Christmas at Sugar Grove’s Catholic church promises to be special this year.

St. Katharine Drexel’s building at 8S055 Dugan Road is set to open in December, and there should be plenty of room for parishioners to celebrate. The church celebrated a cornerstone dedication Saturday, and on that cornerstone, a Dec. 1 dedication date appears. Church officials hope to make that a reality.

The Rev. Bob Jones, the church’s pastor, said there is a lot of anticipation about the church. Established in 2008, Jones said the church has brought the community together. But it is time for a new building. Daily business has been conducted at a building on Main Street, and weekend Masses have been celebrated at John Shields Elementary School.