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Parish Staff
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
Email address:
Director of Facilities
deleonscs@gmail.com
703.638.4301
Emiro Soto
Maintenance
Rosa Hernandez
Support Staff
Stephen Dolenc
Web Master
stephendolenc
@gmail.com
Mass Intentions
Sunday, June 1
7:30 a.m.
Leona Wagner
8:45 a.m.
Anne Cawley Rutlidge
10:30 a.m.
Pro Populo
1:00 p.m.
Clyde Charles Heasly, Jr.
Monday, June 2
9:00 a.m.
Patrice Heasly & Family
Tuesday, June 3
9:00 a.m.
Charles Savage
Wednesday, June 4
9:00 a.m.
Madison
Thursday, June 5
9:oo a.m.
James Elwin Murphy
Friday, June 6
9:00 a.m.
Rosalind Peeler
Saturday, June 7
9:00 a.m.
John Connor
5:30 p.m.
Patricia O’Brien
Daily Scriptures
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday – 9
th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dt 11:18, 26-28,32, Ps 31, Rom 3:21-25,28, Mt 7:21-27
Monday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
2 Pt 1:2-7, Ps 91, Mk 12:1-12
Tuesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
2 Pt 3:12-15a,17-18, Ps 90, Mk 12:13-17
Wednesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
2 Tm 1:1-3,6-12, Ps 123, Mk 12:18-27
Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
2 Tm 2:8-15, Ps 25, Mk 12:28-34
Friday – First Friday
2 Tm 3:10-17, Ps 119, Mk 12:35-37
Saturday – First Saturday in Ordinary Time
2 Tm 4:1-8, Ps 71, Mk 12:38-44
Remember in your prayers the sick and
homebound of our Parish, especially:
Maryann Baron, Joshua Basile,
Baby Madison Black, Lila Brown,
Jose Campos, Thomas Case, Moira Connor,
Baby Natasha deSa, Marjorie Dolak,
Danny Frey, Maria Keran, Evelyn LaPlante,
Joan Loftis, Carol McCarty, Baby Peter
Michalski, Lien Shinta, Suzanne Willett,
Margaret & Jack Wood,
Baby Anthony Yantiss
A Word from the Pastor
Pius XII – Part II
The theological accomplishments of Pope Pius XII are all
too often lost or overshadowed by the controversy of his
wartime record. Even as he was striving to save as many
lives – Catholic and Jewish as possible – from the nazi
terror, Pope Pius XII was also laying the groundwork for the
reforms of the Second Vatican Council. In 1943 the Pope
released Mystici Corporis Christi on the nature of the
Church which the Pope identifies as the mystical body of
Christ, distinguishing it from the physical body of Christ as
well as from any other body whether moral or physical,
stating this is so because Christ is founder and head of the
Church as well as its saviour and sustainer. In the same
year the Pope also released the encyclical Divino Offlante
Spiritu a landmark work on Catholic scriptural exegesis. In
1947 he released Mediator Dei, which encouraged greater
lay participation in the Mass, and shortly thereafter he
reformed the liturgy of Holy Week. Towards the end of his
papacy Pius XII shortened the required Eucharistic Fast
from midnight before Mass to a straightforward three hours
so as to encourage more frequent reception of the
Eucharist. This supposedly archconservative pope was, in
fact, something of a reformer.
At the time of his death in October 1959, Pope Pius XII
was greatly revered and recognized as one of the moral
bulwarks of the 20
th
century. His vilification began in the
early 1960’s with the play The Deputy by Rolf Hochhuth a
young Protestant whose thesis was that Pius XII was
responsible for the extermination of the Jews! In a true
twist of irony Hochhuth got his title from a line by
Goebbhels’ who referred to the Pope as “the deputy of the
Jew-God.”
Ignoring the implication of Goebbhels’
statement, Hochhuth attempts to portray the Pope as the
deputy of the nazis in their quest to exterminate the Jews.
Hochhuth’s world is surely one turned on its head.
Unfortunately Hochhuth libelous theme has become the
lodestar of anti-Catholics and a minor industry of books
slandering the Pope has ensued. Perhaps because of our
fallen nature, people are more inclined to believe a lie than
to believe the truth. The massive output of work attacking
Pope Pius XII and its ferocity can only have one source –
the devil. The person and figure of Pope Pius XII stands in
sharp contrast to today’s culture of death.
His life shines out in the darkness of contemporary
society, and wherever there are men who seek the Truth
the name of Pope Pius XII will be revered.
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,
Brian Horn, Brendan McCarthy,
Matthew O’Neil, Justin Smallwood
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The Blessed Sacrament
THIS IS MY BODY – THIS IS MY BLOOD
Can You Watch One Hour With Me?
A Holy Hour is simply an hour set-aside totally for the Lord;
an hour consecrated to God. It is a time to recollect our
mind, heart and spirit in order to focus them on God and
more specifically our Eucharistic Lord. To make a Holy
Hour is to make a decision to spend one hour with our
friend, our Savior and Lord who is truly present in the
Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour
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.
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generous offerings of May 24/25. The
regular collection brought in $17,025 and the Poor Box
yielded $219.
Friendly Reminder
This is a reminder to Parishioners to please use envelopes
for an accurate accounting of contributions. If you are not
using envelopes please make a note of your envelope
number on your check. To request envelopes please
contact the parish office. Please remember that loose cash
is not accountable for tax purposes. Thank you for your
generosity.
Summer Parish Financial Needs
We hope those traveling this summer enjoy their vacation
time. But please remember that the summer months
always present a challenge for the parish budget because
of fluctuating attendance at Sunday Mass. Although it’s
great to get away on vacation, don’t forget the needs of St.
Catherine’s while you are on holiday. Why not consider
giving electronically? The donation is made automatically
and you do not need to worry about the details. Forms
may be obtained from the parish office. Currently St.
Catherine’s offers the option of once a month, made on the
20th of each month through electronic transfer by a credit
card.
The Knights of Columbus News
Congratulations
to
Sir
Knights Benjamin Carlos,
Col., U.S. Army, Ret., Mike
Fabrizi, Lt. Col. Giovanni
Kotoriiy, U.S. Army, and
Stephen Retta who received
their Fourth Degree on 17
May 2008
.
The Women’s Association News
St Catherine of Siena Women’s
Association June meeting will be held
on Thursday, June 5
th
at 7:00 p.m. in
Bishop Justs Hall.
“Cooking Up
Summer Fun” Please bring a copy of a
favorite summertime recipe to share.
We will celebrate this year and plan for next year’s events.
All are welcome to attend.
In Addition …
We would like to thank all of our wonderful fashion show
models for this year’s Fashion Show: Kerry Dore, Melissa
Fowler, Barbara Kelley, Denise Mohler and daughter’s
Emmy, Sally and Eva, Maggie Radzik and goddaughter’s
Megan and Erin Meehan, Wendy Sellier, Kathleen Heron
and Mary Katherine Twetten. You were all terrific!
Further to the Success of The Fashion Show …
The Women’s Association extends their thanks to everyone
who participated and generously contributed to the success
of this year’s annual Fashion Show/Luncheon/Auction. The
funds generated from this event will go towards the
Alexander deFilippis scholarships. Three winners of this
year’s scholarships will be announced and awarded. God
bless you!
Please Don’t Park on the Grass
It is damaging to the asphalt, as well as
our grass, when latecomers to Mass
park in non-designated spaces. It is
also a violation of posted Fire Lanes. If
you see someone doing this, please
remind them, as we do not want to
resort to towing the offenders.
Lost & Found
For lost items please contact the parish secretary at
703.759.4350 or stop by the rectory.
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Parishioner Information Request
All registered parishioners should check with the parish
office if they have moved or changed phone numbers to
assure that our records are up to date. The parish office
phone number is (703) 759-4350.
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.
A VERY SPECIAL CATHOLIC TRIP
EWTN Mother Angelica – September 22 – 27
You do not need to be a senior or a member of
the Club to join us.
Visit Franciscan Monasteries of the
Eternal Word, Our Lady of The
Angels Monastery, Ava Maria Grotto,
Abbey of Gethsemane, St. Bernard
Abbey, Shrine of the Most Blessed
Sacrament. Daily Mass and prayer.
Includes 10 meals, tour guide.
Deluxe motor coach. Total: $714/Dbl, $914/Single.
Don’t miss this!
Please call the following for more information and/or to
register. Mary Ann at 703.404.8677 or Lorraine at
703.448.9181.
Catechist Corner
Confrater
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
Office of Religious Education
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”
Newcomers are welcome to join us at any time. Please
contact the Office of Religious Education at 703.759.3530
for more information.
All you need is to bring your Bible!
Evening Session Thursdays 7:30 p.m. in classroom 11
Morning Session Fridays 10:00 a.m. in Bishop Justs Hall
6/5 & 6/6
The Gospel of St. Luke and
Acts of the Apostles
Siena Academy News
The Children’s Corner
The student support team from Siena Academy
-Submitted by Maria Kehrli & Nicole Voce
The Children’s House North
The map of Europe is being used more often because a
student is going to Hungary this summer. The bead-chains
are still popular. Dominic, (a student) has been doing the
thousand-chain. Amelma, (another student) has been
working on the phonagram booklets. The children enjoy
playing outside in the nice weather.
The Children’s House South
The students are excited because there is finally soccer
this week! The children are using the finger charts, which
are still popular to help solve math equations. The land
and water form material is a clay scale of mountains and a
lake, snaking in-between the mountains. The children pour
water into the “river” and learn about the difference of water
and land. They are still using the movable alphabet to write
book reports.
Toddlers
Tip[ # 25 taken from 100 Child Development Tips. Slow
down and work at your child’s pace. Do not over-
schedule the day. Permit your child to fully absorb upon
his or her activities.
Elementary
The students are preparing another play called “A
Midsummer’s Night Dream.” Miss Cheryl was back for a
couple of days, and the children gave her a warm welcome.
The parable of the leaven in the Atrium is now popular.
The nine to thirteen years old students wrote some Haiku’s,
(a form of poetry) for an assignment, and here are two
entries:
Black bubbles floating,
in the delicious milk tea
will come buy again.
- By Antonia Freska
Shining rushing, blue,
forming together as one
beautiful liquid.
- By Nicole Voce
Fathers’ Day Triduum
The Fathers’ Day Triduum
begins on June 14
th
. If you
wish to include your father,
living or deceased in the
Triduum of Masses, envelopes
are available in the narthex of
the Church and may be placed
in the regular collection basket
or taken directly to the parish office during the week. Cards
for the living are also available at the parish office for those
wishing to send one. Please remember to submit an
envelope with the name(s) of your loved one(s) so that they
may be remembered at the Masses.
The Over Fifty Club of St. Catherine of Siena
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Extending an invitation to all Seniors
to join our Social Club. We meet on
the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the
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.
The Over 50 Club Scheduled Senior Trips
Please Note You Do Not Need To Be A Senior To
Join Us, Or A Member Of The Club!
Plan a Day Trip or an Extended Overnighter
Early Registration if Suggested
June 3 to 5 – Catholic Churches: Overnight to
Pittsburgh, Altoona, Loretta, and Johnstown. Visit
Anthony’s Chapel, Mount Assisi Sunken Gardens, St.
Frances University, Prince Gallitzia Chapel House, (has
the most relics outside of Rome), St. Vincent Basilica,
and other historic sights. 3 days 2-night, meals and tour
guide included. $414/Dbl, $514/Single. Deposit $100.
August 26 – Odyssey boat cruise around the Potomac
shores with upscale deluxe sit-down lunch, music and
entertainment, handicapped accessible. $79.
September 10 & 11 – Homestead & Shenandoah
Valley. Visit the new museum and magnificent gardens.
Go through the “Glenn Burnie” house. Have lunch in the
tearoom, then at the Homestead. Enjoy tea, dinner and
a relaxing evening with a full breakfast in the morning.
All three meals and tea included in package. $369/Dbl,
$469/Single.
September 16 – American Music Theatre in
Lancaster, the show is “Classic Crooners.” Great music
with Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Perry Como and
the recreation of the “Rat Pack”, Dean, Frank and
Sammy. Enjoy lunch at the Cracker Barrel and shop at
the outlets. $80.
October 6 to 10 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. (on the beach).
Four full course dinners and breakfasts, guided tour of
Georgetown, S.C. Backstage tour of the Alabama Theatre,
Three spectacular shows: Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre
& Cirque (fantastic acrobatics), a visit to LaBelle Winery, all
taxes & gratuities. $498.
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.
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.
Daily Rosary
The Rosary, a “summary of the
gospel”, is a wonderful way to have
daily contact with Mary, the Mother of
the Lord. Visit www.theholyrosary.org
to learn how to pray the Holy Rosary.
In the Diocese & Other Events
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
Vocations Awareness
Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others
Vocation Prayer:
Heavenly Father, bless our diocese with the grace of
vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.
Through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, grant to
those You have called the willingness and generosity of
spirit to give of themselves in devoting their lives and their
talents to the service of our Lord and to His Church.
Increase the faith of all within our diocese, and particularly
the faith of those You have called and will continue to call.
We ask this through Christ, Your Son. Amen.
“I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Do you want the
life of Christ in you to become one of single-hearted
service as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?
Call Fr. Brian Bashista: 703.841.2514, or write:
b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.
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 2008 Conferences for the Engaged with
openings: June 14
th
, July 19
th
, and August 16
th
All conferences will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel
in Vienna on Saturdays from 8:30 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 our Website
at www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/family/mpe-prep.html
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
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“I did not come to call the righteous, but
sinners.” None of us is perfect, nor is
our marriage. But we can enrich our
marriage, our family and our lives by
attending one of the next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends on
September 19-21 or December 5-7.
Register early to save your place. For
more information call John and Lorie Scali at 703.631.5289
or visit http://marriage4.com/.
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Classes
Tepeyac Family Center encourages engaged and married
couples to attend a series of NFP classes and learn how to
observe and interpret their signs of fertility. This knowledge
provides a healthy means for couples to plan and to
postpone pregnancy. The next series of 3 classes begins
June 29
th
at 2:00 p.m. at St. Raymond Parish Hall in
Springfield. Each class is approximately 2 ½ hours in
length. For more information or to register contact Gerri
Laird at 703.339.7261 or gmlaird@catholicculture.org.
Catholic OB-GYN Practice
Accepting New Patients
Tepeyac Family Center, the pro-life OB-GYN practice in
Fairfax, VA announces the addition of two Catholic OB-
GYN physicians to the staff, and is now accepting new
OB and GYN patients. To make an appointment, email
info@tepeyacfamilycenter.com or call 703.273.9440.
Catholic Campus Ministry BBQ
Campus Ministry at George Mason University is having a
summertime barbeque for all college students and
graduating high school seniors on Thursday, June 5
th
at
6:30 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel, 4515 Roberts
Road in Fairfax. This is a great way to meet college
students from different schools! Our student center will
also be open for hanging out every Thursday night in June
and July from 7–10 p.m. For further information contact
Catherine
Horan
at
703.425.0022
or
visit
choran1@gmu.edu;www.gmuccm.org.
Evening Retreats for Men -
two locations
Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center
The first Wednesday of every month from 7:00 p.m.-9:45
p.m. Retreats begin with Mass and include dinner and
opportunities for Confession. Located at 7007 Bradley
Blvd., in Bethesda, MD. Information: 302.365.0612.
St. Timothy Catholic Church
Every 2
nd
Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m.-9:30
p.m. Includes Mass, two talks, opportunities for Confession
and refreshments. All men over 18 years of age are
invited. Located at 13807 Poplar Tree Rd., Chantilly.
Information: 703.631.4976.
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.
Second Collection June 8
th
This collection will be used to support diocesan
communications efforts and the Catholic Communication
Campaign (CCC) of the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops. Half of the funds collected will remain in
the Diocese of Arlington to fund local communications
projects.
Diaconate and Priesthood Ordination
June 7
th
and June 14th
You are invited to attend the Diaconate Ordination on
Saturday, June 7
th
and the Priesthood Ordination on
Saturday, June 14
th
at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St.
Thomas More.
Bishop O’Connell Boys Lacrosse Day Camp
July 16
th
– July 19
th
. Rising 5
th
through 9
th
graders. For
more information contact the Head Coach, Brian
Rosenberger at brosenberger11@yahoo.com or
www.bishopoconnell.org or call 703.371.0171.
Summer Leadership Camps
The men of Opus Dei
are offering two one-
week
summer
Leadership Camps for
boys entering grades
5
th
– 8
th
. Robust fun
and manly piety is the
theme. Camps will run
from June 15th – 28th.
Information, call the Opus Dei Center in Reston at
703.689.3433, or visit: www.restonstudycenter.org.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for June 2008
General:
That Christians may cultivate a deep and personal
friendship with Christ so they are able to communicate
the strength of His love to those they encounter.
Mission:
That the international Eucharistic Congress in Quebec,
Canada, may lead to ever deeper understanding of the
Eucharist, the heart of the Church and source of
evangelization.
Vatican Website
To access information from the Vatican:
◊ Go to: www.vatican.va
◊ Select: The Holy See English