MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE SEE BULLETIN BOARD FOR UPDATES Sunday, July 30 7:30 a.m. Joyce Farhart V 8:45 a.m. Maureen Dennis V 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 V Thursday, August 3 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Marion Isabella Kelley V Friday, August 4 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Intentions Saturday, August 5 9:00 a.m. Helen Gilotti V 5:30 p.m. Dennis Keith Hanson V Daily Scriptures READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday - 17th 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 17th. 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. 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 3rd and/or the 18th 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 4th 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 support our talented young people and come and enjoy this special performance. OPUS DEI A priest of the Opus Dei prelature presents an "Evening of Recollection" for women on the 3rd 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 8th 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 6th at 7:00 p.m. Bowling Night Sundays, July 30th, August 13th and 20th 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 12th Chapters 1-4 July 19th Chapters 5-8 July 26th Chapters 9-12 August 2nd Chapters 13-16 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 30th. 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 30th 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. 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 6th 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 7th The Universal Call to Holiness, Bishop Paul S. Loverde August 14th My Journey from Atheism to the Catholic Priesthood, Reverend Terrence Staples August 21st Signposts: Clues Along the Way, Lourdes Iglesias August 28th 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.