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St. Katharine Drexel Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 9 November 2014

PASSAGES IN CHRIST

We Welcome in Faith Emma McAteer who is initiated into the Christian Community through

the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend. May our daily example of prayer and service help young

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

We Pray for God's Blessing upon Jack & Patty Cahaney as they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this weekend and Steve and Dawn Lynch as they celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this weekend. We give thanks for their faithful witness of life-long love in the Sacrament of Marriage.

We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Phil Aiken, David Baldwin, Jr., Agnes Barachie, Sam Bilotta, Sue Bilotta, Victoria Boyer, Mary Brockway, George Brown, Joe Buzy, Beth Cangemi, Michael Carretta, Dennis Carroll, Josephine Chandler, Barbara Christoff, Bob Dacey, Joan Dean, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Claudia Enriquez, Lou Eskuchen, Chrissy Essig, Nancy Essig, Barttolemy Forze, David Funsch, Nick Gabriel, Chris Hausknacht, 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, Monday Mogollon, Joe Montney, Suzy Nathan, Doan Thi Nhân, Peg O’Hara, Harvey Pelletier, Jace Quinn, Joann Ryan, Mary Ryan, Mike Sincevich, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Neil Stitely, 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 (16 November 2014) Scripture Readings Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

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

100% of sales will be donated to the Building Fund

Second Collection: Building Fund

This Week in Our Parish The flowers in the sanctuary this weekend are in honor

of Doug & Peg Nathan's 44th wedding anniversary. 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 Retreat ................Media Center 4:45 PM TGIF Meal .................................. McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Presentation......... McElroy Hall

Monday 10 November 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ..................................Citizens 5:30 PM Corporators Meeting .................. Parish Office 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus..................Media Center

Tuesday 11 November 9:15 AM Weekday Mass ................................... Chapel 7:00 PM Theology on Tap ................. jojo's Tap House

Wednesday 12 November 7:00 PM Youth Band ................................ Music Room 7:00 PM Social Justice Com..................... Parish Office

Thursday 13 November 9:30 AM Pray and Play......................... Piraino's Home 7:00 PM Adult Choir......................................... Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scouts................................. Music Room

Friday 14 November 6:30 AM Weekday Mass ................................... Chapel 7:30 PM L'Arche ...................................... McElroy Hall 7:30 PM Middle School Youth Group ............. Sky Zone

Saturday 15 November 10:00 AM Reconciliation Retreat ................Media Center

Sunday 16 November 10:15 AM RCIA....................... School Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................ Music Room 2:00 PM Nursing Home EM Meeting.........Media Center 4:45 PM TGIF Shared Meal....................... McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Presentation......... McElroy Hall 5:30 PM Baptism Preparation ....School Conference Rm

Last Weekend (2 November 2014) Attendance at Mass........................................... 962 Registered Households ..................................... 863 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,939 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $6,988.84 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,721.00 Loose .................................................... $1,003.00 Total.................................................... $13,712.84

Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $379.83 Food Bank Items ..............................................121 Cemetery Fund....................................... $1,225.27


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 Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Each year at Christmastime we reach out to

assist low income families in the area around Saint Gregory the Great Church in inner city Baltimore. We are hoping to assist 166 families with gift cards to the nearest stores: Giant and Target. Our sign up process starts this weekend, and I invite you to connect with another family in this way during the holiday season, living out our mission statement of “giving selflessly.” Thanks to Peg O'Hara who has coordinated this program with such dedication for so many years. We will be voting for four new members of the Pastoral Council at Mass next weekend. The candidates' resumes are posted both in the Gathering Space and on our parish website. I hope you will review them prayerfully in order to vote for our future parish leadership in an informed manner. Their photos are also included on a bulletin insert this weekend. Advent begins on Sunday 30 November. For two weekends we will have a display of Advent wreathes, candles, books and calendars after all the Masses. Also, please be aware that you may order gift cards to use as holiday gifts or stocking stuffers and help our Building Fund at the same time. Forms are available at the gift card table after Mass and on our parish website. End of life decisions can be difficult to face, and confusing at times. A bulletin insert this weekend offers a web address to two free documents produced by the Catholic Bishops of Maryland, one articulating church guidance about these important issues, and the other providing a document for you to specify your final wishes (in accord with Maryland law.) I hope you will find this website and these documents helpful. My dad and his wife have agreed to move from Arizona to Massachusetts (where she has lots of family) so my prayers have been answered. For me to fly from BWI airport to Springfield is only a little over one hour!

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.................................... $744,799 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.

Advent Wreaths, Candles, & Calendars will be sold in the Gathering Space 8/9 November and 15/16 November. Stop by and see what’s available. They will also be available in the Parish Office during the week.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at Saint Katharine Drexel on Sunday 23 November at the 11:00 AM Mass by Bishop Richard Higgins of the Military Archdiocese.


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 Have you wanted a Catholic school education for your children, but transportation has been holding you back? We now offer a bus to Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, and Frederick. For more information, call 301-662-6722 or visit www.sjrcs.org.

�� Mother Seton School Our HSA Bingo will take place Saturday 15 November at 7:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM). Make it a girl's night out and have some relaxing fun before the holiday season consumes you! Fabulous prizes, including bags from Vera Bradley, Coach, and Thirty-One. Enjoy concessions, door prizes, and great company. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Contact Terry (301-447-3161) for tickets and more information. Proceeds benefit the Mother Seton School Home School Association.

Congratulations Lottery Raffle Winners! The following individuals won in October: Nick Albaugh, George & Mara Ambrose, Michael Bernard, Paul Donnelly, Ed Makuch, and Teresa Nguyen all won $50; Mary Jo Dougherty and Jennifer Leach each won $75; and Susan Chapman and Randy & Patty Rutledge won $100. 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.

Cast Your Vote for four new members of the Pastoral Council the weekend of 15/16 November. All registered

members of the parish, 16 years of age or older, who have been confirmed, are eligible to vote. Photos and biographies of candidates are displayed in the Gathering Space, printed packets are available, or you may view the information on the parish website www.saintdrexel.org.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

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.

Soup Kitchen Service Project takes place on Friday 14 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 [email protected].

L'Arche Service Project will be held at 6:30–9:00 PM on Friday 14 November. All High school and middle school youth are invited to participate in this monthly outreach to developmentally disabled children and adults in McElroy Hall. Each evening is a social event designed to build community among those with and without disabilities. Youth volunteers participate by helping with set-up at 6:30, welcoming the guests at 7:00, and interacting with the guests during the course of the activity and helping with clean-up afterwards. RSVP to [email protected].

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 [email protected].

is a regional young adult (18–39) speakers series being held at Jojo's Restaurant & Tap House, 16 East Patrick Street, Frederick. This fall's theme is The tough Stuff. Each night will include time to socialize, listen to the speaker, and have some Q&A. Our next meeting will take place on at 7:00 PM on Tuesday 11 November and the topic is Tough Calls: Relationships & Moral Decision. We hope you will join us! Visit the parish website for complete details and the full schedule of dates and topics.


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.

Mark Your Calendars!

� 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.

� 19 December �� "Almost Christmas" Pageant Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and enjoy the children's Christmas pageant, carol sing-a-long, and light refreshments. The program begins at 7:00 PM in McElroy Hall. Each family is asked to bring a plate of cookies to share. For information about the pageant, contact Barbara DeGray (301-471-0774).

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.

Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Campaign: Come join in public prayer on Saturday 15 November from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Gazebo in Baker Park, West 2nd Street, Frederick, near the band shell. Bring your family (and lawn chairs) and invite others to pray too. The next Rosary Campaign will be held on Saturday 13 December from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Gazebo.

Questions? Call Pat Oliver (301-845-8253).

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.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 10 November ........................ Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday 11 November ..................... Ti 2:1-8/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday 12 November .............. Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday 13 November............... Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 Friday 14 November ...................... 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday 15 November ......................3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 11/10 10:30 AM ............................... Joel Ulmer Tuesday 11/11 9:15 AM ............................ Matt Watson Friday 11/14 6:30 AM ................................Jeff Moore Saturday 11/13 5:00 PM ......................... Alice Bourdeau Sunday 11/15 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.

Quest for L'Arche: Please join us for a fun evening of Thanksgiving celebration including games, crafts, and music from 6:30–9:00 PM on Friday 14 November. Sponsored by Quest for L'Arche in Maryland, these gatherings take place in McElroy Hall and are for individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends. The program is free and light refreshments will be served.

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!

TGIF (Together Growing in Faith): The topic for this weekend's adult session on Sunday evening is Forgiveness: A Catholic Approach (Part 1) presented by Rev. Scott Hurd. Part 2 of his presentation will take place on Sunday 16 November. Join us for a shared meal at 4:45 PM and prayer, classes, and the presentation will begin at 5:30 PM in McElroy Hall. All are welcome.

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