Historic church located at / Iglesia histórica ubicada en:
25 West High St., Gettysburg
Church Office: 455 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-3919 or 717-334-7711 www.stfxcc.org
Xavier Center: 465 Table Rock Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325
A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
Fr. Daniel Mitzel - [email protected]
Fr. John Kuchinski - [email protected]
:
Rev. Mr. Joshua Cavender
Saturday: 5:30 PM - Historic Church
Sunday: 7:00 AM - Historic Church
8:30 AM (Español) - Xavier Center
10:00 AM - Historic Church
11:00 AM (English) - Xavier Center
12:30 PM (Español) - Iglesia Histórica
Monday – Saturday: 7:30 AM
Wednesday: 6:30 PM (español)
Historic church/ Iglesia histórica
Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
St. John Paul II Adoration Chapel at church office
Capilla en la oficina parroquial
For couples intrested in marriage, please contact
the office one year in advance.
Favor de llamar a la oficina de la parroquia.
Para matrimonio, favor de llamar a la oficia con
un año de anticipación.
Xavier Center 465 Table Rock Road
Principal / Directora - Mrs. Rebecca Sieg
717-334-4221 www.sfxs.org
Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Stewardship: A way of life.
Corresponsabilidad: Una forma de vida.
Tithing: God’s Plan for Giving:
El Diezmo: El Plan de Dios para Dar.
Tithing Income J anuar y 22, 2017
Tithing Income J anuar y 24, 2016
Children’s Offering
$ 13,745.52
$ 1,017.53
$
7.50
Next week’s tithe will be the Membership Appeal for the Society
of the Propagation of the Faith.
El diezmo de la próxima semana será el Apelo de Membresía del
la Sociedad de la Propagación de la Fe.
Debt Report / Reporte de la Deuda:
*Debt on Xavier Center / Deuda del Centro Xavier: $ 21,212.17
Debts for SFX School/ deuda de la escuela: $ 84,741.73
TOTAL parish debt: $ 105,953.90
*Please note: This balance does not include future need to borrow
funds to complete upcoming required improvements to Table Rock
Road intersection.
*Tenga en cuenta: Este saldo no incluye la necesidad futura de pedir
fondos prestados para completar los cambios requeridas en la
intersección de Table Rock Road.
Readings for the Week of January 29
Sunday
Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10;
1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a
Monday
Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20, 21, 23, 24; Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday
Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30, 31-32;
Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a;
Mk 6:1-6
Thursday Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Friday
Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc;
Mk 6:14-29
Saturday Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6;
Mk 6:30-34
Sunday
Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5;
Mt 5:13-16
Mark your calendar for upcoming Gettysburg
CARES training sessions: Mondays, February
13 and March 13, at 6.30 p.m. at St. James
Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, Gettysburg.
Don't let SFX be under-represented amongst
local churches in providing overnight volunteers!
Please prayerfully consider spending as little as one or two nights
a month so that some of your most vulnerable neighbors can be
sheltered during the winter weather. Questions, call CARES at
334.4195 or email Social Welfare chair Joanne Myers
at [email protected].
My Good Deed for the Week—
from some of our youth:
“I played nicely with my sisters.”
“I put away my laundry.”
“I let my sister help me with my Christmas gift.”
Liturgical Schedule and Mass Intentions
Sunday, January 29
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. (historic church) Stephen Groh
8:30 a.m. (Centro Xavier) Por el fin al Aborto
10:00 a.m. (historic church)  Tom Arnold
11:00a.m. (Xavier Center) Rosa Schirppa
12:30 p.m. (iglesia histórica) Feligreses
5:00 p.m. Gettysburg College
Monday, January 30
7:30 a.m. Prof. Charles Zabrowski
Tuesday, January 31
Saint John Bosco, Priest
7:30 a.m. Martin Redding
Wednesday, February 1
7:30 a.m. Paul James O’Farrell Sr.
6:30p.m. (iglesia histórica– español)
Intención Especial del Padre Bernardo Pistone
Thursday, February 2
The Presentation of the Lord
7:30 a.m. Evelyn Gleeson
10:00 a.m. (Lutheran Home)  Anna McDermitt
Friday, February 3
Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; Saint Ansgar, Bishop
7:30 a.m. Joanne and Bill Hemler, Sr.
8am-5pm Adoration (St. JPII Chapel)
8:45 a.m. ( Xavier Center)  Marge Mattson
4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer & Benediction (JP II Chapel)
Saturday, February 4
7:30 a.m. William “Bud” Mayhew
4:00 p.m. Confessions
Mass of Anticipation
5:30 p.m. Effie Sanders
Sunday, February 5
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. (historic church) Robert Kenworthy
8:30 a.m. (Centro Xavier)  Catarino Simplicio, Manuel
García y Simplicio Severiana Carbajal
10:00 a.m. (historic church) Carmelo Fazzolari
11:00a.m. (Xavier Center) Robert and Rosalie Fitez
12:30 p.m. (iglesia histórica) Feligreses
5:00 p.m. Gettysburg College
From the desk of Fr. Daniel Mitzel
Father Scott Jablonski wrote this in a recent
edition of “The Priest”.
“Public education taught me many useful
things: how to read and write; the wonders of math,
science and technology; basic historical and
geographical facts; and even a few phrases in foreign
languages. But I also picked up many not-so-valuable
habits and lessons over the years, due largely to the
deficiencies of a secular educational model that sets
aside all questions of ultimate meaning and purpose,
objective truth and moral goodness.”
Across the United States, we celebrate Catholic
Schools Week, from January 29 through February 4.
The theme for 2017 is “Catholic Schools:
Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”
Father Jablonski presents four concrete goods
that Catholic schools offer. He notes that Catholic
education instills in students the conviction that truth
exists and is knowable. He also tells us that Catholic
education teaches students their God-given dignity.
Third, Father writes that Catholic education forms
students in moral virtue. He concludes that Catholic
education offers all of us hope.
Most importantly, Father Jablonski writes that
Catholic Schools engage in forming us as saints.
Certainly that ‘saint-making’ also takes place in our
religious education program, in our parish programs
and in our families. All of us are called to holiness.
Increasing holiness yields Saints. Parents are always
the first teachers of their children in faith-formation
and saint-making. This week, we rejoice that here in
our spot in the Diocese of Harrisburg, we have Saint
Francis Xavier School and Delone High School to
assist us in becoming saints.
God’s Blessings
El padre Scott Jablonski escribió esto en una edición
reciente de “The Priest” ( El Sacerdote).
"La educación pública me enseñó muchas
cosas útiles: cómo leer y escribir; las maravillas de las
matemáticas, la ciencia y la tecnología; hechos
históricos y geográficos; e incluso algunas frases en
idiomas extranjeros. Pero también fui aprendiendo
muchos hábitos y lecciones que no fueron tan útiles a
lo largo de los años. Esto fue debido en gran parte a las
deficiencias de un modelo educativo secular que deja a
un lado todas las dudas de nuestro significado y
propósito definitivo, la verdad objetiva y la bondad
moral ".
A través de los Estados Unidos, celebramos la
Semana de las Escuelas Católicas, del 29 de enero al 4
de febrero. El tema del 2017 es "Escuelas Católicas:
Comunidades de Fe, Conocimiento y Servicio".
El Padre Jablonski presenta cuatro beneficios
fundamentales que ofrecen las escuelas católicas. Él
señala que la educación católica inspira en los
estudiantes la convicción de que la verdad existe y es
cognoscible. También nos dice que la educación
católica enseña a los estudiantes su dignidad, la cual
fue dada por Dios. Tercero, el Padre escribe que la
educación católica forma a los estudiantes en virtud
moral. Concluye que la educación Católica nos ofrece
a todos esperanza.
Lo que es más importante, el Padre Jablonski
escribe que las escuelas católicas participan en nuestra
formación como santos. Ciertamente, la "formación
de santos" también se lleva acabo en nuestro programa
de educación religiosa, en nuestros programas
parroquiales y en nuestras familias. Todos somos
llamados a la santidad. El aumento de la santidad
produce Santos. Los padres son siempre los primeros
maestros de sus hijos en la formación de la fe y la
santificación. Esta semana, nos regocijamos de que
aquí en nuestro lugar en la Diócesis de Harrisburg,
tengamos la Escuela de San Francisco Xavier y
preparatoria Delone para asistirnos en convertirnos en
santos.
Bendiciones.
Prayer Request/ Petición de Oración
Grace Bernard
Flowers on the Main Altar
Flores en el Altar
In honor of Isenberger and Tarquino
Families request by Bonnie Isenberger.
Seeking voices for the choir which sings for all funerals at St.
Francis. In the past many parishioners volunteered for this
ministry and we hope to revive the practice. If you are
interested, please email Joanne Garnett with your contact
information ([email protected] or call 337-1385).
When a funeral is scheduled, you will be contacted with the
day and time. Please consider this wonderful ministry!
St. Francis Catholic School / Escuela Católica San Francisco Xavier
www.sfxs.org
@sfxsdevelopment
All parishioners, family and friends are invited to join the students of
St Francis Xavier Catholic School for
Monday Morning Prayers, Music and Muffins on
January 30, 2017 at 8:15am.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see how we begin our day, hear and see a sampling of
our music program and get a tour of our school.
For any new families interested in touring SFXCS,
tours can be given at any time by calling the school office.
Todos están invitados al Lunes de Oración, Música y Panecillos el lunes 30 de
enero a las 8:15 am. Esta es una gran oportunidad de ver como comenzamos
nuestro día escolar y dar un recorrido por la escuela. Para programar un
recorrido de la escuela en español, por favor comuníquese con
Marcy Márquez al 334-3919.
Religious Education / Educación Religiosa
Deborah Holt, DRE - 334-1221 - [email protected]
Kindergarten through 6 grade
Classes will be held:
Sunday, January 29 & February 5,12, and 26
9:30 -10:45 a.m. Xavier Center
Marcela Márquez - 334-3919 - [email protected]
Pre Confirmation and Confirmation
Classes will be held:
Sunday, January 29 & February 12 and 26
6:00 - 8:00pm at Xavier Center
Youth Ministry
Ms. Kim - jkreiner60@ hotmail.com - 253-2767
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Saturday, February 4: Fir st Satur day Youth Mass. Come help with gr eeting, usher ing, and
gift bearing. Meet in the vestibule of the Historic Church on High Street at 5:10pm. All youth
grades 6th through 12th welcomed to help.

Sunday, February 5: Helping at the Spir iTr ust Luther an Home fr om 9:20 to 11:20am. We
will be assisting residents to and from Sunday Service. Meet in the Lutheran Home lobby. Please
RSVP.
Manos Unidas
2016 Tax Letters
The parish greatly appreciates all of the tithing
our parishioners have done over the last year.
Thank you so much. In order to aid in the filing
of 2016 income tax returns, the parish will
provide and mail tax letters summarizing the
donations we received from you in 2016. Last
week a letter was automatically sent to every
family who requested one last year. If you
joined the parish in 2016, or did not receive a
letter last year, please contact the parish office
and we would be happy to provide you with a
copy. Thank you again.
Hispanic-American Center
Sirviendo a la comunidad desde el 10 de Marzo del 2006
Clases de Ciudadanía:
Todos los sábados de 9:30 a 11:00 am
Cases de Inglés:
Todos los martes y jueves de 6:30 a 8:00 pm
Llame o escriba para hacer una cita.
717-334-1498
[email protected]
“Cuando el camino es difícil, es mejor
andarlo con Manos Unidas”
Cartas de Impuestos 2016
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La parroquia agradece enormemente las
contribuciones de nuestros feligreses. Muchas
gracias. Con el fin de ayudar en la presentación
de declaraciones de impuestos 2016, la
parroquia proporcionará una carta con un
resumen de las donaciones que recibimos de
usted en el 2016. La semana pasada se envió
una carta a cada familia que pidió una el año
pasado. Si se registro como miembro nuevo de
la parroquia durante el 2016 o no recibió una
carta el año pasado, por favor póngase en
contacto con la oficina parroquial y con mucho
gusto le proporcionaremos una copia.
Human Trafficking Awareness
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The United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops has designated February 8th as an
International Day of Prayer and Awareness against
Human Trafficking. the PCCW has provided
information, available in the church foyer, for those
wishing to learn more about this international
concern. February 8th is also the feast day of St
Josephine Bakhita who was kidnapped and sold into
slavery. We are to pray for those who suffer and to
help the survivors.
The February 18th PCCW meeting (9AM at Dunlap's
Restaurant) will host guest speaker Terri L. Hamrick,
MNM, President/CEO Survivors, Inc.
Walking with Purpose Women’s Bible Study is on a
short semester break and will resume in mid February
with the second half of our course-“Opening Your
Heart.” We meet Wed. nights at Xavier Center from 78:30. It’s a wonderful study, fellowship and opportunity
to deepen your personal relationship with Christ. Please
join us! Contact Maria Martin [email protected]
or 301- 221-6898 for more information.
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XAVIER CENTER
(Last seating at 6:45 p.m.)
On the Menu:
Meatball in Sauce | Penne
Pasta with Sauce
Roll and Butter | Salad
Assorted Desserts
Ice Tea | Lemonade
Coffee |Tea
MEAL PRICES:
Adults: $9
Seniors (65+): $8
Students (4 -18): $5
Children under 3 and
under: No Charge
Seconds: $4
Join us for FUN, LAUGHTER, and
TOGETHERNESS!
Proceeds to benefit the Gettysburg Soup Kitchen!
Social Welfare and Justice
Last time we saw some of the obstacles that stop people from using “Section 8” housing vouchers. Some problems have to do with the
local housing market, from a lack of rental units where housing vouchers can be used to insufficient public transportation for families to
reach available housing. Another, more recent problem has to do with changes in the kind of housing assistance that are supported by
federal grants.
After the financial crash of 2008, a new model for helping homeless families emerged: rapid re-housing. In this model, families move
quickly into housing, receiving subsidized rental rates for a limited period of time. Help with utilities and additional services may be
available, too. The key difference between rapid re-housing programs and the housing voucher program is that, in rapid re-housing
programs, the rental subsidy is short-term. (Individuals with a housing voucher can keep it indefinitely and pay a fixed percentage of
their income towards housing.) Rapid re-housing models are built on evidence suggesting that quality housing is the key to further
stability for homeless individuals and families—it’s a “housing first” approach that assumes that, once housed, individuals are more likely
to be able to find long-term employment and be able to avoid further homelessness.
Rapid re-housing has had success in many parts of the country. Megan Shreve at South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP)
points out, though, that it may not be the best fit for all housing markets. Some areas—like Adams County—lack available housing stock
where rapid re-housing subsidies can be used. Further, this model may work well for otherwise stable families made homeless by a
sudden crisis, like illness or a layoff, but may work less well for those who need more time to develop the stability, savings, and skills to
avoid a return to homelessness. Last year, SCCAP had to return funds it received to help locally homeless people because those funds
were earmarked for rapid re-housing programs – and there was no place locally for SCCAP to spend them.
What’s the point here? Homelessness is a complex issue. It’s not always simply a product of bad life choices, and it can be hard for
individuals trying to emerge from homelessness to get access to quality housing options. In future, we’ll look at the cost burden of local
housing and the relationship between Adams County rents and incomes.
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