Sunday, January 13, The Baptism of the Lord

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1 Sunday, January 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord

2 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 2 Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving: December 23, 2018 Tithing Income $7, Online $1, $8, Tithe $ $7, Weekly Budget $7, Weekly Surplus $ Poor Box $ Christmas Flowers $1, Christmas Offering $7, Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving: December 30, 2018 Tithing Income $7, Online $ $8, Tithe $ $7, Weekly Budget $7, Weekly Deficit ($ 3.57) Poor Box $ Solemnity of Mary $2, Today, January 13, 2019 CCD Classes 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten High School 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool R.C.I.A Monday, January 14, 7:00 8:30pm, School Multipurpose Room No CCD Next Weekend, January 19/20, 2019 R.C.I.A Monday, January 21, 7:00 8:30pm, School Multipurpose Room Minister Schedule The Ministry schedule was not available at the time of this publication. This week: 1/13: Brian Shockey; 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; 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. Buy Gift Cards! Available at the window in the back of church! This week, our diocesan collection will be for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your donation today helps restore the Church and build the future in over 25 countries still struggling to recover in the aftermath of communist rule. Funds from this collection help support reconstruction, education, formation, and poverty outreach. For more information, please visit Thank you for your generosity. Start the New Year off right!! Enroll in our Online Giving system which provides you the opportunity to give to our special collections in addition to regular offerings. You can choose to do a One Time Gift or a special remembrance, or you can set up regularly scheduled contributions that are withdrawn on the date you specify in the system. Even if you typically use your offering envelopes, you may wish to contribute online to a particular collection. It s easy and it s convenient! Go to our parish website at and select Online Giving to get started today.

3 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Mass Schedule The Rosary is prayed ½ hour before each mass. Mass of Anticipation 3:30 Confessions 5:00 PM Diane Williams Sunday, The Baptism of the Lord, January 13 8:00 AM Richard King 11:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo Monday, January 14 8:00 AM Diane Williams Tuesday, January 15 8:00 AM For the Intentions of Laura Pelletier Wednesday, January 16 8:00 AM Lisa LePage Thursday, January 17 Saint Anthony, Abbot 8:00 AM For the Intentions of Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Willwerth Friday, January 18 8:00 AM Bernetta Partridge Saturday, January 19 8:00 AM Virginia Bucon 3:30 Confessions Mass of Anticipation 5:00 PM For the People / Pro Populo Sunday, The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 20 8:00 AM Harold E. Sprenkle 11:00 AM Louise West The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. During the week of December 30, it burned in Memory of Harold E. Sprenkle. It burns this week in Memory of William Whittington, Sr. Journeying Together as the Family of God Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about the upcoming Journeying Together as the Family of God Program at Saint Andrew Parish. This effort is very important as we move forward with the mission and vision of this parish. We, as a parish family, have changed so many lives in our community! In order to continue our mission and ministries, we encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family to reflect on the needs of the parish and your current giving level. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass, especially during our special commitment weekend on January 26/27. If you have any questions regarding the Journeying Together as the Family of God Program, please feel free to contact the parish office at , ext.5 or at office@standrewwbo.org. 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 Attention Catholics! The Saint Andrew Board of Education has one Board position open. The BOE meets six (6) times a year and includes both school and CCD families. Interested? Please call or text Lesley Quesada at or lqdesignstudios@gmail.com Advertisements on the back pages provide the bulletin to you, our parishioners, at no cost to Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish. They provide fast and friendly service. Please call them first!!

4 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4 Teen Trivia Night! Where: St. Andrew School Gymnasium When: Sunday, January 13, pm-8pm Sunday, January 13, 2019 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, Who: All teens ages are welcome! Create a team or join a team that night. Special Guest: Quiz Master Mr. Chris Dennis Drinks, snacks, prizes provided by Saint Andrew Youth Group Council of Catholic Women Meeting Wednesday, January 19, at 6:30pm, in the Parish Meeting Room. All ladies of the parish are invited and encouraged to attend! Spirited Singles Wednesday, January 16, 9am Singles, divorced & widowed men & women. Join us for breakfast or just coffee & fellowship at the Velvet Café. More info-john Knights of Columbus Regular Council Mtg Thursday, January 17, 7:30pm. Family Pot Luck Dinner Sunday, January 20, 6:00pm. Bring the family and a dish to The 46th Annual March for Life is Friday, January 18, Saint Andrew and Saint Mark/Saint Luke are sharing a bus to travel to Washington D.C. to attend the March. There are a limited number of bus seats available and are on a first come, first serve basis. Seats are $10 each. The bus will be leaving from the Grove-Bowersox parking lot at 9:45am and will be arriving back at approximately 6:00pm. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. If you have any questions regarding the March for Life, please contact Peg Wagaman, pwagaman@saintandrewschool.org or ext 6. To reserve and pay for a seat on the bus, please contact the parish office. The baptism of an infant is the cause of much joy, celebration, and love among family and friends. The baby is welcomed into the Christian community, a community of grace, support, and encouragement in the face of all that life can bring. This ritual action has its roots not only Jesus but in John, the Baptist who was so named precisely because of this action he performed at the Jordan River. The early followers of Jesus recognized that Jesus own ministry began after he was baptized by John, a story first recounted in the Gospel of Mark, which states that John preached a baptism of forgiveness of sins. This story is echoed in Luke as well (Luke 3:3). Thus, we (and the early Christians) experience a theological quandary. Why did Jesus, who is said to be without sin, submit to baptism by John? To what purpose or to what end is a baptism of forgiveness of sins to one without sin? Responses to this question were as varied as the gospel writers and church fathers themselves. Matthew says that it is to fulfill all righteousness (Matt 3:15; NABRE). The Gospel of John simply neglects to say that Jesus was baptized by John. Instead, John the Baptist merely testifies to Jesus without baptizing him at all. Luke places the baptism of Jesus in the passive voice and almost as an afterthought: After all the people had been baptized/and Jesus also had been baptized (Luke 3:21). Other than the Synoptics, neither Paul nor any other New Testament authors mention Jesus being baptized. As indicated by the gospels, the ministry of Jesus began at or shortly after his baptism. And Luke shows that the Holy Spirit was active at this time, descending upon Jesus in bodily form like a dove. Though Matthew says the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, only Luke says in bodily form like a dove. This phrase reflects Luke s tendency to objectivize the supernatural and it is something we will notice throughout this gospel. Further, Luke is also the only evangelist to say that Jesus was at prayer during this event. Prayer is another Lucan theme that we will see throughout his gospel: Luke shows Jesus at prayer more than any other evangelist. Luke will also show the early Christian community at prayer in the Acts of the Apostles. So in these four short verses we have Lucan theology bursting from the page. Jesus is baptized by John (passive voice) though John preaches a baptism of forgiveness of sins. Luke objectivizes the supernatural by saying the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove, and Luke shows Jesus at prayer. From Living Liturgy

5 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 5 Daily Readings & Reflections Monday, January 14, 2019 Hebrews 1:1-6; Mark 1:14-20 This month the liturgy uses extensively the Letter to the Hebrews, which has been called the most elegant and sophisticated, and perhaps the most enigmatic, text of first-century Christianity. In early centuries it was usually attributed to Saint Paul, but the language and theology are very unlike Paul s letters. The truth is, no one knows for certain who authored it. After discussing the possibilities, Origen ( ), the first great biblical scholar, remarked: But who wrote the epistle, in truth, God knows. Regardless of authorship, Hebrews is famous for its image of the high priesthood of Christ. That priesthood of all believers belongs to all of us as followers of Christ are you in for the journey? Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Hebrews 2:5-12; Mark 1:21-28 Jesus astounded the people who met him along the way not only by the great deeds and signs that he performed and by what he taught to love one s enemies or forgive countless times. The amazement of the crowds was also due to the authority with which he spoke, not citing other rabbis or scholars but teaching from his own soul. In the church we often identify authority only with the teaching office, the Catechism, the decrees of popes, or the sense of the faithful. But the authority with which each baptized person testifies to Christ is also the authority, the authenticity, of his or her own life of faith, justice, and mercy. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Hebrews 2:14-18; Mark 1:29-39 Woody Allen is quoted as saying, 90 percent of life is showing up. What, though, do we do with the other 10 percent? The story of God calling the prophet Samuel attests that just showing up won t take you the whole way. The first two times Samuel heard a voice calling him in the night, he responded only, Here I am! The priest Eli, knowing something of God s ways, informs the young man that merely presenting himself in the holy place is insufficient. Samuel must also declare himself the servant of the Lord. Likewise, we should not rely on just showing up for the Lord. The final 10 percent is the part that makes the difference. Thursday, January 17, 2019 Memorial of Saint Anthony, Abbot Hebrews 3:7-14; Mark 1:40-45 When people think of a hermit, someone like Saint Anthony the Great usually comes to mind. He was one of the first in the Christian tradition to give away his worldly wealth and go off to live alone in the desert. But consider this: There might be Catholic hermits in your very neighborhood! It s not common, but this vocation involves living a life of prayer and contemplation in solitude in any diocese where a person might be, with the acceptance and under the direction of their bishop. Pray for those holy hermits who could be in your midst. Friday, January 18, 2019 Hebrews 4:1-5, 11; Mark 2:1-12 Today begins the Octave ( eight days ) of Prayer for Christian Unity, a week of special prayer for the unity of all Christians with Jesus the Lord who prayed at the Last Supper for his followers that they all may be one. Many things keep Christians in their separate churches and communities. But in the end they share a common faith in Jesus who shows us who God is and calls us to love one another as God loves us. Pray today and this week, and beyond this week that Christians will find more to unite them than divide them. Saturday, January 19, 2019 Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 2:13-17 Not sure what you can do to promote Christian unity besides avoiding calling other Christians non-catholics? Here is some simple advice found in Vatican II s on Ecumenism: All the faithful should remember that the more effort they make to live holier lives according to the gospel, the better will they further Christian unity and put it into practice. For the closer their union with the Father, the Word, and the Spirit, the more deeply and easily will they be able to grow in mutual brotherly love. This change of heart and holiness of life, along with public and private prayer for the unity of Christians, should be regarded as the soul of the whole ecumenical movement, and merits the name spiritual ecumenism Contribution Statements The 2018 Contribution statements will be mailed the week of January 21, 2019 for parishioners who donated $250 or more during If you are not scheduled to receive a statement but would like one, please contact Susan at the parish office, , ext 5. Saint Andrew contribution statements DO NOT include the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal gifts or Capital Campaign contributions. Statements for the Lenten Appeal will be mailed directly from the Diocese of Harrisburg for gifts of $250 and above. To request a Lenten Appeal Statement, please contact , ext 336 or development@hbgdiocese.org. A separate contribution statement for Capital Campaign donations will be mailed to those parishioners who donated $250 or more during Knights of Columbus Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 3, 6:00pm for members and guests. Bring appetizers or snacks to share.

6 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6 January 2 After School Clubs January 5 9:30 am/students of the Month January 8 Early 12:40 pm January 10 Board of 7:00 pm January 16- After School Clubs January 17 Progress Reports January 18 No School/ Teacher In-service January 21 No School January 26 First am January 27 February 1 Catholic Schools Week (See Schedule Below) SUNDAY Celebrate Our School Open House 1:00-3:00 pm MONDAY Celebrate Our Community TBA TUESDAY Celebrate Service Jump Rope for Heart 1:00-3:00 pm WEDNESDAY Celebrate Academics Geography/Spelling/Religion Bees 9:00 am Buy SCRIP cards Clip BOX TOPS With the new year comes very exciting news. I am very pleased to share with you that we have hired a wonderful Spanish teacher who began teaching on Wednesday, January 2. Mrs. Penny Marks is a highly-qualified Spanish teacher. She received her undergraduate degree in English and Spanish from Shippensburg University. She received her Master s degree in Spanish from Millersville University. She taught Spanish I-IV at Greencastle Antrim High for 34 years. Upon her retirement in 2003, she continued substitute teaching as well as teaching Spanish to homeschool children. In addition to her busy teaching schedule, Mrs. Marks is very active in the community. She volunteers at Camp Joy-el and Pregnancy Ministries. She resides in Waynesboro with her husband, Dick. She has five children and numerous grandchildren, one of whom attends St. Andrew this year. Please join me in extending a warm St. Andrew welcome to Mrs. Penny Marks. THURSDAY Celebrate Vocations Visit from various religious and laity FRIDAY Celebrate Our Students Hot Chocolate (courtesy of Goretti) Mass 9:30 am Movie and Snacks 1:00-3:00 pm