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Masks Again, Please!

Father Hugo is calling for the use of face masks again at Masses, even for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

This follows a surge in new cases in the state not seen since February, an increase in hospitalizations for coronavirus by more than 100% over a two-week period, and findings that the delta variant is being spread by and to both the vaccinated and unvaccinated.



25th Ordination Anniversary!

Father Hugo was ordained into the priesthood 25 years ago this week -- August 3, 1996. 

We’ll celebrate at our Thursday Mass on August 5 and with a reception afterward.  But that Mass will start at 6:30 pm – one hour later than usual.  

The Rosary will also start one hour later – at 6 pm – and there will be no Confession on Thursday. 

Please join us as we celebrate Father’s Silver Anniversary of being a priest.

Return to Mass!

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone writes:

“The time will soon come when we may return to public worship without fear of the coronavirus, and so effective June 5, when we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will end.

“Individual dispensation, for those who are still at risk of grave illness and for their caretakers, will remain in place. These include but are not limited to caring for the sick, homebound, or infirm, those who exhibit flu-like symptoms or who are in the high-risk category…

 “…I am grateful to all of you for the patience and generosity you demonstrated during this difficult year, and it is our goal to make public worship accessible to everyone while still providing options for distancing and safety.

Because we will be dealing with it for many years to come, it is important for everyone 12 year of age or older receive the vaccinations which are now available, both for the health of our communities and our shared life in the faith. It is not sinful in any way to receive any of the three COVID-19 vaccines.”

All pandemic protocols are lifted and left to the discretion of the pastor, except for not extending the chalice to the congregation and not exchanging the Sign of Peace by contact.  But the Bishop continues to recommend wearing masks.

Father Hugo has resumed putting Communion hosts on the tongue for those who wish to receive the Body of Christ in that manner. 

Sunday Masses continue to be livestreamed online from St. Mark Church on Facebook.  The 12:30 p.m. Mass is in English and the 2 p.m. Mass is in Spanish.  Go to http://www.facebook.com/StMarkNewberry. If you can't watch them live, the Masses are recorded and posted for viewing anytime later.

Whether you're attending public Mass or watching it online, please don't forget the offertory donation to your local or "home" church.  With attendance down due to the coronavirus pandemic, funding needed to keep churches operating has decreased considerably.  You can drop offertory donations by the church office, mail them, or contribute online at https://charlestondiocese.org/parish-donation-form .
   
Our church bulletin is also being published online at https://bit.ly/HSbulletins and through our website (click on the "Bulletins" link at the top of this page).  Or, view it by tapping the “bulletins” button on the home screen of our new parish app. 

The myParish app can be downloaded to your smartphone and provides church messages, prayers, daily readings, a link to our website, online giving options, the Rosary, and much more. To download, text app to 88202 or go to https://myparishapp.com .

THURSDAY:         4:30 PM to 5:30 PM