To Our Parishioners

We are a Parish Family and Faith Community that continues to "stay connected together in spirit through prayer" by sharing emails, letters, messages, videos and more! Stay updated and formed in living our faith.        Visit this page regularly . . .   

Parishioner Ordained to Priesthood -- We are pleased to announce that our parishioner, 
Rev. Father Louis Cona was ordained Saturday, 18 June 2022 at Saint Agnes Cathedral. 
  
He celebrated his First Holy Mass of Thanksgiving here on 19 June at 1:00 P.M. --
View LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3zEdc9sSvY&ab_channel=St.CatherineofSienna

Plenary Indulgence and Update in bulletin of 19 June issues.  Click here www.stcatherineofsienna.org/documents/collection/2022-bulletins

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 OF PREVIOUS MESSAGES, LETTERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE!

Easter 2022 Message from Bishop John O. Barres, Diocese of Rockville Centre -- April 2022  See Easter Sunday Bulletin

Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary -- on 25 March 2022
Activities included:
Pope Francis led all in Act of Consecration in Rome at 6:30PM (1:30PM EST);
Bishop John O. Barres, Diocese of Rockville Centre, celebrated Mass at 12:10PM at Saint Agnes Cathedral;
Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski, DRVC, celebrated 7:45PM morning Mass and 7:00PM Holy Hour
Click here for the Prayer   
                                                           

Christmas 2021 Letter from Bishop John O. Barres, Diocese of Rockville Centre - Read Here

Update on CoVid19 Vaccines - Information from U.S. Bishop Chairmen for Doctrine and for Pro-Life Address the Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine. /media/1/Worship/USCCB%20-%20Use%20of%20Johnson%20%26%20Johnson%20CoVid%2019%20Vaccine.pdf

Claim Deadline Notices Forms - Information regarding the deadlines for filing proofs of claim in the Diocese’s chapter 11 case and the forms to use can be found by clicking on the following link to the Diocese’s bankruptcy website and scrolling down the page: https://dm.epiq11.com/case/drvc/info

Lent 2021 - Message from Bishop John O. Barres, Bishop of Diocese of Rockville Centre. Read His Letter

Memorandum on CoVid19 Vaccine - Message from DRVC Office of Human Life, Family, Bioethics.  Vaccine Info 

"Go to Joseph" - Pastoral Letter from Bishop John O. Barres regarding the Year of Saint Joseph declared by Pope Francis on Dec. 8th.  Read Pastoral Letter with links to more information.

Christmas 2020 - A Christmas Message from Bishop John O. Barres, Bishop of Diocese of Rockville Centre Blessed Christmas 

Should I Get Vaccinated?  -  A Message from Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Director of Bioethics of The National Catholic Bioethics Center. Making Sense

DRVC Statement Re: The McCarrick Report -  Read statement from Office of Vicar General regarding this latest report on abuse.  McCarrick Report

Bishop Barron's Special Report re: The McCarrick Report -  Special report on abuse in the Catholic Church.  Visit Word on Fire or use  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaVYjESZoDA to watch.

Office of Human Life, Family & Bioethcis of D RVC - information from Diocese on variety of resources, activies and more from the Respect Life Team.  Includes info on Consciience Formation for Voting 2020!  Click here for info: https://respectlife.drvc.org/

Diocese of Rockville Centre Restructuring - information on the Diocese filing a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  To read Letter from Bishop John O. Barres, review Frequently Asked Questions and for more information visit the DRVC website (link on our homepage) or go directly to www.drvcreorganization.com.

Thoughts on Returning Back to School - message from Diocese of Rockville Centre providing some tips and general information to support you and your child as we enter a new school year with new ways and structures. Click here: Backpacks & CoVid

Do you have a calling to be a Deacon?  What is involved in becoming a deacon and serving in a parish?  For men that may be interested you are invited to attend a special information session on September 15th to find answers to these questions and more.  Click here for detailed information on this special opportunity.  

A Letter 2 Students Attending College/Univerity - from Bishop John O. Barres of Diocese of Rockvile Centre.  Bringing Christ to the campus can be an important part of your on campus or off campus life.  Click here for a special message from our Bishop.

Mediums & Our Catholic Faith - letter from Bishop John O. Barres on this issue.  Visit drvc.org or click here to read his message on "Mediums" and Our Catholic Faith 

Thoughts on Returning Back to School - message from Diocese of Rockville Centre providing some tips and general information to support you and your child as we enter a new school year with new ways and structures. Click here: Backpacks & CoVid

Do you have a calling to be a Deacon?  What is involved in becoming a deacon and serving in a parish?  For men that may be interested you are invited to attend a special information session on September 15th to find answers to these questions and more.  Click here for detailed information on this special opportunity.  

A Letter 2 Students Attending College/Univerity - from Bishop John O. Barres of Diocese of Rockvile Centre.  Bringing Christ to the campus can be an important part of your on campus or off campus life.  Click here for a special message from our Bishop.

Mediums & Our Catholic Faith - letter from Bishop John O. Barres on this issue.  Visit drvc.org or click here to read his message on "Mediums" and Our Catholic Faith 

Catholic Mass - Attending Online versus Attending Sunday Mass - message from Ken Yasinski, well known Catholic speaker that visits parishes throughout North America.  Ken provides five reasons for attending Mass in person when possible. See Below

Preparation for the Reopening of Public Mass -  This is an enormous challenge: when and how to reestablish public liturgies in a way that does not irresponsibly place the common good and the health of our people in grave danger.  Click Here for Letter of May 12, 2020 to Faithful from Bishop John O. Barres.

"Listen to the Voice of the Good Shepherd" -  A Message from Seminarian Louis Cona; a parishoner of Saint Catherine of Sienna now studying for the priesthood shares the importance of opening our hearts to hear God's Voice!  (see below) 

Reconsecration to Mary, Mother of the Church - May 1, 2020!  Thousands participated across the nation on Friday, May 1, in nation-wide Prayer Service led by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, President of the USCCB.  Locally at Saint Catherine of Sienna we joined our Pastor Msgr. Richard Figliozzi and Seminarian Louis Cona in renewing conscreation to Our Lady as a Parish, Parish family and individuals.  (see below)  AND "Jesus I Triust in You!" (see below) 

"Jesus, I Trust In You!"  Message for April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday  Now if you wish to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet or listen to the Chaplet in song click here  Divine Mercy Sunday is the Second Sunday of Easter.  It is a tradition to celebrate Mass, pray together, recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet, have an opportunity for Confession and receive a blessing on this special day.  Due to Coronavirus it was celebrated differently but with heart and soul.  Many reflected on the image of Divine Mercy, opened their heart and said:  Jesus I Trust in You!  As a Parish Family we joined Msgr. Rick as he lead us in prayer and gave a blessing. (see below)

"He is Risen.  He is truly Risen!" Click Here - Written Message for April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday  AND see below for an Easter Greeting and blessing from our Pastor, Rev. Msgr. Richard Figliozzi.

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Prepare for Mass  - a resource to be used in your home by individuals and families in preparing to participate in Mass from your home.  Also use for reflection as an individual and/or family prior to attending Mass in person.
Click here for Prepare for Mass Booklet