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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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July 16
Mission Team 2017 arrived home safely from our week of service in Dover, Delaware. We felt the prayerful support of the St. Catherine of Siena community all week. Our work sites this year were varied and a departure from the familiar. Some of us worked at The Boys and Girls Club, others were at a women and children’s shelter, the food bank, or the animal rescue zoo. Most of us spent the week outside with home repair projects such as power washing, painting, and home restoration for seniors and the physically challenged of the Dover area. Still others, worked under the hot, humid, Delaware sun on weeding and clean- up projects. -
July 16
This Sunday the Gospel of Matthew speaks about the large crowds that gathered to hear Jesus talk about the Good News that He was proclaiming of God’s love for each person, of God’s desire that we too love others as we love ourselves, and of God’s understanding of compassion and hope which may lead to eternal life—through the daily actions of our lives today. This call from Jesus was a call that elevates all humanity to the excellence which God calls us to be and become, rather than the world’s “call” to selfishness—and sometimes to seek the “lowest common denominator.” -
July 8
A few months ago I was invited by Archbishop Blair to join him as part of a 25-member Hartford delegation to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s (USCCB) Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, Florida. The Convocation’s goal was to unite Catholic leaders across the nation in a new and far-reaching effort to re-evangelize former and fallen away Catholics and to bring to faith the unbaptized, the "Nones,"—those who are non-affiliated by way of religion, and all the other children of God so that they may come to know the depth and breadth of His love for them. -
July 8
On behalf of the entire Saint Catherine of Siena community, I wish to offer a warm welcome to our brothers and sisters from Saint Bernard Church. I know that the implementation of the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Plan, merging and even closing churches, is a difficult thing to accept. I honestly cannot imagine how I might feel if my home parish were merged or closed. So please know that you are all in our prayers…and also know that we welcome you to this Catholic Church and we hope that you will find not just a warm welcome, but a place of worship to call home, and that you will come to believe that this is YOUR parish and not a pew in which to sit.
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You Should Know...
Celebrate a Holy Hour for Peace in our World on Tuesday, July 18th from
6:30-7:30 p.m. Come join us as we pray for peace in all human hearts, across all lands. We will pray for peace to end
terrorism, war, political unrest and for peace in our families. Our Holy Hour will comprise communal prayer and
private prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament.
St. Elizabeth House—next service date is July 30th. Food needs to be ready to serve (casseroles
hot, salad pre-cut) and at the church by 3:45pm. P
lease sign up in the atrium. Questions, please contact Leila Bruno at (860) 392-8585. Thank you!
NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP!
Please join us for a rare opportunity to view Divine Encounter: Rembrandt's 'Abraham and the Angels' on loan to The Frick Collection. Our reserved date is Thursday, August 10th. The museum trip will be followed by a visit to the newly renovated St Patrick’s Cathedral. Seating is limited to 45 and is first-come, first served! Questions contact Janet Fischer at lucypink@comcast.net or 860-217-7464.
More Information and Sign Up Here
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED!!! to help the children of Hartford. Please donate the following items for Family Life Ministry to distribute to the children: rulers, glue ,backpacks,calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils,3 ring binders, loose leaf paper, markers, crayons, erasers. All items can be placed in the boxes in the Atrium or the Vestibule.
Lead Ushers Needed!!
We have a very real need for additional Lead Ushers especially with the upcoming summer season. Training will be provided. If you would like to help contact Steve Cerchia 860.478.9560 or email scerchia@comcast.net.
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- News from The Catholic Register
- Videos from The Catholic News Service
- Videos from Bishop Barron's Word on Fire
- Important Catholic Links
- Photo Albums of Events
Archbishop's Annual Appeal
Moved by Mercy
Moved By Mercy has been chosen for this years theme. Thanks to your generous support, our archdiocesan family of faith can maintain expand, the works of mercy that support, enrich, nurture, and foster the spiritual and material wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Litchfield Counties
CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE Archbishop's Annual Appeal
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ex 14:5-18Responsorial Psalm Ex 15:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6Gospel Mt 12:38-42
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