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Gracious and loving God, we entrust Pope Leo XIV to Your tender care as he faces the trials of cancer. Grant him strength of body, peace of heart, and steadfast hope. Guide the physicians, nurses, and all who care for him with wisdom and compassion, that their work may be an instrument of Your healing. Bless him with courage in moments of pain and surround him with the consolation of Your presence. May Mary, Health of the Sick, and all the saints intercede for him, bringing comfort, protection, and renewed vitality. Lord, restore him to full health so that he may continue to shepherd Your Church with faith, humility, and love. Strengthen all who pray for him, uniting us in hope and trust in Your Divine Mercy. Amen.

Click the link to quickly access today's readings at Mass. If you are attending a Saturday vigil Mass, please go to the Sunday readings.

Due to the forecast of heavy rain this weekend, the Blessing of the Animals and the Parish Garage Sale have been postponed to Saturday, October 10. Both events will happen at the same times and locations as originally scheduled: Parish Garage Sale - Saturday, October 10, in the west parking lot from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Blessing of the Animals - Saturday, October 10 in the courtyard at 9:30 a.m. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe!

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church welcomes all newcomers and visitors! Please note that our church building is currently under construction. All Masses are held in the Parish Center, in Johnson Hall, until construction is complete.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. in Johnson Hall.

St. Catherine's Preschool has closed. Daily Mass at 12 p.m. will now be held in Johnson Hall and livestreamed beginning on Thursday, August 27. Please contact the parish office if you have any questions. Thank you.

St. Catherine's has been informed by the contractors doing construction on the church that our electricity will be turned off on Friday, August 28. Therefore, we will NOT have 12 p.m. Mass on Friday. Parish offices will also be closed on Friday. Thank you for your understanding.

Faith formation registration for children and youth at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! This year, we are offering the following programs: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Kindergarten), Children’s Evangelizing Catechesis (Grades 1-6, including First Reconciliation/First Communion), Ignite (Grades 7-8 Pre-Confirmation), Ablaze (Grades 9-11 Pre-Confirmation), Confirmation (Grades 9-12 with two years of Pre-Confirmation completed), and Becoming Catholic: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Adapted for Children and Youth. Click on the link for information on each program and to register.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026 to accompany the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Our parish joins the bishops in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 7. We invite all families to pray the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at all Masses.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. There will be daily 12 p.m. Mass. There will be no Adoration.

The Masterworks Singers and Orchestra, conducted by Dr. H. Morris Stevens, Jr. will perform the premiere of the commissioned work Aeterna Via by award-winning composer Elaine Hagenberg at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. This concert will feature the new 7-movement Aeterna Via plus other selections evoking emotions of hope, healing, and peace. The concert is free. There will be a free-will offering collected.

Saint Catherine of Siena was a Third Order Dominican known for her contemplation and prayer—as well as her involvement in Church and civil affairs. During the time when there were two and three popes each claiming the papacy, Saint Catherine sided with Pope Urban VI. She was named a Doctor of the Church in 1970. To learn more about St. Catherine of Siena, click the link.

Dear Parishioners, I wish to inform you that I am retiring as Pastor of St. Catherine’s in December of this year. A new Pastor will be appointed and he will take up office in January, 2027. I will be retiring to the John Paul II Priest’s retirement center in Georgetown. With love, Fr. Pat.

Fr. Pat has written a letter updating information on sanctuary improvements, including replacing the HVAC system, Cupola repairs and roof replacement. St. Catherine of Siena needs an additional $735,000 in funds to make the final repairs to our beloved sanctuary and we are requesting donations from parishioners. Click here to read Fr. Pat's most recent letter and consider making a donation. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.