St. Katharine Drexel Parish of Chicago

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 15th, 2019

“I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” – Luke 15:10

• There will be an adult only Cabaret on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 6:30 until 11 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The guest DJ is Mr. Leon Rogers of WGCI, 107.5 FM ”The Morning Show”. The event is B.Y.O.B. Set-ups will be sold. Invite your family and friends to join you at your table. We are gathering “Jus B- Cuz!”
• It’s that time again! Sunday School and the RCIA are getting ready to begin. Our education as Catholics is important. Parents, please enroll your children in the Sunday School program especially if they do not attend a Catholic school. See the flyers in the bulletin for further information.
• A second collection will be taken at all Masses the weekend of September 21-22. This collection will support the ministry of Mundelein Seminary as it educates seminarians for the Archdiocese. Please be generous!
• You are invited to a Mass to be celebrated by Cardinal Cupich in commemoration of Fr. Augustus Tolton being named “Venerable” on Monday, October 14, at St. Philip Neri Church, 2132 E. 72nd Street at 7:30 p.m. Carpooling is suggested due to limited parking.

Grand Parents Day!

Pastor’s Notes

• RCIA is getting ready to begin. Our education as Catholics is important. Parents, please enroll your children in the Sunday School program especially if they do not attend a Catholic school. See the flyers in the bulletin for further information.
• There will be an adult-only Cabaret on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 6:30 until 11p.m. in the Parish Hall. The guest DJ is Mr. Leon Rogers of WGCI, 107.5 FM-”The Morning Show”. The event is B.Y.O.B. Set-ups will be sold. Invite your family and friends to join you at your table. We are gathering “Jus BCuz!”
• You are invited to a Mass to be celebrated by Cardinal Cupich in commemoration of Fr. Augustus Tolton being named “Venerable” on Monday, October 14, at St. Philip Neri Church, 2132 E. 72nd Street at 7:30 p.m. Carpooling is suggested due to limited parking.
• A second collection will be taken at all Masses the weekend of September 21-22. This collection will support the ministry of Mundelein Seminary as it educates seminarians for the Archdiocese. Please be generous!

August 18th, 2019 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at the table, and proceed to wait on them. – Luke 12:37

Pastor’s Notes

• “Thank You” to Kathy Wallace and the many volunteers who helped to make Family Fun Day a wonderful success! A lot of hard work went into preparing the day, but in the end, it was very enjoyable. I am grateful to all who came out to fellowship and who brought family and friends to the gathering. We look forward to making the event even more spectacular next year! Stay tuned for next summer’s date!
• St. Ailbe School registration is currently underway. If you are interested in enrolling your child or children, please contact the school office. Classes begin on Monday, August 19th.
• “Faith Sharing” has resumed! We meet on Wednesday in the Imani Room at 10:00 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to participate.

• Please join the Emergency Food Pantry volunteers for the annual “Hunger Walk” in Jackson Park on Saturday, September 7th. More information will be forthcoming.

Pastor’s Notes

• “Faith Sharing” on the Sunday Scriptures will not be held during the month of July. Sessions will resume on Wednesday, August 7th at 10 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m.
• Mark your calendars! Family Fun Day is Sunday, August 11th! Only one Mass will be celebrated that day at 10 a.m. The festivities will begin immediately following the Mass. There will be something for everyone! Please join us for this annual event!
• An “End of Summer Bash” will be held on Sunday, August 18th. Only one Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Following the Mass there will be a reception under the tents. Everyone is encouraged to wear white for the event!
• Please join the Emergency Food Pantry volunteers for the annual “Hunger Walk” in Jackson Park on Saturday, September 7th. More information will be forthcoming.

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in Heaven. – Luke 10:20

Pastor’s Notes

• A picnic will be held on the rectory grounds on Sunday, July 14th from 2 p.m. onward for anyone who wants to celebrate. Please bring a favorite dish to share. We have two bar-b-que pits in the garage and you are welcome to bring your own. The Parish will provide some of the meat and drinks. Please bring your lawn chair. Let’s come together, “Jus b-cuz!”
• Thank you to Alida Wallace, Mabel Wayne, Tanya Woods and Idella Dorsey for spearheading the initiative to get the 90th to 91^st street block of Harper Avenue named in honor of Fr. Larry Duris.
• Faith Sharing on the Sunday Scriptures will not meet during the month of July. We will resume on Wednesday, August 7th at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.