FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Parish Rectory

1920 Providence Avenue

Chester, Pa. 19013

(610) 872-3731 * Fax (610) 872-0545

St. Katharine Drexel

Dir. of Evangelization Office

1902 Providence Avenue

(610) 872-3731

Parish Convent

1902 Providence Avenue

Chester, Pa 19013

(610) 876-4916

Saint Katharine Drexel

Evangelization Center

2nd & Morris Street

(610) 872-3140

Saint Katharine Drexel

Social Services &

Food Cupboard

2nd & Norris Street

(610) 872-5096

www. stkatharinedrexelparish. Org

“e” mail address:Nstkatharine@netscape.net

Ours is the spirit of the Eucharist, the total gift of self

Saint Katharine Drexel – Canonized October 1, 2000

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year, Sept. 7, 2008

4:00PMVigil Mary Stanitski (28^th Anniv.)

8:30AM Dolores Lewis

10:30AM Laura Piemont

12:15PM Liv. & Dec’d Parishioners

Monday, Sept. 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00AM Albert Picus

Tuesday, Sept. 9 St. Peter Claver

8:00AM Murra Woodrit

Wednesday, Sept. 10

8:00AM Janet Monaghan

Thursday, Sept. 11

8:00AM Esther Terroni

Friday, Sept. 12 Holy Name of Mary

8:00AM Rick Matherly

Saturday, Sept. 13 St. John Chrysostom

8:00AM Stella Rustark

Twenty-Fourth Sunday of the Year, Sept. 14, 2008

4:00PMVigil Jenny Sninchak

8:30AM Susie Bethune

10:30AM Laura Piemont

12:15PM Liv. & Dec’d Parishioners

Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish, especially: Gloria Mancini, Imogene Porter, Ruth Ann Mullen, Linda McVeigh, Josephine Begley, Cleve Sullivan, Bernie Brill, Dot Warder, Pat McGarvey.

Please Pray for the Deceased, especially: Joseph Reeves

Names On The Sick List Will Be On For Five (5) Weeks If you wish to leave them on longer, call the rectory. No names will be added to the Sick List unless we have either written or verbal approval to do so. The reason for this regulation is to ensure the privacy of the individuals who do not want their names publicized.

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OUR NEWEST MEMBER

May God bless Anthony Reczeuk, Jr. and Aliyah Reczeuk baptized, August 23, 2008. We extend prayerful blessings to Anthony and Aliyah’s parents.

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING - “TITHING”

8-31-08 Collection $3895.00

9-02-07 Collection $3724.00

WELCOME

St. Katharine Drexel Parish warmly welcomes visitors and new members at all times. If you are not worshiping with another parish community or you are new to the area please see Father McLoone after any mass to register. Perhaps you are not Catholic and are interested in learning more out about the Catholic Church, all you have to do is ask. Don’t put off what your heart is telling you to do. Jesus left the Church behind to continue his work here on earth and we are all his disciples.

DAY OF PRAYER - THURSDAY

Thursday is our Parish Day of Prayer. Please keep your fellow parishioners in your prayers especially our sick and homebound and those in nursing homes and hospitals.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place after the 8:00AM Mass. Private visits are encouraged throughout the day. Our Eucharistic Day will conclude at 7:00PM with the Novena to Saint Katharine Drexel and Benediction.

To ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is never left alone, we ask that you sign-up for a specific time each week for Thursday Exposition.

A sign-up sheet is located in the front vestibule of the church. Please sign up and spend some time with the Lord at St. Katharine Drexel.

WIDENER STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

Widener students this is your parish! We want you to know that you are always welcome. We remember you in prayer and we invite you to become involved at St. Katharine Drexel parish. Some of you already volunteer at Drexel Neumann Academy. You are also welcome to volunteer in our religious education program and in our weekend liturgies.

MINISTERS SCHEDULE FOR

SEPTEMBER 6/7, 2008

4:00PM VIGIL MASS

Eucharistic Ministers: Irene Tucker, Maxine Gaves, Judy King

Lectors: Kristen Jamerson, Lisa Pileggi

Servers: Brina Bradley, Ezinne Okoro

Ushers: James Ianni, Dwight Williams,

Josh McNeal, Tom Tucker

Greeters: Lisa McNeal, Flossie Bryant

8:30AM MASS

Eucharistic Ministers: Jack Klotz,

Peg Lewis, Pat Carr Muffley

Lectors: Frances Bloom, Fannie Greene

Servers: Charles Rambert, Caree Dodson

Ushers: John Getty, Jack Klotz,

Walter Manchin, Ron Marchiani

Greeters: Mary Stock, Helen Wilbanks

10:30AM MASS

Eucharistic Ministers: Catherine Murray,

Gail Brown, Dan Kennedy

Lectors: Youth

Servers: Bria & Anthony Moss

Ushers: Youth

Greeters: Youth

12:15PM MASS

Eucharistic Ministers: Leo Melendez,

Jose Hernandez

Lectors: Victor & Carmen Rosado

Server: Amanda Gonzalez

Ushers: Efi Concepcion, Jesus Nieves,

Manuel Cabrera, Victor Rosado

Greeters: Erick Erroa, Jose Hernandez

BAGS

We once again remind you to drop off your plastic bags in the back of Church so that we can use them down at the Food Cupboard. Thank you for your kindness!

mailto:bulldogpoker@comcast.netSANCTUARY CANDLE

Burns to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ.

This week the candle burns in memory of

Vicky Godelier

request of the Parylak Family

If you wish to have the sanctuary candle burning in memory of a loved one, you may make arrangements by coming to the Rectory. The memorial will be published weekly in the bulletin. An offering of $10.00 is requested.

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL

In the early Church the people brought the bread and wine to be used for Mass. If you wish to participate in this ancient tradition of providing the bread and wine for our liturgies in memory of a loved one, you may make arrangements by coming to the Rectory.

The memorial will be published weekly in the bulletin. An offering of $20.00 is requested.

STEWARDSHIP

Christian stewards are generous out of love as well as duty. They dare not fail in charity and what it entails, and the New Testament is filled with warnings to those who might be tempted to substitute some counterfeit for authentic love. The fundamental pattern in every case is simple and changeless; “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

“FOR THE LOVE OF GOD”

Michael Bucella’s new CD, “For The Love Of God” is now available in the Rectory. The single - “For The Love Of God” won Song of the Year in 2007, awarded by the Catholic Music Association. Cost is $15.00 and for an additional $5.00 you receive Michael’s first CD - recorded with Lillian Waite.

OFFICE OF CATECHETICAL FORMATION

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Location: Evangelization Center, 2^nd & Norris. Date: Saturday, September 13^th. Time: 10AM until Noon.

Location: PREP OFFICE (basement of the convent). Date: Wednesday, September 10^th. Time: 4:15 until 5:30PM.

Location: Gift of Mary. Date: Saturday, September 13^th. Time: 2:15PM until 3:15PM.

You will notice that we have three locations for Religious Education Classes. I gaveout calendars this past weekend. If you need a calendar please see me after Mass or call 610-872-3731 Monday through Thursday.

CONFIRMATION INFORMATION

Blessing of Candidates for Confirmation will be held on Sunday, September 21^st, which is also Catechetical Sunday.

All members of the parish are invited to Confirmation which will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7PM. Cardinal Justin Rigali will preside.

ST.KATHARINE DREXEL COMBINED CHOIR

One of the ways to celebrate our efforts toward unity can be seen through the collaborative efforts of our combined choir. There will be 2 combined choir rehearsals for the celebration of Confirmation. All choir members please mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 17^th and Monday, October 13^th at 7PM in the Church.

ST. KATHARINE DREXEL YOUTH GROUP

All high school students are welcome to attend our opening gathering on Sunday, September 14^th after the 10:30AM Mass. It doesn’t matter which high school you attend all are welcome! At this gathering the group will plan for events for the year. If you have any questions please call/see Paulette Fuller 610-497-0432.

WHAT DO I DO - IF I WANT TO BECOME

A MEMBER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

We are in the process of forming a new group of interested adults who would like to know more about becoming a member of the Catholic Church. These sessions are for adults who have never been baptized, those who were baptized in another Christian church who would like to become catholic or for those who have been baptized Catholic but never celebrated any other sacraments. The first sessions are called “Inquiry” because it is really an opportunity to come and ask questions. If you are interested please call Sr. Kathy Benham, IHM, 610-872-3731.

MORNING SCRIPTURE CIRCLE

We will resume our Wednesday morning Scripture Circle on September 17, 2008 at 10:30AM. Please note the time change. All are welcome! We meet in the Office of Catechetical Formation which is located in the basement of the convent. For more information please call Sr. Kathy Benham, IHM 610-872-3731.

CHRISTIAN COALITION AGAINST

VIOLENCE IN CHESTER

Would you like to join other Christians in the City of Chester to walk for peace? Every Friday evening at 7PM a group of volunteers from several Churches in Chester gather to pray and walk for peace. They have just celebrated 3 years of praying together on Friday evenings for an end to violence in Chester. If you would like to join other members of the Catholic Church walking and praying for peace please call Sr. Patricia Ann 610-497-9788. Sr. Pat walks every Friday night. She would be so grateful to have more members of the Catholic community join her in this great witness to peace.

HELP NEEDED

A family is in need of a part-time care worker who would be able to watch an elderly woman on a part-time basis - hours 6:45AM to 4:30PM. For information call the rectory or see Father Joe.

WELCOME

We welcomed last weekend at all of our Masses, Deacon Adam Crowe. Deacon Adam is studying at Saint Charles Seminary to be a Priest for the Diocese of Ogdensburg, New York. He will be with us most weekends during the school year. We are blessed to have him and hope he enjoys his time with us. Our Seminary recognizes that our parish family is a great place for a young man to be placed in such a multi-cultural and alive parish.

We also welcome this week, Patrick Zierke in his first year of Theology studies who will be with us on Thursdays for his Field Education assignment. Patrick is from the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska and will work in our school and other areas of our parish life each Thursday.

Welcome Deacon Adam and Patrick!!!!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

September 25, 26, & 27, 2008

Revival

St. Katharine Drexel Evangelization Center

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Closing of Revival and

Immaculate Heart of Mary Reunion

at St. Katharine Drexel Evangelization Center

11:00 AM Mass and Social to follow

Sunday, October 5, 2008

2^nd Annual Homecoming and Reunion

10;00AM Mass - Social to follow

Please save the dates and try to attend. All are welcome. Additional information will follow.

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A GOOD TEST

A test of worship is how sensitive it makes me to the needs of those around me. -Anonymous

GOD'S WATCHERS

In the ancient world watchmen were extremely important people. They kept communities safe, and were there to alert them to any impending danger or attack. Before locks, alarms, and security systems, watchmen were the protectors, the safety measure. So when the Lord charges Ezekiel as a watchman today, it is a weighty charge. So weighty, we learn, that if Ezekiel fails to sound the alarm for those around him and they perish in a state of wickedness, Ezekiel will be held responsible! This profound connection between God's will on earth and in heaven is repeated in today's Gospel, where Jesus instructs us that we are to be the security force, the watchers placed on alert that nowhere in the Body of Christ, the church, will there be any two members of the one Body who are not reconciled. Scripture tells us that Jesus reconciled all things in heaven and on earth through the blood of his cross. But we are given the mission to continue that reconciliation on earth as in heaven through our ceaseless efforts to be, as Paul would write, ambassadors of reconciliation. Let us not get too comfortable thinking that we are responsible only for keeping our own lives from the path of wickedness and disagreement. We are also held accountable for the lives of the members of Christ's body around us.

TODAY'S READINGS

First Reading -- Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9).

Psalm -- If to day you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95).

Second Reading -- Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10).

Gospel -- If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20).

LAUGH A LITTLE

Why did the Amish couple get divorced? He was driving her buggy.