October is Respect Life Month, please join the St. Catherine’s community for one of the planned events; Tuesday, October 12th 10:30am Rosary at Planned Parenthood in Marietta Wednesday, October 13th 6:30pm Public rosary for life at Swift-Cantrell Park Wednesday October 20th 6:00pm Holy Hour for Life at St. Catherine of Siena Parish

All new parishioners are invited to attend a reception this Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 11:15am. We will gather in 316/317 for a brief presentation on the many opportunities for formation, fellowship, and service at St. Catherine's. This is also an excellent opportunity to meet the clergy and staff. Please plan to join us Sunday! Light refreshments will be served.

Columbiette #9923 Announcements Our women’s auxiliary is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus. Our purpose is to promote spiritual, social, intellectual, and economic welfare to its members and to always stand ready to give service to the Knights of Columbus. For more information about the Columbiettes, please join us at one of the upcoming socials or contact Daniella Tomaselli at (678) 448-2069. Mark your calendar! Thursday, September 30, 7:00 pm—Meet and greet on the SCS

The Dance Academy at St. Catherine’s is offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and tumbling for dancers ages 3-14. For the class schedule and to register, click here.

You can help a mother in need who has chosen LIFE over abortion by booking a cruise March 26 through April 2, 2022 on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. The State Knights of Columbus will donate $100 to mothers in need for every room booked. Watch the video (https://www.wevideo.com/view/2266378982), then contact Tom Frizzi for booking details. 678 300-4617 tefrz@comcast.net (It costs $50 to reserve a room.)

The Knights of Columbus essay contest is open to all 8th through 12th graders. Entries must be received by 12 October. Prizes of $50 to each grade winner with $100 to the overall winner. Entry forms and details available on the parish website or from the Grand Knight at berwick.babin@gmail.com or 404.642.2249. This year’s theme is about overcoming obstacles to practicing your faith. (500 to 750 words)

Q. What is the preferential option for the poor? A. The so-called “preferential option for the poor” is the Christian orientation of love and service towards those who are weak and vulnerable in society. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that “'The Church’s love for the poor … is a part of her constant tradition.’ This love is inspired by the Gospel of the Beatitudes, of the poverty of Jesus, and of his concern for the poor…It extends not only to material poverty

Next week we will conduct the in pew process for the next part of our Stewardship as a Way of Life campaign. Our Lord is asking each of us to consider how we can offer a tithe of time to him by participating in ministry and community life at the parish. We have many outreach and charitable ministries as well as fellowship and community ministries that are actively seeking new members. Prayerfully consider signing up for a ministry that resonates with you!