Volume 10, Issue 3 Fall 2015 XAVIER NEWS There are no strangers here. ¡Aquí no hay extranjeros! y El Migrante Very soon Pope Francis will arrive in the United States and participate in the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. This has been the focus of much of our Year of the Family preparation, and we will celebrate our Holy Father’s first visit to the United States as a parish family. You are invited to watch the Holy Father’s Mass LIVE on the “big screen” at the Xavier Center on Sunday, Sept. 27. Mass begins at 4 p.m. (Xavier Center opens at 3 p.m.) It is a wonderful moment in the life of the Church in the United States—and a moment of grace for our parish family of St. Francis Xavier—to be able to welcome and celebrate Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, especially in the context of the World Meeting of Families. Several of our parishioners are either participating in the World Meeting of Families events or attending the Pope’s Mass on Sunday afternoon on the Franklin Parkway. We’ll be asking them to share with us their reflections and experiences of this wonderful event. As a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, I have been “activated” and will be involved in a military role during the Holy Father’s visit to the United States. We will be serving a supporting role to ensure the safety of everyone (including the Holy Father), and offering any needed assistance and support to local and state officials. It’s a unique opportunity for me to be a part of this event both as a priest and a member of the United States Armed Forces. I, too, will be sure to share with you my experiences of the event. (Continued on page 2) ‘Year of the Family’ draws to a close with Pope Francis’ U.S. visit Muy pronto el Papa Francisco visitará a Cuba y también a los Estados Unidos, donde participa- rá en el Encuentro Mundial de las Familias en Philadelphia. Es- to es un gran parte del foco du- rante nuestro Año de familia ... y vamos a celebrar la primera visi- ta del Santo Padre a los Estados Unidos como una familia parro- quial. Usted está invitado a ver la Misa del Santo Padre en vi- vo Domingo, 27 de septiembre en la "pantalla grande." La Misa comienza a las 4 p.m. (el Centro Xavier abre a las 3 p.m.) Es un momento maravilloso en la vida de la Iglesia en Cuba y en los Estados Unidos, y un momento de gracia para nuestra familia parroquial de San Francisco Xavier. Ya habrán varios eventos parroquiales durante nuestra Año de la Familia Tiempo & Talento: Durante octubre se invitará a todos los feligre- ses a participar en nuestra familia parroquial tomando un papel activo en algún tipo de ministerio parroquial. Dios a dado a cada persona dones y talentos particulares: como educadores o los que pueden or- ganizar, como ministros o jardineros. 40 Horas de Adoración Eucarística: Domingo-Martes, 1, 2 & 3 de noviembre, con la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento durante todo el día hasta que el servicio empieza a las 7 pm cada noche. Padre Timothy Marcoe, párroco de la Parroquia del Inmaculado Corazón de María en Abbottstown predicará durante las tres noches. El domin- go 1 de noviembre vamos a recordar de una manera muy especial a todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia que han muerto durante el último año. Durante el servicio de la tarde vamos a mencionar, por nombre, todos nuestros feligreses que han muerto y encenderemos una vela en memoria de ellos. El martes, 3 de noviembre será nuestro servicio de cierre. La parroquia invitará a sacerdotes, a las hermanas religiosas y a las seminaristas a unirse a nuestra familia parroquial para esta importante celebración eucarística de la parroquia. Servicio Penitencial de Adviento: El 20 de diciembre será la con- clusión del Año de la Familia donde tendremos la oportunidad de re- unirnos para nuestra anual Servicio Penitencial de Adviento— después tendremos otra cena de “pot-luck.” El Rito de la Penitencia sugiere que al celebrar un Servicio Penitencia Comunitaria, los fieles (después de las confesiones individuales) se reúnen en la oración de acción de gracias a Dios por el don de la reconciliación. También sugiere que una comunidad parroquial también podría continuar esa (Continued on page 2) Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church 455 Table Rock Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Lancaster, PA Permit #299
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Volume 10, Issue 3 Fall 2015
XAVIER NEWS
There are no strangers here. ¡Aquí no hay extranjeros!
y El Migrante
Very soon Pope Francis
will arrive in the United
States and participate in
the World Meeting of
Families in Philadelphia.
This has been the focus of
much of our Year of the
Family preparation, and
we will celebrate our Holy
Father’s first visit to the
United States as a parish
family. You are invited to
watch the Holy Father’s
Mass LIVE on the “big
screen” at the Xavier Center on Sunday, Sept. 27. Mass begins
at 4 p.m. (Xavier Center opens at 3 p.m.)
It is a wonderful moment in the life of the Church in the United
States—and a moment of grace for our parish family of St. Francis
Xavier—to be able to welcome and celebrate Pope Francis’ visit to
Philadelphia, especially in the context of the World Meeting of
Families. Several of our parishioners are either participating in the
World Meeting of Families events or attending the Pope’s Mass on
Sunday afternoon on the Franklin Parkway. We’ll be asking them
to share with us their reflections and experiences of this wonderful
event.
As a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, I have been
“activated” and will be involved in a military role during the Holy
Father’s visit to the United States. We will be serving a supporting
role to ensure the safety of everyone (including the Holy Father),
and offering any needed assistance and support to local and state
officials. It’s a unique opportunity for me to be a part of this event
both as a priest and a member of the United States Armed Forces.
I, too, will be sure to share with you my experiences of the event.
(Continued on page 2)
‘Year of the Family’ draws to a close with Pope Francis’ U.S. visit Muy pronto el Papa Francisco
visitará a Cuba y también a los
Estados Unidos, donde participa-
rá en el Encuentro Mundial de
las Familias en Philadelphia. Es-
to es un gran parte del foco du-
rante nuestro Año de familia ... y
vamos a celebrar la primera visi-
ta del Santo Padre a los Estados
Unidos como una familia parro-
quial. Usted está invitado a ver
la Misa del Santo Padre en vi-
vo Domingo, 27 de septiembre
en la "pantalla grande." La
Misa comienza a las 4 p.m. (el Centro Xavier abre a las 3 p.m.) Es un
momento maravilloso en la vida de la Iglesia en Cuba y en los Estados
Unidos, y un momento de gracia para nuestra familia parroquial de San
Francisco Xavier.
Ya habrán varios eventos parroquiales durante nuestra Año de la Familia
Tiempo & Talento: Durante octubre se invitará a todos los feligre-
ses a participar en nuestra familia parroquial tomando un papel activo
en algún tipo de ministerio parroquial. Dios a dado a cada persona
dones y talentos particulares: como educadores o los que pueden or-
ganizar, como ministros o jardineros.
40 Horas de Adoración Eucarística: Domingo-Martes, 1, 2 & 3 de
noviembre, con la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento durante todo
el día hasta que el servicio empieza a las 7 pm cada noche. Padre
Timothy Marcoe, párroco de la Parroquia del Inmaculado Corazón
de María en Abbottstown predicará durante las tres noches. El domin-
go 1 de noviembre vamos a recordar de una manera muy especial a
todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia que han muerto durante el
último año. Durante el servicio de la tarde vamos a mencionar, por
nombre, todos nuestros feligreses que han muerto y encenderemos
una vela en memoria de ellos. El martes, 3 de noviembre será nuestro
servicio de cierre. La parroquia invitará a sacerdotes, a las hermanas
religiosas y a las seminaristas a unirse a nuestra familia parroquial
para esta importante celebración eucarística de la parroquia.
Servicio Penitencial de Adviento: El 20 de diciembre será la con-
clusión del Año de la Familia donde tendremos la oportunidad de re-
unirnos para nuestra anual Servicio Penitencial de Adviento—
después tendremos otra cena de “pot-luck.” El Rito de la Penitencia
sugiere que al celebrar un Servicio Penitencia Comunitaria, los fieles
(después de las confesiones individuales) se reúnen en la oración de
acción de gracias a Dios por el don de la reconciliación. También
sugiere que una comunidad parroquial también podría continuar esa
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Rev. John Bateman, Pastor
Rev. Daniel Richards, Parochial Vicar
Mr. Harry Holt, Business Manager
Ms. Rachel Greene, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Marcy Marquez, Secretary for Hispanic Ministry
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After months of planning, “That Man Is You,” a dynamic Catholic men’s fellowship that has received accolades everywhere it has been held,
has become a reality with a weekly meeting every Saturday morning beginning Sept. 19, from 6 to 7:30, at Xavier Center.
Kevin Kelly, local coordinator, announced that 23 sessions will be held until Dec. 12. Another 23 meetings will take place next Spring from
Jan. 16 to April 23. Because of its anticipated popular acceptance, Kelly said a similar pattern would be scheduled every year.
Highly endorsed by Father Bateman and Bishop Gainer and a host of clergy and laity throughout the country, TMIY operates with the motto
“Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart.”
“This program is desperately needed in the Roman Catholic Church today,” said John Williamson, of Houston, Tex. “It is the most eye-opening
and rewarding program that I have ever attended! I honestly believe this course will make Catholic men better leaders of their families, which
will renew the Church and change the world.”
Ed Luckenbaugh, Evangelization Chair at the church, indicated that was just a small sample of the testimonials. “I’m told that men who take a
ho-hum approach to attending the meeting are the ones who really get on fire for them once they start and can hardly wait for the next one.”
Each session consists of a continental breakfast, a teaching video, personal testimony and prayer. To honor men’s busy family schedules, meet-
ings begin and end on time.
Here are the main discussion points of the program:
The Scriptural vision of man, including the four leadership roles entrusted to him
The five personal leadership traits necessary to fulfill authentic male leadership
The overwhelming scientific evidence in support of the Scriptural vision of man
How Jesus perfectly fulfilled the role of man and offers every man the opportunity to
participate in His life
Modern society’s attack on authentic manhood and consequences of failed male leadership
The three major obstacles to fulfilling this vision of man and the means for conquering
these obstacles
The three means of discovering God’s presence in your life
The wonderful renewal God has in store for men, their families and society
Steve Bollman, of Houston, Tex., founder and president of Paradisus Dei, developed the program in 2004. It has quickly moved across the
country transforming men, marriages and families. He is currently developing additional programs to bring his “message of hope” to other
members of the family. His other writings have appeared in national publications, including The National Catholic Register, Inside The Vati-
can, and Catholic Answers. Bollman describes his TMIY work as “an interactive men’s program focused on the development of men in the
modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the
vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society.”
Adult Education Opportunities this Fall
All adults are invited to an education series on St. John Paul II’s
“Theology of the Body” as part of St. Francis Xavier Parish’s Year of
the Family celebration. Ann Marie Kalloz, Sexuality Education In-
structor and Consultant since 1984 and certification student with the
Theology of the Body Institute, will lead participants through an over-
view of “Theology of the Body” as it presents insights regarding the
human person, relationships, sexuality, married life, and the family.
Come discover why “Theology of the Body” has been called a
“theological time bomb” and “one of the boldest reconfigurations of
Catholic theology in centuries.” Take advantage of this opportunity,
here in our local community, to examine issues that will be addressed
at the World Meeting of Families and the Synod of Bishops on the
Family. Topics are as follows:
Sept. 9 & 16: Matter Matters
Sept. 23: Does Evil Exist?
Sept. 30: Eternal Communion
Oct. 7: The Language of the Body
Oct. 14: All of Me
Parishioners Duane and Lindsay Whitlock shared their reflections on
the series:
“As we reflect back on the first seven years of our marriage, there
is little doubt that our decision to attend Christopher West’s all-day
seminar on St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” is among the
most life-altering choices that we made…Even Lindsay’s conver-
sion to Catholicism can be at least partially attributed to that mon-
umental moment.”
Participants can choose to attend either on Wednesday mornings (Sept.
9, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14) from 8:30 to 10 a.m., or on Wednesday evenings
(Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Xavier Center.
Babysitting will be provided free of charge. Religious certification
credits from the Diocese of Harrisburg are available. If you have any
questions you are welcome to call Ann Marie Kalloz at 717-334-4501.
‘That Man is You’ kicks off Sept. 19
Series explores St. John Paul II’s ‘Theology of the Body’
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