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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, February 24

7:30 a.m.

Mary McCullough

8:45 a.m.

Ella Duffus

10:30 a.m.

Pro Populo

1:00 p.m.

Raymond & Virginia Cieslak

Monday, February 25

9:00 a.m.

Elizabeth Ellickson

Tuesday, February 26

9:00 a.m.

Mr. Smith

Wednesday, February 27

9:00 a.m.

Matthew Bowes

Thursday, February 28

9:00 a.m.

Betsye Richardson

Friday, February 29

9:00 a.m.

Jane Meyerhofer

Saturday, March 1

9:00 a.m.

Dick Birkhaeuser

5:30 p.m.

Lena S. Lim

Daily Scriptures

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday - Third Sunday of Lent

Ex 17:3-7, Ps 95, Rom 5:1-2,5-8, Jn 4:5-42

Monday - Lenten Weekday

2 Kgs 5:1-15b, Pss 42, Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday - Lenten Weekday

Dn 3:25,34-43, Ps 25, Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday - Lenten Weekday

Dt 4:1,5-9, Ps 147, Mt 5:17-19

Thursday - Lenten Weekday

Jer 7:23-28, Ps 95, Lk 11:14-23

Friday - Day of Abstinence

Hos 14:2-10, Ps 81, Mk 12:28-34

Saturday - First Saturday

Hos 6:1-6, Ps 51, Lk 18:9-14

Remember in your prayers the sick of our

Parish, especially:

Maryann Baron, Joshua Basile, Heather Black,

Baby Madison Black, Lila Brown,

Jose Campos, Moira Connor,

Baby Natasha deSa, Marjorie Dolak,

Danny Frey, Maria Keran, Evelyn LaPlante,

Joan Loftis, Carol McCarty,

Baby Peter Michalski, Lien Shinta,

Suzanne Willett, Baby Anthony Yantiss

A Word from Fr. Drummond

The Sacrament of Reconciliation, or Confession as it is

popularly known, is a Sacrament that we not only can, but

should receive often. During Ordinary Time our regular

Confession time is on Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 in the

afternoon with just one priest. During the season of Lent

the starting time is 3:00 p.m., and there is at least one

additional priest hearing Confessions. When possible we

will have three priests hearing Confessions. It would be a

great thing if they were kept busy for the full hour and a

half.

Although Confession is a Sacrament that can be

frequently received, for many Catholics it is, unfortunately,

a rare occasion. The reasons (or excuses) for this run the

gamut from being "too busy" to "not having anything to

confess." Granted our Confessional hours are limited, but

one can always make an appointment for another time

during the week, and some people do. But if we find

ourselves "too busy" for Confession the bottom line is that

we are in fact too busy, period.

When one considers the enormity of the Sacrament, it is

truly in our own interest to make time for it. Some people

will reason that they have no mortal sins to confess. Yes,

venial sins can be forgiven outside of the Sacrament of

Reconciliation, but waiting until you have a mortal sin

before making use of the Sacrament is like waiting until you

need a root canal before going to the dentist. Regular

visits can prevent both from happening.

The more frequent our use of the Sacrament of

Confession, (even for venial sins) the more sensitive we

will grow to sin. The more sensitive we are to sin, the less

apt we are to sin and the more we grow in holiness.

My advice regarding the frequency of Confession is, "at

least once a month and immediately if you suspect a mortal

sin." And mortal sin can be as "small" as missing Sunday

Mass for no good reason. (Sports does not constitute a

good reason). The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a great

gift and a marvelous demonstration of God's Love for us.

During this Lenten season we should all make more regular

use of this Sacrament.

†

Pray for our Military Service Personnel

Please keep in your prayers our

men and women serving in

dangerous parts of the world,

especially:

Jordan Bowren, Jeff Campbell,

Douglas Dillon, Christopher

Frediani, Joe Gibson, Chad

Godfrey, Bryan Grimes, Erik Hood,

Brian Horn, Brendan McCarthy,

Matt McKee, Chris Nagle,

Mark O'Neil, Matthew Rowell.

Come Unto Me

The Blessed Sacrament

THIS IS MY BODY - THIS IS MY BLOOD

Urgent Need

We are in urgent need of someone for the hour of 12

midnight to 1:00 a.m. Please prayerfully consider whether

you can make this commitment to spend an hour with our

Lord. Please call Diane Cieslak at 703.678.3919 if you can

help.

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.

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.

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.

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generous offerings of February 16/17.

The regular collection brought in $18,494 and the Poor Box

yielded $367.

The Lenten Season

Prayer - Fasting - Almsgiving

Stations of the Cross will be offered each Friday during

Lent at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Take time to participate in

this venerable tradition of the Church and meditate on our

Lord's sacrifice for our sins.

Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence are as follows:

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of penance

observed by both fasting (only one full meal during the day)

and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays during Lent

are days of abstinence; we forgo the eating of meat to

make ourselves conscious of our Lord's sacrifice of Himself

for our sins. The law of fasting is binding for those who are

18 years old but not yet 60; the law of abstinence is binding

for those 14 years of age and older.

The Two Great Commandments

"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the

greatest?"

He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God,

with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your

mind.

This is the greatest and the first commandment.

- Matthew 22:37

"The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as

yourself." "The whole law and the prophets depend on

these two commandments."

-Matthew 22:39

"Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone!

Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all

your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your

strength.

Deuteronomy 6: 4-5

Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your

fellow countrymen. You shall love your neighbor as

yourself. I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:19

The Knights of Columbus News

Lenten Dinner

All are cordially invited to the Lenten Dinner in Bishop Justs

Hall on Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Please

join us at 7:30 p.m. in the Church for the Stations of the

Cross following the Lenten Dinner. Please stay and pray

with us.

Stations of the Cross - 7:30 p.m. Fridays

Come to Church on Friday

evenings during Lent for Stations

of the Cross at 7:30 p.m. The

object of the Stations is to make,

in spirit, a pilgrimage to the

scenes of Christ's sufferings and

death. Tradition tells us that the

Blessed Virgin used to visit daily

the places of Christ's Passion.

Join the Mother of God in this

beautiful devotion during this

season of Lent.

Siena Icon Workshop

St. Catherine's is sponsoring

the fourth Siena Icon Workshop

this Lenten season. If you

desire to experience first-hand

this

wonderful

spiritual

exercise,

come

join

Iconographer, Ioana Belcea

and complete your own icon in

the traditional Byzantine style.

For dates, tuition and further

information please contact

Ioana at 703.624.9478, or

ioana@ikonworkshop.com.

Adult & Parent Volunteers

St. Catherine's Senior CYO and Junior CYO are growing

by leaps and bounds! Would you like to volunteer your

time to help chaperone a trip or organize a monthly

meeting? The harvest is plentiful; please consider

becoming a laborer in the Lord's vineyard.

Notary Public Needed

The Office of Religious Education is in need of the services

of a notary public. If you can help, please call the Office of

Religious Education at 703.759.3530.

Altar Boy Schedule

Please contact the Office of Religious Education if you

have any questions about the schedule, or you would like

to enroll as an altar boy call 703.759.3530.

Altar Boy Schedule

February 23/24

5:30 p.m.

The Hadfords, The Krohns, V. Marcantonio

7:30 a.m.

J. Livaudais, A. Spalding, A. Watson

8:45 a.m.

A. Freska, The Hales, S. Koehler,

The Webers

10:30 a.m. R. Buttarazzi, P. Long, T. Mohler,

S. Moriarty, S. Muskett, The Santorums, W.

Twetten

1:00 p.m.

G. Chambers, The McCabes

March 1/2

5:30 p.m.

The Hadfords, The Krohns,

The Maldonados

7:30 a.m.

J. Livaudais, A. Spalding, A. Watson

8:45 a.m.

M. Bacino, A. Ferguson, The Fowlers,

The Galbraiths

10:30 a.m. R. Buttarazzi, P. Long, T. Mohler,

S. Moriarty, S. Muskett, The Santorums, W.

Twetten

1:00 p.m.

G. Chambers, The McCabes

Altar Boy Meeting

March 9

th

at 2:00 p.m., 6

th

- 12

th

grade altar boys. All must

attend this meeting to serve during Holy Week.

Catechist Corner

Confrater

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

Office of Religious Education

February CCD Class Calendar

25, 26 All classes in session

March CCD Class Calendar

3, 4

All classes in session

8

First Penance, 9:00 a.m.

10, 11 All classes in session

12

Catechist's meeting, 7:00 p.m.

17, 18 No classes - Holy Week

24, 25 No classes - Easter Week

31, 4/1 All classes in session

May CCD Class Calendar

18

First Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m.

July CCD Class Calendar

14-18 "The Week of Graces" A weeklong catechetical

enrichment program for children ages 5 to 12 years.

St. Catherine of Siena Adult Bible Study

"From Adam to Jesus

- A Journey through the Bible"

Evening Session Thursdays 7:30 p.m. in classroom 11

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

2/28 & 2/29

The Books of Samuel

3/6 & 3/7

Samuel continued

3/13 & 3/14

The Books of Kings

3/20 & 3/21

No Bible Study - Holy Week

3/27 & 3/28

No Bible Study - Easter Week

4/3 & 4/4

The Books of Kings

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 2008

Senior CYO (9

th

to 12

th

grades)

March 2 Meeting 7 - 9:00 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall

March 7 Lenten Lock-in, 10 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Junior CYO

(4

th

to 8

th

grades)

March 1 Ski Trip 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

March 7 Meeting, 6 - 8:00 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall

Siena Academy News

Children's Corner

- Submitted by Monica Ryland

Children's House North

Had a wonderful exchange of Valentine cards on February

14

th

, (St. Valentine's Day). The children have been

learning new words with the movable alphabet. The Atrium

is used all day long.

Children's House South

Has been advancing on the bead chains. Some of the

children have reached the eighth and tenth chains. They

have buried their "alleluias" and are waiting for Easter to

dig them up again.

Elementary

The elementary class enjoyed exchanging many beautiful

and creative Valentine's. We also enjoyed learning about

Ss. Cyril and Methodius. We are enjoying lots of

Geometry, including one of the younger students, "left

angled isosceles triangle." We watched the film "The Song

of Bernadette" to celebrate her feast day.

Adult Atrium

"Come and be fed as the children are fed"

We are pleased to offer a Lenten series of adult

meditations using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

materials, and a follow-up of comments from the Church

Fathers on the particular scriptures. We will meditate on

the Paschal Mystery. The series is open to all who are 13

years of age and older and are not students currently

enrolled in Siena Academy. Presentations will be held in

the elementary Atrium of Siena Academy at 7:30 p.m. by

Elizabeth Calanchini, Natia Meehan and Maggie Radzik.

Scriptural presentations will be given by Anson Groves.

All series will be held on Tuesday evenings as follows:

† February 26 Good Shepherd

† March 4

City of Jerusalem

† March 18

Last Supper/Origin of the Eucharist

Man-Made Global Warming Controversy

An Invitation from Siena Academy

Save the date: Saturday, March 8

th

, in Bishop Justs Hall.

The evening will begin with a Social Hour from 6:30 - 7:30

p.m., and the presentation will commence at 7:30 p.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Parishioner, Marc Morano will

present a fascinating talk and Power Point challenging

man-made global warming fears. Marc works for the U.S.

Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (EPW) for

the GOP minority.

The EPW Committee released a

December 20, 2007 report titled "Over 400 Prominent

Scientists Disputed Man-Made Global Warming Claims in

2007". Marc's talk will show the "other side" of the climate

change debate that you don't often hear about in the

media. Excerpt from Senate report of skeptical scientists:

"Over 400 prominent scientists from more than two dozen

countries recently voiced significant objections to major

aspects of the so-called "consensus" on man-made global

warming. These scientists, many of whom are current and

former participants in the UN IPCC (Intergovernmental

Panel on Climate Change), criticized the climate claims

made by the UN IPCC and former Vice President Al Gore.

Marc urges all parents of school-age children to attend the

talk and find out why scientists from around the world are

now dissenting from the media-promoted view that the

global warming "debate is over".

Call Siena Academy for further information: 703.759.4129.

Coming Soon - Five-Car Raffle

Proceeds from the car raffle will benefit the Siena Academy

Hope Fund, which provides tuition assistance for parish

families who otherwise cannot send their children to Siena

Academy.

All Saints Church in Manassas, Virginia has invited us to

participate in their 5-car raffle. Prizes include 5 (five) 2008

vehicles from Koons of Manassas. The 5 are: Honda Civic,

Pontiac G6, GMC Sierra Truck, Honda CRV Sport Utility

and a Honda Odyssey Van. One $5.00 ticket offers the

purchaser a chance to win all five vehicles, plus $20,000 in

cash prizes! Letters and tickets will be mailed to your

home the last week in February. Please contact Angela

Kane at 703.724.3587 with any questions.

Formation of a Rosary Group

for New Mothers

You are invited to a new mothers

prayer group. If you have between

one and three small children, and

would love to make more time for

prayer, please join us as we pray

the Holy Rosary in a comfortable

environment. We will be meeting

at different mom's houses. The

children will be able to run around

and play. When the weather

permits we can meet outside. The

Apostolate of Holy Motherhood is what we will follow and

praying the Rosary will be our goal. Please call Theresa

Igot for further questions or information at 571.490.3081.

Bishop O'Connell High School

2nd Quarter Honor Roll (2007-2008)

St. Catherine of Siena Recipients

Congratulation to the following students

Students

Grade

Nicholas Appel

10

First Honors

Gregory Ballington

10

First Honors

Robert Craw

12

Second Honors

Kathleen Daley

11

Second Honors

Henry Gorog

10

Principals List

Richard Gorog

9

First Honors

Kevin Lauerman

9

Second Honors

Catherine O'Neill

9

Principals List

Charles O'Neill

10

Second Honors

Stephanie O'Neill

11

First Honors

Michael Ronayne

12

Second Honors

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:

May all those who are considering what state in life Jesus

may be calling them to find courage and conviction in the

life and prayer, the passion, death and resurrection of Him

who sacrificed Himself that all might have life to the full.

He continues to choose men and women to follow Him in

consecrated virginity for the sake of His kingdom. Despite

temptations from the world, the flesh and the devil, may

those being called be strengthened by the power of His

Holy Spirit in their "yes" to Him. Amen.

"But whoever drinks the water I give, will never be thirsty."

Are you thirsting for an understanding of your vocation? If

you think Jesus may be inviting you to the priesthood or

consecrated life, call: Fr. Brian Bashista at 703.841.2514,

or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.

Bishop Loverde Celebrates Mass

Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m. Bishop Loverde will

preside at a Mass at St. James Parish in Falls Church.

Please remember that this Mass is not just for those who

have been abused, but is an invitation for the whole

community to come together and pray for healing of

those who have been victims of abuse in any way. This

invitation is extended to all Catholic brothers and sisters.

Commitment: Is It a Lost Concept?

Co-sponsored by the Arlington Diocesan Council of

Catholic Women and the Diocese of Arlington Office of

Family Life.

March 8th, Cathedral of St. Thomas More, in Arlington.

Schedule of Events:

8:30 - 9:00 Registration

9:00 - 9:15 Welcoming & Opening Prayer

9:15 - 10:00

Laraine Bennett:

"Appreciating the Gift of our Temperament"

10:10 - 10:45 Break out sessions:

JoEllen Murphy: "Marriage's Language of Love"

Christine Haapala: "Too Proud to consider Metanoia?

Reflections on the Seven Virtues"

11:00 Mass with Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde

12:00 - 1:00 Luncheon Speaker:

Sister Gabriella Pettirossi: "The Challenge to say Yes"

1:00 - 2:00 Keynote Speaker:

Mother Miriam Seiferman:

"The Feminine and Dynamic Relationship"

2:00 - 2:30 Bishop Loverde will present

"Three Women Doctors" medals to outstanding

women from diocesan parishes.

Cost is $30 and includes a continental breakfast,

program materials and luncheon.

To register and for more information contact: Liz

Schiavone at 703.471.4047 or eschiavone@msn.com

A Retreat for Married & Engaged Men

Announcing the 10

th

annual Morning of Recollection for

married and engaged men.

Director:

Rev. Paul D. Scalia

Date:

Saturday, March 8

th

Time:

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

St. Rita Catholic Church/Parish Center

3815 Russell Road

Alexandria, VA

Cost:

$20 (includes lunch)

Question:

robinmaas.@verizon.net

Registration: send check by March 1

st

, and made payable

to: "WAY"

Mail to: Angela Smith, 5673 Lonesome Dove Court,

Clifton, VA 20124.

Peace Resources for Parishes & Individuals

These resources are available on the Commission's web

page at www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/peacejustice.

Lots of useful prayers and reflections on life issues and our

Holy Father's message of "One Human Family - A

Community of Peace". Watch the web page for the posting

of Lent Resources.

Vocations Retreat for Men

The annual Men's Vocations Discernment Retreat will take

place at Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner, Maryland from

7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14th, until 1:15 p.m. on Sunday,

March 16

th

. Single men 17- 55 who are interested in the

priesthood or the religious life are invited to call the Office

of Vocations by March 7

th

at 703.841.2514 to make a

reservation.