Ministries

Ministries

Altar Servers – Call the Parish Office at (803) 329-1008.

Archives – Maintains the rich history of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Contact: Grace Flenniken, (803) 517-4455, archives@stmarysrh.org

Bereavement – Provides comfort and assistance, however needed, to families who are experiencing grief. Members attend funerals (to represent the parish) and are available for home visits (as needed). Bereavement Ministry also sponsors our All Souls Mass.
Contact: Deacon Terrence Chisolm 803-517-2894 / tchisolm@charlestondiocese.org or Deacon Walt Hollis 843-295-9192 / walthollis67@yahoo.com.

Bible Studies – Courses of study vary. Check calendar for meetings.
Contact: Ellie Martinson, (803) 324-1018.

Choir – These heavenly voices perform at our 10 am Mass.
Contact: Sarah Chisolm (803) 328-8588

Culture of Life Committee – Champions human dignity from conception to natural death.
Contact: Katie Bessman, (360) 449-2942, katiebessman@gmail.com

Eucharistic Ministers – Serves a vital role in taking the Eucharist to the sick, shut-ins, and those physically unable to attend Mass.
Contact: Bruce Randall, (803) 327-3325, brandall@comporium.net

Evangelization – Contact: Rev. Dr. Terrence Chisolm, (803) 517-2894, tchisolm@charlestondiocese.com

Flower Ministry – Makes our church even more beautiful!
Contact: Robyn Boxie, (808) 271-7143, robboxie@hotmail.com

Knights of Columbus – St. Martin de Porres Council #15611.
Contact: Robert Bathalter, Grand Knight, (859) 240-4950, robert.bathalter@yahoo.com

Lectors – (8 am Mass) Contact: Rev. Dr. Terrence Chisolm, (803) 517-2894, tchisolm@charlestondiocese.com;
(10 am Mass) Contact: Danise Simpson, (803) 524-1492, dsimpson@rhmail.org

Legion of Mary – The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbor on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. Contact: John Tyszka, (860) 881-5793, johntzszka56@gmail.com

Media – Audio/visual duties and external communications.
Contact: Rev. Dr. Terrence Chisolm, (803) 517-2894, tchisolm@charlestondiocese.com

Rosary & Confraternity Society – Coordinates and sponsors a variety of charitable works and events for our parish.
Contact: Gwen Finley, (803) 322-3344, gwendfinley@yahoo.com

Social Committee – Coordinates social gatherings for our parish.
Contact: Judith Varin, (803) 479-5094, judyvarin@gmail.com

Social Justice Ministry – Promotes awareness for diversity and inclusivity by inspiring others to work together as a unified people of God, to build relationships with hope and integrity through education, and by treating all people as children of God.
Contact Barbara Belle 937-684-5680 / msbarbbelle@yahoo.com

Stewardship – Contact: Deek Alexander, (803) 366-5864, deekalexander@comporium.net

St. Francis Saring Prayer Shawl Ministry – A loving group that knits and prays over beautiful handmade shawls to donate to anyone needing comfort and spiritual healing.
Contact: Nancy Scholl, (863) 287-1649, nscholl79@gmail.com

St. Mary Quilters – Contact: Mary Bell, (803) 389-0912

Ushers / Hospitality – Contact: Allen Chisolm, (803) 328-8588, chisolm@comporium.net, Willie Crank, (803) 327-9839, wacrank@comporium.net 

Women’s Prayer Breakfast – Contact: Regeana Phillips, (803) 370-8999, regeanap@yahoo.com