The North Star

Greetings!

As we approach the end of August, we prepare for a new beginning—not only with the arrival of fall, but, of course, with the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic school year. I invite everyone to enter into a spirit of solidarity and prayer in the coming days and weeks for students, teachers, administrators, and families, particularly at St. Katharine Drexel School.

Pray for:

· Courage. That as everyone encounters new challenges, they may trust in God’s presence and receive the grace to face those challenges courageously, ultimately growing into the person God is calling them to be—not only academically, but even more so in grace and character.

· Patience. That through moments of hardship, we may actively become stronger, kinder, and more faithful.

· Gratitude. That we may have hearts full of thanksgiving to God for the many special gifts unique to each person, and that we may recognize how those gifts can be used to help one another in times of need. Remember that the word “Eucharist” means “Thanksgiving.”

· Love. St. Katharine Drexel’s theme for this school year is: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). May the Lord bestow upon us the grace to will the good of one another. Let us love as He loves us.

Dear Lord,
As our students begin a new school year, keep them in your care.
Send your Spirit to open their minds to all that is true, beautiful, and good.
Help them to see the gifts and talents you have given them and to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Help them to be kind to others
and lead others to be kind to them.
Grant their teachers patience and understanding and help them teach what is just and true.
Send your angels to guide and guard our children and to keep them from all harm.
Open their young hearts to your presence and enfold them in your love, peace, and protection.
Amen.

Vivat Jesus!

Reverend William Arnold, Pastor

St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

St. Columbkille, Elba

St. John the Baptist, Clyman

Annunciation, Fox Lake

St. Joseph, Waupun

Holy Family, Reeseville

Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:00 PM Mass at Annunciation in Fox Lake - Fr. Thomas Naidu

4:30 PM Mass at St. Katharine Drexel in Beaver Dam - Fr. Nick Dhein

Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:30 AM Mass at Holy Family in Reeseville - Fr. William Arnold

8:00 AM Mass at St. Katharine Drexel in Beaver Dam - Fr. Nick Dhein

8:30 AM Mass at Annunciation in Fox Lake - Fr. Thomas Naidu

9:30 AM Mass at St. John the Baptist in Clyman - Fr. William Arnold

10:00 AM Mass at St. Katharine Drexel in Beaver Dam - Fr. Nick Dhein

10:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph in Waupun - Fr. Thomas Naidu

12:00 PM (Spanish) Mass at St. Katharine Drexel in Beaver Dam - Fr. Nick Dhein

This Saturday, August 22nd, is the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Celebrate by attending the 9:00 AM Mass at St. John the Baptist in Clyman. Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Dear St. Katharine Drexel Parish Families,

We, Madeline and Clark Crombie, are excited to introduce ourselves as the K-7 Faith Formation Directors at St. Katharine Drexel Parish. We are a married couple; we both teach at St. Katharine Drexel School, and we recently welcomed our daughter into our family. As lifelong members of this parish, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that has shaped our own faith. We look forward to introducing ourselves more fully at Orientation Night, but for now, we simply want to say how honored we are to walk alongside you and your children this year. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of Faith Formation. Here is what you need to know for 2026–2027.

Class Schedule

• Grades K-7: Wednesday nights, 6:15–7:30 PM, meeting in the church and school

• Grades 8-10: Wednesday nights, 6:15–7:30 PM, meeting at the Parish Center

• Confirmation: Sundays following the 10:00 AM Mass, concluding around 12:00 PM

Grades 8-10 and Confirmation are directed by Peter Laning, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (Grades 8–Confirmation). He can be reached at 920-887-2082, ext. 311, or laningp@stkds.com.

Orientation Night — Wednesday, September 9

Orientation Night is Wednesday, September 9, at 6:15 PM in the church. This evening marks the start of our Faith Formation year and is also the deadline to complete registration and payment. We ask that at least one parent attend. Please mark your calendars now.

How to Register

This year, we are using a new online registration system through Jotform. To register your child(ren), please use the link below:

Faith Formation Registration Form

Once you submit your registration through Jotform, you will automatically be directed to the Saint Katharine Drexel Congregation Payment Site to pay online [directions for online payment below].

Prefer to pay in person? You may still submit your registration online and pay later by check. Simply bring a check made payable to "St. Katharine Drexel Parish" to the Parish Center or to Orientation Night.

How to Pay Online

On the payment site, you will see several giving options. The ones relevant to Faith Formation are:

1. Faith Formation Registration — for students in Kindergarten–1st Grade and 3rd–10th Grade

2. Faith Formation – Confirmation — for students enrolled in Confirmation classes

3. Sacramental Registration — for children receiving First Reconciliation or First Eucharist

To pay, click the "Pay Now" button under the option that applies to your family, then click "Add to Basket." If you have children in more than one of the three groups listed above, start with any one of them, then add the others by clicking "See All" under the "Explore More Ways to Give" section. Once all of your children have been added, click "Continue to Payment" and enter your payment information.

Tuition & Fees 2026–2027

Grades K-10 Registration:

• $40.00 — one student

• $80.00 — two students

• $120.00 — three or more students

• Sacramental fee (First Reconciliation and First Eucharist families): add $30.00

Confirmation: $100.00 per student (covers the retreat and supplies for sacramental preparation)

If you are or would like to be a catechist, your registration fee will be waived. Please contact Madeline and Clark Crombie at faithformation@stkds.com. Furthermore, flexible payment options are available by contacting the parish office at 920-887-2082.

Questions?

Please don't hesitate to reach out:

• St. Katharine Drexel Parish Center: 920-887-2082

• Madeline & Clark Crombie: faithformation@stkds.com

• Peter Laning: 920-887-2082 ext. 311, or laningp@stkds.com.

You can also find information on our parish website (www.stkatharinedrexelbd.org), in the bulletin, and through messages from the faithformation@stkds.com email account.

We are looking forward to getting to know your families, supporting your children as they grow in their relationship with Christ, and walking alongside you in faith. We are excited for all that God has planned for our parish community this year.

In Christ,

Madeline & Clark Crombie
K-7 Faith Formation Directors
St. Katharine Drexel Parish

Wedding banns or banns of marriage are public announcements of upcoming marriages celebrated in our parish churches.

- Cameron Pokorny and Brianna Schelter at St. Joseph in Waupun on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Let Fr. Will know what special intentions you would like him to add to his personal prayer list.

Reverend William Arnold, Pastor

(920)887-2082 Extension 302 | arnoldw@stkds.com

-Monday-

8:20 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

-Tuesday-

5:30 PM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

-Wednesday-

8:00 AM at St. Joseph, Waupun

8:20 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

5:30 PM at Holy Family, Reeseville

-Thursday-

8:20 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

7:00 PM at St. Columbkille, Elba

-Friday-

8:00 AM at Annunciation, Fox Lake

8:20 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

-Saturday-

9:00 AM at St. John the Baptist, Clyman

-Saturday-

4:00 PM Vigil Mass at Annunciation, Fox Lake

4:30 PM Vigil Mass at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

-Sunday-

7:30 AM at Tri Parishes (See Tri Parish Mass Schedule)

8:00 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

8:30 AM at Annunciation, Fox Lake

9:30 AM at Tri Parishes (See Tri Parish Mass Schedule)

10:00 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

10:30 AM at St. Joseph, Waupun

12:00 PM (Spanish) at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

2026-2027 Tri Parish Mass Schedule

-Wednesday-

8:30-9:00 AM every third Wednesday at St. Joseph, Waupun

-Friday-

8:30-9:00 AM every fourth Friday at Annunciation, Fox Lake

9:00 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

(concludes with Benediction at 6:50 PM)

-Saturday-

9:30-10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist, Clyman

Wednesday: 8:30 AM at St. Joseph, Waupun

Thursday: 6:00-6:45 PM at St. Columbkille, Elba

Friday: 8:30 AM at Annunciation, Fox Lake

Friday: 12:00-1:00 PM & 5:30-6:30 PM at St. Katharine Drexel, Beaver Dam

Saturday: 9:30-10:20 AM at St. John the Baptist, Clyman

Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM at Annunciation, Fox Lake

Fr. Will Arnold: (920)887-2082 x302

arnoldw@stkds.com

Fr. Nick Dhein: (920)887-2082 x305

dheinn@stkds.com

Fr. Thomas Naidu: (920)887-2082 x309

naidut@stkds.com