Served by Fr. Rodel Faller, Pastor Ann Fondren, Secretary Craig Bertrand, Youth Minister; Adult Religious Formation Kim Tran, Director of Religious Education Office Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

St. Catherine School (409) 962-3011 Renee Tolin, School Principal School Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. and by appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism: To schedule, please contact Father Rodel Faller. Instruction and Baptism will be scheduled as needed.

Anointing of the Sick: As a Catholic Community we believe the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is one especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by illness. Please call the parish office if you would like to receive this sacrament. Celebration of the Eucharist: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. (fulfills Sunday obligation) Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday: 8:30 a.m. No Mass Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. (Daily Mass) Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. (Daily Mass) Thursday: 8:30 a.m. (Daily Mass) Friday: 8:30 a.m. (School Mass) Sacrament of Matrimony: Diocesan policy requires that an appointment be made with a priest of your parish at least six months prior to marriage. Do Not set a final date for the wedding before interviewing with the priest.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 3706 Woodrow Drive Port Arthur, Texas 77642 409-962-5715 Fax 409-548-0967 www.stccpa.com

BISHOP FAITH APPEAL REPORT FOR ST. CATHERINE CHURCH AS OF April 15, 2020

2020 GOAL 2020 2020 Payments # of # % Average Goal Pledges Payments Received Under Goal Families of Donors Giving Pledge $ 28,497.00 $ 17,455.00 $ 14,015.00 $ 14,482.00 278 48 17.27% $ 363.65

September 12 & 13 $ 3,659.00 CARE Fund $ 1,665.00 Hurricane Laura Relief $ 1,926.00 Catholic University $ 35.00

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — When the wicked turn away from their wickedness they have committed and do what is right, they shall surely live (Ezekiel 18:25-28). Psalm — Remember your mercies, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — Consider others as better than yourselves; look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others (Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]). Gospel — Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you (Matthew 21:28-32).

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK September 28, 2020 — October 4, 2020

Monday: 8:30 a.m. NO MASS Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Jean Tremonte Ramos Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Dore Siblings & Spouses Thursday: 8:30 a.m. Barbara Norwood Friday: 8:30 a.m. Kirk Vellion Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Patsy Holievina Louis & Mildred Blanchard Eula Duhon Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Bernice Jungen Milton & Margaret Pellerin, Sr. Vetis & Gladys Hubert, Sr. St. Catherine Parish Family

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 27, 2020 Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 2:5

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Mt 18:1-5 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

Do you know someone who is interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are YOU interested in learning more about your Catholic faith and traditions? Then we may have just the thing for you. Classes for our 2020-21

RCIA program will be starting in October and we would love to see you join us. For more information please contact the parish office or Craig Bertrand @ 409-289-1242.

FAMILIAR INSIGHTS Spiritual teachers tend to repeat themselves, and to repeat other teachers. Maybe there really aren’t that many different truths to tell. Just a lot of slow, sleepy human beings—like us—who need to hear the basics over and over. Consider today’s readings. People complain God isn’t “fair,” and Ezekiel answers that God is more than fair. People choose their own fates, and people can change. Even evildoers can turn, do right, and live. “Actions speak louder than words.” A fresh new insight? Hardly. Paul tells the Philippians that he would truly be encouraged if those who claimed to be believers would, in fact, look to others’ interests and not their own. “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” A novel idea? I don’t think so. In Jesus’ story of the farmer and his sons, everyone knows that the one who said he wouldn’t work—but did—is way ahead of the one who said he would work—but didn’t. “Talk is cheap.” Heard that before?

GUARDIANS FOR VALUABLE SOULS So valuable to heaven is the dignity of the human soul that every member of the human race has a guardian an-gel from the moment the person begins to be.

SAINT CATHERINE PRAYER LIST Curtis Gary, Marion Rayon, Dot Burch, Ralph Burch, Danny Buchanan, Bethany Rodriguez, Aga-tha Hane, Denice Vidrine, Liz Vidrine, Irene Cart-lidge, Mary Jean Romero, Ora-Faye Blanchard,

Lillie Moore, Kimber Fondren, Lana Lukes, Robert Hamm , Tommy Dearbornne, Terry Lewis, Donny Broussard, Shirley Mouton, Darrell Mouton, Doug Fournet, Riley Thigpen, Chris-ty Babino, Berry Breaux, David Gray, Diane, Alyssa, & Kevin Austin, Kel Jones, Colin Nepveux, Donna Whitehead, Doug Anders, Efrain Medina, Ronald Nunez, Diane Bivens, Ger-aldine Welch, Danny Theriot, Ellen Paulino, Teresa Bacon, Larry Cheathan, Toya Hebert, Chad Broussard, Michael Bour-que, Viola Bourque, Lainee Burrell, Cindy Harrison, Ray Lopez, Agnes Totten, Michael Geoddertz, Barbara Richard, Conner Stelly, Jeanine Hebert, Gail Hauck, Justice Fissette, Leroy Broussard, Trey Binagia, Mary Nash.

WELCOME TO SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH If you are a visitor to St. Catherine Church, you are most wel- comed. Thank you for worshipping with us today. If you wish to register in our Parish, please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket and we will send you a full census form to fill out. Thank you! LET US KNOW WHO YOU ARE:

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PRAYER FOR HURRICANE SEASON O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The sea of Gali-lee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude. You are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: The Gulf, like a pro-voked and angry giant, can awake from its seem-

ing lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season we turn to you, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your divine Son to reach a heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen

REMINDER Every one who comes to mass must wear a face mask and maintain 6’ social distancing unless they are family that you live with!

Market to HOPE is the new client choice food pantry program serving the most poor and vulnerable among us. Would you consider forming a team with your family, friends, or co-workers to vol-unteer? Individuals or teams are encour-aged to commit to at least one day a month to help sustain this vital service. Feel safe to volunteer when you wear a face covering and practice social distancing. We need your help please to reduce food insecurity in Southeast Texas! Sign up to volunteer at https://secure.rotundasoftware.com/p/web-terminal/login/CCM2H and click “Sign Up Now.” Or contact Chris Robertson at 409-924-4436 or crobert-son@catholiccharitiesbmt.org to learn more.

We are now registering for the upcoming 2020-2021 CCD clas-ses. We will implement an at-home catechetical program due to diocese mandate because of the pandemic. For information on how to register or questions about

the program, please contact Kim Tran @ 409-549-3103 or kimthanht@hotmail.com. Families must be a registered member of the parish. Deadline to reg-ister is September 30, 2020. Registration fee is $40.00 for the cost of books and materials.

September 27, 2020 Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priest-hood in the life of the Church as a central one. Priesthood Sunday spe-cifically honors priests, without whom the Mass could not be offered and Sacraments could not be cele-brated. Let’s give honor to our Pas-tor, who serves his faithful through-out the year. Thank you Fr. Rodel!