St. Catherine of siena catholic church

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1 St. Catherine of siena catholic church November 19, 2017 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love! Established in 1921 Pray for Fr. Ronnie! 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Parish Phone: Parish Fax: Parish Emergency Line: St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 9:30 10:00 am Wednesday 9:30 10:00 am Friday 9:30 10:00 am Saturday 3:00 4:00 pm Or By Appointment Devotions Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Tuesdays 9:30am in Church) Rosary (Monday Friday 8:15 am in Church) Mass Schedule Monday Friday 9:00 am Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am *(Childcare Available) 11:00 am *(Childcare Available) 5:30 pm * Childcare/Nursery is located in the Melancon Center. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 400 Codifer Blvd. Metairie, LA School Phone: School Fax: Hearing assistance devices are available St. in Catherine Church. Please of see Siena an usher Catholic if you need Church one.

2 Prayer & Worship Mass Intentions Saturday, November 18 4:00 pm Gerry Adams René Brunet, Jr. Fr. Ronnie Calkins Lilia H. Cervini Dr. Keith Collins Lucille Duplantis Eric Dusang Hilda Conzelman Gandolfi Lillian Piraro Tiny Gervais Janice Giffin Octave Hymel Frances Murphy Genevieve Nemeth John Randazza Melrose Schwarz Esla Shields Herbert Simpson Sherri Ann Tircuit Christopher Vanderbrook Sunday, November 19 7:00 am Parish Family 9:00 am Rosary Altar Society 11:00 am Louis Bayhi, III Fr. Ronnie Calkins Marion Cardinale Salvador Cardinale Lilia H. Cervini Reid Winslow Chadwick Adam C. Dicks Raymond Gambel Peter Napolitano Randy Perrone Fr. Peter V. Rogers, OMI Hon. Steve Scalise and Family Esla Shields Gwen Shopper Herbert Simpson 5:30 pm Sharon Ellis Murray Monday, November 20 9:00 am Herbert Simpson Tuesday, November 21 9:00 am Harold (Hap) Schomaker Wednesday, November 22 9:00 am Mercedes M. Huss Thursday, November 23 9:00 am Msgr. Richard Carroll Friday, November 24 9:00 am Harold Steppe Our Mission St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish exists to form and send forth a community of disciples of Jesus Christ who witness by joyfully living the Gospel. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Today s Readings First Reading: The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm: Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading: Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel: To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Scripture Reflection Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Cecilia St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day St. Andrew Dũng-Lac and Companions St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week s scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? Archdiocesan Family Prayer Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people. Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence. Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family. Amen. St. Catherine of Siena Parish Prayer God, Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena. Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ. As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do. Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you. Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love. We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us! Memorials The Sanctuary Candle will burn In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Mouledoux The Chapel of the Holy Innocents Candle will burn In Memory of Lena Aupied The Divine Mercy Candle will burn In Memory of Bertha Gianni The Sanctuary Flowers are for the Special Intentions of Bernice and Johnny Macaluso Contact Frances Skiffington at or fskiffin@gmail.com for dedications. 2

3 Parish News New Parishioners: Welcome! SVdP Christmas Angel Tree: November 25 Please extend a warm welcome to St. Catherine of Siena s newest parishioners. We look forward to their active involvement in parish life! Nicholas Caluda Michael and Tricia Carlson Rachel Jeandron Myles, Shannon, Eleanor, and Abbey Palombo David, Kasey, and Charlotte Ulm Baptisms: Congratulations! Congratulations to the following children who were baptized recently at St. Catherine: Drew Richard Hammer, child of Andrew and Nathalie Hammer Connor Ambrose Maginnis, child of Donald and Allison Maginnis Samuel Joseph Maniscalco, child of Marc and Lauren Maniscalco Italian Cookie Gift Bag Sale: November The Rosary Altar Society is selling gift bags of home made Italian cookies after the November weekend Masses. The donation for these cookies is $6 a bag with all proceeds going toward the creation of our second annual St. Joseph Altar, March Thank you in advance for your support! Adoration Chapel Thanksgiving Schedule The Adoration Chapel will close for the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, November 22, 9 am, and will reopen on Monday, November 27, at 10 am. Although there will not be Eucharistic Adoration, the chapel will be accessible for prayer throughout the holidays by using the keypad. Thanksgiving Morning Mass: November 23 Please consider carving out time to give thanks to the Source of all blessings by attending Mass on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, at 10 am (note the change from the customary 9 am time). Kindly bring nonperishable food items to help restock the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. These items will be brought forward at the offertory. All are invited to bring the bread and wine to be served later in one s home for a special blessing at the end of Mass. This will be the only Mass on Thanksgiving Day. Stained Glass Window Restoration Update The windows are still being restored. Due to delays in getting the new frame manufactured, the windows will not be reinstalled until January/February of Thank you for your patience. November 11-12, 2017 General Collection $18, Weekly Electronic Giving $5, Poor Box $ Total Collection $24, Thank you for financially supporting the mission of St. Catherine Parish. We appreciate your generosity. 7% of the weekly collection is used for missionary outreach. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will put up the Christmas Angel Tree on Saturday, November 25, in the narthex of the church. If you would like to participate, please take a paper angel from the tree, buy the gift, and return it no later than Sunday, December 17. Please securely attach the paper angel to the outside of the gift. Not Married in the Church? Are you married outside of the Church but would like to consider changing that? If so, please consider what can be done that can lead to a sacramental marriage blessed by the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has made procedural changes to the annulment process. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 7 pm, in the parish conference room. If you are interested in pursuing the possibility of an annulment but will be unable to attend the meeting, please contact Deacon Mike Coney at mike.coney@gmail.com. Parish Advent Mission: December 4-6 Save the date for our annual Advent Parish Mission, Monday- Wednesday, December 4-6, 7 pm, with speaker Tom Peterson, founder of Catholics Come Home. For more information visit: Rosary Altar Society Raffle Tickets for Sale Rosary Altar Society Raffle tickets will be available for purchase through December 1, with drawings for 12 prizes taking place on December 3. Each prize includes a number of items. First prize consists of a Heather Moore pendant from Aucoin Hart, gift card from Broussard s Restaurant, and a two-night stay at Queen & Crescent Hotel. Second prize is a pearl necklace from Boudreaux jewelers, gift card from Boulevard American Bistro, two tickets to the December 24 New Orleans Saints game (noon start time), and a 2016 Saints autographed football, and there are 10 more wonderful prizes! See an Altar Society member or call the parish office, , Monday- Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, for tickets. SCS wants YOU...to Pray for Our Parish! St. Catherine of Siena parish is forming a team of people willing to intercede in prayer for the efforts of the parish and the spiritual growth of parishioners. Those willing to make the commitment will pray our Parish Prayer daily for specific intentions in connection with St. Catherine striving to become a parish Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love. Prayer warriors will receive a monthly with specific intentions for prayers of petition and/or gratitude for answered prayers. To join this effort, please joni@stcatherineparish.com and put Pray for SCS in the subject line. NEW! I Give Online Cards for Offertory Use Those who contribute to St. Catherine by means of monthly credit card charge or bank draft are welcome and encouraged to pick up a green I Give Online card from one of the baskets on the tables in the narthex, and then to place the card in the collection during the offertory. Taking part in the offertory collection symbolizes our self-offering and grateful return of a portion of our material blessings to God, Source of all blessings. Nursery Available for 7, 9 am Sunday Masses Free nursery care is available for infants through PreK3 during the 9 am and 11 am Sunday Masses, in the Melancon Center St. John Paul II room. For more information, contact Madylin Schneller at or mschneller@scsgators.org. 3

4 Weekly Calendar: November Saturday, November 18 Sunday, November 19 Monday, November 20 Tuesday, November 21 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 7:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 8:30 am Childcare (MC) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 6:30 pm Supper & Substance (B) ST. JOSEPH ALTAR COOKIE SALES SECOND COLLECTION: CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 9:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 9:00 am RCIA (CR) 11:00 am Sunday Mass (C) 12:15 pm Baptism (C) 4:00 pm Baptism (C) 5:30 pm Sunday Mass (C) 5:30 pm Men s Club Basketball (G) 6:00 pm Rosary for Fr. Ronnie (C) 6:00 PM Knights of Columbus (MC) 7:00 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm Troop 230 Parents (CAF) 10:00 am LTMTP (MC) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MC) 6:30 pm CYO Sports (G) 7:00 pm LTMTP (MC) 7:00 pm Bible Study (MC) 6:30 pm Troop 230 (CAF) ST. JOSEPH ALTAR COOKIE SALES B Barrett Complex C Church CAF Cafeteria CR Conference Room G Gym MC Melancon Center R Rectory YR Youth Room S School OC Off Campus SECOND COLLECTION: CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Wednesday, November 22 Thursday, November 23 Friday, November 24 Saturday, November 25 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 10:00 am Daily Mass (C) 8:15 am LTMTP (MC) 10:30 am Baptism (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am Bible Study (MC) 6:00 pm Co-op Volleyball (G) THANKSGIVING DAY PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 am Daily Mass (C) 9:30 am Reconciliation (C) 9:30 am RAS Cleaning of the Church (C) 12:00 pm Wedding (C) 3:00 pm Reconciliation (C) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass (C) 6:00 pm Ulster Project (MC) igivecatholic PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 4

5 Parish News Upcoming Sanctuary Work Prayerful and Welcoming Environment After requests from many parishioners and after consulting with the pastoral council, the liturgy committee, and the parish staff, some work will be done in the sanctuary in the coming weeks. As we seek to be a community Centered on Christ we will be moving the tabernacle to the center of the sanctuary in front of the crucifix. A new marble altar will be built and the ornate tabernacle from the adoration chapel will be used in the main church. The tabernacle in the church will be moved to the adoration chapel. Thanks to the generosity of a parishioner / contractor, all of the construction work will be donated. The only cost associated with project is the cost of purchasing the marble for the new altar. One of the goals of the pastoral plan developed based on all of the feedback from the coffees hosted by Fr. Ronnie and Fr. Tim when they arrived was to create a welcoming and prayerful environment before, during and after all weekend Masses. The committee implementing that goal has already accomplished a number of things: playing soft chant music before Mass, adding etiquette/welcoming children cards in the pews, and training Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to serve as greeters before and after Mass. If you have any questions or if you would like to contribute to the cost of the marble, please contact Fr. Tim in the parish office. The work will begin in the coming weeks, but it will take a few months for the new altar to be constructed. In the meantime, the tabernacle will be on the pedestal from the chapel. Our New Guide Book & Directory is Here! Look in your mailbox for our new Guide Book & Directory. It should be arriving in the coming week. The advertisers helped provide this service at no cost to our congregation. We encourage you to think of them in the future as your needs arise. If you are interested in advertising next year, you can get more information at amandavogt@guidebookpublishing.com. Please familiarize yourself with the ministries and organization at our church located in the front of the book. An electronic PDF version of the Guide Section of the book is available for downloading to your computer, smart phone, or tablet at your convenience. To download the Online Guide Section: visit click on our state followed by our city, and then click on the name of our congregation to download the book. Formed.org Parish Code: YJRRTG Beginning the first Sunday of Advent, we will be roping off the last few pews in the two center sections of the church (the side sections will not be roped off). Reserving space in the back of church will allow anyone who arrives after Mass has begun to enter a pew without having to walk to the front of the church, and possibly distracting those already present. Please do not move the ropes or sit in the roped off area. The ushers will open these sections, if needed, after Mass starts. We appreciate your understanding and help as we seek to foster a more welcoming and prayerful environment. If you have any questions about this, please see Fr. Ronnie or Fr. Tim. Electronic Giving Options Two options are available for those desiring the convenience of electronic giving: monthly credit card charge and monthly bank draft. Go to stcatherineparish.com and click on Resources, then Online Documents (under Downloads ), and then Electronic Giving Sign-Up Form. Please return your completed form in the collection basket, or drop off or mail it to the parish office at 105 Bonnabel Boulevard, Metairie, LA Need Service Hours? The Parish School of Religion is looking for high school students to help on Sunday mornings from 9-11:30 am. Contact Michelle Alley at or malley@stcatherineparish.com. The Parish Nursery is looking for students in grades 6-12 to help during the 9 am and 11 am Masses. Contact Madylin Schneller or mschneller@scsgators.org. Fall Church Cleaning 5

6 Two-minute Testimony Scripture tells us to always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope 1 Pt 3:15. This new monthly bulletin feature provides an opportunity for us to learn from each other s faith journeys. A little over ten years ago, through a series of events that seemed completely coincidental to me at the time, I decided to go on a weekend retreat at a Catholic retreat house in New Orleans. I was a cradle Catholic and had always attended Sunday Mass, but I did so more out of habit and enculturation than piety. At the time, my late husband and I had three school-age children and life was typically hectic; the allure of a quiet weekend drew me in and I made the decision to attend the retreat. Throughout the retreat weekend, the presenting priest gave a series of talks to the smallish group of attendees; each talk was followed by a period of quiet reflection. He spoke of God s love for us individually, of how Jesus willingly and obediently endured crucifixion and death so that I might have eternal life with Him, and of the graces and gifts that are available to me through the Holy Spirit and the sacraments so that I can live in a way that is responsive to His sacrifice. All these were words that I d heard before throughout my life, but for some reason they got my attention this time. At some point during the retreat, I was invited to allow the priest to pray with me to seek a new activation in my life of the Holy Spirit s gifts that I had received in Baptism and Confirmation. The talks moved me and I made a heartfelt prayer to be more open to any gifts of the Holy Spirit that God might want me to have. I went to bed that evening feeling rather dejected, as if the talks and time for reflection had made me aware of a hole, of something missing from my life, that I had not been aware of before. Then something really unusual happened. As soon as I opened my eyes the next morning, I had a strong desire to read scripture. This had NEVER happened before; indeed, the only Bible I owned at the time was a huge, decorative, white leather-bound book that we received as a wedding present and kept safely on a shelf in a cabinet. Fortunately, the retreat house furnished a Bible in each bedroom. Recalling that the presenter of the retreat had mentioned the Gospel of Mark as a good starting place to read scripture, I read that short book. It was Sunday and I eagerly joined my family for Mass and returned home. As the day proceeded, I became aware of an evolving change within myself; I lack the words to adequately describe it. I felt as if love were growing within me and filling me to capacity. I suddenly understood, in a way I never had, the things that I d heard through so many years of Catholic education and Mass attendance. I knew, in the same way that I know my name, that Jesus loved me and died for me and left me His Spirit to guide me in my life. Rather than just knowing about Jesus, I knew Jesus. And that changed everything. The most immediate identifiable differences were a hunger for Scripture and a new, deep appreciation for my Catholic faith, Mass, and the sacraments. Over time, as I indulged my desire to learn more about the spiritual life, began a routine of daily prayer with scripture, and frequented the sacraments, I noticed more subtle changes. I began to recognize God s presence in my life and to see things differently. My growing understanding of my own sinfulness began to make me less judgmental and critical and more humble, forgiving and compassionate. And all of that paved the way for an interior peace and joy. God certainly knew what He was doing when He brought me to that first encounter with Jesus and gave me the desire and grace to persevere to know Him more. Several years after that initial retreat weekend, I experienced a season of trial and loss in my life. Even while my boat was tossed in stormy seas, I knew that Jesus was with me in the boat even if it sometimes seemed that He was sleeping. I cannot imagine what my life would be like right now if I did not have a relationship with Him that gives me this confidence. I am forever grateful to God that he sort of nagged me into attending that retreat years ago. My only regret is that I didn t accept His invitation sooner! Joni Parent recently joined the parish staff as Director of Evangelization 6

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8 Archdiocesan News Exhibit Celebrates 300 Years of NOLA Catholicism The new exhibit of the Catholic Cultural Heritage Center, The Church in the Crescent: 300 Years of Catholicism in New Orleans, is open for viewing at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm and Saturday, 9 am-3 pm. For more information visit oldursulineconventmuseum.com. CCHD Second Collection this Weekend Please be generous in this weekend s second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at collection. Men s Evening of Spirituality: November 27 Archbishop Gregory Aymond will speak on the topic of Hope at the Men s Evening of Spirituality on Monday, November 27, at St. Catherine of Siena. The evening begins with Mass in the church at 6:30 pm, with dinner and the guest talk immediately following. Confession will be available. Men 18 and up are invited and encouraged to attend. Please if you plan to attend. The Men s Evenings of Spirituality are sponsored by the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi. Evening for the Widowed: November 28 All widowed persons are invited to the archdiocesan Naim Conference meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 6 pm, in the Multipurpose Room at St. Pius X, 6666 Spanish Fort Boulevard, New Orleans. Mass will be offered for deceased spouses at 6:30. A buffet supper will follow. Coping with Life Alone: November 29 Have you lost your spouse due to divorce, death, or separation? Having difficulty coping? Beginning Experience Ministry, under the Office of Marriage and Family Life, will begin a 10-week program for those struggling to cope with this loss. The meetings will begin on Wednesday, November 29, 7-9 pm, at St. Angela Merici s conference hall, which is adjacent to the church on 835 Melody Street in Metairie. The cost is $35. Call Bette Armentor at to register or for questions. Faith and Film Series: November 29 It s a Wonderful Life, starring James Stewart, will be shown on Wednesday, November 29, 6:30 pm, in the Siena Room at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, followed by a discussion moderated by Fr. Tom Condon, OP. All are welcome! Please bring a snack to share. Advent Day of Reflection: December 2 A Day of Reflection on the coming of Christ into our weary world today, led by Sr. Judy Gomila, MSC, is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 9:30 am-3 pm, at St. Mary of the Pines, 3167 Old 51 S, Chatawa, Mississippi. The donation is $40 and includes lunch. Contact Sr. Sue Von Bank at svonbank@ssndcp.org or to register or with any questions. Advent Reflection Morning: December 9 Being Mary In The Martha-Paced Season of Advent is the topic of an Advent Morning of Reflection, Saturday, December 9, 9 am, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2701 State Street in New Orleans. Fr. Joe Palermo will be the presenter. Registration for the event, which is free of charge, begins at 8:30 am. Daughters of St. Paul Christmas Concert: December Love Among Us: A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul, will be coming to New Orleans for the first time, December 10-11, 7 pm, at Loyola University s Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans. Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. Call for tickets, or visit Pauline.org/NOLAconcert. Proceeds benefit the Daughters of St. Paul in Metairie. #igivecatholic on #GivingTuesday: November 28 To kick off the holiday season, each year we have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. #igivecatholic is a national initiative created to rally the Catholic community on #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving back, from midnight to 11:59 pm. It is a call to share our blessings with our Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries. It is also an opportunity for Catholics to affirm our faith as disciples of Jesus Christ by sharing our gifts out of love for God and one another. Anyone can donate! Because this takes place 100% online, donors will need a credit card and access to the Internet. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express donations will be accepted through the website on #GivingTuesday, November 28. This year, all funds raised by SCS Church will be used to renovate the PreK3 play yard. We will install a new, soft rubber flooring on the play yard to allow a fun, safe place for the little children to play. 8

9 Parish Contacts Parish Staff Rev. Ronald Calkins, Pastor ext. 501 Rev. Timothy Hedrick, Parochial Vicar ext. 502 Deacon Mike Coney Deacon Paul Hauck Deacon Don Richard Denise Allain, Financial Manager ext. 503 Michelle Alley, Director of Religious Education ext. 506 Charmaine Barberito, Financial Assistant ext. 503 Mary Bielski, Director of Youth Ministry ext. 505 Stephanie Dureau, Director of Music Ministry Mary Johnson, Receptionist / Bulletin Editor info@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 500 Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal kkilroy@scsgators.org, Joni Parent, Director of Evangelization joni@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 506 Kim Piraro, Rectory & Church Office Coordinator Miranda Powell, Office Assistant miranda@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 506 Debbie Romagosa, Administrative Assistant dromagosa@stcatherineparish.com, ext. 504 Sacramental Preparation Baptism Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass each weekend. Contact the parish office to sign up for a date and begin the preparation process. Confirmation Confirmation is celebrated for 11th and 12th graders in January. Classes begin in August. Marriage Please contact a priest at least 8 months before the wedding and before making arrangements. Anointing of the Sick Upon request for the seriously ill, infirm, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office when someone is home bound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home. Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please fill out a gold registration form located in the gathering area of the church and return it to the parish office. Bulletin Deadline Bulletin notices must be received in the parish office at least 7 days before the date of the bulletin for which the notice is intended, to be considered for publication. Parish Ministry Contacts Adoration Chapel Mary Jeandron maryms777@aol.com Altar Servers Kerry Dominique SJEPKC@gmail.com Baptisms Marion Eigenbrod baptism@stcatherineparish.com Bible Study Carol Rooney carolbrooney@aol.com Boy Scouts Bryan Roser bryanroser@cox.net Childcare / Nursery Madylin Schneller mschneller@scsgators.org Children s Liturgy Lucy Karam lkaram@iberiabank.com Confirmation (Teen) Michelle Alley malley@stcatherineparish.com Confirmation (Adult) Jennifer Collins jenniferbabincollins@gmail.com Joni Parent joniparent234@gmail.com Cub Scouts Gerard Boineau gboineau@windsorcourthotel.com Yvette Lionnet ylionnet77@gmail.com CYO Mary Bielski Mary.bielski@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers Norman Romagosa njromagosa@hotmail.com Fair Nicole Surcouf scsfair@gmail.com FAMILIA Lori Lundgren pslundgren@cox.net Family Life Paul & Lil Hauck phauck14@yahoo.com Feeding the Homeless Barbara Renaudin barbararenaudin@yahoo.com Fellowship Sunday Pat Higginbotham webhigg@cox.net Finance Council Don Wheat dwheatcpa@gmail.com Girl Scouts Helen Fish helenfish@cox.net Home Bound Visitation Beth Gambel bethgambel@aol.com Knights of Columbus David Lynch davidlynchkc@cox.net K4J VBS Tram Jacobs vujacobs@cox.net Lectors Randi Robarts randirobarts@yahoo.com Legion of Mary Ken Krey kkrey345@cox.net Liturgy Committee Patricia Fitzpatrick pfitzpatrickrd@att.net Lord, Teach Me To Pray Karen Babbitt karenrbabbitt@gmail.com Marriage Preparation Anand & Maya Irimpen airimpe@tulane.edu Meals on Wheels Missie Warwick Mwarwick1@aol.com Men s Club Rett Pourciau rettpourciau@gmail.com Music Ministry Stephanie Dureau sdureau@bellsouth.net Parish School of Religion Michelle Alley malley@stcatherineparish.com Pastoral Council Les Nettleton lesn@bellsouth.net Prayer Line Carl Hellmers Yvonne Hellmers chellmers@yahoo.com Radio Rosary Mickey LaCombe mllacombe@cox.net RCIA Kurt Garcia kurtgarciarcia@gmail.com Respect Life Committee Stephanie Hellmers Hellm3@aol.com Rosary Altar Society Donna Hummel donna.hummel@cox.net School Kimberlie Kilroy kkilroy@scsgators.org School Co-op Charlene Sutherlin Jennifer Duran charlenel@weisersecurity.com jennduran93@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Karen Haydel svdp@stcatherineparish.com Ushers Georges Legrand glegrand@mblb.com Vocation Committee Leslie Baudry Rich Baudry leslie@baudrytherapy.com rich@baudrytherapy.com Venturing Bryan Roser bryanroser@cox.net Wedding Coordinator Jeanie Favret favretc0@aol.com Women s Club Stephanie Hellmers Hellm3@aol.com Youthful Elders Brenda Smith nanniebcs@gmail.com Young Catholic Professionals Alan Elmer alanelmer1@gmail.com 9