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St. Nicholas at OLR School
A note from Fr. Longenecker — Today (the school Mass closest to St. Nicholas’ Day) we will restore an ancient tradition from Europe which was especially popular in the Netherlands. This is the tradition of the “boy Bishop”. For St Nicholas’ feast day, one of the boy choristers from the cathedral would be elected by his peers to be “bishop for the day”. He would process into Mass in full episcopal regalia with his own servers, have a special seat at Mass and “preach” a homily. During the school day …
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December First Friday Adoration with All Night Vigil
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in the Lower Church on Friday, Dec. 5. It begins immediately following the 10:00am School Mass and continues until Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9:00am.  Adorers are needed for these extended hours. Please sign up HERE. For additional security, we ask adult men to sign up for the all night time slots. …
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Thanksgiving Schedule
School will be closed Nov. 24-28 Parish Offices will be closed Nov. 26-28 Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6pm will be a Mass of Thanksgiving There will be NO MASS on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 Thursday, Nov. 27, 7pm Adoration is CANCELED Daily Mass will resume on Friday, November 28, in Lower Church (not a School Mass)  …
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All Souls’ Day Guidelines
Sunday, November 2, is All Souls Day, the commemoration of all the faithful departed, when the Church especially emphasizes the need for prayers and good works for the dead. If we observe these guidelines, we the living can obtain graces for the souls in purgatory. These rules apply for All Souls’ Day and the week following. All Souls’ Day Indulgence A plenary (“full”) indulgence, which is applicable only to the souls in Purgatory, is granted to the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a church or an oratory on (November 2nd,) …
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40 Days for Life
Rosaries for Life – Pray during the 40 Days for Life for the intention to end abortion, the conversion of our society, and for an end to other assaults on human Life. Turn in your counts at your local parish or email your count each week to familylife@charlestondiocese.org. Life Chain – Sunday, Oct 5, 2:30 – 3:30 pm. Gather on Woodruff Road, Greenville, and other locations. Candlelight Vigil – Our Lady of Fatima – Monday, Oct 13, 7:00 pm, OLR Outdoor Chapel. 40 Days for Life Closing Celebration – Sunday, …
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Pastor’s Letters for August
August 31, 2025 – Fr. Longenecker August 24, 2025 – Fr. Longenecker August 17, 2025 – Fr. Longenecker August 10, 2025 – Fr. Longenecker August 3, 2025 – Fr. Longenecker …
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