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 2021

     And just like that, September is gone! We were grateful to have only minimal damage to SCS facilities from Hurricane Ida and thus be in a position to continue our many ministries and activities while also assisting those who were more severely impacted.  Our children can also now play and practice sports on the completed field. “We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works” Heb 10:24.  What a blessing to have a parish community that so freely gives its time, talent and treasure! 
      Please say the St. Catherine Prayer daily in October for the following intentions:

*That the SCS fair at the end of the month be a joyful celebration for our parish community.

*For the Alpha retreatants, our 7th graders on their retreat, and the teens in our Confirmation preparation class, that their hearts may be open to a life-changing encounter with Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

*For the married couples who will attend Date Night, and for all married couples, that they be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be true signs in the world of Christ’s love for the Church.

*For those beginning the Grief Support Group, that they may experience Christ’s healing and find new friends to share their journey.

*For all those participating in SCS Bible studies and prayer groups, that their desire to draw closer to God be rewarded by an outpouring of grace.

*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.