Reverend Monsignor
Richard J. Shea (1936-2025)
Fourth Pastor of the
Parish of St. Catherine of Siena
Reverend Monsignor Richard J. Shea (1936-2025)
Everyone is Welcome
Support our Seminarians
A Message from our Bishop:
A Blessing and a Challenge
Our diocese is witnessing an extraordinary blessing—a remarkable surge in vocations. Over the past decade, our number of seminarians has more than doubled! After six priests ordained in 2023, we are thrilled to welcome 11 new seminarians this year, bringing our total to 33.
This blessing, however, comes with a challenge. Each seminarian’s education costs more than $60,000 per year, and we anticipate total formation costs will rise to $3 million per year within five years. Bishop Caggiano has announced a special campaign to fund these rising costs. Will you give to support our future priests?
Lenten Food Drive
March 8-9
BENEFITS: Blessed Sacrament Church, St. Charles Borromeo Church, St. Mary Church, Convent of Mary Immaculate, Trumbull Food Pantry, St. Catherine of Siena Parishioners.
ITEMS REQUESTED: Tuna (canned & individual packets); Boxes of Pasta; Pasta Sauce; Beans of all varieties/colors (in cans & in both small and large bags); Rice (in both boxes & bags, small & large); Mac & Cheese; Peanut Butter & Jelly (small & large containers); Canned Spaghetti/Ravioli; Instant Mashed Potatoes; Fruit Cups; Cereal (regular & individual size); Oatmeal; Boxed Juice; Canned Soups; Pancake Mix; Coffee (Ground & instant). The use of reusable grocery store bags for donations is highly desired.
WAYS TO DONATE: Drive Through: Sat, Mar 8, 10am-12pm, & Sun, Mar 9, 11am-12pm, Church Hall. At All Masses on Mar 8 & 9, Church Lobby. Financial Donations Welcome: Checks payable to St. Catherine of Siena, write “Social Justice” in the memo line. Or Use Online Giving with the link on the Parish Website.
Coordinated by Knights of Columbus Council 5806
Scott Smaniotto, smani11@sbcglobal.net
Ash Wednesday
First Friday Adoration
Six opportunities to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, March 5.
Mass With Ashes: 7:30am
Liturgy of the Word
with Ashes: 9:00am
“Ash & Dash”: 12:00-1:30pm
(Ashes Distributed to Walk-ins)
Liturgy of the Word
with Ashes: 3:00pm
“Ash & Dash”: 5:00-6:30pm
(Ashes Distributed to Walk-ins)
Mass With Ashes: 7:00pm
First Friday Adoration
The Day to Baptize Your Child
First Friday Adoration
March 7, 2025.
Adoration: 10am-3pm
Spend time with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament on the First Friday of each month.
The Day to Baptize Your Child
The Day to Baptize Your Child
The Day to Baptize Your Child
Saturday, March 29, 2025
*Please note: the 11:15am Baptism is now FULL. All families will participate in the 9am Formation. and Baptisms will take place at 11:15am and 1:00pm.
If your child was not baptized as a baby, St. Catherine’s wants to help!
St. Catherine’s is offering a Baptism Day event especially for parents or guardians with a child (or children) age 1-7 who have not yet received the Sacrament of Baptism.
Parents or guardians will gather for an informal presentation on the Sacrament, some formation, and we’ll answer all of your questions. Both parents must attend. Continental breakfast provided.
Godparents, family & friends are welcome to come to the church at 11:15am, when the children will be Baptized.
Schedule of the Day:
Formation: 9:00am-10:30am.
Baptism: 11:15am FULL
Baptism: 1:00pm
* 11:15am Baptism is now CLOSED
* 1:00pm Baptism limited to the first 24 children.
Cost: FREE. Reserve by Mar 14.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
If your child is under the age of 1 or over the age of 7, if Godparents can’t attend, or if your family cannot provide Godparents, please call the Parish Office for info. We’ll be happy to help!
You do not have to be a St. Catherine’s parishioner.
Everyone is Welcome!
Info: office@stcatherinetrumbull.com or 203-377-3133
High School Youth Group
The Day to Baptize Your Child
The Day to Baptize Your Child
Do you know a high school student who loves to hang with friends, have fun, and enjoys a yummy treat too? Tell them about St. Catherine’s Youth Group! We meet every Sunday 6-8pm for fun, food, fellowship and faith.
Sundays 6-8pm
- JAN 26: Homemade Pizza & Trivia Night
INFO: Mr. Kingsbury
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Every Sunday at the 9am Family Mass
Our 9am Sunday Mass focuses on helping our youngest parishioners develop a love for & understanding of Christ, His Word, & the Mass.
Children ages 5-10 join friends in the Church Hall following the opening prayers. They work with a catechist to understand the readings at an age-appropriate level. This is a formal worship experience adapted to make it relevant to the lives and experiences of children. Children return to Mass for the Consecration. The Playground is open after Mass! Come play with friends on our school’s beautiful playground.
Leah DeVito 203-906-5001 leahcdevito@gmail.com
Confession & Adoration
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Confession and Adoration every
Tuesday from 6-8pm
Confession can sometimes seem daunting or difficult. There might be many reasons we can think of not to go.
But regular Confession isn’t scary. It is life-changing and life giving. Anonymous & face-to-face confessions available.
Daily Mass and Rosary
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Daily Mass and Rosary
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Sat at 4:00pm & 7:15pm
Sun at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
DAILY MASS and ROSARY:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am
Friday: 9:00am
First Saturday: 8:00am
Civic Holidays: 9:00am
Online Giving
Online Giving
Online Giving
Mass Times
Online Giving
Online Giving
Confession
Online Giving
Confession
Adoration
Adoration
Confession