On Sunday, September 21st, we held our Annual Parish Picnic. It succeeded again in its primary goal of socializing with our faith community and was made possible by Debbie and Rich Fass, with the help of Lori Young and the Stewardship Committee.

We’d like to thank the following parishioners who dedicated their time, efforts, and generous donations to another successful picnic, St. Catherine of Siena’s Fellowship Under the Son 2025:

The Colalillo family and the Clinton Shop-Rite for their generous donation of hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese, rolls, and waters, and Bob and Marguerite Moran for the pickup. (Read more…)

For many years now, the Church in the United States has designated the third weekend of September “Catechetical Sunday” to coincide with the beginning of the new School year. 

Here is a timely quote from the national catechetical office of the US Catholic Bishops on religious education:

Catechesis is a distinct and special ministry in the Church. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church makes clear, “Catechesis is intimately bound up with the whole of the Church’s life . (Read more…)

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which we celebrate today, has roots in the historical triumph of Christianity. It commemorates the fourth-century discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine. Yet, more than this historical event, the feast celebrates the ultimate triumph of the Cross itself. A symbol of execution and shame was transformed into the source of our salvation.

Just as Christ embraced his Cross, we too are called to accept the burdens and sufferings in our own lives, not with despair, but with faith and hope. (Read more…)

Dear Parishioners,

I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that Mr. Lawrence Remaly and Mr. James Young did in their service as a St. Catherine of Siena Trustees and let them know that the parishioners and I appreciate their dedication to this important role of Trustees of our Parish.

Thank you. Thank you for your steadfast support of this special place and for the work we did together. You selflessly led, provided counsel and offered support to our parish — that means so much to so many in this parish. (Read more…)

This Monday we celebrate Labor Day and we honor all those who labor for a living. We thank them for their service to their families, and for their service to all those who benefit from their efforts. As we know, prayer and work go hand in hand. Therefore we are invited to pray in a special way for all laborers. We also pray for the unemployed and underemployed, and pray that more opportunities for gainful employment will materialize for those in need. (Read more…)

This Friday, August 29th, we celebrate the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. The drunken oath of a king with a shallow sense of honor, a seductive dance, and the hateful heart of a queen combined to bring about the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The greatest of prophets suffered the fate of so many Old Testament prophets before him: rejection and martyrdom. The “voice crying in the desert” did not hesitate to accuse the guilty, did not hesitate to speak the truth. (Read more…)