Social and Spiritual Enrichment

Boy Scouts of America, George Kablick 883-3296
Meets Every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. in the Eagles' Nest in the Parish Hall. The Scouts' mission is to develop the character of young men. We are active in community service projects and the outdoors.

Knights of Columbus , Jack Urbanic, 886-2591
Meets 3rd Tuesday of month, 7:30 p.m. , at the Island Club on Sullivan's Island. Representing the 3 parishes East of the Cooper, involved with the community, the Church, youth and vocations. Activities include an Annual Oyster Roast, fund raising for the mentally disabled, and keeping Christ in Christmas.

Men's Club, Bruce Conklin, 388-0386
Buffet dinner meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m. , Parish Hall. Plans and executes a variety of projects in support of parish needs. Our pastor's monthly report keeps members current on parish news. Guest speakers are scheduled throughout the year. We cook and serve special Parish Dinners and Breakfasts several times a year. Membership comes with parish registration. Activate your membership by attending one of our dinner meetings and enjoy socializing with an energetic and friendly group of men dedicated to the support of our parish..

Hospitality Ministers Needed, Want to get to know more of your parish family? Come join us after each Mass for a cup of coffee and some happy faces!! This is especially good for families who have children in our 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Christian Formation sessions. You can sit, have a good cup of coffee and enjoy good company. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve. Call Judy Pezanowski, 883-9040.

Women's Club, Derna Conklin, 388-0386
Meets, 2nd Monday of month, 7:30 p.m. , Parish Hall. All women of the parish are invited to join us. Our main objectives are to build a community of Christian women in our parish by supporting one another and to respond to the needs of our parish. Our annual fund raising projects are a holiday bake sale and the sale of Advent articles that coincides with the Christian Formation curriculum. These fund raisers enable us to help support a local charity or to assist a needy family of Stella Maris. During the Christmas season, our club donates wrapped gifts of personal items for residents of local nursing homes. Our club also cooperates with the Men's Club of Stella Maris throughout the year on parish projects and events.

Widow's Club, Merle McGuire, 881-0495.
Meets 3rd Tuesday of month. Activities vary. This group goes out to lunch, has speakers, and enjoys sharing friendships.

Lectors, Ray Duchesneau, 884-0649
Lectors are always needed to assist at Masses. There will be proper training for all newcomers.

The Star, Joe Benton, 881-4142 or email NikonJoe@aol.com.
The Star is a quarterly newsletter reporting news and events concerning parish life at Stella Maris. Contributions are always welcome and will be published as space permits. The production committee relies on volunteers to collate, label, and sort each issue.