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 2020 INTENTIONS

While we were spared damage from the storms of September, we were blessed to assist in various meaningful ways those who were impacted.  “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ.”  Rom 12:4-5.  We are blessed to have so many varied opportunities to live out being Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love in our parish!  

Thank you for remaining faithful to intercessory prayer for SCS parish and community!  Please say the St. Catherine Prayer daily in October for the following intentions:

*For the participants in the Alpha 6 retreat, that through the Holy Spirit they may have a life-changing experience of God’s love that leads them to a deeper relationship with Jesus.

*For the young adults attending the Formation Study this month, that they may learn to recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

*For married couples, especially those who are struggling, that the graces inherent in the Sacrament of Matrimony strengthen them to persevere and overcome challenges.

*For the SCS Helping Hands ministry, that God may repay the volunteers with abundant graces for their work as the hands and feet of Jesus, and that our brothers and sisters who are recipients of the services offered may experience the love of Jesus through the ministry’s efforts.

*For an end to racism, for the November elections, and for peace and healing in our country.

*For all those suffering physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially from the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the elderly, that they may find complete healing, peace and hope, and that they may see the love of Jesus in and through the SCS community; 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. Andrew Sanchez as he returns to the seminary to complete his preparation for ordination to the priesthood; and for Fr. Ronnie, that he may be filled with Christ's grace and peace. 


SEPTEMBER 2020 INTENTIONS

Thanks to our amazing SCS school administration and faculty, we successfully began on-campus classes for the first time since mid March. Alpha 6 and RCIA are underway.  New Bible studies are beginning.  The Parish School of Religion is starting.  Helping Hands (formerly St. Vincent de Paul) never interrupted its service to those in need of our support. We are grateful to our good God that we are able to continue many of our parish activities despite the challenges posed by Covid, and we continue to hold in prayer those who are yet unable to participate with us in person.  “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2

Thank you for remaining faithful to intercessory prayer for SCS parish and community!  Please say the St. Catherine Prayer daily in September for the following intentions:

*For an end to racism, for our November elections, and for peace and healing in our country.

*That God may grant continued health to all SCS school administrators, faculty, students, and school families, and that all may respond with prudence and hope if the school year is disrupted.

*That the Holy Spirit touch the lives of all those involved with Alpha 6, RCIA, and the Parish School of Religion.

*For the members of our parish and community, especially the elderly, who are experiencing  difficulties with depression and anxiety, that their hope may increase and they may endure their suffering for the sanctification of the world.

*For all those suffering physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially from the COVID-19 pandemic, that they may find complete healing, peace and hope, and that they may see the love of Jesus in and through the SCS community; for the protection of medical personnel and first responders; 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; and for Fr. Ronnie, that he may be filled with Christ's grace and peace.