St. Bede 103 October 7, 2018

Saint Bede the Venerable Founded 1965

1071 Holland Road • Holland, PA 18966 / Web Site: www.st-bede.org

Congratulations toCongratulations to

St. Katharine Drexel Regional SchoolSt. Katharine Drexel Regional School

Named a National Blue Ribbon School!Named a National Blue Ribbon School!

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My Dear Parishioners,

As you can see by the special front page of today’s

bulletin, St. Katharine Drexel School, our parish

school which we share with Assumption BVM Parish,

has been awarded National Blue Ribbon Status. This

is the highest U.S. Government recognition for a pub-

lic or private school that can be achieved in the United

States, and the award is given by the U.S. Department

of Education in Washington, DC. Elizabeth DeVos, U.S. Secretary for

Education, announced the 349 nationwide 2018 winners on Monday, Oc-

tober 1.

In her announcement, the Secretary stated that St. Katharine Drexel

School is one of the exemplary high performing schools in the country,

which means that the achievement of the school students in the most re-

cent year tested, places the school in the top 15 percent in the nation in

Reading, English, Language Arts, and Mathematics, as measured by a

nationally normed test.

While our Catholic School exists primarily to proclaim the Gospel of

Jesus Christ, and while our Catholic identity is paramount in all we say

and do, it is also reassuring to know from a competent, objective, and na-

tionally recognized evaluator that our students are getting the best educa-

tion in all the other areas of living so necessary for a successful and pro-

ductive life. St. Katharine Drexel School is one of only 49 private schools

to attain this award during the current year, throughout our nation.

As pastor, I am extremely proud of our school, its principal, faculty,

students, and the families who sacrifice so much to send their children to

SKD. When this regional school was established, the late Fr. Bill McGe-

own of Assumption BVM, Mrs. Margi Slomiany (founding Principal), and

I set “Blue Ribbon” as one of our greatest goals. I thank our present Prin-

cipal Ms. Laura Clark for doing so much through the years that she has

been principal, to lead us to the attainment of this special goal.

While we rejoice and celebrate this achievement, I am at the same time

keenly aware that there are families in our parish and area who would like

to send their children to SKD, but cannot because of financial constraints.

Thankfully, through the generosity of contributors to the Anne Flanagan

Foundation, many families receive financial aid scholarships. But in or-

der to expand that aid, I ask you to consider a contribution, so that many

more potential families will not hesitate to seek the reassurance of a quali-

ty, affordable Catholic education at SKD.

The Anne Flanagan Foundation is maintained as a separate 501-C3 ac-

count, entirely for the purposes of providing financial aid for the families

of St. Katharine Drexel School. No funds go to the Archdiocese.

In conclusion, please mark your calendar for Sunday November 11,

when we will have a special Mass of Thanksgiving, a celebratory Open

House, and unveiling of the new signage, proclaiming SKD as a National

Blue Ribbon School!

God Bless You,

A Message From Your PastorA Message From Your Pastor

Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine

St. Bede 103 October 7, 2018

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018

A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife,

and the two shall become one flesh. (Genesis 2: 24, Mark 10: 7-8)

Remember The Deceased Norma Houser, Nolan Farrell,

Philomena DiPaolo, Rosalie Gorniak We are united in prayer with their families and with one another as

we and all the departed await our rising with the Lord.

Adoration Chapel

Altar Candle Dedication

October 8-14, 2018 In loving memory of Jeneen Howe

(Req. by the Howe & Seklecki families) 2019 weeks are now available to reserve!

Just come into the Parish Office. Candle

dedications are a $30 donation for the week.

Congratulations to:

McKenna Harper Hope, Evelyn Grace Mallon Lola Maria Carrero, James Christopher Mariano, Jr.

Dillon Patrick Casey, Nora Lee Ross Noah Adam Pawlenko, Daniella Josephine Dillman

Karalyn Rose Heaton, Isabella Rose Heaton Who were recently baptized in our church.

Welcome to the St. Bede community!

Scripture Readings for Next Sunday Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 14, 2018

Wisdom 7: 7-11

Psalm 90: 12-17

Hebrews 4: 12-13

Mark 10: 17-30 or 17-27 The Jesus we have encountered throughout the year in

Mark’s Gospel is very real, down-to-earth. Today his

conversation with the young man who goes away sad at

the prospect of giving away his many possessions leads

him to a reflection on how difficult it is to enter God’s

kingdom when one’s heart is taken up with other kinds of

possessions. As we listen today to God’s word, what in

our lives keeps us from entering God’s kingdom? How

might God help us?

Stewardship Appeal The weekend of October 27-28 will be Stewardship

Sunday. If you have not already sent in your Steward-

ship donation and questionnaire, you can place it in

the collection basket on that weekend. You can also

mail or bring it to the Parish Office.

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St. Bede Parish Celebrated FORTY HOURS DEVOTION Photos by Gary Gehringer

Closing ceremonies Tuesday, October 2, 2018

All of our groups and organizations proudly processed into church to begin the closing ceremonies, including our Legion of Mary, Cub and Boy Scout troops, and representatives of our recent Confirmation and First Holy Communion classes.

The church was filled to capacity, including many priests who have served at St. Bede as parochial vicars, transitional deacons or seminarians. Fr. Anthony Hangholt served as

the homilist for all three evening’s ceremonies.

Knights of Columbus members served as canopy bearers for Monsignor Marine, as he carried the Blessed Sacrament.

The outdoor candlelight service was well attended by parishioners and visiting Clergy.

The outdoor procession at the end of Forty Hours is a time of worship, but also a community event for all of our parishioners.

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Principal’s CornerPrincipal’s Corner

It is with great pride

and joy that I inform you

that Saint Katharine

Drexel Catholic School

has been officially

named a 2018 National

Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. SKD is one of 49 private schools from

across the country receiving this prestig-

ious honor. We are considered an Exem-

plary High Performing School and are

among our state’s highest performing

schools as measured by nationally

normed tests. What is most impressive

is that we are receiving this distinction

in our first year of eligibility. This award is a testament to the dedi-

cation and hard work of our faculty and

our students. At SKD, we are constantly

striving to ensure that our academic pro-

grams meet the needs of all of our stu-

dents, while always encouraging them to

be the best student that they can be.

On November 7-8, the Secretary and

the Department of Education will

celebrate with 300 public and 49 private

school honorees at an awards ceremony

in Washington, D.C.

Please mark your calendars and join us

on Sunday, November 11th. We will

have a Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint

Bede’s 12:30pm Mass. At the conclusion

of Mass, all will be invited to a reception

in the gymnasium and an open house.

Come and listen to our band play and join

our school choir in singing our school

song. More details will be provided as

the date gets closer.

Thank you for your continued support

and prayers for your school. We are a

community. We are a family. We are a

National Blue Ribbon School of Excel-

lence! We are Proud to Be SKD! Con-

gratulations to all!

May God continue to shower His

abundant blessings on Saint Katharine

Drexel Catholic School and our entire

community!

God’s blessings,

Ms. Laura Clark

Principal / St. Katharine Drexel School

Ms. Laura Clark

Students and teachers were showered with balloons after the Blue Ribbon award announcement was made on Monday.

Our principal and teachers also got into the act, treating the students to a celebratory line dance!

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Dear Parishioners,

Have you ever been unable to explain

the "why" of Catholic beliefs? Have you

ever wondered why the Old Testament

sounds so different from the New Testa-

ment? In the Old Testament, God began

building a plan and laying a foundation for

the beautiful traditions of the Catholic

Faith. That plan was fulfilled by Jesus in

the New Testament.

FULFILLED: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of

Catholicism is an apologetic approach to sharing the Catholic

Faith using the Old Testament Tabernacle as a blueprint for

God's plan. While it is designed as a faith-sharing Scripture

study, you will also gain an understanding of some of the most

questioned Catholic teachings. FULFILLED: Uncovering

the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism will reignite your

love of Scripture and help you share and defend the Catholic

Faith with the Word of God.

Detailed course brochures are available in the vestibule of

the church, parish office and St. Bede's Office of Religious

Education. This course begins November 13 - 9:45 a.m. to

11:15 a.m. (Morning session) & 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

(Evening session) in the Drexel Center. The fee is $40.00

(includes Sonja Corbitt's book: FULFILLED, the participant

study guide and refreshments.

Hope you are able to attend!

Carole Obrokta / Director of Religious Education

215-357-2130 / www.stbedeore.org

Religious EducationReligious Education

Ms. Carole Obrokta

Cornerstone for LifeCornerstone for Life

FULFILLED:Uncovering the Biblical

Foundations of Catholicism(Part One)

REGISTRATION

FORMPlease Print . . . Please Print

(Registration Due Date = OCTOBER 23, 2018)

Name

______________________________________

Address

______________________________________

______________________________________

Phone number:

Home _____________________

Cell _____________________

Email address:

______________________________________Fee = $40.00

Make checks payable to:St. Bede’s Office of Religious EducationMail to:

St. Bede the Venerable ParishOffice of Religious Education1053 Holland Road

Holland, PA 18966OR - place in Carole’s Mailboxin the Parish Office

(includes study guide, book and refreshments)

(First name Middle or Maiden Last)

(Street P.O. Box )

(City, State, Zip Code )

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE PRINT… PLEASE PRINT (Registration due date: October 23, 2018)

Just FOUR Seats Remain! Enjoy 11 Days in Italy

With Fr. Jim DeGrassa & Fr. Matt Tralies November 4-14, 2018

Experience a DIFFERENT ITALY for just $3,795 per person

($695 single traveller supplement) Featuring Daily Mass, guided

tours, First Class hotels, wine tastings, tours and plenty of time for

leisure relaxation and exploring.

For more information, contact Susan of Select International Tours

at 800-842-4842, or call the Rectory.

www.selectinternationaltours.com

Be involved! Be a part of St. Bede’s designated Day of

Prayer by taking an hour time slot for prayer. Bring a friend.

Please call 267-567-5236 to sign up for this worthy cause.

The Respect Life Committee will be selling roses after all of

the Masses today. Your donation will provide support for crisis

pregnancy centers in the surrounding area.

Former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson: “I am

in the movement today because of ordinary people who took on

an extraordinary task. You can do this. You can save a life. I

now stand alongside you in this 40 Days for Life movement.”

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St. Bede Women’s Club Our first Women's club meeting for the new 2018/2019 year

will be on Wednesday October 10 at 7:00 PM in the Drexel

Center. Our presenter at this meeting will be Theresa Wins-

low. There will be an interactive presentation which will open

the discussion about how we can lessen the harmful chemical

burden on our bodies using plant based essential oils. You will

have a chance to share and gain facts to be empowered to sup-

port your health. Theresa Winslow MA., RYT, is a public

school teacher and yoga instructor who finds joy in educating

people on the benefits of a pure lifestyle. We can all do well

learning how to remove toxins from our bodies. Think about

bringing a family member or friend with you to the meet-

ing. As always, we would appreciate a small dessert to share.

Content For All Ages A Gift from (St. Bede Parish)

This past week we celebrated the feast of St Francis of Assisi and the feast of the Guardi-an Angels. Listen to the award-winning audio drama “Brother Francis --The Barefoot Saint

of Assisi” and learn more about angels in “Powers & Dominions”.

Brother Francis: Barefoot Saint of Assisi

In LISTEN: Audio Dramas

Powers & Dominions In WATCH: Documentaries/Special Topics

Register today: Go to formed.org & enter our parish code RBPX6B (case specific). You’ll be asked to enter a user name for yourself and create a password. In the future, just log in with your user name & password. Enjoy! To easily locate the content you wish to view, click on “Content List” at the bottom of the Home Page and click on the title. For electronic copies, simply click on icons.

Trunk or Treat 2018!!! TRUNKS NEEDED!!!!

ALL Parishioners are invited to participate

in Trunk or Treat Oct. 28: 2pm to 4pm

You simply decorate your car/vehicle and have candy

for the little one’s. It’s that simple!!!

Prize awarded to the most creative Trunk!!!

Contact the Youth Ministry Office if interested.

No Clowns!

AND No homemade goodie allowed for Trunk or Treat

please.

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Bereavement Support Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30pm In the St. Francis Center.

All are welcome!

For information call Lynne O' Brien 215-504-4718.

Regnum Christi

“The Love of Christ Impels Us” Building a Spiritual Foundation

FORMATION SERIES - six talks

First Talk: Saturday Oct. 20 Drexel Center - Room “B”

9:15am (social) / 9:30am (talk)

You may bring your own preferred beverage

For more information, contact Belva Hackett at 267-205-6449

Altar Flowers

October 13-14, 2018

In memory of

William & Vivian Bourcet

(requested by their daughter, Linda Bourcet) Weekends in 2018 are still available to reserve!

Just come into the Parish Office.

Altar flower dedications are a $45 per each altar side.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is one of the most profound

types of prayer that we have as Catholics. Jesus wished to stay with

us, and the means He chose is the Blessed Sacrament. He is present,

Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Most Holy Eucharist. At any

time of the day or night, you can come to the chapel and Jesus is

there…. waiting for You!

If you attended last week’s Forty Hours Devotion and want to con-

tinue your time with the Lord, please consider dedicating one hour

each week by filling one of our open hours or by sharing an hour with

a prayer partner.

St. Bede’s is blessed to have its’ own perpetual adoration chapel.

We need your help to keep our adoration perpetual (24 hours a day / 7

days a week).

For more information contact Debbie & Sean McDermott (215) 504

-9897 or email us at StBede24seven@gmail.com.

Adoration SocietyAdoration Society

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Hello Everyone!!!

Each week’s Triple T gathering, the teens

meet, have dinner and discuss a topic related

to their lives and their Faith. Last Week the

teens met Seminarian Frankie Garcia for the

first time. This parish is blessed to have

seminarians come here each week to teach in

our school, do communion calls, join in our

RCIA program AND join

our Triple T discussions!.

Many parishes do not have

this gift, I am the envy of

my Youth Ministry

colleagues when I tell

them we have a seminarian

participating in our youth

group meetings. So,

PLEASE encourage your

H.S. teen to come to this weekly youth gathering. Triple T

meets every Thursday at 6pm in the Youth Center. Next

Thursday dinner is lasagna and the discussion topic is

„why to go to Mass?‟ Last week, several teens helped Ms. Obrokta, Our Director

of Religious Education, with preparing for the start of CCD.

Among the tasks they performed was testing the Walkie

Talkies system she recently purchased for the program to

ensure better communication and safety. This was their favor-

ite part of the service.

Next Sunday, Oct. 14 and the following Sunday we will

have the True Beauty and True Strength gatherings. These

are girls only and guys only groups that will meet to discuss

issues related to identity, dating, friendships , love and

chastity. The sessions will be led by Bob Bagdon and Kate

& Marielle Ramp, who are parishioners and members of our

Young Adults group. ALL youth in grades 7 to 12 are invited

to attend!!!

This weekend at all the masses you heard about the

KAIROS retreat experience.

This retreat is based on the

spiritual exercises of St. Ignati-

us of Loyola. It is a 3 day

experience like no other. I am

encouraging ALL our H.S.

Juniors and Seniors (especially

those in public school) to take

advantage of this opportunity.

You will not be disappointed. The KAIROS retreat is being

held Dec. 7-9 at St. Francis Retreat Center in Easton, PA. For more information contact the Youth Ministry office.

PLEASE NOTE: The cost for the retreat is $300., but if you

sign up by Oct. 25th you will get a $25 discount. SO SIGN

UP NOW!!!!!!!!!

God Bless!

Maritza

Maritza Carmona-Kelly

SIGN UP NOW AND GET $25 OFF THE COST!!!! Kairos can simply be translated to mean “God’s Time” This is a 3-day retreat based upon the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. During the re-treat the young people open themselves up to God’s love as well as the love of their family and friends. The retreat creates an environment of acceptance and love in which participants can accept Christ more deeply in their lives. This retreat is based on the same model that is used at many of our Archdioc-esan High Schools. Youth from Public High Schools & parishes throughout Bucks County are invited to attend.

Purchase a Boscov‟s Friends Helping Friends

Shopping Passes to Support

our Youth Ministry Programs

Shopping Passes are available to purchase in the Youth Minis-

try Office. Just $5 for a Shopping Pass and you get 25% off

your purchases on Tues. Oct. 16 (there are some exclusions).

The store will have extended hours that day plus refreshments

and a raffle for prizes! By purchasing a $5 Shopping Pass you

will be supporting the St. Bede Youth Ministry Programs (we

keep 100% of the amount we collect for the shopping passes).

Thank you for your support!

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS

Our next meeting is Sun. Oct. 21Our next meeting is Sun. Oct. 21

at 7pm in the Drexel Centerat 7pm in the Drexel Center

Youth are asked to bring in items for our Youth are asked to bring in items for our

Sock & Glove drive. Sock & Glove drive.

Items will be donated to TASK Items will be donated to TASK ((Trenton Area Soup Kitchen)Trenton Area Soup Kitchen)

Questions about this group, to receive registration forms and/or if

you would like to be added to the Middle School Youth Group

e-mail list to receive news of upcoming events, send an e-mail to

middleschoolyouthgroup@gmail.com

TRIPLE T TRIPLE T

Teen Topic Thursday’sTeen Topic Thursday’s Dinner and Discussion gatherings Dinner and Discussion gatherings

Thursday, Oct. 11thThursday, Oct. 11th

@6pm in the St. Francis Center/Youth Center@6pm in the St. Francis Center/Youth Center

Topic: Why go to MassTopic: Why go to Mass

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Mass Intentions This Week

Weekday Masses are in the Daily Mass Chapel, unless noted

Monday, Oct. 8 + 6:30am - Jim & Dorothea Pirolli-25th wedding anniversary + 9am - Helen Niemann (Req. by Harry Niemann, III)

Tuesday, Oct. 9 + 6:30am - Helen Donnelly-living Mass (Req. by her daughters)

+ 9am - Peter & Doris Mack, Francis & Elizabeth O’Donnell

(Req. by Dorie & Ray O’Donnell)

Wednesday, Oct. 10 + 6:30am - Wayne Maurer (Req. by the Maurer family) + 9am - Ida D. Danks (Req. by Joyce Prato & children)

Thursday, Oct. 11 + 6:30am - Edward J. Monahan, Jr. (Req. by the Dennis Monahan family) + 9am - John C,. Polis (Req. by his family)

Friday, Oct. 12 + 6:30am - Ernest Natale, Jr. (Req. by Jane Scheidell & family) + 9am - Eleanor Mecca (Req. by Lorraine Fergione)

Saturday, Oct. 13 + 8:30am - Catherine A. Somers-10th anniversary

(Req. by Cass & Tom Reardon) + 5:30pm - Chester Lubaczewski (Req. by Richard & Ann Niewinski)

Sunday, Oct. 14 + 7:30am - Mary & Joseph Joyce (Req. by Bill & Jane Joyce) + 9:30am - Marie & Charles Mahoney (Req. by Kathy & son John Mahoney) + 11am - Charles Baxter (Req. by Kathy & John Mahoney) + 12:30pm - Virginia Bochanski (Req. by the Bochanski family)

St. Bede 103 October 7, 2018

St. Bede’s Collection -

God Bless Your Generosity!

(Week of September 30, 2018) FIRST COLLECTION / ENV. AND LOOSE BILLS: $15,437.00 FIRST COLLECTION / E-GIVING: $3,532.50 TOTAL FIRST COLLECTION: $18,969.50

Last year’s First Collection Total: $24,636.00 FIRST COLLECTION AVERAGE (Includes e-giving) $21,643.00

SECOND COLLECTION (Facilities Maintenance/Repairs) $3,035.00

Grade School: $34.19

STEWARDSHIP (collected thus far-including e-giving): $45,645.00 Collected this past week: $7,130.00 Last year’s total: $134,223.00

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL (as of Sep. 27): $75,091.00 (78 percent of our goal)

Parish Calendar This Week

Sunday Oct. 7

GYM CLOSED - Respect Life rose sale - YM Sticky Bun sale - CCD Class - Baptisms - Middle School CCD

After Masses After Masses

9:15am 1:30pm

7pm

Church Church

Caf/School Church

DC-A&B

Monday, Oct. 8

- CARES - Rosary - Faith Share - CARES - CCD Class - Teen Choir - CCD Class - Middle School CCD - Faith Enrichment - Parents Assoc. - Respect Life - Girls Basketball

7am 8:30am 9:30am 2:45pm 4:30pm

5pm 6:30pm 6:30pm

7pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

School Chapel

St. Francis Cntr. School

Caf/School Church

Caf/School DC-B

Meeting Rm. School DC-A Gym

Tuesday, Oct. 9

- CARES - Rosary - Adult Religious Education - CARES - Band practice - Jr. Golf - Adult Religious Education - Rosary - Bereavement Group

7am 8:30am 9:45am 2:45pm

3pm 3pm 7pm 7pm

7:30pm

School Chapel DC-B

School Gym

Caf/grounds DC-B

Chapel St. Francis Cntr.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

- CARES - Rosary - CARES - Band practice - Irish Dancing - Woman’s Club - NARCAN meeting - Young Adult Group - Guitar Group

7am 8:30am 2:45pm

3pm 3pm 7pm 7pm

7:30pm 9pm

School Chapel School Gym

Cafeteria DC-A DC-B

St. Francis Cntr. Church

Thursday, Oct. 11

- CARES - Rosary - Safe Environment mtg. - CARES - Middle School RCIC - Elementary RCIC - Triple-T meeting - Boy Scout Troop 280 Mtg. - RCIA - Legion of Mary - Adult Choir - Men’s Basketball

7am 8:30am 10am

2:45pm 5pm 6pm 6pm

6:30pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 9pm

School Chapel

DC-A&B School DC-B DC-B

St. Francis Cntr. Cafeteria

DC-B Mtg. Rm Church Gym

Friday, Oct. 12

- CARES - Rosary - CARES - Girl Scout Troop 262 - Cheerleading - Teen Choir - Legion of Mary Curia - Men’s Basketball

7am 8:30am 2:45pm 2:45pm

3pm 5pm 7pm 9pm

School Chapel School

Cafeteria Gym

Church DC-A

Church

Saturday, Oct. 13

- Kings Men - Boys Basketball - P.A. Golf Outing - Confessions - GLOW Frisbee Night - CYO Raffle Sale

7:45am 8am 9am 4pm 6pm

6:15pm

DC-A Gym

Off Grounds Church

Grounds/Gym Church

Sunday, Oct. 14

- CYO Raffle Sale - CCD Class - Pre-Jordan Class - Teen Council - Middle School CCD - Men’s Basketball

After Masses 9:15am 12:15pm

6pm 7pm 9pm

Church Caf/School

DC-B DC-B

DC-A&B Gym

Contact Pauline Cullman at 215-355-5414.

$20 deposit when you sign up. Please make all checks

payable to: St Bede’s Young at Heart Club

Oct. 25: Dover Downs (One Night in Memphis). Cost: $77 pp

includes $20 for Slots. Bus leaves St. Bede at 9:15am,

Michaels at 9:30am

St. Bede Young at Heart TripsSt. Bede Young at Heart Trips

Please Contribute to the 2018 Parish Stewardship Appeal!

Provides extra supportive income for all parish expenses,

to meet our budget and achieve our mission.

Provides funding:

- To expand and complete lighting along our campus

roads.

- New conference room for meetings.

STEWARDSHIP APPEAL SUNDAY

SECOND COLLECTION ON

WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 27-28