Anointing of the Sick "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;" (James 5:14) A SACRAMENT OF HEALING What Is the Anointing of the Sick? The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing, comfort, and strength — given by Christ to those who are seriously ill, facing surgery, in advanced age, or approaching death. During the Anointing, a priest anoints the sick person's forehead and hands with holy oil, praying for healing and peace. The effects of this sacrament are real and powerful: it unites the suffering person with Christ in His own suffering, strengthens them against anxiety and discouragement, may restore physical health if that is God's will, and prepares the soul for the journey ahead. When to Request Anointing Before any significant surgery Upon a serious or life-threatening diagnosis During chronic illness, especially when your condition worsens When significantly weakened by advanced age When approaching death — together with Viaticum (final Communion) Please do not wait until a crisis to ask for it. ANOINTING AT MASS We offer the Anointing of the Sick at the 8:30am daily Mass on the first Friday of each month. REQUEST FOR ANOINTING Please contact the parish office to request Anointing of the Sick if you are in need. URGENT SITUATIONS If you or a loved one needs a priest urgently — including after hours — please call the parish office and follow the prompts for an emergency. CONTACT (843) 768-0357 office@holyspiritsc.org OFFICE HOURS Mon–Thu 8:30 am–4:00 pm

Reconciliation "There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." (Luke 15:7) AN ENCOUNTER WITH MERCY What Is Confession? The Sacrament of Reconciliation — also called Confession or Penance — is one of the most beautiful gifts of the Catholic faith. It is not about shame or punishment. It is about freedom. In Confession, you speak your sins to a priest in confidence, and through him, you hear Christ's own words of forgiveness. The priest acts in persona Christi — in the person of Christ — and the absolution he pronounces is the absolution of God Himself. Many people describe leaving Confession feeling lighter, freer, and more at peace than they have in years. If it has been a long time since your last Confession — whether months, years, or decades — you are still welcome. The priest will guide you gently through the process. There is nothing to fear and everything to gain. How to Make a Good Confession Examine Your Conscience Before going to Confession, take some time to reflect prayerfully on your thoughts, words, and actions since your last Confession. Use an examination of conscience as a guide. Enter the Confessional Our confessionals are located at the back of the main church — on the left and right. You may confess face-to-face or behind a screen — the choice is yours. Begin with a Simple Greeting Begin by saying, "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been [length of time] since my last Confession." Then tell the priest your sins simply and honestly. Receive Absolution The priest will offer brief counsel, assign a penance, and then pronounce the words of absolution. Listen for those words — they are among the most powerful in the world. Complete Your Penance After leaving the confessional, complete the penance the priest assigned — usually a short prayer. Then take a moment to give thanks to God for His mercy. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE (USCCB) CONFESSION SCHEDULE Monday–Friday 8:15am–8:30am Saturday 3:30–5pm By Appointment Contact the Parish Office to Schedule CONFESSIONAL LOCATION Confessionals are in the main church, at the back — on the left and the right. You may go face-to-face or behind the screen. QUESTIONS? (843) 768-0357 office@holyspiritsc.org A SIMPLE GUIDE If You Have Not Been in a While If it has been many years since your last Confession, please do not let that stop you. The priest will help you through it — gently and without judgment. Simply walk in, tell the priest it has been a long time, and he will guide you step by step. There is no wrong way to begin, and there is nothing you could say that would shock or scandalize a priest who has heard it all. God's mercy truly has no bottom. If you are a returning Catholic or have been away from the Church, we encourage you to call the parish office at (843) 768-0357 to speak with Fr. Stephen before your first Confession back. He would be honored to welcome you personally.

Giving WHY GIVE? "There is More Joy in Giving Than in Receiving" (Acts 20:35) Ask God how you can best contribute to the mission of the parish. GIVE NOW HOW TO GIVE Different Giving Options Online Giving The easiest way to give is through our online giving platform. You can make a one-time gift or set up recurring giving with a credit or debit card — in just a few minutes. GIVE NOW Offertory at Mass The Sunday offertory remains a primary way to contribute to the life of the parish. Cash and checks are welcome at any Mass. Envelopes for Contributions If you'd like to receive envelopes, please join the parish here. If you have moved, stopped receiving envelopes, or originally opted out and would like to receive them, please email office@holyspiritsc.org Other Ways to Give For gifts through donor-advised funds, IRA, stocks, planned giving, or other arrangements, please contact our Finance Office directly. We're happy to work with you to find the best way to make your gift. CONTACT Holy Spirit Catholic Church 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy Johns Island, SC 29455 (843) 768-0357 financial.secretary@holyspiritsc.org Office Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 am–4:00 pm SENT BY THE SPIRIT Deliver More "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest" (Matt. 9:37). God is sending you with His Spirit to deliver His love to the world. See the many ways you can deliver the love of God to others. SERVE

Safe Environment Training Creating and maintaining a safe environment in which to worship, grow, and serve. EQUIPPING OUR PARISH Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults Through the Office of Child and Youth Protection Service, the Diocese of Charleston requires a mandatory educational programming (“Safe Environment Training”) and resources to create and maintain safe environments, along with training on methods of preventing, recognizing, responding to, and the reporting of sexual misconduct or abuse of minors or vulnerable adults. Who is mandated to complete Prevention Education (VIRTUS) Training? All Clergy All Temporarily-assigned and visiting international priests All Seminarians All Religious All Employees All Teachers All Volunteers (with access to minors and/or vulnerable adults) Prevention Education (VIRTUS) training is mandatory. You can access your certificates of completion through your VIRTUS account and no longer need to provide them to your local parish or school office. While the local Safe Environment Coordinator is responsible for managing their location’s list of employees and volunteers, IT IS ALL OF OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS. Steps to Begin To access the Boundary Training, visit www.virtusonline.org or use the link below. Create/Login to your VIRTUS account. Click on “Current Training” box located on the home page. If you do not have any trainings assigned, contact your Safe Environment Coordinator to assign “Healthy Boundaries for Adults: Boundary Development and Implementation 1.0” to your account. START VIRTUS FIRST TIME INSTRUCTIONS VIRTUS Registration instructions VIRTUS Instrucciones de registro NEED HELP? (843) 768-0357 office@holyspiritsc.org OFFICE HOURS Mon–Thu 8:30 am–4:00 pm