St. Katharine Drexel 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 November 2013

PASSAGES IN CHRIST We Welcome in Faith Ian Puwer Elad and Maximus Awolle Melong Elad who are 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 Joyfully Congratulate Nathaniel Sutterman as he receives his First Communion and joins us at the table of the Lord for the first time this weekend.

We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Phil Aiken, John Anderson, Gary Armbruster, David Baldwin, Jr., Joe Baldwin, Agnes Barachi, Sam Bilotta, George Brown, Grace Brown, Joe Buzy, Michael Carretta, Linda Cowen, Bob Dacey, Loretta DeGray, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Grayson Ennis, Nancy Essig, David Funsch, Charlie Gann, Harper Giles, Jennifer Hall, Barbara Hinrichs, Grady Hoffman, Logan Keepers, Maryanne Latini, Margaret Leone, Bridget Vaché Leskuski, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Jeff Moore, Suzy Nathan, Peg O’Hara, Kevin Prado, Jace Quinn, Rita Rourke, Joann Ryan, Jim Small, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Jen Stewart, Jennifer Stiles, Patricia Tudor, Joel Ulmer, Cam Wagner, Judy Wahl, Ann Warner, Donnie Weaver, Rita Weygandt, and Yan Bien Zhang. May our prayers offer them inner strength.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Next Weekend (24 November 2013) Scripture Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Christmas Basket Greenery Deliveries Katie's Ladies Tree Raffle Advent Candles, Wreaths, & Calendars

Second Collection: Campaign for Human Development

Congratulations to the four newly elected members of the Pastoral Council, Patrick Haley, Bob Landry, Samantha Nelson, and Jan Scudiero, who will begin serving in January 2014. Many thanks to all candidates who offered themselves in service to our parish community and to all

who took time to review the resumes and prayerfully discern our parish leadership for the future

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday 17 November 10:15 AM RCIA........................SJRCS Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal ................Music Room 4:00 PM "Taste of Africa" Event................McElroy Hall

Monday 18 November 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 7:00 PM Social Activities ......................... Parish Office 7:00 PM Property Management Com.........Music Room 7:00 PM Katie's Ladies ............................Media Center

Tuesday 19 November 9:15 AM Weekday Mass ....................................Chapel 7:00 PM Finance Committee..................... Parish Office 7:00 PM FIRE Group A ............................Media Center

Wednesday 20 November 5:15 PM Youth Band................................Music Room 7:00 PM Regional Young Adults...............Media Center 7:00 PM High School Youth Group............Music Room

Thursday 21 November 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal..................................Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Scout Planning Meeting.......Media Center 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting .....................Music Room 7:00 PM Bereavement Ministry ................ Parish Office

Friday 22 November 6:30 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 4:30 PM Liturgy Planning Com................. Parish Office

Saturday 23 November 10:00 AM Reconciliation Retreat ...............Media Center

Sunday 24 November 10:00 AM Christmas Pageant Meeting......SJRCS Atrium 10:15 AM RCIA.......................SJRCS Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal ...............Music Room

Last Weekend (10 November 2013) Attendance at Mass........................................... 883 Registered Households ..................................... 852 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,913 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $5,622.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,721.00 Loose ....................................................... $761.98 Total.................................................... $12,104.98 Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $335.00 Food Bank Items ..............................................174 Catholic School Education ....................... $1,002.00

Archbishop William Lori will make a parish visit and join us for the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday 24 November. He will also stay to visit during coffee and donuts after Mass. All are welcome to join this special celebration.

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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 (Middletown): Co-Ed Elementary Pre-K3-8, 301-874-9014 stmamd.org

SAINT JOHN’S CATHOLIC PREP (Buckeystown): 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 Archbishop Lori is visiting our parish next

weekend and celebrating the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday 24 November. He will also be staying for coffee and donuts to speak with parishioners after Mass-- so those who attend the 11:00 Mass are invited to come early for Mass if you would like a chance to speak with the Archbishop during coffee and donuts next weekend. Pope Francis often speaks about opportunities to care for the needy, and this weekend offers us many. Our poor box offering is dedicated to aid the relief effort in the Philippines through Catholic Relief Services., and our Christmas Basket program sign-up is starting after Mass. In addition, The Knights of Columbus are conducting their annual tootsie roll campaign outside after Mass, which benefits people with disabilities. The second collection this weekend is for the Campaign for Human Development, a very effective program of the US Bishops funding self-help projects among the poor across our country. And a bulletin insert invites you to bring items for the cold weather shelter to Mass next weekend. This is a faith community that really cares! You'll notice some new trees have been planted on our property perimeter. We border Tuscarora Creek, and the Potomac Conservancy is an organization that funds projects to plant trees along waterways that feed into the Potomac River. The Potomac Conservancy provided the trees, and they were planted by a joint effort of Saint John's School students (led by Paul Fer) and our parishioners Jerry Hamilla and Pat Christoff, who were coordinated by Tom Hornyak and our Property Management Committee. Thanks to all who helped! Next weekend on Saturday I will be in Baltimore for the wedding of one of my goddaughters, so we welcome Fr. Mike Heine to preside at Mass once again. Don't forget your items for the cold weather shelter!

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT REPORT REPORT REPORT

Our faith community is so blessed by your generosity! In addition to our monthly Building Fund collection and the redemption of some remaining pledges from our previous capital campaign, we have now received:

Capital Campaign Goal ......................... $1,850,000 Campaign Pledges Made ................................. $816,614 Campaign Pledges Paid ................................... $278,281 Households Participating ........................................... 91

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.

Bereavement Support Group: “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 participate in our support group. The next meeting is Thursday 21 November in the Parish Office. If you are interested in participating or just need

further information, please contact Kathy Moore (301-360-9581) or skdassociate4@saintdrexel.org

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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 Walk-in Wednesdays! Join us any Wednesday from 9:00–11:00 AM. Prospective parents are invited to visit St. John Regional Catholic School and tour the pre-K through 8th grade classrooms. Come and see first hand why our National Blue Ribbon and S.T.E.M. school offers the best education in the area. Tuition discounts apply for parishioners. Contact Karen O'Boyle at koboyle@sjrcs.org or call 301-662-6722 for additional information.

"Secure Our School Annual Fund Campaign" - Help SJRCS obtain our goal of raising $50,000 through this year's annual fund in order to upgrade security throughout our building. We are half way there! The need is immediate in order to install the system over the Christmas break. For more information, please contact Sheila Evers, Director of Development (301-662-6722). Donate online at www.sjrcs.org.

���� St. Thomas More Academy Divine Mercy for America is coming to St. Thomas More Academy on Wednesday 20 November from 7:00–9:00 PM. Dave and Joan Maroney of Mother of Mercy Messengers will present a multi-media program that includes "America the Beautiful" a prayer for our nation in sight and sound; the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the United Stats, and personal talks to help nurture personal holiness. Divine Mercy materials will be available. Visit www.stmamd.org or call 240-490-5479 for more information. St. Thomas More is located at 103 Prospect St., Middletown.

Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest is underway. This competition is open to children in grades one through eight and prizes will be awarded at various grade levels, as well as one winner in each category. Winning posters will be forwarded to state-level competition. Rules and registration forms are available at the Information Center. Completed posters must be submitted to the Parish Office no later than Friday 22 November. If you have questions, please contact Michael Smith at mfenwicksmith@yahoo.com.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

High School Youth Group will meet on Wednesday 20 November from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Music Room. No RSVP is required. Friends from outside the parish are welcome any time. Remember to bring $2 to help offset the cost of pizza.

Game Night Service Project at Citizen's Nursing Center (Rosemont Ave., across from Ft. Detrick), on Thursday 21 November from 6:45–8:15 PM. All middle and high school youth are invited to participate in this fun night of outreach to the elderly. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Diane at dltdevlin@comcast.net.

High School Fall Retreat: Sponsored by Central Maryland Youth Ministers, this weekend experience will occur at Summit Lake and will include teens from other Frederick County Catholic parishes (St. Timothy, St. Joseph, Holy Family). If you had a good time on your Confirmation retreat and would like more of that kind of experience, join fellow teens from 7:00 PM Friday 22 November to 10:00 AM Sunday 24 November. The cost is $100 per youth. Information & registration for are on the parish website or Youth Ministry bulletin board. for more information or to obtain a registration form. Registration deadline is 17 November.

Saint Katharine Drexel’s Poor Box donations help support the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) of

Frederick through a coalition of area Catholic churches. With the current economy, SVDP has more people seeking assistance with fewer funds with which to help. SVDP depends totally on the generous contributions of the five supporting Catholic parishes to operate. If you find that you are

able to increase your donation to the Poor Box, the needy of our county will be appreciative.

St. Katharine Drexel 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 November 2013

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! � 5 December ���� Drexel Voyager's Christmas Lunch Join our senior group (AARP eligible) at Dutch’s Daughter

at 11:30 AM for our fourth annual Christmas Buffet. Entertainment will be provided by students from St. John Regional Catholic School and will include a carol sing-a-long. There will

be door prizes! The cost for lunch (a hot buffet consisting of three entrées) is $24 payable in advance. Please make checks payable to SKD and mark Voyager's lunch on the memo line. Please sign up in the Parish Office or at the Information Center by Sunday 1 December.

� 20 December ���� "Almost Christmas " Pageant Join us at 7:00 PM in McElroy Hall as our young angels and shepherds present our annual pageant. We ask those attending to bring cookies to share, a gift for Birthright, and your Christmas "spirit."

� 31 December ���� New Year's Eve Celebration A concert and interfaith prayer service will be held at Saint Katharine Drexel at 7:30 PM in McElroy Hall. The concert begins at 7:30 PM and the Interfaith Service at 8:30 PM. A light reception will follow. It will conclude 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. This is a great way to start your New Year off right!

Divorce and Annulments from a Catholic Perspective: The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of

Baltimore will be giving a presentation in our area concerning divorce and annulment from the Catholic perspective. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who may whish to marry Catholics, and any others who may have a vested interest because of family members or friends. This session will be

held on Thursday 21 November at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center and St. Peter the Apostle, Libertytown. No prior registration is required. For further information, please call 410-547-5533.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 18 November.............1 Mc 1:10-15/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday 19 November ............. 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday 20 November ........ 2 Mc 6:18:31/Lk 19:1-28 Thursday 21 November...........1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44 Friday 22 November ...............1 Mc 4:36-37/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday 23 November ............ 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 26:27-40

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 11/18 10:30 AM ...................... Hae Sung Chung Tuesday 11/19 9:15 AM ....................... Joseph Sheehan Friday 11/22 6:30 AM ......................... James Rigasso Saturday 11/23 5:00 PM ...................................All Souls Sunday 11/24 9:00 AM ..................................Tom Nee 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.

Christmas Basket Gift Program: This weekend we begin sign-up for our annual Christmas Basket Program, celebrating its 30th year. Through the use of our gift

card program, we are offering choices for stores near the majority of the St. Gregory families: Target and Giant. Most gift cards are for $25 each. Our first promise to these families is food, so we are asking for a $60 Giant Food

certificate. All you need to do is select the size family you want and fill out the form as to how many gift certificates you will provide and the amount. For those who wish to help but do not wish to sponsor a family, simply donate a check to the Christmas Basket program in any amount and drop it in the collection, take it to the parish office, or mail it. Please make checks payable to Saint Katharine Drexel and put Christmas Basket Program on the memo line.

Uncle Ralph Cookie Dough Delivery is next weekend, 23/24 November after all Masses. If you ordered cookie dough, please remember to stop by the youth ministry table in the Gathering Space after Mass to pick up your orders. Thank you for supporting SKD Youth Ministry!

St. Katharine Drexel 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 November 2013 Have you moved recently? Do you have a new phone number or email address? Please help us keep our records up to date by calling the Parish Office if you have any changes in your contact information. If you are new to Saint Katharine Drexel and wish to register, please pick up a New Parishioner Orientation Schedule at the Information Center.

Thanksgiving Day Mass: The word Eucharist is Greek for “thanksgiving” and so it is appropriate that we gather to celebrate the Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday 28 November at 9:00 AM in McElroy Hall. Please bring an offering of non-perishable food for the Food Bank. All are

welcome!

Will You be Traveling for Thanksgiving? If so, be sure to check for Mass times and locations by visiting www.masstimes.org.

Advent Wreaths, Candles, & Calendars will be sold in the Gathering Space until the weekend of 23/24 November. Stop by and see what’s available. They will also be available in the Parish Office during the week.

Annual Almost Christmas "Pageant" sign-are in the Gathering Space on 16/17 November. We are in need of lots of angels and shepherds, and more! The cast and parent meeting will take place on Sunday

24 November at 10:00 AM in the SJRCS Atrium. Rehearsals are scheduled for Sunday 8 December and Sunday 15 December. If you have questions about the pageant, please contact Barbara DeGray (301-471-0774)

barbdegray@comcast.net, Helen Roth at whyweightagain@yahoo.com, or Trish Bodine (301-606-5942) trish8120@vrizon.net.

Are you Gluten Intolerant? We have Archdiocesan approved low gluten hosts. The amount of gluten in these altar breads (0.01%) should be safe for most people with this intolerance. To receive a low gluten host, see the Sacristan or Father Keith before Mass.

If you get a chance, wish Administrative Assistant Nancy Whitmore a “Happy Birthday"!

Katie’s Ladies are selling chances on a Christmas tree

decorated with cash and gift cards valued at over $500. This raffle benefits the Parish Building Fund. Tickets will be available in the Gathering Space or the Parish Office through Sunday 15 December. The winning ticket will be drawn at the conclusion of the 11:00 AM Mass on 15 December.

Holiday Gift Card Order Forms are available at the Gift Card Table. This is a great way to support the Building Fund while shopping for Christmas gifts for family and friends. Gift cards for St. Gregory the Great Parish should be purchased through the Christmas Basket program. Order forms and payment must be turned in at the Gift Card Table or the Parish Office by Monday 25 November.

Wouldn’t You Like to Share the Gift of Flowers for Our Weekend Masses? A floral arrangement can be ordered to commemorate anniversaries, Baptisms, or First Communions. Please make your reservation at the Information Center. The cost is only $60.

That’s My Pan! is a holiday fundraiser for the Parish Building Fund. Stop by the Gift Card Table and check out the new unique customized bake ware items that are available. Check out the samples in the Gathering Space throughout November. Orders and payment must be

received no later than Friday 6 December to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

Lost and Found: Please check the lost and found box at the Information Center after Mass. We always have a large collection of umbrellas, coats, glasses, children’s toys, books, as well as miscellaneous pieces of jewelry. Clothing items not picked up will be cleaned and donated to the Rescue Mission and toys will be donated to the Nursery and Kate's Kids.

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal: Thanks to all who made a pledge or gift, we have reached $60,484 (101%) of our parish goal of $59,700. If you have not yet made a pledge, you are invited to complete the form you received in the mail or complete a form from the Information Center Many thanks! . Please be aware that 50% of every dollar donated over our parish goal goes directly to our Building Fund.