Newly Ordained Deacon Assigned to St. Andrew Parish

Deacon Kevin Kayda (on the left)

Today, Bishop McFadden assigned newly ordained transitional deacon Kevin Kayda to Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish for the summer - and throughout the coming school year.  For those of you who keep up with the blog - you've got first notice!  I'll be getting information from Deacon Kayda and will put more information on the blog and in the bulletin in the near future.  In the meantime - WELCOME, Deacon Kayda, to the Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Family!

Deacon Mark Wilke

On Saturday, May 19, 5 men were ordained Deacons for our Diocese.  Two of them, Matt Larlick and Mark Wilke, have been assigned to Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in the summer.  Congratulations to them all!  Here's a photo I received of the Skehan family (most of them) and the Barvir's after the ordination.

Great Start to Chaplain School

As many probably know, on Sunday I left Waynesboro for 6 more weeks of military training at Fort Jackson, S.C. for the Air Force Basic Chaplain Course.  It's NOTHING like Commissioned Officer Training (which I attended in January/February).  This time we have our own rooms in a hotel environment, the "duty day" begins with Mass at 0730, and ends about 1630 or 1700.  PT is on our own (instead of being marched down to the PT pad).  There are 18 in our class - all fine men (interestingly, all men) who are all Christian chaplains.  So far, it's great!

On day one, we had a unique opportunity, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Roy (the highest ranking enlisted man who provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. He serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force) stopped by the college to visit and talk with us.  What a great honor.  We hear there will be many other "DV's" (Distinguished Visitors) as the weeks go by.

I've got a little more time this time - so I'll try to blog and let you know what's going on here at chaplain School.

Claudia Brandes

 

Claudia L. (Bashaar) Brandes, 44, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, May 4th at her home in Waynesboro, PA with family at her side.

 

Born November 24, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Robert and Deborah (Smith) Bashaar.

 

She graduated from Upper Dublin High School, Maple Glen, PA , with the class of 1986. Claudia pursued a degree in elementary education at Salisbury University, Indiana Purdue University and Wilson College, though her passion was her husband and four daughters.

 

Claudia and her husband, Paul S. Brandes, were married on October 24, 1992. Having moved from Indiana to Paris, France, Claudia and Paul focused on broadening their children's horizons with experiences that encouraged them to always look forward. They have been a part of the Waynesboro community since 2001.

 

For 6 years, Claudia coached swimming and taught Senior Aquatics at the Waynesboro YMCA. Claudia was not only a Coach but a source of incredible encouragement to children, friends and families-not just her Swimmers. She touched the lives of many people with her kindness, generosity, and giving nature. Claudia was inspired by every child she met.

 

She was a faithful member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waynesboro. She regularly taught Sunday school and participated in activities in the church.

 

Celebrating her memories are: Paul, her husband, Morgan, Cassidy, Hannah, and Ava, her daughters. Her siblings: Mark D. Bashaar, and his wife, Leslie, Los Angeles, CA; Cynthia L. Bashaar, San Francisco, CA; Tracy D. McMillan, and her husband, Bill, Olathe, Kansas; Matthew R. Bashaar, and his wife, Patty, Sellersville, PA; her aunt and uncle, Kathy and Gary Fox, Bryson City, N.C. and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 8th at Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St. Waynesboro. A Prayer Vigil will begin at 7:45pm.

 

The services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 9th at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 12 N. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Rev. John Bateman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery.

 

The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made to: Caring Touch: 215 W. Main St. Waynesboro, PA 17268 or Lutheran Homecare and Hospice: 2700 Luther Dr. Chambersburg, PA 17202.

First Holy Communion 2012

On Saturday, May 5, the 2nd graders of our parish celebrated their First Holy Communion surrounded by their family and friends.  Congratulations!

Eagle Scout Maurer

On April 22, our parish had another young man achieve the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts of America - Mr. Austin Maurer was awarded the Rank at a ceremony at St. Andrew Parish.  Congratulations, Austin!  We're very proud of you!

Eagle Scout Austin and the Knights of the Holy Temple

Early "Graduation Photo" for St. Andrew Class of 2012

At the end of Mass today, Father Bateman called forward the class of 2012 - because today was his last Mass with them this year.  Since Father will be away for Chaplain training with the U.S. Air Force from May 13-June 23, he'll miss their graduation.  So, this is an early "graduation photo" for the Class of 2012.