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Pastor’s Message November 20th, 2020

On November 21, 2020

The feast of Christ the King, celebrated the Sunday prior to the beginning of Advent, is observed Nov. 22 this year. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Greetings! I hope you are doing well.

I am inviting you to participate in the Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King, the last Sunday in the liturgical year. The Mass will be live-streamed at 10:15 a.m. on the parish’s Facebook page, St. Katharine Drexel Parish of Chicago. “Click” on the following blue link that takes you directly to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StKatharineDrexelParishChgo/live.

If you do not have internet access, you may participate in the Mass by dialing our toll-free teleconference number: 1 (978) 990-5000. The access code is 883420.

At the Mass this Sunday, Ms. Lucille Dobbins will make her profession of faith as she completes her passage in the RCIA program allowing her to become a fully-fledged member of the Catholic Church. We welcome Lucille with open arms and thank her for joining our faith community.

Please forward this information to your ministry partners, family, and friends who may be looking for a community to worship with on Sunday. I welcome their participation in our liturgy!

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Reminders:

Registration for next weekend’s Masses, Nov. 28-29, opens on Monday at 8:30 a.m. and closes on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Please register on the sign-up genius, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4DAEAB2AA4F58-church, or you may call the parish office. There are only 47-50 seats due to social distancing, so registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We cannot register you in advance for the following weekend’s Masses! It is not too late to register for this weekend’s Masses if you wish to attend!

You may also register for the Thanksgiving Day Mass on the sign-up genius or by calling the rectory. Mass on Thanksgiving Day is at 10 a.m. and it will be live-streamed on Facebook. For those attending in-person, you will have an opportunity to write on a piece of paper what you are grateful for this year. For those viewing the service via Facebook Live, you may respond in the “comments” section. This has been a difficult year for all of us, so my hope is that we all can find something to thank God for at this time of year.

The Parish Office will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 25 through the end of the week. We will resume our regular part-time hours on Monday, Nov. 30 at 8:00. Reminder! The office is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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The Midweek Prayer and Praise Service going forward is now held on Zoom every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. An “update” on Zoom information will be sent on Monday, Nov. 23. We are still experiencing some difficulty in connecting. I apologize to those who were unable to join this week’s service. We are working to get things set up correctly. I appreciate your patience. Remember! The teleconference phone number that was previously used on Wednesday evenings will not work with Zoom. Please use the telephone number that I will send for Wednesday evening Zoom services.

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Don’t forget! The Fresh Moves Mobile Market will not be at the parish on Thursday, November 26 due to Thanksgiving. The Mobile Market will return on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. Remember to bring your mask!

Have a great day! Remember to stay safe out there and to keep one another in prayer!

Peace,

Fr. Paul Whittington, O.P.

2020 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On September 5, 2020

In Livestream Video, Prayer Teleconference, Special News

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am inviting you to participate in the Mass for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is a “word” from the Lord tomorrow! The Mass will be live-streamed at 10:15 a.m. on the parish’s Facebook page, St. Katharine Drexel Parish of Chicago. Remember! You do not have to subscribe to Facebook in order to celebrate with us. Just “click” on the following link that takes you directly to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StKatharineDrexelParishChgo/live.

If you do not have internet access, you may participate in the Mass by dialing our toll-free teleconference number: 1 (978) 990-5000. The access code is: 883420.

Please forward this information to your ministry partners, family and friends who may be looking for a community to worship with on Sunday. I welcome their participation in our liturgy!

Reminders / Announcements:

The Parish Office has reopened for business on a part-time basis. The office is open on the following days and times: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Should you need to contact us, please do so. These hours are in effect through the end of September. Of course, the office will be closed on Labor Day, September 7 and will reopen for business on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

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If you have a new address, telephone number or email address, please let us know asap. Likewise, if you wish to have your name deleted from the parish database, please let us know that as well. This will help us greatly as we continue to update our records.

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We will resume our Midweek Prayer and Praise Service via teleconference on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:45 p.m. The call-in number is the same as the telephone number listed above for the Sunday Mass. Another reminder will be sent on Tuesday.

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Let us continue to pray for one another in these difficult times. Prayer does work! I leave you with the following prayer: “Loving God, hear the prayers of your people who turn to You in these difficult times seeking Your guidance, love, mercy and peace. Hear our prayers we pray. Keep us close to You for we know that You are always with us. Guide and direct our every step this day for we make our prayer in Your Name. Amen.”

Have a blessed, happy and safe Labor Day weekend! Know that Fr. Herb and I keep you in our daily prayers!

Peace,

Fr. Paul Whittington, O.P.

2020 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On February 22, 2020

In Bulletins

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebrate Black History Month

Honor, Remember, Inspire

Pastor’s Notes

The season of Lent is quickly approaching with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. Mass with distribution of ashes will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. with our school children and at 7:00 p.m. Ashes will not be available outside of these times. If you cannot make it here for Mass, please consider going to a church near you. Remember! Ash Wednesday if a day of fast and abstinence. Please see the Lenten guidelines in today’s bulletin.
Next Sunday, March 1st, there is only one Mass at 10 a.m. Bishop Joseph Perry is the celebrant and homilist for the day. Following the Mass, we will gather for a reception in the Parish Hall to celebrate Mrs. Loma Dagley’s 100th birthday and Sr. Evelyn who will be leaving our community to minister in the Philippines. Please join us for Mass and the reception!
The SKD Inspirational Choir will be singing at St. Benedict the African Parish, (corner of 66th St. and Stewart), on Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. for their “On Time God” revival. Sr. Jane Nesmith, SBS, is the revival preacher. Please come out and support our choir and worship with our sister parish in Englewood.

2020 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On February 15, 2020

In Bulletins

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor’s Notes

The season of Lent is quickly approaching with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. Mass with distribution of ashes will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. with our school children and at 7:00 p.m. Ashes will not be available outside of these times. If you cannot make it here for Mass, please consider going to a church near you. Remember! Ash Wednesday if a day of fast and abstinence. Please see the Lenten guidelines in today’s bulletin.
The First Sunday of Lent is March 1st. There is only one Mass that day at 10 a.m. Bishop Joseph Perry is the celebrant and preacher for the day. Please mark your calendar!
Congratulations to the following honorees of this year’s Archbishop James P. Lyke African American Male Image Awards: Al Davis, Deacon Roscoe Dixon, Roland Royal, Jean Voltaire and college scholarship recipients: Nicholas Amuh, Andre Johnson and Elijah Pierre Toussaint. These men will receive their awards on Sunday, February 23rd at a 2 p.m. luncheon at Georgios Banquets. The ticket donation is $50. Please support the Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary Court #181 in their annual fundraiser. See any of the honorees or Dedra Delaney to purchase tickets.

2020 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On February 8, 2020

In Uncategorized

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – World Marriage Day

Pastor’s Notes

Leaders of all parish ministries are asked to attend a meeting with Fr. Paul on Tuesday, February 11th at 7 pm. In the Imani Room. There are several important matters that need to be discussed. Please be on time!
Congratulations to the following honorees of this year’s Archbishop James P. Lyke African American Male Image Awards: Al Davis, Deacon Roscoe Dixon, Roland Royal, Jean Voltaire and college scholarship recipients: Nicholas Amuh, Andre Johnson and Elijah Pierre-Toussaint. These men will receive their awards on Sunday, February 23rd at a 2 p.m. luncheon at Georgios Banquets. The ticket donation is $50. Please support the Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary Court #181 in their annual fundraiser. See any of the honorees or Dedra Delaney to purchase tickets.
The First Sunday of Lent is March 1st. There is only one Mass that day at 10 a.m. Bishop Joseph Perry is the celebrant and preacher for the day. Please mark your calendar!
The Annual Catholic Appeal is about to begin. This is the fundraising activity that the Archdiocese sponsors annually to support its various ministries. All parishioners are asked to make a financial commitment in support of this effort. The commitment weekend is Feb. 15-16. Thanks in advance for your generosity!

2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On January 25, 2020

In Bulletins

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Follow me and I will make you Fishers of Men

Pastor’s Notes

Remember! There will be only one Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 26th.

Open House – St. Ailbe School, Sunday, Jan. 26th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Early registration will also take place. A Book Fair is being held from 9-10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please stop by and check out the wonderful things that are happening in our school.
Next weekend at all Masses, we will celebrate our elders. As we begin Black History Month, please join us as we honor the elders of our parish community. At the 11:00 Mass, the Youth will be responsible for all ministries. Please bring your parents and grandparents with you. You are also encouraged to wear Afrocentric attire throughout the month.
World Marriage Day is Sunday, February 9th. All couples are encouraged to renew your marriage vows. Couples that have been married 60 years-plus will receive a special gift. Complete the form in the bulletin and give to Fr. Paul.
Winter Bash immediately following Mass on Sunday, January 26th, 2020

2020 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On January 18, 2020

In Bulletins

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor’s Notes

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, January 21st.
Next Sunday, January 26th there is only one Mass at 10 a.m. The celebrant is Redemptorist Fr. Maurice Nutt. Following the Mass, there will be a “Winter Blast” in the parish hall. This is an opportunity for us to come together to celebrate as a community. There will be food, dancing and fellowship. St. Ailbe School is also hosting an Open House that day, so I hope you will walk through our school and meet the teachers and Administration. Please consider registering your child or children for Academic year ’20-’21. The day will be busy, so come and have a good time!
A second collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend to support the Church in Latin America. Please be generous

2019 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On November 16, 2019

In Bulletins

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor’s Messages

The Feast of Christ the King is celebrated the weekend of November 23-24. This feast concludes the liturgical year, Cycle “C.” On December 1st, we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Our Sunday Scriptures will come from Cycle “A” and the weekday Scriptures from Year II. The parish will provide copies of the Book, At Home with the Word that contains the Sunday Scriptures. Copies are limited!
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development second collection will be taken at all Masses the weekend of November 23-24. CCHD is the anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic Church. Please support organizations throughout the Archdiocese that are committed to robust community and economic development for those living on the margins.
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 28th. Mass will be celebrated in the church at 10 a.m. Please join us as we gather to thank our loving and generous God for the blessings we have received this past year. Daily Mass will not be celebrated in the rectory chapel on Friday, November 29th.

2019 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On November 9, 2019

In Bulletins

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

“That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called out ‘Lord, the God of Abraham, the God of Issac, and the God of Jacob'” – Luke 20:37

Pastor’s Notes

The Youth on the Move “Masquerade Gala” is Sunday, November 10th, at 4 p.m., at Tuscany Fall Banquets, 9425 W. 191st Street, in Mokena, IL. Remember! The proceeds of this Gala will help to fund the youth mission trip to New Orleans in July 2020. Donations are gratefully accepted if you cannot participate. I look forward to seeing you there!
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The office will resume regular business hours on Tuesday. The daily Mass will be held in the church as usual on Monday with the school children.
There will be a youth Mass on Sunday, November 17th at 1:00 a.m. Our youth will be in charge of the ministries. Please come and support our youth as they share their gifts with us!
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 28th. Mass will be celebrated in the church at 10 a.m. Please join us as we gather to thank our loving and generous God for the blessings we have received this past year.

2019 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

By SKDPMedia

On November 3, 2019

In Bulletins

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, “Zaccheus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And he came down quickly and received him with joy! – Luke 19: 5 – 6

Pastor’s Notes

Remember! There is only one Mass on Sunday, November 10th at 10 a.m. Please mark your calendar! Everyone is encouraged to support our Youth by attending the Masquerade Gala that same afternoon at 4 p.m. The proceeds from the Gala will be used to assist our Youth as they travel to New Orleans next summer for a service project. If you cannot attend, donations are gratefully accepted!
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 28th. Mass will be celebrated in the church at 10 a.m. Please join us as we gather to thank our loving and generous God for the blessings we have received this past year.
“Thank You” to all who were faithful in attending one of the Masses each weekend during the month of October. The average attendance for our parish was considerably down, given the fact that we are now under one roof. As I’ve stated before, these counts are very important. I encourage you to make every effort to be in church on the weekend. God misses you when you’re away, and so do we!