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Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Disciple Details SAINT CATHERINE LABOURE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Shrine of the Miraculous Medal EVER ANCIENT EVER NEW Praying • Believing • Living ... as Disciples 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111 • 717-564-1321 • www. sclhbg.org STAFF Sisters and Brothers in Christ: On March 1, 1948, Saint Catherine Pastor Labouré Parish became the first Very Reverend Neil S. Sullivan, VF x101 [email protected] parish in the world dedicated to Saint Parochial Vicar Catherine Labouré who had been Reverend Kevin J. Coyle x102 [email protected] canonized in 1947. For 70 years, our In Residence parish has been a community praying, Reverend Jordan Hite, TOR x114 [email protected] believing, and living as disciples. As we prepare to mark our platinum anniversary, it’s a time to look back with grateful Deacons Reverend Mr. Kenneth C. Roth x116 [email protected] pride, embrace the present with joy and faithfulness, and look Deacon Thomas Fedor [email protected] to the future with renewed hope. Deacon Thomas Flannery We give thanks for all that has brought us to this moment; Sisters, Servants of the IHM the hearts, minds, hands, bravery, risks, determination, Sister M. Bernard Agnes, IHM, Superior sacrifices, hard work, generosity, and the lives poured out in 717-745-4134 [email protected] prayer and service. Pastoral Associate Our parish was founded with 900 members. Today we Sister M. Elizabeth Ann Motz, IHM x134 [email protected] have over 2,620 households and close to 7,000 members. As our parish family quickly grew, so did our buildings and Parish Manager Mr. Mark Frey x104 [email protected] activities. But more importantly than that, so did our love for God and neighbor. Director of Worship This edition of “Disciple Details” provides an overview of Mrs. Joreen Kelly x103 [email protected] the many activities and special events occurring this year in Director of Stewardship Saint Catherine Labouré Parish community. It outlines many Ms. Kathy Panza x133 [email protected] of our opportunities to pray and worship, learn and grow in Director of Religious Education our faith, and share our time and talent. It also witnesses to Ms. Joan Ellen Frist x105 [email protected] our priority of reaching out to those in need. Whether you were here when the doors opened in 1948, Director of Adult Faith Formation Ms. Deb Gelbaugh x132 [email protected] joined the parish anywhere along the way, or are with us for the first time, we welcome, invite, and encourage you to Secretary become involved. Join us in knowing, living, and sharing our Ms. Kathy Sperry x100 [email protected] faith through special events, ongoing programs, amazing Bookkeeper ministries, and organizations. Mrs. Sharon Martin x106 [email protected] Our recently refurbished and renewed Shrine Church Youth Protection Officer reminds and challenges us to renew ourselves as the living Mrs. Desa Jurosky x136 [email protected] stones that build the Church. The beauty of our windows is only surpassed by the beauty of the hearts and lives of every Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Jim Rodriguez x127 [email protected] member of this parish community. We are in this together. With hearts raised in thanks and School Principal praise, we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look to a Sister Mary Anne Sweeney, IHM x121 [email protected] future filled with hope! Director of Instructional Support Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, pray for us. Mrs. Aimee Surgeoner x124 [email protected] Saint Catherine Labouré, pray for us. Director of Pre-School Program Happy 70th Anniversary! Mrs. Megan Kenworthy x128 [email protected] Love and prayers, Director of Advancement Father Neil Sullivan Mrs. Kelly Rogers x129 [email protected] Pastor LITURGICAL MINISTERS ORIENTATION TO REFURBISHED SHRINE CHURCH Thursday, August 24, 2017 • 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Shrine Church praying Friday, August 25, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Shrine Church CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE All Sacristans, Ushers, Hospitality Ministers, Lectors, WORD and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be Sundays, September 10, 2017 through May 20, given an orientation to our refurbished Shrine Church 2018 • 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses including direction and clarification on how each Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an option for children in grades K-4 and takes liturgical ministry will be accomplished in our renewed place during the readings, homily, Creed, and General Intercessions of the Mass. sacred place. Orientation for Altar Servers will be given The children are dismissed before the readings where a catechist proclaims and at a different time. explains the readings at the children’s level of understanding. They return to the church during the offertory of the Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will not be LITURGICAL MINISTERS MORNING OF PRAYER NEW! held on Holiday Weekends. Saturday, May 12, 2018 • 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • Shrine Church and Leo Hall All parish liturgical ministers are invited to come for a beautiful morning of prayer, FUNERAL LITURGY PRE-PLANNING WORKSHOP discussion, and fellowship. The morning will begin with Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Thursday, November 9, 2017 • 2:00 p.m. • Leo Hall Shrine Church which will be followed by prayer, breakfast, and conversation in A death, whether expected or sudden, brings with NEW! Leo Hall. There will be a presentation on the liturgy it a flood of many emotions, a flurry of activity, necessary tasks given by Sister Marjorie McCall, IHM. Sister Marjorie to be accomplished, and important moments of grace, reflection, is Director of Liturgy at Villa Maria House of Studies, and prayer. It is a challenging time to make all the decisions the motherhouse of the Sisters, Servants of the that need to be quickly decided upon. One of the best gifts you Immaculate Heart of Mary, Immaculata, PA. can give yourself and your family is to indicate your funeral liturgy preferences and desires in advance. The Funeral Rites are among the most beautiful and consoling ALTAR SERVER ORIENTATION/TRAINING liturgies of the Church. What are they? Why are they so important? What are the Spring 2017 • Shrine Church options? This workshop walks us through the Funeral Rites and answers those Several altar server training and instruction sessions will be questions with sensitivity and candor. Topics to be covered will include the Funeral provided throughout the year to help servers grow in confidence Mass, wakes and viewings, burial, eulogies, cremation, readings, music, ministers, and reverence for the Eucharist. In the spring, young people of and family participation. Attendees will receive all the materials and resources the parish will be invited to consider serving Our Lord at His Altar needed to help them prepare their own or a loved one’s funeral liturgy. for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Those interested in serving will have completed the fourth grade and received the Eucharist. BLESSING OF A CHILD IN THE WOMB Information on training and serving opportunities will be sent to our servers in Did you know there is a special blessing for a child before birth? The Rite the mail. for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb was established to support parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage parish prayers for the family, to recognize the precious gift of the child in the womb, and to foster respect for SPECIAL PRAYERS & DEVOTIONS human life within society. Our priests and deacons are available to celebrate this special THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS rite with expecting parents. Please contact the Morning Prayer • Monday - Friday (all year) • 7:15 a.m. • Shrine Church parish office to make arrangements. Evening Prayer • Monday - Friday (Advent and Lent) • 5:15 p.m. • Our Lady’s Oratory Join the Universal Church in offering God different parts of the day in prayer. Known as the Divine Office, this 15 minute time of prayer includes psalms, LITURGICAL MINISTRIES readings, and intercessions for the world, the church LITURGICAL MINISTRY: SERVING GOD AND HIS PEOPLE and all people. It is a great and graced way to start and end each day! Prayer Would you like to be a liturgical minister? books are provided for each participant. The liturgical ministries of the Church are an excellent opportunity to fulfill our baptismal ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT call to praise and worship God and to be of Monday - Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. service to one another. The celebration of the Friday: • 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sacred Liturgy utilizes the talents and gifts that God has given this community to First Friday: •12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. the fullest extent. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in Our Lady’s and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, parishioners Oratory located off the upper narthex hallway. All are invited to help our liturgies to be truly life-giving celebrations. Please prayerfully consider come and spend time in quiet prayer and adoration of Jesus in joining one of these ministries: Altar Server, Lector, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist exposed on the altar. Adorers are welcome and Holy Communion, Sacristan, Usher, Hospitality/Greeter, Cantor, Choir Member, needed to sign up for a regular hour on the adoration schedule Musician, Church Cleaner, Church Decorator, or Shrine Church Docent (tour or serve as a substitute so that Our Lord is never left alone. guide). We are happy to help you discern what way God may be calling you Please note exposition in the Oratory does not occur on National Holidays nor to serve.