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Advent Penance Service on Tues., Dec. 1

We will have our Parish Advent Penance Service this Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., immediately after the 7:00 pm. Mass. Pandemic precautions and social distancing will be observed. There are only a few Penance Services announced in our area at this time. Lines for the sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays get longer as Christmas approaches, so please plan accordingly!
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Poinsettia Flower Memorials

St. Catherine of Siena Parish offers members the opportunity to remember their loved ones by purchasing a Christmas Poinsettia to be used in decorating the church during the Christmas season. Your loved one's name will be printed on a beautiful poster that will be displayed in the church. Click here for more information. Deadline to purchase is Mon., Dec. 11.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Parish Offices will be closed Wed., Nov. 25 through Fri., Nov. 27. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. We will have our Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. All Masses will be livestreamed and can be accessed through the Watch Mass Live page. (There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on these days.) Have a safe and blessed holiday.
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Giving Tree 2020 - A new way this year

Our Giving Tree Program will be different this year due to COVID-19. We will not have tags to choose from or a food drive. Instead we are asking for donations of $25 Target, Walmart or Visa gift cards. These will be given to families in need chosen by our St. Vincent de Paul Society. We will also support five other organizations which include The Gabriel Project, St. Louise House, Casa Marianella, Posada Esperanza and Mary House Catholic Worker. If you prefer, you can donate online. The deadline to return your gift cards is Sun., Nov. 29. Find more details in this article.
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"Senior Ministry is on fire!" per article in the Catholic Spirit

In the November 2020 issue of the Catholic Spirit publication from the Diocese of Austin, our own Senior Ministry is highlighted. In cased you missed it, you can read the full article by correspondent Carla Smith.
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Grieving During the Holiday Season

As the Christmas Season approaches, we wonder how we will get through all those traditions, and how to prepare for the holidays if we have recently lost a loved one. Join us on Tues., Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. for an online presentation by Lori Kruczek on dealing with grief during the holidays.
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