We at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish 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, St. Katharine Drexel, and all the Saints.

St. Katharine Drexel Parish warmly welcomes visitors and new members at all times. If you are not worshipping 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.

AUGUST 29, 2021 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 ST. AUGUSTINE 4:00 PM Mary Masciocchi SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 10:00 AM Parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel MONDAY, AUGUST 30 7:30 AM Patricia Jefferson TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 7:30 AM Nathaniel Woods WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION 7:30 AM Frank & Mary Pileggi THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7:30 AM Anne Sekel FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 ST. GREGORY THE GREAT 7:30 AM Yolanda Roselli

MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO de MISAS Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes 7:30 AM Saturday/Sábado 4:00 PM Vigil Mass

Sunday/Domingo 9:30 AM Mass/ 11:30 AM Misa English/Spanish

CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES Before each weekend Mass/Antes de cada Misa

Saturday/Sábado 3:30-3:50 PM Sunday/Domingo

9-9:20 AM & 11-11:20 AM English/Spanish or by appointment/o por cita

ADORATION of the MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORACIÓN al SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO

Thursday after 7:30 AM Mass until 9:00 AM Jueves después de la Misa de las 7:30 AM-9:00 AM

First Friday/Primer Viernes: 6:30-7:30 PM

OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM Lunes-Viernes 9 AM-4 PM

CHURCH/RECTORY—IGLESIA/RECTORIA LOCATION/CONTACT INFO—DIRECCIÓN 1920 Providence Ave. Chester, PA 19013

Phone (610) 872-3731 Fax (610) 872-0545 info@stkatharinedrexelparish.org

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FOOD CUPBOARD/DESPENSA de ALIMENTOS LOCATION/CONTACT INFO—DIRECCIÓN

226 Norris St., Chester, PA 19013 Phone (484) 490-5079 Fax (484) 490-5081

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PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR/ ADMINISTRADOR PARROQUIAL

Fr. Robert Ianelli, ext. 103 frbianelli@gmail.com

DEACON/DIÁCONO Dcn. John J. Pileggi

deaconjohn@stkatharinedrexelparish.org DIRECTOR of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/ DIRECTOR de EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

Mr. José Martín jmartin@stkatharinedrexelparish.org, ext. 111

DIRECTOR of FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHING CUPBOARD/

GERENTE DESPENSA de ALIMENTOS y VESTIDO Ms. Judy King

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MINISTRY SCHEDULE

September at 4:00 PM Mass Lector: Gus Lugay EOMHC: Joanne Forsythe September 4 at 9:30 AM Mass Lector: Fran Bloom EMHC: Dan Kennedy

***ATTENTION ALL LECTORS, CANTORS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS***

We are currently updating our lists/schedules for our Masses. Please contact Yoli at the rec-tory (Yolanda@stkatharinedrexelparish.org, 610-872-3731) if you are interested in read-ing, leading the congregation in song and pray-er, or serving as an extraordinary minister. Please leave your name and contact info as well as the Mass time you are interested in serving. New schedule starting in September 2021:

Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM 11:30 AM (Bilingual Mass)

FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR Please join us for Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Friday, September 3, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Please stop by to spend some quiet time with the Lord.

NEW MASS SCHEDULE In consultation with members of the Pastoral Council it was decided for the schedules described below to go into effect on the weekend of September 4-5: Vigil Mass Saturday: 4 PM Sunday Masses: 9:30 AM 11:30 AM (Bilingual: English / Spanish) - Gospel choir will return in September and will sing at 9:30 AM during that month. - Starting in October, our traditional choir will sing at the 9:30 AM Mass on the first and third Sunday of the month. - Gospel Choir will sing at the 9:30 AM Mass on the second and fourth Sunday of the month. - Our Spanish choir will sing at the 11:30 AM Mass every Sunday. Also, their will be opportunities during the year for our choirs to sing together at a Mass on Sunday (10 AM). Sacrament of Confession will change (see below):

Confessions (before Mass on the weekend) - Saturday: 3:30-3:50 PM - Sunday: 9-9:20 AM 11-11:20 am (English/Spanish)

Also available by appointment.

Father Bob

PRO-LIFE MASS NATIONAL DAY

OF REMEMBRANCE Sunday, September 18

Mass at 9:00 AM St. Katharine Drexel Church, followed by

Service at IHM Cemetery in Linwood

at 10:15 AM

IHM REUNION MASS Saturday, September 25

Mass at 10:00 AM IHM CHURCH

Concelebrants: Fr. Stephen Thorne, Fr. John McFadden,

Fr. Thomas Whittingham and Fr. Robert Ianelli Lunch to follow.

RECEPTION OF SACRAMENTS If you have children who need to receive Baptism, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation now is the time to register for the religious program that will start in the fall. You can

find registration forms at the entrance of the church or ask at the church office during business hours. If you are interested in helping us with the Catechism classes, please contact our DRE, Mr. José Martin at: 610-872-3731 ext. 102, or

jmartin@stkatharinedrexelparish.org

COURAGE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER Tuesday, October 19 at 7:15 PM

Are you unclear on the Catholic Church’s teaching on same sex attraction? Are you unsure how to respond to those in your life who deal with same-sex attraction? Join us as we learn more about the Church’s teaching on this issue and how to respond in a truthful yet compassionate way. Free and open to the public. Providence Hall in our Parish Center, Mother

of Divine Providence, King of Prussia www.mdpparish.com/

ABBEYFEST September 18, 2021

Faith, Family and Music Festival, Paoli www.theabbeyfest.com/

THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR FIRST FRUITS

Sunday Collection 8/15/21: $2,836.00 Budgeted amount: $2,847.50 Sunday Collection 8/16/20 = $2,330.00 Budgeted amount: $3,167.50

Sunday Collection 8/8/21: $3,027.00 Budgeted amount: $2847.50 Sunday Collection 8/9/20: $3,314.00 Budgeted amount: $3,167.50 Your support of the parish and its needs is deeply appreciated! God bless you for your generosity.

ARCHDIOCESAN RESPECT LIFE MONTH OPENING MASS AND BRUNCH

Join us as we unite in prayer with Archbishop Pérez on Sunday, September 26 to uphold the sanctity of life! Following the 11:00 AM Mass, all are invited to a brunch reception with the Sisters of Life. Limited Parking is available. Please RSVP for brunch here:

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Cathedral Basilica SS Peter & Paul 18 th and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.

Philadelphia, PA 19103

RECENTLY DECEASED Eternal rest grant unto

Christine Shiiba O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon her.

NOVENA FOR THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED MOTHER August 31-September 8

Let us show our love and gratitude to our Blessed Mother Mary in celebration of her nativity on September 8, by praying a novena for mercy to the whole world and our-selves. Please visit the link below to pray the novena each day.

www.americaneedsfatima.org/Our-Blessed-Mother/novena-for-the-nativity-of-our-

lady.html

IT’S NOW TIME FOR EVERYONE TO RETURN TO MASS IN PERSON

Each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania agreed to reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days. We invite you to see the obligation also as an oppor-tunity, an opportunity to encounter the Lord Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. All are welcome and bring a family member, or a friend!

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THEIR CARETAKERS/ ORE POR LOS ENFERMOS Y POR QUIENES LOS ATIENDEN

Michael Connelli, Lauren, Helen Perez, Harvey Brown, Vonnie Jackson, Christine Cavaliere, Brandon Shain, Robert Bosshardt, Aleisa Weatherly, Carol Duncan, Genevieve Parylak, Carmen Calhoun, Oceolia Stevenson, Ariel Rivera Vasquez, Olivia Weatherly, Patty Hackett, Alice Walton, The King Family, Patricia Brown, Paula DiMaio-Reczek, Carmen London, Julie Forcielli, Patricia Jones, Brielle Barbara, Catherine Kimes, John A. Smith, Linda Garcia, Christine, Gordon Sookrae, Aiyanna Fredericks, James Robinson, Yoselin Rivera, Matthew Woods, Gabby Dillon, Francis Seeley, June Maguire, Elizabeth A. Young, Robert McFarland, Regan Kauf, Cassidy Jane Johnson, Hernán García, Pearlina Taylor, Emma Clare M., Madeline Divinny, Andrew Perkins, Bill Epp, Roberto Rivera, Luis A. Martínez, Maria Polilli, Michael & Kathy Murphy, Kevin Houseman, Mark Reczek, Jack Sekel, Renee Elliot, Barbara Kertis, Carole Duncan, Tanya Boscher, Crystale Diaz and family, Alyssa DiMaio, Adele Koch, Al Perry, Vicky Berry, Sally Staats, Sam Auman, Dorothy Murphy, Judith Rivera, Barbara Hunter, Russell Forsyth, Regina Frost, Jean Marie Davidson. Names will be published on the Sick List for five weeks. If you wish to leave them on longer, please call the rectory. No names will be published without approval.

STAND UP FOR LIFE DINNER Join us for the annual Stand Up For Life Din-ner, featuring Guest Speaker Patricia Sando-val! The Stand Up For Life Dinner gives the pro-life community in greater Philadelphia a chance to gather and further our mission of making abortion unthinkable.

Sunday, November 21, 2021 4:30 PM Cocktail Hour

5:30 PM Dinner Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia

201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Purchase tickets and learn more: www.prolifeunion.org/2021-sufl

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT Rachel's Vineyard is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with emotional and spiritual pain of past abortion(s). The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. There are many exercises to help you grieve your loss and an opportunity to understand and release the deep feelings of anger, shame, guilt, and grief that frequently accompanies an abortion experience. Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries will be hosting a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats for Healing after Abortion from Friday, October 15—Sunday, October 17, 2021 at:

National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA

Visit www.rachelsvineyard.org to learn more.

NUEVO HORARIO DE MISAS En consulta con los miembros del Consejo Pastoral se decidió que los horarios detallados a contin-uación empezarán el 4-5 Septiembre: - Misa de vigilia Sábado: 4 PM - Misas Domingo: 9:30 AM 11:30 AM (Bilingüe: Inglés/Español) - A partir de octubre, nuestro coro tradicional cantará en la misa de las 9:30 AM el primer y tercer domingo del mes. - Coro evangélico cantará en la misa de las 9:30 AM el segundo y cuarto domingo del mes. - Nuestro coro en español cantará en la misa de las 11:30 AM todos los domingos. También habrá oportunidades durante todo el año donde todos nuestros coros cantarán juntos en una misa el do-mingo (10 AM).

Confesiones (antes de la Misa durante el fin de semana): Sábado 3:30-3:50 PM, Domingo 9-9:20 AM, 11-11:20 AM (Ing/Esp)

También disponible con previa cita.

Father Bob

PARA RECIBIR LOS SACRAMENTOS

Si tienen niños que necesitan recibir Bautismo, o en edad de realizar la Primera Comunión o Confirmación se puede registrar ahora para rec-ibir las clases de catecismo que empezarán en el otoño. Los formularios de registración se encuentran disponibles a la entrada de la igle-sia, o puede acercarse a la oficina de 9 AM a 2 PM. Si tiene interés en ayudarnos con las clases de catecismo se puede comunicar con nuestro Di-rector de Catequésis y Religión, Sr. José Martin:

610-872-3731, ext. 102, o jmartin@stkatharinedrexelparish.org

HORA SANTA DEL PRIMER VIERNES Únase a nosotros para la Adoración del San-tísimo Sacramento el viernes 3 de septiem-bre de 6:30 a 7:30 PM. Los invitamos a pasar un momento tranquilo con el Señor.

RECIENTEMENTE FALLECIDA Christine Shiiba

Dale, Señor, el descanso eterno y brille para ella la luz perpetua.

NOVENA POR LA NATIVIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN MARIA 31 de agosto-8 de septiembre

Demostremos nuestro amor y gratitud a nuestra Santísima Madre María en cele-bración de su natividad el 8 de septiembre. Recemos una novena para alcanzar miseri-cordia para nuestro mundo y nosotros mis-mos. Visite el enlace a continuación para rezar la novena todos los días.

www.reinadelcielo.org/novena-por-la-natividad-de-la-santisima-virgen-maria/

There is no better way to sum up Jeanne Jugan’s spirituality than in Jesus’ own words: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.… Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” Drawn from the Gospel and influenced by two great masters of catholic spirituality, Jeanne’s spirituality is a unique gift of the Holy Spirit for the Church. All for you, my Jesus! From St. John Eudes, a master of the French school of spirituality, Jeanne learned that the Christian life is a continuation of Jesus’ life and virtues. “We must be so many other Christs on earth,” he taught, “in order to continue here his life and work.” Jeanne was especially drawn to “continue” the humility of Christ. She was so conformed to her Master that his words became her own: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart” … “To be good Little Sisters,” she often said, “we must be very little, very humble.” To Jesus through Mary Jeanne Jugan learned from St. John Eudes that “to come to the heart of Mary is to come to Jesus.” She loved Our Lady and believed in the power of her intercession. She radiated her humility, purity and spirit of joyful service. “The Hail Mary will take us to heaven,” she often said. Jeanne’s last words on earth were for Mary: “O Mary, you know that I love you and that I greatly long to see you …” One with the poor Through the religious community he founded, St. John of God communicated to Jeanne Jugan the living spirit of charity that animated her work and which inspired our fourth vow of hospitality. For Jeanne, as for John of God, the poor were the suffering members of the Body of Christ. Hospitality was a means of reaching out to them with the mercy and compassionate love of God. The Brothers of St. John of God also taught her

the art of begging for the poor. At the heart of this seemingly humiliating activity was a prophetic vision of human solidarity. St. John of God inspired the people of his day by saying, “Do good to yourselves, brothers, give to the poor!” Jeanne shared this conviction, sure that God had confided each person to the love of all. Blessed are the poor in spirit! Jeanne’s confidence in God’s Providence was absolute. “Give us the house,” she often said. “If God fills it, God will not abandon it.” Hers was the absolute trust of the poor in spirit, of those who know that all good gifts come from above. “It is so good to be poor,” she rejoiced, “to have nothing, to await all from God.” Jeanne’s devotion to St. Joseph was an extension of her confidence in God. In Joseph she found a father in the likeness of our heavenly Father, whose Providence watches over the little ones. She turned to him to obtain bread for the poor and chose him as Protector of our Congregation. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs!” Blessed are you, Jeanne, for believing that God’s Providence watches over the little ones! Founding Charism Father Eloi Leclerc, an elderly Franciscan priest and writer, has beautifully captured the essence of Jeanne’s charism as foundress in his book, The Desert and The Rose. He wrote: There was another point on which Jeanne insisted, connected to the first, and complementary. It is not easy to define. In her, it was a flame, first and foremost. Her eyes lit up when she spoke of it. One could feel the fire of passion rising up in her. One day she pronounced these burning words, magnificent in their simplicity: “What happiness for us, to be a Little Sister of the Poor! Making the poor happy is everything …” The whole mission and happiness of the Little Sisters is contained here: making the poor happy, giving happiness to the poor.

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Spirit & Charism of St. Jeanne Jugan, Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor

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