We are thrilled to announce that our parish now has access to premium video content from Word on Fire. These films and videos feature Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire's team of dynamic presenters.
Bishop Barron has been hailed as “one of the Church’s greatest messengers" and is the second most-followed Catholic in the world on social media (behind only Pope Francis.) He is best known for his CATHOLICISM film series and his Emmy-nominated Pivotal Players series, which have both aired on PBS and EWTN, and have been seen by millions of people.
What does that mean for me?
- You now have access to the entire Word on Fire digital video library! You can watch any of Word on Fire's films or study programs whenever you want, on any device. Learn more below.
- Our parish can now send you short Word on Fire videos or video series with engaging questions via email or text message. We encourage you to participate in our parish discussions as together we draw deeper into the Faith.
How can I access this amazing content?
The easiest way is to first click the play button on any Word on Fire video you receive in your email, like the one above... then when the video opens up to play you will see a button below that says "Check them Out". Clicking this button will automatically log you into Word on Fire Digital (no password required!) and open up wofdigital.org/browse for you to browse the entire library of video content.
After you've clicked over to open the full library using the orange button beneath any video, you will stay automatically logged in for 30-days and can simply go straight to wofdigital.org/browse whenever you are ready to watch!
You can also watch on your smart TV and mobile devices through the Word on Fire app by following these instructions:
- Step 1 - Press the "PLAY" button on any Word on Fire video found in our emails. (This activates this email address to give you video access)
- Step 2 - Download the app to your Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Smartphone or Tablet (Just search 'Word on Fire Digital')
- Step 3 - Log in with your email address and begin watching award-winning content seen by millions!
We are so excited to be sharing this amazing resource with you all!
Enjoy and God bless,
-- Fr. Donohoe, Fr. Hynes, and Fr Maxwell
— November & December —
All Saints Day Mass Schedule (Holy Day of Obligation): Tues, Nov 1 @
6:45 AM | 12:10 PM | 6:30 PM
All Souls Day Masses - Wed, Nov, 2 @ 6:45 AM & 6:30 PM
Although All Souls Day is not a Holy Day of Obligation, it is a wonderful opportunity to attend Mass and pray for the Souls of the Faithful departed, especially our deceased friends and family members. Come join us to pray and care for those who once cared for us in this life.
All Night Adoration - Fri, Nov 4 @ 6:00 PM --> Sat, Nov 5 @ 6:45 AM (Chapel)
The All Night Vigil begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 6:45 a.m. Click Here to sign up online or use the sheets at the front entrance to the church. While signing up is not necessary, it is appreciated to ensure adequate coverage.
Patriotic Rosary - Thurs, Nov 10 @ 1:00 PM (Church)
Come pray the beautiful Patriotic Rosary for our Country and our Veterans!
Traditional Solemn Vespers - Sun, Nov 13 @ 4:30 PM (Church)
Did you know that there is an official daily prayer of the Church that priests and religious make a promise to pray? Known as the Divine Office (or in its modern form, The Liturgy of the Hours), this prayer was traditionally chanted (sung) in Latin by both clergy and religious alike and it was customary for many parishes to pray it with the people on Sunday Evenings (Vespers). Taking up this custom once again, please come and join Fr. Hynes, Deacon Paul Born and the seminarians of St. John's Seminary as they chant Traditional Solemn Vespers here at St. Catherine's on Sunday, Nov 13 @ 4:30pm in the church.
Veterans Day (Friday, Nov 11) - Daily Mass moved to 8:00 AM
Thanksgiving Day (Thurs, Nov 24) - Daily Mass moved to 9:00 AM
Black Friday (Fri, Nov 25) - Daily Mass moved to 9:00 AM
Advent Holy Hour and Guided Meditation: Tuesdays of Advent @ 7:00 PM
Advent is a special time for us to walk with Joseph and Mary as they prepare to receive the Savior of the World into their arms and into their family. As an aid to help us enter more deeply into the spirit of the season, Fr. Hynes will be leading the parish in a weekly Holy Hour and Guided Meditation on the Tuesdays of Advent: Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, & Dec 20 @ 7:00 PM in the church.
— Ongoing Events —
Sunday Coffee and Donuts:
Fr. Hynes is looking for volunteers who can help us start and coordinate Coffee and Donuts after the 9:00 AM Mass. As a way to encourage attendance he's promised to read a children's book for the first four weeks if we can find enough volunteers to continue offering Coffee and Donuts each week. Please email him at fatherhynes@gmail.com if you're willing to help.