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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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May 19
Stenciled on the back sanctuary walls of Saint Catherine of Siena church are the Beatitudes—which are considered the blueprint for the Christian life. In fact, they represent the spiritual and corporal works of mercy that each one of us, as baptized believers, are called to support and promote in-and-through our daily lives of discipleship. One of those ongoing humanitarian aspects of the Catholic Church here in Hartford is the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal (AAA) which provides financial resources to Catholics and non-Catholics alikeRead More -
May 12
As pastor I am reaching out to all our Mass attendees and I am asking for your assistance. Our parish is in need of additional ushers and lead ushers at our Masses. What does a Lead usher do? A lead usher arrives early before the Mass begins and organizers those who will help take up the collection, locates and confirms the family who will bring up the bread and wine in the offertory as well as welcomes people to Mass and offers them assistance to a pewRead More -
May 12
A growing trend among some Roman Catholic families is to not have a funeral Mass for their deceased family members. Rather, they choose to have a “service” at the funeral home – sometimes with a priest and prayers, sometimes without. What is the cause of this growing trend? I am sure there are many answers to that question. However, one unsettling trend appears to be the feeling that the death of an individual and their religious preferences are less about the deceased and more about the remaining family members of the deceasedRead More -
May 5
The Triduum—Holy Week—in the explanation of the Passion, death and Resurrection of Christ was all about the unconditional love of God for all of us, through His Son Jesus. Today we hear of Christ’s focus on love once again—but this love, which is again meant for us all, comes in a restoring act of Peter through God’s mercy. Today’s gospel has some pretty interesting parts to it—parts that are meant to make us ponder what Christ is asking of us and how we are going to respond to being both loved and challenged in our own faith lives…if we truly wish to be Christ’s disciples.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 14:21-27Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13Reading 2 Rev 21:1-5aGospel Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
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Our Annual Charity Golf Outing...."The Halo Open"Friday May 31st Noon shotgun start at Simsbury Farms. All men and women of the parish are invited to come out and enjoy a day of fun and fellowship.
For more info and to register click here
Pray the Living Rosary
Sunday May 19th at Noon. Please help us "populate" the Living Rosary with 61 "human beads".What better way for us to seek Mary's intercession for our special intentions.To learn more about this event and/or to participate click on the link below.
Pantry Partners next distribution date will be Saturday, June 15th. Thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted in our last food distribution.
FEED THE HUNGRY
The next Feed the Hungry visit to prepare and serve lunch in Hartford will be Saturday, June 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!
St. Elizabeth House-next service date is May 19th. 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. Thank you!
Vacation Bible School
"Shipwrecked Rescued by Jesus"June 24th to June 28th from 9:15 AM to Noon. For more information and to register click on link below.
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Monday following daily Mass, pray the Rosary
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Tuesday following daily Mass join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Wednesday following daily Mass the Rosary for Peace is prayed.
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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. -