December 31, Brothers and sisters in Christ,

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St Andrew Catholic Church Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 9am Saturday: 4:30, 6:15pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:15, 11am, 5 & 7pm (Spanish) Confessions Tues & Thurs: 8-8:45am; Wed: 4:30-5:15pm; Sat: 3-4pm Office

1 St Andrew Catholic Church Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 9am Saturday: 4:30, 6:15pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:15, 11am, 5 & 7pm (Spanish) Confessions Tues & Thurs: 8-8:45am; Wed: 4:30-5:15pm; Sat: 3-4pm Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm; Friday: 9am - 12noon Brothers and sisters in Christ, December 31, 2017 Each year on the first of January the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. While perhaps for us it seems a very settled matter that Mary is the Mother of God, early in the Church s history it was a contentious issue. From the early days of the Church, the faithful understood that Mary was the Mother of God, expressing this truth of the faith by the Greek term theotokos, meaning God-bearer or Mother of God. However, the term theotokos was disputed by theologians, and not formally affirmed by the magisterium of the Church until the Council of Ephesus in 431. At issue was not the nature of Mary, but the nature of her Son. Orthodox Catholic belief is that Jesus Christ has two natures, Human and Divine, united in one Person. It is by this unity in Jesus of the human and divine that fallen man is reunited with God, and thereby delivered from sin and death. In the Incarnation, God becomes a man, Jesus Christ, and assumes created human nature to himself. The created human nature, which had been wounded by sin, is now a part of God, whose divine life and love and grace and forgiveness are infinite, infinitely more than sufficient to heal the wound of sin. But, in order for human nature to be fully healed, it must be fully assumed. In order for humanity to be fully redeemed by Jesus Christ, Jesus needs to be fully human and fully divine. And so, we believe that Mary, who by her fiat and the power of the Holy Spirit conceived Jesus, bore Him in her womb and into the world, is the Mother of a man who is both fully human and fully divine. Therefore, it is proper to call her Mother of God. But this raises the question, how can a finite woman give birth to the infinite God? How can the creature become the mother of the Creator? Many theologians asked these questions in the early days of the Church and disputed that Mary could be the Mother of God. Best known of these is the Bishop Nestorius, who used the term Christotokos, the Christ bearer, to affirm that Mary was indeed the mother of Jesus, who is the Christ; but he rejected the term Theotokos, and denied that Mary could be the mother of the Divine. This heretical view is known as Nestorianism. This question was debated at the Council of Ephesus, and the understanding of Mary as Theotokos was affirmed. Nestorius lost his position as the Bishop of Constantinople, and Nestorianism was condemned as heretical. Dear friends, our understanding of who Mary is depends entirely upon our understanding of who her Son is. When we call Mary Mother of God, we speak not only of her dignity and holiness; we speak also of the fullness of Divinity that dwells within her Son, by whose Incarnation we have been reunited with the Divine. May we who love the Virgin Mother always by that very love grow in our love of her Divine Son. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Fr. Morgan

JULY 2, THE 2017 HOLY FAMILY 13TH SUNDAY OF JESUS, IN MARY ORDINARY AND JOSEPH TIME THIS WEEK S MASSES Saturday December 30 4:30 pm Tom Dye 6:15 pm Sherley Brandisi Sunday December 31 - New Year s

2 JULY 2, THE 2017 HOLY FAMILY 13TH SUNDAY OF JESUS, IN MARY ORDINARY AND JOSEPH TIME THIS WEEK S MASSES Saturday December 30 4:30 pm Tom Dye 6:15 pm Sherley Brandisi Sunday December 31 - New Year s Eve 7:30 am Joan Keating 9:15 am Frank Galczewski 11:00 am Tom Connolly 5:00 pm Pro Populo 7:00 pm Misa Monday January 1 Solemnity of Mary 9:00 am Stephen L. Heddinger Tuesday January 2 9:00 am Diane Aversano Wednesday January 3 9:00 am Harold Tobias Thursday January 4 9:00 am Jim O Connor Friday January 5 - First Friday 9:00 am Michael Rutto Saturday January 6 4:30 pm Ken Remington 6:15 pm Theresa Mulligan Sunday January 7 7:30 am David Murray 9:15 am Theresa Mulligan 11:00 am Michael Garvey 5:00 pm Cathy Ruland 7:00 pm Misa FISCAL YEAR Description Dec 10th Dec 17th Sunday Collections $18,558 $23,129 Weekly Budget Needs $21,000 $21,000 Year-to-Date Total $517,501 $540,630 Year-to-Date Budget Needs $504,000 $525,000 Surplus/Shortfall-to-Date $13,501 $15,630 St. Andrew is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, THANK YOU. THIS WEEK AT ST ANDREW S Sun, Dec 31 5pm Práctica de Música (Escuela) 7pm Men s Basketball (Gym) Mon, Jan 1 7pm Cursillo (Gym) Tue, Jan 2 8am Exposition Confessions (Church) Adult Ed-Faith Sharing (CLC) 7pm Contemporary Choir (Church) Wed, Jan 3 4:30pm Holy Hour (Church) 5:30pm Religious Ed (REC) 6:45pm Religious Ed (REC) 7:30pm Men s Basketball (Gym) Thur, Jan 4 8am Exposition Confessions (Church) 10:30am Bible Study (CLC) 6pm Bible Study (CLC) 6pm Práctica de Música (Escuela) 6pm Traditional Choir (Church) 6:30Ppm RCIA (School Library) Fri, Jan 5 7pm Hora Santa (Iglesia) 7pm Relig-Ed Family Night (CLC) Sat, Jan 6 8pm Vietnamese Mass / Party (Gym) 6:30pm Hispanic Ministry Mtg (CLC) COMMUNITY BUILDING \ PARISH NEWS St Andrew Seniors Group will be having a luncheon after the holidays at Villa Romana on Tue, Jan 9th at 12:30p. Menu choices are Veal Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Fiorentina and Shrimp D Oro. Also included is a salad, pasta, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea or soft drink. $19 incl tax & gratuity. Sign up at the church office, 3500 N Kings Hwy #102 no later than Fri, Jan 5th at 12n. Any questions call Rita at or Ann Marie at Conway Medical Center-Volunteer Services invites you to take the opportunity of being a good steward and offer the stewardship of time to serve as a volunteer. For details, please contact Carol Biagini, Director, either by phone at or at cbiagini@cmcsc.com. Next Week s Collection Church in Latin America December 31,

$THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH FAMILY LIFE \ PARISH NEWS St Andrew Hospital / Homebound Ministry is the face of the Body of Christ, visiting those who are confined to home, hospital or$ By reaching out to the sick, praying for those who are dying and distributing the Eucharist, we minister to those in need on behalf of Christ and His Church.

By reaching out to the sick, praying for those who are dying and distributing the Eucharist, we minister to those in need on behalf of Christ and His Church.

You can bring comfort, hope and forever change lives by serving others. Interested in joining St Andrew Hospital Homebound Ministry?

3 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH FAMILY LIFE \ PARISH NEWS St Andrew Hospital / Homebound Ministry is the face of the Body of Christ, visiting those who are confined to home, hospital or elderly housing facilities. Our faith calls upon us to take advantage of opportunities to perform Corporal Works of Mercy. By reaching out to the sick, praying for those who are dying and distributing the Eucharist, we minister to those in need on behalf of Christ and His Church. Why not bring your faith, your unique talents and compassion for others to St Andrew's Hospital / Homebound Ministry as a way to be of service to God. You can bring comfort, hope and forever change lives by serving others. Interested in joining St Andrew Hospital Homebound Ministry? Just drop the form (below) in the collection basket or contact the Coordinator- Susan Underwood ( ). Name: St Andrew Catholic Church Homebound / Hospital Ministry I wish to offer the stewardship of time and serve in this ministry. Hospital Homebound or Both Telephone/Cellphone: (Please complete and place in Offertory) -ormail slip to: Att: Hospital / Homebound Ministry St Andrew Catholic Church 3501 North Kings Highway, Suite 102 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Bus Ride to Stand Up for Life March & Rally - Sat, Jan 6th, 2018 Grand Strand Citizens for Life will again provide buses ($10pp) to the rally. Pick-up times and locations are as follows: Bethany Christian Services, 211 Courtyard, Surfside Beach at 6:15am or St Andrew Community Life Center, th Avenue, Myrtle Beach at 6:45am. Reservations are required - call Lori Videan at Please make checks payable to GSCL to confirm and guarantee reservation. If you need assistance covering the fare, please let her know. Make every effort to join us in taking a s tand for life. l et our voices be the v o i c e f o r t h e v o i c e l e s s. December 31,

JULY 2, THE 2017 HOLY FAMILY 13TH SUNDAY OF JESUS, IN MARY ORDINARY AND JOSEPH TIME PARISH NEWS Taking "Christ" Out of "Christmas" on College Campuses Under the guise of inclusivity, many colleges

They contend that public religious displays are inappropriate for Christmas - a holiday so-named because it celebrates the birth of Christ.

4 JULY 2, THE 2017 HOLY FAMILY 13TH SUNDAY OF JESUS, IN MARY ORDINARY AND JOSEPH TIME PARISH NEWS Taking "Christ" Out of "Christmas" on College Campuses Under the guise of inclusivity, many colleges across the nation are promoting non-religious decorations, displays and celebrations when issuing their annual guidelines for Christmas. They contend that public religious displays are inappropriate for Christmas - a holiday so-named because it celebrates the birth of Christ. In their efforts "striving to make campuses as inclusive as possible in 2017, by banning Christmas displays and celebrations, these colleges are telling Christians their traditions are offensive. * The University of California, Irvine, encouraged a "focus on celebrating a special occasion, instead of a specific holiday" such as a "year-end celebration" or celebrate "seasonal themes such as fall, winter, or spring." * The State University of New York at Brockport issued decorating guidelines. "Keep decorations general and non-specific to any religion. Create a winter theme with lights and color rather than religious icons..." Brockport advised employees to "consider a grab bag instead of a Secret Santa gift exchange. * Missouri State University barred "religious icons" and recommended displaying snowmen, bells, flowers, and other nondescript items. * Life University in Georgia, Eastern Connecticut State University, and others, are holding a holiday decorating contest that considers "inclusiveness, or how the decorations are respectful of all religious winter holidays." * Many colleges are leaving off the word "Christmas" to describe annual tree lighting ceremonies. (nynews.com, 12/10/17; leadershipinstitute.org, 12/6/17; campusreform.org, 12/11/17) "There were only a few shepherds at the first Bethlehem. The ox and the donkey understood more of the first Christmas than the high priests in Jerusalem. And it is the same today." Thomas Merton, Catholic monk and author The Diocese of Charleston has on staff Catholic certified spiritual directors throughout the Diocese. These individuals provide spiritual direction that encourages us to explore our relationship with God. Many of us find it a challenge to notice God s action in the midst of our busy lives, although we really yearn deep within our being for an awareness of God s presence with us. Explore a relationship with God What is happening in your life that separates you from living with deeper meaning? How is God present or absent in your life? How do you know God s direction for your life? Spiritual direction encourages us to explore our relationship with God. In spiritual direction, we are guided to reflect acutely on the experiences of our daily lives and God s presence within each experience. Spiritual direction is really not about being directed per se, but about being invited on a journey with a trained and certified companion to listen to God in a new way. What is the role of a spiritual director? A spiritual director/companion is one who is present to the directee through deep listening and personal support. This creates a safe environment where we can openly and prayerfully explore where God s spirit is leading. What happens in spiritual direction? Spiritual direction is really not about being directed. Rather, it is very much about being encouraged to draw closer to God through conversation, listening and prayer. We talk about what s on your mind. How often do we meet? Is there a cost? Most common is a monthly appointment for one hour. The Office of Pastoral Formation of the Diocese of Charleston is providing this experience cost free. Mass Attendance For St. Andrew s Students (Please complete and place in Offertory) Student s Name: Grade School Religious Ed in grade In thanksgiving to God and to fulfill the command to keep holy the Lord s Day, I have assisted at the Holy Mass on (date) at Parish. Please mail slip to: Rev Roger Morgan St Andrew Catholic Church 3501 N Kings Hwy #102 Myrtle Beach, SC December 31,

5 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH January 2018 St. Andrew Parish Community Calendar St Andrew Catholic Church Religious Education Center Parish Community Life Center Adult Education Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 - New Year s Day ***Office Closed*** 2 Adult-Ed Faith Sharing 1pm 3 Conf Prep 2-Focus Group 6:30pm 4 RICA 6:30pm 5 Adoration 9:30am Benediction 10am Relig-Ed Family Night 7pm Hora Santa 7pm 6 Hispanic Ministries 6:30pm Vietnamese Mass 8pm 7 Masses 7:30, 9:15, 11a & 5pm Prep de Bautismo 5pm 8 NO MASS Women s Club 12n Columbiettes 6pm Knights of Columbus 7pm Reunión Pastoral 7pm 9 Adult-Ed Faith Sharing 1pm Mass 6pm 10 Knitting / Crochet 1pm Mass 6pm 11 NO MASS RICA 6:30pm Nat l Fmly Planning 10am CFFR 12n ***Priests Convocation*** 14 Masses: 7:30, 9:15, 11am & 5p 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday KofC Dinner 5pm ***Office Closed*** 16 Adult-Ed Faith Sharing 1pm 4th Degree 7pm 17 Rosary makers 12n 18 Columbiettes 3:30pm RICA 6:30pm 19 Wedd g Rehearsal 4:30pm Relig-Ed Family Night 7pm 20 Wedding 1pm 21 Masses 7:30, 9:15, 11am & 5p 22 Columbiettes 7pm 23 Adult Ed-Faith Sharing 1pm 24 Knitting / Crochet 1pm Bishop 6pm 25 RCIA 6:30pm Maronite Group 7pm 26 Help4Kids Van 7:30am Adult Ed-Movie Night 6pm Family Prom 6pm 27 SCCW 9am 28 Masses 7:30, 9:15, 11am & 5pm Práctica del Servidor Altar 5pm Religious Ed 6pm Adult Ed-Faith Sharing 1pm 31 ***Catholic Schools Week***

6 JULY 2, THE 2017 HOLY FAMILY 13TH SUNDAY OF JESUS, IN MARY ORDINARY AND JOSEPH TIME PARISH STAFF 3501 North Kings Highway Suite 102 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (843) (843) fax (843) [evenings & weekends] Parochial Administrator Rev. Roger James Morgan Parochial Vicar Rev. José P. Quilcate Deacons Deacon Robert Barlow Deacon George Ferland Deacon Robert Jones Deacon Robert Sprouse Pastoral Associate Mr. Gregory S. Allen, MA Parish Business Manager Mrs. Madeleine Elswick Parish Administrative Assistant Mrs. Ceferina Meli Parish Accounting Clerk Mrs. Patricia Carbonaro Religious Education Coordinators Mrs. Jennifer Diaz Mrs. Barbara Bowers Mrs. Laura Allison Music Director Mrs. Francesca Schaeffer Homebound Coordinator Mrs. Susan K. Underwood Maintenance Coordinator Mr. William F. Powell ST ANDREW SCHOOL 3601 N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC (843) (843) (fax) Mrs. Deborah B. Wilfong, School Principal dwilfong@standrewschoolmb.org #standrewschoolmb #faithlovelearning #catholiceducationnow #nowmorethanever PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS Contact phone numbers are for parish use only. Prayer and Worship Altar Servers Church Upkeep.. Mary Zigman Extraordinary Ministers...Caroline Paulhus Gift Bearers... Priscilla Melton Greeters... Eleanore Burzon Lectors... Caroline Paulhus Marriage Prep... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Musicians & Vocalists... Francesca Schaeffer Prayer Chain... Ann Perry Sick & Homebound.... Susan Underwood Ushers... Bill Thiele Wedding Coordinator... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Christian Formation Adult Education... Laura Allison Adult Initiation / RCIA... Jennifer Diaz Baptism Prep... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Youth - Primary... Jennifer Diaz Youth - Middle... Barbara Bowers Youth - Secondary... Jennifer Diaz Youth Ministry... Jennifer Diaz Community Building Adult Seniors... Carlette Reynolds Byzantine Community... Jean Wirth Catholic Medical Association. Peter Bleyer, PhD Columbiettes... Pat Wyckoff Communications.... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Community Kitchen... Deacon Peter Casamento Gift Shop... Mary Mann Girl Scout Troop Donna Ferretti Hibernians... Paul Jenkins Hibernians Ladies... Maureen McEvoy-Cahill Hispanic Community...Veronica Hernández Hospitality... Marlene Grover Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree.Tom McElligott Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree.James Bowers Knitting/Crocheting... Pat Vera Rosary Makers... Harriet Parrotta SC Council of Catholic Women..Marlene Grover Social Events... John & Caroline Paulhus Volunteers... June Tarangelo Website Committee....Gregory Allen , ext 116 Women's Club... Christine Archer Pastoral Services Annulment... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Bereavement Support... Elizabeth Calley Catholic Charities... Diocese of Charleston Funerals... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Helping Hand Tina Shuppy Mobile Meals... Helene Fawks Natural Family Planning Susanna Bleyer, PhD Pregnancy Counseling... Catholic Charities Prison Ministry... Paula Loehr Respect Life Safe Environment... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Parish Consultative Councils Pastoral Council... Pat Roehrl Finance Council... Jack Moran Outreach... Madeleine Elswick , ext. 106 December 31,

The third Sunday of Advent, today, like all the other Sundays in Advent, has a traditional theme. The first week we focused on hope, the second on

The third Sunday of Advent, today, like all the other Sundays in Advent, has a traditional theme. The first week we focused on hope, the second on peace, and next week on love. But the focus today, just