To the “Flock” from the “Administrator”,
“Peace be with you.” said our Lord. Not as the world gives peace does He give peace. Jesus showed the disciples his nail-pierced hands and his wounded side in the Upper Room. He understands how painful it can be in the world. He understands our temptation to play it safe, staying in the Upper Room rather than exiting to go out to the ends of the earth. So, we ask for spiritual courage and fortitude to overcome our fears.
Thank you to so many of you who have responded to the call to step forward and be more active in our faith community! If you are a parent, then you understand how your child is a sacred trust. Safety and security issues must be addressed if we are ever to move forward in growing our school and church campus. Security cameras, a new fence behind the school, clear and secure separation between the school and office areas, are but a few of the security issues being immediately addressed in the coming weeks and months.
Without a vision, it is said the people die. What is your personal vision for Saint Catherine’s parish and school? How might your personal input contribute to the greater vision of our entire parish? And how might we then seek to make this vision a reality? I encourage you to dream dreams and consider where you would like our parish to be in 10 years. In 20 years? In 50 years? And then consider sharing your
vision with others in our pews, and members of our Parish, Finance, and Building committees, or perhaps make an appointment to sit down with me to share your thoughts. We all have a piece of the puzzle. Don’t think for a moment that you have nothing to contribute. May God bless us with joy as we
move forward in faithfulness!
Sincerely,
Fr Martin Fitzgerald
Parish Administrator
Fr Martin Fitzgerald
Parish Administrator
A FEW “FLOCK” CALENDAR DATES
Saturday, January 28
* 9 – 11 am Altar Server Training (New & "old")
Thursday, February 2
* After 8:30 AM Mass Blessing of Candles
Friday, February 3
* After 8:30 Mass Blessing of Throats
Saturday, February 11
* 7 – 10 pm Valentine’s Dance (Registration info below)
Sunday, May 21
* TBA Parish Festival (Fundraiser for roof)
Announcements
* Please continue to pray for our pastor, Father Bill John, and his family.
* This weekend shopping bags will be distributed at all the exits for the annual CPO Baby Shower/Toddler Time Drive. Please consider taking a bag and helping CPO provide baby items to those in need in our communities. Return your donations to the CPO truck in the Church parking lot next weekend.
* Valentine's Day Dance Signup will take place after the 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM Masses this weekend in the Narthex.
* St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church would like to begin offering an incense free Mass at our Sunday 8 AM Mass. We understand that many parishioners in our parish have upper respiratory or lung conditions, and inhalation of incense could be dangerous and cause more complications. We will dedicate our Sunday 8 AM Masses each week for those who wish to attend an incense free Mass beginning next Sunday, February 5, 2023. Please note that on Holy Days of Obligation, incense may be used. We recommend on Holy Days of Obligation that parishioners who are vulnerable to the use of incense, notify an usher before Mass and ushers will direct you on where to sit.
* St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church will be holding an information session for couples who are interested in mentoring newly engaged couples for marriage preparation. This meeting will take place on February 11, 2023 in the Trinity Center. If you are interested in attending please call the parish office to register. Limited seating is available. Mentor couples must be married in the Catholic Church and registered parishioners.
* Family Honor: Moms and Dads: Need Some Help with ‘The Talk’? Then join with other moms, dads, and pre-teens and sign up today for Family Honor’s Changes & Challenges program at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church! More information below.
*See the information below about the Valentine's Day Dance on Saturday, February 11. You can register using the QR code or the link provided
* This week's Chalice families praying for vocations:
5 PM- The Dougherty Family
8 AM-The Kennedy Family
10:30 AM- The Small Family
5:30 PM- We are in need of a volunteer family this week. Please see the sacristan before Mass if you are interested.
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish and School
520 West Holding Avenue • Wake Forest • North Carolina 27587
919-570-0070 (Parish) • 919-556-7613 (School)
919-570-0070 (Parish) • 919-556-7613 (School)