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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, October 7

7:30 a.m.

Moen Family

8:45 a.m.

Dennis Connelly

10:30 a.m.

Pro Populo

1:00 p.m.

Richard Coleman

Monday, October 8

9:00 a.m.

Great Falls Arby’s Staff

Tuesday, October 9

9:00 a.m.

Mark Anthony Trexler

Wednesday, October 10

9:00 a.m.

Mimi Escott

Thursday, October 11

9:00 a.m.

Special Intention

Friday, October 12

9:00 a.m.

Nora Ignizio

Saturday, October 13

9:00 a.m.

Mr. & Mrs. R. Sponseller

5:30 p.m.

Yentiss Family

Daily Scriptures

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday – 27

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Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hb 1:2-3;2:2-4, Ps 95, 2 Tm 1:6-8,13-14, Lk 17:5-10

Monday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Jon 1:1-2:2,11, (Ps) Jon 2, Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday – St. Denis and his Companions

Jon 3:1-10, Ps 130, Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Jon 4:1-11, Ps 86, Lk 11:1-4

Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Mal 3:13-20b, Ps 1, Lk 11:5-13

Friday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Jl 1:13-15;2:1-2, Ps 9, Lk 11:15-26

Saturday – Blessed Virgin Mary

Jl 4:12-21, Ps 97, Lk 11:27-28

Pray for the Sick of our Parish

Joshua Basile, Heather Black, Jose Campos,

John & Moira Connor, Baby Natasha deSa,

Marjorie Dolak, Maria Keran, Joan Loftis,

Baby Madison, Carol McCarty,

Baby Peter Michalski, William Schrepel,

Baby Anthony Yantiss

Notice: The Parish Offices will be closed on October 8

th

in observance of Columbus Day

A Word from the Pastor

Ours is a pilgrim faith. This concept is deeply rooted in

traditions of the Church and indeed in how we view the

Church herself. The Catechism cites St. Augustine,

stating, “the Church progresses on her pilgrimage amidst

this world’s persecutions and God’s consolations.” The

mother of Constantine the Great, St. Helena, made a

pilgrimage to Jerusalem where the location of the Cross on

which our Lord hung was revealed to her. Throughout the

early years of the Church, well into the Middle Ages,

Jerusalem was a popular destination for pilgrimages, often

of a penitential nature. King Robert the Bruce of Scotland,

on his death, left instructions that his heart should be taken

to Jerusalem in reparation for his sins. (Sir James Douglas

who was entrusted with the King’s heart only made it as far

as Spain). The shrine of St. James in Compostela Spain

was also a popular site for pilgrimages, and The

Canterbury Tales by Geofrey Chaucer was inspired by

medieval popularity for pilgrimages to the shrine of St.

Thomas à Becket. Lourdes and Fatima are popular

pilgrimage destinations today. This all reflects what St.

Augustine said about the Church as being on her pilgrim

way: we but pass through this world to a far better one.

Next Saturday, October 13

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, we will have the opportunity

to partake in this ancient practice of our faith by joining

Bishop Loverde for the diocesan pilgrimage to the National

Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

There are many graces to be had by partaking in such a

pilgrimage. We will have the opportunity to pray with

people from all over the diocese, as well as to make use of

the Sacrament of Reconciliation and just be able to spend

time with God in this truly holy place. As we join with the

Bishop for Mass we will be following in the steps of so

many Catholic pilgrims throughout the centuries and be a

part of something so much bigger than ourselves,

something that transcends both time and space and offers

us a glance into eternity.

A bus will be leaving St. Catherine’s at 8:30 a.m. on the

13

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of October for the Basilica returning about 3:45 in the

afternoon. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule; and, of

course, everyone is welcome to come on their own as well.

One way or the other, please plan on joining our diocesan

pilgrimage.

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Pray for our Military Service Personnel

Please keep in your prayers our men and women

serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially:

Jordan Bowren, Jeff Campbell, Douglas Dillon,

Brendan McCarthy, Mark O’Neil, Matthew Rowell

The Blessed Sacrament

EITHER JESUS IS TRULY PRESENT OR HE IS NOT.

IF HE IS PRESENT, THEN HE REALLY IS.

We know this with simple faith and trust, not with

intellectual reasoning and theological deduction. Then in

faith affirm this word; I believe that Jesus is really present

in the Eucharist. Ponder the truth of Jesus’ presence in the

Eucharist. What a gift it is to know Jesus is truly present in

the Eucharist. This means Jesus, who sits at the right

hand of the Father is present in this wafer of bread. He

comes to us daily to nourish us, to heal us, to sustain us.

This is incredible! This is awesome! The Almighty Savior

humbles himself to come to us under the appearance of

bread and wine at each and every Eucharist. What a

precious gift.

Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour

Diane Cieslak is the coordinator of Eucharistic Adoration.

Her telephone number is 703.678.3919. Please contact

her to sign up for adoration or for information regarding

adoration.

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.

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generous contributions for September

29/30. The regular collection brought in $15,053, and the

Poor Box yielded $401. The Poor Box collection for

September 2,9,16 & 23

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of $1,052 will go to benefit The

Missionaries of Charity. The Poor Box collection for

September 30

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along with the generosity of parishioners of

$1,401 will go to benefit Father Alphonse Kaboré.

Pancake Breakfast

Today, Sunday, October 7

th

, the Knights will

sponsor a Pancake Breakfast in Bishop Justs

Hall following the 8:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Masses. All are cordially invited.

Why Did God Make Me?

Want To Find Out?

Come And See . . .

October 20

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Annual Parish Day of

Recollection:

“To Know Christ, To Love Christ, To Serve Christ”

Retreat Master, Celebrant and Homilist,

Father John Hopkins, L.C., (Congregation of the

Legionaires of Christ)

Schedule:

9:00 a.m. Mass – Homily: To Know Christ

9:35-9:50 a.m. Registration & Coffee *

9:50-10:40 a.m. First Meditation: To Love Christ

Breakfast & Snack

11:00-11:45 a.m. Second Meditation: To Serve Christ

12:00 p.m. Angelus in the Chapel

12:10-1:00 p.m. Lunch *

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Holy Hour with guided meditation & Rosary

(Confession throughout the Holy Hour)

Event Details:

All parishioners are invited and encouraged to participate.

Beginning October 6

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tickets will be sold before and after

all weekend Masses, and will also be available in the

Parish Office during weekdays. Tickets are preferred, walk-

ins are welcomed. Cost is as follows:

* $12 for retreat with lunch

$6 for retreat with coffee & snacks

The CYO will be providing babysitting from 8:45-12:15

Cost is as follows:

$10 for first child

$15 for two children

A maximum of $20 per family

Note: additional time is available upon request.

For questions/information please contact Cris Tallent at

703.281.6365.

Volunteers Needed Now!

Christians throughout Northern Virginia are invited to take

part in the national 40-Days for Life effort from September

26

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through November 4

th

. In addition to the 40 days of

prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in America, please

consider volunteering to pray outside 900 S. Washington

Street in Falls Church for one or more hours on Thursday,

October 4

th

with St. Catherine’s Parishioners. Please

spread the word to others about this important life-saving

effort. Volunteers are also needed to pray from 12:00 a.m.

to 11:59 p.m. For more information, or to volunteer to help,

please contact: Virginia Paganelli at 703.281.2389, or visit

www.40daysforlife.com. All are welcome to join this effort!

Catechist Corner

Confrater

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

Class Calendar 2007 - 2008

October

8

No Monday classes

9

All classes in session

13

Boys Confirmation Retreat (8

th

& 9

th

grade)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Bishop Justs Hall

15,16

All classes in session

20

Girls Confirmation Retreat (8

th

& 9

th

grade)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall

22, 23

All classes in session

29

No Monday classes

30

All classes in session

St. Catherine of Siena

Catholic Church

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!

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

October 14

CYO Meeting 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Junior CYO

October 21

JCYO Meeting 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Questions about the Catholic Faith?

Your Questions – Our Answers

Do you or a friend have an unresolved question or two

about the Catholic faith?

Does the Church teach

something that some people you know find confusing? If

you or someone you know is interested in the Church,

please join us for an informal, no obligation discussion on

Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Topics for discussion

include: confession, marriage & contraception, the papacy,

salvation and more! Please call the Office of Religious

Education for more information.

Roses for Africa

Last year’s highly successful

“Roses for Africa” sale of long-

stemmed roses will be

repeated after all Masses

during the weekend of October

20

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and 21

st

. Proceeds will

benefit Father Dan Noud’s

Mission Church, secondary

school,

dispensary

and

mother/child clinic at Mogitu in Tanzania, East Africa.

Father Noud celebrated Masses at St. Catherine of Siena

Church in October 2006. To learn more, visit Father

Noud’s Website at: www.ToilFoundation.com.

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.

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.

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.

In the Diocese & Other Events

Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org

Vocations Awareness

Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others

Vocation Prayer:

Lord Jesus, through the triumph of the Cross You have

freed us from sin and death and given us life in Your Spirit.

May all those discerning Your call to follow You as priests,

deacons and in the consecrated life, draw close to Mary at

the foot of the Cross and behold her as the mother of every

grace. Amen.

“God did not give us a spirit of cowardice.” Will you let the

Holy Spirit lead you beyond your fearful hesitation to follow

Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call

Fr. Brian Bashista at 703.841.2514,

or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.

The Center for Family Development

Presents: Family Fall Festival

October 13

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from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

and

October 14

th

from Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Free Admission

On the beautiful and tranquil grounds

of Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat

Center/Center for Family Development

located at 7007 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, MD. (A

short ride from Georgetown Pike to the River Road exit,

just past the American Legion Bridge).

Highlights include:

Pumpkin Patch, Fun Games & Prizes, Moon Bounce,

Pony Rides, Premium Autumn Mums, Homemade Pies,

Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, Plus much more! For Kids of

ALL ages! Concessions and some activities require

tickets that can be purchased on site.

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

10/24 You shall not take the name of the Lord in vain:

God calls each of us by name. How personal is

His love for me?

11/14 Keep the Sabbath holy:

How do I get more out of Mass & the Eucharist?

Located at 7007 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda

Phone: 301.365.0612 for further information.

Phases of Womanhood

Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Reston

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A National Day-long Conference Featuring:

? Immaculee Ilibagiza, a woman whose faith and inner

strength ultimately conquered hatred and despair. Author

of “Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan

Holocaust.” Hear Immaculee’s riveting story of how she

escaped near-certain death in the Rwandan massacre.

? Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P., author of “Detaching With

Love and The Spirituality of the 12 Steps.”

Be inspired by Father Emmerich Vogt as he speaks about

forgiveness, spiritual maturity and the transforming power

of love.

?Learn from a panel of women in differing phases of life

how to apply the insights of the day to your real-life

circumstances.

?Experience a day of fellowship, spiritual renewal and

personal growth . . . linger and laugh over a delicious lunch.

?Browse the creative and inspiring exhibits.

Registration is $65 per person ($75 after October 15

th

),

$600 for a table of ten ($750 after October 15

th

).

Includes continental breakfast and lunch.

To register visit www.phasesofwomanhood.org or call

703.378.2660.

If a man loses reverence for any

part of life

He will lose reverence for all life

Human Life is Sacred from

Conception to Natural Death

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.

Bishop Ireton & St. Mary’s Academy

Homecoming/Reunion Weekend for all graduates in

classes ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97 and ’02 will be Saturday,

October 20, 2007. For more information visit

http://www.bishopireton.org.

Arlington Diocese Pilgrimage

Celebrating Our Lady’s Final Apparition at Fatima

Please join Bishop Loverde in the

diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of

the National Shrine of the Immaculate

Conception in Washington, D.C. on

Saturday, October 13

th

from 9:30 a.m.

until 3:00 p.m. This year the theme is

“Our Lady of Fatima, Open Our Hearts

to Christ!”

Please mark your

calendars to participate in this day of

spiritual reflection. Bishop Loverde

will lead the pilgrimage with a

procession of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our

Lady of Fatima, with the recitation of the multi-lingual

Rosary. Confessions will be offered and tours of the

Shrine’s chapels will be available for children and

teenagers. The day will culminate with Mass celebrated by

Bishop Loverde.

Note: Check Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org. for other

updates on the diocesan Pilgrimage and the Visitation

Program for the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue.

15th Annual International Week

Of Prayer and Fasting – October 5 – 13, 2007

For the Conversion of Nations, an End to Abortion and

to Build a Culture of Life

People can participate in many ways in your local parish

communities to include: fasting, attending daily Mass, Holy

Hours, Rosaries, Divine Mercy Chaplets and Confession.

“Certain evil spirits can only be driven out by Prayer and

Fasting.” (Mark 9:29).

October 7

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Culture of Life Awards Banquet, Georgetown University

Conference Center, Washington, D.C. with Keynote

Speaker Dr. Alan Keys, MC Raymond Arroyo - EWTN

News Director, Congressman Chris Smith, and Eduardo

Verastegui, star of the movie Bella.

October 8

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Eucharistic Prayer Vigil at the Basilica of the National

Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with Fr. Seraphim Michalenko as

the Main Celebrant. Speakers to include: Fr. Clement

Machado, Fr. Frank Pavone, Director of Priests for Life,

Prolife Congressman Chris Smith of New

Jersey,

Mother

Nadine

Brown,

Foundress of Intercessors of the Lamb,

Harold Cassidy, lawyer working to

overturn Roe vs Wade, Bobby Schindler,

(Terri Schiavo’s brother), Kristan

Hawkins, Director of Students for Life of

America, Fr. Al Tremari, Vatican Int’l

Exhibit – Eucharistic World Miracles. To

register go to: www.IWOPF.org or call 703.707.0799.

The Icon of Divine Mercy

On the weekend of December 9

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, the Icon of Divine Mercy

will be visiting our parish. This particular image is a replica

of the icon of Divine Mercy displayed in Krakow, Poland

where the late, Holy Father, John Paul II dedicated the

whole world to Divine Mercy. This is a true icon painted for

the Diocese of Arlington, by Polish artist, Anna Sekowska

who fasted and prayed during the creation of the icon. This

icon will remain with us for one week, giving us the unique

opportunity to pray together as a parish for the healing of

families. Accompanying the icon will be five smaller

replicas of the icon. These replicas will go to five families

in our parish who have agreed to pray one rosary and one

Divine Mercy chaplet each day that the icon remains in

their possession. All families are encouraged to participate

by taking one of the prayer cards with the same image that

will be provided by the Office for Family Life and to unite

their prayers with everyone in the diocese for peace and

healing in families.

Women’s Evening of Reflection

The Ten Commandments for Today’s Woman

“You Shall Not Take the Name of the Lord in Vain: God

Calls Each of Us By Name.

How Personal is His Love for Me?”

Come for a wonderful evening of renewal and inspiration!

October 23

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, Tuesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St.

Timothy’s Catholic Church, 13807 Poplar Tree Road in

Chantilly. All women are invited. The evening begins with

Mass followed by two talks with Father John Hopkins, L.C.

Questions and Answers + refreshments. No registration or

fee is required. For further details please contact Maria

Cunningham at 703.352.3245 or Jean Munson at

703.266.6238. Hope to see you there!

A Ministry to Traveling Catholics

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.

2007 Virginia LARCUM Conference

November 30 – December 1, 2007

Each year, the state LARCUM committee holds a

Convocation and Conference. St. Charles Borromeo

Church in Arlington is joining with Mr. Olivet UMC, St.

George’s Episcopal and Resurrection Lutheran Churches

for the conference to be held at their churches. Bishop

Loverde as well as the other bishops of Virginia and Metro

D.C. area will be present. The Roman Catholic Church is

tasked with convening the Conference this year, with

diocesan ecumenical officers Fr. Don Rooney (Diocese of

Arlington) and Msgr. Ray Barton (Diocese of Richmond) as

co-conveners. For details and registration please contact

Beth Gillis at 757.495.1886 or bgillis56@hotmail.com.