Sunday, March 1, 2020

First Sunday of Lent

“At that time, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the

devil…...” Matt 4:1-11 First Sunday of Lent—March 1, 2020 Parish Page 2 Journeying Together as a Family of God Today, March 1, 2020 Stewardship—doing the work of Christ February 16, 2020 This Week’s Tithe—Saint Andrew Tuition Angel Program

Weekly Income $ 5,578.00 Confession—Sunday, 7-7:45am Tithe $ 557.80 $ 5,020.20 CCD Classes—Sunday Online $ 1,367.50 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten—8th grade 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool $ 6,387.70 Weekly Budget $ 8,000.00 Youth Group—Regular Meeting, Sunday, March 1, 6— Weekly Deficit ($ 1,612.30) 8pm

Youth Group Soup Sales–February 29/March 1, after Poor Box $ 22.00 Masses in School Hall

R.C.I.A—Wednesday, March 4, 7:00—8:30pm, School Multipurpose Room This week: Dorothy Bonner, Jessica Barber, John Raut, Ronald Paesch, Next Weekend, March 7/8, 2020 Michelle Wilhide; Robert Greger; Brian, Minister Schedule Bruce, Olivia, Lynn Phenicie, Chuck Next Week’s Tithe—Diocesan Annual Campaign Johnson, Jude Grohs, Charles E. Willhide, For the Family of Angelo Barberio, Jean CCD Classes—Sunday Wishard, For the Intentions of Chessie 9:30-10:45am for Kindergarten—8th grade Mathews & Family, Jim, Jackson, and 10:50 thru 11am Mass for 3yr & 4yr Preschool Kathleen Schlossnagle, and Kathy Stepulaitus, Nina Miller, Alaina Sullivan Ingels, Mary West R.C.I.A—Wednesday, March 11, 7:00—8:30pm, School Kritikos, Richard E. Bouder, Atlee Constable, Tammy Miller, Multipurpose Room

Intentions of Linda & Russ Brezler; Caroline Shreck, Robert Minister Schedule Willhide, James Bowling, Robert & Anna Topper, George Myers, Paul Walter, Jr., Trevor George, Intentions of the If you are unable to serve, please find a Button Family, Fred Arena, Maureen Martz, Raymond Scott, substitute. Thank you. Alan Hockenberry, Pete Kauffman, Malcolm Bryan, Brehon Sweeney, Jo Pickert, Laurine Stein, Brian Shockey, William Saturday, March 7, 5pm: Johnson, Christina Sentelle, Kathaleen Bryan, Keith Wolfrey, EMHC—Bill DeLise, Martin Lison, Carmen Krawczak, Aliene Misitis, Kellie Reiber, Philip Baker, Tom Lopresti, Adele Mike Geoffroy; Altar Servers—Camryn Bonner, Bella Hanson, Chauney McGarney, Zoey Walker, Lisa White, James Cartwright, 1 Needed; Lector—Barbara Hayes; Gift J. Thomas, Ed Bryner, Earl Bennett, Ty Long, Robin L. Fraley, Bearers—Deb Arena, Fred Arena, Anne Fritzinger; Robin Holderness, A Special Intention for Kathy Osbourn, Greeters—Elaine Sneeringer, Anne Fritzinger Margaret (Peggy) Gillespie, Raylynn Gladhill, Jo Willard, Jim Barnes, Judy Huber, Becky & Jeffrey Schreck, Jr., Eileen Duke, Sunday, March 8, 8:00am: Liz Jobes, Betty Powers, Gladys Wetzel, Dorothea Peters, EMHC—Judy Baker, Rick Baker, Christine Bradley, Eliana Bettwy, Catherine Hinkle, Seth Stine, Donna Krietz; Bill DeLise; Altar Servers—Joseph Dutton, Thomas Prayer List Policy: To help focus our prayers, names Clement, Christina Pan; Lector—Robert Lawn; Gift are kept on the list for one month. If someone is still Bearers—Teresa Wile, Pattie Wise, Anne Bonner; in need of prayer, notify the office to list them for Greeters—Teresa Wile, Pattie Wise another month for as long as prayers are needed. Sunday, March 8, 11:00am: EMHC—Bill DeLise, Belen Aida Bautista, Richard Next weekend, we Cook, 1 Needed; Altar Servers—Liliana Moreno, kick off the 2020 Di- Andrew Stansfield, Rachel Wagaman; Lector—Sarah ocesan Annual Cam- Stansfield; Gift Bearers—Mary Skehan, Caroline paign with the in-pew Stansfield, 1 Needed; Greeters—Samantha Cook, Bernadine Null solicitation. By our collective efforts from Please volunteer for the needed spots on the parishioners and par- Ministry Schedule on the Website. ishes throughout the Diocese, a multitude of programs and ministries are offered to those in need. Our goal this year is $66, 177 an increase of $3,477 over last year. As we began Lent this past Wednesday, Happy Birthday, Father Robert! we ask to be mindful of the many gifts and blessings which have been bestowed on us by our loving Father. We are re- Saint Andrew Parish wishes you many blessings minded that in giving to others, our lives are greatly enriched. on your birthday this year. We will keep you in our May our Lent be one of reflection and inspiration, service and prayers for we are most grateful for your loving generosity to others, going beyond rather than doing without. and faithful service to us. Celebrate well this As we are asked to support the Diocesan Annual Campaign March 3rd! during our in-pew commitment weekend next weekend, may God guide us toward a successful Campaign. Good to know! God’s mercy has no limits. We confess Bishop Ronald Gainer our sins. We do our penance. We are reconciled to God. First Sunday of Lent—March 1, 2020 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 3 Mass Schedule The Rosary is prayed ½ hour before each Mass.

February 29 Mass of Anticipation 3:30 PM Confession 5:00 † Mary Stepanic

Sunday, First Sunday of Lent, March 1 Join us every Friday in Lent for 7-7:45 AM Confession 8:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo 11:00 AM † William Gillard Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm

Monday, March 2 8:00 AM † William Gillard Parish Ministries Directory Boy Scouts Fred Shetter 717-762-2462 Tuesday, March 3 Cemetery Joe Little 717-762-0233 Saint Katharine Drexel, Church Cleaning Crew Kathy Osbourn 717-352-3472 8:00 AM † Charles Stefanic, Sr. Council of Catholic Women Elaine Sneeringer 352-8697 Finance Council Chair Charles Frame 717-762-6702 Wednesday, March 4 Knights of Columbus Jeff Moyer 717-762-7421 Saint Casimir Music Director Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791 8:00 AM † Holy Souls in Purgatory Ministry Scheduler Kathy Bourdeau 717- 765-0791

Thursday, March 5 Natural Family Planning Jeff & Marcia Moyer 762-7421 8:00 AM † Nicholas Stefanic Parish Council Chair Dave Wishard 717-387-2251 Parish Nurse Program Margy Cook 717-749-0012 Friday, March 6 Betty Green 717-404-6814 8:30 Holy Hour & Adoration Prayer Chain Bernie Null 717-762-1471 9:30 AM † Buck Wagaman Judy Baker 717-762-5642 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross Pro-Life Committee Marcia Moyer 717-762-7421 SCRIP Lisa Skehan 717-762-3221 Saturday, March 7 Saint Andrew Board of Education Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs Lesley Quesada 717-387-9656 8:00AM † Robert Abelt Social Outreach & Advocacy Ministries 3:30 PM Confession Marie “Maisie” DiGiammarino 717-762-2641

Mass of Anticipation Lucy Ivins 702-523-6445 5:00 PM † Dorothy Willhide Spirited Singles John Hoffman 717-552-9681 Saint Andrew Seniors Sonnie Medevich 717-749-3837 Sunday, Second Sunday of Lent, March 8 Waynesboro Area Fellowship of Churches 8:00 AM For the People / Pro Populo Colleen & Chuck McManus 412-951-0209 11:00 AM † John Itell Youth Group [email protected]

The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. It burns this week in Memory of Mary Stepanic and in Honor of Mary Formed On Demand is a subscription service offering Stefanic. access to thousands of studies, films, audios, and ebooks. Dis- cover great digital media from over 40 of the best Catholic content producers including the Augustine Institute, Ignatius March is the month of devotion Press, the USCCB, Catholic Answers, EWTN, St. Paul Center, to , whose feast day Marian Press, Sophia Press, Knights of Columbus, FOCUS, falls on March 19th. The date of the and many more. Through its online platform and free mobile solemnity of Saint Joseph dates to the apps for iOS and Android, FORMED has helped individuals end of the 15th century; within the and communities know, love, and share their Catholic faith. next few centuries, the entire month Set yourself up for a transformative 40 days with FORMED as a time for devotion to Saint Joseph Lenten Reflections. Get daily videos from esteemed Scrip- became part of tradition. In a society ture expert Dr. Tim Gray delivered right to your inbox. Don’t which seems to discourage the im- miss a day of growing closer to our Lord this Lent. Saint An- portance of marriage and fatherhood, drew Parish pays the annual subscription fee so you can access the wonderful content available anytime from your computer Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin or mobile phone. Log onto Formed.org and set up your own and the man given the responsibility of raising Jesus, is an account using the parish code: 3YWE4F incredible model of an obedient, faithful, Christian father. First Sunday of Lent—March 1, 2020 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 4

We need volunteers (both men Sunday, March 1, 2020 and women!) to help clean the First Sunday of Lent church on Wednesday, March 4 Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 from approximately 8:30am— 9:30am. As the saying goes, many Temptations can be difficult to hands make light work! Please prayer- avoid! Even the Lord’s Prayer fully consider donating a small portion of your time to this concludes with the exhortation ministry—please come and help! to “lead us not into temptation.” But what is a temptation in the modern world? Sometimes, for SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRY people attempting to control The Social Outreach Ministry will meet their weight or lose weight, a March 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the school temptation can be dessert or an conference room. Agenda will include agen- especially delightful meal. For cy updates and possible Spring/Summer pro- others who tend to procrastinate, a temptation can be a movie, jects. Please bring cash for diapers to donate to a good book, some TV, or nearly anything else but the task at Waynesboro Community & Human Services. hand! In today’s gospel we learn that Jesus himself faces tempta- Hygiene/Relief Kits for Refugees tion, and not only one but three. The early church fathers rec- Social Outreach Ministry ognized that these temptations were metaphorical for (1) the This Lent (from March 1 through April 5), needs of the body, (2) one’s relationship with the divine, and our Social Outreach Ministry will collect hy- (3) one’s own desire for power and glory. In each instance, of giene items for Cumberland Valley Relief course, Jesus overcomes the temptation. He recognizes that Center refugee kits. Please limit your do- one does not live on bread alone, that one does not put the nations to the following items and place Lord to the test, and that power and glory are not to be had by them in the marked bin in the back of worshiping anything other than God. church: adult sized toothbrushes, individually If these temptations seem beyond us, we need only to look wrapped bars of bath soap, and medium weight hand more carefully at our own lives. Bodily needs, desires, and and bath towels (no light colors). All items must be wants can easily overtake us. We are reminded that there is new and in original packaging. Thanks for your help much more to life than food, clothes, shelter, a car, or any oth- with this project. er physical thing. When we become captivated by sophisticated marketing and believe we must have the next best thing, we can take comfort in knowing that we do not live by bread Saint Andrew’s Youth Group alone. In other words, there is more to life than creature com- Upcoming Events forts or satisfying the needs of the body.  Soup Sales after all Masses— Not many of us will be tempted to throw ourselves down February 29/March 1 from a cliff to see if God’s angels will catch us, but how many of us ask God for a sign or test God in another way? Jesus re-  Regular Meetings—March 1 & 15, minds us that we are not to test God. In times of stress, or pri- 6—8pm or to making a major decision, we want to know the right path  Contact [email protected]. and so we might place limitations or strictures on God and how God might interact with us. Such is not the way of Christ. Instead, we must live our lives without putting God to the test. Spirited Singles—Wednesday, March 4, Finally, it may seem strange that Jesus would be tempted to 9am—Singles, divorced & widowed men & worship the devil himself. But upon reading the story, we see that the temptation was “all the kingdoms of the world.” The women. Join us for breakfast or just coffee & price for that was prostrating oneself before the devil. Jesus fellowship at the Velvet Café. More info-John 717 -552-9681. does not succumb. But what compromises do we make to get ahead in the world? Rarely, if ever, will we be tempted to pros- trate ourselves before the devil. But we might be asked to ne- Saint Andrew 55+ Senior Group glect family or to choose power instead of the sanctity of a rela- Luncheon tionship. Spring is just around the corner and In the end, temptation does not approach us as the devil in- it is time for a great family style meal carnate. Christians have known this for centuries. The story in and fellowship. Please join us for Matthew’s gospel was meant to be understood broadly, ad- lunch at Hickory Bridge Farm, dressing fundamental temptations of humankind for the self. 96 Hickory Bridge Road, Ortanna, PA on Thursday, In those circumstances, we rest in our baptism, knowing that March 12 at 11:30am. The cost is $20.00 ,all inclusive. We our relationship with God is secure. As disciples of Christ, we must have a minimum of 30 so please call the church office at are confident sons and daughters of God. 717-762-1914, ext 5 or stop by to reserve your seat by Thurs- From Living Liturgy day, March 5. If you have a friend or friends that you would like to bring along, know that all are welcome! Thank you for your continued donations Don’t miss this opportunity to have an afternoon of of food in the back of church. Saint Andrew great fellowship! parish collected 3,597 pounds of food for Waynesboro Community & Human Services (WCHS) from January through October Buy Gift Cards! 2019. Additional food donations (in No- vember and most of December) were for the Available at the window in the back of church! Christmas food boxes. First Sunday of Lent—March 1, 2020 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 5 people (or leaders) with whom we struggle. Ask each morning Daily Readings & Reflections for the grace to imagine a walk in the shoes of a difficult per- son. Work to remove the judgment from your heart, and find Monday, March 02, 2020 the courage to mend a broken relationship. As the poet e.e. Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25:31-46 cummings put it, “be of love (a little) / More careful / Than of everything.” Today’s gospel raises the specter of “eternal punishment,” bet- ter known as hell. In popular imagination, hell is a fiery place Saturday, March 07, 2020 of suffering that a punishing God sends people to. Not so fast, Memorial of Saints Perpetua & Fe- say today’s Catholic theologians, including the last three . licity, Martyrs God is not a torturer. Hell is not so much a physical place but a Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43- separation from God chosen by humans. “It is heaven all the 48 way to heaven,” declared Saint . To which Questions of conscience tend to get over- Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M. adds, “It’s hell all the way to looked in the daily demands of work and hell.” Today choose heaven. family. But as totalitarian regimes

Tuesday, March 03, 2020 around the world proliferate, some may Memorial of Saint Katharine Drexel, face dilemmas similar to that of Perpetua Virgin and her servant Felicity. Both martyrs 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15 chose fidelity to Christ despite—or be- The first American-born U.S. saint, cause of—their obligations as new mothers. Franz Jagerstatter, Katharine Drexel was exactly what the centuries later, in fidelity to his Catholic faith and love for his country needed. Born into wealth and priv- three daughters, refused a loyalty oath to Hitler and was be- ilege in 1858, she learned about charity headed. The sun rises on evil and good. But death does not from her parents and took an interest in have the last word. So risk speaking the truth. serving Native Americans and African Americans, who she saw were unjustly ex- John Itell Knights of Columbus cluded from the American dream. Of all the Scholarship—Council 2068 will again be great things she did, perhaps her biggest accomplishment was offering two (2) $1,000 scholarships to de- the founding of Xavier University in New Orleans, the first serving 2020 high school graduates from a Catholic university in the for African Americans. local parish planning to attend at least a two- Look to her and help everyone get an equal chance. year accredited college program. Each candi- Wednesday, March 04, 2020 date must be a deserving immediate family Memorial of Saint Casimir member of a Council 2068 Brother Knight or a member in 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32 good standing of one of these local parishes: Saint Andrew, It’s that day of the year when you can joke Waynesboro, Saint Rita, Blue Ridge Summit, or Saint about the date also being a direct order— Mark, Greencastle. Applications are available at the Coun- to “march forth.” But under whose au- cil home, at the church parish office or online at thority? And for what purpose? In biblical www.standrewwbo.org/kofc2068. The deadline is April times, of course, it was at the behest of a 13, 2020. For more information, please contact Fred Ei- powerful king or other sovereign. But what about us? If we were baptized as senhart at 717-762-7482 or [email protected]. children in the Catholic rite that anoints us “priest, prophet, and king” along with Jesus, we can look to someone such as Saint Casimir. Like this Pilgrimage to US & Canadian Shrines—Saint An- beloved prince of Poland in the 1400s, we act like a sovereign drew parishioners have arranged a bus trip from September whenever we use our resources for good and influence those 14—21, 2020 to visit 12 shrines in the US & Canada, with a under our direction—be they children, students, coworkers, or final stopover at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA. fellow citizens—to do the same. The cost is $1,805.00 for a double or $2,275.00 for a single. The price includes tour bus, motel, breakfast buffets, dinners, Thursday, March 05, 2020 guided tours of Montreal and Quebec City, step on guides and Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Matthew 7:7-12 gratuities, baggage handling and gratuity on included meals. Prayer takes many forms—mental, verbal, visual, and physical. Canada requires a PASSPORT or PASSCARD. A deposit of We speak, sing, reflect silently, stand, kneel, clasp our hands $100.00 per person is required at sign-up with the balance together. One time-honored Catholic tradition that is rarely due on/before August 1, 2020. Checks can be made to Saint seen—except perhaps on Good Friday or at ordinations and Andrew the Apostle Church and mailed to the church at 12 monastic professions—is prostration, the act of lying facedown North Broad Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. For application/ on the ground. It symbolizes profound adoration, humility, or additional information, please contact Murf or Gordon Fath at sorrow before God, and also expresses the “earthy” connection [email protected] (phone 717-352-3678), or Anne/ between God, humanity, and all creation. We “shorten” this Ralph Hefner at [email protected] (phone 816-447- prayer form when we bow our heads. As you enter into your 8207). own prayer, consider how bowing your head or lying prostrate might assist you in connecting more fully or in a different way with God.

Friday, March 06, 2020 A Day of Abstinence 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26 Lent invites us to a conversion of heart; any practices of pray- er, fasting, and almsgiving can be the means of surrendering anger and loving more deeply. How might we do that? Smile at everyone you encounter today. Pray for ourselves and the First Sunday of Lent—March 1, 2020 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Page 6

Mar. 4– After School Clubs 3:15-4:15 Join us on Friday, March 27 at 5:30 PM for a PM/ Book Fair Family Night 6:00-8:00 PM Lenten Fish Fry Dinner sponsored by SACS Mar. 5– Trimester 2 Report Cards Home & School Organization, Knights of Colum- Mar. 6– School Mass/ Students of the Month bus, and CCW. Look for menu details and ticket 9:30 AM information in future bulletins. We hope to see Mar. 10– HSO Meeting 6:15 PM you there for good food, fun, and fellowship! Mar. 12– BOE Meeting 6:45 PM Mar. 16– No School Mar. 17– District Wide Early Dismissal @ 12:40 PM Mar. 18- After School Clubs 3:15-4:15 PM Mar. 20– School Mass 9:30 AM Mar. 27– Parish Fish Fry 5:30 PM

Please plan to visit our school Book Fair from Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 8. Every purchase benefits our school library. Patrons may shop af- ter school or join us Have an incoming kindergarten student for the on Book Fair Family 2020-21 school year? We are Night on Tuesday, holding our annual kindergar- March 5 from 6:00- ten screening on Friday, 8:00 p.m. March 20. Please call the school office to secure your appointment time. (717-762-3221)

Considering a Catholic education for your child? Stop by for a tour and meeting with the principal to discuss your future at Saint Andrew. Have a student in grades 1- (717-762-3221) 7? Now is the time to consid- er joining the SACS family and reap the benefits of a $1,500 tuition deduction. Call us to today to schedule an appointment. (717-762-3221)