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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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October 6
Forward with Faith! Today’s Catholic efforts to “build” the Church is not just focused on “bricks and mortar” projects, important as maintenance is, but rather our call is for a spiritual rebuilding of the Church and of faith itself. In a world where cultural changes are “challenging” the teachings of Christ (absolute Truth), when misinformation and political correctness are replacing truth with opinion, the Church must re-evangelize society to not only understand Christ’s teachings but to recognize how we are to apply His Truths to our personal and communal lives.Read More -
October 6
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Luke seems to tie two unrelated teachings of Jesus together—but after understanding them through the lenses of the Old Testament and New Testament readings, one can see a connection between faith and relationships, which leads to service in discipleship for the Kingdom of God. The gospel speaks of a mustard seed-size faith that can do amazing things and then of duty accomplished without commendationRead More -
September 28
The rich man in today’s gospel, finely adorned in purple linen, feasting upon delicious and plentiful food and seated in a comfortable home, is the definition of the “sin of indifference,” which is often called the greatest sin of all, while ignoring those around him. While abortion, murder and pillaging may get the “headlines,” the sin of indifference is truly the “anti-Christ” in our modern worldRead More -
September 28
As children of God, we are called to be Christian stewards. As stewards, we are Gifted, Grateful and Generous. We are “Gifted” in that we realize that life and every aspect of it is a GIFT. We are “Grateful” in that we are learning to want little and possess lightly, recognizing that nothing should be taken for granted. Finally, we are “Generous” in that we are giving of ourselves to and through the Church to enable its great missionRead More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Rom 2:1-11Responsorial Psalm Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9Gospel Lk 11:42-46
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Due to the Priest Convocation, there will be no daily Mass on Monday, October 14th-Wednesday, October 16th.
There will no Tuesday Adoration orWednesday morning rosary.
VNA Flu Clinic:
Wednesday, October 16th, from 4:30-6:30 in Russell Hall. Please bring your medical insurance card. Call Farmington Valley VNA, 860-651-3539 for appointment.Walk-ins welcome
Growing Catholics-Join us for the first meeting of our signature series, Bibles & Beverages, 10/17 @ 7p.m. in Russell Hall. Our first topic explores the idea of balance and what that means through the lenses of both Church and culture. Find us on Facebook at Growing Catholics-Simsbury Young Adults. Questions or suggestions? Send an email to growingcatholicsct@gmail.com.
October is Rosary Month -
Please join us in Praying a Family Living Rosary, Sunday, October 27th, immediately following the 11am Mass (NOON). We need 61 "human beads" to make an unbroken chain. No experience necessary. Hand-outs provided. Sponsored by the Women's Club Ministry
Holiday Vendor Craft Fair with Bake Sale & Cafe! Saturday, November 2nd, 9 AM to 3 PM Russell Hall. Beat the Crowds! Shop early and support The 2020 "Hands of Christ" Service Awards.
Sponsored by the Women's Club Ministry.
St. Elizabeth House -next service date is Sunday, October 20th. 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 next distribution date will be Saturday, October 19th. 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, October 19th, 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!
Our Family Halloween Party. October 26th
from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fun for the whole family!For more information and to sign up, click below.
Forward With Faith: Hartford Archbishop's Foundation
The link below is to a document that will help us all understand the request to make an investment in Faith and in Community. Please take some time to review this compelling document!
Forward With Faith Website
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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
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.
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