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Tithing is God’s Plan for Giving : World Mission Sunday October 7, 2018 CCD Classes Tithing Income $8,108.10 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten—High School Tithe $ 810.81 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool $7,297.29 Online $ 752.00 R.C.I.A —Monday, October 22, 7:00—8:30pm, School Multipurpose Room Actual Income $8,049.29 Weekly Budget $7,500.00 Bible Study —Tuesday, October 23, 9:00—11:00 am and

6:30—8:30 pm both in the Parish Meeting Room. Poor Box $ 42.50 Next Weekend, October 27/28, 2018 Children’s Offerings $ 2.00 CCD Classes—Sunday 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten—High School This week: 10/21: For the Family 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool of Garrett Seech, Christina Youth Group Soup Sales – after Masses in School hall Sentelle, Anna Marie Pickert; Kathaleen Bryan, Keith Wolfrey, Aliene Minister Schedule Misitis, Kellie Reiber, Philip Baker, Fred Eisenhart , Tom Lopresti, Frank Lago, If you are unable to serve, please find a substitute. Thank you. Adele Hanson, Gretchen Bertuccini , Chauney McGarney, Zoey Walker , Perry Saturday, October 27, 5pm: Fath, Lisa White, James J. Thomas, Cathy Kinman, Ed EMHC —Mike Geoffroy, Carmen Krawczak, Janet Bryner, Earl Bennett, Ty Long, Robin L. Fraley , Robin Stockton, 1 Needed ; Altar Servers —Ben Holderness, Gordon Fath, Jr., A Special Intention for Williams, Caiden Williams, 1 Needed ; Lector —Jan Kathy Osbourn , Margaret (Peggy) Gillespie , Pat Strait; Gift Bearers —Carol Cool, Anne Fritzinger, Landerman, Robert O’Toole, Steve Pugh & Family, Ray Mary Little; Greeters —Anne Fritzinger, Joe Harley Paris; Julian Lawrence, Anthony Barbarino, Margo Moran; Raylynn Gladhill, Jo Willard, Stan McElhaney , Sunday, October 28, 8:00am: Jim Barnes, Judy Huber; Dawn Bowders, Robert EMHC —Judy Baker, Rick Baker, Sue Miller, 1 Topper, Becky & Jeffrey Schreck, Jr., Marie Keen; Needed ; Altar Servers —Tanner Barvir, Bella Ronnie Starry, Eileen Duke ; Woodard Poper, Monica Cartwright, Dutton; Lector —Jeff Moyer; Wishard, Liz Jobes, Betty Powers, Ralph & Gladys Gift Bearers —Char Cline, Mary Fahrney, Thomas Wetzel, Dorothea Peters, Eliana Bettwy, Catherine Fahrney; Greeters —Teresa Wile, Pattie Wise Hinkle, Seth Stine, Donna Krietz, Emma Loomis; Sunday, October 28, 11:00am: Prayer List Policy: To help focus our prayers, EMHC —Belen Aida Bautista, Rick Cook, Theresa names are kept on the list for one month. If Woodring, 1 Needed ; Altar Servers —Mya Beck, someone is still in need of prayer, notify the Jude Musolino, Skehan; Lector —Sarah office to list them for another month for as long Stansfield; Gift Bearers —Bernard Quesada, Lesley as prayers are needed . Quesada, Clementine Quesada, Sam Quesada ; Greeters —Samantha Cook, Bernadine Null

Calling All Mission Please volunteer for the needed spots on the Voices! This Sunday, as Ministry Schedule on the Website. we celebrate WORLD MISSION SUNDAY , we are called to be part of the Next week’s parish tithe is Church’s missionary ef- for Lourdeshouse Mater- forts, supporting mission nity Home, a program of priests, religious Sisters Catholic Charities that pro- and Brothers, and lay vides quality services to preg- catechists who provide nant women who have no other means of support. This loving service to those most in need. As Catholics around residential program provides childbirth & parenting the world — here at home and in the Missions — gather classes, case management, & transportation. Case Man- at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord, let us… agers assist residents in obtaining employment, hous- • PRAY for the Church’s worldwide missionary work ing, education, and counseling. Pantry items such as • OFFER financial HELP through The Society for the food, diapers, and other supplies are also available for PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH for vulnerable com- residents. As we conclude Respect for Life Month, munities throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and please remember the women and children of Lourde- the Pacific Islands. shouse in your prayers. Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 21, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Sacrament of Baptism Mass Schedule Baptism is normally celebrated following the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass. Parents must be registered members of the The Rosary is prayed ½ hour before each parish and attend a baptism preparation class (held mass. monthly) prior to the baptism. The requirements for god- parents are established by the . Please call Saturday, October 20 the parish office for information. Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest Sacrament of Marriage 8:00 AM † Evelyn Houska Diocesan policy requires 9 to 12 months of preparation for 3:30 PM Confessions Marriage. Contact the parish as soon as possible after en- gagement. No arrangements should be made prior to con- Mass of Anticipation sultation with the pastor. 5:00 PM For the People / Pro Populo Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Octo- The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available to all in ber 21 need of healing. It should be given if an individual is 8:00 AM † Harold E. Sprenkle gravely ill or near death but is available to all who are in need of healing, before major surgery or when one is hospi- 11:00 AM † Humberto Carranco talized. If possible, please do not wait until death is immi- Monday, October 22 nent to offer your loved one this grace especially when that Saint John Paul II, person may be able to participate and appreciate the sacra- 8:00 AM † George P. Malagesi ment.

Tuesday, October 23 Saint John Capistrano, Priest Parish Ministries Directory 8:00 AM † James & Mary Jane Molloy Boy Scouts Fred Shetter 717-762-2462 10:00 AM Mass at Quincy Cemetery Joe Little 717-762-0233 Church Cleaning Crew Kathy Osbourn 717-352-3472 Wednesday, October 24 Council of Catholic Women Elaine Sneeringer 352-8697 Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Finance Council Chair Charlie Willhide 717-762-2828 8 :00 AM † Holy Souls in Purgatory Knights of Columbus Jeff Moyer (717) 762-7421 Music Director Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791 Thursday, October 25 Ministry Scheduler Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791 8:00AM † Ellen Rocks Fulton Natural Family Planning Jeff & Marcia Moyer 762-7421 Friday, October 26 Parish Council Chair Chris Dennis 717-765-4067 8:00AM † Dorothy Willhide Parish Nurse Program Margy Cook 717-749-0012 Betty Green 717-765-8708 Saturday, October 27 Prayer Chain Bernie Null 717-762-1471 8:00AM † George P. Malagesi Judy Baker 717-762-5642 3:30 Confessions Pro-Life Committee Marcia Moyer 717-762-7421

Mass of Anticipation SCRIP Lisa Skehan 717-762-3221 5:00 † Marie Wishard Saint Andrew Board of Education Lesley Quesada 717-387-9656 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 28 Social Outreach & Advocacy Ministries 8:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo Marie “Maisie” DiGiammarino 717-762-2641 11:00 AM † Louise West Lucy Ivins 702-523-6445 Spirited Singles John Hoffman 717-552-9681 In the kindness of your prayers, please Saint Andrew Seniors Sonnie Medevich 717-749-3837 pray for the repose of the soul of Waynesboro Fellowship of Churches Helen Hemler of our parish, Patricia Muir 717-765-4998 Mary Jane McCleaf, mother of Youth Group [email protected] Karen Lison, Carl Bivens, brother -in law of the Caron Family, and George Foster, brother of Betty Memorialize the altar flowers in the Green. May their souls and all the sanctuary in honor of or in memory of a souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. loved one. Call the parish office to arrange for a particular date. The cost is $70.00 for the two vases of flowers.

The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. It burns this week in Memory of Buy Gift Cards! Kelly DeLise. Available at the window in the back of church! Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 21, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4 Thank you to the many, many volun- Please join Saint teers and patrons who participated in our annual KidZone event. The day was Catholic Church beautiful and filled with so many in Gettysburg as smiles. Your donations and talents are we welcome Father Dave Pivonka for two evenings very much appreciated! of conversations drawn from his book, Breath of God: Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit and The Wild Goose DVD series on living a life led by the Holy Spirit on October 23 and 24 at Xavier Cen- SAINT ANDREW’S SKI CLUB ter located at 465 Table Rock Road in Gettysburg. Doors Skiers & snowboarders: If you like to ski open at 6 pm. Praise and Worship music begins at 6:30. or snowboard, now is the time to regis- Father Dave begins at 7 pm. Plenty of free parking; ADA ter for Night Club Cards. Card is good handicapped accessible venue. No at Liberty, Whitetail & Roundtop. Early ticket necessary; a good will offer- rates end Nov. 7, 2018. For more infor- ing for Father Dave’s ministry will mation, contact John Jerwick at 301-824-4042 be collected each evening. Con- or [email protected] . tact: Kathy Reid, SFX Evangeliza- tion Chairperson evangel- Youth Group Soup Sales [email protected] will begin again on Sat- urday & Sunday, Octo- ber 27/28 after the Masses Knights of Columbus in the School Hall. Take a night off from cooking AND Pot Luck Dinner —Sunday, October 21 at support the youth group! 6:00pm. Bring the family and a dish to share. The Saint Andrew Prayer Shawl Ministry has several prayer shawls available to give Thank you for using Online Giving. away. If you are interested in Parishioners who use the service giving a shawl to a friend or are pleased with how easy it is to family member that has a set up and manage. If you have not need, please contact Ginny Shockey at 717-762-3010. yet signed up for Online Giving, please consider this option. This is a perfect tool for any- one who shops online! By using Online Giving you are Looking for part-time helping the parish improve our operational efficiency and work? perhaps saving money in postage for envelopes. See our The Parish Office has an open- parish bulletin or visit our parish website at ing for part-time work www.standrewwbo.org and select Online Giving to get (approximately 15 hours per started today. week) to assist the financial secretary with accounting work. Please submit a brief resumé to the parish office. SAVE THE DATE!! Saint Andrew CCW Annual Saint Andrew’s Youth Group Up- Christmas Bazaar and Craft coming Events show will be held on Saturday, No- • Back from the Dead Walk at Elizabeth vember 10, 2018 from 8:30am until 3:00pm here in the parish. If you can volunteer to help Ann Seton Shrine, October 28 • during this event, please contact Peg Wagaman at Soup Sales, October 27/28, after all Masses [email protected] . • Regular Meeting, November 4, 6:00—8:00pm More information, contact [email protected]. New Books, Pamphlets, & CD's have been Do you go away for the winter? added to our bookshelves at the entrance of the Do you forward or hold your mail? church. Look for new additions for teens in the Please notify the church office as well. We coming months. There are many books/videos will hold your mailings to save time and for children and interesting books on the a money. Thank you. number of spiritual and faith based topics. Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 21, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 5 Sunday, October 21, 2018 Unfortunately, in society today, many people have lost Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time the understanding of sin. Our Holy Father has stated that 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 "it happens not infrequently in history, for more or less lengthy periods of time and under the influence of many Two men in cahoots together, different factors, that the moral conscience of many people scheming to get special treatment. becomes seriously clouded...too many signs indicate that This kind of setup is familiar in such an eclipse exists in our time" Reconciliation and Pen- movies, the news, politics, and even ance , 18). In our day, many people have lost the sense of (unfortunately) in daily life. And sin and feel that they can do whatever they wish without today we hear about it in the gospel. considering or fearing the consequences. Human nature being what it is, two men, brothers in this For such people, the term "sin" has no meaning. Yet we case, are angling to get a better deal. They speak with Jesus know that sin is a terrible evil which all of us must come to on their own, in private. Their rather bold statement, “we understand and with which all of us must struggle. We want you to do for us whatever we ask of you” is met with need the sacrament of Penance because each of us, from open receptivity on Jesus’ part. The way this story begins is time to time, sins. When we recognize that we have of- reminiscent of children asking something of their parents. fended God who is all deserving of our love, we sense the As a parent, listening parent, Jesus asks the brothers, need to make things right. Like the prodigal son in the Gos- “What do you wish me to do for you?” What would be our pel, we long to know again the loving embrace of a forgiv- own reply to Jesus at that moment? His question is wide ing father who patiently waits for each of us. Jesus himself open. What do we want from Jesus? This question can be has established this sure and certain way for us to access the source of fruitful meditation and prayer throughout the God's mercy and to know that our sins are forgiven. By vir- week. tue of his divine authority, Jesus gives this power of abso- For the brothers, they want glory, to sit at Jesus’ side in lution to the apostolic ministry. We need to know that our his kingdom. They still imagine that Jesus will be a power- sins are forgiven. There is something in our human nature ful earthly King, ruling over an independent and free Jew- that calls out for the assurance that our sins are actually ish people. But as Jesus did with Peter after Peter pro- forgiven. Confession is the visible manifestation of God's claimed him the Messiah, Jesus corrects James and John’s mercy that provides us, in human terms as well, the clear misconception. Jesus told Peter that the Son of Man would awareness that God has forgiven us. suffer and ultimately die. He will invite the sons of Zebedee It is most unfortunate that many people have adopted a to do the same by asking if they can drink the cup that he mindset that they do not need to go to confession. Many drinks. This is a cup of suffering, an image reminiscent of say "I just tell my sins to God and he forgives me." There is the one spoken of by the prophet and in the on the part of such persons a failure to recognize that the Psalms. Before glory there must be suffering and even sacrament of Penance is not an invention of the Church. death. When the brothers seek glory, and a seat at either Rather, the sacrament of Penance is Christ's gift to the side of Jesus, they do not realize that they are thereby ac- Church to ensure the forgiveness he so generously extends cepting suffering. will be made available to every member of the Church. James and John’s desire for glory provides Jesus the In establishing his Church, Christ passed on to her the chance to expound once again on Christian discipleship, power to forgive sins. Just as he forgave sins, so would which is not the way of the world. For the disciples, great- those chosen by him to be his apostles have the extraordi- ness comes in service. The servant is the master. Jesus, the nary power to forgive sins. In the priesthood today, the true Master and teacher, did not come to be served, but to visible external sign of Christ's mercy and forgiveness is serve. Even today, the gospel message of service flies in the exercised in confession. Just as the whole Church makes face of cultural mores. How many powerful people with visible in our world the presence of Christ, so the priest authority have underlings to do their bidding? In the power makes visible the forgiveness and mercy of Jesus in the structures we find a work, in family, and in the market- sacrament of confession. The priest who by ordination is place, those at the top set the agenda and have their wishes configured to Christ absolves sinners, not in his own name carried out. Those who surround the powerful carry out the and power, but in the name and person of Jesus. wishes and commands of the top. With Jesus, this structure What leads us to the sacrament of Penance is a sense of is inverted. The greatest is truly the one who serves. The sorrow for what we have done. The motivation may be out mark of greatness is humility. From Living Liturgy of love of God or even fear of the consequences of having offended God. Whatever the motive, contrition is the be- From our Pastor’s Pen ... ginning of forgiveness of sin. The sinner must come to God by way of repentance. There can be no forgiveness of sin if Focusing on the Sacraments: The Sacrament of we do not have sorrow at least to the extent that we regret Penance: Part 2 it, resolve not to repeat it and intend to turn back to God. Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his While we cannot be certain that we will not sin again, our love and mercy. It is here that we meet the loving Jesus present resolve must be honest and realistic. We must want who offers sinners forgiveness for offenses committed to change, to be faithful to the Lord, and intend to take against God and neighbor. At the same time, confession steps to make faithfulness possible. Christ's forgiveness permits sinners to reconcile with the Church, which also always calls for such a commitment: "Go, and do not sin is wounded by our sins. again" (John 8:11). God Bless You Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 21, 2018 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6 Thursday, October 25, 2018 Daily Readings & Reflections Ephesians 3:14-21; Luke 12:49-53 Zeal for God’s mission was personified, and indeed incar- Monday, October 22, 2018 nated, in the person of Jesus the Christ. Jesus’ passion to serve Memorial of Saint John Paul II, Pope Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21 others and to share the gospel was one of his enduring gifts to When we count out the qualities we his disciples then and now. It wasn’t only about the “doing” of would like in a leader, rarely would we the faith, however, but of fully becoming what one loved and cite shame. However it is precisely this believed. A story from the and mothers illus- sense of shame that urges leaders to trates that well: “Abba Lot went to see Abba Joseph and said, search out and claim ownership of their ‘Abba as far as I can I say my little office [prayers], I fast a faults and mistakes. In this sense, Saint little, I pray and meditate, I live in peace and as far as I can, I John Paul II stands out as an example purify my thoughts. What else can I do?’ Then the old man for both political and religious leaders. stood up and stretched his hands toward heaven. His fingers In his book, When a Pope Asks Forgiveness, Luigi Accattoli became like ten lamps of fire and he said to him, ‘If you will, you can become all flame.’” cites 94 occasions in which Saint John Paul II acknowledged either personal or institutional culpability for mistakes and Friday, October 26, 2018 social injustices. Far from being a sign of weakness, this vul- Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 12:54-59 nerability formed one of his true strengths as a leader. How “Signs” was the name of a 1970’s pop tune that complained can the leadership roles you take on become opportunities to about the clutter and negativity of so many signs that surround practice humility? us, from billboards to those of the “Keep out” and “Do not trespass” variety. But one line in the countercultural song Tuesday, October 23, 2018 takes a surprising turn: “And the sign said ‘Everybody wel- Memorial of Saint John of Ca- come. Come in, kneel down, and pray.’ ” Given the clutter of pistrano, Priest Ephesians 2:12-22; Luke 12:35- signs and messages that bombard us daily, it’s difficult to 38 make out the signs that point us to peace and spiritual growth. In 1776, when a new California Any sign that encourages us to take a moment out for quiet mission was named in honor of reflection and prayer is a trustworthy sign. Keep an eye out for one today! John Capistran by Junipero Serra, perhaps it was to honor a vital, hardworking, and optimistic fellow Franciscan of the Saturday, October 27, 2018 15th century when church and world were torn by everything Memorial of the Blessed Vir- from plague to heresy. Amazingly energetic, John was a force gin Mary for renewal and fidelity in a fiercely divided church. And then Ephesians 4:7-16; Luke 13:1-9 there are the swallows. They return to the abandoned mission Media resources tend to shower every spring and leave around this time. They, too, were opti- glory on athletes, celebrities, mists when they began to settle at the mission after a local and winning candidates. This innkeeper destroyed their unseemly muddy nests. Ask your- worldly praise and honor doesn’t resemble the divine attribute self: Can I hold on to the joy and optimism of a dauntless of glory much. God chooses to share a reflection of divine swallow or a dedicated reformer, even when things do not glory with a surprisingly different cast of characters: the unfold as I’d like? meek, the lowly, the little ones. This glory gives the their radiant haloes and makes people with loving ways shine Wednesday, October 24, 2018 when they walk in the room. On this final Saturday of Rosary Memorial of Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Month, pray the Glorious Mysteries for more radiant ones to Bishop Ephesians 3:2-12; Luke 12:39-48 bless our world! Some saints make their mark by doing only Diocesan Happenings one thing, but doing it very well. Others, like Anthony Mary Claret, paint with a The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be broader brush. Claret founded a religious giving a presentation concerning marriage, di- order, fought for social change, was a vorce and annulment according to Church teaching. writer and publisher, archbishop and refu- This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, gee, even for a while chaplain to the queen those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and of Spain—against his wishes, as he let her any others who may have a vested interest because of know. He was especially revered in Cuba family or friends. This session will be held on Novem- where he spoke out against the abuses of ber 5, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Diocesan Confer- slavery, which rankled the landed class and brought no less ence Center of the diocesan office building in than 14 attempts on his life. Claret lived life large. Dare to Harrisburg. No prior registration is required. 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