Kelly Koepenick, Beth Kruger, Lynn Lenards, Michael Lighthart, Mark Mandell, Jodi Novak, Devenny Mazell, Audrey McCants, Frank McCudden, John McDermott, Marion McLellan, Marie McManus, Samantha Merritt, Stephanie Miller , Jerry Mixson, Leon Moore, Carol Morris, Danny Newman, Sarah Nicksa, Anthony Notte, Jim O’Dare, Diane & Tom Oltorik, Jacquelyn Osbourne, Anne Owens, Christian Owens, Jasper Owens, Mike Paul, Ellen Paveldcik,i, Michael Poe, Ellen Pruitt, Gina Puckhaber, Bob Raih, Jon Richardson, Mark Riley, 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, 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, Bob Brown, Jr, Lisa Cain, Janet Carlier, Kathy Chambers, Deborah Christensen, Bethanne Clark, Larry Connell, Bailey Cole & Chris Crowley, James Patrick Crowley, 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, David Fortiere, Eldon Freeman, Marie Furlano, Jane, Gina & Sara Galasso, Ashley Gamble, Susan Gilbert, Michele Greb, Ken Grismore, Michelle Gudelski, Patricia Hall, Retta Hawkins, Jayne Helm, Mary Hodgin,, Joe Houdek, Don Howie, Milean Humplik, Joan Ikemoto, Billie James, Jennifer Johnson, Thomas Kakassy, Gina Kimbrel, Doris King,

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.

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

July 22, 2018

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, July 25th, 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

FORMED WEBSITE – stellamarissc.formed.org

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 21st – July 28th

Sat., July 21st 5:30pm Mass lFerdinand Ferril Sun., July 22nd 8:00am Mass lLamar Colemanl 9:30am Mass (c) lJohn C. Noonanl 9:30am Mass (h) For the People 11:30am Mass Ints. Father Omar 5:30pm Latin Mass Ints. Wingard Compton Mon., July 23rd 6:30pm Mass Ints. Moll Family 7:00pm Miraculous Medal Novena Tues. July 24th 8:00am Mass lBette Griffithl

Wed., July 25th 8:00am Mass Ints. Sisters of St. Cecelia – Nashville Dominicans Thur. July 26th 6:30pm Mass lJohn Schafferl Fri. July 27th 8:00am Mass lWilliam Piercel Sat., July 28th 4:15 – 5:00pm - CONFESSIONS

TODAY’S SCHDULE

July 21st – July 22nd

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILI ES

5:30pm Joanne Gilmore & Jon Tirpak Christen Hall 8:00am Clydie de Brux & Debby Hurtado Enrique Hurtado 9:30am (c) Cathy Spencer Howard Stone 9:30am (h) Paul Heinauer & Barbara O’Dare Michael Lumpkins 11:30am Nelson Little & Mary Ellen Way Valerie Gore

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

July 28th – July 29th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILIES

5:30pm Joanne Gilmore & Bob Abele Nelson Little 8:00am Sandra & Warren Tawes Patti Clark 9:30am (c) Vince Sottile & Miller Shealy Cathy Spencer 9:30am (h) Nancy Wiemann & Michael Lumpkins Betsy McMillan 11:30am Teri Colby & Patricia Vitkovic Valerie Gore

MONEY MATTERS

Last week’s Sunday collection amounted to $19,077.00

JULY 22, 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 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00; Friday, 9:00-Noon

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 Website: stellamarischurch.org

FROM THE INTERNET Franciscan Media

Saint Mary Magdalene (d.c. 63) Saint of the Day for July 22nd

Patron Saint of Penitents & Perfumers

Saint Mary Magdalene’s Story

Except for the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored in the Bible than Mary Magdalene. Yet she could well be the patron of the slandered, since there has been a persistent legend in the Church that she is the unnamed sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus in Luke 7:36-50.

Most Scripture scholars today point out that there is no scriptural basis for confusing the two women. Mary Magdalene, that is, “of Magdala,” was the one from whom Christ cast out “seven demons” (Luke 8:2) - an indication at the worst, of extreme demonic possession or possibly, severe illness.

Writing in the New Catholic Commentary, Father Wilfrid J. Harrington, O.P., says that “seven demons” “does not mean that Mary had lived an immoral life - a conclusion reached only by means of a mistaken identification with the anonymous woman of Luke 7:36.” In the Jerome Biblical Commentary, Father Edward Mally, S.J., agrees that she “is not…the same as the sinner of Luke 7:37, despite the later Western romantic tradition about her.” Mary Magdalene was one of the many “who were assisting them [Jesus and the Twelve] out of their means.” She was one of those who stood by the Cross of Jesus with his Mother. And, of all the “official” witnesses who might have been chosen for the first awareness of the Resurrection, she was the one to whom that privilege was given. She is known as the “Apostle to the Apostles.”

Reflection

Mary Magdalene has been a victim of mistaken identity for almost 20 centuries. Yet she would no doubt insist that it makes no difference. We are all sinners in need of the saving power of God, whether our sins have been lurid or not. More importantly, we are all “unofficial” witnesses of the Resurrection.

PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the means of inquiry into the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church. If you are considering becoming a Catholic, or just interested in learning more about the Church in a friendly, informal environment, plan to attend RCIA Inquiry Classes. We will begin on Tuesday, September 11th, at 6:30 p.m. in the small cottage across the street from the front of the Church. There is no obligation, only an opportunity to learn. If interested, please call Jason Vaughan at 843-883-3044.

STELLA MARIS WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS

The SMWC is looking for NEW parishioners, and “seasoned” members, to share their talents. The plans for next Club year are exciting; don’t miss out. Our organization will grow BIGGER and BETTER only by participation of all our women, ages 21 and over, who want to MAKE NEW FRIENDS, who are SERVICE ORIENTED, and who wish to GROW SPIRITUALLY. We are also looking for KNITTERS for a very special project. For more information, please contact Rosalea Donahue at 843-886-5611 or rosaleavsd@aol.com, or visit our website: stellamariswomen@yahoo.com.

CHARLESTON HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE

Are you interested in learning more about Homeschooling? Would you like some inspiration? Come to the Charleston Homeschool Conference on July 28th, from 8:30am - 2:30pm, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivan’s Island. For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/charlestonhomeschoolconference/, or email us at mjshahid@gmail.com. If God call’s you to it, you can do it!

RHINE RIVER CRUISE

Join fellow parishioners on a Viking River Cruise through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland June 15th – 22nd, 2019. Highlights along the Rhine River: starting in Amsterdam, learn about how windmills in Holland work, visit mag-nificent 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, then ending up in picturesque Basel, Switzerland. Cruise fares starting at $3,174. Air fare promotion from Charleston $599 round trip per person. Space is Limited. Contact Kathy at Bustos Travel 843-856-0027 for more information or to book.

NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

THE FOURTH MONTH- TODAY TO JULY 25 TH

Mary now takes her place in society as an expectant mother. At four months old, Jesus’s organs are functioning and his heart is pumping 6 ½ gallons of blood each day. He is approximately 6ʺ in length, fine hair covers his body, eyelashes and brows are showing as well as fingerprints, unique to him, which will remain the same all his life. He is comforted by listening to the sound of his mother’s heartbeat. Sadly, 160,000 abortions per year take place after the fourth month. Let us pray for expectant mothers that they will find support to make the gift of life possible.

HUMANÆ VITÆ 50th Anniversary of Humanæ Vitæ

July 25th marks the 50th anniversary of the papal encyclical, Humanæ Vitæ (HV) written by Blessed Pope Paul VI in 1968, which provides beautiful and clear teaching about God’s plan for married love and the transmission of life. Look for copies of the anniversary edition of this timeless document soon to be available to our parishioners. In commemoration of HV and in celebration of Pope Paul VI’s restatement of what the Catholic Church has taught for over 2,000 years, please join the USCCB and pray the following prayer:

God our Father, fill all married couples with your love. Give them the grace to love one another every day, living out their vow to love in good times and bad. Help them to imitate your freely given, sacrificial love, that they may choose each day to give of themselves, reflecting your love for us when you sent your Son to die for our sins. We ask this through the intercession of Blessed Pope Paul VI, and in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen

FAMILY HONOR: LOVE AND MERCY

One of the most merciful acts you can do as a Catholic in today’s culture is speak the truth in love about chastity, love, marriage and family. But how to begin? A good place to start is to register for one of Family Honor’s Fall online courses. Choose from The Truth and Meaning of Sexuality, Love & Family; Understanding the Human Person; or Examining Core Issues. Online material is college-level and accessible 24/7, to meet the needs of your busy schedule. Some tuition assistance available for those who need it through The Cindy McCloskey Memorial Scholarship Fund, created in honor of Cindy McCloskey, a Family Honor Chastity Presenter who passed away in 2015. For course inform-ation, call our office at 803-929-0858, or go to: https://familyhonor.org/online-course/. Registration deadline is August 15th. Family Honor provides a family-centered, Catholic approach to chastity education and we’d love to speak with you about how you can join us to help with this important ministry.

NFP AWARENESS WEEK - JULY 22 - 29

Natural Family Planning (NFP) encompasses moral, natural, healthy, modern and scientifically reliable methods of family planning that teach married couples how to identify and understand their signs of fertility which they can then use to plan to achieve or postpone a pregnancy in accordance with God’s design and will. You are also invited to attend the NFP sessions:

August 13th - Creighton Model Intro - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 6:30pm August 14th - Creighton Model Intro - Seasons Ob/Gyn, N. Charleston, 6:30pm

Don’t see your parish or location? Visit https://www.sccatholic.org/nfp to find a full listing of NFP methods and instructors in the Diocese. Long-distance instruct-tion is also available. If you need more information or need to register, please, visit https://www.sccatholic.org/nfp to locate the session and contact the associated instructor to register. Or contact Kelli Ball, Diocesan NFP Coordinator, at kball@charlestondiocese.org or 803-807-0158.