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)
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)
Ministries at St. Mary's
Feeding Disciples – Being Disciples – Forming Disciples
Please consider joining one of the many ministries at St. Mary's.
WEEKLY REFLECTION
A Time to Wait and Hope!
12-01-2024 | Very Rev. Richard C. Wilson, VF, PastorDear Friends in Christ,
Advent can be called an “ardent” time, a time of contrasts. Advent begins the liturgical year, yet it is already speaking to us of the end of time. We prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ, His first arrival, yet we also listen to the announcement that prophesies His Second Coming as our Judge. We should live this time with our eyes wide open, expecting our final liberation. Jesus' preaching to His disciples puts us on guard that we should not be impressed by the violent upheavals that will come; instead, He invites us to anticipate the arrival of the Son of God in prayer and vigilance.
READ MOREEVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Advent and Christmas Gift Shop Opening
Discover beautiful Christmas gifts while supporting mission churches around the world. As a special treat, we are thrilled to host a book signing by our own parishioner, Dr. Peter Wilcox!
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Altar Flower Gifts
If you would like to offer a gift of flowers to honor our Lord and someone special to you, the requested donation is $300.00 for two arrangements on the altar.
Contact Colleen Snyder at csnyder@charlestondiocese.org or 518-524-4464.
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Boy Scout Advent Candle Sale
St. Mary’s Troop 115 will be selling Advent Candles and Wreaths before and after masses the weekend of Nov 23/24 and the weekend of Nov 30/Dec 1.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Please help! We have an urgent need for an adorer on Sat at 1:00am (Fri night). Can you help? For this or a different hour, please click here.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Needed for Homebound in Woodside
We are in need of volunteers to bring Holy Communion to our growing number of homebound parishioners residing in Woodside, perhaps on Sunday after 8:30am Mass or 11:00am Mass (although flexible to your schedule).
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Knights of Columbus Flag Collection
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Knights of Columbus 4th Grade Assembly #1074 of Aiken is stepping forward to ensure the respectful removal of American flags that were damaged during the storm. A drop box has been set up at the Columbus Club, located at 1037 Spaulding Drive, Aiken, SC.
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Parish Perks
Join us for coffee and fellowship after the Sunday Mass in St. Michael Hall.
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Please Help us Keep FORMED!!
It’s renewal time. If you have benefited from FORMED, please consider a donation to pay for this fabulous resource. Write FORMED on an envelope with a donation and put it in the Sunday offertory basket.
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Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (rica)
Formación y Preparación para adultos que necesiten recibir los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión y/o Confirmación. Nos reunimos a las 7:00pm, en el Salón Smith.
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Secret Santa of Aiken County
If you want to provide Christmas gifts for children in Aiken County that would not otherwise be able to open presents on Christmas day, please note that this year you need to contact South Aiken Presbyterian Church directly. We are looking for sponsors!
This is eternal life, that they may know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.