WELCOME TO SAINT THOMAS MORE JUNE 13, 2021 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday : 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M. &* 5:00 P.M. * When classes are in session only Daily Mass: Mondays 5:30 P.M. Tuesdays 5:30 P.M. Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. Thursdays 5:30 P.M. Fridays NO MASS Please contact our Parish Office for any changes in the Daily Mass schedule. Reconciliation (Confessions) ~ Saturdays, 3:30– 4:20 P.M. ~ 30 Minutes prior to all Masses ~ By Appointment *Adoration: Monday -Friday 8:30 -9:30 A.M. The Month of June is Dedicated Wednesdays: 8:30 A.M. –5:00 P.M. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Our bulletin is formatted so that all the images and blue links allow you to click on them to connect directly. The Catholic Church and at the University of South Carolina 1610 Greene Street • Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803.799.5870 • Fax: 803.765.0800 Sacraments and Liturgy

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Baptism: Baptismal preparation will be held on the last Sat- urday of each month from 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. Register in Facebook Live advance with Deacon Steve Brown. Mass time Confirmation 9am & 11am Sundays High School: Contact Deacon Steve Brown. St. Thomas More USC College or Older: Contact Father Williams. TVs are installed in the upstairs rooms Matrimony / Matrimony Preparation of the Student Center, where the live stream will be available. Our Diocese requires instruction and preparation for the Sac- rament of Matrimony begin at least eight months before the Families with small children are wedding. Please contact Father Williams directly. welcome to use these rooms during Communion for the Sick in the Parish Contact Fr. Williams Mass if needed and come down to the or our Office, and we will make arrangements. chapel to receive Communion. All Staff contact information is found on the last page.

Mass Schedule & Intentions Fr. Williams’ Weekly Update Mon., Jun. 14 Mass 5:30 PM To End Abortion People of the More! Tues., Jun. 15 This weekend we are exhorted by St. Paul to be courageous in faith and the image given by Jesus in the Gospel is the mustard seed growing to Mass: 5:30 PM Safe Return of Military People great size. Sometimes we feel small or helpless in this big world and it can push us away from hope and into despair. However, we hope no matter what as Christians because we know God and his promises and Wed., Jun. 16 believe them to be true and attainable. Despair takes over either when Mass 5:30 PM Mr. William we deny God and/or we deny that it is all even possible.

Leidinger(†) The world will push this on us and life situations will make us feel like the Thurs., Jun. 17 small mustard seed. If we embrace God and trust to hope in Him through faith, we can find ourselves growing in grace despite the world or situa- Mass: 5:30 PM Veronica Hayes tions and even providing shelter for others lost in the same storm of life. Fri., Jun. 18 Be courageous in choosing what is right despite the hardship. Hope in God’s promises always. Grow in grace. NO MASS

Mass Intentions for June 12-13, 2021 Sat., Jun. 19 4:30 PM People of STM SATURDAY 4:30 P.M. (†) John Ledlie Sun., Jun. 20

Mass: 9:00 AM John Boron SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. Ron Snyder(†) Mass:11:00 AM “Betsy” Capofiferro 11:00 A.M. People of STM NO MASS 5:00 P.M. NO MASS Mass: 5:00 PM

Please direct all Mass Intention requests to Pam Scott, or call the office. Parish Life

STM is Hiring! We have two positions open: Director of Development LINK TO DOCUMENT And Director of Music LINK TO DOCUMENT

Please follow the links for full description and how to apply Click HERE to submit your questions Do you own a small business or practice here locally? We want to support our pa- rishioners and let people know you and what you do! Contact Fr. Williams at [email protected] and let him know! We will be adding a final page of ad– like squares to the bulletin for our parishioners and those who support the Newman Center each year. Thanks!

The Grounds Beautification Ministry is being created with the express goal of making the STM church grounds more inviting to our parishioners and guests. Young adults, ages 22– 35! As a part of our ministry, we will host regular work days at We’d love you to be a part of our the church, open to the entire parish where we prep for feast days Other work days will be scheduled as needed, includ- Young Adults group! ing spring and fall clean up days. We encourage each pa- rishioner to sign up as they can contribute. If you have any questions Some of the projects that need attention include contact: planting/mulching, trimming watering and weeding. If you have some spare time and are interested in help- Pravin Bosco at ing, contact Pam Scott at (803) 799-5870. [email protected] Music Ministry

Mark your calendars! Our first face-to-face choir meeting will be held Wednesday July 7, from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. We will joyfully come together to pray, share announcements, and rehearse music for Mass this upcoming month. We look forward to seeing musicians and singers, both returning and new! Email Michaela at [email protected] with questions.

Saturday, June 26

What: STM Picnic When: Saturday June 26, 2021 from 6p-9p Where: Gregg Park Clubhouse 71 Gregg Parkway Corner of Forest Drive and Gregg Park MENU: Grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breasts. (Provided by STM) Water-tea-lemonade (provided) Sides & Desserts : STM Potluck (see below) What to bring? (Include a serving spoon) Please bring a dish according to your LAST NAME A-M: Sides N-Z: Desserts BYOB Swim at your own risk Please RSVP to the list linked HERE so we know you’re coming! Questions: Call Debra Layer 803-603-6748 or Denise Burke 803-530-6290

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NO MASS or NOMASS CONFESSIONS on days with red X Parish Life

Dear Friends in Christ,

Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many rip- ples.” As part of the united diocesan family, we are called to participate in our Catholic faith through acts of love, chari- ty and mercy. In service and sacrifice, 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 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 achieves 100% of its goal, 50% of the overage is returned to our parish in support of our own initia- tives. To donate, visit https://charlestondiocese.org/donate/

Thank you for offering your prayers and support. Through the good works it makes possible, we are becoming the mis- sionary disciples Pope Francis has asked us to be. Let’s build His kingdom together!

The BAA provides funding for incredible programs and ministries doing critically important work in our diocese. Through charitable, educational, outreach and evangelization efforts, a real difference is being made. Please prayerfully consider a pledge to the Appeal if you have not done so already. Our parish family is called to join our diocesan family in this endeavor. All gifts are meaningful and appreciated.

For the Latest COVID Protocol Updates From the Diocese: you can find more complete information at Birthright of Columbia Baby Bottle Campaign is in this link: its final weeks. Be sure and return your filled baby bottles to church on NEXT WEEKEND, Father’s Day charlestondiocese.org/returning-to-the- Weekend, June 19 and 20. Monies raised will enable table Birthright volunteers to offer help and hope to pregnant girls and women. If you have any questions, contact Terry Hodaly at [email protected] or 803- 403-3391. Parish Life

STM COLLECTION REPORT JUNE 6, 2021 Weekly Offertory: $4,729.00 YTD Offertory: $251,648.53 Weekly Needed: $ 4,906.06 YTD Needed: $240,396.94 Land Purchase Fund Update: $536,531.20

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PARISH STAFF Father Rhett Williams –Administrator E-mail: [email protected] Deacon Stephen Brown - Religious Education E-mail: [email protected] Michaela Boros—Interim Music Coordinator Prayer Request List E-mail: [email protected] Pam Scott - Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper Add your name HERE to be added to our pray- er list. Submissions will be listed in the bulletin E-mail: [email protected] for two weeks. You must resubmit your re- Kelly Guilbeau - Campus Minister quest after two weeks in order for it to remain E-mail: [email protected] active on the list. Katie Hinkley Dorothy Blackmer EMERGENCY LINE Eduardo Torres Kim Gotthardt Elizabeth Campofiferro Elisabeth Bussinah If you need a priest after hours due to serious illness or John Boron injury, please call (803) 814-4377. You can leave a message on this number for Fr. Williams. For non-urgent cases, call the church office at (803) 799- 5870, or email Fr. Williams at [email protected]

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