September 2010 - Page 6 of 6 - The Catholic Miscellany

God has an app for that

September 2, 2010 John Carroll | The Catholic Miscellany

When you consider what is truly indispensable, you might compare what addresses the critical issues in your life most effectively. These days, the craze seems to be the high-tech rush to hold everything you might […]

Father Bryan P. Babick

The Mass requires an elevated tone

September 2, 2010 Father Bryan P. Babick | The Catholic Miscellany

Over the course of the last several months, I have been reflecting on the essence of what we do each time we gather at the altar. Now I would like to summarize all that has […]

Sister Maryjane Golden celebrated 50 years as a Sister of St. Mary of Namur with celebrations at St. John the Beloved Church in Summerville and in Buffalo, N.Y. She is pictured at her celebration with other members of her order, left to right, Sister Roberta Thoen, principal of St. Peter the Apostle School in Savannah, Ga.; Sister Caroline Smith, provincial superior of the Sisters of St. Mary, Eastern Province; Sister Patricia Brown, administrator of the family life department for the Diocese of Savannah; Sister Maryjane; Sister Sandra Makowski, chancellor of the Diocese of Charleston; and Sister Colie Stokes, director of adult formation at Blessed Sacrament Church in Charleston. (Provided)

Sister Maryjane Golden celebrates 50 years

September 2, 2010 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

SUMMERVILLE—Ever since Sister Maryjane Golden took her vows, her ministry of choice has been faith formation, especially for youth and families.

Participants sing at the “Women Celebrating Women” day in the new hall Aug. 15. More than 150 women attended. (Provided)

St. Mary of the Angels step up for new hall

September 2, 2010 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

ANDERSON—Members of St. Mary of the Angels Church had a big challenge earlier this year — raise $60,000 between May 2010 and May 2011 to receive matching funds from the Catholic Extension Society to expand […]

Marguerite Schneider makes phone calls to fellow members of Precious Blood of Christ Church as part of a personal outreach. (Miscellany/Keith Jacobs)

Calling with care for those who need a friend

September 2, 2010 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

PAWLEYS ISLAND—Marguerite Schneider often writes down phrases from books that mean something to her. One of her favorites is “Communication is an act of gift-giving.”

Blessed Trinity Church was completed in 1985. The community began in 1974 as part of The Greer-Taylors Endeavor to serve a growing number of Catholics in eastern Greenville County. (Diocesan Archives)

Blessed Trinity celebrates a quarter century

September 2, 2010 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

GREER—Many members of Blessed Trinity Church attend Mass in a place they or their loved ones helped build. The parish will celebrate its 25th anniversary at a 9:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 12. Sylvia Semones, one […]