Established 1941 Ann 113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 Telephone 843.661.5012 Fax 843.673.2680 www.stanncatholicparish.com

Solemnity of the Feast of the Ascension of Our LORD May 15 & 16, 2021

Most Reverend Rober t E. Guglielmone Bishop, Diocese of Charleston

Parish Clergy Our Mission Statement Reverend Noel P. Tria, Pastor Deacon Robert L. Cox iii “to know jesus christ as he is revealed in Deacon David A. kahn, sr. sacred scriptures; to celebrate his presence within the liturgy; and to serve holy mass schedules him though outreach to the poor and Weekend Mass Schedules needy within the parish community.” Saturday, Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses, 8:30 & 10:00 am Welcome to Saint Ann Parish! Sunday Mass (Filipino/Tagalog) 12:00 PM Fourth Sunday of the month We welcome all who are visiting with us Daily Mass Schedules today. If you attend saint ann’s regularly Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 PM and consider this to be your parish, please register at the saint ann parish Sacrament of Reconciliation office, or print a registration form from 30 Mins. Before Mass & By Appointment the parish website under the ‘about us’

We Pray the Holy Rosary tab, or you may fill out and submit the 30 Mins. Before Each Mass form to the saint ann parish office.

Sacramental Preparation

S a c r a m e n t o f B a p t i s m S acrament of Matr i m o n y Parents must be registered and regularly Those contemplating the Sacrament of a t t e n d i n g Saint Ann Catholic Church . M a r r i a g e m u s t be registered and regularly Parents must attend two classes prior to the a t t e n d i n g Saint Ann Catholic Chur c h . T hos e S a c r a m e n t o f B a p t ism being conferr e d . c o n t e m p l a t ing the Sacrament o f M arr i a g e Ple a s e c o n t a c t t he Saint Ann Parish O f f i c e , mus t c o n tact the priest at least six m o n t h s 8 4 3 . 6 6 1 . 5 0 1 2 for more information . prior to the wedding d a t e . R C I A Sacrament of Anointing of t h e S i c k (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Individuals interested in becoming full A Mass is celebrated yearly with the members of the Catholic Community Anointing Rite. For Hospital Visits or participate in a pro c e s s o f C h r i s t i a n individual Anointing when seriously ill or Initiation. P l e a se c a l l Dea c o n R obert L. Cox , h a v i n g s u r g e ry, please contac t the S a i n t 8 4 3 . 6 2 1 . 1 0 8 4 , f or more information. A n n P a r i s h o f f i c e . CCD/YFF C h r i s t ia n Formation Classes: Children in G r a d e s K t h r o u g h G r a d e 8 s h o u l d be enrolled in a religious education program. If not enrolled, please contact K i m Wilcox, Saint Ann DRE, o r R e v e r e n d N o e l P . Tria, at the Sai n t A n n P a r i s h O f f i c e , 843.661.5012. Due to Covid 1 9, for the 2020 - 2021 Academic Yea r o u r Catechetical Instruction P r o g r a m w i l l b e a h o m e - b a s e d p r o g r a m .

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Weekly Calendar of Events Saint Ann Parish Staff

Sunday, May 16, 2021 Barbara Lewis Business Administrator S olemnity of Ascension email: [email protected]

8:00 AM We Pray the Holy Rosary 8:30 AM Holy Mass Bulletin Editor For the Parish Deadline for Bulletin Mondays 12:00 Noon 10:00 AM Holy Mass email:[email protected] Intentions of Dan & Marjorie Henry

5:00 PM Youth CYO Meeting @ St. Anthony’s St. Ann Parish Office Telephone 843.661.5012

Monday, May 17, 2021 St. Ann Parish Office Fax 843.673.2680 9:30 AM Legion of Mary Meeting St. Ann Parish Office Hours, M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM 12:00 PM Legion of Mary to Lead Rosary 12:00 PM Pope Francis Requests A Worldwide Rosary to End This Worldwide Pandemic Weekly stewardship report Daily Mass Not Scheduled Today

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 May 1 & 2, 2021 Alliance of Holy Family Intr’l Visits St. Ann’s Offertory Collection $ 3,087.00 9:00 AM St. Martin dePorres Pantry OPEN Poor Box $ 29 .00 11:30 AM We Pray the Holy Rosary 12:00 PM Holy Mass Online Giving: April 2021 $ 12,159.00 + Harold Agar Bicentennial Qtrly Rebate $ 8,088.35 12:30 PM two Hearts Seminar, Parish Life Ctr 2021 BAA appeal To Date $ 10,545.00 Legion of Mary to Host Light Lunch Thank You for Your Support of St. Ann’s Wednesday, May 19, 2021 St. Ann to Host Deanery Meeting Today Weekend of May 15 & 16, 2021 9:00 AM St. Martin dePorres Pantry OPEN Ascension of Our LORD 11:30 AM We Pray the Holy Rosary 12:00 PM Holy Mass (TBD) Teaghan Rose Cavin (Birthday) “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of , God 12:30 PM St. Ann Prayer Group to Meet abides in him, and he in God.” – 1 JOHN 4:15

Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:30 AM We Pray the Holy Rosary “How strong is your faith? When you have an 12:00 PM Holy Mass opportunity to either defend or clarify a question + Vincent Azares about our Catholic faith, do you do it? Or do you

Friday, May 21, 2021 remain silent so that others do not think you are 11:30 AM We Pray the holy Rosary weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in all 12:00 PM Daily Mass circumstances and to joyfully share your witness with + Laurence Barnes others.” https://www.archstl.org/about-stewardship

Saturday, May 22, 2021 4:30 PM We Pray the Holy Rosary 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Where to Find St. Ann Parish Online + Kay schweers St. Ann Parish Website

Outreach

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Did You Know? St. Ann Facebook Page May is the Month of mary www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence

We Pray daily For an Increase To Watch Sunday Mass Livestream In Devotions to the www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence/live

Blessed Virgin Mary & To Watch Sunday Mass on YouTube An End to This Pandemic www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrMKsE9ApU6kOGvHwgP Og

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Solemnity of the Ascension of Our LORD

From the Pastor’s Desk “Ascension, not ‘Space Travel’ ”

“Today, we commemorate the feast of Jesus' ascension. Christ entered a new dimension, an unseen but definitive presence which is the spiritual or immaterial. His ascension was not a separation neither was it a retirement from public service after accomplishing his mission.

End of the story? No! As a matter of fact, the story continues up to this moment. Jesus continues to be present among us. What was changed was only the manner of his being present. Although no longer physically present in the world, Jesus continues to be present spiritually - in His Church, in His mystical body and in each believer who is striving to be a disciple. In this very moment, while Jesus is going back to the Father...Let us reflect these simple words as if you are talking to Jesus right now..."l just want to say, I'm sorry, LORD." Sorry for all my sins, sorry because I tend to forget you sometimes. I'm so sorry for those times when I just wanted to give up. I'm sorry for the wrong things that I have done. Help me, LORD. Teach me how to honor you in everything that I do. I'm simply nothing without you. I need your guidance. I need your love every single day. Teach me how to humble myself, LORD. Teach me how to listen to your words.

Father, I pray for your healing. Please heal the world because of this Covid-19. Protect and give strength for all front liners in the world. Please help all countries especially INDIA that they are facing challenges and difficulties now.

Father, I'm so lost without you. I need your comfort every day. I need you to remind me that I am loved. Sometimes, I tend to forget my identity, LORD. I blame myself. I condemn myself because I feel like I'm not worthy. But every time I feel so inadequate, LORD, please remind me that I am your child. I know all these negative things in my mind are not true. I know that you alone can purify my thoughts, you alone can redeem me, Father. That is why, I surrender to you everything. Have your way in my life, LORD. Let your will be done. Be glorified, LORD. I just want to honor you, Father. I just want to lift my hands to you. I love you, LORD. I'm forever yours, Father. In Jesus Name ”

Through us the reality of God's love and saving power is powerfully communicated. Why? Because we are now the instruments of God by bringing the Good News, to teach the people on how we speak and act, how we relate to one another, how we conduct the daily business of our living and loving. In gentleness and humility let us all learn from Jesus because faith is not a matter of the mind, it is a matter of the heart.”

Amen! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Fr. Noel P. Tria

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Prayer to Saint Ann, Our Patron Saint

Good St. Ann , y o u w e r e e s p e c i a l l y favored by God t o be the mother of the m o s t H o l y Virgin Mary, the Mother of our Savior. B y y o u r power with your most pure daughter and with her di v ine Son, kindly ob t a i n f o r us t he grace and the fav o r w e n o w s e e k . Please secure for us also fo r g i v e n e s s of our past sins, the strength to perform faithfully our daily duti es and the help we need to perse vere in the love of Jesus a n d M a r y . A m e n

Bishop’s Annual Appeal Update Worldwide Rosary to Pray for An End to This Pandemic Dear Friends in Christ, "The Basilica of the National Shrine of the “Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, “I alone Immaculate Conception has been chosen by the cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone Holy See to lead the worldwide recitation of the across the waters to create many ripples.” As part Rosary on Monday, May 17, at 12 noon ET/6pm of the united diocesan family, we are called to time, in response to Pope Francis’ call for participate in our Catholic faith through acts of a “marathon” of prayer during the month of love, charity, and mercy. In service and sacrifice, May “to ask for the end of the pandemic.” we must answer the call.

By prayerfully and financially supporting the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, we can make a difference. The many programs and ministries funded through this generosity are doing critically important work. Our diocese achieves a great deal that no one parish can accomplish alone. For example, it:

Ensures priests and deacons for the future through the Office of Vocations. Provides a helping hand for all those seeking support through Catholic Charities. Evangelizes future generations through Youth and Young Adult Ministry programs Provides pensions and healthcare through our Retired Priest Fund

Please prayerfully consider a donation to the Appeal. All gifts, no matter the amount, are valued and meaningful. Note that once our parish Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of achieves 100% of its goal, 50% of the overage is Washington, and Chairman of the National Shrine returned to our parish in support of our own Board of Trustees will prayerfully lead the Joyful initiatives. For more information or to donate, Mysteries of the Rosary from the Basilica’s Great Upper Church. visit www.charlestondiocese.org. Thank you for offering your prayers and support! Through the With the ability to accommodate 1,000 people good works it makes possible, we are becoming socially distanced in the Great Upper Church with the missionary disciples Pope Francis has asked us other safety protocols in place, the event is open to be. Let us build His kingdom!” to the public and the faithful are encouraged to join this vital prayer effort in person by Prayer to Saint Michael registering at www.nationalshrine.org/mass-

St. Michael the archangel, Defend us in registration. battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God For those unable to attend in person, the rebuke him, we humbly pray, and Do thou, O recitation of the Rosary will be livestreamed at Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, Cast into hell www.nationalshrine.org/mass and will be shared satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about with the Holy See for transmission throughout the world seeking the ruin of Souls. Amen the world."

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What’s News Around the Diocese? 2021 Scholarship Opportunities

Two scholarships are to be awarded by Knights of Columbus Council 5194 to any family member of a Knight who is seeking higher education.

The scholarships are available for the upcoming academic year (2021/22). Higher education includes technical school or colleges.

Applications for the 2021 Scholarships are available at St. Ann Parish Office, 843.661.5012, or may be downloaded and printed from the St. Ann Parish Website, under the 'About Us' and 'Knights of Columbus' Tabs on the Menu Bar.

Completed application are due July 31st, 2021.

Have questions or need more information? Please contact Mike Stehlik, Grand Knight, at 843.615.5142 or Fran Barcomb at St. Ann Parish A special concert of new musical work- Office, 843.661.5012. inspired by and dedicated to Msgr. Edward D. Lofton, Pastor of St. Theresa church, in Summerville, SC – will be Share Your Good News! performed on June 6, at 4:00 PM, in the church. It has been a year that our children’s children will talk about into the next century, hasn’t it been? “The Communion of the ,” composed And in this year great milestones continue to be by Cormac O’Duffy, director of music, made! will be performed by the parish choir together with four professional singers and members of the Charleston It is time to share the good news of graduations, Symphony Orchestra. Event is Free & achievements, and opportunities for the future! Open to the Public; for more information, Call the St. Ann Parish office, 843.661.5012 & please call 843.875.5002. share your good news so we can acknowledge all the accomplishments made during this extraordinary year in a future weekly bulletin!

St. Martin DePorres Food Pantry

Inspiring Quotes on the Holy Rosary Open 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Every Tuesday & Wednesday Mornings “The Rosary is a prayer that always During the Month of May accompanies me; it is also the prayer Volunteers Needed! Are you Free? of the ordinary people and the saints... it is a prayer from my heart." Contact Pat Bromley, 843-269-1069 or email [email protected] to let her know you are -Pope Francis available! This is a great opportunity for youth & teens during the summer!

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Alliance of the Holy Family International The video starts with an introduction and a New Year’s greeting with the actual blessing of the To Visit Saint Ann Parish May 18th statues beginning at 7:10 of the video.

The missionaries will bring Our Lady of Fatima with Santo Nino to St. Ann’s on Tuesday, May 18 for the 12:00 PM Mass. They will be giving a short seminar after the Mass with an opportunity for participants to be consecrated to the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary with St. Joseph.

Two Hearts Seminar with the Alliance of the Holy Family International Missionaries - Tuesday, May 18 at St. Ann’s immediately following the 12 PM Mass. The Alliance missionaries will be bringing the pilgrim image of Our Lady of Fatima with the Child Jesus under the title, Santo Nino, which is traveling with them in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in Asia with Cebu as its center.

Discover what it means to be consecrated to the Missionaries for the local chapter of the Alliance Hearts of Jesus and Mary with St. Joseph and how of the Holy Family International will be here in to make your consecration a way of life. Find out Florence, on May 17 & 18. Fr. Noel has invited what Our Lady of Fatima’s message has to do with them to visit St. Ann Parish, on Tuesday, May 18th, consecration, reparation, and her promises to and to present “Two Hearts Seminar” to those who heed her message of motherly love. members of the St. Ann Parish Community. St. Ann’s Legion of Mary will provide a light lunch for Learn how to become consecrated if you are not all attending the seminar, following the 12:00 PM already and sign up for a home visit with the daily Holy Mass. You are invited to join us! pilgrim image.

Geri Breeding, a lay For more information, contact Doris Fader @ member of the 302.233.1365 or Sue Cox, 843.621.0740 or call the Alliance of the Holy St. Ann Parish Office, 843.661.5012. Family International

and the local chapter coordinator for the Carolinas, said their Legion of Mary to Lead Holy local chapter has Rosary Monday May 17 received a statue of Our Lady of Fatima with the Child Jesus St. Ann’s Legion of Mary will lead the Rosary on Monday, May 17th, at 12:00 PM In response under the title, Santo Nino, that has been blessed to Pope Francis’ Request for a Worldwide by Archbishop Jose Palma of Cebu, Philippines in Rosary to pray for Divine intervention in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of ending this pandemic. Christianity in Asia with Cebu as the center. Pope Francis requests we pray the Holy To view the blessing by Archbishop Palma of these Rosary during the month of May for an end to beautiful images of grace online, go to this coronavirus. Please, come & pray with https://allianceoftheholyfamily.com/family- us! evangelization.

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Weekly Lector Ministry Prayer Requests

Weekend of May 15 & 16, 2021 Please notify Fr. Noel or the 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass Saint Ann Parish office, Yulaundra Heyward 843.661.5012, with the 8:30 AM Sunday Mass circumstances to place a Pat Riley family member on our sick list. 10:00 AM Sunday Mass Usually, names will be Mary Grace Mims removed after (3) weeks unless notified otherwise. Weekend of May 22 & 23, 2021 Please advise us when the need for prayer has 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass passed. Karen Parker 8:30 AM Sunday Mass We Pray for Healing in Mind, Body & Polly Price Spirit 10:00 AM Sunday Mass Wes Nunn We Pray for Those on Our Sick List

Don and Betty Bellefeuil, Cody Carpenter, Rev. Weekly Scripture Readings James Crowley, Michael Dudgeon, Frank Elmore, Lee

Elmore, Robbie Elmore, Filipina Fullero, Marge &

Pope Francis’ I Prayer Intentions for May Daniel Henry, Stan Isgett, Angel Nesmith, Marie Novotny, Shot Padgett, Andy & Kim Snyder, Judy The World of Finance Wetzig

“Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the We Remember & We Pray for Our Seniors financial sphere and protect citizens from its Homebound-Paul Blackburn, Barbara Pecca, dangers.” Barbara Pate, Patty Warr, Florence Mack

Ascension of Our LORD Those in Living Care Homes: The Carolinian Sunday, May 16, 2021 -; Feast of Saint Margaret of Cortona Faith Nursing-Tammy Coyette; Gene’s Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mk Residential-Elaine Corey; Elmcroft-George 16:15-20 Laug, Mary Catherine McNamee; Heritage-; Lake

Monday, May 17, 2021 City Nursing Home- Paul Castellane; Feast of Saint Paschal Baylon Presbyterian Home- Annie Miller Acts 19:1-8; Ps. 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 We Pray for Those in the Armed Forces

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Jordan Hill, Trevor Johnson, Jarrod Lettieri, Billy Feast of Saint John 1 Brown Acts 20:17-27; Ps. 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1- 11a We Pray for Our Expectant Mothers &

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Their Unborn Babies Feast of Saint Theophilus of Corte Acts 20:28-38; Ps. 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc- We Pray for the Repose of the Souls 36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Let us pray for the repose of the souls of all the Thursday, May 20, 2021 faithful departed, including Eduardo Ching, Dr. Feast of Saint Bernardine of Siena William Heatley, Kay Schweers, William Attaway, Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps. 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9- 10, 11; Jn 17:20-26 Gerry Bauer, Rachel Hulett Courtney, Agnes Johnson, Mario D’Ambrosio. Albert Zimmerman, Kolby Hudson Friday, May 21, 2021 Feast of Saint Cristóbal Magallanes Sick Visits and/or Communion Acts 25:13b-21; Ps. 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn Please notify Fr. Noel, or call the Saint Ann Parish 21:15-19 office, 843.661.5012, for Sacrament of Anointing or Saturday, May 22, 2021 Sick Visits. In anticipation of any surgical procedures, Feast of Saint Rita of Cascia Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps. 11:4, 5 and 7; Jn please call to make arrangements for Sacraments 21:20-25 prior to your procedure.