Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 24, 2020
NOTE: When viewing the Mass live, the video may buffer, to stop this from happening, simply rewind, backup the video about 10-20 seconds and allow the computer, tablet, phone or other device you are using, to stream smoothly.
To participate in our Masses on Youtube, go to our Saint Catherine's Youth Group Youtube Page and refresh the page at the time we are scheduled to begin Mass and click on the "live" video to pray with us. You can subscribe to our page and depending on your settings you will be notified when we are live.
To participate in our Masses on Facebook, go to the Catherine Labouré Middletown Facebook Page, the live stream will begin at the time scheduled. You can send a friend request and click the "follow" button to receive a notification when we are live.
If you have any questions you can send an e-mail to venture@youthgroupstcath.com and we will try to reply as we are able.
THE CHURCH IS OPEN DAILY FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
TODAY'S LIVE STREAMS ARE BELOW, RIGHT HERE WILL AUTOMATICALLY STREAM WHEN WE GO LIVE
current schedule is 7:45am every day; Latin Mass on Monday, Friday, and Sunday; Saturday evening 5pm, and any other times added
Holy Communion will be distributed AFTER the Masses.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ A MESSAGE FROM FR. DAN
03/22/22
My dear Parishioners,
These are trying days we find ourselves in. Our Christian response must be based in Holy Scripture.
2 Chronicles7:14
'If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.'
Let use this time to beg the mercy of God upon our land, and forgive the sins we, as a nation, have committed, and pray and do penance for the conversion of poor sinners.
During this time I am so grateful to so many parishioners who have stopped by the Rectory, or dropped in the collection box their weekly Offerings. May God richly bless you for your sacrificial gift.
Even though public Mass is suspended, the financial needs of the Parish still press upon us.
Lastly, Mass is offered every day on our face book page, and all the reserved intentions are being satisfied. We are daily meeting the needs of the sick, and ministering to the needy in our community. On Fri and Sat evening, and Sunday morning, during the stated hours. I am available for Confession.
Please remember every day that the great Lenten fast continues, and please say the Holy Rosay every day.
God bless, your friend and pastor,
Fr. Dan
PLEASE NOTE: FATHER DAN IS NOT TEXTING PEOPLE ASKING THEM TO REPLY
We received a message from someone who received a text message from a scammer claiming to be Father Dan Hesko. THIS IS NOT A TEXT COMING FROM FATHER DAN. It is a scam. This has happened before and once you engage conversation the scammer will ask you to purchase gift cards and send the gift card number to them through the text. DO NOT DO THAT! If you ever receive a message and are unsure that it has come from Father Dan Hesko or St. Catherine's Church, PLEASE take the safe route and contact the church directly at 732-787-1318 or message us.
News from the Diocese
In a new statement issued May 15, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced his approval of a set of directives that give permission for outdoor “in car” Masses according to good pastoral judgement of parish pastors.The announcement follows N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 142 stipulating that car gatherings for a number of purposes, including religious services, do not violate the state’s ban on gatherings. The statement and directives are available by clicking here
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Bishop O’Connell joins North American bishops in reconsecrating nations to the Blessed Mother
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will join his brother bishops of the United States in Canada in reconsecrating the two nations to the care and protection of the Blessed Mother on May 1.
Faith at Home
As we navigate this unprecedented time, the Diocese of Trenton is here to support you and your families. We hope you take advantage of the trusted Catholic resources your Parish and our offices have put together to help you keep the faith alive for your family.
We have updated our Faith At Home resource to help you celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday this week and will continue to publish this resource each week. It will be posted on our webpage at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/faith-at-home and en Español at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/fe-en-casa.
We will continue to pray for an end to the virus, those who are infected and those who care for the sick. May God continue to bless us and keep us close to Him.
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Churches Ordered CLOSED in the Diocese
On the advice of public health officials, Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., is mandating the closing of all churches and chapels in the Diocese of Trenton to the public, effective at noon, Wednesday, April 1, until further notice.
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Bishop's Message
Bishop's decree announces livestreaming and postponements for Holy Week liturgies
A message from Bishop O'Connell on measures to mitigate spread of COVID-19
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Diocese
Bishop announces major steps to stem COVID-19 spread in Trenton Diocese
Diocese of Trenton, parishes, schools respond to COVID-19
ALL MASSES ARE CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED PRIVATELY DUE TO COVID-19
Monday through Friday: 8:00am
Monday & Friday: 12:00pm (Latin)
Monday: 7:00pm (Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena, click here)
Wednesday: 7:00pm (St. Joseph Novena)
Saturday: 8:00am (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, click here)
Saturday: 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am (Latin),
10:30am, 12:00pm
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CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR PLEDGE ONLINE
Make your donation online or setup a monthly pledge. This year you can choose the ministry you want your money to enhance. The Annual Appeal directly benefits our parish and dioceson ministries.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT PARISH IF PLEDGING OR DONATING ONLINE
"St. Catherine Church, MIDDLETOWN"
