St. Katharine Drexel 5th Sunday of Lent 25 March 2012

PASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRIST We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Jonathan Algair, Singarayan Anthony, Jeanne

Bartoli, Lorraine Beatty, Michelle Beck, George Brown, Paul Burdette, Julia Hope Campbell, Michael

Carretta, Janet Conway, Linda Cowen, Bob Dacey, Stan Davis, Ed Garvey, Piper Dotson, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, David Funsch, Michael Garvey, Don Gouker, Christine Hiltgen, Blanche Kracher, Alicia Kunst, Jane Marsh, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Clair Mowery, Peg O’Hara, Rita Rourke, Antoinette Scudiero, Jim Small, Jacqueline Speelman, Agnes Taylor, Susan Taylor, Danny Verna, Cam Wagner, and Rita Weygandt. May our prayers offer them inner strength.

We Pray in Trust that all who have died may be welcomed into the peace of God’s Kingdom, especially David Janicik (uncle of Maryann Baldwin) & Bertha Kloc (aunt of Tom Kloc). With Christ they journey through death to new life.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Last Weekend (18 March 2012) Attendance at Mass ...........................................964 Registered Households ......................................835 Number of Parishioners ...................................2850 Weekly Offering Envelopes ....................................................$4832 Electronic Transfer........................................$5011 Loose...........................................................$1014 Total .........................................................$10,857 Other Offerings Catholic Relief Services/Latin America ............$1994 Poor Box ...................................................$586.15 Food Bank Items ............................................. 190

Next Weekend (1 April 2012) Scripture Readings: Mark 11:1-10 Isaiah 50:4-7 Philip 2:6-11 Mark 14:1-15:47

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Social Justice Volunteer Appreciation Party Sign-up Wolfgang Candy pick-up

Second Collection: Catholic School Education

Rice Bowls may be turned in at the Information Center for the Parish Office from Palm Sunday throughout Holy Week. Converting loose money into a single check would be very helpful! Donations support the work of Catholic Relief Services.

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday 25 March 10:15 AM RCIA ........................ SJRCS Conference Room

Monday 26 March 10:30 AM Weekday Mass..............................Homewood 7:00 PM Social Activities Comm................. Parish Office 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Mtg............Media Center

Tuesday 27 March 9:15 AM Weekday Mass.....................................Chapel 9:45 AM Bible Study ................Parish Conference Room

Wednesday 28 March 7:00 PM High School Youth Group .............Music Room 7:00 PM Middle School Youth Group...................Atrium

Thursday 29 March 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal ...................................Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Meeting......................Music Room 7:30 PM Lenten Reconciliation Service........McElroy Hall

Friday 30 March 6:15 AM Weekday Mass.....................................Chapel 6:15 PM Lenten Meal.................................McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Lenten Prayer ..............................McElroy Hall

Sunday 1 April 10:15 AM RCIA ........................ SJRCS Conference Room 12:00 PM African Faith Community ..............Music Room 2:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt...................... Clover Hill Park 2:00 PM Weblos Den 4 Meeting .................Music Room 5:00 PM Seder Meal ..................................McElroy Hall

The Season of Lent The Season of Lent The Season of Lent The Season of Lent “For the Good of All”“For the Good of All”“For the Good of All”“For the Good of All”

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Lent is a perfect time to examine your life and make a good confession. Several regional Reconciliation services (where there will be many priests available for confession) are scheduled for this week in our area at 7:30 PM: Tuesday 27 March ..............Saint Peter (Libertytown) Thursday 29 March .................Saint Katharine Drexel

“The Light is On For You” is an inter-parish program offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. John the Evangelist Church in downtown Frederick on Wednesday evenings during Lent at 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also celebrated here at Saint Katharine Drexel each Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.

Lenten Fridays will be observed at St. Katharine Drexel with a simple meal of soup and bread (you bring the bread — we provide the soup) at 6:15 PM, followed by various experiences of Lenten prayer at 7:00 PM. This is a great way to make Lent a special time for your family.

Palm Sunday is celebrated next weekend. Please remember that we start Mass in the Gathering Space with the blessing of palms and procession at all weekend Masses.

St. Katharine Drexel 5th Sunday of Lent 25 March 2012

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

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Fr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s Korner As you may have heard this week in the

news, Pope Benedict announced that Bishop William E. Lori (of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT)

will be the new Archbishop of Baltimore, and will be installed this coming May. Bishop Lori is familiar with our area, having received a degree from Mount Saint Mary’s University and served as a priest and auxiliary bishop for many years in the Archdiocese of Washington. We thank Archbishop O’Brien for his years of service, and extend a warm welcome to Archbishop-designate Lori. Please be aware that there are two opportunities this week to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a communal setting: on Tuesday at Saint Peter the Apostle in Libertytown and on Thursday here at Saint Katharine Drexel at 7:30 PM. Our Lenten spiritual journey invites us to become more self-reflective, which naturally leads to a sense of repentance about our failings in life. In the humility of making a good confession, we are often able to get beyond past sins and disappointments and seek a newer, fuller life in Christ. It has become a parish tradition on Palm Sunday to have our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cloverhill Park in the afternoon, and our annual Passover Seder meal in the evening. Please remember that you must register for both of these activities by this weekend, and that the forms are available at the Information Center. The warm weather has really been amazing, and certainly draws us outdoors. Saint Katharine Drexel sponsors an adult softball team in the Frederick County Summer Church League, each year, and we would be pleased if you would join the team. It’s also a great way to get to know fellow parishioners. Please call Victor Cretella (whose number is elsewhere in this bulletin) if you would like to join the fun this summer!

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CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION REPORT REPORT REPORT REPORT

CAMPAIGN GOALSCAMPAIGN GOALSCAMPAIGN GOALSCAMPAIGN GOALS

Estimated cost of Phase One ........................ $6,000,000 Cash needed to start construction ................ $3,000,000 Cash needed by end of construction ..........$3,900,000

CAMPAIGN PCAMPAIGN PCAMPAIGN PCAMPAIGN PROGRESSROGRESSROGRESSROGRESS

Households Participating ......................................... 373 Capital Campaign Pledges Made.................... $2,034,096 Building Fund Collected ................................ $1,230,960 Total Toward End of Construction Goal .......$3,265,056

CONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASH

Capital Campaign Pledges Collected .............. $1,814,175 Building Fund Collected ................................ $1,230,960 Total Toward Start of Construction Goal ........ $3,045,135

CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATE

Architectural Services ........................................$70,879

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now in full swing. Thanks to all who have made a pledge or gift. We have reached $34,384 (62%) of our parish goal of $55,500. You are invited to complete the form you received in the mail or complete a form

from the Information Center, and return it to the Parish Office. Many Thanks!

It’s time for a new Parish Photo Directory. Portrait sessions are being held the week of 9-14 April. Visit www.saintdrexel.org to schedule your appointment. You may also schedule after Mass this weekend in the Gathering Space. If you have questions, are willing to volunteer to help, or will not be available the scheduled week, contact Jodie Auteri, Jodie.auteri@yahoo.com or 240-629-8574.

St. Katharine Drexel 5th Sunday of Lent 25 March 2012

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.

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Catholic School News ���� St. John Regional Catholic School Now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year for Pre-K through 8th grade. Pre-K and Kindergarten are filling up quickly. Do not delay!

Little Treasures Pre-K and Kindergarten Information Program – on 29 March, 9:00 – 10:30 AM and 7:00 – 8:30 PM. You are invited to attend an information program at St. John, hosted by the Principal and Teachers, detailing the goals, philosophy, orientation and requirements of our pre-K and Kindergarten programs. Teachers will be available to speak with you and provide information about the curriculum. A special treasure hunt will get your “Little Treasure” acquainted with our state of the art facility. www.sjrcs.org/little_treasures.php

Community Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event presented by SJRCS and Saint Katharine Drexel Parish! Join us Saturday, 12 May from 9:00 AM to Noon at SJRCS. A portion of the electronics proceeds will benefit our school, and donations accepted for shredding will be applied to the Saint Katharine Drexel building fund.

Save the Date – SJRCS “Boots and Bling Ball” will be held 28 April at Holy Family Catholic Church in Middletown. Put on your cowboy boots and join us for a live country band, dinner, dancing, games, silent and live auctions and tons of fun. All are encouraged to attend. If you would like to donate a live or silent auction item it will be greatly appreciated. Help support the SJRCS, and meet some new friends! Call Sheila Evers, Director of Development, at 301-662-6722 for additional information or questions about SJRCS events or programs.

St John the Evangelist Church Building is 175 years-old, and the parish will be 250 years-old in 2013. A year-long Jubilee Celebration will open with a Mass on Sunday 29 April at 1:00 PM, with Bishop Mitch Rozanski as the principal celebrant, followed by a reception. Priests who have served the parish in prior years have been invited to concelebrate with the bishop and a regional choir will be leading in song. All past parishioners are invited to attend this ticketed liturgy. Call 301-662-8288 to request your tickets. Admission at that Mass will be by ticket only.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry High School Youth Group will meet on Wednesday 28 March from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Important: The Wolfgang Candy and Plant Orders will be here for pick-up next weekend 31 March – 1 April, not this weekend as originally scheduled.

Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendars! Our Vacation Bible School is scheduled for the week of 25-29 June. Our theme this year is SKY: For God All Things Are Possible. More information will follow.

Bereavement Support Groups: “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” God promises never to leave us alone in our losses. Those who are grieving the death of someone dear to them are invited to be a part of a support group that will begin on

10 April. If you are interested in participating or for further information, please contact Kathy Moore, at 301-360-9581 or skdassociate4@saintdrexel.org.

The Way of the Cross for Children will be celebrated here on Good Friday 6 April at 3:00 PM. Children (led by guides) will move throughout the building and interact with costumed biblical re-enactors, who will share their encounters with Jesus. All are welcome!

Social Justice Outdoor Stations of the Cross: The Social Justice Ministry invites you to participate in the Walking Stations on Good Friday, 6 April. The stations

will depart at noon from the William Talley Recreation Center, Bentz Street, Frederick. We will stop at several social service agencies along the way, reflecting on how Christ’s suffering is mirrored in the experience of so many in our community. This is a powerful experience for

people of all ages, so we encourage you to bring your whole family. For additional information, contact Brian, skdassociate@saindrexel.org or 301-360-9581.

Ministry Leaders: Please remember that 2011 Kate Award nominations are due by this Monday 26 March.

St. Katharine Drexel 5th Sunday of Lent 25 March 2012

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.

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Mark Your Calendars! � 1 April���� Seder Meal Please join us from 5:00 – 7:30 PM in McElroy Hall for a celebration of this sacred meal recalling God’s decisive action on behalf of his people—delivering them from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. By learning about the Seder, we can experience more fully the Holy Eucharist and its powerful reminder of our own deliverance from slavery to sin and death. Each household is asked to bring a dish to share. Please return you registration from (available at the Information Center) by 25 March.

� 1 April���� Easter Egg Hunt The children of the parish will gather at 2 PM as they try to outsmart the rabbit at Clover Hill Park during the Saint Katharine Drexel Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Registration forms are available at the Information Center. Please

register by 25 March. If you have questions or would like to help, contact Jody Sullivan, jody.sullivan04@gmail.com or Beth Sell, spinbeth@yahoo.com.

� 12 April���� Drexel Voyager Luncheon Due to Holy Thursday, the monthly lunch is moving to the 2nd Thursday, in April. Join us at the Golden Corral from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Sign-up at the Information Center before or after Mass or call the Parish Office by 11 April.

� 13 April���� Volunteer Appreciation Party It’s important to say “Thank You”. Adult parish volunteers are invited for a party to celebrate “us”, a faith community that so often gives “selflessly in realization of the Kingdom of God.” Sign up after Mass this weekend and next.

Marriage Legislation Petition Drive: The Maryland Catholic Conference is working with the Maryland Marriage Alliance to repeal legislation passed by the General Assembly to change the definition of marriage in Maryland. Petition drives will be held in all parishes beginning 15 April. You must be registered to vote in order to sign the petition. You also must print your name as it appears on your voter registration. Plan to bring your voter registration card with you to the petition drive, or visit www.mdelections.umd.edu/voter-registration/status/ to see how you are registered.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 26 March ........................ Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday 27 March .......................Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday 28 March....... Dn 3:14-20, 91-95/Jn 8:31-42 Thursday 29 March .......................Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59 Friday 30 March...................... Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday 31 March................... Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 3/26 10:30 AM ...................... Lorraine Hattovy Tuesday 3/27 9:15 AM ..................Melba Mascarenhas Friday 3/30 6:15 AM .......................... Dorothy Foley Saturday 3/31 5:00 PM ..............................Leo Massey Sunday 4/1 9:00 AM ......................SKD Parishioners 11:00 AM ..............Mary Margaret Rogers

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

ones. Please contact the Parish Office.

Is it Softball Season Yet? You can start to feel spring in the air! Think softball and kick the

winter doldrums! If you are interested in joining the Saint Katharine Drexel softball team (playing other Frederick area parishes in a church league) contact Victor Cretella, 301-865-6851, or veciii@comcast.net.

The Catholic Business Network of Frederick County has now been formed and is holding regular meetings. The next session will be on Tuesday 27 March from 7:45 to 8:45 AM at the Residence Inn, Frederick. Guest Speaker will be Msgr. Stuart Swetland from Mount Saint Mary’s University with the topic: Ethics in Business. Breakfast will be provided by the Plamondon Companies. Please RSVP to cmpugh@aol.com or 301-846-7804.

A pilgrimage to the Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine (in Bensalem PA near Philadelphia) is being planned by our Drexel Voyagers Senior Group (in conjunction with our Knights of Columbus Council) on Saturday 21 April. Sign up in the Gathering Space after Mass or at the parish office and include your check for $55. For more information, please call Shirley Anselmo (301-663-1042) or Michael Sincevich (301-662-2534).