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PLEASE SEE BULLETIN BOARD FOR UPDATES

Sunday, June 25

7:30 am

Anna and Albert Carrozza 

8:45 am

Thomas Norton 

10:30 am

Parishioners of St. Catherine

1:00 pm

Deceased members of Caruso and

Kehali Families 

Monday, June 26

6:30 am

9:00 am

James Murphy and

James E. Murphy, Jr. 

Tuesday, June 27

6:30 am

9:00 am

Eduardo Caro

Wednesday, June 28

6:30 am

9:00am

Monica Abril

Thursday, June 29

6:30 am

9:00 am

Brad and Kathy Johnson

Friday, June 30

6:30 am

9:00 am

Michael J. Ronayne 

Saturday, July 1

9:00 am

Maria “Millie” Stanton 

5:30 pm

Bill and Monica DeGrandis

Daily Scriptures

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday – 12

th

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jb 38:1, 8-11, Ps 107, 2Cor 5: 14-17, Mk 4: 35-41

Monday – 12

th

weekday in Ordinary Time

2Kgs 17: 5-8, 13-15, 18, Ps 60, Mt 7: 1-5

Tuesday – St. Cyril of Alexandria

2Kgs 19: 9-11, 14-21, 31-36, Ps 48, Mt 7: 6, 12-14

Wednesday – St. Irenaeus

2Kgs 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3, Ps 119, Mt 7: 15-20

Thursday – SS. PETER AND PAUL

Acts 12: 1-11, Ps 34, 2Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18, Mt 16: 13-19

Friday –

The first Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church

2Kgs 25: 1-12, Ps 137, Mk 8: 1-4

Saturday – First Saturday, BVM

Lam 2: 2, 10-14, 18-19, Ps 74, Mt 8: 5-17

Remember in your Prayers

Baby Naima, Joshua Basile, Marjorie Dolak,

Stephen Kennedy, Maria Keran, Michael

Kerrigan, Carol McCarty, William Meyer, Jan

Michalski, David L. Wilson, Jr.

.

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Information for the parish bulletin must be submitted to

the parish office no later than noon, two Friday’s before

the weekend the bulletin is to be published. It may be

hand-carried to the parish office, faxed to (703) 759-

3753, or e-mailed to: st.catherineofsiena@priest.com.

If e-mailing your request, please reference the word

“BULLETIN” in the subject line.

A Word from Fr. Drummond

Last Sunday we enjoyed a double celebration; The

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ as well as

Father’s Day. I would like to express my profound

appreciation to our music director, Neil Weston and his

assistant, Kimberly Hess, as well as the Choir, and the

visiting musicians. The majesty of the music was

accented by the presence of David Carradini, Knight of

the Holy Sepulcher and Lawrence McCarty, Knight of

the Sovereign Order of St. John of Malta. These two

orders of Knighthood date back to the time of the

Crusades.

In addition the Knights of Columbus ably assisted,

particularly in carrying the Canopy during the

Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. I would like to

thank all who contributed to making the Procession a

success.

Finally, I would like to thank Diane Hoyer and Katie

Abruzzino of the Women’s Association for the

wonderful Father’s Day Breakfast. This was an added

treat to an already special day. It never ceases to

amaze and humble me to see the amount of self-giving

work and devotion by the parishioners of St. Catherine,

which sets St. Catherine of Siena Church out as a truly

vibrant witness of our Catholic Faith. May God bless

and keep you all.

FAREWELL - JIM MEEKS

Today marks the last Sunday that our Cantor, Jim

Meeks will be with us. He is moving to St. John The

Beloved in McLean to be the Cantor there, and we wish

him well in his new position. Jim has been a part of the

music program at St. Catherine’s Parish for 10 years,

and he will be sorely missed. His professionalism,

good nature and dedication have been remarkable.

Our prayers and good wishes go with him and his wife,

Carolyn, who has worked tirelessly ‘behind the scenes’

managing the choir library and running a nursery for

many years. We wish them every blessing for the

future.

Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour

Adoration is every Wednesday and every First Friday

beginning after the 9:00am Mass and

ends with the reposition of the

Blessed Sacrament at 8:55am the

next day.

Holy Hour is every

Wednesday and every First Friday at

7:30pm. 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 at 703-759-

2599.

Eucharistic Adoration

Adorers Urgently Needed

We are in urgent need of more adorers. Please

prayerfully consider whether you can make a commitment

to spend an hour with our Lord. We also need adorers

for First Friday, both for the day and night hours. Please

call Anneke Coleman at 703-759-2599 if you can help.

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

Altar Boy Schedule

June 24/25

5:30 pm

The Hadfords, the Webers, the Hatfields

7:30 am

The Kerans, K. McQuade, the Stevens

8:45 am

P. Cerroni, J. Brake, the Dolencs,

J. Livaudais, A. Elias

10:30 am

C. Smedberg, P. Falcone, R. Ivany, A. deSa,

the Manns, the Moriartys, M. Ronayne

1:00 pm

J. Walburn, J.P. Plummer, the Galbraiths,

the Woods

July 1/2

5:30 pm

Evan Watson, the Woods, the Bradleys

7:30 am

P. Cerroni, A. Ferguson, the Kerans,

K. McQuade

8:45 am

The Dolencs, the Galbraiths

10:30 am

C. Smedberg, W. Twetten, P. Falcone,

the Moriartys, the Stevens, J. Wilkinson

1:00 pm

The Ketts, S. Cynkar, J.P. Plummer,

J. Walburn

OPUS DEI

An evening of Recollection from 7:30pm – 9:15pm is

given in the church by a priest of the Opus Dei prelature.

Women meet on the 3

rd

Monday of each month.

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generous contributions for June 10th

and 11th. The regular collection brought in $14,954.37,

and the poor box yielded $773.04.

June’s poor box receipts will go to benefit the Global

Catholic Television Network, (EWTN).

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 office. 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.

CHURCH PARKING REQUIREMENTS

Please do not park on the grass or anywhere that isn’t a

designated parking space. There is plenty of parking

available for all Masses. We need to comply with fire

regulations and give our grass and plants a chance to

grow!

Peter’s Pence

This weekend there will be a second collection at all

Masses to support the Holy Fathers pastoral care for the

Church, share the gospel message throughout the world

and assist victims of disaster. This collection enables

the Holy Father to respond with immediate emergency

assistance to those suffering in war, oppression and

natural disasters.

Little Sisters of the Poor

The Little Sisters of the Poor will speak at all Masses this

weekend about their work with the elderly indigent. A

second collection in support of their work will be taken up

at all Masses next weekend, July 2

nd

. Any help that you

may be able to give them will be greatly appreciated.

The Knights of Columbus

Congratulations to the following brother’s who have

obtained the degree indicated below:

First Degree:

Charles F. Donley, Joseph L. Engelhard,

Mark A. Lavery, Christopher A. Warack,

Craig A. Yantiss

Second Degree:

Daniel C. Elliott, John Marcantonio

Third Degree:

Michael Fabrizi, Frank C. Guarnieri,

Giovanni T. Kotoriy, George E. Melendez,

Nicholas A. Radesca

The Knights of Columbus

The Padre Pio Council of The Knights of Columbus made

the following contributions during the fraternal year of July

2005 through June 2006. The support of the parishioners

of St. Catherine’s is acknowledged and appreciated.

St. Catherine’s Growth Fund

$2,500

Fr. Alphonse Kabore’s Diocese

3,290

Fr. Alphonse Kabore

2,092

KOVAR

2,709

Bishop Jersey Mazur

1,250

Susan Torres Fund

1,215

Afghan Military Chapel

1,145

Parish Picnic Food

1,053

Seminarian Vaughn Treco

900

Poor Clare’s Sisters

500

Project Rahel/Gabriel Project

500

Retired Dominican Sisters

of St. Cecilia Congregation

500

Retired Sisters Immaculate Heart of Mary

500

Seminarian Ian Witter

500

Tepeyac Family Center/Divine Mercy Care

500

Great Falls Little League

350

Capital Hospice of Northern Virginia

250

Christendom College

250

Gabriel Homes

250

Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary

250

National Center for Padre Pio

250

St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home

250

Women’s Choice

250

Youth Apostles Institute

250

George Mason University Students for Life

250

Hope in Northern Virginia

250

GRAND TOTAL

$ 22,004

Siena Academy

Siena Academy is now accepting applications for the

Atrium program for this fall. Sessions for both 3-6, and

6-12 year olds will be held on Fridays from 1:30pm to

3:30pm. Please call the school office if interested (703)

759-4129.

Ministry and Organization Co-coordinators

Anyone who heads up a committee, (Knights, Pro-Life,

Over 50 Club, Women’s Association, please specify) is

invited to the 1

st

planning meeting for the year.

Save these dates:

Sunday, July 16

th

, at 3:30pm in Bishop Justs Hall

We will:

a) Plan for the year, (3:30pm to 5:00pm). Please

bring your proposed dates and activities to the

meeting.

b) Plan for the picnic which will take place on

Sunday, October 1

st

, (5:00pm to 6:30pm).

Dates to plan for:

Sunday,September 17

th

, Commitment Sunday

A time for all groups to recruit.

October 1

st

, Parish picnic.

Senior Trips

Mark your calendar now and prepare to enjoy the

following scheduled fall trips.

Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, overnight September 5-6.

Greece, September 11–22.

Niagara Falls, (on the Canadian side) October 2–6.

Ashville & Biltmore, October 16–19.

Cape May, October 25–27.

Italy, November 5–14.

For more information and other scheduled trips contact

Mary Ann Murphy at (703) 404-8677.

Vacation Travel

To locate a Catholic Church while traveling check out the

Website: 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.

Great Falls Village Centre’s Summer

Concerts on the Green

The following scheduled concerts are presented free to

the public, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Sundayevenings

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.

June 25

th

Fools & Horses: Rock of the 60’s

July 2

nd

Cravin’ Dogs: Jazz & Bluegrass

In the Diocese

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. The next

program is scheduled to start on June 2-4, 2006 in

Laurel, MD. Please call 703-471-1199 or visit our

Website www.helpourmarriage.org. All calls and inquiries

are confidential.

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 7:30pm to 9:00pm; there

is no cost to attend. For information, please call (703)

941-7000, or e-mail: havenofnova@verizon.net.

High School Summer Program

CHRISTENDOM COLLEGE is presenting a two-week

program this summer for high school juniors and seniors.

One session remains scheduled from July 9

th

through the

21

st

. Students will enjoy the pastoral tranquility of the

Christendom campus while being treated to the rich

cultural and historical fare offered by nearbyWashington,

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.

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.

Bethany House of Northern Virginia

Bethany House of Northern Virginia is celebrating its 26

th

anniversary of ministering to battered women and

children. The event will be held on Sunday, June 25,

2006 at 4:00pm. A reception will be following the service.

All are invited. RSVP at 703-256-3526 or 703-658-9500.

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.

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. Visit www.vacatholic.org for

more information.

George Mason University Gatherings

All college age folks are welcome to attend “Thursday

Night Gatherings” at George Mason University from

7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Bellarmine Chapel located at

4515 Roberts Road, Fairfax. This Thursday, June 29

th

,

Fr. Jack Peterson, chaplain of Marymount, will be

speaking on the Pope’s new encyclical, Deus Caritas Est.

For more information call (703) 425-0022 or e-mail

choran1@gmu.edu.

Catholic Alumni Club of Washington, DC

CAC invites single Catholics, 21 years and over, who are

free to marry in the Church, to our Annapolis Moonlight

Cruise, Saturday, July 15, 8:30 to 11:30pm. Come

aboard the Harbor Queen for dancing indoors on the

Iower deck, or for strolling under the moonlit sky on the

upper deck. Tickets cost $29.00. We meet at the

Annapolis waterfront at 7:45pm and sail promptly at

8:30pm.

For more information, see our website,

www.dcsinglecatholicpro.org/calendars/2006/july.html or

contact George McCabe at (703) 768-4243 or via e-mail

at georgemccabe@usa.net.

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

under How to receive VIS free of charge.