Kelly Koepenick, Kristen & Samantha Konersmann, Beth Kruger, Teresa Laeorre, Roy Leopold, Lynn Lenards, Michael Lighthart, Mark Mandell, Jodi Novak, Devenny Mazell, Audrey McCants, Frank McCudden, John McDermott, Marie McManus, Samantha Merritt, Jane Millar, Stephanie Miller, Jerry Mixson, Leon Moore, Danny Newman, Sarah Nicksa, Anthony Notte, Tom Oltorik, Jacquelyn Osbourne, Anne Owens, Christian Owens, Jasper Owens, Mike Paul, Ellen Paveldciki, Michael Poe, Ellen Pruitt, Gina Puckhaber,, Kit Regnery, Jon Richardson, Mark Riley, John Robertson, Jr., Henry Roth, Peggy Sams, John Santos, Nancy Schaaf, Mary Ann Shinners, Karen Shivers, D. Simanaitis, George St. George, Nick Strable, Kay Tener, George Thompson, Shelby Todd, “Billy” Topping, Gerri Urbanic, Colleen Valdivia, Pauline Viette, Will White, McGregor White, Harold Wilkin, William & Ann C. Williams, Gwen Wise, Mark Woodward, and all those in nursing homes.

The facilities and services of Stella Maris Parish are available to its active members. This includes use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacramental events and includes parishioner status in our parochial schools. Active membership is determined by three things: being registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time, faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, and the use of the envelope system in support of the parish. N.B. If you are attending Stella Maris but not receiving envelopes, then you are not registered. Please call the Parish Office for registration information.

MARRIAGE We are unable to accommodate all of the requests for weddings at Stella Maris. To marry here, at least one party to the marriage should be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass for one year before asking to schedule a wedding. As Catholics, we believe that God has a plan for marriage. Cohabitation before marriage is not part of God’s plan and decreases the chances of success in main-taining a permanent union. Cohabitating couples should separate and live apart before requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony. More information is available from the parish office regarding guidelines for weddings and parishioner status. Diocesan policy requires at least six months’ notice before setting a wedding date.

SACRAMENTAL POLICY In order to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation, students in Grades 2 and 8 must attend TWO FULL YEARS of religious instructions if they are NOT in our Catholic School system. No more than THREE (3) classes can be missed during the year of sacramental preparation.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK IN OUR PARISH

If anyone wishes to receive Communion and is unable to come to Mass, call Deacon Jason Vaughan at 843-883-3044

BAPTISM

To schedule a Baptism please contact Deacon Jason Vaughan at 843-883-3044

NURSERY

The Nursery is in the parish hall, and is open on Saturdays 5:00 - 6:30pm, and on Sundays 7:30am - 12:30pm, and at 5:00pm for the 5:30pm Latin Mass.

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5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

February 8th – February 15th

Sat., Feb. 8th 5:30pm Mass Ints. Vickie Van Meir Sun., Feb. 9th 8:00am Mass Ints Maggie Dull 9:30am Mass (c) For the People 9:30am Mass (h) lPhilip R. Noel 11:30am Mass lDeacon Jerry, Michael & Jason Grismorel

5:30pm Latin Mass Ints. Riley MacMurphy Mon., Feb. 10th 6:30pm Mass lAgatha Muller Thomasl Tue., Feb. 11th 8:00am Mass Ints. Murray & Cindy Compton Wed., Feb. 12th 8:00am Mass Ints. Ron Artigues

Thur., Feb. 13th 6:30pm Mass Ints. Jacob Jensen

Fri., Feb. 14th 8:00am Mass lBill & Sally Burleyl

Sat., Feb. 15th 4:15 – 5:00pm CONFESSIONS

TODAY’S SCHDULE

February 8th - 9th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILI ES

5:30pm Diane & William Brumley Paul Heinauer Leo & Marsha Russo 8:00am Kevin Bean & Clydie DeBrux Mickey & Betty Cathy Burton McMahon 9:30am (c) Katie Eller & Garen McDowell Boy Scouts Terry Vedilago 9:30am (h) Elizabeth Wain & Michael Lumpkins Boy Scouts Nancy Wiemann 11:30am Eileen Kittrell Charles Way, Jr. Greg & Martha Hull

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

February 15th - 16th

EX. MIN. HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS HOST FAMILI ES

5:30pm Jane Ellen Herron & Jon Tirpak Ray & Jackie Duchesneau Christen Hall 8:00am Delores Schweitzer & Tom O’Rourke Mike & Janet Simmons Kevin Bean 9:30am (c) Joe & JoAnne Hann Mary Ellen Way Tradd & Julie Rosebrock 9:30am (h) Anthony Stith Don Smith Shawn & Jill DeFord 11:30am Darrel & Melissa Darby Howard Stone William & Diane Tausig

Please join us every Sunday morning following the 9:30am Mass in the church to pray the Rosary. Everyone is welcome.

MONEY MATTERS

Last week’s collection amounted to $19,651.00.

Stella Maris

Roman Catholic Church

We welcome all visitors who have come to worship God with us today. And we hope that your visit is safe and enjoyable.

1204 Middle Street, P.O. Box 280 Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482

Rev. Msgr. Lawrence B. McInerny, J.C.L. Pastor Rev. David Michael Parochial Vicar Mr. Jason Vaughan, MA, MS Deacon, Pastoral Associate & D.R.E. Mr. John Byrnes School President Mrs. Susan Splendido School Principal Mrs. Ann Thompson, LMSW Registration, Counseling & Activities Mrs. Elizabeth Bolchoz Sanford Youth Minister Mr. Huey Waldon Director of Liturgical Music Mr. Stephen M. Collins Associate Musician Mrs. Winnie Van Meir Secretary to the Pastor

Parish Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 – 4:00; Friday, 9:00 – Noon

Parish Office 843-883-3108 Fax 843-883-3160 Jason Vaughan 843-883-3044 Ann Thompson 843-607-0135

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services 843-261-0430 Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister 843-856-0748

St. Vincent De Paul Society Help Line: 843-814-1229 Furniture Donation Pick-up: 843-416-7126

Parish Website: stellamarischurch.org

FORMED WEBSITE: formed.org/register (Access Code: R8ZH23)

Especially: Kayla Airaghi, Cindy Anderson, Brian Ard, William Bennett, Marie Daniels-Betts, Steven Black, Bob Brown, Jr, Lisa Cain, Janet Carlier, Kathy Chambers, Deborah Christensen, Bethanne Clark, Larry Connell, Bailey Cole & Chris Crowley, James Patrick Crowley, Norm Dandaran, Lynn Daniels, Barry Darwent, Joan Delaney, Carol DeLisio, Laura Delvac, Roland DeVita, Debra Thomas Donnelly, Jakob Duchesneau, Michael Duesterbeck, Maggie Dull, Mac Dunbar, Adam Esserine, Marianne Ezman, Joyce Fernando, Mary Ferrara, Cambell Fretz, Fred Figge, Brynn Fitzsche, Pauline Flanagan, Eldon Freeman, Marie Furlano, Jane, Gina & Sara Galasso, Susan Gilbert, Michele Greb, Stephen Griffith, Ken Grismore, Michelle Gudelski, Patricia Hall, Mike Hartnett, Helena Hopkins Harvey, Jayne Helm, Mary Hodgin, Tim & Debbie Hoppman, Joe Houdek, Don Howie, Milean Humplik, Joan Ikemoto, Billie James, Jennifer Johnson, Thomas Kakassy, Gina Kimbrel, Doris King,

5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

February 9, 2020

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

My dear people,

All men of the parish are reminded that this Tuesday we have our monthly meeting of the Men’s Club. We begin with a short social period at 6:30 and the meal begins at 7:00 followed by a meeting. To my knowledge, we do not have a speaker this month, but will, no doubt, be planning for our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner in March. Save the date, please. It’s March 14.

Following up on the success of last year’s Valentine’s Fete, we look forward to the Women’s Club “Night at the Castle”. It is this Friday (Valentine’s Day) and tickets are available through the parish office. So many compliments were received about last year’s event that those who know are definitely looking forward to Friday.

While I don’t claim to be a big fan of professional sports, I did enjoy watching the Super Bowl last Sunday with one exception. It was a good game. But the half-time show (perhaps the first one I’ve watched in years) helped me understand the complaints from previous years. Billed as an iconic event for Americans, the Super Bowl is, in many ways, a sad reflection of our culture. The first thought I had when I saw Jennifer Lopez and the way she was dressed, along with other performers, was something along the lines of: ‘Little wonder some Muslims criticize us as a decadent people.’ When I saw a pole dance, well that reminded me of something one might have seen on “The Sopranos” (not a series that I would recommend). Then, there was the bumping, grinding and pelvic thrusts that don’t really require talent (sort of like their “singing”). Until reading commentary later, I did not understand the use of the Puerto Rican flag. Commentators said the show was meant to celebrate the Puerto Rican people as true Americans. Well, for what it is worth, I think several groups should be indignant about the show. People of Puerto Rican background should object to the degenerate connotations about their culture. Women, too, should be indignant at the degradation of their image. I was going to suggest the #MeToo women should object, but later read that Ms. Lopez identifies as a member of the movement. She should watch her own videos or look into a mirror and examine her conscience about her role in the degradation of women. I confess I did not watch the compete half-time show. I couldn’t and now I understand why parents complain that they can’t even enjoy watching a football game with their children.

Further to my disgust, the Monday Morning CBS news team could not stop gushing and fawning over the “great” half-time” show with Gayle King leading the accolades. The culture of disrespect reigns triumphant in media and in politics. With respect for God, the source of it all, Who maintains all in existence, we grow to respect all people, including ourselves, and we grow in respect for God’s creation. Without respect for God, I see little self-respect or respect for others. Let us pray for our country, our culture, and our Church.

Father McInerny

PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY

Join us for Sunday Scripture study. We meet from 10:30 to 11:20am in the front room of the Sedes Sapientiæ (small white cottage across the street from the church). We will be studying the Acts of the Apostles. Books are available. Any questions, contact Jason Vaughan 843-883-3044.

A NIGHT AT THE CASTLE

It’s not too late to get your tickets for the fabulous evening the Stella Maris Women’s Club has planned for Valentine’s Day, 6:30 – 11:00pm. There will be dancing, good food, drinks, great entertainment by Ronnie Johnson, and a Silent Auction. Tickets are $50 pp, and can be purchased in the parish office during regular hours, or you can request tickets by sending an email message to rosaleavsd@aol.com or stellamariswomen@yahoo.com.

STELLA MARIS MEN’S CLUB

The Stella Maris Men’s Club will hold their monthly meeting in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, Feb.11th. Social hour begins at 6:30pm, with dinner and club meeting to follow at 7:00pm. All men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to attend.

SEWING SOWERS

The Sewing Sowers, a group of women from Stella Maris/Christ Our King, support the International mission of the Religious Teachers Filippini, headed by Sr. Mary Beth Lloyed, “the running nun,” by sewing garments for orphaned and needy children. If you have fabric which you no longer need suitable for children’s clothes, we’d appreciate your donation of that fabric. Please call Margaret Meys at 843-936-6177 or email mmeys@aol.com.

JOIN OUR BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

When members of our parish community suffer a loss, our members step forward to bring food for the family after the funeral service. Each 8 member team supplies side dishes for the chicken and ham dinner for 25-35 or so that the parish supplies. The team captains coordinate the volunteers and deliver the main dishes for the family. Being able to provide relief to a grieving family is a wonderful work of both corporal and spiritual mercy, for the benefit of both parties. Many of our volunteers have served for decades, either as captains or members. As we all age, new folks are needed to carry on this meaningful work. Captains who can pick up the larger orders from Sea Island Harris Teeter are always needed. Team members are usually called on only once or twice a year, as there are ten teams. You can be a part of this very worthwhile effort by contacting Judy Snyder at 843-568-1126 or Mary Jones at 843-478-7825.

FIRST LENTEN SOUP AND SANDWICH EVENING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

SPONSORED BY THE STELLA MARIS WOMEN’S CLUB

Stations of the Cross will begin at 6:15pm Wednesday, March 4th, followed by a SOUP AND SANDWICH SUPPER in the parish hall. Women of the parish are asked to cater the event. Sandwiches and soups should be brought to the hall before the start of the Stations of the Cross. Please put your name on crock pots, ladles, or any plates you may bring, and pick up your dishes and pots after the meal or the next day. Please, NO DESSERTS. It is Lent. If you wish to include your recipes, we would love to have them.

NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES

“BELONGING 2020”

Save the Date for the Belonging Catholic Conference 4 Women. This annual gathering of all women and of all ages from our Diocese will take place in Greenville on Saturday, February 29th, from 8:30 until the closing Mass at 4:30 with Bishop Guglielmone. Our keynote speaker is author and EWTN radio host, Teresa Tomeo. We will also have workshops, light breakfast, catered lunch, vendors, and lots of time for prayer and fellowship. For more information or to sign up go to www.belongingcatholicconference4women.com/.

DINNER & DISCOURSE by the Cathedral Womens Club

Please join us February 13th, at 6:30pm in the parish hall/Allegro School, to witness a memorable evening of great history! Dr. Cormac O’Duffy will tell us about Bishop England, a very important person in Charleston, a book, a video from the Bishop of Cork and a pilgrimage to Cork in Ireland to witness the very exciting setting of a memorial, all during the year of Charleston’s 350th and the Cathedral’s 200th anniversary!

OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE

Finding You – a weekend retreat for women and men who have been sexually abused to find spiritual healing and strengthening of faith. Friday, February 28th, 7:00pm to Sunday March 1st, 4:00pm, at The Oratory, 434 Charlotte Ave., Rock Hill, SC 2973. For registration contact the Office of Family Life at 803-547-5063 or familylife@charlest6ondiocese.org.

FEBRUARY ROSARY AT THE PLANNED PARENTHOOD

The organization, Priests for Life, has called for each Catholic to pray fervently for the closing of their local abortion facility. Please join Father S. Thomas Kingsley, of Nativity Catholic Church on James Island, who will lead the Rosary and prayers at Planned Parenthood at 1312 Ashley River Road (corner of Hwy 61 & Fuseler) on Saturday, February 15th, from 8:00 – 9:00am. For information call Stephen Boyle at 843-763-0681.

GOLF OUTING Christ Our King/Stella Maris School

Join us March 3rd at the Dunes West Golf Club for a 9:30am shot gun start. Cost is $100.00 per player - $400.00 per team. Registration includes golf, breakfast, lunch reception, drinks cart and chance to win prizes. For more information or to register contact cokhsa@gmail.com or go to https://coksmhsa.webnode.com/.

FOURTH ANNUAL LOWCOUNTRY IRISH FEST

Music by the exciting young BYRNE BROTHERS, direct from Donegal, Ireland, and SYR Celtic group from Columbia, SC. Also featured will be the Legacy Dancers and the Carroll Brown Band and The Bograts. Sunday, February 23rd, at Charleston Music Hall on John Street in downtown Charleston. Doors open at noon and the music and dance continues from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. For details, see the website: www.lowcountryirishfest.com.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREATS

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats bring spiritual healing and strengthening of faith to women and men who have had or participated in an abortion. Join us on the journey to healing, peace and reconciliation in Greenville, March 20th – 22nd. For more information, please contact Christy at 803-554-6088, or email at grace4healing @gmail.com, or Kathy at 803-546-6010.