DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON OUR LADY OF THE HILLS CATHOLIC CHURCH Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church nd March 22 , 2015 th 5 Sunday of Lent 120 Marydale Lane Mission Statement Columbia, SC 29210 Our Lady of the Hills Roman Catholic Church is inspired by the Holy Spirit and formed by Parish Office–772-7400 the Gospel, under the patronage of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Our mission is to preach and Fax –798-8030 teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As one family under God, the Father, we welcome all who E-Mail [email protected] come to us and are particularly mindful of those in need. Website: ourladyofthehillssc.org STAFF REV. DAVID R. WHITMAN Pastor –Ext. 1 Email - [email protected] Medical Emergency – 803-772-7490 REV. GUSTAVO CORREDOR Parochial Vicar - Ext. 3 Cell 803-394-6773 Email - [email protected] SISTER CHRISTINA MURPHY, SNDdeN Pastoral Associate – Ext. 2 [email protected] DEACON CHUCK DIRUSSO 794-3388 or [email protected] DEACON DENNIS JONES 808-7196 Welcome ~ We welcome all newcomers to our parish family and request that you see an Usher DEACON STEVE BURDICK after mass for a registration packet or call the Parish Office. Please stop by the Hospitality Table 798-8296 after Mass if you have any questions concerning the Parish. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, (Vigil) 5:30 PM Sacramental Information Sunday, 8AM, 10AM & 12NOON Baptism - You must call the parish office to register for a Baptism Class. This must be done one Spanish Mass –3:30 P.M. month prior to the scheduled class. Call the Parish Office for more information. RECONCILIATION Saturday, 4pm or by appointment Marriage - You must contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to wedding. ST.VINCENT DE PAUL Anointing of the Sick Crisis Line 465-1644 If you find yourself or a loved one as a patient in a hospital and are in need of the Sacrament of the JACKIE BRACE Anointing of the Sick, please call the office during business hours as soon as possible. Please do not Director of Religious Education - ext. 13 wait until your loved one is in critical condition. There can be unavoidable delays in a priest getting [email protected] to the hospital immediately. Also, if you plan on entering the hospital for a particular procedure, ELIZABETH HUDACKO you may receive the Sacrament of the Anointing, prior to admission, by making contact with the Youth Minister - Ext. 4 parish office. [email protected] GLORIA CAZALLIS Catholic Inquiry has begun! Assistant Secretary/Parish - Ext. 6 No previous experience necessary. Contact Debbie Heizer, Inquiry Coordinator or Deacon Steve Assistant Secretary Religious Ed- Ext.14 Burdick at the Parish Office at 772-7400. Discover the Catholic Church! [email protected] & [email protected] Change of Status PEGGY WILLIAMS If you have a change in your family information (i.e. new address, new phone # or leaving the Parish Secretary - Ext. 5 parish) please notify the Parish Office. [email protected] MARIANNE MELTON Attention Young Adults!! Interested in finding out what is available in our Diocese-go to Bookkeeper - Ext. 7 these web sites http://sccatholic.org/young-adultministry [email protected] http://catholicyoungadultsofsc.com OLGA MOULY Bi-Lingual Assistant The Vocations Office - would like to announce its presence on Twitter (@FatherKirby) and on 772-7400 ext 3 Facebook (Charleston Vocations). The office invites everyone to “follow” and “like” us on these [email protected] social media. JUAN MARMOLEJO Facilities Manager – Ext. 8 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. ol MINISTRY CORNER- we remain in need of: Cantors-please contact Mickey ol olhol [email protected], Ushers- please contact Mark [email protected], Ministers of the Eucharist-please contact Maria Bernhagen - [email protected], Adult Altar Servers-please contact Maria , Altar Servers – please contact Gloria Cazallis - [email protected] Choir – Saturday @ 5:30 please contact Debbie Bernhagen @ 750-7146 or [email protected] / for the 10am Choir please contact BethAnn Moats [email protected], 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 Catholics Returning Home Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church will offer a six week series entitled “Catholics Returning Home” beginning Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 7:00pm, at Our Lady of the Hills Parish Life Center Library. The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church. If you know someone who has left the Church, please invite them to join us. For more information call Sister Christina Murphy, SND at 772-7400 ext 2. Hospitality Table-is available this weekend after all the Masses. The Hospitality Table will be available each weekend after every Mass. Stop by and see what is going on in the parish-and get your questions answered. Applications for the OLH Women's Group Annual Scholarship Award for graduating seniors are on the table in the narthex or may be found on the OLH web site under youth group. If you are a graduating senior please obtain an application form and complete it if you are interested in applying for the scholarship award. Completed applications and references must be received no later than April 17, 2015. th Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 17 , 2015, at 10:00 AM in the Church nursery. Please contact Ashley Bender @ 447-2555 with any questions. Coffee & Doughnuts Schedule: March 22nd – Roger & Paula Dannels March 29th – Knights of Columbua Ladies Auxiliary The following dates are open for Coffee & Doughnuts: May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, Sept. 27, & Oct. 5, anyone may host but if no one steps forward there will be no Coffee & Doughnut on these dates. Anyone interested in hosting please contact the Parish Office or Roger or Paula Dannels at 667-7533. Gustav Mahler once stated that “Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.” So, it is time for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews to help you get out and enjoy the Spring. The next Session begins on March 24th and lasts for nine weeks. You may preregister by going to our website www.shepherdscenterofstandrews.org, print the registration form, complete it, and mail it along with your payment of $25.00 to the address on the form. You may also register on the 1st day of classes (come early-classes begin at 9:30 a.m. except for Line Dancing. ) * If you would like the catered lunch for the first day of classes, please include $7.00 more or you may bring your own lunch. Penance Services – Below is the schedule for Lenten Communal Penance Services in the area unless otherwise indicated all services will begin at 7pm. March 23, St. John Neumann *6:30pm March 24, Our Lady of the Lake March 26, Corpus Christi THIS WEEK AT OLH Monday, March 23rd 1:00PM – Threads of Love – FLC Library Tuesday, March 24th 10:00AM – Playgroup – Church Nursery 6:30PM – Sp. Ministry – FLC Classrooms 7:00PM – Joy In the Spirit Prayer Group – Church Wednesday, March 25th 2:00PM – Scripture Study – FLC Library 6:15PM – Religious Ed Grs K – 5 – FLC Classrooms 6:15PM – Little Rock Scripture Study – FLC Ministry Room 6:15PM – Sp. RCIA – Hall 6:30PM - Altar Server Training - Church 7:00PM – Legion of Mary – FLC Library 7:00PM – Joyful Noise – FLC Music Room Thursday, March 26th 12:45PM – Adoration Begins – Church 5:00PM – Vespers – Church 7:00PM – RCIA – FLC Ministry Room 7:00PM – Morning Star Choir – FLC Music Room Friday, March 27th Adoration Continues 7PM –SILHOUETTE STATIONS & SOUP SUPPER FLC Gym & Hall Saturday, March 28th 4:00PM – Sp. Young Adults – FLC Youth Room Sunday, March 29th – Palm Sunday 9:00AM – Scripture Study – FLC Library 1:30PM – Spanish Choir – Church 2:00PM – K of C Squires – Hall & Gym 6:30PM – Middle School, Confirmation, Sr. High & Rock Scip. Study – FLC Classrooms PRAYER & WORSHIP 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!! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY THURSDAY FOLLOWING THE 12:15 HOLY MASS UNTIL REPOSITION ON FRIDAY AT 12 NOON Questions: [email protected] or call 803661-1079 Our annual presentation of Silhouette Stations will be On Friday, March 27th at 7pm, (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE) in the Family Life Center gym, followed by a meatless Soup Supper in the Hall of the Family Life Center. This annual event is presented by the OLH Youth Group. 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. 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 $17,347.00 $ 641,839.00 Amt. Received 3/15 $17,919.00 $ 663,070.00 $ $ 22,231.00 Variance 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, March 26th, beginning in the church at 5:00 PM. Please join us for this prayer service which will last to approximately 6:15 PM. SOCIAL OUTREACH 572.00 Total number of registered households….……….......1575 Children’s Stewardship……......................................$2.00 Providence Home Men’s Shelter …..…….....……..…. $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 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 [email protected]. Thank you HEARTS & HANDS OUTREACH MINISTRY This new ministry seeks volunteers to aid our OLH family members during a time of home confinement due to illness or injury. Our goal is reach out to our OLH members in need of assistance with meals, home visits, cards, or any gesture that lets them know we care. If you are interested in assisting so we can get this program up & running please contact: Carol McEvoy 749-1183/[email protected] or Mary Ruth Sorrel 345-0239/[email protected] or Deacon Chuck DiRusso 794-3388/[email protected]. Sharing God’s Love Spring Yard Sale – April 18, 8am-1pm - We are now accepting items to be sold for the benefit of the ministry. Item s may be donated Monday through Friday from 9am -12N. Furniture donations will be accepted on Saturday, April 11th from 9am -12N and Monday-Friday the week of April 13th. Birthright of Columbia, a pro-life emergency pregnancy service staffed solely by volunteers will begin training for Office Volunteers – individual who are willing to provide one-on-one assistance to girls and women who are faced with an unplanned or problem pregnancy. The four-part training session will begin on Tuesday, March 24th at 6pm and run three successive Tuesdays at their office located at 1405 Gregg St. For more information call Hank Chardos at (803) 543-8144 or email [email protected]. 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] or Grades 9 – 12, 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. Wednesday Scripture Study at 2:00PM on Wednesday, th March 25 , in the Family Life Center Library these sessions usually last 1-1½ hours. We are studying the Gospel of John. Questions? Please feel free to contact me, Deacon Chuck, at 794-3388 or e-mail me at [email protected] PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Sue Abbruzzi, Kathy Lopiccolo Ammermann, Christine Arehart, Edward Arvalo, Joe Audet, David Barranco Hogo Bass, Monique Beddengfield, Fred Berby, John Berg II, Noah Berg, Barbara Berch, Germaine Bost, Susan Bowers, Jerry Broughton, Sharon Brown, Alex Burbules, Debra Bytnar, Ann Campbell, Ellen Campbell, Charlotte Cardenas, Logan Cardosi, 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, Susan Dietrich, Heather Dorn, Kathryn Doucett, Avilis Dowd, Rita Dowd, John Duffy, Larry Echerer, Daphne Ellis, Darl Evans, Dan & Pat Everhart, Nancy Esposito, Camille Farrell, Maureen Floyd, Bernadine Fontaine, Brendan Fontaine, Jerry Fortin, Sandra Gaines, Roseann Gallagher, 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, 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, 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, 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, Kim Munch, Debby Murphy, Marlene Murphy, Loretta Narewski, Sherri Nilsson, Jane Obie, John O’Brien, Patricia O’Hara, Richard Olsen, Becky Opachan, Joan Patrick, Bessie Pellitier, Phyllis Peterson, Eileen Petransky, Charles Petrino, Cathy Pharo, Marie Pitt, Rocky Pocock, Anthony Portigiana, John Post, Doris Prosser, Sally & Placido Prujillo, Matthew Reddick, Pat & Lynn Reiland, Jerry Reuss, Patty Richards, Jose Rodriguez, Norbert Rohling, Ernest Rouse, Jr., Stella Ruiz, George Sandland, Donald Scagliola, Charles Schaffer, Greg Schoning, Brigette Schutzman, Rosemary Scopel, Harry Seigel, Dan Sease, Daniel Seay, Alan Shealy, Steve Shepard, Lauren Shunkwiler, Courtney Sigleton, Connie Slezak, Max Snyder, Cooper Andrew Soltes, Sam Spade, Sue Spinuzza, Nicholas Sprenkel, Jennifer Strudwick, Donald Stuart, Molly Taylor, Aaron Shuford, Samuel Tarrant, Rita Thiel, Diane Thornton, Dante Tomasini, Virgil Treece, 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, Amanda Wilson, Chris Wilson, Kenneth Witcraft, Paul Womak, Trudy Woodcock, Mason Wright, Pat Yerema. MASS INTENTIONS & SCRIPTURE READINGS Date Sat., Mar. 21 Scripture Reading Jer 11:18-20 Jn 7:40-53 Jer 31:31-34 Heb 5:7-9 Jn 12:20-33 Sun., Mar. 22 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Mon., Mar.23 Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62 Jn 8:1-11 Tues., Mar 24 Nm 21:4-9 Jn 8:21-30 Wed., Mar.25 Is 7:10-14,8:10 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38 Thur., Mar 26 Gn 17:3-9 Jn 8:51-59 Fri., Mar. 27 Jer 20:10-13 Jn 10:31-42 Sat., Mar. 28 Ez 37:21-28 Jn 11:45-56 Jn 12:12-16 Is 50:4-7 Phil 2:6-11 Mk 14:1—15:47 Sun., Mar. 29 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Time Intention Requested by 5:30PM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12Noon 3:30PM 12:15PM 6:00 PM 12:15PM 12:15PM 12:15PM Kurt & Julie Thiel + Billy Baynes + Nicholas &* Irene Leone + Intentions of Sara Silva & Children For the Parish Julius & Susan Nyikos + Russell Ferro + Madelynn Nelson + Monica Szymanski + Dec’d Fahy Family Members + Family Peggie Diimmler Ron & Rachel Godwin Monica Cervantes 5:30PM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12Noon 3:30PM Dr. Stephen Everhart + Billy Baynes + Nicholas & Irene Leone + Victor Gonzalez + For the Parish Dan & Pat Everhart Peggie Diimmler Ron & Rachel Godwin Eugenia Gonzalez Peter Nyikos Family Sal Ferro M/M Martin Hughs St. Peter’s Blessed Mary Virgin Soldality Marie Taylor SERVING IN MINISTRY MARCH 28th & 29th MASS PRESIDER 5:30PM Sat. 8AM Father Whitman 10AM Father Whitman 12Noon Father Bernard Father Gustavo 3:30PM Sp. Mass Father Bernard MUSIC LECTOR ALTAR SERVERS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Joyful Noise Organ Mary Ann DiVergilio Dante Tomasini Nathan Bragg, Alejandro Samperio, Chris Beym Bernadette Wilson, Alex Marmolejo Deacon Burdick, Bella Valona, John & LaLone Augustine, Tony Scribellito, Rocky Pizzarello, Connie Mancari Deacon Burdick, Sharon & Dennis Roberts, Gary & Linda Jasinski Morning Star Choir Organ Keith Seymour Bella Robinson, Amie Rowland Deacon Jones, Phil Samek, Suzanne Gooch, Maureen Taylor, Marilyn Smith, Don Moore, Jackie Kutz Barbara Tyburski Christian Braswell, Nina Frattaroli, Nikki Frattaroli Deacon Jones, Randi Olsen, Ginny Lopiccolo, Adrian Thoman, Mary Ellen rouse, Bonnie Harwick, Annie Gibson Sp. Choir 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. EWTN – Learn more about your faith during the holiest time of the with EWTN’s first-rate movies, documentaries, musicals, children’s programs and much more! Join in the celebration of Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome or at the majestic Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Get program detail at www.ewtn.com & visit www.ewtn.com/channelfinder to fine a station near you! Nourish your faith on this daytime retreat with Mass, fellowship, and spiritual reflection. All are welcome! APRIL 11, 2015, Check-in: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Closing: 3 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church, 510 Saint James Avenue, Goose Creek Registration fee: $25 Download a registration form: http://sccatholic.net/southcarolinacursillo/applications Mail registration by March 28 or register at the door. Questions? Contact Maria Fox (843) 480-1982 | [email protected] SPECIAL INTERESTS March 1, 2015 Pope Francis is attending the World Meetings of Families in Philadelphia, a family friendly event that is held every three years and sponsored by the Holy See’s Pontifical Council for the Family. The theme of the World Meeting of Families is “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” emphasizing the impact of the love and life of families on our society. The Diocese of Charleston-Office of Family Life is organizing a trip that will include transportation and lodging from September 21-28, 2015. Registrations must be done by the individual or family online at http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/. Please contact the Office of Family Life if you have any questions or would like to be a part of the diocesan trip by emailing [email protected] or calling the office at 803.547.5063. If families or parishes would like to arrange their own trip, they should visit http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/ Spring into action for a great marriage: Sign up now for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and give the gift of a great marriage. The Next weekend is Oct. 9-11th, 2015 in Myrtle Beach. Please apply early. For more information, go to scmarriagematters.org or call 803-810-9602. SAVE THE DATE -Wednesday, May 13, Senior Life "Southern Sippin' Trip" to Charleston Irvin Winery Firefly Distillery - The Charleston Tea Plantation. Cost $90. This trip is sponsor by St. Joseph Senior Life. For more information, please call Sr. Julienne Guy at 540-1901. Dear Friends of the Poor, Homeless, Elderly & Handicapped: Once again St. Peter’s Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul Society will sponsor our 30th Annual Easter Banquet for the poor, homeless and elderly on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at 1529 Assembly St, downtown Columbia. We plan on feeding 500-600 guests. We will be giving our little ones, the children, Easter Baskets, the adults, toiletries bags. For lunch we will be serving ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, tea, lemonade and homemade Easter Desserts. You can donate the following items: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Your time and monetary gifts Dyed eggs (approximately 20 dozen are needed) Approximately 75 Large Easter Baskets filled with wrapped candy for the children, (we had 72 last year) Homemade Easter Desserts, cupcakes, cupcakes with Jelly beans on top? Toiletries Bags—See Below - 600 total. For further information to assist us, please contact me at 803-796-9802 or email [email protected] Peace be with you, FertilityCare Week - March 22-28 - Love Your Body, Love Your Spouse Engaged to be married this year, already married, or even a single woman with women's health issues? Learn about the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology: effective to avoid pregnancy as any other method of family planning, respects life from the moment of conception. effective with assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, miscarriage, ovarian cysts, and PMS, is more effective to achieve pregnancy than artificial reproductive technologies, including IVF, for couples experiencing infertility, and is a healthy alternative for health-conscious women. Below are a few upcoming introductory sessions: March 23 - St. Mary Magdalene (Simpsonville) - 7:00pm March 26 - St. Anthony of Padua (Greenville) - 7:00pm April 13 - St. Mary Magdalene (Simpsonville) - 7:00pm April 16 - St. Joseph's (Columbia) - 7:00, registration required April 17 - Catholic Charities building (Columbia) - 5:30pm April 23 - St. Francis hospital-eastside (Greenville) 7:00pm May 9 - St. Andrew Catholic Church in Myrtle Beach at 10:00am, registration required Robert D. Keeder, Volunteer Coordinator St. Vincent dePaul Society/St. Peter’s “Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me Food; I was thirsty and you have Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in….Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you it to one of the least of these My brethren you did it to me.” Matthew 25: 34-4
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