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Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) for Adults

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For all non-baptized adults who are interested in the Catholic faith as well as adult Catholics who are looking to be confirmed and complete their Christian Initiation, classes will start on October 4 at 7:00 PM in the SKD Mission Office (4100 Mill Creek Rd, Haymarket) until Easter. The classes are designed to prepare the uninitiated to be initiated and for the initiated to be edified.

If you know of somebody interested in Catholicism, of a Catholic missing a sacrament, or an adult Catholic interested in
learning more about the basics of our faith, please, join us.

Email kyung@saint-stephen.org or call 540-687-6433 or just come!

St. Katharine Drexel Celebrates Groundbreaking

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The Ceremonial Groundbreaking with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington, took place on the feast day of St. Katharine Drexel, Thursday, March 3, 2022.  A video recording of the event appears below.

We look forward to sharing further developments as we begin the process of building our new church home on the corner of Waterfall Road and Route 15 in Haymarket, VA.

Walking with Purpose Bible Study

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Touching the Divine

A study that focuses on the many qualities of Jesus as revealed through the Gospel of John.

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE
October 2021 – April 2022

Wednesdays: 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
Thursdays: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

SKD Mission Office
4100 Mill Creek Drive
Haymarket, VA 20169

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

Consecration to Jesus Through Mary

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Our Pastor, Rev. Christopher Murphy invites each member of the parish to join in on our parish-wide consecration “to
Jesus through Mary”. To prepare for this, on the weekend of Oct 30-31 each family will be given the gift of one copy of “33 Days to Morning Glory,” a booklet containing daily readings designed to awaken our love for Our Most Holy Mother, who then powerfully draws us closer to her Son and to His great Love and Mercy.

Latest Update on Building Project

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Our efforts to construct a permanent home for St. Katharine Drexel are moving along this fall.  Our meeting with the Diocese of Arlington Building Commission is scheduled for October 28 to gain conceptual approval of our approach, financing, and other aspects.  On December 8, 2019, we plan to hold a get-together between the Masses …

Let’s Build Our Church: DBC Review

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September 2019: An important update from the St. Katharine Drexel Building Committee

The SKD Building Committee has been busy since June 2019 preparing the information needed by the Diocesan Building Commission to gain approval to proceed to the next steps of our project (e.g., design and construction).

Eagle Scout Bridge at the Mission Office

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A big note of thanks to Matthew Lorzing and Eagle Scout Troup #1882. For Matthew’s Eagle Scout project, he and members of his Troop built a bridge on the back property of the St. Katharine Drexel Mission Office to complete the Rosary Walk  positioned around the pond.  What a beautiful and tranquil spot for prayer. Thank you, Matthew!

Our Thanks to the Knights of Columbus

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The community of St. Katharine Drexel wishes to thank the members of the Jon O’Brien Council of the Knights of Columbus for all of their hard work in organizing and staffing the 2nd Annual SKD Fall Festival held on Sunday, September 30 at Four Hills Farm in Catharpin. It was a beautiful day full of fun activities and fellowship!

After Mass on Sunday, September 30, Grand Knight Dennis Corrigan also presented Fr. Murphy with a check from the Knights in support of the SKD Building Fund in the amount of $2,400.

Knights of Columbus Charter Ceremony

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January 14 marked an important day for the Father Jon O’Brien Council of the Knights of Columbus. With the support of local Knights from other parishes, a special Charter Ceremony signaled the official launch of the Council. Father Murphy served as Ceremony Chaplain and shared his excitement about the establishment of the Father Jon O’Brien Council, named after St. Katharine Drexel’s long-time celebrant instrumental in the growth of the mission.

In a ceremony presided over by Knights of Columbus District Deputy Craig Radcliff, newly appointed Grand Knight Greg Murray was presented with the framed chapter declaration. Thirty-four charter members from the Father Jon O’Brien Council were in attendance for the event.

Let’s Build Our Church: 2017 Year in Review

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As many of you know, St. Katherine Drexel Mission has been working diligently towards the goal of building a permanent home for our Catholic community since early 2014, when the Building Committee was formed.  Our progress thus far is the direct result of the financial sacrifices many of you have made plus your prayers and support. Since these efforts started, we have made amazing progress – both on the building project and towards becoming an active parish where we gather to worship God in fellowship as we share our Catholic faith.