St Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine Prayer Shawl Ministry

12 members of the St. Catherine prayer shawl ministry joined 230 attendees at the annual gathering at St. Patrick -St. Anthony

CHILDREN’S CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED!

We are looking for several more angelic voices! If you are a singer in Grade 3-6, please consider joining
us for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 6:30-7:30PM.
We sing at the 5PM Saturday Vigil Mass twice a month rehearsing @ 4:30PM. We’ll perform a special program prior to and during the 4PM Christmas Eve Mass. Boys and girls are welcome (and we especially invite children who sang with us last year!) Contact Lori Ann Damato @ ladamato@comcast.net

CHILDREN’S CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED!

We are looking for several more angelic voices! If you are a singer in Grade 3-6, please consider joining
us for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 6:30-7:30PM.
We sing at the 5PM Saturday Vigil Mass twice a month rehearsing @ 4:30PM. We’ll perform a special program prior to and during the 4PM Christmas Eve Mass. Boys and girls are welcome (and we especially invite children who sang with us last year!) Contact Lori Ann Damato @ ladamato@comcast.net

LECTORS

The new 2010 Workbook for Lectors have arrived! Please pick up your book from the table in the sacristy.

CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE will be held at the Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford, CT on Saturday,  October 3rd. Fun, exciting and informative! Connecticut Bishops will be in attendance. Many dynamic speakers. For more info or to purchase tickets go on-line at www.ctcatholicmen.org
or call 203/710-0440. It will change your life!

TRAINING SESSION FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

A training session has been scheduled for September 27th in
Waterbury. If you would like to train and participate
in this wonderful ministry at St. Catherine of Siena,
please call the parish office @ 658-1642 for details.

TRAINING SESSION FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

TRAINING SESSION FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION— a training
session has been scheduled for September 27th in Waterbury. If you would like to train and participate in
this wonderful ministry at St. Catherine of Siena, please call the parish office @ 658-1642 for details.

MUSIC NOTES

St. Catherine’s is blessed to have three different music ensembles
with many dedicated volunteers who help our congregation
praise God through music each Sunday. These
ensembles enrich the liturgies, but they also enrich the lives
of those in them. We would like to invite you to rehearsals
to see for yourselves the joy and fulfillment found in Music
Ministry! Please contact Susan Zybert, Music Director, at
216-6519 if you would like to join us.

Adult Choir: sings at the 11:00AM Mass beginning
the weekend after Labor Day through May and rehearses
on Thursday nights from 7:30-8:45PM in the Music Room.
Singers high school age and up are welcome to join us.
(First rehearsal is Thursday, September 10th, 7:30 -
8:45PM - Music Room).

Contemporary Group: sings at the 5:00PM Vigil
Mass on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from September
through June and rehearses at 7PM in the church on the
Thursdays before they sing at the 5PM Vigil Mass. Singers
and instrumentalists are invited to join.

Children’s Choir: NEW MASS TIME! sings
at the 5:00PM Vigil Mass on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the
month from September through May and rehearses every
Thursday from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the Music Room. Children
in grades 1-8 are welcome to join. (First rehearsal is
Thursday, September 10th, from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the
Music Room).

“FEED THE HUNGRY” Youth Group

The “FEED THE HUNGRY” Youth Group
begins its 8th year of service to St. Elizabeth House in
Hartford. This group is open to all 7-12 grade students.
Our mission is to educate our children about the poverty
at our doorsteps and to show them they can make a difference.
Each month, the volunteers travel to Hartford in a caravan
of cars filled with donated groceries, clothing items and toiletries.

The group prepares and serves lunch to approximately
150-200 people. This is an opportunity for our children to observe,
interact with and serve the needy. We encourage all students
and interested adult chaperones to contact Lisa/Peter
Sheary @ 658-2899 or Shearyreal@aol.com to register.

UPCOMING VISIT DATES: Sept. 19th, Oct. 17th,
Nov. 21st and Dec. 19th. We meet at St. Catherine’s @ 9:30AM
and return by 1:45PM. Volunteers must register in advance.
The “Feed the Hungry” Youth Group volunteers also hand deliver
any donated items to the shelter during their monthly visits.
The Shelter is in constant (dire) need of new/gently used
clothing items, linens and toiletries. All donations must be
brought to church the morning of our Saturday visit by 9:30AM
OR contact a director from the list below for pick-up or drop-off
during the week. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Maureen Jessen, Treasurer, mjessen3@comcast.net
Lori Martensen, Spag. Dinner, lmartensen@comcast.net
Tracy Flater, Facilitator, tflater@comcast.net
Lisa/Peter Sheary, Monthly Visits, Shearyreal@aol.com

TRAINING SESSION FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

A training session has been scheduled for September 27th in
Waterbury. If you would like to train and participate
in this wonderful ministry at St. Catherine of Siena,
please call the parish office @ 658-1642 for details.

TRAINING SESSION FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

A training session has been scheduled for September 27th in Waterbury. If you would like to train and participate in this wonderful ministry at St. Catherine of Siena, please call the parish office @ 658-1642 for details.

MUSIC NOTES

St. Catherine’s is blessed to have three different music ensembles
with many dedicated volunteers who help our congregation
praise God through music each Sunday. These
ensembles enrich the liturgies, but they also enrich the lives
of those in them. As September draws near, I encourage
those of you with an interest or passion for music to join our
growing Music Ministry. We would like to invite you to our
first rehearsals to see for yourselves the joy and fulfillment
found in Music Ministry! Please contact Susan Zybert,
Music Director, at 216-6519 if you would like to join us.

Adult Choir: sings at the 11:00AM Mass beginning
the weekend after Labor Day through May and rehearses
on Thursday nights from 7:30-8:45PM in the Music Room.
Singers high school age and up are welcome to join us.
(First rehearsal is Thursday, September 10th, 7:30 -
8:45PM - Music Room).

Contemporary Group: sings at the 5:00PM Vigil
Mass on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from September
through June and rehearses at 7PM in the church on the
Thursdays before they sing at the 5PM Vigil Mass. Singers
and instrumentalists are invited to join. (First rehearsal is
Thursday, September 3rd, at 7PM in the church).

Children’s Choir: NEW MASS TIME! sings
at the 5:00PM Vigil Mass on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the
month from September through May and rehearses every
Thursday from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the Music Room. Children
in grades 1-8 are welcome to join. (First rehearsal is
Thursday, September 10th, from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the
Music Room).

MUSIC NOTES

St. Catherine’s is blessed to have three different music ensembles
with many dedicated volunteers who help our congregation
praise God through music each Sunday. These
ensembles enrich the liturgies, but they also enrich the lives
of those in them. As September draws near, I encourage
those of you with an interest or passion for music to join our
growing Music Ministry. We would like to invite you to our
first rehearsals to see for yourselves the joy and fulfillment
found in Music Ministry! Please contact Susan Zybert,
Music Director, at 216-6519 if you would like to join us.

Adult Choir: sings at the 11:00AM Mass beginning
the weekend after Labor Day through May and rehearses
on Thursday nights from 7:30-8:45PM in the Music Room.
Singers high school age and up are welcome to join us.
(First rehearsal is Thursday, September 10th, 7:30 -
8:45PM - Music Room).

Contemporary Group: sings at the 5:00PM Vigil
Mass on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from September
through June and rehearses at 7PM in the church on the
Thursdays before they sing at the 5PM Vigil Mass. Singers
and instrumentalists are invited to join. (First rehearsal is
Thursday, September 3rd, at 7PM in the church).

Children’s Choir: NEW MASS TIME! sings
at the 5:00PM Vigil Mass on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the
month from September through May and rehearses every
Thursday from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the Music Room. Children
in grades 1-8 are welcome to join. (First rehearsal is
Thursday, September 10th, from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the
Music Room).

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

The next Altar Server Training Sessions will be held in the Church on:
Tuesday, July 7th @ 4PM
Wednesday, July 8th @ 10AM
Thursday, July 9th @ 4PM
Friday, July 10th @ 10AM
A sign up sheet is in the atrium. At least two training sessions must be completed in order to serve and be put on the Altar Participants 8 week schedule.

OUR NEWEST CATHOLICS

We would like to congratulate and welcome our newest members baptized since April 2008:
Natalie Bielat, Riley Miller, Olivia LaPointe, Sigourney Silling, Hallie Zapp, Gavin Gorecki, Jonah Lipar, Alexa
Querim, Andrew Jefski, Alex Schwendemann, Rogan Lowe, Chloe Lynch, Callie Langlais, Caden Tayoun,
Connor Johnson, Brenna Riordan, Audrey Andrews, Jackson Kellerman, Matthew Watson, Peyton Halverson,
Xavier Toscano, John Mascaro, Jeffrey von Pechmann, Connor Broderick, Connor Knight, Makayla Smith and
Noah Budlong.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

PICNIC PLANNING NEWS

The Picnic Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:30PM until the picnic. Please
check the “Upcoming Parish Meetings” listing for weekly meeting locations. Topics for discussion will be Sponsorships and Schedule of Events, etc.

We are still looking for people to help solicit Raffle Prize donations from local businesses and retail
shops. This is a critically important job and several volunteers are needed. The picnic is a major fundraiser for the church and allows the Men’s and Women’s Clubs to provide services for the
parish community throughout the year. Please become a part of this fun and exciting event!

If your family or business would like to help support the picnic, there are several sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsorships come in all sizes and are a great way to show your support.
Businesses can also receive valuable visibility and goodwill through sponsorship.

If you have any questions, please call Co-Chairs Anne and Eric Davis @ 651-7391 or davisfive@comcast.net.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Party Tents ($1,500),
7 Hours of “Afterhours DJ” ($1,000), Inflatable Bouncers
(5 hrs. -$750), Pony Rides by Flamig Farm ($500), Jungle Jim
(Live Animal Show-$300), Tulmeadow Ice Cream ($250),
Clown ($200), Two Pigs for Roasted Pig Dinner ($150),
Cotton Candy ($100).

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A LECTOR?

There will be a Lector Workshop on Saturday, May 16th, at St. James Church in Rocky Hill from 10:30AM - 12:30PM. The workshop will cover the role of the lector and proper techniques for effective speaking. It is intended for individuals who read at Mass and individuals who train lectors. Please contact the parish
office @ 658-1642 to register by May 13th.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A LECTOR?

There will be a Lector Workshop on Sat-urday, May 16th, at St. James Church in Rocky Hill from 10:30AM - 12:30PM. The workshop will cover the role of the lector and proper techniques for effective speaking. It is intended for individuals who read at Mass and individuals who train lectors. Please contact the parish office @ 658-1642 to register by May 13th.

MUSIC NOTES

First of all, I’d like to thank the members of our music ensembles for their dedication and hard work that added so much beauty to our Triduum and Easter celebrations. We are lucky to have such talented musicians in our church community who give freely of their time and talent. Secondly, I would like to thank Father Michael for his trust and active support of our Music Ministry. Finally, I’d like to thank everyone who attended our celebrations; you astounded me with your powerful congregational singing and made me realize how lucky I am to be the Music Director in a parish that enjoys fully participating in the liturgy. Let’s keep up the great singing as we continue to celebrate the Easter season!

Now, for all of you in the congregation who wished you could be singing with us in the choir, this is your chance: the adult choir and contemporary group are both singing until summer and we would be happy to have new members. For all those who couldn’t make the 11AM Mass because of Religious Education, now is your perfect opportunity to join the adult choir. Our rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:45PM.

Children’s Choir: you finished your year beautifully with Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Easter Sunday. I look forward to seeing you in the fall and hope to see new faces too. Please keep Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30PM open for next year for our new rehearsal day and time.

 Susan Zybert

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are now being accepted for the Women’s & Men’s Club Scholarships. There will be two $1,000 scholarships awarded this year to high school seniors who are members of St. Catherine. Selection is based on past service to St. Catherine and/or additional community service. Applications are available in the vestibule and atrium. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2009.

TRAINING SESSION FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

TRAINING SESSION FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION will take place on April 21st at Sacred Heart Church in Suffield beginning at 7PM. This is a 3 hour session. Please contact the parish office at 658-1642 for registration information and background check forms. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 15th. Once the background check is approved, you will be commissioned during a Mass here at St. Catherine.

LENTEN MERCY PROJECT

GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTY, February 23rd - March 1st - Tina Yablonski, 651-9494.

Please donate the following items to benefit St. Agnes Home and Family Life Education: baby formula, pedialyte, juice boxes, bottles and powdered milk. Religious Education Participation - Kindergarten & Grade 1.

Thank you and bless you for your generous support!

Share your God-given musical talents

We need YOU! Share your God-given musical talents with your parish community! All of our musical ensembles are vigorously recruiting more singers and instrumentalists as we prepare for the most important part of the church year. Now is the time to join the adult choir, contemporary music group or children’s choir. We will soon begin preparing music for Lent and Easter, so you will be just in time to learn this music with us! We hope to see many new faces!

Please contact Susan Zybert @ 216-6519 with any questions.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION forms are still available in the atrium/vestibule. We will take registrations until Monday, February 23rd - sign up now!

LENTEN MISSION

On February 27/28, Friday and Saturday, we will have a Lenten Mission here in the parish, with the theme of “God’s Good News.” This mission will be presented by Deacon Arthur Miller. Friday night will be a Liturgy of the Word and a talk by Deacon Miller. Saturday night will be the Vigil Mass with Deacon Miller as the homilist and music by the Saint Michael’s Gospel Choir. More information will follow in next weekend’s bulletin.