St. Katharine Drexel The Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2013 PASSAGES IN CHRIST PASSAGES IN CHRIST PASSAGES IN CHRIST PASSAGES IN CHRIST 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, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Grayson Ennis, David Funsch, Jennifer Hall, Barbara Hinrichs, Grady Hoffman, Rosemary Jones, Blanche Kracher, Alicia Kunst, William Libert, Helen Marie McBride, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Suzy Nathan, Peg O’Hara, Eddy Patterson, Rita Rourke, Helene Sauriol, Carmen Scudiero, Jim Small, Jean Smith, Bobbie Speace, Jacqueline Speelman, Agnes Taylor, Susan Taylor, Patricia Tudor, Joel Ulmer, Cam Wagner, Ann Warner, Rita Weygandt, and Kyle Wilson. May our prayers offer them inner strength. We Pray in Trust that all who have died may be welcomed into the peace of God’s Kingdom, especially Thomas Blue (father of Michael Blue and Kathleen Blue Shores) and Bill Robinson (brother of Jean Gouker). With Christ they journey through death to new life. We Warmly Welcome Shawn Cassidy & Katie Futrell (and their children Nathan & Julia), Matt & Kristin Dusablon (and their children Caden & Olivia), and Allie Potter (and her daughter Chelsea) who have become members of the Saint Katharine Drexel faith community. We are grateful for the new life they bring to our parish. Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests. Next Weekend (20 January 2013) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11 In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Cabin Fever Dance Tickets Catholic Schools Week March for Life Second Collection: Special Care of Retired Archdiocesan Priests The funds collected will be used to support the needs of retired Archdiocesan priests in need of special medical care in nursing homes & assisted living facilities as well as those convalescing following surgery, serious injury, or illness. Thank you for your generosity. Lent 4.5: Christian Simplicity: Join with fellow parishioners in a 7-week Lenten program providing a new approach to the traditional Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The program begins on Tuesday 12 February at 7:00 PM. The cost per person is $20. Please contact Kathryn Welty at [email protected]or Barbara Lavery at [email protected]. Registration forms are available on the parish website or at Gift Card Table. This Week in Our Parish Sunday 13 January 10:00 AM RCIC......................................... Parish Office 10:15 AM New Parishioner Orientation ........Media Center 10:15 AM Youth Choir ................................ Music Room 10:15 AM RCIC........................SJRCS Conference Room 12:00 PM African Faith Community .......................Stage 12:30 PM Social Justice ............................Media Center 4:45 PM TGIF Shared Meal........................ McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Programs .............. McElroy Hall Monday 14 January 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ............ Citizens Nursing Home 7:00 PM Confirmation Session .................. Music Room 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus..................Media Center Tuesday 15 January There is no 9:15 AM Mass in the Chapel Wednesday 16 January 7:00 PM Fundraising Committee ............... Parish Office 7:00 PM High School Youth Group ............. Music Room Thursday 17 January 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal ................................... Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack Meeting .............. McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting....................... Music Room Friday 18 January There is no 6:15 AM Mass in the Chapel 7:00 PM L’Arche Meeting .......................... McElroy Hall Saturday 19 January 9:00 AM Drexel Voyagers Planning Mtg.....Media Center 3:00 PM Catholicism DVD Series ...............Media Center Sunday 20 January 10:00 AM RCIC......................................... Parish Office 10:15 AM RCIA........................SJRCS Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir ................................ Music Room 12:00 PM Pinewood Derby Workshop ........ McElroy Hall Last Weekend (6 January 2013) Attendance at Mass .........................................1,092 New Year’s Attendance ..................................... 305 Registered Households ..................................... 844 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,910 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $5,415.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,468.00 Loose .................................................... $1,146.93 Total.................................................... $12,029.93 Other Offerings Poor Box ................................................... $308.45 Food Bank Items ..............................................163 1 January, Mary Mother of God ............... $2,019.11 Catholic School Education .......................... $839.00 If you get a chance, wish Pastoral Associate Kathy Moore a “Happy Birthday” this week.
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St. Katharine Drexel The Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2013
PASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRIST
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, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Grayson Ennis, David Funsch, Jennifer Hall, Barbara Hinrichs, Grady Hoffman, Rosemary Jones, Blanche Kracher, Alicia Kunst, William Libert, Helen Marie McBride, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Suzy Nathan, Peg O’Hara, Eddy Patterson, Rita Rourke, Helene Sauriol, Carmen Scudiero, Jim Small, Jean Smith, Bobbie Speace, Jacqueline Speelman, Agnes Taylor, Susan Taylor, Patricia Tudor, Joel Ulmer, Cam Wagner, Ann Warner, Rita Weygandt, and Kyle Wilson. May our prayers offer them inner strength.
We Pray in Trust that all who have died may be welcomed into the peace of God’s Kingdom, especially Thomas Blue (father of Michael Blue and Kathleen Blue Shores) and Bill Robinson (brother of Jean Gouker). With Christ they journey through death to new life.
We Warmly Welcome Shawn Cassidy & Katie Futrell (and their children Nathan & Julia), Matt & Kristin Dusablon (and their children Caden & Olivia), and Allie Potter (and her daughter Chelsea) who have become members of the Saint Katharine Drexel faith community. We are grateful for the new life they bring to our parish.
Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.
Next Weekend (20 January 2013) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11
In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Cabin Fever Dance Tickets Catholic Schools Week March for Life
Second Collection: Special Care of Retired Archdiocesan Priests
The funds collected will be used to support the needs of retired Archdiocesan priests in need of special medical care in nursing homes & assisted living facilities as well as those convalescing following surgery, serious injury, or illness. Thank you for your generosity.
Lent 4.5: Christian Simplicity: Join with fellow parishioners in a 7-week Lenten program providing a new approach to the traditional Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The program begins on Tuesday 12 February at 7:00 PM. The cost per person is $20. Please contact Kathryn Welty at [email protected] or Barbara Lavery at [email protected]. Registration forms are available on the parish website or at Gift Card Table.
This Week in Our Parish
Sunday 13 January 10:00 AM RCIC......................................... Parish Office 10:15 AM New Parishioner Orientation........Media Center 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................Music Room 10:15 AM RCIC........................SJRCS Conference Room 12:00 PM African Faith Community .......................Stage 12:30 PM Social Justice ............................Media Center 4:45 PM TGIF Shared Meal........................McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Programs ..............McElroy Hall
Monday 14 January 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ............Citizens Nursing Home 7:00 PM Confirmation Session ..................Music Room 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus..................Media Center
Tuesday 15 January There is no 9:15 AM Mass in the Chapel
Wednesday 16 January 7:00 PM Fundraising Committee ............... Parish Office 7:00 PM High School Youth Group .............Music Room
Thursday 17 January 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal ...................................Chapel 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack Meeting ..............McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting.......................Music Room
Friday 18 January There is no 6:15 AM Mass in the Chapel
7:00 PM L’Arche Meeting ..........................McElroy Hall
Saturday 19 January 9:00 AM Drexel Voyagers Planning Mtg.....Media Center 3:00 PM Catholicism DVD Series...............Media Center
Sunday 20 January 10:00 AM RCIC......................................... Parish Office 10:15 AM RCIA........................SJRCS Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................Music Room 12:00 PM Pinewood Derby Workshop ........McElroy Hall
Last Weekend (6 January 2013) Attendance at Mass.........................................1,092 New Year’s Attendance ..................................... 305 Registered Households ..................................... 844 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,910 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $5,415.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,468.00 Loose .................................................... $1,146.93 Total.................................................... $12,029.93 Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $308.45 Food Bank Items ..............................................163 1 January, Mary Mother of God ............... $2,019.11 Catholic School Education .......................... $839.00
If you get a chance, wish Pastoral Associate Kathy Moore a “Happy Birthday” this week.
St. Katharine Drexel The Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2013
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 Each February, as part of the World Marriage
Day observance, Archbishop Lori celebrates Mass at the Cathedral in Baltimore and personally recognizes the longest married couple from each parish. We are currently looking for a couple who is married for at least 50 years for this special event. If you could represent our parish on 10 February in Baltimore, please call the parish office by Monday 21 January and let us know. If you need a ride that day, we will arrange it! The annual March for Life takes place each year in Washington DC in January, and there will be a bus leaving for the March from nearby St. Timothy Church (Walkersville) on Friday 25 January. You must reserve your seat on the bus ahead of time, so please call the number listed elsewhere in this bulletin to join this prayerful national witness to the value of human life. Although the warmer weather this past week has been beckoning people outdoors, months ago we planned a “Cabin Fever” Dance on Saturday 26 January. Who knows—it may be cold by then! The proceeds benefit our Building Fund, and tickets will be available for this low-key and relaxing evening this weekend and next. The annual nationwide observance of Catholic Schools Week will take place this year beginning on Sunday 27 January. Students from all of the local Catholic Schools are invited to participate in the various ministries at the 11:00 AM Mass that day. Please contact Barbara Miller ([email protected]) in order to offer your child as a special participant in this celebration. You may also sign up in the Gathering Space after any of the Masses next weekend. We are trending slightly better financially at this point in comparison to last year, so thank you for your generosity to your parish! Thanks also to so many of you for your kindness through cards and gifts at Christmas!
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
Households Participating ..........................................373 Capital Campaign Pledges Made ................... $2,034,592 Building Fund Collected................................ $1,339,970 Total Toward End of Construction Goal .......$3,374,562
CONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASH
Capital Campaign Pledges Collected.............. $1,874,907 Building Fund Collected................................ $1,339,970 Total Toward Start of Construction Goal........ $3,214,877
CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES TO DATE
Seeking Saint Katharine Drexel’s Longest Married Couple: We are participating in Worldwide Marriage encounter’s search for the longest married couple in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. One nominee from each parish will be honored during a special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori at 3:00 PM on 10 February 2013. Please submit the names, address, wedding date, and phone number of the couple, married at least 50 years, to the Parish Office no later than 21 January 2013. Longest married couples will receive a certificate from World Wide Marriage Encounter and a letter of congratulations from the Archbishop.
Celebrating 25 Years or More? For recognition, register online http://moments4marriage.org, email [email protected], or call Chris & Darla Phillips (410-987-4210) by 30 January to receive special recognition at the 10 February World Marriage Day Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles ST, Homeland, MD. In addition, you will receive a letter of congratulations from the Archbishop.
St. Katharine Drexel The Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2013
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 ���� Catholic Schools Week Parish Mass Catholic Schools Week is celebrated from 27 January to 2 February. The theme is Catholic Schools Raise the Standards. If your child is enrolled in one of the local Catholic schools and would like to participate in this Mass at 11:00 AM on 27 January, please contact Barbara Miller ([email protected]). Students are needed to proclaim the scripture readings, bring up the gifts, distribute hymnals, and other duties. You may also sign-up in the Gathering Space after Mass next weekend.
���� St. John Regional Catholic School Join us for Walk-in Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for a tour of our National Blue Ribbon and S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) school. Contact Karen O’Boyle at [email protected] or call 301-662-6722.
���� Mother Seton School Join us for Take-a-Tour Tuesday on 15 January from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2013. Visitors are welcome to visit the school and get information about our educational program. We are a Catholic school for Pre-K through grade 8 located at 100 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg. Tuition assistance is available. We offer bus transportation, as well as before and after care. If you are unable to visit on a Tuesday, call 301-447-3161 to schedule a visit or for more information, visit www.mothersetonschool.org.
Catholic Business Network of Frederick County invites you to join them for their next breakfast meeting at The Residence Inn on Tuesday 22 January at 7:30 AM. Scott Rolle is the speaker and the topic is “The Vatican Revealed”. RSVP to [email protected]. The cost is $15.
Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Crusade will meet on Saturday 19 January from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Gazebo in Baker Park, off west 2nd St., near the band shell. Bring your family (and lawn chairs) and invite others to join in prayer. Call Pat Oliver (301-845-8253) if you have questions or need more information.
Youth & Young Adult Ministry High School Youth Group will meet on Wednesday 16 January from 7:00–9:00 PM.
Games Night Service Project for middle and high school youth at Citizens Nursing Home on Thursday 17 January from 7:00–8:00 PM. RSVP is required. Contact Diane at [email protected].
L’Arche Service Project for interested high school youth on Friday 18 January in McElroy Hall. Come learn about a radical new way to think about life with people who have disabilities. To assist with set-up, please arrive by 6:30 PM. The evening concludes at 9:00 PM. No RSVP, but permission form is required (see youth ministry bulletin board or parish website).
Please remember to hold in prayer our youth on Teens Encounter Christ retreat this coming weekend.
Snow Tubing at Ski Liberty Tuesday 22 January: Cost is $22. Visit parish website for permission form and additional details.
Scholarship 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 scholarships each year for college and high school students. For information on scholarships available, visit www.kofc-md.org. The deadline to submit applications is 1 February 2013.
St. Katharine Drexel The Baptism of the Lord 13 January 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! � 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 through 19/20 January. We hope to see you there. For tickets, information, or to volunteer, 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-up at the Information Center. Join us at 7:00 PM in McElroy Hall. 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. A $250 discount is available for early booking, and an information meeting will take place on Sunday 3 February from 2:00–4:00 PM in the Music Room. Detailed brochures are available at the Information Center. Please let Fr. Keith know if you are interested.
Knights of Columbus Fundraiser: Help those in need by dining out! Visit Bob Evans on Route 40 (1505 Garrett Drive) on Sunday 20 January from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
and the restaurant will contribute 15% of your bill to support K of C youth programs, parish activities, and the building fund. Just present the flier included in this week’s bulletin when you pay your bill. Extra copies
of the insert will be available for distribution to friends and neighbors next weekend. We thank you for your support.
WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 14 January ..................... Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday 15 January................... Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday 16 January .............Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday 17 January ................. Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45 Friday 18 January ..........................Heb 4:1-5/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday 19 January .................Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17
MASS INTENTIONS Monday 1/14 10:30 AM ........................... Joe Ozag, Sr. Saturday 1/19 5:00 PM ......................... Margaret Shea Sunday 1/20 9:00 AM .................. Antoinette Scudiero 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.
Join the March for Life, Friday 25 January 2013! This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Join us as we travel to
Washington by bus and help make this the largest march ever. The bus will depart from St. Timothy, Walkersville at 9:00 AM. The bus will disembark directly onto the
National Mall in Washington for the rally and march to the Supreme Court. Please contact Dolores Gebus (301-695-3408) for details and to reserve your seat. The cost per person is $23.
Knights of Columbus Council 1622 will hold a spaghetti dinner in the St. John parish hall to coincide with your return. Dinner service will begin at 5:30 PM and will include spaghetti, salad, drink, and dessert. A cash bar will offer beer and wine. Prices are $10 (adults), $8 (ages 13–18), $5 (6–12), and free for 5 and under. Groups of 12 or more should make a reservation by contacting Rick Casazza (301-668-9062) or [email protected].
During the Winter Months, you can find cancellation information at 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.
