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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

March 28, 2021

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

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 - Iglesia 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 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 Educa-tion 803.642.2676 Mrs. Joan LaBone Director of Youth Ministry 803.215.7040 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

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*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 option 4.

ITEM GOAL LAST MONTH’S STATUS

CURRENT STATUS

CURRENT % GOAL CURRENT VS. LAST MONTH

ON-LINE GIVING PARTICIPANTS

750 634 635 85% 1

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

Upcoming Special Collections: Apr. 2 Holy Land

Weekly Stewardship Fiscal Year 2020-2021

Bishop’s Bicentennial Campaign as of Mar. 5

Number of Givers 386

Total Pledged $1,767,072.20

OFFERING FOR MAR. 14, 2021 $ 35,509.38 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 31,800.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 1,220.937.37 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 1,176,600.00 OVERAGE TO DATE $ 44,337.37

Totals as of Sunday, March 14, 2021

PARISH LOAN $519,980.00

Current Loan Balance as of 2/15/2021 $224,501.56*

*This reduction in loan balance includes a

$25,000.00 payment from proceeds received from the Diocese Bicentennial Campaign

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

in St. Claire Chapel!

Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament awaits your visit!

Get to really know Jesus by spending time with Him! We’re especially looking for someone for Sunday 9 pm—can you help? MON: 2 am; 3 am; 5 am; 3 pm; 4 pm TUES: (No current need, praise God!) WED: 1 am; 2 am; 5 am THU: 12 Mdnt; 1 am; 2 am; 3 am; 7 am; 11 am; 11 pm FRI: 12 Mdnt; 2 am; 3 am; 4 am; 11 pm SAT: 1 am; 2 am; 4 am; 6 pm; 7 pm; 8 pm; 9 pm; 10 pm SUN: 12Mdnt; 3 am; 12 noon; 1 pm; 6 pm; 9 pm; 11 pm

To begin your weekly hour with Jesus, please contact Ivy Monahon at jjmonahon@mindspring.com or 803.292.6432, or go to St. Mary’s website at http://www.stmarysaiken.org/perpetual-eucharistic-adoration.

Special Collection: Catholic Relief $1,639.00

The Parish office will be closed Good Friday, April 2 and Easter Monday, April 5

Due to early bulletin deadlines financial updates were not available at the time the bulletin want sent to print.

Pastor’s Corner

+JMJ+

Espacio de Nuestro Párroco

+JMJ+

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. These are the sacred days that define who we are as Christians – as disciples. Come, walk with Jesus in His final steps. Some spiritual advice: Don’t try to “find time” to attend these important events. You won’t “find” it. We must make time to spend with Him like we do with anyone we love. See the full schedule in this bulletin. Some highlights of the week:

Tuesday (March 30) at 11:00am – Our priests will be away for the Mass of the Oils at the Cathedral in Charleston. Three oils are blessed by the Bishop for the Sacraments: Oil of the Sick for the Anointing of the Sick; Oil of Catechumens, used before Baptism; and the Sacred Chrism for the baptism of infants, for Confirmation, and for the ordination of bishops and priests. (Please note that St. Mary’s will have no 5:30pm daily Mass or Confessions this day.)

Holy Thursday (April 1): The Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00pm (bilingual) celebrates the institution of the Mass and the Priesthood. As Mass ends, we will go with Jesus, truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament, in procession down Park Avenue to our own Garden of Gethsemane – the Altar of Repose – at Old St. Mary’s. “Could you not watch with me one hour?” (St. Matthew 26:40). Old St. Mary’s will remain open until Midnight for solemn prayer.

Good Friday (April 2): A day of both fast & abstinence from meat. See the full schedule in this bulletin and on our website. The solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00pm is the high point of the day. (3pm marks the traditional time the Lord died on the Cross.)

Holy Saturday evening (April 3): We begin with the Great Easter Vigil (bilingual) outside in the church’s courtyard. (Please note that there is no 5:00pm Mass on Holy Saturday.) This ancient liturgy is entirely unique. Full disclosure: It does last over two and a half hours (we are in vigil, after all), and it is one of the most beautiful and inspiring liturgies of Holy Mother Church. On this night, those who have been preparing to enter the Church through Baptism or a Profession of Faith will be brought into full, visible communion.

Easter Sunday (April 4): The Church rejoices as Jesus rises from the dead in glorious splendor in His glorified body. Let us pray more fervently for each other in this holiest of weeks, especially for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters, who suffer even in our day as Christ suffered for us. Note: For those concerned about crowds this Easter, please attend the 7:00am Mass on Easter morning, which will have the best opportunity for social distancing.

Yours truly in Our Lord and Our Lady,

Father Wilson

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Queridos hermanos en Cristo:

Domingo de Ramos es el comienzo de la Semana Santa. Estos son los días sagrados que definen quiénes somos como cristianos, como discípulos. Ven, camina con Jesús en Sus pasos finales. Algunos consejos espirituales: no intente "encontrar tiempo" para asistir a estos importantes eventos. No lo "encontrará". Debemos hacer tiempo para pasar con Él como lo hacemos con cualquier persona que amamos. Consulte el calendario completo en este boletín. Algunos aspectos destacados de la semana:

Martes (30 de marzo) a las 11:00 am - Nuestros sacerdotes estarán ausentes para la Misa Crismal en la Catedral de Charleston. Tres óleos son bendecidos por el Obispo para los Sacramentos: Óleo de los Enfermos para la Unción de los Enfermos; Óleo de los catecúmenos, usado antes del bautismo; y el Sagrado Crisma para el bautismo de los infantes, para la Confirmación y para la ordenación de obispos y sacerdotes. (no habrá misa o confesiones diarias a las 5:30 pm este día).

Jueves Santo (1 de abril): La Misa de la Cena del Señor a las 7:00 pm (bilingüe) celebra la institución de la Misa y el Sacerdocio. Cuando termine la Misa, iremos con Jesús, verdaderamente presente en el Santísimo Sacramento, en procesión por Park Avenue hasta nuestro propio Huerto de Getsemaní, el Altar del Reposo, en Old St. Mary's. "¿Conque no pudieron velar una hora junto a Mí?" (San Mateo 26:40). Old St. Mary's permanecerá abierto hasta la medianoche para la oración solemne.

Viernes Santo (2 de abril): día de ayuno y abstinencia de carne. Consulte el calendario completo en este boletín y en nuestro sitio web. La solemne liturgia de la Pasión del Señor a las 3:00 pm es el punto culminante del día. (Las 3 de la tarde marca la hora tradicional en la que el Señor murió en la Cruz).

Noche del Sábado Santo (3 de abril): Comenzamos con la Gran Vigilia Pascual (bilingüe) afuera en el patio de la iglesia. (no hay Misa a las 5:00 PM el Sábado Santo). Esta antigua liturgia es completamente única. Divulgación detallada: dura más de dos horas y media (estamos en vigilia), y es una de las liturgias más hermosas e inspiradoras de la Santa Madre Iglesia. En esta noche, aquellos que se han estado preparando para entrar en la Iglesia a través del Bautismo o una Profesión de Fe, entrarán en comunión plena y visible.

Domingo de Pascua (4 de abril): La Iglesia se regocija cuando Jesús resucita de entre los muertos en glorioso esplendor en Su cuerpo glorificado. Oremos con más fervor los unos por los otros en esta semana santa, especialmente por nuestros hermanos cristianos perseguidos, que sufren incluso en nuestros días como Cristo sufrió por nosotros. Nota: Para aquellos preocupados por las multitudes en esta Pascua, por favor asistan a la misa de las 7 am en la mañana de Pascua, que tendrá la mejor oportunidad para el distanciamiento social.

Atentamente en Nuestro Señor y Nuestra Señora, Padre Wilson

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.

Monday Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1-3, 13-14 Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6b, 15, 17 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34 Mt 26:14-25 Thursday Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27 Rv 1:5-8 Lk 4:16-21 Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Ps 116:12-13, 15-16c, 17-18 1 Cor 11:23-26 Jn 13:1-15 Friday of the Passion of the Lord Is 52:13—53:12 Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jn 18:1—19:42 Saturday—Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

1. Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10,

12-14, 24, 35 or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20, 22

2. Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Ps 16:5, 8-11

3. Ex 14:15—15:1 (Ps) Ex 15:1-6, 17-18

4. Is 54:5-14 Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13

5. Is 55:1-11 (Ps) Is 12:2-6

6. Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4 Ps 19:8-11

7. Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 Pss 42:3, 5; 43:3-4,

Or, when baptism is celebrated

(Ps) Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19 8. Rom 6:3-11 Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 9. Mk 16:1-7 Easter Sunday—The Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8 Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or Lk 24:13-35

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAR. 29—APR 4

Norms for Fasting & Abstinence in Lent

Abstinence from meat: Catholics abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent from age 14 onwards. (There is no upper age exemption for abstaining from meat.)

Fasting: Also, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast for Catholics. The norms regarding fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full, meatless meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection.

Those who are excused from fasting include the sick and those individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not jeopardize their health by fasting.

Normas de Ayuno y Abstinencia en

Cuaresma

Abstinencia de carne: los católicos se abstienen de comer carne el Miércoles de Ceniza y todos los viernes de Cuaresma a partir de los 14 años. (No existe una exención de edad máxima para abstenerse de comer carne).

Ayuno: Además de la abstinencia, el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo son días de ayuno para los católicos. Las normas relacionadas al ayuno son obligatorias desde los 18 hasta los 59 años de edad. Al ayunar, una persona puede comer una comida completa sin carne, así como dos comidas más pequeñas que juntas no equivalen a una comida completa. Si es posible, el ayuno del Viernes Santo se continúa hasta la Vigilia Pascual (en la noche del Sábado Santo) como "ayuno pascual" para honrar el sufrimiento y la muerte del Señor Jesús, y para prepararnos para compartir más plenamente y celebrar más fácilmente Su resurrección.

Aquellos que están exentos del ayuno incluyen a los enfermos y las personas que padecen enfermedades crónicas, como la diabetes. También quedan excluidas las mujeres embarazadas o lactantes. En todos los casos debe prevalecer el sentido común y las personas enfermas no deben poner en peligro su salud por el ayuno.

Sunday, March 28 8:30am Penny Goergen (D) 11:00am For All the People of the Parish 12:30pm Felipe Viera C y Javier Negrete Garcia (D) 5:00pm Marilyn Brown (D) Monday, March 29 5:30pm James Wetzel (D) Tuesday, March 30 Chrism Mass in Charleston Wednesday, March 31 8:20am Carrolanne Proto(D) 7:00pm Rick Parisi (D)

Thursday, April 1 Holy Thursday 7:00pm Lester E. Myers (D) Friday, April 2 Good Friday No Daily Mass Saturday, April 3 8:00am No Daily Mass 8:30pm Easter Vigil Jimmy Carlisle (D) Kevin Hennigan (D) Donald Hennigan (D) Alex Humberto Bejarano (D) Jose and Sophia Gallegos (D) Miriam Jones (D)

Holy Mass Intentions

The Prayer to St. Michael is at the bottom of page 6

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 2 y 9 de mayo 2021 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.

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 May 16, 2021. 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. Contact Mary Frei at 803.649.4777 ext. 114 or email: mfrei@charlestondiocese.org

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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Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para

Adultos (RICA)

Se informa a la comunidad, que el proceso de RICA en español ha comenzado. Las personas adultas que les falte algún sacramento y están interesadas pueden asistir. Personas que no son católicas y quieren conocer y saber de la iglesia católica también están invitados.

Los lunes de 7:00 - 9:00pm en Smith Hall

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

(RCIA)

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

RCIA meets Tuesdays 6:00 –7:45pm in Mother Teresa Hall

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

School of Christian Formation (CCD)

Grades 4K—5

Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson mjackson@charlestondiocese.org; Phone: 803.642.2676

Dear Parents of K – 5th graders 1. March challenge – Lent challenge: This week we start our Last week of Lent. We’re in the final stretch! Keep on with you penances. Plan to attend the Triduum services at the end of this week. They are especially interesting for children – washing feet, a procession in the dark, Fr. Wilson lying down on the floor of the church, a fire outside the church, and so much more. 2. Continue working on your CCD/Catechism books! 3. First Holy Communion families: Work through the First Communion Catechism with your children. Plan to take your child to confession again before First Communion. Practice going to communion, receiving in the hand and receiving on the tongue. Important Dates – First Communion practice in the church, April 24 at 10:00am; First Holy Communion in the church, May 1 at 10:00am.

Escuela de Formación Cristiana (CCD)

Grados Kinder a 5º

Sra. Mary Ellen Jackson mjackson@charlestondiocese.org Telefóno: 803.642.2676 Estimados padres de estudiantes de K - 5º: 1. Desafío de marzo - Desafío de Cuaresma: Esta semana comenzamos nuestra última semana de Cuaresma. ¡Estamos en la recta final! Sigan con sus penitencias. Planee asistir a los servicios del Triduum al final de esta semana. Son especialmente interesantes para los niños: lavatorio de pies, una procesión en la oscuridad, el P. Wilson acostado en el suelo de la iglesia, un fuego fuera de la iglesia y mucho más. 2. ¡Continúen trabajando en sus libros de CCD/Catecismo! 3. Familias de la Primera Comunión: Trabajen con el Catecismo de Primera Comunión con sus hijos. Planee llevar a su hijo a confesarse una vez más antes de la Primera Comunión. Practiquen como recibir la comunión, en la mano y en la lengua. Fechas importantes - Práctica de la Primera Comunión en la iglesia: 24 de abril a las 10:00am; Primera Comunión en la iglesia: 1 de mayo a las 10:00am.

Sunday Morning Youth Ministry

Grades 6-12

Contact: Mrs. Joan Marie LaBone

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

Confirmation— April 27, 2021 There are no Sunday Morning classes on

March 28, April 4 or April 10

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

March 28—Middle School Night April 2—1:30pm Living Stations in front of Old St. Mary’s April 4—Easter! No Youth Ministry April 10—No Youth Ministry - Spring Break

Check online or with Mrs. LaBone about NCYC 2021 and Steubenville Atlanta. Registration for these two conferences

are going on now.

Please look for our COVID-19 policy on our website under Formation/Middle School or High School.

Ministerio juvenil

del domingo por la mañana

Grados 6º - 12º

Contacto: Sra. Joan Marie LaBone

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

Confirmación: 27 de abril de 2021 No hay clases los domingos por la mañana los días: 28 de

marzo, 4 y 10 de abril T

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

28 de marzo—Escuela Intermedia noche

2 de abril a la 1:30pm Via Crucis en vivo frente a Old St.

Mary's

4 de abril—¡Pascua! No hay Ministerio Juvenil

10 de abril—No hay ministerio juvenil - Vacaciones de

primavera Consulte en línea o con la Sra. LaBone sobre NCYC 2021 y

Steubenville Atlanta. Las inscripciones para estas dos conferencias están en curso

Busque en línea, en nuestro sitio web nuestras pautas referentes al COVID-19 bajo Formation/Middle School or High School.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Have You Tried FORMED.org?

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

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CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Wednesday Adult Bible Study

During this Holy Week, please take the time to read the daily Scripture readings and walk along with Jesus on his journey to Calvary! Enjoy this very holy season with family and friends. We will resume Zoom meetings on Wednesday, April 7th. To receive an email invitation with the link to attend, contact Martha Whittingham at whittimp@gmail.com or 865.599.8473

Thursday Morning Bible Study

OFF Holy Week and Easter Week. Join us on April 15th. Thursdays 11:15am – 12:30pm in Smith Hall. Bring your bible and your mask. We’ve been reading shorter books in the bible, so just come (or call) to see which book we’re reading. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at mjackson@charlestondiocese.org or 803-642-2676.

Parish Gift Shop/Tienda de Regalos

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

Debido a la pandemia COVID-19, la tienda de regalos permanecerá cerrada hasta nuevo aviso.

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Friday’s Time with Teresa

Is OFF Holy Week and Easter Week. Join us again on April 16th as we read and discuss The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Avila). Teresa writes with great honesty about the spiritual life. From our last reading: “What obstacles and what fears the devil places in the path of the one who wants to reach God!” Fridays at 10:00 – 11:30am in Smith Hall - Please wear your mask. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at 803.642.2676 or mjackson@charlestondiocese.org

Sunday Morning Café (Catholic Faith

Exploration)

Many of us know a lot about Jesus, but how well can we say we really know Him? Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life with Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins and Ed Sri is filmed on location in the Holy Land. Join us on a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land to encounter Him in an ever-deeper and more intimate way. Come to Mother Teresa 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.

March 28 No Class - Palm Sunday April 4 No Class - Easter Sunday

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.

That Man Is You (TMIY)

TMIY meets weekly on Friday mornings in Mother Teresa Hall. Doors open at 6:00am, announcements kick off at 6:25am.

Week 24 - Step 7: Practice Superabundant Mercy The Story of Felix and Elisabeth Leseur The Leseur Marriage and Lourdes The Conversion of Felix Leseur Superabundant Mercy for the Bride The Journey to Lourdes A Foretaste of Paradise in the Home An Encounter with Our Lady For more information contact Derron Judd at 803.439.2229, Chris Ascherman at 803.845.0568, or Andy Colquitt at 803.646.4068, or email: aikentmiy@charlestondiocese.org. To register, please contact Joe Van Alstine at aikentmiy@charlestondiocese.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend

Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from taking time for your relationship. Join us for a virtual WWME experience from the comfort of your home. Want to put the romance back into your relationship? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers married couples an opportunity to get off the treadmill of life and focus on each other. It is a chance to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with God. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends Apr. 15 -May 6, 2021 in VIRTUAL 3RE, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://SCMarriageMatters.org or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or 803.810.9602

Public Masses

ALL Masses are being celebrated in the new church on Fairfield Street. Attendance is limited to 200 persons per Mass. The Bishop continues to dispense everyone from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.

TODAS las misas se celebran en la iglesia nueva en Fairfield Street. La asistencia está limitada a 200 personas por misa.

CHILD CARE during Mass is NOT available at this time. CONFESSIONS—Please see the front cover of this bulletin for the schedule. CONFESIONES—El horario está en la primera página de este boletín.

Masses on Facebook live

The following Masses are livestreamed: Saturday 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am - You can access our Facebook (FB) page without a FB account. 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 y domingo, 11:00am - Puede acceder a nuestra página de Facebook (FB) sin una cuenta de FB. Haga clic en el icono pequeño "f" en la parte superior derecha de nuestro sitio web (stmarys-aiken.org).

Parish & Community Events/Eventos Parroquiales y Comunitarios

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

Play & Pray Upcoming Events Apr. 9 —7:00pm - Dad’s Night Out - Adoration & Social, Old St. Mary’s & Smith Hall Apr. 13 —9:30am - Angela Ascherman - Nurturing Yourself & Your Family - Mother Teresa Hall

Please join us! Contact Stephanie Lee 803.634.3171

or sdzlee87@gmail.com with questions.

Stations of the Cross on Good Friday

April 2

12:00 Noon in the church on Fairfield Street

Living Stations

1:30pm—Meet in front of Old St. Mary’s

ViaCrucis a las 7:00 pm

antes de la liturgia de la Pasión de Nuestro Señor en la iglesia de Fairfield Street

2021 — the Year of St. Joseph

St. John Paul II: Through his complete self-sacrifice, Joseph expressed his generous love for the Mother of God, and gave her a husband’ “gift of self.”

To think about: How can we give the gift of self to our family members? Neighbors? School or work acquaintances?

Also, during this Holy Week, think about how you can continue some of you Lenten sacrifices, perhaps in a smaller way, for those you love.

Totus Tuus

Mark your calendars! Totus Tuus week is July 26-30. More information will be in the bulletin closer to this exciting catechetical program for youth in grades 1 – 6. Older (7th grade – adults) volunteers are needed as well.

¡Marquen sus calendarios! La semana Totus Tuus es del 26

al 30 de julio. Pronto habrá más información en el boletín

sobre este emocionante programa de catequesis para

jóvenes de 1º a 6º grado. También se necesitan voluntarios

mayores (7º grado - adultos).

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The Holy Family Wants to Visit

Your Family

St. Mary’s has a traveling statue and the Holy Family would like to stay at your home for a week. Your family can get the statue at Sunday Mass and return it the next week. Contact Mary Ellen Jackson: 803.642.2676 or mjackson@charlestondiocese.org

La Sagrada Familia quiere visitar a su

familia

Santa María tiene una estatua itinerante y la Sagrada Familia desea quedarse en su casa durante una semana. Su familia puede obtener la estatua en la misa dominical y devolverla la siguiente semana. Comuníquese con Mary Ellen Jackson en mjackson@charlestondiocese.org o al 803.642.2676.

Soup and Sandwich Lunch

Please join the CWA for a Soup and Sandwich Lunch

Friday, April 2 12:30 - 2:00pm St. Angela Hall

Covid 19 Precautions will be in place

All are welcome. There is no charge. For more information, please contact Karen Van Deren at 803.979.3181

Wheelchair Express at Easter Masses

St. Mary’s Wheelchair Express will be available at the 8:30 and 11am Masses on Easter Sunday, in case you or a loved one needs a ride from the car to the pew and back!

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

Office Hours/Horas de oficina de la escuela: 7:30am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri/de lunes a viernes

The office will be closed April 2 - 9 for Easter Break La oficina estará cerrada del 2 al 9 de abril para vacaciones

de Pascua

Enrollment St. Mary’s School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Monthly payment plans are available for all families. All applicants can apply for financial aid through April 23rd. Catholic Parishioners are also eligible for discounted tuition rates. For more information, visit the school website at stmaryschoolaiken.com or call the school at 803.649.2071. Employment Opportunities: St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School is seeking full time elementary teachers, junior high teachers, and paraprofessionals for the 2021-2022 school year. Teaching applicants should be certified and/or eligible for SC certification. Qualified applicant should submit his/her resume and cover letter to the front office by mail, in person, or electronically at office@stmaryschoolaiken.com. Friends of SMS Sponsor a Student and Give the Gift of a Catholic Education! Sponsors can donate online or by check from school supplies to full tuition assistance. For more information, visit:

https://www.stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms/ SMS Golf Tournament SMS will be holding a golf tournament Saturday, May 22nd at Houndslake Country Club. Sign up details will be available soon. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please visit stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms/golf.cfm or call 803.649.2071

Inscripción 2021-2022: La escuela de Santa María ya está aceptando solicitudes de inscripción para el año escolar 2021-2022. Planes de pago mensuales están disponibles para todas las familias. Todos los aplicantes pueden solicitar ayuda financiera hasta el 23 de abril. Los feligreses católicos también son elegibles para tarifas de matrícula con descuento. 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. Oportunidades de empleo: La Escuela Católica St. Mary Help of Christians está buscando maestros de primaria, maestros de secundaria y paraprofesionales de tiempo completo para el año escolar 2021-2022. Los maestros que apliquen deben estar certificados y / o ser elegibles para la certificación SC. El solicitante calificado debe enviar su currículum vitae y carta de presentación a la oficina principal por correo, en persona o electrónicamente a office@stmaryschoolaiken.com. Amigos de SMS: ¡Patrocine a un estudiante y dé el regalo de una educación católica! Los patrocinadores pueden donar en línea o con un cheque de los útiles escolares para recibir ayuda con la matrícula completa. Para obtener más información, visite:

https://www.stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms/

Torneo de golf SMS SMS llevará a cabo un torneo de golf el sábado 22 de mayo en Houndslake Country Club. Los detalles de registro estarán disponibles pronto. Si está interesado en ser patrocinador, visite stmaryschoolaiken.com/support-sms/golf.cfm o llame al 803.649.2071

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year the Aiken Knights of Columbus Council #3684 awards scholarship assistance to eligible applicants for tuition-based high schools and college (excluding Grad School). Scholarships are based solely on ability and will be awarded based on school grades, standardized test scores, quality of the essay submitted, letters of recommendation, and community or extracurricular involvement. With few exceptions, scholarship assistance will require a minimum grade average of B or 3.00/4.00 and 1000/1600 or higher SAT scores (or equivalent). All scholarship applications must be received by April 30, 2021. All scholarships awarded are renewable upon reapplication provided a recipient maintains a B or 3.00/4.00 grade average and is a worthy campus citizen. Scholarship interviews may be an integral part of the evaluation. For more information or an application form, call Tom Meisner at 803.649.4721 or Chuck Goergen at 803.215.9099.

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land.

PLEASE BE GENEROUS! For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.

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