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A Parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford The St. Catherine Parish Legacy Fund is commied to ensuring the long-term stability of our parish and its ministries. Please consider a giſt in lieu of flowers upon a loved one's passing as a way to ensure our community will thrive well into the future. Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 November 2016 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Pastor The Reverend Michael Whyte, 860 658 1642 PARISH STAFF Administrave Assistant-Parish Office Mrs. Lisa Cerchia 860 658 1642 or [email protected] Director of Religious Educaon Mrs. Kathi Bonner 860 658 4737 or [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry Mrs. Judy Pluta 860 408 9888 or [email protected] Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Susan Zybert 860 404 5514 or [email protected] Facilies Manager Mr. Michael Grappone, 860 658 1642 Parish Council President Mr. Jim Peters 860 651 3143 or [email protected] Finance Council Chairman Mr. Sco Muryasz 860 693 4164 Parish Legacy Fund Chairman Mr. Peter Pabich, 860 408 1254 Parish Lay Trustees Mrs. Melissa Horbal, 860 651 7844 Mr. Joseph Capozzoli, 860 352 2390 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 658 1642. We Welcome You to Our Family of Faith! 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 Reconciliaon: Saturday from 4:00 p.m. unl 4:30 p.m. Monday from 6:00 p.m. unl 7:00 p.m. Bapsms and Bapsmal Preparaon: Please call the parish office at 860 658 1642 Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Please call the parish office at 860 658 1642 at least 6 months in advance Choir Pracces: Adult—Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Youth—Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Music Group—Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Bullen Deadline: Monday at 10:00 a.m. Website News: email to: [email protected] 265 Straon Brook Road, Box 184, West Simsbury, Conneccut 06092 Tel: 860 658 1642 /Fax: 888 297 3134 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stcatherine.info 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.
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A Parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford

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-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 November 2016

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.

Pastor The Reverend Michael Whyte, 860 658 1642

PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant-Parish Office Mrs. Lisa Cerchia 860 658 1642 or [email protected]

Director of Religious Education Mrs. Kathi Bonner 860 658 4737 or [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry Mrs. Judy Pluta 860 408 9888 or [email protected]

Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Susan Zybert 860 404 5514 or [email protected]

Facilities Manager Mr. Michael Grappone, 860 658 1642

Parish Council President Mr. Jim Peters 860 651 3143 or [email protected]

Finance Council Chairman Mr. Scott Muryasz 860 693 4164

Parish Legacy Fund Chairman Mr. Peter Pabich, 860 408 1254

Parish Lay Trustees Mrs. Melissa Horbal, 860 651 7844 Mr. Joseph Capozzoli, 860 352 2390

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 658 1642.

We Welcome You to Our Family of Faith!

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. Baptisms and Baptismal Preparation: Please call the parish office at 860 658 1642 Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Please call the parish office at 860 658 1642 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: email to: [email protected] 265 Stratton Brook Road, Box 184, West Simsbury, Connecticut 06092 Tel: 860 658 1642 /Fax: 888 297 3134 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stcatherine.info

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.

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Religious Education News The Child Lures, Think First and Stay Safe will be presented to Grade 3-4 on Sunday, Nov. 6th in the cafeteria at HJMS. Parents are invited to attend with their child Grade 4 Class Mass is Sunday, Nov. 13th at 5pm. All 4th graders are required to attend. Please be at the church no later than 4:30 p.m. for practice and please remember to bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry. First Reconciliation children are invited to "tour" the Reconciliation Room on Monday, Nov. 7th at 4pm at the Church. This short tour is not required but is very helpful for the children preparing for the Sacrament on November 20th! Thanks to all children who donned PJ's at Rel Ed last Sunday and helped "Feed the Hungry" by bringing in breakfast foods for the food bank. We filled the empty pantry in the Vestibule in one day! Thank you to the Woods, Muryasz and Bilodeau Families for loading up the dozen of boxes and transporting them over to the church! Confirmation I & II meet again on Sunday, November 13th. Remember, no more than 2 excused absences are allowed for Confirmation Candidates. SPECIAL EVENT for all Rel Ed Parents! Dr. Joan Kelly, a popular and dynamic speaker will do a program for Rel Ed parents in the cafeteria at HJMS on Sunday, Nov. 20th. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to affirm what parents do to support the faith of their children as "Heralds of the Faith"! Coffee and refreshments will be served! All are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

Saturday, November 5th @ 5:00 pm Mass for Linda Voghel, 7th anniversary, requested by her family;

Sunday, November 6th @ 8:00 am Mass for Susan Grenier; requested by Dolores Grenier, Tom Lonergan and daughters;

Sunday, November 6th@ 11:00 am Mass for Joe Longo, requested by Janet & John Fischer;

Sunday, November 6th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass for Michael & Kevin MacBeth, requested by Trafta O’Bryan;

Monday, November 7th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for Deborah Koprek, requested by Bill & Ann Hurley;

Tuesday, November 8th @ 8:30 am Mass Clarke Rees, requested by the Neureither Family;

Wednesday, November 9th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for Special Intention;

Friday, November 11th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for Anne Zdrojeski, requested by the Ruder Family;

Saturday, November 12th @ 5:00 pm Mass for Frank Angelastro, requested by the Manasia Family;

Sunday, November 13th @ 8:00 am Mass for Dick & Bernadette Fortin; requested by Gloria Rose;

Sunday, November 13th @ 11:00 am Mass for Rosella & Edward Kehoe, requested by their family; and,

Sunday, November 13th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass for our Grade 4 Students.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

Offertory Collection Weekly Collection: $9,573.06 Loose Cash/Checks $ 1,519.06 Envelopes $ 7,982.00 Cathedraticum* -$ 526.51 School Tax* -$ 526.51 *Parish taxes (5.5%) paid to the Archdiocese for 526.51 services to the parish.

Repair & Refurbishment….…$ 85.00(additional)

Hurricane Matthew……...…$1,608.00 World Mission………….…$ 433.00(additional)

Remember Your Loved Ones All Souls Envelopes For Remembrance.

This weekend there will be an optional second collection for the

Archdiocese for Military Services; Next weekend’s second collection is for

Repair & Refurbishment.

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY

Sunday, November 6th—TWO EVENTS: 5:00-6:00 p.m.—SOUP FOR SOPHOMORES Pre-youth group event in parish library for Sophomores only. 6:00 pm, Russell Hall—Full Youth Group arrives. Pizza will be served. Leadership team members needed for small groups tonight. All are welcome. November 11-13, TWA—Teen Weekend Away. We gather on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the parish parking lot and travel together to Camp Washington. Sunday, November 20, 6:00 p.m., Russell Hall, PIE NIGHT!! Join us for the Senior High annual Thanksgiving tradition of making pies for area soup kitchen's thanksgiving meal. PLEASE BRING: a bag of 8 apples, a cutting board, and an apple peeler. (mark with your family name) The rest of the ingredients will be provided. Parent helpers are needed for this evening. Please contact [email protected]

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY Monday, November 7th—7:00 p.m., Russell Hall. Join us tonight for the SOLE PROJECT. We will be using the collected blue jeans to prepare shoe making for children who live in Uganda, Africa. Please bring: a pair of material cutting scissors labeled with your family name. ADULT HELPERS ARE NEEDED TONIGHT. Please contact JudyPlutaYM@gmail if you can help.

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FROM FATHER MICHAEL...

Frustrated, Depressed about the Election? I heard a reassuring Christian message the other day: “In the long run, it doesn’t matter who is in the White House, it matters only who is on The Throne!” In the end, He will make all things anew. Amen!

In Light of All Soul’s Day and Our Faith Belief in The Communion of Saints The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has recently issued a document to the whole Church entitled “Ad resurgendum cum Christo” regarding the burial of the deceased and the conversation of the ashes in the case of cremation. Allow me to summarize the lengthy document here: Christ’s death and resurrection has freed us from sin

and gave us access to new life, so just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in the newness of life (“For I hand on to you as of first importance what I also received: That Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that He was buried; that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures; that He appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve.” 1 Cor 15:3-5), therefore;

Following the most ancient tradition, the Church in-sistently recommends that the bodies of the deceased be buried in cemeteries or other sacred places. Howev-er, when for legitimate motives cremation of the body has been chosen, the ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in cer-tain cases, a church or an area set aside for this purpose and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority In memory of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, the mystery that illumines the Christian meaning of death, burial is above all the most fitting way to ex-press faith and hope in the resurrection of the body;

By burying the bodies of the faithful, the Church con-firms her faith in the resurrection of the body, and in-tends to show the great dignity of the human body as an integral part of the human person whose body forms part of their identity. She cannot, therefore, condone attitudes or permit rites that involve erroneous ideas about death, such as considering death the definitive annihilation of the person, or the moment of fusion with Mother Nature or the universe, or as a stage in the cycle of regeneration, or as the definitive liberation from the “prison” of the body;

Burial of the faithfully departed in cemeteries or other sacred places encourages family members and the whole Church to pray for and remember the dead, while at the same time fostering the veneration of the martyrs and saints;

In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of the sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful.

The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this prac-tice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in His omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s im-mortality nor that of the resurrection of the body;

In absence of motives contrary to Christian doctrine, the Church after the celebration of the funeral rite, ac-companies the choice of cremation providing the rele-vant liturgical and pastoral directives, taking particular care to avoid every form of scandal or the appearance of religious indifferentism (knowing that burial of the body is the preferred Church methodology);

When for legitimate motives, cremation of the body is chosen, the ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place (cemetery or other sacred place);

For the reasons given above and herein, the conserva-tion of the ashes of the departed in a domestic resi-dence is not permitted;

In order that every appearance of pantheism, natural-ism or nihilism be avoided, it is not permitted to scatter the ashes of the faithful departed in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way, nor may they be preserved in mementos, pieces of jewelry or other objects. These courses of action cannot be legitimized by an appeal to the sanitary, or economic motives that may have occa-sioned the choice of cremation; and,

When the deceased notoriously has requested crema-tion and the scattering of their ashes for reasons con-trary to the Christian faith, a Christian funeral must be denied to that person according to the norms of the law.”

--The Sovereign Pontiff Francis, in the Audience granted to the

undersigned Cardinal Prefect on 18 March 2016, Vatican City. The full document may be obtained at USCCB.org

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time—Mocking Belief in the Resurrection The Pharisees use a laughable example to try and trap Jesus into pitting Himself against one of the two sides of the argument taking place: without belief in the afterlife or resurrection of the body, how are we bound by the laws and rules of this world in Christ’s resurrected life? Jesus brushes aside the Pharisees’ simplistic logic by asserting that while marriage is the way of “this age” those found worthy of the resurrection will not be defined or bound by such labels, covenants or contracts. That heavenly life will transcend our categories; there death will be no more and we will be simply “children of God” enjoying an angelic existence.

MANY THANKS to our Senior High Youth Ministry who baked and delivered 75 apple pies to area soup kitchens for their Thanksgiving meals. Thank you to the parent helpers who gave their time and energy on PIE NIGHT: Rosanne O' Hara, Amy Dillon, Susan Hoffman, Jeanne Carpenter, Debbie Hamil, Kathy Duford, Manuela Hanshaw and Mike Laiuppa.

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Upcoming Meetings/Events

NOVEMBER-

Sun, 6th—Children’s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11 a.m.

Sun, 6th—Soup for Sophomores RH, 5:00 p.m.

-Sun, 6th—Sr. High Youth Ministry, RH, 6 p.m.

-Mon, 7th—Confession, Church, 6 p.m.

-Mon, 7th—Rosary, Church, 7 p.m.

-Mon, 7th—Community Life, Library, 7 p.m.

-Mon, 7th—JR. High Youth Ministry, RH, 7 p.m.

-Tues, 8th—RCIA, Library, 7 p.m.

-Tues, 8th—Children’s Choir Rehearsal, MR, 6:30 p.m.

-Tues, 8th—Adult Choir Rehearsal, MR, 7:30 p.m.

-Wed, 9th—Men’s Club, RH, 6:30 p.m.

-Thurs, 10th—Renew, Library, 10 a.m.

-Thurs, 10th—Girl Scouts, RH, 7 p.m.

-Fri, 11th—Teen Weekend Away (TWA) thru Sun, the 13th.

-Sat, 12th—LEAF RAKE, RH, 7:30 a.m.

-Sun, 13th—Children’s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11 a.m.

-Sun, 13th—Parish Wide “Town Meeting”, RH, 12 Noon.

-Sun, 13th—Grade 4 Mass, Church, 5 p.m.

-Sun, 13th—Confirmation I & II, all rooms, 6 p.m.

-Mon, 14th—Confession, Church, 6 p.m.

-Mon, 14th—Prayer Shawl, RH, 7 p.m.

-Mon, 14th—Parish Council, Library, 7 p.m.

-Tues, 15th—Children’s Choir Rehearsal, MR, 6:30 p.m.

-Tues, 15th—Adult Choir Rehearsal, MR, 7:30 p.m.

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Pantry Partners——November 19th and 20th are

the distribution dates for Pantry Partners. We have partnered with Gables Brigade to bring complete Thanksgiving dinners to all of our Pantry Partners! This organization provides outreach to area organizations like SCPP to supply all of the food items for a family to create a nice Thanksgiving dinner. We are blessed to be a part of this. Please visit their website gablebasketbrigade.com for more information.

The LEAF RAKE is fast approaching!

Time 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 can not. Bring the whole family, for what has traditionally been a fun filled day. We are looking for people with rakes and blowers. The date for the leaf rake is November 12

th at 7:30 AM in

Russell Hall. 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. Please feel free to contact Bill Tagliatela with questions or if you would like to sign up via e-mail, (860)930-3322, [email protected]. Lunch will be served after the raking is complete. Rain date will be November 19th. Thank you for all you do.

PARISH-WIDE “TOWN MEETING” BRING YOUR SUGGESTIONS

On November 13, 2016, immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass, the Parish Council will sponsor a “Town Meeting” style gathering in Russell Hall. We are convening this meeting at the request of Fr. Michael for the purpose of soliciting input from all of our parishioners. Please plan to attend and bring your ideas! This is an opportunity for you to offer comments and suggestions regarding your Parish experience: What are we doing well? What can we improve upon? What new programs or initiatives should we consider? What are your views of our Music Ministry? Is our Parish a welcoming place for guests and new parishioners? Are our programs for the youth of our parish meeting your family needs? What kinds of adult religious opportunities would interest you? Can our Parish become more involved in the community? What suggestions do you have regarding our Parish physical facilities? Do you have any suggestions for how we can reach out to fallen away Catholics? What other concerns or suggestions do you have? Please plan to attend. Light refreshments will be served. We estimate that the meeting will take an hour, more or less, depending on the amount of participation that takes place.

AREA CRAFT FAIRS 1. St. Ann Craft Fair, Saturday, November 19th, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. St. Ann Church Hall, 215 West St, Bristol, CT, 50+ Craft Tables, Food & Fun

2. St. Peter Claver, Craft Festival & Marketplace November 12th & 13th – Benefits Medical Aid to Haiti- 47 Pleasant St, West Hartford, CT Sat, 10-5:30; Sun, 9:30-4.

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 visit to Saint Elizabeth House. Donations may be dropped off in the candy boxes in the Atrium and Vestibule.

Thanksgiving Feast at St. Catherine of Siena

Please join Father Whyte and your friends at St. Catherine for a Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day, 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. featuring a bountiful buffet at 12:30. RSVP to Lisa in the Parish Office or email your RSVP to [email protected] by November 21. Please contact Amy Dillon with any questions at [email protected]

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Church: St. Catherine of Siena City: West Simsbury, Connecticut Account # 04-0523 Run # Routing Code: O Phone: 860.658.1642 Fax: 888.297.3134 Contact: Lisa Cerchia


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