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St. Louis Roman Catholic Church 
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Saint Louis of France
Our Patron Saint

Patron of Crusaders, Soldiers, Kings, Tertiaries and Others


St. Louis, King of France, patron of Tertiaries, was the ninth of his name. He was born at Poissy, France, in 1214. His father was Louis VIII, and his mother was Blanche, daughter of Alfonso VIII of Castille, surnamed the Conqueror. At the age of twelve he lost his father, and his mother became regent of the kingdom. From his tenderest infancy she had inspired him with a love for holy things.

In 1234, he married Margaret, the virtuous daughter of Raymond Berenger, Count of Provence, and two years later he took the reigns of government into his own hands. In 1238, he headed a crusade, in which he fell a prisoner among the Mohammedans, but a truce was concluded and he was set free and he returned to France. In 1267, he again set out for the East at the head of a crusade but he never again beheld his native land. In 1270, he was stricken by the pestilence at the siege of Tunis, and after receiving the Last Sacraments, he died. His feast day is August 25th. (For more about St. Louis...)


Prayer to Our Patron Saint

Admirable Catholic  King and devoted family man, you raised eleven children of God, personally served the poor, and respected human rights. You founded "houses of God" and provided an example for the religious by your fidelity.  Inspire tertiaries to live their vocations and thereby give an example of Christian love to others in the world. Amen"


In Their Footsteps
The Third Order of
Saint Francis of Assissi

Besides being a family man and king, Louis IX was a Tertiary, a member of the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi, a religious order for people who live in the secular world.  Today, the Third Order has evolved into these two groups:

The Third Order of the Society of St. Francis is an Anglican Order.  Its aim is to make the Lord known and loved everywhere, to spread the spirit of fellowship and to live simply.  Members accomplish this through a life of prayer, study and work.

The Secular Franciscan Order is for Roman Catholics.  Members pledge to live the Gospel as St. Francis did, devoting themselves "to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to the gospel."

Members are men or women, married or single, clergy or laity,  They profess a lifelong dedication to Christ without giving up their careers or their lives at home.  To learn more about these organizations, visit The Franciscans' web site at The National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order, USA, http://www.nafra-sfo.org.

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Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone
Bishop, Diocese of Charleston, SC
119 Broad Street, P.O. Box 818
Charleston, SC, 29402
843-853-2130

Fr. Marican Thet Kyaw
Reverend Marcian Thet Kyaw
Administrator
Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church
Organized 1939
A Church of the Diocese of Charleston
Corner of Hwy 301 N & Jackson Sts.
Dillon, South Carolina, 29536
churchoffice@stlouisdillon.com
Rectory 843-774-1582

St. Louis Monthly Calendar of Events
Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church Online
Bulletin for Oct. 25, 2009-30th Sunday OT
Bulletin for Nov. 1, 2009-Solemnity of the Feast of All Saints Day

Photograph of Reverend Mr. Donald W. DeNitto
Reverend Mr. Donald W. DeNitto
Deacon 843-423-1823

Our Parish Schedule

Weekend Masses:
Recitation of the Rosary, 5:45 PM
Saturday, Vigil Mass 6:00 PM
Recitation of the Rosary, 10:45 AM
Sunday, 11:15 AM English Mass
Sunday, 5:00 PM Spanish Mass

Weekday Mass:
Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 PM

Devotions
Liturgy of the Hours:
Tuesday & Friday, 5:30 PM
Benediction &
Recitation of the Rosary:
Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Holydays of Obligation:
As announced.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
30 Minutes. Before Each Mass
Or By Appointment


 
Organized 1964
A Mission Church of the Diocese of Charleston
Catholic Church of the Infant Jesus
4534 Highway 501, P.O. Box 520
Marion, SC 29571
843-423-1823

Catholic Church of the Infant Jesus Online

Weekend Schedule
Sunday
9:00 A.M. Mass (English)
10:15 A.M. CCD Religious Education Classes

Weekday Schedule
Thursday
6:30 P.M. Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. Benediction &
Recitation of the Rosary

Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church
Church Office
207 East Roosevelt Street
Dillon, South Carolina 29536
Church Office: 843-774-0255
Office Hours: M, T, Th, F 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
churchoffice@stlouisdillon.com

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