"God Our Father, we thank you for our parish community of St. Catherine of Siena.  Thank you for the many blessings that you have given us, but especially for calling us to serve as disciples of your son, Jesus Christ.  As we gather today, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide us in everything that we do.  Transform our hearts and lead us closer to you.  Help us always to seek to be a parish that is Centered on Christ and Ablaze with Love.  We ask all of these things in the name of Jesus, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother.  St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!"

Mission Statement

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish exists to form and send forth a community of disciples of Jesus Christ who witness by joyfully living the Gospel.

Our Unifying Vision:

Where we are going, as a parish, through 2021:

"Centered on Christ,
Ablaze with Love"

Pope Francis urges us to seek a “friendship with Jesus Christ.”  In her writing, St. Catherine of Siena challenges us to “be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.”  With the wisdom of Pope Francis and our patroness St. Catherine, we will indeed deepen our relationship with Jesus and become who we are intended to be as a community of Disciples.

Our Priorities:

What we will be addressing and developing over the next 24 – 36 months:

Priority 1:  Forming a Community of Disciples

As a faith community, we will grow as Disciples of Jesus by developing a personal relationship with him, living according to Gospel values and joyfully sharing the Gospel with others. 

Goal 1: Establish and achieve benchmarks for a comprehensive youth ministry.

Goal 2: Double the number of people in the ongoing adult faith formation program. 

Priority 2: Enhancing the Sunday Experience

As a worshiping community, we will develop a welcoming and prayerful Sunday experience with, vibrant preaching, music and ministries giving life to the parish community. 

Goal 1: Establish and achieve benchmarks for a comprehensive music ministry that sets and realizes an identity and vision for each Mass.

Goal 2:  Establish and achieve standards for a welcoming and prayerful environment before, during and after all weekend Masses.

Priority 3: Sharing Our Blessings through Outreach

As a blessed community, we will share the extraordinary gifts that God has bestowed on us by reaching out to others both within and outside of our parish boundaries.

Goal 1: Establish and train a Leadership Team that coordinates all parish outreach ministries and educates parishioners in Catholic social teaching.

Goal 2: Double the number of people participating in our outreach ministries serving both in and beyond our parish boundaries.