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Here are the forms needed for Edge Program and LifeTeen and Medical. 
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Our youth have been busy this season. Take a look at the two photos.
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St. Williams wins the Keep Glynn County Clean Award for the quarter. The award was given to Deacon George on behalf of Msgr. Kenneally at the September 19, 2010 meeting.
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Vacation Bible School in Parish Hall. July 11-15, 9am to noon.
Ages K - 5th Grade Completed.
$10/child Max $30/family payable the first day of VBS July 11th.
Click on picture for registration form.
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Go to Youth Events and select RE Forms and News and then click on Registration form
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You Tube video showing a day in the life of a priest
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Holy Week Schedule
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Our youth have been busy this season. Take a look at the two photos.
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The Glynn County Chapter of Georgia Right to Life is once again gathering on
January 22, 2011, the 38th the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, to commemorate
"Life, The First Inalienable Right".
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The Diocese o Savannah will hold the annual Youth Conference at Epworth by the Sea February 11-13. Please see the PDF registration form under Youth Ministry and the Forms section.
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The scramble will be held on October 22nd! Put together a foursome and join us for the festivities. This annual event is not just a fund raiser, it is fun from beginning to end
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In the fall of 2009, St. William joined the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas in an effort to support the spiritual, financial and quality of life issues of a Haitian parish. This article is about a recent fund raiser for our Haiti Twinning Parish.
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The scramble will be held on October 22nd! Put together a foursome and join us for the festivities. This annual event is not just a fund raiser, it is fun from beginning to end
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The St. William Council of Catholic Women, St. Simons, will present a murder mystery dinner theatre, "Murder at the Four Deuces", on April 17 at 6:30 in the Parish Hall.
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A total of 18 teams played in our first annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, Oct. 24th with our own Music Minister, Kate Hamer singing the National Anthem to start us off.
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All Parishioners involved in service or as volunteers were invited to a luncheon in their honor.
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St. William Church will be offering Vacation Bible School from July 12 - 16 in the Parish Hall. To register call Catherine Caauwe, DRE, or fill out the form below...
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All Parishioners involved in service or as volunteers were invited to a luncheon in their honor.
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"I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain a complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day, all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened...."
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To see the Mass schedule for Holy Week and Easter, click here
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At the August meeting of the Parish Council, new officers were elected, committee assignments were made and a look at future projects was provided
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Four new priests were ordained by Bishop Boland
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Schedule of Masses from December 24th to January 1st
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St. Nicholas makes a surprise visit to St. William after the 10:30 am Mass.
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On June 14 the Parish celebrated Msgr. John Kenneally's 40th anniversary of his ordination. He is seen here listening to comments from Parish Council President, Jack Markley.
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Josephine Williams has retired from her position as RCIA Director for our Parish.
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Check here to see what's happening at StWilliam on SSI using the popular new technology called Twitter.
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Sign-up for the St. William Youth ministry Golf Scramble October 24th
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St. William Catholic Church celebrated Family Fun Day with food, games, and fun. The weather was perfect and the turnout was the best in years.
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Easter Vigil was celebrated by Msgr Kenneally and con-celebrated by Father Dave Patterson & Father Jim Dahlinger.
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Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday to some) bloomed at St. William Parish on Saturday night, Feb. 21. The Parish Hall, with decorations in the creative hands of Stacey Bristol, was festooned with banners, balloons, kazoos, oversized masks, and multitudes of colored beads. As he has done in many years past, Chef Tom Delany provided an authentic New Orleans meal with plenty of food available
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Cole Paschal recently received the Parvuli Dei religious emblem of his faith through the Boy Scouts of America. Cole and his family are members of St. William. The Pastor of St. William, Msgr. John Kenneally, presented the award and congratulated Cole at last Sunday's Youth Mass.
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The Vatican now has a page on YouTube and you can view it by going to the bottom of the left frame and clicking on "Click here for Vatican YouTube page".
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To see the Mass schedule for Holy Week and Easter, click here
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Parishioners at St. William honored Msgr Kenneally with a reception in the Parish Hall after the 10:30 Mass
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About 60 children attended our annual St. Nicholas party.
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Here is the Mass schedule for the Christmas and New Year holidays
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On Saturday, Oct. 18th, sixteen youth and seven chaperones packaged medicine for shipment to other countries for MAP International. Parishioner Tommy Jenkins is shown explaining how they can help!
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Father John A. Kenneally was officially recognized as a Monsignor at an Investiture ceremony at the Cathedral of St. John in Savannah. Over a hundred St. William Parishioners attended.
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July 14th – 18th fifty children from thirty eight families enjoyed learning about the rain forest and how God is the creator of all the good things that we enjoy. With the help of Shari the butterfly, Bill the toucan, Tad the frog, Esme the Macaw, and Cleo the monkey the children learned that we share, we give, we grow, we love and we praise.
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The Council of Catholic Women has been awarding college scholarships to deserving high school seniors for many years. These scholarships are funded by the generous participation of parish members and guests in the events sponsored by the CCW. The CCW scholarships are awards for outstanding service to church and community, as well as academic and sports achievements and extra-curricular club memberships.
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Saint William Youth would like to thank Msgr. John Kenneally and the CCW for supporting them on their trip to see the Pope in New York this past April 18 through 21, 2008.
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St. William will again sponsor Vacation Bible School this summer. VBS will begin on Monday the week of July 14-18 and will accept children from rising Pre-K to 5th grade. There is a $5 fee per student with a $10 maximum per family
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Father John has been named a Monsignor. Our Pastor, Father John A. Kenneally, is one of five priests of the Diocese of Savannah who recently received the title of Monsignor from Pope Benedict XVI.
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Teeny was 'discovered' at Neptune Park while being blessed by a priest. A couple who brought Therapy Dogs International to Georgia approached Wiltz and encouraged him to put Teeny in training so he could visit people in the hospital and nursing homes and the rest is history.
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Harry O'Donoghue provided the sold out crowd with plenty of Irish entertainment. Tom Delaney provided them with plenty of authenic Irish food.
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To see the Mass schedule for Holy Week and Easter, click here
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The St. William CCW Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance was held on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Delicious New Orleans style food was prepared by Chef Tom Delaney and King Cakes were donated by Jeff Lutz of Lafayette, LA (Barbara Pelletier's son). The entertainment and dance music was presented by DJ Savannah Steve.
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The St. William Bloomer ministry prepared the Church for Christmas with beautiful flowers, topiaries, and the Manger Scene.
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Fr Doug Clark came to St William Monday Oct 29th at 7:00 pm and presented a program called "Who do We Think We Are As Catholics"
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Click here to see the Mass schedule for the Christmas Season at St. William
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The Youth at St. William celebrated Halloween early this year. Be sure to check out the photos
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On Saturday morning, October 13th, at 10 am Father John blessed our pets. Be sure to view photos of the event.
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St. William now has a new ministry. It is a group of parishioners that prepares flowers for the Altar.
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The Parish Hall was packed with volunteers who had been invited to join in the celebration of their ministries.
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In our first Adult Formation of the year on Monday, August 27th, Fr Paul O'Connell, Pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Hazlehurst and St Rose of Lima in Baxley, presented: Islam & Christianity.
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Holly Jordon is shown here with her mom, also named Holly. She recently received recognition in the News for all her achievements.
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Ann Moceyunas, the daughter of Al and Sheila Moceyunas delighted the 8am and 10:30am Mass last Sunday with a violencello Prelude of classical music accompanied by pianist Lois Richter.
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Parishioner Thomas Mcintyre has accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy and reports on 6-27-2007
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On the first Thursday of every month a lively group called the Prime Timers meet for lunch and fellowship.
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The Easter season is always special in the life of the Church and this year was no exception.
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"I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain a complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day, all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened...."
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The theme for the Bishop's Annual Appeal for 2007 is "You make all the difference". The DVD was shown the weekend of February 3-4, 2007. On March 10-11, 2007 the In-pew appeal will take place.
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OUR CYM TEENS dramatized the Live Stations of the Cross on Mar 16. It was a powerful reenactment of Jesus’ Way of the Cross and added greatly to the Lenten devotions of all who attended.
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Harry O'Donohue returned to the Golden Isles for another St. Patrick's Day Gala. The room was packed with party goers.
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Holy week begins with Palm Sunday. Click here for the Mass schedule.
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Mardi Gras – what a wonderful way to say goodbye to the holiday season and welcome the Lenten season! Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday and we had our Fat Tuesday on Saturday, February 17, in the Parish Hall. Everyone present was absorbed in the mood set through imaginative decorations. Stacey Bristol designed the motif and, with the help of Nadine Keane, transported all of us to a Carnival atmosphere.
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Dr. Bill Horn, from our Parish, was recently awarded the Diocesan Gartland award. This award seeks to recognize people who serve others over and above the normal. Bill epitomizes what this award signifies.
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Parishioners Travel to Mississippi to Repair Katrina Damage
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