st. katharine drexel the holy family 30 december 2012...

St. Katharine Drexel The Holy Family 30 December 2012

PASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRIST We Warmly Welcome Tony & Sandra Brower (and their children Brandon & Jenna), Wesley & Toni Lewis (and their daughter Leslie), Tony &

Lauren Most, John & Karen Nelson (and their children Emily, Maggie, John, Chris, Caroline,

Michael, & Tommy), and Joseph & Anne O’Brien (and their daughters Chen, Anjoli, and Maria), who have become members of the Saint Katharine Drexel faith community. We are grateful for the new life they bring to our parish.

We Welcome in Faith Sadie Haley 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 in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Jeanne Bartoli, George Brown, Paul Burdette, Michael Carretta, Linda Cowen, Bob Dacey, Loretta DeGray, Piper Dotson, Olivia Dowell, Jim Drollinger, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Grayson Ennis, David Funsch, Jennifer Hall, Barbara Hinrichs, Grady Hoffman, Rosemary Jones, Joseph Kawalek, Fr. Phil Keane, Blanche Kracher, Alicia Kunst, William Libert, Helen Marie McBride, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Suzy Nathan, Peg O’Hara, Eddy Patterson, Rita Rourke, Jon Russell, Carmen Scudiero, Jim Small, Jean Smith, Bobbie Speace, Jacqueline Speelman, Agnes Taylor, Susan Taylor, Patricia Tudor, Joel Ulmer, Cam Wagner, Ann Warner, 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, especially Mark Deemers, Danny Grimes, Keith Michael, Roger O’Donoghue, Paul Philippus, and Michael Reid.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Next Weekend (6 January 2013) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Lent 4.5 Cabin Fever Dance

Second Collection: Catholic Scholl Education

The Feast of Mary, Mother of God is celebrated on Tuesday 1 January 2013 and is a holy day of obligation. Mass will be celebrated in McElroy Hall at 10:00 AM.

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday 30 December 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................Music Room 10:15 AM RCIA........................SJRCS Conference Room

Monday 31 December The Parish Office is closed on New Year’s Eve

10:30 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 7:30 PM New Year’s Interfaith Service ......McElroy Hall

Tuesday 1 January The Parish Office is Closed on New Year’s Day

10:00 AM Holy Day Mass ...........................McElroy Hall

Wednesday 2 January 7:00 PM High School Youth Group............Music Room

Thursday 3 January 11:30 AM Drexel Voyager’s Lunch.............Golden Corral 7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal .........................Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting .....................Music Room

Friday 4 January 6:15 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 4:30 PM Liturgical Planning ..................... Parish Office 7:30 PM Middle School Youth Group .........Music Room

Sunday 6 January 10:00 AM RCIC......................................... Parish Office 10:15 AM RCIA........................SJRCS Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................Music Room 12:00 PM African Faith Community .......................Stage 1:00 PM 1st Eucharist Parent Meeting.......Media Center 2:00 PM Confirmation Session ..................Music Room

Last Weekend (23 December 2012) Attendance at Mass........................................... 988 Registered Households ..................................... 844 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,910 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $4,850.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,468.00 Loose .................................................... $1,683.25 Total.................................................... $12,001.25 Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $493.20 Food Bank Items ..............................................107

To Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, we are planning multi-cultural Masses on 5/6 January to celebrate the many nations around the world from which we come as parishioners. We will hang flags from those nations in McElroy Hall to represent our various heritages. To have your nation of origin represented that weekend, fill out the form available at the Information Center, in the Parish Office, or on the parish website by Sunday 30 December. Please check this form for other ways to be involved in this celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany.


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.Fr.Fr.Fr. Keith’s Korner Keith’s Korner Keith’s Korner Keith’s Korner I hope that you have enjoyed quality Christmas

time with family and friends this past week. It takes many creative people working together to make our parish celebrations of Christ’s birth prayerful and inspiring. Many thanks to the coordinators of all our liturgical ministries for their leadership at Christmas and throughout the year. We are also grateful to our musicians and decorators for the way they are able to create beauty in our simple gym setting. And thanks to our set-up teams-- and the Knights of Columbus who led the rosary before Mass during the season of Advent and assisted with parking at 4 PM Mass on Christmas Eve. We had a good response to our Christmas Basket program during Advent and a report is included in this bulletin. In the name of all the families in inner-city Baltimore whose Christmas was a little bit brighter because of this project-- thanks for your generosity. Our parish definitely made a real difference in the lives of others! We are also grateful to Peg O’Hara for her dedication in coordinating this project for many years. There are two weekend retreats scheduled for next month which may be helpful to you. The Retrovaille weekend is designed for troubled marriages, and the Rachel’s Vineyard weekend assists with healing after abortion. More information is included in this bulletin. As we begin 2013, let us pray with confidence in a spirit of hope about the future. You are cordially invited to our New Year’s Eve Interfaith Celebration—the concert begins at 7:30 PM and the Prayer Service at 8:00 PM. Please note that the Holyday Mass for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God will be celebrated on New Year’s Day at 10:00 AM. Next weekend, as we observe the Feast of Epiphany (and our multi-cultural origins), our regular schedule of Saturday (5 PM) and Sunday (9 AM & 11 AM) Masses will be celebrated.

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

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 PROGRESSCAMPAIGN PROGRESSCAMPAIGN PROGRESSCAMPAIGN PROGRESS

Households Participating ......................................... 373 Capital Campaign Pledges Made ................... $2,034,592 Building Fund Collected................................ $1,334,660 Total Toward End of Construction Goal .......$3,369,252

CONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASH

Capital Campaign Pledges Collected.............. $1,859,362 Building Fund Collected................................ $1,334,660 Total Toward Start of Construction Goal........ $3,194,022

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

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

A New Year’s Eve Concert and Interfaith Prayer Service will be held at our parish on Monday 31 December 2012 and the greater Frederick

community is invited. The concert (7:30 PM) and Interfaith Service (8:30 PM) will focus on thanksgiving for blessings received in the past year and hopes for peace in the New Year. A light reception will follow, and the evening concludes in time to attend other New Year’s Eve festivities. Admission is free, but reservations are required and childcare will be provided. To attend (or reserve childcare)

please call 301-360-9581 or visit www.saintdrexel.org and indicate the number of people attending and the number of children (and their ages) requiring childcare. Start your new year off right!


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 �� Knott Scholarship Funds Knott Scholarship Funds announces the availability of four-year, full tuition scholarships for the 2013–2014 academic

year. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Catholic students now in grade 4 or grade 8, living in Frederick County, may apply. Scholarships may be used to attend a Catholic elementary

school or a Catholic high school within the geographic areas of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Information regarding qualifications and an application form describing eligibility requirements and deadlines may be obtained by visiting www.knottscholar.org. For additional information, please call 443-325-7884.

�� Knights of Columbus Scholarships The Knights of Columbus award several scholarships each year for both college and high school students. For information on scholarships available, please visit www.kofc-md.org. The deadline to submit applications is 1 February 2013.

The Parish Directories Have Arrived! If you had your photo taken, please pick up your complimentary copy in the Gathering Space after Mass. If you did not have your picture taken and wish to purchase a copy, they are available at the Information Center for $10.

If you are Traveling during the upcoming holidays, we wish you a safe trip and a blessed time with family and friends. Be sure to check for Mass times and locations across the United States by visiting www.masstimes.org.

Are you married for 50 years or more? Our parish is participating in Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s search for the longest married couple in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. One couple from each parish will be honored during a special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori at 3:00 PM on 10 February 2013 at the Cathedral in Baltimore. If you wish to represent Saint Katharine Drexel at this Mass, Please contact the Parish Office no later than Monday 21 January 2013.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry High School Youth are encouraged to support the New Year’s Eve interfaith celebration by volunteering to assist with childcare in the parish nursery during the event. Those interested should meet Lean in the Music Room on 31 December at 7:00 PM. This is a good community service opportunity and a great way to kick off the New Year.

High School Youth Group will meet on Wednesday 2 January from 7:00–9:00 PM.

Soup Kitchen service project for middle and high school youth is Friday 4 January from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Frederick Community Action Agency. RSVP required by emailing [email protected].

Middle School Youth Group will meet on Friday 4 January from 7:30–10:00 PM.

All High School Youth are invited to join this year’s Confirmation class as they explore the topic of “Christian Prayer” with Fr. Tom Ryan Sunday 6 January from 2:30–4:30 PM. Fr. Ryan is the author of over a dozen books on the spiritual life and is an expert on meditation in the Catholic contemplative prayer tradition. There is no cost to attend. Interested adults are also welcome.

Encounter Gathering will take place next Sunday 6 January at 10:05 AM in the SJRCS atrium. This meeting is for high school youth interested in participating in our summer mission trip scheduled for 7–12 July. Fundraising is well underway, but it’s not too late to become involved.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing After Abortion: An increasing number of counselors are reporting that unacknowledged post-abortion distress is the causative factor in many of their patients, even though they are seeking therapy for unrelated problems. We can help. Take the first step and join us for our next retreat 11–12 January in Marriottsville, MD. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion. For more information, contact Denise (410-625-8491) or email [email protected]. Financial assistance is available.


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! � 3 January�� Drexel Voyager’s Luncheon

Join us at the Golden Corral at 11:30 AM for lunch followed by our 2nd Annual Team Trivia Competition. There are prizes! Be sure to sign up in the Parish Office or at the Information Center by 30 December.

� 26 January �� Cabin Fever Dance Rock the “Winter Blues” away at our annual SKD Cabin Fever Dance. Join us at Club McElroy from 8:00–11:00 PM and dance to music provided by DJ Kevin. Mixers and snacks will be available. This event is for those over the age of 21. Tickets will be available in the Gathering Space the weekends of 12/13 & 19/20 January. We hope to see you there. For tickets, information, or to volunteer, please contact Kate Dudash (240-620-6480) or [email protected].

� 1 February �� 13th Annual Variety Show This is always a great event and an opportunity to showcase the talents of our parishioners, young and not so young. Start thinking about what you plan to do. Sign-ups will begin at the Information Center the weekend of 5/6 January. Contact Barbara Linthicum (301-694-6554) or email [email protected] for further information.

“France Magnifique” is the name of a trip to France in Fall, 2013 sponsored by the Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City. They have agreed to reserve spots for our

parishioners who would like to join Msgr. John Dietzenbach and Fr. Keith in France from 24 October until 4 November next year. A $250 discount is available for early booking, and an information meeting is being planned here in Frederick in January. Detailed brochures are available at the Information

Center. Please let Fr. Keith know if you are interested.

During the Winter Months, you can find cancellation information for meetings and events on the website wwwsaintdrexel.org, or you can call the Parish Office for a recorded message. Except in the event of a major blizzard (when the Archbishop exempts all Catholics from the obligation to attend Mass) weekend Masses are always celebrated as scheduled.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 31 December ................. 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday 1 January .................... Nm 6:22-27/Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday 2 January............... 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 Thursday 3 January ................. 1 Jn 2:29-3.6/Jn 1:29-34 Friday 4 January......................... 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 Saturday 5 January................... 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 12/31 10:30 AM ...................... Robert Melendez Tuesday 1/1 9:15 AM ............................ Helen Egena Friday 1/4 6:15 AM ............................... Paul Smith Saturday 1/5 5:00 PM .................... Christine Chandler Sunday 1/6 9:00 AM ......................... Marie Mongam 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.

Make a Gift Through an IRA Charitable Rollover: If you are over the age of 70-1/2, you must take a required minimum distribution from your IRA. Normally, the amount of this distribution is taxed as ordinary income. However, as a result of federal legislation enacted several years ago, you may make a direct distribution from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as our parish, anytime between now and the end of 2012. Such distributions are not subject to income tax and count toward fulfilling your required minimum distribution. For more information about how you and the parish can benefit from an IRA charitable rollover, please contact the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Community Foundation (410-547-5356) or visit www.archbalt.org/cff.

Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled Marriages: Retrouvaille (Re-tro-vi), a lifeline for troubled marriages, helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. The next weekend is 11–13 January. For confidential information or to register, call 301-468-6764, 410-647-0350, or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or www.retrouvaille.org.

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