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PARISH OFFICE
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8428 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 Phone: 301-360-9581
Fax: 301-360-9582
MISSION STATEMENTSaint Katharine Drexel parish
pledges to be a Eucharist-centered,
welcoming community, forming loving disciples,
giving selflessly in realization of
the Kingdom of God.
WEEKEND MASS
Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
A PLACE FOR YOU!
Interested in joining the parish or just hearing more about us? Visit the welcome page on our website at
www.saintdrexel.org/#/home/a-place-for-you
7 January 2018 Interfaith New Year’s Eve Service
Our annual Interfaith New Year’s Eve Service welcomed musical group
Armonia and our instrumentalists who began the evening’s program
with a short concert. A member of the Islamic Society of Frederick of-
fered the sung Muslim call for prayer which was followed by readings
and prayers in the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions.
We were pleased to also welcome local business, civic, and government
leaders as we all joined together in prayers of gratitude for the blessings
of the last year and prayers for peace in the year to come.
Our thanks to all who helped in the planning of the event, those who
prepared food for the reception, and to our youth who helped serve.
May this New Year be a blessed one!
St. Katharine Drexel Epiphany of the Lord 7 January 2018
LITURGY & LITURGY & LITURGY & LITURGY & PRAYERPRAYERPRAYERPRAYER
Children's Ministries are available at the 9:00 & 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, and the 5:00 PM Mass on the first Saturday (September through June). • Nursery (ages infant-3) in the Nursery • Kate's Kids! (ages 3-5) in Kate's Kids Room • Children's Liturgy of the Word (K-4) Brockway Rm. • Kate's Special Buddies (Parlor, 11:00 AM Mass only)
Weekday Mass: Monday at 10:30 AM (2nd and 4th Monday at Nursing Homes and all are welcome), Tuesday at 9:15 AM, Friday at 6:30 AM, Chapel
Exposition of the Eucharist: Tuesday from 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM, Chapel Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Chapel Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Chapel
Prayer Group • Rosary: Thursday 11:00 AM, Chapel
Pastoral Care of the Sick • The Anointing of the Sick is celebrated twice a year during weekend Masses. You are encouraged to make an appointment for anointing prior to surgery. • Please contact the parish office when a member of your family is in the hospital or unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive the Eucharist or be anointed.
Healing Prayer Team is available whenever you need help asking God to bring spiritual, physical, relational, or emotional wholeness to your life. Contact Edi Stewart at 301-815-5403 or [email protected] for an appointment.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Church (or any time by appointment)
Next Weekend (14 January 2018) Scripture Readings 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 John 1:35-42 Narthex Tables: Gift Cards Catholic Schools Week Mass Sign-up
Christmas 2017Christmas 2017Christmas 2017Christmas 2017 Attendance at Mass ........................................ 2,282 Registered Households ...................................... 989 Number of Parishioners .................................. 3,085 Christmas Offering Envelopes ............................................ $14,386.75 Loose .................................................... $8,419.39 Total.................................................... $22,806.14
PASTORAL STAFFPASTORAL STAFFPASTORAL STAFFPASTORAL STAFF Pastor, Rev. Keith Boisvert [email protected] Deacon, Kevin Kulesa [email protected] Deacon, Tim Moore [email protected] Deacon, Jeff Sutterman [email protected] Pastoral Associate, Ana Maria Alvarado [email protected] Pastoral Associate, Theresa Anderson [email protected] Pastoral Associate, Brian McCrohan [email protected] Immigrant Outreach/Formation, Alexis Zabsonre [email protected] Director of Music, Daniel Owens [email protected] Director of Parish Operations, Pat O’Connor [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Nancy Whitmore [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Kathy Tolino [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCILPASTORAL COUNCILPASTORAL COUNCILPASTORAL COUNCIL Greg Anderson .......................................... David Baldwin Patrick Dugan ............................................. Kim Johnson Marie-Ange Kasende .................................... Mike Nunez Leslie Nuse .................................................. Pat O'Connor Denise Ottey ............................................ Miguel Parkins Ricardo Samuda ........................... Samantha Sutterman
CORPORATORSCORPORATORSCORPORATORSCORPORATORS Mary Beth Clark Steve Heine
24 December 2017 Weekend Attendance at Mass ........................................... 977 Registered Households ..................................... 989 Number of Parishioners ................................. 3,085 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $3,661.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $7,127.40 Loose .................................................... $1,855.22 Total.................................................... $12,643.42
Other Offerings Poor Box ................................................... $591.00 Food Bank Items ............................................. 365
Blood Pressure Screening will be provided by the Parish Nurses in the Library next weekend after all the Masses.
St. Katharine Drexel Epiphany of the Lord 7 January 2018
Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the
Epiphany, remembering how the magi (Gentiles from outside the local Jewish culture) are the first to adore the Christ child, immediately bringing a multi-cultural context to the story of Jesus. Our own celebration of this feast, using music and languages from our various ethnic origins, reminds us that our worship today continues to be multi-cultural, and that we are truly enriched by the beauty of the various cultures from which we come. Thanks to all those who donated narthex flags, or shared their knowledge of other languages, or wore their native dress this weekend. This Epiphany we were able to hang seven new flags, donated by our parishioners, in the narthex. Many of you have been so kind in sending cards and gifts and bringing goodies to the parish office at Christmastime, many including thoughtful words of appreciation. Your gratitude means so much to me and all the members of our staff. Also, many thanks for your generosity in our Christmas collection, which is so important to keep the budget balanced each year. The winter training session for new altarservers is scheduled for Saturday 20 January. Young people in grades 5-12 are very welcome to serve their parish in this way. Please pre-register for this training using the information available elsewhere in this bulletin. Our New Year's Eve Interfaith Concert and Service was very inspiring again this year. Special thanks to Daniel Owens, Peggy Nathan, and Patty Cool (and all who assisted them), as well as Rabbi Hersch who provided the reflection that evening. On New Year’s Day after Mass, a sprinkler head in the sacristy burst, causing a flood there and in other nearby areas. Thanks to Steve Lynch for alerting me to the problem, as well as Pat O’Connor, our Director of Parish Operations, and Mike and Jo Bowersox who were so helpful in the recovery effort. I was very grateful it didn’t happen during Christmas Masses…
Fr. Keith
Membership Information is available on the second weekend of the month in the Brockway Room for our Prospective Parishioner Orientation Session. Please attend if you wish to register as a parishioner.
Bulletin Notices must be submitted electronically to [email protected] ten days before you want your announcement to appear in the bulletin.
This Week in Our Parish
Sunday 7 January 10:15 AM RCIA ........................................Media Center 12:15 PM African Faith Community ...................... Stage 12:15 PM Home Study Review ............. Brockway Room 1:00 PM First Eucharist Parents Only ......Media Center 1:00 PM Confirmation-Sponsors Only ....... Music Room 5:30 PM TGIF ......................................... McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Youth Ministry ............................ Music Room
Monday 8 January 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ........... Citizens Nursing Home 4:00 PM Liturgical Planning Com. ........... Parish Office 7:00 PM Katies' Ladies ............................ Music Room 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus .................Media Center
Tuesday 9 January 9:15 AM Weekday Mass .................................. Chapel 4:15 PM Caregiver Support ............. Conference Room
Wednesday 10 January 7:00 PM Social Justice Com. ............ Conference Room 7:00 PM Venture Scouts .......................... Music Room
Thursday 11 January 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting ...................Media Center
Friday 12 January 6:30 AM Weekday Mass .................................. Chapel 12:00 PM Funeral Mass for Mary Brockway ........ Church
Saturday 13 January 7:30 AM Men's Group ..................... Conference Room 6:00 PM Haiti Committee ................................. Parlor 6:15 PM Kate's Cinema ..................... Brockway Room
Sunday 14 January 10:15 AM New Member Orientation ..... Brockway Room 12:15 PM African Faith Community ...................... Stage 5:30 PM TGIF .......................................... McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Youth Ministry ............................ Music Room ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last Weekend (31 December 2017) Attendance at Mass ........................................ 1,077 Registered Households ..................................... 989 Number of Parishioners ................................. 3,085 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $3,108.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $7,127.40 Loose .................................................... $3,358.00 Total.................................................... $13,593.40
Other Offerings Poor Box ..................................................... $70.00 Quarterly Maintenance ............................... $690.00 Christmas .............................................. $1,075.00 Solemnity of Mary .................................. $2,005.75 Interfaith Service Freewill Offering ............. $987.00 Food Bank Items ............................................. 263
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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
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, 240-490-5479 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
PASSAGES IN CHRIST We Welcome in Faith Stephen Drew Kubicsko and Henry Payton James Lettington who are initiated into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend. May our daily
example of prayer and service help our 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 Jim Beck, Bruce Blatchley, Dorothy Boisvert, Scott Coleman, Olivia Dowel, Rosemary Fraunces, John Gallant, Bruce Hinrichs, Tami Hemgen, Bob Ledyard, Michael Liotta, Patty Mateusiak, Grace McGraw, Theresa Myers, Shae Miller, Claire O'Donnell, Teresa Ann Rogers, Peggy Rowles, , Mary Frances Rellick, Tony Santay, Joyce Santay, Carol Shea, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Andrew Steck, Virginia Steck, , Eliana Stapp, Matt Turner, Levi Tyler, Shelia Turick, Ray Vidal, Judy Wahl, Hal Waxter, Rita Weygandt, Kate Whalen, and Mary Jo Wivell. May our prayers offer them inner strength.
We Pray in Trust that all who have died will be welcomed into the peace of God’s Kingdom, especially William Gartrell (father of Ann Topper) and Vladimir Shershnev (father-in-law of Daniel Falvey). With Christ, they journey to new life.
Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.
Scholarship Information Drexel Essay Contest Deadline is Approaching! A $1,000 college scholarship and a $500 high school scholarship will be awarded to two Saint Katharine Drexel parishioners on the basis of their essay. Completed application, essay, and letter of reference must be returned to Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Committee by 15 January 2018. Essay contest rules and application are available by contacting the Parish Business Manager Pat O’Connor at [email protected] .
Knights of Columbus Scholarships: The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several scholarships for college and high school students. To obtain an application or specific information, visit www.kofc-md.org or write to Maryland State Council, Knights of Columbus, State Scholarship Committee, c/o Phil Asplen, 2525 Pot Spring RD, L-503, Timonium, MD 21093. The deadline for receipt of the scholarship application is 1 February 2018.
MORTGAGE PROGRESS REPORTMORTGAGE PROGRESS REPORTMORTGAGE PROGRESS REPORTMORTGAGE PROGRESS REPORT
Our loan is through the Inter-Parish Loan Fund of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The interest rate is adjusted annually, and is currently at 4%. The sooner we pay off the loan, the more interest we save-- with no penalty. Thanks to all those who are so generously making this possible through contributions of various kinds:
Original Amount of Loan .......................... $2,006,541.66 Current Balance ....................................... $1,932,172.46 Jan 2017 Mortgage Payment Due ........ $14,842.15
Revenue Sources for 1 January Payment - Final Dec. Mortgage Envelopes ............................... $8,713.70 Dec. Mortgage Electronic Giving ..................... $1,060.00 Nov. Gift Card Revenue .................................. $1,117.90 Christmas Basket Donation ............................. $1,019.00 Annual Appeal Rebate ....................................... $695.40 One-Time Donations (Mortgage Reduction) ..... $4,000.00 Total January collections ..................... $16,606.00
Amount for future early payment of principal .. $1,763.85
January 1 Mortgage Payment .............. $14,842.15
Income from the monthly mortgage collection, ongoing Gift Card sales, the bi-monthly raffle, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, memorial donations, and other fund
raising activities help us meet our mortgage obligation.
Altar Server Training: If you have a child who is in grades 5–12 and is interested in becoming an Altar Server, please contact Lisa Wrzesinski at [email protected] to sign-up for training on Saturday 20 January from 2:00–4:00 PM in the church.
Are You Gluten Intolerant? We have Archdiocesan approved low gluten hosts that have 0.01% gluten and should be safe for most people with this intolerance. To receive a low gluten host, see the Sacristan or Fr. Keith before Mass.
St. Katharine Drexel Epiphany of the Lord 7 January 2018
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 for Reconciliation and spring for First
Eucharist each year for children desiring to celebrate these sacraments, including those in Catholic Schools. Children not attending Catholic School must also be enrolled in a Faith Formation program. 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 Schools St. John Regional Catholic School "Walk-in Wednesdays" Prospective parents are invited to visit SJRCS and tour the Pre-K through 8th grade classrooms any Wednesday between 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Come and see first hand why our National Blue Ribbon and STEM school offers the best education in the area. Tuition discounts apply for parishioners. Contact Karen O'Boyle at [email protected] for additional information.
"Story Time Tots " is a way for younger students to visit our school. It will be held in the Media Center at 9:30 AM on Monday 8 January. Our theme this month will be "Let it Snow."
Mother Seton School "Take a Tour Tuesday" is an opportunity to visit our school. Visit anytime between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to see our genuinely loving and welcoming community - a true family of teachers, students, and parents that helps to shape children who grow strong and true. Transportation is available from Frederick. Call Amy Myles (301-447-3161), email [email protected] or visit our website.
Catholic Schools Week is celebrated the week of 23 January–4 February. If your child is enrolled in one of the local Catholic schools and would like to participate in a special Mass at 11:00 AM on 28 January 2018, please contact Theresa Anderson at
301-360-9581 or [email protected]. Sign-up in the narthex on 6/7 January or 13/14 January if you wish to participate. Children are needed to be altar servers, proclaim the scripture readings, bring up the gifts, and other duties. Students will wear their uniform.
Frederick County Parish Tuition Assistance Fund Based on financial need, assistance is offered to families who apply using www.online.factsmgt.com. There is a processing fee for this service. Questions: 866-315-9262.
Sacramental Prep First Eucharist Preparation: The next First Eucharist Parent Only meeting is scheduled in SJRCS Media Center on Tuesday 16 January from 1:00–2:30 PM. If you have a conflict, please contact Theresa Anderson in the parish office or email [email protected].
There is hope after abortion. Project Rachel brings you hope and healing. “I walked out as if nothing in my
life had changed, but everything had.” “I felt abandoned, incredibly lonely.” “I have nightmares of a child I cannot reach.” Project Rachel is a ministry to men and women suffering from the trauma of abortion. Spiritual direction and individual counseling is available by
calling 410-354-6900 or 800-286-4224.
During the Winter Months, you can find cancellation information for meetings and events on our website www.saintdrexel.org, or you can call the Parish Office for a recorded message Whenever Frederick County Public Schools are closed (not delayed), there will be no weekday mass. 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.
New Member Orientation: Have you been joining us in worship at Saint Katharine Drexel? Do you want to
obtain registration information? Once a month we have a prospective member orientation session in at 10:15 AM. in the Brockway Room. Stop by the Welcome Center or call the Parish Office
to let us know if you plan to attend the next session on Sunday 14 January.
St. Katharine Drexel Epiphany of the Lord 7 January 2018
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 bins located in the Narthex before Mass each weekend.
FREDERICK RESCUE MISSION is the recipient of clean and usable clothing placed in the bins located in the Narthex before 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!
� 13 January ���� Kate's Cinema
Kate’s Cinema will present "Life is Beautiful" at 6:15 PM in the Brockway Room. This Oscar-winning film tells the story of a father who uses imagination and humor to protect the family imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. Free popcorn and other refreshments will be available.
� 27 January ���� Team Trivia Night An evening of fellowship and mental challenges awaits you
and your friends at our annual Team Trivia Challenge. Teams of up to six players will compete for bragging rights. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and the team with the most spirit. The games begin at 7:00 PM in McElroy Hall. For more
information, call the parish office. Sign-up in the Narthex the weekends of 6/7, 13/14, or 20/21 January.
� 10 March ���� Drexel Ball 2018 Are you ready for a fun evening with proceeds that will benefit our parish scholarship fund and reduce our mortgage payment? Then mark your calendars now for Saturday 10 March 2018 for a 50's themed evening. The Drexel Ball is open to everyone, so make plans with your friends now. Details to follow soon!
Caregiver Support Group. We host a support group for parishioners caring for senior members of the community. We will meet at Saint Katharine Drexel on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30. Our next meeting is Tuesday 9 January. If you are involved in caring for a family
member, either daily or periodically or even long distance, come and join us to talk and to gain support. To learn more about this caregiver journey or to join the group, contact Edi Stewart (301-815-5403) or email [email protected].
WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 8 January ........................ Is 55:1-11/Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday 9 January ....................... 1 Sm:9-20/Mk1:21-28 Wednesday 10 January ............. 1 Sm 3:1-10/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday 11 January ................ 1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:40-45 Friday 12 January ........................ 1 Sm 8:4-7/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday 13 January .................. 1 Sm 9:1-4/Mk 2:13-17
MASS INTENTIONS Monday 1/8 10:30 AM ......................... Richard Lonien Tuesday 1/9 9:15 AM .......................... Marlies Murphy Friday 1/12 6:30 AM ............................. Mary Griffith Saturday 1/13 5:00 PM ............................. Kay Klinzing Sunday 1/14 9:00 AM ...................... SKD Parishioners 11:00 AM .............................. Gus Bartoli
Mass intentions may be scheduled to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, other special events, or the lives of deceased loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Faith, Hope, and Love...Are These Present in Your Marriage? Have You Given Up Hope That They Can Be? Living in a marriage that is missing love can be difficult. If you have given up hope that your marriage can and will get better, ask your spouse to consider attending a Retrouvaille program. Retrouvaille is an international Christian-based ministry that offers a three-stage program to help couples improve their marriages. If improving your marriage is important to you, reach out today. For more information about the upcoming 26-28 January 2018 Retrouvaille weekend program for couples in this area, please call 443-400-7017, contact us at www.HelpOurMarriage.com, or email us at [email protected].
Did You Know That Children’s Ministries service, on average, over 150 children every weekend at our
9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses (and every First Saturday at 5:00 PM Mass)? All children are welcome to participate without registration. The Nursery, Kate’s Kids, and Children's
Liturgy of the Word welcome adult and teen volunteers! If you could give one hour of service every 4–6 weeks, we will be able to continue to help all of these children. Please drop in our rooms one weekend soon to volunteer.
St. Katharine Drexel Epiphany of the Lord 7 January 2018 When You are Scheduled for Surgery, you are encouraged to celebrate the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick in preparation. We regularly schedule this sacrament at weekend Masses each spring and fall. When this is not close to the time of your surgery, contact Fr. Keith to arrange a time to be anointed. Weekday Mass is an appropriate time to celebrate this sacrament.
At Home With the Word 2018, the book of weekly Mass readings is available at the Welcome Center. The cost of the book is $8. Also available is Abide in My Word 2018, the book of daily readings and the price is $10. We recently added copies of the Saint Joseph Sunday
Missal for 2018 which contains the Sunday readings as well prayers and some hymns. The cost of the missal is $5.
Have You Lost Something While Attending Mass?
Please check the lost and found box in the Gift Shop located behind the Welcome Center after Mass. We always have a large collection of umbrellas, coats, glasses, children’s toys, books, as well as miscellaneous pieces of jewelry that may be yours!
Parish Volunteers: As of 1 November 2017, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has joined more than ninety dioceses using VIRTUS as a training and compliance management system. The Archdiocesan policies updated
in 2014 remain unchanged. VIRTUS has customized the training so it is tailored to our policies and to Maryland law.
Church personnel, including volunteers, who have not already registered in Shield the Vulnerable, will be required to register using VIRTUS. VIRTUS will direct volunteers to review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel and A Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth. The Archdiocese of Baltimore will continue to work with Employment Screening Resources (ESR) to conduct online criminal history screening; as part of the registration process, VIRTUS will direct volunteers to the ESR website where they will be asked to submit to an online criminal history screening. VIRTUS can be
accessed at https://www.virtusonline.org.
Change of Address, New Phone Number, or email?
To assist us in keeping our records accurate and up-to-date, please advise the parish office of any changes in address, phone number, or email. Thank you for your assistance!
Social Justice March for Life: Frederick County Right to Life is joining with the Knights of Columbus to provide a FREE BUS to the March on Friday 19 January. The bus will leave from St. Timothy Church, Walkersville at 10:00 AM and the Monocacy Junction MARC Train Station off of Rt. 355 at 10:20 AM and will return at 5:30 PM. Families are encouraged to come. Don't be left behind; reserve your seats early. Please contact Dolores Gebus at 301-695-3408 or email [email protected] to reserve seats. For more information on the March visit marchforlife.org.
Maryland Catholic Advocacy Network is an email- based system that alerts members to public policy issues of concern to the Church community and directly connects them with legislators to make their
voices heard. Individual parishioners may sign-up at www.mdcatholic.org/CAN.
Social Justice Committee: Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 10 January at 7:00 PM in the Parish Office. New members are welcome to join our group which coordinates outreach to the needy through a variety of programs.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once again be given to a newborn child. To volunteer to join our ministry, or when assistance is needed, contact us at 301-662-4676.
Celebration of Life Banquet: Care Net Frederick will hold its annual fundraising banquet at the Clarion Inn
Frederick Event Center at 5:00 PM on Saturday 24 March. This year's theme is "Let Life Shine." Tables are available for sponsorship and sell out quickly. Call 301-662-5300 x221for reservations, sponsorships, or
additional information.
SAINT JOHN REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL DID IT AGAIN!
Our parish school received the 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of
Excellence Award for the second time. Relating to eight parishes in
southern Frederick County, our regional Catholic school is one of only
fifty non-public schools around the country to receive this year’s Blue
Ribbon award. Our students are testing in the top fifteen percent of
the country in reading and math at all grade levels.
Not only is the school academically excellent, but what better gift to
give your child than a faith-based education?
There are many opportunities for financial aid and scholarships. Do not
let the cost of tuition deter you… there is help available!
Why not visit the school during their next Open House on Wednesday
31 January from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and see why Saint John Regional
Catholic School is the best investment you can make for your child’s
future!
Saint Katharine Drexel parish has over 120 students enrolled at Saint
John Regional Catholic School in grades 1-8. Pre-K3 and pre-K4 classes
are also available. Ask your fellow parishioners why they have chosen
Saint John Regional Catholic School for their children!
Saint Katharine Drexel
Calendar of Social Events
2018
Team Trivia Challenge: Saturday 27 January, 7:00 PM Join the fun! High School to “Old” School participants welcome. Doors open at 6:30 PM - games start at 7:00 PM. Sign-up in the Narthex the weekends of 6/7 and 13/14 January.
Variety Show, Saturday 10 February, 7:00 PM The tradition continues. . . always a great time as we enjoy the talents and humor of our fellow parishioners of all ages. You never know what the person sitting next to you at Mass may be capable of—come and find out! Event Contacts: Jeff and Beth Sutterman (240-446-5999) or [email protected].
Drexel Ball, Saturday 10 March. Mark your calendar now for a 50's themed evening. This fun evening will benefit the parish scholarship fund and help to reduce the mortgage. Additional details to follow. Watch the bulletin!
13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday 25 March, 2:00 PM Let’s see if the children can outsmart the Easter Bunny as we set them loose in Cloverhill Park to find hidden eggs at the annual event. Event Contact: We are in need of an event coordinator. If interested, please call the parish office (301-360-9581).
Volunteer Appreciation Party: Friday 6 April, 6:30 PM We want to say “Thank You”, as all adult parish volunteers are invited to a party to celebrate “us”, a faith community. Event Contact: Patty Cool (301-694-0491) [email protected].
Springtime Tea Party: Sunday 15 April, 1:00 PM Don your best bonnet and gloves to enjoy an elegant tea party sponsored by Katie’s Ladies. Event Contact: Terry Meek (240-578-1040).
Cash Bingo: Saturday 21 April, 6:30 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM and games begin at 7:30 PM. An evening of food, fun, and CASH for all bingo lovers, sponsored by SKD Council 14011! Event Contacts: Dolan and Kathy Smeak (301-694-7332) or [email protected].
Pentecost Breakfast: Sunday 20 May, 10:00 AM Celebrate the birthday of the Church and enjoy a delicious breakfast between the Sunday Masses prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Event Contact: Monica Deho (301-305-5397) [email protected].
-TRIVIA NIGHT-
Saturday 27 January 2018
Doors open at 6:30 PM, Game starts at 7:00 PM
Teams of up to six participants, high school & older welcome.
Babysitting available, reservation required.
Prizes awarded for top three finishers and best team spirit.
Light snacks & drinks provided.
Sign Ups 6/7 January & 13/14 January
For information, call the Parish Office,
301-360-9581
- SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL CATHOLIC CHURCH THANKS OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS – PLEASE PATRONIZE THEM WHEN POSSIBLE -
For ad information, call Tim Maher or Phil Maher at 410-578-3600, toll free 1-800-934-1620, or write P.O. Box 13103, Baltimore, MD 21203 - © 2018
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WHAT CAN STRAY CATS TEACH US ABOUT LIFE?...
You may be surprised!Fr. Joe Breighner's book -
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Frederick's Funeral HomeKEENEY & BASFORD, P.A. FUNERAL HOME
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