News & EVENTS
upcoming events
Informational Meeting
Organizational meeting for those interested in representing their country at our International Festival.
Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
If you have any questions, please email festival@smmcc.org.
Young at Heart
The new Young At Heart Ministry monthly meeting will be held in the Parish Life Building Gathering Hall on Thursday, May 16, from 3 - 5 p.m. Please join us for some games and refreshments with old and new friends!
Vigilia de Pentecotés
La Asamblea de Oración Caminando con Jesús cordialmente los invita a experimentar el amor de Dios a través del Espíritu Santo. Predicador invitado: Osme Roblero de la Diócesis de Atlanta. Comenzamos con la santa misa a las 7 p.m. La entrada es gratuita.
Vigil Mass for Pentecost
Join us in our first-ever Extended Form of the Vigil Mass for Pentecost on Saturday, May 18.
9 - 11 p.m. - Mass
11 p.m. - midnight - Testimony and Holy Hour with Praise and Worship.
This will be a multicultural celebration of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church as we conclude the 8-week celebration of the Resurrection.
Baseball & Softball Challenge
1 to 3 p.m. in the Activity Field
The Knights of Columbus Council 10819 Championship is open to all boys and girls, ages 7 to 14.
Participants compete in either the Baseball or Softball division within their age group for the following skills:
Hitting, Running and Pitching
Check-in & competition at 1 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jeff at jeffklop1954@gmail.com.
Print and complete the registration form. Forms will also be available at check-in.
Retiro de Parejas
El retiro será dirigido por Neil y Marcia Castaneda y Sidelis Rosario, miembros del ministerio de La Escuela de Evangelización Juan Pablo II.
El 25 y 26 de mayo en el Fellowship Hall
(Sábado de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. y domingo de 9:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.
$70 por pareja - incluye desayuno y almuerzo
Registración por correo electrónico a ens@smmcc.org.
Adoración Nocturna
Tome en cuenta el cambio de fecha
Acompáñanos a una vigilia de adoración nocturna empezando a las 9 p.m. en el salón de niños en la iglesia.
Youth Ministry Memorial Day Lock-in
Join us for our annual Youth Ministry Memorial Day Lock-in
2024 High School Beach Retreat
All High School students are invited to join our Beach Retreat at The Isle of Palms Coastal Retreat.
Cost is $150
Register Here. Please pray for the retreat.
Contact Joe Maggio with any questions. joem@smmcc.org or 864.537.4255
Transportation provided.
Vacation Bible School
VBS Starts Today
June 10 - 14, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $30 per child
Registration for a 3rd child or more is $25 per child.
We have many volunteer opportunities for teens and adults.
We are at maximum capacity. To get on the waiting list, email vbs@smmcc.org.
Food Drive
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot.
Suggested items: Canned vegetables, soup, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, pasta sauce, canned tuna or chicken, canned chili, mac and cheese, pancake mix, pancake syrup, dry beans, rice, Hamburger Helper, boxed potatoes, stuffing mix.
Faith and Science
Growing “belief in science” has been a leading cause of Christianity’s decline in Western culture. Nothing that would blunt the trend seems to be at hand. But one is emerging - science itself.
Join us for a four-week program on Wednesdays from 7 – 8:15 p.m. starting May 8 in the Gathering Hall.
Prepare to be amazed!
First Sunday Adoration
Fill your evening with the Holy Spirit
Join us for Adoration, Worship and Healing
immediately after 6 p.m. Mass.
Living Your Strengths
“Strengths Discovery and Development” half-day interactive retreat.
9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center
Retiro de sanación interior
Es Jesús quien sana
May 3, 4 y 5
Con el Rev. Jesús Hernán Orjuela (p. Chucho)
Ofrenda $65 - incluye desayuno y almuerzo.
Habrá cuidado que niños de 3 a 12 años. $5 por día - el cupo es limitado.
Para más informes, escriba a oracion@smmcc.org.
High school Ladies retreat
High School Ladies Retreat
Girl Scout Camp Mary Elizabeth
Please contact Joe Maggio for information or questions
at joem@smmcc.org or (864) 537-4255
Bake Sale
The Columbiettes Auxiliary will be selling a variety of delicious, homemade baked goods in the courtyard during the Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses.
Gluten-free and nut-free options will be available.
Proceeds will go towards local charities.
Baby Shower
Respect Life Ministry invites you to a Baby Shower for Birthright Pregnancy Center.
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the front parking lot.
Gift ideas: Diapers (size 1), wipes, diaper rash cream, new baby bottles, receiving blankets, sleepers/outfits/onesies (3-6 mo).
Retiro de Emaús de Hombres
El Ministerio Emaús invita a los hombres de la parroquia al próximo retiro de Emaús.
Para más información, comuníquese al correo electrónico emaus@smmcc.org.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
After all the morning Masses.
Come over and enjoy homemade pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, grits, coffee and orange juice.
The cost is $8/person, $4/children 12 and under, and $25/family maximum. Proceeds are donated to seminarians and Catholic Charities.
Altar Server Training
We will have an altar server training for new and existing servers on Saturday, April 13, from 1 - 3 p.m. in the church.
If you have any questions, please contact us at altarservants@smmcc.org.
Middle School Awanita Spring Retreat
All Middle School Students are invited to St. Mary Magdalene’s Spring Retreat at Camp Awanita
Cost $165 (Scholarships available)
Registration Deadline Monday, March 11
For more information contact the Youth Ministry office, joem@smmcc.org or 864.537.4255
Encuentro Juvenil
Encuento Juvenil
Para Jovenes de 13 a 18 años
Abril 12-14 2024
Costo $120 por joven
A Guide to the Catholic Sacraments
Join us for a four-week course on The Sacraments
Wednesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting April 10 in the Gathering Hall.
We will have a potluck.
Click here to let us know that you will attend and what dish will you bring.
Easter Sunday
Mass Times
6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) and 6 p.m.
Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil
8:30 p.m.
Please note that there are no other Masses or Confessions on this day.
Egg Hunt
Egg Hunt for toddlers to 5th grade
10 a.m. to noon.
Refreshments, games and Easter Bunny pictures.
Registration is encouraged.
Lenten Dinner
Lenten dinners will be served in the Parish Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. every Friday during Lent.
The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $30 for families.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent at 5:30 p.m.
Viacrucis a las 7:30 p.m. en la iglesia.
Parish In-Service Day
Spring is almost here and it is time to spruce up, clean up and mulch our campus.
Join us, rain or shine, on Saturday, March 16, at 7 a.m.
Grab your mulch shovels, wheelbarrows, clippers, and yard tools, and join us. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Sign up here.
Lenten Dinner
Lenten dinners will be served in the Parish Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent.
The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $30 for families.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent at 5:30 p.m.
Viacrucis a las 7:30 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial.
Ongoing Events
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Rosary Live
Monday - Friday
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Men's Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings, 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
in the Parish Life Building and via ZoomCome join us for an interactive study of Scripture and meet other men seeking the wisdom and knowledge of God.
No registration is necessary. Just bring your Bible and catechism.
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Young Adults
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
First Tuesday - Holy Hour
Second - Fourth Tuesday - Mass
Monthly social events.