265 Stratton Brook Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-1642
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Saint Catherine of Siena 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. -
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May 19, 2013
Archbishop Mansell and pilgrims from across Connecticut will be participating in a Year of Faith Pilgrimage to Italy. Defending religious liberty will be remembered in their prayers. To follow their spiritual journey, visit www.archdioceseofhartford.org and follow the Archbishop’s blog, Facebook and Twitter.
The time is now to contact the White House and let them know that the federal health care mandate violates the First Amendment, which guarantees every American freedom of religion. Call the White House at: 202-456-1111 or 202-456-1414 or visit www.whitehouse.gov/contact
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May 19, 2013 | by Father Michael
With this great celebration and feast in our Church we bring to a close the official celebration of the Easter Season—but we do not “close out” the Spirit of the Easter Resurrection of Christ. In fact, there is a reason that our Pentecost celebration falls between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. A wonderful old Jewish proverb speaks of Mothers (and Fathers too) in terms of “God could not be everywhere, so He created Mothers.” I think we need to look at this wise expression from a different perspective: So that God could be everywhere He created mothers and fathers. Let’s look at the celebration of Pentecost and see this more clearly. Pentecost is much more than simply the “birthday of the Church” with the giving of the great gift of the Holy Spirit. It is a time for us to celebrate who we as a people of faith really are, and how we are called to live out this great gift of faith from God. CLICK TO READ MORE...
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May 5, 2013 | by Father Michael
Keep in mind that May is already upon us and so is the Men’s Club’s annual golf outing, this year scheduled for May 31st. This year’s event has a bit of a twist on the traditional good times and fun-filled day—along with fellowship and the great out-doors at Simsbury Farms—our Men’s Club is looking for your help to raise money through this charitable event for health care and for food, supporting the Knights Of Malta Mobile House of Care and our very own Pantry Partners Ministry. Along with catching up on your Vitamin D, you can spend the day with family and friends and in support of two great Catholic charities that benefits people right here in Simsbury. CLICK FOR DETAILS...
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March 16, 2013 | by Father Michael
The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference is asking you to sign a petition to urge the members of the Public Health Committee to reject any legislation authorizing physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in Connecticut. The facts on PAS can be found on the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference's website at www.ctcatholic.org/Assisted-Suicide.php. Please forward this information to your friends. Urge them to sign the petition and join the Connecticut Catholic Legislative Network. To sign the petition, please go: to: http://www.votervoice.net/link/target/ctcc/gG2W6324.aspx
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The Mass schedule from May 26th to September 1st is as follows:
Saturday vigil Mass 5 PM; Sunday 8AM and 11AM
The Men's and Women's Clubs invite any parishioner to apply for the semi-annual Hands of Christ Award. This award is a service based award. It is not restricted to any age group and is not restricted to education. Applications for the Hands of Christ Award are due by June 9, 2013.
If you are interested, please click here and complete the application.
Religious Ed Registration
Starting this year you can re-register all returning students on-line. Just click the registration link below. As always ALL new students must be registered in person not on-line. You of course can still register by filling out re-registration or new registration forms and submitting them to the Rel. Ed. office.
ATTENTION: PARENTS OF TEENS and YOUNG ADULTS SAVE THIS DATE - TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH , 7:00 pm St. Catherine of Siena Youth Ministry will be presenting the topic SUPPORTING OUR TEENS IN TODAY'S WORLD on Tuesday, June 11th 7:00- 8:00 pm in Russell Hall. How can we help young people process some of the recent grief and loss issues they may be facing? How can we look ahead to the future and help our emerging adults be people of hope? Licensed family therapist, Jeanne Van Schaasck will speak to parents tonight on this topic. We will also talk about how youth ministry can support parents with many of the issues that teens face in our ever changing world. Mark your calendar now!!
THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS ONLY. Questions? Email JudyPluta@gmail.com
What are the Key Principles of Catholic Social Teaching? In a world warped by materialism and declining respect for human life, the Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. Our belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching.
Click here for to access Key Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
CATECHISTS NEEDED! This year we have classes open for most every grade level. If you've been thinking about joining our dedicated, creative and caring group of catechists, now is the time. We have an outstanding curriculum that has ready-made lesson plans along with training and year-long support. Call Kathi Bonner, 658.4737 to learn more about this faith-sharing ministry.
St. Catherine's Charity Golf Tournament Is Friday May 31st at Simsbury Farms Golf Club.
To learn more, sign up for golf or to be a sponsor click on link below.
Charity Golf Tournament
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May 22, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMThe meeting will be held in the Library -
May 29, 2013
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May 31, 2013It will be held at Simsbury Farms Golf Club. This year the proceeds from the tournament will benefit both Pantry Partners and the Malta House of Care. We ask everyone to get involved; first by signing up to play, next by donating a raffle prize, and third by becoming a sponsor. Signup in the Atrium, where you will find a brochure with all of the details. Call Tony Pereira at 860-658-1478 or email tony@clear-simple.com. Please support the Men’s Club as they work to help Malta House of Care and Pantry Partners.—Fr. Michael
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Jun 3, 2013
7:00 PMThe meeting will be held in the Library. There will be no meetings in July & August. Meetings will resume in September at a date to be determined. -
Jun 4, 2013
7:00 PMFr. Jean Baptiste Pesce from Holy Family will join us to speak on Social Justice. He is the recipient of Bishop Joseph Donnaley Memorial Award for Social Justice which is the highest award in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Please join us for light refreshments following the presentation.
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