Dear parish family,
As we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent this weekend, we have reasons for joy! First and foremost, Christmas is near, which means God is with us!
Other reasons to rejoice include:
Our new Live Stream System was up and running last weekend. Please spread the word on how to view our St. Catherine You Tube page. This is where all our Sunday Masses and special Church events will be streamed moving forward. It is very easy to locate.
- In the Search bar type - St. Catherine of Siena West Dundee IL
- From there you will see our recordings titled accordingly.
- Choose the recording you wish to view.
- Please click on subscribe. It is totally free. No hassle. And it help with the quality and ease of accessibility.
Our Giving Tree still has several gift tags on it. Please consider taking a tag this weekend to help a individual/family in need. Feel free to take one more tag if you already participated in this wonderful program. It is bringing joy to so many during this Holy Season. We have had an amazing response. Thank you for your generosity!
This Monday evening, Dec. 13th I will be giving about a 45 minute talk on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This will help us prepare for Christmas. It is always good to be mindful that we sin, but it is so much more wonderful that God has given us a remedy for our faults. The talk will be in the Church beginning at 6:30. You can attend in person, but we also plan on Live Streaming the talk through our YouTube channel.
On Thursday Dec. 16th at 7:00 we will celebrate a beautiful Simbang Gabi Mass with our St. Catherine of Siena Filipino American Community. It is tradition every year to celebrate Mass nine consecutive evenings in preparation for the Feast of Christmas! All are welcome.
Have a blessed and joy-filled week!
God bless you all,
Fr. John