NEW Lay Ministers’ Schedule (June-Sept 2010)
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:
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This week’s Lenten Activities – 2nd week of Lent
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.
Attention All Lay Ministers
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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Questions-of-the-Week
Angelo May 4th, 2009
4th Sunday of Easter
1. Have you ever been subject to unjust authority? If so, what were the circumstances? What were you able to do about it?
2. Do you think true love always involves sacrifices? Why or why not?
3. Have you ever felt that God intervened in events to help you or save you? Explain.
We invite you to post your reflections by clicking on “Comments” below:
Questions-of-the-Week
admin April 26th, 2009
3rd Sunday of Easter
1. Have you ever experienced Christ’s presence at times of suffering? Explain.
2. Do you find it hard to forgive others? Do you consider this a requirement of our faith? Explain.
3. What role does prayer play in your life?
We invite you to post your reflections by clicking on “Comments” below:
Questions-of-the-Week
Angelo April 19th, 2009
2nd Sunday of Easter
1. Has being a Christian added to your peace of heart? Explain.
2. Do you have trouble believing the testimony of others if what they describe is completely outside your own experience? Explain.
3. Do you think of yourself as an owner of your property or as a steward of your property? What is the difference between the two?
Question-of-the-Week
Angelo April 13th, 2009
Easter Sunday
1. What place do you think extravagant celebration plays in the life of a Christian?
2. Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead? How do you give witness to this belief?
3. Do you think of yourself as having been made in God’s image? What does this mean to you?
St. Catherine of Siena – Confirmation Class 2009
Angelo March 30th, 2009
SCS Confirmation of 2009
View photos of the recent St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation Class Retreat in Marello Youth Center by clicking here.
Photographs were taken by Anthony DeVigal.
New CYM Blogspot
admin March 22nd, 2009
Catholic Youth Ministry Relaunches Blog
The Pope has a Youtube account. Plug “God” into Google and in under two milliseconds you are treated to over 533 million links. Even Jesus is on Facebook. The fact is the internet has swiftly become a new world for evangelization – for youth hungry for the faith, this is important. As Pope Benedict said in his recent address for World Communications Day, “Dear Brothers and Sisters, I ask you to introduce into the culture of this new environment of communications and information technology the values on which you have built your lives.” Responding to this challenge, the Catholic Youth Ministry of St. Catherine of Siena in Vallejo, California, has relaunched their blog just in time for the start of Lent.
The blog, affectionately known as CYMvallejo, can be located at http://cymvallejo.blogspot.com and is a site dedicated to presenting and promoting the mission of the Church in a way that is appealing and accessible to the youth. At the blog, the content has a wide range – you will find articles on Catholic apologetics, videos of breakdancing priests, and the latest in Catholic apparel. As an overview the blog provides Catholic content in the form of news, catechesis, media, reflection, and miscellaneous Catholic features.
Call to Ministry
admin March 22nd, 2009
Several Ministries in our parish need your help
Outreach Ministry needs cooks
St. Catherine’s Outreach Ministry is looking for two additional cooks! We have two teams who cook and serve on the 2nd and 5th Sundays of each month. EAch team alternately prepares dinners and serves up to 150 hungry people at the First Baptist Church in Vallejo. This call to ministry simply requires your cooking skills and being part of a team. The Outreach Ministry serves in conjuction with the St. Vincent DePaul Conference. If you are interested, call Darrell Nystrom at 642-7968 or Lani Cumpas at 747-1784.
Lazarus Ministry and Music
There is a Call to Ministry for instrumentalists to share their gifts in the Lazarus Ministry. These lay ministers would serve as part of a Lazarus Ministry team and provide the music accompaniment during Vigil Services for the Dead. If you have this talent to share, please call Amy Torio at 642-7520 or Deacon Rudy David at 333-1333.
Casting Call for the 2009 Passion Play
A search is being conducted for the cast and crew of our parish’s annual Passion Play. Holy Week is about two months away; but there is a call for main and supporting actors, singers, dancers of all ages. Scrip read-throughs are held on Wednesday and Fridays from 4 to 7 pm and on Sunday’s from 1 to 4 pm. For detailed info on the cast and crew needed, and if the performance world is where you God-given talents are, please call Gene Leoncio at 554-0264, or log on to CYM Blogspot.
