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DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON
OUR LADY OF THE
HILLS CATHOLIC
CHURCH
120 Marydale Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
Parish Office–772-7400
Fax –798-8030
E-Mail OLOH@SC.RR.COM
Website: ourladyofthehillssc.org
Mission Statement
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church
November 16th, 2014
rd
33 Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Our mission is to preach and teach the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. As one family
under God, the Father, we welcome all
who come to us and are
particularly mindful of those in need.
STAFF
REV. DAVID R. WHITMAN
Pastor –Ext. 1
Email - olohdrw@sc.rr.com
Medical Emergency – 803-772-7490
REV. GUSTAVO CORREDOR
Parochial Vicar - Ext. 3
Cell 803-394-6773
Email - gustavocorredor@gmail.com
SISTER CHRISTINA
MURPHY, SNDdeN
Pastoral Associate – Ext.. 2
SisterChristina@sc.rr.com
DEACON CHUCK DIRUSSO
794-3388 or heislord1938@sc.rr.com
DEACON DENNIS JONES
808-7196
DEACON STEVE BURDICK
798-8296
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, (Vigil) 5:30 PM
Sunday, 8AM, 10AM & 12NOON
Spanish Mass –3:30 P.M.
RECONCILIATION
Saturday, 4pm or by appointment
ST.VINCENT DE PAUL
Crisis Line 465-1644
JACKIE BRACE
Director of Religious Education - ext. 13
olhbrace@yahoo.com
ELIZABETH HUDACKO
Youth Minister - Ext. 4
olohyouth@yahoo.com
GLORIA CAZALLIS
Assistant Secretary/Parish - Ext. 6
Assistant Secretary Religious Ed- Ext.14
olohgloria@sc.rr.com &
olhcazallis@gmail.com
PEGGY WILLIAMS
Parish Secretary - Ext. 5
Peggyolh@sc.rr.com
MARIANNE MELTON
Bookkeeper - Ext. 7
olhmarianne@sc.rr.com
JUAN MARMOLEJO
Facilities Manager – Ext. 8
Welcome ~ We welcome all newcomers to our parish family and request that you see an usher after
mass for a registration packet or call the Parish Office.
Sacramental Information
Baptism
You must call the parish office to register for a Baptism Class. This must be done one month
prior to the scheduled class. Call the Parish Office for more information.
Marriage
You must contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to wedding.
Anointing of the Sick
If you find yourself or a loved one as a patient in a hospital and are in need of the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick, please call the office during business hours as soon as possible. Please do not
wait until your loved one is in critical condition. There can be unavoidable delays in a priest getting
to the hospital immediately. Also, if you plan on entering the hospital for a particular procedure,
you may receive the Sacrament of the Anointing, prior to admission, by making contact with the
parish office.
Change of Status
If you have a change in your family information (i.e. new address, new phone # or leaving the
parish) please notify the Parish Office.
Please note: If you or someone you are accompanying is unable to approach the altar for Holy
Communion please notify an usher of your circumstances prior to Mass .
Attention Young Adults!! Interested in finding out what is available in our Diocese-go to
these web sites http://sccatholic.org/young-adultministry
http://catholicyoungadultsofsc.com
The Vocations Office would like to announce its presence on Twitter (@FatherKirby) and on
Facebook (Charleston Vocations). The office invites everyone to “follow” and “like” us on these
social media. On FaceBook and Twitter, you will see updates from our seminarians including
YouTube videos, photos, information on discernment, vocations updates, and also hear about
upcoming vocations events!
Since each of us is given unique gifts to serve, finding an opportunity to
apply our gifts, heart, abilities, and experiences in the church is important.
MINISTRY CORNER- we remain in need of:
Cantors-please contact Mickey Mahon -scmousetrap@yahoo.com, Ushersplease contact Mark Taylor-mtaylor55@sc.rr.com, Ministers of the Eucharistplease contact Maria Bernhagen -augustbernhagen@bellsouth.net, Adult Altar Servers-please
contact Maria , Altar Servers – please contact Gloria Cazallis - olohgloria@sc.rr.com Choir –
Saturday @ 5:30 please contact Debbie Bernhagen @ 750-7146 or dbernhg@usit.net / for the
10am Choir please contact BethAnn Moats bmoats001@aim.com, Nursery Workers – Contact
Pam Baxley @ 732-8985, Altar Committee Members – Contact Pat Reiland 781-3371, Lectors –
Contact Laura Church @ 803-606-9374 or churchcorgi@aol.com
Our Lady of the Hills is committed to the protection of children. Here are important numbers:
Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister ~ 800-921-8122 / Diocesan Office of Child Protection
Services ~ 843- 853-2130 ext. 206.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Next Sunday, the Feast of
Christ Our King, is the 39th
Anniversary of our Parish.
Please keep our Pastor,
Father Whitman, and all
our parish family in your
prayers. Everyone is invited to join us after the
10am mass on Sunday, November 23rd, for
coffee, doughnuts and cake.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE:
FOR WOMENS GROUP
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT AND
BAKE SALE. WE WILL ALSO HAVE
PECANS FOR PURCHASE AND AS
ALWAYS CRAFTS AND
DELICIOUS BAKED GOODS. OUR SALE IS
NOVEMBER 22ND & 23RD AFTER ALL MASSES.
Attention Eucharistic Ministers – if you have
borrowed a Communion pyx from the Sacristy
please return.
BREAKFAST WITH SAINT NICHOLAS :
The Knights Of Columbus will
be holding its annual Breakfast with Saint
Nicholas on Sunday, December 7, 2014,
after the 8 and 10 AM masses (8:30 to
11:45 AM), in the Parish Center. Saint
Nicholas will be there to visit and talk with
the children.
The Breakfast will consist of Pancakes ,
Scrambled Eggs, Grits, Sausage, Fruit,
Juice, Milk, and Coffee. Tickets at the door
are $5 per adult. Children 8 & under no
charge.
Catholic Inquiry has begun!
No previous experience necessary. Contact
Debbie Heizer, Inquiry Coordinator or Deacon
Steve Burdick at the Parish Office at
772-7400. Discover the Catholic Church!
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Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 18 ,
at 10am in the Church nursery. Please contact
Ashley Bender @ 447-2555 with any questions.
Music lessons are available in piano, voice,
and flute. All ages, and levels are
welcome. Please call Beth Ann Moats at
803-530-0018.
THIS WEEK AT OLH
Monday, Nov.17th
Tuesday, Nov. 18th
10:00AM – Playgroup – Church Nursery
6:30PM – Spanish Ministry – FLC Classrooms
7:00PM – Joy in the Spirit – Church
7:00PM – St. Vincent de Paul – FLC Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 19th
12:45PM – Senior Lunch – FLC Hall
2:00PM – Scripture Study – FLC Library
6:15PM – K5 – 5th Grades Religious Ed – FLC Classrooms
6:30PM – Little Rock Scrip. Study – FLC Ministry Room
6:30PM – Sp. RCIA – Church
7:00PM – Legion of Mary – FLC Library
7:00PM – Joyful Noise – FLC Music Room
Thursday, Nov. 20th
12:45PM – Adoration – Church
5:00PM – Vespers – Church
7:00PM - RCIA – FLC Ministry Room
7:00PM – Morning Star Choir – FLC Music Room
7:15PM – Pastoral Council
Friday, Nov. 21st
7:00PM – OLH Men’s Group – FLC Hall
Saturday, Nov. 22nd
4:00PM – Spanish Young Adults – FLC
OLH WOMEN’S GROUP BAKE SALE
PLEASE RETURN ALL THANKSGIVING BAGS
ALL MASSES
Sunday, Nov. 23RD - Happy 39th Anniversary
Our Lady of the Hills
9:00AM – Sharing Sunday Readings – FLC Library
12Noon – Sp. EM Mtg – FLC Ministry Room
1:30PM – Spanish Choir – Church
6:30PM – Junior High, Confirmation & Sr. High Religious
Ed – FLC Classrooms
6:30PM – Little Rock Scrip. Study – FLC Ministry Room
Coffee & Doughnuts Schedule:
November 16th – OLH Welcome Committee
November 23rd – The Parish Staff
Anyone interested in hosting please contact the Parish Office
or Fran Dudley at 772-7400 or 781-0706
Pastoral Council-will meet on Thursday, November 20,
at 7:15pm.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
"Joy in the Spirit” weekly meeting in the Church on Tuesday, Nov. 18th,
7 to 8:30 pm. We gather each week to worship and praise the Lord in song and
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited to gather with us." For
information or questions, please contact John Killilea, phone 803-201-7900 or
email jkillilea@ hotmail.com.
Pray For Peace If you have a family member or friend
serving in the military, please see the bulletin board in the
Narthex and provide a picture so we can keep them in our prayers.
Details are on the board. Everyone, please pray daily for our service men
and women and their families.
Vespers Services on Thursday, November 20th, at
5:00PM, which will include the evening prayer of the Church
(Vespers), The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction. This all
takes place in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us for this
time of prayer which will end at 6:00PM.
All precious hearts are invited to become Guardians of Adoration ~
Adorers of Jesus in the Eucharist, What: Eucharistic Adoration When:
Every Thursday Following the 12:15 Holy Mass until
Friday, 12 Noon ending with Benediction, Reposition
of the Eucharist and Holy Mass. Where: Our Lady of
the Hills Catholic Church ~ Needed: Precious adoring
hearts to spend time with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist
to believe, adore, trust, praise, love, thank & offer reparation to Jesus’
Sacred heart. Please bring your family &/or friends with you . Any
questions or to promise a hour please contact The Hoods at 661-1079.
May God be with you and bless you!
Christ Central ~ Thanks for your continued support with
much needed clothing and other supplies for the homeless
in our community. Donations of new or used clothing in clean
condition may be placed in the white chest located in the Church
Narthex. Tax donation receipts are also available in the chest.
New Outreach Ministry
We are seeking members of the parish to form a committee that
would inquire about OLH members during a time of home
confinement due to an illness or injury. There may be
members of the parish that would enjoy or appreciate any of the
following: a brief visit, a home cooked meal, a phone call or
some small gesture that lets our “OLH Family” know we care.
If interested or if you require more info please contact: Mary
Ruth Sorrel at; maryruthsorrel@aol.com or 345-0239, Carol
McEvoy at; cmcevoy820@sc.rr.com or 749-1183 or Deacon
Chuck DiRusso at; heislord1938@sc.rr.com or 794-3388.
STEWARDSHIP
We appreciate everyone who can increase
their giving levels.
Giving is joyful and makes your soul smile.
Let us all smile together!
PARISH
SUPPORT
LAST WEEK
YEAR TO DATE
Budget Amount
Needed
$ 17,096.00
$ 324,82400
Amt. Received 11/9
$ 19,985.00
Variance
$ 3,911.00
$ 348,860.00
$ 25,058.00
Total Number of registered households….……….......1662
Children’s Stewardship……......................................$5.00
Kairos Prison Ministry …..…….....……..….$200.00
One of the simplest ways to make a future gift to
Our Lady of the Hills
is through your will. Please call the Parish Office for
details on how to make arrangements.
NEXT WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION
CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVOLPMEN
SOCIAL OUTREACH
Our Lady of the Hills St. Vincent de
Paul group will be distributing Thanksgiving
Food Baskets to clients on Tuesday morning
November 26 between 9 & 11am. We are in
need of several strong, able bodied men to help
pick up about 100 boxes, each weighing between
40 and 50 lbs. and placing them in the client’s car. If you can help
please come to the FLC Gym at 8:45am Tuesday, Nov. 26 th.
"The Giving Tree” will be in the
Narthex from November 21st , through
December 7th. If anyone knows of an
OLH family or someone in need, please
notify Peggy in the church office, so
that they can be added to the Giving
Tree. Thank you for your continued generosity and support OLH Women's Club.
Sunday evening religious education classes
Grades 5th – 12 begin at
6:30 pm and end at 8:00 pm.
Wednesday evening religious education classes
Grades K5 – 5th begin at 6:15 pm and end at 7:30
pm.
If you have any questions grades
K5 - 8th please call Jackie Brace e-mail olhbrace@yahoo.com
or Grades 9 – 12 Elizabeth Hudacko at 772-7400.
Religious Education UPDATE:
Please update your calendar. There are some changes to the
Religious Ed Calendar for the Wednesday and Sunday evening
classes. The changes are for all classes.
Wednesday evening -We have class on Wednesday December
3rd, at regular class time.
We are having an Advent Day on SATURDAY December
6th. This will replace class on Dec. 10 & 17th.
Wednesday class will resume on Wednesday January 7th,
2015. Please mark your calendar!
Sunday evening Religious Education classes will be cancelled on
Sunday December 14th, so that everyone can attend the Our Lady
of Guadalupe celebration following the 3:30 pm Mass.
Sunday classes will resume on January 4, 2015. Please mark
your calendar regarding this change.
ADVENT DAY for grades K5 through grade 5
will be held on SATURDAY December 6th
from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm. The day will
consist of activities, games and prayer
experiences which help the children
understand the purpose of Advent and various
traditions which help us to focus on preparing
for Christ's birth. Lunch will be served and attendance will be
taken. This day will replace class on December 10th and December
17th.
Students in grades 6 through high school are needed as peer
leaders for Advent Day. It is a great way to earn service hours. If
you are interested please call Jackie at 772-7400 or e-mail
olhbrace@yahoo.com.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Greetings to Our Lady of the Hills Senior
Citizens:
Happy Fall y’all!
You are cordially invited to our next
Senior Citizen Luncheon on Wednesday,
November 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Parish
Life Center Social Hall.
Please call the Cathy, 732-2524, 2389832 and leave your name, phone number
and how many are attending. Please make
your reservations before or by Sunday,
November 16th. If you are calling for several
people, leave their names also on the message.
1. You have to be 65 years old or older,
2. You have to be a registered member
of Our Lady of the Hills Parish and,
3. You need to call Cathy (see above for
phone number) to make a reservation.
4. If your name is NOT on the reservation
list, we will be unable to serve you.
It is imperative that we have an accurate
count of reservations so that our cooks know
how many meals to prepare.
Our menu will be Baked Ziti, salad, bread,
dessert (SURPRISE), coffee and iced tea.
Our next Senior Luncheon will be
January 21st, 1:00 PM.
The Catholic Campaign for human Development
(CCHD) has come to the aid of communities nationwide for
over 40 years in an effort to eradicate poverty. During World
Youth Day on July 25, 2013, Pope Francis told us to ‘never tire
of working for a more just world, marked by greater
solidarity.” CCHD puts these words into action by funding
housing, education and the development of job opportunities.
Projects supported by CCHD move beyond providing
for basic needs. They work to build healthy, sustainable
futures for communities. Ten years ago, Boston’s Haley House
began offering bakery training at the request of a few regular
guests at the soup kitchen. Experiencing a tremendous
demand Haley House created a six-month course that includes
customer relations and basic business principles. Haley House
currently has 70 trainees who have completed the program
and are now employed in the Boston Area.
Haley House also runs cooking classes for at-risk teens
and a Transitional Employment Program that provides holistic,
individual support to men and women re-entering the
community after incarceration. Haley House creates a strong
local economy by building human relationships; it carries on
Christ’s mission “to bring glad tidings to the poor….liberty to
captives…sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free”(Lk
4:18)
This Collection is the primary source of funding for
CCHD’s anti-poverty grants and education programs.
Collection funds offer new hope each year to those living in
poverty throughout the United States. And remember, 25% of
the Collection’s proceeds stays here in our diocese to fight
poverty in our communities and defend the dignity of our
neighbors. Help us defend human dignity and show Christ’s
charity to those in need.
For more information about the Collection for the
Campaign for Human Development and the groups it funds,
please visit www.povertyusa.org
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Sue Abbruzzi, Kathy Lopiccolo Ammermann, Christine Arehart, Edward Arvalo, Tim
Assemany, Joe Audet, David Barranco Hogo Bass, Monique Beddengfield, Fred Berby, John Berg II, Noah Berg, Barbara Berch, Susan Bowers,
Jerry Broughton, Sharon Brown, Alex Burbules, Debra Bytnar, Ann Campbell, Ellen Campbell, Charlotte Cardenas, Logan Cardosi, Judy Case,
Gloria Cazallis, Jimmy Clark, Kathryn Clark, Bruce Cole, Jim Connelly, Shannon Connolly, Sonja Corley, Pat Coval, Amy Cox, Cameron
Dadger, Diane Del Tova, Tara Dempsey-Robinson, John Dierickx, Susan Dietrich, Heather Dorn, Kathryn Doucett, Avilis Dowd, Rita Dowd,
John Duffy, Larry Echerer, Daphne Ellis, Darl Evans, Dan & Pat Everhart, Nancy Esposito, Camille Farrell, Bette Fine, Maureen Floyd,
Bernadine Fontaine, Brendan Fontaine, Jerry Fortin, Sandra Gaines, Roseann Gallagher, Sheila Gallagher, Jennie Gannon, Michael Gibson,
Betsy Gilkeson, Barbara Glenn, Rachel Godwin, Ben Greer, Jay Griffin, Harlen Grillot, Paul Guigliano, Doug Haley, Scottie Hallbick, Tim Hancock, Park Haney,
Loretta Hebert, David Hebda, Harold Hoffman Jr., Ann Holland, Justin Hooks, Margie & Jim Horosko, Rose Marie Howells, Daniel Hudacko, Robert Imker,
Dorothy Irwin, Larry Janczak, Lorenzo Johnson, Raymond June, Lynn Keller, Rick Kelly, Hal Kennedy, Cal Kitay, Leah Klevgard, Edward Kriner, Richard
Ksenzakovic, Frank LaCastro, Daniel Lane, Jr.,Antonio Lazaro, Kristin Lesesne, Chris Libert, Floyd Lipe, Jay Lopiccolo, Jacqueline Lucas, George Lusk, Barbara
MacCallum, Raymond J. Malejko, Louis Martin, Maggie Mackaben, Mildred McCormack, David McDonald, Melissa Martin, Eunice Matthews, Sandy McCloud,
Irene McCollam, Marge McCollam, Carol McDonald, Kathy McNeal, Jack McRedmond, Carol Meitus, Joan Menhart, Buddy Meyers, Tom Mitchell, Carol Miletti,
Joan Miller, Linda Miller, Andrea Miranda, Todd Momeyer, Donald Montjoy, Kim Munch, Marlene Murphy, Loretta Narewski, Sherri Nilsson, Jane Obie, John
O’Brien, Patricia O’Hara, Sandra Olijar, Richard Olsen, Becky Opachan, Joan Patrick, Bessie Pellitier, Marguerite Perry, Phyllis Peterson, Eileen Petransky, Charles
Petrino, Barb & Tom Pfaffl, Cathy Pharo, Rocky Pocock, Anthony Portigiana, John Post, Doris Prosser, Sally & Placido Prujillo, Mary Pat Reddick, Matthew
Reddick, Pat & Lynn Reiland, Jerry Reuss, Patty Richards, Norbert Rohling, Ernest Rouse, Jr., Stella Ruiz, George Sandland, Donald Scagliola, Charles Schaffer,
Greg Schoning, Brigette Schutzman, Rosemary Scopel, Harry Seigel, Dan Sease, Daniel Seay, Alan Shaw, Alan Shealy, Steve Shepard, Lauren Shunkwiler, Courtney
Sigleton, Connie Slezak, Max Snyder, Cooper Andrew Soltes, Sam Spade, Sue Spinuzza, Nicholas Sprenkel, David Stegbauer, Jennifer Strudwick, Donald Stuart,
Monica Szymanski, Molly Taylor, Aaron Shuford, Samuel Tarrant, Rita Thiel, Diane Thornton, Dante Tomasini, Virgil Treece, Eva Tyson, Lemar Underdown, Tova
Urborg, Bob Valwa, Victoria Vinzami, Joyce Vitiello, John Watts, Ann Watts, Donna Weiss, Bill Wells, Juanita Wharten, Nancy Waller, Paul Williams, Amanda
Wilson, Chris Wilson, Kenneth Witcraft, Paul Womak, Trudy Woodcock, Mason Wright, Pat Yerema.
MASS INTENTIONS & SCRIPTURE READINGS
Date
Sat., Nov. 15
Scripture Reading
3Jn 5-8 Lk 18:1-8
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 1Thes 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30
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Mon., Nov.17 Rv 1:1-4,2:1-5 Lk 18:35-43
Tues., Nov., 18 Rv 3:1-6, 14-22 Lk 19:1-10
Wed., Nov.,19 Rv 4:1-11 Lk 19:11-28
Thurs., Nov. 20Rv 5:1-10 Lk19:41-44
Fri., Nov. 21 Rv 10:8-11 Lk 19:45-48
Sat., Nov.22 Rv. 11:4-12 Lk 20:27-40
Ez 34:11-12,15-17 1Cor 15:20-26,28 Mt 25:31-46
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Time
Intention
Requested by
5:30PM
8:00AM
10:00AM
12Noon
3:30PM
12:15PM
6:00PM
12:15PM
12:15PM
12:15PM
Kurt & Julie Thiel +
Emmanuel Lewis Best +
Ericka Lynn Miller +
John Freeman +
For the Parish
Grace Gugliotti +
Joseph Dickmann +
Betty & Chuck Goff +
Herb Hunt +
Irene McCarty +
Family
Irma & Clyde Best
Bill & Carol Miller
Family
5:30PM
8:00AM
10:00AM
12Noon
3:30PM
Dr. Stephen Everhart +
Mark Bradshaw +
Isave Phan +
Rodney Q. Ricard +
For the Parish
Family
Kathy Dickmann
Gloria Cazallis
Gloria Cazallis
Peggy Sookikian
Dan & Pat Everhart
Richard & Lynn Wainscott
Loc Phan & Family
Anita Tuohy
SERVING IN MINISTRY NOVEMBER 22ND & 23RD
MASS
PRESIDER
5:30PM
Sat.
8AM
Father
Whitman
Father
Whitman
10AM
Father
Bernard
Father
Bernard
Father
Gustavo
12Noon
3:30PM
Sp. Mass
MUSIC
LECTOR
ALTAR SERVERS
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF
HOLY COMMUNION
Joyful Noise
Peter Nyikos
Organ
George Faller
Nathan Bragg, David Garcia, Alejandro
Samperio
Andrew Flanagan, Revon Landreneau
Deacon Burdick, Bella Valona, John & LaLone
Augustine, Jimmy & Peggy Gibson, Pat Toohey
Deacon Burdick, Al Sadowski, John Volmer, Chris
Stockholm, Rusty Dragoon
Morning
Star Choir
Don Moore
Organ
Diane & Adrian
Thoman
Faith Hudacko, Molly Matthews, Callie
Matthews
Nikki Frattaroli, Nina Frattaroli
Deacon Jones, Susanne Gooch, bill Baker, Steve
Lee, Liz Berg, Paul Hudacko, Carolyn Whalen
Deacon Jones, David & Denise Angel, Dave
Brangan, Randi Olsen, Mary Ellen Rouse
Sp. Choir
The Vocations Office is excited to announce the new theme, "Your Servant is Listening". The Lord is
calling--how will you respond? Check out the NEW promotional video online by visiting
www.CharlestonVocations.com.
Wednesday Scripture Study
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Our study of the Gospel of John continues on Wednesday, November 19 , at 2:00PM in the Family Life Center Library these sessions
usually last 1-1½hours. We also go over the readings for the following Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all and if you have any questions
please feel free to contact me, Deacon Chuck, at 794-3388 or e-mail me at heislord1938@sc.rr.com
Results of Parish Survey - Bulletin
The weekend of October 3-4, 2014 we conducted a parish survey regarding the parish bulletin. We would like to
thank you for your response and thoughtful comments. The results of the survey are summarized below.
Question
1. Do you find the information published in
the bulletin helpful?
2. Is the paper bulletin the best way of
communicating parish information to you?
3. Would you like to receive parish information
through electronic means (email, text, social
media etc.)
“Yes”
Response
“No”
Response
95.76%
2.38%
Blank or
both
checked
1.86%
85.73%
11.69%
2.58%
59.77%
38.06%
2.17%
Many of you commented on how important the bulletin is in helping you stay informed regarding parish activities.
Comments include the following:
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It is my communication system for OLOH
Very informative, I refer to it a lot
I read the bulletin cover to cover and appreciate all the hard work that goes into it.
Well done, love the new color version
While we received many positive comments, we also received suggestions for improvement. Several noted that
much of the bulletin does not change from week to week and suggested that new material be separated from the
routine information. Some felt that too much information was printed and a more concise publication would be
more effective. We also received suggestions that including additional information such as Gospel reflections,
updates on ministry teams, and youth activities would be beneficial.
In response to the second question concerning the paper bulletin being the best way of communicating parish
information, many parishioners also cited the parish website as a good way of keeping up with parish activities. The
fact that the bulletin is also included on the parish website was noted as being helpful especially for reference
throughout the week and when you are not able to obtain a paper copy. However, it also appears that some
parishioners are not aware that we have a parish website. You can access the parish website at
www.ourladyofthehillssc.org. While several positive comments were received about the parish website, commenters
also noted that the website needs to be updated more frequently.
Many parishioners expressed interest in using electronic means to share information. Suggestions included using
email or texts for important new information or emergency situations. At the same time many parishioners noted
that they did not use electronic media and wanted to retain the current paper bulletin.