Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
1920 Providence Ave. Chester, PA 19013 http://www.stkatharinedrexelparish.org/
Phone (610) 872-3731
Food Cupboard (484) 490-5079 Fax (610) 872-0545 [email protected]
Pastor/Párroco
Parochial Vicar:
Director of Religious Education/Director de Catequésis
Deacons / Diáconos
Fr. Thomas P. Whittingham
Fr. Thomas J. Dunleavy
Mr. José Martín
Dcn. John J. Pileggi
Dcn. Michael J. Finn (retired)
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APRIL 9, 2017
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
First Reading: ISAIAH 50:4-7
Second ReaDING: PHILLIPIANS 2:6-11
Gospel: MATTHEW 26:14—27:66
WELCOME TO ST. KATHARINE DREXEL!
MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS
Vigil Mass: Saturday at 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM and
10:30 AM (with Gospel Choir)
Misa en Español: Domingo 12:15 PM
Weekdays 8:00 AM Monday to Saturday
CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES
Saturday / Sábado:
3:15 to 3:45 PM
First Friday/Primer Viernes:
7:15 to 7:45 AM
or by appointment
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, we
encourage you to fill out a registration form available at the entrance of church. Perhaps
you are not Catholic and are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church; all
you have to do is ask or call us. 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 called to be His
disciples and to follow him together.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
April 9th, 2017
MASS INTENTIONS
4:00 PM Vigil
Anne & Richard Taylor
8:30 AM
Joseph L. Partyka
10:30 AM
Parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel
12:15 PM
Christina Corrigan
Mon., April 10
8:00 AM
Mary & Nick Monti
Tues., April 11
8:00 AM
Deceased members of the Izzo Family
Wed., April 12
8:00 AM
Jesse Lewis
Thurs., April 13
HOLY THURSDAY
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:00 PM (Bil.) Parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel
Sat., April 15
HOLY SATURDAY
8:00 PM (Bil.) Parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
April 13th, 2017
HOLY THURSDAY: 7:00 PM
Extraordinary Ministers: Maxine Graves,
Pat DiMaio, Dan Kennedy (Alternate)
Lector: John Luke Pileggi
April 15th and 16th, 2017
VIGIL MASS: 8:00 PM
Extraordinary Ministers: Irene Tucker, Linda Rabon,
Peg McFate (Alternate)
Lector: Lisa Pileggi
Ushers: Ed Larkin, Tom Tucker, Dwight Williams,
James Ianni
8:30 AM
Extraordinary Ministers: Sandra Edwards,
Mary Stock, Clarice Mendonca (Alternate)
Lector: Duyen de Gain
Ushers: Mike Galczynski, Walter Manchin
Greeter: Mary Stock
10:30 AM
Extraordinary Ministers: Gail Brown, Janice Roberts,
Catherine Murray (Alternate)
Lector: Gus Lugay
Ushers: Marlin Hunter, Rick Dennis, Dan Kennedy,
Gus Lugay
Greeters: Ginnie Swinick, Paulette Fuller
APRIL 13-15
Please note that in accordance with an ancient tradition daily Mass is
not celebrated on Holy Thursday nor Good Friday nor Holy Saturday
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 13
7:00 PM MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
The liturgy will be in English and Spanish.
After Mass the church will be open with the Most Blessed Sacrament
in the repository until 10:00 PM.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14
Church will be open for visits from 8 AM to 7:30 PM.
Day of fast and abstinence.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
12:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS & CONFESSIONS AFTER STATIONS
3:00 PM CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
7:00 PM STATIONS AND VENERATION OF THE CROSS IN SPANISH
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 15
The Church encourages us to continue fast and abstinence until the Easter Vigil.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
8:00 PM EASTER VIGIL. The liturgy will be bilingual in English and Spanish.
EASTER SUNDAY MORNING MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED AT:
8:30 AM WITH ORGAN AND CANTOR
10:30 AM WITH THE GOSPEL CHOIR
12:15 PM IN SPANISH
HOLY WEEK 2017
FREE PREPARATION OF YOUR WILL
In honor and memory of our long time parishioner,
Francis G. Pileggi, Esquire, Anna-Marie Murphy, Esquire will continue to offer a free simple will for all
parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel Parish who include a significant contribution to St. Katharine
Drexel Parish. Please contact Mrs. Murphy at 484443-8881.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
We thank St. John Chrysostom, our sister parish, for
their ongoing generosity to us here at St. Katharine
Drexel. We are most grateful for their continued
support. Please remember our brothers and sisters
at St. John’s in your prayers for their kindness!
GOOD FRIDAY REMINDER
Please note that this solemn day in our liturgical
year is set apart by the Church as a day of prayer,
fasting, and abstinence. There is not a strict
obligation to attend services, but you are
encouraged to join us for one or more of the
liturgies of Good Friday if at all possible (please see
schedule on page 3).
FAST, ABSTINENCE, OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE
All persons who are 14 years of age and older are
bound to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.
All persons 18 years of age and older, up to and including their 59th, are bound to fast by limiting
themselves to a single full meal on Good Friday,
while the other two meals on those days are to be
light.
HOW WILL YOU ACCOMPANY OUR LORD
DURING THIS HOLY WEEK?
Why not set aside time each day to read or listen to
something to draw you closer to Christ. Pick up
something from our Resource Display -- a booklet
or book to read before bed or a CD to listen to
while driving to work or errands. Thank you for
your generous donations to our display that help to
support the mission of Stewardship: A Mission of
Faith and Augustine Institute to bring these resources to more parishes.
TRANSPORTATION TO MASS
Anyone needing a ride to Mass
who lives in Chester or nearby
may call the rectory and we
will pick you up for the 4:00
PM Vigil, 10:30 AM or 12:15
PM on Sunday.
Please let your friends and neighbors know
about this service we offer!
Please bring neighbors and friends to Easter Mass
with you and share the joy of the Resurrection!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH
Ruth Mullen, Bernie Brill, Olivia Weatherly, Mildred
Robinson, Jeannette Platt, Pat McGarvey, Patty
Hackett, Alice Walton, The King Family, Emily Ochrymowicz, Patricia Brown, Sandra Bonner, Paula DiMaio-Reczek, Mary Ann Vail-Etzler, Ralph Langdale,
Carmen London, Julie Forcielli, Patricia Jones, Brielle
Barbara, Nancy Dunkin, Catherine Kimes, John A.
Smith, Linda Garcia, Christine, Gordon Sookrae, Aiyanna Fredericks, James Robinson, Yoselin Rivera,
Matthew Woods, Gabby Dillon, Francis Seeley, Julie
White, June Maguire, Elizabeth A. Young, Robert
McFarland, Regan Kauf, Cassidy Jane Johnson, Hernán García, June Fitts, Jack Klotz, Pearlina Taylor, Emma Clare M., Madeline Divinny, Andrew Perkins, Bill
Epp, Peggy Diggins, Roberto Rivera, Luis A. Martínez,
Allean Johnson, Clara Mifflin, Charles Bryant, Maria
Polilli, Mary Watson, Michael & Kathy Murphy.
We at Saint Katharine Drexel
Catholic Church pray and worship God as a community of faith
through the celebration of the
Eucharist and the Sacraments of
the Church. Our purpose is to
nourish our Christian community
with Gospel values and works of
charity. We dedicate our efforts
to proclaim the good news
through evangelization, teach the message of
Christ through education and formation, and to
serve the needs of all people in our community.
We ask God to guide and bless our efforts
through the intercession of Mary, Joseph, Saint
Katharine Drexel, and all the Saints.
ARCHDIOCESEAN EVENTS
PARISH MISSION WITH
MSGR. EDUARDO CHAVEZ SANCHEZ
Join us for a powerful mission in either English or
Spanish by Msgr. Eduardo Chavez Sanchez from the
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The
theme will be “Do Whatever He Tells You” April 25,
26, 27 2017 at 7:00 PM in English and 8:00 PM in
Spanish; Saint Anthony of Padua, 259 Forest Ave,
Ambler, PA. For more info, go to:
saintanthonyparish.org
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year?
The annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, at the 5:15
PM Vigil Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput presiding. This Mass is to pray for and with all married
couples who are newlyweds, or who have been married 25 years or more, or 50 years or more. Friends
and family are welcome and encouraged to
attend. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! To register visit: www.phillycatholiclife.org or call: 215-587-0500.
UNBOUND: FREEDOM IN CHRIST CONFERENCE
Come to this powerful conference and inner freedom
and discover how much Christ wants to unburden
your heart and give you His own joy!
Friday, May 12, 6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday, May 13, 8:30 AM-8:00 PM
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 E. Wynnewood Rd.
Wynnewood, PA
For more information visit:
Heartofthefather.com/event
JOIN THE CATHOLIC FAMILY FUN CLUB (CFFC) IN
THE ARCHDIOCESE
Every day local Catholics view the crowd-sourced
events calendar at the Catholic Family Fun Club over
100 times. Join the CFFC to discover fun movie nights
and other events—and even create your own playdates, craft nights, or other activities. Meet others of
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Catholic-Family-Fun-Club