admin June 23rd, 2010
June 25, 2010, fourth Friday of the Month, we are having our final celebration of the “Year for Priests”. We are inviting all parishioners, as well as all the Liturgy and Parish ministers. Join us for the following schedule:
admin May 30th, 2010
Attention all SCS Lay Ministers:
The new schedule for the next cycle (June-Sept) is now up. You may view and download a copy of the PDF by clicking on the following link:
admin April 21st, 2010
Feast Day is Thursday, April 29
Holy Masses: 7:45am and 7:15pm in the church
Imagine the pope receiving a young woman still in her twenties who addresses him as “my sweet Christ on earth,” then orders: “Get back to Rome where you belong!” Amazingly, Gregory XI complied! Yet this was but one astonishing incident in the extraordinary life of Catherine of Siena, a truly unique medieval woman. Youngest of twenty-five children, Catherine refused marriage and became a Dominican Tertiary at sixteen, cloistering herself at home in contemplative prayer, austere penances, and mystical experiences, culminating in “spiritual espousal” to Christ. Then, incarnating the Dominican ideal of “passing on to others the fruits of contemplation,” Catherine left her solitude to care for the poor, nurse the sick, comfort the dying, and bury the dead. Increasingly renowned for converting souls and healing bodies, she was sought after to broker peace during civil wars and Church schisms. All this, and like Jesus, whom she called “my “Divine Spouse,” she died at thirty-three! Four hundred letters and her spiritual classic The Dialogue inspired Paul VI to name her, together with Teresa of Ávila, the first women “doctors of the Church.”
—Peter Scagnelli, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
admin March 29th, 2010
Monday of Holy Week, March 29
Tuesday of Holy Week, March 30
Wednesday of Holy Week, March 31
Easter Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 1
Good Friday, April 2
Holy Saturday, April 3
Easter Sunday 2010, April 4
admin March 15th, 2010
This year’s Lenten Communal Penance service will be on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00pm
A Gentle Guide for Penance
The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the “prodigal son” and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest. Remember, if you need help–especially if you have been away for some time–simply ask the priest and he will help you by “walking” you through the steps to make a good confession.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is an integral part of Lenten and Easter seasons. If we, as a community, celebrate the loving presence of Christ in the Eucharist, it would be beautiful if we can also celebrate the forgiving presence of Christ in a Communal Penance service. We beg for God’s forgiveness and we receive the grace to forgive one another. If God accepts us as we are, we also accept one another as brothers and sisters.
We are inviting and encouraging all parishioners to make time for this penance service.
An Act of Contrition
“O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell. But most of all because I have offended you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life.
Amen.”
admin March 2nd, 2010
In lieu of the Parish Mission postponement, we will have a “Three Special Days of Lent” for evenings of prayer:
March 1st (Monday)
Penitential Psalms and Scriptural Rosary at 6:15pm, Way of the Cross at 7:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm.
March 2nd (Tuesday)
Penitential Psalms and Scriptural Rosary at 6:15pm, Way of the Cross at 7:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm.
March 3rd (Wednesday)
Penitential Psalms and Scriptural Rosary at 6:00pm, Novena to Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help at 6:30pm, Benediction at 7:00 pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7:15pm.
March 5th (Friday)
Holy Hour, Benediction at 6:00pm–7:00pm, Way of the Cross at 7:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7:30pm. All Liturgy and Parish Ministers are sponsors for this evening of community prayer. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to participate.
The following is an excerpts from Bishop Soto’s “2010 Lenten Regulations and Admonitions”:
ALMSGIVING. The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a form of piety, a witness of fraternal charity and an expression of Lenten conversion. Therefore, all Catholics are urged to support generously the charitable works of the Church, including ordinary stewardship to their parish; generous response to the 20th Annual Catholic Appeal; and contribution to the Diocesan Food Bowl. People are also encouraged to assist the sick, the aged, the needy and the imprisoned in other ways. Fasting and abstinence together with works of charity help Catholics live in solidarity with the crucified Christ reflected in the image of our brothers and sisters who suffer.
admin February 16th, 2010
February 17th, Ash Wednesday:
Holy Mass schedules: 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Vigil with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, adoration from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
February 19th, First Friday of Lent:
Evening of prayer for Vocations. Holy Hour and Scriptural Rosary at 6:00 pm. Stations of the Cross (Way of the Cross) at 7:00 pm. Holy Mass at 7:30 pm.
The following is an excerpts from Bishop Soto’s “2010 Lenten Regulations and Admonitions”.
FAST AND ABSTINENCE (self-denial). To foster the spirit of penance and of reparation for sin, to encourage self-denial, and to guide us in the footsteps of Jesus, Church law requires the observance of fast and abstinence (CCC, nos. 1249-1253).
Abstinence: All persons who have already celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent.
Fasting: Everyone, from the celebration of their 18th birthday to their 59th birthday, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent, especially on Wednesdays and Fridays, is highly recommended. Fasting is generally understood to mean eating one full meal each day. Two other partial meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken; but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Other forms of fasting, especially regarding alcoholic drink, needless television, video games, Internet use and social entertainment, is of true spiritual value and is strongly encouraged. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, neither the law of fasting nor the law of abstinence obliges. If in doubt, ones parish priest or confessor may be consulted. Airport workers, travelers, and others while on board ships or airplanes are dispensed from the laws of fast and abstinence for the duration of their journey (except on Good Friday). It is desirable that they perform some other pious act instead.
admin February 9th, 2010
February 13th & 14th, will be a of Parish Day of Prayer for Married couples in our community. We will pray for all couples in our parish and we recommend that they renew their matrimonial vow which will be held in all the Holy Masses this weekend. Couples may stand in place, but we want to call forward couples who would come up for the offering of the gifts and stand around the sanctuary for the renewal of wedding promises. Sign-up sheets at the narthex.
admin February 9th, 2010
In Celebration of the Year For Priests, join us this Friday, February 12th starting at 7:00 pm to learn about and celebrate the life of St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests.
7:00 pm – EWTN Video of St. John Vianney
7:30 pm – Holy Mass
8:30 pm – Reflection of the life of St. John Vianney by Fr. Jess Soriano
John Vianney was born to a farm family. Though it took several years of study – he had little education, was not a very good student, and his Latin was terrible! He had the gifts of discernment of spirits, prophecy, hidden knowledge, and of working miracles.
Join us to learn more about this Patron Saint of Parish Priests!
admin February 9th, 2010
Gather your blessed palm fronds from last year’s Palm Sunday services and bring them to the church this week. We will burn the previous year’s blessed palm fronds for Ash Wednesday blessed ashes.
Ashes will be distributed NEXT Wednesday, February 17th at the 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm Masses.
admin January 31st, 2010
Attention all Word Ministers, Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers, Candle Bearers, Hospitality, and Cross Bearers, the new schedule for February thru May 2010 is now up available. Please, click on the following link to view and download the PDF file:
admin January 26th, 2010
St. Catherine’s Charismatic Community invites you to a Mass for Healing with Fr. Archie Guiriba. Fr. Archie, OFM, is well known in International Catholic Charismatic Convention as a Speaker and Healer! He hails from the Philippines (Bicol). Join us this Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm at St. Catherine’s Church. For more information, please call Charles Berenguer at 552-5716.
admin December 14th, 2009
In the advent of Jesus Christ’s birth, we will celebrate this waiting period together.
Misa #1-Tuesday, December 15
6:00-7:00pm Reconciliation
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #2-Wednesday, December 16
6:00-7:00pm Reconciliation
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #3– Thursday, December 17
6:00-7:00pm Reconciliation
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #4-Friday, December 18
6:00-7:00pm Reconciliation
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #5-Saturday, December 19
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #6- Sunday, December 20
8:00pm Caroling
8:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #7-Monday, December 21
6:00-7:00pm Reconciliation
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #8-Tuesday, December 22
6:00-7:00pm Reconciliation
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
Misa #9-Wednesday, December 23
6:00-7:00pm Reconciliation
7:00pm Caroling
7:30pm Holy Mass
admin December 7th, 2009
This Thursday, December 10th at 7:00pm
As the faithful assemble together in communal celebration and receive sacramental absolution, they listen together to the Word of God, which proclaims his mercy and invites them to conversion; they examine the conformity of their lives with the Word of God and they help each other through common prayer.
Our Advent Communal Penance Service will be held on Thursday, December 10th at 7:00pm in the church.
admin September 25th, 2009
If you are a Word Minister, Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality, Candle or Cross Bearer, the new Lay Ministers’ Schedule is now ready. This schedule runs through the following cycle: October 2009 thru January 2010. You may view and download the PDF file by click on the following link:
Thank you for continuing to serve St. Catherine of Siena Parish.
God bless,
admin August 25th, 2009
You are invited for some moments of reflections, experience, stories and thoughts by Fr. Jerry M. Orbos, SVD. Please, join us on August 29, 2009 at 10:00 am at St. Catherine’s Church for Mass and reflections. For more information, please contact Charlie Berenguer at 552-5716 or Gene Leoncio at 554-0264.
Angelo May 31st, 2009
I believe that bringing back the ringing of bells during the elevation of the Blessed Eucharist is a great idea. For me, the ringing of bells reminds me that the consecration is a very important part of Mass. Although I try very hard to have full attention and awareness throughout the service, my mind do wander and at times need to be reawaken, especially at the moment of consecration. The ringing of bells will call to mind that something very special and sacred is happening at the altar.
It is also a welcome addition for my children. My two girls, 8 and 10 year olds who’s attention span are short, will now have cues to look up and acknowledge Jesus in the appearance of the elevated bread and wine. I no longer need to nudge them and remind them at the moment of consecration (or at least the reminders will be less frequent). For my family and for families similar to mine, I hope that the ringing of bells will return to St. Catherine as an extra aid to call attention to the moment of the consecration.
(While the intention is to have an “unofficial survey” of parishioners about thoughts and ideas, concerns and implications regarding the “ringing of bells during Mass” the venue for such parishioner sharing and exchange of reflections will not be in the Parish Bulletin insert, but here in the St. Catherine’s website. There might be diversity in opinion, but there should always be unity in principle, which is love. Post your thoughts by clicking on “Comments” below.)
admin May 29th, 2009
The NEW Lay Ministers’ Schedule for the month of June thru September 2009 is now ready. Please click on the following link to view and download a PDF version of the schedule:
Lay Ministers’ Schedule (June-Sept 2009)
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Angelo April 26th, 2009
This Wednesday, April 29, 2009, is the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena, our patron saint. There will be additional Masses for this day: 7:45 am, 8:30 am (School Mass, Grade 4) and 7:30 pm.
Please join us in this historic opportunity to contribute to the realization of our vision for St. Catherine of Siena Parish, ensuring a legacy of Catholic faith for those who one day will follow us. If you wish further information about Building Our Church of Tomorrow …Today Campaign, click here