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
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
Community Outreach
St. Mary Food Pantry – Open Thursdays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, Bannon Hall
St. Mary Outreach – Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 -11:30 am, Bannon Hall
St. Mary Outreach partners with other religious communities and local agencies to assist needy clients on a pathway to healing and self-sufficiency by providing charity including, but not limited to: food, warmth, medicine, dental care, eye care, education, job search and spiritual growth. The ministry is motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and called by the Holy Spirit to strive to use our God Given gifts with love to foster justice through human dignity.
Bakhita Arts Center – St. Mary Church proudly sponsors Bakhita Arts—a grassroots arts center supporting emerging and underexposed area artists and performers while enriching the local community through all avenues of creativity. Located in the Bakhita Room at Bannon Hall, our free events spotlight photo and art exhibits, shows, poetry readings, music, and forums on current events and cultural issues. Visit bakhitaarts.org, or contact: Sula Pettibon, (803) 981-4769. bakhitaarts902@gmail.com
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Street Address
902 Crawford Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 11982
Rock Hill, SC 29731
Office (803) 329-1008
Office hours 9:00 am-12:30 pm Monday-Friday
Email stmaryrh@charlestondiocese.org
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