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DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON
OUR LADY OF THE
HILLS CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church
nd
August 2 , 2015 / August 2
18
TH
nd
, 2015
Sunday in Ordinary Time/ 18 Domingo De Teimpo Ordinario
120 Marydale Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
Parish Office–772-7400
Fax –798-8030
E-Mail [email protected]
Website: ourladyofthehillssc.org
STAFF
REV. PETER SOUSA C.Ss.R
Pastor –Ext. 1
Medical Emergency – 803-772-7490
REV. JOHN MURRAY C.Ss.R
Parochial Vicar
REV. GUSTAVO CORREDOR
Parochial Vicar - Ext. 3
Cell 803-394-6773
Mission Statement
Email - [email protected]
SISTER CHRISTINA
Our Lady of the Hills Roman Catholic Church is inspired by the Holy Spirit and formed by the
MURPHY, SNDdeN
Gospel, under the patronage of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Our mission is to preach and teach the
Pastoral Associate – Ext. 2
Gospel of Jesus Christ. As one family under God, the Father, we welcome all who come to us and
[email protected]
are particularly mindful of those in need.
DEACON CHUCK DIRUSSO
794-3388 or [email protected]
Welcome ~ We welcome all newcomers to our parish family and request that you see an Usher after
DEACON DENNIS JONES
mass for a registration packet or call the Parish Office. Please stop by the Hospitality Table after
808-7196
Mass if you have any questions concerning the Parish.
DEACON STEVE BURDICK
798-8296
Sacramental Information
MASS SCHEDULE
Baptism - You must call the parish office to register for a Baptism Class. This must be done one month
Saturday, (Vigil) 5:30 PM
prior to the scheduled class. Call the Parish Office for more information.
Sunday, 8AM, 10AM & 12NOON
Spanish Mass –3:30 P.M.
Marriage - You must contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to wedding.
RECONCILIATION
Anointing of the Sick
Saturday, 4pm or by appointment
If you find yourself or a loved one as a patient in a hospital and are in need of the Sacrament of the
ST.VINCENT DE PAUL
Anointing of the Sick, please call the office during business hours as soon as possible. Please do not wait
Community Assistance - 465-1644
until your loved one is in critical condition. There can be unavoidable delays in a priest getting to the
JACKIE BRACE
hospital immediately. Also, if you plan on entering the hospital for a particular procedure, you may
Director of Religious Education - ext. 13
receive the Sacrament of the Anointing, prior to admission, by making contact with the parish office.
[email protected]
ELIZABETH HUDACKO
Catholic Inquiry
Youth Minister - Ext. 4
No previous experience necessary. Contact Debbie Heizer, Inquiry Coordinator or Deacon Steve Burdick
[email protected]
at the Parish Office at 772-7400. Discover the Catholic Church!
GLORIA CAZALLIS
Assistant Secretary/Parish - Ext. 6
Change of Status/ Cambio de Estatus
Assistant Secretary Religious EdIf you have a change in your family information (i.e. new address, new phone # or leaving the parish)
Ext.14
please notify the Parish Office. Cambio de Estatus - Si usted tiene un cambio en su información de la
[email protected] &
familia; es decir, nueva dirección, nuevo número de teléfono o dejando la Parroquia, po favo notifique a la
[email protected]
oficina Parroquial 772-7400 Ext. 3
PEGGY WILLIAMS
Parish Secretary - Ext. 5
Attention Young Adults!! Interested in finding out what is available in our Diocese-go to
[email protected]
these web sites http://sccatholic.org/young-adultministry
MARIANNE MELTON
http://catholicyoungadultsofsc.com
Bookkeeper - Ext. 7
[email protected]
The Vocations Office - would like to announce its presence on Twitter (@FatherKirby) and on
OLGA MOULY
Facebook (Charleston Vocations). The office invites everyone to “follow” and “like” us on these social
Bi-Lingual Assistant
media.
772-7400 ext 3
Since each of us is given unique gifts to serve, finding an opportunity to apply
[email protected]
our gifts, heart, abilities, and experiences in the church is important.
JUAN MARMOLEJO
MINISTRY CORNER - we remain in need of: Cantors-please contact Mickey MahonFacilities Manager – Ext. 8
[email protected], Ushers-please contact Mark [email protected],
[email protected]
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Ministers of the Eucharist-please contact Maria Bernhagen - [email protected], Adult
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Altar Servers-please contact Maria, Altar Servers – please contact Gloria Cazallis olhol Choir – Saturday @ 5:30 please contact Debbie Bernhagen @ 750-7146 or [email protected] / for the 10am Choir please
[email protected]
call the parish office, Nursery Workers – Contact Pam Baxley @ 732-8985, Altar Committee Members – Contact Pat Reiland 781-3371,
Lectors – Contact Randi Olafson @ 803-732-4884 or [email protected].
COMMUNITY BUILDING
ATTENTION PARENTS – ALL CHILDREN MUST
BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT
ON THE CHURCH GROUNDS.
ATENCIÓN PADRES SUPERVISION NIÑOS LOS NIÑOS DEBEN ESTAR ACOMPAÑADOS POR
UN ADULTO RESPONSABLE.
Effective Friday June 5, through Friday September 4,
the parish office will close at 1:00pm on
Fridays.
A partir del Viernes 05 de junio , hasta el viernes 04
de septiembre , la oficina de la parroquia se cerrará
a las 1:00 pm los viernes.
Our next meeting will be on
Tuesday, August 4 2015, at 10:00
AM in the Church
Nursery.
Please contact Ashley
Bender @ 447-2555 with any
questions.
Coffee & Doughnuts Schedule:
AUGUST 1 / 2 – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AUGUST 8/9 – OLH MEN’S GROUP
Anyone interested in hosting please contact the Parish
Office or Joe Kennedy @ 803-414-1076.
Hospitality Table - It Is Your Turn- you have seen
how our Hospitality Table works-we need more
volunteers. If you could volunteer just once every
two months please contact Sr Christina-772-7400
ext 2 or [email protected]
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER
3RD
MORE INFO TO COME!
2015-2016 INQUIRY CLASS
Are you a non-Catholic who has been coming to Mass? Do
you have Catholic friends who have intrigued you with their
talk about being Catholic? Have you had a little voice in the
back of your mind urging you to learn more about
Catholicism? Then our Inquiry Class is for you. You will
learn more about the Catholic Church and what you need to
do to join if you decide that this is the next step in your
journey of faith. Call Debbie Heizer, Inquiry Coordinator
(917-0353) or Deacon Steve Burdick, RCIA Coordinator, at
the Parish office (772-7400) to find out more about these
classes.
Virtus Workshop-will be held on Tuesday, August
25, at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. All new employees
and new volunteers will need to attend this workshop.
Registration is required. To register please go to our web
page ourladyofthehillssc.org look for the link Virtus
Registration and follow the steps-thank you. Registrations
need to be complete by Monday, August 24.
THIS WEEK AT OLH
Monday, August 3rd
6:30PM – K of C Business Mtg – FLC Ministry Room
Tuesday, August 4th
10:00AM – Playgroup – Church Nursery
6:30PM – Sp. Ministry – FLC Classrooms
7:00PM – Joy in the Spirit – Church
Wednesday, August 5th
9:00AM – VBS – FLC Classrooms and Gym
6:30PM – Youth Bible Study – FLC Hall & Youth Room
7:30PM – Open Gym – FLC Gym
7:00PM – Legion of Mary – FLC Library
Thursday, August 6th
12:45PM – Adoration Begins – Church
5:00PM – Vespers – Church
Friday, August 7th
Adoration Continues
6:30PM – Wedding Rehearsal – Church
Saturday, August 8th
9:00AM – Cursillo- FLC Atrium
9:00AM – Legion Curia – FLC Ministry Room
11:00AM – Wedding – Church
2:00PM – MIE Sandwich Ministry – FLC Hall & Kitchen
3:00PM – Rosary Makers – FLC Ministry Room
4:00PM – Young Adult Sp. Ministry – FLC Classroom
RELIGIOUS ED REGISTRATION AFTER ALL
MASSES /FAMILY LIFE CENTER #209
Sunday, August 9th
9:00AM – Scripture Study – FLC Library
10:00AM – R.C.I. A. – FLC Ministry Room
1:30PM – Spanish Choir – Church
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Calling all Songbirds! Sign up now
for our seasonal Junior Choir grades 3 - 6.
We will meet on Sunday afternoons before
Religious Ed from 4:30 – 5:30 pm in the choir
room. For more information contact Dionne
at [email protected] or stop by the hospitality table to
sign-up. Llamando a todos los Songbirds! Regístrese
ahora para nuestro junior Coro (grados del 3 al 6).
Las prácticas son los domingos Nos reuniremos el domingo de 4:30
PM a 5:30 PM (antes de la Educación Religiosa)
Para más información póngase en contacto con Dionne –
email: [email protected] o pase por la mesa de la
hospitalidad para inscribirse.
Pray For Peace If you have a family member or friend serving in
the military, please see the bulletin board in the Narthex and provide
a picture so we can keep them in our prayers. Details are on the board.
Everyone, please pray daily for our service men and women and their
families.
CELEBRATE A HOLY HOUR! UNA HORA SEMANAL
ANTE EL SANTISMO!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
EVERY THURSDAY FOLLOWING THE 12:15 HOLY MASS
UNTIL REPOSITION ON FRIDAY
AT 12 NOON
Puede venir a cualquier hora las 24 horas que está
expuesto el Santisimo. Questions:
[email protected] or call 803-661-1079.
"PRAYING WITH OTHERS"
"Based upon "Christian Healing Ministries' School of
Healing Prayer". These teachings begin with the Scriptural
Foundations for Healing and the History of Healing in the Church, and
how the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are related to healing prayer. A
sample of other topics include: Healing Our Image of God, Praying for
Physical Healing, Introduction to Inner Healing and The Healing
Power of Forgiveness. Historically, it is simply not true that healing
ceased with the apostles. These teachings are remarkable. You do not
need to feel called to a healing ministry to attend. Some people may
feel led in that way, but it is not necessary. Whether you are just
interested in information, or you are looking for an experience that can
change your life as well as others, the Lord provides generously.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church - Parish Hall, 2350 Augusta Hwy,
Lexington, SC 29072
LEVEL I - AUGUST 13-16, 2015 /LEVEL II - NOVEMBER 1215, 2015 9 am to 7 pm Thur. through Sat; 9 am to 12:30pm Sun
Deacon Jack and Sharon Crocker will facilitate "Praying With Others".
All teachings and practicums are included. Credit is given the same as
on campus at CHM with letter from facilitators. Pre-registration is
required. For a registration application, call (803) 3092480, or email: [email protected] donation of $60.00 per
person is appreciated. This includes the cost of the "School of
Healing Prayer Manual". If couples choose to share a manual it is
$90.00 per couple.
WANT MORE JOY?
Come discover Joy in the Spirit! Join us Tuesday evenings in the
church from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. We sing, pray, listen, learn, and
enjoy drawing closer to Christ through unleashing the gifts of the
Holy Spirit received in Baptism and Confirmation. Come as you are,
and see what God has in store for you! If you have questions or need
more information, please contact John Killilea at (803)201-7900 or
[email protected]. Come find Joy!
VESPERS
Vespers Service on Thursday, August 6th, beginning
in the church at 5:00 PM. Please join us for this prayer
service which will last to approximately 6:15 PM.
OUTREACH
NEXT BLOOD DRIVE IS
OCTOBER 25, 2015
Christ Central ~ Thanks for your continued support with much
needed clothing and other supplies for the homeless in our
community. Donations of new or used clothing in clean condition
may be placed in the white chest located in the Church Narthex. Tax
donation receipts are also available in the chest
DENTISTS, NURSES AND TRANSLATORS NEEDED!
The Diocesan medical mission to Guatemala this coming
September is in need of one dentist, two nurses and two
interpreters (English-Spanish). This medical mission is a
direct program of the Diocese of Charleston, which has built
a small clinic to support the local community in San Pedro
La Laguna. The one-week mission runs from Sunday,
September 20th thru the 27th. Participants pay their airfare
and $200.00 to cover for food and lodging for that week.
For more information, visit our website:
http://sccatholic.org/medical-missions, or call Deacon
Gabriel Cuervo or Ellen Tyler at 803-726-7767
THE MIGRANT FARM WORKERS ARE IN NEED OF
TOILETRIES. PLEASE HELP WITH THIS NEED. A
BASKET WILL BE IN THE NARTHEX. THANK YOU.
FOOD FOR THE POOR – There is a new donation
container located in the Narthex for nonperishable food donations. These donations
will be distributed to the less fortunate in
the Columbia area. We would appreciate
your support.
STEWARDSHIP
We appreciate everyone who can increase
their giving levels.
Giving is joyful and makes your soul smile.
PARISH SUPPORT
LAST WEEK
YEAR TO DATE
Budget Amount Needed
$20,123.00
$80,492.00
Amt. Received 7/26
$18,203.00
$ 72,188.00
Variance
( $ 1,920.00 )
($ 8,304.00)
Total number of registered households….……….......1503
Children’s Stewardship……......................................$2.00
St. Clare House…………………………..$200.00
One of the simplest ways to make a future gift to
Our Lady of the Hills is through your will. Please call the Parish Office for
details on how to make arrangements.
NEXT WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE FOR THE
SUPPORT OF CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAMS IN OUR DIOCESE.
Dear Parishioners of OLOH,
With the idea of making it easier and more convenient to contribute
to our Church the parish Finance Council has arranged to set up Egiving for those who may be interested. You may access the form
from our website by clicking on E-giving on the homepage. If you
have questions please contact Marianne at 772-7400 or
[email protected]. Thank you
Sunday Evening - Grades 5th – 12 begin at
6:30 PM & end at 8:00 PM.
Wednesday evening - Grades K/5 – 5th begin at
6:15 PM & end at 7:30 PM.
If you have any questions for grades K5 - 8th please call
Jackie Brace, 772-7400 or e-mail [email protected]
Grades 9 – 12, contact Elizabeth Hudacko, 772-7400.
Our Lady of the Hills is committed to the protection of
children. Here are important numbers: Diocesan Victim
Assistance Minister ~ 800-921-8122 / Diocesan Office of Child
Protection Services ~ 843- 853-2130 ext. 206.
REMINDER: Parents please complete the 2015/16 Religious
Education Registration packet for the upcoming Religious Ed
year. All students were given a packet the last week of class. If you
need an additional packet please call Jackie at 772-7400 or e-mail
[email protected]. Complete the paperwork and send in your
form along with payment to the Religious Ed Office.
CAMP AWESOME
It's going to be a busy week in youth
ministry this week! School is quickly approaching
but instead of spending the last few precious days
of vacation sleeping in, our youth will be waking
up early and working with children who are
underprivileged. 3 years ago our teens were asked
by the "Show Them We Care Foundation" to run a camp for other
kids that don't get the same opportunities they do. Our youth
stepped right up to the challenge and started a camp with the mantra
of St. Francis of Assisi. "Preach the gospel always when absolutely
necessary use words" We get together each morning at 9:00 to
begin our day with prayer. We then head to camp which is just a
short distance from the church. Once we are in the neighborhood
we spend 3 hours singing songs, playing games, making crafts, and
just enjoying the blessings of love and friendship. The foundation
has told us numerous times that they have never had a group that
the children have responded so well to. The children loved the
camp so much that the first year we were there they named the
camp "Camp Awesome!!!" This camp has become a youth favorite.
At the end of each year when we review our youth group year
Camp Awesome is always at the top of the list of favorite
activities!!! Aside from our summer camp our teens also spend one
day during Christmas break and every Good Friday doing a camp
for the kids. Camp Awesome has taken on a life of it's own and
become a wonderful tradition of service for our teens. I may be a
little biased but I thought you all should know how great OLH
teens are!! We have so much to be proud of!! OLH YOUTH
ROCK!!! Please keep us in your prayers this coming week.
YOUTH MINISTRY SCRIPTURE STUDY &
OPEN GYM –WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH,
AT 6:30 PM/ SCRIP. STUDY 7:30PM/
OPEN GYM. ALL RISING 6TH THRU 12
GRADE YOUTH.
LOS JÓVENES SE LES RECUERDA ESTUDIO BÍBICO
HAY OPEN GYM- el Miércoles, Agosto 5, a las 6:30.
Many thanks to all those who made our annual
"Youth Ministry Trip to Carowinds" a great success!!!
A group of 50+ spent the day making new friends,
enjoying roller coasters and sharing laughs! Without our
volunteers none of this would be possible so thank you
again to all who came out and made it happen!! Ashley
Bender,Jake Brumagin,Monica Brumagin,Jen Fitz, Joe
and Michelle Flanagan,Alexis McGraw, Michelle
Reyes, and Gina Summer!!
Wednesday Scripture Study at 2:00PM on Wednesday,
August 5TH, in the Family Life Center Library these sessions usually
last 1-1½ hours. We are studying the Acts of the Apostles.
Questions? Please feel free to contact me, Deacon Chuck, at 7943388 or e-mail me at [email protected]
Saints Class
Where: Family Life Center Library
When: starts in September, after Labor Day, Thursdays, 2:00PM 3:30PM Instructor/coordinator: Rachel Godwin
We are pleased to announce that we will be having a weekly class
devoted to the in-depth study of Catholic saints. This class is solely
for mature Catholic adults. No book is required for this class.
The issues which the saints had to address were often very similar to
those of modern-day Catholics. We will discuss the lives of the saints;
how to apply lessons from their lives to our own; and the resources
which the Church makes available to Catholics in addressing modernday issues. We will also cover the historical context - where applicable.
Objectives:
1 - to give parishioners an in-depth look at the saints - their lives and
struggles; 2 - to give class members options in prayer life; 3 - to learn
to discern between good Catholic practices and superstition; 4 - to
learn more about the resources which the Catholic Church offers to
people who need comfort and guidance in times of stress or when
tragedy strikes.
We will be studying archangels Saints Michael, Gabriel, Uriel and
Raphael; Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Thomas More, Saint Monica,
Saint Augustine, Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Pope John Paul II.
For information, contact Rachel Godwin, email:
[email protected], telephone: 803 750-9777 (leave a message
if no immediate answer)
Damos la bienvenida a todos los recién llegados a nuestra
familia Parroquial. Si desea registrarse y recibir inscripción, po
favor llamar a la oficina Parroquial ó preguntarle a un
acomodador antes o después de misa.
Las personas que deseen tener a la
Virgen Peregrina en su hogar, contactar
A Maribel Fajardo at 803.497-5119.
BAUTIZOS
Contactar a la oficina Parroquial para inscribirse en una clase de
bautismo un mes antes de la clase programada, las clases son en
el OLOH Salon Ministerio juvenil de 6:30 PM a 9 PM : Agosto 14,
Septiembre 18, Octubre 16, Noviembre 13, llamar a la oficina
para mayor información Olga Mouly 772-7400 x 3.
PRIMERA COMUNION
Para información contactar a Jackie Brace
Ph: 803.772.7400 - Ext. 113
e-mail: [email protected]
Grupo Jóvenes Adultos (Español) e 18 años en adelante -Se reúnen
CONFIRMACION
los Sábado de 4:00PM a 7:00 PM Para más información contactar a: Ivan
Flores 803-446-5622.
Para información contactar a Elizabeth Hudacko
Ph: 803.772.7400 - Ext. 4
e-mail: [email protected]
Se invita a los jóvenes de High School a que asistan al
retiro “Search” que se llevara a cabo en North Myrtle
Beach del 21 al 23 de agosto. El Costo será de $80.00 y
la fecha límite de inscripción es el 10 de agosto. Los
formatos de inscripción estarán disponibles en la mesa
de hospitalidad. Mayores informes favor de ponerse en contacto
con Rhina Medina 803 561 1357 o bien a su correo electrónico
[email protected]
MATRIMONIOS
Comunidad Hispana
Escuela de la Fe “Cristo Maestro”
La Escuela de formación en la fe, “Cristo Maestro,” con la ayuda de Dios
y bajo la guía de nuestro Obispo, se compromete a ayudar a Hispanos
cristianos adultos de la diócesis de Charleston a crecer en santidad a través
de un programa catequético sistemático, orgánico e integral. Teniendo a
Cristo como el Maestro, (CT#8), este programa incluye el estudio de las
Sagradas Escrituras y la Sagrada Tradición de la Iglesia Católica
expresada en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica y en sus otros
documentos. La Escuela intenta ayudar a conocer, contemplar, y celebrar
el misterio de Cristo acorde a la necesidad de cada vocación, o estado de
vida de los participantes. Este programa es abierto a las personas mayores
de 18 años.
Tema
Centro
Dia
Familia/
Espiritualidad #1
St. John Neumann
cafetería escuela
Lunes Agosto 3,
7:00-9:00pm
Familia/
Espiritualidad #2
Familia/
Espiritualidad #3
Familia/
Espiritualidad #4
St. John Neumann
cafetería escuela
St. John Neumann
cafetería escuela
St. John Neumann
cafetería escuela
Lunes Agosto 17,
7:00-9:00pm
Lunes Septiembre 7,
7:00-9:00pm
Lunes Septiembre 7,
7:00-9:00pm
Vicaria Columbia
St. John Neumann
Coordinador clases: José Fernández 803 736 3046
El programa le ofrece instructores de conocimiento teológico, de
esta manera se conoce y fortalece su fe cristiano-católica. El costo
para cada tema es de $20
Más información: Ana Hidalgo 803-750-0065, supervisora
diocesana de formación en la fe para hispanos. Visite la página
web: www.sccatholic.org –Ministerio hispano – Escuela de la Fe.
Debe comunicarse a la oficina Parroquial
al menos (6) seis meses antes de la boda
e inscribirse a las clases pre-matrimoniales. Las clases son: OLOH
Salon Ministero juvenil - 6:30 PM a 9:00 PM - Julio 31, Agosto 28,
Septiembre 25. Para mayor información comunicarse con Jose
David Morales (803)760-3320.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Si usted tiene un ser querido que se encuentra como paciente
en un hospital y está en necesidad del sacramento de la
Unción de lo s Enfermos, por favor llame a la oficina de la
Parroquia lo antes posible. Además, si usted tiene que estar en el
hospital para un procedimiento particular, puede recibir el
Sacramento de la Unción antes de su hospitalización.
RECORDATORIO PADRES DE FAMILIA: Por favor
completar el paquete de inscripción
para Educación Religiosa 2015/16
A todos los estudiantes se les dio un
paquete la última semana de clase. Si
usted necesita un paquete adicional,
por favor llame al 803.772.7400 o por
correo electrónico a Jackie –
email: [email protected].
Complete el papeleo y enviar su formulario junto con el pago a la
Oficina de Educación Religiosa.
Domingo a las 6:30Pm: Clases de religión para todos los jóvenes
de 6th al 8 grado. Para información por favor contactar a Jackie
Brace al 803.77.7400 – Ext. 113 e-mail: [email protected].
Clases de confirmación y Grupo Juvenil para todos los jóvenes de
9th al 12 grado. Para información por favor contactar a Elizabeth
Hudacko al 803.772.7400 – Ext. 4 email [email protected].
Miercoles a las 6:15PM : Clases de educación religiosa para niños
y niñas de K al 5 grado. Los padres deben de acompañar al hijola
en el atrio del Family Life hasta que se abran las puetas de las
aulas. Los nombres de los alumnos están en un lista afuera de las
aulas. Para información por favor contactar Jackie Brace al
803.772-7400 – Ext. 113 e-mail:[email protected].
La pastoral juvenil de oloh tiene una cuenta de Twitter!
Siguenos para mantenerse al día en todos los acontecimientos que
vienen!
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Kathy Lopiccolo Ammermann, Francisco Aragon, Manuel Ard, Christine Arehart, Edward
Arvalo, Joe Audet, David Barranco, Hogo Bass, Monique Beddengfield, Fred Berby, John Berg II, Noah Berg, Barbara Berch, Johnny Boone,
Germaine Bost, Susan Bowers, Jerry Broughton, Sharon Brown, Debra Bytnar, Ann Campbell, Ellen Campbell, Charlotte Cardenas, Logan
Cardosi, Bill & Anna Coracy, Judy Case, Laura Church, Jimmy Clark, Kathryn Clark, Bruce Cole, Jim Connelly, Shannon Connolly, Sonja
Corley, Pat Coval, Amy Cox, Cameron Dadger, Diane Del Tova, Tara Dempsey-Robinson, Deacon Chuck, Dusty Cryer, Susan Dietrich,
Heather Dorn, Kathryn Doucett, Avilis Dowd, Rita Dowd, John Duffy, Larry Echerer, Daphne Ellis, Darl Evans, Dan Everhart, Nancy
Esposito, Camille Farrell, Maureen Floyd, Bernadine Fontaine, Brendan Fontaine, Jerry Fortin, Sandra Gaines, Sheila Gallagher, Jennie
Gannon, Michael Gibson, Betsy Gilkeson, Barbara Glenn, Rachel Godwin, Dave Goodwin, Ben Greer, Jay Griffin, Harlen Grillot, Madeline Gross, Tita Guzman,
Doug Haley, Scottie Hallbick, Tim Hancock, Park Haney, Vida Herald, William Heath, Loretta Hebert, Harold Hoffman Jr., Ann Holland, Justin Hooks, Margie &
Jim Horosko, Rose Marie Howells, Daniel Hudacko, Robert Imker, Dorothy Irwin, Larry Janczak, John Wily Jeffcoat, Lorenzo Johnson, Raymond June, Lynn
Keller, Rick Kelly, Hal Kennedy, Eileen Kircher, Cal Kitay, Leah Klevgard, Shawn Knox, Edward Kriner, Richard Ksenzakovic, Frank LaCastro, Daniel Lane, Jr.,
Antonio Lazaro, Kristin Lesesne, Chris Libert, Floyd Lipe, Jay Lopiccolo, Jacqueline Lucas, George Lusk, Barbara MacCallum, Raymond J. Malejko, Kenneth
Maloney, Louis Martin, Maggie Mackaben, Mildred McCormack, David McDonald, Melissa Martin, Eunice Matthews, Sandy McCloud, Irene McCollam, Marge
McCollam, Carol McDonald, Carol McEvoy, Kathy McNeal, Jack McRedmond, Carol Meitus, Joan Menhart, Buddy Meyers, Tom Mitchell, Joan Miller, Linda Miller,
Andrea Miranda, Victor Montoya, Donald Montjoy, David Morris, Kim Munch, Gary Murphy, Marlene Murphy, Loretta Narewski, Sherri Nilsson, Jane Obie, John
O’Brien, Patricia O’Hara, Richard Olsen, Becky Opachan, Margaret O’Shea, Kevin Paschal, Joan Patrick, Bessie Pellitier, Phyllis Peterson, Eileen Petransky, Charles
Petrino, Cathy Pharo, Marie Pitt, Rocky Pocock, Anthony Portigiana, John Post, Michael Privette, Doris Prosser, Sally & Placido Prujillo, Pat & Lynn Reiland, Jerry
Reuss, Patty Richards, Tara Dempsey Robinson, Norbert Rohling, Ernest Rouse, Jr., Stella Ruiz, George Sandland, Donald Scagliola, Charles Schaffer, Greg
Schoning, Cindy Shuford, Aaron Shuford, Lauren Shunkwiler, Macy Rose Shunkwiler, Brigette Schutzman, Rosemary Scopel, Harry Seigel, Dan Sease, Daniel Seay,
Alan Shealy, Steve Shepard, Courtney Sigleton, Connie Slezak, Max Snyder, Cooper Andrew Soltes, Sam Spade, Sue Spinuzza, Nicholas Sprenkel, Jennifer Brucker
St. Jean, Jennifer Strudwick, Donald Stuart, Molly Taylor, Dean Summers, Rita Thiel, Diane Thornton, Lynn Connor-Toppings, Virgil Treece, Joseph Tyler, Eva
Tyson, Lemar Underdown, Tova Urborg, Bob Valwa, Victoria Vinzami, Joyce Vitiello, John Watts, Ann Watts, Donna Weiss, Bill Wells, Juanita Wharten, Nancy
Waller, Paul Williams, Cory Williamson, Amanda Wilson, Chris Wilson, Kenneth Witcraft, Paul Womak, Trudy Woodcock, Mason Wright, Pat Yerema.
MASS INTENTIONS & SCRIPTURE READINGS/ LECTURAS Y EVANGELIO DEL DIA
Date
Scripture Reading
Sat., Aug. 1
Sun., Aug. 2
Mon., Aug. 3
Tues., Aug. 4
Wed., Aug. 5
Thur., Aug.6
Fri., Aug. 7
Sun., Aug. 9
Time
Intention
Is 61:1-3 2Tim 2:1-7 Mt 9:35-10:1
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10:00AM
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Nm 11:4b-15 Mt 14:13-21
Nm 12:1-13 Mt 14:22-36
Nm 13:1-2,25—14:1,26-29a,34-35 Mt 15:21-28
Dn 7:9-10,13-14 2Pt 1:16-19 Mk 9:2-10
Dt 4:32-40 Mt 16:24-28
1Kgs 19:4-8 Eph 4:30—5:2 Jn 6:41-51
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Requested by
12Noon
3:30PM
12:15PM
6:00PM
12:15PM
Nicholas & Irene Leone +
Dee & Joe Kopietz +
George W. McKinney, Jr. +
Our Lady Queen of Angels Secular
Franciscan Fraternity
Anna & Joseph Modzelewski +
For the Parish
Sixto Oguilla +
Intentions of Sydney Duda
Roseann Gallagher +
Ron & Rachel Godwin
Sandy
Jim & Darlene Sparrow
Audrey Binet, OFS
Kathy Modzelewski
12:15PM
Joe Jeziorski +
Marianne & Pat Melton
12:15PM
5:30PM
8:00AM
10:00AM
12Noon
3:30PM
Jack Breyne +
John Freeman +
For the Parish
Tim Assemany +
Alan Shaw +
Rogelio Fabila +
Kathleen DunneSat., Aug.. 8
Family
Bella & Gil Valena
Gram
John & Barb Tyburski
Dt 6:4-13 Mt 17:14-
Knights Ladies Auxiliary
Bella & Gil Valona
Family
SERVING IN MINISTRY August 8th & 9th
MASS/
PRESIDER
MUSIC
LECTOR
ALTAR SERVERS
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF
HOLY COMMUNION
Mark Gray
Ben Herbst, Chris Beym, Eric Mistoler
Randi Olafson
Arista Couture, Brendan Daly
Deacon Jones, Katie Herbst, Ina King, Rocky Pizzarello,
Harry Willey, Marsha Sansonetti, Karen Kays
Deacon Jones, Al Sadowski, Gary & Linda Jasinski,
Need EM
Alex Salmon
Megan Torok, Madison Alexander,
Jenna Scavarda
Deacon Burdick, Liz Berg, Steve Lee, bill Baker, Dave
Brangan, John Bender, Susan Naglic
Ginny Riga
Christian Braswell, Sydney Duda
Alma Rosa Cruz,
Dora Fernandez,
Betty Jimenez
Deacon Burdick, Mary Ellen Rouse, Adrian Thoman, David,
Denise & Megan Angel, Mary Alexander
Zuriana Ferreyra, Yolanda Reyes, Luis Rodriguez, Ramiro
Muniz, Nelly Vasquez, Sandra Reynoso, Bianca Denise
Arizaga, Ludivina Garcia
SERVICE
5:30PM
Sat.
8AM
Father Sousa
Joyful
Noise
Organ
Father Murray
10AM
Father Murray
12Noon
Father Sousa
Morning
Star
Choir
Organ
3:30PM
Sp. Mass
Father Gustavo
Sp. Choir
Sandra Gonzalez, Jessica Torres
,Cassandra Sanchez
Please note: If you or someone you are accompanying is unable to approach the altar for Holy Communion please notify an usher of your
circumstances prior to Mass.
Paul said “you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires,
and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth”. Find
out God’s way for your marriage on an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Please apply early. For more information,
go to scmarriagematters.org or call 803-810-9602. Sign up today for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in SC on Oct 911th.2015
~ August 2015 ~
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 9AM – MASS
10AM – LECTORS
2PM – QUINCEANEARA
4PM – CONFESSIONS
5:30PM - MASS
6:45PM - ULTREYA
2 8,10,12N – MASS
3 12:15PM – 4 6PM – MASS
3:30PM – SP MASS
9AM – SCRIP. STUDY
10AM - RCIA
MASS
6:30PM – SP.
6:30PM – KMINISTRY
OF
C OFFICERS 7PM – JOY IN THE
MTG.
SPIRIT
5 12:15PM – MASS
6 12:15PM – MASS
2PM – SCRIP. STUDY
12:45PM – ADORATION
6:30PM – YOUTH BIBLE
5PM - VESPERS
STUDY
7PM – LEGION OF MARY
7:30PM – YOUTH OPEN GYM
7
ADORATION
CONTINUES
12:15PM MASS
6PM – WEDDING
REHEARSAL
8 9AM - CURSILLO
9AM – LEGION
11AM - WEDDING
2PM – SANDWICH MINISTRY
3PM – ROSARY MAKERS
4PM - YOUNG SP. ADULTS
4PM – CONFESSIONS
5:30PM - MASS
RELIGIOUS ED REGIS.
9 8,10,12N – MASS
10 12:15PM – 11 6PM – MASS
12 12:15PM – MASS
13 12:15PM – MASS 14 ADORATION
15 9AM – CURSILLO
3:30PM – SP MASS
9AM – SCRIP. STUDY
10AM – RCIA
MASS
6:30PM – SP.
6:30PM – KMINISTRY
OF
C BUS. MTG
7PM – JOY IN THE
SPIRIT
2PM – SCRIP. STUDY
6:30PM – PICNIC COMM.
MTG
6:30PM – LAST YOUTH
BIBLE ST.
7PM – LEGION OF MARY
7PM – JOYFUL NOISE
7:30PM – LAST YOUTH
OPEN GYM
RELIGIIOUS ED
REGISTRATION
12N – 7PM
12:45PM – ADORATION CONTINUES
5PM – VESPERS
12:15PM MASS
6:30PM – GRIEF
6:30PM – SP. BAPTISM CL.
SUPPORT
7PM – BAPTISM
CLASS
12N– MASS
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
(NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIG.)
4PM - YOUNG SP. ADULTS
4PM – CONFESSIONS
5:30PM - MASS
16 8,10,12N – MASS
17 12:15PM – 18 6PM – MASS
19 12:15PM – MASS
20 12:15PM – MASS 21 ADORATION
22
3:30PM – SP MASS
9AM – SCRIP. STUDY
10AM - RCIA
MASS
6:30PM – SP.
MINISTRY
6:45PM – ST.
6:45PM – CWS
VINCENT DE PAUL PAUL
MTG
7PM – JOY IN THE
SPIRIT
2PM – SCRIP. STUDY
7PM – LEGION OF MARY
12:45PM – ADORATION CONTINUES
4PM - YOUNG SP. ADULTS
5PM - VESPERS
12:15PM MASS
7PM – OLH MEN’S GROUP 4PM – CONFESSIONS
5:30PM - MASS
MEN’S
CURSILLO
23
24 12:15PM – 25 6PM – MASS
26 12:15PM – MASS
27 12:15PM – MASS 28 ADORATION
29
MASS
6:30PM – SP.
1PM –
MINISTRY
THREADS OF 6:30PM – VIRTUS
LOVE
TR.
2PM – SCRIP. STUDY
7PM – LEGION OF MARY
7PM – JOYFUL NOISE
12:45PM – ADORATION
5PM – VESPERS
7PM – PASTORAL
COUNCIL
1PM – STANTON/JANSEN
WEDDING
4PM - YOUNG SP. ADULTS
RELIGIOUS ED
REGISTRATION AFTER
ALL MASSES IN FLC
8,10,12N – MASS
3:30PM – SP MASS
9AM – SCRIP. STUDY
10AM - RCIA
MEN’S CURSILLO
30 8,10,12N – MASS
3:30PM – SP MASS
9AM – SCRIP. STUDY
10AM - RCIA
CONTINUES
12:15PM MASS
9;45PM – HOMESCHOOL
5:30PM – WEDDING
REHEARSAL
7PM – SPANISH MARRIAGE
4PM – CONFESSIONS
5:30PM - MASS
31 12:15PM – Notes: August 15th is the Feast of the Assumption, this year it falls on a
MASS
Saturday and is not a Holy Day of obligation. We will, however, have a
mass for the Assumption at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 15th.
Our Lady Of The Hills
Wedding Anniversaries
August, 2015
Below are our fellow parishioners who will celebrate their wedding anniversary on the date listed. If you see a friend or acquaintance listed
here, send them a card or give them a call to offer your congratulations. Share with them their celebration of the holy sacrament of
matrimony and offer them your prayers and best wishes. May the love of Christ continue to bless each couple as they live their sacrament to
the glory of God and one another.
Mr. & Mrs.
Fred
&
Joanne
Efird
8/1
Mr. & Mrs.
Ramon
&
Maria
Barbosa
8/14
Mr. & Mrs.
Gregorio
&
Raquel
Leon
8/1
Mr. & Mrs.
William
&
Jane
McCarthy
8/14
Mr. & Mrs.
Stacy
&
Marilyn
Smith
8/1
Mr. & Mrs.
Joseph
&
Michelle
Flanagan
8/15
Mr. & Mrs.
Gary
&
Delores
Reeves
8/1
Mr. & Mrs.
Philip
&
Nancy
Samek
8/15
Mr. & Mrs.
Gregory
&
Abigail
Culberson
8/2
Mr. & Mrs.
Robert
&
Sharon
Galloway
8/16
Mr. & Mrs.
Santo
&
Lucy
Targia
8/2
Mr. & Mrs.
Paolo
&
Kirsten
Muccio
8/17
Mr. & Mrs.
Alex
&
Liz
Birnie, Jr.
8/3
Mr. & Mrs.
Stephen
&
Monica
Brumagin
8/18
Mr. & Mrs.
John
&
Maggie
Ellis
8/3
Mr. & Mrs.
David
&
Joann
Hebda
8/18
Mr. & Mrs.
Jamie
&
Karen
Zug
8/3
Mr. & Mrs.
Nicholas
&
Erica
Lind
8/18
Mr. & Mrs.
Thomas
&
Tiffany
Brown
8/4
Mr. & Mrs.
Bill
&
Kristi
Potter
8/19
Mr. & Mrs.
Delmas
&
Anne
Watkins
8/4
Mr. & Mrs.
Russell
&
Kathryn
Tedeschi
8/19
Mr. & Mrs.
Luis
&
Josefina
Fernandez
8/5
Mr. & Mrs.
Angelo
&
Suzanne
Abbruzzi
8/20
Mr. & Mrs.
Dennis
&
Luann
Haga
8/5
Mr & Mrs.
Lewis
&
Stephanie
Martin
8/20
Mr. & Mrs.
Dan
&
Debbie
Pratt
8/5
Mr. & Mrs.
John
&
Carol
McEvoy
8/20
Mr. & Mrs.
Damon
&
Annette
Lambert
8/6
Mr. & Mrs.
David
&
Hind
Kasir
8/21
Mr. & Mrs.
Barry
&
Kristen
Lawson
8/6
Mr. & Mrs.
Stephen
&
Victoria
Szabo
8/21
Mr. & Mrs.
Paul
&
Cathy
Ralston
8/6
Mr. & Mrs
Joseph
&
Anita
Tuohy
8/21
Mr. & Mrs.
Michael
&
Doris
Rowland
8/6
Mr. & Mrs.
Brian
&
Laura
Gordon
8/22
Mr. & Mrs.
Mark
&
Cindy
Smith
8/6
Mr. & Mrs.
Karl
&
Helen
Klinar
8/24
Mr. & Mrs.
Antonio
&
Charlotte
Cardenas
8/7
Dr. & Mrs
Don
&
Mary
Moore
8/24
Mr. & Mrs.
John
&
Kerri
Edwards
8/7
Mr. & Mrs
Roberto
&
Norma
Gonzalez
8/25
Mr. & Mrs.
Harry L.
&
Regina
McKnight
8/7
Mr. & Mrs.
Larry
&
Mary
Sears
8/25
Mr. & Mrs
Mariusz
&
Malborzata
Zalewski
8/7
Mr. & Mrs.
Rich
&
Carmen
Wilson
8/25
Mr. & Mrs.
Jim
&
Jeannie
Butler
8/8
Mr. & Mrs.
Gordon
&
Mary
Zipter
8/25
Mr. & Mrs.
Robert
&
Jacqueline
Heron
8/8
Mr. & Mrs
Tom
&
Lara
Gaebelein
8/26
Mr. & Mrs.
Don
&
Mary
Moore
8/8
Mr. & Mrs.
Larry
&
Darlene
Rowlett
8/26
Mr. & Mrs.
Joseph
&
Mary
Audet
8/9
Mr. & Mrs.
Jean
&
Anick
Lecordier
8/27
Mr. & Mrs.
Jose
&
Lenore
Chavez
8/9
Mr. & Mrs
Charles
&
Rosemary
Potts
8/27
Mr. & Mrs.
Alan
&
Susan
Hageman
8/9
Mr. & Mrs.
Ronald
&
Cynthia
Shuford
8/27
Mr. & Mrs.
Gary
&
Cynthia
Schools
8/9
Mr. & Mrs.
Steve
&
Rebecca
Sansonetti
8/28
Mr. & Mrs.
Daniel
&
Sue
Stottman
8/9
Mr. & Mrs.
Timothy
&
Stacy
Carns
8/29
Mr. & Mrs.
Kamana
&
Lupetu
Tshibengabo
8/9
Mr. & Mrs.
Bob
&
Carol
Fulton
8/29
Mr. & Mrs.
Henry
&
Elizabeth
Byra
8/10
Mr. & Mrs.
Darrin
&
Michelle
Wilcox
8/29
Mr. & Mrs
Earl
&
Kathy
Hunter
8/12
Mr. & Mrs.
Kendall
&
Kristy
Clay
8/30
Mr. & Mrs.
Fred
&
Randi
Olafson
8/12
Mr. & Mrs.
Edward
&
Jill
Yates
8/30
Mr. & Mrs.
Gerald
&
Elizabeth
Camillo
8/13
Mr. & Mrs.
Todd
&
Lisa
Grubbs
8/13
Mr. & Mrs
David
&
Marianne
Johnson
8/13
If you are interested in how to make your great marriage more spectacular go to scmarriagematters.org or call 803-8109602. If you’re considering marriage and would like information on Engaged Encounter, give us a call. If we inadvertently
left your names out or you wish to make some correction to the listing, please call the parish office.
The Peace of Christ be with all our fellow parishioners on their anniversary and all the other days of the year!
“…..Much is expected….”Luke 12:48
A FAMILY OUTREACH MINISTRY
Please join us on Saturday, August 8th, in preparing sandwiches and cookies for the homeless of the
Columbia area. This is a wonderful outreach for families and/or individuals who are looking to help
the less fortunate in our area.
We meet in the Family Life Center hall and kitchen at 2:00PM and work together to prepare the food
for this ministry.
Please considering joining us.
For more information contact Nadine Robinson 960-3540 or Katie Herbst 318-4679.
With many hands the work will be light.
“…..Mucho se espera….”Lucas 12:48
MINISTERIO DE AYUDA A LA FAMILIA
Le solicitamos unirse a nosotros el sábado 8 de agosto para preparar sándwiches y galletas para las
personas sin hogar del área de Columbia. Esta es una ayuda ideal para familias o personas que están
en busca de ofrecer su ayuda para los menos afortunados en nuestra área.
La cita es en el edificio parroquial (salón y cocina) a las 2:00PM y así trabajar juntos para preparar la
comida para este ministerio.
Favor de considerar unirse a nosotros!
Para mayor información contactar a Nadine Robinson 960-3540 o Katie Herbst 318-4679.
Con muchas manos el trabajo será más ligero.
SATURDAY /SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH & 9TH – AFTER ALL MASSES IN ROOM
#209
OF THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER
TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 , 12N – 7PM - ATRIUM OF THE FAMILY LIFE
CENTER
*You must register every year
SABADO/DOMINGO AGOSTO 8 Y 9
-DESPUES DE TODAS LAS MISAS EN
SALON 209 DEL EDIFICIO
PARROQUIAL
MIERCOLES AGOSTO 12, DE 12 A 7PM
-LA ENTRADA PRINCIPAL DEL
EDIFICIO PARROQUIAL (ENTRADA
OFICINAS)
*Debe registrarse cada año.
WELCOME - OUR NEW PASTOR
Father Peter Sousa, C.Ss.R.
A Redemptorist priest who arrived in
the Diocese of Charleston in August
2011 and for the past four years
assisted as a part-time parochial vicar
for the Catholic Communities of
Sumter and served as a full time Air
Force civilian, Catholic Priest at Shaw
AFB from July 2012 until January
2015. He is the superior of the local
Redemptorist community in Sumter
and served as the vicar (assistant) for
the Vice Provincial of the
Redemptorists in the Southeast from
2008 until 2015. He has been active in the Diocese of
Charleston as a spiritual director for the Cursillo Movement as
well as assisting with youth programs.
He grew up in an Army Family in Massachusetts, Iceland,
Florida, and the Panama Canal Zone. He attended and
graduated in 1970 from St. Mary’s High School Seminary in
North East, PA. On August 2, 1971 he made his vows as a
Redemptorist. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1975
from St. Alphonsus College, Suffield, CT. He later received a
Master of Religious Education Degree in 1977 and a Master of
Divinity Degree in 1979 from Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary,
Esopus, NY where he was ordained on May 28, 1978. He
later went on to earn a Master of Arts Degree in American
Studies (history) in 1983 from Boston College, Chestnut Hill,
MA.
As a Redemptorist he taught and served in the administration
of the former Redemptorist High School Seminary for ten
years and later spent six years as rector and formation director
of Redemptorist college seminarians in New York City. He
served a total of nine years in parish ministry in Boston, MA;
Concord, NC; Wauchula, FL; and Hampton, Va. He
ministered five years as a retreat master in Hampton, VA and
Venice, FL. He has also served as a vocation director for the
Redemptorists.
Father Sousa recently retired after 26 years as an Army
Reserve Chaplain with the rank of colonel. Included in his
various reserve assignments on the east coast was a two year
active duty tour with one year, 2005-2006, as a hospital
Chaplain at the Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq. His last
assignment was as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee
Command Chaplain with the Army’s Training and Doctrine
Command, Ft. Eustis, VA.
WELCOME – OUR NEW PAROCHIAL VICAR
Father John Francis Murray, C.Ss.R.
I was born in Flushing, Queens,
N.Y.C. I attended St. Andrew
Catholic Grade School and
Flushing High School. When I
was 21 years old I moved to
Connecticut and joined the
business world. I soon became a
sales manager for a growing
company. Although things were
going well financially, I realized
something was missing.
Then, one day out of the blue,
my friend a priest asked me if I had ever thought of
being a priest. From that point on, everything else is
history, I entered the Redemptorist Seminary in Suffield
Connecticut in 1985 and eventually sold my house and
gave away all my belongings. God continues to bless me
in so many ways, I am truly grateful!
I professed first my First Vows (poverty, chastity,
obedience) in 1988 and my Final Vows in 1991.
I received my Bachelors Degree in Philosophy from St.
Alphonsus College, Suffield Connecticut in 1989
1. I received my Masters of Divinity from Washington
Theological Union, Washington D.C. in 1994
Ordained a priest at Basilica of the National Shrine of
the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C., 1994
Assignments
Foreign Missions - La Soie Parish, Wesley,
Dominica, West Indies - 4 years
Mt. St. Alphonsus Retreat Center - Esopus,
N.Y. - 1 year
Sacred Heart Parish - Baltimore, Maryland 2 years
St. Patrick’s Parish - Enfield, Connecticut - 2
years
Sacred Heart Parish - New Smyrna Beach 12 years
(Pastor last 4 years)
Padre Peter Sousa, C.Ss.R.
Un Sacerdote redentorista que
llego a la diócesis de Charleston en
agosto del 2011 y durante los
últimos cuatro años ha sido Vicario
Parroquial a tiempo parcial para
las comunidades católicas de
Sumter y ha servido como fuerza
aérea civil a tiempo completo,
sacerdote católico en Shaw AFB de
julio de 2012 hasta enero de 2015.
Él es el superior de la comunidad
redentorista en Sumter y sirvió
como Vicario (asistente) para el Vice Provincial de los
Redentoristas en el sureste desde 2008 hasta 2015. Él ha sido
activo en la diócesis de Charleston como director espiritual
del movimiento de Cursillo, así como ha asistido con
programas para la juventud.
Él creció en una familia del ejército en Massachusetts,
Iceland, Florida y la zona del Canal de Panamá. Cursó y se
graduó en 1970 del Seminario de St. Mary High School en
North East, PA. El 2 de agosto de 1971 hizo sus votos como
redentorista. Recibió su licenciatura en 1975 de la
Universidad de St Alphonsus, Suffield, CT. En 1977 recibió su
Maestría en educación religiosa y en 1979 una Maestría en
divinidad en Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary, Esopus, Nueva
York; donde fue ordenado el 28 de mayo de 1978. Más tarde
llegó a ganar un título de Maestría de las Artes en estudios
americanos (historia) en el año 1983 por la Universidad de
Boston, Chestnut Hill, MA.
Como sacerdote redentorista él enseñó y sirvió en la
administración del seminario de la escuela secundaria
“Former Redemptorist” durante diez años y luego pasó seis
años como rector y director de formación de los seminaristas
de Colegios redentoristas en la ciudad de Nueva York. Él sirvió
un total de nueve años en el ministerio parroquial en Boston,
MA; Concord, NC; Wauchula, FL; y Hampton, VA. También
hizo ministerio durante cinco años como maestro de retiros
en Hampton VA y Venice FL. Así mismo ha servido como
director de vocaciones de los Redentoristas.
Padre Sousa recientemente se jubiló tras 26 años como
capellán de reserva de un ejército con el grado de coronel.
Incluido en sus diferentes asignaciones de reserva en la costa
este, estuvo activo dos años. En 2005-2006, estuvo como
capellán en un hospital de la prisión de Abu Ghraib en Irak. Su
última asignación fue como capellán en “Individual
Mobilization Augmentee Command” con el ejército de
entrenamiento y comando de la doctrina, Ft Eustis, VA.
BIENVENIDO – NUESTRO NUEVO VICARIO PARROQUIAL
Padre John Francis Murray,
C.Ss.R.
Nací en Flushing, Queens,
N.Y.C. Asistí a la escuela
católica St. Andrew y la
escuela preparatoria de
Flushing. Cuando tenía 21
años de edad me traslade a
Connecticut y me incorpore
al mundo de los negocios.
Pronto me convertí en un
gerente de ventas de una empresa en crecimiento.
Aunque las cosas iban bien financieramente, me di
cuenta que algo faltaba.
Entonces, un día inesperadamente, un amigo
sacerdote me preguntó si nunca había pensado en
ser sacerdote. A partir de ese momento, todo lo
demás es historia, me incorpore en el seminario
redentorista en Suffield Connecticut en 1985.
Vendí mi casa y otorgue todas mis pertenencias.
Dios sigue bendiciéndome de tantas maneras, y le
estoy verdaderamente agradecido!
Yo primero profese mis primeros votos (pobreza,
castidad y obediencia) en 1988 y mis votos finales en
1991.
Recibí mi Licenciatura en filosofía de la Universidad
de St Alphonsus, Suffield Connecticut en 1989.
Recibí mi maestría en divinidad en Washington
Theological Union, Washington D.C. en 1994
Ordenado sacerdote en la Basílica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington
D.C., 1994
Asignaciones
Misiones extranjeras - parroquia de La Soie,
Wesley, Dominica, Antillas - 4 años
Centro de Retiro MT. St. Alphonsus - Esopus, NY - 1
año
Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón - Baltimore,
Maryland - 2 años
Parroquia St. Patrick - Enfield, Connecticut - 2 años
Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón - playa nueva de
Smyrna - 12 años
(Pastor últimos 4 años)
Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of the
Hills,
This weekend the Redemptorists
begin their ministry with you as they assume
pastoral care for your parish. We are
happy to be with you. You may have noticed
that all Redemptorists have four letters
after their names – C.Ss.R. This stands for
Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris.
This is the official Latin title given to our
Religious Community. It can be
translated into English as “Congregation of the
Most Holy Redeemer,” more commonly
called “Redemptorists.” On our coat of arms
seen in the picture above, is a quote from Psalm 130, verse 7: Copiosa Apud Eum Redemptio – With Him There Is
Plentiful Redemption. According to our rule, Redemptorists are “to strive to imitate the virtues and examples of Jesus
Christ, Our Redeemer, consecrating themselves especially to the preaching of the word of God to the poor.”
In 1732, St. Alphonsus founded the Redemptorists in the hills of Naples, Italy in a small village called Scala. It
was to the poor shepherds and goat herders that St. Alphonsus preached. They didn’t want to know how to tend their
flocks or fields; they wanted to know that God loved them! With that, the mission and purpose of the Congregation of
the Most Holy Redeemer took root.
For 283 years Redemptorist missionaries have witnessed the love of Jesus the Redeemer throughout the world.
The 5,300 Redemptorists today serve in 78 different countries. As missionaries, we first came to South Carolina in
1930 to the Parish of Holy Trinity and to Christ the King Chapel for the African American Catholics in Orangeburg
County. We established mission churches in Holly Hill and Santee as well as in Barnwell, Bamberg, and Allendale
Counties. We remained in Orangeburg until 1996 when Bishop Thompson asked us to provide pastoral care in Sumter.
In 1940 Redemptorists served African American Catholics at St. Joseph's in Spartanburg until it closed in 1962
as the churches in Spartanburg were integrated. We established St. Gerard's in Aiken in 1946 and remained until 1967.
The parish continues to this day. Bishop Thompson also asked the Redemptorists to establish St. Francis by the Sea
Church in Hilton Head Island in 1984. We remained until 1997.
As our commitment to serve in Sumter expired, Bishop Guglielmone, in dialogue with our Vice Provincial
Superior, Fr. Glenn Parker, C.Ss.R, came to the decision that the Redemptorists would provide pastoral care for the
parish of Our Lady of the Hills. We recognize that the Diocese of Charleston is still a mission diocese and our service
at your parish is helping the Bishop fulfill his responsibility to provide pastoral care for all in the diocese. Our
ministry among you is also an opportunity to invite you to enter more deeply into the ministry and mystery of
redemption in the spirit of St. Alphonsus Liguori.
We Redemptorists strive to live and proclaim the story of the cross and of Jesus Christ who loves us and has
saved us as our Redeemer. “From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace.” (John 1:16) And in the
beautiful words of the Easter Exultet proclamation, “What good would life have been to us, had Christ not come as our
Redeemer?”
May Mary our Mother of Perpetual Help watch over all of us and protect us always!
Your brothers in Christ,
Father John Francis Murray, C.Ss.R.
Father Peter Sousa, C.Ss.R.
"ORDER OF CARMELITES DISCALCED SECULAR”
2016 Formation Classes will begin in January. If you are
interested in inquiring about the Order of Carmelites Discalced
Secular you are invited to visit the community from June to
December of this year. This allows an acquaintance to be made
before formation begins.
The secular ("third" order is a community of lay persons who live
according to the spirit of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, but
who do not leave their secular state of life [that is, they continue to
live fully their family life, and work in the world.] It is a
requirement of the Order to visit the community for six months
prior to beginning formation. Visitors are always welcome and
visiting the community does not obligate you in anyway.
We meet at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 809 Calhoun St.,
Columbia, SC, the 4th Sunday of every month from 1:30 pm to
5:00 pm, January through November. In December an Advent Day
of Recollection is held on the 1st or 2nd Saturday in December,
rather than the 4th Sunday. That date TBA.
If you are Roman Catholic, over 18, participating fully in the
sacramental life of the church, and think you may have a vocation
with the Secular Discalced Carmelites, please contact us. If you
have any questions or would like to request a brochure to be
mailed or emailed to you with more information, please call
Sharon Crocker at (803) 309-2480 or email
[email protected]."
OPEN YOUR HEART AND HOME
to a Catholic exchange student from Spain and
Germany
for the coming 2015-2016 school year
Volunteer host families (with or without children) as well as
single parents are needed to provide food, a bed and a loving
home for the coming school year, one or two semesters, starting
in August. EMF students have medical insurance, spending
money for their personal expenses and expect to share their
host family’s daily life including household
responsibilities. They speak English, are well-screened and
eager to experience life in America. Their stay here is
sponsored and supervised by EMF (Educational Merit
Foundation), a non-profit, educational exchange program. It is
not too late to apply. For more information on EMF students,
please call Marie-Claude Dijoud now at 1-800-467-8363 or visit
our web site at www.emfusa.org