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Week of February 27th, 2021

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*Check out the SKD website beginning Monday for Lent Resources!*

Mass at SKD

This Weekend's Mass schedule is 4:30pm Saturday & 10:00am Sunday (live stream beginning at 9:55am)

At St. Katharine Drexel, we have put in place COVID-19 protocols in line with both the State of Minnesota and Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. View our COVID-19 protocols here.

Liturgical Ministers This Week

Saturday 4:30pm

• Sacristan: Kate & John Gambino
• Screens: Dustin
• Greeter: Kaluza Family
• Usher: Cam Potts
• Altar Server: Need one - email tflowerday@stkdcc.org
• Lector: Sandy Conlon (1st) & Carolyn Baldus (2nd)
• EM: Cindy McKay & Jenny Eldredge
• Music Ministry:
• Accompanist: Mary Powell
• Vocalists: Heather Zopelis, Mary Riley, Elizabeth Rumreich, Mary & Tim Quigley
• Instrumentalists: Lisa Bailey, Paul Tacheny, Kim Hamilton, Todd Flowerday
• Hospitality: Larson Family

Sunday 10:00am

• Sacristan: Sue Corns
• Screens: Justin
• Greeter: Youth Mass
• Usher: Ray, Will
• Altar Server: Logan & Collin
• Lector: Will (1st) & Eli (2nd)
• EM: Annie & Andrew
• CLoW: Lisa Rolfes
• Music Ministry:
• Accompanist: Mary Powell
• Vocalists: Len Powell, Heather Willis, Jeff Provance, Dave & Michelle Langenfeld
• Instrumentalists: Trevor Larson, Todd Flowerday, Kathy Provance
• Hospitality: Stuedemann Family
• Collection Counters: Team 1 (Randy Bauer, Sue Corns, Sandy Jensen, Inge Nelson)
• Cleaning: Team 4 (Youth Ministry)

This Weekend's Collections

This weekend, there are baskets out in the Worship Space for:

• General Collection
• Children's Collection
• Franciscan Brothers of Peace Food Shelf

Giving can be in-person in the baskets, mailed to the parish office, or securely online!

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children K-5 are invited to Children's Liturgy of the Word! This will be available most Sundays during the 10am Mass.

Children will be released from the Mass to the Hospitality/ Youth Room before the First Reading, and return at the Preparation of Gifts.

***At this time, leaders & children are all to wear masks during CLoW***

If you have any questions, contact Amanda (alutes@stkdcc.org)

February Generations of Faith

Watch the recap!

Adoration

Start off Lent by spending some time in prayer during Adoration! Sign up here for an hour, or come as you are able.

Faith Fusion

3rd-5th grade Faith Formation will be Wednesday, 3/9!

Stewardship Spotlight

Sacristans

We would like to recognize those parishioners who support our parish and give of their talents to serve us throughout the year. This week we thank the Sacristans: Sue Corns, Sue Fedje, Kate & John Gambino, Joanne Gerlach, Charry Lass, Sandy & Bill Johnson, Shirley & Jerry Martin, Mike & Chelsey McDonough, Cathy & Andy Scardigli, Carol Schmitz, Sandy & Tim Scott, Kristine Trimble,

For information on how you can get involved, please contact Todd (tflowerday@stkdcc.org)

Women of SKD: Feedback Wanted

Survey for Kate's Sisters

In an effort to find out how best to serve the women of St. Katharine Drexel (ALL women of SKD + friends are invited and encouraged to participate), we have put together a survey regarding the Kate's Sisters group. 

So far, we have received just 9 responses. It will just take a few minutes to fill out, and a bit of reflection - Many thanks for your prayerful responses!

High School SKYM Night

8th-12th grade

Monday, March 7th, 7-9:30pm

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Middle School EDGE

5th-8th grade

Thursday, March 3rd, 7-9pm

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Youth Discipleship (Small) Group

9th-12th grade

Wednesday, March 9th, 7:30-9:30pm

Parish COVID-19 protocols followed at all events.

***Prizes given to those to who bring a new friend to youth events!***

Youth Service Events

Youth Ministry will be doing a monthly service project! Upcoming events:

• Feed My Starving Children - 3/21

Email Troy (tbauer@stkdcc.org) for more information

Care Center Communion Service Volunteers Needed

We are in need of a few people (2-4) to help with the Communion Services at local Care Centers. Volunteers need no prior experience (training provided), and availability of only 1 Tuesday per month.

We are very conscious of COVID concerns in the Care Centers, and follow their policies. For more information, please contact Carol Jantunen (cjantunen@gmail.com)

Young Adult Game Night - 2/28

SKD Young Adults (post-high school through 30s) will gather at Torg Brewery Monday, 2/28 for a fun evening of board games, pizza, & community.

***If any young adults in your life may be interested, but may not receive the SKD Weekly Email, please pass this event information along to them.***

Questions? Please contact Troy (tbauer@stkdcc.org) or Amanda (alutes@stkdcc.org)

February Food Drive - Franciscan Brothers of Peace

The February Food Drive, will benefit the Franciscan Brothers of Peace food shelf.

Donations of non-perishable food, personal care items, and household items for February's food drive can be brought to the table across from the bulletin board throughout the month. Checks can be made out to the "Franciscan Brothers of Peace"

Save the Date - Upcoming events

Monday, 2/28 - 6:30pm - Young Adult Game Night - Torg Brewery

Wednesday, 3/2 - Ash Wednesday (Mass: 9:30am, 7:00pm)

Friday, 3/4 - 10:00am-7:00pm - Adoration

Friday, 3/4 - 7:00pm - Stations of the Cross

Sunday, 3/6 - 11:00am - KC's Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, 3/19 - 9:00am - Feed My Starving Children

Wednesday, 3/30- 7:00pm - Generations of Faith **Note Date Change**

Saturday, 4/23 - 9:00am - Feed My Starving Children

Saturday, 4/23 - 6:00-9:00pm - Drexel Fest **Note Date Change**

6/20-6/24 - Vacation Bible School **Note Date Change**

SKD Fundraising Efforts

Parishes rely on various fundraisers to help balance their annual budget. St Katharine Drexel does not run an annual parish festival like many parishes. Rather, we rely on EASY, smaller fundraising efforts that can be done as part of your everyday life!

Donate Your Empty Ink Cartridges!

SKD is now set up to collect empty ink cartridges for recycling and get paid for doing it. Cartridges can earn up to $2.50. Drop off your cartridges from HP, Canon, Dell and Lexmark at the front desk!

Scrip Gift Cards

Shop for your gift cards for a bonus to SKD - at no additional cost to you!

Purchasing Scrip gift cards is a very easy way to support SKD, at no additional cost to you - just a couple of minutes to purchase a gift card!

Gift cards can be purchased in your RaiseRight app, on the Scrip website to utilize these bonuses! Other gift cards can also be purchased during Hospitality after Masses or in the parish office.

Capital Campaign Update

Listen for exciting updates coming in the announcements at both weekend Masses!

Advertising/Calendar Changes

In the coming weeks, we will be making changes to how events will be requested, scheduled, advertised, etc. to create a more coordinated communication effort across our parish. Thank you for your patience & cooperation as we work to

Local Advertisers Wanted!

Do you own, work for, or know of a business that may like to advertise on the SKD bulletin? Please share this form with them, and that information will be shared with the bulletin advertising representative to coordinate directly.

Each week, the back of our bulletin is comprised of a collection of advertisers associated with the SKD community. We encourage everyone to support those advertisers!

COVID Protocols:

We are continuing to follow Archbishop Hebda's recommendation that face masks are worn at all gatherings at SKD.

Additional reminders:

- Stay home if you are feeling ill.

- The blue section of chairs (front, left side as you're looking at the altar) is for those who wish to take additional precautions, and will be fully masked.

- Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Greeters, and Hospitality Ministers will be masked.

- Hospitality Ministers will be gloved while distributing food & drinks after Mass.

- If you test positive for COVID and have been on the SKD premises, contact Dcn. Randy per our parish reporting protocols.

See full parish COVID protocols

Blessings on your week!