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Staff Directory

Maggie Radzik

Head of School

703.759.4129

Anson Groves

Dir.of Religious Ed.

703.759.3530

Theresa Melendez Coord. Religious Ed.

703.759.3530

Nancy Caro

Sacristan

Rick Webb

Gen. Mgr. Financial Dir. 703.759.4350

Dr. Kimberly Hess

Director of Music

703.759.4350

Dr. Neil Ewachiw

Director of Choirs

703.759.4350

Mary LaPlante

Parish Secretary

703.759.4350

Jackie Fox

Bulletin Editor

703.759.4350

Guillermo DeLeon

Director of Facilities

703.638.4301

Emiro Soto

Maintenance

Rosa Hernandez

Support Staff

Stephen Dolenc

Web Master

stephendolenc

@gmail.com

Mass Intentions

Sunday, November 25

7:30 a.m.

Lovia Woronowicz

8:45 a.m.

Joseph P. Krause

10:30 a.m.

Pro Populo

1:00 p.m.

John Joseph Collins

Monday, November 26

9:00 a.m.

Ellen Kolf

Tuesday, November 27

9:00 a.m.

Beth Campbell

Wednesday, November 28

9:00 a.m.

Jackie Fox

Thursday, November 29

9:00 a.m.

Anne Ochs

Friday, November 30

9:00 a.m.

Iris Daly

Saturday, December 1

9:00 a.m.

Special Intention

5:30 p.m.

Jill Shafer

Daily Scriptures

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Our Lord Jesus Christ The King

2 Sm 5:1-3, Ps 122, Col 1:12-20, Lk 23:35-43

Monday – Last Week in Ordinary Time

Dn 1:1-6,8-20, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Dn 2:31-45, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21:5-11

Wednesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21:12-19

Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Dn 6:12-28, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21:20-28

Friday – St. Andrew

Rom 10:9-18, Ps 19, Mt 4:18-22

Saturday – BVM – First Saturday

Dn 7:15-27, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21:34-36

Remember in your prayers the sick of

our Parish, especially:

Maryann Baron, Joshua Basile, Heather Black,

Jose Campos, Edna Caton, John & Moira Connor,

Madeline Daniels, Baby Natasha deSa,

Marjorie Dolak, Maria Keran, Chuck Lavezzoli,

Joan Loftis, Baby Madison, Carol McCarty,

Baby Peter Michalski, Frances O’Malley,

Lien Shinta, Andy Usera, Baby Anthony Yantiss

A Word from Fr. Drummond

On November 30

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we celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew,

the brother of St. Peter. St. Andrew is the patron of both

Scotland and Russia, as well as the Greek Church. The

saltire of the Flag of Scotland is taken from the cross of St.

Andrew.

Andrew was martyred in Patras, Greece, crucified on an

x-shaped cross. According to Jacobus de Voragine’s The

Golden Legend, Andrew refused to sacrifice to the pagan

gods and so was sentenced to death by the Proconsul

Aegeus (whose wife had been converted and baptized by

Andrew). Affixed to the saltire shaped cross, the Saint

preached to a crowd of twenty thousand. For two days this

continued and the crowd then pressured Aegeus to have

the Saint taken down. Andrew forgave the Proconsul but

wished to fulfill his martyrdom, and the guards who were

ordered to take him down found themselves unable to

move their arms to do so.

A dazzling light from heaven enveloped Andrew, covering

him from sight for half an hour, and as the light faded the

Saint breathed his last. Aegeus’ wife Maximilla, who had

been converted by St. Andrew, took his body to give it a

proper burial. Aegeus was seized by a demon on his way

home and died in the street as the crowd looked on.

Pray for our Military Service Personnel

Please keep in your prayers our men and

women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and

other dangerous parts of the world,

especially:

Jordan Bowren, Jeff Campbell, Douglas

Dillon, Christopher Frediani, Brian Horn,

Brendan McCarthy,

Mark O’Neil, Matthew Rowell.

The Blessed Sacrament

THIS IS MY BODY – THIS IS MY BLOOD

God desires to speak a new word to everyone concerning

Eucharistic Adoration. God wants to bless each and every

person with deeper faith in our Eucharistic Lord.

Seek to grow in faith in the Eucharist. Jesus – Emmanuel

– God with us was first veiled in humanity. Jesus is now

veiled in bread and wine. It takes faith to believe in the

historic Jesus. It takes faith to recognize Jesus clothed in

humanity. It takes faith to recognize Jesus in bread and

wine. If we can remove the veil that hides Jesus in the

Eucharist, we will more easily find Him in all the other ways

He desires to be present with us.

Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour

There are times when a scheduled adorer may need a

substitute to fill in for them. When this happens, please

utilize the substitute call list.

To sign up for adoration or for information regarding

adoration please contact Diane Cieslak 703.678.3919.

Holy Hour is at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday and First

Friday.

24 hour Eucharistic Adoration is every Wednesday and

every First Friday, beginning after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and

ending the following morning just before the 9:00 a.m.

Mass.

Lost and Found

If you have lost anything in the past year, sunglasses,

bibles, umbrellas, etcetera, please contact our parish

secretary in the rectory. Any items that remain unclaimed

may be given away.

Christmas Tree Sale

The Padre Pio Council of the Knights of

Columbus will again be selling fresh cut

Christmas trees at St. Catherine’s

weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

beginning Sunday, November 25

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. Free

local delivery is available. Shop early for

the best selection and remember, all our

proceeds go to charity.

PRO-Life Green Sale

The annual PRO-Life Green Sale in

support of A Woman’s Choice will be

held following all Masses the weekend

of December 1st & 2nd. Decorate

your home and doors with beautiful

and fragrant large wreaths and sprays.

Advent candles and wreaths will also

be available. A Woman’s Choice is a

non-profit pro-life organization that provides many services

to women concerning their pregnancy, e.g. information on

abortion, adoption and pregnancy; providing infant through

toddler clothing/supplies; counseling for women of past

abortions. So, beautify your home and at the same time

support one of the Church’s most important ministries.

St. Catherine of Siena

Adult Bible Study

“From Adam to Jesus – A Journey

through the Bible”

What is the story of salvation? Do you

know the people and places of the Holy

Bible, but wonder what they have to do with

the big picture? Would you like to learn

about Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses,

David, Jesus, Peter and Paul? This Bible

study is an introduction to the main story of the Bible: the

History of Salvation.

Through this Bible study, you will easily learn:

? What is the Bible and how is it organized?

? How to read and study the Bible?

? Who are the main characters of the Bible?

? What are the major events of the Bible?

Using the Holy Bible, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the

Church Fathers, along with Scott Hahn’s “A Father Who

Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture”

and Jeff Cavins’ “The Great Adventure” we will explore the

passages of the Holy Bible with our eyes toward the big

picture of Salvation History.

Two convenient sessions for you to choose from!

Evening Session

Thursdays 7:30 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall

Morning Session

Fridays 10:00 a.m. in Bishop Justs Hall

Babysitting is available by appointment on Friday mornings.

Please contact the Office of Religious Education for more

information. Remember to bring your Bible!

Christian Foundation for Children & Aging

Please welcome Rev. John Quinn who will be with us the

weekend of December 8

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and 9

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to celebrate Masses and

tell us about the work of Christian Foundation for Children

and Aging. CFCA is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry

that helps children and the elderly in 25 developing

countries. To learn more, call 800.875.6564 or visit CFCA

online at www.cfcausa.org.

Catechist Corner

Confrater

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

Class Calendar 2007 - 2008

November

26, 27 All classes in session

Let no one despise your youth, but set the

believers an example in speech and conduct, in

love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Catholic Youth Organization 2007

CYO

December 15 Christmas Party

Junior CYO

November 30 JCYO Meeting

December 14 Ice Skating

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Annual Siena Academy Book Fair

The Book Fair will be held from November

28

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through December 4

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in Bishop Justs

Hall. In addition to the beautiful children’s

books we will be offering Montessori

items for the home from Michael Olaf, Tag

Toys, and Appleseed Educational.

Special Mary Kay gift sets will also be on

hand for that special person on your

Christmas list. Everyone is invited to come and see what

the excitement is all about. All proceeds from the sale will

benefit Siena Academy as it continues to grow and amaze

us all!

Siena Academy Gala Affair

Saturday, January 26, 2008 – Save

this date!

Calling all parishioners.

Dinner,

Auctions and more! River Bend Golf

and Country Club. More details to

follow in the coming weeks. We look

forward to seeing all of you there!

The Over 50 Club Scheduled Senior Trips

? March 4-13 A ten-day trip to Spain,

Portugal and Fatima. Includes: Madrid,

Granada, Seville and Lisbon. Departure

is from Dulles Airport.

? March 14 A day trip to the new

Newseum (The interactive Museum of News) in

Washington, D.C. $56.00

? April 4 “Daniel and the Lions Den” At the magnificent

Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in Lancaster. This show

uses the most advanced technology in theatre today; the

stage is larger than Radio City. One of the most

outstanding shows you’ll ever see. Buffet dinner included

after the performance. Complete package $109.

? April 16-17 An overnight trip to Greenbrier, including the

Bunker tour (former underground U.S. Government

Relocation Facility) plus formal dinner, breakfast, tea in the

afternoon and movies dancing in the evening.

We are planning a trip to EWTN - Mother Angelica, in

Alabama, next year – please call if you have an interest.

Please note: You need not be a member of the Club to

travel with us. For details call Mary Ann at 703.404.8677 or

Lorraine at 703.448.9181.

St. Catherine of Siena Website

For everything you ever wanted to know about

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, but forgot to ask during office

hours, you may visit the parish Website at

http://st-catherines.net.

Second Collection – December 8th – 9th

The diocesan-wide second collection on December 8/9 will

benefit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. All

money donated will go to support the many programs of

Catholic Charities: soup kitchen, food pantry, hypothermia

shelter, adoption, foster care, pregnancy counseling, family

services counseling, elderly services, immigration services

(Hogar Hispano), prison ministry, parish social ministry and

services for the disabled. For more information, call

703.841.3833.

Holy Land Christians

Be

prepared

to

purchase

some

beautifully

olive

wood hand-carved

items just in time for

Christmas.

There

will be a display of

unique and unusual

hand-made carvings

from the town of

Bethlehem in the narthex the weekend of December 15/16.

Made by the Christians of Bethlehem, they supply a much-

needed source of income. Buy some of your Christmas

gifts and support our Christian brethren in the Holy Land at

the same time!

The Over Fifty Club of St. Catherine of Siena

Extending an invitation for any

Senior to join our Social Club.

We meet on the 2nd and 4th

Tuesday of each month in

Bishop Justs Hall from 11:00

a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are

interesting speakers, trips, special luncheons and a fun

social time to meet new people. We also have a social

bridge group that meets the 1st Friday of the month at

10:00 a.m. Single’s or couples are warmly welcomed. For

more information contact Mary Ann at 703.404.8677, or

Madeline at 703.759.2605.

In the Diocese & Other Events

Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org

Vocations Awareness

Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others

Vocation Prayer:

Lord Jesus, Christ our King, for this You were born, for

this You came into the world, so that we might know the

truth of our Father’s merciful love for us. We belong to You

and strive to listen to Your voice in our lives. May all those

You are calling to build Your kingdom as priests, deacons

or in the consecrated life be made especially responsive to

You and be faithful witnesses by their share in Your

glorious mission. Amen.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom.”

Will you make Christ the King and His merciful love

remembered as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?

Call Fr. Brian Bashista at 703.841.2514,

or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.

Advent Recollection

In joyful expectation for the birth of Our Savior Jesus

Christ, the Friends of the LaSalette Sisters invite you to

attend an “Advent Recollection” on Saturday, December 1,

2007 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary of Sorrows

Church, Upper Room, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax.

Brother David Eubanks M.S. and Brother LaMartine

Eliscar, M.S., our guest speakers will present a talk on

“Mary’s Yes to Life”. Mass will start at 9:15 a.m. Please

bring a bag lunch. To RSVP and for more information

please call Mariel Spiritosanto at 703.912.9547.

Bibles Wanted

Catholic Charities needs Bibles (new or in good used

condition, with Imprimatur) for placement near each bed in

its newly renovated Christ House shelter. Other needed

items include laundry hampers, small trashcans (office

size), personal hygiene products and other miscellaneous

items. For a complete list and further information, please

call 703.841.3837or email to tbransfield@ccda.net.

Fontanini Signing with Marco Fontaniani

The Catholic Shop is

honored to have Marco

Fonanini making his first

personal appearance on

November 28

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from 5:00 to

8:00 p.m. the House of

Fontanini in Italy has been

creating

magnificent

collectible nativities for a

century.

Today the 4

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generation of the Fontanini Family continues the tradition in

the village of Bagni di Lucca, Italy. Marco will sign pieces

that are purchase in our store on that day. A special limited

edition Event Figure Ariel and a special tour piece Felix will

be offered during this event. Call to reserve your Tour or

Event Figure today! Quantities are limited! Telephone:

703.222.0096.

Center for Family Development (CFD)

Your are cordially invited to monthly

“Mornings & Evenings of Refection for Women.”

Hosted by the Women of Regnum Christi

Mornings: 9:45 a.m. -12.30 p.m.

(Babysitting available for those who call in advance)

Evenings: 7:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Conferences, Mass, Confession, Refreshments

12/19 Honor Your Father & Your Mother

Keys to Healthy Family Relationships

1/23/08 You Shall Not Kill

Hurting Others with Thoughts & Words

Located at 7007 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda

Phone: 301.365.0612 for further information.

Gabriel Project & Project Rachel

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.

Prayer to the Virgin Mary

Mary, we pray today for all

mothers who are afraid to be

mothers. We pray for those who

feel threatened and overwhelmed

by their pregnancy. Intercede for

them, that God may give them the

grace to say yes, and the courage

to go on. May they have the grace

to reject the false solution of

abortion. May they say with you,

“Be it done unto me according to

your word.” May they experience

the help of Christian people, and

know the peace that comes from doing God’s will. Amen.

Office of Catholic Schools

Diocese of Arlington

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Grade High School Placement Test

Requirement for Placement in Six Catholic High Schools

Test Date: Saturday, December 8, ‘07

(snow date: December 15 ‘07

Test Site:

Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria

Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington

Paul VI High School, Fairfax

St. Francis of Assisi School, Triangle

(for Pope John Paul the Great High School)

Test Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon - Fee: $30.00

Any 8

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grader is eligible who attends public school, non-

Catholic private school or Catholic school outside the

Arlington Diocese.

Students must fill out a High School Placement Test

Registration Form (available under “School Forms” at

http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/schools).

The

registration form must be submitted to the test site no later

than Wednesday, December 5, 2007. A $30.00 fee should

accompany the form.

Sacrament of Matrimony

In accordance with the regulations of the

Bishop of Arlington, couples must contact

a priest and begin preparation at least six

months prior to the wedding. Parish

registration and active participation for a

minimum of 3 months is required before

preparation may begin. Living together

before marriage is sinful and harmful to the

future marriage. Couples who are living together will be

asked to live separately during the preparation time. Have

you started your Marriage Preparation yet? Part of your

requirement is to attend a Conference for the Engaged.

They fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up early!

Please be sure to talk with your parish priest before

registering.

Upcoming 2007/2008 Conferences with openings:

January 12

January 26

All conferences will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel

Church in Vienna from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more

information/registration please call the Office for Family

Life, Beth Kerin at 703.841.2550 or visit Website at

www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/family/mpe-prep.html

Catholic Charities Ball 2008

‘Charleston at Twilight’

Save the date – Friday, February 1, 2008

At the Ritz Carlton, Tyson’s Corner. Black Tie

Consider enjoying the evening with fellow parishioners by

reserving a “Parish Table” – For ticket information and

donation opportunities call Nancy Rowles at 703.255.0188

or email CCBBall2008@att.net.

“My Kingdom is not of this

World”

Christ the King is one of the names of Jesus derived from

various scriptures. It is a name used by all Christians and

celebrated as the Feast of Christ the King.

The name is found in various forms in scripture:

King Eternal (1 Tim. 1:17),

King of Israel (John 1:49),

King of the Jews (Mt. 27:11),

King of kings (1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:16),

King of the Ages (Rev. 15:3),

Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5)

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews is the inscription which

the gospels report was placed on the cross by the Romans

and which is found on many crucifixes.

The ideological movement of Christ’s Kingship was

addressed in the encyclical Quas primas of Pope Pius XI,

published in 1925. The Pontiff’s encyclical quotes with

approval Cyril of Alexandria, noting that Jesus’ Kingship is

not obtained by violence: “Christ, he says, “has dominion

over all creatures, a dominion not seized by violence nor

usurped, but his by essence and by nature.”

Pope Benedict XVI has remarked, as did his predecessor

John Paul II, that Christ’s Kingship is not based on “human

power” but on loving and serving others.