Matthew’s Gospel calls us to consider our mission and identity as Christ’s disciples. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” What does He mean that we are to be the salt and light of the world? What spiritual implications are embedded in these phrases? What are their meanings?

I am very happy to introduce and welcome Maria Galeota as St. Catherine of Siena’s new director of youth ministry. Maria comes to us with lots of experience of working with youth—as a teacher in both the Catholic and public school systems, and most recently as an ESL professional in Windsor.

NEW ​TRAINING DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED our parish will host opportunities to train both “Eucharist Ministers” and lectors here at St. Catherine of Siena. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be trained from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., and lectors will be trained from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. I am extending this opportunity to those who feel a calling to the these lay roles in the Church.