God Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena.  Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ.  As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do.  Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you.  Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love.  We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother.  St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!

Please join us in praying for the following specific intentions in connection with St. Catherine of Siena striving to become a parish "Centered on Christ, Ablaze with Love."

AUGUST 2021

     The new school year reminds us of the hope and promise of new beginnings.  “Blessed be God, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3.  Standing in faith on the hope of his promise, we offer prayers of gratitude to our good God for the many blessings we have in our parish, and ask for the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit in all our endeavors.Thank you for your continued faithfulness to this prayer ministry.  

     Please say the St. Catherine Prayer daily in August for the following intentions:

*For SCS school as the new academic year begins, that it be a place where the love of Christ is experienced and Christian virtue is modeled, and for all students, that the school year be a time of continued growth in faith and knowledge.

*For all who will be involved in Alpha 8, that guests may arrive with open hearts and that efforts of the Alpha team may be Spirit-led.

*For our Pastoral Council members, that they be led by the Holy Spirit as they begin the process of developing the SCS Pastoral Plan for the next five years.

*For the Nashville Dominicans as they discern God’s will in responding to the invitation to extend their ministry to SCS parish and school.

*For an end to racism and for peace and healing in our country and in the Church.

*In thanksgiving for the availability of vaccines for Covid; for all who are suffering in any way as a result of the virus; for an end to the pandemic; and for prudence for those in leadership.

*For the priests, deacons, staff and ministry leaders at SCS, that they may work to develop cultures of prayer, teamwork, and true discipleship in our parish, and that they are protected in their work; for Dcn. Don Richard as he continues treatments for cancer and recovers from surgery; and for Fr. Ronnie, that he may be filled with Christ's grace and peace.

JULY 2021

     While many parish activities continue, the slower pace of summer allows time for refreshment and rejuvenation.  “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul” Ps 23: 1-3.  We hope you find the opportunity to rest in Him during these days! Thank you for your continued faithfulness to this prayer ministry.  
     Please say the St. Catherine Prayer daily in July for the following intentions:

*For all Catholics to return to Sunday Mass and the gift of the Eucharist now that the obligation is restored in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

*For our school community, that the summer break may be a time of refreshment and continued practice of our Catholic faith, and for the safety and enjoyment of all involved in SCS Summer Camp.

*For the CYO fun trip, that it be a time for our young parishioners to be strengthened in their faith and in their bonds with each other, and for the safety of all involved.

*For our Pastoral Council members, that they be led by the Holy Spirit as they begin the process of developing the SCS Pastoral Plan for the next five years.

*For the Nashville Dominicans as they discern God’s will in responding to the invitation to extend their ministry to SCS parish and school.

*For an end to racism and for peace and healing in our country and in the Church.

*In thanksgiving for the availability of vaccines for Covid; for all who are suffering in any way as a result of the virus; and for prudence for those in leadership.

*For the priests, deacons, staff and ministry leaders at SCS, that they may work to develop cultures of prayer, teamwork, and true discipleship in our parish, and that they are protected in their work; for Dcn. Don Richard as he continues medical treatments; and for Fr. Ronnie, that he may be filled with Christ's grace and peace.