St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken, SC

Holy Day Schedule

Thu, Aug 15 - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin - is a Holy Day of Obligation.

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

Mass Times

Online Bulletin

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Parish Registration

New families, please register using our online form

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
Please consider joining one of the many ministries at St. Mary's.

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WEEKLY REFLECTION

Resting with Jesus

07-21-2024 | Very Rev. Richard C. Wilson, VF, Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

Today, the Gospel invites us to discover the importance of resting in the Lord. The Apostles were returning from the mission on which Jesus had sent them. They cast out demons, cured the sick and preached the Gospel. They were tired and Jesus told them: “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mk 6:31).

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 Karen Van Deren at kvanderen@charlestondiocese.org or 803-979-3181.
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Eucharistic Adoration
We have special need for an adorer on Tuesday at 11 pm. For this or a different hour, please click here.
FORMED
FORMED has great programming for the entire family – kids, teens, adults.
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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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Men’s Prayer Group-Location Change
Tue, Jun 11 @ 7:30 AM
The Men’s Prayer Group that was meeting at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish on Tuesday mornings has moved to St. Gerard’s Parish, located at 640 Edrie St., NE in Aiken.
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Required Altar Server Training
Sun, Jul 28 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
All Altar servers are required to attend a training on Sun, Jul 28, from 3:00pm-4:00pm in the church.
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Wednesday Adult Bible Study
Thu, Aug 1 (weekly)
Enjoy your summer! Relax with family and friends. Then plan to join us in the Fall when we will study 2 Peter. For information contact Martha Whittingham at whittimp@gmail.com or 865-599-8473.
Young Adult Ministry Pick-Up Soccer
Mon, Aug 5 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Young Adult Ministry Pick-Up Soccer for Ages 18-35 will be held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 7:00pm-8:00pm at Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Dr.
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Thu, Aug 15 - Solemnity of the Assumption - is a Holy Day of Obligation
Wed, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 15
Wed, Aug 14 5:30pm Vigil Mass (New church)
Thu, Aug 15 in Old St. Mary's: 6:30am; New church: 8:20am, 5:30pm, 7:00pm (Spanish)

No Confessions and the Parish office will be closed on Thu, Aug 15.