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St. Katharine Drexel Third Sunday in Lent 8 March 2015

PASSAGES IN CHRIST

We Warmly Welcome Fadi Ammous and Nora Katerji (and their children Carla and Mark), John

Croyle, and Avril Williams-Yakasai and Albert King (and Alaric Diggs, Lyra Diggs, and Shenay Evans),

who have become members of the Saint Katharine Drexel faith community. We are grateful for the new life they bring to our parish.

We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Phil Aiken, Ruth Anderson, David Baldwin, Jr., Sam Bilotta, Victoria Boyer, George Brown, Joe Buzy, Beth Cangemi, Michael Carretta, Dennis Carroll, Christine Chandler, Barbara Christoff, Bob Dacey, Paulette Daniels, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Lou Eskuchen, Chrissy Essig, Nancy Essig, Bartholomew Forze, David Funsch, Diane Gouin, John Gregoire, Richard Hastings, Chris Hausknecht, Grady Hoffman, Mark Kavanaugh, Carol Kuba, Margaret Leone, Maryanne Letini, Michael Leutz, William Libert, Elaine Lofink, Xia Martinez, Louise McAleavy, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Monday Mogollon, Joe Montney, Doan Thi Nhân, Peg O’Hara, Harvey Pelletier, Jace Quinn, Pat Reifsnider, Mary Frances Rellick, Joann Ryan, Mary Ryan, Hollie Santay, Joseph Sienkiewicz, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Neil Stitely, Pam Stribbling, Camille Turgeon, Edna Wachter, Judy Wahl, Cobie Walschot, Ann Warner, Rita Weygandt, and Maria Louisa Wilkes. 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 Deborah Kay Bell (mother of Amanda Bell) and Bill Loudon (husband of Cam Loudon). With Christ they journey to new life.

We Pray for the Gift of Peace in the world and the safety of those working for peace through the military services at home and abroad, especially Thomas Arena, Joseph Battle, Kraig Chandler, Mark Deemers, Kai Huber, Andrew McAlevy, Keith Michael, Michael Reid, and Kurt Schaecher.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Next Weekend (15 March 2015) Scripture Readings 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Easter Egg Hunt Sign-up Volunteer Party Sign-up

Second Collection: Catholic Relief Services/Church in Latin & Central America

This Week in Our Parish Sunday 8 March 10:15 AM RCIA....................... School Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................Music Room 10:15 AM New Parishioner Orientation.......Media Center 4:45 PM TGIF Shared Meal........................McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Session .................McElroy Hall

Monday 9 March 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ..................................Citizens 1:00 PM Building Committee ................... Parish Office 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus..................Media Center

Tuesday 10 March 9:15 AM Weekday Mass ....................................Chapel

Wednesday 11 March 6:00 PM Youth Band.................................Music Room 7:00 PM Social Justice ............................. Parish Office

Thursday 12 March 12:00 PM Pray & Play Group .................... Piraino Home 7:00 PM Property Management Com.........Media Center 7:00 PM Adult Choir..........................................Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting.......................Music Room

Friday 13 March 6:30 AM Weekday Mass ....................................Chapel 6:15 PM Lenten Meal ................................McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Lenten Prayer .............................McElroy Hall

Saturday 14 March 3:30 PM Passion Narrative Class ...............Media Center 7:00 PM Drexel Ball .............Hollow Creek Country Club

Sunday 15 March 10:15 AM RCIA....................... School Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................Music Room 12:00 PM African Faith Community ......................Stage 4:00 PM Blue & Gold Banquet .................McElroy Hall

Last Weekend (1 March 2015) Attendance at Mass........................................... 747 Registered Households ..................................... 877 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,982 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $5,900.30 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,721.00 Loose ....................................................... $552.00 Total.................................................... $12,173.30

Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $389.89 Catholic School Tuition Assistance .............. $598.00 Food Bank .......................................................187

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Lent is the perfect time to examine your life and make a good confession. Regional Reconciliation services are scheduled at 7:30 PM in our area in the coming weeks:

• Monday 16 March ....................Saint Katharine Drexel • Tuesday 24 March .. St. Peter the Apostle, Libertytown • Wednesday 25 March.... St. Ignatius Loyola, Ijamsville

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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

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, 240-490-5479 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 Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner The baskets in the entrance hallway fill up

with non-perishable food each weekend, which is then delivered on Sunday afternoon to the Frederick Food Bank by our parishioner volunteers. A bulletin insert this weekend alerts you to a shortage this winter at the Food Bank, and the kind of items that are most helpful. While you can take your donations directly to the Food Bank, you may also drop off your donations in the baskets on your way to Mass. If you haven't committed to a Lenten discipline yet this year, consider bringing 40 items of food (one for each day of Lent) to Mass with you over the remaining weeks of Lent. As I have mentioned already, our new church plans are really developing well, and we are aiming at having our groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday 31 May! I will confirm this date and the time when we solidify plans with the Archbishop. If you want to keep up with the development of our design, you can find the latest version on our website. I hope you will be pleased. The Easter flowers that grace our altar area for many weeks are always a welcome sight after the starkness of Lent, and the coldness of this particular winter! Please use the designated envelope in your envelope packet during March sometime to help us truly decorate in the joy of the resurrection season. Last Saturday morning we had a meeting to start planning the development of our relationship with our sister parish in Haiti. We were visited by a parishioner from St. Timothy Church who shared their experience. I'll provide more information as this project progresses. Thanks to all those who have donated auction items for the Drexel Ball, and those who have already taken part in the Chinese Raffle after Mass. Try to get some friends together for this special occasion as we honor our patron saint's feast day, and I look forward to seeing many of you at the Ball on Saturday night!

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT REPORT REPORT REPORT

The generosity of this faith community has enabled us to reach our capital campaign goal! All additional gifts help to reduce the size of our mortgage, so please make your campaign pledge if you have not already done so!

Capital Campaign Goal ......................... $1,850,000 Total of Pledges Made.......................... $1,897,827 Percent of Goal Achieved ..................................... 102% Total of Cash Received.................................... $861,779 Households Participating ..........................................379

The Season of Lent

“The Salvation Paradox”

Rice Bowls are available at the Information Center for use at home as a family Lenten devotion. Having one simple meal a week at home, praying about those who experience hunger around the world on a regular basis can help your family experience this special season.

Donations support the work of Catholic Relief Services.

A Lenten Prayer Booklet for family activities during Lent is available at the Information Center. Please note the booklet "It's All About Love" is dated 2014. That is a misprint - the book is for Lent 2015.

Lenten Fridays will be observed at Saint Katharine Drexel with a simple meal of soup and bread (you bring the bread, we provide the soup) at 6:15 PM followed by various Lenten prayer experiences at 7:00 PM. This is a great way to make Lent a special time for your family. Check the purple bulletin insert for more information.

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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 ���� Mother Seton School Take-a-Tour Tuesday will take place from 10:00 AM– 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM–6:30 PM on Tuesday 10 March. Applications for 2015–2016 are now being accepted. Come see why children thrive academically and spiritually at Mother Seton. With individualized attention, a strong moral foundation, and our STEM-centric curriculum that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, our students are prepared to take on the challenges of the 21st century. We offer community service opportunities, an award-winning music and arts program, and student clubs and activities. Financial aid is available and we provide bus transportation from most areas. After care is also available. For more information or to arrange for a private tour, contact Denice Vaught (301-447-3161) or email [email protected].

���� Saint John Regional Catholic School

If you are a fan of S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), you don't want to miss the exciting projects that SJRCS students are working on! Join us for the SJRCS 4th Annual S.T.E.M. Fair on Saturday 14 March from 9:00–12:00 PM.

���� Saint John's Catholic Prep Please join the Catholic Prep community for its 34th Annual Soiree - "Boots and Bling - to be held at the campus in Buckeystown on 28 March at 6:00 PM. This year's exciting event includes elegant western fare; beer, wine, and hard lemonade; live and silent auction; and dancing to a live band. Attire is Cowboy Chic. Tickets are $65 per person.

Also, don't miss a chance to WIN BIG. Buy a $100 raffle ticket (only 100 will be sold and over half have already been purchased) for a chance to spend 9 days and 8 nights in paradise - 4 nights on Maui and 4 nights on the big island of Hawaii. In addition, the winner will receive $1,500 toward your air travel expenses. You do not need to be present to win. Visit www.saintjohnsprep.org to purchase Soiree or raffle tickets.

Scholarship Information

Knott Scholarship Funds announces the availability of four-year, full tuition scholarships for the 2015-2016 These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Catholic students now in grade 4 or grade 8, living in Frederick County, may apply. Scholarships may be used to attend a Catholic elementary school or a Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Information regarding qualifications and eligibility requirements, deadlines, and an application form may be obtained by visiting www.knottscholar.org. For additional information, please call 443-325-7884. The application deadline is 25 March 2015.

FREDERICK COUNTY PARISH TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND

This fund has now been established by eight parishes in southern Frederick County to aid families who wish their children to receive a faith-based elementary or high school education in Frederick County Catholic Schools. Beginning in 2015, a distribution committee composed of representatives of each participating parish (rather than the individual parishes themselves), will be determining the awards on the basis of financial need. The distribution committee uses the FACTS Grant &

Aid Assessment to conduct financial need evaluations. Families should apply through FACTS as in years past, making sure to indicate the school your child will attend, and the parish to which you

belong. We are grateful to the many parishioners in southern Frederick County who make a monthly offering for Catholic School Education to support this fund and assist young families desiring a faith-based education for their children. Go to online.factsmgt.com to set up your account and begin. There is a $28 processing fee for this service. The deadline to file is 31 March 2015. If you have questions, call 866-441-4637. You may also direct questions to our parish Business Manager, Michael O'Connor (301-360-9581).

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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!

� 14 March ���� Drexel Ball Our 10th annual Drexel Ball honors our patron saint's feast

day. Enjoy an elegant evening out with friends, including cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction at Hollow Creek Country Club. Proceeds from this event support both the Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Fund and the

Parish Building Fund. Don't miss out on a chance to be the winning bidder for ownership of Bobble Head Father Keith for a year. We are currently soliciting auction items and sponsorships. If you need additional information about the ball or wish to volunteer to help, contact Laura Hicks [email protected]. This is a great opportunity to gather friends for a fun evening by reserving a table for your group!

� 29 March ���� Passover Seder Please join us from 5:00–7:30 PM in McElroy Hall for a celebration of this sacred meal recalling God's decisive action on behalf of his people—delivering them from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. By learning about the Seder, we can experience more fully the Holy Eucharist and its powerful reminder of our own deliverance from slavery to sin and death. Each household is asked to bring a dish to share. RSVP is required. Please return your registration form (available at the Information Center) by Sunday 22 March.

� 29 March ���� 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Let's see if the children can outsmart the Easter Bunny as we set them loose in Cloverhill Park to find the hidden eggs. Please arrive at 2:00 PM; the hunt will begin promptly at 2:30 PM. Registration forms are due by Sunday 22 March. You may register the weekends of 14/15 March or 21/22 March in the Gathering Space. For more information, call Betsy Mongan (240-626-1449) or Becky Seagraves (301-378-8350).

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 9 March..................... 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday 10 March .........................Dn 3:25/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday 11 March......................... Dt 4:1/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday 12 March................... Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23 Friday 13 March...................... Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday 14 March ....................... Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 3/9 10:30 AM ......... Freida Woodson Wagoner Tuesday 3/10 9:15 AM ...........................Victoria Smith Friday 3/13 630 AM ......................... Strauch Family Saturday 3/14 5:00 PM ...................... SKD Parishioners Sunday 3/15 9:00 AM ...........................Mary-Jo Clark 11:00 AM ............................David Janicik

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

loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office.

Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Campaign will take place on Saturday 14 March from 10:30–11:30 AM at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Grotto Cave, Emmitsburg, MD. Bring your family and lawn chairs. If you need additional information, please call Pat Oliver (301-845-8253).

Calendar Scheduling for the 2015–2016 Year will soon begin. It is important that all groups (social activities, scouts, Knights of Columbus and Katies Ladies, and committees plan ahead and turn in dates for activities and meetings from July

2015 through June 2016 to the Parish Office by Monday 27 March. Please call the Parish Office for more information or with any questions you may have.

Cold Weather Clothing Items that will be distributed to those in need are especially welcome during the winter months. Please drop off clean, usable clothing in the hampers near the Media Center before the weekend Masses. Thank you to all who have donated!

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The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now in full swing. Thanks to all who have made a pledge or gift. We have reached $13,985 (23%) of our parish goal of $59,977. If you have not yet done so, you are invited to complete the form you received in the mail or complete a form from the Information Center and return

it to the Parish Office as soon as possible.

Maryland March for Life: Calling all Marylanders! You have yet another opportunity to take a stand for life by attending the March for Life in Annapolis on Monday 9 March. The event will begin at 5:15 PM with Mass at St. Mary Church, 111 Duke of Gloucester St., followed by a gathering in the church parking lot at 6:15 PM. The group will proceed from the church to Lawyer's Mall. (A shuttle bus will be available for those unable to walk.) The rally will begin at 7:00 PM and all are invited to return to the church for Chick-fil-A and fellowship. Come stand in solidarity with fellow Marylanders to restrict abortion in our state. For more information, go to www.marylandmarchforlife.org.

Lenten Days for Life: Are you looking for a Lenten penance that can save lives? Please consider joining the peaceful prayer vigil at the abortion facility at 801 Toll House Avenue, near FMH. The vigil takes place on Tuesday evenings from 4:30–6:30 PM. For more information, contact Dolores Gebus (301-695-3408).

Married Couples Retreat: Join us at nearby Priestfield, WV on the weekends of 27–29 March or 17–19 April. These retreats have been running for over 35 years and the couples who attend come away feeling spiritually refreshed and enlightened. The priests facilitating the retreats are Fr. John Trigilio, Fr. Paul Schenck, and Fr. Jim Van Dom, OFM. For more information, call Elaine Galeone (410-252-5355).

Drexel Voyager's Seniors Bus Trip: We are planning a trip to Annapolis on Thursday 18 June. Plans are to visit the Charles Carroll home as well as a river cruise. The cost is $50 and registration will begin in early April. All SKD seniors and their

friends are welcome to participate. Make plans to join us for a fun summer day.

Softball? It's not too early! Spring training has begun for the Orioles and the Nationals. So let's think SOFTBALL. Anyone interested in joining or re-joining the SKD/St. John's softball team should contact Bob Eaton at [email protected]. The preliminary roster is due by 18 March and our first practice dates are scheduled for 22 and 29 March.

Youth Ministry High School Youth Group will meet on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 15 March from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Music Room. Newcomers and friends from outside the parish are welcome. No RSVP is required, but please bring $2 to cover the cost of pizza and other snacks.

Soup Kitchen Service Project from 6:00–8:00 PM on Friday 13 March at the Frederick Community Action Agency. Open to all middle and high school youth. RSVP is required to [email protected].

Monster Mini Golf for middle school youth & friends, Friday 13 March from 7:00-11:00 PM. Cost is $9 per youth. More information & permission form available on parish website.

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.

Birthright's Annual Spring for Life luncheon will take place at Dutch's Daughter Restaurant on Saturday 21 March. Doors open at noon and lunch will be served at 1:00 PM. Tickets are $30 per person and reservations are required by11 March. In addition to lunch, there will be a silent auction and fashion show provided by Alicia

L. This is Birthright's primary fund raiser and the proceeds help girls and women who come to us seeking assistance with a crisis pregnancy. Birthright has been serving the Frederick County

community for 37 years and it has been with the help and support of the churches that we have been able to make a difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for your continued involvement in saving the lives of the unborn. Registration forms are available at the Information Center.

Haiti Mission Trip: The Missions Office of the Archdiocese is once again sponsoring its annual trip to Haiti to serve the poor in our partner diocese of Gonaives. They are looking for volunteers between the ages of 16–20 to participate. Those who are interested can download an application or get more information at www.archbalt.org/missions. The application must be completed by 31 March. Email [email protected] or call 410-547-5498 with questions.