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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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November 17
This is Forward with Faith Commitment Weekend. I am asking each parish family to join in our efforts to rebuild the Mystical Body of Christ—our Church—so as to enable us to lead people more deeply into knowing their faith and to draw people who have left the faith back home. No matter what the program or ministry or action step is, this is about the Salvation of our immortal souls and of the souls of those whom we love.Read More -
November 10
What will life be like in heaven—including what will our resurrected bodies be like; what will our relationships be like with loved ones we’ve spent time with on earth; what will our days in heavenly be filled with? Nearly all humans have considered questions like these and I am sure all Catholic priests have been asked similar questions.Read More -
November 2
On Friday, November 1, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation, when the Church recalls and remembers those known saints proclaimed by the Church to be in the presence of the Beatific Vision—God—for all eternity. On Saturday, November 2, the Church then celebrates the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) when we recall all who have died, our family, friends and strangers, who we hope and pray are now resting in the peace of Christ until they are raised to unending glory.Read More -
November 2
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Our RCIA program is slated to meet every other Tuesday evening from November 5th through March 24th as we prepare adults to enter into the Catholic Church—either by Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation—or by reception into full Communion with the Church from one of the Christian denominations.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 1 Mc 2:15-29Responsorial Psalm Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15Gospel Lk 19:41-44
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Parish events...
Calling All Youth Ministry! Breakfast With Santa needs volunteers! Set up for Friday, December 6th from 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday, December 7th–kitchen, craft, or general assistance volunteers needed from 7:00am-11:00am. Contact Chris Tanski at Chris.tanski@comcast.net if you can help.
Shelters in Hartford are in need of winter coats, hats, gloves, (low temperature rated) sleeping bags and thermoses. The donated items will be distributed to shelters in Hartford as well as outreach programs that serve the homeless. Leave the donated items at the front entrance of the Church or contact Lisa/Peter Sheary at 658-2899.
Growing Catholics Upcoming events!!!
Join us for Holy Happy Hour on 11/21 @ 7pm in Russell Hall for drinks, light refreshment and informal dialogue on the topic of what practicing and non-practicing Catholics need from one another.
-Facebook: Growing Catholics- Simsbury Young Adults -Email: growingcatholicsct@gmail.com.
St. Elizabeth House
next service date is Sunday, November 17th. 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.
Calling all kids! Please consider donating some of your Halloween candy to give treats to Feed the Hungry! All treats will be distributed on the November 17th visit to Saint Elizabeth House. All donations may be dropped off in the candy boxes in the Atrium and Vestibule.
Pantry Partners will host 2 food distribution days!
The first is Saturday November 16th. The second is Sunday November 24th in partnership with Gable Basket Brigade, a charitable foundation who gives programs like ours a complete Thanksgiving dinner for each of our regular participants in SCPP. To find out more about this local group, please go to The Gabel Basket Brigade
Feed The Hungry
The next Feed the Hungry visit to prepare and serve lunch in Hartford will be Saturday, November 23rd, leaving St. Catherine at 9:30am 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!
Advent Wreath making on Sunday, December 1st at 12:00 pm in Russell Hall after the 11:00 am Mass. We'll supply the materials and you will build your original Advent wreath with greens. Please bring a dessert to share. The Sign-up Sheet is in the Atrium. Volunteers are needed to help too. Contact Karen or Rich Sickinger at 860-408-1295 or sickfam@comcast.net with any questions.
Monday following daily Mass, pray the Rosary
Tuesday following daily Mass join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Wednesday following daily Mass the Rosary for Peace is prayed.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.