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1 A Parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford Mass/Liturgy Schedule: Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, NO 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass) Daily Mass at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Wednesday, and Friday. (Yearly) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Or by appointment, please calk the parish office. Baptisms and Baptismal Preparation: Please call the parish office at Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Please call the parish office at at least 6 months in advance Choir Practices: Adult Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Youth Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Music Group Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 10:00 a.m. Website News: to: StCatherineWebMaster@Comcast.net 265 Stratton Brook Road, Box 184, West Simsbury, Connecticut Tel: /Fax: stcathy@comcast.net Website: Facebook Page: St. Catherine of Siena Parish-West Simsbury CT WELCOME! We welcome all visitors who are celebrating with us today. As is our custom at St. Catherine of Siena, please remain in your pew for the singing of the first and last verses of the recessional hymn. Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. The St. Catherine Parish Legacy Fund is committed to ensuring the long-term stability of our parish and its ministries. Please consider a gift in lieu of flowers upon a loved one's passing as a way to ensure our community will thrive well into the future. Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 4, 2018 Pastor The Reverend Michael Whyte, PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant-Parish Office Mrs. Lisa Cerchia or stcathy@comcast.net Director of Religious Education Mrs. Kathi Bonner or kathidre@aol.com Director of Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Office Manuela Hanshaw, or Manuelahanshawym@gmail.com Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Susan Zybert or susanzybert@comcast.net Facilities Manager Mr. Michael Grappone, Parish Council President Mr. Mike Coutinho or mikevinda@hotmail.com Finance Council Chairman Mr. Scott Muryasz Parish Legacy Fund Chairman Mr. Peter Pabich, Parish Lay Trustees Mrs. Ann Hoffman, Mr. Steven Moretta, Thanks for worshiping with us. If you would like to join our parish family, fill out a yellow membership form found in the vestibule or atrium and mail it to us, drop it in the collection basket or call us at We Welcome You to Our Family of Faith! 1

2 WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Religious Education News Saturday, November 5:00 p.m. Mass for Anthony & Lucia Brancato, requested by their family; Sunday, November 8:00 am Mass for Lorraine Sagers, 1st anniversary, requested by the Mascaro Family; Sunday, November 11:00 am Mass for Bridget Sugrue, 31st anniversary, requested by the Dennis Hannon Family; Sunday, November 5:00 pm Mass for Linda Voghel, 9th anniversary, requested by her family; Monday, November 8:30 a.m. Mass for the intentions of Margaraet Kreh, requested by the Peterson family; Monday, November 7:00 p.m. Rosary; Tuesday, November 8:30 Mass for Cloyed Buswell, requested by the Ryan Family; Tuesday, November 9 a.m., Adoration; Wednesday, November 8:30 a.m. Mass for a Special Intention; Wednesday, November 9:00 a.m., Rosary for Peace; Friday, November 8:30 a.m. Mass for Charles Deye, requested by his family; Friday, November 9:00 a.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Saturday, November 5:00 p.m. Mass for Jim Archer, 1st anniversary, requested by Matt & Jackie Sheehan; Sunday, November 8:00 am Mass for Deceased Veterans of the Granby American Legion, requested by the Hall Family; Sunday, November 11:00 am Mass for Ann Marron, requested by the Horbal Family; and, Sunday, November 5:00 pm Mass for Grade 4 Students. Sanctuary Lamp Memorial This week it burns for Jim Archer, 1st anniversary, requested by Matt & Jackie Sheehan. Pajama Day was a fun and wonderful success! Thank you to all of our children, parents and catechists who participated. We filled two large vans with boxes and bags of food for our local food bank. The Food Pantry in our vestibule is overflowing. A special thank you to Beckie Bilodeau and Peter Paveglio for transporting all the food items to the church, and also to Mrs. Murphy, Mr. DeVarennes and Mr. Higham for packing and loading the bags and boxes at Henry James Memorial School. We are a blessed and giving parish! Confirmation I & II Classes meet again today, November 4th! FIRST RECONCILIATION Children and parents are invited to church on Wednesday, Nov. 7th at 4 pm to "tour" the Reconciliation Room and Meditation Room in advance of First Reconciliation on Nov. 18th. Attendance is encouraged, but not required. GRADE 4 Class Mass is Sunday, November 11th at 5 pm. All 4th graders are expected attend the Mass as part of their Religious Education classes. We still have class that morning! Children should arrive at the church no later than 4:30 pm to rehearse. Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry. Offertory Collection Weekly Collection. $8, Loose Cash/Checks $1, Envelopes $7, Cathedraticum* -$ School Tax* -$ *Parish taxes paid to the Archdiocese for services to the parish. World Mission.$170.00(additional) 2

3 FROM FATHER MICHAEL... Holy Day of Obligation: All Saints Day & US This past Thursday, November 1, our Church celebrated the Feast of All Saints Day, when the Catholic Church acknowledges her known saints, those individuals declared by the Church (through canonization), to be known to live with God in His Kingdom. But as hope-filled people of faith, we the saints-in-the-pews are on a journey to become members of the Communion of Saints, that is, we are all working to become citizens of heaven one day. This Feast is also a time for the hope that all our loved ones our parents and spouses, children, grandparents and family and friends who have already died are also saints in the Kingdom of heaven. As people of hope faith we trust that they are unknown saints of God. That is, after all, the purpose of our hope-filled journey of faith! So during this Feast, which should be celebrated more than just once a year but by way of living out our faith-filled lives each day, let us pray for and to our deceased loved ones that they are guiding us and praying for us here on earth and that one day we too shall join them in the Kingdom as full citizens of God s unending love. November 2 nd, All Souls Day: Our Duty & Our Hope During the month of November you will see before our altar a bowl filled with All Souls Day Envelopes, complete with the names of our deceased family members and friends whom we are asked to pray for unceasingly. We remember the faithfully departed and as Catholics are called to continue our ancient tradition of praying for the faithfully departed. Even those of us who are good people and are filled with faith, may have some stain of sin or broken relationship which affects our relationship with God. We all need reconciliation with God even the holiest of people and benefit from God s powerful mercy. If at death we are not in, what the Church calls a state of grace, we can receive the help of our brother and sister Catholics who pray for our souls and for our entrance into heaven on the Day of Judgment. This is an ancient Catholic tradition. It is something that parishes and families did all the time. Unfortunately, we don t hear a great deal about Purgatory these days. Our world and our culture leans more towards it s all okay or don t worry, be happy philosophies. But Jesus spoke to the need to be in Right Relationship with those around us and especially with God the Father. Another example of God s great love for us is that we are called to continue to pray for those who have already died. To intercede for His grace to be upon them and welcome them into His Kingdom. Let us continue this Catholic tradition, passing it on to our parish community and our families and children even if selfishly ensuring that there will be practicing Catholics behind us and remembering us in the years to come. Eternal Life! For the entire month of November our deceased loved ones will be remembered at every Mass and in the daily breviary prayers of Father Michael. NPM Dan Schutte Concert was a Great Success! Just a brief note of thanks and congratulations to the Hartford National Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and to Susan Zybert, their president, for organizing a wonderful evening of reflection and sacred music by well-known composer, Dan Schutte. Last Friday s event was a great success both in turnout and in content. Dan Schutte gave great reflections on living the Christian life and followed them up with wonderful prayers his music sung in congregational style here at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish. I was very impressed and proud. I want to thank Susan Zybert for bringing us this opportunity, which was much appreciated by all who attended and participated, and to the NPM organization for sponsoring this. Also, a word of thanks and deep appreciation to our parish s choir members who organized a wonderful reception immediately following the concert and reflection. Our guests were quiet impressed. Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Today s readings, particularly the Gospel of Mark, remind us of the importance of knowing our faith. I mean this to say that we are called not just to know our faith but to understand it so that we can put it into action from the heart. That takes understanding. If you went to Catholic school when religious sisters ran them and taught the classes this might bring back memories to you and hopefully good ones. For me I recall a duality of feelings about Catholic school, being at the same time fearful of the sisters because they had standards that were to be followed but also comfortable because you realized their teaching style and their demands were meant to Continued on page 7 3

4 YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS BOSTON MISSION TRIP application forms are now being accepted. For more information, Mrs. Manuela Hanshaw, Teen Weekend Away (TWA) begins Friday, November 9 Sunday, November 11. Please meet at St. Catherine of Siena parking lot at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, November 9. Important trip information will be ed this week. Senior High Youth Ministry meets again on Sunday, November 18 for Apple Pie Making Night from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. in Russell Hall. Please bring a bag of apples, a cutting board and an apple peeler. We will provide all the rest. Pizza and hot cocoa will be served. PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We can use your help that evening with the pie making, and also with delivery for Monday morning, November 19, between Please contact Mrs. Manuela Hanshaw. Junior High Youth Ministry meets on Monday, November 12 for STONE SOUP night. Help us make a meal for the homeless. Please bring your favorite vegetables to add to our soup. Even if you have never cooked before, this is sure to be a very fun evening with something for everyone. Pizza and ice cream sundaes will be served. PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED this evening. Please contact Mrs. Manuela Hanshaw if you can help. Don t forget the Parish Leaf Rake on Saturday, November 17 th. Meet at St. Catherine at 7:30 a.m., bring a rake and garden gloves. Bring your whole family! Parishioner s Corporal Works of Mercy Pantry Partners The November distribution date for SCPP is November 17. This will be our regular offering. On Sunday, November 18 we will distribute Thanksgiving Baskets. We partner with the Gables Brigade in Burlington. We welcome High School Confirmation students to assist in the assembly and distribution. Assembly is located at Lewis Mills High School in Burlington at 1:00 and distribution is at 3:00 at St. Catherine. Mrs. Willis at scpp2013@gmail.com for details. FEED THE HUNGRY The next Feed the Hungry visit to prepare and serve lunch in Hartford will be Saturday, November 17th, leaving St. Catherine at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 1:30 p.m. Teens and adult volunteers are needed. Sign up in the vestibule to reserve your spot. The homeless are always in need of your generosity! Shelter Needs: The shelter in Hartford is in need of the following items for the next two weeks: Soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste and tooth brushes. We are also collecting socks, gloves, hats and winter coats. There will be a box in the vestibule to collect these items. Thank you! PARENTS OF ALL YOUTH MINISTRY TEENS IMPORTANT: All parents are asked to check the attachment to this week s Youth Ministry for both Junior and Senior High Youth Ministry for a required release form. Each family is required to fill out the Parish Photo Release Form which authorizes the parish to post pictures of their children at youth ministry events on the St. Catherine website and all other web-based publications. Thank you for your cooperation. Calling all kids! Halloween is filled with treats. Share the fun and donate a portion of your Halloween candy to give treats to Feed the Hungry. All treats will be distributed by The Feed the Hungry Youth Group at the November 17th visit to Saint Elizabeth House. Donations may be dropped off in the candy boxes in the Atrium & Vestibule. 4

5 Upcoming Parish Meetings & Events November -Sun, 4th Children s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11 a.m. -Sun, 4th Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, MR, 4 p.m. -Sun, 4th Confirmation, all rooms, 6 p.m. -Mon, 5th Mass at McLean Home, 11 a.m. -Mon, 5th Confession, 6 p.m. -Mon, 5th Rosary, 7 p.m. -Tues, 6th Children s Choir Rehearsal, MR, 6 p.m. -Tues, 6th Adult Choir Rehearsal, MR, 7:30 p.m. -Thurs, 8th Renew, Library, 10 a.m. -Thurs, 8th Girl Scouts, RH, 7 p.m. -Fri, 9th Teen Weekend Away (returning Sun, the 11th) -Sun, 11th Coffee & Donuts, RH, 9 a.m., 12 noon. -Sun, 11th Children s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11 a.m. -Sun, 11th Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, MR, 4 p.m. -Sun, 11th Grade 4 Mass, 5 p.m. -Mon, 12th Confession, 6 p.m. -Mon, 12th Jr. High Youth Ministry, RH, 7 p.m. -Tues, 13th Children s Choir Rehearsal, MR, 6:30 p.m. -Tues, 13th Adult Choir Rehearsal, MR, 7:30 p.m. -Wed, 14th Texas Hold em Poker Night, RH, 6:30 p.m. -Thurs, 15th Renew, Library, 10 a.m. -Sat, 17th Leak Rake, RH, 7:30 a.m. -Sat, 17th Pantry Partners, Vestibule, 9 a.m. -Sat, 17th Feed the Hungry -Sun, 18th Children s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11 a.m. -Sun, 18th First Reconciliation, Church, 3 p.m. -Sun, 18th Pantry Partners Thanksgiving Distribution, Kitchen sidewalk, 3 p.m. -Sun, 18th Youth Ministry Pie Night, RH, 6 p.m. -Mon, 19th Mass at McLean Home, 11 a.m. -Mon, 19th Confession, 6 p.m. -Mon, 19th Thanksgiving Centerpieces, RH, 6:30 p.m. -Tues, 20th Mom s at Mass, 8:30 am. -Thurs, 22nd Thanksgiving Day Mass, 9 a.m. -Fri, 23rd Office Closed. -Sat, 24th Rain date for Leaf Rake, RH, 7:30 a.m. -Sun, 25th St. Elizabeth House, parking lot, 3:45 p.m. Pro-Life Thought of the Week Today more than yesterday, man is again beginning to feel the need for truth and right reason in his daily experience. Always be ready to say, without ambiguity, the truth about the good and evil regarding man and the family. St. John Paul II, Address, 6/5/87 Wedding Banns II Christina Nicole Hammond & and Christopher Shinji Robert Sjogren November 16, Please join the Men's Club for the Annual Texas Hold 'em Tournament, November 14th, 6:30 p.m., Russell Hall. No experience is necessary; instructions on how to play will be given prior to the tournament. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Beer, wine and pizza will be served. Please RSVP Tom Lonergan at txlone@cox.net or call if you plan to attend. Mark your calendars. Join the Women's Club Ministry on Monday, November 19th, at 6:30 p.m. in Russell Hall and create a festive floral arrangement for your Thanksgiving table and one to donate to residents of Chelsea Place Care Center in Hartford. Bring flowers, containers, and cutting tools. Filler, Oasis and guidance will be provided. The Women's Club Ministry will deliver the donated arrangements to Hartford. Quilts2Heal is creating quilts for survivors of Hurricane Florence on November 6 from 10am to 4pm at Sew Inspired Quilt Shop, 8 Wilcox Street, Simsbury. No sewing experience required. There is something for everyone to do. Come for the whole time or just an hour or two. More information - contact Paula desilva - quilts2heal@comcast.net 5

6 ANNUAL LEAF RAKE, November 17 th at 7:30 a.m. in Russell Hall. It is that time again to help the needy in our Parish as well as our community. Come out and join other parishioners as we rake lawns for those who cannot. Bring the whole family, for what has traditionally been a fun filled day. We are looking for people with rakes and blowers.. There will be sign-up sheets in the vestibules of the church to volunteer as well as to sign up lawns that will need to be raked. If you are unable to rake your leaves, or know of somebody that needs help, please sign them up. They need not be parishioners, as this is a community service project. Please feel free to contact Bill or Liam Tagliatela with questions or if you would like to sign up via , (860) wtagliatela@gmail.com or liamtagliatela@gmail.com. Lunch will be served after the raking is complete. Rain date will be November 24th. Thank you for all you do. Please join us at our monthly Rosary on Monday, November 5th, 7 p.m. All are welcome. The 18th Annual Gabel Basket Brigade, Sunday, November 18th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Lewis Mills High School, Burlington, CT. Build baskets filled with turkey and all the fixin s needed for families, seniors and veterans. Please contact Gory & Donna Gabel Foundation, Inc. at to register or make a donation. Hours for Confirmation will be offered as it is a "Feed the Hungry" service project. McLean Home Are you prepared to leave home for a medical emergency or when inclement weather hits? Attend a free presentation on Emergency Preparedness by Peggy Coburn, MPH, Administrator McLean Home Care & Hospice and receive a FREE Go Bag which will keep all of your important items and papers together. Join us on November 13 th, from 10-11:00 am in the Burkholder Community Center at McLean. Please call to RSVP. The Community Café at McLean is held for caregivers of those with early stage Alzheimer s or Dementia, and their loved ones, the second Saturday of each month at the McLean Health Center. Join the group for social interaction, engagement and friendly support, from 10 am noon. Please call to RSVP. 6

7 Fr. Michael continued bring you not only closer to God but so that you also would do well in school. I remember being called on in class and having to stand up, close your book and give (recite) the answer whether it was math class or the Crusades. In today s gospel, a scribe ask Jesus which is the greatest of the Commandments. He answers, probably from memory of being taught by Mary, the Shema Yisreal: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. This is the ancient prayer of morning and evening prayer in the Jewish faith. It would have been recalled from memory and committed to mind, body and soul. In other words, it would have been a livedfaith-experience. We are called to know and understand our faith and to bring it to life in the same manner: in right relationship with each other and with God. Then and only then will hear the words of everlasting life: You are not far from the Kingdom of God. Little Sisters of the Poor SAVE THE DATE: BAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT!" for Little Sisters of the Poor: Once again, the Little Sisters have asked if we would be willing to bake, specifically cookies*, for their annual Christmas Bazaar in Enfield on Saturday, November 17th to benefit Saint Joseph's Residence. Sign-ups will be forthcoming with more details. Baked goods may be dropped off starting Thursday after noon, November 15th, in the kitchen on the labelled carts for Friday a.m. pick-up at St C's November 16th after 8:30am daily Mass. Thank you for your consideration. *brownies, squares also welcome but no breads, cakes or pies at this time. Need not be Christmas themed. Around Our Archdiocese of Hartford Take a Tour of a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! St. Mary's School PreK thru 8th Grade, Tuesday, Nov. 6th. 9 am to 3 pm, stop by during the day and see our classrooms & teachers in action during the school day or6:30 pm, Join us in the evening, meet & ask questions of our faculty, staff, parents and students. To RSVP contact Toni Chagnon or tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net. 7

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