Parish News for August, 2026
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- Holy Day
The Mass schedule is:
Friday, August 14th - Solemnity Vigil Mass
St. Ann, Santee, 4:00 pm
Our Lady of Hope, 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 15th - St. Mary - 7:00 am
Mass Intentions or Altar Flowers - If you would like to have a special Mass Intention, please contact Cheryl Sweder 803-410-9886 email [email protected] or would like to have altar flowers for a special occasion, such as birthday, anniversary, or Baptism, please contact Marie Land at [email protected]
Save the Date - St. Mary - Our Lady of Hope is using ColorCraft to create a New Church Directory. Beginning in August, parishioners will sign up for a time on Saturday, September 26th to have their family pictures taken. SAVE THIS DATE!!!!
OLOH Women's Club - If you would like to help, or are interested in holding an office in the Women's Club, please contact Maria Daves, 803-460-3160. Any help with upcoming functions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
United Ministries - The Women's Club will be collecting non-perishable food items and hygiene products for United Ministries in Manning throughout the year. All donations are appreciated. There is a large blue container in the back of church where you may place your items. Someone will collect them each week and take them to the ministry. Thank you for your generosity.
Diocesan News
POPE'S INTENTION AUGUST- For evangelization in the city. Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
Respect for Life - Through the end of October (Respect Life Month) the USCCB Pro-Life committee invites Catholics to join an effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of abortion. In addition to the intercessions of St. Joseph, Defender of Life, participants can learn about the dangers of abortion. Sign up at https://www.respectlife.org. For more information you can email [email protected].
Get don to Business - We can conquer anything overwhelmingly through him who has loved us - even the hunger of our world. May our faith and trust be deepened as our God feeds us in due season. In his compassion, the Lord answers our needs, thus renewing his covenant of love with us. Kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted.