Welcome to Saint Catherine Church!
¡Bienvenido a la Parroquia de Santa Catalina!
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Ways to Give
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FALL FUN FEST
Fall Fun Fest
September 14, 15, and 16 !Food, Rides, Music, and FUN for the whole Family !!
Volunteer Today!
Spend time with friends and familiy. Donate a few hours of your day or maybe even spend a shift or two here helping us.Car Show Registration
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Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering? Click here to see all the wonderful opportunities that we have.
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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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
CLICK HERE for more information.
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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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Message from Bishop McGrath / Mensaje del Obispo McGrath
Statement of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath
Diocese of San JoseThe news this week of the historic sexual abuse of minors in six Pennsylvania dioceses is truly horrific. Trust was first betrayed by these attacks on the innocent; however, the systematic cover-up and reassigning of these priests by their bishops and superiors is just as unforgivable.
As I have stated on many occasions, we – the Church and its ministers – must abide by a higher standard. We are called to protect and keep safe children, the young and all vulnerable persons. There can be no short-cuts, nothing that can excuse immoral and sinful acts.
The Diocese of San Jose remains committed to protecting God’s children and to fostering the safest of environments in which to worship, learn and live.
I echo the bishops in Pennsylvania who have asked for forgiveness. Yet we know that forgiveness does not absolve perpetrators of the consequences of these grave transgressions against the defenseless.
Finally, I ask you to pray for the victims and their families. I would also request that you pray for the vast majority of priests – present and past – who have been faithful in their ministry. They, too, grieve for the terrible stain of this sin that has harmed so many.
May God bless you all.
Declaraciones del Obispo Patrick J. McGrath
Diócesis de San José en CaliforniaLa noticia de esta semana sobre el histórico abuso sexual de menores en seis diócesis de Pennsylvania es realmente horrorosa. La confianza fue lo primero que se traicionó a través de estos ataques a inocentes; sin embargo, el encubrimiento sistemático y la reasignación de esos sacerdotes llevada a cavo por sus obispos y superiores religiosos es simplemente imperdonable.
Como he dicho en varias ocasiones, nosotros – la Iglesia y sus ministros – debemos atenernos a un estándar más alto. Estamos llamados a proteger y mantener a salvo los niños, los jóvenes, y todas las personas vulnerables. No puede haber atajos, nada puede excusar estos actos inmorales y pecaminosos.
La Diócesis de San José permanece comprometida a la protección de los hijos e hijas de Dios y a fomentar ambientes más seguros para alabar, aprender y vivir.
Me hago eco de los obispos de Pennsylvania, quienes han pedido perdón. Aunque bien sabemos que el perdón no absuelve a los perpetradores de las consecuencias de estas graves transgresiones contra los indefensos.
Finalmente, les pido rezar por las víctimas y sus familias. Al mismo tiempo les pido también rezar por la vasta mayoría de los sacerdotes – del presente y del pasado – que han sido fieles a su ministerio. Ellos, también se afligen por la terrible mancha de este pecado que a perjudicado a tantos.
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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Reading 1 Ez 24:15-23Responsorial Psalm Deuteronomy 32:18-19, 20, 21Gospel Mt 19:16-22
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Primera lectura Ez 24, 15-24Salmo Responsorial Deuteronomio 32, 18-19. 20. 21Evangelio Mt 19, 16-22
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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.