Joachim and Anne were the parents of Jesus’ mother, Mary. We don’t know many details about their lives because they are never mentioned in the New Testament. Everything we know about them comes down through tradition—the stories people told about them.

We believe that they were respected members of the Jewish community and that they wanted to become parents so much that Joachim went into the desert to fast and pray that God would hear their prayer. (Read more…)

Hermits lived on Mount Carmel near the Fountain of Elijah in northern Israel in the 12th century. They had a chapel dedicated to Our Lady. By the 13th century they became known as “Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” They soon celebrated a special Mass and Office in honor of Mary. In 1726, it became a celebration of the universal Church under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For centuries the Carmelites have seen themselves as specially related to Mary. (Read more…)

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Our Annual Parish Fall Picnic will be on Sunday, September 30th at The Parish Center. Everyone is invited to come out in the spirit of oneness to share good food, fun and fellowship. Join us for food; music; games; desserts; 50/50; prizes; temporary tattoos; fellowship and MORE!

The Parish Picnic is a great opportunity to work together as a parish community and to enjoy each other’s company.

Great News! On Tuesday, July 10th, we welcome back to Saint Catherine’s Parish, Father Chester Lenczuk. (Read more…)

Many of us have friends, relatives, siblings, co-workers, or neighbors who are Catholic but who do not come to Mass on a regular basis. They may fall away from the active practice of the faith for a time but some eventually come back and begin participating in the life of the Church. As disciples, we are challenged to assist those who are considering a return to the Church. They need our guidance; they need our support; they need our encouragement; they need our prayers. (Read more…)

As we have previously mentioned, as disciples of Christ, we are challenged to set a good example for others and to truly and publicly live our faith. We are therefore invited to prayerfully consider making time for the Lord by making the Mass the heart of our day, not just a small part of our day, each Sunday and each Holy Day of Obligation. This is especially true as we make time for rest and recreation as summer approaches. (Read more…)

I recently came across this article to share with you:

“It was Theodore Hesbergh who said: “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” In some ways this insight almost seems too simple. After all, don’t we expect a lot of other things of fathers – namely, that they would provide, protect, and nurture? Yet when we consider that marriage is the foundation of the family, then it follows that children need this solid foundation more than anything else a parent can give them. (Read more…)