March 21, 2021 CATHOLIC CHURCH

SAINT ANDREWCATHOLIC CHURCH

209 Sloan Street • Clemson864-654-1757

Mass Schedule Saturday (None at this time)

Sunday at CU Madren Center 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM

Weekdays 5:15 PM in the Chapel

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

Confessions – ChapelSaturdays 10:00–11:00 AM

Or by appointment

Religious Education K4–Grade 5

Catechist-guided Home Study Youth Ministry

HS Bible Study Thursdays 7:00 PM MS & HS weekly Discipleship Groups

(Virtual) 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

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Parish Staff Fr. Dan McLellan, OFM, Pastor/Campus Minister 864-643-2011 [email protected]. Bob Menard, OFM, Friar in Residence 864-367-2250 [email protected] Rich Campana, Deacon 864-940-3167 [email protected] Leininger, Deacon 864-903-0050 [email protected] Snyder, Deacon 262-965-5500 [email protected] Dean, Director of Music 864-643-2589 [email protected] Hébert, Director of Operations 864-643-2585 [email protected] Kerfoot, Youth Minister 864-643-2583 [email protected] Leininger, Parish Secretary 864-654-1757 [email protected] Manasa, Associate Campus Minister 864-654-7804 [email protected] Witt, Coordinator of Faith Formation 864-643-2587 [email protected]

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

in Service to God and One Another

March 21, 2021Fifth Sunday of Lent

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(10:00 AM also livestreamed)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Friday in the Chapel from 9:00 AM ending with Benediction to 5:00 PM. Daily Mass follows at 5:15 PM.

World Water Day – March 22World Water Day, March 22, celebrates the gift of water and raises awareness of the

2.2 billion people living without access to safe fresh water. Pope Francis’ Laudato Si encyclical addresses the critical issues of fresh water. In his encyclical, the Pope demonstrated the great value and concern he places on water as a sacred

and essential part of life. Our Saint Andrew Creation Care Ministry has created an online document, available at www.saclemson.org/creation-care, to help raise awareness of the water crisis and provide specific actions that we, as members of Saint Andrew faith community, can do to help conserve fresh water.

Commemorative CrossesMany will remember last October when the pews were removed in preparation for the construction of our new church. Most were taken by parishioners, some were taken for the new chapel at Perry Correctional, and others were used by the Knights of Columbus to create commemorative crosses to be used as a fundraiser to benefit Saint Andrew and other charitable endeavors of the Knights. While supplies last, these crosses will be available Sundays at the Madren Center or can also be reserved by contacting Nancy at the church office, [email protected] or 864-654-1757. The suggested donation is $25 for a 9 inch cross and $35 for a 12 inch cross. There is some variation in the routered edge and grain/color. Checks are to be made payable to the Knights of Columbus Council 6884, and half of the total raised will go to the Saint Andrew Building Fund. Sincere thanks to the many Knights who worked on the cutting, assembly, sanding, and finishing of these crosses. Additional wood from the pews has been set aside to make the 14 crosses to be hung with the stations in the new church. It will be another way that our history will continue on with us in our new church building.

Christ Renews His ParishA WEEKEND FOR THE WOMEN OF SAINT ANDREW • MAY 15–16The last year has been challenging on many levels. Are you feeling distant from family, friends, the Saint Andrew Community, and most importantly, God? The weekend of May 15–16 may be just the opportunity you need to lean into Our Lord and ask Him to help you find your balance. As one woman wrote about her weekend, “It is a peaceful and non-threatening wonderful way to spend two days!” Leave the isolation of the last year at home and join us for the “real” pause that refreshes body, mind, and soul! For information, contact Marti Selby at 601-686-0023 or [email protected]. The registration form is available online at www.saclemson.org/christ-renews-his-parish/.

Weekly Scripture ReadingsPsalter 1Sunday, March 21 Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 [12a]/ Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33Monday, March 22 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/ Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [4ab]/Jn 8:1-11Tuesday, March 23 m 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21 [2]/ Jn 8:21-30Wednesday, March 24 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Jn 8:31-42Thursday, March 25 Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38Friday, March 26 Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 [cf. 7]/ Jn 10:31-42Saturday, March 27 Ez 37:21-28/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Jn 11:45-56Sunday, March 28 Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/ Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/ Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39

Sunday Mass at Saint AndrewThe dispensation from attending Sunday Mass continues. We will continue to offer in-person Sunday Masses at the Madren Center during the construction of our new church. All are asked to follow safety guidelines and distancing protocols – MASKS ARE REQUIRED. The livestream Mass continues at 10:00 AM on the parish Facebook page until further notice. https://www.facebook.com/saclemson/Missed the livestream but don’t want to miss Mass? Use the same Facebook link to view the video later at your convenience.

Faith Formation Laura Witt • [email protected] PREPARATIONThe Sacraments of First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Reconciliation are undoubtably among the most joyous and important events in the life of a young Catholic Christian. The Church views the role of parents in the religious formation of children as both a privilege and an obligation. When parents presented their child to the Church for Baptism, they were distinctly reminded that they had the responsibility “to bring [their child] up in the practice of the faith” (Rite of Baptism of Children 56). This obligation and privilege extend to sacrament preparation. Parents need to remember that it has been within their family that their child has come to faith. And it is within their family setting that their child will continue to practice faith and witness the daily example of Catholic believers. Formation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a two-year program. Children must attend and complete Grade Level 1

Religious Education classes to be prepared for Grade Level 2. Preparation involves classroom instruction, parent preparation meetings, Eucharist retreat, and attendance at Mass. The involvement of the parents in their child’s preparation for these sacraments is essential.

Mass IntentionsSaturday, March 20 5:15 PM No Mass due to constructionSunday, March 21 8:30 AM Annie Molina 10:00 AM Rob Bittner 11:30 AM Mike SmalleyMonday, March 22 5:15 PM Special Intention for FamilyTuesday, March 23 5:15 PM Mita JimenezWednesday, March 24 5:15 PM George A. HanelThursday, March 25 5:15 PM Sr. AnnunciataFriday, March 26 5:15 PM Mark SlyeSaturday, March 27 5:15 PM No Mass due to constructionSunday, March 28 8:30 AM Dale Riley 10:00 AM Ed Skrocki 11:30 AM Lou MedeirosTo schedule a Mass Intention, contact the office.

SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1 40 Days for Life is a non-denominational prayer campaign to end abortion. To find out more and sign up to help, please visit: www.40daysforlife.com/greenville and www.facebook.com/40daysgreenville or contact Ingrid Ireland at 864-329-0044, Valerie Baronkin at 864-297-8838, or Judy Masterson at 864-506-0964.

A Note From the PastorI’m 529 pages into Ron Chernow’s biography of George Washington. Washington has just assumed the presidency. But, the Constitution says little about how the president executes what Congress has passed and Washington is – as I read – crafting the job, mostly around his personality and his political convictions that the future of the new country lay in a robust federal government. Washington would have profoundly disagreed with Ronald Reagan’s claim that, “… government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.” Washington’s convictions were shaped by his efforts to coax monies out of the several “states” during the revolution to finance the army fighting for independence. After the Treaty of Paris (1783), the Articles of Confederation was the playbook by which the nation hoped to thrive. The union governed by the Articles was loose, and among other things, did nothing to cure their stinginess. Washington grew to have no use for this “state over nation” thinking. Come the Constitutional Convention charged strictly with remedying the faults of the Articles, Washington sided with those convention members who were ultimately successful in not fixing but scrapping the Articles and crafting the Constitution. “Plan B” – our present Constitution, illegal but attractive – was ratified and that’s what we have today. The Civil War tested this second go-round and, while less bloody but equally fierce, such testing continues. And yet, what Washington came to realize we are now realizing. As one commentator wrote, “The pandemic flattened the private sector economy and demanded a mobilization of resources only government could command. The disparate health and economic impacts of covid-19 turned inequality from an abstract question into a life-or-death proposition.” Catholic social teaching privileges subsidiarity. Meaning that needs should be addressed at the most local level unless localities refuse or are unable to act with the “general welfare” in mind. As Catholics, our understanding of “Church” equips us to think beyond what’s local. The word “catholic” is a perfectly good adjective to be used anywhere we need to describe something as “universal.” We are not a national or congregational Church but a “catholic” (aka, “universal”) Church, and so our concerns extend beyond the parish or diocese. We see this in the US Bishops’ “Catholic Relief Services,” an organization addressing human needs beyond our national borders. Founded after WWII to help put a world broken by war back together again, CRS still continues to work with locals in almost every country to promote basic needs like clean water, affordable housing, education, and food security. As Catholics, our understanding of “Church” (aka, “ecclesiology”) equips us to be a people who seek leaders capable of promoting the vitality of local government, and who are not opposed to intervening where local lack of will or ability puts the common good at risk. Celebrating another Lent under the cloud of COVID, our reading of the “signs of the times,” an essential element in carrying out the mission of the Church, should lead us to include among our efforts to “reform and live the gospel,” an examination of our participation in current debates as to what can and should be left to localities in returning us to health, and what can and should be done by the people we send to Washington. If dealing with COVID is, indeed, a “war” as both President Biden and his predecessor say it is, we should think about how other wars have been won: blackouts, drafts, rationing, and the like. No war I know of is left to the sacrifice of one or two battalions. Or to the decisions of individual battalion leaders. Fr. Dan

Baptism PreparationContact Deacon John Leininger,864-903-0050 or [email protected]

Marriage PreparationContact Deacon Gordon Snyder no fewer than six months prior to the desired wedding date,262-965-5500 or [email protected].

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 [email protected] or 864-885-9527 and leave a detailed message with your prayer request.

Healing Prayer Ministry Prayer In honor of the Solemnity of Saint Joseph: Oh St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press him close in my name and kiss his fine head for me, and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen (Our Catholic Prayers)

Parish GivingThank you to all those who continue to support our parish during this time of absence from public Masses. Many have sent weekly offertory envelopes with their checks included directly to the office or have gone to our online giving option. If you would like to do the same, you can send your Sunday offerings to: Saint Andrew Catholic Church PO Box 112 Clemson, SC 29633 or go 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. NOTE: If on your mobile phone, be sure to click “view full site” for best results. Any questions, please feel free to contact Christy Hébert at [email protected] or call 864-356-2406.

Take This Opportunity to Try Out the Parish Subscription to FORMED®

Everyone is reminded that parishioners at Saint Andrew have full access, through our parish subscription, to all media resources for the ENTIRE FAMILY provided by FORMED® to strengthen and enrich our Catholic Faith. Free login at: www.saclemson.formed.org

Jamie Dean • [email protected] Thursday, March 25, we will offer our monthly services

of contemplative prayer with chants from the Taizé community. These ecumenical prayer services begin at 10:00 AM and again at 7:00 PM

in the Chapel. Please note that the Chapel does not have restrooms, and masks are required. While parking is limited due to construction, there should be open spots across Edgewood Avenue near the parish office. Please join us.

Youth Ministry Christopher Kerfoot • [email protected] FORWARDIn the past, the American Catholic Church has often been slow to respond to shifts in teenage culture and how that translates to ministry with youth. However, the Church has learned a lot from those missteps. As we learned from “Youth for Christ”, the big and exciting events can be incredible moments in a young person’s life, but those experiences themselves do not translate to lifelong discipleship. We learned from “Young Life” that forming Christian mentors who are willing to walk on the path toward Christ with a young person is a much better method for forming disciples. From the communication breakdown we saw between adults and adolescents initially in the 50’s and then even more so in the 80’s, we learned that we need to be willing to adjust for our students and “speak their language”. We learned from Pope John Paul II that we must go out to where students are instead of waiting for them to come to us. At Saint Andrew, we have a strong-knit community which cares about the growth of our students – so much so that we have adult volunteers willing to give their time and energy every week to walk beside them in discipleship groups, at Bible study, etc. In our youth ministry, we have made a huge effort to communicate with students over their preferred social media platforms and bring Christ into areas online where he and his Good News are often not promoted to our students. Finally, our adult evangelists at Saint Andrew are not afraid to go to sporting events, school lunches, orchestra concerts, dance competitions, school plays, etc. to show our students support and to enter into their world – bringing the Church to them.

Campus Ministry Stephanie Manasa • [email protected] AND INTERFAITH MINISTRYJust as Saint Andrew supports CSA in ministering to Clemson’s Catholic population, many other churches in the area do the same for their students. Our neighbors at Fort Hill Presbyterian, First Baptist Church of Clemson, and University Lutheran Church just to name a few, have campus ministry programs similar to our own where they strive to support and care for the Clemson students, faculty, and staff who walk through their doors. Building relationships with these groups offers our students great opportunities for joint social events and programs as well as promoting positive dialogue among our various Christian denominations and other faith traditions. Our campus ministers meet regularly with the college ministers of several other religious groups to share ideas on engaging with our students, as we all work toward our common goal of creating welcoming and faith-filled communities. Developing strong ecumenical and interfaith relationships also helps us to increase our collective religious presence on Clemson’s campus and to increase our visibility to students. We hope to provide even more ways to promote religious unity and community building with our peers in the upcoming year.

Stewardship of Treasure* February 28 Budgeted DifferenceOffertory $57,316 $55,993 $1,323 Year-To-Date YTD Budgeted YTD Difference* as of February 28, 2021 $483,340 $496,970 -$13,630

Peace and Justice Bob Fennell • [email protected] week’s tithe goes to Clemson Free Clinic providing quality free medical care and pharmaceuticals with compassion and dignity. Services are offered to uninsured individuals between the ages of 12 and 64 who live in Clemson, Central, Pendleton, or Six Mile and whose income is at or below the federal poverty level. The clinic works with AnMed Health, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, Mountain Lakes Access Health, and other local partners and volunteers. For more information, visit Clemsonfreeclinic.org.

“Many people followed him and he cured them all…this was to fulfill what had been said through Isaiah the prophet: Here is my servant….

In his name, the Gentiles will find hope.” – Matthew 12: 16

Laudato Si' and Water

March 22 is World Water Day, a day to reflect on the true value of water and how we can better protect this vital resource.

Loving God, we ask for Your blessings on children, mothers, fathers, and communities who are thirsty. Purify, protect, and multiply their water sources. Strengthen their resolve so they may fully enjoy the benefits of clean water — essentials like education, gardens of fresh produce, and good health.

Five years ago, Pope Francis issued the Encyclical “Laudato Si’” (“On Care for our Common Home”). The letter tackles various environmental challenges, including biodiversity, food, and especially the critical issue of fresh water. Even though 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, less than 1 percent is fresh water that is suitable for human consumption. Today, around 1 in 3 people live without safe drinking water, and global water demand is expected to increase by more than 50 percent by 2040.

Water is a symbol of baptism and new life (being born of the Spirit). It represents cleansing and healing. It also reminds us of the story of Jesus and the Woman at the Well, when Jesus offered her "living water."

Care for water is a critical issue of our time. Pope Francis identifies five key problems related to water: ● the lack of access to clean drinking water “indispensable for human life and for supporting

terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems” (section 28),● the challenges for food production due to droughts and disparities in water availability and

“water poverty” (section 28),● the continued prevalence of water-related diseases afflicting the poor (section 29),● contamination of groundwater (section 29),● and the trend toward privatization and commodification of a resource the Vatican describes as

an “basic and universal human right” (section 30).

Pope Francis calls us to protect the sacredness of water, the element used in the sacrament of Baptism to symbolize the grace of God which cleanses us and gives us life. He makes clear the need for access to water to be a right without restriction for all people. “Our world has a grave social debt towards the poor who lack access to drinking water, because they are denied the right to a life consistent with their inalienable dignity.” [section 30]

This recent Netflix video provides an overview of the world water crisis: http://bit.ly/WaterCrisis-YouTube

Closer to home, The State newspaper produced this South Carolina Water Crisis by the Numbers video http://bit.ly/SCWaterNumbers

Water is complex because it is linked to almost everything in the world. But complexity should not hinder understanding. Water is a precondition for human existence and for the sustainability of the planet. To explore the multiple dimensions of water, go to https://www.unwater.org/water-facts/

March 22, 2021 Bulletin Insert Saint Andrew Catholic Church Creation Care Ministry

http://bit.ly/WaterCrisis-YouTube

http://bit.ly/SCWaterNumbers

https://www.unwater.org/water-facts/

Water Conservation

Personal habits affect the water we use inside and outside our homes, through the food we eat, the products we purchase and even the energy we use. Here are some suggestions from the EPA as to what one can do to help address conservation of water.

Bathrooms:

● Never use your toilet as a waste basket.

● Do not let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth.

● Take short showers instead of tub baths. Turn off the water flow while soapingor shampooing.

● Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it – suchas watering a plant or garden.

Kitchen and Laundry:

● Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run untilthe water is cool.

● Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin. Use a vegetable brush.

● Do not use water to defrost frozen foods, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

● Use a dishpan for washing and rinsing dishes.

● Scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher.

● Add food waste to your compost pile instead of using the garbage disposal

● Operate the dishwasher only when completely full.

● Use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine.

Outside: ● Sweep driveways, sidewalks and steps rather than hosing off.● Wash cars with water from a bucket or consider using a commercial car wash that

recycles water.● When using a hose, control the flow with an automatic shut-off nozzle.● If you have a swimming pool, consider a new water-saving pool filter.

● Lower pool water level to reduce amount of water splashed out.● Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation when pool is not being used

Equipment:

● Repair toilet leaks. A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons per day.

● Install ultra-low flow toilets, or place a plastic container filled with water or gravel inthe tank of your conventional toilet.

● Install low-flow aerators and shower heads.

● Consider purchasing a high efficiency washing machine which can save over 50% in water andenergy use.

Ready to explore your Water Footprint and learn more about your direct and virtual water use? Calculate your “water footprint” and look for water savings at https://www.watercalculator.org/At this website, you can also learn about how your choices and habits affect your water use inside and outside of your home, through the food you eat, the products you buy and even the energy you use.

https://www.watercalculator.org/

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