News & Events

Labor Day– Monday, September 1
Parish office closed.

New Bible Study starts September 9
”T-Time” Bible Study will begin  on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from  10 am-Noon in the Fellowship Hall and will continue to meet every other Tuesday morning through Nov. 18. Come join us as we look at the pastoral letters of the apostle, Paul that happen to begin with the letter T! All materials are provided; just bring your favorite Bible. The study is written and led by Kelly Munsee, MA (Theol). No registration needed. For info, call Kelly at 937-776-2416.

Shoe Drive ends September 2!
The St. Mary Rosary & Confraternity Society is collecting pairs of used, gently worn shoes (no holes or tears or sandals) of all types (sneakers, dress shoes, boots, cleats, and crocs). Their goal is to collect 100 bags of shoes each containing 25 pairs by September 2. The shoes will be sold to an organization, and monies will be donated to our parking lot fund, St. Mary Outreach, and the Rosary & Confraternity Society to continue their good works. Now’s a great time to clean out your shoe closet for a worthy cause! Contact Gwen Finley for more info at  gwendfinley@yahoo.com or 803-322-3344.

Pennies from Heaven collection September 14
The Knights of Columbus are taking up collections to help fund seminarian studies for the Rock Hill Oratory. Knights will be on hand in the Gathering Space to accept donations after both Masses every 2nd Sunday of the month. All funds will be given to the Rock Hill Oratory to help defray education costs for the seminarians. Thanks for your support and generosity!

Join us for Sacred Saturdays in September!
Invite your family and friends to experience the warm and welcoming hospitality of our wonderful church at Sacred Saturdays from 6-7 pm. Join us on: Sept. 6 – Holy Hour with Confessions; Sept. 13 – Mass; Sept. 20 – Children’s Adoration.

The Archdiocese of the Military Services – September 25
The Knights of Columbus Father Henry Tevlin Assembly #2108 is hosting a presentation by Bill Newbrough of The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). The presentation will be held Thurs., September 25 at 7 pm at Saint Mary Catholic Church. A reception will follow the presentation. Please join us to learn about the Military Archdiocese, its role in the formation and development of military chaplains and how we can support. To RSVP or to ask questions, please contact Paul Turevon at assembly2108@gmail.com. There is no cost to attend.  To learn more about the Archdiocese for the Military Services, visit the AMS website at www.milarch.org.