Sunday, April 8, 2018

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1 Sunday, April 8, 2018

2 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) - April 8, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 2 Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving: March 25, 2018 Tithing Income $7, Tithe $ Actual Income $6, Weekly Budget $7, Poor Box $ Children s Offerings $ 6.60 My Good Deed for the Week: Here s what several of our young people offered as their tithe, in addition to their financial gift: Kindergarten: I emptied & took out the trash; Grade 4: I helped my parents with my chores; Grade 4: I helped my brother clean his room.; Grade 6: I vacuumed my Dad s car; Grade 8: Instead of staying up late and watching tv, I went to the adoration chapel with my Dad. This week: 4/8: Robert O Toole, Polly Grove; Steve Pugh & Family, Ray Paris; Julian Lawrence, Anthony Barbarino, Margo Moran; Raylynn Gladhill, Jo Willard, Stan McElhaney, Jim Barnes, Paulette Remick, Judy Huber; Bill Beyier, Dawn Bowders, Bernetta Patridge, Robert Topper, Paul Doty, Becky & Jeffrey Schreck, Jr., Marie Keen; Ronnie Starry, Paul E. Decker; Don Breinich; Eileen Duke; Woodard Poper, Nicole Lyons; Louise West; Carolyn Krouse, Monica Wishard, Liz Jobes, Betty Powers, Ralph & Gladys Wetzel, Dorothea Peters, Eliana Bettwy, Catherine Hinkle, Charles Gladhill, Joe Adams, Seth Stine, Helen Hemler, Donna Krietz, Emma Loomis; Prayer List Policy: To help focus our prayers, names are kept on the list for one month. If someone is still in need of prayer, notify the office to list them for another month for as long as prayers are needed. Statues in the Church In viewing some of the pictures of the Sanctuary of the Church from years past, statues of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Thérèse held a prominent place in addition to Our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph. I am not sure of the reason why they were removed over the years, however, we know as Catholics that they help us to recall what we are meant to be, namely Saints in glory. With this insight in mind, I would like to return to this timeless teaching of the Church, and once again have some statues present in the Sanctuary and other locations. If anyone feels moved to offer donations for the purpose of helping in this effort, please kindly place an offering in an envelope marked Statues, and place in the collection basket any Sunday. Thank you. Today, April 8, 2018 CCD Classes Sunday 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten High School 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool Divine Mercy Sunday Service Saint Rita, 1:00pm 4:00pm Next Weekend, April 14/15, 2018 CCD Classes Sunday 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten High School 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool Youth Group 6-8pm, School Hall Minister Schedule If you are unable to serve, please find a substitute. Thank you. Saturday, April 14, 5pm: EMHC Mary Little, Karen Lison, Martin Lison, 1 Needed; Altar Servers Liv Ausherman, Vasil Schur, Andrew Woodring; Lector Mike Geoffroy; Gift Bearers Carol Cool, John Shertzer, Marcia Shertzer; Greeters Elaine Sneeringer, Theresa Woodring Sunday, April 15, 8:00am: EMHC Christine Bradley, Rick Baker, Mike Geoffroy, Anne Hefner; Altar Servers Tanner Barvir, Bella Cartwright, 1 Needed; Lector Barbara Hayes; Gift Bearers Anne Bonner, Mary Fahrney, Thomas Fahrney; Greeters Mary Fahrney, Sandra Kopenhaver Sunday, April 15, 11:00am: EMHC Belen Aida Bautista, Richard Cook, Marilyn Zak, 1 Needed; Altar Servers Ernie Skehan, Michael Skehan, Andrew Stansfield; Lector Christina 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. Your food donations in the back of church are more important than ever. In February, we received a letter from Waynesboro Community & Human Services about changes they need to make due to fewer cash donations received. Changes include: giving less financial assistance, distributing fewer diapers, downsizing the community health nurse program, and eliminating food purchases to make up for pantry shortages. Your donations are greatly needed and appreciated. Thank you for your continued generosity.

3 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) - April 8, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Mass Schedule Mass of Anticipation 5:00 PM Eleanor T. Zisa Divine Mercy Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter), April 8, :00 AM For the People / Pro Populo 11:00 AM Ann Werzyn Monday, April 9 The Annunciation of the Lord 8:00 AM Frank & Phyllis Fleming Tuesday, April 10 8:00 AM John Itell Wednesday, April 11 Saint Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr 8:00 AM For Intentions of the Rocks-Newman- Stafford Families 7:00 8:00 PM Confession Thursday, April 12 8:00AM Sheri Evans Friday, April 13 Saint Martin I, Pope & Martyr 8:00AM Eugene Houska Saturday, April 14 8:00AM Jenny Tufo 3:30 Confessions Mass of Anticipation 5:00 PM For the Deceased Members of the Maurice Caron Family Third Sunday of Easter, April 15, :00 AM For the People / Pro Populo 11:00 AM Buck Wagaman The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. It burns this week for Walter & Jean Fleagle on the occasion of their 62nd Wedding Anniversary. Were you married in 1968? In honor of your 50 th Wedding Anniversary, there will be a special Mass and reception on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2:00pm at Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill. Bishop Ronald W. Gainer will be the celebrant. To receive an invitation, please contact the parish office, ext 5, by April 13 if you are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary this year. Easter Flowers in Memory of Judithanne L. Clement, Charles Edwin Augustus, Robert Ray Clement, Janet Elizabeth Clement, DiGiammarino Family, Deceased Members of DeBrosse Family & Vaughan-McCarthy Family, Intentions of the DeBrosse- Vaughan Family, Barbara Sword, Linda Lucas, Carl Amann, Bell Family & Mr. Breinich, Jean O Brien, Mike O Brien, Neil J. Brown, Helen M. Brown, Timothy P. Brown, Helen M.T, Brown, Eugenio Ochoa; Floreana Ochoa; Angeles Ochoa; Efren Ochoa; Jose Ochoa; Amado Ochoa, Roderick Ochoa; Remedios Nabua, Federico Nabua, Rene Nabua & All Souls of Relatives & Friends who have gone to rest in peace, Helen & Al Babyak, Frank & Dot Richwine, Gale & Mariana Krawczak, Virginia Tardiff, Michael & Ronald Haslego, Bernard & Leonard Kulkusky, Harold E. Sprenkle, Navolio & Scarnato Families, Thomas & Vita Gill, Michael & Elizabeth Wesner, Eric Wesner, Helen & Joe Miller, Tim Gordan, Mrs. Harshman, Charles, Mr. & Mrs. Martinez, Donald Bender, Donald & Helen Freeman, Joseph & Joseph Alex Medevich, John Itell, The Rainey Family, The Itell Family, John J. Welsh, Joseph & Marie Bradley, Kathy Bradley Couture. Joseph & Eleanore Czarnecki, Toni Condor, Mary Fobes, Gary Roxby, Velma Kelsey, Mary & Willard Roxby, Marion & Dave Kady, Mr & Mrs Raymond Strasbaugh & Family, Mr. & Mrs Harold Null & Family, Newcomer Family & Friends, Verna Cassidy, All the Loved Ones of the Caroline Schreck Family, Beverly (Rakentine) Tabisola, Kenneth Rakentine, Walter Starliper, Geraldine Starliper, Edna & Carl Palmer, Margaret Kelly, William & LeRoy Hunter, Mable Diffenderfer 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 Javier Estrada (240) Music Director 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 Jen Dennis x209 St Andrew Board of Education Perry Sandy Social Outreach & Advocacy Ministries Marie Maisie DiGiammarino Lucy Ivins Spirited Singles John Hoffman St. Andrew Seniors Joy McDonald Waynesboro Fellowship of Churches Patricia Muir Youth Group Jen Nelson standrewsyouth316@gmail.com The Flowers on the altar are for the Intentions of Fred & Sue Shetter on the occasion of their 49th Wedding Anniversary.

4 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) - April 8, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4 SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRY Social Outreach meeting, Monday, April 9, 6:30 pm in the school office building meeting room. Go through the chain link fence, and through the side door on the left. Agenda will include updates on local service agencies, future meeting calendar, and Forty-two Ways to Practice the Corporal Works of Mercy pamphlet published by Liguori Press. Knights of Columbus Family Pot Luck Sunday, April 15, 6:00pm. Bring the family and a dish to share. The council will provide the entrée. Regular Council Mtg Thursday, April 19, 7:30pm. Saint Andrew s Youth Group Upcoming Event Hershey Park June 2 nd. If your youth is interested in attending any of this event, please contact Jen Nelson at standrewsyouth316@gmail.com. Vacation Bible School will be held June from 9am until noon here in the parish. If you are interested in helping, please contact Peg Wagaman for more information. VBS is open to children ages 4 (by September 1, 2017) through current 6 th graders. Registration details forthcoming. Mark your calendars for the CCW Yard Sale, June 8 9! Think of us when doing your spring cleaning and drop off your items in the School Hall on June 6 & 7. Please place the items in boxes if possible. For questions or further information, please contact Jo Spigler, ; Kathy Osbourn, John Itell Knights of Columbus Scholarship Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors 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: St Andrew s, Waynesboro, St Rita s, Blue Ridge Summit, or St Mark s, Greencastle. Applications are available at the Council home or at the church parish office. The deadline for the return of applications is June 1, For more information, please contact Fred Eisenhart at or frede39@comcast.net. Sunday, April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 Have you ever heard news that seemed too good to be true? Maybe that a friend was visiting, or that something special was in store for you? Perhaps the news was so good or unexpected, we needed to see it to believe it. We might be reminded of the motto of Missouri, the show me state. There is a healthy skepticism we bring to the table. We don t want to get our hopes up only to be disappointed. We want proof, demonstrable proof. This is precisely Thomas reaction on hearing the news about Jesus resurrection. Though the disciples had been witness to the risen Lord on Easter Sunday evening, Thomas was absent, and so he functions as a disciple for all of us. In a sense, we stand in the person of Thomas. We were not present that Easter Sunday evening. And perhaps, like Thomas, we reply, seeing is believing. The beatitude that Jesus speaks to Thomas is meant for each of us: Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. The church gives us this reading on the Second Sunday of Easter, as that is when Thomas had his experience of the risen Lord. Though we are not given the opportunity to put our finger in the nail marks (and the gospel doesn't say that Thomas did that), we, like Thomas, may condition our belief on seeing. The gift Jesus gives his disciples is peace. It is not a peace that the world gives, that is, merely an absence of war. But the peace Jesus gives is a serenity in the face of life. The gift is a sense of calm knowing that Jesus is my Lord and my God. and that there is nothing in this life that can separate him from me. The reader of this gospel recalls Jesus prayer to the Father in the garden, about not losing a single one who has been given to Jesus. In this gospel, Jesus calls us friends. And it is a friendship that can never be broken; its hallmark is peace. From Living Liturgy Generosity to the Lenten Appeal, motivated by faith, is a gift of charity and an expression of the Lord s gift of salvation. Thanks to all of you who have already participated in the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal. To date we have raised $44,035 toward our goal of $62,700 which is 70% of our goal. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Bishop s Annual Lenten Appeal today. Every dollar raised over our goal will be kept in our parish. God bless you.

5 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) - April 8, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 5 Monday, April 09, 2018 Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 Mary is the mother of the church and the model of all Christians. At the message of an angel, she believed beyond all reason and offered her life in service of God s plan. Her response, let it be, is the answer of every disciple who trusts in God s word to make all things new. In the season of Lent, God invites us to believe that we, too, are called to that service. Even though we are sinners how can this be? we live in hope of God s forgiveness and trust that God will work through us to bring about the fulfillment. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Acts 4:32-37; John 3:7b-15 In the Book of Acts we are told that with great power the apostles bore witness to Resurrection. In fact, said Benedictine monk Columba Stewart in National Geographic, the apostles were the movement s cutting edge, spreading the message across the vast trade network of the ancient world and leaving small Christian communities in their paths. This missionary zeal is passed on to each new generation of Christians, but it takes different forms. Today, although many Christians still travel to foreign lands to serve the poor and give witness to Christ, believers are also encouraged to evangelize spread the gospel within their own homes, parishes, and local communities. How is your evangelization going? Hint: They should know you are Christian by your love. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Memorial of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr Acts 5:17-26; John 3:16-21 Like Archbishop Óscar Romero of El Salvador in the 20th century and Thomas à Becket of England in the 12th century, Saint Stanislaus (c ) was, according to tradition, killed in church, in this case while celebrating Mass. Stanislaus murderer was the king of Poland, with whom he had a number of disputes over land and the king s harsh rule. Throughout history the church has come into conflict with the powers that be. Jesus, of course, was put to death by the religious and political authorities of his time. Dorothy Day, of Catholic Worker fame, wrote in 1966: Every new development for the last three centuries has brought [human beings] closer to the state of affairs in which absolutely nothing would be recognized in the whole world as possessing a claim to obedience except the authority of the State. But for Christians, she said, Christ must be our guide. Who s yours? Thursday, April 12, 2018 Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36 If it s all up for grabs, why pay attention to what others teach or preach when everyone has their own relationship with God? After all, the Bible says, Obey God, not humans. Well, yes and no. Indeed the buck does stop with God in that we are oriented by our nature to listen to God and respond to God s call. But there s a lot out there to compete with our natural inclinations fear, vulnerability, peer pressure, misinformation, and more all of which can provide compelling alternative messages. Fortunately God graces us with not only our own lights but scripture and the church to give us a better sense of how to navigate. Think about the ways in your own life that God uses to connect with you. Friday, April 13, 2018 Saint Martin I, Pope & Martyr Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15 Saint Martin is the last pope in history to be honored as a martyr, but his death for the faith did not occur quickly. After being elected pope in 649 he made enemies by opposing a heresy and condemning the emperor for supporting that heresy. As a result, while lying sick, Martin was kidnapped and carted off to the East, where he was jailed and eventually exiled. During this time he was given poor food, not allowed to wash regularly, and came down with dysentery. On top of that he was ignored by his church back home. I wonder... at those who belong to the church of Saint Peter for the little concern they show for one of their body, he wrote. Let this saint s experience motivate you to perform the corporal works of mercy denied him like clothing the naked, feeding the hungry, and visiting the prisoner. Saturday, April 14, 2018 Acts 6:1-7; John 6:16-21 Jesus had sent the disciples on ahead of him in a boat. During the night the going got pretty rough. In the midst of their struggle remember, they were rowing Jesus came toward them on the water, a startling development even though it meant rescue. Jesus allayed their fears with three words: It is I. Actually, it s only two, in Greek: I am. Sound familiar? They are the words God uses to identify himself at a number of places in scripture. So Jesus isn t merely saying, Don t worry, it s me. He s declaring that he is God but also that God simply is the foundation of everything. Next time you find yourself rowing against the waves of trouble, remember you re always on solid ground with God. SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018 A NIGHT AT THE RACES! To benefit Saint Andrew School Join us at the Waynesboro Country Club for an elegant two-entrée buffet, a silent auction, and horse races! Admission tickets are $20 each (includes buffet). Tickets are available for purchase at the school office.

6 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) - April 8, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6 Take advantage of our TRANSFER GRANTS so that your child can experience the Catholic school difference. Our upper grades will be taking Diocesan standardized testing in the weeks to come. There are COGAT tests for grades 3 and 5 which measure cognitive ability and ITBS tests for grades 3 through 6 which measure accumulated knowledge. The tests serve the primary purpose of checking student progress and assessing school performance. Thanks to our amazing teachers, our school is traditionally ranked among the highest in the diocese. St. Andrew is now accepting applications for a EIGHTH GRADE teacher and REMEDIAL READING teacher as well as a BEFORE CARE provider for the School Year. All interested persons should contact Lindsay Salmon at (717) or by at lsalmon@saintandrewschool.org. April 2 Easter 2:00 p.m. April 3 Gr. 4 YMCA Swim Lessons April 6 School Mass/Students of the 9:30 April 6 Community Service Club Family Dinner April 9-13 ITBS Testing Gr. 3-7 April 10 6:30 p.m. April 12 Progress Reports go home April 12 Board of 7 p.m. April 13 Fridays with Father April 17 Gr. 4 YMCA Swim Lessons April 20- School 9:30 April 24 District Wide 2-Hour Delay April 27 Middle School DC Field Trip April 27 Fridays with Father MARCH WINNERS: $300 Alan Moran $150 Nicole Gibson $50 Tina Smetzer Save the date! Friday, May 4th will be a fun night for all. St. Andrew s HSO is having a Night at the Races in the Waynesboro Country Club Event Room. There will be a dinner buffet, a cash bar, games of chance, and wagering for fun on pre-recorded horse races. It promises to be an eventful evening! Continue to buy SCRIP cards after Mass or by calling Mrs. Dennis at , ext 209. Like us on Facebook! SaintAndrewSchoolPA Continue to cut out BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION labels from General Mills products and send them to the school office. Saint Andrew School s annual RACE FOR EDU- CATION will be held on Friday, May 11th from 10:00 until 11:00. It is the school s major spring fundraiser that directly involves our students. This is their opportunity to help our school raise funds for continued educational excellence. Parents have been busy supplying names of friends and relatives for their children to contact via US Mail. These contacts are asked to sponsor the children as they do laps around the park. If you would like to sponsor one of our children, please contact the school office.