St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Ramsey MN

09/05/2026

At each Mass this weekend, there will be a blessing for students, educators, and more as they return to classes. This will take place at the end of the petitions.

09/04/2026

Curious about the Catholic Faith?

Do you feel the Lord calling you to a deeper relationship with Him? Do you feel unfulfilled with what the world has to offer? Do you want to join a family of faith that has billions of members throughout 2,000 years of history? Do you hear the Lord inviting you to become Catholic?

You're warmly invited to begin the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), a journey of reflection and discovery. We will walk alongside you as you discern and pray about joining our Catholic family. We start with a welcome gathering in October, then meet twice each month through Easter, learning about the Catholic faith and growing in relationship with Christ.

OCIA is for you if...
- you've never been baptized
- you're a baptized Christian from another tradition wanting to enter full communion with the Catholic Church
- you're a baptized Catholic who hasn't yet completed Confirmation or First Communion

Explore with fellow seekers what Catholicism uniquely offers, while honoring the beauty of the faith traditions that led you to this point in your spiritual journey. All are welcome.

Start with any of these steps:
- Chat with Fr. Ryan (schedule at stkdcc.org/next)
- Need some answers about Catholicism first? Join "Grill the Priest" on Friday Sept. 25th at 6:00 pm.
- Meet the teaching team at a casual welcome reception on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:00 pm.

Questions? Contact Katie ([email protected])

09/04/2026

Youth Ministry Kickoff
Wednesday, 9/23
6:00 -7:30 pm

The first youth ministry event of the year will be Wednesday, 9/23!

Middle school and high school students are encouraged to join together for an evening of fun, and get to know Katie Hall!

Don’t forget to join the Flocknote groups (“Middle School Families” & “High School Families”) at stkdcc.org/next to stay up-to-date on all youth ministry communications!

09/04/2026

Faith Formation Registration

Registration is live for this year’s Faith Formation classes! Visit stkdcc.org/next to find links to:
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-4)
- First Reconciliation/First Communion (2nd grade)
- Confirmation (10th grade)

Questions? Contact Amanda ([email protected]) or Katie ([email protected])

09/04/2026

Engaging Our Faith: A Parish at Prayer
+ September Eucharistic Adoration

All are encouraged to attend the kickoff to this year's Formation program year with Engaging Our Faith on Wednesday, September 16th.

The evening session will include Fr. Ryan, Eucharistic Adoration, and more! (This will be our Eucharistic Adoration for the month of September, rescheduled from 9/4).

See you there!

08/26/2026

A message from Katie Hall!

Hi, I’m Katie Hall, the new Director of Lifelong Discipleship and Evangelization!

This includes:
- Youth Ministry
- 6-9th grade Faith Formation
- Adult Formation
- Small Groups

Are you Interested in receiving info for youth ministry grades 6-12? You may not have heard much from me...because I don’t yet have your contact information!

As you may have seen, St. Katharine Drexel uses a communication tool called Flocknote.

This will also be the primary method for communicating all youth events/updates/etc.

This aligns with all Archdiocesan communication standards for youth, provided that at least one parent is present in every group their minor child is involved in.

To sign up:
- Text STKDCC to 84576. A link will be sent to your phone to join our Flocknote communication community.
- Select which email groups you would like to receive communication from.

A 2026-2027 Formation and Youth Ministry calendar will come out soon - thanks for your patience as I settle in!

08/21/2026

Join the Bethany Team!
by Fr. Ryan Glaser

Bethany was a special place for Jesus and His disciples. They went there for fellowship, rest, and prayer in the midst of their busy ministry, cared for by Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, who demonstrate true Christian hospitality. Following their example and through their intercession, we have created the Bethany Team!

The idea of the Bethany Team is to "baptize" and "evangelize" what it means to be a volunteer at SKD. We are called not just to busy work or a false sense of activism, but to be mindful of the need for fellowship and prayer as well. To enhance the volunteer experience and encourage new disciples to serve our parish, I ask you to consider joining the Bethany Team.

This group will receive event-specific requests that include particular tasks and time commitments. That way, you can best discern how the Lord is calling you to service!

We must always keep our Christian vision in mind as we serve. Bethany Team volunteers will begin and end their labor at events in brief moments of prayer with one another, interceding for all participants and asking the Lord to guide their work. We ourselves are called to deeper discipleship as we serve.

I pray you will consider joining our team and welcoming our brothers and sisters to experience our parish!

-Fr. Ryan

Join at bit.ly/SKD-SERVE

Join Bethany Team!

08/15/2026

The Assumption

Question:
What lessons should I learn from the Assumption of Mary?

Answer:
Growing in holiness is similar to training in a sport. We need someone to show us how we can live our faith well. Mary is a model of sanctity. She shows us how to be faithful to God’s will, living each day with confidence in God’s mercy and love. At the Nativity, in Jesus’ public ministry, and at the Crucifixion, we see her steadfast trust. She allows the Lord to use her life to accomplish his plan for her and for all of us. In the Preface of the Mass for the Assumption of Mary, we pray: “For today the Virgin Mother of God was assumed into heaven as the beginning and image of your Church’s coming to perfection and a sign of sure hope and comfort to your pilgrim people.”

It is this image of holiness that we strive to imitate. In the office, at home, or in our community, we look for signs of God’s grace that call us to an ever greater love of him and each other. A greater awareness of God is a sign of our conversion of heart that lives the lessons Mary teaches.

©LPi

The collection at the 9:30 am Mass 8/15 will benefit Feed My Starving Children.

08/11/2026

On August 15, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a joyful reminder of Mary's faithful “yes” to God and the hope of eternal life that awaits all who follow Jesus.

Our schedule for 8/15/26 is:
- Rosary 9:00am
- Mass 9:30am
- Hospitality after Mass
*The collection at the 9:30 am Mass 8/15 will benefit Feed My Starving Children.

On August 15, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a joyful reminder of Mary's faithful “yes” to God and the hope of eternal life that awaits all who follow Jesus. (read more)

08/11/2026

Franciscan Brothers of Peace

The August Food Drive will benefit Franciscan Brothers of Peace Food Shelf. We will collect:
- non-perishable food
- personal care items
- household items
- monetary donations (checks payable to Franciscan Brothers of Peace)

Donations can be brought forward to the altar at collection time.