Sunday, November 25, 2018

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1 Sunday, November 25, 2018

2 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 2 Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving: November 11, 2018 Tithing Income $5, Tithe $ $5, Online $ Actual Income $6, Weekly Budget $7, Weekly Deficit ($1,357.30) Poor Box $ This week: William Johnson, For the Family of Garrett Seech, Christina Sentelle, Anna Marie Pickert, Kathaleen Bryan, Keith Wolfrey, Aliene Misitis, Kellie Reiber, Philip Baker, Fred Eisenhart, Tom Lopresti, Frank Lago, Adele Hanson, Gretchen Bertuccini, Chauney McGarney, Zoey Walker, Perry Fath, Lisa White, James J. Thomas, Cathy Kinman, Ed Bryner, Earl Bennett, Ty Long, Robin L. Fraley, Robin Holderness, Gordon Fath, Jr., A Special Intention for Kathy Osbourn, Margaret (Peggy) Gillespie, Pat Landerman, Robert O Toole, Steve Pugh & Family, Ray Paris; Julian Lawrence, Anthony Barbarino, Margo Moran; Raylynn Gladhill, Jo Willard, Stan McElhaney, Jim Barnes, Judy Huber; Robert Topper, Becky & Jeffrey Schreck, Jr., Marie Keen; Ronnie Starry, Eileen Duke; Woodard Poper, Monica Wishard, Liz Jobes, Betty Powers, Ralph & Gladys Wetzel, Dorothea Peters, Eliana Bettwy, Catherine Hinkle, Seth Stine, Donna Krietz, Emma Loomis; Prayer List Policy: To help focus our prayers, names are kept on the list for one month. If someone is still in need of prayer, notify the office to list them for another month for as long as prayers are needed. NO CCD Classes Today, November 25, Hours Adoration begins after the 11am Mass and continues through Tuesday evening. Evening Prayer and Homily, Sunday, 7pm Evening Prayer and Homily, Monday, 7pm Evening Prayer, Homily and Benediction, Tuesday, 7pm Rev. Charles Connor, Homilist Next Weekend, December 1/2, 2018 CCD Classes 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten High School 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool Youth Group Regular Meeting, 6 8 pm, School Hall R.C.I.A Monday, December 3, 7:00 8:30pm, School Multipurpose Room Bible Study Tuesday, December 4, 9:00 11:00 am and 6:30 8:30 pm both in the Parish Meeting Room. Minister Schedule If you are unable to serve, please find a substitute. Thank you. Saturday, December 1, 5pm: EMHC Bill DeLise, Janet Stockton, 1 Needed; Altar Servers Maelee Lewis, Alex Williams, 1 Neeeded; Lector Mike McGovern; Gift Bearers Andy Williams, Ben Williams, Caiden Williams, Tammy Williams; Greeters Mary Little, Elaine Sneeringer Sunday, December 2, 8:00am: EMHC Rick Baker, David Pessagno Christine Bradley; Altar Servers Camryn Bonner, Christina Pan, Jonathan Pan; Lector Robert Lawn; Gift Bearers Deb Arena, Fred Arena, Anne Bonner; Greeters Ginny Shockey, Terry Shockey Sunday, December 2, 11:00am: EMHC Richard Cook, Carmen Krawczak, 1 Needed; Altar Servers Andrew Stansfield, Rachel Wagaman, Brody Wile; Lector Emil Berendt; Gift Bearers Charlie Brewer, Rae Brewer, Mary Skehan; Greeters Belen Aida Bautista, Bernadine Null This Advent, open the door to Christ by going on a journey with Mary and Joseph in the Seton Shrine s faith drama, Door to Bethlehem. It takes place on December 7-8 at 4-6:30pm each day, with a new tour beginning every 15 minutes. On the tour, you ll join Mary and Joseph in their search for shelter, and witness all that they encounter in their search. $6/ person, and free for children 6 and under. For more info or to buy tickets online, visit setonshrine.org/door-tobethlehem/. The Shrine is located at 339 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD In the kindness of your prayers, please pray for the repose of the souls of Betty Little, wife of Les Little, and Sandra Kopenhaver of our parish. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Do you go away for the winter? Do you forward or hold your mail? Please notify the church office as well. We will hold your mailings to save time and money. Thank you.

3 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Mass Schedule The Rosary is prayed ½ hour before each mass. Mass of Anticipation 5:00 Frank Bowders Sunday, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 25 8:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo 11:00 AM Tim Jenkins Monday, November 26 8:00 AM For the Intentions of Joan McFadden Tuesday, November 27 8:00 AM For the Intentions of John & Isabel Naviolo Wednesday, November 28 8:00 AM Clara Reed Thursday, November 29 8:00AM All Souls/Holy Souls in Purgatory Friday, November 30 Saint Andrew the Apostle 8:00AM Richard Gomez Saturday, December 1 8:00AM Joyce Williams 3:30 Confessions Mass of Anticipation 5:00 William Whittington, Sr. Sunday, First Sunday of Advent, December 2 8:00 AM For the Intentions of the Joe Miller Family 11:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotions begin tonight! This year our guest homilist is Father Charles Connor. We will have 24-hour adoration during the 3 days. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration and remain exposed in the monstrance from the conclusion of the 11am Mass until the conclusion of the closing service on Tuesday. As we enter the season of Advent, consider making the sacrifice of coming during the middle of the night to spend some time with the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Please sign up on the sheets on the bulletin board in the back of the church to spend some time with the Lord during our Devotions. Sacrament of Baptism Baptism is normally celebrated following the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass. Parents must be registered members of the parish and attend a baptism preparation class (held monthly) prior to the baptism. The requirements for godparents are established by the Catholic Church. Please call the parish office for information. Sacrament of Marriage Diocesan policy requires 9 to 12 months of preparation for Marriage. Contact the parish as soon as possible after engagement. No arrangements should be made prior to consultation with the pastor. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available to all in need of healing. It should be given if an individual is gravely ill or near death but is available to all who are in need of healing, before major surgery or when one is hospitalized. If possible, please do not wait until death is imminent to offer your loved one this grace especially when that person may be able to participate and appreciate the sacrament. Parish Ministries Directory Boy Scouts Fred Shetter Cemetery Joe Little Church Cleaning Crew Kathy Osbourn Council of Catholic Women Elaine Sneeringer Finance Council Chair Charlie Willhide Knights of Columbus Jeff Moyer (717) Music Director Kathy Bourdeau Ministry Scheduler Kathy Bourdeau Natural Family Planning Jeff & Marcia Moyer Parish Council Chair Chris Dennis Parish Nurse Program Margy Cook Betty Green Prayer Chain Bernie Null Judy Baker Pro-Life Committee Marcia Moyer SCRIP Lisa Skehan Saint Andrew Board of Education Lesley Quesada Social Outreach & Advocacy Ministries Marie Maisie DiGiammarino Lucy Ivins Spirited Singles John Hoffman Saint Andrew Seniors Sonnie Medevich Waynesboro Fellowship of Churches Patricia Muir Youth Group standrewsyouth316@gmail.com The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. It burns this week in Memory of Helen Hemler. New Books, Pamphlets, & CD's for Christmas & Advent! Check the bookshelves at the entrance of the church for these and many books/ videos for children and interesting books on the a number of spiritual and faith based topics.

4 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4 Buy a Cookie Tray and Combat World Hunger Our CHRISTMAS Giving Tree is up and decorated! Please take an ornament and purchase what is listed on it. Consider including a gift receipt (available in many stores) with clothing or other items for easy exchange if needed. The wrapped gift should be returned by Sunday, December 9th. Please note: It is VERY IMPORTANT to have the ornament attached to the outside of the gift for identification. Donated Food Items for November and early December: Parishioners are asked to fill the Manna Bags with items to go into the Christmas Holiday Baskets. Your participation in this activity for the physical needs of others is much appreciated. If you did not pick up your Manna Bags last weekend, you can find them in the vestibule of the church. If you would like to donate cash for food basket turkeys and fresh produce, please take an envelope from the Giving Tree, place a check or cash in the envelope, and place it in the collection basket. You may contact Maisie DiGiammarino (mdigiam@ilstu.edu or 717/ ) with any Giving Tree questions. If you would like a Christmas basket or you know of a family who would, please contact the office at One Week Left!! There are 8 each of Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Peanut Butter Cookies in the attractive gift trays that make excellent gifts. Each tray is $15. Please use the order form that was in the bulletin or pick one up in the back of church. Order forms and money are due next Sunday, December 2 Just drop in the collection basket. 100% of the proceeds from the sale supports Cross Catholic Outreach s Haiti and Nicaragua School Feeding Programs. Trays will be delivered to Saint Andrew for pick up December 8 & 9. Consider a donation to include a tray with each of the Christmas baskets to be delivered. For more information, contact Peg Wagaman, , ext 6. Saint Andrew s Youth Group Upcoming Events December 2, Regular Meeting; 6:00 8:00pm December 14 Christmas Lock-In Friday from 8pm Saturday, 8am. December 15/16 Christmas Cookie Sale after each Mass For more information, contact standrewyouth316@gmail.com. Spirited Singles Wednesday, December 5, 9am Singles, divorced & widowed men & women. Join us for breakfast or just coffee & fellowship at the Velvet Café. More info-john We need volunteers (both men and women!) to help clean the church on Wednesday, December 5, from approximately 8:30am 9:30am. As the saying goes, many hands make light work! Please prayerfully consider donating a small portion of your time to this ministry please come and help! Knights of Columbus Children s Christmas Party Sunday, December 16 at 12:00pm in the School Hall. The party is for children and grandchildren of members, ages newborn to 10 years. All Knights of Columbus members who plan to bring their children and grandchildren are asked to please contact Jay Wandalowski by December 2 via at Jaywand20@gmail.com or by Phone/Text at with child s name & age so Santa can have a gift for them!

5 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 5 Sunday, November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 Stories of kings and queens are often relegated to fairy tales or medieval gallantry. Sometimes, of course, we see modern royalty in the media, and many might remember the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana decades ago, and more recently their son Prince William s wed- ding to Kate M i d d l e t o n. But modern royals tend to be figureheads rather than political heads of state. So it can seem a bit odd to cele- brate Christ the King. He is certainly more than a figurehead. Of course, the image of king is deeply rooted in the ancient world, and not limited to biblical texts. Oftentimes in an- tiquity the king, or su- preme ruler, approached the status of the divine. For example, Julius Caesar s clan was named for Julius, the son of Aeneas (the prince of Troy), who was said to be the son of the goddess Venus. Julius Caesar received honors of divinity in his lifetime, and after he was assassinated the Roman Senate officially declared him divine. Centuries before, the kings of Judah and Israel were sometimes called divine, or sons of God. The biblical authors also applied the title of King to God, as Yahweh was the great God, / the great king over all gods (Ps 95:3, NABRE). By the time Jesus was on the scene, the Roman occupation of Judea led the people to long for their own king, to establish the kingdom as independent once again. It s no surprise that the Romans, always on the lookout for those who might attempt insurrection, crucified Jesus as King of the Jews. The mocking, derisive sign became something the early Christians did not shy away from, but proclaimed. In essence, the early Christians said, Jesus was in fact king, but he was king in a way unforeseen. The gospel reading for today brings us into the scene between Jesus and Pilate. Of course, we know how it will end, ultimately with the crucifixion and the antagonizing sign proclaiming Jesus, King. But here in the midst of the conversation we hear eternal questions that cause us to consider, What is truth? Jesus makes a straightforward claim, that he is king, and he has been sent to testify to the truth. He doesn t see the incarnation of truth, the King of Kings, standing before his very eyes. And in Pilate s blindness, he will put to death Jesus as King of the Jews. So the early Christians, and even us today, continue to proclaim Jesus as King. He is no mere figurehead. Instead, he shares the title with Yahweh, great king over the gods. What Pilate said in mockery was utterly true. Jesus Christ is King. From Living Liturgy From our Pastor s Pen... Andrew the Apostle, also known as Saint Andrew and referred to in the Orthodox tradition as the First-Called, was a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. Saint Andrew was born according to the Christian tradition in 6 BC in Galilee. The New Testament states that Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, born in the village of Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. In the Gospel of Matthew (Matt 4:18 22) and in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:16 20) Simon Peter and Andrew were both called together to become disciples of Jesus and "fishers of men". These narratives record that Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, observed Simon and Andrew fishing, and called them to discipleship. In contrast, the Gospel of John (John 1:35 42) states that Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, whose testimony first led him, and another unnamed disciple of John the Baptist, to follow Jesus. Andrew at once recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and hastened to introduce him to his brother. Thenceforth, the two brothers were disciples of Christ. Subsequently, in the Gospels, Andrew is referred to as being present on some important occasions as one of the disciples more closely attached to Jesus. Andrew told Jesus about the boy with the loaves and fishes (John 6:8), and when Philip wanted to tell Jesus about certain Greeks seeking Him, he told Andrew first (John 12:20 22). Andrew was present at the Last Supper and Andrew was one of the four disciples who came to Jesus on the Mount of Olives to ask about the signs of Jesus' return at the "end of the age". Early church legends recount his missionary activity in the area around the Black Sea and the Dnieper river as far as Kiev. Hence, he became a patron saint of Ukraine, Romania, and Russia. According to tradition, he founded the See of Byzantium (later Constantinople and Istanbul) in AD 38, preached in Thrace, and his presence in Byzantium is also mentioned in the apocryphal Acts of Andrew. Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras (Patræ) in Achaea. Early texts describe Andrew as bound, not nailed, to a Latin cross of the kind on which Jesus is said to have been crucified; yet a tradition developed that Andrew had been crucified on a cross of the form called crux decussata (X-shaped cross, or "saltire"), now commonly known as a "Saint Andrew's Cross" supposedly at his own request, as he deemed himself unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross as Jesus had been. He is iconographically represented with an X-shaped cross (like that depicted on the Scottish flag). Many Catholics participate in an Advent devotion known as the Saint Andrew Novena, or the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena, in which a specific prayer is recited 15 times a day from his feast day on November 30 until Christmas. Hail and Blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

6 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6 Monday, November 26, 2018 Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5; Luke 21:1-4 Strolling through the crooked, crowded, exciting streets of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, you ll see vendors hawking every imaginable treasure. Spices from the Orient, silks of India, beauty products made with Dead Sea salts, prayer shawls of every description. You can buy almost anything there, including the widow s mite, according to the sandwich board in front of an archeologically minded coin shop. Whether or not the coins are authentic to the time of Jesus, the one thing you can never acquire from any shop is the spirit of generosity that humble woman in the gospel story demonstrated. Is your generosity big enough to impress Jesus? Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Revelation 14:14-19; Luke 21:5-11 At the close of each church year, Catholics get a little apocalyptic in their focus. While it s in the fine print of mortality that someday we ll face the final hour of this life, it s a thought we keep under wraps most of the time. Yet the hour of the Reaper is coming: How prepared are you to be reaped? The church invites you to practice the daily examination of conscience to consider the harvest of each day, both the chaff and the grain of your efforts. (Search on examination of conscience online for some options.) Consider today: What fruits have you gathered to present to the Lord? Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Revelation 15:1-4; Luke 21:12-19 As we approach Advent, we already begin to hear talk of preparing for Christ s coming making ourselves ready. And of course we have gospels full of warnings to Be prepared, Keep vigil, Bring oil for your lamps, You know not the day nor the hour. But when it comes to defending our faith at the end times, Jesus tells us to not prepare our testimony in advance. Huh? Apparently we re to get busy putting our faith into action now, and when the time comes for putting it into words, we can rely on the wisdom of the Spirit to help us out. Thursday, November 29, 2018 Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Luke 21:20-28 Each new generation has its heralds of doom reading signs in every calamity that the end is near. But rest assured, the endtimes are not our concern. Our commission is to stand amid the chaos and give birth to a dancing star, to quote Nietzsche at his poetical best. Our choice is always to embrace life a gift freely given to us by One who loves us. So ignore those who speak the language of scarcity and gloom. They want you to live small, fear-filled lives. Stand erect, Jesus says. Drink from my cup. Do this, and you will be satisfied and most surely saved. Friday, November 30, 2018 Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22 In the gospels, Andrew is portrayed as a simple fisherman who brought others to Jesus. He brought forward the boy with the five loaves and two fishes. He brought his brother Simon the news, We have found the Messiah. In Jerusalem, he introduced some Greek men who wanted to meet Jesus and speak to him. Later, he was a missionary said to have traveled widely before being martyred on a cross in the shape of an X. Because of the belief that Andrew preached in Scotland, the Scottish put his cross on their flag. While few of us will be remembered on national flags, all of us can be remembered as people who did our best to introduce others to the healing message of Jesus. Saturday, December 1, 2018 Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36 People throw parties when it s time to celebrate. But grief and loss are private places we often go alone. How comforting to know that Mary our Mother went all of those places ahead of us and is waiting there to enfold us in mercy and consolation! Pick up a rosary today and pray the Sorrowful Mysteries for those who are suffering alone and unseen: in places of humiliation and condemnation, in sickness and disability, in mourning and loneliness, and especially at the hour of death. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christmas, but we often get distracted and busy. Don t let this Advent pass you by. Slow down and focus on what matters most with the BEST ADVENT EVER, a free program. Each day you will receive an with short inspirational videos from Allen Hunt and Dominick Albano, practical tips for your everyday life and real-life stories to encourage you in your faith journey. How does it work? Sign up at DynamicCatholic.com/SignUp. Starting December 2, the first Sunday of Advent you will begin to receive your daily s. Advent is a powerful opportunity to bring you into a deeper experience of Christmas. You will experience Advent in a way you ve never experienced it before leading to the best Christmas of your life! Be Bold. Be Catholic. The Dynamic Catholic Team