PLEASE NOTE
UPDATE DEC 2. 4:30pm.
Our regular Mass schedule will resume as of 7:30am on Thursday, December 3. Masses will be celebrated by Fr. Bochanski and guest priests until Fr. Marcello has received a negative COVID test and is able to safely resume celebrating Masses.
Thu, Dec 3. 7:30am. Mass in person and by livestream.
Thu, Dec 3. 6:00pm. Mass in person.
Fri, Dec 4. 7:30am. Mass in person and by livestream.
Regular Weekend Mass Schedule.
Saturday, Dec 5 at 4:00pm in person and by livestream. 7:15pm, Mass in person
Sunday Masses in person only at 7:30am, 9:00am and 11:00am
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Father Marcello has learned of a *possible* COVID-19 exposure on Sunday afternoon, November 29th.
For caution’s sake, Father Marcello will be isolating until he receives a negative COVID test. The church has been thoroughly sanitized, and will remain open daily for private prayer from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Additional information and updates will be posted here.
Thank you for your kind understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience. God bless you!
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CONFESSIONS:
Sundays, 2-3 pm -- drive-through, in the parking lot
New Time During Advent: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm -- in the Memorial Chapel in Church
The Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2020
Due to an increasing number of Covid-19 cases being reported in our area, pre-registration for Mass is required. We ask that you kindly register for Mass, and bring your seat confirmation with you to Church. Our Welcome Team members will confirm registration at the door. Capacity of our Church is limited to 100 people. Per State and Diocesan guidelines, doors will be closed once capacity is reached, and no one else can be admitted to the Church. Reservations open Tuesday at 10am. Kindly view our guidelines before registering for Mass.
* The 4:00pm Mass on Saturday will be Livestreamed
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Mass: Tue, Dec 8, 7:30am & 7:00pm
Vigil: Mon, Dec 7, 5:30pm
Our Blessed Mother, under the title of the Immaculate Conception, is the Patroness of the USA. Our celebrations will honor Our Lady & ask her protection on our country, our families, & our parish. Registration for the 5:30pm Mass on Dec 7 and the 7:00pm Mass on Dec 8 is required. The Vigil Mass on 12/7 will be Livestreamed, and available on demand thereafter.
Annual Parish Giving Tree 2020
NEW! Sign Up from Home with our Online Giving Tree
New this year! You can sign up from the comfort of your own home to provide a gift for someone in need.
Contact-Free Drive Through Donations
Saturday, December 12 & 19, from 10am-12pm Sunday, December 13 & 20, from 11am-12pm at the Family Center
Donations Collected At All Masses
December 12/13 & December 19/20
Financial Donations Welcome!
We welcome your check payable to St. Catherine of Siena, write “Giving Tree” in the memo line. Or give securely online with Online Giving. Our Social Justice Team will make a purchase for you!
Advent 2020
Daily Mass during Advent
We are happy to offer an evening Daily Mass during Advent. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00pm.
- December 3
- December 10 (Mass on Dec 8 will be at 7:00pm for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception)
- December 15 and 17
- December 22
These 6:00pm Masses will last 30 minutes, have no music, and offer a short time of quiet reflection in place of a homily.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
SAT, DEC 12 at 4pm: Join us for a special tradition at St. Catherine’s! Following the 4:00pm Mass on Dec 12, we’ll all head outside to the front lawn for our Fifth Annual Tree Lighting.
Advent Lessons and Carols
SUN, DEC 13 at 4pm: All are invited to this special festive service of Sacred Scripture, carols and choral anthems to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. The pro-gram will feature guest instrumentalists.
Advent Evening of Recollection
MON, DEC 14 at 7-8pm: Please join us in person or by livestream for a special evening in which we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ at Christmas this year. This one-hour event will be led by Msgr. Powers, Vicar General of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
The Nativity of the Lord: Christmas
All Masses Held in the Church. Subject to Change, due to the Pandemic
Our approach to almost everything in life is different this year, and so is our Christmas schedule. But Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. And for that reason, we invite and welcome you to celebrate the joy of Christ’s birth with us this year.
CHRISTMAS EVE: THU, DEC 24
2:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
The Midnight Mass of Christmas
12:00 Midnight. Prelude music begins at 11:30 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 noon
Festive Mass with Soloists and Instrumentalists at 10:00 am
IMPORTANT NOTES: Seat reservations required. Temperatures will be taken at the door. Doors open 15 minutes prior to Mass, except midnight Mass when doors open at 11:15pm, and music starts at 11:30pm. Admission with a seat reservation is through the main doors on Shelton Road only. No charge for seat reservation. Reservations open on Mon, Dec 14, at 10am, and close on Sun, Dec 20, at 10pm. The 2pm & 4pm Masses, Midnight Mass, & 10am Mass will be livestreamed.
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 12/13 & 19/20
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8
Prayer, Adoration and Confession
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Prayer, Adoration and Confession
Saint Catherine of Siena warmly welcomes... anyone who is new to our area, anyone who is searching for the truth, or anyone who is looking for a spiritual home. We are joyfully and faithfully Roman Catholic in belief and practice, - a community of faith, worship, and service - and with open hearts we invite all our brothers and sisters into a living and saving friendship with the Lord Jesus Christ, in the communion of His One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
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