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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, January 13

7:30 a.m.

Mrs. Ryan

8:45 a.m.

Madge McGeady

10:30 a.m.

Pro Populo

1:00 p.m.

Ray Sterett

Monday, January 14

9:00 a.m.

Buzzy Orndorff

Tuesday, January 15

9:00 a.m.

Elisabeth Creter

Wednesday, January 16

9:00 a.m.

James Campbell

Thursday, January 17

9:00 a.m.

Anne C. Messer

Friday, January 18

9:00 a.m.

Ray Stereh

Saturday, January 19

9:00 a.m.

Barret Diefendenfer

5:30 p.m.

Mick Kelly

Daily Scriptures

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday - The Baptism of The Lord

Is 42:1-4,6-7, Ps 29, Acts 10:34-38, Mt 3:13-17

Monday - Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 1:1-8, Ps 116, Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 1:9-20, (Ps) 1 Sm 2, Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 3:1-10,19-20, Ps 40, Mk 1:29-39

Thursday - St. Anthony

1 Sm 4:1-11, Ps 44, Mk 1:40-45

Friday - Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Sm 8:4-7,10-22a, Ps 89, Mk 2:1-12

Saturday - Blessed Virgin Mary

1 Sm 9:1-4,17-19;10:1a, Ps 21, Mk 2:13-17

Remember in your prayers the sick of our

Parish, especially:

Maryann Baron, Joshua Basile,

Heather Black, Baby Madison Black,

Jose Campos, John & Moira Connor,

Baby Natasha deSa, Marjorie Dolak,

Maria Keran, Joan Loftis, Carol McCarty,

Baby Peter Michalski, Lien Shinta,

Baby Anthony Yantiss

St. Catherine of Siena

When Catherine returned to Siena from Florence, she

found the city devastated with the plague, which would

tragically take the life of up to one-third of the local

population. She and her band of followers worked night

and day to relieve the many plague sufferers. A priest who

knew Catherine from childhood later noted, "Never did she

appear more admirable than at this time. She was always

with the plague-stricken: she prepared them for death; she

buried them with her own hands. I myself witnessed the

joy with which she nursed them and the wonderful efficacy

of her words, which brought about many conversions."

Some, including Blessed Raymond of Capua, were

miraculously healed of this deadly disease because of her

prayers.

Continuum from bulletin dated January 6, 2008

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 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.

The Blessed Sacrament

THIS IS MY BODY - THIS IS MY BLOOD

Further words to reflect upon:

The greatest thing in the world that you can do is to

encourage others and yourself to participate in perpetual

adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It is the real presence

of Jesus on earth. The blessings that come upon you and

your family will be phenomenal.

- Mother Angelica

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.

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

.

Angel for a Day Program - Thanks to All!

Heights students, Federico Segura and Alex Freska,

representing Angel for a Day Program, wish to extend their

sincere appreciation to Father Drummond and all St.

Catherine of Siena parishioners who donated so

generously. Thanks to you, they raised $2,700 for this

years program, which was held at Catholic University on

December 15

th

. About 400 inner-city youth attended this

event and received Christmas gifts purchased with your

donations. The event was a great success.

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generous offerings of December 29/30.

The regular collection brought in $19,380 and the Poor Box

yielded $1,099. The Solemnity of Mary, January 1

st

collection brought in $5,675. Thank you for your generous

offerings of January 5/6. The regular collection brought in

$22,242 and the Poor Box yielded $586. The Poor Box

receipts for the month of December will go to benefit A

Woman's Choice & Eden Garden Orphanage.

Altar Boy Schedule

Please contact the Office of Religious Education if you

have any questions about the schedule or altar boy

meetings. If your name does not appear on the schedule,

or you would like to enroll as an altar boy, please contact

the office at 703.759.3530.

Altar Boy Meeting

January 13

th

at 2:00 p.m., red cassock altar boys only.

Altar Boy Schedule

January 19/20

5:30 p.m.

Battaglia, Brown, Hatfield

7:30 a.m.

Keran, Livaudais, McQuade,

Pungello, Spalding, Watson

8:45 a.m.

Fowler, Hadford, Hale, Wilkinson

10:30 a.m. Buttarazzi, Cerroni, Meehan, Melendez,

Moriarty, Santorum, Skacel, Twetten

1:00 p.m.

Ferguson, Goodwin, McCabe

January 26/27

5:30 p.m.

Battaglia, Brown, Hatfield

7:30 a.m.

Keran, Livaudais, McQuade, Pungello,

Spalding, Watson

8:45 a.m.

Fowler, Hadford, Hale, Melendez, Wilkinson

10:30 a.m. Buttarazzi, Cerroni, Meehan, Moriarty,

Santorum, Skacel, Twetten

1:00 p.m.

Ferguson, Goodwin, McCabe

Catechist Corner

Confrater

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

Office of Religious Education

January CCD Class Calendar

14,15 All classes in session

21

No classes in session

22

All classes in session

28

No classes in session

29

All classes in session

February CCD Class Calendar

4, 5

All classes in session

9

Boys Lenten Retreat (7

th

& 8

th

grades)

11,12 All classes in session

16

Girls Lenten Retreat (7

th

& 8

th

grades)

18

No classes in session

19

All classes in session

25, 26 All classes in session

July CCD Class Calendar

14-18 "The Week of Graces"

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)

January 22 March For Life

January 26 Ski trip

February 2 Mardi Gras party

February 10 Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Junior CYO

(4

th

to 8

th

grades)

January 11 Meeting, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

January 19 Laser tag

February 8 Meeting, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

A Pilgrimage to Rome

The St. Catherine's Senior CYO is planning a pilgrimage to Rome

from the 18

th

of June 2008 to the 27

th

of June 2008. If you are

interested in this pilgrimage, please contact Anson Groves as

soon as possible. Chaperones are needed; please consider

leading the youth on this life-changing trip.

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.

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

1/17 & 1/18 Israel wandering - The Book Deuteronomy.

1/24 & 1/25 Deuteronomy continued

1/31 & 2/1 The Books of Moses in summary

The Knights of Columbus News

Pancake Breakfast

Today, January 13th 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.

Business Meeting Rescheduled

The meeting scheduled for January 8

th

was rescheduled for

January 15th. This will be a combined business & social

meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Siena Academy News

Children's Corner

The students in Children's House South are ready for the

New Year, and are back to a good start.

The students in Children's House North are back to work

with a very joyful spirit. The most common activities are

painting, singing Christmas Carols, working on cubic

shapes and preparing for Epiphany by singing "The Three

Wise Men."

The elementary children want to report that we've been

blessed with thirteen Missionaries of Charity this week.

They have been on a 4-day training course. They have

been observing in all three environments during the first

two days back at school.

All of the students from Siena Academy would like to wish

you a very wonderful New Year!

- submitted by Siena Academy elementary students

Siena Academy Mardi Gras Gala

RSVP Deadline &

Announcing $5K Tuition/Cash Raffle!

Save the date! Saturday, January 26, 2008

Please join your fellow parishioners, friends and family

Saturday, January 26, 2008 for an exciting evening of fine

dining, socializing and auction entertainment at River Bend

Golf and Country Club. RSVP deadline is this weekend.

We want you to be able to join us! If you still need to

RSVP, please contact Joanne Kerhli at 703.759.4354 or

email: joannekehrli@cox.net.

Announcing the Sienna Academy

Mardi Gras Tuition Raffle!

Only 100 tickets will be sold at $100/each for a chance to

win your choice of $5,000 tuition towards ANY school or a

cash payout. If fewer than 100 tickets are sold, tuition/cash

amount will be a 50/50 split of total sales. Odds of winning

are 1 in 100. You need not be present at the drawing to

win. Look in the narthex after the weekend Masses for

your opportunity to buy your raffle tickets or contact the

gala chair, Shannon McLaughlin at 703.532.3935 with any

questions. Thank you for your support and we hope to see

all of you there!

35

th

Annual March for Life - January 22

nd

"

We ourselves feel that what

we are doing is just a drop in

the ocean. But the ocean

would be less because of that

missing drop

.

- Mother Teresa of Calcutta

"Build Unity on the Life Principles throughout America.

No exceptions! No Compromises!" The March for Life Fund

has selected this theme as a positive response to the Roe v.

Wade errors by which, unfortunately, innocent pre-born children

may be killed intentionally with impunity

The Over 50 Club Scheduled Senior Trips

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen - Baltimore

March 14 - A day trip to the new Newseum (The

interactive Museum of News) in Washington, D.C.

Recently opened, having three of the largest glass

enclosed elevators in the world (100 people each)

wrapping around a 90 foot atrium, 2 television studios, 14

theatres and galleries, news from around the world, 9/11

gallery and many other interesting exhibits including part of

the Berlin Wall, and Journalists Memorial. $56.00

April 4 - A day trip to see "Daniel" at Sight & Sound

theatre in Lancaster. Fantastic show with live & animated

animals, magnificent scenery and amazing technology.

Buffet dinner included. Complete package $109.

April 16 & 17 - An overnight trip to the Greenbrier

Resort, (5-Star) in W. VA. They have just completed fifty

million dollars of renovation. Includes: dinner, dancing,

breakfast, tea and tour of the former Government Bunkers,

which could keep 1,100 people underground for months.

$471/DBL. Registration by January 15

th

. Deposit $50.

April 25 - Day trip to Mt. Vernon (beautifully

redecorated), includes a tour of the Mansion, three-course

luncheon with Martha Washington. $59.00.

April 30 - Day trip with Mass by Father Drummond to

Mother Seton, St. Jude and the Cathedral of Mary Our

Queen, luncheon at the famous Sabatino's restaurant.

May 15 & 16 - Atlantic City (overnight).

May 21 - Day trip to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre to

see Guys and Dolls. Motor coach pick-up at church

parking lot.

September - EWTN trip is being scheduled. Please

call for details and registration.

October 8 to 22 - England, Scotland and Wales (15

days).

Includes tours of Edinburgh, Lake District,

Snowdonia, Cotswolds, London. Departure from Dulles

Airport.

You do not need to be a senior to join us, or a member of

the Club. Please call the following for more information

and/or registration.

Mary Ann at 703.404.8677 or Lorraine at 703.448.9181.

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.

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, You have manifested the power of the Holy

Spirit by Your baptism in the Jordan. Make us grow in our

eagerness to follow Your call and fulfill our mission to serve

You, impelled by that same Spirit. Deliver us from all

hesitation and fear in responding to Your invitation and help

us to return Your merciful love through our own sacrificial

gift of self. Amen.

This is National Vocation Awareness Week. Celebrate our

common vocation of Baptism. Pray for those who are

discerning a call to live their baptismal commitment as

religious brothers, sisters, priests or as deacons. If you feel

God is offering you the grace of a vocation to the

priesthood or consecrated life, call: Fr. Brian Bashista at

703.841.2514,or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.

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. Call: 703.841.3810 or visit

gabrielproject@arlingtondiocese.org.

Project Rachel provides assistance to those women and

men who have suffered an abortion. Call:(703) 841-2504

or: projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org.

From the Office for Family Life

You are invited to a morning of prayerful remembrance and

intercession to be held on Saturday, January 19

th

at Queen

of Apostles Catholic Church in Alexandria, from 10:00 a.m.

to noon. The hidden wounds of abortion affect each of us.

Whether it be one's neighbor, co-worker, friend, relative,

maybe oneself ... as a community we have all been

touched. Join us as we observe the 35

th

Anniversary of

Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court Decision legalizing

abortion. We will gather to pray and intercede on behalf of

our entire nation, seeking forgiveness and healing in God's

merciful love. The day will include Mass, Eucharistic

Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation and is

sponsored by the Arlington Diocese. For more information,

please contact the Office for Family Life at 703.841.2755.

2008 World Day of Peace

& January Resources

Visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/peacejustice for

resources related to January events. These materials are

available to be downloaded, reproduced and used,

especially by small groups, committees and councils in

parishes, youth groups, religious education classes, adult

formation groups, ministry teams, liturgy planners,

educators, pastoral care ministers (the list is endless since

there is something for everyone in the packet).

A New Years Resolution Opportunity

The Catholic Charities Christ House Thrift Shop at 131 S.

West St., Alexandria (off of King Street in Old Town) needs

men and women and responsible high school youth

(service hours!!!) to accept and sort donations, assist

customers, market the store, and maintain attractive

displays. Handypersons also are needed to keep the shop

in tip-top shape. Must be able to work at least one four-

hour shift (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), Tuesday - Saturday.

Please contact: Sally O'Dwyer at 703.841.3838 or email:

sodwyer@ccda.net. Also needed: your donations of gently

used in season clothing, small knickknacks and household

items.

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

1/23/08 You Shall Not Kill

Hurting Others with Thoughts & Words

2/27/08 You shall Not Commit Adultery

How to Live Purity in My State in Life

Located at 7007 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda

Phone: 301.365.0612 for further information.

Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi)

Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all

stages of disillusionment or misery in

their marriage. This program can help

you too. For confidential information

about or to register for the January

program beginning with a weekend on

January 25-27 please call 703.351.7211

or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Accepting Applications for Admission

Class of 2012

Paul VI Catholic High School is accepting applications for

admission to the Class of 2012. The deadline for first

consideration is January 25

th

. Please contact Eileen Hanley

at 703.352.0925 x 331, or email ehanley@paulvi.net.

The school's Options Program serves intellectually

disabled students, with cognitive impairment and/or

significant learning disabilities. A primary goal for each

student is to be as fully integrated as possible into the total

life of the school community. The Options Program is

accepting applications for the school year 2008/2009.

Information regarding admission may be obtained by

calling Mrs. Christina Desmarais, Director at 703.352.0952.

The Baptism of The Lord

1 John 2:29

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and said,

"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the

world. He is the one of whom I said, 'A man is coming after

me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.'

I did not know him, but the reason why I came baptizing

with water was that he might be made known to Israel."

John testified further, saying, "I saw the Spirit come down

like a dove from the sky and remain upon him. I did not

know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water

told me, 'On whomever you see the Spirit come down and

remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.'

Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God."

From the Vatican

The Holy Father's Prayer Intention for

January 2008

General:

That the Church may strengthen her commitment to full

visible unity in order to manifest ever more clearly her

nature as a community of love in which is reflected the

communion of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Mission:

That the Church in Africa, preparing to celebrate the

second Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for

Africa, may continue to be a sign and channel of

reconciliation and justice in a continent still suffering from

war, exploitation and poverty.