St. Katharine Drexel All Souls' Day 2 November 2014

PASSAGES IN CHRIST

We Warmly Welcome Janet Brossart, Amanda Brossart (and her children Ethan & Mia), David Davies (and his children Francesco & Chiara), and Ana Marie & Thomas Travis (and their

children Sienna & Talon) who have become members of the Saint Katharine Drexel faith

community. We are grateful for the new life they bring to our parish.

We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Phil Aiken, David Baldwin, Jr., Agnes Barachie, John Beall, Sam Bilotta, Victoria Boyer, Mary Brockway, George Brown, Joe Buzy, Beth Cangemi, Michael Carretta, Dennis Carroll, Josephine Chandler, Barbara Christoff, Luanne Colin, Bob Dacey, Joan Dean, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Claudia Enriquez, Lou Eskuchen, Chrissy Essig, Nancy Essig, Michael Fallon, Barttolemy Forze, David Funsch, Nick Gabriel, Grady Hoffman, Mark Kavanaugh, Maryanne Latini, Margaret Leone, Michael Leutz, William Libert, Elaine Lofink, Xia Martinez, Genevieve Mbamalu, Louise McAleavy, Noreen McGrath, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Louise Lel Mofty, Monday Mogollon, Suzy Nathan, Doan Thi Nhân, Peg O’Hara, Harvey Pelletier, Jace Quinn, Pat Reifsnider, Joann Ryan, Mary Ryan, Mike Sincevich, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Neil Stitely, Jim Stone, Pam Stribbling, Billy Ten Eyck, Michelle Vargas, Judy Wahl, Cobie Walschot, Ann Warner, Donnie Weaver, and Rita Weygandt. May our prayers offer them inner strength.

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 (9 November 2014) Scripture Readings Ezekial 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards "That's My Pan" Orders Christmas Basket Program Advent Wreaths & Candles "Almost Christmas" Pageant Sign-up

Second Collection: Catholic School Education

Blood Pressure Screening will be provided by the Parish Nurses next weekend after all the Masses.

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday 2 November 10:15 AM RCIA....................... School Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................ Music Room 1:00 PM Confirmation Session .................Media Center

Monday 3 November 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ............................ Homewood 4:30 PM Liturgical Planning Comm........... Parish Office 7:00 PM Property Management Comm.....Media Center

Tuesday 4 November General Election Day-- Make sure you vote!

9:15 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 7:00 PM Pastoral Council.........................Media Center

Thursday 6 November 9:30 AM Pray and Play......................... Piraino's Home 11:30 AM Drexel Voyagers .......................Golden Corral 7:00 PM Adult Choir.........................................Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scouts................................. Music Room

Friday 7 November 6:30 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 7:00 PM Memorial Mass .........St. Timothy, Walkersville

Sunday 9 November 10:15 AM RCIA....................... School Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................ Music Room 10:15 AM New Parishioner Orientation.......Media Center 12:00 PM African Faith Community .......................Stage 1:00 PM Reconciliation Prep Retreat ........Media Center 4:45 PM TGIF Meal ..................................McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Sessions ..............McElroy Hall

Last Weekend (26 October 2014) Attendance at Mass........................................... 829 Registered Households ..................................... 863 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,939 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $3,110.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,721.00 Loose ....................................................... $795.30 Total...................................................... $9,626.30

Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $324.71 Food Bank Items ..............................................141 Building Fund ......................................... $2,325.68

A Mass of Thanksgiving honoring the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be celebrated on Sunday 2 November at 3:00 PM at the Cathedral of Mary our Queen in Baltimore. Joining Archbishop Lori will be Cardinals Dolan, O'Brien, O'Malley, Stafford, and Wuerl in celebrating the beginning of the first diocese in the United States. All Catholics are invited to participate in this special observance.

St. Katharine Drexel All Souls' Day 2 November 2014

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 Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Last Sunday I walked in the annual Frederick

CROP Walk and was able to donate over $600 to eliminate hunger locally and nationally through the kind support of many of you. Thanks to all my generous sponsors! The wider Frederick community is grateful to Marianne Dacey and the other members of our parish who helped to organize and staff the event this year. November is the traditional time to pray for our deceased loved ones and friends. Please inscribe the names of those you would like to remember in our parish Book of the Dead which will remain near the altar throughout the month. You are also invited to our annual Memorial Mass on this Friday 7 November at 7:30 PM at Saint Timothy Church in Walkersville. Every November it is so impressive to see several vehicles outside the building fill up as parishioners bring donated items for the cold weather shelter. Thanks to all those who cared enough to remember this weekend! Each year before Christmas, our parish children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at a pageant during our "Almost Christmas" party. This year the party will be on Friday 19 December. We are grateful to Barbara DeGray for coordinating the pageant this year. If your child(ren) would like a role in the pageant, please sign up after Mass over the next few weeks. Thanks to so many of you who have offered prayers for my dad who had a stroke a little over two weeks ago. With continuing speech therapy, his condition continues to improve and there is no paralysis. If he would just agree to move to the east coast, caring for him would be so much easier. But I guess when you are 86-years-old and have been in sunny Arizona for over 30 years, it's difficult to imagine leaving, even more so going to a place with cold and snow! I'll keep praying... Tuesday is Election Day- don't forget to exercise your faithful citizenship and get to the polls!

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

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT REPORT REPORT REPORT

The generosity of this faith community has enabled us to reach our capital campaign goal! All additional gifts help to reduce the size of our mortgage, so please make your campaign pledge if you have not already done so!

Capital Campaign Goal ......................... $1,850,000 Total of Pledges Made.......................... $1,876,094 Percent of Goal Achieved ..................................... 101% Total of Cash Received.................................... $742,792 Households Participating ..........................................369

Thanks to everyone who has helped us reach our goal!

Our Beloved DeadOur Beloved DeadOur Beloved DeadOur Beloved Dead

November is the traditional month for remembering in prayer those who have died. Throughout the month of November, the All Souls’ Envelopes (with your

intentions) will remain on the altar in the Chapel.

You are also invited to inscribe the names of all deceased family and friends in our Book of the Dead, which will be located near the altar during weekend Masses throughout the month of November.

On Friday 7 November at 7:30 PM, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Keith at St. Timothy Church in Walkersville,

followed by a reception in the Gathering Space.

New Member Orientation: Have you been joining us in worship at Saint Katharine Drexel? Do you want to obtain registration information? Once a month we have a prospective member orientation session in the Media Center at 10:15 AM. Stop by the Information Center or call the Parish Office to let us know if you plan to attend the next session on Sunday 9 November.

St. Katharine Drexel All Souls' Day 2 November 2014

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 ���� Saint John’s Catholic Prep You are invited to attend an open house at our new campus located in historic Buckeystown, MD, on Sunday 2 November from 1:00–3:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective students and their parents to experience the school's community, meet students, faculty, and staff. We offer a faith-based, college prep education. Admissions and financial aid information will be available. Saint' Johns is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school located at 3989 Buckeystown Pike. You may also visit online at www.saintjohnsprep.org. For more information about admissions or the open house, call 301-662-4210 or email admissions@saintjohnsprep.org.

���� St. John Regional Catholic School Prospective students and their parents are invited to tour the Pre-K through 8th grade classrooms on Wednesday 5 November from 9:00–11:00 AM and 7:00–9:00 PM. Come see why our National Blue Ribbon and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) school offers the best Catholic school education in the area. Take a moment to visit our website, www.sjrcs.org to learn about our outstanding academic programs and state-of-the-art facility, our student's accomplishments, and the Christ=centered atmosphere on campus. You will see why we are proud to celebrate over 185 years of academic excellence in Frederick County. Contact Karen O'Boyle at koboyle@sjrcs.org or call 301-662-6722 for information.

���� Mother Seton School Come see why children thrive academically and spiritually at our open house on Tuesday 4 November, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. With individualized attention, a strong moral foundation, and our STEM-centric curriculum that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, our students are prepared to take on the challenges of the 21st century. We offer community service opportunities, an award winning music and arts program, and student clubs and activities. Financial aid is available, bus transportation from most areas, and after care. Stop by during our open house or call 301-447-3161 to schedule a private tour or visit www.motherseton.org for information.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry Youth Confirmation Information: If you're a high school student who hasn't yet been confirmed and would like to begin the preparation process this fall, it's not too late to get started! Contact Leah in the parish office to register and to schedule a parent/teen overview meeting. To be eligible to begin the confirmation prep process, teens must have completed a full year of Catholic school or parish based faith formation classes last year (2013-2014) and be currently enrolled in Catholic school or a parish based faith formation program this school year.

Soup Kitchen Service Project takes place on Friday 7 November from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Frederick

Community Action Agency. Volunteer servers and dishwashers are needed. Open to all middle and high school youth. Be sure to

RSVP to Leah at skdassociate@saintdrexel.org.

High School Youth Group meets next on Sunday 9 November from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Music Room. Newcomers & friends from outside the parish are welcome. No RSVP is required, but please bring $2 to cover cost of pizza and other snacks.

Open Jump Adventure @ Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park for all middle school youth & their friends will take place on Friday 14 November from 7:30–Midnight. Cost is $20 per youth (checks payable to SKD), includes pizza and drink. RSVP required to skdassociate@saintdrexel.org.

Young Adult Seeker's Retreat is planned beginning Saturday 8 November at 9:00 AM and concluding on Sunday 9 November at 4:00 PM at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours, Marriottville, MD. The retreat is an opportunity for those in their 20's and 30's to deepen their spirituality and faith. Single or married, Catholic or not, no faith or deep faith, you are invited to come and be encouraged on the journey by other young adults who are also seeking to find how God is working in their lives. Cost is $125 (includes lodging and meals). For more information, please contact Nick Stein (410-442-3148) or email him at Nicholas_Stein@bshsi.org.

St. Katharine Drexel All Souls' Day 2 November 2014

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! � 6 November ���� Voyager's Luncheon Meet us at the Golden Corral at 11:30 AM for lunch. Our speaker will be Nick Scudiero who will give a presentation on Early Church History: Seven Great Councils. Be sure to sign-up by Wednesday 5 November at the Information Center or in the Parish Office.

� 16 November ���� K of C Tootsie Roll Drive Knights of Columbus Council 14011 will be soliciting donations outside the entrance to the parish after all the Masses the weekend of 15/16 November. The money they raise during this drive will be donated to the Frederick County Special Olympics to aid special needs children.

Ahhh... The Smell of Christmas will soon fill the air as we once again offer fresh greenery for the holidays. Wreaths, garlands, swags, & centerpieces will be available. Check out the catalog in the Gathering Space through the weekend of 1/2 November. Direct shipping is available, so you may

shop for family and friends with ease. For more information, contact Rebekah Seagraves (301-378-8350) or Betsy Mongan (240-626-1449).

Cast Your Vote for four new members of the Pastoral Council the weekend of 15/16 November. All registered members of the parish, 16 or older, and confirmed, are eligible to vote. Photos and biographies of candidates are available on the parish website www.saintdrexel.org and in the Gathering Space.

C.H.E.R.I.S.H. (Catholic Hearts Espoused Rejoice In Sacramental Hope). Husbands and Wives! The next CHERISH morning retreat will take place on Saturday 15 November at St. Mary Catholic Church, Hagerstown, MD, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. This retreat has been planned just for the two of you. The retreat includes Mass at 8:30 AM, a reflection for married couples by Fr. Matt Buening (St. Paul Church, Ellicott City), a breakfast buffet and more. Please RSVP by 10 November to cherishcouples.org or by calling 301-797-6493.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 3 November....................Phil 2:1-4/Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday 4 November ................. Phil 2:5-11/Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday 5 November .......... Phil 2:12-18/Lk 14:25-33 Thursday 6 November.................. Phil 3:3-8a/Lk 15:1-10 Friday 7 November .................... Phil 3:17–4.1/Lk 16:1-8 Saturday 8 November ................ Phil 4:10-19/Lk 16:9-15

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 11/3 10:30 AM .....................Anthony Peregord Tuesday 11/4 9:15 AM ............................... Joel Ulmer Friday 11/7 6:30 AM ...................... Florence Kulbicki Saturday 11/8 5:00 PM ........................... Lester Burrier Sunday 11/9 9:00 AM ...................................All Souls 11:00 AM ...................... SKD Parishioners

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

ones. Please contact the Parish Office.

Holiday Gift Card Order Forms are available at the Gift Card Table, the Information Center, and on the parish website. Orders must be placed and payment made by Monday 24 November. Make your Christmas shopping easy, and help our Building Fund!

2014–2015 Lector Workbooks for all lectors (for use beginning in Advent) are available at the Information Center on weekends and in the Parish Office Monday through Friday. Please pick up the workbook with your name on it as soon as possible.

First Communion Banners of children who celebrated First Eucharist during the past year are available at the Information Center in a specially marked box. Please pick up your child's banner as soon as possible.

The Rose Bushes along the entrance sidewalk needed to be pruned this fall. Rose Fitzpatrick has done a great job coordinating the care of the gardens, and we are grateful to Monica Karczmarek who helped Rose trim the rose bushes this week. Spring bulbs were also added and we look forward to seeing them in bloom!

2014 CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM2014 CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM2014 CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM2014 CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM

Our annual Christmas Basket Program, in conjunction with St. Gregory the Great Parish in inner-city Baltimore, begins the weekend of 9/10 November through the weekend of 13/14 December. This struggling parish, surrounded by "The Projects," asks us for food to help their people. That is our main focus - FOOD - and it has been for the past 31 years, since the program began.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EACH FAMILY

WITH A $60 GIANT FOOD GIFT CERTIFICATE

Here are two ways in which to participate:

1. Special envelopes will be available in the Gathering Space. If you wish to contribute money for food, mail your donation in any amount to the Parish Office, drop the envelope in the offertory, or turn it in at the table in the Gathering Space through 14 December.

2. If you wish to sponsor a family, you are asked to provide a check for food in the amount of $60 was well as provide one or more gift cards for the family to purchase gifts and items they need.

That's the change from previous years. No individual shopping, no packages to wrap, and no boxes to fill! The gift cards were chosen based on their location in the area close to St. Gregory's. We chose

Target and Giant Food - you just choose how much you want to spend.

The Frederick community does such a wonderful job of offering food and gifts to local needy families. That is one reason why the outreach to Baltimore's inner-city continues. The need is so great and few

organizations provide for them.

For more information, please call 301-663-5473