St. Katharine Drexel Mission

Latest News

Pastor’s Piece – May 9

May 6, 2021

Due to the schedule disruptions of the pandemic, Bishop Burbidge has appointed me to confirm the children of the parish once more. It is a shame that the children to be confirmed (confirmandi) won’t have the experience of meeting a bishop. It is so very much an important part of our Catholic identity. Nevertheless, frankly, last September went so well, I’m happy not to have to host a bishop. It is a lot less anxiety for me, staff and a host of volunteers. Not only do I look forward to confirming the children next Saturday (May 15), but currently I find my interviews with them most enlightening.

Pastor’s Piece – May 2

April 30, 2021

Congratulations to the First Holy Communicants at St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Katharine Drexel! They have been given a whole new answer to their prayers, “Give us this day our daily bread.” When God heard the Israelites offer that prayer as they traveled through the desert on the way to the Promised Land, He responded with the bread from heaven, the bread of angels, the manana. Jesus informed the disciples who followed Him after He had fed them in the deserted place that, “it was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.

Women’s Bible Studies – Register Now

April 30, 2021

Women’s Bible Study Summer Sessions Now Available! TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE SKD Mission Office 4100 Mill Creek Drive (Zoom will be available to join the meetings.) Wednesday Evenings, 6:15 – 7:45 Session 1: April 21 – May 26, 2021 Session 2: June 23 – July 28, 2021

Building Project Update

Learn the latest about our project to build a church home for the St. Katharine Drexel community.

Please see the most recent report from Tim Freeman, SKDM Building Committee Chairperson.

The first step in supporting the SKD Capital Campaign to build our church is to make a pledge. To enable us to properly track the campaign and secure financing, we need you to complete a pledge card, regardless of how you plan to make your contributions.

Complete a Capital Campaign Pledge Card and place it in the collection basket or mail it to SKD Mission Office, 4100 Mill Creek Rd., Haymarket, VA 20169.

Thank you for your support as we continue to grow our church community!

Upcoming Events

SKD Altar at Four Hills Farm

St. Katharine Drexel Mission celebrates Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM at Four Hills Farm located at 4610 Sudley Road in Catharpin, VA. SKD parishioners are also welcome to attend Mass at St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Middleburg, VA.

SKD Golf Tournament: August 9th

St. Katharine Drexel Golf Tournament
Evergreen Country Club – Haymarket, VA

9:00 AM – Registration

10:00 AM – Start of Play

11:30 AM – Lunch (while golfing)

3:30 PM – Dinner (tickets for dinner will be available)

Details to follow!

Join the Knights of Columbus

Please contact Jeff Carnicelli (Grand Knight) at jeffcarn@comcast.net, if you are interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus and joining the Father Jon O’Brien KofC Council.

Religious Education Classes

Sacramental updates from the St. Katharine Drexel Mission Religious Education Office:

Confirmation:

May 15, 2021 – 10 am, 12 pm, 2pm, and 5pm.
Please pray for all the Confirmandi.

Please contact Kendall Parker with any questions.

"Ours is the Spirit of the Eucharist, the total gift of self."

Join us and become a part of our growing community
as we build our church in Haymarket, VA.

Four Hills Farm - Mass Time: 10:30 AM

In-Person RE for 2nd and 8th Grades will meet before Mass from 9:00-10:00 AM.

He is Risen, Alleluia! May the joy of the Lord’s resurrection open your heart anew to the risen Lord.

Mass Schedule

CHURCH OFFICE

Sunday Mass Online