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Diocese of San Bernardino Office of the Bishop
Pope Francis a Restorative Justice role model in the church. Click here: A message from the Parish Office: St. Catherine’s Church is open at the following times: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Saturday 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Sunday 6:00 am to 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm If you have questions, please call the Parish Office at 951.781.9855. Thank you Lenten Journey 2019: Click Here Lenten Schedule: Click Here Lenten Mission and Spring Break Food Drive: Click Here: Fr Jun is forming a new youth and young adult choir for the Sunday 5:15 pm Mass. If you are between the ages of 14-39 and enjoy singing or play an instrument, join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7:00—8:00 pm in the Church for rehearsal. Thinking about becoming Catholic? Have questions? Call Mary or Marty at 781-9855 ext. 29 for the answers. Help for the homeless and hungry Riverside County residents. You may get $200 in Food Stamps when you apply. Call 800-464-1123. Lay Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Call 369-9228 for more information Life Teen Remember every Sunday is LIFE NIGHT, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Hall or Youth House, 6956 Nixon Drive. All High School Age Youth are welcome to come over as soon as the LIFE TEEN Mass ends. Click Here |
Response to the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis October 30, 2018
Sexual Abuse Crisis Announcements: Bishop Gerald R. Barnes of the Diocese of San Bernardino has authorized release of a list of priests who have faced credible accusations of sexual abuse of minors, and has written a letter explaining his decision. In addition, St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Parish recently held a town hall on the issue, providing an opportunity for members to share their concerns. A full report is available on our website. Town Hall Followup in English and Spanish: Click Here: St. Catherine of Alexandria Baptismal Font Click here CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY Are you looking for faith, hope and prayer in your life? Come join Catholic Men’s Fellowship here at St. Catherine on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm or 4th Saturday of the month at 9:00 am. Meetings are held at the Ministry Center, Room 1—7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506. “All men welcome.” Call Robert at 951-784-7642 or Al at 951-212-1971 for information. Diocese of San Bernardino Department of Life, Dignity & Justice Advocacy & Justice for Immigrants The Catholic Church and SB 54 Why Not Physician-Assisted Suicide? For English click here. For Español click here. Diocese of San Bernardino Filling Lives With Hope (Suicide Prevention) Llenando Vidas De Esperanza (Prevencion de Suicidio) |
Ask the Clergy
Q. With a congregation that includes deaf, African American, Filipino and Latino Communities, along with people of European ancestry, in what ways is the diversity of St. Catherine's an asset?
A. Our diversity as the parish community of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Riverside, reflects the diversity not only within our parish boundaries but that of the greater ‘catholic’ or universal church.
This diversity, whether it is by age, language, culture or education, can be seen as a strength, in that, we publicly acknowledge that we all worship the same God.
During the month of February, we celebrated African-American culture, with the placement of kente cloth on the ambo and altar. This cloth, which comes originally from the West African nation of Ghana, is a prominent symbol of African arts and culture. In addition, the gospel choir provided music at two masses on Sunday, February 24 in celebration of the month long observance.
On March 16, the Knights of Columbus will put on a dinner in celebration of St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Attendees will have the option of corned beef and cabbage (Irish) or a pasta dish (Italian). Entertainment has varied from year to year, and has included Irish Dancers, Ballet Folklorico Dancers or a duo serenading the diners in Italian.
And in December, St. Catherine parishioners celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas) but the cultural influences of Las Posadas (Latino) and Simbang Gabi (Filipino) in the week or weeks leading up to Christmas.
When we participate in such cultural ‘exchanges’ (including learning how to sign with the deaf community at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. mass) we demonstrate our love for God and neighbor, in showing patience, respect and honoring each another’s history – which leads to the breaking down of barriers.
Jesus prayed to his heavenly Father that we might all be made one through him.
And that is the goal of Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten Rice Bowl program which gives us the opportunity to grow in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world and here at home.
As we continue to embrace our unity in faith with our diversity of expressions, God will enlarge our compassionate hearts, make the world a little smaller… and, in the words of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology (and honoree of our annual blessing of animals celebration in October), “Pace e bene!” we will live together in peace.
-Deacon John
This diversity, whether it is by age, language, culture or education, can be seen as a strength, in that, we publicly acknowledge that we all worship the same God.
During the month of February, we celebrated African-American culture, with the placement of kente cloth on the ambo and altar. This cloth, which comes originally from the West African nation of Ghana, is a prominent symbol of African arts and culture. In addition, the gospel choir provided music at two masses on Sunday, February 24 in celebration of the month long observance.
On March 16, the Knights of Columbus will put on a dinner in celebration of St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Attendees will have the option of corned beef and cabbage (Irish) or a pasta dish (Italian). Entertainment has varied from year to year, and has included Irish Dancers, Ballet Folklorico Dancers or a duo serenading the diners in Italian.
And in December, St. Catherine parishioners celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas) but the cultural influences of Las Posadas (Latino) and Simbang Gabi (Filipino) in the week or weeks leading up to Christmas.
When we participate in such cultural ‘exchanges’ (including learning how to sign with the deaf community at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. mass) we demonstrate our love for God and neighbor, in showing patience, respect and honoring each another’s history – which leads to the breaking down of barriers.
Jesus prayed to his heavenly Father that we might all be made one through him.
And that is the goal of Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten Rice Bowl program which gives us the opportunity to grow in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world and here at home.
As we continue to embrace our unity in faith with our diversity of expressions, God will enlarge our compassionate hearts, make the world a little smaller… and, in the words of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology (and honoree of our annual blessing of animals celebration in October), “Pace e bene!” we will live together in peace.
-Deacon John
Mass Schedule
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Saturday Evening
5:15 pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday 6:30 am (English) 8:30 am (English) 10:15 am (Interpreted for the Deaf) 12:00 pm (English) 1:45 pm (Español) 5:15 pm (English) English Daily Mass 8:00 am (English) 5:30 pm (Monday – Friday, except from Memorial Day through Labor Day) |
Holy Days (except Christmas & New Year’s)
Vigil at 5:30 pm; 8:00 am, 10:15 am, 7:00 pm Confessions Saturday: 3:30-5:00 pm; Daily Upon Request St. Catherine’s Church is open at the following times: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Saturday 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Sunday 6:00 am to 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm If you have questions, please call the Parish Office at 951.781.9855. Thank you |