If you recently visited the Mary Garden here at Saint Catherine of Siena you might have noticed that it has fallen into some disrepair. The brick walls are crumbling at points and some of the steps up to the Mary statue are loose and/or broken causing a dangerous situation should someone step in the wrong place. In addition, tree damage resulting from last year’s October storm led to the loss of the Asian pear trees that were a backdrop to the garden. Mary herself (the statue that is) was covered in mold and the flowers and shrubs need a good pruning and attention. Two years ago we replaced the uneven walkway which itself was an accident waiting to happen. Click to read more...

“The significance of Jesus as the bread of life is further revealed. Today’s readings lay before us two different ways of responding the demands of God. One of them is doubt and disapproval; the other is acceptance in obedient faith. The claims that Jesus made about himself in his bread of life discourse are quite radical. People began to murmur against him. In response he defended himself by tracing his origins back to God. He concluded his teaching by making an even more radical claim.” Click to read more...

The following prayer may be used in solidarity with the bishops' call to penance and prayer to restore religious freedom & conscience protections...click to read the Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty...

If so, there are openings for Catechists in our Religious Education Program in Grades 4 and 5. We have an outstanding curriculum, classroom support and a wonderful community of catechists to join, along with our lovely parish children who depend on us, the Church, to help them learn about our faith and the wonders of our loving God. Please contact Kathi Bonner, our Director of ReligiousEducation to find out more: 658.4737 or Kathidre@aol.com. This is our faith, let's share it!