Saint Katharine Drexel ParishSaint Katharine Drexel ParishSaint Katharine Drexel ParishSaint Katharine Drexel Parish

“Reaching Out With Mercy”“Reaching Out With Mercy”“Reaching Out With Mercy”“Reaching Out With Mercy”

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St Katharine Drexel Parish-Roxbury January 24, , 2016 Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Saint Katharine DrexelSaint Katharine DrexelSaint Katharine DrexelSaint Katharine Drexel ParishParishParishParish

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Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Parish Office: 175 Ruggles Street Roxbury, MA 02120Roxbury, MA 02120Roxbury, MA 02120Roxbury, MA 02120

Telephone: 617 445 8915Telephone: 617 445 8915Telephone: 617 445 8915Telephone: 617 445 8915 Fax: 617 445 1652Fax: 617 445 1652Fax: 617 445 1652Fax: 617 445 1652

Administrator: Reverend Gerald OstermanReverend Gerald OstermanReverend Gerald OstermanReverend Gerald Osterman

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Parochial Vicars: Reverend Jude Thaddeus OsunkwoReverend Jude Thaddeus OsunkwoReverend Jude Thaddeus OsunkwoReverend Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo

Reverend Donatus EzennekaReverend Donatus EzennekaReverend Donatus EzennekaReverend Donatus Ezenneka

Parish Secretary: Sr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana Onyewuche

Pastoral Associate Sr. Christine SmithSr. Christine SmithSr. Christine SmithSr. Christine Smith

Sr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana OnyewucheSr. Mary Christiana Onyewuche

Director of Music Mr. Meyer ChambersMr. Meyer ChambersMr. Meyer ChambersMr. Meyer Chambers

Mass Times:Mass Times:Mass Times:Mass Times: 8888:00 am & 10:00 am:00 am & 10:00 am:00 am & 10:00 am:00 am & 10:00 am 1:00 pm (1:00 pm (1:00 pm (1:00 pm (Nigerian CommunityNigerian CommunityNigerian CommunityNigerian Community)))) Daily Mass 9:00am MondayDaily Mass 9:00am MondayDaily Mass 9:00am MondayDaily Mass 9:00am Monday----SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday (Ruggles Street )(Ruggles Street )(Ruggles Street )(Ruggles Street )

Rosary: Sundays12:30 pmRosary: Sundays12:30 pmRosary: Sundays12:30 pmRosary: Sundays12:30 pm

Website: www.saintkdboston.org

St. Katharine Drexel Parish St. Katharine Drexel Parish St. Katharine Drexel Parish St. Katharine Drexel Parish is a Black Catholic Community is a Black Catholic Community is a Black Catholic Community is a Black Catholic Community

of believers, of believers, of believers, of believers, celebrating and rejoicing celebrating and rejoicing celebrating and rejoicing celebrating and rejoicing

in the love of GOD in the love of GOD in the love of GOD in the love of GOD

LK 1: 1- 4; 4: 14-21

“Rise and meet the magnificence of Our Lord. Fol- low Him as witnesses of Him, strong in His power.”

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PRAYER BREAKFAST

A Big Thank You to Lorraine Smith, Ruth Andrews, Pat Smith, Jacquie Townes, Lloyd Brade and all those who made our breakfast such a success. As they say, “many hands make light work”. We are very blessed for all you do.

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St Katharine Drexel Parish-Roxbury January 24, , 2016 Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Sunday 8am: Lorraine Valentine Joe-Ann Fergus 01/24 10am: Alicia Scott Garrell Lorraine Garrell 1pm: Augustine Onochie Jacinta Okwesili

Sunday 8am: Larry Anderson Joe-Ann Fergus 01/31 10am: Aja Credle Bob Credle 1pm: Reginald Osuji Dominic Anidi

Sunday 8am: Marian Peters Ernest Joseph Als 01/24 10am: Agnes Tshitenge Moy Arneaud 1pm: Sr. Christiana O. Tina Kamalu Chinwe Kate Okoye

Sunday 8am: Marian Peters Robert Gittens 01/31 10am: Sr. Christine Smith Pat Smith 1pm: Sr. Christiana O. Francis Ibili

Scripture for the week of January 24th

24 SUN Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

25 Mon Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18 26 Tue 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Mk 3:31-35 27 Wed 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4:1-20 28 Thu 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Mk 4:21-25 29 Fri 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34 30 Sat 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41

EVERY THURSDAY 7PM-8PM

PARISH CENTER, RUGGLES ST.

FYI

Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 28th. When it resumes, we will change from the Thematic Method (Random biblical themes) to the Systematic Method (book by book, and chapter by chapter). We will begin with the book of Genesis. We invite new members to plan to join the Bible Study group in this Jubilee Year of Divine Mercy.

MIDWEEK REFRESHER

READ: Luke 13: 1-9

REFLECT: Every day the press reports murders, accidents, front-page catastrophes. Jesus alludes to two public misfortunes from the news of his time. He does not refer to them in the manner of those retreat preachers who are only too happy to exploit a parish tragedy to urge people into the con- fessional. That is not Jesus' style. He does not con- sider violent deaths as divine punishments for sin. Rather, because he detects in his contemporar- ies a smug complacency, he warns them. They run the risk of being hardened to the urgency of conver- sion. Even if each of us is like a tree which for many years has given ample proof of its sterility, God is like that patient farmer who gives his fig tree another chance. This opportunity lasts until the Lord's re- turn. It is highlighted by this annual season of re- pentance that is upon us. PRAY: Pray for the grace of conversion in your life; it is never-ending. ACT: Incorporate self denial into your daily life.

JANUARY 10TH

8am: $751; 10am: $763; 1pm: $589 Second Collection-Diocesan Schools: $276

Would you consider raising your weekly offering by $2.00 if you have not already done so?

Thank you for your generosity!

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St Katharine Drexel Parish-Roxbury January 24, , 2016 Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

JANUARY 24TH

1PM

Thanking God for His numerous blessings, favors, mer- cies, healing and protection on her and her family. Requested by: Mama Patricia Adione Praying for the: 2nd Year Death Anniversary of Godwin Edoka Chukuka 8th Year Death Anniversary of Josephine Onyemelukwe 6th Month Death Anniversary of Michael Ofodile 3rd Month Death Anniversary of Lady Beatrice Eke May their souls rest in perfect peace. Requested by: The Families of Sir Peter & Lady Ogoo Onyemelukwu & Madam Grace Chukwuka Praying for the repose of the souls of Late Mr. & Mrs. Ibe John, Anumozo Mary Nwadiugwu, Mr. Izueke Augustine Nwadiugwu, Mr. & Mrs. Ikwunaziko, Peter & Alice Nwadi- ugwu. May their souls rest in perfect peace. Requested by: The Family of Ken Nwadiugwu Thanking God for His numerous blessings, favors, mer- cies, healing and protection. Requested by: Emeka & Ebere Ihionu Family RIP Ezinne Theresa Izuchi and forgiveness of her sins. Requested by: Prof. NT & Ezinne Ify Izuchi & Family Thanking God for His numerous blessings, favors, mer- cies, healing and protection. Requested by: Emeka & Ebere Ihionu Family Thanking God for His goodness & mercies upon him. Requested by: Ralph Ilona Thanking God for His faithfulness, protection, restoration and special intentions for the year 2016. Requested by: Anonymous

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

SENIOR CITIZEN CYBER CAFÉ PROGRAM TIMOTHY SMITH FOUNDATION

SECOND SEMESTER 2016

Day: Fridays (Bi-Weekly) Time: 10:00am-Noon Place: Computer Room, 2nd Floor, 175 Ruggles Street Dates: January 29th February 12th; 26th March 18th April 8th; 22nd Instructors are Sister Karen Hokanson, SND, Ed.D. and students from Emmanuel College. Lessons are one-to-one tutoring and include assistance with the Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.

2016 CLASSES HAVE BEGUN

Catechism classes for Prayer Session (from 5 years), First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation has resumed for 2016. There will be classes immediately after the 1PM Mass. Registration is still going on… Please call Christiana Onyewuche, EHJ at the Office at 617-445-8915 or her cell 617-77-9097.

Leona Austin Cleophus G. Bynoe

Alicia (Renee) Fullerton Marilyn Hicks Phyllis Martin Mary Ramos

Frances Redd

Please note, we count on Parishioners to give the name, addresses and phone numbers for our Sick, Shut-Ins, Seniors, Parishioners, may be in the hospital or nursing home for a time, who are unable to attend Mass regularly.

NOTE: Alternate Fridays Tutor Available Specific Technical Assist *Fridays: 9:30am-12:30pm (Starting Friday, Janu- ary 29th) Technical questions will be specifically addressed on alternate Friday. B