Catholic traditions are not merely man-made practices but rather are gifts from the Holy Spirit to the Church: Jesus promised, “When the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all Truth.” (John 16:13), and “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you,” (John 14:26). From its very beginning, the Church lived this reality.

Sometime ago, I was told of an unfortunate happening at the St. Mary School (SMS) playground: a DUI driver made a mess out of the nearly 20-year old playground at St. Mary School. And, unfortunately as I understand it, the driver was either un- or under-insured, leaving the school with a nearly $125,000 replacement bill.

Maryellen Bailey, who for more than ten (10) years has prepared the linens for the celebration of the sacred Mass here at St. Catherine of Siena Church, has for various reasons, decide to “retire from this special job.” I cannot thank Maryellen enough for her dedication, concern and good works at preparing the sacred linens for the praise and glory of God

After the 11 a.m. Mass this Sunday, June 7th, we shall add the Eucharistic Procession to the end of the Mass. Traditionally we have exited the Church with the monstrance and processed to an altar in the rear field, complete with songs, the Litany of the Eucharist, adoration, prayers and a special Blessing over the people with the monstrance and Body of Christ.

Late May and early June provides the Church with a few solemnities to celebrate—in late May we celebrated the Solemnity of Pentecost, and last week was The Most Holy Trinity, and this Sunday is what is traditionally called Corpus Christi and is now commonly referred to as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, as we acknowledge our belief in the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ in the Eucharistic meal, which He instituted and gave to us at the Last Supper.