Saint Bede the Venerable Founded 1965 1071 Holland Road • Holland, PA 18966 / Web Site: www.st-bede.org CongratulationsCongratulations toto St.St. KatharineKatharine DrexelDrexel RegionalRegional SchoolSchool NamedNamed aa NationalNational BlueBlue RibbonRibbon School!School! October 7, 2018 St. Bede 103 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018 A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. (Genesis 2: 24, Mark 10: 7-8) A Message From Your Pastor Scripture Readings for Next Sunday Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time My Dear Parishioners, October 14, 2018 As you can see by the special front page of today’s Wisdom 7: 7-11 bulletin, St. Katharine Drexel School, our parish Psalm 90: 12-17 school which we share with Assumption BVM Parish, Hebrews 4: 12-13 has been awarded National Blue Ribbon Status. This Mark 10: 17-30 or 17-27 The Jesus we have encountered throughout the year in is the highest U.S. Government recognition for a pub- Mark’s Gospel is very real, down-to-earth. Today his Rev. Monsignor lic or private school that can be achieved in the United conversation with the young man who goes away sad at John C. Marine States, and the award is given by the U.S. Department the prospect of giving away his many possessions leads of Education in Washington, DC. Elizabeth DeVos, U.S. Secretary for him to a reflection on how difficult it is to enter God’s Education, announced the 349 nationwide 2018 winners on Monday, Oc- kingdom when one’s heart is taken up with other kinds of tober 1. possessions. As we listen today to God’s word, what in In her announcement, the Secretary stated that St. Katharine Drexel our lives keeps us from entering God’s kingdom? How School is one of the exemplary high performing schools in the country, might God help us? which means that the achievement of the school students in the most re- cent year tested, places the school in the top 15 percent in the nation in Adoration Chapel Reading, English, Language Arts, and Mathematics, as measured by a Altar Candle Dedication nationally normed test. October 8-14, 2018 While our Catholic School exists primarily to proclaim the Gospel of In loving memory of Jeneen Howe Jesus Christ, and while our Catholic identity is paramount in all we say (Req. by the Howe & Seklecki families) and do, it is also reassuring to know from a competent, objective, and na- 2019 weeks are now available to reserve! tionally recognized evaluator that our students are getting the best educa- Just come into the Parish Office. Candle tion in all the other areas of living so necessary for a successful and pro- dedications are a $30 donation for the week. ductive life. St. Katharine Drexel School is one of only 49 private schools to attain this award during the current year, throughout our nation. As pastor, I am extremely proud of our school, its principal, faculty, Remember The Deceased students, and the families who sacrifice so much to send their children to Norma Houser, Nolan Farrell, SKD. When this regional school was established, the late Fr. Bill McGe- Philomena DiPaolo, Rosalie Gorniak We are united in prayer with their families and with one another as own of Assumption BVM, Mrs. Margi Slomiany (founding Principal), and we and all the departed await our rising with the Lord. I set “Blue Ribbon” as one of our greatest goals. I thank our present Prin- cipal Ms. Laura Clark for doing so much through the years that she has been principal, to lead us to the attainment of this special goal. While we rejoice and celebrate this achievement, I am at the same time keenly aware that there are families in our parish and area who would like to send their children to SKD, but cannot because of financial constraints. Thankfully, through the generosity of contributors to the Anne Flanagan Congratulations to: Foundation, many families receive financial aid scholarships. But in or- McKenna Harper Hope, Evelyn Grace Mallon der to expand that aid, I ask you to consider a contribution, so that many Lola Maria Carrero, James Christopher Mariano, Jr. more potential families will not hesitate to seek the reassurance of a quali- Dillon Patrick Casey, Nora Lee Ross ty, affordable Catholic education at SKD. Noah Adam Pawlenko, Daniella Josephine Dillman The Anne Flanagan Foundation is maintained as a separate 501-C3 ac- Karalyn Rose Heaton, Isabella Rose Heaton count, entirely for the purposes of providing financial aid for the families Who were recently baptized in our church. of St. Katharine Drexel School. No funds go to the Archdiocese. Welcome to the St. Bede community! In conclusion, please mark your calendar for Sunday November 11, when we will have a special Mass of Thanksgiving, a celebratory Open House, and unveiling of the new signage, proclaiming SKD as a National Stewardship Appeal Blue Ribbon School! The weekend of October 27-28 will be Stewardship Sunday. If you have not already sent in your Steward- God Bless You, ship donation and questionnaire, you can place it in the collection basket on that weekend. You can also mail or bring it to the Parish Office. October 7, 2018 2 St. Bede 103 St. Bede Parish Celebrated FORTY HOURS DEVOTION Photos by Gary Gehringer Closing ceremonies Tuesday, October 2, 2018 All of our groups and organizations proudly processed into church to begin the closing ceremonies, including our Legion of Mary, Cub and Boy Scout troops, and representatives of our recent Confirmation and First Holy Communion classes. The church was filled to capacity, including many priests who have served at St. Bede as parochial vicars, transitional deacons or Knights of Columbus members seminarians. Fr. Anthony Hangholt served as served as canopy bearers for the homilist for all three evening’s Monsignor Marine, as he carried the ceremonies. Blessed Sacrament. The outdoor procession at the end of Forty Hours is a time of worship, The outdoor candlelight service was well attended by parishioners and but also a community event for all of our parishioners. visiting Clergy. October 7, 2018 3 St. Bede 103 Principal’s Corner It is with great pride and joy that I inform you that Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic School has been officially named a 2018 National Ms. Laura Clark Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. SKD is one of 49 private schools from across the country receiving this prestig- ious honor. We are considered an Exem- plary High Performing School and are among our state’s highest performing schools as measured by nationally normed tests. What is most impressive is that we are receiving this distinction in our first year of eligibility. This award is a testament to the dedi- cation and hard work of our faculty and Students and teachers were showered with balloons after the Blue Ribbon award announcement was our students. At SKD, we are constantly made on Monday. striving to ensure that our academic pro- On November 7-8, the Secretary and Please mark your calendars and join us grams meet the needs of all of our stu- the Department of Education will on Sunday, November 11th. We will dents, while always encouraging them to celebrate with 300 public and 49 private have a Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint be the best student that they can be. school honorees at an awards ceremony Bede’s 12:30pm Mass. At the conclusion in Washington, D.C. of Mass, all will be invited to a reception in the gymnasium and an open house. Come and listen to our band play and join our school choir in singing our school song. More details will be provided as the date gets closer. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for your school. We are a community. We are a family. We are a National Blue Ribbon School of Excel- lence! We are Proud to Be SKD! Con- gratulations to all! May God continue to shower His abundant blessings on Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic School and our entire community! God’s blessings, Ms. Laura Clark Principal / St. Katharine Drexel School Our principal and teachers also got into the act, treating the students to a celebratory line dance! October 7, 2018 4 St. Bede 103 FULFILLED: Religious Education Uncovering the Biblical Dear Parishioners, Foundations of Catholicism Have you ever been unable to explain (Part One) the "why" of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION FORM sounds so different from the New Testa- ment? In the Old Testament, God began FORM building a plan and laying a foundation for PLEASE PRINT… PLEASE PRINT the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Ms. Carole Obrokta Please(Registration Print due . date: . Please October 23, Print 2018) Faith. That plan was fulfilled by Jesus in (Registration Due Date = OCTOBER 23, 2018) the New Testament. Name ______________________________________ (First name Middle or Maiden Last) Address ______________________________________ (Street P.O. Box ) ______________________________________ (City, State, Zip Code ) FULFILLED: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Phone number: Catholicism is an apologetic approach to sharing the Catholic Faith using the Old Testament Tabernacle as a blueprint for Home _____________________ God's plan. While it is designed as a faith-sharing Scripture study, you will also gain an understanding of some of the most Cell _____________________ questioned Catholic teachings. FULFILLED: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism will reignite your Email address: love of Scripture and help you share and defend the Catholic Faith with the Word of God. ______________________________________ Detailed course brochures are available in the vestibule of Fee = $40.00 (includes study guide, book and refreshments) the church, parish office and St.