MSGR. FEDERICO BRITTO
PASTOR’S CORNER
April 21, 2024
May Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who brings life to His sheep, be with you!
The weather is beginning to turn in our favor, that is for those who prefer warmer weather. For us who use oil to heat our houses, or church, this climate will help lowering our oil bill. So, thank you Mother Nature for listening to warmer weather people’s prayers. I apologize to those who prefer cooler weather.
Our weeks and months, are flying by rather quickly. I encourage you to remain focused on this Easter season. Keep taking some time to reflect on this beautiful, spiritual season of grace. We should not forget what Jesus did for us. Stay alert, stay reflective, stay blessed and grateful.
I want to thank everyone for your stewardship of time, talent and treasure. It is very important to the vitality, viability, and health of our parish. Just like it takes a village to raise children, it takes every parishioner working praying and fellowshipping together to make our parish strong and spiritually viable.
Today is National Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day for Vocation. Please remember in your prayers our Holy Father Pope Francis. Archbishop Perez, and all our Pastors. They work hard shepherding and leading God’s people. Sometimes it is not easy, but they take on this ministry for love of God and His people. Pray also for vocations. We really need men and women to answer the call to be priests and nuns. And please keep Fr. Rene, Fr. Fisher and myself in your prayers.
The theme for our readings for today’s Mass is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who leads and guides His followers on a journey of faith and conversion. May we always listen to Him and follow Him in faith, trust, and enthusiasm.
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Peace and Blessings,
Msgr. Britto
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MAINTENANCE FUND
Starting in September you will be getting a Maintenance Fund in your envelopes. All money collected for the Maintenance Fund will go towards any major repairs we need in the Parish.
SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH CENTER
OPEN
The Parish is now open for Church meetings, Office space rentals and meeting room rentals. If you would like to use the hall please contact the rectory.
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If you would like to donate to the Parish Center, direct donations can be made to our GoFund Me account or sent to the rectory at 636 N. 43rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
TOTAL RAISED TO DATE: $76,387.00
PROGRESS REPORT:
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New Roof
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Exterior Wall Repaired
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New Gutter
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New Bathrooms
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New Plumbing
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NEED TO KNOW
WEEKLY CALENDAR
OFFICE HOURS - 9AM TO 4PM Monday thru Thursday (CLOSED FRIDAYS)
MONDAY - LINE DANCE CLASS
6:00PM TO 7:30PM
TUESDAY - FOOD PANTRY
10AM TO 12PM - (Closed on Holidays and the 5th Tuesday of the Month)
SACRAMENTS
Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM
Saint Ignatius Church
Weekday Mass: Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
9:30 AM at St. Ignatius Nursing Home
Holy Day Masses: 9:30 AM Saint Ignatius Nursing Home
7:00 PM Saint Ignatius Church
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Sunday Mass 9:15AM – 9:45 AM
or by appointment
Daily Intentions:
​Please Keep in Prayer those who are sick.
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PREP Program
Anyone who needs to receive the Sacraments of Baptism or First Communion, please contact Janet Cosby at the rectory or email stignatius.dre@gmail.com
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HOME VISITS
Now that our staff is fully vaccinated and more parishioners have also received their vaccinations, the priests, deacon, and seminarian will begin to visit homes to bring holy Communion to our shut-ins, and blessing homes. If a homebound parishioner wishes to receive Holy Communion, and if any parishioners wish to have your home blessed, please call the rectory.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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SPRING FLING
INDOOR FLEA MARKET
SUNDAY APRIL 28TH
AND
SUNDAY MAY 5TH
11AM TO 3PM
VENDOR TABLES ARE $25
PLEASE SEE PORTIA IF YOU WOULD LIKE A TABLE
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MAY PROCESSION
SUNDAY MAY 5TH
After Mass we will process from the church into the rectory yard for the Crowning of The Blessed Mother. We ask everyone to wear the color blue for the month of May to honor the Blessed Mary as well.
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FIRST COMMUNION
SUNDAY MAY 19TH
We ask that you congratulate our First Communicants this year as they complete this special sacrament:
HEAVEN RETZ
ELIJAH SMITH
JIQAI SMITH
JORDYN EDMUNDS
EMMANUELA KORANTENG
AZURI ESKRIDGE
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MOTHER'S DAY "WESTERN" CABARET
1PM TO 5PM
ST. IGNATIUS SCHOOL HALL
TICKETS ARE $15 AND $20 AT THE DOOR. Please see Kathleen, Santa, Michelle, Lola for tickets.
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PAINTING WITH A TWIST
June 1st
12pm to 3pm
In the Mitchell Room
Once again we will have Painting with a Twist this year!
Tickets are $40
Includes all Painting Supplies and Canvas, Food, Beverages and Lessons from the Instructor.
Please see Portia for tickets.
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ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA FEAST DAY CELEBERATION!
SUNDAY JULY 28TH
12PM TO 3PM
THIS WILL BE A POTLUCK AFFAIR!
Friends and Family are welcome. We invite the alumni of Our Mother of Sorrows / St. Ignatius School to join us for Mass and our Feast Day Cookout. We are looking for volunteers to help set-up, serve and clean-up. If you have any questions please contact Portia at the rectory.
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