WWW.STANDREWCATHOLICCHURCH.ORG | (843) 448-5930 | 3501 N KINGS HWY, SUITE 102, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577 June 20, 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, This Thursday, June 24th, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Generally, the feast day of a saint marks the day of his death, because this day marks his heavenly birth. But there are two exceptions to this rule. The Church celebrates the birthday of both the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist. Why are the Blessed Mother and John the Baptist honored in this way? Because they alone were free from the stain of original sin on the day of their birth. By the prevenient grace of God, in light of the merits of her Son, Mary was preserved free from original sin from the moment of her conception, which we celebrate each year with the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. John the Baptist was cleansed of original sin in the womb of his mother, Elizabeth, at the Visitation, when Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth, which we read in Luke 1: 39-45. “At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She exclaimed in a loud voice: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” And although Christmas may seem a long way off, this Solemnity anticipates the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. The birth of Jesus is observed on December 25 at the time of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, while the birth of His forerunner is observed six months earlier at the time of the summer solstice, the longest day. John said of himself and his relation to Jesus: “He must increase, and I must decrease.” So, for the rest of the year, as John decreases, the days will grow shorter and the light will decrease, until we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus at Christmas, after which, the days will grow longer and the light will increase. Traditionally, St. John’s Nativity has been celebrated with feasting and a bonfire. The St. John's Fire symbolizes Christ the Light, the light that does not die, the light that will chase away the darkness of sin and death. And so, to mark the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, we will celebrate with the South Carolina version of a bonfire feast, a potluck cookout, organized by our Office of Evangelization and Family Life. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. Please look inside the bulletin for more details. I invite everyone; especially our families with young children, to come and celebrate this great feast of light, enjoy time with the parish family, and learn about this great Saint, who points us always to the Lamb of God. Fr. Morgan ST ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 20, 2021 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THIS WEEK IN ST ANDREW MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday LITURGIES 9am (First Saturday) | 4:30pm | 6:15pm SAT 06/19 4:30PM Rogelio Dacanay † Sunday 6:15PM Miriam Jones † 7:30am | 9:15am | 11am | 5pm | 7pm (Spanish) SUN 06/20 7:30AM Maria Yvonne Perez † 9:15AM Deceased Members of O’Neill & Daily Mass Gilarski Family Monday - Friday | 9am 11:00AM Pro Populo 5:00PM Terry Byrd † RECONCILIATION 7:00PM Santa Misa Tuesday & Thursday | 8:15am* Wednesday | 5:30pm* MON 06/21 9:00AM Angela Stoshak-Vitale † Saturday | 2:30pm TUE 06/22 8:00AM Exposition & Confessions *with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00AM Angela Stoshak-Vitale † WED 06/23 9:00AM Dan Schommer † PARISH STAFF 5:30PM Holy Hour Rev Roger Morgan Pastor THU 06/24 8:00AM Exposition & Confessions 9:00AM Karen Ross † Rev Jacinto Vera Mejia FRI 06/25 9:00AM Maria LiNam † Priest in Residence 7:00PM Massa Deacon Robert Barlow Deacon George Ferland SAT 06/26 4:30PM Ken Varley † Deacon Scott Ross Deacon Anthony Russo 6:15PM LaVerne Sack † 8:00PM Vietnamese Mass Gregory S. Allen, MA SUN 06/27 7:30AM George Kost † Pastoral Associate 9:15AM Frank Majewski † 11:00AM Pro Populo Madeleine Elswick 5:00PM Peter Intervallo † Parish Business Manager 7:00PM Santa Misa Ceferina Meli Parish Administrative Assistant Laura Allison Barbara Bowers Jennifer Diaz MINISTRIES Religious Education SUNDAY 06/20 5PM Educacion de Monaguillos (CLC) 5PM Práctica Musica (Foyer) Scott Bowen 6:30PM Vietnamese Music Practice (REC) Youth Ministry Director MONDAY 06/21 7PM Cursillo (Gym) Francesca Schaeffer 7PM Family Life Workshop (CLC) Music Director TUESDAY 06/22 1:30PM Faith Sharing (REC) Clark Slawecki 7PM Brazilian Community (Gym) Facilities Manager THURSDAY 06/24 5PM Choir (Church) 7PM Summer Come & See (CLC) FRIDAY 06/25 OFFICE HOURS 11AM Funeral (Church) Mon to Thu from 9am to 4pm | Fri from 9am to 7PM Family Life Workshop (CLC) SATURDAY 06/26 12n 12PM Quinceañera (Iglesia) PAGE 2 ST ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 20, 2021 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH & AROUND THE DIOCESE NEWS... COLUMBIETTES HOLIDAY BAZAAR Fr Anthony Montesinos Columbiettes Auxiliary #5086 is looking for crafters for their bazaar to be held on Saturday, November 13th from 9 to 3pm at the St Andrew Community Life Center. The Columbiettes are currently accepting reservations on a first come, first serve basis. Space sizes are 6 ft and 8 feet - $25 and $30, respectively. Must bring own table. If you have any questions or would like an application, please contact Pat Martelli at (908) 938 1433. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PEE DEE need volunteers to help families register for back to school assistance during the weeks of June 15th –July 31st. All families must be pre-registered for this event. Shifts include: Please pray for the peaceful • Tue & Thurs mornings: 9am to 12n repose of the soul Susan • Mon & Wed afternoons: 1 to 3:30pm Underwood who passed away • Scheduling six (6) appointments every 30 minutes recently. • Assisting clients by filling out the Back to School Eternal rest grant unto them, O registration form with them If you are interested in volunteering for this Lord, and let perpetual light shine program, please call Catholic Charities at 843-438- upon them. 3108. STEWARDSHIP I am a student of St Andrew Catholic (check one): This Week’s Collection _____Grade School ____Religious Ed in grade _____. BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Next Week’s _________________________________ Student’s Signature PETER’S PENCE Being a Good Steward of God’s Gift of Time. I am FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 attending Church on the Lord’s Day on _________________ Description June 13, 2021 at _________________(time) Mass. Please drop in collection Sunday Collection ............................................. $22,1771 basket or mail slip to: Weekly Budget Needs ...................................... $21,5001 Madeleine Elswick Year-to-Date Total .......................................... $923,1201 St Andrew Catholic Church Year-to-Date Budget Needs ........................ $1,053,5001 3501 N Kings Hwy #102 Surplus/Shortfall-to-Date ............................. ($130,380) Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 PAGE 3 ST ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 20, 2021 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH & AROUND THE DIOCESE NEWS... DIOCESAN OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE - PROJECT In the News: Defending Religious RACHEL MINISTRY GROUP Freedom We are pleased to announce that Reg Platt, Coordinator "I never imagined I would be fired for of Project Joseph, which is dedicated to the healing of being a Christian," said Student Senate men who have been a part of a loss due to an abortion President, Jack Denton, after winning a decision, will be speaking on Sunday, June 27th at 7 pm via federal lawsuit against Florida State a Zoom conference. This will be an hour long event, open University (FSU).(1) to everyone and will include testimonials from the men. His First Amendment freedoms of religion and speech During this wonderful year of St. Joseph, the patron of were denied after his private message conversation Project Joseph, come join us and learn more about how among Catholic students was screenshot, shared on men can regain their peace of mind after having suffered social media and went viral, leading to dismissal from his a loss due to an abortion decision, even if it has been paid leadership role. years. "If I stay silent while my brothers and sisters may be Project Joseph serves the men who were a part of that supporting an organization that promotes grave evils, I decision, as well as those who regret having suffered the have sinned through my silence. I love you all, and I want (2) loss due to someone else’s decision. It also embraces the us to all be aware of the truth," said Denton. men who have married into the lives of the women who "To me, faith is the most integral part of who I am. I have had a loss due to abortion, and have felt that affect can't separate it, and I wanted to talk about the hope that their marriage. I personally have found in Christ…," said Elizabeth (3) For more info, please call 469-720-2273 or go to Turner, a Michigan HS valedictorian. However, www.projectjosephdallas.org and find the link to use on the principal demanded she remove references to faith Sunday.