St Catherine of Siena

CHRIST THE KING - NOVEMBER 22ND

1st Reading: Daniel 7:13-14;

2nd Reading: Revelation 1:5-8;

Gospel: John 18:33-37.

Focus Question: When has an ending marked a new beginning?

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

We welcome you to join us for our Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00AM!

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, November 14th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Victor Bellacosa, requested by Bob & Theresa Bellacosa.
Sunday, November 15th, @ 8:00AM, Anniversary Mass for Michelle “Mickey” Sheehan & Patrick Sheehan, requested by Matt Sheehan.
Sunday, November 15th, @ 11:00AM, Mass for Lillian C. Newman, requested by the Newman Family.
Friday, November 20th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Joseph F. Reilly, requested by Tina Yablonski.
Saturday, November 21st, @ 5:00PM, JoAnne Buehler, requested by her Family.
Sunday, November 22nd, @ 8:00AM, Birthday Remembrance for Thomas West, Jr., requested by Mom & Dad.
Sunday, November 22nd @ 11:00AM, Mass for Arthur Szczepanski, requested by his Aunt, Uncle & Family.
Sunday, November 22nd, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Anthony Brancato, requested by Constance Raiano.
Wednesday, November 25th, @ 8:30AM, Birthday Remembrance for Richard Millham, requested by Anne Millham.
Friday, November 27th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Bill Shea, requested by Fay Shea.
Saturday, November 28th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for David Rabito, requested by Tim Gallagher.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession, please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 15th

1st Reading: Daniel 12:1-3;

2nd Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14,

18; Gospel: Mark 13:24-32.

Focus Question: If you have been close to death yourself, share something of that story and how it has impacted you.

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, November 7th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Kimberly McWhirter, requested by Tim Gallagher.
Sunday, November 8th, @ 8:00AM, Mass for Josephine & Peter Pac, requested by Pat & Gil Hatch.
Sunday, November 8th, @ 11:00M, Mass for Cara Lonergan, requested by her Family.
Sunday, November 8th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Lt. Col. Paul Finken, requested by Peter Finken & Family.
Monday, November 9th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Ryan Duff, requested by Anne Millham.
Tuesday, November 10th, @ 8:00AM, Mass for Mary Reilley, requested by Mike & Kathy Reilley.
Sunday, November 15th, @ 8:00AM, Anniversary Mass for Michelle “Mickey” Sheehan & Patrick Sheehan,
requested by Matt Sheehan.
Sunday, November 15th, @ 11:00AM, Mass for Lillian C. Newman, requested by the Newman Family.
Friday, November 20th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Joseph F. Reilly, requested by Tina Yablonski
Saturday, November 21st, @ 5:00PM, JoAnne Buehler, requested by her Family.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession, please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 8th

1st Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16

2nd Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28;

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44.

Focus Question: By giving from her“want”, the widow shows her trust in God. Can you recall an experience when you let go and put your trust in God?

Weekly Mass Intentions

Sunday, November 1st, @ 8:00AM, Mass for the deceased members of the Moran & Reilley Families, requested by Mike & Kathy Reilley.
Sunday, November 1st, @ 11:00AM, Mass for Arthur Szczepanski, requested by his Mother & Family.
Tuesday, November 3rd, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Estelle Anderson, requested by Betty & Tom West.
Friday, November 6th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for James Carabillo, requested by Sheila Rae & Charlie Vendetti.
Saturday, November 7th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Kimberly McWhirter, requested by Tim Gallagher.
Sunday, November 8th, @ 8:00AM, Mass for Josephine & Peter Pac, requested by Pat & Gil Hatch.
Sunday, November 8th, @ 11:00M, Mass for Cara Lonergan, requested by her Family.
Monday, November 9th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Ryan Duff, requested by Anne Millham.
Tuesday, November 10th, @ 8:00AM, Mass for Mary Reilley, requested by Mike & Kathy Reilley.
Sunday, November 15th, @ 8:00AM, Anniversary Mass for Michelle “Mickey” Sheehan & Patrick Sheehan,
requested by Matt Sheehan.
Sunday, November 15th, @ 11:00AM, Mass for Lillian C. Newman, requested by the Newman Family.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession, please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

ALL SAINTS DAY - NOVEMBER 1ST

1st Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14;

2nd Reading:1 John 3:1-3;

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12.Focus

Question: Name some saints with whom you feel a special connection.

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 24th @ 5:00PM, 20th Anniversary Mass for Frank Amoruso, requested by Diane Smith & Family.
Sunday, October 25th @ 8:00AM, Mass for Marc Lagasse, requested by the Butler Family.
Sunday, October 25th @ 11:00AM, Mass for Edward Cumming, Sr., requested by Una Woods.
Monday, October 26th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Mr. & Mrs. Donat & Gertrude Laramee, requested by son, Robert.
Tuesday, October 27th @ 8:30AM, 2nd Anniversary Mass for Bill Shea, requested by Fay Shea.
Wednesday, October 28th @ 8:30AM, Mass for Lawrence Reilley, requested by Mike & Kathy Reilley.
Friday, October 30th, @ 8:30AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for Andrew Cravero, requested by the Hazelwood Family.
Sunday, November 1st, @ 8:00AM, Mass for the deceased members of the Moran & Reilley Families, requested byMike & Kathy Reilley.
Friday, November 6th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for James Carabillo, requested by Sheila Rae & Charlie Vendetti.
Saturday, November 7th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Kimberly McWhirter & David Rabito, requested by Tim Gallagher.
Sunday, November 8th, @ 11:00M, Mass for Cara Lonergan, requested by her Family.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession, please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS

Mon., Oct. 19th @ 7PM - Buildings & Grounds - Library
Mon., Oct. 19th @ 7PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry - Music Room
Wed., Oct. 21st @ 7:30PM - Men’s Club - Russell Hall
Mon., Oct. 26th @ 7:30PM - RCIA - Library
Thurs., Oct. 29th @ 7PM - Legacy Group - Library

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 25th

1st Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9;

2nd Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6;

Gospel: Mark 10:46-52.

Focus Question: Recall a powerful experience of seeing something for the first time.

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 17th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Elly Sok.
Sunday, October 18th @ 8:00AM, 31st Anniversary Mass for Steve & Rebecca Balboni, requested by the Family.
Sunday, October 18th, @ 11:00AM, Birthday Remembrance for Cara Lonergan, requested by her Family.
Sunday, October 18th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Assunta Cantelina, requested by Noreen & Jack Scafuri.
Wednesday, October 21st, @ 8:30AM, Healing Mass for Doris Davis, requested by Charlie & Sheila Rae Vendetti.
Friday, October 23rd, @ 8:30AM, Months Mind Mass for Hugh Caldwell.
Saturday, October 24th @ 5:00PM, 20th Anniversary Mass for Frank Amoruso, requested by Diane Smith & Family.
Sunday, October 25th @ 8:00AM, Mass for Marc Lagasse, requested by the Butler Family.
Sunday, October 25th @ 11:00AM, Mass for Edward Cumming, Sr., requested by Una Woods.
Tuesday, October 27th @ 8:30AM, Mass for Bill Shea, requested by Fay Shea.
Wednesday, October 28th @ 8:30AM, Mass for Lawrence Reilley, requested by Mike & Kathy Reilley.
Friday, October 30th, @ 8:30AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for Andrew Cravero, requested by the Hazelwood Family.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession, please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 18th

1st Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11;

2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16;

Gospel: Mark 10:35-45

Focus Question: When have you asked for (and gotten) more than you bargained for?

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 10th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Elmo Comotti, requested by Noreen & Jack Scafuri.
Sunday, October 11th, @ 8:00AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for John Carenza, requested by Irene Carenza & Family.
Sunday, October 11th, @ 11:00AM, Birthday Remembrance for Paul McDonough, requested by the Gorecki Family.
Monday, October 12th, @ 8:30AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for John Carenza, requested by Irene Carenza & Family.
Tuesday, October 13th, @ 8:30AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for Helen Sweeney Gleason, requested by Jim & Susan Gleason.
Friday, October 16th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Joseph F. Reilly, requested by Tina Yablonski.
Saturday, October 17th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Elly Sok.
Sunday, October 18th @ 8:00AM, 31st Anniversary Mass for Steve & Rebecca Balboni, requested by the Family.
Sunday, October 18th, @ 11:00AM, Birthday Remembrance for Cara Lonergan, requested by her Family.
Sunday, October 18th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Assunta Cantelina, requested by Noreen & Jack Scafuri.
Friday, October 23rd, @ 8:30AM, Month’s Mind Mass for Hugh Caldwell.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession, please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

COFFEE & MORE…

We invite you to join your fellow parishioners for coffee after the Masses on Sunday, October 18th.

UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS

Wed., Oct. 14th @ 7PM - Women’s Club - Russell Hall
Mon., Oct. 19th @ 7PM - Buildings & Grounds - Library
Mon., Oct. 19th @ 7PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry - Music Room
Wed., Oct. 21st @ 7:30PM - Men’s Club - Russell Hall

Adult Education & Faith Formation Program “Our Catholic Identity”

Our Adult Education Series begins on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7:30PM in Russell Hall. The guest
speaker is Dr. Joan Kelly. Dr. Kelly will begin her lecture series with “An Introduction To the Seven Sacraments”. Her objective for the series will be to acquaint us with the resplendency of Catholic ritual as manifested in the sacred signs and symbols of Catholic worship. Each week Dr. Kelly will take us deeper into our Catholic identity! Join her for this great series. Presentation Dates are: October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, from 7:30PM - 9:00PM in Russell Hall.

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 11th

1st Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11;

2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13;

Gospel: Mark 10:17-30.

Focus Question: Relate an experience when you had to rely on
someone other than yourself. How did this make you feel?

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 3rd, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Elmo Comotti, requested by Catherine & Jean Lafontaine.
Sunday, October 4th, @ 8:00AM, Mass for Meghan Kathleen Duffy, requested by Mary Scanlon.
Sunday, October 4th, @ 11:00AM, 2nd Anniversary Mass for Gloria Farina, requested by the Duford Family.
Sunday, October 4th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for the Good People of St. Catherine of Siena, requested by the Upton Family.
Monday, October 5th, @ 8:30AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for Lillian Osborne, requested by the Osborne Family.
Wednesday, October 7th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Hugh Caldwell, requested by Kathy & Danny Hayes.
Saturday, October 10th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Elmo Comotti, requested by Noreen & Jack Scafuri.
Sunday, October 11th, @ 8:00AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for John Carenza, requested by Irene Carenza & Family.
Sunday, October 11th, @ 11:00AM, Birthday Remembrance for Paul McDonough, requested by the Gorecki Family.
Monday, October 12th, @ 8:30AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for John Carenza, requested by Irene Carenza & Family.
Tuesday, October 13th, @ 8:30AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for Helen Sweeney Gleason, requested by Jim & Susan Gleason.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession,please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER PROGRAMS

WOMEN’S RETREAT: October 2 - 4
“Come away and rest awhile…” - a retreat is a great opportunity
to be with other women and to rediscover the presence of God in
your life. Retreat begins on Friday evening with a buffet dinner
from 6-8PM and ends Sunday around noon. Retreat Offering:
$210.00.

DAY OR EVENING RETREAT: Wednesday, October 14
“Amazing Grace: An Exploration of St. Augustine and St Thomas
Aquinas” - Day (10AM - 2PM includes lunch) or Evening
(6-9PM includes dinner). The retreat will explore the intellectual
and spiritual quests of these two most renowned saints and theologians,
and their enduring influence on today’s church. Presenter:
Dr. Joan Kelly. Program Offering: $30

A RETREAT FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH PAULA
D’ARCY: October 30-November 1
“Heaven Before Us: Seeing the Beauty in Every Moment” -
This retreat will explore the wisdom and the possibility of living
in the present moment. Retreat begins on Friday evening with a
buffet dinner from 6-8PM and ends Sunday around noon. Retreat
Offering: $210.00

REGISTRATION FORMS: you may register on-line
at www.holyfamilyretreat.org OR visit the parish office for a
form to fill out and send to Holy Family with your deposit.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Couples observing their 25th, 50th or other special wedding anniversaries are invited to the Anniversary
Mass on Sunday, October 25th, at 2PM. Archbishop Mansell will celebrate the Liturgy at the Cathedral of
St. Joseph in Hartford. Family, friends and all married couples are welcome to attend the Mass. A brief reception will immediately follow Mass. Call the parish office at 658-1642 to register.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time -October 4th

1st Reading: Genesis 2:18-24;

2nd Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11;

Gospel: Mark 10:2-16.

Focus Question: Describe an experience in your life when,
because of your trust in a person, you accepted something difficult
to understand.

Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, September 26th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Richard O’Connell, requested by the Yadach Family.
Sunday, September 27th, @ 11:00AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for Ernest Grenier, requested by the Lonergan Family.
Sunday, September 27th, @ 5:00PM, 9th Anniversary Mass for Kevin Brimmer, requested by the Brimmer Family.
Monday, September 28th, @ 8:30AM, Mass for Hugh Caldwell, Sr., requested by Sheila Rae & Charlie Vendetti.
Friday, October 2nd, @ 8:30AM, Anniversary Mass for Janice Moran, requested by the Moran/Buda Family.
Saturday, October 3rd, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Elmo Comotti, requested by Catherine & Jean Lafontaine.
Sunday, October 4th, @ 8:00AM, Mass for Meghan Kathleen Duffy, requested by Mary Scanlon.
Sunday, October 4th, @ 11:00AM, 2nd Anniversary Mass for Gloria Farina, requested by the Duford Family.
Saturday, October 10th, @ 5:00PM, Mass for Elmo Comotti, requested by Noreen & Jack Scafuri.
Sunday, October 11th, @ 8:00AM, 1st Anniversary Mass for John Carenza, requested by Irene Carenza & Family.
Sunday, October 11th, @ 11:00AM, Birthday Remembrance for Paul McDonough, requested by the Gorecki Family.

Please call the office @ 658-1642 for Mass Intentions. If you would like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession, please let the usher know when you arrive at church.

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!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Couples observing their 25th, 50th or other special
wedding anniversaries are invited to the Anniversary
Mass on Sunday, October 25th, at 2PM.
Archbishop Mansell will celebrate the Liturgy at the Cathedral of
St. Joseph in Hartford. Family, friends and all married couples
are welcome to attend the Mass. A brief reception will immediately
follow Mass. Call the parish office at 658-1642 to register.