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Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
Iglesia de Santa Katarina Drexel
Chester, Pennsylvania
Pastor/Párroco
Reverend Scott D. Brockson
PadreScott96@aol.com
Deacons/Diáconos
Mr. Michael J. Finn
Mr. John J. Pileggi
Director of Religious Education/Directora de la Catequesis
Ms. Julia White
sjcyouth11@gmail.com
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Vigil Mass in English on Saturday 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 Saturday
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
nstkatharine@aol.com
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
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 4, 2014
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER!
(2 Cor. 9:7)
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
4-27-2014 Collection $2,492
Last Year’s Collection $2,531
Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2014
4:00PM Vigil
Carmen Pinto
6:00PM Vigil
Pro Populo (For the People)
8:30AM
Peg & Jack Lewis
10:30AM
Kathleen M. Klotz
Monday, May 5
8:00AM
Intentions of Mary Kopp
Tuesday, May 6
8:00AM
Jean Marie Flynn
Wednesday, May 7
8:00AM
The Holy Souls in Purgatory
Thursday, May 8
8:00AM
Special Intentions
Friday, May 9
8:00AM
Mary Campbell
Saturday, May 10
St. Damien de Veuster
8:00AM
Kathleen M. Klotz
Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2014
4:00PM Vigil
Mothers Living & Deceased
6:00PM Vigil
Pro Populo (For the People)
8:30AM
Mothers Living & Deceased
10:30AM
Mothers Living & Deceased
Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish, especially:
Ruth Ann Mullen, Bernie Brill, Michayla Amalfitano, Grace Marcozzi, Sheila Breslin, Olivia
Weatherly, Mildred Robinson, Jeannette Platt, Pat
McGarvey, Joseph Barbee, Sophia Agatone, Madeline Devenney, 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,Carmen
London, Jane Smiley, Yoselin Rivera, 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.
Names on the Sick List will be on for Five Weeks.
If you wish to leave them on longer, call the rectory.
No names will be added to the Sick List unless we
have approval to do so.
Energy & Fuel Costs Collection $421
Thank you for supporting your church!
PARISH LENDING LIBRARY
Catholic books, CDs and DVDs are available
at the back of the church for your borrowing
pleasure. Please leave your name on the card
when you borrow and return the item when
you are done so that it can be available for
others. We would appreciate donations of
Catholic books, CDs and DVDs for the
library. Please drop them off at the rectory so
they can be processed.
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
nstkatharine@aol.com or stop by the rectory
between 9am & 4pm on a weekday.
THANK YOU!
We had an enjoyable picnic last Sunday due
to the beautiful weather which God provided,
and the many volunteers who helped to set up
and clean up, grill and bring the food.
Thanks especially to Julia White, Audrey
Ríos, and Sandy Ramos for organizing the
event, Sam Ríos and Chris Brawley for
grilling, and Germán Ramos for lending his
services as disc jockey. Thanks also to
everyone who was able to attend.
LAY MINISTER’S SCHEDULE
MAY 10 & 11, 2014
4:00PM VIGIL
Extraordinary Ministers: Liz Williams,
Flossie Bryant, Irene Tucker - Alternate
Lectors: Sue Ramberg
Ushers: Dwight Williams, Tom Tucker,
James Ianni, Ed Larkin
8:30AM
Extraordinary Ministers:Sandra Edwards,
Peg McFate, Helen Wilbanks - Alternate
Lectors: Jim Morgan, Judy King
Ushers: Mike Galczynski, Walter Manchin
Greeters: Carmen London
10:30AM
Extraordinary Ministers: Vickie Berry,
Rick Dennis, Dan Kennedy - Alternate
Lectors: Gus Lugay, Evola Johnson
Ushers: Rick Dennis, Dan Kennedy,
Vyto Barkamskas, Marlin Hunter
Greeters: Sue Kennedy, Janice Roberts
ST. KATHARINE DREXEL SENIORS
Meet this Tuesday, May 6 at 11:00AM in the
school gym. Brown Bag Lunch!
MONTH OF MARY
During the month of May we will sing the
Regina Coeli at the end of each Mass, or
another Marian hymn. May our blessed
Mother intercede for us as we show her our
love and appreciation.
BREAD AND WINE
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. An offering of $20.00
is requested.
SANCTUARY CANDLES
These candles burn to remind us of the
sacramental presence of Jesus Christ. One or
both sanctuary candles can burn in memory
of a loved one. If you wish to do so, please
make arrangements by coming to the rectory.
An offering of $10.00 per candle is requested.
This week a candle burns for the
Intentions of Mary Kopp, requested by
Mary Pallam.
JOKE THAT A PRIEST CAN TELL
One day a little boy was playing outside with
a broom, pretending it was a horse. When he
was called for dinner, he left it in the yard.
Later that night, his mother was looking for
it, and asked the little boy where it might be.
“I left it outside,” he said. “Well, son, please
go and bring it in.” He told her that he was
too afraid of the dark. His mother smiled and
said, “The Lord is out there too, don’t be
afraid.” So the boy went to the door, opened
it, and called out, “Lord, if you’re out there,
please hand me the broom!”
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION TO BE
CELEBRATED NEXT WEEKEND
Next Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. Mass Bishop
Joseph Martino, retired bishop of Scranton
and native of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia, will celebrate the Sacrament of
Confirmation for our young people. In
addition, five children will receive First
Communion at this Mass as well, and two
children will receive First Communion at
each of the Vigil Masses. We congratulate
them and their parents and sponsors, and
pledge our prayers!
CURSILLO DE DAMAS
Por más de 50 años el Cursillo de Cristiandad
ha servido a la comunidad católica de
Filadelfia. La invitamos a tener un encuentro
“personal” con usted misma, con sus
hermanas, y más importante, con Jesucristo.
Tiene que estar soltera o casada por la
Iglesia, y mayor de 18 añor. Para más
información favor de llamar a Joaquín
Herrera a 215-512-5858. ¡De Colores!
¡GRACIAS!
El picnic el domingo pasado fue muy
divertido a causa del buen tiempo proveído
por el Señor y los muchos voluntarios que
ayudaron. Gracias a aquellos que prepararon
la comida, y especialmente a Julia White,
Audrey Ríos y Sandy Ramos que le
organizaron. También, a Germán por sus
servicios de disk jockey.
MOTHERS DAY
CIRCULO DE ORACION
Our mothers, living and deceased, will be
honored at all the Masses next weekend.
Envelopes are available at the entrances of
the church if you would like to make a
donation in honor of your mother and other
women in your life who have given you a
mother’s love.
Los martes a las 7 p.m. en la iglesia.
¡Te esperamos!
VOCATION OFFICE
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Brother of Borromeo Vocation Congress a
summer day of fun, food and formation for
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Boys of the
Archdiocese.
This event provides an
opportunity for boys to have a day of healthy
fun, play, games, and do several fun activities
at St. Charles Seminary on Wednesday, June
18. See www.HeedTheCall.org. Cost $25.
RECONOZCAN A JESÚS
San Pedro nos habla dos veces hoy. En la primera
lectura, escuchamos una parte de su sermón el día de
Pentecostés; en la segunda, parte de su primera carta.
Antes, un pescador asustado y sin mucha educación
que a menudo decía lo que no debía, ahora dice lo
que él sabe es la verdad. Todo lo que Jesús había
icho ahora tiene sentido. Su muerte y resurrección
eran parte del plan de Dios y nuestra fe y esperanza
se pueden centrar en Dios. El Evangelio de hoy nos
relata la historia de la caminata de Jesús hacia Emaús
con dos de los discípulos. Asustados, tristes y
confusos, ninguno de los dos reconoció a Jesús,
quien les dice lo mismo que escuchamos de Pedro en
la lectura anterior: todo eso sucedió como parte del
plan de Dios. Al final, los discípulos reconocieron a
Jesús por la misma acción que nosotros debemos
reconocerlo— al partir el Pan.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PRAYER FOR THE DEDICATION OF
DIGITAL SIGN
Lord God,
we are grateful for the gift of our new
church sign.
We pray that it may be a source of information
and inspiration for those who view it.
May it stand as a testimony to the generosity of
Ellen Brennan, whose generous donation
made it possible.
We commend her soul into your eternal care.
May the message of your love and mercy towards
all people shine forth from it, and bring
hope and encouragement to passersby.
May this sign remind us that your people are
called to be as a city on a hill, a lamp
shining in the darkness, who by their words
and way of life proclaim your Son as Lord
and Savior.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
now and forever. Amen.
PRAYER FOR BLESSING OF NEW DOORS
We praise you, Lord God, Father all-holy. You call
your people together to form one Church, one
flock of God, and give us shepherds after
your own heart.
We praise you for the life and witness of Popes Saint
John XXIII and Saint John Paul II, two men
whom you appointed to be servants of the
servants of God, successors of St. Peter.
May they intercede for us before your throne.
We are grateful for the gift of our beautiful church
doors. May the symbols of your holy
Gospels etched on their glass remind us that
we enter your church in order to hear your
Word, and we leave your church in order to
share your Word with others.
May the image of Pope Saint John XXIII, who in his
lifetime was called the "good pope," remind
us that we are to be kind and loving like him.
May the image of Pope Saint John Paul II, the
apostle of mercy, inspire us to be merciful
and forgiving towards those who offend us.
Grant that all who enter this house of prayer will
persevere, like the first community of
Christians, in the teaching of the apostles, in
the breaking of the bread, in the communal l
ife of your people, and in unceasing prayer.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord...
HOMILIA DEL PAPA FRANCISO
27 DE DOMINGO
San Juan XXIII y san Juan Pablo II tuvieron el valor
de mirar las heridas de Jesús, de tocar sus manos
llagadas y su costado traspasado. No se
avergonzaron de la carne de Cristo, no se
escandalizaron de él, de su cruz; no se avergonzaron
de la carne del hermano (cf. Is 58,7), porque en cada
persona que sufría veían a Jesús. Fueron dos
hombres valerosos, llenos de la parresia del Espíritu
Santo, y dieron testimonio ante la Iglesia y el mundo
de la bondad de Dios, de su misericordia.
Fueron sacerdotes y obispos y papas del siglo XX.
Conocieron sus tragedias, pero no se abrumaron. En
ellos, Dios fue más fuerte; fue más fuerte la fe en
Jesucristo Redentor del hombre y Señor de la
historia; en ellos fue más fuerte la misericordia de
Dios que se manifiesta en estas cinco llagas; más
fuerte, la cercanía materna de María.
En estos dos hombres contemplativos de las llagas
de Cristo y testigos de su misericordia había «una
esperanza viva», junto a un «gozo inefable y
radiante» (1 P 1,3.8). La esperanza y el gozo que
Cristo resucitado da a sus discípulos, y de los que
nada ni nadie les podrá privar. La esperanza y el
gozo pascual, purificados en el crisol de la
humillación, del vaciamiento, de la cercanía a los
pecadores hasta el extremo, hasta la náusea a causa
de la amargura de aquel cáliz. Ésta es la esperanza y
el gozo que los dos papas santos recibieron como un
don del Señor resucitado, y que a su vez dieron
abundantemente al Pueblo de Dios, recibiendo de él
un reconocimiento eterno...
Y ésta es la imagen de la Iglesia que el Concilio
Vaticano II tuvo ante sí. Juan XXIII y Juan Pablo
II colaboraron con el Espíritu Santo para restaurar y
actualizar la Iglesia según su fisionomía originaria,
la fisionomía que le dieron los santos a lo largo de
los siglos. No olvidemos que son precisamente los
santos quienes llevan adelante y hacen crecer la
Iglesia...
Que estos dos nuevos santos pastores del Pueblo de
Dios intercedan por la Iglesia...