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Month: April 2018

April 29, 2018

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Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena

“For perfected souls every place is to them an oratory, every moment a time for prayer. Their conversation has ascended from earth to heaven—that is to say they have cut themselves off from every form of earthly affection and sensual self-love and have risen alone into the very height of Heaven.”

—St. Catherine of Siena

On Sunday, April 29, 2018, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena.
Born in 1347, Saint Catherine was the youngest of 25 children. (Read more…)

April 22, 2018

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Photos from Father Chester’s Anniversary Slideshow now online

Parishioner Pat Dziubek passed along photos from the slideshow she created to honor Father Chester at the dinner commemorating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

Father Chester’s 25th Anniversary Slideshow

The slideshow features photos from his time as a child in Poland, as well as from his priestly work in Africa, Bayonne and ultimately, St. Catherine’s. (Read more…)

April 15, 2018

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Bus trip to National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Photo Credit: setonshrine.org

Saint Catherine’s is holding a retreat to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland on Saturday, April 28. The day includes a guided tour of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Historic Home and Cemetery. The group will also tour the Basilica and attend Mass with Father Chester as the celebrant.

The agenda includes:

  • 8:00 AM: Arrival at the Parish Center for an 8:30 departure
  • 11:30 AM: Estimated time of arrival to the Visitor Center at the Seton Shrine
    • Deli Lunch provided: Assorted deli sandwiches/wraps, pasta salad, potato chips, relish tray, assorted petite desserts, and drinks
  • Welcome and Orientation
  • Guided Tour to Mother Setons Historic Homes and Cemetery
  • Altar of Relics and Chapel Presentation
  • Mass at main Altar
  • Time to visit Gift Shop and Exhibits
  • 4:00 PM departure, estimated time of arrival back to the Parish Center 7:00 PM

Information flyers and RSVP forms are available in the Narthex. (Read more…)