PARISH OFFICEPARISH OFFICEPARISH OFFICEPARISH OFFICE

Office Hours: Office Hours: Office Hours: Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

8428 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 Phone: 301-360-9581 Fax: 301-360-9582

Email: stkatharinedrexel@saintdrexel.org

Website: www.saintdrexel.orgWebsite: www.saintdrexel.orgWebsite: www.saintdrexel.orgWebsite: www.saintdrexel.org

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MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT Saint Katharine Drexel parish Saint Katharine Drexel parish Saint Katharine Drexel parish Saint Katharine Drexel parish

pledges to be apledges to be apledges to be apledges to be a EucharistEucharistEucharistEucharist----centered, centered, centered, centered,

welcoming community, welcoming community, welcoming community, welcoming community, forming loving disciples,forming loving disciples,forming loving disciples,forming loving disciples,

giving selflessly giving selflessly giving selflessly giving selflessly in realization of in realization of in realization of in realization of

the Kingdom of God.the Kingdom of God.the Kingdom of God.the Kingdom of God.

WEEKEND MASSWEEKEND MASSWEEKEND MASSWEEKEND MASS

Saturday: 5:00 PMSaturday: 5:00 PMSaturday: 5:00 PMSaturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AMSunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AMSunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AMSunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

A PLACE FOR YOU!A PLACE FOR YOU!A PLACE FOR YOU!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

New Year’s Eve Interfaith Celebration

It was wonderful to see such a great crowd from many different

faith communities in attendance at our annual New Year’s Eve Inter-

faith celebration. The music for our concert was amazing and the

prayers from our varied traditions truly highlighted the fact that we

each have our paths to holiness… and that there is beauty to be

found in all of them. Thank you to all involved in making it happen!

Imam Yahya

Hendi

Fr. Keith

Boisvert

Rabbi Daniel

Sikowitz

Rev. Dr. Barbara

Kershner Daniel

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LITURGY & LITURGY & LITURGY & LITURGY & PRAYERPRAYERPRAYERPRAYER Children's Ministries available at the 9:00 and 11:00 Mass on Sunday, and 5:00 PM Mass (first Saturday of the month): • Nursery (ages infant-3) in the Music Room • Kate's Kids! (ages 3-5) in the Media Center • Children's Liturgy of the Word (K-4) in the Chapel

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, Chapel Thursday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Chapel

Prayer Groups offer various opportunities for prayer: • Contemplative Prayer: Wednesday 7:00 PM, Chapel • 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 edistewart@verizon.net for an appointment.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Chapel (or any time by appointment)

Next Weekend (17 January 2016) Scripture Readings Isaiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Bensalem Recruitment Team Trivia Sign-up Catholic Schools Week Mass Sign-up

Second Collection: Special Care of Archdiocesan Priests

Katie's Ladies wishes to thank all those who participated in the Christmas Tree Gift Card Raffle. A total of $1,300.00 was donated to the Parish Building Fund.

PASTORAL STAFFPASTORAL STAFFPASTORAL STAFFPASTORAL STAFF Pastor, Rev. Keith Boisvert skdpastor@saintdrexel.org Deacon, Kevin Kulesa skddeacon2@saintdrexel.org Deacon, Tim Moore skddeacon3@saintdrexel.org Deacon, Jeff Sutterman skddeacon@saintdrexel.org Pastoral Associate, Ana Maria Alvarado skdassociate3@saintdrexel.org Pastoral Associate, Leah Huber skdassociate@saintdrexel.org Pastoral Associate, Brian McCrohan skdassociate2@saintdrexel.org Pastoral Associate, Kathy Moore skdassociate4@saintdrexel.org Immigrant Outreach/Formation, Alexis Zabsonre skdformation@saintdrexel.org Parish Business Manager, Michael O’Connor skdmanager@saintdrexel.org Administrative Assistant, Nancy Whitmore skdadministration@saintdrexel.org Administrative Assistant, Kathy Tolino skdassistant@saintdrexel.org Music Director, Daniel Owens skdmusic@saintdrexel.org

PASTORAL COUNCILPASTORAL COUNCILPASTORAL COUNCILPASTORAL COUNCIL skdcouncil@saintdrexel.org

Greg Anderson Patricia Bodine Jack Cahaney Patrick Haley Marie-Ange Kasende Bob Landry Ken Morrow Pat O'Connor Ricardo Samuda Jan Scudiero Barbara Stastny

CORPORATORSCORPORATORSCORPORATORSCORPORATORS Mary Beth Clark Steve Heine

Last Weekend (3 January 2016) Attendance at Mass........................................... 979 Attendance on New Year's Day......................... 306 Registered Households ..................................... 881 Number of Parishioners ..................................3,002 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $6,395.80 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,721.00 Loose ....................................................... $589.32 Total.................................................... $12,706.12

Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $487.73 Mary Mother of God................................ $1,586.50 Food Bank Items ..............................................197 Catholic School Tuition Assistance ........... $1,065.75

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Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Catholic Schools Week will be observed at

our parish with a special Mass on Sunday 31 January at 11:00 AM, and children from various Catholic Schools in Frederick County are invited to serve in many of the ministries at that Mass. Please sign-up to participate after Mass next weekend, or contact the coordinators using the information that is listed in this bulletin. All Catholic School students are also reminded to wear their uniforms to Mass that day. Each year our parish awards a $1000 college scholarship and $500 high school scholarship through the Drexel Essay Contest. The hope is that our young parishioners also learn more about our patron saint through this process. The application and essays are due in the parish office by this Friday, so please make sure you turn in your material on time. We are hoping to organize parishioners into small groups during the season of Lent to facilitate discussion about the concept of "mercy" during this "Year of Mercy" proclaimed by Pope Francis. Please consider signing up this weekend and next for this Lenten exercise at a time that is convenient for you. Peg O’Hara has provided a report concerning our annual Christmas basket project as a bulletin insert this week, and I want to thank everyone for their generosity at a very special time of year to those who are less fortunate. You can see that we made a difference in the lives of many people this year! Thanks again to Peg for the excellent coordination needed for such a large project to be successful. The Frederick School of Religion has been in operation for over thirty years, providing an adult opportunity to continue learning about religion in an ecumenical atmosphere. We are blessed to have such a service available in this area. Held at Beth Shalom synagogue this year, a brochure describing the 2016 class schedule is included as an insert, and registration forms are available at the Information Center.

Fr. Keith

Membership Information is available on the second Sunday of each month at 10:15 AM in the Media Center at our Prospective Parishioner Orientation Session. Please attend if you wish to register as a parishioner.

Bulletin Notices must be submitted electronically to skdadministration@saintdrexel.org ten days before you want your announcement to appear in the bulletin.

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday 10 January 10:15 AM Youth Choir...............................Music Room 10:15 AM RCIA...............................School Conf. Room 10:15 AM RCIC........................................ Parish Office 10:15 AM New Parishioner Orientation......Media Center 1:00 PM Confirmation Sponsor Meeting .........Meeting 4:45 PM TGIF Shared Meal .....................McElroy Hall 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Session...............McElroy Hall 5:30 PM Baptism Preparation ........School Conf. Room 6:00 PM High School Youth Group...........Music Room

Monday 11 January 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ...........Citizens Nursing Home 7:00 PM Property Management Com....... Parish Office 7:00 PM Katies Ladies.............................Music Room 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus.................Media Center

Tuesday 12 January There is no 9:15 AM Mass in the Chapel

Wednesday 13 January 5:00 PM L'Arche Planning Meeting.......... Parish Office 6:00 PM Youth Band...............................Music Room 7:00 PM Venture Scouts.........................Media Center 7:00 PM Social Justice Committee ...........Music Room

Thursday 14 January 7:00 PM Adult Choir........................................Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scouts................................Music Room 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack Meeting. ...........McElroy Hall

Friday 15 January There is no 6:30 AM Mass in the Chapel

7:00 PM L'Arche .....................................McElroy Hall

Sunday 17 January 10:15 AM RCIA...............................School Conf. Room 10:15 AM RCIC........................................ Parish Office 10:15 AM Youth Choir...............................Music Room 12:00 PM African Faith Community ......................Stage 1:00 PM Confirmation Session ................Media Center

Drexel Essay Contest Deadline is Approaching! A $1,000 college and a $500 high school scholarship will be awarded to two Saint Katharine Drexel parishioners on the basis of the essay contest. Essay contest rules and application are available by contacting the Parish Business Manager at skdmanager@saintdrexel.org. Completed application, essay, and letter of reference

must be returned to Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Committee by 15 January 2016.

At Home With the Word 2016, the book of weekend Mass readings is available at the Information Center. The cost of the book is $8 and the large print edition is $11. Also available is Abide in My Word 2016, the book of daily readings and the price is $10.

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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 (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 CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRISTPASSAGES IN CHRIST

We Welcome in Faith Patrick Jonathan Trexler 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 Warmly Welcome Irma Anderson, Kathy Arnold, Dayna Bennett (and her sons Colby & Caeden), Richard & Esperanza Bennett, Matthew & Shaun Bennett (and their children Ariana & Ryan), Michael & Irene Dobrosky, Shane & Becky Falibota (and their sons Simon & Eli), Tracy & Christy German (and their daughter Emily), Will & Alison Knotek (and their children Graham & Charlotte), Gabriel & Jeanette Nah (and their children Pandora & Gabriel), Jonathan & Michele Price (and their daughter Evelyn), Chris Sayo & Ana Torres, and Lilian Sutton (and her children Chris, Elizabeth, Stanislaus, & Bridget), 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, Valia Bazan, Victoria Boyer, Debbie Brown, George Brown, Grace Brown, Beth Cangemi, Michael Carretta, Linda Caul, Mason Clubb, Diane Cranston, Paulette Daniels, Janet Date, Betty Deveau, Gerald Deveau, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Kay Eilers, Marion Embrey, Anne Essig, Paul Essig, Steve Flood, Mary Frances, David Funsch, John Gregoire, Richard Hastings, Diane Hentschell, Barbara Hinrichs, Fr. Leo Holleran, Brenda Hoyle, Sandy Kinney, Bill Kinsella, Michael Leutz, William Libert, Cam Louden, Xia Martinez, Louise McAleavy, Natalie McMaster, Louise El Mofty, Vince Naples, Mary Beck Patel, Rita Poliquin, Jace Quinn, Joann Ryan, Bill Seims, Michele Seims, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Judy Wahl, Ann Warner, Constance Wathen, Rita Weygandt, Maria Louisa Wilkes. May our prayers offer them inner strength.

We Pray in Trust that all who have died will be welcomed into God’s Kingdom, especially Michael Foder (brother-in-law of Carol Davis), Eleanor G. Kitterman (mother of Peg Hefley) Sabrina Samuels (sister of Sharon Dragon) & Michael Whalen (brother of Tom Whalen). With Christ they journey to new life.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORTCAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORTCAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORTCAPITAL CAMPAIGN 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.......................... $1,922,307 Percent of Goal Achieved ..................................... 104% Total of Cash Received................................. $1,065,365 Households Participating ..........................................387

Faith Sharing Groups for Lent 2016: During Lent, our theme is Meeting in Mercy. Everyone in the parish is encouraged to read The Holy Year of Mercy, written by Pope Francis. Sign-up in the Gathering Space the weekends of 9/10 January or 16/17 January to participate in a faith sharing group.

Established Bensalem groups are urged to use the Holy Year of Mercy as their focal point during Lent.

Calling All Painters - Amateurs & Professionals for a special Christmas in April (C-I-A) 2015 project, albeit very belated! Our parish C-I-A Team and Social Justice Ministry will combine talent and time to paint the interior of the newly renovated Day Resource Center of the Emergency Family Shelter, 200 West All Saints Street, Frederick. Painting is currently scheduled for the week of 18–23 January. If you are interested, please sign up at the Gift Card table or contact Kathryn Welty at kfwelty@aol.com.

Home Study Faith Formation Workbooks have been reviewed and are available to be picked up at the Information Center or the Parish Office.

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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.

Catholic School News Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated 30 January–5 February. If your child is enrolled in one of our local Catholic schools and would like to participate in a special

Mass at 11:00 AM on 31 January, please sign-up in the Gathering Space after Mass the weekend of 16/17 January or contact Ana Maria Alvarado at 301-360-9581 or email skdassociate3@saintdrexel.org or contact parishioner Bernadette Vidal

(301-305-3233) or rbavidal@comcast.net. Children are needed to be altar servers, lectors, bring up the gifts, distribute hymnals, and other duties. And don’t forget to wear you school uniform to Mass that day.

���� Saint John Regional Catholic School Our next Story Time Tots will take place on 11 January at 8:30 AM. January's theme is "Eskimo Kisses". Story Time is for 2, 3, and 4 year olds with a STEM activity from 8:30– 9:30 AM once a month during the school year. Refreshments follow! The program is free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by a parent. For more information, contact Sheila Evers (301-662-6722) or email severs@sjrcs.org. Friends are always welcome.

���� Mother Seton School Join us for Take-a-Tour Tuesday on 12 January from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00–6:00 PM. Located in scenic Emmitsburg, MD, Mother Seton School enjoys a rich history as a descendant of the first free Catholic school in the United States. Individualized attention, a strong moral foundation with community service opportunities, and a STEM-centric curriculum that encourages development of critical thinking skills. We offer extra-curricular activities, including an award winning music and arts program. Financial aid, bus transportation, and after care are also available. Stop by on any Take-a-Tour Tuesday, or call 301-447-3161, to schedule a private tour or email Amy Myles at amymyles@mothersetonschool.org. Visit www.mothersetonschool.org for more information.

Youth Ministry High School You Group will meet on Sunday 10 January from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Music Room. All high school youth and their friends are welcome to join us. No registration is required, but please bring $2 to help defray the cost of pizza and other snacks. The permission form is available on the parish website or at youth group.

Venturing Crew Meeting from 7:00–8:30 PM this Wednesday 13 January in the Media Center. At this month's meeting, the Crew will be making tie dye t-shirts and planning winter outdoor adventures. New members are always welcome. Venturing is a Boy Scouts of America sponsored program for young men and women ages 14 to 20. For more information, contact skdassociate@saintdrexel.org.

L'Arche Service Project on Friday 15 January from 6:30–8:45 PM in McElroy Hall. This is a dun outreach to intellectually disabled children and adults. All high school & middle school youth are invited to participate by assisting with set-up for the event, interacting with the disabled, and cleaning up afterwards. Please RSVP to skdassociaate@saintdrexel.org.

Youth Rally & March for Life will take place on Friday 22 January from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Teens, this is a great way to spend your day off from school (FCPS is closed that day). Join thousands of young people from around the country as the gather in Washington, DC, to peacefully & prayerfully stand for the protection of human life through all stages of development. The day begins with a youth rally & Mass in the Verizon Center followed by a walk to the Capitol. The cost is $25 to cover bus transportation. More information is available on the parish website or by contacting Leah at skdassociate@saintdrexel.org. Permission form & money (checks payable to SKD due by 1/17).

Annual Middle School Retreat coming soon! Back by popular demand, the NET Ministries Team will provide a day retreat for all middle school youth in the region on Saturday 30 January from 1:00–5:00 PM at St. Ignatius. The cost is $10 per youth. Watch the bulletin for more details.

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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.

Mark Your Calendars!

� 30 January ���� Team Trivia Challenge Come out for a great night of friendly competition for 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. Spectators are welcome. For more information, please contact Michael O'Connor in the Parish Office (301-360-9581) or email skdmanager@saintdrexel.org. Sign-up in the Gathering Space after Mass 16/17 or 23/24 January.

� 12 March ���� Drexel Ball Enjoy an elegant evening out with friends, including cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction at Ceresville Mansion. Proceeds from this event support both the Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Fund and the Parish Building Fund. For more information, or to volunteer to help, email Laura Hicks at lolihicks@gmail.com.

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.

Save the Date! Mark your calendar and plan to join Catholics throughout the Unites States for the 43rd Annual March for Life, on Friday 22 January in Washington, DC. Your help is needed to make this march the biggest ever. A luxury tour bus will be leaving from St. Timothy Church, Walkersville at 9:30 AM and the MARC train station behind Target at 10:00 AM and will return to the area at approximately 5:30 PM. The bus is free for all riders. To reserve a seat, contact Dolores Gebus at unbornlivesmatter@gmail.com (preferred) or call 301-695-3408.

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS

Monday 11 January ....................1 Sm 1:1-8/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday 12 January..................1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday 13 January .............1 Sm 3:1-10/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday 14 January ................1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:404-5 Friday 15 January ........................ 1 Sm 8:4-7/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday 16 January ...................1 Sm 9:1-4/Mk 2:13-17

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 1/11 10:30 AM .......................... Sophie Kulesa Saturday 1/16 5:00 PM ...................... SKD Parishioners Sunday 1/17 9:00 AM ..........................Mike Sincevich 11:00 AM ....................Stanley Bielobocky

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

loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office.

2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now underway. Many of our parishioners have already received a mailing from Archbishop Lori. He has asked that you seriously consider making a pledge to the 2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Your gift will enable archdiocesan support of ministry, education, and service that touch thousands of lives, not only in our archdiocese, but throughout the world.

Our faith community is able to designate recipients for 25% of each dollar contributed up to our goal. This year, our Pastoral Council has discerned that these funds will be shared with the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Saint Michael's Indian School in Arizona, our "sister parish" project in Haiti that has started grow, and our own parish outreach ministry to immigrants. The Archdiocese will also forward 50% of each dollar contributed over our goal to our parish Building Fund! We hope that you will help us reach our goal and continue strengthening our Building Fund this year.

Please answer the Archbishop's request and make a generous pledge. In addition to supporting the ministry of the Archdiocese, your pledge also helps our parish and several missions that were close to the heart of Saint Katharine herself! Thank you for your support!

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Scholarship Information

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 2016.

Knott Scholarship Funds announce the availability of four-year, full-tuition scholarships for the 2016–17 academic year, 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 or Catholic high school of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Information regarding qualifications and an application form describing eligibility requirements and deadlines may be obtained at www.knottscholar.org. For additional information, please call 443-325-7884 or email knottscholars@gmail.com. The deadline is 23 March 2016.

The Frederick School of Religion convenes for its 33rd consecutive year of classes on 1 February. The

location is Beth Sholom Community Center, 1011 North Market ST, Frederick. The school is an ecumenical teaching organization that provides a Learning for Life experience for both laity and clergy. The six-week series of classes includes a broad range of religious topics appealing to diverse

faith. For more information and registration forms, please call 240-490-5657 or 301-473-5662, or visit their website www.frederickschoolofreligion.org. Registration forms are also available at the Information Center.

Quest for L'Arche: We'll be gathering in McElroy Hall from 7:00–9:00 PM on Friday 15 January. Join us for "Aloha Night". We'll have lei making, hula dancing, a limbo contest, and cookie decorating. This activity is for individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends and is free to all. Light refreshments will be served.

Fundraisers

Gift Cards provide an easy way to donate 5% to 10% of your purchases to our Building Fund. Cards include Giant, Giant Eagle, Weis, Bloom, Shell Gas, Kohls, and most area restaurants. The cards may be purchased before and after the weekend Masses as well as in the Parish Office during the week. Don’t forget: the merchants make the donation—not you!

Half Price Sale: Please support Youth Ministry at SKD by purchasing a Discount Card at the Gift Card Table after Mass. Cost is now $10 since cards expire in mid-March 2016. Recoup the cost quickly and easily

by enjoying discounts at 18 local stores and restaurants including Denny's, JiffyLube, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, Subway (Ft. Detrick), Pizza Blitz, KFC,

Waffle House, Amour Flowers, Frederick Shell Carwash, Two Paws Up, & Famous Daves.

Four Stages of Marriage: The four stages of marriage are: (1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Many marriages experience the first three stages. Marriages that end in divorce never make it to the fourth stage of "Awakening". Don't give up without learning about "Awakening". If your marriage suffers from "Disillusionment" or "Misery", contract Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi). Our next weekend will take place 29–31 January. All calls and inquiries are confidential. To register or for more information, please call 332-400-7017, visit our website www.HelpOurMarriage.com, or email retrojanuary@gmail.com or.

Door of Mercy: The Basillica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg, MD and St. John the Evangelist Church, Frederick, have a Door of Mercy for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. You are welcome to experience the mercy that the church is extending during this

Extraordinary Jubilee Year. Catholics who have prepared their hearts according to the Church's directives may receive special graces when they pass through the Door of Mercy. The Basilica's Door of Mercy is located inside the Basilica, and can be accessed when the Basilica is open, generally Monday through Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM. St. John the Evangelist's Door of Mercy is at the entrance to the church and may be accessed whenever the church is open.

The 2016 Frederick School oF religion

Learning for LifeFor Laity and CLergy

Beth Sholom community center 1011 North Market Street • Frederick, MD 21701

MONDAYS: February 1 – March 7

Afternoons 1:00 - 3:00 PM 1 Carl gregg — Banned Questions About the Bible: The Prophets and Wisdom Literature 2 ann Boyd — Ethical Reflections on Technological Enhancement Evenings 7:00 - 9:00 PM 3 raymond Moreland — An Introduction to Buddhism: Learning the Middle Way to Buddha Consciousness 4 Charles L. Harrell — The Inquisition and the Crusades

TUESDAYS: February 2 – March 8

Afternoons 1:00 - 3:00 PM 5 Wayne L. Wold — Mendelssohns: A Diverse and Fruitful Family Tree 6 dan Sikowitz — The Jewish Holy Days 7 Charles Melchert — Christian Practices – Then and Now Evenings 7:00 - 9:00 PM 8 Beth o’Malley — The Rise of the Nones – How Young Adults Are Losing Religion and Finding Faith in Science, Service, and the Internet 9 anabel Proffitt — Dust to Dust: On Being Mortal Visit www.frederickschoolofreligion.org for more information

or call 240-490-5657 or 301-473-5662all courses are eligible for up to 1.2 Continuing education Units.

Our 33 rd Year

TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Saint Katharine Drexel parishioners are invited to apply for Catholic School tuition assistance for the upcoming 2016–2017 academic year. Tuition grants for our parishioners are now distributed through the Frederick County Parish Tuition Assistance Fund, which has been established by eight cooperating parishes in southern Frederick County. The monthly offering for Catholic School Education goes directly into this fund to assist qualifying families. To be considered for a grant:

• Your family must be registered, active parishioners (which includes sharing time and talent), and must contribute financially on a regular basis either through envelopes or electronic funds transfer (EFT).

• Your child(ren) must be enrolled in a Frederick County Catholic School (elementary or high school) that has Archdiocesan recognition. Tuition assistance payments are made directly to the schools.

The distribution committee uses the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to conduct financial need evaluations. The application process is fair and confidential. There is a processing fee of $28 for this service. If you are interested in applying for a tuition assistance grant for the 2016-2017 Academic year, please use the FACTS online financial aid application:

• Go to online.factsmgt.com to set up your account and begin; or login with your existing credentials if you already have an account;

• Be sure to designate both a school and your parish of registration;

• If you have any questions about the process, please call FACTS at 866-315-9262. Other questions may be directed to our parish business manager, Michael O’Connor, at 301-360-9581, extension 2274, or skdmanager@saintdrexel.org. The deadline for filing applications is 31 March. All applicants will be notified in writing after applications are reviewed by the distribution committee. Assistance awards are expected to be determined by the middle of May.

Not feeling creative? Not sure where to start? No worries! Send Jean Gouker your donation items and she’ll

put the basket together for you!

Other Donation Ideas

International Items Religious items Vacation destinations and travel

Service you can provide Tools Books and children’s items Gift certificates

Hand crafted items Sports memorabilia and tickets Home décor, art, and antiques

We will collect donations after all weekend Masses in the Gathering Space 20/21 and 27/28 February. Please

contact Jean Gouker (240-626-5397) jean_gouker@yahoo.com with donation information.

This is one of our most successful fundraising events.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

2016 Drexel Ball Auction Items Needed

It’s that time of year again—we are gearing up for

another amazing Drexel Ball to raise money for our Building Fund and

scholarship money for students in our parish. We need your help!

We are looking for silent auction basket donations. Gather a few of your friends and try your

hand at putting together a basket like these:

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