Events
Author Conversation and Faith Discussion || St. Michael's Parish, North Andover, MA
Katie will read excerpts from her book and share how her Catholic faith helped her endure such a challenging experience. Then, participants are invited into a faith-based discussion with the author. She will also sign and sell books.
Heart Over Hurry: Making Space for Grace || Christ the King Parish, Reading, MA
Katie will be a guest speaker this special women’s morning retreat at Christ the King Parish (Reading, MA) to talk the “Martha and Mary” in all of us, highlighting her experience as a NICU mom balancing preparation (Martha) and presence (Mary). If you feel rushed, too busy, stressed, and not enjoying the moment – this special retreat will remind you to “choose the better part” – presence over worry – and refresh your mind and soul!
Lenten Threads: Caring for the Littlest Lives in the NICU || St. Paul's Church, North Andover, MA
Join us for a book reading and faith-based discussion! On Sunday, February 15th, all interested parishioners and members of our community are invited for an author presentation about Katie’s faith journey followed by a small-group discussion. Books will be available to be signed and sold. Held in the French Memorial Room from 2-3pm, light refreshments and beverages will be served.
God Talks. Do You Listen? || St. Michael's Parish, North Andover, MA
Katie Simons McCarty will be the guest speaker at St. Michael’s Parish in North Andover, MA to talk with young adults about listening to God, vocation, and the power of prayer. Attendees will walk away with a “Prayer Cheat Sheet” so they have practical next steps to kick off their prayer life and relationship with God.
Local Author Fair || Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA
Visit the library to meet local authors, learn about their books, and buy signed copies! Local authors will be in the library for this drop-in author fair from 11:00-2:00pm. Visit authors in Memorial Hall to chat with them about their books, find great new reads, and learn about the local literary talent from Andover and the surrounding area.
A Bagel Break with Author, Katie Simons McCarty || Temple Emanuel, Andover, MA
Please join author, Katie Simons McCarty, as she reads passages from and leads a discussion about her book, Infinite Miracles: Memoir of a NICU Mom. No prior reading is required. Katie will share her NICU journey with her son, Tim and how her faith got her through this difficult time. Katie will answer questions and be available to sell and sign books.
Tips for Self-Publishing Panel || Andover Book Store, Andover, MA
Join us for a panel discussion on how to self-publish your book! Panelists will share their publishing journeys and offer tips and pointers for navigating the often labyrinthine maze of getting your book into the world.
Dr. Shawn Burke holds degrees in mechanical engineering from Princeton University and MIT and is the author of THE SCIENCE OF PADDLING, published by Welos Book Works.
Katie Simons McCarty has worked in educational publishing for over twenty years and is the author of INFINITE MIRACLES, published by Franklin School Press.
Local Author Fair || Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA
Visit the library to meet local authors, learn about their books, and buy signed copies! Local authors will be in the library for this drop-in author fair from 11:00-2:00pm. Visit authors in Memorial Hall to chat with them about their books, find great new reads, and learn about the local literary talent from Andover and the surrounding area.
God Talks. Do You Listen? || St. Michael's Parish, North Andover, MA
Katie Simons McCarty will be the guest speaker at St. Michael’s Parish in North Andover, MA to talk with young adults about listening to God, vocation, and the power of prayer. Attendees will walk away with a “Prayer Cheat Sheet” so they have practical next steps to kick off their prayer life and relationship with God.
Book Club
Katie will give a brief author presentation and then, lead a faith-based book discussion about Infinite Miracles. Discussion topics include anxiety, prayer, transformation, and miracles. This is a private event.
If you are interested in book discussion questions and/or an author-led discussion for your Book Club meeting, please email katie.simons77@gmail.com.
Motherhood and Faith || St. Augustine School, Andover, MA
Katie Simons McCarty will be a featured “vocation speaker” to St. Augustine School students in Grades 3-8 during Catholic Schools Week.
Guest Speaker: O Warrior Support Group
We hope to see you at 2:00pm EST on Sunday, December 1st for our monthly support group! Please join us as we host Katie Simons McCarty, O mom and author, who will share about her son’s omphalocele journey and her family’s experience in the NICU.
Katie Simons McCarty is the proud, (hockey!) mom of two sons: O Warrior, Tim (9) and PJ (6). She is a sales rep for an educational publishing company. Katie is also an active volunteer. She serves as the Co-President of the PTA at St. Augustine School in Andover, MA. Katie is also a NICU mom mentor at Beth Israel Hospital. She recently published her memoir, Infinite Miracles, about her NICU journey with Tim. Tim spent 54 days in NICU, endured 4 surgeries before he was 4 months old and had several re-admittances to the hospital, including an alarming bowel obstruction, within his first year of life. Despite the challenges she faced, Katie drew comfort, strength, and hope from her faith and discovered that even in the darkest moments, miracles can happen. Today, Katie, Tim, and PJ live in Massachusetts and you can find them at the rink!
Author-Led Book Discussion || St. Augustine Parish, Andover, MA
Interested parishioners of St. Augustine’s, school parents and members of our community are invited for an author presentation about her faith journey followed by small-group faith discussion. Held in the parish center from 5-6:30pm, light refreshments and beverages will be served.
For more info, to purchase a book and to RSVP for the November 14th event, please email dmorris@staugustineparish.org.
Author Feature: I Wrote a Book, Now What? || Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA
Meet the Author After Mass || St. Augustine Parish, Andover, MA
Please join us after all Masses on Sunday, 10/6/24 to hear about Katie’s faith-based memoir, Infinite Miracles. She will sign and sell books after Mass. 10% of the profits will go to St. Augustine School.
College of the Holy Cross || Worcester, MA
Holy Cross Alumni, join us in Hogan on 6/8/24 at 9:30 a.m. as Katie Simons McCarty ’99 does a reading from her new book, Infinite Miracles: Memoir of a NICU Mom. It’s a story about the long and difficult NICU journey of first-time mom, Katie, and her son, Tim. Despite the challenges she faces, Katie draws comfort, strength, and hope from her Catholic faith and discovers that even in the darkest moments, miracles can happen. Katie will read excerpts from her book, share how her Catholic faith helped her endure such a challenging experience, answer questions, engage in conversation, and sign books.
The Candy Dish || North Andover, MA
