BAPTISMS
Must make an appointment with Pastor for arrangements.

MARRIAGES
Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance. Attendance at Diocesan Marriage Preparation is required.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call for anointing before any surgery or anytime.

HOSPITAL PATIENTS

Hospitals do not notify the rectory when our parishioners are admitted. Family or friends should call the office \\with this information.

Church Bulletin

Mass Intentions


If the Mass is being said for your loved one, and you would like to take up the Offertory gifts, please tell one of the ushers.

Mon., Nov. 9, 2009
8:30 a.m. + Communion Service

Tues., Nov. 10, 2009 - St. Leo the Great, pope
8:30 a.m. + Matthew Perrotta (wife Mary Ann)
+ Parishioners (Fr. Jim)

Wed., Nov. 11, 2009 - St. Martin of Tours, bishop
8:30 a.m. + Dolores Mahoney Scanlon (Family)
+ Patty Gesicki (Madeline)

Thurs., Nov. 12, 2009 - St. Josaphat, bishop & martyr
8:30 a.m. + All Souls

Fri., Nov. 13, 2009 - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
8:30 a.m. + Ted & Emily Wagner (Estate)

Sat., Nov. 14, 2009
4:00 p.m. + Norman Byrnes (Visitation Folk Group)
+ Little Johnny Beardi (John Paul & Lucille Stiglmeier)
+ Joseph & Rose Gorski (Family)

Sun., Nov. 15, 2009 - Thirty third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m. + Anthony Ferraro, Jr. (Family)
+ Raymond Ernst (Tom & Tricia Dobinski)
+ Dominic Martini (Family)
10:30 a.m. + Vincent Biasillo (Family)
+ Leo Owczarczak (J. Victor Gac & Family)
+ Robert Weber (Family)
 

Ours is the Spirit of the Eucharist - the Total Gift of Self

St. Katharine

MASS SCHEDULE
Weekends: Saturday ............................................................ 4:00 pm
Sunday .................................................................... 8:30 & 10:30 am
Weekdays: Monday - Friday .................................................. 8:30 am
Holy Days: Vigil .................................................................... 4:00 pm
Holy Day .............................................................. 8:30 am & .7:00pm
NOVENA
Our Mother of Perpetual Help .... Wednesday, 8:30 am (Mass) Eucharistic Adoration First Friday

PENANCE
Saturdays: ........................................................................... 3:00 pm

Ministry Opportunities

Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist: (Eucharistic Ministers)  These ministers serve the Assembly by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at Holy Communion. Some also bring the Eucharist to the homes to the shut-ins, the ill, and those in convalescent homes or hospitals. Worship Coordinators set up for liturgy and assist the presider before and during liturgy if needed. Contact the Rectory for more information.

Lectors: In service to the assembly, these ministers are instruments through which God reaches out to His people and conveys His message of love and salvation through the proclamation of His Word. This ministry demands openness to the Spirit of God, insight, careful preparation and skills of interpretation and communication. Contact the Rectory for more information.

Ushers:  Our ushers perform a valuable function in assisting all our parishioners and visitors. The ushers welcome and assist in seating those participating in liturgical services and special events. Among the ushers’ many duties is to distribute current bulletins and other documents relevant to that service, as well as to answer or appropriately direct questions. The usher also makes every effort to minimize possible distractions, aid parishioners when necessary, assist standees when seating is available and to direct the flow of communicants. New usher volunteers are always needed and welcomed. Contact the Rectory for more information.

Greeters: Members of our Church Community who express for us all the joy we feel in welcoming others to our worship services, by greeting people in the lobby as they arrive. New Greeters are needed, contact the Rectory for more information.

Altar servers are boys and girls who assist the priest during the Mass. Duties include lighting the altar candles, holding the priest's book, assisting at the altar table with the water, wine, and hosts. Contact the Rectory for more information.

The St. Katharine Drexel Senior Choir ministers to the community at the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass September - June. The choir also sings at the 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve liturgy, on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. There are usually two Thursday night rehearsals, one in September and one in February. Regular rehearsals take place on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Choir Room in the basement of the Rectory The ability to read music is helpful, but not required. A pleasing voice and the ability to sing in tune are important. Anyone interested in joining the choir should contact Jeffery Porter, Director of Music and Liturgy ay 895-6813.