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Father Lou Brusatti's Golden Jubilee
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fr. Lou Brusatti's ordination on Saturday, January 17, 2026! We will begin with a Holy Mass of thanksgiving at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner reception in Johnson Hall of the Parish Center. RSVP is required by Monday, January 12. Click here to register.
Volunteer for Mobile Loaves and Fishes
Would you like to volunteer for Mobile Loaves & Fishes? We go out every 3rd and 4th Saturday mornings of the month. EIM Certification is required for any ministry work. Please contact Evelyn Amador in the main office for EIM information or click here. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Rhonda Smith at [email protected]. You can click here to sign up for an upcoming Mobile Loaves and Fishes volunteer opportunity.
If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a Six-Week Grief Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 7, 2026. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, share your sorrow, and recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek, founding member of St. Catherine of Siena who has participated in our Grief Ministry since 2014.
You are invited to a special prayer service for expecting mothers, Cradle of Prayer. Expecting a child is a blessing, but also a time of uncertainty. We're here to pray with you as you prepare for this special gift. All are welcome: expecting mothers, families, friends and anyone who wishes to pray for life. Join us for a 45-minute prayer, music and reflection service. A free meal will immediately follow the service. Registration is optional but appreciated. Please click the link to register.
We need Baptism Coordinators! Training for new Baptism Coordinators will be held on Saturday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Church. Click the link for more information and to register.
If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a Six-Week Grief Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 7, 2026. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, share your sorrow, and recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek, founding member of St. Catherine of Siena who has participated in our Grief Ministry since 2014.
Author, speaker and magician Jim Gentil, also known as “Mr. Positive,” will be the guest speaker during the Prime Timers Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesday, January 14, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in Siena Hall. The topic will be “Positive People are Happy.” Mr. Positive Jim Gentil’s passion is in showing others the miraculous successes that can be achieved through cultivating a positive attitude. Bring your lunch and Prime Timers will provide the beverage. RSVP at [email protected]. Click the link for more details.
Dieu Van Dinh will facilitate this beautiful five-session study from Ascension Press, NO GREATER LOVE: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion, on Wednesdays beginning January 14, 2026 through February 11, 2026. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, Rm. 233/234 (2nd floor).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and effect financial, business and many other aspects of our lives. Rod Whisnant, a St. Catherine’s parishioner, will present the latest issues discussed at the 2025 Builders Artificial Intelligence Forum (BAIF) hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University at the Collegium Maximum, Rome. The conference focused to foster a new interdisciplinary community of practice dedicated to supporting the development of AI products that serve the Catholic Church’s mission. The presentation will also discuss potential AI scams and your safety. It will take place during the regular Senior Ministry meeting on Thursday, January 15, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Cenacle.