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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: Response to the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis October 30, 2018 St. Catherine of Alexandria Baptismal Font Our new Baptismal Font has been completed. At our Saturday Vigil Mass on Sept. 8, Bishop Gerald R. Barnes blessed the baptismal font as well as the new ambry. Click here Learn our history Black Catholic History Month will be commemorated at St. Catholic of Alexandria Catholic Church throughout the month of November 2018. At the noon Mass on Sundays, the African American Ministry will make a series of presentations focusing on the history of Black Catholics in America, on the African popes who have lead the church, on black saints and martyrs and on black Catholics who are being considered for sainthood. Read more about Black Catholic History Month on the African American Ministry webpage. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE NOVEMBER 2018 Every year St. Catherine’s youth ministry and middle school ministry come together to collect food for the needy of our community. This year was a great year for giving, we couldn’t have done it without your continued generosity. We thank you for your generosity and we pray that the Lord blesses you and your families this holiday season. |
Lay Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Call 369-9228 for more information Thinking about becoming Catholic? Have questions? Call Mary or Marty at 781-9855 ext. 29 for the answers. 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. 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) Help for the homeless and hungry Riverside County residents. You may get $200 in Food Stamps when you apply. Call 800-464-1123. |
Ask the Clergy
Q. What can we do during Advent to help deepen our faith in Jesus?
A. The season of Advent is viewed as a time of waiting. Waiting for the coming of and birth of Jesus in our hearts at Christmastime.
The concept of waiting requires a deeper reflection on time and the intention of our actions.
As the bearer of Christ in her womb, she became a tabernacle for the Lord. For nine months (more or less) she reflected on her ‘Yes!’ and what this affirmation would mean for her future. Then she continued to listen and observe her son as he matured in faith and in power. She is considered ‘the first disciple’.
* Take a walk in the park.
* Sit under a tree or on a park bench and reflect on the seasons. The signs of the times. Youth. Maturity. Old Age. And how we relate to God and one another in different ways as we age.
* Consider using an Advent wreath for your prayer time, read the scriptures, and reflect on an aspect of Jesus’ family tree. This can also be done with a devotional ritual using a Jesse Tree. Each day or week read the appropriate scriptures, light a candle, etc. and consider how your life reflects or needs to reflect more the characteristics associated with the day/week/etc.
-Deacon John De Gano
The concept of waiting requires a deeper reflection on time and the intention of our actions.
- We can begin by thinking of Mary, our Mother in faith, whose response to the Archangel Gabriel, set the ‘clock in motion’ for salvation history to break in upon the world in the incarnation of God in Jesus.
As the bearer of Christ in her womb, she became a tabernacle for the Lord. For nine months (more or less) she reflected on her ‘Yes!’ and what this affirmation would mean for her future. Then she continued to listen and observe her son as he matured in faith and in power. She is considered ‘the first disciple’.
- During this time of Advent, reflect on your decision to follow Jesus. Consider that your decision may not have been fully thought out yet, through your faithfulness, God has accompanied you through highs and lows and continues to show you his love in many and diverse ways.
- Spend time in prayer. Not just at mealtime or before bed, but strive to spend quality time with God while you are alert.
* Take a walk in the park.
* Sit under a tree or on a park bench and reflect on the seasons. The signs of the times. Youth. Maturity. Old Age. And how we relate to God and one another in different ways as we age.
* Consider using an Advent wreath for your prayer time, read the scriptures, and reflect on an aspect of Jesus’ family tree. This can also be done with a devotional ritual using a Jesse Tree. Each day or week read the appropriate scriptures, light a candle, etc. and consider how your life reflects or needs to reflect more the characteristics associated with the day/week/etc.
- Attend the Advent Mission – “Becoming Bethlehem”, scheduled for December 3-4-5 in the Church. Mission are always a good way to prepare ourselves for the Lord’s birth/return.
- And finally, do all things with gratitude. Think about those whom you have met during your life and say a prayer of gratitude for their presence in your life (even if only briefly). As Catholics we believe in angels and may have encountered one or more of them in the personage of those we meet and minister to.
-Deacon John De Gano
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 |