Sunday, December 29, 2019 Feast of the of , Mary and Joseph

“...For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke 19:10 Feast of the Holy Family—December 29, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 2 Journeying Together as a Family of God Today, December 29, 2019 Stewardship—doing the work of Christ N0 CCD December 15, 2019 Christmas Vespers—Sunday, December 29, 6:30pm

Weekly Income $ 5,786.50 Office Closed—Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Online $ 1,359.50 $ 7,146.00 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God—A Holy Weekly Budget $ 8,000.00 Day of Obligation—Masses are on Tuesday, December Weekly Deficit ($ 854.00) 31, 5:00pm and Wednesday, January 1, 9:30am

Poor Box $ 64.65 Next Weekend, January 4/5, 2019 Minister Schedule

Confession—Sunday, 7-7:45am This week: 12/29: Charles E. Willhide; For the Family of Angelo CCD Classes—Sunday Barberio, Jean Wishard, For the Intentions 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten—8th grade of Chessie Mathews & Family, Jim, 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool Jackson, and Kathleen Schlossnagle, Joseph and Kathy Stepulaitus, Nina Miller, Youth Group—Regular Meeting, Sunday, January 5, 6— 8pm Alaina Sullivan Ingels, Mary West Kritikos, Maxine Cool, Jenna Holderness, Richard Epiphany Vespers—Sunday, January 5, 5:30pm E. Bouder, Jordan Green, Atlee Constable; followed by the Epiphany Dinner at 6:00pm Tammy Miller, Intentions of Linda & Russ Brezler; Caroline Shreck, Robert Willhide, James Bowling, Minister Schedule

Robert & Anna Topper, George Myers, Paul Walter, Jr., Trevor If you are unable to serve, please find a George, Intentions of the Button Family, Fred Arena, Maureen substitute. Thank you. Martz, Raymond Scott, Alan Hockenberry, Leisa Esposito, Pete Kauffman, Bill Garland, Malcolm Bryan, Brehon Sweeney, Saturday, January 4, 5pm: Allan Moran, Jessica Patridge. Jo Pickert, Laurine Stein, Brian EMHC—Bill DeLise, Martin Lison, Karen Lison, Mike Shockey, William Johnson, Christina Sentelle, Kathaleen Geoffroy; Altar Servers—Camryn Bonner, Lynn Bryan, Keith Wolfrey, Aliene Misitis, Kellie Reiber, Philip Ochoa, Dave Ochoa; Lector—Ted Danyluk; Gift Baker, Tom Lopresti, Frank Lago, Adele Hanson, Chauney Bearers—Donna Gladhill, Pat Shank, Mary Little; McGarney, Zoey Walker, Lisa White, James J. Thomas, Ed Greeters—Mary Little, 1 Needed Bryner, Earl Bennett, Ty Long, Robin L. Fraley, Robin Holderness, Gordon Fath, Jr., A Special Intention for Kathy Sunday, January 5, 8:00am: Osbourn, Margaret (Peggy) Gillespie, Raylynn Gladhill, Jo EMHC—Rick Baker, Judy Baker, Anne Bonner, 1 Willard, Jim Barnes, Judy Huber, Becky & Jeffrey Schreck, Jr., Needed; Altar Servers—Thomas Clement, Christina Eileen Duke, Liz Jobes, Betty Powers, Gladys Wetzel, Dorothea Pan, Brody Wile; Lector—Barbara Hayes; Gift Peters, Eliana Bettwy, Catherine Hinkle, Seth Stine, Donna Bearers—Lou McGarity, Bernie McGarity, 1 Needed; Krietz; Prayer List Policy: To help focus our prayers, Greeters—Lou McGarity, Bernie McGarity names are kept on the list for one month. If someone is still in need of prayer, notify the office to list them Sunday, January 5, 11:00am: for another month for as long as prayers are needed. EMHC—Richard Cook, Bill DeLise, Belen Aida Bautista, 1 Needed; Altar Servers—Knights of the Holy Temple; Lector—Richard Smarsh; Gift On January 12, 2020, we will Bearers—Lesley Quesada, Clementine Quesada, Sam take up the collection for the Quesada; Greeters—Samantha Cook, Bernadine Null Church in Central & Eastern Eu- rope and Latin America. For many Please volunteer for the needed spots on the in Latin America and the Caribbean, a Ministry Schedule on the Website. rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers all present obstacles to practicing the Thank you very much to all the parish- faith. This collection also supports the ioners of Saint Andrew’s for your con- Church in Central & Eastern Europe in tinuing generosity during this Christ- more than 20 countries that still mas season. This year we were able to struggle to recover from Communist rule. Funds from this help 33 families in our parish commu- collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renova- tions, lay leadership training, priestly and nity with each family receiving a tur- religious formation, and other programs to key or ham this holiday! Special share our Catholic faith with those who long thanks to the Youth Group for carry- to hear the Good News of Christ. To learn ing all the food from the basement to more about how your gifts make a difference, the school hall, to the Knights of the Holy Temple and visit www.usccb.org/latin-america and Knights of Columbus who helped organize, fill and distrib- www.usccb.org/ccee. Please prayerfully con- ute all the Christmas food baskets on December 21. We so sider how you can support this appeal. much appreciate all your help and couldn’t have done it Should you wish to contribute to this without you. collection, please remember to use the specially marked envelope for this col- Ginny and Terry Shockey lection or select the fund labeled “Church in Europe, Latin America, Africa ” online. Feast of the Holy Family—December 29, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Mass Schedule The is prayed ½ hour MoreChristmas Flowers before each Mass. In Memory of: Melvin Wishard, Helen & Al Babyak, Dot & Frank Richwine, Clair & December 28 Luella Small, Charles Frame, Jack & Kitty Mass of Anticipation Bell, Ron & Mary Breinich, Steve Hiner, John 3:30 PM Confession & Carrie Sease 5:00 † Eleanor Zisa

Sunday, Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 29 8:00 AM † Raphael Hockenberry 11:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo 6:30 PM Christmas Vespers

Monday, December 30 Saint Sylvester I, Pope Parish Ministries Directory 8:00 AM † Dorothy Willhide Boy Scouts Fred Shetter 717-762-2462 Tuesday, December 31 Cemetery Joe Little 717-762-0233 8:00 AM † Magdalena Borja Church Cleaning Crew Kathy Osbourn 717-352-3472 Council of Catholic Women Elaine Sneeringer 352-8697 Tuesday, December 31, Vigil Mass for the Solem- Finance Council Chair Charles Frame 717-762-6702 nity of Mary, Mother of God Knights of Columbus Jeff Moyer 717-762-7421 5:00 PM For the People / Pro Populo Music Director Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791

Wednesday, January 1, Solemnity of Mary, Ministry Scheduler Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791 Natural Family Planning Jeff & Marcia Moyer 762-7421 Mother of God, A Holy Day of Obligation Parish Council Chair Dave Wishard 717-387-2251 9:30 AM † Holy Souls in Purgatory Parish Nurse Program Margy Cook 717-749-0012 Thursday, January 2 Betty Green 717-404-6814 Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Prayer Chain Bernie Null 717-762-1471 Bishops & Doctors of the Church Judy Baker 717-762-5642 8:00 AM For the Intentions of Timothy McCormack Pro-Life Committee Marcia Moyer 717-762-7421 SCRIP Lisa Skehan 717-762-3221 Friday, January 3 Saint Andrew Board of Education Holy Name of Jesus Lesley Quesada 717-387-9656 9:30 AM † Buck Wagaman Social Outreach & Advocacy Ministries

Saturday, January 4 Marie “Maisie” DiGiammarino 717-762-2641 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Lucy Ivins 702-523-6445 Spirited Singles John Hoffman 717-552-9681 8:00AM † Dorothy Willhide Saint Andrew Seniors Sonnie Medevich 717-749-3837 3:30 PM Confession Waynesboro Area Fellowship of Churches Mass of Anticipation Colleen & Chuck McManus 412-951-0209 5:00 PM † For the Deceased Members of the Maurice Youth Group [email protected] Caron Family

Sunday, The Epiphany of the Lord, January 5 7:00—7:45 AM Confession 8:00 AM For thePeople / Pro Populo 11:00 AM † Dennis Miller 5:30 PM Epiphany Vespers

The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. It burns this week in Memory of Harold E. Sprenkle.

Intercessions for Life—Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph—December 29th For all families: That, with great faith, they will joy- fully respond to all that God asks of them, and be giv- Sunday Evening Vespers is scheduled for December en the strength to always persevere in love. 29 at 6:30pm. We will celebrate Solemn Sung Evening We pray to the Lord. Vespers in the church. All are welcome. Feast of the Holy Family—December 29, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4 Epiphany Parish Dinner PORK & BEAN Sunday, January 5, 2019: Our (PROTEIN) SUNDAY parish is sponsoring a Parish Din- First Sunday Food Fo- ner to celebrate the Christmas sea- cus for January son. Join us for Christmas Vespers On the first weekend in in the church at 5:30pm, followed January, in order to better balance our food dona- by Dinner in the School Hall at 6:00pm. Come celebrate the tions for Waynesboro Community and Human Ser- Christmas season with the Saint vices, the Social Outreach Ministry is asking you to Andrew Family with good food, company and fellowship. focus your donations on proteins. Examples include The menu includes Barbeque Ribs, Pulled Pork, nonperishable meat, fish, beans, peas, lentils, Roasted Potatoes, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese & nuts, and peanut butter. Cole Slaw. You can buy your ticket in the parish of- fice until Thursday, January 2 or after Masses De- Saint Andrew’s Youth Group cember 28 / 29. Tickets: $6 for adults; $3 for children Upcoming Events ages 12 and under. Having tickets helps us to know how much food is needed for everyone who attends. We want  Regular Meetings—January 5 & 19, everyone to be able to attend, so if the ticket price is a 6—8pm hardship, please contact the office for complimentary tick-  Soup Sales after all Masses— ets. See the bulletin board flyer for more information or January 25/26 contact the parish office, 717-762-1914 ext 5.  Contact [email protected].

We welcome everyone to celebrate Saint Eliza- The 47th Annual March for beth Ann Seton’s Feast Life is Friday, January Day on January 4th with 24, 2019. Saint Andrew and us! Saint Mark/Saint Luke are shar- ing a bus to travel to Washing- Learn about her life, and see ton D.C. to attend the March. where she lived and worked There are a limited number of on our Historic Homes bus seats available and are on a Tour, which takes place at first come, first serve basis. 10:30am, 11:30am, Seats are $10 each. The bus will 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. The tours are available for be leaving from the Grove- free on this day. Mass for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Bowersox parking lot at 9:45am and will be arriving back Feast Day is at 10am and will be celebrated by at approximately 6:00pm. Please bring a packed lunch and Archbishop Lori from the Archdiocese of Balti- drink. If you have any questions regarding the March for more, and we will have an ASL interpreter. If you cannot Life, please contact Peg Wagaman, pwaga- attend, we will be live streaming the event on our facebook [email protected] or 717-762-1914 ext 6. To page. We will be recognizing those in attendance named reserve and pay for a seat on the bus, please contact the after Elizabeth Ann Seton. parish office.

Dear Parishioners,

The very idea or mention of the word Christmas brings to mind thoughts of joy, gift giving and thanksgiv- ing. Once again this year I am very thankful to all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and generous gifts at Christmas. As you have heard me mention in homilies, the very nature of giving gifts is meant to mirror in some small way our heavenly Father’s gift to us of Jesus Christ, His Son. And so I wish to take this opportunity to publicly express my deepest sense of thanksgiving to all of you who have given me a gift this Christmas. May our good and gracious God bless you and your families for all your kindness and generosity.

In the love of Jesus and Mary, Father Robert Feast of the Holy Family—December 29, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 5 Sunday, December 29, 2019 God and true man is preserved. Actually, however, while much Feast of the Holy Family of the debate might seem to focus on Mary, it essentially con- Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17; Mat- cerned the Son. Desiring to safeguard the full humanity of Je- thew 2:13-15, 19-23 sus, several Fathers suggested a weaker term: instead of the title , they suggested Christotokos, "Mother of It’s likely that in our own Christ"; however, this was rightly seen as a threat to the doc- minds we’ve conflated the trine of the full unity of Christ's divinity with his humanity. On nativity stories of Luke and the one hand, therefore, after lengthy discussion at the Council Matthew into one. But of Ephesus in 431, as I said, the unity of the two natures — the reading Matthew on his divine and the human (cf. DS,n. 250) — in the Person of the own terms reveals some- Son of God was solemnly confirmed and, on the other, the le- thing fascinating. In Mat- gitimacy of the attribution of the title Theotokos, Mother of thew’s telling, Joseph and God, to the Virgin (ibid.,n. 251). Mary had a home in Beth- After this Council a true explosion of Marian devotion was lehem, where Jesus was recorded and many churches dedicated to the Mother of God born. The magi eventually were built. Outstanding among these is the Basilica of St Mary found their way to the Major here in Rome. The teaching on Mary, Mother of God, home to find the child Je- received further confirmation at the Council of Chalcedon sus (not the infant). And (451), at which Christ was declared "true God and true man... now Joseph takes the child born for us and for our salvation of Mary, Virgin and Mother and his mother into Egypt. of God, in his humanity" (DS,n. 301). As is well known, the Only after Herod had died Second Vatican Council gathered the teachings on Mary in the did Joseph have the cour- eighth chapter of the Dogmatic Constitution on the age to return. Even then, Church Lumen Gentium, reaffirming her divine motherhood. he was inspired by an angel in a dream! And he did not return The chapter is entitled "The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of to Bethlehem, but instead made his way to Nazareth. God, in the Mystery of Christ and the Church". For Matthew, this entire episode fulfills Scripture in a num- The devotion of the Christian people has always considered ber of ways. The evangelist quotes from the Old Testament the Birth of Jesus and the divine motherhood of Mary as two frequently, showing precisely how the actions of the Holy aspects of the same mystery of the Incarnation of the Divine Family fulfill holy writ. But beyond a literal fulfillment of sa- Word, so it has never thought of the Nativity as a thing of the cred text, Matthew’s story of the Holy Family’s flight into past. We are "contemporaries" of the shepherds, the Magi, of Egypt is essentially a story of refugees. Matthew states clearly Simeon and of Anna, and as we go with them we are filled with that Joseph was afraid. He feared the authorities and what joy, because God wanted to be the God-with-us and has a might happen if he and his family were apprehended. This is mother who is our mother. no mere artistic rendering or painting, or sculpture of an ex- All the other titles with which the Church honors Our Lady hausted family, such as we might see with the caption “flight then derive from the title "Mother of God", but this one is fun- into Egypt.” The fears were real, and danger proximate. The damental. Let us think of the privilege of the "Immaculate Holy Family crossed boundaries into Egypt to escape authori- Conception", that is, of Mary being immune to sin from con- ties. Upon Herod’s death, the coast was not clear, only clear ception: she was preserved from any stain of sin because she enough to leave Egypt and settle somewhere else. So that is was to be the Mother of the Redeemer. The same applies to the precisely what they did. Joseph, Mary, and the child left Egypt. title "Our Lady of the Assumption": the One who had brought Instead of settling in Bethlehem, their home, they made a forth the Savior could not be subject to the corruption that home in Nazareth. The shifting, perhaps chaotic early years of derives from original sin. And we know that all these privileges Jesus’ life speak to a reality that millions unfortunately face, were not granted in order to distance Mary from us but, on the and have faced throughout human history. contrary, to bring her close; indeed, since she was totally with In our modern world, we are witnessing a magnitude of mi- God, this woman is very close to us and helps us as a mother gration of peoples not seen since World War II. As Christians and a sister. The unique and unrepeatable position that Mary we might ask ourselves how do we treat these people? Can we occupies in the Community of Believers also stems from her see the Holy Family in their plight? It can be one thing to look fundamental vocation to being Mother of the Redeemer. Pre- with pity on the Holy Family and their . We cisely as such, Mary is also Mother of the Mystical Body of admire the artistic representations of the biblical story. But Christ, which is the Church. Rightly, therefore, on 21 Novem- what of the lived reality of this biblical story in the lives of so ber 1964 during the Second Vatican Council, Paul VI solemnly many in our world today? May we as followers of the child ref- attributed to Mary the title "". ugee, this migrant Holy Family, recognize that same presence It is because she is Mother of the Church that the Virgin is today and, in so doing, act on their behalf. also the Mother of each one of us, members of the Mystical From Living Liturgy Body of Christ. From the Cross, Jesus entrusted his Mother to all his disciples and at the same time entrusted all his disciples Wednesday, January 1, 2020 to the love of his Mother. The Evangelist John concludes the The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 "Mother of God", Theotokos, is the title that was officially attributed to Mary in the fifth century, to be exact, at the Coun- cil of Ephesus in 431, but which had already taken root in the devotion of the Christian people since the third century, in the context of the heated discussions on the Person of Christ in that period. This title highlights the fact that Christ is God and truly was born of Mary as a man: in this way his unity as true Feast of the Holy Family—December 29, 2019 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6 brief and evocative account with these words: "Then he said to Thursday, January 02, 2020 the disciple, "Behold, your mother!'. And from that hour the Memorial of Saints Basil the disciple took her to his own home" (Jn 19: 27). This is the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, [English] translation of the Greek text "εiς tά íδια", he wel- Bishops & Doctors of the comed her into his own reality, his own existence. Thus, she is Church part of his life and the two lives penetrate each other. And this 1 John 2:22-28; John 1:19-28 acceptance of her (εiς tά íδια) in his own life is the Lord's testa- “To the Ancients, friendship ment. Therefore, at the supreme moment of the fulfillment of seemed the happiest and most fully his messianic mission, Jesus bequeaths as a precious inher- human of all loves; the crown of life itance to each one of his disciples his own Mother, the Virgin and the school of virtue. The mod- Mary. ern world, in comparison, ignores Pope Benedict XVI it.” When C.S. Lewis referred to the “Ancients” he might have had today’s saints, Basil and Gregory Nazianzen, in mind. Instrumental in the formation of the Ni- cene Creed that the church recites each Sunday, these great bishops and doctors of the church can also be remembered Daily Readings & Reflections simply for being two great and lasting friends. Let them re- mind us that deep and warm friendships enrich life in ways that accomplishments and honorifics, and even creeds, sub- Monday, December 30, 2019 lime as they may be, cannot replace. 1 John 2:12-17; Luke 2:36-40 The gospel anticipates the New Year with a child’s potential. Friday, January 03, 2020 After Simeon’s harsh prediction of a sword piercing Mary’s Memorial of The Most Holy soul, Anna comforts. She directs the conversation back to Name of Jesus thanking God. She has had time to prepare for her moment, so 1 John 2:29—3:6; John 1:29-34 when it comes, she rises to the occasion. Pope Francis linked The memorial of the Most Holy Anna and Simeon to grandparents. In a society that too often Name of Jesus reminds us of the dismisses the elderly, grandparents still offer time and pres- power of names. We honor not just ence, just what children need most. Pray for and honor the the person Jesus, but the name of elders in your own family and community. They carry a consol- Jesus. There is a certain intimacy ing message! in knowing a person’s name. Think of our litanies, our prayers for peo- Tuesday, December 31, ple who are sick or who have died. 2019 Think of the genealogy we heard on Christmas Eve. When we Memorial of Saint Syl- name people, we acknowledge and see them. Think of the peo- vester I, Pope ple you see regularly in your school, workplace, gym, grocery 1 John 2:18-21; John 1:1-18 store, faith community. Remember to call them by name. We know little of Sylvester I other than that his papacy Saturday, January 04, 2020 lasted from 314 until his Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann death in 335. A legend arose Seton, Religious around the eighth century, however, based on a forged docu- 1 John 3:7-10; John 1:35-42 ment known as the Donation of Constantine, that the emperor Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) was who famously converted to also transferred au- born into a wealthy Episcopalian family. thority over Rome and the entire Western Roman Empire to At 19, she married William Magee Seton Sylvester and future popes. While the document was later with whom she had five children. For a proven to be a fake, the papacy nonetheless got ensnared in brief time, it was a wonderful life, but power politics, luxury, and the corruption that comes with try- soon William’s business and health ing to rule an empire. As Dante put it in his Divine Comedy, failed. Elizabeth was a poor widow and “Ah Constantine, how much evil was born / not from your con- single mother by the age of 30. Inspired version, but from that donation / that the first wealthy pope by Catholic friends who helped care for received from you!” Don’t practice your faith for worldly gain— her dying husband, Elizabeth became Catholic in 1805. In the God grants us riches money can’t buy. following years this first American-born saint established many firsts: the first religious community of women and the Wednesday, January 01, 2020 first Catholic school, with several more to follow. Elizabeth The Solemnity of the Blessed Vir- Ann Seton’s deep faithfulness reminds us that nothing is im- gin Mary, The Mother of God possible with God. Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 Dear Parishioners, The Octave of Christmas reminds us that all people everywhere share in the I am getting the atrium ready for Cat- mystery of Incarnation, the communion echesis of the Good Shepherd. I of divinity and humanity, revealed in need some nativity scenes, floor Jesus Christ and realized in all who are lamps, and small decorative likewise born of women. We celebrate rugs. So if you happen to be cleaning this mystery whenever we gather to eat out some Christmas items, this would and drink the sacred meal. Our task is to be the perfect time to donate them to me for this project. recognize the divine presence in the Please give me a call and I will pick things up from your least of those with whom we share this mystical communion, homes. from the baby born in Bethlehem to the migrant standing at Thank you so much for your help! our wall. Resolve this New Year to lend a helping hand. Marcia Moyer 717-762-7421 or cell 717-360-6740.