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St. Katharine Drexel 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 September 2012

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 Jonathan Allgair, Jeanne Bartoli, Larry Bassett,

George Brown, Paul Burdette, Michael Carretta, Linda Cowen, Bob Dacey, Stan Davis, Piper Dotson,

Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, David Funsch, Betty Gilbert, Jennifer Hall, Grady Hoffman, Bill Kinsella, Blanche Kracher, Alicia Kunst, Mike Leutz, Therese Libert, Jane Marsh, Christina McAleavy, Bob McAteer, Jack McGrath, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Suzy Nathan, Daniel Nee, Peg O’Hara, Eddy Patterson, Rita Rourke, Jay Schatz, Jim Small, Jacqueline Speelman, Michelle Sullivan, Agnes Taylor, Susan Taylor, Cam Wagner, Ann Warner, & 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, Paul Philippus, & Michael Reid.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Next Weekend (23 September 2012) Scripture Readings: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 James 3:16-4.3 Mark 9:30-37

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Non-Profit Boxes Knights of Columbus Car Raffle, Italian Dinner/Bingo 40 Days for Life/Drexel Voyager’s Retreat

Second Collection: None

Join Frederick and over 300 communities around the world for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history: 40 Days for Life from 26 September to 4 November. This

powerful life-saving campaign includes the following components: prayer and fasting, prayerful vigil at abortion facilities, and community educational outreach. All Catholics are invited to join in this lifesaving effort! Volunteers from Saint Katharine Drexel are needed to “stand for life” outside the American Women’s Services, 801 Toll House Ave., Frederick, every Thursday any time from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM beginning 27 September. For more information, call DeVaughn or Emily Nelson (301-631-0244) or visit www.40daysforlife.com.

Pregnancy Center of Frederick is sponsoring a Walk for Life on Sunday 30 September at Staley Park, Frederick. Registration material about the walk is available at the Information Center. If you have questions, please call the center (301-662-5300).

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday 16 September 10:15 AM RCIA........................SJRCS Conference Room 10:15 AM Children’s Choir ..........................Music Room 12:00 PM Homestudy Orientation ...............McElroy Hall 12:00 PM African Faith Community .............Music Room 12:30 PM Social Justice Ministry ................Media Center 5:00 PM TGIF Meal ..................................McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer and Program ...........McElroy Hall

Monday 17 September 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 7:00 PM Confirmation Session .................Media Center 7:00 PM Katie’s Ladies ............................Media Center

Tuesday 18 September 9:15 AM Weekday Mass ....................................Chapel

Wednesday 19 September 9:30 AM Kid’s Playgroup .............................Staley Park 7:00 PM Fundraising Committee ............... Parish Office 7:00 PM High School Youth Group .............Music Room

Thursday 20 September 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal ...................................Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting.......................Music Room 7:00 PM Cub Scout Planning ....................Media Center

Friday 21 September 6:15 AM Weekday Mass ....................................Chapel 7:00 PM L’Arche Meeting ..........................McElroy Hall

Sunday 23 September 10:15 AM Children’s Choir ..........................Music Room 10:15 AM RCIA........................SJRCS Conference Room 12:30 PM Bereavement Ministry ................Media Center

Last Weekend (9 September 2012) Attendance at Mass........................................... 898 Registered Households ..................................... 841 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,879 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $3,938.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,468.00 Loose ....................................................... $897.28 Total.................................................... $10,303.28 Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $333.34 Food Bank Items ..............................................115 Catholic School Education .......................... $973.05

TGIFTGIFTGIFTGIF (Together Growing in Faith) Begin the new season of Faith Formation by joining fellow parishioners for a shared meal on Sunday 16 September at 5:00 PM followed by prayer and the program at 5:30 PM. The first session will be an orientation for adult participants. There will be classes for children/youth and a nursery is available for infants and toddlers.


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 KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s Korner Last Sunday we were blessed as a parish with

the cancellation of the nearby Tough Mudder race so that everyone could get to Mass without traffic gridlock, and a beautiful day for our parish picnic in Clover Hill Park. The picnic ran smoothly, thanks to so many people who took responsibility for individual parts. We thank all of them, and especially coordinators Cindy Mulick and Jodie Auteri, for enabling us to inaugurate the fall season of activities. Special thanks to members of the Knights of Columbus who were willing to guard the entrances to our parking lots (starting at 5:30 AM!) to make sure our parishioners had a place to park… until we heard the race was cancelled. I’m happy to report that registration for our eight-session JustMatters course on Immigration is full and has been closed. There is still room to sign up for our sessions on the process of grieving and conversational Spanish that are taking place this fall. You are also encouraged to sign up to donate blood on Saturday 6 October and help us to fill all the appointment slots. The process went so much smoother at our last drive! Beginning this weekend, the bulletin will include an insert entitled “Review in the Pew” every other week. Our Catholic newspaper, The Catholic Review, is published bi-weekly and will provide these inserts for our parish free-of-charge on the other weeks. “Review in the Pew” will help to make us more aware of religious news beyond our parish, and allow more communication with our spiritual leader Archbishop William Lori. Some of you may have received your $100 property tax rebate already in the mail. Please consider restoring some of the funding for non-profit agencies cut by the County Commissioners by simply bringing your check to Mass, signing it, making it payable to one of the agencies, and dropping it in one of the boxes provided.

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COCOCOCONSTRUCTIONNSTRUCTIONNSTRUCTIONNSTRUCTION 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 ................... $2,034,402 Building Fund Collected................................ $1,290,496 Total Toward End of Construction Goal .......$3,324,898

CONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASH

Capital Campaign Pledges Collected.............. $1,847,660 Building Fund Collected................................ $1,290,496 Total Toward Start of Construction Goal......$3,138,156

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

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

“Harvesting Our Tears” is an eight week process for grieving the loss of a loved one. It will begin on Tuesday 2 October and the meetings (facilitated by Deacon Jeff) will be held at St. Timothy Church, Walkersville. The group will be limited

to 12 men and women who have lost loved ones. Please call the Parish Office for more information.

Sacramental Preparation Enrollment is now under way for the sacraments of Reconciliation (confession) and Eucharist (1st Communion). If your child did not receive an enrollment packet in the mail, pick one up at the Information Center or the Parish Office. The parent sessions will be held on Thursday 27 September at 7:00 PM and Sunday 30 September at 1:00 PM. For more information, please contact Barbara Miller in the Parish Office.


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

Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out on the fun! Join us for the 15th Annual Msgr. Echel Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday 1 October at PB Dye Golf Course, Ijamsville, MD. Information and registration forms are available at www.sjrcs.org.

Franciscan Open House and Picnic: Is God calling you to the Secular Franciscan Order? Come and see. You are invited to attend the Ordo Franciscanus Secularis event on Sunday 23 September from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on the church grounds at St. Anthony Shrine, Emmitsburg. For more information, call Sue Tiechy, OFS Minister (717-642-9353).

Food Raiser Program: During the month of September, the Social Justice Ministry asks parishioners to provide nutritious food items for distribution to needy children at-risk of malnutrition at Hillcrest Elementary School, Frederick. Items such as small multi-pack fruits, instant oatmeal, fruit snacks, granola bars, small juice boxes, single serve non-refrigerated pudding, single serve size ravioli, Beefaroni, chicken noodle or tomato soup, and single serve crackers or cookies. Please do not include items that contain peanuts. Items may be dropped off at the Gift Card table or the Parish Office during the week. More information is available at the Information Center.

Our Drexel Essay Contest takes place each fall. A $1,000 college scholarship and a $500 high school scholarship will be awarded to two Saint Katharine Drexel parishioners on the basis of the essay contest. Essay contest rules and application are available at the Information Center after all Masses, on the website, and at the Parish Office.

Applications are due in the Parish Office by Monday 8 October and completed essays are due by Monday 26 November.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry High School Youth Group will meet on Wednesday 19 September from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

High School L’Arche Service Project is on Friday 21 September in McElroy Hall. This service is an outreach to the developmentally disabled. To assist with set-up, please arrive by 6:30 PM. We will conclude by 9:00 PM. Permission forms are available on the youth Ministry bulletin board or on the Parish website.

Camp-Out at Gambrill State Park: All middle and high school youth are welcome to participate on Friday 28 September from 6:00 PM until Saturday 29 September at 8:00 AM. For more information, please visit the Parish website or pick up a flier on the Youth Ministry bulletin board.

“Seminars in Youth Ministry” is a four week course for parish youth ministry volunteers and Catholic school teachers in grades 8-12. This course will introduce the three goals of Catholic Youth Ministry and give the participant knowledge of adolescent culture, development, and catechesis. It will also delve into issues of pastoral care of young people and some of the legalities involved in working with minors. This course will be offered at Saint Katharine Drexel beginning Wednesday 3 October. To register, or for more information, please call Barbara Miller in the Parish Office.

Dove and Olive Branch, Inc. is a gathering place for people with early-stage memory impairments. Service to the community will begin on Tuesday 2 October at Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main St., Middletown, MD. The participant driven forum provides a safe and welcoming environment for people, offering social interaction, engagement, and a non-denominational spiritual focus in the compassionate company of others. The program is offered on Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and program fees are $10 per week. Call Edi Stewart (240-344-2682) or visit www.thedoveandolivebranch.org for eligibility and enrollment information. Brochures are available at the Information Center.


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! � 24 September �� Identity Theft Seminar Are you afraid someone wants to steal your money? Attend this seminar in McElroy Hall at 7:30 PM, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, and learn ways to prevent the risk of being robbed. The speaker is Scott Anderson, an IT specialist and member of Saint Katharine Drexel. For more information, please contact Dave Baldwin (301-514-1680) or [email protected].

� 4 October �� Drexel Voyager Retreat A one day retreat is scheduled at St. Anthony’s Shrine in Ellicott City. Fr. Michael Heine, who celebrated Mass here in July, will lead the retreat. The cost is $40 per person and includes a continental breakfast, two talks, Mass at noon, followed by lunch and quiet time to enjoy the grounds. Because of school traffic, we will meet at Church of the Nazarene, 7899 Opossumtown Pike, and car pool. Payment and reservations must be received by Monday 24 September. Please make checks payable to Saint Katharine Drexel/Voyager Retreat.

� 5 October �� Katie’s Ladies Italian Night Please join us for our first Italian Night Dinner from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Experience a taste of Italy as McElroy Hall is transformed into an elegant Italian trattoria, with a variety of homemade Italian dishes prepared by members of Katie’s Ladies. For tickets, stop by the table in the Gathering Space through 29/30 September or contact Norma Jean (301-668-3563) or Carla (301-865-7167).

� 6 October �� Red Cross Blood Drive Our next parish blood drive will take place in McElroy Hall from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sign-up at the table in the entry hall before or after Mass. Young people 16 years and older are eligible to donate with parental permission. Give the gift of life!

¿Hablas español? Do you speak Spanish? If not, and you would like to learn some basic conversational Spanish, parishioner Martha Mejia, is offering an introduction course this fall beginning on Tuesday 25 September. Classes will run for five weeks. The fee is $50 ($10 per class), with all proceeds benefitting the Parish Building Fund. For more information, contact Barbara Miller in the Parish Office.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 17 September ............ 1 Cor 11:17-26/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday 18 September ..........1 Cor 12:12-14/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday 19 September.......... 1 Cor 12:31/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday 20 September.........1 Cor4 15:1-11/Lk 7:36-50 Friday 21 September.......................Eph 4:1-7/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday 22 September .......... 1 Cor 15:35-37/Lk 8:4-15

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 9/17 10:30 AM ............................. Larry Young Tuesday 9/18 9:15 AM ............................ Anna Santay Friday 9/21 6:15 AM ............................ Joan Nguyen Saturday 9/22 5:00 PM ...................... SKD Parishioners Sunday 9/23 9:00 AM .................... Josephine Wolcott 11:00 AM ........................... Patrick Hardy

Mass intentions may be scheduled to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, other special events, or the lives of deceased loved

ones. Please contact the Parish Office.

Meet the Need: To respond to pressing needs in our community, and to address the budget cuts made by our county commissioners to local nonprofits, we are inviting our parishioners to consider donating their $100 rebate check by signing it over to the non-profit of their choice and placing it in one of the designated box in the Gathering Space. If you are not eligible to receive the rebate from the county, or would like to donate a different amount, personal checks made out to your chosen non-profit will also be accepted.

Knights of Columbus Car Raffle Tickets will be available in the Gathering Space every weekend through 29/30 September. Proceeds for the tickets support local programs as well as the Maryland State Council’s Scholarship Program. First prize is a 2013 Ford Mustang, second prize is an iPad, and third prize is a $200 gas card. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Catholic Business Network Meeting: The next meeting will be held at the Residence Inn Frederick at 7:30 AM on Tuesday 25 September. The speaker is Col. John Fer, Ret., veteran and prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton. A continental breakfast will be served ($15 paid at the door). RSVP to [email protected] by 20 September.

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