Barbara Lombardi | Saint Katharine of Siena, Wayne PA

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

One of the many aspects of our faith that I find so compelling is the clarity of its teachings about how we are to live. Today’s readings remind us of an important teaching of our faith. It is found as one of God’s first teachings recorded in the Bible – in the Book of Genesis, the very first book of the Bible. Encountering Cain after he has slain his brother, Abel, God makes very clear to Cain that we are our brother’s keeper. Behind this commandment to care about our […]

Barbara Lombardi2026-09-09T12:06:20-04:00September 9th, 2026|

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“No pain, no gain” – we’re all familiar with that slogan. It’s a very well-worn admonition that reminds us of the fact that some pain is almost always required in order to accomplish what is important in life. It’s often used in reference to exercise or sports training but the saying holds true with regard to growing in our love for the Lord and living as faithful disciples of Jesus as well.

In our first reading this morning, we are given a look into the heart of the prophet Jeremiah, and […]

Barbara Lombardi2026-09-09T12:04:36-04:00September 9th, 2026|

BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION

As celebration of the semiquincentennial of our nation winds down, Philadelphia has been in the spotlight as the birthplace of our nation with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The city and its environs were privileged to host the world’s largest sports tournament and the country’s formal 250^th birthday party. Many areas in the city received a thorough cleaning and an additional 250 cherry blossom trees were planted throughout the city. It was good for the city and the entire region.

But several serious problems still plague Philadelphia. Fortunately, some […]

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-28T13:57:16-04:00September 6th, 2026|

Bulletin – September 6, 2026

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-28T13:55:33-04:00September 5th, 2026|

FALL ACTIVITIES RESUME

Next week is Labor Day weekend – can you believe it!?! As summer quickly comes to an end, I hope you have all had time for some rest and relaxation. Now, it’s time to begin thinking of returning to full swing! Our school begins next Wednesday, 9 September, PREP begins on Monday, 14 September, and all the other parish organizations resume their full fall schedule over the next few weeks. It will be great to have the parish facilities become fully alive again!

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults […]

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-28T13:28:50-04:00August 30th, 2026|

Bulletin – August 30, 2026

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-28T13:25:56-04:00August 29th, 2026|

Bulletin – August 23, 2026

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-21T12:58:31-04:00August 22nd, 2026|

SUMMER PROJECTS UPDATE

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end; I hope you’ve enjoyed some time for rest and relaxation! As we do every year, we have undertaken a number of projects throughout our parish facilities over the summer months. After addressing the ongoing leaks that have occurred in the parish center for more than a decade by patching the flat roof, we finally replaced it this summer. It was 26 years old and well beyond its life expectancy. This was one of the projects we had planned to […]

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-21T12:59:59-04:00August 22nd, 2026|

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The people of ancient Israel believed that they were God’s Chosen people; they were special and holy in God’s eyes. They were forbidden to associate with Gentiles. They were not to do business with them or even pass through their towns. And yet, we hear in all four of the Gospels that Jesus often associated with Gentiles. It was one of the many strikes against him by the time he was led out to the cross. But, it was also a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and clearly an essential […]

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-17T15:49:11-04:00August 17th, 2026|

SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD ANNUAL MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE

In this Sunday’s gospel account, we hear of Jesus healing the daughter of a Canaanite woman after declaring “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” (Mt 15:28). Even though Jesus had, at first, turned her away, explaining that “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel,” he acceded to the woman’s pleas due to her strong faith in him. Then, after his Resurrection, as he prepared to return to the Father, Jesus commanded his disciples to make […]

Barbara Lombardi2026-08-14T13:26:07-04:00August 15th, 2026|

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