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Knights of Columbus eye/sunglasses collection

sunglassesSt. 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.

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.

Photo Credit: setonshrine.org

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. The deadline to reserve your spot is April 9th.

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:

Your information will be kept in confidence and will be provided only to the St. Catherine’s Ushers, Knights of Columbus, and church security.

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:

Gallery Six

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.

All five previous galleries are still available on the website:

Celebrate Father Chester’s 25th Anniversary

2018 marks Father Chester’s 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the priesthood and the entire St. Catherine’s parish is invited to join the celebration.

A celebration Mass will be held at the parish center at 2 o’clock on April 15, followed by a dinner reception at 3:30 at St. Edward the Confessor parish center in Milford. The dinner is BYOB and reservations are $20 for adults and $7 for children.

To make a reservation, fill out the form available at the parish center or download it here and return it to the parish center with your payment by April 8th.

Gift donations will also be accepted. Additional details are available in the form or by contacting Margaret Rocca at 908-996-3226 or by e-mail at mrocca@ptd.net