2252 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681 Ph: 864-288-4884 Email: [email protected] Website: smmcc.org Fax: 864-297-5804 Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
September 29, 2019 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Theo Trujillo, Pastor
Mass Times Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. and noon Tuesday* - 7 p.m. *Except the 1st Tuesday of the month
Saturday 8:30 a.m. Vigil 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) and 6 p.m. Life Teen
Filipino Mass First Saturday at 10 a.m.
Polish Mass Last Sunday at 3 p.m.
Reconciliation Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment
Spiritual Life 2
Sacraments 5
Formation 5
Retreats & Conferences 9
Ministries in Action 9
Parish Life 12
Other News 14
In the Community 14
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Mass Intentions Today’s Readings Lecturas de hoy Saturday—September 28 Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 8:30 a.m. Ken Ols † 5 p.m. Nathalie Long † Readings for the Week Lecturas de la semana 7 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Parish Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50 Sunday—September 29 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 7:30 a.m. Michael Murphy † Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6, 10-11; Mt 18:1-5, 10 9 a.m. Jacob Bailey Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Sullivan, Jr. † Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16 11 a.m. Modesta Fontan † Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 1 p.m. Larry Edward Smith † Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 3 p.m. Tillie Mary Dziedziejko 6 p.m. Jeremy Pruitt † Please Pray for ... Monday—September 30 Paul Felton, Joan Galle, Redden Irving, Nancy Lynam, Rita Taylor, Michael 8:30 a.m. Greyson MacLean Stankay, Peter & Connie Lorenzo, William Karey, Norma Perry, Thelva Noon John Paul Sullivan † Jimenez, Marlene Kopish, Rosa Maria Santos, “CJ” Arvidson, Giselle Tuesday—October 1 Sheridan, Tom Roensch, Charlotte McGrath, Oliver Stanley, Dan McClintock, 8:30 a.m. Normand Dandenault † Kathy Baker, Peter Doster, Dolores LaMere, June Ann Fabio, Mary DeCosimo, Noon Charles Brudi John Provencher, Robert Howard, Frank McGrath, Paul Stanka, Lois Wednesday—October 2 Schockley, James Johanning, Angela Ripandelli, Audrey Beerman, Peter 8:30 a.m. Jack Peterson † Sadej, Aileen Flynn, Deacon James McGarry, Eileen Flynn, Kevin Burke, Noon Daniel Green Caryn Schook, Joanne Hoyt, Eden Rose Majic, Frank Esterle, Kathleen Scott, Thursday—October 3 Daniel Garcia, Walt Goodwin, Margaret O’Neil, Angel Zayas, Ann Warner, 8:30 a.m. The Staff of Lauren Fels, Loretta Gremaud, Helen Courture, Pat Kelly, Herenan Enrique St. Mary Magdalene Caceres, Veronica Natalia Chavez, Maria Sol Montel, Laura Andrea Caceres, Noon Francine & Michael Veronica Rodriguez, Luz Alejandra Bringas, Carolina Silvia Brizuela Perez, Novelli † Andrea Emilia Bernabey, Rodolfo Martin Arruabarrena, Angel Esteban Aurrua, Friday—October 4 Gustavo Caceres, Walter DeVoe, Rosemary Buffardi, David Fels, Earline 8:30 a.m. Rich Rita & Family Geier, Julia Catron, Jerry Beck, Daniel Harris, Annette Weber, Cristi Noon Tito & Rita Nanie † Morrison. Saturday—October 5 8:30 a.m. Mac & Sarah Schaeuble 5 p.m. James Troy Bell † ¿Enfermo u hospitalizado? 7 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Si usted está enfermo o confinado en casa, por lo que no puede asistir a Misa Parish y desea que lo visite un sacerdote o recibir la comunión, le pedimos, por Sunday—October 6 favor, que usted o algún familiar llame a la Oficina Parroquial al 864- 288- 7:30 a.m. Richard E. Dippery, Jr. † 4884 para comunicárnoslo. 9 a.m. All living and deceased
members of the Tenga en cuenta que en el hospital Greenville Memorial contamos con el Columbiettes and padre Bart Leon quien están disponible para atenderlo durante su estadía en Knights of Columbus el hospital. Simplemente solicite a su enfermera(o) una visita de sacerdote. 11 a.m. Richard Dupont, Sr. † Por supuesto que estamos aquí para ayudarlo y puede llamar a la Oficina 1 p.m. Francisco & Maria Parroquial para solicitar uno de nuestros sacerdotes. de Pina
6 p.m. Sheila Michealson † Sick or in the Hospital? If you are sick or homebound and cannot attend Mass and would like to see a priest or receive Holy Communion, please call or have a member of your Homilies Podcast family call the Parish Office at 864-288-4884.
Did you know you can listen to homi- Please note that at Greenville Memorial, Fr. Bart Leon is available to minis- lies by Fr. Williams and our deacons ter to you during your hospital stay. Simply request a priest visit from your on our website? Go to smmcc.org and nurse. Of course we are here for you and you may call the Parish Office to click on Homilies. request one of our priests. Page 2 September 29, 2019 — 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Clergy Corner Mass Intentions The Greatest Showman The most beautiful gift one can give to another person I always tell people that every movie, is the gift of the Holy Sacri- every song, no matter the setting, has a fice of the Mass, for no lesson that can be pulled out. The thing other gift can ever compare to its infinite value. is that that lesson might not always be To request a Mass Intention, please come to the Parish good J. One that surprised me recently Office during office hours. was the soundtrack and movie of The Greatest Showman. There are actually Intenciones de Misas many great lessons to be taken from the songs and the movie itself. One of them El regalo más hermoso que uno puede dar a otra persona is the difference between the songs of es el regalo del Santo Sacrificio de la Misa, ya que ningún “Never Enough” and “From Now On.” The lesson learned otro regalo puede compararse con su valor infinito. from a flawed life perspective of always wanting more Para solicitar una intención de Misa, por favor, venga a and more, and the lessons learned of the aftermath of la oficina parroquial durante el horario normal. greed and complacency. Check it out if you are bored this weekend. Cómo Dios pretende que vivamos
This weekend in the Scriptures we hear in the first Las lecturas de hoy una vez más están dirigidas a los reading and the Gospel a similar story to the Greatest creyentes, comunidades de fe. Así como la lectura de la Showman. In the first reading we hear the cry of Amos, semana pasada. Amós nos conforta con una condena de “Woe to the complacent in Zion! Lying on beds of ivory, aquellos cuyas vidas están enfocadas en el placer y la stretched comfortably on their couches.” We are being auto absorción. El Salmo contrasta ese enfoque con el del warned, exhorted and called from our complacency to Señor: justicia para los oprimidos, alimentos para action. In the Gospel, “There was a rich man who los hambrientos, libertad para los cautivos, vista para los dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined ciegos, levantar a los agachados, amor al justo, proteger a sumptuously each day” … Yet, once his life ended and los extranjeros, huérfanos y las viudas; y al hacerlo, the important things were weighed, he was found frustrando el camino a los malvados. Timoteo nos insta a wanting and only then became impassioned to go on la búsqueda de la justicia, la devoción, la fe, el amor, la mission to his living brothers, but by then it was too paciencia y la mansedumbre. Lucas cuenta la historia late. familiar de un hombre rico y un mendigo en su puerta, que lleva una vida muy diferente en este mundo y My brothers and sisters, flip this story! Let the mission of en el otro. Una vez más estamos recibiendo indicaciones reaching out NEVER BE ENOUGH! Don’t let your eyes be acerca de cómo Dios quiere que vivamos nuestras vidas. ‘blinded by the light’ of the world! Leave the ‘towers of Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. gold.’ Let your attachment to the world fall away, so that FROM NOW ON, you can reach out and always be Prayer Group looking for ways to bring someone to God. Let the promise of God be like an ‘anthem in your heart.’ The Heart of Jesus Prayer Group invites you to come Search out the poor Lazarus of today’s Gospel. Give and together to praise and worship the Father, Son and Holy don’t count the cost. Spirit through Scripture, songs and prayers.
Fr. Williams We meet Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Conner Ministry Building. Grupo de oración Si deseas una vida íntima y profunda de oración con Dios, nuestro Padre Creador, te invitamos a participar del Grupo de Oración todos los viernes de 7:00—9:00 p.m. ¡Jesús te llama y espera por ti!
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A Deacon’s Insight Celebrating our 10th Year Seeking Divine Help The Polish community at St. Mary Have you wondered if your deceased Magdalene is celebrating the family members are in heaven and if so tenth anniversary of the monthly are they looking out for you? I do. I can Polish Mass. We would like to imagine my little Italian grandmother express our gratitude to Fr. Theo, and grandfather nudging St. Peter every the clergy and parishioners for now and then with a, “Hey, how about a opening your doors and hearts for good word to the main man for Joe with our community. In appreciation of a problem he’s dealing with.” I can see this occasion, the Polish that. parishioners are donating an icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa for It helps that I believe in life after death and that my our church. relationship with my fellow Christians does not end with death but simply changes. That is why I believe that the The origin of this miraculous image in Czestochowa, saints remain in communion with those of us on earth. Poland, is not entirely clear. According to tradition, the But what does the Communion of Saints have to do with painting was a portrait of Our Lady done by St. John praying to saints? Everything. When I run into trouble in sometime after the Crucifixion of Our Lord, and my life, I will ask friends or family members to pray for remained in the Holy Land until discovered by St. Helena me, but I also go to certain saints for help. I know that of the Cross in the fourth century. Eventually the God hears our prayers, and I want as many voices as portrait came into the possession of a Polish prince in possible asking Him to help me in my time of need. the 15th century and was offered to the Pauline’s monastery. In 1656 Our Lady of Czestochowa was Now, many non-Catholics believe that it is wrong to pray crowned Queen and Protector of Poland. Due to many to the saints, and some Catholics, responding to such attempts to destroy the image, her face suffered several claims declare that we Catholics do not pray to the scars. Because of the dark pigment on Our Lady's face saints; we only pray with them. Yet the Church states and hands, the image is also affectionately called the that we do pray to the saints, and with good reason, "Black Madonna.” prayer is simply a form of communication and a request for help. The shrine of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa is known as the religious heart of Poland. For centuries it has been a So why the confusion about what prayer to the saints destination for many pilgrims not only from Poland but really means? It arises when you compare prayer with from all over the world. They bring their needs, sorrows, worship. True worship does indeed belong to God alone, hopes, petitions and joys to the miraculous Our Lady of and we should never worship man or any other creature, Czestochowa. but only God. But while worship may take the form of prayer, as in the Mass, not all prayer is worship. When St. Pope John Paul II had a strong devotion to Our Lady. we pray to the saints, we’re simply asking their help by He said, “With the great confidence in my heart I stand praying to God on our behalf just like we ask our friends today in this holy site, on the hill of Jasna Gora, so close and family to do so. So, feel free to pray to the saints to my heart, in order to call once more: Mother of God when you are in need and don’t forget to include your and all of us, thank You for being guiding Star in building deceased family for support. a better future for the world, for being the Patroness in building the universal civilization of love.” Totus Tuus! Deacon Joe Pray the Rosary with Us Join Deacon Roger in praying the Rosary on Mondays at Past Clergy Corner Articles 6 p.m. in the church. Do you remember reading a Clergy Corner you would like to read again or share with a friend? The Lay Apostle Rosary Prayer Group prays the Rosary every 2nd Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. in the You can find past Clergy Corner articles on our website at Parents Room on the Tabernacle side. smmcc.org/blog/Clergy-Corner . We also pray the Rosary on the 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary lower level chapel. All are welcome! Contact: Kathy 941-468-7512.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE—SACRAMENTS—FORMATION
A Reason to Spend Time in Adoration RCIA You should take up as your own cause a Holy The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, Hour of Adoration so that peace and unity can be RCIA, provides an opportunity to learn brought about in the Church. about the Catholic Faith. —Pope Paul VI Join us on Thursdays Hours in need of adorers: from 6:30—8 p.m. in the Parish Center Tuesdays at noon Fridays at 1 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Roger Saturdays at 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. at [email protected]. Sundays at noon
Please consider signing up for an hour each week to spend Youth Ministries time with Him. If your schedule does not permit you to commit to the same hour each week, you can join a Prayer Team. Contact: [email protected] or 864-288-4884 x238.
Baptisms
To seek Baptism for a child, please bring the child’s Birth Certificate (Long Form) and letter of eligibility for Life Teen meets Sundays after the 6 p.m. Mass godparents to the next Baptism Workshop. EDGE meets Fridays at 7 p.m. Jóvenes sin Fronteras se reúne los viernes a las 7 p.m. Baptism Workshops are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact Maira Agrón, Sacraments Coordinator, at ext. 216. Young Adult Ministry Are you between 18 and 39 and looking to grow in Bautismos faith, build fellowship and Para pedir el Bautismo de un niño, por favor, traiga a la find ways to serve? Then join us! próxima charla bautismal la forma larga del acta de nacimiento del niño y una carta del párroco del padrino The Young Adult Ministry meets on que testifique que es Católico practicante. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the church’s Parents Room. Las charlas bautismales se llevan a cabo el 2º y 3º jueves del mes a las 7 p.m. We invite all young adults to join us and grow together in faith. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Maira Agrón, Coordinadora de Sacramentos, a ext. 216. October 1: Holy Hour, Happy Hour October 8: Mass and Bible Study Weddings October 15: Mass and Talk on Relativism and the Media October 22: Communion Service and Bible Study Please contact Maira Agrón at 864-288-4884 ext. 216 or October 29: Mass and Talk on Sexual Abuse Scandal [email protected] at least six months in advance of your anticipated wedding date. Find SMMCC Young Adult Ministry on Facebook or visit us at smmcc.org/yam for upcoming events. Para Matrimonios La pareja debe ponerse en contacto con Maira Agrón al Contact us at [email protected]. 288-4884 x216 o [email protected], seis meses antes de la boda para definir la fecha y otros detalles. Deben participar en Engaged Encounter. www.cee-sc.org. Check us out at www.smmcc.org Page 5
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Hell Bible Study with Deacon Ivan Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. or Thursdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Parents Room - Choir side of church
October 1 & 3 — HELL What did St. JP II have to say about Hell?
Walk through the Valley of Hell Join us on Mondays this Fall for Catholicism 101 which with Ivan & Peggy via our slides introduces a new topic each week centering on what of our journey in Israel, Catholics believe, how Catholics worship and how Catho- Dante’s Inferno Review, lics are to live. Ride a Bus with CS Lewis into Hell and Back. We meet in the Quad in the Conner Ministry Building Next, we’ll cover: from 7 - 8 p.m. The presentation and Q&A will be led by October 8 & 10 — PURGATORY a priest, deacon or visiting speaker. October 15 & 17 — HEAVEN October 22 & 24 — HUMAN SPIRIT Bring a snack to share! October 29 & 31— RECAP September 30 Salvation—How are we saved? Contact Deacon Ivan at [email protected]. October 7 The 4 Last Things
Visit the News & Upcoming Events page on our Worried about Your Finances? website for the complete schedule and for slideshow presentation. Come and transform your life and finances by learning what the God of the universe says about managing your money. Christian Formation News
Volunteers are still needed to help with our Christian
Formation classes and Children’s Liturgy of the Word. We
have a 6th grade class on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in need of
a teacher. We also need Liturgy of the Word leaders to
serve once a month at either 9 or 11 a.m. Mass.
Classes begin What is Children’s Liturgy of the Word? At the 9 and October 20 11 a.m. Masses, the children are called forward to go out and listen to the readings and experience the Liturgy of 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. the Word on their level. at the Brown Road House Teacher—Leader—that’s you! We provide you with This is a six-week Bible study done in a small group set- training and materials. ting. No personal financial information is ever shared within the group. If you are interested in helping with either of these volunteer opportunities or would like more information, Cost for workbooks: $32 individual / $52 couples (spouse please contact Cindy Roth in the Office of Christian participation is encouraged) Formation at [email protected].
Contact: [email protected].
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RETREATS—MINISTRIES IN ACTION
La experiencia de Emaús para hombres 7th Marian Eucharistic Conference La Iglesia Católica Santa María Magdalena Saturday, November 9 - Sunday, November 10, at ofrecerá la experiencia de Emaús para los the Hilton Hotel in Greenville. hombres de la parroquia. Este retiro se basa Our featured speakers include: en el pasaje del Evangelio de San Lucas Fr. Wade Menezes; Fr. Chris Alar; Fr. 24:13-35 de las Sagradas Escrituras. Donald Calloway; Justin Fatica, Hard as Nails; Msgr. Eduardo Chávez, Guadalupan El tema principal de este retiro es descubrir Magisterial Canon from the Guadalupe a Jesús en nuestras vidas y la importancia Basilica. del servicio a los demás. General admission is $80, youth $40. A buffet lunch on Saturday and Sunday is El retiro se llevará a cabo del 8 al 10 de noviembre en included. We offer gluten free meals. Table Rock Wesleyan Camp and Retreat Center, en Register at www.meconferencessc.net. Pickens, SC.
El costo será de $140.00 por persona. Esto incluye aloja- Marriage Encounter miento, alimentación y programa. Worldwide Marriage Encounter has been enriching marriages for 50 years. The next Marriage Encounter Para inscribirse, llame a Rafael González al 864-490-4888 weekends will be held in North Myrtle Beach, SC, on o envíele un correo a [email protected]. November 8-9 and January 31-February 2, 2020. Early sign-up is recommended. Sanando desde el Vientre de la Madre Visit SCMarriageMatters.org or contact us at applica- Nuestra Iglesia Santa María Magdalena te [email protected] or 803-810-9602. invita al 1er retiro: Sanando desde el Vientre de la Madre Divorce Care Ministry que se llevará a cabo el 25, 26 y 27 de octubre del 2019. Join us for a 12-week program that will meet weekly beginning ¡Atrévete! Sé valiente y ten un encuentro con Dios y Monday, September 30, from 7 contigo mismo cuando aprendas que “Dios sana los to 8:30 p.m. in the church (left corazones destrozados y venda sus heridas”. side parents room). It is for - Salmo 147:3 anyone who is divorced or going through a divorce. El costo del retiro es $ 120 e incluye hospedaje, alimen- tación y materiales. Se necesita dar un depósito de $ 60 Our journey together will be a safe place to heal, (no reembolsable) para apartar tu cupo y pago completo explore forgiveness and restore faith. The program is para el 5 de octubre. based on “Surviving Divorce,” an excellent series by Rose Sweet. It involves informative videos and small group El retiro tendrá lugar en Table Rock Retreat and Confe- discussions. rence Center, 125 Bethaney Cove Drive, Pickens, SC If you know of anyone who may benefit from this 29671. program, please invite them -- Catholic or non-Catholic. Coordinador: José Tejeda To register, visit us at www.smmcc.org, click on News & Para más información, comuníquese con Justina al 864- Upcoming Events. 373-3747 o con Gabriela al 864-551-8055. Contact us at [email protected] to inquire.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive Your Society of St. Vincent de Paul wants to thank you for the generous donations of food that you have offered to- day. We have been blessed with so many of you who help us feed the poor. In the event that you have missed this opportunity to help, we would appreciate cash donations that would allow us to purchase needed items at great prices.
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Grief Support Ministry As we approach the month of November, we remember our deceased loved ones, and the emptiness they have left in our hearts.
Life Chain - Sunday, October 6, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Please You are not alone! join your St. Mary Magdalene parishioners and others Your grieving is real. across the country for this peaceful, prayerful, public witness for the sanctity of human life. We will be We invite you to come and meet others who understand meeting in front of La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant on because they walk in your shoes. Woodruff Road. Wednesday, October 30, from 2—4 p.m. Rosaries for Life - Pray during the 40 Days for Life for in the Parish Center. an end to abortion, the conversion of our society and for Deacon Bert Chavez will be our guest speaker. an end to other assaults on human Life. Email your count each week to [email protected]. Please rsvp at [email protected].
Saturday Night Life - Teen Pro-Life Event - Saturday, October 5, 6 – 9:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Croghan Hall. Belk Charity Sale To register https://sites.google.com/view/ upstatescteenlife. Call Theresa Wersinger Barnett 864- Sale date: November 9, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 293-1314 or email [email protected] for Once again, the Columbiettes will be selling tickets for more information. the Belk Charity Day Sale. Columbiettes will donate 100% of all ticket sales to our Capital Campaign Building fund. Please sign up to pray for one hour on Fridays at the Please support us! abortion Clinic on Grove Road. The Columbiettes have been able to donate close to Contact: [email protected]. $10,000 to the Campaign and with your help and support we can do more. 40 Días por la Vida How does this benefit you and the Parish? Easy! You Cadena por la vida - Domingo, 6 de octubre, 2:30 - 3:30 purchase a ticket for $5 from a Columbiette, the $5 is p.m. en Woodruff Road, frente al restaurante la Parrilla. then donated to the Capital Campaign, and on the day of the Belk sale, you turn in your ticket at checkout for a $5 Rosarios por la vida - Durante la campaña, rece por el discount on your purchase. fin al aborto, la conversión de nuestra sociedad y para que terminen los asaltos contra la vida humana. Cuente Tickets can be purchased after Mass on October 12, 13 los rosarios que rece y envíelo cada semana por correo and 20. You can also purchase them from Rose Marie electrónico a [email protected]. Schuler at 864-271-2186.
Por favor, apúntese para orar al frente de la clínica de abortos los viernes por una hora. Beautiful Flowers
Flowers in the sanctuary create an Comuníquese con nosotros: [email protected]. ambiance of joy as we come together in worship.
Do you enjoy flower arranging? If you do, we need your talent to help us create something beautiful for the house of God.
Please contact Karin at [email protected].
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The St. Mary Magdalene Military When a crisis comes, Support Ministry Invites call Stephen Ministry at One and All to the 864-288-4884 X232 Annual Veterans Gala for support, or email [email protected].
Cookies for Kairos Last fall’s cookie collection for the Kairos Saturday, November 9, 6-10 p.m. Prison Ministry was a huge success! Our parish in the Parish Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. baked 554 dozen cookies! These cookies were served to 750 prisoners and the staff members Menu includes a choice of Old Charleston Style Shrimp over a three-day weekend at Tyger River and Grits, Smothered Chicken with onion and mush- Correctional Institution. rooms or Roasted Shredded Pork, prepared and served by the Venturing Crew 420. There will be live music. Once again, on October 12-13, we will be collecting cookies for members of the Kairos Team to take with Tickets are $25 per person - Veterans, widows of them as they minister to prisoners. We ask that everyone veterans and those on active duty are FREE. bake a few dozen cookies with no powdered sugar, icing, fruit or nuts and pack them in a shoe box. Attire: Wear your uniform if possible. Others, dress semi-formal, men with coat and tie. Mike Hager will be Please pray over them while you bake and pack them. present taking photos. Experience Kairos for yourself and go to https:// To purchase tickets, please contact John Macioce at tinyurl.com/YoutubeKairos. 864-245-4320. Tickets can also be bought after all Masses on the weekends of October 5/6, 26/27 and at Contact: [email protected]. the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on October 13. Cash or checks only, please. Athletic News
No tickets will be sold the night of the event. Limited Basketball season is now open! space. Please visit smmccSports.org to register.
Toddler Play Group Did you know there over 90 ministries Newborn to 5 Years Old at St. Mary Magdalene Thursdays 9:30—11 a.m. Bring your toddler and two or three where you can share your time of your child’s favorite toys to share.
and talent? Visit smmcc.org/ministries Questions? Contact Joe Maggio at [email protected] or 864-288-4884 x206
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Pastoral Staff
Cordially invites you to attend the Groundbreaking, Site Blessing Pastor Parochial Vicars and Mass of Thanksgiving for the Parish Life Building Fr. Theo Trujillo Fr. Ray Nacino
Sunday, October 27, 2019 Fr. Rhett Williams Priest in Residence Groundbreaking and Site Blessing at 4:45 P.M. Fr. Robert Falabella Mass of Thanksgiving at 6:00 P.M.
Refreshments will be served in the Parish Center Deacons after the Mass of Thanksgiving Dcn. Bert Chavez Dcn. Ivan O. Hawk III Dcn. Joe Ciavardini Dcn. Roger Schonewald Parish Life Building Construction Construction has started! Assistant Director Position Please pray for all who will be working on the project and for their safety. A full-time Assistant Director of Music is needed at St. Please remember that parking information and play- Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. ground availability during construction will be posted on Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent our website and social media. pedagogical training, excellent organ and piano accom- paniment skills. You’ll find the latest news at www.smmcc.org/plb. Competitive salary and benefits. A full job description can be found in the News & Upcoming Events page on our website. Sunday Offertory Contact: [email protected]. We report our offertory results on a year-to-date basis with a comparison to the same date last year. We Need You! Now that construction has begun, we will need the help Offertory for Fiscal Year July 2019-June 2020 of many volunteers to help direct traffic during the heav- as of September 22, 2019 ily attended Sunday Mass times. If you are able to help at one Mass, once or twice a month, please contact John at Current Year Prior Year [email protected]. $730,147 $638,006 Mass Attendance for September 21 & 22 — 4,385 ¡Necesitamos su ayuda! Ahora que la construcción del edificio Parish Life ha em- pezado, necesitaremos varios voluntarios de estaciona- miento para ayudar a dirigir el tráfico de las Misas domi- nicales. Si puede ayudar en una misa, una o dos veces al mes, por favor, comuníquese con John por correo elec- Online Giving trónico al [email protected]. Quick and Easy Visit our parish website at There are many ways you can help before, during and/ smmcc.org and click or after the event. on this banner
image. Sign up at www.smmcc.org/festival.
You can also email [email protected] or call 864-288- 4884 x 207. Using your smart phone, download the Our Sunday Visitor Online Giving App. Use Organization Code 1767.
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Pilgrimage Join Fr. Longenecker for a Pilgrimage Cruise to Rome and the Holy Land.
I invite you to join me on a fantastic cruise from Rome to the cities of St. Paul in Greece and the Holy Land. While we are at sea I will be lecturing on the subject “The Gospels: History of Mystery?” More information at: Dwightlongenecker.com. Dignity of the Human Person Saturday, October 5, 6 – 9:15 p.m. Parish House at Prince of Peace Catholic Church Sidewalk Advocates Upstate teens (13-18) are invited to a fun and insightful Save lives on the Sidewalk! evening with dinner from Moe's, trivia, a raffle and three Being outside the abortion facility is an incredible and pro-life speakers on topics about living in a pro-choice peaceful opportunity to share Jesus, love people, pray culture, how to be a proactive pro-life citizen and for them and give them hope. understanding your body through NaPro Technology.
Come and learn how at our next training on Saturday, Guest speakers: Michael Acquilano, Beth Joseph, Kristina October 19, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hernandez and Theresa Barnett. 111 Hampton Ave., Greenville. The cost of $7 covers starter packet, light lunch and Tickets are $10 in advance (includes a custom designed beverage. t-shirt) and $15 at the door.
Contact [email protected] or call R S V P a t https://sites.google.com/view/ 864-214-420 to register. upstatescteenlife or by email at UpstateSCteenLifeF- Learn more at www.sidewalkadvocatesgreenville.org. [email protected].
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