St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken, SC

Regular Mass Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:20am, 7:00pm (Spanish)
Saturday (daily Mass) 8:00am
Sunday Vigil (Saturday) 5:00pm
Sunday 8:30am; 11:00am; 1:00pm (Spanish); 5:00pm

Confessions

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:45-5:15pm
Wednesday 6:15-6:45pm
Saturday 3:30-4:30pm
Sunday 12:30-12:50pm (Spanish)

Adoration

Daily 7:00am-7:00pm in St. Claire's Chapel

Mass Schedule

Schedules for Mass, Adoration, Confession and Office hours

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Online Bulletin

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Parish Registration

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St. Mary Help of Christians School

St. Mary’s has been privileged to form generations of children for over 100 years

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Ministries at St. Mary's

Feeding Disciples – Being Disciples – Forming Disciples
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WEEKLY REFLECTION

Ephphatha, Be Opened!

09-08-2024 | Very Rev. Richard C. Wilson, VF, Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

Today, the liturgy asks us to contemplate the healing of a “deaf man who had a speech impediment.” (Mk 7:32) As in other cases (the Bethsaida and Jerusalem blind men, etc.), the Lord surrounds the miracle with a series of outward motions. “He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue.” (Mk 7:33) In such miracles, the Fathers of the Church see a dramatic demonstration of the humanity of Christ. This demonstration developed in a double way: one, the “abasement” and the closeness to us of the Word incarnated (the touch of his fingers, the depth of his gaze, his sweet and intimate voice); on the other hand, the attempt to awaken in the man the confidence, the faith and the conversion of his heart.

AA Open Meeting
AA Open Meeting at 7:00am on Monday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's in Smith Hall (next to Old St. Mary’s church). Newcomers are welcome!
Altar Flower Gifts
If you would like to offer a gift of flowers to honor our Lord and someone special to you, contact Colleen Snyder at csnyder@charlestondiocese.org or 518-524-4464.
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Employment Opportunity
Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic School is seeking a School Counselor/Interventionist for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Experience the peace of one of our quietest holy hours! We need someone Mon at 2:00am (Sun night) and also Thu at 2:00am (Wed night). Can you help? For one of these or a different hour, please click here.
FORMED
FORMED has great programming for the entire family – kids, teens, adults.
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PLEASE Register to Vote!
To register to vote go to: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/OVR/Start
Online registration deadline: Sun, Oct 6
Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked by: Mon, Oct 7
In person registration deadline: Fri, Oct 4
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
If you know of any ill or grieving person in need of a hand-made blanket or shawl, please contact St. Mary’s at 803-649-4777.
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Stephen Ministry
Sometimes when men retire, they experience a loss of identity or loneliness and boredom. It can feel like you have to rebuild your life. St. Mary’s has trained male Stephen Ministers who are here to help you adjust to the changes and to walk with you to the new path God has planned for you.
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Required Altar Server Training
Sun, Sep 8 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Required Altar Server Training on Sun, Sep 8 from 3:00pm-4:00pm in the church. Lead Servers and Server Educators are also welcome to attend.
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Birthday Party for Mary
Tue, Sep 10 @ 5:30 PM
The Legion of Mary invites all parishioners to attend a party in honor of Our Blessed Mother’s birthday. Come enjoy fellowship and cake on this special occasion. Tue, Sep 10 after the 5:30pm Mass in Smith Hall.