st. katharine drexel 16th sunday in ordinary time 20 july...

St. Katharine Drexel 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 20 July 2014

We Welcome in Faith Bella Young, who is initiated into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend. May our daily example of prayer & service help young

people to grow as faithful members of Christ’s Body.

We Joyfully Congratulate Bryan Furfari as he receives his First Communion and join us at the table of the Lord for the first time this weekend.

We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Phil Aiken, David Baldwin, Jr., Agnes Barachi, Sam Bilotta, Mary Brockway, George Brown, Joe Buzy, Beth Cangemi, Michael Carretta, Dennis Carroll, Luanne Colin, Bob Dacey, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Lou Eskuchen, Chrissy Essig, Nancy Essig, John Filipovits, Barttolemy Forze, David Funsch, Marie Harne. Lisa Hinrichs, Grady Hoffman, Mark Kavanaugh, Maryanne Latini, Margaret Leone, Xia Martinez, Louise McAleavy, Noreen McGrath, Grace McGraw, Ted Meek, Christine Miller, Monday Mogollon, Suzy Nathan, Doan Thi Nhân, Jim O'Connor, Peg O’Hara, Harvey Pelletier, Jace Quinn, Rita Rourke, Joann Ryan, Mary Ryan, Jim Small, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Jennifer Stiles, Neil Stitely, Judy Wahl, Cobie Walschot, Ann Warner, Donnie Weaver, and Rita Weygandt. May our prayers offer them inner strength.

We Pray in Trust that all who have died will be welcomed into the peace of God’s Kingdom, especially William Benton Sr. (father of Bill Benton), Edgar Garvey (brother of Grace Brown), and Mary Schupback (mother of Janet Stevens). With Christ they journey to new life.

We Pray for the Gift of Peace in the world and the safety of those working for peace through the military services at home and abroad, especially Thomas Arena, Joseph Battle, Kraig Chandler, Mark Deemers, Kai Huber, Andrew McAlevy, Keith Michael, and Michael Reid.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Next Weekend (27 July 2014) Scripture Readings 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Lost & Found

Second Collection: Missionary Cooperative

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday 20 July 12:00 PM African Faith Community ......................Stage 1:00 PM Baptism Preparation ........ SJRCS Conf. Room

Monday 21 July There is no 10:30 AM Mass in the Chapel

10:30 AM Kid's Playgroup...............Mindy Smith's Home 7:00 PM Katie's Ladies ............................Media Center

Tuesday 22 July There is no 9:15 AM Mass in the Chapel

Thursday 24 July 11:30 AM Pray and Play ........................ Piraino's Home

Friday 25 July There is no 6:30 AM Mass in the Chapel

Sunday 27 July 10:15 AM RCIA.......................SJRCS Conference Room

Last Weekend (13 July 2014) Attendance at Mass........................................... 876 Registered Households ..................................... 859 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,925 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $4,549.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,721.00 Loose .................................................... $1,078.24 Total................................................... $11, 348.24

Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $357.57 Food Bank Items ..............................................151

Faith Formation Registration is currently underway for all of our fall faith formation programs. Registration forms are available on the parish web site, at the Information Center, and in the Parish Office. Early family registration helps us so that we can order books and recruit sufficient catechists. Please be aware that the late registration fee is now $75.

If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks for your cooperation in helping us organize for the next academic year!

Don't Miss Mass When Traveling This Summer! For Mass times and locations throughout the United States, be sure to visit www.masstimes.org.


FREDERICK COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

SAINT JOHN REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Frederick):Co-Ed Elementary Pre-K-8, 301-662-6722 www.sjrcs.org

VISITATION ACADEMY (Frederick): Girls Elementary Pre K-8, 301-662-2814 www.thevisitationacademy.org

MOTHER SETON SCHOOL (Emmitsburg): Co-Ed Elementary Pre K-8, 301-447-3161 www.mothersetonschool.org

ST. THOMAS MORE ACADEMY (Buckeystown): Co-Ed Elementary Pre-K3-8, 301-874-9014 stmamd.org

SAINT JOHN’S CATHOLIC PREP (Frederick): Co-Ed Secondary, 301-662-4210 www.saintjohnsprep.org

MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY (Emmitsburg) Undergraduate and Graduate, 301-447-5214 www.msmary.edu

Fr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s Korner At the suggestion of both my surgeon and

physical therapist, I am supposed to avoid rough surf while at the beach this summer, to prevent any further damage to my healing shoulder. As one who has enjoyed ocean swimming and big waves since childhood, I will be honest and admit that this discipline is very challenging for me... but I am doing my best to follow these instructions. On the beach I have just started reading Jesuit Fr. James Martin's new book "Jesus", so I will give you an evaluation when I return. This weekend we welcome Fr. Leo Holleran to preside at Mass on Saturday evening. Fr. Leo is now serving as Catholic chaplain at Frederick Memorial Hospital. On Sunday we welcome Fr. Ernest Cibelli, who is currently serving as an assistant to former Archbishop Cardinal O'Brien in Rome, but is back in the states this summer doing research doctoral studies. Although I can't do so in person, I am happy to announce that we have now surpassed our Campaign goal in pledges! This has been accomplished by the generous caring of so many parishioners who have shared their resources with their parish community... thank you, thank you, thank you! This now clears the way for Archdiocesan approval to move forward, but we will continue to raise funds to reduce our future mortgage. If you still have a pledge form at home, please send it in! The Drexel Shrine at Saint Katharine Drexel's convent near Philadelphia is putting together a new cookbook and inviting people from parishes with the SKD name across the country to submit recipes. Use the bulletin insert this weekend if you'd like to participate. This past week, our own living connection to our patron saint, Mary Brockway (who as a young girl lived down the street from that same convent) celebrated her 100th birthday. We are so happy to have her joyful and loving presence among us, and so... Happy Birthday, Mary!!!!!

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Keith Keith Keith Keith

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT REPORT REPORT REPORT

Capital Campaign Goal ......................... $1,850,000

Our faith community is so blessed by your generosity! In addition to our monthly Building Fund collection and the redemption of some remaining pledges from our previous capital campaign, we have now received:

Total of Pledges Made.................................. $1,852,884 Percent of Goal Achieved ..................................... 100% Total of Cash Received.................................... $621,370 Households Participating ..........................................354 Number of New Pledges this week ..........................2 Amount of New Pledges this week ..............$12,500

Thanks to everyone helping us reach our goal!

Thanks to All who so generously donated items for the Emergency Shelter last weekend. Our parishioners

donated enough items for the year round shelter to fill three SUV's. In addition, several parishioners made monetary contributions. Your donations were equivalent to those made for the cold weather shelter. The

shelter had run out of many of the items that were contributed. "Oh's" and "Ah's" were heard as the items were unloaded in the middle of a rain storm. Special thanks to Mary and Chris Wilson; Kathy, Tim and Daniel Moore, who helped to deliver the donations; and to Martha Matlick, who coordinated the collection.

St. Vincent de Paul Society: Hearing today's Gospel, we can trust that God knows our love and good deeds. and that he will mercifully gather us into his kingdom. This week, please say a special prayer each day for the poor and forgotten. Volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul, please call 301-662-4676.


SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

BAPTISM: Preparation sessions are scheduled regularly and announced in the bulletin. Parents are encouraged to attend while preparing for the arrival of their child. For more information, contact the Parish Office.

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST: Family preparation sessions are scheduled in the fall and spring each year for children desiring to celebrate these sacraments, including those in Catholic Schools. For information call the Parish Office.

MARRIAGE: Couples desiring to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the anticipated date to allow time for the required preparation sessions.

CONFIRMATION: Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation can be started anytime in High School and flexes to adjust to the needs of students. Ongoing Faith Formation participation is required. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Adults interested in joining the Catholic Faith? Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Catholic School News �� St. John Regional Catholic School Join us every Wednesday from 9:00–11:00 AM. Prospective parents are invited to visit the school and tour the Pre-K through 8th grade classrooms. Come and see firsthand what our National Blue Ribbon and S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) school offers— the best education in the area. Tuition discounts apply for parishioners. Please contact Karen O’Boyle (301-662-6722) or email [email protected] for additional information.

�� Visitation Academy Visitation Academy, in the heart of Frederick's historic district, has been empowering and educating girls in the tradition of Saint Frances DeSales and Saint Jane DeChantal for over 167 years. To learn more about Visitation's 21st century STEM Initiative, International Bacalaureate Middle Years Programme for middle school, and the all-girls advantage, please contact Cindy Cantrel, Executive Director (301-662-2814).

�� Mother Seton School We are still accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. Join us for one of our open house Take-a-Tour Tuesdays: 22 July, 29 July, and 5 August from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 7:00 PM–8:00 PM. For more information visit our website mothersetonschool.org or call 301-447-3165.

Lost and Found: Are you missing sweaters, jackets, shoes, toys, umbrellas, cell phones, or jewelry? Stop by the table in the Gathering Space the next two weekends to see if your missing item is there. All items that are not claimed will be donated to the appropriate charity.

Congratulations Raffle Winners! The following individuals won in June: Cam Loudon won $50; Nettie DellaPenna, Madonna Vitarello, and Kathryn Welty each won $75. If you would like to see your name listed as a raffle winner, please call Cathy Smeak (301-694-7332). All raffle

proceeds go directly into the Building Fund.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Please Remember to Pray for our high school teens participating in iServe this coming week, that they will bring the gospel of God's love "to the streets" as they minister to the poor and marginalized in Washington County.

Shenandoah River Flat Water Tubing Adventure: Open to all middle and high school youth and their friends. The trip to Harper's Ferry, WV, is scheduled for Wednesday 30 July from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and the cost is $35 per person. Permission forms and additional information are

available on the website or the Youth Ministry bulletin board. Forms and money are due in the Parish Office by Sunday 20 July.

Kid's Playgroup: Enjoy a magic show at Mindy Smith's house, 7205 Indian Summer Lane, Frederick, on Monday 21 July. Please RSVP to Mindy (410-241-5358) to ensure she has enough space and snacks. For more information about the playgroup, contact Melissa Orndorff at [email protected].

An All-You-Can-Eat Crab Dinner is being sponsored by Katie's Ladies of K of C Auxiliary on Wednesday

13 August from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Middletown Amvets. The food will be provided by JB Seafood. Adult tickets are $35 and children ages 6–12 are $17.50. Our Parish

building fund will received 5% of the proceeds In addition to crabs, fried chicken with two sides, soda, iced tea, and water are included. A cash bar will be available. Make your reservation beginning 2/3 August in the Gathering Space after Mass. The deadline for reservations is Sunday 10 August. For reservations or information, please contact Terry Meek (240-578-1040) or Norma Jean Armbruster (301-668-3563).


SOCIAL OUTREACH

CATHOLIC CHARITIES of Frederick County provides individual, couple, and family counseling at several locations. Call 301-898-7900 for an appt.

FREDERICK FOOD BANK is the recipient of non-perishable food items placed in the baskets located near the entrances before Mass each weekend.

FREDERICK RESCUE MISSION is the recipient of clean and usable clothing placed in the receptacles located near the rest rooms each weekend.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY provides financial assistance to those in need through donations to the poor box. For assistance call 301-662-4676.

HELPING HANDS links parishioners with other parishioners needing help with errands, transportation, household task, etc. Call 301-360-9581.

PROJECT RACHEL offers women and men suffering from abortion trauma a confidential referral to trained counselors and clergy to sort through unresolved feelings and conflicts. Call 410-354-6900 for help.

AUBURN CENTER is a 24-hour crisis pregnancy referral line supported by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Call 1-800-492-5530.

St. John the Evangelist is Going to Italy! Join Fr. Stephen Gosnell, associate pastor at St. John the Evangelist, Frederick, on a Fall Faith Tour to Rome and Assisi, 26 October–5 November. For more information, please contact Jackie Lamothe

(301-514-3173) or email [email protected].

To All Those Serving the Faith Community During Weekend Mass: As Christ is counting on you to be a faithful follower, our ministries are counting on you to fulfill your commitment on a weekend that you are scheduled — and if you are unable to keep that commitment, please make arrangements for a substitute. We appreciate your generous gift of time and your care in ensuring that there is coverage for all of the various ministries at each Mass.

If You Enjoy Gardening, here is an opportunity for you to have a BIG impact on our parish. No one is currently

attending to the small garden surrounding our entrance sign on Opossumtown Pike. If you would like to keep this garden weeded and mulched (and perhaps spruced up with some colorful flowers at the correct time of

year) please call Rose Fitzpatrick (301-662-5565). This will help visitors have a good first impression upon entering our property!

Summer Food Service Program: This program will provide a free lunch for children 18 and under, Monday through Friday (except 4 July) through 22 August. The location closest to our parish is Amber Meadows Park, Amber Drive, and lunches will be served from 12:00–12:30 PM. A full list of lunch locations is available on the parish bulletin board. For more information, please contact Sarah McAleavy, Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Services with the Frederick Community Action Agency (301-600-6263). .

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 21 July ............................ Mt 6:1-4/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday 22 July .............................Mt 7:14-15Jn 20:1-2 Wednesday 23 July............................. Jer 1:1/Mt 13:1-9 Thursday 24 July ......................... Jer 2:1-3/Mt 13:10-17 Friday 25 July......................... 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 Saturday 26 July.........................Jer 7:1-11/Mt 13:24-30

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday 7/26 5:00 PM ...................... SKD Parishioners Sunday 7/27 9:00 AM .........................Dennis Wathen 11:00 AM .............................Dave Wilson

Mass intentions may be scheduled to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, other special events, or the lives of deceased loved

ones. Please contact the Parish Office.

Frederick County Church Softball League News: We played Middletown CRUCC on Sunday 13 July & lost both games, 21–3 & 17–1. We will play Mt. Hope at 5:00 PM on Sunday 20 July at Urbana. Contact Bob Eaton at

[email protected] with questions.

Upcoming Scandinavian Adventure: Join Fr. Keith, fellow SKD parishioners, and members of several other parishes for a wonderful cruise through Northern Europe on the beautiful Holland America ship Eurodam next spring from 8–20 May 2015. We will visit exciting ports of call throughout the Baltic, including Kiel (Hamburg), Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; Warnemunde, Germany (a resort town for relaxing or visiting medieval Rostock or historic Berlin). We will also overnight in Stockholm (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), and St. Petersburg (Russia), where we will visit the world famous Hermitage Museum. Holland America is known for its outstanding service, elegant ships, and delightful culinary experiences. For more information and to reserve your stateroom, please call Diana Reuling of Your Travel Concierges (301-663-0485) or toll free (855-410-225).

Mary Brockway

Happy 100th Birthday

The 50th Anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: A Parish Celebration © 2013 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. Orders: 1-800-933-1800. Written by Corinna Laughlin. Text from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy © 1982, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL). Imprimatur granted by the Reverend Monsignor John F. Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago on June 5, 2013.

“[Through the divine office] the whole course of the day

and night is made holy by the praises of God”

(Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 84)

For many Catholics, the Divine Office is a well-kept secret.

But it shouldn’t be. While the Eucharist is our highest form of prayer, it is not the only way the Church gives praise to God. The Divine Office is how the Church obeys the command to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17, NRSV). It is also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, and as that name suggests, marks the hours of the day with seven different “offices” or liturgies: Morning Prayer (Lauds); Midmorning Prayer; Midday Prayer; Midafternoon Prayer; Evening Prayer (Vespers); Night Prayer (Compline); and the Office of Readings, which may be prayed at any time of day. Bishops, priests, deacons, and many religious communities of men and women are bound to pray the Divine Office daily. While it is optional for most of us, the Council Fathers hoped that all Catholics would come to know and love this form of prayer.

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