Church guide

Join the Inspire Young Adult Ministry for a social TONIGHT Friday, June 7th at 7:30pm in the The Glen Rock Inn! Adults ages 21-35 are welcome - bring a friend! No registration required. For more information email Fr. Bogumil at [email protected] OR [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Catharine R.C. Church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ridgewood, N.J., St. Gabriel, St Luke's Church - R C, St. Paul & Immaculate Heart. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark.

Save the Date for the Parish Picnic - September 22nd! We will need tons of help to make this a fun day - if you would like to volunteer to help in any capacity please email [email protected].

Registration Deadline: June 1st The St. Catharine’s Reboot Retreat will be held on June 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the Holmes Building at 905 S. Maple Avenue, Glen Rock, New Jersey. This retreat is open to any individual who graduated high school in the years 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015. The day will include talks, small groups, large group discussions, and Mass done right in the Holmes Building!

If you receive an email OR text message from Father Tom asking for help, or that just that seems out of the ordinary, please delete it and do NOT respond. Father Tom's email and contacts have been compromised and the emails/texts being sent are fraudulent.

Reminder: RCIA Information Session TONIGHT Monday, May 20th at 7:30pm in the St. Catharine Ministry Center First Floor Meeting Room. Please contact Deacon George at 201-218-8555 or [email protected] if you would like to attend, have any questions, or would like to meet confidentially prior to the information session.

Please Join Us Saturday, May 11th, 8:30am to 12 noon to help to beautify our Church: Meet at the Rectory to get assignments. The focus of the day will be clean-up of the grounds, mulching beds, and planting flowers. Please bring your shovels/hand trowels. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Parish Buildings and Grounds Committee. For more information please see this flyer (by clicking below) or contact Len at the rectory at 201-445-3703.

The St. Catharine’s Reboot Retreat will be held on June 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the Holmes Building at 905 S. Maple Avenue, Glen Rock, New Jersey. This retreat is open to any individual who graduated high school in the years 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015. The day will include talks, small groups, large group discussions, and Mass done right in the Holmes Building! Please drop off registration forms and checks to the Rectory by June 1st.

What is faith? How does it grow? What do Catholics believe and why is it different from other faith traditions? What does it mean to become a Catholic? We will be hosting an RCIA Information Session on Monday, May 20th at 7:30pm in the St. Catharine Ministry Center First Floor Meeting Room. Please contact Deacon George if you would like to attend, have any questions, or would like to meet confidentially prior to the information session.

Family Promise of Bergen County seeks Director & Volunteer Counselors for Camp Lots of Fun.

A Stations of The Cross Prayer Service will be held Friday April 12th, at 7pm, in the Church. Please join in this special prayer opportunity as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter. Everyone is invited to attend - please bring a friend! Sponsored by Men's Cornerstone.

Our Lenten Journey – from Ashes to Easter Each week during Lent we will be focusing on the theme from the Gospel and providing suggestions for ways that you can enhance your own Lenten journey. Week 5: “Glass Houses” How often do we judge others in our everyday lives? Identify a moment when you are being judgmental of another person. Think of a time when you were judged and how it made you feel. Prayer Action: Look for opportunities to affirm people we encounter this week.

All are invited to dedicate flowers to adorn the Church during the Easter season in honor of a living or deceased loved one. All requests and donations should be received by Sunday April 14th. Payments may also be made online: Faith Direct users: http://bit.ly/FDFlowers Non-Faith Direct users: http://bit.ly/FDFlowers

All Parishioners are invited to "A Parish Retreat: A Time of Grace". This 4-part retreat focusing on the love of Jesus and a call to the church will be presented by Fr. Michael Sullivan O.S.A. Tonight, Tuesday April 2nd, is the 3rd night of the Mission, which concludes tomorrow night, Wednesday April 3rd. Please join us in the Main Church each evening at 7:30pm. More details are available on our website by clicking below.

All Parishioners are invited to "A Parish Retreat: A Time of Grace". This 4-part retreat focusing on the love of Jesus and a call to the church will be presented by Fr. Michael Sullivan O.S.A. tonight, Sunday March 31st, through Wednesday April 3rd. Please join us in the Main Church each evening at 7:30pm. More details are available on our website by clicking below.

Our Lenten Journey – from Ashes to Easter Each week during Lent we will be focusing on the theme from the Gospel and providing suggestions for ways that you can enhance your own Lenten journey. Week 3: “Second Chances” Do we really believe we are worthy of second chances? Think of something you do that keeps you from being who God wants you to be. Take one action this week that will lead you to be the best version of yourself. Prayer Action: Pray for people you have hurt and for those who have hurt you.

Academy of Our Lady invites all Parishioners, their families, and neighbors to a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 22nd in Community Hall - dine in and take out available. 5-8pm Pick up for take out / 6-8pm Dine In Cost: $17 at the door for adults/ $10 for children (limited tickets will be available at the door).

Vacation Bible School Registration is now open.

Our Lenten Journey – from Ashes to Easter Each week during Lent we will be focusing on the theme from the Gospel and providing suggestions for ways that you can enhance your own Lenten journey. Week 2: “Transfiguration of the Lord” What are our God moments in everyday life? Look for and create transfigurative moments in everyday life. Pay it forward. Prayer Action: Set aside time to light a candle in the church or at home to pray above and beyond your normal prayer life at least once this week.

All Girls & Boys in Grades 5 – 12 are invited to Become Altar Servers. This ministry is a great way to serve our parish and learn more about your faith. If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server, please click below to learn more.

Couldn’t make tonight’s tree lighting? Check out the video below.

Thanks to Laura Fleissner Kramer for putting together this special St. Catharine 60th Jubilee video - sit back and enjoy!!