The Missale Romanum (the Roman Missal), the ritual text for the celebration of the Mass, was first promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1970 as the definitive text of the reformed liturgy of the Second Vatican Council. A second edition followed in 1975.

Come join one of two sessions that will be held weekly over a period of six weeks starting Thursday, October 29.

Choose between a time that works best for you:

• 2p.m. with Sr. Rita Kartavich
• 7p.m. with Fr. Richard Siefer

Why should we attend?
To connect your daily life with God's Word, which is ever ancient and ever new.

What will we talk about?
This session will prepare us for the Advent Season. We will read the words of the prophets, to the wisdom of Jesus, to the stories of his birth and infancy, and connect all this to our lives.

How do we sign up?
Call the parish center as soon as possible at 371-8556 to register.

Is there a cost?

Who was St. Catherine of Siena? (her feast is on April 29)

(1347-1380)

"The value Catherine makes central in her short life and which sounds clearly and consistently through her experience is complete surrender to Christ. What is most impressive about her is that she learns to view her surrender to her Lord as a goal to be reached through time.
She was the 23rd child of Jacopo and Lapa Benincasa and grew up as an intelligent, cheerful and intensely religious person. Catherine disappointed her mother by cutting off her hair as a protest against being overly encouraged to improve her appearance in order to attract a husband. Her father ordered her to be left in peace and she was given a room of her own for prayer and meditation.