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MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 (Family Mass), 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
DAILY (in Chapel) Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m.
HOLYDAY (in Church) Eve: 5:15 p.m. (vigil) Holyday: 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., & 5:15 p.m.
MASSES FOR SPECIAL GROUPS (September to June - in the Chapel) French Mass - 2nd Sunday 11:00 a.m. Italian Mass - 3rd Sunday 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass - 4th Sunday 11:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION - Sacrament of Penance (Church Sacristy) Saturday: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (Individual or during Mass) Please call the Rectory to arrange for Baptism. Pre-Baptism Session required – 3rd Saturday: 1:30 p.m. in the Rectory SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Rectory 9-12 months before proposed wedding date to arrange for marriage preparation.
Please pray for the deceased members of our parish, especially for Robert J. Curcio.
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE October 7 – October 8, 2017
Sat. 5:00 p.m. Jack McShea Caroline McShea
Sun. 7:30 a.m. TBD
Sun. 9:00 a.m. TBD
Sun.10:30 a.m. Riona McKersie
Sun. 5:00 p.m. Alan Pajer
READINGS FOR SUNDAY LITURGY can be found at number 945 in Worship.
Saturday, September 30 Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Lk 9:43b-45
7:00 a.m. Kate Muldowney 5:00 p.m. All the Members of this Parish
Sunday, October 1 Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32
7:30 a.m. Lucille A. Tarantino 9:00 a.m. William Tully
10:30 a.m. Vincent Sorese 5:00 p.m. Sophia Konick
Monday, October 2 Zec 8:1-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10
7:00 a.m. All Souls 5:15 p.m. Antonio Volpe
Tuesday, October 3 Zec 8:20-23; Lk 9:51-56
7:00 a.m. Mary Pastore 5:15 p.m. Daniel J. O'Donnell
Wednesday, October 4 Neh 2:1-8; Lk 9:57-62
7:00 a.m. Angelo Licari 5:15 p.m. Helen and William Olsen
Thursday, October 5 Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10:1-12
7:00 a.m. Marion Ponzek 5:15 p.m. Zbigniew Dalski
Friday, October 6 Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16
7:00 a.m. Alberta Kealey 5:15 p.m. Lucille A. Tarantino
Saturday, October 7 Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Lk 10:17-24
7:00 a.m. Raffaella, Antonio and Pietro Diaso and Maria and Donato Sinisi
5:00 p.m. George and Alice Hyland Sunday, October 8
Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 7:30 a.m. All the Members of this Parish 9:00 a.m. Joe Morring
10:30 a.m. Rosaria and Lorenzo Bria 11:00 a.m. Lucien Ducret 5:00 p.m. Ellen Theresa and Muriel Jones
NEXT WEEKEND CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 7 Reconciliation Fr. William F. Platt 5:00 p.m. Msgr. Alan F. Detscher
Sunday, October 8 7:30 a.m. Fr. Mark D’Silva 9:00 a.m. Fr. William F. Platt 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Alan F. Detscher 11:00 a.m. French Mass 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mark D’Silva
PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Ongoing Religious Education Registration online at www.stcath.org.
Oct 5 Walking With Purpose Begins 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Lucey Parish Hall
Oct. 8 Blessing of the Animals 12:00 p.m., Chapel Lawn
Oct 26 Dinner with a Cause for Malta House Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee More information to follow.
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES HAVE BEGUN
Religious Education classes for grades 1 – 9 meet on either Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Please visit www.stcath.org for the complete schedule of classes and to register your children for the program.
CONVOCATION OF PRIESTS
Bishop Caggiano is asking for prayers as he and all the priests throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport prepare to gather at the Fifth Convocation of Priests from Sunday, October 15 through Wednesday, October 18. The Convocation, which takes place every three years, will be held this year in Newport, Rhode Island.
The theme of the Convocation is “Of One Heart and Mind: Brothers United in Christ.” The purpose of the three-day meeting is to strengthen the fraternal bonds among the priests and to provide a time of spiritual renewal for them so that they may return with an even greater commitment to service.
Please be aware that Masses will not be celebrated in parishes throughout the diocese from Monday, October 15 through Wednesday, October 18; however, at St. Catherine’s, communion services will be celebrated by our deacons. Members of the Jesuit Community at Fairfield University and religious order priests will be available for emergencies.
Thank you for your prayers and support toward this very important event in the lives of our priests and the Diocese.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Beginning on October 6 there will be a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. From now on this will be done on each of the First Fridays of the month. The period of Adoration will last one hour and will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
NOTES ON MUSIC
The choirs of St. Catherine of Siena Church have begun a new season.
Traditional Choir -- sings at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays under the direction of Dr. Liya Petrides. The Choir also performs two concerts per season. Experienced singers in all voice sections are welcome.
Contemporary Choir -- sings at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays under the direction of Ms. Rita Lapcevic. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welcome. No experience necessary.
Cherub Choir -- sings once or twice a month under the direction of Ms. Tracy Martineau at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays. This choir is for our youngest singers. Youth Choir -- sings at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sundays under the direction of Dr. Liya Petrides and Dr. Ron Petrides. The choir is open to all high-school singers and instrumentalists.
Please see our website for more information or contact Dr. Petrides at [email protected].
CONGRATULATIONS RENATO!
St. Lawrence Society is proud to announce Deacon Renato Berzolla as their 30th Annual Columbus Day Honoree.
Please join them at a celebration dinner on Columbus Day, October 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets purchased before October 1 are $100.
Contact Jim Capparelle at 203-358-4694 or St. Lawrence Club at 203-618-9036 or register and purchase online at www.stlawrencesociety.com.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 8 at 12:00 p.m. (Meet at the grass area near the Chapel)
All are invited to a blessing of the animals, in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis’ love for all creatures.
PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS
**************************************************************** Financial Report
Sunday Offertory (for the last four weekends) August 26 & 27……………………….. $16,102** September 2 & 3……………………… $ 9,342 September 9 & 10……………………. $ 9,864 September 16 & 17………………….. $12,248** **Includes Monthly (AEG) Offertory/Annual Donations
Take the Simple Way to Support your Parish!
Automatic Electronic Giving (AEG) allows you to make your Sunday Offertory donations with your VISA, MasterCard or American Express Credit Card or by using electronic funds transfer (EFT). Visit St. Catherine’s website (www.stcath.org) or contact the Business Office for details.
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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE As of this week, St. Catherine’s has raised $190,873 from 358 donors bringing the parish to $9,127 of its $200,000 goal. We hope that within the next few weeks we might be able to complete out goal. Thank you to all who have made a donation or pledge to help us reach our goal.
FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING MINISTRY
Please don’t let our formal name put you off!
You do not have to be a nurse to join the Faith Community Nursing Ministry! All are welcome who are looking for ways to help other parishioners.
Call: 203-637-3661 ext. 375
PARISHIONER UPDATES
As we try to maintain our records, please let us know if you have recently moved, changed your phone number, or changed or added an email address. If you have never formally registered, we can easily take care of that for you. Please contact Terri Marino at 203-637-3661 ext. 326 or [email protected].
CONGRATULATIONS!
The community of St. Catherine’s congratulates our parishioner Admiral John Weigold who is retiring from the US Navy after 37 years of military service.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
2017-18 Registration
The Walking with Purpose parish program at St. Catherine of Siena begins this week.
Two courses will be offered. “Opening Your Heart”, the foundational course, is designed for women who are new to WWP. We welcome past participants and invite new women to join us! “Discovering Our Dignity” will also be offered, a study of women in the Bible, which will draw us into a deeper relationship with Jesus and show how much Christ loves us.
For more information and to register, please visit the parish website stcath.org and find Walking with Purpose under the Faith Formation tab. For questions please contact [email protected].
CARE FOR THE SICK AND AGED If you, or someone you know, is homebound and would like a visit from one of our deacons or priests, please contact Fr. Mark D’Silva at 203-637-3661 ext. 318.
GREENWICH AND STAMFORD HOSPITAL VISITS
If you, or someone you know from our parish, is going to be in the hospital and would like a visit from one of our priests or deacons, it is important that you let us know directly. Please contact the rectory at 203-637-3661 to let us know.
“Loving Hearts, Faithful Friends”
“I was sick and you visited me . . .” Matt 25:36
ST. CATHERINE’S WELCOMES YOU INTO GOD’S FAMILY
PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM
The Knights of Columbus Museum, at 1 State Street in New Haven, will host a public lecture, “Fr. William Davitt: Knight of the Doughboy,” Saturday, October 21, at 2:00 p.m. about a military chaplain priest from the Springfield diocese killed on the last day of battle during World War I. Admission and parking are free. More information: 203-865-0400 or kofcmuseum.org.
Sophia Lodato Gavin Dunn Cameron Marino Sofia Benet Theodore Pitassi Liam Fox Hudson Pajor Jaxon Pipicelli Arthur Hsiao Mia LoBalbo Parker Wren Grayson Polo Declan Kalapos Thomas Pulaski Garett Labourdette Elisa Galan Madeline Blaine Carol Cerilli Jillian Rico Kennedy Alfonso Simon Richards Avery Caldwell Sebastien Cardali
CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
This year’s title is “You Will Be My Witness” and it marks a decade of bringing men of faith together for prayer, fraternity and inspiration as they strive to live out their Catholic identity as it comes to bear in their homes and families, in the workplace and in the surrounding community, and amidst the challenges facing our culture today.
For more information or to register to attend, please visit www.ctcatholicmen.org.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SUPPORT CIRCLE
Handling the Toughest Interview Questions Thursday, October 12, 2017
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 209 Whether you’re just entering the workforce or are a seasoned professional, there will always be those 1 or 2 interview questions that will catch you off guard. These can be tough questions, but nothing to be afraid of if you are prepared! On one hand, interviews are a time for you to share your work history and experiences to convince the Company you are the BEST candidate for the job. On the other hand, it’s a time for the Company to uncover the competencies you have used in the past and the behavior you have shown during that time. Interviewers are looking for the following attributes, in addition your skills and competencies: whether you are a team player, a potential leader, a professional with strong work ethics. By asking certain questions, they can learn more about you and whether or not you have this attributes. Examples: “What was the last major problem you encountered at work, and how did you resolve it?” or “Describe the most stressful task you have had to undertake?” Questions like these may help employers eliminate bad hires, but for job seekers they present a new kind of challenge: candidates must not only demonstrate their work skills but how fast they can think and how gracefully they perform under pressure as well. However, while the prospect of being asked these interview questions may be frightening, with a little practice applicants can turn them to their advantage and use them to stand out from the crowd. This will be an interactive session facilitated by Maureen Ducret and Celeste Robledo, members of the St. Catherine’s Support Circle Steering Committee and experts in this area. Maureen has spent the last 5 years in a senior HR role and spent more than 10 years consulting for various companies in the Fairfield and Westchester counties focused mainly on recruitment. Celeste is a Career Advisor with more than ten years of experience in talent acquisition and development and helps her clients make the most out of each interview. In order to reserve a space at the SCSC table, please RSVP Celeste Robledo at [email protected] The St. Catherine’s Support Circle was formed in early 2009 to support people seeking jobs in the current challenging economic environment. The group continues to encourage participation by both job seekers and those interested in providing their advice and support. To read about helpful information and recommended resources for job seekers, visit www.stcath.org.
The SCSC steering committee includes professionals who have experience in diverse areas including human resources, executive search, career coaching, clinical career counseling, general management, education, marketing, public relations, finance, accounting and IT. If you have similar experience, and would be interested in joining your fellow professionals on the committee, please contact SCSC Chairman Bob Sloane at [email protected]
The 10th Annual Connecticut Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, October 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. This is a joint effort of the three Latin dioceses of Connecticut and the Ukranian Eparchy of Stamford.
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CATECHISTS URGENTLY NEEDED!
Jesus called people to action. Jesus asked people to commit, to decide and "Come follow me." Teach the Lord’s Word to our children. The Lord will stand with you and show you the way.
Help! We still need catechists, classroom aides, hall monitors, project helpers, Family night helpers. Anyone who is a faith-filled Catholic can teach. We will train all teachers.
Please think and pray about sharing your faith with our children. Catechists are needed in all grades 1-8. Call 203-637-3661 x330 or email [email protected].
Can you help?
Sunday: - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. grades 1 – 5 No catechists needed. Thank you for filling the need. Tuesday: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. grades 1-5
WE HAVE NO CATECHISTS – CLASSES WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED IF WE DO NOT HAVE TEACHERS.
Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. grades 6-7-8 No catechists needed. Thank you for filling the need. Wednesday: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. grades 1-5
MORE CATECHISTS URGENTYLY NEEDED Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. grade 6
WE HAVE NO CATECHISTS – NEED 2 TEACHERS. CLASSES WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED IF WE DO NOT HAVE TEACHERS.
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. grade 7 & 8 No catechists needed. Thank you for filling the need. Wednesday: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. grades 6-7-8 No catechists needed. Thank you for filling the need.
Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people:
"What is your opinion?” Gospel Reflection – Mt 21: 28-32 Jesus tells a parable to a group of religious leaders. He wants them to figure out which one of the sons did his father's will. Was it the one who said yes but never showed up? Or was it the one who said no but later repented and carried out the father's wishes. Sometimes people can deceive us by smooth talk. But God is never deceived. Like Jesus, our lives can be a "yes" to God the Father in word and deed. Question of the Week: How does St. Catherine’s respond to the Lord’s call to work in his vineyard? What care does the vineyard need today? Family Discussion Questions for the Gospel Have you ever said, "yes" to someone and then not done what you agreed to do? Did you ever say "no" to someone who asked you (like a parent or teacher) but then regretted it and changed your mind? Jesus is making it clear that sinners who repent are entering the kingdom before the priests and elders who did not repent and believe. What do you think of this?
If you have thoughts or questions about todays Gospel, any questions about your faith, or simply to let me know you’re reading these discussions, please feel free to email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Got and hour to spare? Fall back to Jesus.”
Visit www.stcath.org for the full class calendar.
What’s Happening in Faith Formation Grades 1 – 12
The Religious Education Office hours are Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration for Religious Education is still open!
Classes began September 24.
Visit www.stcath.org to start registering your children and to see the full class schedules and fee information.
