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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 7
Catholic education seeks excellence in academic formation—in math, science, languages and art and more—which is then rounded out with the excellence of moral teachings. This moral understanding of the human condition, not just in the “why” God commands us to be a moral people but also how that moral standard is meant to be applied in everyday living. -
September 29
Hy-per-bo-le (noun) “exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.” More detail is given in the words from the Thesaurus.com including: amplification, exaggeration, overkill, embellishment and (in poetry) purple prose. Today’s Gospel of Mark employs hyperbole, as do other areas of the Bible particularly when Jesus teaches His disciples. In Matthew (5:30) Jesus says: "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea -
September 16
In our Catholic Christian faith, corporal works of mercy are a “big thing.” Jesus not only spoke about service, or corporal works of mercy, He actually did them—giving new meaning to “actions speak louder than words.” In fact, the mission and ministry of Jesus came to be known as “the Suffering Servant” by Scripture scholars and Christ Himself said, “Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (MT: 30:28, MK 10:45 and John 13:1-7) -
September 8
K-10 begin on Sunday, September 16th at Henry James Memorial School,9:30-10:30 am. Confirmation I & II Classes at HJMS begin at 9:15 am and end at 10:30 am. The evening classes meet at the church, Confirmation I (Grade 9) from 6 pm-7:15 pm and Confirmation II (Grade 10) from 7:15 pm-8:30 pm. Class lists will be posted on our website the first week of September.
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You Should Know...
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he Health and Healing Ministry will sponsor our 2018 Flu Immunization Clinic at St Catherines on Wednesday, October 24th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment please call the Farmington Valley VNA at 850-651-3539. Call for the earliest appointments!
St. Elizabeth House-Next service date is Oct 28th Food needs to be ready to serve (casseroles hot, salad pre-cut) and at the church by 3:45pm Please sign up in the atrium. Questions, please contact Leila Bruno at (860) 392-8585.
Pantry Partners next distribution date is October 20th. We are grateful to Marandino Supermarket in New Hartford for the service they provide. Please consider supporting this locally owned grocery store when you are shopping for your families
FEED THE HUNGRY next visit to prepare and serve lunch in Hartford will be Saturday, October 20th, leaving St. Catherine at 9:30am and returning by 1:30pm. Teens and adult volunteers are needed. Sign up in the vestibule to reserve your spot. The homeless are always in need of your generosity!
DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULE
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Tuesday following daily Mass join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Wednesday following daily Mass the Rosary for World Peace is prayed.
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Friday following daily Mass The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed.
A Weekend with Dan Schutte,
October 26th-27th. Friday, 7:30 p.m.: An Evening of Music and Reflection--All are welcome!
Much more than a concert, this evening of prayerful music is more like an evening of prayer. In the course of the evening Dan invites people to join him in singing some of the pieces that have shaped and inspired the faith of so many. Minimum donation: $10 person; $25 per family.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed every Friday immediately following daily Mass.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Tuesday
Will take place immediately following the daily Mass on Tuesday mornings. We will venerate the exposed Blessed Sacrament and conclude with
Benediction.
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. -
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Eph 1:15-23Responsorial Psalm Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7Gospel Lk 12:8-12
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