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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) Youth Mass - 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. French Mass - 2nd Sunday 12:00 p.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. Pre-Baptism Session required – 3rd Saturday: 1:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Rectory 9-12 months before proposed wedding date to arrange for marriage preparation. ST. CATHERINE’S PRAYER GROUP (Chapel) Tuesday: 8:00 p.m.
Please pray for the deceased members of our parish,
especially for Filomena Severo and Emily Kaitlyn Lozina.
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE January 9 - 10, 2016
Sat. 5:00 p.m. Garrett O’Dell
Tristan O’Dell
Cholo Cruz
Sun. 7:30 a.m. Catherine O’Brien Patrick O’Brien
Sun. 9:00 a.m. Stephanie Busani
Will Newman
Sun.10:30 a.m. Brian Mullins Jr.
Jack Childs
READINGS FOR SUNDAY LITURGY can be found at number 786 in Worship
Saturday, January 2 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 7:00 a.m. Tracey O'Day 5:00 p.m. Rocco and Carmela Capalbo
and Deceased Family Members Sunday, January 3 - The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 7:30 a.m. Emilie Seidel 9:00 a.m. Terence Cunniffe
10:30 a.m. Mugan and Joyce Families 5:00 p.m. All the Members of this Parish
Monday, January 4 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 7:00 a.m. All Souls 5:15 p.m. Phyllis Pelikan
Tuesday, January 5 1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 7:00 a.m. Frank Viola 5:15 p.m. Charles S. Judice (Living)
Wednesday, Janaury 6 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 7:00 a.m. Gregory Bartz 5:15 p.m. Vincenza and Ubaldo Iacono
Thursday, January 7 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Lk 4:14-22a 7:00 a.m. Josephine Cooke 5:15 p.m. Luigi and Rita Vitiello
Friday, January 8 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 7:00 a.m. Gustavo Marturet 5:15 p.m. Deceased and Living members
of the Klumpp and Craig Families Saturday, January 9 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30 7:00 a.m. Dr. Carlos Cueva 5:00 p.m. Leonard J. Platt
Sunday, January 10 - The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 7:30 a.m. Joseph A. Pellegrino 9:00 a.m. Ambrogio Castellana
10:30 a.m. Angelo Rosina Gangi and Mario Russo 12:00 p.m. French Mass 5:00 p.m. All the Members of this Parish
NEXT WEEKEND CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 9 Reconciliation Msgr. Alan F. Detscher 5:00 p.m. Fr. William F. Platt Sunday, January 10 7:30 a.m. Msgr. Alan F. Detscher 9:00 a.m. Fr. Mark D’Silva 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Alan F. Detscher 12:00 p.m. French Mass 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mark D’Silva
PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan. 7 Walking with Purpose 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Lucey Parish Hall
Jan. 11 Protecting God’s Children Session 7:00 p.m; Lucey Parish Hall
Jan. 14 St. Catherine’s Support Circle New Resolutions for Your Career: Establishing and Maintaining Career Momentum in 2016 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Room 209
Jan. 15 Women’s Guild Soup Making 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Lucey Parish Hall
Jan. 16/17 Women’s Guild Soup Sale and Hospitality After all Masses, Lucey Parish Hall
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.
THANKS-IS-GIVING APPEAL UPDATE As the chart below shows, in one week 16 new gifts totaling $3,700 was received – 16 families came forward to support the TIG Appeal. With each passing week we are getting closer to the parish goal of $150,000. The TIG Appeal is vital to the well being of the parish. Won’t you please consider joining the 227 families that have already made their commitment to this important parish Appeal? Thank you so very much your support is deeply appreciated! Period of:
# of Pledges Received:
Total Pledged
Total Paid
Nov. 1 – 30 155 $ 77,695 $ 71,945 Dec. 1 - 13 56 $ 37,725 $ 36,075 Dec. 14 - 20 16 $ 3,700 $ 3,780
TOTAL 227 $119,120 $111,800
ALTAR SERVER LUNCHEON
For food planning purposes, please RSVP (with the number of people attending) by Tuesday, January 26, to Deacon Berzolla at [email protected] or 203-912-5777.
We encourage all Altar Server families to attend and hope to see you there!
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Anyone who is 18 years of age or older and wishes to volunteer at St. Catherine of Siena is required to complete a Protecting God’s Children training session. These sessions are held throughout the diocese during the year.
The next training session here at St. Catherine’s will be on Monday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lucey Parish Hall. If you are considering being a volunteer at any capacity in the future, please think about attending this session. Pre-registration is required – please visit www.virtus.org to register.
If you have already taken a session and are due for renewal, you can renew your certification at any time by visiting www.virtus.org.
Please contact Betty Lundgren at ext. 331 with questions.
FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING MINISTRY
We are thrilled to have Carol and Jim Keane from Visiting Angels at our next meeting on SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 2016 in the CHAPEL from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
We will begin with the celebration of Holy Mass, followed by our speakers. All of our parishioners are invited to take part in this special event. Some of the issues to be covered include guidance as to how to proceed when looking for help in the home, and how do you choose the right person for your needs. Please join us!
All Altar Servers, and their families, are invited to a special recognition luncheon:
Saturday, January 30 1:00 p.m.
Lucey Parish Hall.
It is our way of saying “thank you” for your dedication to this important ministry.
PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS
**************************************************************** Financial Report
Sunday Offertory (for the last four weekends) November 28 & 29…………………….. $16,791** December 5 & 6……………………….. $10,278 December 12 & 13…………………….. $12,216 December 19 & 20…………………….. $14,067** **includes Monthly and/or Annual Offertory donations
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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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Get involved and change lives! Teach adults english. Improved language and literacy skills means a better chance at a productive life and a stronger connection to our community.
Tutor training workshops will be held: January 19, 21, 25 and 27
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at www.FamilyCenters.org.
You may also contact Jennifer Flatow, Director of Community Engagement, at [email protected] or 203-869-4848 or Lucia Cook, Literacy Volunteers Program Manager, at [email protected] 203-324-3167.
RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT
If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. The next Retrouvaille weekend is January 15-17, 2016. For information, visit www.helpourmarriage.com or email [email protected] or call (confidential) 1-800-470-2230.
To find Resources for Marriage & Family Life, please visit the USCCB website, www.foryourmarriage.org. These resources can enhance and assist your marriage and family life ministries.
50th ANNIVERSARY OF NOSTRA AETATE
Bishop Caggiano will be at Temple Sholom for the Sabbath Service and for a special Shabbat dinner in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate.
Friday, January 8 at Temple Sholom
6:30 p.m. services 7:30 p.m. dinner/presentation
Nostra Aetate, the 1965 Declaration on the Church’s Relationshiip to Non-Christian Religious was one of the most influential and celebrated documents issued by the Second Vatical Council. In particular it made possible a new and positive relationship between Jews and Catholics.
Join us as we celebrate this important anniversary. Registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or [email protected]. The suggested dinner donation is $15/adult and $5/child.
BIBLE STUDY
The morning session of the Infancy Narratives Bible Study ended with a super-salad luncheon. Think "Stone Soup" but with salad. Everyone brought something ready to toss into the salad bowl with a few special extras like Sue Williamson's deviled eggs and Jody Breakell's spiced pecans, Monica Lenci's amazing bread, Barbara Glynn's special cookies, etc. The session was a perfect fit for the Advent season. The series will resume after Easter with a new study to be determined by results of the survey just completed today. Wishing you all the blessings of this holy season.
PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS(RCIA)
Periodically we receive inquires from baptized Christians who are interested in entering the full communion of the Catholic Church or who would like to know what the requirements are to become a Catholic. We also have requests from unbaptized persons who would like to be baptized. If you, a member of your family, or a friend fits in one of these categories, please contact Deacon Renato Berzolla at 203-912-5777 for additional information.
PARISHIONER CHANGES
As we try to maintain our records, please let us know if you have recently moved or changed your phone number or email. Please call Terri Marino at 203-637-3611 x326 or email her at [email protected].
HELP FOR NATHANIEL WITHERELL RESIDENTS
Volunteers are needed to bring Catholic residents to Mass at The Nathaniel Witherell on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. This is a 90 minute commitment - volunteers stay for Mass and then return the residents to their rooms. If you can help, please call Sally at 203-618-4200. The residents are mainly from Greenwich parishes and St. Catherine’s parishioners have always participated in this program.
ThankYou
Thank you to all of our bulletin sponsors.
Please show your support by patronizing their business.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SUPPORT CIRCLE
New Resolutions for Your Career: Establishing and Maintaining Career Momentum in 2016
Thursday, January 14, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Room 209
In transition? Considering a new career direction? Happily employed? The beginning of New Year 2016 offers opportunities to evaluate your current situation, set career goals, and turn those goals into realities. Join us with nationally-recognized career coach Win Sheffield to explore ways to spark and sustain your career actions throughout the year. In this interactive discussion you will learn to:
• Evaluate your current career/job search strategies • Assess key components of a job campaign that merit
particular attention • Set attainable objectives • Find support to keep you moving---and restarting when
you are distracted • Develop support to sustain your throughout the year.
One of our most popular speakers, Win Sheffield (www.winsheffield.com) is a career coach in private practice in New York City. He offers strategies and guidance to support his clients to take their existing work to the “next level” or establish new careers. He coaches clients in delivering their message, runs workshops, and delivers talks to varied industry and alumni groups. His background includes Citibank, J.P. Morgan and PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he focuses on strategy development and management consulting.
In addition to an M.B.A. from Boston University and an undergraduate degree from Kenyon College, Win is certified as a career coach through the Five O’Clock Club. He has also studied Myers-Briggs at the Jung Institute and counseling at The General Theological Seminary. Win has also appeared on local and national television and been quoted in numerous magazines and blogs.
This session will be facilitated by Jim Wills, a member of the St. Catherine’s Support Circle Steering Committee and president of Wills Consulting Associates, a Greenwich-based executive search firm. In order to reserve a space at the SCSC table, please RSVP to Jim directly at [email protected].
The St. Catherine’s Support Circle was formed in early 2009 to support people seeking jobs in the current challenging economic environment. It continues to encourage participation by both job seekers and those interested in providing their advice and support. To read about helpful information and recommended resources for job seekers, visit the parish website www.stcath.org. The SCSC steering committee includes professionals who have experience in diverse areas including human resources, executive search, career coaching, clinical career counseling, general management, education, marketing, public relations, finance, accounting and IT. If you have similar experience, and would be interested in joining your fellow professionals on the committee, please contact SCSC Chairman Bob Sloane at [email protected].
Religious Education Registration Believe it or not we are still taking registrations for religious education for the school year 2015-2016 please come to the Faith Formation Office, Monday – Thursday from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. You can join a class and take the book home to make up the chapters to date that were missed. It is not too late.
When: Friday, January 22nd Where: Lucey Parish Hall Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Attention Families in grades 1-5! Come to Family Fun Night. Dinner will be served. You need to call or email the Faith Formation Office to reserve meals for your family. Please RSVP to 203 637-3661 x330 or email [email protected].
“They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.”
Gospel Reflection Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the astrologers, or magi, following the light of a distant star is full of surprises. The astrologers, who were Gentiles, were the first to worship Jesus as the newborn King of the Jews. They found him, not in a palace surrounded by signs of wealth and might, but as a helpless baby in the arms of Mary, his mother. Yet the astrologers believed and worshiped him, offering him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, Matthew tells us, full of joy and wonder, they returned to their distant homes.
The astrologers had the faith and wisdom to see in this baby the promised Messiah. Christ shows himself to us, too, and comes into our lives in many ways and through many people. If we are people of faith, we will find him in these little "epiphanies." We will offer him our own gifts—our prayers and worship, our loving service of others, and our constant faith, even when it might seem hard to find him.
Question of the Week: What “signs” in your life have led you to Jesus?
Family Discussion Questions for the Gospel Reflect on some of the "little epiphanies" in your life. Share that with others. Happy New Year! May your New Year be filled with great faith, joy and wonder.
Thought for the week
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love.
~Ada V. Hendricks
Visit www.stcath.org for the full class calendar.
What’s happening in Faith Formation Grades 1 – 12
The Religious Education Office hours are Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
January 17 – No Religious Education Classes MLK Holiday Weekend
January 22 – Family Fun Night 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Lucey Parish Hall
January 23 – First Reconciliation CHILDREN ONLY
workshop; 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the school
January 31 – Family Program 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in the Lucey Parish Hall
February 1 – Sacrament of First Reconciliation
7:00 p.m. in the Church (Last names A – L)
February 4 – Sacrament of First Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. in the Church (Last names M – Z)