Remember. Passover is the very source of the sacrificial images and words of the Eucharist. If the mtzveach, the altar, is the heart of the Mass, the Pesach, the Passover is surely its soul. The institution of the Passover is given in Ex. 12:14: This will be a day for you to remember and celebrate as a festival to ADONAI ( LORD ) ; from generation to generation you are to celebrate it by a perpetual regulation. It would become one of the great festivals of the nation of Israel. In time changes took place in the way it was celebrated as compared with its first celebration. But the Seder or service of rehearsal was and remains the chief form of observance. The Hebrew name for this is the Haggadah, or tale. The centerpiece image in some Passover booklets is the sacrifice of the Lamb, which remained a key component until the first century, when it was replaced with the matzah bread. by Reverend Paul Chaim Schenck In order to see the connection between the Passover and the Eucharist, it is important to begin with the Jewish concept of zachor, or memorial. This idea is foundational to Jewish theology beginning in the Torah (The Books of Moses), where at February 4, 2018 (continued inside)
Do this in remembrance of me. (continued) Exodus 13:3 is the command to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread Zachor ethatzah asher yitzatam m mitzrayim. And Moses said to the people, Remember this day, in which you came out from Egypt. The remembrance of the liberation from Egyptian slavery is the whole premise of the Passover, which bears marks of timelessness, being called, in Ex. 12:2, the beginning of months, and leads to an elaborate rehearsal through recitation. It was both a sign and an ordinance (Ex. 13:910). In Jewish thought, as well as Christian, memorial is more than a historic marker it is a timeless participation in a cosmic drama of redemption. In respect especially to Passover, zachor was more than remembrance. It is perhaps better understood as recollection and even as reenactment. It is precisely this idea, of real time memorial, that is the meaning of the words of Jesus in the institution of the Eucharist in Luke 22:19: And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Here we see that Jesus orders the same vivid rehearsal as that of the Passover tale. The Passover liturgy is contained in the Haggadah, which leads the Israelites through the whole story of their salvation: the great loss of freedom when they became slaves in Egypt; Moses, the great emissary of liberation who leads them to the Promised Land; and finally the inheritance of the Land flowing with milk and honey. That story has preserved the Jewish people through millennia of deprivations, persecutions and even genocide. It has become the paradigmatic tale of triumph out of tragedy, inspiring countless generations to rise above their circumstances and lay hold of hope in a better future. This is the ultimate promise of the Eucharist. The essential content of the Eucharist is what Jesus called the Anamnesis (the Greek word for zachor, memorial). It is therefore the commemoration of Christ, which in the Eucharist plays the role of the Haggadah of the Passover Seder. These words of remembrance, the essence of the Eucharistic liturgy, invite participants into the reenactment that transmits us to the place where Christ our Passover, as Priest and Victim, offers up his own sacrifice as the lamb of God who takes away the sin of world (John 1:29). Sin threatens our ultimate happiness and fulfillment by depriving us of eternal life. The Eucharist restores that promise and hope, and so infuses our lives with ultimate meaning and purpose: we are destined for union with the God of the universe!
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land A Pilgrimage Retreat ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, visit Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Holy Sepulcher, and Golgotha. Touch Jerusalem stone and walk the Via Dolorosa. Worship in a Mass where the words of the Canon of the Mass (the Eucharistic Prayer) are chanted in Hebrew. Steep yourself in the authentic images and sounds of the Holy Land as part of a Lenten retreat led by Father Schenck, with special breakout sessions led by Monsignor King and others. The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, in Washington, D.C. a little over two hours away is a spiritual treasure. The Holy Land Friars have been the custodians of sacred places for almost a millennia. Here in the United States. they raise awareness of and funds for the ministry in the Holy Land, encourage vocations, and welcome pilgrims to replicas of the great shrines associated with our Lord s birth, passion, death, and resurrection. The shrines were built from original materials imported from the Holy Land. The day in Washington will include Mass, breakout sessions, and a tour of the shrines. Pilgrims will bring their own bag lunches, and we ll be carpooling from the church. Please Note: We are limited to 50 pilgrims because of the size of our retreat spaces. Cost is $10 per person to cover fees and expenses. Sign up online at bit.ly/ StEASPilgrimage or see the response form in today s bulletin.
THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE will be celebrated on Saturday, February 10, for students receiving the sacrament for the first time. Children receiving the sacrament are to be at the main entrance to the church no later than 9:45 am, dressed in Sunday clothing. Blessings on our children who have been FAITH MATTERS MORNING JOIN US! On Wednesday, February 7, at 9:30 am, in the Bayley Room, as we continue our study of The Gospel of John with The Last Supper, and the Advocate. We ll see Jesus comfort and prepare the disciples for the events of the Passion Week; we ll study Old Testament passages and Saint Paul s writings concerning controlling our hearts and our passions; we ll examine the true meaning of our Father s house, and Christ s words, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life ; and study how the Holy Spirit constantly acts as our advocate. Finally, we ll scrutinize the tremendous difference between the peace of the world, and the peace of Christ. Contact: Mel Lee, melmolee@reagan.com. REAL FREEDOM, REAL LOVE. On Sunday, February 11, SpiritSword continues Who Am I To Judge? Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love, by Edward Sri. Are you really free to love the people in your life? God has given us the moral law as an instruction manual that lays out the path to fulfillment in life but we need the right skills (the virtues) to get there. The Study Guide needed for class can be found for free on FORMED or you can purchase a paperback study guide online at Lighthouse Catholic Media. Join us in the Office Conference Room 10:30 am to noon. Contacts: Denny and BABY DIAPERS AND WIPES DRIVE The weekend of February 24 and 25, our Columbiettes will be collecting these muchneeded items for Lourdeshouse and Morning Star Pregnancy Centers. Clip coupons and check EGG MAKING BEGINS THIS WEEK! Whether you are experienced or new, have already signed up or just now decided you might like to give this a try, plan to join us in Menniti Hall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Online signup for making and selling can be found at bit.ly/steaseastereggs. For more information, contact Donna 7176976929, donna@steas.net. TO KEEP THE ASSEMBLY LINE FLOWING SMOOTHLY, here are the report times for the different tasks. Mixers 7:30am Rollers, Weighers, Melters, Runners 8:30am Dippers, Coaters 9:00am Labelers, Baggers 10:00am THE SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held Saturday, February 10 after the 5 pm Mass. Tickets have sold out. Thank you to all who have signed up! Bon appétit! VOLUNTEERS are needed! Sign up at bit.ly/steasparishspaghettidinner 2017 CONTRIBUTIONS Need a letter for taxes? Contact financial secretary Patty Wargo, pwargo@steas.net, 7176972614. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We wish to thank LEGGETT, INC. for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.
THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, our parish community welcomes Lelle Quinn Nyquist this week at StEAS MON 5 TUE 6 WED 7 THU 8 FRI 9 SAT 10 SUN 11 8:00 am 6:30 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 7:oo pm 8:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm IN YOUR INTERCESSIONS, please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioner George L. Hannon; and Dale Gaumer, brother of parishioner Robert Gaumer. Agape Homeschool CCD Grades 1,2,3,5,6 Gospel Reflection Groups That Man Is You! Knights of Columbus Spiritual Book Group R.C.I.A. Faith Matters Morning Financial Peace University Adult Open Gym Seasons of Hope Life in the Spirit (rosary 6:30) Living Waters Choir Rehearsal I am the Lord, your God: hear my voice. Collection for Black and Indian Missions 6:30 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm That Man Is You! Caregivers Committee Meeting First Penance First Penance Reception Parish Spaghetti Dinner Collection for Black and Indian Missions Coffee & Donuts after 9:00 am Mass CCD 8:45 am to 10 am Grade 1 9:00 am to 10 am 3yearolds to K 10:30 am to 11:45 am Grades 24 10:30 am to noon Grades 5 8/Edge 9:00 am 10:00 am 1L00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Newman Club/Alpha SpiritSword Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Competition Kids Open Gym and Lego Club Let s Play Cards! 14 and Up Basketball 14 and Up Floor Hockey MON 1 Kgs 8:17, 913; Ps 132:67, 810; Mk 6:5356 TUE 1 Kgs 8:2223, 2730; Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11; Mk 7:113 WED 1 Kgs 10:110; Ps 37:56, 3031, 3940; Mk 7:1423 THU 1 Kgs 11:413; Ps 106: 34, 3536, 37 and 40; Mk 7:2430 FRI 1 Kg 11:2932; 12:19; Ps 81:1011ab, 1213, 1415; Mk 7:3137 SAT 1 Kgs 12:2632; 13:3334; Ps 106:67ab, 1920, 2122; Mk 8:110 SUN Lv 13:12, 4446; Ps 32:12, 5, 11: 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:4045 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3 VIGIL, FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME *5:00 pm Helen Curry SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 am Gizella Zuvich 9:00 am Donald Small 11:00 am People of the Parish MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 MEMORIAL OF SAINT AGATHA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR NO MASS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 MEMORIAL OF SAINT PAUL MIKI AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am Charles Mattias WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 WEDNESDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Louise Boscardin THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8 THURSDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am Frances Scherrer FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9 FRIDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am George Santoff SATURDAY FEBRUARY10 3:00 pm Confessions VIGIL, SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 pm Donna Derr SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 am Jenison and Cavanaugh Families *9:00 am People of the Parish 11:00 am Philip Brenner * Choir at Mass
CARDS FOR VETERANS For the last 10 years, students in the Monday 5th grade CCD class have held a community service night, where they make Valentine cards for the veterans at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This year the class will be mailing a box containing 83 cards and lots of candy and cookies to share! The kids put a lot of effort into making the cards for our veterans! Thanks to CCD teacher Maureen Ross! THANK YOU! Dear Children and Parents of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's Religious Education Program: On behalf of New Hope Ministries, I sincerely thank you for your most generous contributions to the guests of New Hope Ministries, in the amount of 194 pounds of personal care items. The notion items you collected are not readily available to people who need assistance. They are not allowed to buy toothpaste, soap, etc., with their allotments. They must find other means to procure these items. You gave them a special and very necessary gift this Christmas things that we do not ordinarily think of as gifts, but are still very needed in our daytoday lives. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you all in 2018. Sincerely, Mary Staub, on behalf of New Hope Ministries SESSIONS ON ANNULMENTS Upcoming area sessions include: March 12 Saint Joseph, York March 19 Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg For questions or a private appointment, call 717657 4804, ext. 304, or email tribunal@hbgdiocese.org. CHARISMATIC MASSES Tuesday, February 6, at 7 pm, Saint Theresa Church, New Cumberland, with Very Reverend William C. Forrey VF, pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Carlisle, as celebrant. Tuesday, February 6, at Saint Rose of Lima, York. with Reverend Daniel Richards, pastor, as celebrant. Praise and worship music at 6:30 pm, Mass at 7 pm. DIOCESAN MEN S CONFERENCE MARCH 10 Online registration is now open at www.hbgdiocese.org/ men, for the 7th Annual Diocesan Men s Conference, Saturday, March 10, at Bishop McDevitt High School. Theme: Men of Mary, Mercy, and the Eucharist. Keynote Speaker: Reverend Chris Alar, MIC, noted speaker and expert on Divine Mercy. Besides the keynote, the conference includes 34 workshops from a blueribbon panel of speakers, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction, many priests available for Confession, beautiful music, good food, Catholic vendors, Mass with Bishop Gainer as principal celebrant and homilist, and fellowship with up to a thousand men from around the diocese. Last year we had 1,100 men attend. We expect another large crowd this year. We d love to see you there! Please register now! Contact: Joe Nebistinsky, joeneb@comcast.net. REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018 SEASON of SJS Track is currently open! Track is open to all students in grades 3 through 8, who are Saint Joseph School students or Religious Education students here or at neighboring parishes. The track season begins in early March and runs through May, with practices twice a week and track meets on Saturdays. Register online at Leagues.bluesombrero.com/sjchargers. or email sjs.track.team@gmail.com or call Julia Kelly at 7174323337 for more information. JOIN US on Thursday, February 8th for our Season KickOff meeting in the SJS Cafeteria at 7 pm. MARDI GRAS SLAVIC STYLE Celebrate this Saturday, February 10, at Saint Ann Byzantine Catholic Church, 5408 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, from 4 to 10 pm. Free admission. Continuous entertainment by The Polka Whooo and D.J. Pete. Enjoy ethnic food and desserts, music, and games. A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 4 pm by Father Michael Popson. Directions and information at www.stannbyz.org. GET OUR PARISH NEWSLETTER It s great for weatherrelated announcements, photos, videos, breaking news, and helpful links! Signup online at www.steas.net/newsletter/ or email communications@steas.net.