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Altar Server Training – May 21, 4PM

SKD is offering Altar Server training for boys in fourth grade or older. If your son is interested in serving, please reach out to Valerie Thompson at vthompson1110@gmail.com for more information. Training is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st at 4pm at SKD Church.

MAY FOOD DRIVE – PICK UP A BAG MAY 9/10

MAY FOOD DRIVE
PICK UP DONATION BAGS MAY 9/10, RETURN DONATIONS MAY 16/17

Join St. Katharine Drexel Mission, FJOB Knights of Columbus, and Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, for our May food drive.   Pick up a food collection bag after Mass the weekend of May 9/10, and return the bag and donations to SKD Church narthex the weekend of May 16/17.   No glass, please.

The Food Pantry Most Needed Items are: baby food pouches, toddler foods, baby puffs, newborn diapers, baby wipes, baby shampoo, lotion, Desitin, baby thermometer, hand wipes.

 

Visit Haymarket Regional Food Pantry web site for more information on Current Top Needs:

FAMILY POTLUCK PIG ROAST – MAY 24TH, 1 – 5 PM, At SKD CHURCH

FATHER JON O’BRIEN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 16793
INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR A MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
FAMILY POTLUCK PIG ROAST

ALL (SKD & SSM) PARISHIONERS AND GUESTS WELCOME

SUNDAY MAY 24TH, 1 – 5 PM
@ St Katharine Drexel Catholic Church

Knights to Provide the Pig & Paper Plates/Utensils/Napkins & Condiments
Bring your own beverages
Bring a dish to share with a serving utensil
Bring your own lawn chair
Yard games are welcome (please no lawn darts)

We’ll also respectfully retire your worn and tattered U.S. FLAGS.

This year’s Diocese Work Camp participants will be auctioning off a picnic table at the Pig Roast.  Tickets will be available after Mass the weekend of May 16/17,  and at the Memorial Day Pig Roast.  All proceeds will be applied to their participation in Work Camp.

Support the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal

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.

Sacrament of Confession

Thursday Mass & Holy Hour
Thursday Mass: 6:30 PM
Adoration & Penance: 7:00 – 8:00 PM

The Sacrament of Confession is offered Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM, Saturday 3:45-4:45 PM and First Saturdays 9:00-9:30 AM. 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.