DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON

OUR LADY OF THE HILLS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church nd

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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] ol Ministers of the Eucharist-please contact Maria Bernhagen - [email protected], Adult ol 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 “ “ “ “ Ex 16:2-4,12-15 Eph 4:17,20-24 Jn 6:24-35 “ “ “ “

9:00AM 5:30PM 8:00AM 10:00AM

“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 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 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

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