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. The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 February 2018 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. Mike Counho 860 408 1649 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. Anne Hoffman, 860 651 3887 Mr. Steven Morea, 860 658 9630 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 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.
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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.
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 February 2018
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. Mike Coutinho 860 408 1649 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. Anne Hoffman, 860 651 3887 Mr. Steven Moretta, 860 658 9630
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 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.
Religious Education News THANK YOU to all the children and families who played the SOUPer Bowl at Religious Education last Sunday. Unlike the outcome of the historic game, OUR score was Patriots~174 Cans to Eagles 90 Cans. So the winner is....the Food Bank recipients at Eno Hall, Simsbury! Grade 5 Class Mass is next Sunday, Feb. 11th at 5pm. All 5th Graders are expected to attend and be at the church no later than 4:30 pm so we can practice together. Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry! Many thanks! Confirmation I & II meet today, Sunday, Feb. 11th. Make up Parent Meeting for Confirmation II is also today, Feb. 11th at 8 pm in the church. NO CLASS on Sunday, Feb. 18th due to President's Day. Classes resume on Feb. 25th! Dr. Joan Kelly returns to address your questions with her talk, Catholicism 101: The ABC’s of Catholicism at Henry James Memorial School on Sunday, February 25th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Your feedback as to what YOU are interested in and what YOUR challenges are will be addressed in this second of two presentations. Don’t miss this engaging, dynamic and informative sessions for parents. Please RSVP to Kathi Bonner, [email protected] so that we can plan refreshments.
Saturday, February 10th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass for William O’Hara, 1st anniversary, requested by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Von Hassel & Family;
Sunday, February 11th @ 8:00 am Mass for James Salerno, 2nd anniversary, requested by his family;
Sunday, February 11th @ 11:00 am Mass for Tony Drapelick;
Sunday, February 11th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass for Grade 5 Mass;
Monday, February 12th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for Tom Shea, requested by the Dempsey Family;
Tuesday, February 13th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for Bob Pratt, requested by Deb & Gene Trovato; ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 14th @ 7:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Ashes;
Wednesday, February 14th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for Special Intention;
Wednesday, February 14th @ 9:00 a.m. Rosary for Peace;
Wednesday, February 14th @ 12 Noon Liturgy of the Word with Ashes;
Wednesday, February 14th @ 3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Ashes;
Wednesday, February 14th @ 6:00.m. Mass Pro Populo; ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Friday, February 16th @ 8:30 a.m. Mass for Susan Caldwell, requested by the St. Denis Family;
Friday, February 16th @ 9:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross;
Friday, February 16th @ 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross;
Saturday, February 17th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass for Lucia Brancato, requested by her family;
Sunday, February 18th @ 8:00 am Mass for Tony Pereira, requested by Pat & Gil Hatch;
Sunday, February 18th @ 11:00 am Mass for Mina Lu Delehanty, 4th anniversary, requested by her family; and,
Sunday, February 18th @ 5:00 p.m. Mass for Susan Caldwell, birthday remembrance, requested by her parents.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Offertory Collection Weekly Collection. $9,905.81
Loose Cash/Checks $1,310.50
Envelopes $8,595.31
Cathedraticum* -$ 544.82
School Tax* -$ 544.82 *Parish taxes (5.5%) paid to the Archdiocese for
services to the parish.
Catholic High Schools $ 99.00(additional)
Mission Auction Collection $5,359.65
Sanctuary Lamp Memorial The Sanctuary Lamp may be lit in memory of deceased loved ones for 7 days and listed in the parish bulletin. You may call Lisa Cerchia in the parish office, 658 1642, for details.
This weeks it burns for Tony Pereira, requested by Charlie & Sheila-Rae Vendetti.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY FRIDAY evening, February 16, Russell Hall, 7:30-9:30p.m.. Join us for a Friday night at Catherine’s Café for games, cards, snacks, musical instruments etc. Bring a favorite board game. We will be working on blankets for the homeless. What a nice way to begin the weekend by relaxing with friends. An rsvp to Mrs. Pluta at [email protected] is helpful. Sunday, February 25th, TWO EVENTS, 4:15 -6:00 pm, Mandatory Mission Team Meeting in Russell Hall for all those going on the Boston Mission trip this year. PLEASE BE ON TIME SO WE CAN START on time. 6:00–8:00 pm–regular Youth Group begins in Russell Hall. The best is yet to come! Sometimes the “let down” is the “set up” for something even better. Tonight’s theme is-Compassion for the SELF. Join us promptly at 6:00 p.m. for pizza and tonight's program.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY
Monday, February 26, 7:00pm, Russell Hall. A night of Fun and Games! Mr. Coutinho will be joining us tonight to share in some favorite fun family games. Please bring a snack or a favorite dessert to share on the game table.
FROM FATHER MICHAEL... 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.
“Shall Keep His Garments Rent” The first issue to deal with in today’s first reading (LV 13) is the meaning and context of the phrase “shall keep his garments rent.” In Biblical terms, to “rent” is to tear or rip, as in a sign of mourning or sinfulness. When added to "The one who bears the sore of leprosy shall keep his garments rent and his head bare, and shall muffle his beard; he shall cry out, 'Unclean, unclean!' As long as the sore is on him he shall declare himself unclean, since he is in fact unclean. He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the camp—we see the Gospel today set up to explain the healing power of Jesus in the here and now.
Nationally known scripture scholars offering commentaries on this passage would like us to consider the type of power Jesus is illustrating with the man suffering from leprosy. In Mark’s Gospel, 1:40-45, ancient rabbis would state that healing leprosy is as difficult as raising the dead. But Jesus crosses the boundaries of public health and culture to heal. His healing power takes place in the “here and now” and makes a transformative stance in not just the life of leper but in the life of a community. We are told that a leper came to Jesus and knelt down and asked Him "If you wish, you can make me clean." moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. But there is more to this story than a singular healing.
One scripture scholar noted that in this gospel story Jesus’ power is present now—“it is at the heart of who Jesus is.” The act of healing this leper is a transformative act: an act that is meaning-filled, power-filled and grace-filled. As Jesus crossed the boundaries of ritual and culture—after all, the ancient people believed that this leper should have been an outcast as he was unclean, Jesus in this healing act does something that other “healers” were unable to do. Many offered nothing more than a fond memory of something past or a hopeful promise of something to come; but Jesus actually heals—the now has been transformed.
How does this gospel healing story apply to the practice of our faith today? It should not be a surprise to anyone that the Catholic Church sees herself throughout history as the continuation of Jesus Christ’s mission, ministry, healing presence, grace-filled blessings and teaching authority in our time and place. As the Apostolic Church of Christ, when He founded the Church He handed over to her
The seven Sacraments which He gave to the Church to protect, defend and pass on to all generations.
It is in the Eucharistic meal that we are nourished in body and soul. It is in the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation that we are grace-filled and strengthened for the Christian journey. It is in the healing of sins, that we are forgiven. It is in marriage and holy orders that we are given the grace of love, compassion and mutual respect to see the bigger picture of life. And it is the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick that we are healed and made one with God. Christ created these sacraments because He knew that we need them. It is in our full participation in the Sacramental Life of the Church that we receive the grace God intends for us to use to become the most excellent person we can be. To be transformed in the here and now so that we will best serve Him in this life and so be prepared for His life eternal. Shall we be like Jesus and not be oft put by cultural boundaries—and step into the grace-filled and transforming moment in which we find ourselves and our need?
Archbishop Blair's statement re: dispensation on Valentine's Day:
This year Ash Wednesday falls on St. Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Unlike a Friday in Lent, when a dispensation is sometimes given from fast and abstinence on St. Patrick’s Day, Ash Wednesday is a more solemn and universal day of prayer and penance for Catholics and many other Christians as well. So there is no dispensation from fast and abstinence on Ash Wednesday, February 14, in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Catholics may wish to anticipate St. Valentine’s Day the day or evening before, on February 13.” +. Archbishop Leonard P. Blair
Women’s Club Ministry News! Men and Women of the Parish come and join the WCM for a spiritual and entertaining even-ing: Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. for Mary’s Way of the Cross (Lenten Stations of the Cross) followed by a presentation and Q&A session from the artisans who created our parish’s Stations of the Cross, New Haven’s Holly Whiting; Simsbury’s David Bailey, who designed and built the altar furniture (altar, ambo and tabernacle altar) and Dana Scinto, who created the Presider’s chair. Learn about their artistic and creative process as well as the meanings of the pieces. A light collation will be served.
YOUTH STATIONS OF THE CROSS” led by our high school parishioners, Friday March 2
nd, 7pm. All high school students/
confirmation candidates are invited to a one hour planning meeting on Wednesday February 28
th from 7pm-8pm in the Church
Library. (We will follow an existing outline which we can revise to our liking. Please come with some ideas!) Practice is Friday,
March 2nd
at 6 pm before the actual Stations of the Cross at 7pm (approximately 25 minutes). Please join us and tell your friends! Email Mrs. Slattery at [email protected] or call 860-658-1250 with any questions. (Confirmation Candidates can receive service hours for this Devotion.)
Lenten Bible Studies begin next week!
Wednesday mornings with Kathi Bonner at 9:15 a.m. in the Library and Saturdays, Bagels & the Bible,
at 9 a.m. in Russell Hall with Lou Daniels & Father Whyte. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please email Kathi, [email protected] or Lou, lmdaniels57@gmail as a head count will be helpful.
LENTEN SOUP & BREAD All Parishioners are welcome to attend our Lenten Soup & Bread meal immediately following the evening Mass on Ash Wednesday. This potluck event, sponsored by Women’s Club Ministry, is a time for
fellowship and offers some of world’s greatest soups, breads, and mac-n-cheese, all made by parishioners. Please sign-up in the Atrium or the parish website, www.stcatherine.info, where you can indicate # of attendees and if you are able to bring soup or bread to share. Items can be brought to the kitchen before Mass. Questions? Contact Anne Davis @ [email protected] or 860-651-7391.
St. Elizabeth House—next service date is February 18th. Food needs to be ready to serve (casseroles hot, salad pre-cut) and at the church by 3:45 p.m. Please sign up in the atrium. Questions, please contact Leila Bruno at (860) 392-8585. Thank you!
Pantry Partners The SCPP food distribution will take place on Saturday, February 17th at 9:00 AM in the vestibule of the church. All volunteers please arrive by 8:45 a.m. Any Confirmation students who need community service hours are encouraged to join us for a two hour commitment. Email Mrs. Willis at [email protected] for details.
Social Outreach
Upcoming Meetings/Events
FEBRUARY
-Sun, 11th—Children’s Liturgy of the Word, RH, 11a.m.
