Ministries

About Bereavement Ministry Comforting the sorrowful is one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy and our mission is “ to be open to listening and comforting fellow parishioners and all people who are dealing with grief and loss through faith. “ Our vision for this Ministry will be focused on...

About Comitas Ministry Definition of “COMITAS”:  Taken from the Latin word for “kindness, generosity, friendliness, ease of manner”. What We Do: COMITAS is a group of volunteers (both men & women) who want to help parishioners in need of assistance on a short term basis.  This typically involves making and delivering...

About Communications Background: 
The mission of the communications committee is to “shine a light” on the people, liturgies, and ministries of the Catholic Community of St Catherine of Siena”. The committee works in conjunction with the parish council, ministry heads and the pastor What the Ministry does: The committee’s broad objective is...

About Feed the Hungry Ministry Background:  The ‘Feed The Hungry’ Youth Group, now called Feed The Hungry, was developed approximately 16 years ago as a way for our youth to see and assist the hungry and homeless living no more than 15 miles from us here in Simsbury. Today, the entire...

About the Finance Council The Finance Council meets every month, save for July and August during the course of the year. We are comprised of financial advisors, tax accountants, business managers and experienced marketers. According to the Church’s Canon Law, the Finance Council is required to exist and works with...

About Men’s Club Background: The Men’s Club is an organized group that enjoys socializing together and is  dedicated to working to improve our parish and the community around us. All men of the parish are welcome to join. What the Ministry does: The mission of the Men’s Club is to provide outreach...

How the Ministry Operates Adult Choir: We are so fortunate in our parish to have so many dedicated volunteers in our Music Ministry – from our choir members and instrumentalists to our cantors who have been such a wonderful help this summer leading our congregational singing.  Have you ever considered...

About Pantry Partners of St. Catherine Background: Saint Catherine of Siena Pantry Partners is the new name for our Angel Food Ministry. Our ministry will continue to provide an opportunity for our parish to extend outreach efforts as part of the Social Justice Ministry as when the program first began in April...

About St. Catherine of Siena Prayer Ministry Are you looking for a way to be active in our parish from your own home?  Please join our Prayer Ministry.  We are a group dedicated to praying daily for intentions presented through the parish prayer line.  All requests are held in strictest confidence. How...