WELCOME TO SAINT THOMAS MORE AUSUST 8, 2021 19TH 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 6:00 P.M. Tuesdays 6:00 P.M. Wednesdays 6:00 P.M. Thursdays 6:00 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. Wednesdays: 8:30 A.M. –5:00 P.M.

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 Click on Image for Fr. Williams’ Weekly Update

Next Weekend!

If you’re staying for the reception, please let us know by clicking HERE how many will be in your party. Thank you!

Mass will be available via livestream Sacraments and Liturgy

Sacraments

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 advance with Deacon Steve Brown. Confirmation High School: Contact Deacon Steve Brown. College or Older: Contact Father Williams. Matrimony / Matrimony Preparation Our Diocese requires instruction and preparation for the Sac- rament of Matrimony begin at least eight months before the wedding. Please contact Father Williams directly. Communion for the Sick in the Parish Contact Fr. Williams or our Office, and we will make arrangements.

All Staff contact information is found on the last page.

Mass Schedule & Intentions Mon., Aug. 9

Mass 6:00 PM Mr. James Mahoney Jr. (†) Tues., Aug. 10

Mass: 6:00 PM Otis Michaelis(†)

Wed., Aug.11

Mass 6:00 PM Susan Miller(†)

Thurs., Aug. 12

Mass: 6:00 PM James Assey

Fri., Aug. 13 NO MASS

Sat., Aug. 14 Mass Intentions for August 7-8, 2021 4:30 PM Danny Deshaines SATURDAY (†) 4:30 P.M. Fuad Nassab (†) Sun., Aug. 15

Mass: 9:00 AM People of STM SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. People of STM Mass:11:00 AM Charles Peikert (†) 11:00 A.M. Barbara Robinson Bynum (†) 5:00 P.M. NO MASS Mass: 5:00 PM Debbie Cohen (†)

Please direct all Mass Intention requests to Pam Scott, or call the office. Parish Life Our Second Religious Education Collection News- this Weekend Teachers & is to assist those affected by the dev- Assistants astating impact of hurricanes wild- fires, and other natural disasters that Needed could occur in 2021

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone has authorized a second collection to assist those who may be affected by the dev- astating impacts of hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters that could occur in 2021. As a result of these disasters, thousands of homes, busi- nesses, and churches across the country may be severe- ly damaged or destroyed, with impacts being long- We are beginning recruitment for teachers and assistants, lasting. As we often do in these situations, the bishop as well as curriculum ordering for the St Thomas More CCD supports taking up a voluntary, special collection for hu- Program for School Year 2021/2022. Therefore, it is essential manitarian, long-term recovery, and church needs arising that we have an accurate count of our enrollment ASAP. We from these events. ask all families to please print and complete the paperwork at this link: STM Religious Education Funds collected will become part of the Bishops Emer- 1) Family Commitment Form gency Disaster Fund and will be used to support the ef- 2) Individual Student Registration forts of USA and/or Catholic Relief Ser- 3) Opt Out form (if necessary) vices, according to Archbishop Jose H. Gomez. The U.S. You will also find the calendars for the coming year as well as Conference of Catholic Bishops will also be allotted Diocesan Safe Environment information "Teaching Safety" in- some of the collections' proceeds for pastoral and recon- formation. struction needs of the Church. The collections will take place the weekend of Aug. 7-8. Please reach out to Deacon Steve if you have any questions or Please make checks payable to the Diocese of concerns. Charleston and indicated in the memo line [email protected] "Disasters."

Facebook Live Mass time

9am & 11am Sundays St. Thomas More USC Young adults, ages 22– 35! We’d love TVs are installed in the upstairs rooms you to be a part of our Don Bosco of the Student Center, where the live Young Adults group! stream will be available. If you have any questions contact: In the event of overflow in the church and families with small children you are Pravin Bosco at welcome to use these rooms during [email protected] Mass if needed and come down to the chapel to receive Communion. Campus Ministry

Say Hello! To our FOCUS Missionaries FOCUS stands for Fellowship of Catholic University Students. It is a collegiate outreach apostolate that hires full-time college graduate mis- sionaries to evangelize, lead bible studies, disciple students, and serve the poor locally in campuses across the country. FOCUS also hosts global mission trips, as well as an annual conference with thousands of college students and world renowned speak- ers. Our team of 4 missionaries is so excited to be serving with St. Thomas More at the University of South Carolina. Our mis- sionaries this year are Jose Caballero, Mimi Guidry, Lily Carson, and Christian Rodriguez.

[email protected] or to sign up:

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Contact: https://groupme.com/join_group/55065668/ [email protected] dhfDz4ae Music Ministry

Musicians and singers of all ages and abilities are en- couraged to join us for weekly Wednesday evening re- hearsal from 6:30-7:30 starting. We meet 45 minutes before every Mass for warm-up and practice before the liturgy. Send an email to: [email protected] to get involved!

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Parish Life

If you are a registered St. Thomas More parishioner or USC student and would like a fob/card to access the chapel after public hours (see chart below), please visit the parish office at regular hours during the week.

Student Newman Center Hours Fob Entry Only Open Fob Entry Only After All Access Locked After Sunday 6am 8am 830pm 11pm

Monday 6am 830am 830pm 11pm

Tuesday 6am 830am 830pm 11pm

Wednesday 6am 830am 830pm 11pm

Thursday 6am 830am 830pm 11pm

Friday 6am 830am 5pm 11pm

Saturday 6am - (fob only all day) - 11pm

Chapel Public Hours* Opens Closes FOB Guidelines Sunday 8am 8pm Fobs can be distributed to any registered Monday 8:30am 10pm parishioner of STM or student Tuesday 8:30am 7pm registered with the Newman Center Wednesday 8:30am 7pm A copy of a driver’s license is needed Thursday 8:30am 7pm (Carolina Card as well for students) Friday 8:30am 5pm First card/ fob assignments - no cost Saturday 3pm 6pm $10 fee for a replacement Card/FOB each *Chapel is open 24 hours to those with a fob Notice about Chapel Door Locks: The left door will remain manually locked after hours. Only the right door will open by fob or card access. Parish Life

STM COLLECTION REPORT AUGUST 1, 2021 Weekly Offertory: $4,925.57 YTD Offertory: $27,595.46 Center Hours: Weekly Needed: $ 5,677.22 YTD Needed: $28,386.10 Land Purchase Fund Update: $730,897.05 Mondays & Wednesdays Click Here 9am to 7:30pm to enroll in online Tuesday - 9am to 5pm giving or to access your account Thursday - 9am to 6:30pm Friday - 9am to 5pm PARISH STAFF Sunday - 10am to 12pm & Father Rhett Williams –Pastor 6pm to 7pm E-mail: [email protected] Deacon Stephen Brown - Religious Education E-mail: [email protected] Nick Willey - Music Director E-mail: [email protected] Pam Scott - Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper Prayer Request List E-mail: [email protected]

Add your name HERE to be added to our pray- Kelly Guilbeau - Campus Minister er list. Submissions will be listed in the bulletin E-mail: [email protected] for two weeks. You must resubmit your re- quest after two weeks in order for it to remain EMERGENCY LINE active on the list. If you need a priest after hours due to serious illness or 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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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! Check out our parishioner owned busi- nesses and others in the community who support the Newman Center each year. Thanks!