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SVDP is looking for volunteers
Do you have a few hours a month that you would like to spend volunteering? If so, please consider joining the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul. Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization made up of volunteers who work together to promote the spiritual holiness of our members and those in need. One way we fulfill this objective is by operating a food pantry that is located in the church hall and operates every Saturday morning. We need volunteers on Saturday mornings to pack bags of food, sort donations, distribute food through our drive through pantry, make deliveries to our home-bound neighbors in need, and/or pick up donations from Giant. We also need assistance on Wednesday evenings to stock our shelves. You can join one of our five teams and volunteer every 5th week when you’re available or just come any Saturday to check out what we do to see if you’re interested. If you have an interest or have questions, please leave us a message at 215-734-0262. |
Sign up for Flocknote. Click the link, siena.flocknote.com or you can text “siena” to 84576.
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KOC Pie pick up is Tuesday, November 24th from 3-8pm in the church narthex.
The Saint Vincent DePaul Society at Saint Catherine of Siena is once again sponsoring a Christmas Guardian Angel Program.
This program matches families who are experiencing challenging times with parish families (Guardian Angels) who are willing to provide Christmas gifts to that family. This is a wonderful opportunity to manifest the true meaning of Christmas. 2020 has been a trying year for many as families suffer through the Covid 19 pandemic. At the food pantry, we have seen many new families coming each week to receive food. We realize many in our parish have been affected as well, so we are reaching out earlier than normal to determine interest so we know how many families we can help. If you and your family, friends, or workgroup are interested in being a Guardian Angel, please send an email to svdpga1225@gmail.com or 215-734-0262 and someone will get back to you. Thanks in advance for your kindness and generosity. |
For the purpose of spacing and security, as we experience an increased number of people at Mass, we are offering seating “overflow” in the Church Hall at the 9:00 am & 11:15 am Masses, beginning on Sunday, Nov. 1st.
The Mass in church upstairs will be brought to people in the Hall on television via a cable. At this point, it will NOT be the same as on YouTube or Facebook. As of now, we can have this available at the 9:00 am & 11:15am Masses.
Possible questions:
What is the difference between a person at home watching Mass on Facebook/YouTube, and one attending Mass in the Church Hall?
An important part of worship is being physically present as members of the Mystical Body of Christ, especially when we worship together.
Will I receive Holy Communion in the Hall?
Yes. Holy Communion will be brought to you from the altar upstairs.
Can I take restless children to the Hall for Mass?
Yes. Absolutely.
May I move my chair to make greater distance between myself and other people?
Yes. Absolutely.
Is this an extension of the Mass going on upstairs?
Yes. It is important that we do our best to maintain the atmosphere and reverence of Mass.
If people avail themselves to this option for attending Mass, we will continue this arrangement through Christmas Day and beyond.
(Rev.) Joseph F. Rymdeika
The Mass in church upstairs will be brought to people in the Hall on television via a cable. At this point, it will NOT be the same as on YouTube or Facebook. As of now, we can have this available at the 9:00 am & 11:15am Masses.
Possible questions:
What is the difference between a person at home watching Mass on Facebook/YouTube, and one attending Mass in the Church Hall?
An important part of worship is being physically present as members of the Mystical Body of Christ, especially when we worship together.
Will I receive Holy Communion in the Hall?
Yes. Holy Communion will be brought to you from the altar upstairs.
Can I take restless children to the Hall for Mass?
Yes. Absolutely.
May I move my chair to make greater distance between myself and other people?
Yes. Absolutely.
Is this an extension of the Mass going on upstairs?
Yes. It is important that we do our best to maintain the atmosphere and reverence of Mass.
If people avail themselves to this option for attending Mass, we will continue this arrangement through Christmas Day and beyond.
(Rev.) Joseph F. Rymdeika
The Blessing of Animals
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Parishioners Laura & Kathleen Calvin will be continuing their missionary work with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) this year. The mission to evangelize college students is thriving, even in the midst of COVID-19! Kathleen is returning to serve a second year at Boston University. After two years of mission at the Naval Academy, Laura will now serve at George Mason University. Please continue to pray for them, their teammates, and the students at both campuses. If you are interested in learning more about their work or how you can support their mission please contact Kathleen at kathleen.calvin@focus.org. God Bless! |
THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRED LITURGY DURING THE PENNSYLVANIA GREEN PHASE AND THE ARCHDIOCESAN OPEN PHASE
OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020
(edited to provide the more pertinent information)
As of June 26, 2020, the five county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is scheduled to move into the green phase of the reopening of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. However, the City of Philadelphia will begin to move into the green phase on July 3, 2020. The green phase continues to require precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and our corporate responsibility to observe them.
The liturgical directives that follow are for the Pennsylvania green phase and our Archdiocesan Open Phase for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. They are authorized by the Archbishop to go into effect on Friday morning, June 26, 2020. These directives do not conflict with what is restricted for the City of Philadelphia from June 26 through to July 3, 2020.
GENERAL POINTS
REQUIRED PRECAUTIONS DURING THE GREEN/OPEN PHASE
On June 1, 2020, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published updated guidance for in person activities during the yellow and green phases. This guidance reaffirms the need for all to observe the COVID-19 mitigating standards of sanitation, social distancing, and occupancy limitations. Similar to the pertinent CDC Guidelines for houses of worship, the guidance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania makes some exceptions for houses of worship:
Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and other places of congregate worship are specifically excluded from the limitations established by this Guidance (cf. the June 1, 2020 document found on the website of the Pennsylvania Department of Health). These institutions are strongly encouraged to institute social distancing and other mitigation measures like masking at their gathering.
Therefore, during the green phase the following mitigating standards are to be observed with the exceptions and adjustments listed below for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
SANITATION
• All areas of the church are to be sanitized routinely, including the Confessional areas. The guidelines for sanitation provided by the CDC for houses of worship are those endorsed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These guidelines indicate that high-touch surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected after each celebration. Please see: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/faith-based.html.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
In general, social distancing means that there should be a distance all around the person and not only lateral distancing. Six feet is the recommended norm for social distancing.
The guidelines for social distancing provided by the CDC for houses of worship are those endorsed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These guidelines allow for some modification to the recommended norm. Please see: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/faith-based.html.
• Everyone (except those 2 years of age and younger) attending Mass is encouraged to wear a face covering or mask throughout the celebration of Mass and the other Sacraments, except for the reception of Holy Communion. The face covering or mask should be removed for the reception of Holy Communion.
• Social distancing should be observed between members of different households.
• Members of the same household (such as families) do not need to observe social
distancing among themselves and may sit together as normal.
• The faithful are to be instructed to keep some distance in the Communion procession and when returning to their places. An easy way to do this is for communicants to be instructed to keep several pews between themselves and the person in front of them.
NUMBERS OF OCCUPANCY
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, houses of worship may be occupied up to 75% during the green phase. Access entrances, ramps, and seating are to be clearly marked for persons with disabilities.
Pastors, along with their staffs, should plan especially for the pattern of seating in the nave to accommodate the increase in occupancy from 50% to 75% for the green phase respecting the need for reasonable social distancing.
CELEBRATION OF MASS
The Sacred Liturgy is to be celebrated, as always, according to what is prescribed in the liturgical books as directed to the worship of Almighty God. The options indicated below are to be observed by all throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The reverent, faith-filled, and natural celebration of the Sacred Liturgy on the part of all should be preserved. Reverence for the Mysteries of Christ and hospitality among the faithful endure, even with our COVID-19 precautions.
• Before Mass
o Holy water fonts should remain empty for now.
o Pews should be empty of all missalettes, hymnals, papers, and envelopes.
o The faithful are encouraged to bring their own missals, or may make use of personal devices to follow the celebration of Mass.
• During Mass
o Priests, deacons and liturgical ministers are not expected to wear masks or gloves.
o The sick and the dead, especially as a result of COVID-19, are to be remembered regularly in the Universal Prayer and other occasions of prayer. Those on the front lines, especially medical personnel, are to be remembered regularly as well. Please see the website of the Office for Divine Worship for intentions that may be included in the Universal Prayer.
o The procession with the Gifts during the Offertory is omitted.
o Ushers and Greeters are to wear gloves as they handle the collection of monies. Baskets may be placed in monitored and convenient places for people to make their offerings before or after Mass. If a parish wishes to take a collection at the Offertory, only long handled baskets may be used.
o The Sign of Peace and the distribution of the Precious Blood continue to be suspended.
o Holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer is not to take place.
o Holy Communion is not to be distributed wearing gloves.
o Holy Communion is to be distributed during the Communion Rite of each Mass.
o During the green phase the strong recommendation remains in force that the faithful receive the Body of Christ in the hand. No one is to be denied
Holy Communion on the tongue. Rather, local provisions are to be made for this possibility. Holy Communion is not to be distributed with gloves.
o The Communion procession should be single file.
• After Mass
o Parish bulletins and other materials should not be distributed but be
available for people to take themselves.
CELEBRATION OF THE OTHER SACRAMENTS AND DEVOTIONS
• The celebration of all the sacraments and devotions are to take place as usual, but with due regard for reasonable social distancing and the limitation of 75% occupancy of the church.
* If this has not already taken place, the Sacraments of Christian Initiation for adults and children should be scheduled for the green phase. Please see existing norms, http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/.
• Funeral Masses and Funerals outside of Mass are to take place as usual with due regard for reasonable social distancing and the limitation of 75% occupancy of the church.
• Priests are expected to celebrate the Sacraments for those in danger of death, and especially Holy Viaticum.
* Please see existing norms for the Healing Sacraments, http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/.
• Perpetual Exposition/Adoration Chapels may reopen.
• Memorial Masses for those who have died during the Pandemic should be scheduled, if this has not already taken place.
• Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may resume visits with Holy Communion to the homebound and medical facilities provided there is mutual agreement between the Communion minister, the facility and those to be visited.
OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020
(edited to provide the more pertinent information)
As of June 26, 2020, the five county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is scheduled to move into the green phase of the reopening of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. However, the City of Philadelphia will begin to move into the green phase on July 3, 2020. The green phase continues to require precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and our corporate responsibility to observe them.
The liturgical directives that follow are for the Pennsylvania green phase and our Archdiocesan Open Phase for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. They are authorized by the Archbishop to go into effect on Friday morning, June 26, 2020. These directives do not conflict with what is restricted for the City of Philadelphia from June 26 through to July 3, 2020.
GENERAL POINTS
- *The faithful continue to be dispensed by the Archbishop from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation until further notice.
- *For the spiritual and pastoral benefit of the faithful, several weeks advance notice will be provided to the faithful as to when the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation will be reinstated by the Archbishop.
- *Although the obligation is dispensed at this time, pastors should encourage the faithful to keep the Lord’s Day with prayer and reflection, along with the possible viewing of a live streamed celebration of Mass.
- *Those who are sick or compromised due to health conditions are not to come to church. Likewise, those who are at risk are not to exercise liturgical ministries.
- *During the green phase, if adjustments were made to the Mass schedule for Sundays and weekdays, the typical Mass schedule should be restored.
- *Wedding Masses may continue to take place on Sundays during and outside the scheduled Masses.
- *Additional confessions should be scheduled on Sundays, even during Mass if needed.
- *Live stream services should continue for Mass and other sacramental celebrations and devotions.
REQUIRED PRECAUTIONS DURING THE GREEN/OPEN PHASE
On June 1, 2020, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published updated guidance for in person activities during the yellow and green phases. This guidance reaffirms the need for all to observe the COVID-19 mitigating standards of sanitation, social distancing, and occupancy limitations. Similar to the pertinent CDC Guidelines for houses of worship, the guidance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania makes some exceptions for houses of worship:
Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and other places of congregate worship are specifically excluded from the limitations established by this Guidance (cf. the June 1, 2020 document found on the website of the Pennsylvania Department of Health). These institutions are strongly encouraged to institute social distancing and other mitigation measures like masking at their gathering.
Therefore, during the green phase the following mitigating standards are to be observed with the exceptions and adjustments listed below for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
SANITATION
• All areas of the church are to be sanitized routinely, including the Confessional areas. The guidelines for sanitation provided by the CDC for houses of worship are those endorsed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These guidelines indicate that high-touch surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected after each celebration. Please see: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/faith-based.html.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
In general, social distancing means that there should be a distance all around the person and not only lateral distancing. Six feet is the recommended norm for social distancing.
The guidelines for social distancing provided by the CDC for houses of worship are those endorsed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These guidelines allow for some modification to the recommended norm. Please see: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/faith-based.html.
• Everyone (except those 2 years of age and younger) attending Mass is encouraged to wear a face covering or mask throughout the celebration of Mass and the other Sacraments, except for the reception of Holy Communion. The face covering or mask should be removed for the reception of Holy Communion.
• Social distancing should be observed between members of different households.
• Members of the same household (such as families) do not need to observe social
distancing among themselves and may sit together as normal.
• The faithful are to be instructed to keep some distance in the Communion procession and when returning to their places. An easy way to do this is for communicants to be instructed to keep several pews between themselves and the person in front of them.
NUMBERS OF OCCUPANCY
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, houses of worship may be occupied up to 75% during the green phase. Access entrances, ramps, and seating are to be clearly marked for persons with disabilities.
Pastors, along with their staffs, should plan especially for the pattern of seating in the nave to accommodate the increase in occupancy from 50% to 75% for the green phase respecting the need for reasonable social distancing.
CELEBRATION OF MASS
The Sacred Liturgy is to be celebrated, as always, according to what is prescribed in the liturgical books as directed to the worship of Almighty God. The options indicated below are to be observed by all throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The reverent, faith-filled, and natural celebration of the Sacred Liturgy on the part of all should be preserved. Reverence for the Mysteries of Christ and hospitality among the faithful endure, even with our COVID-19 precautions.
• Before Mass
o Holy water fonts should remain empty for now.
o Pews should be empty of all missalettes, hymnals, papers, and envelopes.
o The faithful are encouraged to bring their own missals, or may make use of personal devices to follow the celebration of Mass.
• During Mass
o Priests, deacons and liturgical ministers are not expected to wear masks or gloves.
o The sick and the dead, especially as a result of COVID-19, are to be remembered regularly in the Universal Prayer and other occasions of prayer. Those on the front lines, especially medical personnel, are to be remembered regularly as well. Please see the website of the Office for Divine Worship for intentions that may be included in the Universal Prayer.
o The procession with the Gifts during the Offertory is omitted.
o Ushers and Greeters are to wear gloves as they handle the collection of monies. Baskets may be placed in monitored and convenient places for people to make their offerings before or after Mass. If a parish wishes to take a collection at the Offertory, only long handled baskets may be used.
o The Sign of Peace and the distribution of the Precious Blood continue to be suspended.
o Holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer is not to take place.
o Holy Communion is not to be distributed wearing gloves.
o Holy Communion is to be distributed during the Communion Rite of each Mass.
o During the green phase the strong recommendation remains in force that the faithful receive the Body of Christ in the hand. No one is to be denied
Holy Communion on the tongue. Rather, local provisions are to be made for this possibility. Holy Communion is not to be distributed with gloves.
o The Communion procession should be single file.
• After Mass
o Parish bulletins and other materials should not be distributed but be
available for people to take themselves.
CELEBRATION OF THE OTHER SACRAMENTS AND DEVOTIONS
• The celebration of all the sacraments and devotions are to take place as usual, but with due regard for reasonable social distancing and the limitation of 75% occupancy of the church.
* If this has not already taken place, the Sacraments of Christian Initiation for adults and children should be scheduled for the green phase. Please see existing norms, http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/.
• Funeral Masses and Funerals outside of Mass are to take place as usual with due regard for reasonable social distancing and the limitation of 75% occupancy of the church.
• Priests are expected to celebrate the Sacraments for those in danger of death, and especially Holy Viaticum.
* Please see existing norms for the Healing Sacraments, http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/.
• Perpetual Exposition/Adoration Chapels may reopen.
• Memorial Masses for those who have died during the Pandemic should be scheduled, if this has not already taken place.
• Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may resume visits with Holy Communion to the homebound and medical facilities provided there is mutual agreement between the Communion minister, the facility and those to be visited.
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Altar bread and wine memorials are available for you to purchase for the year 2020. This is a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one. The donation is $100 for each and you can choose to do one or both. Please call the parish of- fice at 215-672-2881 to make arrangements.
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St. Catherine of Siena CPR Classes
CPR, AED, Adult, Child, Infant Classes are offered every 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:45-9:00 pm in the school. Each course is a 3 hour class with hands-on training. Classes include Heartsaver (layperson), and Healthcare Provider level instruction. Proceeds go to SCS Parish.
Contact Lee Faden at 215-896-5444 or Lfaden@aol.com
We are in need of couples to join our Pre-Jordan Team.
Pre-Jordan is our baptismal preparation class that is held the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30-8:30 PM.
Training will be provided. If you are interested in taking part in this important ministry please contact
Fr. Rymdeika at 215-672-2881.
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Congratulations to Ella G., OLM 6th grade student who is part of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Children's Choir. They sang at the 5:00 pm mass on February 16th at St. Catherine of Siena Church. It was a wonderful addition to mass. #theOLMadvantage Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools - AOPS Healey Education Foundation St. Anthony of Padua Parish St. Catherine of Siena Parish Horsham
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Model UN at OLM
On Friday, the Model UN club traveled to Temple University to compete in the final conference. Our students spent the day acting as delegates of their assigned countries to present and amend resolutions to solve two important global issues, ending forced labor and providing clean and renewable energy sources for all. All of the 32 OLM students did a remarkable job and enjoyed the experience. Out of the almost 400 students participating, six OLM students were recognized for their performance and received awards. Robert Reilly and John Nagle, along with Katie Brown and Angela Lafond, were awarded the highest honor of Outstanding Delegation. Mark Reilly and Steven Detwiler were awarded an Honorable Mention for Outstanding Delegation. We are so blessed to have the dedication and expertise of Ms. Kait Houser. She really guided our students to the finish line! |
The Eagle Scout Court of Honor. David's Eagle Scout celebration. Congratulations to David McCann! 
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Cub Scout Pack 39 was recognized at the Horsham Council meeting on September 13, 2017. This award was for the Townships Tricentennial Celebration for their service to the community. Congratulations and great job cub scouts and leaders! |
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