St.  Catherine 

of Alexandria  

&

St. Ignatius 

of Loyola

Rejoice always, and pray without ceasing... (1 Thess 5:16)
The Church continually lifts her voice of thanksgiving, praise and petition to God - not just on Sundays, but throughout the week. Come join your voice to the Church's at daily Mass - each Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri at St. Catherine's Church at 6:30pm.

All are invited to a full day of confessions on Saturday, December 17th, at St. Catherine and St. Ignatius Churches.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Hilltop (6455 Port Tobacco Road) from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and at St. Catherine of Alexandria in McConchie (7865 Port Tobacco Road) from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Come take part in this special day of God’s mercy in order to prepare yourself for the birth of the Christ Child.

St. Catherine and St. Ignatius
 
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation
Dec. 8 – 11:00am St. Ignatius
Dec. 8 – 6:30pm St. Catherine

Christmas 
Holy Day of Obligation
Dec. 24 - 4:00pm at St. Catherine
Dec. 24 - 7:00pm at St. Ignatius Hilltop
Dec. 25 - 10:30am at St. Catherine

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
Dec 31 – 4:00pm at St. Catherine (Vigil)
Jan. 1 – 8:30am at St. Ignatius
Jan. 1 – 10:30am at St. Catherine
 
Confessions
Saturdays at St. Catherine 3:00pm – 3:45pm
Thursdays at St. Catherine 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Sundays at St. Ignatius 7:45am – 8:15am
Dec. 17 – 9am - 12pm at St. Ignatius

Please join us monthly at 6:00pm at St. Catherine Hall in watching the first critically acclaimed multi-season series about the life of Chist, and the people who met and followed him. "The Chosen."  We'll watch two of the hour-long episodes per night, continuing once-a-month on: November 19, December 10,  January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13.
Please let your friends and neighbors know they are welcome to join us.  A fun time for all!

It is time for the Angel Tree program!  If you would like to help by purchasing a gift for a needy child this Christmas, please visit the Angel tree after Mass this Saturday and Sunday at St. Catherine's.  Please deliver all gifts unwrapped to St. Catherine's no later than Sunday, December 18th.  If you have any questions or need help, please contact Carol DeSoto at 301.751.2966 or Shannon Gilbert at 571.839.4643.  Thanks for your support

This Advent, once or twice a week we will be sending Advent reflections and resources by email or text from Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire apostolate to those who are a part of our Flocknote network.
 
To join our Flocknote network, text “ROUTE6” to 84576 or connect with us online at stcsti.flocknote.com.  To receive the Advent reflections, then join the Advent-Engage 2022 group.
 
As a bonus, you will also have access to the complete digital library of premium Word on Fire videos available on Word on Fire Digital.
 
Be on the lookout for some great content to help you spiritually prepare for Christmas!

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree. If interested or for more information please contact the school office at: (301)-934-9595 or office@archbishopnealeschool.org.