Sunday, September 1, 2019

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time—September 1, 2019 Parish Page 2 Journeying Together as a Family of God Today, September 1, 2019

Stewardship—doing the work of Christ Confession—Sunday, 7-7:45am August 18, 2019 Office Closed—Monday, September 2, Labor Day

Weekly Income $ 6,606.00 Next Weekend, September 7/8, 2019 Online $ 1,436.50 Minister Schedule $, 8,042.50 Weekly Budget $ 8,000.00 Youth Group—Regular Meeting, Sunday, September Weekly Surplus $ 42.50 8, 6—8pm

Poor Box $ 50.87 If you are unable to serve, please find a substitute. Thank you.

Saturday, September 7, 5pm: This week: Tammy Miller, EMHC—Charles Frame, Carmen Krawczak Karen Intentions of Linda & Russ Brezler; Lison, Martin Lison; Altar Servers—Blake Linn, Caroline Shreck, Robert Willhide, Ryan Linn, 1 Needed; Lector—1 Needed; Gift James Bowling, Robert & Anna Bearers—Jamie Smith, Junior Smith, 1 Needed; Topper, George Myers, Paul Walter, Greeters—Joe Harley, Elaine Sneeringer Jr., Trevor George, Jody Sinwell, Intentions of the Button Family, Sunday, September 8, 8:00am: Jarith, Fred Arena, Maureen Martz, EMHC—Christine Bradley, Bill DeLise, Raymond Scott, Alan Hockenberry, Pessagno, 1 Needed; Altar Servers—Bella Leisa Esposito, Pete Kauffman, Bill Garland, Malcolm Cartwright, Thomas Clement, Dutton; Bryan, Brehon Sweeney, Allan Moran, Jessica Patridge. Jo Lector—Jan Strait; Gift Bearers—Susan Pyatt, Pickert, Laurine Stein, Brian Shockey, William Johnson, Don Pyatt, Anne Bonner; Greeters—Ginny For the Family of Garrett Seech, Christina Sentelle, Anna Shockey, Terry Shockey Marie Pickert, Kathaleen Bryan, Keith Wolfrey, Aliene Misitis, Kellie Reiber, Philip Baker, Tom Lopresti, Frank Sunday, September 8, 11:00am: Lago, Adele Hanson, Chauney McGarney, Zoey Walker, EMHC—Belen Aida Bautista, Richard Cook, Bill Lisa White, James J. Thomas, Ed Bryner, Earl Bennett, Ty DeLise, Theresa Woodring; Altar Servers—Mya Long, Robin L. Fraley, Robin Holderness, Gordon Fath, Beck, Jude Musolino, Brody Wile; Lector—Robert Jr., A Special Intention for Kathy Osbourn, Margaret Prato; Gift Bearers—April Berendt, Mary Skehan, (Peggy) Gillespie, Raylynn Gladhill, Jo Willard, Stan 1 Needed; Greeters—Samantha Cook, Bernadine McElhaney, Jim Barnes, Judy Huber, Becky & Jeffrey Null Schreck, Jr., Eileen Duke, Monica Wishard, Liz Jobes, Betty Powers, Gladys Wetzel, Dorothea Peters, Eliana Please volunteer for the needed spots on the Bettwy, Catherine Hinkle, Seth Stine, Donna Krietz; Ministry Schedule on the Website. Prayer List Policy: To help focus our prayers, names are kept on the list for one month. If Peter’s Pence Collection someone is still in need of prayer, notify the office Next weekend, September to list them for another month for as long as 8/9, we will take up the Pe- prayers are needed. ter’s Pence Collection, which provides Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his Happy Labor Day! charitable works around the Our work—whether paid or volunteer, inside or outside world. The Peter’s Pence collec- the home, part-time or full-time, a career or a —is tion has ancient roots that reach sacred and worthy of attention and respect. How we la- all the way back to New Testament bor every day matters, and how we are treated and treat times. The early Christians provid- others in our work is an essential concern of Christians. ed material support that the disci- Your daily toil should be life-giving, not stultifying for ples—those preaching the Gos- yourself and others. Don’t lose the spirit of God’s justice pel—could distribute to those in need. Today, the Peter’s and mercy in your work. Remember Saint Paul’s advice Pence Collection is the way that we, as members of the as you labor each day: “Whatever you do, do everything , unite ourselves to the concerns of the Ho- for the glory of God.” ly Father. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war and vio- lence, natural disasters, oppression, and religious persecu- tion. Please join with our brothers and sisters in faith around the world and Prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. Should you wish to contribute to this collection, please remember to use the spe- cially marked envelope for this collection or select the fund labeled “Peter’s Pence” online. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence. Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time—September 1, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Rite of Christian Initiation of Mass Schedule Adults The RCIA inquiry session will be The Rosary is prayed ½ hour held on Monday, September 9th before each Mass. for those interested in learning what the Catholic Church teaches. This pro- gram is for the unbaptized, those bap- August 31 tized in another Christian tradition, Mass of Anticipation unconfirmed Catholics or anyone who 3:30 PM Confession is interested in learning more about the teachings of the 5:00 PM For the People / Pro Populo church. There is no commitment to join the church. The

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sep- sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7—8:30 tember 1 pm in the school Multi Purpose room. If you are aware of persons interested in these sessions, please share this in- 7-7:45am Confession formation with them. For more information or questions, 8:00 AM † William Whittington, Sr. please contact Peg Wagaman at 717 762-1914, ext. 6 or 11:00 AM † Harold E. Sprenkle [email protected]. Monday, September 2

Labor Day Parish Ministries Directory 8:00 AM † Mike Shockey Boy Scouts Fred Shetter 717-762-2462 Cemetery Joe Little 717-762-0233 Tuesday, September 3 Church Cleaning Crew Kathy Osbourn 717-352-3472 Saint Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Council of Catholic Women Elaine Sneeringer 352-8697 Church Finance Council Chair Charles Frame 717-762-6702 8:00 AM † Margaret F. Rocks Knights of Columbus Jeff Moyer 717-762-7421

Wednesday, September 4 Music Director Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791 8:00 AM † Holy Souls in Purgatory Ministry Scheduler Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791 7:00—8:00 PM Confession Natural Family Planning Jeff & Marcia Moyer 762-7421 Parish Council Chair Chris Dennis 717-765-4067 Thursday, September 5 Parish Nurse Program Margy Cook 717-749-0012 Saint Teresa of Calcutta Betty Green 717-404-6814 8:00AM † Angela Piatt Prayer Chain Bernie Null 717-762-1471

Friday, September 6 Judy Baker 717-762-5642 8:30 AM Holy Hour & Adoration Pro-Life Committee Marcia Moyer 717-762-7421 SCRIP Lisa Skehan 717-762-3221 9:30 AM † Buck Wagaman Saint Andrew Board of Education Saturday, September 7 Lesley Quesada 717-387-9656 8:00AM For the Intentions of the Sherwood Family Social Outreach & Advocacy Ministries 3:30 PM Confession Marie “Maisie” DiGiammarino 717-762-2641 Lucy Ivins 702-523-6445 Mass of Anticipation Spirited Singles John Hoffman 717-552-9681 5:00 PM † Beth Ann Murrow Saint Andrew Seniors Sonnie Medevich 717-749-3837

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sep- Waynesboro Area Fellowship of Churches tember 8 Colleen & Chuck McManus 412-951-0209 Youth Group [email protected] 8:00 AM † Frank W. Bowders 11:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo A Peaceful Prayer Vigil is planned at the Hagerstown Abortion Facili- The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the ty on September 25—November presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed 3. This is a mission that our entire Saint Sacrament. It burns this week in for the Andrew Parish family can participate in, Intentions of Elizabeth Jobes. whether you are homebound, or are able to go to Hagerstown. We need everyone In response to Bishop Gainer’s request for pastors to “...preach praying to protect the lives of our pre- clearly and directly the Catholic Faith in the True Presence and cious unborn. For the prayer vigil in the meaning of the Holy Eucharist”, Father Robert will be fo- Hagerstown, we need at least 2 people at all times, and hope- cusing on this topic in his hom- fully many, many more. You may sign up for any # of hours ilies over the next several (perhaps 2 hours at a time), on any date, during the 40 days months. Father will be refer- for life, but participating churches are each taking the lead to encing two books which are cover at least the minimum for all time slots, for 2 dates dur- available for purchase at ama- ing those 40 days. Saint Andrew Catholic Church is zon.com: Preparing Yourself providing coverage for: Thursday and Friday, Sep- for Mass by Msgr. Romano tember 26-27, 7am—7pm. Please prayerfully consider Guardini and With Us To- signing up as often as you can. If these two dates don’t work day by John A. Hardon, S.J. for you, just sign up for any of the time slots that are open. For more information, go to 40daysforlife.com/Hagerstown Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time—September 1, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4 We need volunteers (both men CCW Annual Christ- and women!) to help clean the mas Bazaar & Craft church on Wednesday, Septem- Show ber 4, from approximately Mark your calendars now for 8:30am—9:30am. As the saying this annual event which will be goes, many hands make light work! held on Saturday, November Please prayerfully consider donating a small portion of 2 this year! Vendors are needed for a successful event! If your time to this ministry—please come and help! you are a crafter and are interested in joining our event, please let us know! We will provide you with the applica- tion and the information needed. In addition to having SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRY vendors who pay for a space to participate in our Bazaar The Social Outreach Ministry will meet Sep- each year, we also have a few tables to sell donated items tember 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the school confer- that directly benefit this CCW fundraising activity. Per- ence room. Agenda will include Xmas Giving haps you have crafted items that you enjoy making but are Tree/Manna Bag calendar; Franklin County not interested in selling, and would like to donate some- ALICE data; agency reports; and Advent pov- thing to our CCW table. Your donations would be greatly erty awareness calendar. Please bring clean- appreciated! For more information, or if you are interested ing supplies and high efficiency laundry detergent for New in signing up to be a vendor at our show, please contact Hope Shelter. Peg Wagaman at [email protected] or 717 762-1914, ext. 6. Spirited Singles—Wednesday, Sep- tember 4, 9am—Singles, divorced & Sunday, September 1, 2019 widowed men & women. Join us for Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time breakfast or just coffee & fellowship at the Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22- Velvet Café. More info-John 717-552- 24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14 9681. Who doesn’t love a good Saint Andrew’s Youth Group dinner party? Great food, Upcoming Events excellent company, good  Regular Meeting—September wine, and lively conversa- tion. Jesus certainly enjoyed 8, 6—8pm himself at such events and  For more information, con- was considered by some to tact [email protected]. be a glutton and a drunkard (Matt 11:19)! In today’s gospel Jesus is Saint Andrew 55+ Sen- being hosted by a leading ior Group Luncheon Pharisee. This was likely an Please join us for lunch at The extravagant event and cer- Carriage House, 200 S Se- tainly wasn’t Jesus’ first or ton Avenue, Emmitsburg, last such dinner. MD on Thursday, Septem- The first piece of advice Jesus gives is hardly unique to ber 26, 2019 at 11:30am. Christianity or even rooted in his identity as Son of God. We will be ordering individually from the menu. However, Instead, it’s practical advice reminiscent of Greek philoso- we will still need to provide the restaurant with a head phers and good Jewish etiquette. In fact, it sounds much count so please call the church office at 717-762-1914, ext 5 like modern-day Miss Manners! The aphorism, “[E]veryone or stop by to reserve your seat by Thursday, September 19. who exalts himself will be humbled, / but the one who Don’t miss this opportunity to have an afternoon humbles himself will be exalted,” will be repeated later in of great fellowship! All are welcome! the gospel (Luke 18:14). The second piece of advice culminating in a promise to be “repaid at the resurrection of the righteous” is rooted more St. Mark and St. Luke Parish- in religious identity and a belief that there would even be a es’ End of Summer Bazaar! resurrection of the righteous. To receive such an invitation, September 14 from 10AM—3PM Jesus implores his host to invite, “the poor, the crippled, in the St. Mark Parish Hall, 395 S. the lame, the blind.” In other words, invite those people Ridge Ave, Greencastle. Homemade who cannot reciprocate. By so doing, God himself will re- baked goods, baskets raffle, silent ciprocate on their behalf! auction, indoor plants, books, puzzles, So we have two lessons from today’s reading: humble free kids’ games & face painting, and oneself and serve those who cannot reciprocate. There is much more. Food menu includes sau- certainly more to the entire gospel message than that, but it sage & pepper subs, beef brisket, pierogis, mac & cheese, is an excellent place to start. Moreover, both can be done in potato salad, coleslaw, and ice cream. The DJ Speaks is imitation of Jesus himself, who truly humbled himself and sponsoring a free photo booth with fun music and prizes. served us, we who cannot truly reciprocate. No admission fee & plenty of parking! From Living Liturgy NineteenthTwenty-Second Sunday Sunday in Ordinary in Ordinary Time Time—August—September 11, 2019 1, 2019 Saint Andrew Saint Andrew the Apostle the Apostle Parish Parish Page 5 in the spiritual life. You take God seriously, Jesus seriously, Daily Readings & Reflections and the gospel seriously, but you shouldn’t take yourself too seriously.” Time to lighten up a bit?

Monday, September 02, 2019 Saturday, September 07, 2019 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Luke 4:16-30 Colossians 1:21-23; Luke 6:1-5 As Americans celebrate Labor Day, we do well to recall that Body and soul both matter to God who chose to take on hu- Catholic teaching honors work but reminds us that work is to man form. In fact, Jesus’ ministry was dominated by healing serve humans, not humans to serve work. The human needs of and feeding. He even sometimes broke the religious rules of those who labor must never be shunted aside. From the mo- his day to tend to the physical needs of others. In doing so, he ment he announced his mission—a moment recalled in today’s modeled how we should take care of our neighbors and gave us gospel—Jesus expressed concern for those oppressed in any a new rulebook: The corporal works of mercy. So feed the hun- form, be it in employment or otherwise. If your work feels op- gry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, visit the pressive, know that Catholic tradition upholds your right to a sick and imprisoned, bury the dead, and give to the poor. Tak- just and healthy work life. ing care of the body does a soul good. Tuesday, September 03, 2019 Memorial of Saint Women of Light, Sisters in Gregory the Great, Christ! Pope & Doctor of the The Diocesan Women's Conference Registra- Church tion is now available at www.hbgdiocese.org/ 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9- women, for the 5th annual Diocesan 11; Luke 4:31-37 Women's Conference, taking place Sat- While we know today’s urday, October 12, 2019, at Bishop saint as Gregory the Great, he could just as well be called Greg- McDevitt High School (1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg, PA, ory the Good—a man with a good heart and priorities in the 17111). The registration deadline is October 8, 2019. This right place. He presided at a time when the church was acquir- year’s theme is Women of Light, Sisters in Christ! Helen Al- ing great wealth through lavish donations but looked upon that vare, internationally known Catholic speaker, will provide the wealth as rightly belonging to the poor. He saw the church act- keynote address on "Shedding Light not Heat: Families and ing as its steward and strove to create a vast system of alms. Other Religious Communities Respond to a Hypersexualized Food was dispensed monthly to the indigent, and to those too Culture." The conference features 40+ workshops from a blue ill or infirm to come for it, he dispatched an army of monks to -ribbon collection of speakers, Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- deliver it daily. Strive to imitate the great and good Gregory in ment with Rosary and Benediction, 25+ priests hearing con- your attitude toward all you possess. fession, beautiful music, a host of Catholic exhibitors, good food, Mass with Bishop Gainer (who is also delivering a work- Wednesday, September 04, 2019 shop) as Principal Celebrant and Homilist, and fellowship Colossians 1:1-8; Luke 4:38-44 with hundreds of women. Last year, 800 women attended this Imagine being at home, sick as a dog, feeling miserable, and conference. This conference is available to all women. We your son-in-law (the future ) drops in with his would love to see you there! friends, who are no doubt hungry and looking for lunch. Then one of them, this Jesus fellow, takes your hand and stands you up, and suddenly you feel yourself again, energized to serve Diocesan & Local Happenings them. Maybe you should have this Jesus fellow over more of- The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be ten! He makes everything better. When’s the last time you giving two presentations within the diocese concerning asked Jesus to come into your life and give you a helping marriage, divorce and annulment according to hand? Church teaching. These presentations will be helpful for Thursday, September 05, 2019 divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Cath- Colossians 1:9-14; Luke 5:1-11 olics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and The Lake of Gennesaret, also known as the Sea of Galilee, is a any others who may have a vested interest because of fami- heart-shaped body of water at the heart of Jesus’ ministry. Je- ly or friends. No prior registration is required. For further sus called the first disciples, Luke says, by wowing a few of its information, please email: [email protected] or call fishermen; the huge catch nearly broke their nets. At the end of 717-657-4804, extension 304. John’s gospel, the miracle is repeated as Jesus—not recognized September 4—Saint Philip Parish, Millersville, 7 pm in resurrected form—again tells his disciples to lower their September 16— Parish, Hanover, 7 pm nets. Both accounts bookend a life of teaching, preaching, and September 30—Diocesan Conference Ctr, Harrisburg, 7 pm healing, where Jesus wins the trust of his beloved by leading them into deeper waters, delivering improbable results that boggle the mind but stir the soul. Trust where Jesus asks you September is dedicated to the Seven to go, into the depth of your heart and abilities. Sorrows (or Dolours) of Mary. The Seven Friday, September 06, 2019 Sorrows of Mary represent the suffering that Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 5:33-39 Our Lady endured being the mother of Jesus. Pious Jews in Jesus’ time were meticulous about following the It is a beautiful devotion. It would be good for rules, and there were a lot of rules. Jesus, however, was a rule- us to remember more often the sufferings breaker, a boundary-crosser. He could be deadly serious but Mary endured as the mother of the Savior. also the life of the party. While the pious felt threatened by his The Seven Sorrows are: The Prophecy of ; The Flight of unorthodox behavior, the common folk loved him. Rev. James Jesus, Mary and Joseph into Egypt; The Loss of Jesus in the Martin, author of Heaven and Mirth, points out, “We feel Temple; Mary meets Jesus on the way of the Cross; Jesus dies drawn to religious leaders with a sense of humor. It shows us on the Cross; Mary receives the dead body of Jesus; Jesus is that they understand their essential poverty of spirit and their placed in the tomb. Let us remember this devotion year-round, own reliance on God. It shows humility, which is also essential but particularly through the month of September. Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time—September 1, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6

 September 2– No School (Labor Day) Our Saint Andrew School family keeps on growing!  September 4– Deputy Phil Program Gr.1-3 Let’s welcome... 11:00 am  September 6– School Mass @ 9:30 am  Grade 2: Margaret Prestianni  Grade 6: Jayson Baker  September 17– District Wide Early Dismissal @ 12:35 pm (NO AFTER CARE) Remember the ‘Transfer Grant’ and ‘Share the  September 18– No School (Education Confer- Joy Grant’ are still available. So continue to ence) spread the good news about our school.  September 20– School Mass @ 9:30 am  September 23– Gr. 3 Renfrew (All Day) Thank you to all our families for their amazing support!  September 24– School Picture Day  September 30– Gr. 2 Renfrew (All Day)

William Beck Lennon Chamberlain Sammy Herold Lincoln Marks On Saturday, October 5th, Waynesboro will be cele- brating Market Days all along Main Street, and we will Elizabeth McSherry Aiden Moore be hosting ‘kidZone’ event at our school. Our cam- pus will become a 100% kid-friendly space with plen- Amiyah Moore Benjamin Mowen ty of games, activities, food, crafts, entertainment, and competitions all geared toward children. We Violet Nead Lana O’Trok want our school to become the ‘kid-friendliest’ place in town! Plan on spending the day with us to discover Pilar Quesada Axel Stangle what makes our school special. There will be so much to enjoy! See you there! Christian Williams

MRS. THERESA INGRAM-KUHAR MRS. JANICE LOURDON Physical Education 5th Grade

Mrs. Ingram-Kuhar comes to us with Mrs. Lourdon comes to us from Sha- many years of experience teaching lom Christian Academy. She has over physical education to students. In 20 years of experience teaching 3rd- addition to her teaching skills, Mrs. 5th grades. Mrs. Lourdon lives in Ingram-Kuhar is the woman’s la- Blue Ridge Summit with her husband crosse coach at St. James Prep and son. She is also a grandmother School. to two beautiful girls.