St. Katharine Drexel 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 21 October 2012

PASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRIST We Pray for God’s Blessing upon Nick and Pat Gabriel who affirmed their pledge of life-long love to one another in the renewal of their

marriage vows this weekend. May their love for one another always remind us of God's faithful and

unconditional love.

We Welcome in Faith Claire Browning who is initiated into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend. May our daily example of prayer and service help young people to grow as faithful members of Christ’s Body.

We Joyfully Congratulate Sydney Hemgen and Natalie McMaster as they receive their First Communion and join us at the table of the Lord for the first time this weekend.

We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Joe Baldwin, Jeanne Bartoli, Larry Bassett, George Brown, Paul Burdette, Michael Carretta, Linda Cowen, Bob Dacey, Stan Davis, Loretta DeGray, Piper Dotson, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Grayson Ennis, Anne Essig, Steve Fry, David Funsch, Jennifer Hall, Grady Hoffman, Bill Kinsella, Blanche Kracher, Alicia Kunst, Jane Marsh, Christina McAleavy, Bob McAteer, Helen Marie McBride, Daniel McClur, Jack McGrath, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Suzy Nathan, Peg O’Hara, Eddy Patterson, Rita Rourke, Regina Scanlon, Jay Schatz, Carmen Scudiero, Jim Small, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Michelle Sullivan, Agnes Taylor, Susan Taylor, Cam Wagner, Ann Warner, & Rita Weygandt. 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 Daniel “Tom” Nee and Esther Schepers (aunt of Nick Scudiero). With Christ she journeys through death to new life.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Next Weekend (28 October 2012)

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

In the Gathering Space:

Gift Cards Team Trivia Sign-up A Taste of Africa Tickets K of C Recruitment Katie’s Ladies Tree Tickets

Second Collection: Building Fund

This Week in Our Parish

The sanctuary flowers are in honor of Nick and Pat Gabriel’s 50th wedding anniversary.

Sunday 21 October 10:00 AM RCIC.......................................... Parish Office 10:05 AM Encounter Gathering..................SJRCS Atrium 10:15 AM RCIA.........................SJRCS Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir.................................Music Room 1:30 PM CROP Walk .....................Downtown Frederick 6:00 PM Confirmation Session ..................Media Center

Monday 22 October 9:30 AM Kid’s Playgroup .....................Rose Hill Manor 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ............................ Homewood 7:00 PM Just Matters ...............................Music Room 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus..................Media Center 7:00 PM Finance Committee.................... Parish Office 7:00 PM Confirmation Session .....................Room 263

Tuesday 23 October 9:15 AM Weekday Mass ....................................Chapel 10:00 AM Kid’s Playgroup Halloween Party..... Orndorff’s 7:00 PM Spanish Class .............................Music Room 7:15 PM Building Committee ................... Parish Office

Wednesday 24 October 7:00 PM High School Youth Group .............Music Room

Thursday 25 October 5:00 PM Patchwork Pantry ............................... Kitchen 7:00 PM Bereavement Support Group ....... Parish Office 7:00 PM Reconciliation Preparation...........Media Center 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting.......................Music Room 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack Meeting ..............McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal ...................................Chapel

Friday 26 October 6:15 AM Weekday Mass ....................................Chapel 7:30 PM Middle School Youth Ministry........Music Room

Saturday 27 October 8:00 AM Bereavement Training ................Media Center

Last Weekend (14 October 2012) Attendance at Mass........................................... 984 Registered Households ..................................... 844 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,905 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $4,994.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,468.00 Loose .................................................... $1,000.50 Total.................................................... $11,462.50 Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $410.29 Food Bank Items ..............................................122

2013 Lector Workbooks (for use beginning in Advent) are available in the Parish Office. Lectors are asked to pick up the book with their name on it as soon as possible.

St. Katharine Drexel 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 21 October 2012

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

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Fr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s KornerFr. Keith’s Korner Our African Faith Community approached me

some time ago with a request to help raise money for our new church building, and the result of that conversation is our upcoming “Taste of Africa” event on Sunday 4 November at 4:00 PM. Just as New England is very different from New Orleans in our own country, so each country in Africa has unique foods, music, dress and dance. We will get a “taste” of the culture of some of the main countries our own parishioners come from during this special evening. I hope you will support our African brothers and sisters as they raise funds for our new church building and share their culture with us. November holds a special place in church tradition as a time to remember our deceased loved ones. Please use the form in the bulletin this weekend to submit the names of your deceased family members and friends who have died in the past year, so that they can be included in a Litany of Remembrance at all the Masses on the first weekend in November. Those who are longer deceased will be able to be listed in the Book of the Dead near the altar at that time, and the All Souls envelope intentions will be placed on the altar in the chapel. As he did two weeks ago concerning the Dream Act, Archbishop Lori has written a letter to all Catholics this week concerning Question #6 on the November ballot, the Civil Marriage Protection Act (which is included in this bulletin). He offers points of reflection for you to consider in forming your conscience before voting next month. I also draw your attention to our parish website (www.saintdrexel.org) on which we have posted a video message from Archbishop Lori about these ballot questions, as well as the results of a survey of congressional candidates conducted by the Maryland Catholic Conference. This information is offered as helpful information to guide your decisions when voting.

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Keith Keith Keith Keith

CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION 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................................ $1,299,514 Total Toward End of Construction Goal .......$3,333,916

CONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASHCONSTRUCTION CASH

Capital Campaign Pledges Collected.............. $1,851,472 Building Fund Collected................................ $1,299,514 Total Toward Start of Construction Goal........ $3,150,986

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

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

Our Beloved DeadOur Beloved DeadOur Beloved DeadOur Beloved Dead

November is the traditional month for remembering in prayer those who have died. Throughout the month of

November, the All Souls’ Envelopes with your intentions will remain on the altar in the Chapel.

You are also invited to inscribe the names of all deceased family and friends in our Book of the Dead, which will be located near the altar during weekend Masses throughout November.

On Friday 16 November at 7:30 PM a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Keith at St. Timothy Church in Walkersville (with a

reception to follow in the Gathering Space).

The Feast of All Saints will be celebrated on Thursday 1 November. It is a Holy Day of Obligation and Mass will be celebrated in McElroy Hall at 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM.

St. Katharine Drexel 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 21 October 2012

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 ���� Saint John’s Catholic Prep Join us for our Fall Open House on Sunday 4 November from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the new Buckeystown campus at 3989 Buckeystown Pike. Admissions and financial assistance information will be available. Please call 301-662-4210, visit www.saintjohnsprep.org or email mschultz@saintjohnsprep.org for more information.

���� St. Thomas More Academy Are you interested in small class sizes, caring teachers, a classical curriculum, and faith centered environment for grades PreK3 to Grade 8? If so, join us for an Open House Wednesday 24 October from 9:00–11:00 AM or 5:00–8:00 PM. We are located at 103 Prospect St., Middletown. Call 301-874-9014 or visit our website 222.stmamd.org for more information.

���� St. Maria Goretti Please join us for our Fall Open House at 1:00 PM on Sunday 28 October. After registration, the principal will give a presentation, followed by family tours of the campus. Prospective students and their families are invited to meet faculty, administration, staff, and students, and learn about campus ministry, curriculum, clubs, activities, athletics, and arts. See what it’s like to be a student at Goretti. Shadow days allow 8th grade students interested in learning about Goretti to spend a day with one of our current students. Call Holly Katrina (301-739-4266, EXT. 132) to schedule. For more information about Goretti, visit www.goretti.org.

Kid’s Playgroup will meet for open play at 9:30 AM on Monday 22 October at Rose Hill Manor. The cost is $3

per child. A Halloween party, including lunch, will take place at Melissa Orndorff’s at 10:30 AM on Tuesday 23 October. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and each child should bring a small pumpkin for decorating. Please be sure to RSVP for this event. To sign-up or for more information, please contact

Melissa Orndorff (240-575-5889) or email usckappa2001@aol.com.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry High School Youth Group will meet on Wednesday 24 October from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Nightmare in the Valley Haunted House: Middle and high school youth are invited to a Halloween adventure on Friday 26 October. Permission forms are required and are available on the parish bulletin board or website. The cost is $15 per person. We will carpool from the parish, departing at 7:00 PM, and will return by 10:00 PM. Chaperones and drivers are needed. Please call Leah Huber if you are able to volunteer.

“Almost Christmas Pageant”: Back by popular demand! Calling all Angels – even those with crooked

halos! Before you start thinking about shepherds and Wise Men, think again. This story is one you’ve never heard before. We’re going to step back to the time before the Wise Men, before the manger, and before

Gabriel’s visit, to Mary! Back to when the angels found out about the birth of Jesus. We need angels, lots of angels, especially those who love to sing and adore baby Jesus. We could also use a few prophets (minor and major), Isaiah, and of course, Moses. Please sign up in the Gathering Space the weekend of 27/28 October or email Katie Tylka at tylkas@gmail.com. Please note the first rehearsal will be held Sunday 4 November from 1:30 to 3:30 PM in the Music Room.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children (RCIC): Do you have a child over the age of seven who has not yet been baptized? We are beginning this process with another group of children on Sunday mornings after the 9:00 AM Mass. If you have children or youth who might be interested in joining, please contact Barbara Miller in the Parish Office (301-360-9581) or skdassociate3@saintdrexel.org.

St. Katharine Drexel 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 21 October 2012

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! 1 November ���� Drexel Voyagers Join us at the Golden Corral at 11:30 AM. The speaker will be parishioner Alyce Luck, who will speak about her trip to Haiti. Please sign-up at the Information Center after Mass or call the Parish Office by Tuesday 30 October.

4 November ���� A Taste of Africa Join the members of our African Faith Community in a celebration of their culture with food, entertainment, and fun. Tickets for the dinner will be available in the Gathering Space through Sunday 28 October. For information or reservations, contact Augusta Ndifor (301-806-4692) or Therese Malumba (240-897-0397).

10 November ���� Team Trivia Challenge Gather up a team of six to compete against other teams in categories ranging from religion to pop culture. The cost per person is $5. Sign-up in the Gathering Space beginning this weekend, 20/21 October. Contact Barbara Linthicum balinthicum@hotmail.com.

Patchwork Pantry: Looking for some low-cost, nutritious, and interesting meals to fix for your family this fall? Join us in the school kitchen at 6:00 PM Wednesday 24 October. In addition to a live cooking demonstration, there will be menus, recipes, tips for budgeting, and couponing strategy. Call the Parish Office to reserve your space. This event will be limited to 12 participants.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: Allow God to strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament so that it can flourish and reflect His love. The next encounter weekend is 2–4 November and will be held at a beautiful retreat house. To apply online, visit moments4marriaage.org or call 410-665-5700 or email meinfo@verizon.net.

Alan P. Linton Cold Weather Shelter: Training for new and returning volunteers will be held on the following dates: Saturday 27 October from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, as well as Wednesday 7 November and Wednesday 1 December from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. All training sessions will be held at the shelter located at 27 DeGrange St., Frederick. For more information or to register, call 301-631-2670.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 22 October ...................Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday 23 October ................Eph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday 24 October..............Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday 24 October ...............Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53 Friday 25 October....................Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday 26 October..................... Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 10/22 10:30 AM ...................... Virginia Hedberg Tuesday 10/23 9:15 AM .............Sr. Anna Mae Schepers Friday 10/25 6:15 AM ............................Richard Lofts Saturday 10/26 5:00 PM .............................. Agnes Cote Sunday 10/27 9:00 AM ..........................Dan Brockway 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.

Marriage, Divorce, and Annulments from a Catholic Perspective: The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be giving a presentation in our area. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, as well as those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process, and any

others who may have a vested interest because of family or friends. The session will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday 30 October in the Parish Center (rooms 1 & 2) at St. Joseph-on-Carrolton Manor, Buckeystown. Registration is not required. For further information, please call 410-547-5533.

Stand Strong in the Public Square: Vote Early or Absentee in Maryland. Can’t make it to the polls for the 6 November general election? Any registered voter in Maryland may vote in person early or absentee by mail. Early voting for the general election will be held from Saturday 27 October thru Thursday 1 November. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday 30 October. Visit www.elections.state.md.us or www.mdcathcon.org/registertovote, or call the Maryland State Board of Elections (800-222-8683).