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SAINT ANDREWCATHOLIC CHURCH

209 Sloan Street • Clemson864-654-1757

Mass Schedule Saturday

5:15 PMSunday

8:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:45 PM, *7:30 PM(*When Clemson is in regular session)

Weekdays5:15 PM in the Chapel

Eucharistic AdorationFridays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in the Chapel

Confessions – ChapelTuesdays *5:45–6:45 PM

(*When Clemson is in regular session)

Saturdays 10:00-11:00 AM

Religious Education K4– Grade 5, Sundays 9:50–10:55 PM

Youth Ministry HS Bible Study 7:00 PM Thursdays

MS & HS Youth Group 5:00 PM Sundays

Office Hours200 Edgewood Avenue

Monday–Thursday 10:00 AM -5:00 PMFriday – 10:00 AM -Noon

Mailing AddressPO Box 112

Clemson, SC 29633

After Hours Pastoral Emergencies

Call 919-699-6323

www.saclemson.orgwww.facebook.com/saclemson

Parish Staff Fr. Dan McLellan, OFM, Pastor 864-643-2011 mclellan@saclemson.orgFr. Bob Menard, OFM, Campus Chaplain 864-367-2250 frbobmen@yahoo.com Rich Campana, Deacon 864-940-3167 deaconr16@yahoo.comJohn Leininger, Deacon 864-903-0050 john@saclemson.orgJamie Dean, Director of Music 864-643-2589 jamie@saclemson.orgChristy Hébert, Director of Operations 864-643-2585 christy@saclemson.orgChristopher Kerfoot, Youth Minister 864-643-2583 christopher@saclemson.orgNancy Leininger, Parish Secretary 864-654-1757 nancy@saclemson.orgStephanie Manasa, Associate Campus Minister 864-654-7804 stephanie@saclemson.orgLaura Witt, Coordinator of Faith Formation 864-643-2587 laura@saclemson.org

We Are a Stewardship Parish Gratefully Giving Our Time, Talent, and Treasure

in Service to God and One Another

February 23, 2020Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

CATHOLIC CHURCH

(Physical Location)

Men, There Is Still Time to Register for Christ Renews His ParishThis year’s Christ Renews weekends (Women’s Weekend going on as most of you are reading this) are especially important in light of our expectation to begin building this year. Construction will necessarily disrupt aspects of our parish life. Christ Renews is a privileged experience of refreshing one’s life with God in a way that promotes greater investment in one’s parish life. It’s Fr. Dan’s hope that those who’ve not yet given themselves this experience will see their participation this year as an additional sacrifice made for the good of our parish at a time when such sacrifice is especially needed. Please continue to keep the two weekend teams in your prayers. Additionally, in a special way, pray for those parishioners giving themselves the opportunity to make the weekend. As important as our new facilities will be for us, more important will be the renewed hearts and minds of those who answer the promptings of the Holy Spirit to make this weekend! Ask the Lord if this year is the time for you to set aside a Saturday/Sunday with other men of the parish to further enhance your relationship with Christ. Registration forms are available in the vestibule, on the parish website, or by contacting the team representative listed below. Men’s Weekend • February 29-March 1 Contact: Dan Brazinski 864-868-2761, danbrazinski@gmail.com

Schedule for Ash Wednesday • February 26• Prayer Service for Imposition of Ashes (No Mass) @ 7:00 AM in the church.• Mass and Imposition of Ashes @ 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM, and 7:00 PM in the church.• Imposition of Ashes on campus will be from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM on the library bridge.

Please Support the Charitable Endeavors of the Knights of ColumbusHOPE CAMPAIGN – Just in time for Mardi Gras, the Knights of Columbus will be outside this weekend after Mass, giving away Tootsie Rolls and collecting for the Hope Campaign, supporting local people with intellectual disabilities. Enjoy!LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRY – February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3The Knights of Columbus Annual Fish Fry dinner will be held each Friday during Lent at their Council Hall 112 East N. 2nd Street, Seneca from 5:00–7:30 PM. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5 ages 7–12 , free under 7. Family of four, two adults two children, $25.00. This year featuring a new Swai white fish. Bring your family and friends and have a great time.

Devotion and DinnerFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 5:45–7:15 PMJoin Fr. Dan as he leads us through the Stations of the Cross in the church followed by a traditional meatless dinner of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup in Brimley Hall. Desserts to share are welcome and appreciated!

A Note from the PastorMy aunt Gert was a hot sketch. She never forgave my nana for naming her “Gertrude” but learned to a live with “Gert” into her 60s. Then my sister started calling her “Trudy” which Gert thought was a hip name. Only her husband and my mom got away with hanging on to “Gert.” And when my mom, who was older, got fed up with Gert/Trudy, she’d bark at her using the hated, “Gertrude!” Trudy was my godmother and tickled pink when I entered the seminary. Until one day, showing off my new-found biblical knowledge, I pontificated that “Adam and Eve” was a myth, a story aimed to tell a truth, but a story nonetheless. I was forever after “suspect.” And worse, I’d made Trudy suspicious of everything else she’d been taught in church along the way. If there was no apple, well, who knows? All of which reminds me of Lent. The Lent of my youth was a harrowing 40-days of “giving up.” In addition to losing an afternoon a week to “Sunday school,” we lost another afternoon to “Stations” (of the Cross). Abstinence from beer and butts, and desserts and candy were sacraments attesting to the “sin of the world.” We “gave up” these goodies to muscle ourselves up for avoiding sins (not “sin”). Once when Trudy was making a parish mission and the preacher called on everyone to see Lent as a time of “growing up” rather than “giving up,” she bailed. Having been eligible for Confirmation in grade 6, she believed she was grown up and had all she needed to know about religion and earning heaven. Heaven was a reward and you earned it by holding fast to the precepts of the Church. As a terminal fan of the afternoon “soaps,” you didn’t have a relationship with God; you obeyed God. Evidently, sixth graders never got to John’s gospel. Whatever name Gert/Trudy used to ID herself at heaven’s gate, I’m sure she was welcomed. Even heaven needs its characters. But I’d like to think that she’s finally come to terms with God as a love that only gets better even in eternity, and that she now agrees that, not only Lent, but all of life is certainly a matter of what you do. But more so a matter of who you are. So, taming our actions is a good thing. But if the taming is to have a shelf life of more than 40 days, it requires becoming someone newer and better, day by day. Lent is our yearly reminder of such a life. Beginning Lent 2020 this week, we might make the best of both “giving up” and “growing up.” Giving up values and attitudes that keep us small, poor, and unlovely, and growing up into the patient, compassionate, and loving people that, deep down within ourselves, we know we want to be.

Fr. Dan

Weekly Scripture ReadingsPsalter 3Sunday, February 23 Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48Monday,February 24 Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]//Mk 9:14-29Tuesday, February 25 Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 [23a]/Mk 9:30-37Wednesday, February 26 Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18Thursday, February 27 Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/ Lk 9:22-25Friday, February 28 Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/ Mt 9:14-15Saturday, February 29 Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/ Lk 5:27-32Sunday, March 1 Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 [cf. 3a]/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11

Weekly EventsSunday, February 23

– Women’s Christ Renews His Parish Weekend –– Healing Prayer after AM Masses in the Chapel –

9:50 AM K4–Grade 5 FF, Day and Merton 9:55 AM Adult Sunday School, Parish Office 5:00 PM en Familia FF, Merton Hall 5:00 PM MS/HS Youth Ministry, Brimley HallMonday, February 24 7:00 PM RCIA, CSA House 7:30 PM Grad Stdt Wine & Cheese, NewmanTuesday, February 25 5:45 PM Confessions, Chapel 6:15 PM CSA Student Dinner, Brimley Hall 7:00 PM Rosary and Bible Study, Merton Hall 7:15 PM CSA Praise and Worship, ChurchAsh Wednesday, February 26

– All Choir Rehearsals except Adult Chior –– See Mass schedule on page 1 or 3 –

7:00 AM Word Service and Ashes, Church 11:00 AM Ash n’ Dash, Library BridgeThursday, February 27 10:00 AM Taizé Prayer, Chapel 7:00 PM HS Bible Study, Youth Room 7:00 PM Taizé Prayer, Chapel 9:00 PM CSA Night Prayer, ChapelFriday, February 28 9:00 AM Friday Adoration, Chapel 12:30 PM SA Women Luncheon, off-site 6:00 PM GIF Devotions & Dinner, Church/BrimSaturday–Sunday, Feb 29–March 1

– Men’s Christ Renews His Parish Weekend –Saturday, February 29 10:00 AM No Confessions this week 11:00 AM Funeral: Maryanne Kresse, Church 6:15 PM Healing Prayer after Mass, ChapelSunday, March 1

– Healing Prayer after AM Masses in the Chapel – 9:50 AM K4–Grade 5 FF, Day and Merton 9:55 AM Adult Sunday School, Parish Office 5:00 PM en Familia FF, Merton Hall 5:00 PM MS/HS Youth Ministry, Brimley Hall

Meet Our Catechists Laura Witt • laura@saclemson.orgContinuing with our “Meet the Catechists” Series, we are happy to introduce Kathy Brazinski, our 4th grade co-teacher. Kathy grew up in Tampa, Florida, and has lived in Pickens for 42 years. Kathy was in education for 32 years serving as a classroom teacher of gifted and talented, assistant principal, coordinator on the district level, and as school principal. She was the principal at A.R. Lewis beginning in 1998. Over the years she has also taught graduate level classes for Clemson University, Furman University, and Converse College and has numerous honors to her name in education, faith, and community. She has been married to Dan for 54 years and they have two sons, an adopted daughter, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Painting with watercolor, writing children’s stories, sewing, and camping are the pastimes she truly enjoys.

SA Women – LuncheonThe SA Women’s monthly Dutch-treat luncheon is on Friday, Februry 28, at Sole on the Green in Clemson. Please make your reservation (so that we can arrange for seating) with Stephanie Hanel-Seitz at stephsh1948@gmail.com or call/text 828-243-2197. Stephanie is also taking reservations for Bunco on March 11, 1:00 PM in Newman Hall.

CSA News Stephanie Manasa • Stephanie@saclemson.orgASH N’ DASHCome to the Library Bridge on campus on Ash Wednesday, February 26, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to receive ashes.SPRING RETREATOur Spring Retreat is next weekend, February 28–March 1, at Diakonia Retreat Center. The theme of the weekend is “Leap of Faith,” and it is going to be an incredible time for spiritual renewal and a chance to grow closer with our community of Catholic Tigers.

Mass IntentionsSaturday, February 22 5:15 PM Special IntentionSunday, February 23 8:30 AM The Panther’s 50th Anniversary 11:15 AM Joanne Campana 12:45 PM Fe Dizon 7:30 PM Danny NicolasMonday, February 24 5:15 PM Special IntentionTuesday, February 25 5:15 PM Our Parish FamilyAsh Wednesday, February 26 12:15 PM Beverly Dumpis 5:15 PM Teresa Ann Termulo 7:00 PM Special Intention for FamilyThursday, February 27 5:15 PM Gary WilesFriday, February 28 5:15 PM Maryanne KresseSaturday, February 29 5:15 PM Francis ThiSunday, March 1 8:30 AM Raymond Bolger 11:15 AM Special Intention 12:45 PM Fe Dizon 7:30 PM Danny NicolasTo schedule a Mass Intention, contact the office.

Sacramental LifeBaptism Preparation Contact Fr. Dan at the office. The Sacrament of Baptism takes place during a Sunday liturgy or outside of Mass by arrangement with the pastor.Marriage PreparationContact Fr. Dan at the office no fewer than six months prior to the desired wedding date. Communion to the Sick / Homebound Call the office at 864-654-1757 to arrange for a deacon or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to bring you the Eucharist at home or in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital. All arrangements must be made beginning with the parish office. Please do not contact an EM directly.Anointing of the SickCall the office at 864-654-1757 to arrange a time with a priest or, in an emergency, call the after hours number 919-699-6323.

Prayer Support For prayer support, please contact Sandra Harbin at sandra_terry.harbin@yahoo.com or 864-885-9527 and leave a detailed message with your prayer request.

How to Give OnlineGo to www.saclemson.org and click Give in the navigation bar. By making your offering online, you continue to support our good works even if you are away.

Lenten Parish MissionMARCH 25, 6:30 PM –OR– MARCH 28, 2:30 PM • NEWMAN HALLParishioners are encouraged to participate in one of two offerings of our 2½ hour Lenten Parish Mission facilitated by 4th Degree Knight Deacon John Leininger. The mission will follow the diocesan-developed Formed to Live Joyfully retreat helping parishioners make the connection between worship and work, liturgy and life in the family, community, and workplace while growing closer to the Lord. Watch next weekend’s bulletin for sign-up information.

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentEVERY FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, CHAPELSign-up sheet available in the vestibule weekends, and in the Chapel on weekdays. If you can commit 30 minutes, please sign up; otherwise, come when you can.

Palm Sunday Musical Jamie Dean • jamie@saclemson.orgThe Youth Choir will present their Palm Sunday Musical, The Tale of the Three Trees, at 3:30 PM on Sunday afternoon, April 5. Please mark your calendar now so you won’t miss this moving rendition of an American folk tale about our dreams and God’s plans for those dreams.

Our Parish Tithing Bob Fennell • rsfennell43@gmail.comThe idea of giving a tithe – a portion of one’s wealth – to God appears very early in the Old Testament. Israelites who had property were expected to give a portion of their harvest or flocks as an offering. These offerings were sometimes ritually burned, sometimes given to the priests who maintained the house of God and guided its rituals. The priests themselves were expected to donate a portion of what they were given: “When you receive from the Israelites the tithes…. you are to make a contribution from them to the Lord, a tithe of the tithes.” (Num 18:26) Each year, as we build our annual parish budget, we set aside an amount equal to 5% of the previous year’s total offertory to support organizations serving our neighbors at home and abroad who are in need of food, shelter, medical care, education, and advocacy for their human rights. (For information about how our recipients are selected and other details, please see the parish website. Note that any parishioner is welcome to suggest a worthy organization.) As funds are disbursed throughout the year, we call attention weekly to one of our charities. Our tithing is our recognition that everything we have is a gift from God, and our gratitude is expressed not only in prayers of thanks but also in caring for the needs of others.

150 Dozen Homemade Cookies Deacon John • john@saclemson.orgPRISON MINISTRY KAIROS WALK • PERRY CORRECTIONAL, PELZER, SCYes, that’s not a typo – They have increased the number of cookies and Deacon John is seeking 30 volunteers to each bake 5 dozen homemade cookies to be taken to Perry Correctional Institution for the upcoming Kairos Walk. If you can help, please contact Deacon John with the number of cookies you can donate. Our packing instructions have also been revised – no plastic bags or foil allowed. For recipes and detailed packing instructions, go to http://bit.ly/cookie-info-recipes. Freeze all cookies if not using within 3 days. Please deliver to the church office by noon, on Wednesday, March 11. The types of cookies generally acceptable are oatmeal, peanut butter, molasses, chocolate chip, ginger, and sugar. Cookies should be between 2 and 2½ inches in diameter and not more than 1/2 inch thick. It is very important not to use icing, sugar, or any other type of coating on the outside of the cookie. Do not add any fruit, raisins, or nuts to the cookies. Pack in wax paper-lined boxes. Key ingredient: prayer – Pray over the ingredients before and during mixing. Pray over the cookies as you drop them onto the cookie sheets and bake them. Ask God to use your cookies as a source of His love to shine on the residents and correctional officers throughout the Kairos weekend.

Cancer Survivor Celebration and Luminaria WalkOn Friday, March 6, following 5:15 PM Mass, (being offered for the intentions

of all those named on the RFL luminaries) join Saints-A-Walking RFL team, and other teams from our local Relay, at First Baptist Church (no stairs to access) for an Evening of Hope to celebrate our community’s cancer survivors. The featured speaker will be parishioner, Kathy Becker, and the evening will close with a luminaria walk in the Saint Andrew courtyard. All are invited, but especially if you are a cancer survivor, please come out to this birthday-themed event. Our annual cookies and luminary fundraiser will be after Masses NEXT weekend. While parishioner support has always been tremendous and we light hundreds of luminiaria in honor or in memory of our loved ones, very few ever get to see them lit. This is your chance. For more information and to RSVP, go to www.eveningofhopeclemson.eventbrite.com or call Nancy in the Parish Office at 864-654-1757.

February 23, 2020 Bulletin Insert Saint Andrew Catholic Church Alive & Thriving Ministry

FEBRUARY

AMERICAN HEART MONTH

NO MATTER YOUR AGE:

CHECK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE! Everyone should have their blood pressure checked this month!

Children, Students, Adult—Everyone is at risk.

High Blood Pressure is considered the “silent killer”

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* Avoid Strokes, Vision Loss, Heart Failure *

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