The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded us that Catholics can receive the Coronavirus vaccine in good conscience, due to the moral distance between the reception of the vaccines and their development from fetal cell tissues derived from abortion. Yet, the bishops also reminded us of our moral obligation to publicly object to the use of abortion-derived cells in any stage of vaccine production or development. The USCCB has provided us with sample letters we can use to send to each pharmaceutical company to make our request known for them to begin using ethically derived materials in the development of their products. Please click on the link above to be taken to their website to use the sample letters. Alternatively, there are copies of each letter in the back of the church after Masses during the month of June for anyone who would like to sign the group letters from the parish.
Not everyone can attend a Steubenville Youth Conference this summer, so Steubenville is coming to you! The Steubenville Youth Retreat experience combines live-streamed and in-person elements to allow you to gather wherever you are – with whomever you are with – and encounter Christ together.
Did you know we hold regular gatherings for new parishioners to get to know Saint Kathryn’s? Our next gathering will take place on Sunday, May 23rd from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Have you just recently joined the parish in the last year or two? Please join us for this informal meet and greet to get to know some longtime members, including staff members and members of the Parish Pastoral Team, as well as to hear about some of our many programs. Are you considering joining the parish, but aren’t quite sure yet? This gathering is also for you! We invite you to bring all of your questions and comments. Welcome!
Saint Kathryn’s Vacation Bible School will take place on August 9th, 11th, and 13th from 9:00 a.m. to noon for grades pre-k through 5! Join us for a wild journey as we sing, play, and pray together and learn all about God’s love! We will hear stories, make crafts, and play games outdoors. Please click the headline above for the registration form (also available in church). Registration is $20 per child, snacks and drinks included. The registration deadline is August 1st. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Tina in the office at 603.882.7793.