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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, September 30
7:30 a.m.
Jeanne Harrison
8:45 a.m.
Kevin Ketchum
10:30 a.m.
Pro Populo
1:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Braswell
Monday, October 1
9:00 a.m.
Esther Jennett
Tuesday, October 2
9:00 a.m.
Mr. & Mrs. Owen Sweeney
Wednesday, October 3
9:00 a.m.
Special Intention
Thursday, October 4
9:00 a.m.
Mr. & Mrs. Oard Yoder
Friday, October 5
9:00 a.m.
Daughters of St. Catherine’s
Saturday, October 6
9:00 a.m.
Special Intention
5:30 p.m.
S. Sheilch
Daily Scriptures
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday – 26
th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Am 6:1a,4-7, Ps 146, 1 Tm 6:11-16, Lk 16:19-31
Monday – St. Thérè of the Child Jesus
Zec 8:1-8, Ps 102, Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday – The Guardian Angels
Zec 8:20-23, Ps 87, Mt 18:1-5,10
Wednesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Neh 2:1-8, Ps 137, Lk 9:57-62
Thursday – St. Francis of Assisi
Neh 8:1-4a,5-6,7b-12, Ps 19, Lk 10:1-12
Friday – First Friday
Bar 1:15-22, Ps 79, Lk 10:13-16
Saturday – First Saturday
Bar 4:5-12,27-29, Ps 69, Lk 10:17-24
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
St. Catherine of Siena
At the age of seven St. Catherine privately vowed herself
to the service of God as a virgin. Catherine also embraced
the penitential life, as evidenced by her severe penances
and prolonged fasts. At age twelve she resisted all efforts
by her family to arrange a well-connected marriage for her.
Lapa Benincasa tried in vain to enhance her pretty
daughter’s features and graceful figure in order for her to
attract a good husband. Catherine would have none of
this, and her response to her mother’s efforts was to cut
her long, golden brown hair in protest. Her furious mother
promptly dismissed all the household servants and set
Catherine to do all the work of running the large Benincasa
household. She gave her no private time or place for her
prayers.
True to form, the pious girl lovingly and without complaint
served her family and efficiently carried out all of the
household chores. Jesus appeared to Catherine at this
trying time in her life, and He urged her simply to “turn
inward to the cell of your own soul, and there will be both a
time and a place to find Me always.” He taught her to look
upon her service to the family as though she were serving
His mother and the apostles, and thus she was able to
meet this challenge with grace.
From: Sermon in a Sentence
A Treasury of Quotations on the Spiritual Life
Volume 3 – St. Catherine of Siena
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
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The Blessed Sacrament
“THIS IS MY BODY, THIS IS MY BLOOD”
Jesus – real presence – coming to our altars to be our
nourishment and strength; waiting in our tabernacles to be
loved and adored. This is the reality and truth of the
Eucharist. This is the doctrine which the Church teaches.
This is indeed the Good News, Emmanuel: God is with us
now in the Eucharist.
Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour
24 hour Eucharistic Adoration
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.
Holy Hour
Every Wednesday and First Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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.
Opus Dei Recollection
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 Website: restonstudycenter.org.
For further
information call (703) 689-3433.
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.
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generous contributions for September
22/23. The regular collection brought in $19,867, and the
Poor Box yielded $269.
The Knights of Columbus News
Business Meeting
October 2
nd
, Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall.
Pancake Breakfast
Next 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.
Women’s Association Monthly Program
All the women of the Parish are cordially invited
to our October Program and Social:
Wine Tasting & Hors d’ Oeuvre Pot Luck.
Come with your favorite wine and a favorite
appetizer, be prepared to ‘show and tell’ about
your wine and share your hors d’oeuvre recipe! It will be
great fun and a wonderful opportunity for fellowship – and
to learn a little about wine and appetizers! If you don’t have
a favorite wine or appetizer, come and discover one! Join
us on Thursday, October 4
th
at 7:00 p.m. in Bishop Justs
Hall. For more information call Katie Abruzzino at
703.689.2531 or Cris Tallent at 703.281.6365.
Catechist Corner
Confrater
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
Class Calendar 2007 - 2008
October
1,2
All Classes in session
8
No Monday classes
9
All classes in session
13
Boys Confirmation Retreat (8
th
& 9
th
grade)
8a.m. – 4p.m. in Bishop Justs Hall
15,16
All classes in session
20
Girls Confirmation Retreat (8
th
& 9
th
grade)
8a.m. – 4p.m. in Padre Pio Hall
22, 23
All classes in session
29
No Monday classes
30
All classes in session
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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
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
Junior CYO
October 21
JCYOMeeting
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
th
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.
Parish Day of Recollection
October 20, 2007
Each one of us has a purpose to fulfill in God’s plan. How
well we do lies in our willingness to give of ourselves.
When our Lord asks: “What did you do for Me?” how will
we respond? This Day may give us the answer. Please
come to hear the Serviam message with Fr. John Hopkins
of the Legionaries of Christ. The day begins with Mass at
9:00 a.m., followed by a series of talks and prayerful
reflection and ends at 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Ticket sales begin next week.
“. . .Do good …expecting nothing in return; your reward will
be great and you will be children of the Most High.”
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.
“Fight the good fight of the faith.” Is your faith in Christ
leading you to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon or in the
consecrated life? Call Fr. Brian Bashista at 703.841.2514,
or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.
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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.
40-Day Pro-Life Prayer Vigil
Volunteers Needed Now!
Christians throughout Northern
Virginia are invited to take part in
the national 40-Days for Life effort
from September 26
th
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 of
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.
In
addition
you
may
visit
www.40daysforlife.com. All are welcome to join this effort!
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 and Fellowship
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, Maryland
Phone: 301.365.0612 for further information.
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!
Arlington Diocese
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 6
th
Youth & Young Adult Festival at Catholic University of
America, Pryzbyla Center, Washington, D.C. Bishop Sam
Jacobs, MC Ryan O’Hara, Youth Arise, Jason Evert,
Catholic Answers. Praise & Fellowship in preparation for
World Youth Day 2008.
October 7
th
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
th
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.
For information on all events and online registration go to:
www.IWOPF.org or call 703.707.0799.
Marriage Jubilee Mass
Are you celebrating your Silver or
Golden Marriage Jubilee this year?
Were you married in 1957 or 1982?
Then contact the parish office to
make sure that you are registered for
the “2007 Marriage Jubilee Mass.”
This Mass will be celebrated on
October 21
st
at 2:30 p.m. at the
Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The
parish office must submit all registrations to the Office for
Family Life as soon as possible. Call the parish office with
questions. Do not delay!
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September 30, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Our diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica ofthe National Shrine ofthe Immaculate Conception
in Washington, D.C. will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In
celebrating the 90
th
Anniversary of Our Lady’s Final Apparition at Fatima, our theme for the
pilgrimage is “Our Lady of Fatima, Open Our Hearts to Christ!”
I would like to invite you, your family and friends to join me on our diocesan pilgrimage.
Father Francis Peffley, Pastor ofHoly Trinity Church in Gainesville, is once again the coordinatorof
this year’s pilgrimage. We encourage you to spread the word throughout our diocese about this
wonderful spiritual opportunity for all people who form this local church. We also encourage all
parish groups to attend, especially the youth, young adults, RCIA classes, Catholic school and
religious education students and their families.
The pilgrimage includes a procession of the International PilgrimVirgin Statue of Our Lady
of Fatima in the Great Upper Church and around the Basilica, along with the recitation of the Rosary
in various languages. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of
Milwaukee, will give the keynote address at 10:45 a.m. Dr. Richard P. Gabala will direct multiple
choirs from throughout our diocese in assisting us to praise God in song. Over forty priests will be
available to hear confessions and tours of the Shrine chapels will be available for the young children
and teenagers. Our pilgrimage will end with Holy Mass concelebrated by the priests of our diocese,
assisted by our deacons and seminarians. This will be the culminating event for our Diocesan family
to celebrate the Marian apparition of Our Lady of Fatima.
I look forward to seeing you on October 13
th
! I truly thank you for joining me in this grace-
filled pilgrimage.
Faithfully in Christ,
Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde
Bishop of Arlington
Office of the Bishop
Diocese of Arlington
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 914 Arlington, Virginia 22203 Tel: (703) 841-2511 Fax: (703) 524-
5028