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Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time St. Andrew by the Bay September 13, 2009 Dear Friends: Having been fed by our God in the Eucharist, there is always time in the mass for silent reflection, a place where we, as a community of believers can give thanks to our God for this incredible gift of life. This gift of Eucharist nourishes us and allows us to find the strength to continue walking the road of faith living lives of holiness. The beauty of our incarnate God is that God never asks us to do anything for which God does not provide the grace to see it through. The greatest source of God’s grace in our lives as Catholics is found in the celebration of the Eucharist. The concluding rites of the mass position us to be sent from this powerful prayer to continue to live our lives in relationship to Jesus first and foremost in our service to others. Every mass we are missioned with the words of the priest or deacon: “The mass is ended, go in peace to love and serve the Lord and one another.” But, it is hard to be missioned and to respond to this call if we are not present in the assembly of the faithful. If we have left mass before we hear these words of mission and before we respond to this commissioning with our sung prayer [the closing hymn], then we have missed out on an essential element of the mass. Being sent to put what we have received into concrete practice for others is at the heart of why we come to the feast prepared for us by God. If we are not changed in this experience of our living God to go and bear Christ to others, then our prayer has been in vain. It is in service to our neighbor that our faith bears much concrete fruit, and our service can come in the simplest of forms: a smile to a stranger, holding the door for someone, a kind word, listening to someone who is lonely or sad, reading a child a story, helping someone carry their groceries, cutting part of our neighbor’s lawn, baking a cake for a new neighbor, giving someone a ride to an appointment, sharing our favorite toy, sending birthday/anniversary greetings, and the list goes on. All of these interactions are ways for us to share the love of God that was first shared with us in our experience of the mass. What we have received, so we are to share with others. This gift of God’s love is never meant to be hoarded for our individual use; it is meant to be spread throughout our lives. Motivated by our relationship with Jesus, challenged to live for others as Jesus modeled, missioned to serve others in love, we become the living Body of Christ in our world. We literally become the presence of Christ for others. In these simple acts of service we become evangelizers in our world. This Sunday allow your prayer of the Eucharist to transform your lives as the living Spirit of God empowers you to bear Christ to someone in your life this week. St. Andrew, pray for us. Reflection The last verses of today’s Gospel offer a poignant challenge: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it.” We all have a certain level of comfort in our lives. Too often we find ourselves holding on to that comfort, forgetting that the call to follow the Lord requires sacrifice on our part. We all make sacrifices when it comes to the needs of our families. Let’s remember that we are called to love God above all else, and ask for the strength to make other kinds of sacrifices in order to strengthen that love. What sacrifices can you make that will help you to love God above all else? Readings September 13, 2009 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading… Isaiah 50-5-9a 2nd Reading… James 2:14-18 Gospel… Mark 8:27-35 September 20, 2009 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading…Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 2nd Reading… James 3:16-4:3 Gospel… Mark 9:30-37 Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time St. Andrew by the Bay September 13, 2009 Prayers for the Sick May our prayers for the sick bring them comfort, hope and healing. Carla Anthony Cynthia Mathwick Richard L. Ay, Sr. Russell Miante Raymond Bellamy, Jr. Rosemary Mimms Catherine Bonner Theresa Misora Christine Clark Wayne Morris Pat Coulter Brian Murphy Jean Feldmann John Murphy Natalie Gatton Scott Riddle Esther Henriksen Beverly Rodowsky Jennie Horton Valerie Russell Rosalie Jolley Kathy Saveleski Tom Judge, Sr. Joey Sudo Christine Labrum Michael Tickler Sarah Lehner Debbie Tyler Shirley Masojada Lara Webster and beauty. Contact the office with your donation date and intent. Family Cel ebration of Faith “Who do people say that I am?” Jesus asks in today‟s Gospel. This is an important question for parents: Who do you say that God is? What do your words and actions tell your children? A forgiving Father? A stern judge? A distant God who lives way off in heaven? An incarnate God who holds us in love every minute of our lives? Remember that, for good or ill, you paint your child‟s first picture of God. Catechetical Sunday On September 20 weekend, we will join with parishes throughout the country to celebrate Catechetical Sunday. This year‟s theme is “Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word”. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, of handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday invites us to rededicate ourselves to this mission as a community of faith here at St. Andrew by the Bay. Mass Intentions September 14-20, 2009 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 5:00pm 8:00am 9::30am 11:30am David Kroner, Sr. AOH Crab Feast To Assist Seminarians The Annapolis Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) invites you to their 11th annual crab feast to benefit Project St. Patrick assisting needy seminarians. It will take place at the Kent Island Yacht Club at Kent Narrows, MD (Exit 41), Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 1:00-5:00pm. Crabs, Shrimp, Corn, Burgers, Dogs, Beer, Wine and Soda. Tickets are limited: $30 in advance (highly recommended), $40 at the door, under 12 free. Call Brian Fitzmaurice at 443262-9706 for tickets. Silent Auction for great items! Please bring canned food items for the Hibernian Hunger Project. AnnapolisAOH.com. Communion Service Parishioners Rose Marie Palmer Josephine Valis Antonio D‟Atto Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel St. Mary‟s in Annapolis was dedicated in April 1996 to give unbroken prayer and praise 24/7 to the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Committed Adorers are urgently needed for the following hours: Fridays at 4:00pm, Saturdays at 1:00am and noon, Sundays 3:00-5:00am every other week, and Sundays at noon. Please contact Mary Ann at 410-267-6437, Tammy at 410-757-0635 or Maureen at 410-263-0812. Our Lord is never outdone in generosity! Celebrant’s Schedule September 19-20, 2009 Fr. Martin Reconciliation Saturday Mass Sunday Mass Sunday Mass Sunday Mass 3:30pm Saturday 5:00pm 8:00am 9:30am 11:30am Concert at St. Andrew by the Bay DAVID HAAS is coming to St. Andrew by the Bay! Renowned Catholic composer David Haas will be giving a concert here at St. Andrew by the Bay on Friday, September 25, at 7:30pm. David Haas has composed many of our most beloved liturgical music. Some of his “hits” include “You Are Mine”, “Blest Are They”, “We Are Called”, “We Have Been Told”, “Now We Remain”, and “Table Song” to name just a few. We are truly fortunate to have such an important artist at our parish. Joining David will be upand-coming composer Lori True. First introduced to the liturgical music world as a vocal recording artists for composers such as David Haas and Marty Haugen, Lori has since released two acclaimed recordings with GIA Publications. Her music is fast becoming widely popular in Catholic churches all over the world. We expect to sell-out this event so DO NOT HESITATE in Flowers on the Altar Celebrate the gift of God‟s love in your marriage by making a $35 donation of flowers for the altar. Remember flower donations are needed year round and can commemorate special occasions such as marriage, anniversary, baptism, first communion, confirmation, and memorials. Your gift and intent will be in our bulletin and will fill our sanctuary with life Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time St. Andrew by the Bay September 13, 2009 reserving your tickets. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors (60 and over) if purchased before September 20th. Tickets purchased after 9/20 will increase to $20/$15 respectively. Tickets can be reserved by contacting Zack Stachowski at 410-974-4366 or by email at Zstachowski@standrewbythebay.org. Hope to see you there! For just $15 a day you can get a few hours to yourself! We are currently accepting registration for fall 2009. The Mom’s Morning Out program runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays from 9:00-11:15am. Children must be at least two years of age to join the program. Reservations for your scheduled day(s) are required and space is limited – so call the Preschool Office now to insure your own quiet time. PREP - 4 Year Olds–Grade 5 Over 540 students are registered. Please consider the call to be a catechist and share your faith with our children. Catechists needed – 5: Sun. 9:25am – 5 yr olds, Grade 1; Mon. 4:30pm – Grade 1; Mon. 5:50pm – Grades 1; Tues. 4:45pm – Grade 4. Please check your calendars: Sept. 13 – 2:00pm – LH – Catechists/Aides meeting for 4 yr. olds–Grade 5; Sept. 20 – 7:00pm – CH – Parent meeting for 4 yr. olds–Gr. 5 – Parent manuals with schedules, curriculum, and policies will be given out. We urge all parents especially parents of new students to attend. PREP classes Gr. 1-5 begins Sept. 28. Sun. PREP 4 yr. olds–Gr. 1 begins Oct. 4. PREP REGISTRATION FORMS received after September 4, will not be processed until after the Parent Meeting on September 20. No Further changes will be made until after the Parent Meeting. Thank you to the Ladies of St. Andrew for their yearly generous donation to PREP. We have been able to upgrade DVD-VCR units and chairs with donations received from many generous parishioners. Blessings to all. SMT Saint Andrew by the Bay Preschool 410-974-1994 Our new school year is off to a great start!! We started back to school on September 8th. How wonderful it is to see all those little faces in the hallways again. September Reminders All Health Inventory and Emergency forms need to be completed before your child can begin school. Include a complete change of clothes in your child’s backpack. Claire’s Gourmet Fundraiser all month long – orders will be due on 9/30. Fr. Martin will visit with the students on 9/15 & 9/16. Daily Mass on 9/18 & 9/22. Picture Days are 9/28 & 9/29. Check your child’s class calendar/newsletter for more information. Please call our office at 410-974-1994 if you have any questions or e-mail bdunleavy@standrewbythebay.org. Preschool openings We have 2 openings in our M-F am 4’s class and 2 in our MWF am 4’s class. Please stop by or call for more information. Mom’s Morning Out (MMO) MMO will begin September 14. PREP - Grades 6-12 Consider volunteering as a catechist or aide and share your faith with our youth. Sept. 13 – 2:00pm – ALC – Catechists/Aides meeting for Gr. 6-8; Sept. 20 – 2:00pm – ALC – Catechists meeting for Gr. 9-10; Sept. 27 – 6:00pm – UH – Parent/Catechists meeting – Gr. 6-8; Sept. 27 – 7:00pm – UH – Parent/Catechists meeting – 9. Classes filled: Sun. 4:45pm – Gr. 7; Sun. 6:30pm – Gr. 6-7; Tues. 6:30pm – Gr. 7. STAND Training for Volunteers If you are interested in working with our youth in any capacity, you must attend STAND training. Now available online! You can get complete instructions at www.standrewbythebay.org. Just click on “Religious Education”, then “PREP News”, and finally “STAND Training”. The whole process (viewing the video and completing the volunteer paperwork) can take up to 4 weeks, so please start early. Thank you! RCIA - begins Sept. 15, 7:00pm, LH! RCIA begins on September 15. We begin the pre-catechumenate stage of the process which is the Period of Inquiry. During this time the candidates reflect on the Gospel message and the ways in which they can apply it in their own lives. During this time they are also invited to ask questions, share their stories and find out more about the Catholic Church. At the end of this period they will formally request membership in the church through the Rite of Acceptance and the community pledges their prayer and support. Come and join us. It is not too late to register. Contact Sr. Mary Teresa at mday@archbalt.org. Choirs For Kids Thinking about signing your 2nd through 5th grader up for CHILDREN‟S Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time St. Andrew by the Bay September 13, 2009 CHOIR? How about your Kindergartner or 1st grader in CHERUB CHOIR? Register early this year, and join us for our first practice on Wed, Sept 16. Exciting things are planned for the fall, so you'll want to be there from the beginning. Pick up a registration form in the narthex and bring it to our first practice. Contact Stephany Crane 410 5445320 or scrane@standrewbythebay.org. Check It Out! Great resources available from Spirituality On the Go: Henri Nouwen‟s The Wounded Healer; Mother Teresa‟s Jesus Is My All In All; Robert Barron‟s Eucharist. In the Narthex every week! [See the parish web site for more information] Ladies of St. Andrew by the Bay Ladies, we hope you have had a great summer and are ready to start back to our monthly meetings. As you know, our first meeting is September 28, and will be a Pot Luck dinner. We will start at 6:30pm, a half hour earlier than our normal meeting time. So that we do not all bring the same dishes, I am asking you to call Marie at 410-757-1869 before September 20, or Judy at 410-757-3203 after that date with your selection. We are looking forward to seeing all of you again and if you have never joined us before, we will be happy to meet all new ladies who would like to know what we do. September 14-20, 2009 MONDAY, September 14, 2009 9:00am – Mother‟s Morning Out – LH 1:30pm – St. Vincent de Paul – CR 5:00pm – Andrew Saints – CH 7:00pm – Finance Council – ALC 7:30pm – Adult Faith Formation – CR TUESDAY, September 15, 2009 7:00pm – RCIA – LH 7:00pm – Respect Life – ALC Lighthouse Shelter Dinners On the first Friday of each month, St. Andrew‟s parishioners prepare, deliver and serve dinner to 25-30 residents of the Lighthouse Shelter in Annapolis. Anyone interested in volunteering to do some of this work on a monthly basis or just occasionally should contact Pat Ruck at 410-974-1115. The next dinner takes place on October 2. WEDNESDAY, September 16, 2009 9:00am – Mother‟s Morning Out – LH 5:00pm – Altar Server Training – CH 6:00pm – Cherub Choir – NX 6:30pm – Children‟s Choir – CH 6:30pm – Scouts – UH 7:15pm – Adult Bible Study – CR 7:30pm – Chorale Rehearsal – CH Building & Maintenance Fund This week’s second collection is for the monthly Building and Maintenance Fund. Because of your support and generosity, we have met the goal of our current identified need, the telephone system. However, a number of our HVAC units are approaching 20 years and will need replacing. If you would like to designate your funds for this purpose, we would be grateful. We appreciate your continued support of this very important fund. THURSDAY, September 17, 2009 1:30pm – St. Vincent de Paul – CR 7:00pm – Contemp. Music Ensemble – CH 7:00pm – Knights of Columbus – LH 7:00pm – Scouts/ASM Meetings – CLR 8 7:00pm – St. Vincent de Paul – CR 7:30pm – Baptism Preparation – ALC My Sister’s Place Casserole Project Last minute reminder: Food donations are due this Monday, September 14, by 9:15am for lunch being served the same day. FRIDAY, September 18, 2009 9:00am – Mother‟s Morning Out – LH SATURDAY, September 19, 2009 9:00am – Altar Server Training – CH Faith-Full Families Everyone is welcome to join the Faith-Full Families on September 17, at 11:30am in the Adult Learning Center, to help us develop plans for the year. Children can come with their parents. If you cannot be there but have ideas to share, please email to MaryJean at maryjeanmollen@yahoo.com. SUNDAY, September 20, 2009 9:30am – Library open until 12:30pm 10:00am – RCIA – ALC 11:45am – CLOW – LH 2:00pm – Catechist Mtg. Gr. 9-10 – ALC 2:00pm – Ladies‟ Afternoon Tea – UH 7:00pm – 4 Yr. Old-Gr.5 Parent Mtg. – CH CATECHETICAL SUNDAY KEY: ALC-Adult Learning Center, CRConference Room, LH-Lower Hall, UH-Upper Hall, CH-Church, PC-Parish Center, PH-Parish House, PO-Parish Office, N-Narthex, KITKitchen, NUR-Nursery, CLR-Classroom Stewardship Week of September 6, 2009 Weekly Collection Offertory Sept. 6: $14,451 YTD Average: $12,267 Capital Campaign Update Week of Sept. 6: $3,234 Total Donations: $1,423,537 Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time St. Andrew by the Bay September 13, 2009 Needed: $13,500 Poor Box: $196 Offertory EFT Aug.: $3,530 Build. & Maint. Aug.: $4,705 Goal:after Mass or call Maureen for further information at 410-353-2910 or $2,000,000 mstansell@verizon.net. Pregnant, Need Help? Call the Gabriel Network – 1-800-ANGEL-OK Please mark your calendar! The Ladies will hold their Annual Afternoon Tea on September 20, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Ladies 15 years and up are invited. Tickets are $20 per person. Please keep this date in mind. Contact Laura Griffin with any questions at 410757-5479.The Ladies Semi-Annual AAMC Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, October 4. Respect Life Corner Health Care and the Common Good: In a recent British Catholic Journal an editorial titled “U.S. bishops must back Obama” claimed that America‟s bishops „have so far concentrated on a specifically Catholic issue-making sure state-funded health care does not include abortion-rather than the more general principle of the common good.” Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap wrote the following in reference to the article,… No system that allows or helps fund – no matter how subtly or indirectly – the killing of unborn children, or discrimination against the elderly and persons with special needs, can bill itself as „common ground.‟ Doing so is a lie. Health-care reform is vital. That‟s why America‟s bishops have supported it so vigorously for decades. They still do. But fast-tracking a flawed, complex effort this fall, in the face of so many growing and serious concerns, is bad policy. It‟s not only imprudent; it‟s also dangerous. As Sioux City‟s Bishop R. Walker Nickless wrote last week, “no health-care reform is better than the wrong sort of health-care reform.” St. John Vianney Drama Save the Date!!! On Friday, October 9th, 2009, at 7:30pm, St. Andrew by the Bay will host St. Luke Productions one-man drama by Leonardo Defilippis, Vianney Cure` Maximillian Kolbe and St. Therese). Pope Benedict XVI declared this The Year for the Priest, and St. John Vianney is the patron saint of Parish Priests. This drama will not only have a significant impact on vocations but will bring about a renewal of holiness among the laity and all religious as well. This is a true story of a priest who converted an entire village and tens of thousands beyond. St. Andrew by the Bay parishioners are encouraged to help with this parish project. We need help in the way of publicity, tickets, set-up, take-down, ads, reception, etc. Please contact Maureen Stansell at 410-353-2910 or mstansell@verizon.net. Soccer Shootout All boys and girls ages 5 to 18 are invited to participate in a Soccer Shootout, this Sunday, September 13, 1:00-2:30pm at Broadneck Park. Awards will be presented at 3:00pm to boys and girls by age group with trophies awarded for 1st, and ribbons for 2nd and 3rd place. Awards are based on combined individual scores in goal shooting, throw-ins and long kicks. Registration is at the event and is free. Hot dogs, soda and chips are provided free to all participants. First place finishers earn the right to participate at the District competition in October. For more information contact Chris Nemarich at 410-544-5620 or email cnemar@verizon.net. Come and enjoy the afternoon. 40 Days for Life: (Sign up Sept. 12-13 in the Narthex) Join us September 23-November 1, 2009 for the 40 Days of Life Campaign!! We will pray with thousands of people simultaneously in 250 cities in fervent prayer and fasting for – Women and their babies who are in danger of abortion – Men and women who carry the pain of a past abortion – Workers at abortion facilities and local, state and national leaders who misguidedly support abortion. Prayer can take place as peaceful, prayerful public witness in front of an abortion facility (recommended), or in church, home or school. Will you pledge just 1 hour of prayer during the 40 days? During the last campaigns, over 1,600 babies were saved. These precious infants, made in God‟s image, are counting on you once again to stand up and be a „voice for the voiceless‟!! Stop by On-Line Learning Opportunity Wanting to delve deeper into your faith but no time to travel to Washington or Baltimore for courses? The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, sponsored by the University of Dayton, a Catholic Marianist Institution, offers adult faith formation anytime. Courses include Church History, Images of Jesus, Introduction to Prayer, and Scripture and Justice. (And catechists – credits count toward certification.) Check out www.vlc.udayton.edu/. Community Workshop Series-Fall 2009 The National Family Caregivers‟ Support Program is offering “The Dementia Series” Workshops: 1. The Truth and Nothing but the Truth: Dementia and Alzheimer‟s Disease; 2. Who‟s on First? Communicating with a dementiaaffected loved one; 3. Mission NOT Impossible: Managing behaviors in a dementia-affected loved one. For locations, registration or more information, please call 410-222-4464x3043 or register on line at www.aacounty.org/Aging/needingCare/compCaregiver.cfm. Women’s Bible Study – Walking with Purpose Walking with Purpose aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time St. Andrew by the Bay September 13, 2009 teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church. Walking with Purpose meets on Monday evenings or Thursday mornings at St. Andrew by the Bay–Annapolis. For more INFORMATION please contact Andrea Snodgrass at 410-903-1007.