Sunday, February 24, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Sunday, February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 2 Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving: February 10, 2019 Tithing Income $7, Online $1, $8, Weekly Budget $7, Weekly Surplus $ Poor Box $ This week: 2/24: Robert Krietz, Raymond Scott; Alan Hockenberry, Leisa Esposito, Pete Kauffman, Bill Garland, Malcolm Bryan, Brehon Sweeney, Allan Moran, Jessica Patridge. Jo Pickert, Laurine Stein, 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, Ed Bryner, Earl Bennett, Ty Long, Robin L. Fraley, Robin Holderness, Gordon Fath, Jr., A Special Intention for Kathy Osbourn, Margaret (Peggy) Gillespie, 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. Bishop Gainer s Listening Sessions Bishop Ronald Gainer will be hosting listening sessions throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg in January and February of He invites and encourages all members of Saint Andrew Parish with questions or concerns regarding the Grand Jury Report, the Diocese s response to abuse, our path forward, or any other questions or concern to attend one of these sessions. Each session will include opening remarks from Bishop Gainer and retired Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Janet McNeal, recently hired to oversee the youth protection efforts of the Diocese. Following their brief remarks, the floor will be opened for questions. In order to make the sessions welcoming and to encourage discussion, video and audio recording will not be permitted. For the full schedule of Listening Sessions, please see the bulletin board. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions but would still like to ask Bishop Gainer a question, please your question to AskBishopGainer@hbgdiocese.org. Today, February 24, 2019 CCD Classes 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten High School 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool Youth Group 6-8pm, School Multipurpose Room, enter from back of parking lot Youth Group Soup Sales February 23/24, after Masses in the School Hall, $7 per quart R.C.I.A Monday, February 25, 7:00 8:30pm, School Multipurpose Room Next Weekend, March 3/4, 2019 CCD Classes 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten High School 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool Youth Group 6-8pm, School Hall R.C.I.A Monday, March 4, 7:00 8:30pm, School Multipurpose Room Minister Schedule If you are unable to serve, please find a substitute. Thank you. Saturday, March 2, 5pm: EMHC Bill DeLise, Chris Dennis, Mike Geoffroy, Janet Stockton; Altar Servers Camryn Bonner, Dave Ochoa, Lynn Ochoa; Lector William Dice; Gift Bearers Anne Fritzinger, 2 Needed; Greeters Anne Fritzinger, 1 Needed Sunday, March 3, 8:00am: EMHC Rick Baker, Anne Bonner, Christine Bradley, David Pessagno; Altar Servers Thomas Clement, Christina Pan, Jonathan Pan; Lector Robert Lawn; Gift Bearers Ginny Ingels, John Ingels, 1 Needed; Greeters Ginny Shockey, Terry Shockey Sunday, March 3, 11:00am: EMHC Richard Cook, Belen Aida Bautista, Theresa Woodring; 1 Needed; Altar Servers Jude Musolino, Brody Wile, Mary Jo Maheu; Lector Christine Kostka; Gift Bearers Mary Skehan, Caroline Stansfield, Elizabeth Stansfield; Greeters Samantha Cook, Bernadine Null Please volunteer for the needed spots on the Ministry Schedule on the Website. Journeying Together as a Family of God Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card to the church. As a reminder, all commitments need to be submitted to the church no later than Sunday, March 3 in order to be accounted for in the final Summary Report. Please complete and submit your card to the church even if you are unable to make a change to your current level of giving. For those registered parishioners not currently supporting the church with regular offertory gifts, please consider a monthly gift to support the needs of our parish. Buy Gift Cards! Available at the window in the back of church!

3 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Mass Schedule The Rosary is prayed ½ hour before each mass. Mass of Anticipation 3:30 PM Confessions 5:00 PM Mary Jane McCleaf Sunday, The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 24 8:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo 11:00 AM George Foster Monday, February 25 8:00 AM Ed Ganley Tuesday, February 26 8:00 AM Grace Flynn 10:00 AM Mass at Quincy Wednesday, February 27 8:00 AM Holy Souls in Purgatory Thursday, February 28 8:00 AM Betty Little Friday, March 1 8:30 AM Holy Hour & Adoration 9:30 AM Charles Chip Gladhill Saturday, March 2 8:00 AM For the Intentions of Susan & David King 3:30 Confessions Mass of Anticipation 5:00 PM Eleanor T. Zisa Sunday, The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 3 8:00 AM Charles Stefanic, Sr. 11:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo What is FORMED? Formed On Demand is a subscription service offering access to thousands of studies, films, audios, and ebooks. Discover great digital media from over 40 of the best Catholic content producers including the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, the USCCB, Catholic Answers, EWTN, St. Paul Center, Marian Press, Sophia Press, Knights of Columbus, FOCUS, and many more. Through its online platform and free mobile apps for ios and Android, FORMED has helped individuals and communities know, love, and share their Catholic faith. Saint Andrew Parish pays the annual subscription fee so you can access the wonderful content available anytime from your computer or mobile phone. Log onto Formed.org and set up your own account using the parish code: 3YWE4F In two weeks we will kick off the 2019 Diocesan Annual Campaign, formerly known as the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal with the in-pew solicitation. Faith Forward is the theme for the 2019 Diocesan Annual Campaign. Letters have been mailed from Bishop within information about the Annual Campaign. We have been asked by Bishop Gainer to prayerfully consider a pledge to this effort. As a parish we benefit in a number of ways: shared administrative services like payroll and accounts payable to Human Resources to outreach ministries that are led by the Diocese, and implemented at the parish level. By our collective efforts from parishioners and parishes throughout the Diocese, a multitude of programs and ministries are offered to those in need. We are relying on your generous support to insure that these programs and ministries continue. I thank you in advance for your loyal and steadfast support. 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 Mary Stepanic and for the intentions of Mary Stefanic. Books, Pamphlets, & CD's. Don t forget to check the bookshelves at the entrance of the church for many books/ videos for children, teens & adults on the a number of spiritual and faith based topics. Coming soon new topics for the Lenten season.

4 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4 VEGGIE SUNDAY First Sunday Food Focus for March On the first weekend in March, in order to better balance our food donations for Waynesboro Community and Human Services, the Social Outreach Ministry is asking you to focus your donations on vegetables. Examples include nonperishable (canned or dried) beans, peas, potatoes, greens, carrots, tomatoes, corn, mushrooms, and beets. We need volunteers (both men and women!) to help clean the church on Tuesday, March 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! Welcome Spring with the Saint Andrew 55+ Senior Group!! Please join us for lunch at the The Fireside Restaurant, Hagerstown, MD on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 12:00 PM. Paul Schemel, our representative to the PA State Legislature, will be the guest speaker. The cost is $16.00 per person all inclusive. Entrée choices are Grilled Chicken Breast, Pork & Sauerkraut, or Vegetarian Plate and will include salad, dessert, & drink. We must have a minimum of 30 so please call the church office at or stop by to reserve your seat by Thursday, March 14. Don t miss this opportunity to speak with Rep. Schemel and have an afternoon of great fellowship! All are welcome! John Itell Knights of Columbus Scholarship Council 2068 will again be offering two (2) $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors from a local parish planning to attend at least a two-year accredited college program. Each candidate must be a deserving immediate family member of a Council 2068 Brother Knight or a member in good standing of one of these local parishes: Saint Andrew, Waynesboro, Saint Rita, Blue Ridge Summit, or Saint Mark, Greencastle. Applications are available at the Council home or at the church parish office. The deadline is May 10, For more information, please contact Fred Eisenhart at or frede39@comcast.net. Saint Andrew School Service Club First Friday of Lent Soup Supper & Stations Friday, March 8 5:30 Soup Supper 7:00 Stations of the Cross Supper is served in the school cafeteria followed by Stations of the Cross in the church. The event is free and open to everyone! Bring your family, invite your friends, eat, pray, and renew your faith. Follow in Jesus footsteps. This is a wonderful way to begin your Lenten Journey! Hygiene/Relief Kits for Refugees Social Outreach Ministry This Lent (from March 1 through April 7), our Social Outreach Ministry will collect hygiene items for Cumberland Valley Relief Center refugee kits. Please limit your donations to the following items and place them in the marked bin in the back of church: adult sized toothbrushes, individually wrapped bars of bath soap, and medium weight hand and bath towels (no light colors). All items must be new and in original packaging. Thanks for your help with this project. Saint Andrew s Youth Group Upcoming Events March 3 Regular Meeting Dangerous March 17 Teen Social Night St. Patrick s Day Minute-To-Win-It games & snacks March 30/31 Soup Sales For more information, contact standrewyouth316@gmail.com.

5 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 5 Sunday, February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38 A classic device when children are called upon to share something is to have one divide it and the other choose which half is hers. This can happen with a piece of cake, cookie, pizza, or other food. But it can also happen with other items as well. Rarely does one child say to the other You can have it all. The purpose of the divice is to share something in an equitable manner. And perhaps this works for children. It sometimes works for adults too! The advice Jesus gives in today s gospel couldn t be more different. He is calling us to a higher standard. It s as though we are asked to divvy up the treat and instead we say, You can have it all. Even more, the way of sharing a cookie between children might assume they are friendly. But Jesus speaks here of enemies. This is an entirely different category. Jesus assumes his ancient listeners have enemies, and that is something that transcends culture and time. Enemies are not limited to the ancient world! Christians are to love their enemies, blessing them and praying for them. The Christian standard is one higher than what we could expect from the world with its transactional view of relationships. As Jesus himself notes, it s fairly easy to love those who love us, and to do good to those who do good to us. But it s another thing entirely to love those who are our enemies, to pray for them and to bless them. We look to the example of Jesus who enfleshed the words he preached. Jesus himself loved his enemies and prayed for those who persecuted him. In the gospel of Luke we will hear Jesus from the cross pray for their forgiveness. We Christians are to be this way because God is this way. God is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Should we be any different? We are to be merciful as the Father is merciful. And here we see in our own time the example of mercy given to us by Pope Francis. It is said that the work mercy is the hermeneutical key to his papacy. It is the way to understand and make sense of his actions. Pope Francis chose mercy because mercy is of God, and acting in this way demonstrates that we are followers of his son, Jesus. From Living Liturgy From our Pastor s Pen... Written over 400 years ago, Introduction to the Devout Life is still one of the most popular books for those pursuing holiness. St. Francis de Sales explains how to turn that desire for sanctity into resolutions that yield grace-filled results. Themes include: Pursuing a devout life wholeheartedly Incorporating prayer and sacraments into a busy schedule Growing in virtue Battling wisely against temptation Making spiritual progress through daily, monthly, and yearly exercises Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or are more advanced in the spiritual life, you ll be able to apply this timeless wisdom immediately. Let St. Francis de Sales illumine the path to holiness and strengthen your desire to walk that road with the Lord. We will begin a new book study class on Saturday, March 2, following the 8:00 Mass, and continuing on each First Saturday of the month. The class will meet in the Rectory Dining Room. The book can be obtained on Amazon or at any Catholic Bookstore. You may recall several weeks ago that the Chair of the Finance Council addressed the parish after all the weekend Masses to report on the financial state of the parish. He reported that the financial health of the parish was not good due to decreasing revenue and payment on debt with the Diocese for the necessary expansion of the school for our children. In support of the report, I offer the following summary of parish giving over the past 5 years: Saint Andrew Parish Giving Year Amount 2018 $ 461, $ 491, $ (30,458.19) 2016 $ 495, $ (3,408.32) 2015 $ 503, $ (7,745.40) 2014 $ 505, $ (2,304.84) While the exact reason for such decreases is not clear, nevertheless, as a result, and in consultation with the finance council, the decision was made to begin the Journeying Together as a Family of God program to assist with moving the parish forward enabling us to focus on our mission through our discipleship and to temporarily suspend the weekly tithe to local and global charities until such time as we are able to continue to provide for the financial health of the parish.

6 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6 Monday, February 25, 2019 Sirach 1:1-10; Mark 9:14-29 Most people may think they ve left behind those oldfashioned notions of unclean spirits found in the Bible and religious texts of an earlier age, but have they really? Researchers have found that a lot of ancient associations about clean and unclean are still with us, only now we have translated them into the realm of science, health, or nutrition. Think of how concerned people are about the purity of their food and whether their environment is antiseptically clean. It s all well and good to promote health and guard against disease, but don t forget Jesus taught that purity and impurity ultimately are questions of the heart. Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Sirach 2:1-11; Mark 9:30-37 Will you let me be your servant? Let me be as Christ to you. The Richard Gillard hymn with this line has become familiar to many Catholics. Sung at funerals, weddings, Holy Thursday foot washings, and Sunday Mass, the lyrics touch human hearts in their eloquent call to humbly serve the needs of others. Pope Francis, who serves the poor in word and deed, calls us to share in this journey. How can I surrender my need for recognition? How can I serve the needs of others? Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Sirach 4:11-19; Mark 9:38-40 In a a few years back, prelate Gerald Kicanas, former bishop of the Diocese of Tucson, addressed the question of whether Catholic organizations are still actually Catholic if they provide services to all people, Catholic or not. His response was clear and pastoral: The heart of Catholic outreach and social doctrine has been that we are here to serve all, and don t make distinctions. So in our Catholic schools there are young people who are non -Catholic. In our Catholic charities, we serve people who are in need. May the measure of your service and outreach always be love. Thursday, February 28, 2019 Sirach 5:1-8; Mark 9:41-50 One of the most significant documents the American Roman Catholic bishops issued in the 20th century was Justice for All. Issued in 1986, it calls fulfilling the needs of the poor the highest priority of economic policy and employment the most urgent priority for domestic economic policy. Economic rights are fundamental human rights, as much as freedom of speech and religion. Some on Wall Street responded: What can a group of bishops know of high finance? A living Christianity, however, will always speak economic justice to economic power. Speak up for human values as expressed in public budgets. Friday, March 01, 2019 Sirach 6:5-17; Mark 10:1-12 The church s current sacramental system designates seven ritual moments in the life of the church as occasions of particular grace. Any parochial school child can recite them: the initiating sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist; the healing rituals of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick; the vocations of Marriage and Holy Orders. But if there s ever room for an eighth candidate, many might vote for a sacrament of friendship. Who hasn t experienced their closest friends as occasions of grace? And didn t Jesus institute this sacrament just as obviously in the choice of his companions from Galilee to Jerusalem? Express your gratitude to a friend today. Saturday, March 02, 2019 Sirach 17:1-15; Mark 10:13-16 When parents today chauffeur their kids everywhere or buy them the latest fashion item or cell phone, it s hard to fathom how invisible kids were in Jesus day. While he built an entire ministry on reaching out to the least of these, children were the least of the least as we see from the perturbed reaction of the apostles. But Jesus says, Let the children come to me. Could it be that Jesus learned his technique at the knee of Mary, his mother and ours, who so often is depicted with her arms held wide to welcome us all? Women s Lenten Afternoon of Reflection The Corpus Christi Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Women s Lenten Afternoon of Reflection on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in the Corpus Christi Parish Center, 279 North Main Street, Chambersburg from 1:00 3:45pm. It promises to be a wonderful time of spiritual enrichment, prayer, fellowship and Sacrament in preparation for the Season of Lent. Doors open at 12:30pm. There is an opportunity for confession from 3:45 4:45pm and Mass at 5:00pm in the Church. The afternoon will be led by Jim Gontis, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Harrisburg. The theme is "God is Calling. The cost is FREE and includes light refreshments. Please bring a rosary. Advance registration is requested to ensure adequate accommodations and refreshments. To register, please contact Angela Danko at AJDanko@comcast.net or at The registration deadline is March 4. Diocesan & Local Happenings The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be giving two presentations within the diocese concerning marriage, divorce and annulment according to Church teaching. These presentations will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and any others who may have a vested interest because of family or friends. No prior registration is required. For further information, please tribunal@hbgdiocese.org or call , extension 304. March 21 Saint Joseph Parish, York, 7 pm March 25 Diocesan Conference Center, Harrisburg, 7 pm