St. Andrew Catholic Church

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1 St. Andrew Catholic Church Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Pastor Rev. James L. LeBlanc Parochial Vicar Rev. Norbert Mendonça Deacons Deacon Robert Barlow Deacon George Ferland Deacon Robert Jones Pastoral Associate Mr. Gregory S. Allen, MA School Principal Mrs. Deborah B. Wilfong Parish Business Manager Mrs. Madeleine C. Elswick Parish Administrative Assistant Mrs. Denise R. Reardon Parish Accounting Clerk Mrs. Patricia Carbonaro Religious Education Catechists Mrs. Jennifer Diaz Mrs. Barbara Bowers Mrs. June Tarangelo, M.Ed. Music Director Mrs. Francesca Schaeffer Homebound Coordinator Mrs. Susan K. Underwood Maintenance Coordinator Mr. William F. Powell ST. ANDREW CHURCH WEBSITE: Corner of 37th Avenue North and North Kings Hwy Parish Office and Mailing Address 3501 North Kings Highway Suite 102 Myrtle Beach, SC Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:00 pm PHONE: Fax: Evenings and Weekends: MASSES: Saturday: 4:30 & 6:15 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:15, 11:00 am and 5:00 & 7:00 pm Spanish Monday - Friday: 9:00 am Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 pm ST. ANDREW SCHOOL WEBSITE: North Kings Highway Myrtle Beach, SC PHONE: Fax: dwilfong@standrewschoolmb.org Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 25, 2016

2 ENTRANCE ANTIPHON WELCOME The parishioners of St. Andrew Catholic Church are happy to extend a warm welcome to the many visitors who join us for worship today. St. Andrew Parish, a Roman Catholic community, seeks to nurture the faith and serve the needs of parishioners and visitors by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through active stewardship, ministries of word and sacrament, programs of Christian formation,and works of charity and justice. GUIDELINES FOR THE RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Mass when we receive Holy Communion, the true Body and Blood of the Lord. Yet, we Catholics should receive Holy Communion only when we are living in communion with the Catholic Church and in the state of sanctifying grace and have made the appropriate fast from food and drink. Because of the connection we draw between being in full communion with the Catholic Church and receiving Holy Communion, we cannot invite those who are not Catholic to share in Holy Communion with us. Still, we welcome all to this celebration of the Mass as our brothers and sisters, and pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit will one day draw us closer that all may be 2 one. (John 17:22) ORDER OF WORSHIP September 25, 2016 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Introit Antiphon Liturgy of the Word Readings (Amos 6:1a, 4-7 & 1 Timothy 6:11-16).1005 Psalmody...Psalm 1463 Praise the Lord, my soul! Gospel (Luke 16:19-31) Homily Profession of Faith General Intercessions: Today s first collection supports the mission and ministries of St. Andrew Parish. Today s second collection benefits our Social Outreach Ministry. New pledges and donations to our Parish Property Development Fund are gratefully accepted at any time. Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory O Beauty, Ever Ancient Eucharistic Prayer Holy, Holy! Great Amen The Mystery of Faith: Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. Communion Song Behold the Lamb Recessional All Creatures of Our God and King

3 THIS WEEK S MASSES Saturday September 24 4:30 pm Pro Populo 6:15 pm Edmund LaLonde Sunday September 25 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Lioi Family 9:15 am Arthur Patenaude 11:00 am Edmund LaLonde 5:00 pm Margaret Grealish 7:00 pm Pedro Antonio Barreto Spanish Mass Monday September 26 9:00 am Primo Gambetta Tuesday September 27 9:00 am For the People of Our Parish Wednesday September 28 9:00 am Anton Hung Thursday September 29 9:00 am Maria Tinh Friday September 30 9:00 am Lillan & Clarence Libby Saturday October 1 4:30 pm Robert Mayer 6:15 pm Pro Populo 8:00 pm Vietnamese Mass Sunday October 2 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Respect Life Sunday 7:30 am Frank Kulbacki 9:15 am Primo Gambetta 11:00 am Michael Chafin 5:00 pm Francis Kroll 7:00 pm Spanish Mass WEEKDAY LITURGIES IN AREA PARISHES Our Lady Star of the Sea, NMB 8:00 am St. Michael, Garden City Monday 8 am, Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am & 12:05 pm, Wednesday 8 am & 6:30 pm St. James, Conway. Tues. & Thurs. 12:00 noon, please call St. James for other days and times DEVOTIONS Rosary: Saturday 3:50 pm & Sunday 8:40 am Rosary: Monday Friday 8:25 am Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday after 9:00 am Mass St. Theresa Novena: Tuesday after 9:00 am Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Fridays after 9 am Mass and Benediction 10 am Perpetual Adoration at St. Michael s Church CONFESSIONS St. Andrew.8 am Monday - Friday & 3 pm Saturday Our Lady Star of the Sea, NMB...3:30 pm Saturdays St. Michael, Garden City.7:30 am. Monday - Saturdays 11:30 am on Tues., Thurs., Fri., & 5 pm on Wed. St. James, Conway 7:00 pm Tues. & 3:15 pm Saturday THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES AT ST. ANDREW Sat 9/24 Sun 9/25 Mon 9/26 Tues 9/27 Wed 9/28 Thurs 9/29 Fri 9/30 Sat 10/1 Sun 10/2 3:00 pm Confessions Church 5:00 pm Hispanic Ministries CLC 6:00 pm Religious Ed. Super Sunday CP2 8th-10th Grade & Parents CLC & Gym No Men s Basketball 7:00 pm Escuela De La Fe Gym 7:00 pm Columbiettes CLC 1:00 pm Small Faith Sharing REC 2:45 pm Youth Choir School 6:00 pm Book Club REC 7:00 pm Bereavement School Library 7:00 pm Contemporary Choir Church 12:00pm St. Andrew School Early Dismissal Teacher In Service 1:00 pm Book Club CLC 1:00 pm Knitting CLC 5:30 pm & 6:45 pm Religious Ed Classes School 6:45 pm Youth Focus Group Library 7:00 pm Spanish Mass Church 7:30 pm Men s Basketball Gym 10:30 am & 6 pm Bible Study CLC 6:00 pm Traditional Choir Church 7:00 pm RCIA School Library 7:00 pm Religious Ed. Parent Con nections Family Night - Team Trivia. All Families Welcome. CLC 10:00 am Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Gym 3:00 pm Confessions Church 8:00 pm Vietnamese Mass Church 9:00 pm Vietnamese Gathering After Mass CLC 11:00 am SC Council of Catholic Women Deanery Mass Church 12:00 pm Luncheon Following Mass CLC 2:00 pm Respect Life Chain Outside Church along Kings Highway 5:00 pm Hispanic Ministries CLC 5:00 pm Spanish Baptism Preparation Class CLC 7:00 pm Men s Basketball Gym STEWARDSHIP FISCAL YEAR Sunday Collections $20, Weekly Budget Needs $21, Year To Date Totals $237, Year To Date Budget Needs $231, Surplus to Date $6, St. Andrew is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, THANK YOU. 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS A Vietnamese Mass is celebrated the 1st Saturday of each month at St. Andrew at 8 pm. The next Vietnamese Mass is this Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 pm. Thánh Lễ VN vào mỗi thứ Bảy đầu tháng tại giáo xứ St. Andrew ở Myrtle Beach lúc 8g tối As men and women of God we are to pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience and gentleness. We are called to keep his commandment to love one another as he has loved us. Is this evident in your lives and marriages? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are: Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2016 in Myrtle Beach and Nov 4-6, 2016 in Atlantic Beach, NC. For more information visit our website at: SCMarriageMatters.org or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or A Night of Music Enjoy the harmonies of Hallelujah and Southern Comfort. These quartets enjoy singing traditional barbershop as well as 40 s, 50 s and 60 s music! Saturday, October 8, 2016 St. Andrew s Parish Community Life Center Doors open: 7:30 PM Performance: 8:00 PM Tickets - $12.00 a person (Seating is limited) Refreshments & Snacks will be served. For Tickets or more information contact Dolores Tickets available at St. Andrew Catholic Church Office 3501 North Kings Highway Suite 201 Please make check payable to: Fr. Anthony Montesinos Columbiettes I am a Student of St Andrew Catholic (Check One): Grade School Religious Ed in Grade. Student s Signature Being a Good Steward of God s Gift of Time to Me I am attending Church on the Lord s Day on at Church Pastor: Please mail slip to Fr. James LeBlanc, Pastor, St. Andrew Catholic Church, 3501 North Kings Hwy, Suite 102 Myrtle Beach, SC ANNOUNCEMENTS Women s Club Deanery Mass & Luncheon Gathering St. Andrew Church & Community Center - 11:00 am Mass October 2, 2016 ALL Catholic women of a parish in the Deanery of Myrtle Beach are cordially invited to mass, lunch, and a gathering of Catholic Women. Any woman, high school and beyond or whether currently affiliated with the deanery or not, is welcome to share this time. The Deanery is an organization of women from parish affiliates that come together to serve our church and our community. Affiliate members do many projects in service to their parish. Currently, the deanery is supporting the Family Justice Center get established in Myrtle Beach, where there is an urgent need for a Safe House for victims of domestic abuse. As part of this group you can grow spiritually, enrich your faith; understand Catholic social teaching; advocate for a culture of life and social justice; promote moral solutions to societal ills, develop leadership skills; form lasting friendships; nurture family values and more. Come alone or with a friend. If you need a ride or babysitting, ask when you RSVP. We are looking forward to seeing current members and guests. Please contact: Maureen at or Norine at October is Respect Life Month Four Grand Strand Area Life chains are scheduled at the following locations for Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Myrtle Beach along Kings Highway 28th Av North to 38th Av North (St. Andrew Church) Conway at Highway 501 in front of the Coastal Mall Shopping Center Garden City at Highway 17 South near St. Michael s Church North Myrtle Beach at Highway 17 & 8th Av North Signs will be available for participants beginning at 1:30 pm For further information contact: John at Myrtle Beach , Brenda at Conway , Terri at Garden City and Andrew at North Myrtle Beach Please join in this peaceful, prayerful demonstration.

5 TASTE OF THE TOWN Save the Date Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center 4pm- 10pm. St. Andrew Catholic School proudly presents the 33rd Annual Taste of the Town. The most highly anticipated culinary/ social event of the year and Myrtle Beach s largest food festival is coming soon!! Some of the most popular restaurants from across the Grand Strand will offer delectable Tapas Style tastings from their menus from $1-$4 each. Admission - $5 Advanced/$6 at the door. Food tickets are $1 each and sold inside the event. Children 14 and under free with an adult admission. Tickets will be available for purchase closer to event date. Visit our website for more details PRINCIPAL S CORNER Dear St. Andrew Family, We all know how important vocations are to our Church. Students in our school make it a priority to pray for those who are discerning a vocation in the priesthood, diaconate, religious life or lay ministry. The student s pictured below have offered to take home a Prayer Bear or Chalice to remind them and their families to pray daily for vocations. Won t you join them by praying the following prayer? O God, you sent your Son, Jesus, to bring eternal life to those who believe. I join him in praying for laborers for your harvest. May your Holy Spirit inspire men and women to continue his mission through your priesthood, diaconate, religious life and lay ministry. May this same Spirit make known your will for my life. Thank you, and God Bless, Debbie Wilfong, Principal 5

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Pilgrimage to Poland You are invited to join Family Honor s Pilgrimage to Poland, March 28-April 6, This pilgrimage will kick off a Year of Thanksgiving to our Lord as Family Honor approaches our 30 th anniversary of serving families (in 2018). We chose Poland because a significant portion of Family Honor s mission and philosophy is grounded in the writings of Saint Pope John Paul II and the Theology of the Body. This pilgrimage will take us to some of the sites that were significant in John Paul II s life in Poland, along with other sites of historical and spiritual significance in the life of St. Faustina and St. Maximillian Kolbe. Spiritual Director for the Family Honor Pilgrimage will be Rev. James L. LeBlanc, pastor of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Myrtle Beach & Vicar for Family Life for the Diocese of Charleston, SC. For pilgrimage details and the Registration Form, go to: and click the Pilgrimage tab. Or, contact Canterbury Pilgrimages at or the Family Honor office at Information is also available in the church vestibule or in the parish office. SMALL FAITH SHARING GROUPS: Experience the support of fellow Christians as we pray together and review the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. A faith sharing group meets biweekly in Berkshire Forest area and will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30. Please call Another group meets weekly at the Religious Education Center on Tuesday,1-2:30pm. Call or standrew.adulteduc@gmail.com. WORD OF LIFE A great poverty reigns in a country that allows taking the life of an unborn child-a child created in God s image, created to live and to love. His or her life is not for destroying but for living, despite the selfishness of those who fear that they lack the means to feed or educate one more child. 6 ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta ANNOUNCEMENTS Catholics For Freedom of Religion "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference." ~Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor Few Christian refugees admitted to U.S.: Of over 10,000 Syrian refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2016, only 56 are Christians. While 10% of the population in Syria is Christian, less than one-half of 1% of those fleeing genocide have been admitted to this country. Since 2011, between 1/2 to 1 million Christians have fled Syria but have had to seek asylum in other countries. Please pray: Lord, the plight of our brothers and sisters is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. We ask you Lord to spare their lives and grant them patience and courage to continue their witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Pray, Learn and Act to preserve religious liberty. Visit Please join us for our 15 th monthly Patriotic Rosary for America at 3pm on Monday, Oct. 10 th Columbus Day.. We will meet again at Warbird Park on Farrow Parkway in Market Common (at the site of the aircraft display & where we were on 9-11). Knights of Columbus Charity Fundraiser Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner Friday, October 7th from 5-7 pm in the CLC. $10.00 per person, free Pizza for children 10 & under. The Charity Dinner will benefit some of the worthwhile charities the Knights of Columbus support. Including: Seminarians Scholarship, Coats for Kids, Catholic Charities, SOS, Special Olympics, and Autism. Tickets are available at the Parish office. For more information contact: Jim O Connor jimo5761@gmail.com

7 Catholic Answers: Who Can Receive Communion? The Holy Eucharist is the most important of the seven sacraments because, in this and in no other sacrament, we receive the very body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. Innumerable, precious graces come to us through the reception of Holy Communion. Communion is an intimate encounter with Christ, in which we sacramentally receive Christ into our bodies, that we may be more completely assimilated into his. "The Eucharist builds the Church," as Pope John Paul II said (Redemptor Hominis 20). It deepens unity with the Church, more fully assimilating us into Christ (1 Cor. 12:13; CCC 1396). The Eucharist also strengthens the individual because in it Jesus himself, the Word made flesh, forgives our venial sins and gives us the strength to resist mortal sin. It is also the very channel of eternal life: Jesus himself. In John s gospel, Jesus summarized the reasons for receiving Communion when he said: "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food, and my blood is real drink. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me. This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate and died; he who eats this bread will live forever" (John 6:53 58). Because of the gravity of Jesus teaching on receiving the Eucharist, the Church encourages Catholics to receive frequent Communion, even daily Communion if possible, and mandates reception of the Eucharist at least once a year during the Easter season. Before going to Communion, however, there are several things one needs to know. Catholics and Communion The Church sets out specific guidelines regarding how we should prepare ourselves to receive the Lord s body and blood in Communion. To receive Communion worthily, you must be in a state of grace, have made a good confession since your last mortal sin, believe in transubstantiation, observe the Eucharistic fast, and, finally, not be under an ecclesiastical censure such as excommunication. First, you must be in a state of grace. "Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup" (1 Cor. 11:27 28). This is an absolute requirement which can never be dispensed. To receive the Eucharist without sanctifying grace in your soul profanes the Eucharist in the most grievous manner. A mortal sin is any sin whose matter is grave and which has been committed willfully and with knowledge of its seriousness. Grave matter includes, but is not limited to, murder, receiving or participating in an abortion, homosexual acts, having sexual intercourse outside of marriage or in an invalid marriage, and deliberately engaging in impure thoughts (Matt. 5:28 29). Scripture contains lists of mortal sins (for example, 1 Cor. 6:9 10 and Gal. 5:19 21). For further information on what constitutes a mortal sin, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Out of habit and out of fear of what those around them will think if they do not receive Communion, some Catholics, in a state of 7

8 mortal sin, choose to go forward and offend God rather than stay in the pew while others receive the Eucharist. The Church s ancient teaching on this particular matter is expressed in the Didache, an early Christian document written around A.D. 70, which states: "Whosoever is holy [i.e., in a state of sanctifying grace], let him approach. Whosoever is not, let him repent" (Didache 10). The Church s ancient teaching on this particular matter is expressed in the Didache, an early Christian document written around A.D. 70, which states: "Whosoever is holy [i.e., in a state of sanctifying grace], let him approach. Whosoever is not, let him repent". (Didache 10). Second, you must have been to confession since your last mortal sin. The Didache witnesses to this practice of the early Church. "But first make confession of your faults, so that your sacrifice may be a pure one" (Didache 14). The 1983 Code of Canon Law indicates that the same requirement applies today. "A person who is conscious of a grave sin is not to... receive the body of the Lord without prior sacramental confession unless a grave reason is present and there is no opportunity of confessing; in this case the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible" (CIC 916). The requirement for sacramental confession can be dispensed if four conditions are fulfilled: (1) there must be a grave reason to receive Communion (for example, danger of death), (2) it must be physically or morally impossible to go to confession first, (3) the person must already be in a state of grace through perfect contrition, and (4) he must resolve to go to confession as soon as possible. Third, you must believe in the doctrine of transubstantiation. "For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment upon himself" (1 Cor. 11:29). Transubstantiation means more than the Real Presence. According to transubstantiation, the bread and wine are actually transformed into the actual body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ, with only the appearances of bread and wine remaining. This is why, at the Last Supper, Jesus held what appeared to be bread and wine, yet said: "This is my body.... This is my blood" (Mark 14:22-24, cf. Luke 22:14-20). If Christ were merely present along side bread and wine, he would have said "This contains my body.... This contains my blood," which he did not say. Fourth, you must observe the Eucharistic fast. Canon law states, "One who is to receive the most Holy Eucharist is to abstain from any food or drink, with the exception only of water and medicine, for at least the period of one hour before Holy Communion" (CIC 919 1). Elderly people, those who are ill, and their caretakers are excused from the Eucharistic fast (CIC 191 3). Priests and deacons may not dispense one obligated by the Eucharistic fast unless the bishop has expressly granted such power to them (cf. CIC 89). Finally, one must not be under an ecclesiastical censure. Canon law mandates, "Those who are excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty and others who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion" (CIC 915). Provided they are in a state of grace and have met the above requirements, Catholics should receive the Eucharist frequently (cic 898). 8

9 Other Christians and Communion The guidelines for receiving Communion, which are issued by the U.S. bishops and published in many missalettes, explain, "We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ s prayer for us that they may all be one (John 17:21). "Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law.... " Scripture is clear that partaking of the Eucharist is among the highest signs of Christian unity: "Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread" (1 Cor. 10:17). For this reason, it is normally impossible for non-catholic Christians to receive Holy Communion, for to do so would be to proclaim a unity to exist that, regrettably, does not. Another reason that many non-catholics may not ordinarily receive Communion is for their own protection, since many reject the doctrine of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Scripture warns that it is very dangerous for one not believing in the Real Presence to receive Communion: "For any one who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment upon himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died" (1 Cor. 11:29 30). Possible exceptions However, there are circumstances when non- Catholics may receive Communion from a Catholic priest. This is especially the case when it comes to Eastern Orthodox Christians, e.g., Greeks, Russians, Coptics, Antiochians, who share the same faith concerning the nature of the sacraments: "Catholic ministers may licitly administer the sacraments of penance, Eucharist and anointing of the sick to members of the oriental churches which do not have full Communion with the Catholic Church, if they ask on their own for the sacraments and are properly disposed. This holds also for members of other churches, which in the judgment of the Apostolic See are in the same condition as the oriental churches as far as these sacraments are concerned" (CIC 844 3). Christians in these churches should, of course, respect their own church s guidelines regarding when it would be permissible for them to receive Communion in a Catholic church. The circumstances in which Protestants are permitted to receive Communion are more limited, though it is still possible for them to do so under certain specifically defined circumstances. Canon law explains the parameters: "If the danger of death is present or other grave necessity, in the judgment of the diocesan bishop or the conference of bishops, Catholic ministers may licitly administer these sacraments to other Christians who do not have full Communion with the Catholic Church, who cannot approach a minister of their own community and on their own ask for it, provided they manifest Catholic faith in 9

10 these sacraments and are properly disposed" (CIC 844 4). It is important to remember that, under the rubrics specified above, even in those rare circumstances when non-catholics are able to receive Communion, the same requirements apply to them as to Catholics. Non-Christians and Communion The U.S. bishops guidelines for receiving Communion state, "We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family." Because they have not received baptism, the gateway to the other sacraments, non- Christians cannot receive Communion. However, in emergency situations, they can be received into the Church via baptism, even if no priest is present, and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion may bring them Communion as Viaticum. How to receive Communion Communion may be received either in the hand or on the tongue. Around the year A.D. 390, Cyril of Jerusalem indicated that the early Church practiced Communion in the hand when he instructed his audience: "Approaching, therefore, come not with thy wrists extended, or thy fingers open; but make thy left hand as if a throne for thy right, which is on the eve of receiving the King. And having hallowed thy palm, receive the body of Christ, saying after it, Amen. " (Catechetical Lectures 23:22). The Congregation of the Sacraments and Divine Worship permitted the U.S. Bishops Conference to authorize reception of Communion in the hand on July 25, 1977, provided the local bishop implements the practice in his diocese. Once implemented, the option to receive Communion either in the hand or on the tongue always remains with the communicant. No priest, deacon, acolyte, or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion may refuse a communicant Communion on the tongue. Likewise, once the local bishop has introduced Communion in the hand, none may refuse a communicant Communion in the hand (except when Communion is being given by intinction, in which case it must be given on the tongue). Finally, after you have received Communion, it is appropriate to stay after Mass and thank Jesus for coming to you in the Holy Eucharist. The Church mandates that: "The faithful are to be recommended not to omit to make a proper thanksgiving after Communion." (Inaestimabile Donum 17). After receiving Jesus into one s own body and being drawn more closely into his, how could one do any less? NIHIL OBSTAT: I have concluded that the materials presented in this work are free of doctrinal or moral errors. Bernadeane Carr, STL, Censor Librorum, August 10, 2004 IMPRIMATUR: In accord with 1983 CIC 827 permission to publish this work is hereby granted. +Robert H. Brom, Bishop of San Diego, August 10,

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13 CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Big News: the Catechism of the Catholic Church is back in the Pews! 7,042 went home already! One of the greatest achievements of Pope John Paul II was the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This Catechism will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. A sure norm for teaching the Faith, as the Pope said. Please take and study this Catechism in your own home. This Catechism costs $5.00 each. Inside the front cover of each book you will find an ENVELOPE as follows: Dear Sister or Brother in Christ: This Catechism of the Catholic Church is a most handy summary of the Faith that we profess as Christians. We hope you will take it to your home and read it. We would thank you for helping out with the costs of this ministry - at $5.00 for each copy of this Catechism - if you are able to donate that amount (or more, or less) by placing your donation in this envelope and then into the collection basket. Be blessed in the study of your Catechism. PARKING CHURCH PARKING: See the green NO PARKING: See the red. No parking is allowed on either side of the 37th Street from the REC to Oak Street. PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS Contact phone numbers are for parish use only. Prayer and Worship Altar Servers....David & Kathy Mikolajczyk 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... Elizabeth Calamari Sick & Homebound.... Susan Underwood Ushers... Bill Thiele Wedding Coordinator... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Christian Formation Adult Education... June Tarangelo 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. Dr. Peter Bleyer Columbiettes... Edie Van Demark Communications.... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Community Kitchen... Deacon Peter Casamento Gift Shop... Mary Mann Girl Scout Troop Donna Ferretti Hibernians... Harry Walker Hibernians Ladies... Betsy Farley Hispanic Community....Veronica Hernández Hospitality... Marlene Grover Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree.Jim O Connor Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree.W.M. Aldridge 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... Maureen Dwyer 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 Dr. Susanna Bleyer Pregnancy Counseling... Catholic Charities Prison Ministry... Paula Loehr Respect Life... Jim O Connor Virtus... Gregory Allen , ext. 116 Parish Consultative Councils Pastoral Council... Pat Roehrl Finance Council... Jack Moran Outreach... Madeleine Elswick , ext. 106 School Board... David Mikolajczyk

14 LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN ANDRÉS INFORMACIÓN: Si alguien desea comunicarse con el Padre LeBlanc ó el Padre Mendonça para solicitar algún Sacramento ó alguna Celebración Litúrgica, lo puede hacer llamando al: REUNIÓN PASTORAL: Hay Reunión Pastoral con los Lideres dos Ministerios el 1 Lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 pm en el gimnasio. EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO: El Santísimo está expuesto el 1 Viernes de cada mes, de 9:30 am a 10:00 am. La Hora Santa y Bendición con el Santísimo también se realizan el 1 Viernes de cada mes, a las 7:30 pm a 8:30 pm. SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Los padres y los padrinos deben asistir a la clase de preparación el primer domingo de cada mes a las 5:00 p.m. en el gimnasio. Favor comunicarse con Blanca Jenkins, al ó con Verónica Hernández, al RICA: Todos los domingos de Septiembre hasta la Pascua a las 5:00 pm hay clases de Catequesis para persones mayors de 18 años que necesitan prepararse para recibir los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y/o Confirmación. Favor comunicarse con Norma España al SACRAMENTO DE LA CONFESIÓN: El Sacramento de la Confesión se ofrece todos los Domingos a las 6:30 pm a 6:45 pm. CATEQUESIS: para padres de niños que atienden a clases de Educación Religiosa: todos los Miércoles a las 5:30 pm a 6:30 pm en la Cafeteria de la Escuela.. Favor comunicarse con Norma España al MISA EN ESPAÑOL: Todos los Miércoles a las 6:45 pm. Todos estan invitados. Favor comunicarse con Verónica Hernández, al o con Candida Vasquez, al SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Las parejas interesadas en contraer matrimonio, deben hacer una cita con el Asociado Pastoral, señor Greg Allen, llamando a Cristina Aldridge, al La preparación para el Sacramento del Matrimonio se llevará a cabo en los meses de Febrero, Mayo, Agosto y Noviembre. Favor comunicarse con Blanca Domínguez y Manuel Domínguez, al CORO: Hay ensayo de Coro los Domingos a las 5:00 pm, en el gimnasio. Favor comunicarse con Vicente Aguirre, al PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR: Aprende un método natural y efectivo para lograr ó para posponer un embarazo. Favor comunicarse con Alba Lucía Franco, al ESCUELA DE LA FE CRISTO MAESTRO St Andrew 2 y 4 Lunes 7:00-9:00 pm en el gimnasio. Favor comunicarse con Vicente Aguirre, Tel QUINCEAÑERA: Las personas interesadas en una Misa para Quinceañera, se deben comunicar con Blanca Jenkins al , con tres meses de anticipación. CENTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA - Las Coordinadoras de Educación Religiosa: Barbara Bowers y Jennifer Diaz no hablan Español. Si necesita ayuda de un traductor/intérprete, envíenos un a: standrewreligiouseducation@aol.com, ó déjenos un mensaje telefónico llamando al y el traductor/ intérprete lo contactará por ó por teléfono. DERECHO A LA VIDA Para ayuda en caso de un embarazo no planeado: Cualquier pais que acepta el aborto no está enseñando a su gente a amar, sino a usar la violencia para obtener lo que ellos quieren. Es por eso que el peor destructor del amor y de la paz, es el aborto. ~Madre Santa Teresa de Calcutta~ ESCUELA DE LA FE "CRISTO MAESTRO" St Andrew 2 y 4 Lunes 7:00-9:00pm Coordinador Local Vicente Aguirre Para todo Hispano mayor de 18 años. Las ofrecen instructores de conocimiento Teológico. Conoce y fortalece tu fe cristiano-católica a través de estudios teológicos. Más información: Ana Hidalgo , supervisora diocesana de formación en la fe para Hispanos. Visite la página web: sccatholic.org/escuela-de-la-fe- cristo-maestro _ Ministerio Hispano Escuela de la Fe.