Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
Iglesia de Santa Katarina Drexel
Chester, Pennsylvania
Pastor/Párroco
Reverend Scott D. Brockson
[email protected]
Deacons/Diáconos
Mr. Michael J. Finn
Mr. John J. Pileggi
Director of Religious Education/Directora de la Catequesis
Ms. Julia White
[email protected]
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Vigil Mass in English on Satur day at 4 P. M.
Misa Vespertina en Español el Sábado a las 6 P.M.
Sunday : 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. (with Gospel Choir )
Weekday 8:00 A.M. Monday to Satur day
Confessions/Confesiones
Saturday/Sábado: 3:15 to 3:45 P.M.
First Friday/ Primeros Viernes: 7:15 to 7:45 A.M.
Parish Rectory/Casa Parroquial - 1920 Providence Avenue Chester, Pa. 19013
(610) 872-3731; Fax (610) 872-0545
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.stkatharinedrexelparish.org
Facebook: St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Community
Convent/Convento (Sisters of St. Joseph)
1902 Providence Avenue Chester, Pa 19013
(610) 876-4916
Food Cupboard/Banco de Alimentos - 2nd and Norris Streets
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 2 p.m.
Abierto los martes y los jueves de las 12 a las 2 p.m.
484-490-5079 (voice) 484-490-5081 (fax)
Drexel Neumann Academy/Colegio - 1901 Potter Street, Chester Pa. 19013
610-872-7358
THE HOLY FAMILY OF
JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
DECEMBER 28, 2014
Mass Intentions
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Sunday, December 28, 2014
4:00PM Vigil
Jesse Lewis
6:00PM Vigil
Pro Populo (For the People)
8:30AM
Anthony Blagman
10:30AM
Intentions of Margaret Bresnie’s
100th Birthday
Monday, Dec. 29
St. Thomas Becket
8:00AM
Michael & Florence Santaniello
Tuesday, Dec. 30
8:00AM
Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday, Dec. 31 St. Sylvester I
8:00AM
Special Intentions
5:00PM Vigil
Christopher Forsythe
Thursday, Jan. 1 Holyday –Solemnity of Mary,
The Holy Mother of God
10:00AM
Catherine C. McElwee
Friday, Jan. 2
SS. Basil the Great &
Gregory Nazianzen
8:00AM
Special Intention
Saturday, Jan. 3 The Most Holy Name of Jesus
8:00AM
Patricia A. Hager
The Epiphany of the Lord, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015
4:00PM Vigil
Special Intention
6:00PM Vigil
Pro Populo (For the People)
8:30AM
Mary Auman
10:30AM
Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish, especially:
Ruth Ann Mullen, Bernie Brill, Olivia Weatherly, Mildred Robinson, Jeannette Platt, Pat McGarvey, Leslie &
Doris Easterday, Patty Hackett, Alice Walton, The King
Family, Anthony Bonanno, Louise Gibson, Emily Ochrymowicz, Patricia Brown, Sandra Bonner, Paula DiMaioReczek, Peg Rosenberg, Mary Ann Vail-Etzler, Michael
Bias, Simone Bias, Kathy Murphy, Michael Murphy, Carmen London, Jane Smiley, Sam Dunkin, Dorothy Allen,
Steven Duncan, Julie Forcielli, Lea Bias, Patricia Jones,
Brielle Barbara, Nancy Dunkin, Catherine Kimes, John A.
Smith, Linda Garcia, Christine, Avery Kelleher, Gordon
Sookrae, Aiyanna Fredericks, James Robinson, Charmine
Bias, Yoselin Rivera, Matthew Woods , Mary Roy,
Lynne Feldman, Gabby Dillon, Francis Seeley, Tommy
Goodman, Mary Perkins.
Names on the Sick List will be on for Five Weeks.
No names will be published unless we have approval to
do so.
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER!
(2 Cor. 9:7)
Collection information not available due to
early submission requirements for the bulletin
THE SECOND COLLECTION NEXT
SUNDAY WILL BE FOR THE PARISH
BUILDINGS FUND. MONEY FOR THIS
COLLECTION IS USED EXCLUSIVELY
FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
OF PARISH BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY.
PLEASE INCLUDE AN ENVELOPE FOR
THIS COLLECTION WITH YOUR
WEEKLY TITHE. THANK YOU FOR
YOUR SUPPORT!
JANUARY 1 — SOLEMNITY OF THE
MOTHER OFGOD
(holy day of obligation)
New Year’s Eve:
Confessions from 4:15-4:45 p.m.
Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.
New Year’s Day:
Mass at 10 a.m. in English and Spanish
THREE KINGS
Next Sunday is the Solemnity of the
Epiphany of Our Lord, also known as the
Feast of the Three Kings. It celebrates Jesus’
manifestation as Savior not only of Israel but
of the whole world. The gentile world is
represented by the three Wise Men (also
called the Three Kings) who came from a far
land in order to give homage to the newborn
King of the Jews in Bethlehem. It is rumored
that the Three Kings might actually visit
Chester before the Epiphany and leave some
goodies for the good children of our parish!
LAY MINISTERS SCHEDULE
BREAD AND WINE
JANUARY 3 & 4, 2015
If you wish to participate in this ancient
tradition of providing the bread and wine for
our liturgies you may make arrangements by
coming to the Rectory. A n offering of $20.00
is requested.
4:00PM VIGIL
Extraordinary Ministers:
Lectors: Carol Bur k
Ushers: Dwight Williams, Tom Tucker,
James Ianni, Ed Larkin
8:30AM
Extraordinary Ministers:
Lectors: Fr ank Pileggi, Paul For syth
Ushers: Mike Galczynski, Walter Manchin
Greeters: Sandr a Edwar ds
10:30AM
Extraordinary Ministers:
Lectors: Gus Lugay, Evola J ohnson
Ushers: Rick Dennis, Dan Kennedy,
Vyto Barkamskas, Marlin Hunter
Greeters: Paulette Fuller, J anice Rober ts
SHUT IN? HOSPITAL STAY?
Please contact the rectory or speak to Father
Scott if you know of a parishioner who is shut
in and might like a visit from their pastor.
Also, if someone has been admitted to the
hospital. There are no birdies who fly around
to inform priests about sick parishioners—
you need to be the birdie! Thank you.
SANCTUARY CANDLES
One or both sanctuary candles can burn in
memory or the intentions of a loved one. If
you wish to do so, please make arrangements
by coming to the rectory. A n offering of
$10.00 per candle is requested. This week a
candle burns for the healing intention of
Dorothy Fling requested by Dan & Sue
Kennedy.
ARE YOU REGISTERED?
If so, thank you! If not, please consider
filling out a registration form which may be
found at the entrance to the church, or you
may
send
us
an
Email
at
[email protected] or stop by the rectory
so they can be processed.
PRAYER FOR FAMILIES
God and Father of us all,
in Jesus, your Son and our Savior,
you have made us your sons and daughters
in the family of the Church.
May your grace and love help our families
in every part of the world
be united to one another
in fidelity to the Gospel.
May the example of the Holy Family,
with the aid of your Holy Spirit,
guide all families, especially those most troubled,
to be homes of communion and prayer
and to always seek your truth and live in your love.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
CHRISTMAS ONE-LINERS
CHISTES PARA LA NAVIDAD
From a misanthrope: “Santa Claus has it
right—visit people only once a year!”
Dice un misántropo: “Santa Claus es lo más sábio—
visita los demás solo una vez por año.”
The year you stop believing in Santa Claus is
the year you start getting clothes for
Christmas.
Le dijo Jaimito a la madre:
Mamá, si Dios nos da de comer, la cigüeña trae a los
niños, y Santa Claus y los Reyes Magos nos traen los
regalos... Me quieres decir entonces ¿¿ para qué sirve
mi padre en esta casa ??.
What does Santa do with fat elves? He sends
them to the Elf Farm, of course.
Why was Santa’s helper feeling depressed?
He had low elf-esteem.
How come you never hear anything about the
tenth reindeer, the one named “Olive?” As
in, “Ol’ve the other reindeer, used to laugh
and call him names...”
CHRISTMAS THANKS!
Thank you to everyone for your cards and
gifts. It is very humbling. Thank you to our
great staff and volunteers who decorated the
church.
Thank you to our wonderful
organists and cantors, the Gospel Choir, the
Spanish Choir and the Choir of St. Agnes
Church in West Chester, and a special thanks
to their directors. Thank you to our deacons,
altar servers, readers, ushers, greeters and
extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
Thank you to everyone who donated to the
giving tree and for the Christmas flowers.
Finally, thank you to all the volunteers who
worked hard to prepare the toys we received
to share with needy families and the giving
tree gifts to share with the nursing home
residents. You all really helped to make this
Christmas a beautiful celebration. May God
bless you in this holy season and in the year
to come!
— Father Scott
Están un matrimonio de viejos, y uno dice:
- ¡Fegiz ane uego!
- Pero Raimundo, cómo que feliz año nuevo, si no es
Navidad.
- ¡Fegiz ane uego!
- Pero qué dices, carcamal, si estamos en agosto.
- ¡Fegiz ane uego!
- A ver, espera que te pongo la dentadura, que no te
entiendo...
- ¡¡Felisa, me muero!!
EL PRIMER DIA DEL ANO NUEVO ES
UN DIA DE PRECEPTO
Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios
El 31 de diciembre habrá confesiones de las
4:15 a las 4:45 p.m. antes de la Misa
vespertina que comienza a las 5 (en inglés)
El primer de enero habrá Misa a las 10 a.m.
en inglés y español
¡AGRADECIMIENTO NAVIDEÑO!
Por sus tarjetas de Navidad y regalitos y
saludos en esta temporada tan bonita.
También, al coro hispano de nuestra
parroquia y el de Santa Inés de West Chester,
y a sus directoras. Gracias a todos que
ayudaron en la Fiesta Latina de Navidad y la
fiesta de Ntra. Sra. de Guadalupe,
especialmente a las cocineras y aquellos que
prepararon y limpiaron. ¡Qué todos sean
benditos por Dios y tengan un bonito año
nuevo!
— Padre Scott
OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED IN
THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
I want to encourage the participation of
our parishioners in this wonderful gathering,
which will take place at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center and around Philadelphia
from September 21-25, 2015. According to the
official website of the gathering, “Held every
three years and sponsored by the Holy See’s
Pontifical Council for the Family, the World
Meeting of Families is the world’s largest
Catholic gathering of families. Each World
Meeting of Families has a theme that energizes
and enlivens the event while adding great depth
of meaning to our understanding of families.
The theme of the World Meeting of Families –
Philadelphia 2015 is ‘Love Is Our Mission: The
Family Fully Alive,’ emphasizing the impact of
the love and life of families on our society.”
First of all, I encourage you to visit the
website: www.worldmeeting2015.0rg. Here you
can get your tickets, volunteer to help (many
volunteers are needed!) and/or offer to host a
visiting family. While the papal visit on
September 26 & 27 is open to everyone and
does not require registration, it will be necessary
to have a ticket to be admitted to the exciting
and inspiring talks and gatherings within the
Convention Center, which will precede the visit
of Pope Francis. I hope our parishioners will be
well represented among the attendees.
There is nothing more important to the
future of the Church than the family. As Pope
St. John Paul II said, “The future of humanity
passes by way of the family.” The strength of
the Church will in large measure be determined
by the strength (or weakness) of our families.
For example, most vocations to the priesthood
and religious life come from vibrant and intact
Catholic families. Please pray that the World
Meeting of Families in Philadelphia will be a
help in the promotion of habits and practices
which lead to happy families.
— Father Scott
OPORTUNIDADES PARA PARTICIPAR
EN EL ENCUENTRO MUNDIAL DE
FAMILIAS
Yo quisiera animar a nuestros
parroquianos a participar en este evento que
va a tener lugar en el Pennsylvania
Convention Center y alredeor de Filadelfia
del 21 al 25 de septiembre de 2015. Según
su sitio de internet, “Se celebra cada tres
años, y patrocinado por el Consejo Pontificio
de la Santa Sede para la Familia, el
Encuentro Mundial de las Familias es la
mayor reunión católica mundial de las
familias. Cada Encuentro Mundial de las
Familias tiene un tema que energiza y da
vida al evento, mientras que la adición de
una gran profundidad de significado a
nuestra comprensión de las familias. El tema
del Encuentro Mundial de las Familias Philadelphia 2015 es ‘El amor es Nuestra
Misión: La Familia Lleno de Vida", haciendo
hincapié en el impacto del amor y la vida de
las familias en nuestra sociedad.’
Primero, recomiendo que visite su
página a www.worldmeeting2015.0rg y hága
un “clic” en la parte superior derecha que
dice “Spanish” para ponerla en español. Ahí
hay información sobre la registración, la
oportunidad de servir en capacidad de
voluntario, y de acoger una familia visitante
en tu casa. Los eventos con el Papa
Francisco, que va a visitar el 26 & 27 de
septiembre, estarán abiertos a todos, pero
para entrar en el Centro de convenciones se
necesitará una entrada. Espero que bastante
de nuestro parroquianos puedan asistir.
No hay cosa más importante al futuro
de la Iglesia que la familia. Favor de orar
por el éxito de este encuentro y por todas
nuestras familias.
— Padre Scott