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Meditations in the Year of the Priest
"I know my own soul, how feeble and puny it is; I know the magnitude of this ministry, and the great difficulty of the work; for more stormy billows vex the soul of the priest than the gales which disturb the sea. And all men are ready to pass judgment on the priest as if he was not a being clothed with flesh, or one who inherited a human nature. He who honors a purist, honors Christ, and he who insults a priest, insults Christ."
St. John Chrysostom
The Litany for all Priests
Let us pray for the Holy Father, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops,
Diocesan priests,
Priest in seminary work,
Priests in hospital work,
Priests who are ill,
Priests in danger,
Priests who are weak,
Priests who are poor,
Priests who are zealous,
Priests who want to love you,
Priests who are sad,
Priests who are worried,
Priests who are old,
Priests who are young,
Priests who are alone,
Missionary priests,
Priests who direct souls,
Parish priests,
Religious priests
Priests and religious who have died,
On all the Church, militant and suffering,
For all priests,
Give them respect for their dignity,
Give them a great love for Mary.
Give them rectitude and justice.
Give them the gift of counsel.
Fill him with your graces, Lord
Give them your gifts, Lord
Never leave them, Lord
Give them your Wisdom, Lord
Give them constancy, Lord
Heal them, Lord
Deliver them, Lord
Strengthen them, Lord
Relieve them, Lord
Help them, Lord
Enkindle their hearts, Lord
Console them, Lord
Give them peace, Lord
Sustain them, Lord
Impel them for Your glory, Lord
Accompany them, Lord
Protect them, Lord
Enlighten them, Lord
Instruct them, Lord
Give them prudence, Lord
Make them perfect, Lord
Bring them to glory, Lord
Lord, have mercy
For All Priests:
Give them peace in their sufferings.
Give them humility and generosity.
Let them be the light of souls.
Let them be the salt of the earth.
Let them practice sacrifice and self-denial.
Let them enkindle hearts with the love of Mary.
Let them be other Christs.
Let them be holy in body and soul.
May they be men of prayer.
May faith shine forth in them.
May they be concerned only for the salvation of souls.
May they be faithful to their priestly vocation.
May their hands only know how to bless.
May they burn with love for you and for Mary.
May all their steps be for the glory of God.
May the Holy Spirit possess them, and give them His gifts and fruits in abundance.
Let Us Pray:
O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. You are the soul and life of the Church. Hear the prayers we offer for priests. We ask this through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, their protection and guide.
Amen.
Source Citation: Litany For All Priests. Year For Priests, June 19, 2009-June 19, 2010. Regina Angelorum. Late Fall 2009. The Newsletter of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Hanceville, Alabama.
Scripture Readings for the Week
Sunday, November 1st
Solemnity of the Feast of All Saints Day
Rev 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12;
Monday, November 2nd
All Souls Day
Wis 3:1-9; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-9, 13-14; Ro 5:5-11; Jn 11:17-27;
Tuesday, November 3rd
St. Martin dePorres
Ro 12:5-16; Ps 131:1-3; Lk 14:15-24;
Wednesday, November 4th
St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop
Ro 12:8-10; Ps 112:1-2, 4-5, 0; Lk 14:15-24;
Thursday, November 5th
Commemoration of All the Deceased
Wis 3:1-9; Ps: 27: 1, 4, 7-9, 13-14; Ro 5:5-11; Jn 11:17-27
Friday, November 6th
Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Ro 15:14-21; Ps 1-4; Lk 16:1-8;
Saturday, November 7th
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Ro 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145: 205, 10-11; Lk 169-15.
For Daily Bible Readings
visit www.usccb.org/nab
Prayer Requests
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Alston Blackmon |
Aaron & Lauren Knight |
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Jason Blum |
R. C. Lee |
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Grace Chiocco |
Gene & Loy Mallari |
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Alan Dove |
Emily McGraw |
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Mary Jane Emde |
Dwight Moody |
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Greg Edwards |
Nicole Moody |
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Jean Flakey |
JoAnn Price |
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Jack & Lorraine Grant |
Anne Snyder |
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John Gruszka |
Peggy Stafford |
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Edith Jones |
Mary & Walter Swaner |
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Bobby Knapp |
Ellie & Jimmy Walsh |
| Intentions of the Priest | Intentions of the Bishop |
| Intentions of the Parish | Intentions of the Pope |
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Edward Czelusniak, brother of Mary Ann Celmer. May he and all the souls of the faithful departed Rest in Peace. Amen.
Common Prayers:
An Act of Faith
"O My God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three Divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; I believe that Your Divine Son became Man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because You have revealed them, Who can neither deceive nor be deceived."
Weekly Ministry Assignments
Sat., Nov. 14th Sun. Nov. 15th EME J. Snyder M. Swaner Gifts Karpenski Senter Family Lector B. Snyder G. Blue Server D. Diamond L. Lloyd/M. Mason Usher R. Taylor B. Schmidt Counter B. Mason Counter M. Schmidt
Mass Intentions
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Sat., Oct. 31st |
Gene Miller (d) |
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Sun., Nov. 1st |
Courtney Magner (l) |
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Tues., Nov. 3rd |
Anna Snyder (d) |
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Fri., Nov. 6th |
Mary Caroline Harness (l) |
To Place Announcements
To place an announcement in the church bulletin, or on the church website, information should be submitted to the church office by Friday of the week prior to the event. Submission can be emailed to the Church Office, churchoffice@stlouisdillon.com, or to the webmaster.stlouisdillon@yahoo.com. If you or your organization is planning an event and you need to reserve a room on the church campus, you must reserve the space by placing the event on the Church Calendar. The Church Office of St. Louis Parish is open daily, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., except Wednesday, and Holidays. For more information, http://www.stlouisdillon.com.
Sick Visits and Communion
Please contact the Church Office to let the priest know if you or any member of your family is sick, hospitalized, or homebound. Hospitals will not give out patient information; therefore, we have no way of knowing your needs.
If you would like to receive the Sacrament of Communion, or would like a visit by the priest, you must notify the Church Office.
Please arrange to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick before a scheduled procedure by contacting the Pastor or the Parish Office. You may also request this after a daily or weekend Mass.
Welcome to Our Church
We extend a warm welcome to all who are here for the first time or are visiting. If you attend St. Louis Catholic Church regularly and consider this your parish, please take the time to register by calling the parish office, 843-774-0255. Please use the envelope system to practice Good Stewardship of the many gifts God has given to you and to your family, and in order to support your Parish, Diocese and the worldwide Church.
Activities Within Our Parish
PARISH INTENTION OF THE MONTH: The students of St. Louis CCD Program will lead the recitation of the Rosary each Sunday morning, at 10:50 A.M. before the 11:15 A.M. Mass. DEVOTIONS Benediction and Recitation of the Rosary: Every Tuesday evening, 6:30 P.M. immediately following the Liturgy of the Mass, at 6:00 P.M.
ST. LOUIS CCD CATECHESIS PROGRAMS
Religious Education CCD Classes: Classes meet weekly, on Sunday mornings, 9:45 A.M. Although classes have started, you may still register your child(ren), by calling Cathy 'Kitsy' Hunt, 843-774-9521. Parent volunteers still needed to teach classes Pre-K & K.
Sacrament of Confirmation Classes, 2009: In order for your child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in this 2009-2010 year, they must be registered and attend preparation classes. To register your child(ren), call Cathy 'Kitsy' Hunt, 843-774-9521.
ST. LOUIS YOUTH PROGRAMS
St. Louis Youth Group: Meets weekly Wednesdays, 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. For more information about meetings, events planned and about joining, call Brian Mason, 843-752-2748.
ST. LOUIS ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Bible Study: Every Monday evening, 7:00 P.M. in the Parish Center. Bring your Bible and plan to join us! Facilitated by Bob Snyder, 843-774-8807.
St. Louis Catholic Women's Club: Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 6:00 P.M. St. Louis Religious Education Center, St. Louis, Dillon, SC. Facilitated by Mrs. Margaret Schmidt, 774-3963.
St. Louie (Seniors) Lunch Bunch-Meets every third Thursday of the month, 10:00 A.M. Meeting, followed by carpooling to area restaurants for lunch. Facilitated by Mrs. Betty Taylor, 774-965.
Legion of Mary: Meets weekly every Monday, 6:00 P.M. Degan Hall, Church of the Infant Jesus, Marion, S.C. Interested in the ten benefits of Legion of Mary Membership? Call Neil Leslie, 843-423-9217, about joining!
Liturgy of the Hours: Every Tuesday and Friday evenings, 5:30 P.M., followed by the Liturgy of the Mass, 6:00 P.M.
St. Louis Annual Fall Picnic & Cookout: The success of our annual St. Louis Fall Picnic is due to the planning, set-up, grilling & clean-up efforts of Dennis Diamond, Chuck Yeager, Jeff Walsh, Bob Clark, Kitsy Hunt, Elizabeth Vergara, Jennifer Vergara; to the St. Louis group of KOC 8790 members, including Brian Mason, Felix McClellan, Ed Walsh, E. J. Walsh, Bill Schmidt; to Jose Espejo & all the men of the Hispanic community for set-up and clean-up; to Fr. Marcian, and to you for coming out! We benefit as a parish family when we undertake such endeavors together! Thank you for all your efforts!
November 1, 2009
All Saints Day
6:00 P.M. Mass (English), Saturday, Oct. 31st, St. Louis, Dillon, SC
9:00 A.M. Mass (English), Sunday, Nov. 1st, Catholic Church of the Infant Jesus
11:15 A.M. Mass (English), Sunday, Nov. 1st, St. Louis, Dillon, SC
5:00 P.M. Mass (Spanish), Sunday, Nov. 1st, St. Louis, Dillon, SC
November 2, 2009
All Souls Day
6:00 P.M. Mass (English), Monday, Nov. 2nd, St. Louis, Dillon, SC
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Theology on Tap: St. Anne Church, Florence, South Carolina
Have you made your plans and/or invited others to attend our next Theology on Tap on Wednesday, November 4, 2009? We have invited Michael Cumbie to put a different light on apologetics. Our Theology on Tap program is open to adults and mature teenagers age 16 and up. The event begins with Mass at 6:30 p.m. and continue in the parish hall with food and fellowship preceding the discussion. The event usually ends at around 9 p.m. Please RSVP Tina Kubilius 661-6944 or TKubilius@sc.rr.com. The $10.00 charge per person to attend this event will defray the travel expenses to bring Michael here. We also ask for a canned good for our outreach program. More information can be found at www.mikecumbie.org.
November 6th & 7th, 2009
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, KOC Council 8790
Knights of Columbus Annual Project Hope: Support our annual Tootsie Roll Drive, next week, Friday, November 6th, and Saturday, November 7th, at the Wal-Mart Shopping Center, Dillon, South Carolina.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Diocesan Parish Planning Workshop: The Church of the Infant Jesus will host a Parish Planning Workshop, to be presented by the Diocese of Charleston, Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 Noon, in Degan Hall, Marion, SC, for all members of each Parish Council, Finance Council, and Liturgy Committee, of both Saint Louis and Infant Jesus parishes. Lunch & refreshments will be provided. Parish Planning Workshops are informative hands-on sessions designed to enhance and facilitate the work of the local parish under the direction of the parish priest.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Annual Harvest Tea
Need a spiritual uplift? The time and the opportunity to get that spiritual lift that you need will be November 8, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the St. Anne Harvest Tea, St. Anne Church, Florence, SC. Bring your spouse, family, friends, and neighbors for a program where the music of the Palmetto State Boys Choir will uplift you. Holocaust survivor, Tom Grossman will inspire you with his talk. Please do not miss this inspiring talented program or the "secret" spice tea, refreshments, and door prizes following in the parish hall. All donations received will go towards the "Constance Cooper and Janet Spring Scholarship Funds."
Monday, November 9, 2009
Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting: Meets every second Monday of the month. Next meeting, Tuesday, November 9th, 2009, 7:00 P.M. St. Louis Parish Center, St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Dillon, SC.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sacrament of the Sick: On Friday, November 13, 2009, St. Anne Church, Florence, SC will celebrate Mass at 6:30 P.M. and offer the sacrament of the Sick for those who need to receive this Sacrament. This Anointing of the Sick, one of the Seven Sacraments, is administered to both the dying and to the sick or those about to undergo surgery who seek the healing power of Christ.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
St. Louis Catholic Women's Club: Meeting Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, 6:00 P.M. in the St. Louis Religious Education Center. Facilitated by Mrs. Margaret Schmidt, 774-3963.
Friday, November 13, 2009
St. Louis Movie Nights: Next St. Louis Friday Movie Nights, Friday, November 13, 2009, 6:30 P.M. St. Louis Parish Center. Refreshments Served.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Liturgy Committee Meeting: Our newly formed Liturgy Committee Meeting will meet for the first time, on Friday, November 20th, 2009, 7:00 P.M. at the St. Louis Rectory, Dillon, South Carolina. All participants are invited to join us at mass at 6:00 P.M., St. Louis, Dillon, SC, before the meeting.
December 19, 2009
St. Louis Christmas Party: Reservations have been made for the annual St. Louis Christmas Party, at the Dillon Wellness Center, Dillon, S.C, Saturday, December 19th, starting with a Social Hour at 6:30 P.M., followed by dinner and dancing, at 7:00 P.M. With music, dancing, and fun for all, plan to bring your family to share in the festivities this year! More details to follow mid-fall!
Catholic Miscellany: If you aren't receiving the weekly The Catholic Miscellany, a newspaper publication of the Diocese of Charleston, S.C., and would like to begin, please contact the church office, 843-774-0255. Annual subscription $19.
Care & Share Ministry: Please bring a boxed or canned food every week to help fill our food basket in the vestibule. Items donated are distributed by the St. Louis Church Office with priority to persons within our own parish who are experiencing hardships.
"So speak and so act as people who will be judged by the law of freedom. For the judgment is merciless to one who has not shown mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment."
James 2:12-14.
Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church
Church Office
207 East Roosevelt Street
Dillon, SC, 29536
Church Office Telephone: 843-774-0255
Email: st.louisdillon@yahoo.com
churchoffice@stlouisdillon.com
"The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to those who are searching for his love. (Lam 3:25)
