Dear Friends,

This sacred time of the new liturgical year we celebrate the season of Advent. Each of the four Sunday's of advent has a theme - Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.   These uplifting words exemplify Him who was born into the world for the salvation of all.  We hope you will be able to join us for our beautiful Advent and Christmas services. Please know you and your loved ones will be remembered in our prayer that your Advent will lead you to a blessed Christmas! 

With faith and blessings, 

Rev. Rob Bourcy

Pastor

Advent evening Prayer

Come join us for a short service of quiet music and prayer, a reflective respite from this busy season.

Monday Evenings, at 7 pm.

December 1 - Transfiguration

December 15 - Transfiguration

December 22 - St. Catherine of Siena

Advent, a season of new beginnings with Sr. Barbara moore

Saturdays, 10 am in the St. Catherine Chapel.  These sessions will be livestreams, with the links posted below.

November 29 Link

December 6 Link

December 13 Link

December 20 Link

CHRISTMAS GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

 CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:  Every year our church is decorated with beautiful Christmas flowers, which are purchased using donations from our parishioners. If you would like to purchase poinsettias to adorn the church and honor a loved one or the memory of a loved one.  Click HERE for a printable form that can be returned to the church with your donation.

 St. Catherine’s Christmas Gift & Food Appeal

Great news - all the gift registry wish list items have been purchased - THANK YOU!

We are looking for volunteers to sort & pack food donations after Mass, Thursday, December 11 in the Schnacky Community Center.  We will begin about 9:45am and should complete the process by 11:30am. These are pantry items that will be distributed to local families on Dec. 16^th. Contact Sally (sjwhitbeck109@gmail.com), or Diane Kozakiewicz (diakoz52@hotmail.com), or Phyllis Hagen (pyhagen3@gmail.com if you would like to help.



We will also be taking donations of new/gently used toys & children’s books, adult & children’s clothing, boots, shoes, coats, hats, mittens, etc. bed/bath/kitchen linens. Kitchen items and new personal hygiene items are also desperately needed. We cannot accept home décor or fine china. Drop off for these items can be made before and after Masses the weekend of Dec 13/14 at the Community Center. Local families may choose items when they come for Christmas pick-up.

We will need volunteers to help sort these items on Sunday Dec 14 & Monday Dec 15th 9am-5pm. Contact Phyllis, Sally (sjwhitbeck109@gmail.com), or Diane Kozakiewicz (diakoz52@hotmail.com) if you can help or have questions.

The Christmas Food Appeal will be the same as Thanksgiving. Gift cards & donations need to be dropped off by Dec 14th.

As always, we and local families are deeply grateful for your continued support

Transfiguration Christmas Basket Program

Please prayerfully consider sponsorship of one of the 160+ families registered in our Christmas Basket program with a holiday meal and small gifts. Mass sponsorship takes place on 11/8-9 and 11/15-16  after all weekend Masses. Contact Margie to be matched by email or phone any time before 12/1. Financial support is always welcome to assist us in purchasing items for those families sponsored by the parish    Helping hands are needed!  Basket Pre-Assembly is Tuesday, 12/9 at 9AM and Assembly on Wednesday, 12/10 at 9AM in our Parish Life Center.  Direct basket delivery takes place on Saturday, 12/20 by appointed times.    If you can help, we welcome your hands. Please contact Margie at Margie.Benza@dor.org or 248-2427 x244. Thank you!