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."   

     October saw many parishioners take advantage of opportunities at SCS to draw closer to the Lord.  Date Night for married couples, the Alpha retreat, and the Women’s Holy Hour were all well-attended. The month ended with a time of joyful celebration of community at the parish fair. “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” Proverbs 17:22  What better way to spread the good news of the gospel than through our witness of gratitude and joy?  

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

*That all members of the SCS community know true gratitude for the graces and blessings bestowed on us by our good God.

* For all families as we approach Thanksgiving, that the Lord would bless the time we share with our extended families, and that the Lord would grant peace for those who may experience heartache during the holiday season.

*For all who will participate in the All Souls Day Bereavement Mass, that they may know the comfort and peace of Jesus, and that the souls of their loved ones may rest in peace.

*That the Archdiocesan True Presence night held at SCS lead everyone to a renewed reverence and appreciation for the gift of the Eucharist.

*That parishioners’ pastoral planning survey responses may lead to good discernment of God’s will for our parish in the coming years.

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

*For protection from harm from storms during this hurricane season, and for all those who suffered damages from Ida.

*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.