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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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February 20
Today we are told that Jesus faced temptations. That He was tempted by Satan. I highlight this verbiage because far too often we Roman Catholics have a very stringent definition of being “holy.” For us, holiness is a perfected state where no sin exists, no crack in the “armor” of Faith is present, and therefore, no chance of falling to temptation. For in actuality, holiness, at least in this earthly realm, is not a perfected state but rather it is defined as being “set apart” from the world: no better, but different; seeking a new way of lifeRead More -
February 14
This last Gospel in Ordinary Time before Lent begins illustrates the healing power and compassion of Christ—and it’s a good message for us today in the midst of our own pandemic’s isolation. Christ crosses the boundary of illnesses and heals a man suffering with leprosy, man who would be required to isolate from his community and even rip his clothes and announce his presence to anyone coming near. Think how isolating and debilitating that would be....Read More -
February 14
Ash Wednesday, 17 February 2021, begins the Lenten season. Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation. “By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days.” (attribution: About Catholics) Lent is a season of prayer, almsgiving and preparation for our spiritual journey into the Great Easter Resurrection and understanding the gift from Christ of everlasting life.Read More -
February 7
In the Gospel of Mark for this Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus enters the house of “Simon and Andrew with two other apostles and found Simon’s mother-in-law sick with a fever. He approached her, grasped her hand, and helped her up. We are told that then “the fever left her and she waited on them.” After sunset, they brought more people to Jesus who were either possessed by demons or were ill, He cured many and drove the demons out. And each day, after His work of preaching and healing, Jesus refreshed Himself in prayer.Read More
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Reception of Holy Communion With A Mask
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Parish Happenings...February 20th 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!
Please use "Mass Sign Up" button on this page to register for all Mass attendance.
Please enter the Church thorugh the atruim and exit through the vestibule.
Please call the office if you have any questions, 860-658-1642.
FEED THE HUNGRY
Our next service date is Saturday, February 20th. Instead of a shelter visit and meal prep of lunch we are providing 2 ways to help: Make sandwiches:
St Elizabeth House
s ervice date is Sunday, February 28th. 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!
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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Today's Readings
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Reading I Ez 18:21-28Responsorial Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8Gospel Mt 5:20-26
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