DO
WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU
Mary of Nazareth
makes herself present today in the life of each one of you, my dear brothers,
to say to you with maternal love: “Do whatever He tells you!”, that is to say:
*Get up, pick
up your sleeping-mat and walk”
(Jn 5,
8). Be the master of what dominates you and break with what binds you in order
to live in the truth which will set you free. If you are wounded or
immobilized, let yourself be healed by my Word, if you are dead, allow yourself
to be resurrected by it. My word can be life, strength and freedom for you.
*You will be
blessed if you are poor and gentle, if you have hunger and thirst for justice,
if you have a merciful and pure heart, if you are a builder of peace and,
because of this, you are persecuted
(cf. Mt 5, 3ff).
The new flesh of new life will spring forth and you will be happy and glad, you
will understand the secrets of the Kingdom, revealed to the simple, and your
life will be a full life.
*Wash each
others feet (cf. Jn
13, 14). Love without excluding anyone from your love. Serve, without
looking at whom you serve. Give yourself from the heart and in the extreme to
the fraternity and you will happily experience that there is greater joy in
giving than in receiving.
*Go, teach all
nations (cf. Mt 28,
19). Dedicate your life to preaching the Gospel, without limitation of time or
space and your life will be Good News for all you meet.
*Do not be
afraid (cf. Lk
1, 30). “I am with you always” (Mt 28, 20). Do not be afraid, I am
your companion on the journey. Trust, allow, and what is impossible for you
will not be so through my grace. Do not be afraid: be courageous, be of good
spirit and follow me with clarity and audacity.
From
the letter of the world leader of the Franciscans to his brothers, “Do Whatever
He Tells You”
CCD CLASSES
CCD begins Sept. 14, 9:30am-11am.
Please register your children early so that materials can be ordered.
Registration forms are in the lobby or on the website for anyone new to the
program. Those with registration forms on file simply need to write names and
grade levels on the designated forms in the lobby.
WELCOME VISITORS
Welcome to everyone visiting or here
for the first time. To register, please pick up a registration form in the
lobby under the pictures of our bishops, or go online to our parish website at www.newstanthony.com, under “contact”.
If you would like to receive
envelopes, please contact the church office at 233-7717 ext. 216.
** Note: If you
registered prior to 2007 we need you to fill out a registration form to update
our files.
PARISH TOWN HALL
MEETINGS
Each parish town hall
meeting will be held to discuss the evangelization of the black community to
Catholicism, and a proposal for the new school and the new gym. The meetings
will be held TODAY
at 11:15am
(in the social hall),
Thurs., Sept. 4th at
7pm (in the church) and
Sat., Sept. 6th at
9:30am (in the church).
SUNDAY BULLETIN BY MAIL
If you or someone you know is a
shut-in and would like to receive the Sunday bulletin, please contact the
church office at 233-7717 X211 with the mailing address.
MAMMA MIA…WHAT A SUCCESS!!!
The gross receipt for the Mamma
Mia Fest was $71,500! We want to thank each and everyone
for your support of the St. Anthony School Scholarship Fund. A great deal of
thanks and appreciation goes out to the committee of people tht spent many
months and hours to make this event a tremendous success. Geralynn Trellue,
Marjorie Buckner, Heather Durbin, Cindy Sobeck, Paula Janczak, Jim Stavrakas,
Mary Ann &
Dave Turner, Sally Cade, Sonya
Ferguson
and Joe Vilardo.
We have the same committee for
next year’s event. It’s scheduled for Fri., July 31, 2009, to be held at the
Carolina First Center. The theme will be International Festival! Food from
all different countries will be served, seating for over 500 people, air
conditioning and a large dance floor. SAVE THE DATE NOW…July 31,
2009!
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
There will be a blessing of the
animals on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 4th at 10am at
the school field behind the church.
THIS WEEK
Sunday, August 31, 2008
- Town Hall
Meeting 11:15am (Social Hall)
Monday
- 9am Mass Poor
Clares Monastery
-
Mass
at 12noon
-
Youth Ministry, 6:30pm, Gallivan Ctr.
Tuesday
-
11am Mass St. Francis Eastside
-
Mass
at noon
-
Living Waters Bible Study, 6:30 Gallivan Ctr.
Wednesday
-
9am Mass Poor Clares Monastery
-
12:10 Mass St. Francis Downtown
-
Mass at 7pm
Thursday
-
Mass at noon
Saturday
-
Mass at noon
Next
Sunday
- 2nd
Collection for Catholic Univ. of America
- 1st
Sunday Food Collection
- Women’s Council
Meeting at 4pm
PLEASE
PRAY FOR:
Thomas Fogie,
Marice Freeman, Ruby Mack,
Daisy Ross, Hattie
Latimore, Eloise Rice,
Deacon Winston
& Linda Wright, James W. Wright, Nichole Little, Nathan Smith, Ray Sawitski,
Gail Martin, W.C.
Daniels, Martha Cotel, Clenty Fair,
Elmar Wakefield,
Lily Johnson, Dave Turner,
Sophie Bussemey,
Marty Owens, Mary Deming,
Frances D. Peck
(W.C. Daniels daughter),
Megan Counihan,
Dorothy Shanks, Bessie Williams,
Kevin & Makeba
Leibert, Ellanoise, Tiffany & William Davis, Barbara & Ernie Chapman,
Ann Snow,
Judy McCallin,
Cheryl Franks, Franklin Gravely
& N. Franklin
Gravely, Sr. (Pete).
*If there is
anyone you would like to add to/remove from our prayer list, please call the parish
office.*
LAST WEEK’S
COLLECTION:
$11,671.79
NEW
PARISHIONERS
Please welcome Chuck Belding & Kathleen Wall;
Stephen Sulligan & Donna Vaughn; the White family, Gene & Lori and
children, Kyle, Danielle, Corey and Shawn.
MARRIAGES
Congratulations to Elkanah and Jessica Bruce who
were joined in the
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony last Sunday.
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to Naomi Adina Bruce, daughter of
Elkanah & Jessica Bruce who was received into our family of faith when she
was
baptized last Sunday.
YOUNG ADULTS
“JOURNEY WITH CHRIST”
The 1st Spiritual
Development Gathering of the Young Adults will meet in the Gallivan Center next
Sun., Sept. 7th at 1:30pm. Join us as we explore issues of
faith and develop a deeper understanding of Christ and Catholicism by
journeying together through presentations and structured discussions. Fr. Pat
will lead the 1st meeting. Spiritual Development Gatherings will
take place twice a month, the 1st Sunday at 1:30pm and the 3rd
Sunday at 7pm.
There is no specific age or minimum
attendance requirement.
ASSISTANCE WITH
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
The Greenville
Literacy Assoc. is recruiting low-income adults (17-21yrs), not enrolled in HS,
in need of GED and/or upgrading in reading or math and able to attend classes
at McAlister Square for a new grant-funded program. Participants will receive
FREE
pre-GED classes or
upgrading classes, a FREE Greenville Tech “College Skills” course covering
career exploration, career planning, study skills, time management, etc. FREE
employment readiness and job-search training, FREE one-on-one mentoring, and
FREE WorkKeys assessments. Those who qualify may also receive financial
compensation for participating and full funding to attend Greenville Tech
through Greenville County Workforce Development. Hurry!
1st
group will begin class on Sept. 2nd. For more info., contact Lisa
Hall @ 467-3557.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
Raising your grandchildren isn’t
what you had planned for your retirement years, but help is available through a
FREE Second Time Around support group offered by Catholic Charities,
Carolina Family Services and St. Anthony’s School. The group meets the 2nd
& 4th Mondays from 5:30-7pm in the Gallivan Center
beginning Sept. 15th.
Childcare and homework
assistance
to be provided.
To register call Kathy Russ at 242-2233 X207.
AUGUST
31 – September 6
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Transition to Fall
-A
time of leisure to relax with family and friends
-A
time to be thankful that you are able to work & provide
-A
time to pray that you find a job if you are searching
-A
time to appreciate that we all have work to do for God until the moment that we
go to be with Him! (How are you fulfilling that job?)
Plan Ahead: Sunday
Sept 7:
B/P Screening after all Masses
This Week, Let’s:
Body: Go for a 10 minute walk (at least) in the
morning
Mind: Invent ways to surprise or show you love
or care for someone.
Spirit: Be silly and ridiculous once in a
while!
Mary Beth Culross RN, PhD 233-7717 X205 OR
351-9729 (cell) Mary_Culross@bshsi.org
In partnership with Bon Secours St.
Francis Health System and St. Francis Hospital
GUATEMALA MEDICAL
MISSION
Several members of our parish are
excited to be a part of the medical ministry going to San Pedro, Guatemala in
October. Because we will be attending to the health needs of the poor, we are
requesting donations of the following items: small (hotel size) bars of soap,
toothbrushes and dental floss. Any of these items would be greatly
appreciated. Please place them in the bins in the church lobby. THANK
YOU!!!
JOURNEY TO TRUE
FINANCIAL FREEDOM
St. Mary Magdalene Church will be hosting a
financial seminar lead by Bill Baker from
Crown Financial Ministries. Thousands of
Christian families have been blessed by learning and applying God’s “how-to”
for family finances.
The seminar will be Sat., Oct. 4th
from 8:30am-4:30pm. For more
info.,contact Sabrina Moore @ 288-7905
PUT ON YOUR
WALKING SHOES
The 19th Annual Walk for
the Homeless will take place Sun., Oct. 5th at 2pm. It is a
4mi. charity walk (shorter routes are also provided) to benefit PLACE OF HOPE.
YOU CAN HELP…by walking the walk our homeless travel. Plan to
join us as we show our support as a parish.
More information to come.
ELIJAH CUP
If you are interesting in
participating in this ministry of praying for vocations to the priesthood by
bringing home a chalice for the week please contact Kay Imholz @ 271-7189.
CATHOLIC
ADULT INITIATION
Is God calling you to inquire about the Catholic faith?
Are you interested in journeying as a sponsor with those who are seeking? We
will begin Mon., Sept. 8th at 7pm in the Old Friary. For
information contact:
Fr. Patrick Tuttle, OFM at friarpriest@gmail.com
or Ann McCord at 483-6617 or alm117@bellsouth.net
BRING SUNSHINE
INTO AN
ELDERLY PERSON’S
LIFE
Volunteer with the Senior Companions Program of Catholic
Charities to befriend a senior with your time and assistance. The next
volunteer training day will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 13th from
8:45am – 2:30pm at the Gallivan Center.
For more information, please
contact Kathy Russ at 242-2233.
PARISH CONTACT LIST
PARISH
WEBSITE: www.newstanthony.com
WOMEN’S
COUNCIL: Jessie
Bowens, 277-2687
MEN’S
CLUB:
Jason Latimore, 313-8761
GOSPEL
CHOIR: Jannie
Jones, 467-0574
CHILDREN’S
CHOIR:
Emeryl Wright, 277-4848
10
O’CLOCK CHOIR:
Jackie Johnson, 963-5323
CCD:
Mary
Brooks, 277-8302
YOUTH
GROUP:
Jimmy Dias, 233-7717x216
RCIA:
Ann
McCord, 855-0988
JUST
FAITH:
Ken Christy, 370-2943
KNIGHTS
OF PC: Paul
Latimore, 299-0847
KNIGHTS
OF PC Ladies Aux:
A. Byrd, 370-1733
JR. DAUGHTERS: Denise White,
963-2193
K
OF C:
Don LePorte, 313-1247
ALTAR
SOCIETY:
John Ellen Adams, 246-6680
SEXTON: Thomas Baldwin,
275-2652
RESPECT
LIFE:
Deborah Gourdin, 989-1296
GARDEN
GROUP:
Suzanne Newton, 292-1914
NURSE:
Mary
Beth Culross: culross2@gmail.com
ST.
ANTHONY SCHOOL:
271-0167
CATHOLIC
CHARITIES: 242-2233
SERVANT
HEARTS: sapservanthearts@gmail.com
PARISH OFFICE: Mary Corner,
233-7717 X216
FR.
PATRICK TUTTLE, OFM: friarpriest@gmail.com
