Served by Fr. Rodel Faller, Pastor Ann Fondren, Secretary 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 June 2019

2019 GOAL 2019 2019 Payments # of # % Average Goal Pledges Payments Received Under Goal Families of Donors Giving Pledge $27,557 $ 20,575.00 $ 13,835.00 $ 13,722.00 278 62 22.30% $ 331.85 Thanks for All who have pledged. If not, take a Pledge Envelope home with you and return in Sunday Collection - Fr. Rodel

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! JUNE 29 & 30 2019 $ 3,084.00 Peter’s Pence $ 783.00

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The word of the LORD is very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts (Deuteronomy 30:10-14). Psalm — Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live (Psalm 69) or Psalm 19. Second Reading — Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15-20). Gospel — The Samaritan traveler was moved with compassion at the sight of the man stripped and beaten by robbers (Luke 10:25-37).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9; 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK July 15, 2019– July 21, 2019

Monday: 8:30 NO MASS Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. NO MASS Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. NO MASS Thursday: 8:30 a.m. NO MASS Friday: 8:30 a.m. NO MASS Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Barbara Blanchard Dubois Don S. Solis, Sr. Larry Treibel Tommy J. Pitre, Jr. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. St. Catherine Parish Family Doris Goudeau Brian Bertrand Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Nancy Montondon Eusebio Chua

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 14, 2019 Christ Jesus . . . is the head of the body, the church. — Colossians 1:15, 18

ADORATION CANDLE Special Intention Sam Cammareri

GOD WANTS TO BE KNOWN The Old Testament reading from Deuteronomy praises God for inscribing the commandments in our very bodies. God’s law is not distant or foreign, but a natural part of us. In his letter to the Colossians, Saint Paul echoes Moses, praising God for becom-ing one of us. The truly human, flesh-and-blood Jesus reminds us that God always wants to be recognizable and familiar to us. Jesus, who is also truly God, wants to be on intimate terms with each of us. God’s passionate desire to be known by us is almost too won-derful to take in. Luke’s Gospel helps us understand how to re-spond. The Good Samaritan parable provides practical advice for those who believe in God’s intimate love for them and want to share that love with others.

CCD REGISTRATION Registration for the upcoming 2019-2020 CCD classes will begin on Thursday, July 25 from 12:00

noon until 2:00 p.m. All other days for registra-tion will be on August 1, 8, and 15th from noon til 2:00 p.m. Absolutely NO registrations will be taken in the church office after August 15th @ 2:00 p.m. Fees are $40.00 except for Confirma-tion Students. The fee is $95.00 and covers the retreat expense. All registrations after 8/15 will be as-sessed a late fee of $10.00.

SAINT CATHERINE PRAYER LIST Curtis Gary, Mildred Benoit, Marion Rayon, Dot Burch, Judy Broussard, Danny Buchanan, Bethany Rodriguez, Sally Lewis, Agatha Hane, Denice Vidrine, Liz Vidrine, Joe Mondello, Irene Cartlidge, Jim Lowrance, Sadie

DeJohn, Mary Jean Romero, Ora-Faye Blanchard, Jean Tremonte Ramos, Buddy Cessac, Lillie Moore, Kimber Fondren, Lana Lukes, Romayne Cessac, Gloria Brevell, Robert Hamm , Mary Tran, Olivia Rene Solis, Tommy Dearbornne, Terry Lewis, Donny Broussard, Su-san Bodin, Helen Cammareri, Martin Carey, Shirley Mouton, Doug Fournet, Riley Thigpen, Christy Babino, Berry Breaux, L. J. Breaux, David Gray, Diane, Alyssa, & Kevin Austin, Kel Jones, Colin Nepveux, Donna Whitehead, Doug Anders, Efrain Medina, Christopher, Kiley, Sutton, Silas, & Sloan Guy, Ronald Nunez, Kobee Cohen, Diane Bivens, Geraldine Welch, Danny Theriot, Ellen Paulino, Antho-ny Roccaforte, Corey Theriot, Christy Branch, Teresa Bacon.

WELCOME TO SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH If you are a visitor to St. Catherine Church, you are most welcomed. 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: NAME: ____________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________ CITY: ______________________________ PHONE: ____________________________

ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! St. Catherine of Siena School has job openings for the following positions. If you know of someone seeking employment that has qualifications please let them know. The positions open are: 3rd grade teacher, middle school English/Language Arts, mid-dle school Math, & Librarian.

Please utilize our bulletin spon-sors and tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin!

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH St. Catherine of Siena Church, Port Arthur, has an opening for a part-time Parish Catechetical Coordinator to assist the Pastor with developing, coordi-nating, supervising, and executing all aspects of the Religious Education programs for the parish. Applicant must be an initiated Catholic in good standing with experience in religious education or a related field, as well as having administrative experience. Candidates must have good leadership skills, an active faith life, ability to work collaboratively with others, experience in areas of responsibility in ministry, computer skills and experience in devel-oping programs to meet assessed needs. For consideration for this 20-25 hour per week position, please submit cover letter and resume to: Pastor St. Catherine of Siena Church 3706 Woodrow Drive Port Arthur, TX 77642 (409)962-5715

9th Diocesan Liturgical Conference We Worship, We Pray, We Sing.

Sponsored and hosted by the Diocesan Office of Worship. August 9-10, 2019

MCM Elegante Hotel Beaumont, Texas

Please mark your Calendar now! The conference offers something for everyone!

Here are a few of the workshops being offered: Liturgy & Catechesis, Proclaim Well, Walking with Jesus, Experiencing the Scruti-nies, The Sacrament of the Poor, The Gift of Presence. You don’t want to miss a moment. Come for the first round of workshops Friday @ 5:00 P.M. followed by a light supper and keynote address. Spend all day Saturday at the conference in the comfortable MCM Elegante Hotel AND DON’T LEAVE ON SATURDAY UNTIL THE 5:30 P.M. MASS!! AND BY THE WAY… THERE IS NO FEE FOR THE CONFERENCE NOR FOR ANY OF THE DELI-CIOUS FOOD.

LITTLE FLOWER CHURCH FRIDAY, JULY 26 8-12 NOON

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 8-12 NOON IN PARISH HALL

LOTS OF EVERYTHING CHEAP PRICES

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