Mass Attendance & COVID Policies
We do NOT take reservations for Mass attendance. Our occupancy limit is 450 attendees per Mass while maintaining social distancing and other safeguards. Please wear a face covering. If you do not have one, seek out an usher to provide one for you.The entrance to the church is only through the front doors. Ushers will escort you to your seat when you arrive and will dismiss row by row at the end of Mass. Communion is brought through the pews, please remain seated and extend your arms to help maintain social distancing from the Eucharistic Minister. A single use Order of Worship...
Read MoreNovena to the Holy Spirit
A Novena to the Holy Spirit begins on Friday, May 14th and ends Saturday, May 22nd. Click here for the Novena Prayers. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord. ...
Read MoreHappy Anniversary of Ordination!
On May 16, 1970 Monsignor Charles Rowland was ordained by Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, SC. We have been blessed to have him as our pastor at Holy Spirit since 2007. May God bless him abundantly and we wish him a very happy 51st Anniversary of Ordination. ...
Read MoremyParish: Catholic Life Every Day
The Leading App for Catholic Parishes Parishes need to have a mobile presence. The ability for a parish to connect well with their parishioners throughout the week is invaluable. Everything in the app has one goal in mind; help Catholics orient their daily life towards Christ. Explore our app to see why myParish has become the leading app for Catholic parishes. On the app you’ll find the weekly Bulletin, the Parish Calendar, links to our website, messages from the office, Daily Scripture Readings, prayers, and much more. An easy way to download the app to your smartphone is to...
Read MoreFamily Movie Night
Presented by the Holy Spirit Parish School of Religion May 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center join us for a viewing of The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe. Space is limited. RSVP to bmathewes@holyspiritsc.org by May 1st. Lemonade and Popcorn are free. Pizza will be sold. All proceeds will support this summer’s Vacation Bible School.
Read MoreUplift Your Priests
Our priests are being called into great heroic action by offering the sacraments, finding creative ways to serve parishioners, and maintaining less than full churches with limited staff support during a pandemic. In response, Houston-based Vocation Ministry is launching its annual “Uplift Your Priest” international campaign from April 12th-23rd, which is designed to inspire the laity to support and encourage their priests. We need to let our clergy know that their people recognize their daily sacrifices. Click HERE for ideas. (En...
Read MoreAnnual Bishop’s Appeal 2021
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a primary source of funding to help sustain and expand ministries in the 94 parishes, 20 missions, and 34 Catholic schools and agencies throughout the diocese. As stewards of God’s gifts, you are asked to support the needs of our diocese through your PRAYERS. You are also asked to share your gifts and talents by PARTICIPATING in parish or diocesan ministries. Finally, all members of our diocese are invited to grow in GENEROSITY by making a sacrificial gift through a pledge or a one-time donation. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to...
Read MoreCelebrate with the Family!
Join our Family Ministry as they present an egg hunt for all the children after all the Masses on Easter Sunday. We’ll meet outside the front doors of the church.
Read MoreHoly Week Resources
Examination of Conscience Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 1 p.m in Spanish (not live Stations) on the church grounds or at 2:30 p.m. in English in the church. For a virtual experience click below. 18 Questions on the Paschal Triduum Click here for our Virtual Adult Education Videos. Fortify your Lenten journey with the words of the church fathers and Pope Francis featured on this calendar, and contemplate the suggestions for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Find additional resources from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops by clicking the links...
Read MoreDaily Mass schedule change
For the time being, we have altered the daily Mass schedule. On Monday a Communion Service will be held and the Saturday morning Mass has been suspended. We appreciate your patience with the altered schedule. The Vigil Mass will be recorded and posted to Facebook and the website: it will be available late Saturday evening. If you come to Mass please remember to follow the CDC guidelines and the procedures that we have in place. Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth at all times, wash your hands (sanitizing dispensers are available in the narthex), and practice social distancing....
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