News & Events

St. Mary receives historical marker
St. Mary Catholic Church was honored with a historical marker at a dedication ceremony on May 25 commemorating its founding in 1945. Led by Father Edward Wahl of the Rock Hill Oratory, who sought to bring equality and Catholicism to the Black community, the marker highlights St. Mary’s remarkable beginnings as a religious and social haven and its impact on civil rights. The marker proudly stands in front of the St. Martin de Porres Chapel which served as the original sanctuary before the current one was built in 2006.

Graduation Mass – June 1
Congratulations to our following graduates to be honored at the 10 am Mass. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall.

Josh Barrowclough
Gwen Bessman
Mary Jo Faulkenberry
Chasity Phillips
Nolan Robbins
Jacob Wood

Join us for Sacred Saturdays!
As our parish family continues to grow, we are excited to launch Sacred Saturdays: Growing Together, a continued movement of offerings on Saturday evenings designed to deepen our faith and strengthen our community. Join us for our upcoming events in June. All events will begin at 6 pm:

June 7 – Holy Hour with Confession
June 21 – Mass.  Invite your family and friends to experience the warm and welcoming hospitality of our wonderful church! If you plan to attend Mass and would like to assist in any way (e.g. lector, eucharistic minister, etc.), please contact Kristen Wood at 803-487-5088. 
Wednesday, June 18 – We are also starting a quarterly Children’s Adoration Hour 

Welcome Father Gildo 
Father Gildo joins St. Mary’s parish and St. Joseph’s parish in Chester as our new Parochial Vicar starting July 1. Stay tuned for details about a Welcome Social!

Legion of Mary Fellowship Social – June 8
The Legion of Mary ministry is hosting a fellowship gathering after the 10 am Mass in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate its wonderful members and to invite new ones. We will have coffee, doughnuts, and fruit. All parishioners are cordially invited to join us in our celebration. We will have a brief presentation explaining the duties of being a Legion member.

American Flag Retirement Ceremony – June 15
The St. Mary Knights of Columbus will hold an American flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, June 15, after the 10 am Mass. Flags will be respectfully burned outside on the church grounds. Please bring your tattered or worn flags and place them in the basket in the Gathering space.

Hat Sunday is June 29!
The Rosary & Confraternity Society invites all ladies of the parish to wear their favorite hat to the 8 am & 10 am Masses!

Get Ready for Vacation Bible School!