The North Star

Greetings!

First, I would like to apologize to those of you who watch the livestream of the 4:30 PM Saturday Mass. Technical difficulties have caused some issues with the computer and camera equipment. While I hope the problem has been resolved and that the livestream will be up and running this weekend, I will not know for certain until we go live.

Secondly, I would like to extend a warm welcome to a few new employees. Mr. Brad Berghouse is the new outside advisor and acting Director of Operations for the six Western Dodge County Catholic Churches. He brings an accounting background and extensive experience from a career outside the Church, and his strong administrative skills will serve our parishes well. Additionally, Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Madeline Crombie, have joined St. Katharine Drexel as our Directors of Children's Faith Formation. Welcome aboard!

Finally, for those interested in having Masses offered for their loved ones, there are several openings for Mass intentions at St. Katharine Drexel on Wednesday, July 29; Thursday, July 30; and Friday, July 31. There are also many opportunities to schedule Mass intentions throughout the remainder of the year.

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

North Star Newsletter Sign Up

July 18th & 19th

Saturday, July 18, 2026

4:00 PM Mass at Annunciation in Fox Lake - Fr. William Arnold

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

Sunday, July 19, 2026

7:30 AM Mass at St. Columbkille in Elba - Fr. Nick Dhein

8:00 AM Mass at St. Katharine Drexel in Beaver Dam - Fr. Thomas Naidu

8:30 AM Mass at Annunciation in Fox Lake - Fr. William Arnold

9:30 AM Mass at Holy Family in Reeseville - Fr. Nick Dhein

10:00 AM Mass at St. Katharine Drexel in Beaver Dam - Fr. Thomas Naidu

10:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph in Waupun - Fr. William Arnold

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

Sign Up for Acolyte/Server Training

St. Katharine Drexel Parish is hosting Acolyte Training for all current and interested Altar Servers in Grades 4 and up. Parishioners from all parishes are welcome to participate.

In a General Audience, given on August 1, 2001, Pope St. John Paul II said that:

The altar server has a privileged place in liturgical celebrations. Those who serve at Mass present themselves to a community. They experience from close at hand that Jesus Christ is present and active in every liturgy. Jesus is present whenever the community gathers to pray and give praise to God. Jesus is present in the words of Sacred Scripture. Jesus is present above all in the Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine. He acts through the priest who celebrates Holy Mass and administers the sacraments in persona Christi [in the person of Christ].

Therefore in the liturgy you are far more than mere "helpers of the parish priest". Above all, you are servants of Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest. Thus you altar servers especially are called to be young friends of Jesus. Strive to deepen and foster this friendship with him. You will discover that in Jesus you have found a true friend for life.

St. Katharine Drexel Faith Formation - Fall of 2026

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:

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