Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Rev. Dennis B. Willey, Pastor (843.834.5447 ~ pastor@ollchapin.org ~ Father’s Day Off is Monday) Deacon Greg Weigold (803.345.3962) Deacon Malcolm Skipper (803.345.2250) Deacon John Stetar (803.318.5092)

Deacon Jim Atkinson (704.246-9034 ) Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Diocese of Charleston

Catholic Church 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, South Carolina 29036

(Street Address now New Mailing Address) Church Telephone: 803.345.3962

Website: http://www.ollchapin.org www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-the-Lake-Chapin-SC-

1736799036531766/

Parish Worship Schedule is back to the Regular Schedule: Daily Mass: Tuesday through Friday at 12 NOON. Saturday Mass at 12 NOON is on the FIRST Saturday of each month. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil at 5PM and Sunday at 8AM, 10:30AM

and 5PM for the Life Teen Mass. No Life Teen Choir until Faith Formation begins in October. The 10:30AM Mass will be LIVESTREAMED via the Parish’s Facebook Page and Boxcast allows us to have a direct link: OLL Sunday Mass on Boxcast. To provide a safe environment if attending Masses, see Guidelines on the website.

The church will still be open between the hours of 7am and 7pm to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Praying before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle or in an Monstrance is the same. Both are equally blessed opportunities to spend an hour with the Lord! PLEASE NOTE: CHURCH DOORS ARE LOCKED DURING MASSES.

Reconciliation: (Guidelines in the Constant Contact emails, Weekly Reminders, Parish website or call the Parish Office).

To get FREE Catholic Programs, Videos, etc., go to www.FORMED.org use Parish Name & Zip Code 29036

Baptism Baptisms scheduled in advance. Please call the Parish Office for more information or to attend a Baptismal Preparation Session.

Marriage Catholics are bound by Canon Law to the Catholic Form of Marriage and must consult a priest at least 6 months prior to their wedding in order to remain in good standing with the Catholic Faith. If you are planning to be married in the coming year, please call the Parish Office for an appointment.

Membership Newcomers are asked to register so that we may properly welcome you into our parish community. Forms are on line or in the Parish Office. Also, the 2nd Sunday of every month is NEW Parishioner Registration. Active Participation includes 4 things: 1) Registration in the Parish for a sufficient period of time. 2) Regular use of the Sunday envelopes. 3) Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. 4) Participation in Parish events and service to the Parish.

Religious Education on Sunday FAITH FORMATION BEGINS OCTOBER 4, 2020. If you have any

questions, please contact Cassy Vernau, Director of Religious Education Programs, at 803.477.5132 or dre@ollchapin.org

Nursery (Not Open)

Visitation of the Sick (Homebound) ~ Deacon Jim 704.246.9034

Staff Director of Operations: Donnie Jameson………803.535.9029 Church Office Administration: Pat Moore ……...803.941.7681

Vicky Shealy, Receptionist/Assistant ……………803.941.7677 Cindy Belter, Bookkeeper ……..……...………..803.941.7683

Director of Music: Reuben T. Roberts.………….803.941.7687 Faith Formation: Cassy M. Vernau, DRE……….803.477.5132(Sacramental Preparation: Confirmation, 1st Communion) Stella Terrana-Kasten, Admin Asst. to DRE……..803.924.6098 Youth Ministry: Megan M. Shealy……………. ..803.814.5735

MSSION ~ We are a welcoming Catholic community, making God visible through the sacraments, faith formation and service.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, ATTENTION DISASTER FUND 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, SC 29036

DIRECTION. Isaiah tells us something that we already know, and yet seem to forget every now and then. He tells us, essentially, that God is God and we are not. When we’re confused and troubled and can’t figure everything out,

it might be wise to recall Isaiah speaking on the Lord’s behalf and explaining that God—who is on a much more, well, Godly wavelength than we are—moves in ways we can’t even imagine. Saint Paul, by comparison, has everything figured out. Kind of. At least he understands his calling in life—to magnify Christ in everything he does. That should give all of us the direction we need. Jesus gives us direction, too, explaining to us once again in the parable of the workers in the vineyard that the last will be first, and the first, last.

Protecting Our Children ~ Our Lady of the Lake and the Diocese of Charleston are committed to the protection of children. The following numbers are provided for your information: Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister: 800.921.8122; Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services: 843.853.2130 ext. 209. Pamphlets

may be found in the church and the lobbies of the Family Life Center and Parish Offices.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Week Ahead MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 NO MASS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, MASS 12 noon

For the repose of the soul of Cecilia Slack WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, MASS 12 noon

For the repose of the soul of Trudy Senn THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, MASS 12 noon For the repose of the soul of Lola M. Bingaman

Hearts Afire Retreat SUSPENDED FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, MASS 12 noon

For the repose of the soul of Carroll Lee A Cabaret ~ Another Introduction, 7 pm FLC

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, Vigil Mass, 5 pm, Mass Intention for Jon Thomas May

A Cabaret ~ Another Introduction, 7 pm FLC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, Morning Mass 8 am

Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People) All Faith Formation Classes Begin October 4, 2020

Morning Mass, 10:30 am, Mass Intention for Theresa Hoyt & Samuel Hoyt

LIVESTREAMED: Parish Facebook & Boxcast A Cabaret ~ Another Introduction, 2 pm FLC

LIFE TEEN MASS Resumes 5:00 pm No Teen Choir until Faith Formation in October Mass Intention for Daniel “Danny” Jacob Daley

We have returned to our regular Sunday Mass schedule. Masses will be at 5pm on Saturday, 8am, 10:30am and 5pm on Sunday. You still need to sign up to attend Mass. You may sign up for Mass using SignUp Genius! The 10:30AM Sunday Mass will be Live Streamed.

Volunteers needed for all the Liturgical Ministries and to sanitize the church after every Mass! Please SIGN UP for a ministry (Greeters, Ushers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, and Cleaners). Every one of these ministries is CRITICAL to our SAFE celebration of the Mass.

MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE NEEDED FOR ALL MASSES ONCE WE GO BACK TO

OUR REGULAR SCHEDULE.

It is a Catholic custom of long standing to have a Mass celebrated for the repose of the soul of deceased friends and relatives, in thanksgiving for a prayer answered, or other special intentions. Please contact the Parish Office.

CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020

2020-2021 Registration Packets for Faith Formation Have Been Mailed

Our Parish School of Religion, Edge and Life Teen Youth Programs all begin October 4th. Parents have been contacted and surveyed and programming is being put in place to ensure the safety of

teachers and students during the pandemic. Please contact our Director of Religious Education, Cassy M. Vernau, at 803.477.5132, dre@ollchapin.org and/or our Youth Minister, Megan M. Shealy at 803.814.5735, youth.ministry@ollchapin.org for details.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Stucker Family on the passing of Filomena Stucker’s brother, Michael Pollice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and their loved ones during this difficult time.

FROM REUBEN T. ROBERTS OLL Music Director

As we are slowly getting back to normal with our Music Ministry, if anyone is interested in being a Cantor please email me at music.director@ollchapin.org as soon as possible. Many thanks

Our Lady of the Lake Fall Picnic & Festival usually scheduled in October has been cancelled due to the pandemic. We may schedule a Picnic & Festival on our Parish Feast Day in May 2021. Be well. Stay Safe!

Flowers for the Altar Flowers on the altar this weekend were provided by Russell & Suzy Howell in loving memory of Daisy Howell; and by Stephen, Debbie and Nicole Curtis in loving memory of Debbie Curtis’ mother, Florentina Cristobal Depra on the 1st Anniversary of her death. There are a number of important Envelopes for the month of April that we would like to draw your attention to: If you participate in the Envelope system and do not contribute on-line, you may mail your envelopes to Our Lady of the Lake, 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, SC 29036 (we no longer have a post office box): EASTER FLOWERS: Although we did not purchase lilies this year because of the pandemic, we will still decorate the altar, although minimally in comparison to our Easter Celebrations of years past. We will keep the Sanctuary and altars decorated throughout the Easter Season which ends with the Solemnity of Pentecost, May 31st. You may use your Envelope to donate towards the flowers used during this most Holy Season and your intention (indicated on the Envelope) will be denoted in the a future Bulletin; HOLY THURSDAY & good FRIDAY 160447 Holy Land Good Friday UI-BTN Apr 12, 2020 DEBT REDUCTION 160402 Ivory Envelope UI-BTN Apr 12, 2020 EASTER 160292 Easter Jesus Envy UI-BTN Apr 12, 2020 WEEKLY CHURCH OFFERING 160924 Stewardship A4 UI-BTN Apr 19, 2020 WEEKLY CHURCH OFFERING 160924 Stewardship A4 UI-BTN Apr 26, 2020 CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS 160483 Catholic Home Missions UI-BTN Apr 26, 2020 WEEKLY CHURCH OFFERING 160924 Stewardship A4

A collection is traditionally taken up during Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper which is used for the special needs of the poor in our community and a Special Collection is taken up on Good Friday for the Holy Land. Many Thanks! The Collection during Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper is for the special needs of the poor in our community and the Special Collection taken up on Good Friday is for the Holy Land. Many Thanks! NOTE: Although, there are no Masses with the congregation present, the church will be open from 7am until 7pm for personal prayer. Please use the side entrance ONLY closest to the Parish Office and continue to drop off your 40 CANS FOR LENT when you are there. Many

The Vigil Mass on Saturday is offered for the repose of the soul of Jon Thomas May, at the request of Alex & Beverly Ciani. The Mass at 8:00 a.m. is offered as a Missa Pro Populo

(Mass for the People). The Mass at 10:30 a.m. is offered for the repose of the soul of their daughter, Theresa M. Goebel, at the request of Ed & Linda Goebel. The Sunday Evening Mass at 5:00 p.m. is offered for Randy & Stella Kasten, in honor of their 23rd Wedding Anniversary.

We will now live stream the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass using BOXCAST and FACEBOOK Live Links provided on our parish web site and in the Weekend Reminder. Note: BOXCAST has the best streaming!

Flowers for the Altar Flowers on the altar this weekend were provided by JoAnn Lownes for her son on his birthday; and, by Tom & Ursula Callan, in honor of Paige & Patrick Dullaghan, as they celebrate their Wedding Anniversary.

A collection basket will be on the offertory table before and after Mass. Please use this basket to

donate to the Parish. Thank you for your support.

WILL YOU CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING?

Not surprisingly, our weekly collections have been impacted by this crisis. If you are receiving Father Dennis' Constant Contact emails, you know the details). Donating Online allows the church to operate with a more consistent revenue

stream, and saves time and money for those involved in processing bank deposits. It will save you time too! You can individually donate to "Special Envelope" offerings as well. Go to ollchapin.org/online-giving and click on "Choose Here to Give" image.

If you are a registered member of the Parish and are providing your Offertory on-line and no longer need your Envelope Sets, PLEASE call the Parish Office so we can stop sending you Envelopes and the incurred printing and mailing costs. MANY THANKS!

August 31-September 6, 2020

PARISH SUPPORT THIS WEEK YEAR TO DATE

Budget Amt. Needed 12,969.00 129,690.00

In-plate Collection 6,557.50 57,944.50

*On-Line Giving 9,384.75 61,414.60

Variance 3,161.25 -8,443.20

Total Received 16,130.25 121,246.80

In-plate ( loose cash/visitors)

188.00 1,887.70

HELP WANTED! Our Lady of the Lake wants to begin a new ministry that would be responsible for the washing (but not ironing – if you are quick getting it out of the dryer) of the altar servers’ robes. This would be the black cassocks and white surplices. This respon-sibility does not extend to items worn by the priest or the deacons. You could wash

these at home or in the Family Life Center. We think the washing/drying would be four times a year, but may be more frequently if wine is spilled on the surplices or the collars are especially soiled. These volunteers would be asked to check the closet in the Altar Servers’ Room for noticeably stained robes and to keep the clos-et in an orderly fashion e.g., Size 14 surplice over Size

HELP WANTED! Earlier in 2020, at the beginning of the COVID crisis, we had a short, but im-portant outreach program to parishioners. This telephone outreach program started as a friendly “hello,” but we also discovered that some of our parishioners had needs of food, medicine, and more frequent contact with the world. Our Lady of the Lake

wants to begin a new ministry that makes this a more permanent outreach program because of the good we knows this does, and it also builds fellowship. To get this started, we are looking for one or more project man-agers. From the incipient beginnings, we have an updat-ed contact list, and a series of scripts that can be used for different needs. But to turn this into a long-term minis-try, we need coordination and tracking to ensure there is follow-through and accountability. If you would like to be one of the parishioners making the phone calls or de-livering the meals, please stay tuned to this space as this ministry goes through the early planning phases. We will all need your help. Please contact steward-ship@ollchapin.org if you could be a project manager. Thanks!

Respect Life Ministry Now that the ministries are holding monthly meetings again (with guidelines), the Respect Life Ministry will once again meet in person. The next Ministry meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 5th at 6:00 pm in St. Andrew Hall. Rosary for Life will still be held either virtually or at Planned Parenthood EVERY other Saturday which is the

abortionist’s schedule. So for the month of September that means September 12th and September 26th. Please email us at RespectLife@OLLChapin.org with any questions or to sign up for ZOOM.

We have uploaded Meditations for the Rosary in Times of Crisis, courtesy of director of the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Charleston. These are beautiful and include all four sets of mysteries. Click on the QR Code with your SmartPhone.

You do not need to be an active member of the Respect Life Ministry to be on our email list. If you want to be informed of upcoming activities, events, prayer novenas and prolife legislative alerts.

Please E-mail Maureen & Deacon Greg at RespectLife@OLLChapin.org to join our list or with any questions regarding the Respect Life Ministry. For our full collection of resources and a schedule of activities and events, please visit https://ollchapin.org/respectlife. Meditations for the Rosary can also be found on the website.

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SHOP CLOSING ON SEPT 19TH. With heavy hearts, Deacon Greg and Maureen Weigold, owners and operators of St. Francis Catholic Shop will be closing their doors on

September 19th. Shop is open Tuesday-Saturday and EVERYTHING must go! Stop by the shop to see the large selection of products still available! (See Insert)

Sister Alice Abate, O. Carm., Jim Allen, Beverly Anderson, Leslie Atkinson, Jenna Bailey, Leslie Barker, Robert Barnes, Shirley Barra, Max & Carolyn Braun, Sister Katerina Batali, M.S.C., William Bouknight, Marc

Burdick, Timothy Burgess, Jason & Megan Boyars, Ross Calderone, Ursula Callan, Gianna Grace Capella, Darlene Carder, Lori Carson, Lisa Casey, Loretta Casey, Christina Cassidy, Professor Chandra, Chris Christopher, Jerry Contra, Jack Corbett, Rachel Coursey, Artie Cross, Rick Cross, Danielson Family, Jerry Danes, Richard Dively, Frankie Tulsa Dobard, Christine Dornburg, David Duskey, Stephanie Enright, Deacon Dave Farinelli, Sister Lee Faszold, O. Carm., Bennett Fisher, Jackson Folk, Kerry Franklin, John Gaskin, Donna Gilbertson, Ed Goebel, Margaret Godley, Bryan & Vaughn Gooch, Amy Grewe, Olga Guella, Ellen Haggard, Katherine Helmeke, Judy Henderson, Carol Hirsch, Connor Hirsch, Andy Hollis, Matthew Hood-Pittenger, Melanie Hood-Pittenger, Jan Horvath, Mr. & Mrs. Hudson, Blake Jarrell, Arthur Henry Jillson, Ron Johnson, Madison Jordan, Holly Keehn, Mark Keller, Frances Kendra, Mickey Kircher, Rose Lardner, Ginger Larkin, Keith Lauer, Mrs. Jennifer Leach, Dee Levy, Patricia Linn, Rick Lint, Chuck Luce, Jeff Lutts, Scarlet Lutz, Kathy Lyden, Barbie Madison, Kathy Malinowski, George M. Martin, Scott Matula, Mary Anne McAlear, Mary Anne Miller, Mike Milliff, Carol Morrett, Carol Morris, Alyssa & Natasha Munoz, Fernanda Passerini, Jorge Passerini, Greg Patterson, Alexander Pawlak, Juniper Jean Prete, Judy Price, Mike Poole, Isabella “Bella” Danyelle Raniszewski, Dr. John Ries, Lisa Rister, Sister Catherine Riggs, O. Carm., Flor Rimando, Jim Robinson, Devin Rokusek, Norma Salen, Marianne Sautter, Emma Scheuermann, Hugh Senn, Bobby Serina, Jerry Shealy, Kaylee Sides, Stuart Silverman, Ben & Gini Sirois, Harold Smith, Wayne Stackleather, Clark Stahl, Nora Jane Stockinger (preterm infant) & Family, David Stucker, JoAnn Suarez, Joe Taffoni, Kendall Teneyck, Jan Tetmeyer, Chuck Thom, Sheila Thompson, Annette Thornton, Rose Torok, Leone Torres, Joan Underwood, Nancy Underwood, Stan & Jeanne Van Hoeck, Betty Van Sickle, Nancy Vazrek, Emily Velilla, Donna Vel Dink, Jahmaul Walters, Melanie Watt, Renee Weber, Jackie Webre, Deacon Greg Weigold, Paul Werner, Madison Williams, William Woodruff, IV, Delores Wolff

Lighthouse Catholic Ministry

The Purification Process

What is Purgatory? Does it exist? Does it matter? For the sake of our beloved family members who have passed, it is important for us to understand how the Church depicts our journey from earth to heaven. As professor and speaker Dr. Mark Miravalle explains, not only is the doctrine of

Purgatory true, and deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture and Tradition, but the practice of offering prayers and sacrifices for the souls of the dead is a critically important responsibility for every member of the Body of Christ—the family of the Church. Current CDs & Books can be found in the Vollkommer Bell Tower and the lobby in the Parish Offices Complex).

Please Keep in Your Prayers

Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

The Lord’s Word September 21-September 27, 2020

September 21 Crystal Renee

Boatwright Annie Hood

Michele Steger

September 22 Kimberly Burton Richard Eckstein

Trevor Hopfensperger Jeffrey Pawlak

Joe Pipoly Louie Tomlin

September 23 Genevieve Allen Precious Bross Nancy Daraban

Lil Hayes Susan Kruse

September 24 Victoria Bujak Michael Couser Donnie Jameson

Alison O’Shaughnessey Sam Overcash Tina Shepke David Walt

September 25 Hannah Cartwright

D’Lynn Curcio Casey Petrusic

Ali Wade

September 26 Robert Belcher

Connor Blackwelder Matthew Cabe Scott Matula Ella Ployhart Jack Ployhart Carrie Poules

Alexander Siegfried Charlie Wilds

September 27 Frank Chapelle

Gerard M. Genevrino Jerry Macisca

Augustine Matack

September 1 James & Kimberly Chimento Vaughn & Suzanne Gooch

Charles & Denise Mowczan September 2

Ronald & Faye Colley Joseph & Maureen Mitchell

Tom & Irene Weigand September 3

Peter & Casey Petrusic September 4

Stephen & Debbie Curtis John & Jessica Friedel

Richard & Barbara Stroman September 5

Richard & Brenda Matula September 6

Charles & Brandalena Blake Stephen & Alyssa Mullaney

September 7 Mark & Janet Jeanot

September 8 Randy & Debbie Horton

Frederick & Jennifer Leach Michael & Malissa Vidal

September 9 Max & Carolyn Braun

Patrick & Joann Donlan Bob & Carla Sharpley

Virgilio & Laurie Esquillo September 10

Henry & Teresa Greenway September 11

Richard & Kelly Potter Michael & Georgette Sarkis John & Bernadette Walker

September 12 Edgar & Marcela Arias John & Faye Wessinger

September 13 Randy & Stella Terrana

Kasten Mitch & Julieta Martin

September 14 Armando & Elma Gomez

Milton & Theresa Maupin Chase & Stacie Meurer

September 15 David & Valerie Gladieux Randy & Renee Vasquez

September 16 LeRoy & Jerri Drake

September 17 Richard & Caitlin McCarroll

September 18 Steven & Heather Clymer

September 19 Steve & Violet Bollo Michael & Jan Bozzo

Eric & Nicole DeYoung September 20

Ron & Retta Allen-Waldhour James & Mary Ellen O’Leary

Thomas & Linda Selestok September 21

Mark & Juliet Anderson Michael & Kimberly Burton

James & Ann Collins September 24

Samuel & Faith Falise Juan & Julia Ornelas

September 25 Todd & Jennifer Thornsberry

September 26 Doyle & Lavone Benjamin

Ted & Kim Sanders September 27

Glenn & Carrie Niemiec Timothy & Maripat Budz

September 28 Nicholas & Frances

Bonavilla Keith & Jennifer Lauer

Phil & Mary Ann McAlear Frank & Mary Ann Suda

September 29 Gerald & Jennifer Perritt Tom & Amber Hubert

September 30 Bill & JoAnne Gossett

These parishioners are celebrating Birthdays this week. If you see them, don’t forget to extend your Best Wishes

for a Blessed Day!

Urgent Appeal from Catholic Charities of the Midlands: The homeless men and men's prison ministry needs men's pants, khakis, jeans, for 32/29, 32/30, 32/32, 32/30 34/30, 34/32, 34/34. If you

can help us with a donation, please put it in the pull out drawer of the Vollkommer Bell Tower on the right hand side and indi-cate the size on a piece of masking tape affixed to the donation. Much appreciated for all of those that can help!

At the conclusion of the Recessional Hymn, we will kneel and pray ONE HAIL MARY, asking for Mary's intercession for an increase of Vocations to the Religious Life and to the Priesthood. Additionally, we will pray to St. Michael the Archangel asking for his protection. As our

Parish is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and as the Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives as Catholics, it is most appropriate for us to pause before we leave Church on Sunday (or a Daily Mass) to ask her intercession for an increase of Vocations to the Religious Life and to the Priesthood. Further, given the pandemic it is likewise appropriate that we ask for protection from our God-given defender, St. Michael the Archangel.

Rite of Christian Initiation

for Adults. All Are Welcome

What if................ I am unbaptized, but want to grow spiritually in my life? ~ I have a different faith background, but want to learn what Catholics believe and why? ~ I am a baptized Catholic, but never made my First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation?

We would love to assist you in your faith journey through an exciting and deeply enriching process in the Catholic Church, called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).

For further information please contact Deacon Jim Atkinson: (704) 246-0034

The format of the 8am Sunday Mass has changed. Moving forward for the foreseea-ble future the 8AM Sunday Mass will be a "low" Mass with NO MUSIC. There are three reasons for this decision:

† Having no music at the 8am Sunday Mass will allow for those parishioners who are uncomfortable with singing at Mass during the Covid-19 pandemic to attend Mass;

† Having no music at this Mass will result in a shorter Mass time frame allowing for more time between the 8am and 10:30am Mass for volunteers to sanitize the church;

† Having no music will also allow more time for the Faith Formation program to meet between the 8am and 10:30am Sunday Masses;

† Finally, making the 8am Sunday Mass a "low" Mass will be a pastoral response to those parishioners who have requested a simpler Mass ~ especially those who have allergies to incense and those who appreciate a "quieter" celebration of the Holy Mass.

The Spiritual Book Club will meet Monday, October 5 at 12:30 in Saint Andrew Hall to discuss the first half of The Life You Save May Be Your Own, An American Pilgrimage by Paul Elie. We will read through chapter 7, and finish the book for our No-vember 2 meeting. All are welcome to attend. We

will be following the Parish social distancing guidelines. For further information please contact Linda Spencer at LRS47@sc.rr.com or 803.732.3201.