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Parish Mission Statement
As the Parish of Saint Catherine of Siena we are a community of disciples of Jesus Christ. In communion with our Archbishop and the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world, we proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and His Gospel.
Through our life of worship, we acknowledge our need for the love and mercy of God and we welcome all to share in them. Through our ministries and service, we seek to form our members more deeply as disciples of Jesus and to make present, in our own times, the love and peace of the dawning Kingdom of God. -
From Father Michael...
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December 15
Why is one candle not like all the others? Advent and its counterpart, Lent, are seasons of penitence. On the Advent wreath, the three purple candles mark the preparation Christians undergo while awaiting the arrival of Christ on Earth. But, unlike dour Lent, Advent is usually a happy season, full of food, parties, shopping, music and lights. In the retail world, Christmas begins right after Halloween and then kicks into overdrive on the day after Thanksgiving. Many people mirror this, barely putting away the leftover turkey before putting up every Christmas decoration they own.Read More -
December 9
Advent, as the new beginning of the liturgical year, brings with it a new gospel companion for most of the upcoming year—this year we shall hear from the Gospel of Luke—one of two evangelists, the other being Mark, and Luke’s writings speak to us about the origins and birth of Jesus Christ and of the ministry of John the Baptist.Read More -
November 25
As I mentioned a few weeks ago and have announced at Masses from the chair, the RCIA program is aimed at welcoming non-Roman Catholics into the faith by leading them on a journey to whet their appetites and come to know the teachings of Christ, why He loves humanity so much and why He desires us to freely love Him back, thus becoming members of His Mystical Body on earth and live in His Kingdom forever.Read More -
November 25
Today our Church celebrates the Kingship of Jesus Christ—a kingship that has nothing to do with an earthly understanding of power, might and authority. Pontius Pilate had no real understanding of the power Jesus would wield, nor did he understand what Jesus the Christ was all about. Pilate feared a new king entering his territory who would challenge his word with new decrees or another military.Read More
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For those that ,missed the 2nd Annual Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December the link below will let you hear the beautiful music and scripture sure to enhance your advent experience!
Our Advent Penance Service will take place on Monday, December 17th at 7 p.m. There will be
three priests available for confession.
St. Elizabeth House-next service date is Dec. 16th . Food needs to be ready to serve (casseroles hot, salad pre-cut) and at the church by 3:45 p.m. Please sign up in the atrium. Questions, please contact Leila Bruno at (860) 392-8585.
Pantry Partners December 15 is the next distribution date. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8:45am to assist in set up. This will be our final food
distribution for 2018. Thank you to all who havecontributed to the continued success of this ministry.
Feed The Hungry next visit to prepare and serve lunch in Hartford will be Saturday, Dec. 22nd leaving St. Catherine at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 1:30 p.m. Teens and adult volunteers are needed. Sign up in the vestibule to reserve your spot. The homeless are always in need of your generosity!
- Monday following daily Mass, pray the Rosary
- Tuesday following daily Mass join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Wednesday following daily Mass the Rosary for World Peace is prayed.
- Friday following daily Mass The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed.
The Parish Prayer Line is here! Ext. 8 has been added to 860.658.1642 to accept your prayer requests for our Health & Healing Ministry’s Prayer Tree. Join in on the power of prayer! Please let us know for whom you wish us to pray. We’ll include your prayers by our ministers of prayer. -
Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Sir 48:1-4, 9-11Responsorial Psalm Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19Gospel Mt 17:9a, 10-13
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