SEPTEMBER INTENTIONS

​The return of the children to school also marks the return to activity of many parish ministries that take a break during the summer. We entrust all our efforts to Jesus, and proceed in expectant faith that He will use us as His hands and feet as we minister to each other. The parish playground build just before the start of school was a tangible testament of the power and possibility when a community comes together with a common goal. Imagine if every parishioner brought that same enthusiasm to Encountering Jesus, Igniting Hearts, and Transforming the World! “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible!” Mt 19:26

​Please say the Parish Prayer daily for the following intentions in September:

• For our parishioners, that we be docile to the Holy Spirit’s promptings to take an active role in the continued work toward implementation of the SCS Pastoral Plan.
• For all those participating in ministries that are becoming active again after a summer break (RCIA, Alpha 10, the Women’s ACTS retreat, Surviving Divorce, the Grief Group, NAMI Family to Family, Beloved, and That Man is You), that they may be open to receiving all the love, healing and peace that God wants to pour out on them.
• For the youth of our parish who will attend the Confirmation retreat and continue preparation for that sacrament, and for those who are facilitating their preparation, that they approach the retreat with hearts open to the working of the Holy Spirit.
• For families beginning a new year of engagement with SCS School and our Parish School of Religion and for all who teach and administer, that our schools may provide an opportunity to grow in love and knowledge of Jesus.
• For seminarian intern Dcn. Kevin Seay, that his time at SCS be fruitful for his formation.
• For renewed peace and unity in the Church, our country, and around the world, for an end to division, and for true conversion of heart for all who promote causes that are contrary to the human dignity of every person.
• For protection from storms during this hurricane season.
• For the protection of priests, deacons, staff and ministry leaders at SCS as they work to facilitate in our parish the growth of a culture that nurtures the development of disciples of Jesus; for Dcn. Don Richard as he continues treatment for cancer; and for Fr. Ronnie, that he may be filled with Christ’s grace and peace.

​God our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena.
Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us,
but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ.
We ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do.
Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you.
Help us always seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love.
We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus,  and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. Amen.
St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us.

God Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena.  Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ.  As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do.  Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you.  Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love.  We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother.  St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!