Mission Statement

Our Vision Friends and neighbors joyfully sharing and living the Gospel and the transforming love of Jesus Christ through our Parish Family



Our Mission To invite and welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life to embrace and celebrate our vocations.  "To be Christ to the world.”

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands,

and bring your hand and put it into my side,

and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”

Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?

Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

~John 20

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

On this Second Sunday of Easter, we continue to read about the appearance of Jesus to his incredulous Apostles. Today is also traditionally called "Divine Mercy Sunday”.  

In the Apostolic Letter, Misericordia et misera, (Mercy with misery), issued at the close of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, on November 20, 2016, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Pope Francis wrote these extraordinary words:

“This is the time of mercy. Each day of our journey is marked by God’s

presence. He guides our steps with the power of the grace that the Spirit pours into our hearts to make them capable of loving. It is the time of mercy for each and all, since no one can think that he or she is cut off from God’s closeness and the power of his tender love. It is the time of mercy because those who are weak and vulnerable, distant and alone, ought to feel the presence of brothers and sisters who can help them in their need. It is the time of mercy because the poor should feel that they are regarded with respect and concern by others who have overcome indifference and discovered what is essential in life. It is the time of mercy because no sinner can ever tire of asking forgiveness and all can feel the welcoming embrace of the Father.” (No. 21).

In our troubled world, the practice of mercy seems in short supply.  Let us pray that this Easter season will usher in a new hope with God's loving mercy for all.  We will have Benediction and the Divine Mercy chaplet held at 3pm, this Sunday, at Christ the King.  Bring a rosary and your family as we pray for world peace!

May God bless you. ~ Fr. Gonyo

Congratulations and may God’s blessings be upon:



Dominic Richard Travers

Please remember in prayer our Beloved who have recently passed away:

Raymond McDonald

William B. Mendick

Linda Mazza

Jean Muto

Eleanor Holmes Pelcher

Grace Scarinzi

Dear Saint Kateri Parishioners,

Happy Easter!

I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make this past Lent, Holy Week and Easter season truly amazing this year! 

To Fr. Gonyo and Deacon Mark: Thank you on behalf of all of our Saint Kateri Parishioners for your love and dedication to our Parish.

To Parish Staff: Thank you for all of your assistance in getting ready for these beautiful seasons of Lent, Holy Week and Easter.

To our Music Ministry

Thank you for all of the inspiring music you provided. It was exceptional!

To Pattie Burns, Ade Cuff, Lorraine Trocano and all those who helped decorate our churches:

Thank you for giving your time and talent in decorating our churches and helping us transition from the sparsity of Lent to the fullness of Easter. 

To Parish Life and our Soup Supper Hosts:

Thank you for all the delicious soups you provided for our Wednesday Night Lenten Soup Suppers.

To Gigi Bondi and Everyone who helped with the St. Joseph’s Dinner:

Thank you for coordinating and putting together an elegant dinner celebration.

Thank you to Ade Cuff, and all of the groups that hosted Stations of the Cross and the Rosary:

Friday morning Women’s Bible Study

Young Adult Ministry

Confirmation/Faith Formation

Parish Council/Liturgy Committee

Knights of Columbus

To our Commentators/Lectors/Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion/Sacristans, Altar Servers/Ushers and Hospitality Ministries:

Thank you for all of your assistance in helping us walk through the Holy Triduum and Easter Sunday celebrations.

To Boy Scout Troop 233:

Thank you for all your hard work on the tasty Lenten Fish Dinners.

Sincerely, Mary Jo DiNoto

Creation Care Teams enable committed Catholics to work to solve climate change together. Whether it’s a group from your parish, workplace, or school, Creation Care Teams unite people to make a difference, be sustainable, and advocate for climate policies in the community.

We’re All Part of God’s Plan(et) is a national Laudato Si’ awareness and engagement campaign to educate and inspire U.S. Catholics to more fully embrace and act upon the teachings of Laudato Si’, and participate in the Vatican’s global Laudato Si’ Action Platform.

https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/

https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/

Saint Kateri Parish offers a variety of

Faith Formation &

Sacramental Preparation

programs for your family

Faith Formation:

(Religious Education for children enrolled in Public School)

*For children in Pre-K through Grade 7, this program is offered during the school year, September - May. We partner with parents and guardians in supporting and continuing their child’s faith journey. This program consists of monthly meetings and extra faith-filled activities.

Contact Anna Steele Anna.Steele@dor.org.

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion:

For children in Grade 2 and over, to help them prepare to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Celebration of First Reconciliation is in

the fall and First Holy Communion is celebrated

parish-wide in May.

Contact Anna Steele: Anna.Steele@dor.org.

Confirmation: A two-year journey for those in Grade 8 and older to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Contact Christine Bondi Christine.Bondi@dor.org.



OCIA: This process is for anyone over the age of 16 that wants to become fully initiated into the faith of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation or any combination of the three. Contact Mark Keller mark.keller@dor.org

Are You an Adult who missed receiving Confirmation?

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults):



This process is for anyone over the age of 16 that wants to become fully initiated into the faith of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation or any of the three. Contact Mark Keller mark.keller@dor.org

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

OCIA is a process of spiritual formation which prepares adults for full initiation into the faith.

At Saint Kateri Parish, we meet as a small group to explore and discuss the foundations of our Catholic faith and help each other to grow in our relationship with the Lord.

OCIA is for:

• Anyone who is curious about the Catholic Church
• Anyone who is interested in becoming Catholic
• Adult Catholics who have not completed the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation).

Parishioners are welcome to join any of our sessions.

Continuous enrollment and year-round sessions

April 16

Conversion - A Lifelong Process

Your Spiritual Gifts

April 23

Our Call to Holiness

The Role of the Laity

April 30

Discernment

Living the Virtues

 Thursdays

7:00 PM

In the

Saint Kateri Center at Christ the King

For more information contact

Mark Keller

Mark.keller@dor.org

(585) 544-8880

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