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Divine Mercy Sunday
April 23, 2006
M
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NTENTIONS
Sunday, April 23
7:30 AM
Mary Moroney
8:45 AM
Tockey Ballington
10:30 AM
Parishioners of St. Catherine
1:00 PM
Jerry Quinn
Monday, April 24
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Carol Monroe
Tuesday, April 25
6:30 AM
9:00AM
Andrew Streck
Wednesday, April 26
6:30 AM
9:00AM
Andrew Streck
Thursday, April 27
6:30 AM
7:30 PM
Anne K. Renzy
Friday, April 28
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Janet MacDonnell
Saturday, April 29
9:00 AM
Andrew Streck
5:30PM
Helen Busch
Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus. Although
we have never seen him, we believe that Jesus is the Christ,
begotten by God. We give thanks to the Lord that he has
formed us into a community of believers, united in the Spirit.
Daily Scriptures
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Divine Mercy Sunday
Acct 4:32-35 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
Monday – Easter Weekday
Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday – Mark the Evangelist
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
Wednesday –Easter Weekday
Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday –Easter Weekday
Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36
Friday – Easter Weekday
Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday – Catherine of Siena
Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
Remember in your Prayers
Joshua Basile, Marjorie Dolak, Stephen Kennedy,
Maria Keran, Carol McCarty Jan Michalski,
William Meyer, David L. Wilson, Jr.,
A Word from Father Drummond
Just as Lent was coming to a close, the National
Geographic Society decided to make a big splash with its
release and concurrent exhibition about the so-called
“Gospel of Judas”. The document in question which dates
back to the fourth or fifth century is written in Coptic and
ancient language of Egypt and may be a copy of an even
earlier document referred to by St. Irenaeus in his work
“Against the Heresies” written between 182 and 188 AD.
St. Irenaeus wrote “Against the Heresies” to explain and
refute the teachings of the various Gnostic sects which
arose in the second century. Gnosticism is a heresy which
teaches a dualism that derides the physical world as civil
and only the spiritual world as good. Thus in the “gospel of
Judas” Judas’ in cohorts with our Lord handing Him over
for crucifixion so that He may be released from this earthly
body and set free. One can easily see the implications this
has for the Resurrection. Needless to say this is errant
nonsense. Jesus died in the Body so that He might glorify
it in the Resurrection and through His Death and
Resurrection, atone for our sins and offer us eternal life for
both the body and the soul.
There are and have been many attempts to deny the
Resurrection, and this has been so from the very beginning
of the Church. St. Paul stresses this in 1
st
Corinthians
15:13-18;20: “… if there is no resurrection of the dead than
Christ has not been raised: and if Christ has not been
raised, then our proclamation has been in vain . . . The
those who have died in Christ have perished … But in fact
Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of
those who have died in Christ have perished… But in fact,
Christ has been raised from the dead, the joint fruits of
those who have died”. The challenges faced by St. Paul
and St. Irenaeus who have died.” The challenges faced by
St. Paul and St. Irenaeus continue to face us today. We
see this in popular fiction, in the continual “re-discovery” of
the Gnostic Writings, and the overall desire in
contemporary society to canonize our sins into virtues. If
Judas was really a good guy in handing over our Lord, than
we can’t be that bad either, our own needs being so
negligible. We lose our sense of guilt, we lose our sense
of shame, and we lose our souls. And we will, indeed
perish.
There are only four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and
John. The other so-called Gospels are spurious at best
and down right evil at worst. The Church did not suppress
these works, they were simply laid aside as worthless –
particularly in an age when the production of a single
volume was both costly and time consuming. Parchment
was so costly that often manuscripts deemed of little worth
would have the ink scraped off so as to be used for a new
book. For firm suppressing such works, it is through the
Church that we know of the existence (e.g. St. Irenaeus’
work) after most of the manuscripts were discarded or lost.
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For those who are interested in pursuing the subject further I
would highly recommend a small book entitled “The Scandal
of the Incarnation – Irenaeus Against the Heresies”,
published by Ignatius Press.
Altar Boy Schedule
April 29/30
5:30
The Bradleys, T.Bylund, L.Fowler, the
Hatfields, the Krohns
7:30
A. Ferguson, the Kerans, J. Livaudais, A.
Spalding, J. Wilkinson
8:45
J. Brake, the Galbraiths, S.Goodwin, the
Hadfords, the Hales
10:30
The Manns, the Moriartys, the Smedbergs, P.
Falcone, R.Ivany, M. Ronayne, the Stevens A.
de Sa
1:00
P. Battaglia, S. Cynkar, the McCabes. Z.
McCoy, J.P. Plummer, W. Twetten
Knights of Columbus
The Padre Pio Council of the Knights of
Columbus invites all parish children to our 15
th
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll to be held
on Easter Sunday at St. Catherine’s aft erh 1:00
pm Mass. No registration is needed---just bring a basket or
bag for your treats and join us on Easter Sunday! If you have
any questions, call Jim Hanlon at 703-759-6539
Spring Blood Drive
The Knight’s of Columbus Spring Blood
Drive is coming soon, so mark your
calendars for Sunday, May 7, 2006. Look
for details in future bulletins.
Movie Night
On Friday evening, April 21
st
, the Knights of Columbus will
host dinner and a movie in Bishop Just Hall. We will begin
at 6:30 with a short film and start the main feature around
7:00.
. St. Catherine of Siena CYO
Join us for Laser Tag - Saturday, April 29th from 8:00pm to
11:00pm - sign-up at the CYO table.
Sunday May 7
th
—CYO meeting –7pm-11pm
•
Being a Lady when He’s a Punk-LADIES ONLY
o Guest Speaker-Miss Lesley Bratt
•
Being a Gentleman Instead of a Punk-GENTLEMEN
ONLY
o Guest Speaker-Mr. Thomas Cole
•
CYO Contra Dance Giddy-up (Learn to Dance “Ol
School” style)
Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour
Adoration is every Wednesday and every First Friday
beginning after the 9am Mass and
ends with the reposition of the Blessed
Sacrament at 8:55 am the next day.
Holy Hour is every Wednesday and
every First Friday at 7:30 PM. Adorers
are always needed.
If you are
interested in helping, please contact
Anneke at 703-759-2599.
ICON Workshops
Ioana Belcea will be instructing another series of painting
workshops starting Friday, April 21, 2006. The cost is
$350.00 and includes all materials and instruction.
Ms. Belcea is working in the Byzantine style, egg tempera
on gessoed panels.
She studied with the Prosopon School of Iconology
in NewYork established by the Russian iconographer
master, Vladislov Andrejev. Workshop dates are:
May 5
4pm-8pm
May 6
12:30pm-8pm
May 7
9am-5pm
May 13
9am-5pm
May 14
9am-5pm
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Women’s Association News.
This year’s Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held on May
19
th
at the River Bend Country Club. Terri & Kate Clothier of
Great Falls will provide the latest in spring fashions for
women. Save the date and plan to attend the year’s biggest
and best function!
Models Wanted
The Women’s Association is extending and invitation to the
women of the parish of all ages to partake in the most fun
aspect of our Fashion Show—modeling the garments of Teri
& Kate Couturier. No experience is required. We are doing
away with the formal runway modeling of the past years, and
will showcase Teri’s renowned collection with a more relaxed
informal modeling. Call Chirstiane De Filippis at (703) 272-
8597 for more information.
College Scholarships
Apply now for the Alexander DeFilippis scholarship for 2006-
7 online at http://st-catherines.net. Local resident college
bound seniors graduating in 2006 are eligible, regardless of
parish membership. All applications are due by May 15
th
,
2006. Two scholarships in the amount of $3000.00 each will
be awarded from the community support from last year’s St.
Catherine of Siena Women’s Association fashion show,
luncheon, and auction. Applicants must verify an overall
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Scholarships are not given on the
basis of financial need, nor are grades a major factor in the
award process. Demonstrated Christian service to others
and good character will be the criteria for selection. For more
information, please call Donna Neuland at (703)759-6233.
A Night in Siena
Come to “A night in Siena” on Saturday, April 29
th
and enjoy
Italian music and cuisine! Parishioners and Siena Academy
families will mingle as they celebrate the feast of St.
Catherine of Siena. This black-tie optional evening will also
feature a live auction to benefit Siena Academy. The
celebration begins after the 5:30 PM Saturday vigil Mass in
Bishop Justs Hall.
St. Catherine of Siena CYO
Join us for Laser Tag - Saturday, April 29th from 8:00pm to
11:00pm - sign-up at the CYO table.
Sunday May 7
th
—CYO meeting –7pm-11pm
•
Being a Lady when He’s a Punk-LADIES ONLY
o Guest Speaker-Miss Lesley Bratt
•
Being a Gentleman Instead of a Punk-GENTLEMEN
ONLY
o Guest Speaker-Mr. Thomas Cole
•
CYO Contra Dance Giddy-up (Learn to Dance “Ol
School” style)
In the Diocese
Spring Concert-The Heights School
Save the date for “Homeward Bound” Spring Concert on
Wednesday night, April 26
th
at 8pm. The school’s award
winning bands and acappella groups will perform music
close to the hearts of all Americans. The concert takes
place at the Washington Area’s newest state-of-the-art
concert hall, the Music Center at Strathmore. Free parking
is available at the Grosvenor Metro Station. Adult tickets
are $20.00, students are $5.00 and children under 12 and
grandparents are free. For tickets, visit www.heights.edu
or contact Mrs. Kathy Welden, 301-365-0227, ext 101.
Retrouvaille
Thinking about deparatino or divorce? Is your
marriage of that of a relative or friend heading for
divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage?
Or do you feel helpless? Rtrouvaille (Pronounced
retro-vi with a long i) is desiged to help troubled
marriages regain their health. If helps souses uncover or
re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally
brought them together. The program is highly successful
in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconcilliation to
couples who have already deparated or divorced.
For
confidential information about or to register for the April
program beginning with a weekend on April 28
th
call 703-
351-7211 or visit the web site at
www.helpourmarriage.org.
Diocesan Science Fair
The Diocesan Science Fair needs individuals with a
science background to help judge seventh and eight grade
students’ research projects for the 2006 Science Fair.
These projects encompass such categories as botany,
health,
chemistry,
zoology,
behavioral
science,
engineering, physics, math and other areas of life and
physical science. If your calendar allows you to spend the
morning (8:00 a.m. to Noon) on Saturday, April 29
th
at
Bishop O’Connell High School to judge projects, please call
Janet at the Office of Catholic Schools at 703-841-2519.
High School Summer Program
CHRISTENDOM COLLEGE IS PRESENTING a TWO-
WEEK program this summer for high school juniors and
seniors. Students will enjoy the pastoral tranquility of the
Christendom campus while being treated to the rich cultural
and historical fare offered by nearby Washington, D.C.
More importantly they will be able to attend courses in
theology, philosophy, history and literature. Mass and
confession available daily. Call (800) 877-5456 or check
out the website at www.christendom.edu for more
information.
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Natural Family Planning (NFP) Website
A great source for upcoming NFP classes is the Couple to
Couple League Northern Virginia Chapter.
Check the
website at www.nova.ccli.org/learn.html
Respect Life Conference
The Office for Family Life will hold its bi-annual Respect Life
Conference on Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis at St. Timothy’s
in Chantilly on April 29
th
from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Speakers
will include Dr. Marie Anderson of the Tepeyac Family
Center, Fr. Thomas Vander Woude, Pastor of St. Elizabeth’s
and Duane and Celeste Hufford, who will talk about what they
learned from their son with disabilities. This event will be co-
sponsored with the Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic
Women. To register or for more information contact the
Office for Family Life at respectlife@arlingtondiocese.org or
call 703-841-2550
Walk for Life
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington’s annual Walk
for Life will take place May 6 and May 20 in northern Virginia
and May 27 in Fredericksburg. Funds raised will support
adoption services, foster care, and crisis pregnancy
counseling. The May 6 walk (3.1 miles) will take place at
Paul VI High School in Fairfax. The May 20 walk (3.1 miles)
will be held at Fort Hunt Park (area A) in Alexandria and
Broad Run High School in Ashburn. The May 27 walks (1.5
miles) will be held at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Church in Fredericksburg. Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. for
all walks. Registration, which includes a T-shirt and picnic
lunch, is $15.00, $10.00 for senior, and $40.00 for a family
(includes four T-shirts). For registration information, go to
www.ccda.net or call 703-425-0100 or 540-371-1124
Respect Life Mass
On May 6
th
, Bishop Loverde will celebrate a Respect Life
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 9:00 a.m.
followed by the rosary led by the Bishop at the abortion facility
on South Washington Street, Falls Church. For more
information contact the Office for Family Life at
respectlife@arlingtondiocese.org or call 703-841-2550.
Virginia Catholic Conference Advocacy
Network
The Virginia Catholic Conference has created a new e-mail
advocacy network, so that those who wish to contact their
state legislators about respect life, social justice, family and
education issues can receive regular alerts on measures
considered during the 2006 Virginia General Assembly
session (from mid-January until mid-March) and throughout
the year. To join this network, visit www.vacatholic.org and
click on JOIN NOW in the Legislative Action Center box.
Your free membership will enable you to communicate
directly with your local legislators without looking up their
address or composing a letter. It’s effective advocacy with
very little time commitment.
CDU Presents Mary, the Da Vinci Code and
C.S. Lewis
The Catholic Distance University is offering three new
online interactive seminars perfect for all who seek
understanding and knowledge on what it means to be
Catholic.
Mary and the Scriptures: May 8-29, 2006
The Catholic Response to the “Da Vinci Code”: May 22-
June 12, 2006
Christian Literature: “The Chronicles of Narnia”: June 5-
26, 2006
Seminars are presented as three weekly lessons with short
reading assignments and simple reflection questions. The
online format allows you to experience inspiring
presentations and expert faculty in your home, at your
computer, on your schedule. To learn more and to enroll,
visit CDU at www.edu.edu or call 1-888-254-4CDU. These
seminars are co-sponsored by the Office of Catechetics of
the Diocese of Arlington and CDU. All catechists and
Catholic school teachers can experience seminars at a
discounted rate.
Computers for Refugee Kids
The Virginia Refugee Student Achievement Project assists
refugee students in our community to improve
academically. Students are in need of working computers
(Pentium 2 or higher) to assist with schoolwork and
learning. You can help!
Donate your used computer
(CPU, mouse, monitor and keyboard), software programs,
and printer, paper and ink cartridges to help a refugee child
succeed! You can drop off your computer equipment at 80
North Glebe Road, Diocesan Center, or call 703-841-3868
or sschell@arlingtonrefugeeservices.com you can drop
them off at our office located across from the St. Thomas
More cathedra. (NOTE: We cannot accept clothing.
Please call ahead to ensure we can take your donation.