A novena is a prayer repeated for nine successive days for a special intention or grace. Some novenas traditionally prayed during the Easter season inlcude the Novena of Divine Mercy and the Novena to the Holy Spirit. Sign up for the next novena at Pray More Novenas, and you will receive an email reminder for each day of the novena along with accompanying prayers.

Lord, Jesus, we your parish of Saint Catherine of Siena look forward with joy and anticipation to the celebration of the Great Jubilee that marks our humble beginning fifty years ago.

Hear our prayers and send forth your Spirit on us during this time of preparation so that we might be a community that is reconciling and forgiving; faithful to your teachings; full of faith, hope, and love; is just and seeks justice; is alive to the needs of others; is living out its call to proclaim the Good News so that all peoples may come to know you as their Lord and Savior.

May we your Church, with the help of Mary our Mother and the intercession of Saint Catherine of Siena become a true sacrament to the world.

We ask this in your name, O Jesus, who is our Lord and Savior, yesterday, today, and forever. Amen.

"As we prepare for the anniversary of our founding as Saint Kathryn Parish (October 4, 1968), we deepen our own awareness of what it means to be living stones, built on Christ our cornerstone.
 . . Throughout this year, our liturgies, programs, and special events will help us to deepen our knowledge of Jesus Christ, as we strive to become more and more a people for whom prayer is our daily bread."

Please explore the links below for some ideas to learn more about our Catholic faith and deepen your prayer life this month!

Catholic Home has a wonderful reflection on holy water in the home, particularly for the Easter season. At the end of the article, you will find directions for making your own holy water font.

Visit Sadlier's website for some great craft ideas for kids during these fifty days of Easter!

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Cathecism of the Catholic Church

Catholic Link
Catholic Link

Diocese of Manchester
Diocese of Manchester
Frequently Asked Questions on the Distribution of the Precious Blood
Frequently Asked Questions on the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation

EWTN
Eternal Word Television Network
EWTN: Common Catholic Prayers, Novenas, Devotions

FORMED
Before visiting formed.org, click here for details on our parish subscription. Watch or listen to hundreds of Catholic presentations for free!

National Catholic Register
National Catholic Register

Natural Family Planning
Couple to Couple League
Marquette University
Natural Family Planning at Catholic Medical Center (Manchester, NH)

USCCB
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Word on Fire
Word on Fire