We are Open!!
Saint Catherine of Siena Church Mass Schedule
Based on moving to Phase 2 of the NJ Reopening Plan, St. Catherine’s will again conduct Sunday Mass that is open to the public! (in addition to the weekday Masses that already started).
Mass Schedule:
Saturday evening 4:30pm
Sunday Masses will be at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Daily Mass:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Other restrictions apply: All attendees must wear masks over their mouth and nose and practice social distancing. (Read more…)
Message from Bishop Checchio
Come Holy Spirit! Just like the Apostles gathered in the Upper Room on that first Pentecost, we prayed this past weekend with expectant faith for the coming of the Holy Spirit to renew the Church and the face of the earth once again!
Gratefully, as you likely heard, the Governor last Friday announced that health officials have green lighted the incremental lift of restrictions in our state and, as part of that, we will be able to safely gather in our churches again beginning on June 12. (Read more…)
Weekday Mass Update
One small step…
A few days ago, the Governor permitted churches to start opening WEEKDAY Masses to the public. At this time, SUNDAY Mass will still be closed to the public and will continue to be shown on Facebook Live.Our first WEEKDAY Mass will be tomorrow Monday, June 1, 2020 at 8 AM.As we have grown used to, there will be a number of restrictions for WEEKDAY Mass:
+ Mass will be held in the church, NOT in the downstairs chapel
+ ONLY 10 people (not including the priest) will be allowed to attend
+ Masks covering your mouth and nose MUST be worn during the ceremony
+ Non-family members must remain 6 feet apart at all times
+ No homily
+ No shaking of hands during Sign of Peace
+ Holy Communion will be dispensed in the hand only. (Read more…)
Pentecost Virtual Retreat
Inspired by the impacts and fruits of last year’s all-night Pentecost Vigil, which was part of the Year of Awakening leading to our diocesan consecration, the diocese will offer “A Church of Mission and Purpose: A Virtual Pentecost Retreat,” beginning tomorrow, May 29 at 7 p.m. and concluding on Saturday, May 30 at 5 p.m. with a Vigil Mass of Pentecost, celebrated by Bishop James F. Checchio.
Participants who register for the Pentecost Retreat will have the opportunity to listen to live presentations, witness talks and take part in small breakout sessions. (Read more…)
Fr. Chester will be hearing confession THIS Saturday(5/23) from 4-5 PM!
I have a confession to make…
You’re in luck! Fr. Chester will be hearing confession
THIS Saturday (5/23) from 4-5 PM!
As always, strict rules apply:
1. ONLY 10 people will be allowed in the church at one time. Someone will be at the front door to maintain this occupancy limit. You MUST be wearing a mask to enter the church.
2. Please sit at least 6 feet apart in the church while waiting.
3. Confession will be administered in the sacristy where a 6 foot distance will be maintained. (Read more…)
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Blessing of the Animals—Calling All Animal Lovers
Please join us in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi for The Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4th at 12 noon in the Church parking lot. Please make sure all pets are secure/leased and we ask that you clean up after your pet.
The Feast of St. Francis is a day inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, whose life exemplified harmony between humans and nature. Francis of Assisi was a poor man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the Gospel literally—by actually following all that Jesus said and did, joyfully, without limit and without a mite of self-importance. (Read more…)