Welcome to Saint Catherine Church!
¡Bienvenido a la Parroquia de Santa Catalina!
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Room use calendar
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Room Use Request Form
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Preserving our Past, Providing for our Future
Capital Campaign UpdateThe total number of Donors making their Pledged Commitment is 528 Pledges = 53% of Goal
The total Dollars in Pledged Gifts is
$5,813,476.81 = 73% of Goal
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Bishop Cantu's Statement on CA Confession Bill
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CA Confession Bill
While the Diocese of San Jose will always continue to uphold the highest standards of safety and protection for our children, Senate Bill 360 is a clear affront against the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Seal of Confession. We urge all Catholics to call our local Assembly members, (Click Here for list), to urge them to vote NO on this assault against the freedom of religion.
What to do? Encourage your community to call TODAY!
What to say? (See below)
Option 1 (Name)
"My name is _______ from zip code (#####) and I urge Assembly Member _______ to vote NO on SB 360 because it is an assault against the freedom of religion."
Option 2 (anonymous)
"I am a Catholic community member from zip code (#####) and I urge Assembly Member _________ to vote NO against SB 360, because it attacks the freedom of religion.” -
K'night in Italy
The Knights of Columbus & The Italian Catholic Federation are hosting…
"A K'night in Italy"June 22, 2019
6pm-10pm
O'Donnell Parish Center
Morgan Hill
Enjoy Raffle, Auction
Music and DancingPrice: $50 /Adult
$20 / Juniors 6-12
Under 6 free
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Welcome
Welcome to Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish
As part of the Catholic Church, our parish endeavors to be the Lord’s own house for all who seek comfort, encouragement, peace, guidance and love. Here all can worship together. Each person is unique, and we believe that our differences enrich the community.
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12).
We welcome you as members of our community. We encourage all who are already a part of our parish to continue to walk together in the service of others. No matter where you are on this journey – whether you have just heard the Lord’s call for the first time or if you have been away for some time, or if you have a thirst of God and desire to know more about your faith – you are indeed welcome at Saint Catherine.
What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life, for the life was made visible; we have seen it and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was made visible to us - what we have seen and heard we proclaim now to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; for our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing this so that our joy may be complete (1 John 1:1-4).
Fr. Sergio Ovando
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Weekly Reflection
From the Desk of Fr. Sergio Ovando, Pastor.....
The Seal of Confession
When I consider the priesthood in our Church, the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession has always been one aspect of Catholic practice that makes us different. Growing up, I asked myself how people could approach an unknown person, trusting their inner-most thoughts and deeds in an act of repentance. I have always been aware of the Seal of Confession, but as a priest I have learned even more how essential this is to this sacrament: the trust of people in knowing that nothing of what they say to a priest in Confession will be ever shared with anyone. This is what encourages a penitent to open their soul in Confession. Keeping that secret is a vital part of our mission as priests.
For this reason, Senate Bill 360 is a clear affront to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Seal of Confession, as well as being an affront to the free exercise of religion. SB 360 proposes that child molestation should be reported by a priest when he hears of it in Confession. This would not only violate the nature of Confession, but it would also set a precedent in relation to other kinds of communication that is made in the course of Confession.
Child abuse is a terrible crime and sin. But if the law of California were to require that child abuse, reported in Confession, be reported to the civil authorities, what will stop our lawmakers to go after the other sins (rape, murder, etc.) when this door is open?
To be clear, priests have been and remain mandated reporters of child abuse, reported in any other venue than the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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FOCUS Safe Parking Program
FOCUS Safe Parking Program
With the number of homeless people on the rise in Morgan Hill and many depending on their vehicle or RV as shelter, faith communities and the City of Morgan Hill have established a Safe Parking site to provide a safe place for up to 8 families who are living in their vehicles. The site is located at the Morgan Hill Bible Church,15055 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.
In addition to a place to park, relax and sleep overnight without the fear of harassment or arrest for trespassing, we offer:- Dignity, respect and accountability
- Access to showers, laundry, toilets and meals
- A dedicated case manager to help them transition to housing
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Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering? Click here to see all the wonderful opportunities that we have.
Love to meet new people? Love Donuts?Hospitality Sunday Volunteers needed, click HERE to volunteer.
If you are a new or a current minister or volunteer who needs to complete your Safe Environment Workshop, click here to complete it online. Please remember to print out a copy of your completion certificate for the Parish Office.
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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Reading 1 Prv 8:22-31Responsorial Psalm Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Reading 2 Rom 5:1-5Gospel Jn 16:12-15
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Primera lectura Prov 8, 22-31Salmo Responsorial Salmo 8, 4-5. 6-7. 8-9Segunda Lectura Rom 5, 1-5Evangelio Jn 16, 12-15
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Mission Statement
WELCOME to Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish!
We, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish are a growing, diverse, and welcoming Catholic Community called to live and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through Worship, Discipleship, and Service.
¡BIENVENIDOS a la Parroquia de Santa Catalina!
La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría, es una comunidad en crecimiento, acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y el Servicio.