may our church be open to god’s wisdom and peace · 10/7/2018 · -8 resume next sunday, oct....
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A Parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford
The St. Catherine Parish Legacy Fund is committed to ensuring the long-term stability of our parish and its ministries. Please consider a gift in lieu of flowers upon a loved one's passing as a way to ensure our community will thrive well into the future.
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.
Pastor The Reverend Michael Whyte, 860 658 1642
PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant-Parish Office Mrs. Lisa Cerchia 860 658 1642 or [email protected]
Director of Religious Education Mrs. Kathi Bonner 860 658 4737 or [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Office Manuela Hanshaw, 860 658-1642 or [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Susan Zybert 860 217-0600 or [email protected]
Facilities Manager Mr. Michael Grappone, 860 658 1642
Parish Council President Mr. Mike Coutinho 860 408 1649 or [email protected]
Finance Council Chairman Mr. Scott Muryasz 860 693 4164
Parish Legacy Fund Chairman Mr. Peter Pabich, 860 408 1254
Parish Lay Trustees Mrs. Ann Hoffman, 860 651 3887 Mr. Steven Moretta, 860 658 9630
Thanks for worshiping with us. If you would like to join our parish
family, fill out a yellow membership form found in the vestibule or atrium and mail it to us, drop
it in the collection basket or call us at 658 1642.
We Welcome You to Our Family of Faith!
Mass/Liturgy Schedule: Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, NO 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass) Daily Mass at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Wednesday, and Friday. (Yearly) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Or by appointment, please calk the parish office. Baptisms and Baptismal Preparation: Please call the parish office at 860 658 1642 Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Please call the parish office at 860 658 1642 at least 6 months in advance Choir Practices: Adult—Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Youth—Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Music Group—Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 10:00 a.m. Website News: email to: [email protected] 265 Stratton Brook Road, Box 184, West Simsbury, Connecticut 06092 Tel: 860 658 1642 /Fax: 888 297 3134 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stcatherine.info Facebook Page: St. Catherine of Siena Parish-West Simsbury CT
WELCOME! We welcome all visitors who are celebrating with us today. As is our custom at St. Catherine of Siena, please remain in your pew for the singing of the first and last verses of the recessional hymn.
May our church
and nation be open to God’s
Wisdom and Peace.
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Saturday, October 6th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass
forManny Bilodeau, requested by
Jack Lyons;
Sunday, October 7th@ 8:00 am Mass for
Kenneth Doe & Lydia Perini,
requested by their family;
Sunday, October 7th@ 11:00 am Mass for
Nancy Cannariato; requested by
The Renna Family,
Sunday, October 7th @ 5:00 pm Mass for
B.J. Lavins, 2nd anniversary, requested by
The O’Bryan Family;
Monday, October 8th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for
Margaret & Harry Day,
requested by Mr.& Mrs. Bill Hurley;
Tuesday, October 9th @ 8:30 Mass for
Edward & Beatrice Curran,
requested by their family;
Tuesday, October 9th @ 9 a.m., Adoration;
Wednesday, October 10th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass
for a Special Intention;
Wednesday, October 10th @ 9:00 a.m.,
Rosary for Peace;
Friday, October 12th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for
Paul Madonia, requested by
the O’Bryan family;
Friday, October 12th @, 9:00 a.m.;
Chaplet of Divine Mercy;
Saturday, October 13th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass for
Catherine Marie Hourican,
requested by her family;
Sunday, October 14th@ 8:00 am Mass for
Emilia Villareal, requested by
Patricia Muller;
Sunday, October 14th@ 11:00 am Mass for
Ray Rooney, 9th anniversary,
requested by his family; and,
Sunday, October 14th @ 5:00 pm Mass for
Victor & Josephine Coppola.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Offertory Collection Weekly Collection. $10,700.90
Loose Cash/Checks $ 1,280.90
Envelopes $ 9,420.00
Cathedraticum* -$ 321.03
School Tax* -$ 321.03 *Parish taxes paid to the Archdiocese for
services to the parish. Catholic Elementary Schools…$145.00 (additional)
Repair & Refurbishment……. $ 25.00 (additional)
Religious Education News This Sunday there are NO CLASSES for Religious Education, K-10 due to the Columbus Day weekend. Classes, K-8 resume next Sunday, Oct. 14th. There are no Confirmation Classes on Sunday, October 14th. Confirmation I & II meet again on October 28th. Confirmation I Retreat is Sunday, October 14th at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, 10 am- 5 p.m. All parents are invited to attend 4 p.m. Mass with the group at the Retreat Center! The Grade 6 Class Mass is Sunday, October 21st at 5pm. All 6th Graders are expected to attend and will receive their own Holy Bible at this Mass
Sanctuary Lamp Memorial
This week it burns
for
Jill & Bob,
for health &
speedy recovery.
DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULE Tuesday, following daily Mass join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Wednesday following daily Mass the Rosary
for peace is prayed; and, Friday following daily Mass The Chaplet of
Divine Mercy is prayed. First Monday of each month, Rosary, 7 p.m.
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FROM FATHER MICHAEL...
Catholic Education and Its Impact on Culture Catholic education seeks excellence in academic formation—in math, science, languages and art and more—which is then rounded out with the excellence of moral teachings. This moral understanding of the human condition, not just in the “why” God commands us to be a moral people but also how that moral standard is meant to be applied in everyday living. This is vitally important because it provides the student body with a holistic approach to education—not just compartmentalized learning one discipline over another. As important as academics are, what is key is the application of such learning to the human condition so that the student matures into a key actor in society, and is able to bring about the most excellent end result of their being. Right here in the greater Farmington Valley we have two depositories such as: First, Saint Mary School, which recently was named (awarded) a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon school—Congratulations—and so offers students a powerful and well-rounded education. Second, Northwest Catholic High School which also embodies the Catholic tradition of academic excellence as well as the development of the consciousness of students that they may serve humanity in the development of a fair and just society. In that vein, I would like to highlight and invite you to a fast-approaching event here at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish: Please join me and Mr. Christian Cashman, President of Northwest Catholic High School, as we host a cocktail reception and presentation on Wednesday, October 17, from 5:30 p.m. till 7 p.m. on the subject of “Men of Covenant & Women of Grace at Northwest Catholic.” All are welcomed to attend and learn more about this vitally important, mission-focused partnership between Northwest Catholic, Covenant Preparatory School & Women of Grace Academy which is transforming the lives of students with high academic potential from underserved areas of Hartford. Kindly RSVP to Karen Donohue at [email protected] if you plan to attend.
Nationwide Day of the Rosary, Sunday, October 7 Immediately following the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 7 our parish will join with others in praying the rosary for our collective intentions.
Please join us for this day of prayer as we ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for us to her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. We will gather near the statue of Mary in the church.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading from the Book of Genesis, we hear the imagery of God as the Gardner—working in the dirt to create humanity. We see in this reading the sign of the Ultimate act of God’s Love—that He is willing to enter into humanity, through Jesus Christ, to come and be intimately involved with us in all of our very being: the good, the bad and the ugly. This idea of the Ultimate Act of God’s Love is expanded in the Gospel of Mark. Today’s gospel is both difficult for some folks to hear, those who are divorced and remarried outside of the Church as it may make them uncomfortable—and it is difficult for priests to proclaim and preach on. But let us be assured of one thing: God does not intend this to be a finger-pointing day at anyone. How could He, He has already given us His Ultimate Act of Love. The expansion of this Ultimate Act of Godly Love in today’s gospel is about the power of His Love and how it can transform and conform us to His ways. In the Catholic Church we call Matrimonial love a Sacrament because of its nature which is permanence and stability—something that every human family needs to survive. It is called faithful love, pure and simple. It is meant to be an imitation of the love of Christ for His Church (and by that I mean us—His Mystical Body). Do we want a God who will change His mind on Salvation? While marriage is not always easy nor is it Enjoyable everyday—what human relationship does not have its difficulties—we are called to be faithful in that love for there is more to it, or more that will be affected by it, than just the two involved. It is a family. As a bride and groom enter the church wedding ceremony separately they are two unique and distinct people—both in body and mind—and also in their understanding of self. But as they leave the church after marriage, arm-in-arm, they are One. Now the “Big Picture” takes over and what matters more than “me” getting what I want in discussion is what is good for “us,” the newly created family. When that family grows, even more powerful is that united and ultimate act of love between the two of them. Now we see the sacred understanding and the human importance of the union of one man and one woman, united in faithful love as the new image and likeness of God.
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St. Elizabeth House-next service date is October 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!
Parishioner’s Corporal
Works of Mercy &
Parish Ministry News
Pantry Partners The October distribution of groceries to our neighbors is October 20. Food items are selected and packed by Marandino's Supermarket in New Hartford. This ministry is made possible by donations from people like you. Please continue to keep SCPP in mind for your charitable contributions. Thank you!
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Senior High Youth Ministry MOVIE NIGHT Saturday, October 6th, 7:00 p.m.– 9:30 p.m., Library. Come on out and just relax with friends. Pizza and popcorn will be served. Senior High Youth Ministry meets again on Sunday, October 14th, 6:00–8:00 pm in Russell Hall. Freshman are on Confirmation retreat, so a special evening is tailored to SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, and SENIORS. Perfect night for relaxation. Bring a towel or yoga mat and dress in comfortable clothes. Pizza and apple cider will be served. Junior High Youth Ministry meets again on Monday, October 15th, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 pm. for an evening of SCARECROW MAKING, pizza and hot cider. Collecting milk jugs in the atrium for our project. We will also need newspaper and brown paper bags to stuff them, so please bring any extra that you may have! TWA – TEEN WEEKEND AWAY for Senior High Youth Ministry is scheduled for Friday evening, November 9th–Sunday morning, November 11th. Permission slips are now being accepted. Please contact Mrs. Hanshaw at [email protected] if you need one. Registration forms for both SENIOR AND JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY are available in the atrium, vestibule and on-line at the St. Catherine of Siena website. It is never too late to join! BRING A FRIEND AND GIVE US A TRY!
St. Catherine of Siena Youth Ministry Mission Statement:
“Foster a group of compassionately engaged teenagers who are energized for service, open to spiritual growth, willing to build a community in the context of faith,
friendship and fun.”
FEED THE HUNGRY The next Feed the Hungry visit to prepare and serve lunch in Hartford will be Saturday, October 20th, leaving St. Catherine at 9:30 a.m. 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!
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St. Mary's School has been named a National 2018 Blue Ribbon
School of Excellence. We are the ONLY non public school in New England to receive this honor and one of five schools in Connecticut. St. Mary's School demonstrated excellence not only in multiple areas
including instructional methods, school culture, engaging community, professional development and school leadership but also ranked in the top 15% in the nation in Language Arts and Mathematics scores. THANK YOU to our faculty, staff, parish, parents and the best students a school could ever ask for!!
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Upcoming Parish Meetings & Events
October -Sun, 7th—Children’s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11 a.m. -Sun, 7th—Rosary following the 11 a.m. Mass. -Sun, 7th—Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, MR, 4 p.m. -Mon, 8th—Confession, Church, 6 p.m. -Tues, 9th—Children’s Choir Rehearsal, MR, 6 p.m. -Tues, 9th—Communications Committee, Library, 7 p.m. -Tues, 9th—Adult Choir Rehearsal, MR, 7:30 p.m. -Wed, 10th—Men’s Club, RH, 6:30 p.m. -Thurs, 11th—Renew, Library, 10 a.m. -Thurs, 11th—Girl Scouts, RH, 7 p.m. -Sun, 14th—Confirmation Retreat at Holy Family, 10 a.m. -Sun 14th—Coffee & Donuts, 9 a.m. & 12 noon -Sun, 14th—Children’s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11 a.m. -Sun, 14th—Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, MR, 4 p.m. -Sun, 14th—Sr. High Youth Group, RH, 7 p.m. -Mon, 15th—Mass at McLean, 11 a.m. -Mon, 15th—Parish Council, Library, 7 p.m. -Mon, 15th—Jr. High Youth Group, RH, 7 p.m. -Tues, 16th—Mom’s at Mass, 8:30 a.m. -Tues, 16th—Children’s Choir Rehearsal, MR, 6 p.m -Tues, 16th—Adult Choir Rehearsal, MR, 7:30 p.m. -Wed, 17th—Northwest Catholic Event, RH, 7 p.m.
The St. Catherine of Siena Health and Healing Ministry
will sponsor our 2018 Flu Immunization Clinic on
Wednesday, October 24th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. To schedule an
appointment please call the Farmington Valley VNA at 850-651-3539 only.
Call soon for the earliest appointments.
Reservations for the Women's
Club Ministry December 1st
pilgrimage to the Festival of
Lights at the Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette must be made by October 17th to confirm our book-
ing with the bus company. All men and women of
the parish are welcome. Call Ann at 413.446.4401 for
more info or to make a reservation.
MEN’S CLUB MINISTRY Our Parish Retreat this year is:
March 15-17, 2019 The theme this year is:
No Ordinary Path: Holiness in Everyday Life
For additional info contact Steve Cerchia, [email protected]/860 478 9560 or Tom Lonergan ([email protected]/860-817-2921). You may also visit the Holy Family web site at : www.holyfamilyretreat.org/themed-retreats.
UPCOMING
Breakfast with Santa, December 8th Stay tuned for details!
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND REFLECTION with DAN SCHUTTE,
Friday, October 26, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Ticket cost: suggested donation of $10 per person or $25 per family. St. Catherine of Siena is so fortunate to be the hosting parish for the NPM Hartford Chapter’s Fall event: An Evening of Music and Reflection with Dan Schutte coming up on Friday, Oct. 26th. Dan Schutte is the composer of such well known songs as “Here I Am, Lord,” “City of God,” “These Alone Are Enough” and “Mass of Christ the Savior” (which our parish is currently using). Beloved by parishes across the country, he has been part of our faith journey for many years. Dan Schutte concerts are more like an evening of prayer rather than a concert performance, so if you love Seven Last Words or Lessons and Carols, this concert is for you. I have already heard from a parishioner in West Hartford who saw him a few years ago and can’t wait to see him again. It is sure to be profound experience for all who are able to come. We would love to fill the Church for this prayerful experience, so please tell your friends and neighbors from other parishes. Tickets will be sold after Masses during October and if you have any questions, please contact Susan Zybert at 860-217-0600 or [email protected].
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ANNUAL LEAF RAKE It is that time again to help the needy in our Parish as well as our community. Come out and join other parishioners as we rake lawns for those who cannot. Bring the whole family, for what has
traditionally been a fun filled day. We are looking for people with rakes and blowers. The date for the leaf rake is November 17th at 7:30 a.m. in Russell Hall. There will be sign-up sheets in the vestibules of the church to volunteer as well as to sign up lawns that will need to be raked.
If you are unable to rake your leaves, or know of somebody that needs help, please sign them up. They need not be parishioners, as this is a community service project. Please feel free to contact Bill or Liam Tagliatela with questions or if you would like to sign up via e-mail, (860)930-3322 [email protected] or [email protected]. Lunch will be served after the raking is complete. Rain date will be November 24th. Thank you for all you do.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA WOMEN’S CLUB MINISTRY PRESENTS
PAINT ‘N SIP A night of fun and creativity
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Thursday, October 18th, 6:30 PM
$10 supply fee paid at the door
The canvas is purchased. The brushes are clean. The paint is abundant. The wine is supreme.
We hope you will join us
For a night full of fun. Relax, sip and paint.
Leave with art from a job well done!
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Little Sisters of the Poor in Enfield Next weekend!!!
1365 Enfield St, Enfield, CT.
1. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, October 12th from 5-8 p.m. $10/adults, 5/children (12 and under). At the St. Joseph Residence,
2. Craft Fair, October 13th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, local vendors and raffles. At the St. Joseph Residence. And, lastly, they are seeking unwanted jewelry which may be dropped off to Sister Frances or Christina. For more information or tickets please contact the Little Sisters, 860-741-0791.
Around Our Archdiocese of Hartford…
We invite all of you to join us for The Annual Archdiocesan Respect Life
Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leonard P. Blair
on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
The 2018 recipients of the St. Gianna Beretta Molla Award:
Roberta Tuttle, Managing Editor and Web Editor The Catholic Transcript, Inc. Roberta Tuttle has been the Managing Editor for The Catholic Transcript since 2001. Through her work and outreach, she has faithfully presented the mission and message of the Catholic Church to the people of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Father Lawrence Symolon, Pastor at St. John of the Cross, Middlebury. During Father Symolen's time as pastor of Holy Angels Church in Meriden, he worked closely with the Pro-Life Committee in planning their annual Respect Life Conference which draws hundreds of people to hear nationally known speakers on topics concerning respect for life.
Virginia Baudinet, Co-Founder Carolyn's Place, Waterbury. Virginia Baudinet has spent the past 13 years on the Board of Directors at Carolyn's Place Pregnancy Care Center in Waterbury, including 3 years as Board Chairman. During this time, her volunteer work has included consulting, fundraising and development, marketing and business administration.
The Feed the Hungry Ministry sincerely thanks
the parish of Saint Catherine of Siena
and the Youth Group for raising to-date
$10,962.01, an amazing support of this ministry.
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of
mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40
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