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The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 14, 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 - Church 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 Education 803.642.2676 Mrs. Joan LaBone Director of Youth Ministry 803.215.7040 Mrs. Bette Ross, MS Social Ministry Coordinator 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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Perpetual Eucharistic

Adoration

in Old St. Mary’s!

Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament awaits your visit! We are seeking an adorer for Wednesday, at 10:00am. If you would like to try this or another weekly hour, please contact Ivy Monahon at 803.649.4157 or jjmonahon@mindspring.com

There are so many benefits of a weekly holy hour in the Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament: Peace in your heart, quiet prayer time, better family and social relationships, knowing God deeper as you walk in His friendship. Jesus awaits your visit!

Please remember to use Covid-19 precautions for your safety and the safety of others.

Observe silence at all times. Adoration fosters personal intimacy with Our Lord – please allow others this special time with Jesus.

*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

Special Collection: Feb. 7 Church in Eastern Eur. $1,082.00

Weekly Stewardship -

Fiscal Year 2020-2021

Parish Loan $519,980.00

Current Loan Balance as of 1/14/2021

$256,775.49

Bishop’s Bicentennial Campaign as of Jan. 20

Number of Givers 385

Total Pledged $1,760,407.20

OFFERING FOR FEB. 7 , 2021 $ 58,587.32 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $ 31,800.00 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS $ 1,039,082.24 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET NEEDS $ 1,017,600.00 SHORTAGE TO DATE $ 21,482.24

Totals as of Sunday, February 7, 2021

Upcoming Special Collections: Feb. 14 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

If you make an annual contribution payable to the parish from an IRA or Securities account, please call 803.649.4777 option 4 and let the parish bookkeeper know. Thank you!

Pastor’s Corner

+JMJ+

Espacio de Nuestro Párroco

+JMJ+

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Our annual Church-wide retreat has arrived! All the Baptized around the world enter into the cleansing desert of Lent this Ash Wednesday, February 17. Mass times with distribution of ashes: 6:30am, 8:20am (school), 12pm-noon, 5:30pm (livestream), and 7pm in Spanish. A slight modification this year: In order to limit speaking within a close distance, the priest at Mass will say the penitential phrase only once out loud for everyone just before the distribution of ashes. Ashes will then be imposed on the forehead in silence. Recall that ashes are not a sacrament, so if you are uncomfortable receiving them, there is no obligation to do so. God sees our repentance without ashes.

Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat (ages 14 onward); and Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are also days of fasting (ages 18-59, unless one has a medical condition that would prevent fasting).

To help us all focus on what’s most important this Lent, a very generous donor is providing for us a free, highly engaging book: Rediscover Jesus: An Invitation, by popular author Matthew Kelly. Some insights from Kelly: “When we set out to explore the difference between highly engaged Catholics and disengaged Catholics, we discovered that the central difference was that highly engaged Catholics have a daily routine of prayer. If we don’t teach people how to pray, nothing will change…. Rediscover Jesus is about taking a fresh look at the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, taking an inventory of our lives side by side with the Gospel, and embracing the challenge to grow.” Pick up your copy, and take an extra one or three to give to friends.

Update regarding the virus: Studies about the virus’ behavior and transmission continue to give us more helpful information. We at St. Mary’s continue to strive to provide the highest level of protection for those attending Mass in-person. It has been proven that the virus is transmitted almost exclusively through aerosol particles. In other words, surfaces do not seem to be the problem. In a December 28, 2020, article (“Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It”), NPR reports that having studied the virus now in real-life conditions, the risk of getting infected from touching a surface contaminated by the virus is very low. “In hospitals, surfaces have been tested near COVID-19 patients, and no infectious virus can be identified,” says Emanuel Goldman, a microbiologist at Rutgers University. Of course, we remain vigilant about transmission through the air, so masks are still a must inside all parish buildings.

In addition to wearing our face covering over our nose and mouth, we should all continue to wash our hands well and use hand sanitizer. Priests, Deacons, and EMs will continue sanitizing our hands before distribution of Holy Communion.

Imploring the protection of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph upon our parish family,

Father Wilson

Queridos hermanos en Cristo:

¡Nuestro retiro anual ha llegado! Todos los bautizados de todo el mundo entran al desierto purificador de la Cuaresma este 17 de febrero, miércoles de ceniza. Los horario de misas con distribución de cenizas son: 6:30am, 8:20am (escuela), 12pm al mediodía, 5:30pm (transmisión en vivo) y 7:00pm en español. Una pequeña modificación este año: para limitar el hablar a corta distancia, el sacerdote en la misa dirá la frase penitencial solo una vez en voz alta, justo antes de la distribución de las cenizas. Luego, las cenizas se impondrán en silencio en la frente. Recuerde que las cenizas no son un sacramento, por lo que si se siente incómodo al recibirlas, no hay obligación de hacerlo. Dios ve nuestro arrepentimiento sin cenizas. Para ayudarnos a centrarnos en lo más importante de esta Cuaresma, un donante generoso nos regala un libro muy atractivo: Redescubrir a Jesús: una invitación, del popular autor Matthew Kelly. Comenta Kelly: “Cuando nos propusimos explorar la diferencia entre católicos altamente comprometidos y católicos desconectados, descubrimos que la diferencia central era que los católicos altamente comprometidos tenían una rutina diaria de oración. Si no enseñamos a la gente a orar, nada cambiará ... Redescubrir a Jesús se trata de dar una nueva mirada a la vida y las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, hacer un inventario de nuestras vidas al lado del Evangelio y aceptar el desafío de crecer ”. Lleve su copia y unas más para dárselas a sus amigos. Actualización sobre el virus: los estudios sobre el comportamiento y la transmisión del virus continúan brindándonos más información útil. En Santa María continuamos esforzándonos por brindar el más alto nivel de protección para quienes asisten a misa en persona. Se ha comprobado que el virus se transmite casi exclusivamente a través de partículas de saliva. En un artículo del 28 de diciembre de 2020 ("¿Sigue desinfectando superficies? Puede que no valga la pena"), NPR informa que habiendo estudiado el virus en condiciones de la vida real, el riesgo de infectarse al tocar una superficie contaminada por el virus es muy bajo. “En los hospitales, se han probado superficies cerca de pacientes con COVID-19 y no se puede identificar ningún virus infeccioso”, dice Emanuel Goldman, microbiólogo de la Universidad de Rutgers. “No encuentran virus infecciosos… se descompone muy rápidamente”, continuó. Por supuesto, permanecemos atentos a la transmisión a través del aire, por lo que las mascarillas siguen siendo una necesidad dentro de todos los edificios parroquiales. Pronto volverán los misales y los libros de canto en español en las bancas. Por supuesto, además de la mascarilla, todos debemos seguir lavándonos bien las manos y usando desinfectante para manos. Los sacerdotes, diáconos y ME continuarán desinfectandose las manos antes de la distribución de la Sagrada Comunión. ¡Resiste! Hay luz al final del túnel. Implorando la protección de Jesús, María y José sobre nuestra familia parroquial, 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 Gn 4:1-15, 25 Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-2 Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10 Mk 8:14-21 Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18 Ps 51:3-6b, 12-14, 17 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday Dt 30:15-20 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lk 9:22-25 Friday Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:3-6b, 18-19 Mt 9:14-15 Saturday Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk 5:27-32 Sunday Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-9 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15

The Holy Rosary

Join the parish as we pray the Rosary together Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday before the 5:30pm Mass, and Wednesday before the 8:20am Mass.

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday, starting February 19th at 6:00pm

in the church on Fairfield Street Mary’s Way of the Cross - Every Monday,

starting February 22nd at 11:30am in the church on Fairfield Street

Via Crucis

A partir del viernes 19 de febrero a las 7:00pm En la iglesia de Fairfield Street

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 15—21

Deaths/Difuntos: Jan. 6 Jose Luis Aguirre Tatengo Jan. 27 Elizabeth “Libby” Squires Jan. 27 Mary Ann Scogin Jan. 31 Katherine Vargo Feb. 1 Jose Vargas Badillo Feb. 3 Fr. Alejandro Hernandez Garcia Feb. 4 Barbara Deschaine

Prayers Requested

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. Simply 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. Simplemente haga clic en el icono pequeño "f" en la parte superior derecha de nuestro sitio web (stmarys-aiken.org).

The Prayer to St. Michael is at the bottom of Page 4

Mass Schedule for

Ash Wednesday

February 17

All Masses will be celebrated in the church on Fairfield Street

6:30am 8:20am - School Mass

12:00pm 5:30pm

7:00pm - Misa en Español

Sunday, February 14 8:30am Marilou Walsh (D) 11:00am Muriel Caiado (D) 12:30pm James W. Jackson(D) 5:00pm For All the People of the Parish Monday, February 15 5:30pm Virginia Whitaker (D) Tuesday, February 16 5:30pm Irene H. Poole (D) Wednesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday 6:30am For All the People of the Parish 8:20am Virginia Whitaker (D) 12:00pm Megan Powers (L) 5:30pm Carmine Napolitano(D) 7:00pm Father Gregory Wilson & Father Francisco Onate-Vargas (L)

Thursday, February 18 5:30pm Brendan Browne (D) Friday, February 19 5:30pm Robert Hall (D) Saturday, February 20 8:00am Leonard J. Haubl (L) 5:00pm Louis Dalsanto (D) Virginia “Ginny” Whitaker (D) Arlene Beck (D) Joseph Sherman (D) Cara Anne Carter Beal (D) Alvin Black (D) Robert Ruddy (D)

Holy Mass Intentions

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 7 y 14 de marzo 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 February 21, 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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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.

Consulado Mexicano

Se informa a la comunidad que los días 20 y 21 de febrero el Consulado Mexicano estará aqui en nuestra parroquia de Sta. María Auxiliadora. Más adelante daremos el número de telefono y los días en que podrán hacer las citas.

School of Christian Formation (CCD)

Grades 4K—5

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

Dear Parents of K – 5th graders: 1. February challenge: The Church dedicates each month to a specific devotion. February is devoted to The Holy Family. Consider inviting our parish Holy Family to your home for a week (contact Mary Ellen Jackson). This week, pray as a family the prayers that the Holy Family would have used —The Psalms. Each day let your children choose a psalm to pray together as part of your before-meal prayers. Perhaps you could decide on one to memorize as a family as a Lenten activity. 2. Lent starts this Wednesday, February 17th. Plan to attend Mass — 6:30am, 8:20am, 12:00n, 5:30pm, 7:00pm Spanish. 3. Looking Ahead: Totus Tuus week is July 26-30. Save the dates! More information will be in the bulletin closer to this exciting catechetical program for grades 1–6. Older (7th grade– adults) volunteers are needed as well. 4. Continue working on your CCD/Catechism books

First Holy Communion families: Work through the First Communion Catechism with your children. It has simple explanations and fun pictures. Practice going to confession every day, and practice reading/reciting the Act of Contrition every day. Important Dates: Church Tour - February 27; First Confession - March 6

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 febrero: La Iglesia dedica cada mes a una devoción específica; febrero está dedicado a La Sagrada Familia. Considere invitar a nuestra Sagrada Familia parroquial peregrina a su casa por una semana (comuníquese con Mary Ellen Jackson). Esta semana, recen en familia las oraciones que habría utilizado la Sagrada Familia: los salmos. Deje que sus hijos elijan un salmo para orar juntos como parte de sus oraciones antes de la comida. Quizás podría optar por un salmo para memorizar en familia como una actividad de Cuaresma. 2. La Cuaresma comienza este miércoles, 17 de febrero. Planee asistir a misa. Horario: 6:30am, 8:20am, 12:00n, 5:30pm, 7:00pm Español. 3. Mirando hacia el futuro: La semana de Totus Tuus es de 26 al 30 de julio. ¡Guarda las fechas! Habrá más información en el boletín cuando estemos más cerca de la fecha. Este emocionante programa de catequesis es para los grados 1º a 6º. Necesitamos voluntarios mayores (7º grado - adultos). 4. ¡Continúen trabajando en sus libros de CCD/Catecismo!

Familias de la Primera Comunión: Trabajen con el Catecismo de Primera Comunión con sus hijos. Tiene explicaciones sencillas e imágenes divertidas. Todos los días practiquen ir a la confesión y leer/recitar el Acto de Contrición. Fechas Importantes: Recorrido por la iglesia—27 de febrero; Primera Confesión—6 de marzo.

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

No morning sessions on February 14—President’s Holiday Confirmation— April 27, 2021

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

Feb 14— Life Teen Feb. 21— Life Teen, The Moral of the Story

Share the Love Collection When you are shopping, can you pick up a box of individually wrapped Granola Bars, Fruit cups or cookies? We will use these to prepare lunches to give out on Sundays at 2:00 pm for those in need of a meal. Teens will be in the

courtyard in front of church at all masses on Feb. 20 and 21 to collect them. Feb. 28—Middle School Night

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.

No habrá sesiones matutinas el 14 de febrero: feriado del Día de los Presidentes Confirmación: 27 de abril de 2021

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

14 de febrero—Life Teen 21 de febrero—Life Teen, La Moraleja del Cuento

Comparte la colección del amor Cuando vaya de compras, ¿puede comprar una caja de barras de granola, vasos de frutas o galletas envueltas individualmente? Los usaremos para preparar almuerzos para repartir los domingos a las 2:00 pm para aquellos que necesiten una comida. En las misas del fin de semana del 20 y 21 de febrero, en el patio frente a la iglesia, adolescentes estarán recogiendo sus donaciones.

28 de febrero—noche de escuela intermedia

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

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

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CHRISTIAN FORMATION

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

2021-2022 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 office at 803.649.2071.

Inscripción para 2021-2022 La escuela Santa María está aceptando solicitudes de inscripción para el año escolar 2021-2022. Hay planes de pago mensual disponibles para todas las familias. Todos los solicitantes pueden aplicar para 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

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

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That Man Is You (TMIY)

TMIY meets weekly on Friday mornings in Mother Teresa Hall. Doors open at 6:00am, the video begins at 6:30am.

Week 18 - Step 1: Honor Your Wedding Vows

Marriage and the Paschal Sacrifice The Home as Ecclesia Domestica A Holy Jewish Spousal Union The Story of Jacob and Rachel Competing Brain Systems The issue of Sexual Infidelity The Importance of the First Love

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 aikentmiy@charlestondiocese.org

Wednesday Adult Bible Study

EPIC: Journey Through Church History via Zoom on Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30am. This week we will study Missionaries & Emperors part 1. Sessions are recorded so you can view at your convenience as well. You simply need to ask for the link. 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

We meet Thursdays 11:15am – 12:30pm in St. Michael Hall. Bring your Bible and your mask. We are reading the book of Ruth. Great story. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at mjackson@charlestondiocese.org or 803.642.2676

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.

NOW ENROLLING

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Private Tours available

Call us: 803.649.2071

2020 — the Year of St. Joseph Get to know St. Joseph!

Pope Benedict wrote: St. Joseph’s silence “is a silence permeated by contemplation of the mystery of God, in an attitude of total availability to his divine wishes. In other words, the silence of St Joseph was not the sign of an inner void, but on the contrary, of the fullness of faith he carried in his heart, and which guided each and every one of his thoughts and actions. … Let us allow ourselves to be ‘infected’ by the silence of St Joseph! We have much need of it in a world which is often too noisy, which does not encourage reflection and listening to the voice of God." To think about: “Infected by silence” – what an interesting phrase. How can we cultivate silence in our lives which will allow us to contemplate the mystery of God and to be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit?

Parish & Community Events/Eventos Parroquiales y Comunitarios

Altar Flower Donations

Altar flowers for February 13 and 14 were donated in loving memory of Alexa Anne Luszcz by her mom and dad.

Flowers at the St. Joseph Statue February 13 and 14 were donated in loving memory of Gary Stanley

Altar flowers for January 30 and 31 were donated in loving honor of Barbara Sue and Brad Brodie on their 50th wedding anniversary.

If you would like to offer a gift of flowers to honor our Lord and someone special to you, please contact Janet Morris, 803.502.3636 or 803.649.4777.

Si desea ofrecer un arreglo de flores para honrar a nuestro Señor y a alguien especial para usted, comuníquese con Janet Morris, 803.502.3636 or 803.649.4777.

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Face Masks Required/Cubrebocas son

Obligatorios

We are respectfully requiring that everyone attending Holy Mass wear a face covering or mask during the celebration of Mass, except for the act of receiving Holy Communion. The covering must cover both your mouth and nose. Bishop Guglielmone has asked that parishes in the diocese conform to local government ordinances. Thank you for doing your part to ensure the safety of all.

Estamos exigiendo respetuosamente que todos los que asistan a la Santa Misa usen un cubreboca durante la celebración de la Misa, excepto en el acto de recibir la Sagrada Comunión. Este debe cubrir tanto su boca como su nariz. El obispo Guglielmone ha pedido que las parroquias de la diócesis cumplan con las ordenanzas del gobierno local. Gracias por hacer su parte para garantizar la seguridad de todos.

Attention: St. Mary’s Blood Donors

Since we are unable to have the blood drive at St. Mary’s

Aiken Shepeard Blood Center will host the drive at Hitchcock Plaza

353 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC 29803 803.643.7996

Dates: February 27th and March 2nd thru 6th. The center is closed Sundays & Mondays

To expedite your time in the center we recommend the following: Call 803.643.7996 for an appointment Tell them you are donating for St. Mary’s At the front desk please ask for & sign the St Mary’s sign-in sheet Fill out your health questionnaire the day of the drive.

Please Donate! Thank You!

Atención: donantes de sangre de Santa

María

Dado que no podemos realizar la donación de sangre en Santa María

Aiken Shepeard Blood Center organizará una campaña de donación en:

Hitchcock Plaza 353 Fabian Dry, Aiken, SC 29803

803.643.7996

Fechas : 27 de febrero y del 2 al 6 de marzo El centro cierra los domingos y los lunes

Para agilizar su tiempo en el centro le recomendamos lo siguiente:

Llame al 803.643.7996 para programar una cita • Dígales que está donando para Santa María En la recepción, solicite y firme la hoja de registro de Santa María Complete su cuestionario de salud el día de la campaña.

¡Por favor, donar! Gracias!

A Spiritual Journey Through Sacred

Art With Alice Judd

Alice has generously and tirelessly served our parish with her amazing artistic talent; join us for this 3-part series as Alice shares her adventure making various items on campus. She will explain the significance of the different aspects in the images – the forms, colors, and such..

Mother Teresa Hall 6:30pm Mondays March 8, 15, and 22

Space is limited; contact Mary Ellen Jackson to reserve your space at mjackson@charlestondiocese.org or 803.642.2676. The talks will be recorded for those who can’t attend in person.

Fr. Francisco Will Present

his talk on Confession again!

Thursday, February 18

6:30pm

St. Angela Hall

The talk will be livestreamed on facebook, and recorded on Fr. Francisco’s youtube channel. St. Angela Hall will be set up to allow for social distancing.

Face coverings are required.

Friday’s Time with Teresa

Join us as we read and discuss The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Avila). St. Teresa writes with great honesty about the spiritual life. We meet 10:00–11:30am Fridays, in St. Michael’s Hall. Please wear a 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 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 Theresa 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.

Feb 14 Session 3: The Desert Way (Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, & Edward Sri) Feb. 21 No Class

Good and Faithful Servant

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.

Play & Pray Upcoming Events Feb. 20 - 7:00pm - Old St. Mary’s Church Mom’s Night Out - Adoration + Social in Smith Hall Feb. 23 - 9:30am - Mother Teresa Hall Mary Frei & Martha Whittingham - My Son the Priest

Please join us!

Contact Stephanie Lee 803.634.3171 or sdzlee87@gmail.com with questions.

Life Runners Jersey Blessing

A special opportunity for all current and prospective LIFE Runners teammates. Join us for a special “jersey blessing” on Sunday, February 21st after the 8:30am and 11:00am Masses. If you can wear a jersey that says, “Remember the Unborn – Jer 1:5”, you can make a difference. With LIFE Runners, you can join the more than 40 teammates in Aiken and over 15,000 worldwide who are getting the message out that life is sacred. Use your apparel to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves! For questions, contact Deacon Bob Pierce at rampierce@atlanticbb.net or Stephanie Lee at sdzlee87@gmail.com. To join the Aiken chapter & get a jersey, go to www.liferunners.org.

“Jersey required . . . running optional.”

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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 at 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.

Palms

Did you know that we collect and burn old palms? The ashes are then blessed and used during the Ash Wednesday liturgy. If you have any palms at your house that you wish to respectfully dispose of, please consider bringing them to Church. There will be baskets in the narthex of both our churches for your convenience.

The Parish Office Will be Closed

Monday, February 15

In Observance of Presidents’ Day

Print & Digital Ad Spaces Are

Available Now!

Melanie VanOver from LPi, our bulletin printer, will be securing new ads for our church bulletin. As a valuable member of the business community, we invite you to expand your reach and grow your business with a print ad in our parish bulletin and/or a digital ad featured on ParishesOnline.com. Contact: Melanie VanOver at 942.524.6921 or mvanover@4lpi.com

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For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 16-0095

Scott F. Singer Financial Advisor & Proud Parishioner 803.649.6125 | scottsinger@janney.com www.scottsinger-janney.com

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC 401 Park Avenue, SW, Aiken, SC 29801 WWW.JANNEY.COM MEMBER: NYSE, FINRA, SIPC

LET US PLACE YOUR AD HERE.

Residential & CommercialInterior Design

With locations in Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs GA & Aiken SC, our home furnishings retail stores are owned & operated by a talented

team of seasoned interior design professionals who are available to support you with all of your interior design needs.

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA158 Laurens Street, Aiken, SC 29801(803) 649-0616 • Hours Mon-Sat 10-5

nandinahome.com SUSAN VICTOR SUE SHANNON Co-Owner/Interior Designer Co-Owner/Interior Designer

Contact Melanie VanOver to place an ad today!

mvanover@4LPi.com or (800) 477-4574 x6554

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Burial & CremationObituaries • Preplanning

TransfersLocally Owned

and more… 803.649.6234 211 Park Ave. SW, Aiken

GeorgeFuneralHome.com

Thomas J. Seiter, Jr., M.D. Local Parishioner

Private exams for VA disability claimsNexus letters and DBQs

762.994.3529info@marian-medical.com

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arianMedical, LLC

THIS SPACE IS

Family Owned & Operated Shellhouse Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Home, Inc.

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Closed on Sundays3566 Richland Avenue W. • Aiken

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10% OFF Lunch Ticket

MON. - THURS. 11am- 5pm

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Southside Pediatrics of Aiken, LLC

Jonathan C. Collins, M.D., FAAP • Paula A. Luther, M.D., FAAPErin Broxton, DNP, PNP-PC

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday • 8:15am-5:00pmSat 9am-11am • Sick-walk-in, est. only • Sun 2pm-4pm • Sick-walk-in, est. only

206 Centre South Blvd. •Aiken, SC803-642-9204 • www.southsidepediatrics.com

Cathy Brennan Vice President Cell: 803-439-1357 E-mail: cbrennan@meybohm.com

1070 Silver Bluff Road • Aiken, SC 29803Parishioner

ComputerizedEngine Analysis

ProfessionalImport and Domestic

Auto Service

643-9266460 Silver Bluff Rd.

Steve YoungOwner • Parishioner

AIKEN, S.C.

AUTO TECH. INC.

For All Your Import Needs

BRADLEY PLUMBING& HEATING, INC.150 RUTHLAND DRIVE NW

AIKEN, SC 29801

PLUMBING • HEATING • VENTILATIONAIR CONDITIONING

Timothy W. Redd (803) 649-2155President FAX: 642-2963

Collette R Ball Ins Agcy Inc Collette Ball, Agent Parishioner 3066 Whiskey Road Aiken, SC 29803-9084 Bus 803-648-2973 Fax 803-335-2273 collette.ball.crmh@statefarm.comm.com

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Ron’s Home Repair Service

No Job Too SmallPainting & Other ServicesRon Tugya-Parishioner

803-642-9344803-649-9803

www.aikenpest.com

Trusted Service Since 1967

Certified Public Accountant

Individual, Business, Retirement & Estate Planning

649-5555403 Park Avenue S.W. • Aiken

Parishioner

MICHAEL J. COSTIGAN, Sr., CPA, LLCEllEn E. MillEr llc

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

203 Laurens St.Aiken, SC 29801803.643.0173By Appt. Only

Napier Funeral Home“Helping you cope during difficult times”

315 Main St. Graniteville, SC 663-3131

Paul W. Durban, CICDurban-Laird’s, Inc.

Insurance Agents & Brokers155 Laurens Street, SW • P.O. Box 422

Aiken, SC 29802Phone (803) 649-2561 • Fax (803) 648-8760

paul@durban-laird.com

Elder Law • ProbateMedicaid Asset Preservation

Guardianships • ConservatorshipsSpecial Needs & Living Trusts / Wills

www.lindafarronknapp.com803.335.1431 / 803.541.7676

Call for an appointment135 Laurens St. SW, Suite 200, Aiken

Personal Insurance • Business InsuranceMedical & Life Insurance • Discounts

129 Park Ave. SW | 803-649-5141info@hecos.com | www.hecos.com

• Power of Attorney • Wills and Trusts • Child Adoptions

Brian A. Katonak Parishioner 135 Chesterfield St S. Aiken 803-644-5535

The Law Office of Brian A. KatonakTrusted Local Attorney for over 18 years!

Dr. Michael Shirer and Dr. Susannah Shirer

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

420 Hitchcock Pkwy Aiken, SC 803-648-6400 Parishioners

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Aiken Surgical AssociatesWayne T. Frei, M.D., FACSGeneral and Laparoscopic Surgery

Diplomate, American Board of Surgery410 University Pkwy., Ste. 2310

Phone: 803.648.1318

THIS SPACE IS

Nicholas Williams, Parishioner Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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LET US PLACE

YOUR AD HERE.

Retirement Planning College Savings Plans Financial Planning

Stephen Anaclerio Financial Advisor One 10th Street Suite 600 Augusta, GA 30901 803-642-7044 Stephen.j.anaclerio@morganstanley.com

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