Adults $7.00. Children grades 1-5 only $5. Kindergarten and under – no charge! Whole family – $35.00. Eat in or take out. Tickets are available in the parish office (203 Park Ave. SE) or by calling 803-649-3049 and leaving a reservation. Serving spaghetti with either meat sauce or vegetarian sauce, salad, warm bread, dessert and drinks . Gluten free is available. Wine will be available for a donation. (Proceeds go to pay for transportation for our parish youth to the National Catholic Youth Conference – thank you!)

Join us for an afternoon of celebration and appreciation as we recognize the dedication and gifts of our parish volunteers. Get the scoop on new opportunities within our parish for your time and talent. Leaders will be available to discuss the many different ministries (over 50) within St. Mary’s. If you are already a volunteer or want to consider becoming one, we hope to see you there! From 2:00 to 4:00pm at St. Anglela Hall.

Loving God, welcome into your arms the victims of violence and terrorism. Comfort their families and all who grieve for them, even after many years. Give us your grace to dispel our fear and uncertainty, and bless us with the knowledge that we are secure in your love. Soften the hearts of those who would threaten us with acts of terror that they may know your love and turn from violence. Strengthen all those who work for peace, and may the peace the world cannot give reign in our hearts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PLEASE SHARE WITH PARISHIONERS: Due to expected high winds, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Ste. Claire Chapel will be suspended from 3:00am Monday (Sunday night) until 11:00am Tuesday, Sept. 12. We will likely keep the Monday daily Mass at 5:30pm, but please do not go out if there are high winds - be safe. PRAYER Almighty God, we pray for all victims of recent natural disasters. For those who have died, grant them eternal rest in the merciful arms of your Son, Jesus the Good Shepherd. We hold in our hearts the families forever changed by grief and loss. Bring them consolation and comfort. Surround them with your strength. We ask your blessing on those who have survived and for their healing. Grant them the courage to face the long road of rebuilding ahead. Bless the work of relief agencies and those providing emergency assistance. May their work be guided by the grace and strength that comes from You alone. Help us to respond with generosity in prayer, in assistance, and in aid to the best of our abilities. Keep our hearts focused on the needs of those affected, even after the crisis is over. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy Mary, Star of the Sea, pray for us!

As of right now, we are planning a normal Mass schedule for tonight (Saturday at 5pm) and Sunday, Sept. 10th. We are watching Hurricane Irma closely to decide on whether to suspend Adoration at Ste. Claire chapel on Monday. Stay posted...and pray for Florida and the Caribbean islands affected.

Regarding Hurricane Irma: St. Mary's will be updating information for you about Masses, meetings, Adoration, etc., as the storm approaches and as we know more about its path. Stay tuned and stay safe! And let us pray for the countless devastated by Irma and Harvey.

¿NECESITA UN ID VÁLIDO? DO YOU NEED A VALID PHOTO ID? Turning Strangers into Neighbors - Convirtiendo Extraños en Vecinos. Las puertas se abrirán a las 12pm y todos los participantes deben atender a una orientación mandatoria a la 1pm o a las 4pm ¡Por favor llegue temprano! Doors open at 12pm, and participants must attend a mandatory orientation at either 1pm or 4pm (please arrive early if possible). El ID de FaithAction es para cualquier residente que tenga acceso limitado a las identificaciones expedidas por el gobierno, y para todos aquellos que apoyan la misión de FaithAction-convirtiendo a los extraños en vecinos. No es una identificación gubernamental ni tampoco una licencia de conducir, pero es una forma de identificación verificable que dice que usted es parte de nuestra comunidad. Puede ser usada por las fuerzas del orden para identificarlo, servirle y protegerle mejor, y también pudiera ser aceptado por los centros de salud, escuelas, negocios y otras agencias de la ciudad – dependiendo de las políticas de cada institución. The FaithAction ID is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government issued forms of identification, and for those who support the mission of FaithAction – turning strangers into neighbors. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used by law enforcement to better identify, serve, and protect you, and may be accepted by health centers, schools, businesses, and other city agencies - depending on the policy of each institution.

As the tragedy of the disaster of Hurricane Harvey unfolds, St. Mary's parish prays and offers assistance to rebuild. A special second collection will be take up at all Masses the weekend of Sept. 16&17. Or you may donate now through the Knights of Columbus or Catholic Relief Services: Knights of Columbus: https://www.kofc.org/en/secure/charities/disaster-relief.html CRS: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/CCUSADISASTER PRAYER - O Lord, in this time of great need we plead your mercy for those who suffer the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Today, many people are afraid. Those who are injured and ill cry for relief. Comfort them and give them hope. Console their hearts and ease their pain. Lord, help us to help them, to know what to do and to have the compassion, fortitude and creativity to do it. Move us to respond now to the urgent needs that cannot wait. Steady us to be there in the future as the victims of this disaster rebuild. Give us the grace of generosity—in our prayers and our contributions. We are all brothers and sisters: we are the work of your hands. Receive the dead into your merciful love. Comfort the survivors with the power and protection of your peace. May we love as you love, and may we all find peace in this tumultuous world. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Mary, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us!

Listen as our students and parents sing The Bells of Saint Mary's on the first day of school, August 22!

¿NECESITA UN ID VÁLIDO? DO YOU NEED A VALID PHOTO ID? El ID de FaithAction es para cualquier residente que tenga acceso limitado a las identificaciones expedidas por el gobierno, y para todos aquellos que apoyan la misión de FaithAction-convirtiendo a los extraños en vecinos. Para más información, ver el foto. The FaithAction ID is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government issued forms of identification, and for those who support the mission of FaithAction – turning strangers into neighbors. For more information, see the pic. FECHA: Domingo 10 septiembre 2017 DATE: Sunday 10 September 2017 HORA: Las puertas se abrirán a las 12pm y todos los participantes deben atender a una orientación mandatoria a la 1pm o a las 4pm ¡Por favor llegue tem prano! TIME: Doors open at 12pm, and participants must attend a mandatory orientation at either 1pm or 4pm (please arrive early if possible). DONDE/WHERE: St. Angela Hall 118 York Street, Aiken, SC 29801

General Meeting of the Catholic Women’s Association - CWA. If you are a woman and part of our parish family, you're already a member! Come and join us at our September General Meeting for a little wine, heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, and lots of fellowship with your sisters. After the 5:30pm Mass in St. Angela Hall.

Youth ministry this Sunday.