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St. Catherine’s is joining with churches throughout the country to take part in Bread for the World’s Offering of Letters. This annual campaign is an effort to speak to our elected officials about our concerns for the poor. This year we are urging Congress to make funding decisions that put our country and world on track for ending hunger by 2030. The Peace and Justice Committee invites you to write a letter to your representative and senators after Masses on the weekend of July 7/8 or on your own. If you prefer to write your letters beforehand, a sample letter can be found here. Simply bring your letters to Masses that weekend. Thank you in advance for joining in this effort!

Join Fr. Joe, Ann Marie, and other parish staff members on a Mystery Trip! The date is Tuesday, August 21, leaving St. Catherine’s at 8 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. Your $70 fee covers all of your expenses for the day. The trip is open to St. Catherine’s parishioners and their friends, specifically those 55 and older. Registration is due by August 7. You can print the registration form here and return it to the Parish Office, or email Ann Marie at ann.marie.eckert@dor.org. We hope you can join us!

Young adults (ages 18–30): What would you like us to do for and with you this summer and in the years to come? In an effort to plan for you here at St. Catherine’s, we need to hear your insights, ideas, and interests. Fr. Joe will host a meeting with you on Wednesday, June 27, from 7–8:30 p.m. Food and drink will be provided. Please come and help us plan for you and for people like you!

Ann Marie will again be providing a series of summer leadership workshops the week of July 9–12 from 6:30–9 p.m. All are welcome (high school age and above) to some or all of the workshops. Topics to be covered are: how to lead and be a part of groups; being proactive; how to give a good presentation; and how to get, keep, and hand off tasks to volunteers. Sign up here to register. These workshops are not intended to be master classes but are designed for those who are interested in growing in their leadership skills. We hope to see you there!

St. Catherine's Book Club is happy to annouce their 2018 Reading List! They welcome readers of all ages to their monthly meetings. There is no long-term commitment—you can come to as many or as few discussions as you wish. They meet from 7:30–9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month (except February and March, when they will meet on Thursday) in the Parish Center. Please join them for great conversation and tasty treats!