About All Saints Catholic Church · Lake Wylie, South Carolina
All Saints Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, administered by the Congregation of the Rock Hill Oratory (a community of Oratorian priests) within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston. Founded in 1983 and dedicated in its present church on November 1, 2006, the parish serves roughly 1,300 households along the shores of Lake Wylie in northern York County, on the South Carolina side of the Charlotte metro area. All Saints is known for its stained-glass windows depicting the life of Christ, its columbarium consecrated in 2023, and a wide range of lay ministries, faith-formation programs, and outreach including a St. Vincent de Paul conference.
- Established
- 1983
- Patron
- All Saints
- Rector
- Rev. Agustin Guzman
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina (administered by the Congregation of the Rock Hill Oratory)
Why belong here
All Saints is a warm, mid-sized Catholic community where families, retirees, and newcomers find abundant ways to put faith into action. The parish offers daily and weekend Masses, year-round Eucharistic adoration (including Friday all-day adoration continuing into Saturday noon in St. Peter's Room), the sacrament of Reconciliation every Saturday afternoon, and a rich devotional life with daily rosary, Cenacle of Divine Mercy, Our Mother of Perpetual Help devotion, and Lenten Stations with Benediction. Parishioners can join more than 50 ministries — from RCIA, faith formation, and youth ministry to St. Vincent de Paul, GriefShare, Knights of Columbus, Legion of Mary, choir, prayer shawls, bereavement support, and Respect for Life — making it easy to find both spiritual nourishment and a place to serve.
Mass times at All Saints Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (or by appointment)
Adoration times
- Wednesday/Thursday after 9:30 a.m. Mass until 11:30 a.m. (per bulletin schedule)
- Friday after 9:30 a.m. Mass continuing all day until Saturday at 12:00 p.m. in St. Peter's Room (Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion follows Friday Mass)
- St. Peter's Room serves as a multipurpose space for adoration, overflow, small receptions, and a gathering place for families of the deceased before funerals
Parish History
All Saints traces its origins to 1979, when Oratorian fathers began celebrating Mass in the Lake Wylie area at a place known as 'River Hills Station.' In 1983 the community was formally organized as a separate entity, and through the 1990s it grew from a mission into a full parish — purchasing its present property in 1998, building a new church dedicated in 2006, and adding the Parish Life Center in 2016. The parish has weathered pastoral transitions, the COVID-19 closure, and rapid regional growth, all while maintaining its identity as a welcoming Oratorian community.
- 1979: First Masses at 'River Hills Station'
- 1983: Organized as Lake Wylie Catholic Community; Fr. John Giuliani, C.O. first pastor
- 1992: Bishop David Thompson renames community All Saints Catholic Mission; Fr. Ed McDevitt, C.O. becomes pastor; building committee formed
- 1998: 8.5 acres purchased at Hwy 274 and Pole Branch Road
- 2004: Fr. Fabio Refosco, C.O. named Parish Administrator
- 2006 Nov 1: Church dedicated by Bishop Robert J. Baker on All Saints Day
- 2010: Fr. Ed McDevitt, C.O. returns as Pastor
- 2016: Fr. Agustin Guzman, C.O. appointed Pastor; Parish Life Center dedicated
- 2019: Fr. John Giuliani, C.O. returns as Pastor; Fr. Ed McDevitt returns as Parochial Vicar
- 2020: COVID-19 closure; 40th anniversary of Fr. John's priesthood
- 2021: Fr. Ed's 50th anniversary of priesthood; ministries resume
- 2022: Faith & Family Ministry launched; Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, C.S. welcomed to diocese
- 2023: 40th anniversary of the parish; columbarium completed and consecrated
- 2024: 9:45 a.m. Mass added; rose garden, renovated St. Peter's Room, refreshed McDevitt Hall; Fr. John announces retirement
Clergy, Religious & Staff
The parish is served by Oratorian (C.O.) priests, two deacons, and the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Fr. John Giuliani, C.O. has served as pastor since May 1, 2019. Fr. Ed McDevitt, C.O. serves as Parochial Vicar. A team of lay staff and ministry coordinators run faith formation, religious education, music, youth ministry, finances, and parish administration.
- Rev. John P. Giuliani, C.O. — Pastor (ordained 1980; born 1951, Providence, RI)
- Rev. Edward P. McDevitt, C.O. — Parochial Vicar (ordained 1971, West Roxbury, MA)
- Rev. Charles A. Tupta, C.O. — listed on About Us page; listed as Administrator in the Diocese of Charleston directory
- Deacon Andrew J. Fatovic
- Deacon John Hall
- Sr. Ginsy Simon, SCV — Superior, Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
- Sr. Pushpa Jose, SCV
- Sr. Elsa Tom, SCV
- Joanne Kazista — Director of Religious Education
- Lucinda Woodard — VBS & First Communion Coordinator
- Ricki Alley — CFO / Marketing Manager / Bookkeeper
- Wendy Mason — Executive Administrative Assistant
- Kaye Lewis — Music Coordinator; Organist 4:00 p.m.
- Cecilia Carlson — Organist 11:30 a.m.
- Yuri Batten — High School Youth Ministry
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation for all ages is coordinated by Director of Religious Education Joanne Kazista. Programs run throughout the school year, with First Communion and Confirmation preparation in addition to a parish school of religion model. Adult formation includes RCIA, adult faith study, faith sharing, and women's Bible study.
- Faith Formation / Religious Education (K–8) — Joanne Kazista
- Confirmation preparation
- First Communion preparation — Lucinda Woodard
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) during Sunday Mass
- Vacation Bible School — Lucinda Woodard
- Baptism Class — Deacon Andy Fatovic (and Deacon John Hall)
- R.C.I.A. — Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Room
- Adult Faith Study — Jon & Pat Varvel
- Faith Sharing — Fridays 10:30 a.m. in the Lending Library
- Women's Bible Study — Thursdays 10:00 a.m. in McGivney
Youth, Family & Fellowship
All Saints invests heavily in its youngest parishioners. The High School Youth Group and Middle School Youth Ministry meet regularly, with fundraisers such as Parents' Night Out supporting off-site retreats and events. Adult fellowship is nurtured through the Faith and Family Ministry, the Adult Senior Fellowship, and parish dinners.
- High School Youth Ministry — Yuri Batten
- Middle School Youth Ministry — Joanne Kazista
- Faith and Family Fellowship — Kristen Dineen (dinner events, Trunk or Treat, etc.)
- Parents' Night Out fundraisers for youth retreats
- Adult Senior Fellowship — Carla Cullon
- Dining Out Group — Mary Long
Music & Liturgical Ministries
Liturgical music is led by Music Coordinator Kaye Lewis, with organists, a children's choir, and an adult choir. Liturgical roles are filled by trained parishioners coordinated through the deacons' office, and the sacristan team ensures the smooth flow of each Mass.
- Music Coordinator: Kaye Lewis
- Organist 4:00 p.m.: Kaye Lewis
- Organist 11:30 a.m.: Cecilia Carlson
- Music contact 8:00 & 9:45 a.m.: Scottie Tilley
- Children's Choir: Adrienne Curran
- Adult Choir Practice: Wednesdays 3:00 & 6:30 p.m., Saturdays 2:45 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m.
- Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist — Deacon Andy Fatovic
- Lectors — Deacon Andy Fatovic
- Altar Servers — Deacon Andy Fatovic
- Sacristans — Stephanie Cates
- Ushers — Connor Leahy
- Greeters — Stephanie Cates
Outreach & Social Ministry
The parish carries out Christ's message of love and salvation through both corporal and spiritual works of mercy. From feeding the hungry to walking with the bereaved, the many outreach ministries are central to All Saints' identity.
- Saint Vincent de Paul Conference (helping those in need) — Fr. John Giuliani
- Feed the Flock food ministry — Charlotte Worobec
- Respect for Life — Connor Leahy
- Bereavement Ministry — Joan Epping
- GriefShare — Deacon John Hall / Joan Epping / Luciana Soler-Smith
- Living Through Grief — Trish Kuhlkin
- Marthas & Marys — Dana Hogue / Grace Caldwell
- Homebound Ministry (Communion to the sick) — Deacon Andy Fatovic
- Prayer Shawl Ministry — Kathy Rapp
- Ranger Rosary (for first responders / outdoors) — Julie Byrne
- Wholistic Ministry — Pam Cullen
- Restore Mobility
Parish Organizations
Beyond formal ministries, the parish hosts traditional Catholic organizations and fraternal groups that strengthen community and provide service opportunities for men, women, and youth.
- Knights of Columbus Council (David Walters) and Assembly (Stephen Markley)
- Legion of Mary — Kate Eastaway
- Men's Club — Kirk Bumber
- Women's Organization — Tena Bougor / Mary Streng
- Friends of the Oratory — Jon Varvel
- Boy Scouts — Crissy Poetzl
- Girl Scouts Troop 888 — Lucinda Woodard (named Outstanding Troop in Charlotte area 3 years running)
Prayer, Devotion & Spiritual Growth Groups
Smaller prayer communities meet throughout the week for ongoing spiritual formation, intercession, and Scripture study. These include men's and women's renewal groups, a prayer-angel outreach, the Saint Monica Prayer Group (a patron of those who have lost loved ones), and faith sharing gatherings.
- Renewal Ministry – Men's, Joe Connelly (Saturdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
- Renewal Ministry – Women's, Janet Rasmussen (Mondays 6:00 p.m.)
- Saint Monica Prayer Group – Beth Egan (Thursdays 10:15 a.m.)
- Prayer Angels – Carla Cullon
- Faith Sharing – Joanne Kazista (Fridays 10:30 a.m.)
- Adult Faith Study – Jon & Pat Varvel
Sacraments
The parish celebrates all seven sacraments and provides thorough preparation for each. Couples and families are encouraged to contact the parish office well in advance of baptisms, weddings, and other celebrations.
- Baptism — Last Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. class; family must be registered 6 months
- Marriage — Meet with a priest at least 6 months in advance; pre-marriage instruction required
- Anointing of the Sick — Call the Parish Office
- Reconciliation — Saturdays 2:45–3:45 p.m. or by appointment
- First Communion and Confirmation — Through the Faith Formation office
- R.C.I.A. for unbaptized adults, baptized Christians, or adult Catholics seeking Confirmation
Buildings, Grounds & Columbarium
The All Saints campus centers on the church building dedicated in 2006, with its stained-glass windows and Stations of the Cross, and the Parish Life Center dedicated in 2016. Recent improvements (2023–2024) include a consecrated columbarium, a rose garden, refreshed St. Peter's Room for adoration and small gatherings, and a repainted McDevitt Hall with new lighting. The church seats 445 and serves more than 1,300 households.
- Church (dedicated November 1, 2006 by Bishop Robert J. Baker) — stained glass and Stations of the Cross
- Parish Life Center (dedicated 2016) — offices, kitchen, meeting rooms, youth space
- Columbarium (completed and consecrated 2023 by Bishop Jacques)
- Rose Garden (2024) — across from the columbarium
- St. Peter's Room — multipurpose: adoration, overflow, receptions, funeral gatherings
- McDevitt Hall — refreshed 2024 with new paint and lighting
- Meeting rooms: McGivney, St. Joseph, St. Monica, Our Lady, Lending Library, Safety Team Room
- Seating capacity: 445; Households: ~1,316
Getting Involved & Newcomers
Parish registration is encouraged and unlocks enrollment in faith formation, sacramental preparation, and sponsorship certificates. Newcomers are welcomed by a dedicated ministry and can find registration forms in the vestibule and parish office. The parish's mission statement is: 'We are a Catholic Community dedicated to proclaiming Christ's message of love and salvation through worship, sacraments and ministries.'
- Parish registration — forms in the vestibule and at the parish office
- Newcomers Ministry — Rosemary Caputo
- Parish Pastoral Council — Fr. John Giuliani
- Church Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday–Friday
- Phone: (803) 831-9095; Rock Hill Oratory: (803) 327-2097
- After-hours sick calls: 803-327-0106
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Henry Telvin, C.O. and Rev. John Giuliani, C.O.1979
Began celebrating Saturday evening Mass at 'River Hills Station' in the Lake Wylie area.
- Rev. John Giuliani, C.O.1983 (founding)
First pastor of the separate Lake Wylie Catholic Community.
- Rev. Edward McDevitt, C.O.1992–
Became pastor; Bishop David Thompson renamed the community All Saints Catholic Mission and a building committee was established.
- Rev. Fabio Refosco, C.O.2004
Named Parish Administrator on July 1, 2004.
- Rev. Joseph Pearce, C.O.
Hired an architect and finalized construction plans for the new church.
- Rev. Edward McDevitt, C.O. (second term)2010
Reassigned to All Saints as Pastor on July 1, 2010.
- Rev. Agustin Guzman, C.O.2016–2019
Appointed Pastor July 1, 2016; the Parish Life Center was dedicated during his tenure.
- Rev. John P. Giuliani, C.O. (second term)May 1, 2019 – present
Returned as pastor; announced retirement in 2024.