Las Posadas
A nine day celebration that begins on Dec. 16th is a Latin tradition that is over 400 years old. It commemorates the difficult journey that Mary and Joseph endured from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a warm place to stay the night. (Posadas means lodgings). More information about this tradition can be found here. On Monday, Dec. 23rd, at 7 pm in the Family Life Center a bilingual version will be celebrated for the whole parish to experience. Las Posadas, una celebración de nueve días que comienza el 16 de diciembre, es una tradición latina que tiene más de 400 años. Conmemora...
Read MoreFaith Sharing 2025
“WOMEN IN THE OLD TESTAMENT: THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WOMEN OF THE BIBLE!” The women of the OLD TESTAMENT were “real flesh and blood,” “salt of the earth” individuals! Sadly, they were too often viewed as a “blip on the screen” and nothing more! But as we shall see and discover they were women who truly LIVED! Their lives, roles and responsibilities were important in the formation of ancient Israel! They were women: overlooked, simple yet complex, praised and made low. They were wives, mothers, widows, single, sisters, in-laws, members of the...
Read MoreAdopt a Family
Our Christmas Outreach provides groceries to over 300 families onJohns & Wadmalaw Island! How can you help? Monday, Dec. 9th at 1:30 p.m.: Cases of food delivered and we need help to unpackTuesday, Dec. 10th at 6:00 p.m.: Groceries are packed into bagsWednesday, Dec. 11th at 8:00 a.m.: Groceries are loaded into cars and delivered to our neighborsSign up on the clipboard in the vestibule of the church. Donate:Monetary contributions welcome. Envelopes available in the Narthex. Suggested donation: $125, but any size donation is...
Read MoreVolunteer for Respite Luncheon
Respite Care of Charleston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support to caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Holy Spirit helps this organization by delivering homemade meals on the second Thursday each month for 10-12 Respite guests and staff. Volunteers make a meal and delivers it to St. John’s Parish at 3673 Maybank Highway from 9:30-11:00am on their designated date. . If you are looking for a way to volunteer in our community, and have one Thursday morning free, this ministry is a very easy way to help! If interested in a...
Read MoreThanksgiving
The office will be closed from Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27th through Sunday, Dec. 1st. On Thanksgiving Day, Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the church. There will NOT be Daily Mass in the chapel. We wish you and your family a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.
Read MoreBreakfast with St. Nicholas
Sunday, Dec. 8th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center Enjoy a visit with St. Nicholas, pancakes, breakfast burritos, bounce house and cookie decorating. This annual event is a crowd pleaser. Activities for the children and fellowship for the adults. Please RSVP by December 4th to tinyurl.com/stnickbreakfast24 or by scanning the QR Code found in the...
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Join us for the annual Fall Festival dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4th at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center. Tickets are $30 for adults, children over 5 are $10 and Children 5 and under are free. Get your tickets after the weekend Masses or from the office during the week. Adult Menu includes: Bratwurst in Pretzel Roll, Hamburger, BBQ, Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Banana Pudding, Cookies.
Read MoreDay of Recollection
Presented by the Holy Spirit Christian Life Community and led by Msgr. Chris DiLella. Discipleship: The 17 inch Home Plate and the Cross Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 beginning with 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Church. This day long retreat will include prayer and reflection, and topics for discussion. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Freewill offering is accepted. Registration required. Please contact the office to...
Read MoreTake a Stand for Life!
Holy Spirit Parish will participate in the peaceful prayer vigil that is the cornerstone of the 40 days for Life on Sunday, March 23rd from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the grass in front of Planned Parenthood in West Ashley. We need volunteers to sign up in 1-hour increments beginning this Sunday (a clipboard will be in the narthex and the office). Questions? Please contact the office.
Read MoreCan you help the next generation of men in formation?
The Diocese of Charleston is blessed with 25 seminarians answering God’s call. These men are on a transformative journey to dedicate their lives to our faith, service and communities. Your contribution helps cover tuition and academic expenses, and the costs of living, retreats, immersion programs and pastoral experiences — all things integral to their formation! To donate to the Seminarian Fund please link the following link. ...
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