News & Events

Monday, September 2
Parish Office closed for Labor Day holiday.

New Bible study starts September 4!
A new Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall and continuing to meet every other Wednesday evening for 6 weeks. The study will be led by Kelly Munsee. Come join this group as we explore how to let the truths of Scripture impact our daily lives. We will be studying and reading the book Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl by Lysa Terkeusrst—full of insights, inspiration, Scripture, and laughter. Please purchase the book on your own and bring to the first gathering. Contact Cathy Doty at 863-206-1500 for more information and to sign up. 

Learn about a new healthcare clinic for seniors – September 8
St. Mary Rosary & Confraternity Society invites you to their monthly meeting on Sept. 8 after the 10 am Mass in the Fellowship Hall to hear about Oak Street Health, a new clinic in Rock Hill, and what services they offer exclusively to seniors.

Special Healing Service – September 9-10
St. Mary’s will host a special healing mission on Mon. & Tues., Sept. 9 & 10 at 7 pm. The mission will be conducted by Paul Rymniak, who has held healing missions at our church in past years. Healing is just not for the physically impaired. Mental, spiritual, and emotional stress and strain can take a heavier toll on our lives, sometimes bigger than the worst of diseases. If you and your family are in need of healing in these areas, please come and experience the Lord and what he can do for you. Enjoy Jesus by worshipping him. See what our Lord has for you. Come and be HEALED. 

Religious Education kickoff – September 15!
The St. Mary Religious Education team is ramped up and ready for another exciting year of faith-filled learning and fun! Children’s Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Confirmation Class, and O.C.I.A. will share a kickoff event on Sunday, Sept. 15 following the 10 am Mass in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments and games will be on hand for youth participants, and adults will have an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about the various offerings/curriculum for the year. All classes will be held in the Cenacle as follows:

O.C.I.A.: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm starting Sept. 18.

Youth Ministry: Wednesday & Sunday evenings, 7-8:30 pm starting Sept. 18. There will be 3-4 meetings each month (calendar of exact meeting/event dates will be announced at the kickoff event).

Confirmation (10th grade students only): We are moving to a 1-year program (previously 2 years). If you have a 10th grader not already enrolled in Confirmation from last year, please reach out as soon as possible to Kristen Wood. We strongly encourage all 9th graders to attend Youth Ministry events.

Children’s Faith Formation (Grades K-8): Sunday mornings, 8:30-9:45 am starting Sept. 15. Please register for classes here stmary.com/FF_RegistrationForm. Note to 8am Mass attendees: please contact us below for accommodations.

For more information on Faith Formation, contact Anna Caldwell, Faith Formation Director at 803-322-4548, or acaldwell@charlestondiocese.org. For more information on Youth Ministry, Confirmation, and O.C.I.A., contact Kristen Wood, Director of Religious Education at 803-487-5088 or kristen.wood@charlestondiocese.org.

St. Mary Recruitment Saturday – October 5!
St. Mary Catholic Church is experiencing vibrant growth and we warmly welcome new parishioners as well as those considering joining our wonderful church family! To celebrate, we’re excited to announce Oct. 5 as St. Mary Recruitment Saturday! New and prospective parishioners, visitors, as well as current parishioners are cordially invited as we start off with Mass at 6 pm followed by a welcome social to enjoy a yummy treat on us while meeting fellow church members and learning more about St. Mary’s. A food truck will be located outside the Fellowship Hall and special coupons will be handed out at Mass to “our honored guests” to redeem for a complimentary snack (menu items will also be available for purchase). Mark your calendars and help us spread the word!  If you know of someone or a family who could potentially call St. Mary Church their new “spiritual home”, please invite them to Recruitment Saturday and let them experience the warmth and love that uniquely defines our parish!