St. Rita

This Week's Mass Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am | Saturday: 5:00 pm | Sunday: 9:00 & 11:30 am. Confessions on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 pm in the parish Chapel.

Religious Education Schedule

Kindergarten—Liturgy of the Word on Sundays at 9:00 am. Grades 1-8—Class on Sundays at 10:00 am. Eucharist II Retreat on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00-11:30 am.

Upcoming Lenten Events

Save the Date for Holy Week, Easter, and Spring Candle & Flower Sponsorship. Opportunities to sponsor various items like Palms, Altar Candles, and Flowers for Easter. Contact the parish office for more details.

Weekly Collection and Donations

Thank you for your generosity in the last collection. Special collection upcoming for the Care & Education of Priests on March 7-8, 2026. Additional donations welcome for parish support and stability.

Lent Music | Música para Cuaresma

Praise & Worship AOH Music https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2780ea72-e59e-4eaf-9a47-a7e6a3371813 Música de Nico Cabrera y Vale Montes https://web.tabella.app/podcast/a2a183f2-4359-463a-89fd-98d080124d91

Prepárate para la Confesión 🕊️ Prepare for Confession

🇺🇸 Get ready for Confession with the Confession Kit https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2c2e6086-38b7-4875-b98a-c5778517e024 🇲🇽 Prepárate para la Confesión con el Kit para Confesarte https://web.tabella.app/podcast/b88168e7-4a57-40be-a167-76756d61ea9c

Religious Education Schedule

Religious education classes on Sunday, February 22: Kindergarten Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 am, Grades 1-8 class at 10:00 am, and Grade 4 Class Mass at 9:00 am. Check the bulletin for upcoming classes and events.

Lenten Pierogi Sale

Get your fresh pierogis during Lent! Potato Cheese or Cabbage at $10 per baker's dozen, Halushki at $10 per quart. Orders can be placed until March 23. Pierogis available Mon-Fri 10:00 am-2:00 pm at St. Catherine's Hall.

Grief Support Group

Join the Grief Support group meeting in the Carriage House on Wednesdays at noon. All are welcome to attend and find comfort in this supportive environment.

Eucharistic Adoration

Visit our Adoration Chapel open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with the need for an adorer on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Contact the parish office at 570-842-4561 if you can help. Spend time in prayer and adoration.

Stations of the Cross ✝️ Vía Crucis

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent 🙏 Discover the beauty of praying the Stations and meditate on His Passion here: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/d308d0a1-4d5b-4ff0-8fe9-020abdfaa3be 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma ✨ Descubre la riqueza del Vía Crucis y medita Su Pasión aquí: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/f7667582-056c-43cb-8069-7b8ab7047a36

A Season of Conversion ✨ Tiempo de conversión

🇺🇸 Today we begin our 40-day Lenten journey 🙏 “You are dust…” — let’s return to Him with all our hearts 🤎 🇲🇽 Hoy iniciamos los 40 días de Cuaresma ✨ “Polvo eres…” — volvamos a Él con todo el corazón 🤎

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

This Week at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am MassSaturday: 5:00 pm MassSunday: 9:00 & 11:30 am MassConfessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm in the chapel

Religious Education Schedule

Feb 15: No ClassesFeb 18: Kindergarten & Grades 1-8 Class at 10:00 amFeb 22: Grade 4 Class Mass at 9:00 am at St. Eulalia’s

Upcoming Lenten Pierogi Sale

Freshly made pierogis available from Feb 18 to Mar 27, 10:00 am-2:00 pm at St. Catherine’s Hall. Order by March 23. Various options for purchase.

Mass Intentions

A schedule of Mass intentions for the week to honor specific individuals and families in prayer.

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Closure During Snow Events

The Adoration Chapel will be closed during snow events for the safety of adorers. Adorers needed on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Call the parish office to help.

This Week's Mass Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am; Saturday: 5:00 pm; Sunday: 9:00 & 11:30 am. Confessions on Saturday at 4:00-4:45 pm. Eucharistic Adoration chapel open Mon-Fri, 9 AM-4 PM.

Religious Education Schedule

Sunday, Feb 8: Kindergarten & Grades 1-8 activities. Feb 15: No classes (President's Day Weekend). Feb 22: Kindergarten & Grades 1-8 activities with additional Grade 4 Class Mass.

Upcoming Events

MARDI GRAS celebration on February 13, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. in St. Catherine's Parish Hall. Tickets available for purchase after Masses and in the parish office. Dinner, dancing, and BYOB.

Save the Date

World Day of Prayer for the Sick Mass on Feb 11, 2026, 12:10 PM at Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton, featuring the Liturgy of the Anointing. Also, Fall Festival on Sep 29 and First Friday Adoration on Oct 5.

Community Engagement

Join us in St. Catherine's Hall after the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, Feb 15, for coffee, refreshments, and some time to socialize with fellow parishioners. All are invited to attend!

This Week's Readings & Mass Intentions

Readings: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146:6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a. Mass Intentions: Includes intentions for CHARLES GALABINSKI, SHARON ANDERSON, MICHELE JANOWICZ, LENA & GERARD LORUSSO, BERNARD FRIEL, DAVID DESENCHAK.

Religious Education Schedule

Sunday, February 1: Kindergarten at 9:00 AM, Grades 1-8 at 10:00 AM. Sunday, February 8: Kindergarten Liturgy at 9:00 AM, Grades 1-8 Class at 10:00 AM. Sunday, February 15: No Classes! Reminder to bring in old palms before February 10th for Ash Wednesday.

Altar & Rosary Society Potluck Dinner

Join the Altar & Rosary Society for a potluck dinner on February 4 at 5:30 PM in St. Catherine’s Hall. RSVP to Linda Lindner @ 570-842-7323 with what you will bring. All women of the parish are invited.

Upcoming Events: Mardi Gras Dinner & Dancing

Join us for the Mardi Gras Dinner & Dancing event on February 13, 2026, featuring music by The Brown Initiatives and DJ Downtown. Tickets are $30 and include wine, beer, and soft drinks. BYOB permitted.

Youth Ministry: Swing Dance Event

The Youth Ministry presents a Swing Dance event on February 7th with LIVE music from Swing Fever Dance Band. Dance instruction from Phil Spinka & Jill Wetzel. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.