News & Events

Confirmation class puts learning into action!
This year’s Confirmation class are learning how to put the Corporal Works of Mercy (bury the dead) into action. The class along with a few parents met at nearby Barber Memorial Cemetery on January 18 to help beautify the grounds and pray for the souls laid to rest there, which also include several St. Mary parishioners. The group filled 15 bags with trash and old floral arrangements, removed tattered American flags so they could be honorably disposed of, and tidied up the remaining flags on the grounds.

Celebrating Black Catholic Liturgy Heritage
Our own Deacon Terrence Chisolm was on hand to assist Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS of the Diocese of Charleston in celebrating Mass for the Black Catholic Liturgy Heritage on January 25 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston. Several St. Mary parishioners also attended this glorious event to celebrate the spirit of faith, unity, and reflection.

Phillips selected for Dream Keeper award
Longtime St. Mary parishioner, Regeana Phillips was named a co-recipient of the Dream Keeper Award, one of the highest civic awards given in Rock Hill. The Dream Keeper is presented annually to someone whose life reflects the values of courage, compassion, and service exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr. It’s awarded at the annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Phillips was honored for her passion and breadth of service that spans helping non-violent parolees with job training and employment, to finding shelter and economic self-sufficiency for women facing homelessness, to people looking for a hot meal on Christmas Day.

Confirmation to be held March 1
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be bestowed at a special Mass on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 am. All are welcome.

Ethnic Sunday is March 2!
All parishioners are invited to celebrate one of St. Mary’s most beloved traditions! Join us for Ethnic Sunday in the Fellowship Hall on March 2 following the 10 am Mass. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share that represents your culture or heritage (please label your dish and its culture). If you can’t think of something to bring, we definitely welcome desserts, tea, lemonade, coffee, bottled   water, plates, cups, napkins, and forks! For more information, contact Gwen Finley at 803-322-3344 or gwendfinley@yahoo.com.