next Baptism class is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17th, at 5:30pm for parents only in the Parish Hall Library. Please call the office at 843-883-3108 if you plan to attend.

NURSERY

Nursery is in the parish hall, and is open on Saturdays 5:00 - 6:30pm, and on Sundays 7:30am - 12:30pm, and at 5:00pm for the 5:30pm Latin Mass.

FLOWERS

Altar flowers this week are in memory of Laura DeVita.

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 6th – January 13th

Sat., Jan. 6th 5:30pm Mass Ints. Scott Matejic Sun., Jan. 7th 8:00am Mass lKatheline Frenchl 9:30am Mass (c) lPaul Muchlbauerl 9:30am Mass (h) lFrances A. Hopkinsl

11:30am Mass For the People 5:30pm Latin Mass Ints. Eve Farren

Mon., Jan. 8th 6:30pm Holy Communion 7:00pm Miraculous Medal Novena Tues. Jan. 9th 8:00am Holy Communion Wed., Jan. 10th 8:00am Holy Communion Thur. Jan. 11th 6:30pm Mass Fri., Jan. 12th 8:00am Mass lJerry, Michael & Jason Grismorel Sat., Jan. 13th 4:15pm - 5:00pm CONFESSIONS

TODAY’S SCHDULE

January 6th – 7th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILI ES

5:30pm Michael Molony & Bob Abele Mciki O’Connell 8:00am Clydie DeBrux & Marge Leber Enrique Hurtado 9:30am (c) Cathy & Jerry Spencer Paul Heinauer 9:30am (h) Anthony Stith Sarah Eyre 11:30am Helena Bastian & Youth Group Youth Group Valerie Gore

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

January 13th – 14th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILI ES

5:30pm Michael Molony & Ann Louise Armstrong Mciki O’Connell 8:00am Kevin Bean & Debby Hurtado Jane Millar 9:30am (c) Cathy & Jerry Spencer Michael Lumpkins 9:30am (h) Anthony Stith Louis Herns 11:30am Jerry & Teri Colby Matt Story

For Host Family Information contact Barbara O’Dare at 843-860-0654.

MONEY MATTERS

Last week’s Sunday collection amounted to $27,985.00, Of which $1,784.00 was for the Holy Day.

JANUARY 7, 2018

Stella Maris

Roman Catholic Church

We welcome all visitors who have come to worship God with us today. And we hope that your visit is safe and enjoyable.

1204 Middle Street, P.O. Box 280 Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482

Rev. Msgr. Lawrence B. McInerny, J.C.L. Pastor Rev. Antony Gaspar, PhD Parochial Vicar Mr. Jason Vaughan, MA, MS Deacon, Pastoral Associate & D.R.E. Mr. John Byrnes School President Mrs. Susan Splendido School Principal Mrs. Ann Thompson, LMSW Registration, Counseling, & Activities Mrs. Elizabeth Bolchoz Sanford Youth Minister Mr. Huey Waldon Director of Liturgical Music Mr. Stephen M. Collins Associate Musician Mrs. Winnie Van Meir Secretary to the Pastor

Parish Office 843-883-3108 Fax 843-883-3160 Jason Vaughan 843-883-3044 Ann Thompson 843-607-0135

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services 843-261-0430 Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister 843-856-0748

St. Vincent De Paul Society Help Line: 843-814-1229 Furniture Donation Pick-up: 843-416-7126

Parish Access www.formed.org: Register with Access Code R8ZH23.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK My dear people,

Somewhere in the not too distant past, I recall telling someone how much I would like to see some snow this winter. As the saying goes, be careful what you ask for. It was beautiful, wasn’t it? And I am sure our children made the best of it. At least, I hope they could put down their smart phones and gadgets long enough to get out and connect with nature. How about our weather forecasters? They were spot on as to timing and conditions. There is always a downside to dramatic weather events and I hope you were all able to travel safely, keep warm and avoid frozen or broken pipes. We, of course, have had snow before, but I don’t remember snow in the midst of such extreme cold leaving us to wonder how long the roads might re-freeze at night.

Work began on the church floor on Tuesday, but didn’t get far. It was thought the workmen would be off Wednesday and return Thursday. By Thursday evening, it was clear they would not even be able to get here Friday given the slush on the roads, the freezing night temperatures and the many bridges and overpasses in the area. This left the church unusable, but it is just as well. Given the predicted lows, it would be difficult to heat the church this weekend.

If you checked our website about cancellations, you read what I hope you all know: there is no obligation to attend Sunday Mass in extraordinary circumstances. An ice and snow storm in Charleston is obviously an extraordinary and dangerous situation. We will celebrate our Sunday Masses but anticipate decreased attendance. While on the subject of common sense and Mass attendance, let me reiterate my hope that people who are ill will likewise remain home, not only for their own good but for ours as well. The flu is around.

Fr. Antony and I will be attending the Convocation of Priests in Myrtle Beach this week. Our thanks go to Deacon Vaughan for providing Holy Communion services while we are gone and for those who will be watching over the Rectory and church buildings in our absence.

We are hoping for some warm, sunny days this week; enjoy!

Father McInerny

PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

LECTOR WORKBOOKS

Please note that the 2018 Workbooks for Lectors are now available in the parish office. Please remember to sign for one when you pick yours up.

NURSERY WORKERS ARE NEEDED

We are in need of nursery workers for all the weekend Masses. Applicants must be 21+ and be willing to complete an online child protection course (2 hours approximately). Compensation is $15.00 per hour. For further information contact Ann Thompson at 843-883-3108.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MONTHLY COLLECTION

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul members will be accepting donations after all Masses on January 6th and 7th. Your continued generosity allows us to help our parishioners and community members in time of need. Thank you! Please refer anyone in need to the St. Vincent De Paul helpline on the front of bulletin.

SCOUT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2017

Each week Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts across the Nation pledge to do their Duty to God. God is central to Scouting, and is key to the success of our Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops that serve the four parishes East of the Cooper. In the 1940’s, as part of the annual celebration of the founding of Scouting by Lord Baden Powell, Scout Sunday was conceived to make people in houses of worship aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out their “Duty to God”. Our units are blessed with support from parents who serve as leaders, priests who serve as religious awards counselors, and Bishop Guglielmone. Although Scout Sunday occurs only once a year, our Scouts and their leaders strive to carry out their Duty to God every day, winter, spring, summer, and fall. Thank you for supporting Scouting, and please let the leaders know how we can support you! We are always on the prowl for service projects. Contact your local Cub Master or Scout Master for details.

.NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

TRI COUNTY CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP GROUP

All catholic single adults, age 50+, are cordially invited to join the Tri-County Catholic Fellowship Group, especially on Saturday, February 3, 2018, for the 5:30PM, Sunday Vigil MASS @ St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church with dinner and fellowship afterwards @ the Dog and Duck Restaurant, both in Summerville. If interested, please RSVP. to Mr. J. Shannon Hurley @ 843-556-3578 and/or [email protected].

JANUARY 20, 2018—KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST & BENEFIT AT GOLD BUG ISLAND

You are invited to the Knights of Columbus East Cooper Council #9475 Annual Oyster Roast and Benefit held at Gold Bug Island (located at the foot of the Ben Sawyer Bridge leading to Sullivan’s Island) at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for 12 years and older ($30 at the door), all children $8. Menu includes oysters, fish stew, hot dogs, beer and wine. No coolers please. For further information or tickets call Ryan Kinowski at 518-229-8725 or ask any Knight.

MENS EMMAUS RETREAT

Christ Our King Parish is sponsoring the 10th Anniversary Emmaus retreat for all men at Camp St. Christopher in Seabrook, SC, the weekend of January 26th – 28th. This is a unique experience that has transformed the lives of thousands of people for the last thirty years. Its purpose is reconciliation, conversion and healing. For more information, please call Bill Kundinger at 843-789-9170, or Robby Clair at 843-442-9672 or by email at [email protected] . What a great New Year’s gift to give your husband, dad, son, or friend!

BISHOP ENGLAND – OYSTER ROAST

Bishop England High School Triple B will be hosting an Oyster Roast on Saturday, January 20th, from 6:30-9:00pm. Cost is $35 pre-sale or $40 at the door. There will be oysters, chili, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages along with live music and silent auction. This event is for 21 years and older. For online ticketing, please go to www.behs.com/athletics, and click TRIPLE B OYSTER ROAST . Sponsorship opportunities available; if interested, contact Marshall Burns at [email protected].

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – COUNCIL 9475 9TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Knights of Columbus Annual Golf Tournament will take place at the Wild Dunes Harbor Course on March 20th, 2018. Four player scramble. Sign-in at 10:30am. Shotgun start 12 Noon. Entry fee is $100 per golfer which includes a light lunch prior to play and dinner with door prizes and a silent auction. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishing teams, longest drive for men and women, and for closest to the pin on two holes. A sponsored hole-in-one prize will add to the fun. For further information contact Bob Fintak at 803-917-1530 or by email at [email protected].

BLACK HERITAGE CELEBRATION

The Black Catholic Heritage Celebration will be February 3rd, with a dialogue on race, “What We Have Seen and Heard”, on February 2nd, at Furman University in Greenville, SC. Find Early Bird Registration details by following this link: https://charlestonblackcatholiccongress2018.eventbrite.com

2ND ANNUAL EUCHARISTIC CONFERENCE

You are cordially invited to the 2nd annual Eucharistic Conference at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church in Summerville. The Conference is scheduled for January 27th. Fr. Sean Davidson will speak on Euchsristic Adoration as demonstrated by St. Mary Magdalene. The conference begins at 8:00am with Mass and ends at 4:00pm. The conference and lunch are free, with donations accepted for Fr. Davidson. Please RSVP soon as there is limited space. Flyers are available in the parish hall with contact information.

VIKING RIVER CRUISE -MAY 31 ST – JUNE 7TH

Join fellow parishioners on a Viking River Cruise thru Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland, May 31st - June 7th, 2018. Highlights along the Rhine River: learn about how windmills in Holland work, visit magnificent cathedrals in Cologne and Speyer, Germany, and in Strasbourg, France. Take a walk thru Old Heidelberg and visit a cuckoo clock workshop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to the Black Forest, ending in picturesque Basel, Switzerland. Cruise fares starting at $3,424. Air fare promotion from Charleston $395 round trip per person. Space is limited. Contact Kathy at Bustos Travel 843-856-0027 for more information or to book.