Attention all SCS Lay Ministers: The new schedule for the next cycle (June-Sept) is now up. You may view and download a copy of the PDF by clicking on the following link: Lay Ministers' Schedule (June-Sept 2010) … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. How do you understand Jesus' words, "If your hand causes you to sin cut it off"? 2. What does the phrase preferential option for the poor mean to you? Do you think that, as Christians, we should have a preferential option to the poor? 3. In what ways did today's readings affirm you? In what way did they challenge you? What … [Read more...]
NEW Lay Ministers’ Schedule (Oct. ’09 – Jan. ’10)
September 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you are a Word Minister, Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality, Candle or Cross Bearer, the new Lay Ministers' Schedule is now ready. This schedule runs through the following cycle: October 2009 thru January 2010. You may view and download the PDF file by click on the following link: NEW Lay Ministers' Schedule Thank you for continuing to serve St. Catherine of Siena Parish. God bless, … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
August 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. When you pray are you asking God for food that perishes or for food that endures for eternal life? Explain. 2. Why do you think faith is necessary in order to receive the gifts that God wants to give us? 3. Do you sometimes grumble at God even though you have experienced God's power in your life? Explain. How do you imagine God … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
June 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time These questions are springboards for reflection, spawning other questions as related to the theme of God's Word for Sunday. 1. The woman with the hemorrhages was initially afraid to ask Jesus for what she needed. Have you ever felt this way? Why or why not? 2. Do you believe Jesus has power over life and death? How does this belief affect your life? 3. Do you believe that Christians have a duty to attend to those in need? How do you live out this … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
June 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ These questions should help us find answers regarding our life situations as connected with our faith, the Bible and the Christ's life-story. 1. Is Eucharist central to your spiritual life? Explain. 2. How would you describe your covenant relationship with God? What has God promised you? What have you promised God? 3. In regard to Eucharist, what does this idea mean to you: You become what you receive? We invite you to post your … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
June 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Most Holy Trinity These questions should help us find answers regarding our life situations as connected with our faith, the Bible and the Christ's life-story. 1. Who or what has authority in your life? Why? 2. Do you believe that God invites everyone on earth to be in a relationship of covenant love? What ramifications does this belief have in your life? 3. Do you think of yourself as having an intimate relationship with God? Why or why not? We invite you to post your reflections by … [Read more...]
