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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. -
Daily Mass Will Start at 8:30am
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From Father Michael...
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July 3
And one was here as a transitional deacon for a short time, now the Reverend Father Joseph MacNeill, and our deepest and most prayerful congratulations go out to Fr. MacNeill. Father is now temporarily assigned as Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury until late August/early September when Fr. MacNeill will return to Rome to complete his studies.Read More -
July 3
In this fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time the Gospel of Mark, chapter 6, vs. 1-6, provides us with the telling of Jesus’ teaching in the synagogue and that the listeners were astonished by His Wisdom said, “Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him…? Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary…?” Yet the wisdom spoken was diluted by the speaker itself.Read More -
June 19
A simple question posed by Jesus to His apostles, as He calms the storm in which they find themselves on the seas crossing to the other side, and the rough winds and waters cause the apostles to be filled with fear as they wonder how to pass through the storm. Jesus, after teaching them and illustrating His miraculous power in healings, feed the hungry, and raising the dead, wonders “what more do you need to see and experience to know that I AM?” Apparently more—or do they?Read More -
June 12
Today’s Gospel of Mark (Mk 4:26-34) speaks about the mustard seed (not the smallest seed in the world today, but at the time of Christ, it was known as the smallest seed) as a symbol that even the smallest act of kindness, or goodness—in the Christian sense—can spark the growth of faith not only in us but in those around us. While today’s gospel is about so much more, today I would like to focus on the Prime Motivator of Faith—Christ.Read More -
June 12
On Saturday, 26 June 2021, Archbishop Leonard Paul Blair will ordain two men to the Roman Catholic Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Hartford at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and the public is invited to attend. Two Transitional Deacons, The Reverend Mr. Matthew Collins and the Reverend Mr. Joseph MacNeill will make their promises to God and to Archbishop Blair as they begin their priestly lives in the archdiocese.Read More
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Parish Happenings...July 17th will be the next distribution date for SCPP. This ministry supports 25 families in Simsbury through your generous donations and the thoughtful curating of fresh and frozen foods from at Marandino's Supermarket!
ANNOUNCING MADE FOR MORE! An evening of visual beauty, live music, and reflection that will open your senses to the secret of God revealed in all of creation
CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION
New Directives for Litergies in Churches of the Archdiocese of Hartford! As Governor Lamont has lifted most of his restrictions on houses of worship, the Catholic Church and our parish will return to near normal celebration of the Holy Mass. Processions and recessionals, utilizing all pews, music with choirs and sung Mass parts will become the norm CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!
SUMMER SCRIPTURE
SERIES! Join Kathi Bonner as we examine the Biblical Roots of the Mass and study the Sunday Mass Scripture
Readings. Save the dates for this short series on
Tuesday, July 13th, Thursday, July 15th, Tuesday, July 20th, Thursday, July 22nd. We will meet in Russell Hall from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
FEED THE HUNGRY
Every month, we provide a lunch service on a Saturday to the clients of St. Elizabeth House and the Friendship Center. This lunch is provided for the homeless coming in for a meal, as well for the St. Elizabeth House residents that live in the transitional housing. On Sat., July 17th we will carpool from St. Catherine's at 9:45 a.m. to St. Elizabeth's House. We are Barbecuing lunch this summer. Volunteers are needed to drive, prepare and serve lunch or make a side dish for delivery to Hartford.
St Elizabeth House
We are now able to return to in-person meal service for the residents at St. Elizabeth Housein Hartford. All volunteers MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Next service date is Sunday, July 25th.
Pantry Partners
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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Reception of Holy Communion With A Mask
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Ex 20:1-17Responsorial Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11Gospel Mt 13:18-23
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