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1 St. Catherine ofcatholic Siena Church 1649 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, FL fax Website: Father Ignatius Plathanam WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE CMI, Pastor Monday-Friday... 7 am, 9 am Saturday... 9 am Father Jose Maniyangat Parochial Vicar Father Rafael Lavilla, OSJ, Parochial Vicar WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Eucharist Sunday Eucharist Sunday Eucharist (Spanish) Sacrament of Penance: Parish Office Hours: 5 pm 8 am & 10 am, 12 Noon, 5 pm 6:30 pm Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm and by appointment M-F 8:30 am-12:30 pm 1:30pm 4:30 pm

2 P 2.. O 25, 2015 Mass Intentions for Oct 26-Nov 1 7:00am Monday +Joseph A. Torre Tuesday +Anita Kucharski Wednesday +Jim Cole Thursday +Jack Blair Friday Kathleen Crawford, special intention 9:00am Monday Marion Davis Tuesday +Dr. Gavino Mapula Wednesday +Pat Scanlin Thursday Karesse Alumpe, Birthday Friday +Johnny Gettings Saturday +Manny Cuevas 5:00pm +Lucille Mattingly SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, :00am +Coleen Cassidy 10:00am St. Catherine s Parishioners 12:00noon +Bernard Ele 5:00pm +Heidi Fletcher 6:30pm +Ricardo Martinez READINGS FOR THE WEEK: OCT. 26-Nov 1 Mon: Rom 8: Ps 68:2,4,6-7b,20-21 Lk 13:10-17 Tues: Rom 8:18-25 Ps 126:1b-6 Lk 13:18-21 Wed: Eph 2:19-22 Ps 19:2-5 Lk 6:12-16 Thurs: Rom 8:31b-39 Ps 109:21-22,26-27,30-31 Lk 13:31-35 Fri: Rom 9:1-15 Ps 147:12-15, Lk 14:1-6 Sat: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12,25-29 Ps 94:12-13a,14-15, Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sun: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Ps 24:1bc-4b, Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a Wedding Banns Wedding Banns are announced for the first me between Kenzie Hurley and William Stanley Moore. Wedding date: November 7, 2015 Wedding Banns are announced for the second me between Liz Torres and Jean Figueroa Wedding date: November 21, 2015 Marianne Edwards Joe Pinnell Maria Pinnell Beth Wheeler Marianne Edwards Daisy Richardo Dania Laguna Patricia Shelby Metzly Sanchez Kathryn Schlofman Carol Sumrall Pate George Robertson Barbara Reider Allie Allen Debbie Allen Evan Lockner Albert Figueroa Kathleen Goad Giocaonda DiMarco Samantha Johnson Tre Mosley Jeanne Heppner Jim Harden Margaret Joyner Boss Liam Suarez Colleen Derr Evelyn Vongjesda Brian Connell Brian Orndorf Carolyn Price Andrew Smith & Family John C. Davis Marlene Diaz Harry Digiovinni Please Pray for the Sick Marsha O Berry Kim Barndt Fred Johns Robert Melson Keith Joyner Consuelo Serna and Family Jack Sumrall Rosalina Cuadra Rusty Hathaway Robert Mercer Anthony Haynes Adrian Hendrixon JoAnn Pilliod Rose Stanley Dorothy Collins Lory Cruz Carlos Valencia Joseph Sales Elaine Walker Mary Skulsky Michael Hovell Marsha Lyn Waters Gloria Cole Carlos Pacheco Oscar Martinez Rosa de la Cruz SorAminta de la Trinidad Georgia Sumrall Carolina Santiago Jim Schad Kathleen Mullin Parish Directory Terry McCarthy Sor Aminta de la Trinidad Ruben Pacheco Danny Pacheco Mercedes Pacheco Josefa Pacheco Arianna Moore Alba Hernandez Ivette Herrera Iris Torres Michael Bassett Stacey & Noah Quina Stephen Smith Janet Reynolds Alfredo Staggs David Hernandez Robert Garcia Nancy Horan Alicia Deckard Larry Estrella Irma Rodriguez Luis Rodriguez Douglas Wilton Steven Mazzuco David Porter Flora Bada Wilfredo Bada Teresa Maniyangat Deceased: Rosing Caragan 1649 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL Father Igna us Plathanam, CMI, Pastor... Ext. 325 pastor@stcatherineop.com Father Jose Maniyangat, Parochial Vicar... Ext. 311 Father Rafael Lavilla, OSJ, Parochial Vicar... Ext. 313 Father David Ruchinski, In Residence Deacon Peter Dang... deaconpeter.d@gmail.com Deacon Larry Hart... dcnlarryhart@gmail.com Deacon Ralph Mar nez... deaconrmar nez@gmail.com Kimberly Neill, Business Manager... Ext. 305 Lisa Murphy, Parish Secretary... Ext. 324 Lyn Hall, Stewardship Coordinator... Ext. 306 Vincent Reilly, Faith Forma on Director... Ext. 322 Robyn Spencer, Religious Ed. Coordinator... Ext. 321 Robin Shipley, Youth Min. Coordinator... Ext. 326 Cheri Forster, Social Min. Coordinator... Ext. 310 Maria Rodriguez, Recep onist... Ext. 301 Ana Aguirre, Office Assistant... Ext. 329 St. Vincent DePaul Office John LaDavia, Maintenance Nursery Staff Margaret O Connor, Mary Ellen DeMarco, Denise Coates... Ext. 309 Perpetual Adora on Coordinators: Pa y Archambault, & Mary Hartwell, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Martha Velazquez, Annuncia on Catholic Interparish School Website: oncatholic.org Victoria Farrington, Principal; ; Fax:

3 O 25, 2015 P 3 Diocesan Marriage Renewal The next Diocesan Marriage Renewal weekend will be held on November 6-8, 2015 at Marywood Retreat and Conference Center. For more information contact Ann and Jerry Webster, , or visit us on the web at TRAINING FOR NEW EMHC S AND READERS Monday November 9, 6-9 pm Training for NEW EMHCs who missed first session Tuesday November 10, 6-9pm Training for NEW Lectors (Readers) who missed first session. Both training sessions will be held in the church. Call Lisa at the parish office for information. NOTE** Current EMHCs and Readers may pick up a manual in the parish office if they would like to have a copy. Welcome to the House of the Lord Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Catherine Hispanic Community celebrated El Señor de los Milagros (Lord of the Miracles) with a procession, a special Mass with Bishop Estevez followed by a reception with traditional food and entertainment. As the procession entered the Church for Mass, Bishop Estevez stopped in the Narthex, blessing the new mosaic tile floor welcoming all to St. Catherine. LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR October 31-Nov 1, 2015 SAT. 5 PM Priest: Fr. Ignatius; Altar Server: D. Kraus, H. Miller, J. Cascante; Reader: M. Ryan, F. Sicignano; EMHC: M. Anastas, W. Kraus, M. Catingdig, M. Ziegler, T. Avena, N. Wetherbee, S. Galloway, V. Avena. SUN. 8 AM Priest: Fr. Jose Altar Server: T. Schad, K. Schad, T. Schad; Reader: M. Conroy, R. Nagales; EMHC: M. Rodgers, J. Tappe, J. Sikora, J. Skulsky, J. Hardin, L. Skulsky, P. Sikora, S. Stimac, B. Schaefer, R. Glynn, M. Smith, B. Mayette. SUN. 10 AM Priest: Ignatius; Altar Server: J. Rodriguez, C. Bruns, A. Dulke; Reader: J. Diana, H. Parker; EMHC: M. Rodgers, J. Tappe, P. LeSeur, P. Fuentes, L. Kendrick, J. Kendrick, V. Counts, R. Surio, A. Kerins, J. Rodgers, C. Santiago, D. Counts, R. Gillett. SUN. 12 PM Priest: Ignatius; Altar Server: J. Mc.Clellan, J. McDonald, D. Luman; Reader: S. Hughes, H. Parker; EMHC: J. O Meara, T. Muldrew, K. Tureski, T. Dungca, A. Knowles, C. Forster, C. Miller, M. Almojera, C. Almojera, Y. Rafidi, J. Thielen, L. Soberano, B. Almojera. SUN. 5 PM Priest: Jose; Altar Server: E. Shipley, B. Shipley, R. Carey; Reader: L. Hodges, R. Shipley; EMHC: S. Bell, M. Dobbertien, L. Hall, D. Costello, D. Hall, R. Schwartz. SUN. 6:30 PM Priest: Fr.Rafael; Dcn R. Martinez; Altar Server: G. Figueroa, M. Zayas, I. Leon ; Reader: B. Harrington, G. Murillo; EMHC: B. J. Torres-Cumpa, A. Murillo, Z. Perez, M. Galeano.

4 P 4 O Annunciation Build the Gym Fundraiser Please join us on Friday, October 30 at the Eagle Landing Golf Club to support the Annunciation Catholic School "Build the Gym" Fundraiser! In conjunction with our annual Golf Tournament, we will have a silent auction of over 50 items! You are welcome to browse our selection anytime from 10:30 AM until the auction closes at 5:30 PM. There is truly something for everyone at our auction from wine baskets, theater tickets, golf packages, BJS and Bishop Kenny baskets to children's birthday party packages, toys the kids will love to makeovers and beauty baskets and hotel accommodations both near and far. We also have gift certificates for a variety of services donated by local businesses as well as photography sessions, unique food baskets and more! We look forward to seeing you there. For more information contact Maggie Randall at (904) or maggiemran@comcast.net There s change In the air Why not make a change this fall in the way you generously support our parish? Sign up with egiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to St. Catherine s. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct will save valuable time for both you and our parish staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website and use our parish code FL652. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct enrollment form from the parish office. Peace and Blessings to your family! Fr. Ignatius 25, 2015 Stewardship Collection October 11 $22, Second Collection: Oct. 31 / Nov. 1 The Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA This collection makes it possible for the archdiocese to ensure that all military Catholics and their families, as well as patients in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, have access to the sacraments, the spiritual guidance of a Catholic chaplain, and authentic Catholic education, wherever they are. The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA receives no military or government assistance. The AMS depends solely on the generosity of the American Catholic Community to operate its many programs and services to our men and women in uniform. Children s Stewardship October 11: $ Grades k-4th This week my prayers of special intention were for: My mom because she does not feel well; I prayed for my brother. This is how I used my time and talent for others during the past week: I put away my clothes; I helped my parents sweep the floor; I cleaned up all my toys. Grades 5th 12th This week my prayers of special intention were for: Nick, I hope he comes home safe; My mom; The poor; All the spirits in purgatory; That I will be pure. This is how I used my time and talent for others during the past week: I baby sat and help my family with things; I volunteered to help people; I helped get ready for the Bazaar. St. Catherine Bowling Party Saturday, Nov. 14-1pm to 4pm Adults only. Bring friends and neighbors. $8.50 per person and free shoe rental. Don t miss the fun! Call for more info. Send check to Knights of Columbus no later than October 31, 2015 to Bob Culp, 2631 Sharpsburg Ct. Middleburg, FL 32068

5 O 25, 2015 P 5 Social Ministry October is Respect Life Month Each Week stop by our tables in the Narthex as we feature a different aspect of Respect Life. Week 4: Prison Ministry St. Catherine's Prison Ministry The mission is to bring Christ's presence and love to those incarcerated in our local jails and prisons. Programs include KAIROS retreats, Catholic Masses / Prayer services, and St. Dismus retreats, and Songs of Praise and Worship by the Fools for Christ song group. Please discern if you are called to this fruitful ministry. Call Earl Porter at or Cheri in the office at Justice and Reconciliation Ministry A ministry of Catholic Charities, the Justice and Reconciliation Ministry provides worship and religious education for prisoners. The ministry assists and counsels families in an effort to maintain family bonding during incarceration. Provides advocacy on behalf of prisoners; offers alternatives to incarceration through court intervention. Helps offenders rejoin mainstream of society. Call Cheri Forster, Social Ministries Coordinator, at for more information Calling all Giving Tree Angels! The season is fast approaching and we need you! We need both those with experience and those eager to learn about this annual event which provides Christmas gifts to local needy families GIVING TREE SCHEDULE: Nov. 16, 7:00 pm: Rooney Hall. Receive list and instructions Nov. 21: Trees go up in church. Must have ornaments filled out with requests and ready to decorate trees. Dec. 6, 9am to 1pm: Sort and organize incoming gifts Dec. 8, 5pm : Sort late gifts and reorganize table to prepare the list of missing gifts Dec. 9, 9am: we will purchase missing items and return to Rooney Hall to get gifts wrapped and marked. 11:00 a.m. Wrapping Angels come to assist and complete the tables DONNA PORTER at dporter01@bellsouth.net Or call Include phone number and indicate if you would like to be an Angel or a Wrapper Perpetual Adoration Establish a love relationship with Jesus! Eucharis c Adora on is the adora on of Jesus Christ Himself, present in the Holy Eucharist. During Adora on in our chapel, the Eucharist is exposed in a beau ful vessel called a monstrance. From the altar, our Lord gazes at us in the Eucharist, wan ng for us to give Him our hearts, our burdens, our sufferings, our joys and our sorrows so that He may transform us and sanc fy us. In the silence of hearts, we are able to go before Him, to love and adore Him simply because HE is GOD. [Call to learn more about a Holy Hour.] Words to Live by Let us learn solidarity. Without solidarity, our faith is dead Pope Francis October 13, 2015 St Vincent de Paul Society October 25-Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: In this Sunday s Gospel, Jesus asks Bartimaeus: What do you want me to do for you? And he answers, Master, I want to see. Let us ask Jesus for the grace to see our brothers and sisters who are poor and lonely. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring God s love and mercy to 52 families, providing $13, for food, utilities, rent and other bills. God Bless You! OUR DONATION BOX IS LOCATED IN THE BRICK PILLAR UNDER THE PICTURE OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL WE STILL NEED LARGE CANS OF FRUIT & GREEN BEANS FOR THE SULZBACHER CENTER.

6 Page 6 October 25, 2015 Faith Formation Religious Education Rite of Acceptance and Rite of Welcoming for RCIA St. Catherine of Siena will formally welcome our new catechumens and candidates at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 1. Please join us to welcome them keep them in your prayers as they continue their faith journey toward Easter when they will enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. You Can Understand the Bible! Reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ, but understanding it is o en difficult. The good news is that you can understand the Bible, and The Bible Timeline makes it easy. If you want a be er understanding of our faith, and a deeper rela onship with God, join us for The Bible Timeline Study, on Tuesdays, beginning October 27 at 10:00am or 7:30pm. The study will include a series of twenty-four videos presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be preceded by a lively group discussion. Everyone who par cipates will receive a The Bible Timeline Study Kit, which includes a color-coded Bible Timeline Chart. Two sessions on Tuesdays beginning October 27 at 10:00am or 7:30pm. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes. Cost: $45.00 for workbook and materials. Scholarships available. Register today! Brochure and registration forms available in the Narthex. **CLOSE TO 200 PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED AND THE NUMBER IS CLIMBING! IT S NOT TOO LATE! SIGN UP TODAY AND TAKE PART IN THIS EXCITING PARISH-WIDE EVENT. MEET NEW FRIENDS AND FELLOW PARISHIONERS AND EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF SACRED SCRIPTURE AND THE ROOTS OF OUR FAITH AS CATHOLICS! Directory News The Parish Directory is s ll undergoing revisions as our database is updated. We hope to have the Directory printed and distributed in the near future to those who posed for photos. The Christian Origins of Halloween Every year, a debate rages among Catholics and other Christians: Is Halloween a satanic holiday or merely a secular one? Should Catholic children dress up like ghosts and goblins? Is it good for children to be scared? Lost in the debate is the history of Halloween, which, far from being a pagan religious event, is actually a Christian celebration that's almost 1,300 years old. "Halloween" is a name that means nothing by itself. It is a contraction of "All Hallows Eve," and it designates the vigil of All Hallows Day, more commonly known today as All Saints Day. All Saints Day, November 1, is a Holy Day of Obligation, and both the feast and the vigil have been celebrated since the early eighth century, when they were instituted by Pope Gregory III in Rome. Despite concerns among some Catholics and other Christians in recent years about the "pagan origins" of Halloween, there really are none. The first attempts to show some connection between the vigil of All Saints and the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain came over a thousand years after All Saints Day became a universal feast, and there's no evidence whatsoever that Gregory III or Gregory IV was even aware of Samhain. In Celtic peasant culture, however, elements of the harvest festival survived, even among Christians, just as the Christmas tree owes its origins to pre-christian Germanic traditions without being a pagan ritual. The Celtic elements included lighting bonfires, carving turnips (and, in America, pumpkins), and going from house to house, collecting treats, as carolers do at Christmas. But the "occult" aspects of Halloween ghosts and demons actually have their roots in Catholic belief. Christians believed that, at certain times of the year (Christmas is another), the veil separating earth from Purgatory, Heaven, and even Hell becomes thinner, and the souls in Purgatory (ghosts) and demons can be more readily seen. Thus the tradition of Halloween costumes owes as much, if not more, to Christian belief as to Celtic tradition. Ironically, one of the most popular Christian alternatives to celebrating Halloween is a secular "Harvest Festival," which has more in common with the Celtic Samhain than it does with the Catholic All Saints Day. There's nothing wrong with celebrating the harvest, but there's no need to strip such a celebration of connections with the Christian liturgical calendar. Another popular Catholic alternative is an All Saints Party, usually held on Halloween and featuring costumes (of saints rather than ghouls) and candy. At best, though, this is an attempt to Christianize what is in reality an already Christian holiday.

7 O 25, 2015 P 7 Youth Wednesday Night is Youth Night EDGE Night (Grades 5 and 6) Wednesday, October 28, 5:45-6:45PM in Rooney Hall for A HOLYWEEN Celebra on! SPIRIT Night (Grades 7 and 8) SCY Grades 9-12 Wednesday, October 28th 7:15-8:30PM Rooney Hall. COFFEEHOUSE (GRADES 9-12) GATHERS Wed., Oct. 28th, 7:15-8:30 PM IN THE YOUTH ROOM. Be The Change Middle School Youth Rally At St. Catherine Youth Night, we not only play games, (which are planned around a theme) read scripture, have awesome large and small group discussions, pray, enjoy a Christian song of the week; we also build relationships with and for our youth, as well as send the young church forth with a challenge of the week. We also provide dinner for the youth because many of them are coming straight from Religious Education. We need to feed people each week. If you are interested in providing a snack, drinks, or a light meal for any of our groups, please contact Robin Shipley in the Youth Office. Help Raise Funds and Enjoy Great Food! Eat at The Loop on Wells Road anytime, any day; have your receipt stamped St. Catherine s, turn it in to the church, and at the end of the month we get 10% of the sale! NCYC Meeting for parents/ delegates Delegates and parents we will have a brief meeting on Sunday, November 1 at 11:30 AM in the Youth Room. Please make every effort to come. Theology on Tap Young Adults the next Theology on Tap will be presented on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The topic will be Mercy with Father James Kaniparampil. Location TBA. Please visit our UPDATED YOUTH WEBSITE stcatsyouth AndFollow us on Twitter: Stcatsyouth or Join our FACEBOOK Group and INSTAGRAM! Thirteen St. Catherine Youth and two adults attended the Middle School Youth Rally held at Bishop Snyder High School on Sat. Oct. 17. The theme was Be The Change. As part of the Rally, Mass was celebrated by our very own Fr. Rafael. The word fiat is Latin, literally meaning Be it done, it is the yes of Mary at the Annunciation. The Fiat Festival therefore is a response to Pope Francis call to religious sisters, brothers and priests to wake up the world with their testimony of faith, holiness and hope. On November 21, 2015 the parish communities of the Diocese of St. Augustine will come together for a Fiat Festival as part of the Year of Consecrated Life. The festival will host events on the campuses of Bishop Kenny High School and Assumption Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Fiat is geared toward all high school students and young adults (ages 18-25). This one-day event harmonizes deep moments of prayer with high energy activities including talks from national speakers, break-out sessions with members of religious communities, adoration, confession, Mass and the Ignite the Fire fest featuring live music, films and personal testimonies. The Ignite the Fire fest is open to all families. For more information visit or call Robin Shipley in the Parish office.

8 P 8 O 25, 2015 Hispanic Ministry Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Agradecimiento Agradecemos a la Comunidad Hispana toda la ayuda recibida antes, durante y después de nuestro Bazaar Paroquial Dios bendiga su generosidad!!! El Ministerio Hispano de la Parroquia Sacred Heart invita a meditar los misterios del Rosario en honor a nuestra Madre Maria, el sábado 31 de Octubre a las 8:00pm en el estacionamiento de la Parroquia. Favor venir con velas y zapatos cómodos. This Week MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 9:00am Bazaar Clean up, Rooney Hall 9:00am Bazaar Clean up, Haut Hall 7:00pm Women's CRHP, Church Conf. Room TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 12:30pm Mah Jong, Rooney Hall 7:00pm Spanish Charismatic, Church Conference Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Haut Hall WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 9:00am Seniors Exercise Group, Rooney Hall 9:00am Handicrafts, Haut Hall 7:00pm Legion of Mary, Church Conference Room 7:00pm RCIA, Haut Hall 5:45pm Youth Night, Rooney Hall 7:15pm Coffee House, Youth Room THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 10:00am Young at Heart, Rooney Hall 11:00am Hispanic Young at Heart, Haut Hall FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:00pm Charismatic Spanish Mass, Church SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:30am Hispanic Charismatic Retreat, Rooney Hall SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 7:30am Men s CRHP, Rooney Hall Formation Rooms TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 6:00pm Religious Education 7:30pm Knights of Columbus, Upper Room WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28 10:00am ESL, Galilee Room 4:30pm Religious Education 6:00pm Religious Education 7:30pm Justice & Peace, Ephesus Room Grupo de Oración Camino a Jesús invita: Misa de Sanación Intergeneracional Viernes 30 de Octubre del 2015 / 7:00pm Celebrante: Padre Carlos Sosa Retiro de Sanación Interior Conferencista: Hna. Georgina Gamarra, M.M. Tema: El Poder Sanador de la Eucaristía 31 de Octubre del 2015 / 8:30am - 5:00pm Rooney Hall Donacion: Adultos $10, niños menores 13 años $ 5 Incluye almuerzo No habrá cuidado de niños CHILD SAFETY- If your children need to use the restroom during Mass on the weekend, please escort them. Do not let them go alone. Thank you for helping us to keep your children safe.

9 O 25, 2015 _ P 9 FARMWORKER FOOD DRiVE Annual Thanksgiving Baskets for needy farmworker families St. Catherine s will be supporting Catholic Charities Farm Worker Ministry Food Drive Nov. 1st 15th ITEMS NEEDED: FLOUR, TOMATO SAUCE,MASECA FLOUR, OIL, CANNED VEGETABLES. RICE, SUGAR, AND COFFEE BEANS Call Cheri Forster, Social Ministries Director, for more information Welcome to St. Catherine ANOINTING OF THE SICK: This sacrament will be offered on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00AM. ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL: Our school is located adjacent to St. Luke s Parish. It is supported by St. Catherine, Sacred Heart Fleming Island, and St. Luke. Students from Pre-K through Eighth grade are enrolled. BAPTISM PREPARATION: All parents wishing to baptize a child must attend a three week baptism preparation program held quarterly in English or Spanish. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Robyn Spencer at ext.321. CANDLES: Votive candles are located in the main sanctuary by the statue of Mary. Donations for the 5 day candles are $5 per candle and for the 8 hour candles $2 per candle.. CHAPEL: Our chapel is located behind the main altar or you may enter directly at the doorway near Kingsley Avenue from the driveway between Rooney Hall and the church. You may make a visit there during the day Monday thru Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. All other times require a security code. DIVINE MERCY AND HOLY ROSARY DAILY: Please join us in the chapel following the 9:00 a.m. mass. All are welcome to join us in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays for the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and Rosary. FLOWERS: Families wishing to give a donation toward the weekly floral arrangement on the altar or a flower arrangement placed in the Adoration Chapel in front of the Blessed Sacrament may do so in memory of or in celebration of a birthday or anniversary. The minimum suggested donation is $35. Names will be published in the bulletin. Call Lisa Murphy, Parish Secretary at , ext REGISTRATION: Please register in the parish as soon as you move into the area. Blue registration cards are available in the pamphlet rack in the church vestibule. You may also come to the parish office during the week to register your family and your children for Religious Education. We welcome revisiting Catholics and invite them to call on our priests with any questions or information they may need to help on their journey back to the Lord. FUNERAL: Our pastor, Father Ignatius is responsible for all matters regarding liturgy and worship in the parish. Every Catholic has the right to the special grace of a Funeral Mass. If there is a death in your family and you would like to make arrangements for a funeral mass or anyone would like to pre-plan a funeral liturgy, please call Father Ignatius at , ext.325 or him at pastorsoffice@stcatherineop.com.. HALL RENTAL: Haut Hall and Rooney Hall are available for rent for wedding receptions and other family events when they are not being used for parish functions. Fees are $ for registered, active and contributing parishioners. MARRIAGES: Please call for an appointment with a priest at least 8 months prior to nuptials. The Diocesan pre-marriage conferences are prerequisites. The fee for the Church is $50.00 if you are a registered and active parishioner or $ if you are not a registered parishioner.