The theme for the 2024 BLA is shared with the theme of our Diocesan Jubilee: “Behold,
I make all things new.” After reflecting upon the blessings God has given you, please prayerfully consider a pledge.
As we look forward to the celebration of the 50-year Golden Anniversary of our diocese, let us renew our commitment to the Lord and be inspired to share what we have received from Him.
You may make a gift at: arlingtondiocese.org/BLA.
It’s time for the All Saints Car Raffle. Prizes include four 2024 vehicles (Ford Escape, Mustang, Ranger Truck and Bronco Sport), a $20,000 cash drawing and twenty other cash drawings.
The raffle pull will be held at All Saints Catholic Church on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Each $5 ticket offers the purchaser a chance to win each of the 25 prizes. After the winnings are distributed All Saints will distribute what’s left in the ‘pot’ to the participating parishes as a Grant. The money we were granted last year was very generous.
As you leave Mass on the weekends of 24 February and 02 & 09 March, there will be a table with raffle tickets in an envelope with your name on it. An envelope will be there for all registered parishioners. There will also be some unaddressed envelopes for new parishioners. Please also consider taking an
unaddressed envelope to a friend or colleague. If you can’t make it to Mass on either of the days, your envelope will be mailed to you.
Our SKD and SSM Knights of Columbus, Father Jon O’Brien Council are coordinating the raffle. All the Grant money we receive goes to improving our infrastructures. If you have any questions or need more tickets contact Jim Etro at etrojim@gmail.com.
Thank you for your generosity and GOOD LUCK!
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.
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.
Young men (grades 5 – 12) are invited to attend the St. Katharine Drexel Altar Boy training session on Sunday, October 8th.
Please meet in the Battlefield High School Auditorium stage door by 9:10 AM. For more information, please contact: Val Thompson at vthompson1110@gmail.com.
For your convenience, the Sacrament of Confession is offered at St. Katharine Drexel Mission between Masses at Battlefield High School (9:30 -10:15 AM) almost every Sunday. Cards to assist you in preparing for Confession are on the hall tables. Fr. Murphy or our guest Priest will be more than happy to absolve you of your sins privately or face to face.
Our Confessional is located on the far-right side of the stage. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Join us in praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy after the 8:00 AM Mass each Sunday at Battlefield High School.
Why do we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for mercy, in our own lives and in our neighbors too. We also pray to remind ourselves that we must rely on God; we must recognize our weakness and replace our anxieties and worries with abounding trust in God.
We will meet in the front of the auditorium after the 8:00 AM Mass. The Chaplet is relatively short taking approximately 10 minutes. Please consider joining us!
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:
Now you can get the free FORMED app for your phone by searching FORMED Catholic in your app store.
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
Did you hear the news? St. Katharine Drexel is planning a winter/spring filled with special activities for high school teens!
Come join in the fun with other teens on the 1st Sunday of each month. Due to New Year’s, our January event will be held on Sunday, January 8. Join us for bowling.
Below is a list of our scheduled events for 2023:
