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NTENTIONS
PLEASE SEE BULLETIN BOARD FOR UPDATES
Sunday, July 30
7:30 a.m.
Joyce Farhart
8:45 a.m.
Maureen Dennis
10:30 a.m.
Parishioners of St. Catherine
1:00 p.m.
Albert and Lupe Ramirez
Monday, July 31
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Fran and Andrew Scully
Tuesday, August 1
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Jeremy Coleman
Wednesday, August 2
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
John Jordan
Thursday, August 3
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Marion Isabella Kelley
Friday, August 4
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Intercessory Prayer Intentions
Saturday, August 5
9:00 a.m.
Helen Gilotti
5:30 p.m.
Dennis Keith Hanson
Daily Scriptures
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday - 17
th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
2Kgs 4: 42-44, Ps 145, Eph 4: 1-6, Jn 6: 1-15
Monday – St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jer 13: 1-11, (Ps) Dt 32: 18-21, Mt 13: 31-35
Tuesday – St. Alphonsus Liguori
Jer 14: 17-22, Ps 79, Mt 13: 36-43
Wednesday – Ss. Eusebius of Vercelli and
Peter Julian Eymard
Jer 15: 10, 16-21, Ps 59, Mt 13: 44-46
Thursday – weekday in Ordinary Time
Jer 18: 1-6, Ps 146, Mt 13: 47-53
Friday – St. John Mary Vianney – First Friday
Jer 26: 1-9, Ps 69, Mt 13: 54-58
Saturday – Blessed Virgin Mary – First Saturday
Jer 26: 11-16, 24, Ps 69, Mt 14: 1-12
Remember in your Prayers
Baby Naima, Joshua Basile, Marjorie Dolak,
Stephen Kennedy, Maria Keran, Carol
McCarty, William Meyer, Jan Michalski,
Celeste Morningstarr, Brad Phillips, David L.
Wilson, Jr.
Mass Notice
The 6:30 a.m. weekly Mass will be discontinued
beginning July 17
th
. We hope to resume the early
morning Mass in mid-August.
A Word from Fr. Drummond
Our responsorial today is taken from Psalm 145, which
can be grouped together with Psalm’s 138 - 144. These
Psalms are specifically attributed to David, the words “of
David” or “Psalm of David” preceding the Psalm proper.
The first four are Psalms of entreaty while the last two
are Psalms of praise. Psalm 146 is itself an acrostic or
alphabetic Psalm where, in the Hebrew, if we take the
very first letter of each line of the Psalm we come up with
the alphabet: aleph, beth, gimmel, daleth . . .
As we noted, this is a Psalm of praise. The verses we
use for the responsorial are taken from the middle of the
Psalm. The response itself is verse 16: “The Hand of the
Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs.” The Psalm as
given to us would work well as a prayer before meals.
The first stanzas used, verses 10-11, enjoin all creation to
give thanks and praise to the Creator, while the second
stanzas, verses 15-16, speak of looking hopefully to God
for all one’s needs. This is, effectively, a petition. The
third and final stanzas revert to praise of God. Just as
this Psalm would be fitting before meals so is it
appropriate as preparation for Holy Communion, when
the Lord truly feeds us with His very Body and Blood and
answers all our needs.
Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour
Adoration is every Wednesday and every First Friday
beginning after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and ends with the
reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:55 a.m. the next
day. Holy Hour is every Wednesday and every First
Friday at 7:30 p.m. Adorers are always needed. Please
remember to get a substitute if you are unable to
attend. If you are interested in helping, please contact
Anneke Coleman at (703) 759-2599.

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SUMMERTIME ADORATION
Don’t forget Jesus
In the
Blessed Sacrament
During the Summer Months
While we are on vacation
Jesus remains in the tabernacle
Awaiting our visits
Remember to stop during the day
And visit with Him
Even if only for a few minutes
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Repentance
Petition
Eucharistic Adoration
Adorers Urgently Needed
We are in urgent need of more adorers for Wednesdays
and First Fridays, both for the day and night hours.
Please prayerfully consider whether you can make a
commitment to spend an hour with our Lord. Please call
Anneke Coleman at (703) 759-2599 if you can help.
Altar Boy Schedule
July 29/30
5:30 p.m.
the Bradleys, the Rielings, the Krohns
7:30 a.m.
the Kerans, A. Spalding, P. Cerroni
8:45 a.m.
S. Goodwin, the Dolencs, S. Cynkar
10:30 a.m. the Manns, the Moriartys, P. Falcone,
C. Smedberg, W. Twetten, the Stevens,
J. Wilkinson, the de Sas
1:00 p.m.
the Ketts, J.P. Plummer, A. Giordano,
J. Walburn, N. Appel
Summer Parish Financial Needs
The summer months always present a challenge for the
parish budget because of fluctuating attendance at
Sunday Mass.
Although it’s great to get away on
vacation, don’t forget the needs of St. Catherine’s while
you are on holiday.
Why not consider giving
electronically? The donation is made automatically and
you do not need to worry about the details. Forms may
be obtained from the parish offices.
Currently St.
Catherine’s offers the option of once or twice a month,
made on the 3
rd
and/or the 18
th
of each month through
either electronic transfer via a checking account or by a
credit card.
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generous contributions for July 22nd
and 23rd. The regular collection brought in $18,590.23,
and the poor box yielded $354.60.
The poor box receipts for July will go to benefit Christ
House.
Vacation Travel
To locate a Catholic Church while traveling visit
www.masstimes.org. Search by using the name of the
town you are traveling to, or by zip code. You will find
information on the closest Catholic Church to your
destination, along with parish Mass times and directions.
Young Adult Night
Come and find out how much fun seminarians are at
“Young Adult Night”. Join Mr. Kelly on Monday,
August 3, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall. Mr.
Kelly will present a short talk prepared for young adults
that are college age and older. Ice cream will be
provided. Please RSVP to Mary in the Parish Office at
(703) 759-4350.
So How Old Is This Rock Of A World
Anyway?
One of the great debates of the late Middle Ages
happened over the question of whether the world is
eternal or finite. Set aside the evening of August 10,
2006, and find out what Thomas and Bonaventure
thought. Seminarian, Mr. Kelly, M.A. philosophy, will give
a brief presentation on the topic. The meeting will be held
in Padre Pio Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Treble Choir – Informal Summer Concert
A Special Treat – save the date
You are warmly invited to an informal
summer concert this coming Friday,
August 4
th
at 7:00 p.m. in Bishop Justs Hall, to be given
by the Treble Choir.
The choir will sing a varied selection of items, both sacred
and secular, and individual members of the choir will
show off their varied talents by playing instruments,
performing Irish dances and reciting poetry.
This
promises to be a very enjoyable hour and a half. Please
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this special performance.
OPUS DEI
A priest of the Opus Dei prelature presents an “Evening
of Recollection” for women on the 3
rd
Monday of each
month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. in the church.
The schedule for “Evenings of Recollection” for men may
be obtained by visiting the local Opus Dei Website at:
restonstudycenter.org and clicking on: 2006 Schedule,
Evening of Recollection for Men. The Reston Study
Center is located at 1810 Old Reston Avenue in Reston.
The Director, Mr. Daryl Glick, may be contacted at (703)
689-3433, extension 201.
St. Dominic’s Feast Day – August 8
th
The St. Catherine of Siena Chapter of the
Third Order of St. Dominic cordially invites all
parishioners to attend the Holy Mass and a
reception for the Feast of St. Dominic, on
Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
The Very Reverend Reginald Whitt, O.P.,
President of the Pontifical Faculty of the College of the
Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of
Studies in Washington, DC, will offer the Holy Sacrifice of
the Mass and preach. A champagne reception will follow
immediately afterward in Bishop Justs Hall.
Fr. Whitt, a convert and a native of Baltimore, is both a
civil and Canon lawyer who has served on the faculty of
several outstanding secular law schools and worked in
private practice before his ordination in 1976.
Knights of Columbus Scheduled Meetings
August Business Meeting
Padre Pio Hall
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
(following the Mass for the Feast of the Assumption)
August Social Meeting
Bishop Justs Hall
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.
New Age Movement and
A Catholic Response Presentation
Learn to identify the New Age Movement in our culture.
A class/presentation will be given by Fr. Larry Kutz, a
priest for the Prelature of the Opus Dei, on the Vatican
document entitled “Jesus Christ, The Bearer of the Water
of Life – A Christian reflection on the New Age”. It will
take place at Bishop Justs Hall on Tuesday, August 1,
2006 at 7:30 p.m. Presentation is free and open to all
parishioners and their friends. Refreshments will be
served. Please RSVP to Michelle Briggs at (703) 777-
9114.
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
Eucharistic Holy Hour
Come and spend one hour with Jesus, together with
Fr. Drummond.
Wednesday, August 2nd, at 7:30 p.m.
CYO Meeting
August 6
th
at 7:00 p.m.
Bowling Night
Sundays, July 30
th
, August 13
th
and 20
th
at 7:00 p.m.
$5.00 for shoes and 3 games.
First time friends bowl for free!
Bowl America in Sterling (Dranesville Rd off of Rt. 7).
St. Catherine of Siena
Catholic Church Bible Study
“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ” - St. Jerome
The Son of God
Bring your Bible!
An Introduction to The Gospel of St. Mark
- Led by Anson Groves
This will be an introduction to the life of Our Lord Jesus
Christ according to St. Mark. Prior knowledge of Sacred
Scripture is not necessary. All are welcome.
Wednesday evenings in Padre Pio Hall
Study Schedule:
6:15 p.m.
Opening prayer
7:15 p.m.
Conclusion and closing prayer
7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Holy Hour –
Come, keep watch with Him!
July 12
th
Chapters 1-4
July 19
th
Chapters 5-8
July 26
th
Chapters 9-12
August 2
nd
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Sister Parish Nicaragua Committee Update
Electrical Generator Campaign
We wish to thank, once more, those
who have supported this effort,
whether through the “Spare a Dime”
Campaign or through last December’s
Latin Festival. However, we are still
some $3,500 short in our efforts to
purchase and ship an electrical
generator for the “El Peregrino” Occupational Center. A
container will be going to Nicaragua in mid-August from
Miami and it would be great if the generator could go in
that shipment. To cover the shortfall, we are initiating a
“GENERATE” Campaign. Donation envelopes for this
specific purpose are available in the narthex. Please
make checks payable to “St. Catherine of Siena –
Nicaragua Fund.”
Place the check or cash in an
envelope and put it in the regular Sunday collection, or
drop off at the parish offices. Thank you, and may God
bless your generosity!
Mission To Visit The Sister Parish
A group of St. Catherine parishioners will be traveling to
Nicaragua, at their expense, over a five-day period in
October to visit our Sister Parish. It is our goal to visit
and worship with members of our sister parish, to see
first hand the projects, which we have supported, and to
assess need, both spiritual and material. Prior visits by
St. Catherine parishioners have been edifying and
humbling, given the abundance of faith and gratitude
among the poorest of the poor. Those participating in this
mission will report back to the parish upon their return.
We will be sharing our plans in this regard as the trip date
approaches.
Senior Trips
Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, (overnight)- September 5-6
Greece - September 11–22
Niagara Falls, (on the Canadian side) - October 2–6
Complete package, including motor coach is
$589.00/double.
Ashville & Biltmore - October 16–19
Complete package, including deluxe motor coach is
$499.00/double.
Cape May - October 25–27
Complete package, including motor coach is
$330.00/double. Pickup will be at St. Thomas á Becket
parking lot.
Italy, November 5–14.
For complete package details and other scheduled trips
contact Mary Ann Murphy at (703) 404-8677.
In the Diocese & Other Events
Benedictine Sisters of Virginia
Is looking for counselors to work in Catholic schools for
the 2006-2007 school year. The candidate must have at
least a masters degree in counseling or a related field,
and must be a practicing Catholic. Interested applicants
should contact Linda Zegley at (703) 967-8388 or e-mail
a cover letter and résumé to lzegley@vt.edu.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Arlington – Hogar Hispano
English as a Second Language, (ESL) volunteer
opportunities.
Are you looking for ways to help the immigrant
community? Give them the gift of English! Catholic
Charities Hogar Hispano is currently seeking volunteer
ESL teachers for classes in neighboring parishes. The
session starts in the fall, and volunteers will teach just
one class a week. Training and materials are provided.
No second language is required. If interested, please
contact Belle Penaranda at bpenaranda@ccda.net or
(703) 534-9805, extension 239.
Gabriel Project & Project Rachel
Listed below are two assistance programs sponsored by
the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. These
programs are open to anyone in need,
regardless of their faith.
Gabriel Project provides pregnancy
assistance to women and men in crisis
pregnancy.
Telephone: (703) 841-3810, Website:
gabrielproject@arlingtondiocese.org.
Project Rachel provides assistance to those women and
men who have suffered an abortion. Telephone: (703)
841-2504, Website: projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org.
Great Falls Village Centre’s Summer
Concerts on the Green
The following scheduled concerts are presented free to
the public, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday
evenings through July 30
th
. The Green is located at 776
Walker Road across from the Safeway Grocery Store.
You are invited to bring a picnic. For more information
call (703) 759-2485.
July 30
th
Difficult Run Jazz Band: Big Band Jazz & Pop
Suicide Survivors’ Support Group
When someone dies by suicide, survivors are often left
with feelings of anger, guilt, and rejection. In this
group, we will offer information and suggestions for
handling these feelings. The group meets the first
Tuesday of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
there is no cost to attend. For information, please call
(703) 941-7000, or e-mail: havenofnova@verizon.net.

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Retrouvaille
Are you feeling helpless because you think your
marriage is heading downhill? Don’t despair.
Retrouvaille (French for rediscovery and
pronounced re-tro-vi) is a proven and effective
program that is helping hurting marriages rebuild
their trust and renew their communication. Please call
(703
471-1199
or
visit
our
Website
www.helpourmarriage.org. All calls and inquiries are
confidential.
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, 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 the number below for more information.
Refugee Student Project: (703) 841-3871.
The Catholic Distance University
Catechesis is not just for children!
How long has it been since you gave some time to
learn more about what it means to be Catholic? A
lifelong dedication to faith enrichment is needed to
prepare us to live, defend and share our faith with
others. The Catholic Distance University can help with
online educational programs that bring doctrinal, moral
and spiritual formation into your home, at your
computer, on your schedule.
Upcoming opportunities include:
Vitalizing the Catechetical Ministry in the U.S.:
This new, three-week online interactive seminar
explores the National Directory of Catechesis,
published last year by the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops.
End of Life Issues:
Learn more about the moral foundations of Church
teachings on end-of-life issues with this three-week
online interactive seminar. Weekly topics include:
euthanasia and assisted suicide. Catholic principles
regarding care for sick and dying, and care of
persistent vegetative state persons.
Visit us at www.cdu.edu to learn more. For a brochure
on our upcoming semester, call (540) 338-2700.
Virginia Catholic Conference
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. Visit www.vacatholic.org.
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Website
Please note the following three classes beginning August
6
th
at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn.
Natural Family Classes:
(1) NFP is a safe, effective, and morally acceptable
means of spacing children. Give your spouse the
gift of a holy marriage. A four-part series for
married and engaged couples.
(2) NFP gives couples the means to effectively
postpone pregnancy when necessary without any
harmful spiritual or moral consequences.
(3) Deepen your faith by learning why God calls us to
live marriages open to life and how NFP can be
used to effectively space children. Both married
and engaged couples are welcome.
For more information call (703) 729-9011 or visit the
Website at www.nova.ccli.org/learn.html.
Theology on Tap Series
“Real Life: Real People”
The series is for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, (you
must be 21 years old).
Theology on Tap, (ToT) is a speaker series that takes
place in the relaxed setting of a favorite local pub. ToT
focuses on topics of faith and contemporary issues that
directly affect the lives of young adults.
August 7
th
The Universal Call to Holiness,
Bishop Paul S. Loverde
August 14
th
My Journey from Atheism to the Catholic Priesthood,
Reverend Terrence Staples
August 21
st
Signposts: Clues Along the Way,
Lourdes Iglesias
August 28
th
God is Here, I Just Know It!,
Mr. Tim Strachan
Series will be held at Pat Troy’s in Alexandria at 7:30
p.m. For directions go to: www.pattroysirishpub.com.
From the Vatican
Vatican Information Service
The Vatican Information Service is a news service,
founded in the Holy See Press Office that provides
information about the Magisterium and the pastoral
activities of the Holy Father and the Roman Curia. The
service – which began in 1991 – transmits news from
Monday through Friday throughout the year, except
during the month of August. It is available in English,
Italian, Spanish, and French.VIS is sent to subscribers
every day at 3pm, (Rome time) so that information is
made available before its transmission by the media.
You can receive VIS service via daily e-mail free of
charge. In order to receive VIS service, go to:
http://212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vis/englinde.php
#start, (the Vatican website) and follow the instructions.

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