MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 (Family Mass), 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

DAILY (in Chapel) Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m.

HOLYDAY (in Church) Eve: 5:15 p.m. (Vigil) Holyday: 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., & 5:15 p.m.

MASSES FOR SPECIAL GROUPS (September to June - in the Chapel) French Mass - 2nd Sunday 11:00 a.m. Italian Mass - 3rd Sunday 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass - 4th Sunday 11:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION - Sacrament of Penance (Church Sacristy) Saturday: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (Individual or during Mass) Please call the Rectory to arrange for Baptism. Attendance at a Pre-Baptism Session is required – 3rd Saturday: 1:30 p.m. in the Rectory SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Rectory 9-12 months before proposed wedding date to arrange for marriage preparation.

Please pray for the deceased members of our parish, especially for Helen Augustyn (6-10-18) and

Ralph J. Bertolas (6-12-18)

CARE FOR THE SICK AND AGED

If you, or someone you know, is homebound and would like a visit from one of our deacons or priests, please contact Fr. Mark D’Silva at 203-637-3661 ext. 318.

GREENWICH AND STAMFORD HOSPITAL VISITS

If you, or someone you know from our parish, is going to be in the hospital and would like a visit from one of our priests or deacons, it is important that you let us know directly. Please contact the rectory at 203-637-3661 to let us know.

READINGS FOR SUNDAY LITURGY can be found at number 901 in Worship.

Saturday, June 16 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Mt 5:33-37 7:00 a.m. Dr. Carlos E. Cueva 5:00 p.m. Tara Noce Sunday, June 17 Ez 17:22-24; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 7:30 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Wilczewski and Family 9:00 a.m. Fred and Evelyn Schmidt 9:00 a.m. Joseph Castellana (Beach Mass) 10:30 a.m. Mario and Antonio Russo and Angelo Gangi 5:00 p.m. All the Members of this Parish

Monday, June 18 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42 7:00 a.m. All Souls 5:15 p.m. Vito and Elizabeth Degiacomo and Family Tuesday, June 19 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48 7:00 a.m. Amar Adame 5:15 p.m. Ann Faith Pavese

Wednesday, June 20 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 7:00 a.m. Elizabeth L. Elliott (Living) 5:15 p.m. Dolores I. O'Donnell

Thursday, June 21 Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15 7:00 a.m. Julia Madden 5:15 p.m. Michael William Koch

Friday, June 22 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Mt 6:19-23 7:00 a.m. Kitty Zolluccio 5:15 p.m. Robert Laccitello

Saturday, June 23 2 Chr 24:17-25; Mt 6:24-34 7:00 a.m. Charles Shibetti 5:00 p.m. All the Members of this Parish Sunday, June 24 Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 7:30 a.m. John deCsepel 9:00 a.m. Msgr. William A. Genuario 10:30 a.m. Judith and William Reck 11:00 a.m. Tatiana Pardo (Living) 5:00 p.m. Joseph and Martha Santora NEXT WEEKEND CELEBRANT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 23 Reconciliation: Fr. Mark D’Silva 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mark D’Silva

Sunday, June 24 7:30 a.m. Msgr. Alan F. Detscher 9:00 a.m. Fr. Mark D’Silva 10:30 a.m. Fr. William F. Platt 11:00 a.m. Msgr. Alan F. Detscher – Spanish Mass 5:00 p.m. Fr. William F. Platt

“I was sick and you visited me . . .” Matt 25:36

ST. CATHERINE’S WELCOMES YOU INTO GOD’S FAMILY

PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Ongoing Religious Education Registration Please visit www.stcath.org and click on FAITH FORMATION

June 21 Meditation Group 7:00 p.m., Chapel

June 24 Presentation of the 2018 Scholarships and Farewell Reception for Janis Pataky 10:30 a.m. Mass and Lucey Parish Hall

July 3 Protecting God’s Children Session 7:00 p.m., Lucey Parish Hall

July 10-14 Carnival of Fun

Finley Sherwood Juliana Zaccherio Alessia Chiappetta Lorenzo Chiappetta Noah Horowitz Emilia Henin Aurora Capozza Logan Izzo Jack Hughes Owen Denis Ryan Summerton Wyatt Summerton Abigail Mecsery Carly Eichenberg Arthur Murphy Andrew Orser Quinn Harper Alexander Russell Henri Ciambra Ryder Natale Braden O’Connor Grace Kennedy Lawson Wiener Wilson Wiener Sophie Carino

PARISHIONER UPDATES

As we try to maintain our records, please let us know if you have recently moved, changed your phone number, or changed or added an email address. If you have never formally registered, we can easily take care of that for you. Please contact Terri Marino at 203-637-3661 ext. 326 or terri.marino@stcath.org.

Jessica Marcellin and Anthony Sarnelle (June 30)

Noelle Longo and Jack Muller (June 22) Meighan Agosta and Stephen Ingulli (June 23)

Have Made a Promise of Marriage

FAITH FORMATION CELEBRATES

Please join us at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on June 24 followed by a reception

in the Lucey Parish Hall to celebrate!

Please stop by to congratulate our Scholarship recipients and wish Janis well!

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Congratulations to our 2018 St. Catherine’s Scholarship recipients

Rachel Bellissimo* Ryan Gruenstrass

Matthew Bonaparte Jalynn Marrero*

Jordan Castro Renata Pochintesta

Peter McDermott

*Recipient of the Judy Wentworth Creamer Memorial Award

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Janis Pataky is retiring as Director of Faith Formation, but she will continue to lead our popular Family Program in the coming year.

FAITH FORMATION JOB OPPORTUNITES We are still in the process of searching for a full-time Coordinator of Faith Formation for grades 1-5 and also a part-time Youth Minister who will facilitate a middle school and high school youth group and will be working with Deacon Lou on the Confirmation Program. Both positions assume previous experience. The two job descriptions will be posted on the stcath.org website. Anyone interested in applying for either of these positions should email a resume to religious.ed@stcath.org.

TAG DRIVERS NEEDED

TAG (Transportation Association of Greenwich) is looking for volunteer drivers to work a 4-hour shift, one day a week. You would be helping by driving Greenwich residents to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or wherever they need to go! You must be over 25, with a valid driver’s license and a desire to help others. Please call TAG at 203-637-4345 or stop in the office at 13 Riverside Avenue, Riverside.

3rd Announcement

2nd Announcement

EVENTS AND NEWS

**************************************************************** Financial Report

Sunday Offertory (for the last four weekends) May 12 & 13……………………………… $ 8,344 May 19 & 20……………………………… $ 9,813** May 26 & 27……………………………… $15,377** June 2 & 3……………………………….. $ 9,092 **Includes Monthly (AEG) Offertory

Take the Simple Way to Support your Parish! Automatic Electronic Giving (AEG) allows you to make your Sunday Offertory donations with your VISA, MasterCard or American Express Credit Card or by using electronic funds transfer (EFT). Visit St. Catherine’s website (www.stcath.org) or contact the Business Office for details.

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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

A NOTE OF THANKS . . .

On behalf of the The Undies Project a big thank you to St. Catherine of Siena for participating in Undie Sunday 2018 and for all the hard work of Betsy Parker again this year. Your congregation generously donated 480 items. We have begun to distribute these items through 16 local area organizations that we partner with who hel those in need.

The Undies Project is a non profit organization dedicated to serving low income men, women and children by providing them with new underwear to improve their lives.

With your help, to date The Undies Project has distributed over 106,000 undergarments to those less fortunate. We rely on the generosity of the community to help us achieve our mssion and we are truly grateful for your support. We look forward to St. Catherine of Siena participating in Undie Sunday next year.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN Most organizations that work with children have some sort of child safety program. Through the Protecting God’s Children program, efforts are made to help Churches and religious organizations refine their roles as child-safe environments and empower adults to protect children by making them more aware of the ways children and adults interact with each other. The Protecting God's Children program educates and trains adults (clergy, teachers, staff, volunteers, parents) about the dangers and warning signs of abuse, the ways to prevent abuse, the methods of properly reporting suspicions of, and responding to allegations of abuse. It reminds adults that to protect children you must have continuous awareness and vigilance.

ATTENTION CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS!

All volunteers must attend one VIRTUS session. The last session here before the Carnival is:

July 3 7:00 p.m. - Lucey Parish Hall A light dinner will be provided.

Please take advantage of this great opportunity! Pre-registration is required - visit www.virtus.org to register. Please contact Betty Lundgren at 203-637-3661 ext. 331 with any questions.

YOU CAN BECOME AN ALTAR SERVER!

We are always in need of more altar servers. As long as a child has received their first communion, they can be trained to serve. High school students are encouraged to become altar servers or to remain as servers when they enter high school.

If you or your family members are interested in joining this beautiful ministry of altar serving at St. Catherine’s, please email our altar server coordinator, Connie Murljacic, at cmurljac@gmail.com or Deacon Renato Berzolla at lux1@aol.com.

BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER STAMFORD

Birthright of Greater Stamford is in need of gently used maternity clothes (all seasons and all sizes). Birthright provides assistance to pregnant women in crisis. If you can help, please call our office at 203-348-4355.

Follow Bishop Caggiano on Facebook for inspirational

words and videos.

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano

*Please purchase the Raffle Tickets you received in the mail and return the stubs to rectory ASAP.

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We need more “Sellers” and “Buyers”! If you can volunteer to sell tickets at the Old Greenwich Sidewalk Sales on June 28-30, please contact Raffle Chair Betsy Parker at parkerelizabeth@sbcglobal.net.

We are also in need of a new laptop that can be used for entering our Raffle data using EXCEL. If you can donate a new or slightly used laptop, please contact Betsy Parker.

We need over 300 volunteers (adults and teens) for a successful Carnival! Volunteering with friends is a fun way to spend an evening, and for teens it’s an easy way to accumulate Community Service

hours. Volunteers are an integral part of our community and we encourage everyone to take part in this annual fundraiser! Please sign up at www.stcath.org. Volunteer coordinator: Trish Clark trishclark@optonline.net.

Please note that the Diocese requires all volunteers, 18 and older, to participate in a VIRTUS - Protecting God’s Children training session. We will hold one more session before the Carnival (in the Lucey Parish Hall):

Tuesday, July 3 – 7:00 p.m. You must pre-register – www.virtus.org (Questions: Betty 203-627-3661 X331)

LIVE NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT!

COME FOR DINNER AND STAY FOR DESSERT!

Enjoy our burgers, hot dogs, sausage & pepper sandwiches, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, pizza

fritta, ice cream, baked goods and more!

**Tuesday, July 10 - Saturday, July 14**

6:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Tuesday/Wednesday) 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

********************************* Every Night is Bracelet Night!

All the rides/as many times as you like - $30!!!

It’s not a CAR!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Because we know that demanding schedules keep families busy, we offer as many class options as possible in order to help families prioritize their children’s faith formation. Whether you prefer weekdays, Sundays, or even teaching your children at home, we have an option for you.

To learn more about our programs and to register your family for Religious Education Classes for the 2018-19 school year, please visit:

www.stcath.org/faith-formation/religious-education

Catechists are needed: Sunday, Grades 1-5 ~ 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Grades 1-5 ~ 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Grades 1-5 ~ 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Grades 6-8 ~ 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Grades 6-8 ~ 5:30 to 6:30 and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Please let us know if you are able to volunteer for the next school year, 2018-2019. Email us at scsreled@aol.com or call us at 203-637-3661 x 330.

PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A CATECHIST! Jesus called people to action and asked people to commit, to decide

and "come follow me." Teach the Lord’s Word to our children. The Lord will stand with you and show you the way.

HELP CHILDREN LOVE CONFESSION

All children need reassurance that they are loved even when they make mistakes. That’s why Jesus created the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He wanted to give us an outward sign of his unconditional love and forgiveness. Try these tips to help children appreciate God’s special, forgiving love:

Who, Me?! Children often think of sin as relative. “It was okay to hit her because she hit me first.” “I took his pen because he took my glove.” Children need to know that God’s rules are the ones to follow. Use the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes as guides.

Say you’re sorry. Even young children can understand the need to say they’re sorry when they do something wrong. That’s the first step toward taking responsibility for our actions and changing our behavior.

Change. Avoiding future sin means deciding to change. The priest may have suggestions, but you can also help your child figure out how to keep from “messing up” in the future.

Remember – forgiving sin is what God loves to do most.

“To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable

can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.”

Gospel Summary – MK 4:26-34 The fourth chapter of Mark’s Gospel focuses entirely on parables. In the first part of the Gospel, Seed Grows of Itself, Jesus is pointing out that the growth of the Kingdom of God is a hidden reality that operates under God’s power rather than through human work and effort. In the second part of the Gospel, the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus is offering the crowds words of encouragement. What at first might seem small and insignificant will, under God’s power, become “the largest of plants.”

Reflection for Parents In the parables, or simple stories that Jesus told, he used everyday objects such as salt, light, coins, yeast, and even a father and his sons to teach moral lessons. Jesus wanted people to relate to the stories he told, and to understand his teachings about the ways in which children of God are called to live. Children of all ages love to hear good stories, especially those they can relate to because the situations, settings, characters, or objects are familiar to them. How long has it been since you’ve shared a good story with your children? What books are on your family bookshelf? Be mindful of making story and reading choices that reflect and reinforce the kingdom values that Jesus taught.

Bringing the Good News Into Your Family Place a small, empty bowl and a container of various kinds of seeds on your family prayer table or kitchen table. Remind your family that every person can plant seeds of goodness, kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, thankfulness, and love in the lives of family members, friends, and those in need in the world today. Share ideas about ways to do this. Invite family members to put one seed in the glass bowl for every seed of God’s love they plant in the coming week. At the end of the week, reread the parable of the Mustard Seed and—if possible—plant your seeds and be surprised by what grows!

Discussion Starters 1. Someone who planted the seed of love in my life this past week

is . . . 2. One seed I want to plant this week is . . . 3. One way our family can help the Kingdom of God grow is . . .

If you have any thoughts or questions about today’s Gospel, about your faith, or simply to let me know you’re reading these discussions, please email me at deacon.howe@stcath.org. I’d love to hear from you.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Sometimes God has to break us in order to remake us.”

Visit www.stcath.org for the full class calendar. What’s Happening in Faith Formation

The Religious Education Office hours are Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Is Jesus knocking at your door?

Give your time and talent and please consider teaching our youth this

2018-2019 religious education year.