World Marriage Day Celebration: Love One Another
In celebration of World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 10, 2019, we will honor the lifelong commitment of husband and wife. A Renewal of Vows as well as a Blessing of Rings will take place during Mass at St. Catherine’s the weekend of February 9-10.
Loving one another as husband and wife is a daily decision, simple but challenging. It is an ongoing process of learning about each other and how to accommodate differences so that both spouses can feel satisfied and grow in love for each other. (Read more…)
Greetings from Deacon Tony
Deacon Tony sends his greetings (and this photo) from his and Ellen’s new home and new parish in South Carolina. (Read more…)
Use Parish Scrip program for your holiday gifts
St. Catherine of Siena Church has partnered with Great Lakes Scrip Center to offer us over 750 retailers (grocery, department stores, restaurants, hotels, home improvement and more) who sell gift cards at a discount.
Three Easy Ways to Place Orders:
- Use the ORANGE order forms on the wall over the Poor Box on your way out;
- Online at: www.Shopwithscrip.com
- Click on “Create Account”
- Enter Enrollment Code 38C8L5D463L2
- Your account will be associated with St. Catherine of Siena Church and start shopping; or
- PRESTO Pay—once you created an account online
- Click on the Prestopay Link under Family Functions
- Follow the directions; After account is approved begin shopping.
Thanks for Food for the Needy donations
The Food for the Needy Committee of St. Philip & St. James Parish sent its thanks to St. Catherine’s parishioners for their generous donation to this year’s food drive. Because of your generosity, 400 baskets were made—enough to feed 1,115 people this year. “It was so kind of you to consider helping us again this year,” the message said.
The working poor in Phillipsburg has been growing so steadily and the food pantry at Catholic Charities has been trying to keep up with the demand. (Read more…)
Altar Server Training class offered for interested boys and girls
Deacon Steve will hold an Altar Server Training class on Thursday, December 6th, from 6 to 7 pm at the Parish Center. We are looking for boys and girls in third grade or higher to serve this very important role.
The Altar Server’s role is a unique one in the Catholic Church. Other than priests and deacons, no one else is allowed to so closely play a part in the preparation of the Eucharist. Your participation as an Altar Server is special. (Read more…)
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St. Catherine’s bids farewell to Carol Way and the La Tournous family
St. Catherine’s held a Farewell Brunch honoring Carol Way and Judy & Chuck La Tournous at the Mountain View Chalet earlier this month. The family is moving to Springfield, Missouri to pursue a professional opportunity for Chuck.
“Thank you for the many years of extraordinary commitment, love and creativity each of you has given St. Catherine’s. May God’s blessings follow you as you embark on your new journey!” (Read more…)