Religious Education Volunteers Needed

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We are looking for volunteers to help teach and guide the youth of our parish. Classes begin after Labor Day.

The following volunteer positions are needed:

  • Catechists
  • Adult Classroom Aides
  • Teen Aides (must be Confirmed)
  • Youth Ministry
  • Hallway Volunteers
  • Substitute Catechists
  • Special Events Assistance
  • Bilingual Translation

Please take a moment to complete the interest form through the link below to find out more about assisting with RE classes for the 2025-2026 school year.

SKD Religious Education Interest Form

Contact Shareen Klos, director of religious education, for more information at sklos@saint-stephen.org.

Father Jon O'Brien Knights of Columbus

KOC Scholarship Deadline – May 10

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Exciting News! Our Knights of Columbus, Jon O’Brien Council, is offering a $1000 scholarship to help offset the costs of attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school in the U.S.

The criteria for a successful applicant and the application form are found at: https://fjobkofc.org/scholarship/.
Applications must be SKD or SSM parishioners and it must be received by May 10, 2025.
Questions can be directed to scholarship@fjobkofc.org.
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Support the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal

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The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) strengthens the bonds of faith that join us together as a Catholic family and provides the resources to assure the continued presence of Jesus Christ’s Gospel message and ministry across our diocese.

Whether promoting vocations, educating our future priests, providing lay ministry formation, teaching, evangelizing, providing outreach to youth, young adults and those in need, the programs and ministries of the BLA touch every parish and parishioner in our diocese.

See the video and flyer below to learn how your gifts to the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal benefit everyone within our diocese.

Donate Today
Please prayerfully consider supporting the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal. Letters have been mailed to all registered St. Katharine Drexel Mission parishioners or for your convenience, you can also donate online. Thank you for your support!

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33 Days to Morning Glory

33 Days to Morning Glory

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Consecration to Mary – 33 Days to Morning Glory

Feast of the Solemnity of the Lord – Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

Father Jon O’Brien Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Fatima Legion of Mary invites you to partake in a joint parish-wide 33 Days to Morning Glory Consecration to Mary with parishioners of St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Katharine Drexel Mission Church.

Schedule for 33 Days to Consecration to Mary

  • Begin 33 Days – Thursday, February 20th, 2025
  • End 33 Days with Consecration to Mary –Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 (Feast of the Annunciation)

Note: 33 Days to Morning Glory self-guided retreat is available online via FORMED. This service is paid by our church and is available to ALL SSM and SKD parishioners. Sign up today!

Sacrament of Confession

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The Sacrament of Confession is offered on Thursday evening in the Confessionals near the front entrance of our new church from 7:00-8:00 PM. Cards to assist you in preparing for Confession are on the hall tables. The Sacrament of Confession provides the opportunity for you to receive forgiveness and be reconciled to a state of grace with God after committing sin.

Haymarket Regional Food Pantry - SKD Ministry

Haymarket Food Pantry – Volunteers Needed

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We are looking for volunteers to pick up donations after Mass at Battlefield High School and deliver them to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry drop boxes in Gainesville.

Will you join our once a month delivery team.

Please email Laura at laura.smith@haymarketfoodpantry.org.

 

FORMED On-Demand

FORMED On-Demand

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Have you seen The Chosen yet? As a parishioner of St. Katharine Drexel Mission, you have an easy and deliberate way to watch it at your
command. Our parish has paid for all of us to plug into FORMED. It is a subscription-based online platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even childrens’ cartoons.

FORMED has content from over 60 apostolates, including Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, and the Knights of Columbus, with material that is professionally produced, engaging, and solid in its catechism. Much of FORMED’s content is available in both English and Spanish. And you can enjoy FORMED on your computer or on your television with a Roku device or Apple TV. You can even listen on your phone as you commute to work or do chores.

To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit www.formed.org.
  2. Click “Sign Up.”
  3. Choose “Sign Up as a Parishioner.”
  4. Enter “20117” and scroll to St Stephen the Martyr & Saint Katharine Drexel Mission then click “Next.”
  5. Create a new account by entering your full name and email.

Now you can get the free FORMED app for your phone by searching FORMED Catholic in your app store.

St. Katharine Drexel Church

SKD Church Opens Sunday, October 6th

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We thank God for the blessing of our new church!

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated the Rite of Dedication of our new church and altar on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. We thank Bishop Burbidge and the building committee team at the Diocese of Arlington for all of their support throughout the building process.

We are now celebrating Sunday Masses at our new church at 7:45 and 10:45 AM.

Walking with Purpose Bible Study

Walking with Purpose: Sunday Mornings

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St. Katharine Drexel Women’s Bible Study
OPENING YOUR HEART:THE STARTING POINT

Sunday Mornings during Religious Education classes at Battlefield High School
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
September 2023 – March 2024

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Mary Banwarth for more information.
mary@banwarth.com or 703-675-3665

Learn more about the Walking With Purpose at: walkingwithpurpose.com.

Volunteer as a Lector

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Love to Read and want a way to help the SKD Community?? Why not volunteer as a lector??

With the addition of the 8:00 AM Mass, our community is in need of additional lectors to read at both the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses.

Lector books will be provided, and the commitment is no more than once every 4-6 weeks, with enough volunteers!

Send your questions or interest inquiries to Melanie Shipley – mshipley@sms.com