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PASTORS
Rev. William Croghan 1972-1973 (deceased)
Rev. Henry Burke 1973-1975 (retired-Murrell Inlet)
Rev. J. Michael Burton 1975-1981
Rev. Frederick Masad 1981-1987 (Pastor, St. John Neumann)
Msgr. Louis F. Sterker 1987-1990 (deceased)
Rev. Robert H. Fix 1990-2001 (retired - Charleston)
Rev. D. Anthony Droze 2001 - 2010Rev. David Whitman 2010 -
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Msgr. Roy F. Aiken 1987-1990 (deceased)
Fr. Rodolfo Lache 2007-present
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Rev. Gerald Armstrong, S.J. 1977-1979 (New Orleans, La.)
Rev. Fred H. Suggs 1979-1991 (deceased)
DEACONSRev. Mr. Richard Holden
Rev. Mr. Robert Amodio
Rev. Mr. Jack Crocker
Rev. Mr. Charles DiRusso
Rev. Mr. Dennis Jones
Rev. Mr. Steve Burdick
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Sr. Susan Kresse, SD……………………..1975-1981 (Myrtle Beach)Sr. Christina Murphy SND de N………..2004-present
“May the Good Lord guide us,
direct our parish,
and give us the strength
to do His work on earth
in our community
and throughout the world:
to care for human needs
and to show concern
for all of God’s children.”
Msgr. William J. Croghan
Founding Pastor of
Our Lady of the Hills
PRAISE FOR THE PAST
FAITH IN THE FUTURE
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lady of the Hills Roman Catholic Church is inspired by the Holy Spirit and formed by the Gospel, under the patronage of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. As one family under God the Father, we welcome all who come to us and are particularly mindful of those in need.
MINISTRIES and ACTIVITIESADULT ENRICHMENT
Sr. Christina, SNDdeN ( 772-7400 extension 2)
sisterchristina@sc.rr.com
For men and women of the parish - special activities for enriching and understanding the practice of our faith.
Meeting time: by arrangement
ADORATION
Charles & Catherine Hood (772-0180)
ALTAR COMMITTEE
Pat Reiland (781-3371)
Work behind the scenes, when the church is empty, to prepare the altar and cloths for worship on Sundays and Holy days.
Meeting time: none Training: as scheduled
ALTAR SERVERS
Deacon BurdickGloria Cazallis (772-7400) (coordinator)
The ministry of serving at Mass is very special. A server has the opportunity to be physically and spiritually part of the sacrifice of the Mass.
Qualifications: boys and girls 7-17 years of age (must have received First Eucharist)
Training: as required by coordinator
BEREAVEMENT
Betty Werner (781-0269)
Offers help to parishioners who have lost a family member. Some services include house sitting during funeral services, lunch prepared and served after the service, etc.
BIRTHRIGHTHank Chardos (781-4536)
Pro-life emergency pregnancy service, staffed by volunteers, offering alternatives to abortion. Services are free to clients and are confidential. Volunteers may serve in the office, donate maternity clothes and/or baby clothes, health care items, and/or help with fund-raisers.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday - alternate months
Expectations: office volunteers will serve 3 hours per week with another person.
Training: 4-part training for office volunteers.
CANTOR MINISTRYDebbie Murphy (750-7146)
CATECHUMEN PROGRAMDeacon Steve Burdick ( 772-7400)
Classes cover a basic study of our Catholic faith for adults who wish to join the Catholic church or for Catholics who wish to learn more about their faith, sponsor a catechumen, or help teach a class(es).
Requirements: teachers and sponsors must be Confirmed adults.
Classes: Sept. - May - Sunday - 9:00 AM
CRISIS FUND
Msgr. Louis Sterker/Parish Office (772-7400)
Established in memory of a parish member, funds are used to help those in the parish who are in emergency financial need. Funds are distributed confidentially at the discretion of the pastor.
CURSILLO
Sandy Kopietz (359-9330)
The purpose of the Cursillo movement is to bring about a change in the environment and to bring Jesus Christ into the world. Cursillistas (those who have gone through the 3 days and are still living the Cursillo method) become agents for change in their families, work places, neighborhoods, social gatherings, etc. Cursillitas become those in the Christian community who link together with others to bring about a positive change in the world.
Meetings: Ultreya - first Saturday of each month - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUSDeacon DiRusso
Approximately one hour of prayer in devotion to the Sacred Heart. Prayer booklets are provided. The leader initiates the prayer with responses from the group.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - First Friday
Requirements: Each person should bring their Rosary.
DINNER CLUB
Francine Pearrow - 356-9351
Couples meet once a month at a different members house with the host/hostess providing the main course and the other members bringing a side dish or dessert. A great way to get to know fellow parishioners in a relaxed environment.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Marsha Sansonetti 731-2097 / Sue Darlington 791-8074
Each minister is expected to serve one Mass, approximately twice each month, with the exception of the Ministers to the Sick and Homebound who serve in an outreach capacity.
Training :1 orientation, 1 training meeting for all new ministers - 1 annual meeting for all ministers
Age: 18+
FINANCE COUNCIL
Fr. Whitman (772-7400)
Responsible for establishing the parish budget and making recommendations to the pastor on financial issues.
Meetings: quarterly
Qualifications: appointment by pastor
HOMEWORKS
Hank Chardos (781-4536)
This program is for Catholic and other Christian youth to serve God by helping their neighbor. Teens and adults work with economically poor households to help create a better human dwelling by providing assistance with home repairs and improvements. This week-long program is ”Spirit-filled”, with prayer being an important element.
Age: 16+
Skills needed: none
HOSPITALITY/WELCOME
Brenda Echerer - 932-7776
This ministry encourages a welcoming family atmosphere. Letters are sent to new parishioners, followed by a phone call. A social event is held for newcomers each month and refreshments are served, in the Narthex, on the 3rd Sunday of each month to greet new members - photographs of new members are on display on a bulletin board during this Sunday.
J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) GROUP
Pat Reiland (781-3371)
This group meets to socialize and share Christian beliefs with one another and the surrounding community. It is a relationship of people who realize that the experience and wisdom that comes with age are assets to the parish and community. The members live by the adage, ”If you rest you rust.”
Membership: 55+ female - interdenominational
Meetings: first Monday each month
KAIROS
Al Smith (798-2991)
This ministry is designed to win souls in prison to Christ.
Meetings: as scheduled
Training: none
Knights of Columbus
Gerard Couture 760-8015
The Knights work in their Council, their parish, the community, and with youth. They raise money to support these efforts. They also help the mentally challenged through their annual Tootsie Roll Drive.
Membership: practicing Catholic males 18+ years (see Squires)
Dues: $50.00 per annum
LADIES’ AUXILIARY (K of C)
Debbie Lee Courture 760-8015
This group assists K of C Council #6892 with a variety of fund-raisers, social activities and parish functions. They also volunteer with youth groups on occasion.
Age: 25+
Membership: women whose husbands are active, retired, or deceased Knights of Columbus.
Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month
Dues: $10.00 per year
LECTORS
Matt Church (798-8851)
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Masses and other liturgical celebrations.
Age: Middle-school through adult
Training: when needed
Legion of Mary
Mary Limpert 732-0424
This spiritually grounded group fosters devotion to Mary by doing good works in her name for the glory of God. These works may include visiting the sick at home or in the hospital, evangelization, working in religious education, etc.
Meeting: each Wed. at 7:00 p.m.
Membership: open to all
Requirements: 2 hours of ministry per week, prayer, membership requirement as listed above
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Steve/Nydia Burdick (798-8296)
Marriage Encounter is a totally private, retreat type weekend for the enhance ment of good marriages, with ongoing communal support after the initial weekend is completed.
Age: 20+
Participants: married couples
Meetings: once each month
Paul Hudacko (407-3385)
Phil Samek (917-4399)
The Men's Group meets once a month for fellowship and discussions on a different subject each month to help discover where we are on our Faith Journey. We are all at different places in our lives and the discussions help us to see others who have gone along the same path. Afterwards, there is social and recreation time using the basketball court, playing cards or just talking with others. Snacks are provided.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Dante Tomasini (798-0926)
Church league - usually 20 or more teams in each league. Season begins in early December. Practice starts in November.
Membership: 19+ males
Opportunities: need 3-4 new players each year
Time: 1-2 nights per week during season (Mon. - Thursday)
MEN’S SOFTBALL
Louis Biles (731-0070)
League play that includes communication and fellowship with other churches.
Age: 18+
Cost: uniforms (jerseys)
MISSION TITHE
Marsha Sansonetti (731-2097)
As part of commitment of a tithing parish, this group meets to plan and decide which charities will receive funds and when.
Age: 21+
Meetings: every other month
MUSIC COMMITTEES
Joyful Noise Choir
Debbie Bernhagen (750-7146)
This choir sings and praises the Lord through song at Masses, to the homebound and those in nursing homes.
Age: 15+
Practice: Wednesday - 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday - 4:30 p.m. prior to Mass
Traditional ChoirBeth Ann Moats (740-2780)
This choir, divided into 4 voice parts, consists of people who love music and enjoy the tasks of learning and honing their skills in order to enhance the liturgy. Their goals are to inspire devotion through music, as well as encourage the congregation to sing.
Practice: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.- Tuesdays - choir sings at 10:00 a.m Mass each Sunday
PARISH WEBSITE
Parish Office
PASTORAL COUNCIL
This Council serves as the visionary group for the parish and acts as a consultative group with the pastor to show sensitivity to parish needs, to form a link between the pastor and the parish community, and to foster pastoral activities between and among parish ministries.
Age: 18+
Requirements: must be registered member of Our Lady of the Hills Parish
Membership: through discernment process
Meetings: 4th Tuesday each month
PRAYER LINE
Maria Bernhagen ( 772-2725)
Prayer petitions and needs are relayed to an extended network of people who pray for those particular petitions and needs.
PRISON MINISTRY - Sr. Christina Murphy & Father Droze (772-7400)Each week several correctional institutions for men and women are visited to respond to the Lord's invitation, " I was in prison and you visited me." ( Matt. 25:35-36) These visits include a communion service and catechesis. Various times during the week are available to help with this most rewarding ministry.
RESPECT LIFE
Peter Nyikos ( 798-9796)
This group shares information on all Respect Life issues. they place respect life notes in the Sunday bulletin, host a monthly Respect Life Mass, and invite a special guest to speak annually.
Membership: 18+
ROSARY
Dedicated to special devotion to the Blessed Mother. Activities include attendance at 1st Saturday devotions and special feast days honoring Mary. People may also ask to host a statue of Our Lady of Fatima (blessed in Fatima) in their homes for a month.
ROSARY MAKERS
Ed Goebel (781-9896)
As of 6/9/97, this group dedicated to providing rosaries to anyone in need, has assembled and donated approximately 40,000 rosaries throughout the parish, the diocese and to overseas missions.
Volunteers: anyone from 6-80+ needed to assemble rosaries, either in a group or at home.
Training: provided
Meetings: Second Saturday of every month at 3pm.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Catherine Hood (772-0180)
S.V.D.P. is made up of volunteer lay parishioners who seek to live the Gospel through ministering to those in need, they are also involved in several projects throughout the year.
Age: 18+
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 6:45PM in the Family Life Center Library
SCOUTING
Boys Scouts OLH troop 521 Boy Scouts
Thad Sherr (413-1888)
Boy Scouting is a fun program that helps to promote character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness.
Age: scout: 11 years or completion of 5th grade; volunteers: 21+
Training: provided for volunteers
Meetings: weekly - Thursday - 7:00p.m. + 1 adult meeting per month and 1 camp-out each month
SCRIPTURE STUDY
This group studies and discusses the readings for the following Sunday in order to be properly prepared for Mass, to recognize how God works in our lives, our community, and the world.
Age: 18+
Meetings: Weekly – Wednesday morning - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Little Rock
Paula Mistoler (781-5369)
This group uses video, commentary and workbook from the Little rock Scripture Study. The group studies, discusses current Book(s) of the Bible. A video is then presented on the major points covered by the current lesson.
Age: 18+
Meetings: weekly (during Religious Ed) 6:15pm - 7:30pm Wednesday and Sunday Evening.
Cost: minimal donation to cover the cost of the materials
SICK & HOMEBOUND (see also Eucharistic Ministers) Sister Christina 772-7400
This group visits those parishioners who are sick and/or homebound
SPANISH MINISTRY
Rev. Gustavo Corredor -772-7400
SQUIRES (see also Knights of Columbus)
Bill Baker (781-9737)
This group, affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, is open to young Catholic males to enhance their faith and develop positive leadership qualities.
Age: 12-18 years
Meetings: to be announced
SUNDAY NURSERY
Pam Baxley -732-8985
USHERSMark Taylor (781-1770)
Ushers serve as ministers of hospitality greeting parishioners as they inter the church, answer questions, and ready the church for Mass. they also assist in seating people, take up the offertory, insure that the gifts are brought to the altar, pass out the parish bulletin after Mass, and close up the church as needed.
VOCATIONS
WELCOMING (See HOSPITALITY)
WOMEN’S GROUP
LaLone Augustine - 732-4393
This group’s activities include coordinating the Christmas Giving Tree and the serving of soup after Stations of the Cross during Lent. They also serve dinner to the student at the St. Thomas More Center at USC.Age: 18+ females Dues: $10.00 annually+ $2.00 for membership book
Meetings: 1st Monday each month in the Atrium of the Parish Life Center.
YOUNG ADULTSBible Study Scott & Ashley Bender (447-2555)
YOUTH MINISTRYElizabeth Hudacko (407-3385)
Youth Group meets every Sunday at 6:30PM at the Croghan Center.All are welcome to Bible study at Elizabeth Hudacko’s house every Tuesday at 8PM