Knights of Columbus eye/sunglasses collection
St. Catherine’s Knights of Columbus Council is collecting used eyeglasses and sunglasses during the Month of May, at the Knights Corner in the Parish Center narthex. They are collecting the glasses to be distributed to needy people in our area and around the world. Please consider donating your no-longer-needed eyewear and give the gift of improved sight to those in need. (Read more…)
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…)
Bus trip to National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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…)
Attention St. Catherine Medical Professionals and First Responders
Your professional training can make a big difference by providing confident direction in time of urgent need. If you would like to volunteer your services, please consider sharing your contact information (name and mass you attend) so that in the case of a medical emergency during a church function and you are present, you can be called on to offer guidance. Please contact:
- Father Chester: fatherchester@scoschurch.org
- Mary Mitariten: bulletinmary@yahoo.com
- Judy LaTournous: stcsre@embarqmail.com
Your information will be kept in confidence and will be provided only to the St. (Read more…)
A little snow can’t stop our progress
Our latest photo gallery shows the addition of the church building as it continues to rise, despite a snowy March:
The walls of the new addition continue to rise, and the floor for the main level has been poured. The cross shape created by the new transepts can be clearly seen in aerial photos by parishioner Rob Preston.
A new slideshow with 28 photos is on display in the parish center narthex before and after weekend Masses. (Read more…)
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Expansion Gallery Seven: The sky’s the limit
A giant crane made a dramatic site as it lifted trusses for the new roof into place. Parishioner Rich Kopf shared these photos from the scene, which we’ve included in a new photo gallery available here and on the TV in the parish hall narthex.
All previous galleries are still available:
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