St. Catherine 

of Alexandria

Our Archbishop Neale Knights of Columbus Council has partnered with Turnkey Enterprises in order to help raise funds for our charitable activities. There is a donation shed at the St. Catherine's Parish Hall where you can donate used and old clothing. Please consider donating unwanted and old clothing to help us support our charitable activities.

This year’s retreat will be on October 6, 2018, at Mount Carmel, 5678 Mount Carmel Road, LaPlata, MD. The retreat will begin with mass at 8:00 am. and will end by 2:00 pm. Cost is $30 per person and includes mass, several talks, quiet time, confessions, rosary, benediction/exposition, continental breakfast snacks, beverages, boxed lunch, and some hand outs. Father Ken Gill, Pastor of St. Catherine's (McConchie) and St. Ignatius (Hilltop), is the retreat master. Please call Suzanne Carr at 301.645.5203 to make reservation; boxed lunch sandwich choices are herb roasted chicken, vegetarian, tuna salad, baked ham, or trio classic (ham, roast beef, turkey). Please make check payable to Suzanne Carr and send to Suzanne Carr, 12944 Waldorf Forest Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.

Now Boarding! Get your golden ticket to “track” Mary all over the world! First stop, France, then full steam ahead to Portugal, Mexico, Ireland and England. Discover how Mary brings us closer to Jesus through the power of the Rosary. Mysteries and messages are revealed at each stop. Experience the wonder of Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Knock and our Lady of Mount Carmel. Dates: June 25-29 Location: Archbishop Neale School Cost: One child $25; two children $45, three or more children $55 Register now at the parish office!

Our Lady, from the moment of her conception, was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit. As the Spouse of the Holy Spirit she models for us what our lives can look like when we say “yes” to God's will and fully give ourselves over to the actions of the Spirit of God. Mary's fiat led her to the cross, the empty tomb, and ultimately the upper room where she was once again overshadowed by the Holy Spirit. If we have the courage, as Mary did, to say yes to God’s Spirit and to surrender our will to his, we too will experience the power of the Most High overshadowing us. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes, and then we will have the opportunity for small group discussion and sharing. We are made for relationship, relationship with God through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. Come and get to know the Holy Spirit in a personal way. All are welcome! Wednesday evenings 7:00pm -8:00pm, St. Ignatius Hilltop Parish Hall (6455 Port Tobacco Rd.)