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Parish Staff
Maggie Radzik
Head of School
703.759.4129
Anson Groves
Dir. of 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
Mary LaPlante
Parish Secretary
703.759.4350
Jackie Fox
Bulletin Editor
703.759.4350
Guillermo DeLeon
Director of Facilities
703.638.4301
Email address:
deleonscs@gmail.com
Emiro Soto
Maintenance
Rosa Hernandez
Support Staff
Stephen Dolenc
Web Master
stephendolenc
@gmail.com
Mass Intentions
Sunday, September 21
7:30 a.m.
William Kiser
8:45 a.m.
Anneke Coleman
10:30 a.m.
Pro Populo
1:00 p.m.
Elizabeth DeLong
Monday, September 22
9:00 a.m.
Sister Catherine Marie, O.P.
Tuesday, September 23
9:00 a.m.
William Bauer
Wednesday, September 24
9:00 a.m.
Mildren Bruning
Thursday, September 25
9:00 a.m.
John J. Collins
Friday, September 26
9:00 a.m.
Kathy Gomez
Saturday, September 27
9:00 a.m.
The Costello Family
5:30 p.m.
S. Sheikh
Daily Scriptures
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday – 25
th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 55: 6-9, Ps 145, Phil 1: 20c-24,27a, Mt 20: 1-16a
Monday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Prv 3: 27-34, Ps 15, Lk 8: 16-18
Tuesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Prv 21: 1-6, 10-13, Ps 119, Lk 8: 19-21
W
ednesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Prv 30: 5-9, Ps 119, Lk 9: 1-6
Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Eccl 1: 2-11, Ps 90, Lk 9: 7-9
Friday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Eccl 3: 1-11, Ps 144, Lk 9: 18-22
Saturday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Eccl 11: 9 – 12: 8, Ps 90, Lk 9: 43b-45
Parish Registration
We welcome you to our Parish Community and invite you
to call or register in person at the Parish Office.
St. Matthew the Apostle – September 21
Matthew was a tax collector in the city of Capernaum,
where Jesus was living. He was a Jew but he was
working for the Romans, who had conquered the Jews.
For this reason, his countrymen disliked him. They would
not have anything to do with these "public sinners," as
tax collectors like Matthew were called.
But Jesus did not feel that way about Matthew. One
day, Jesus saw Matthew sitting in his office and he said,
"Follow me." At once, Matthew left his money and his
position to follow Jesus. He seemed so holy and king-
like. Matthew gave a big supper for Jesus. He invited
other friends like himself to meet Jesus and listen to him
teach. Some people found fault with Jesus for sharing a
meal with those whom they considered sinners.
However, Jesus had a ready answer. "They who are
well do not need a doctor; the sick do. I have not come to
call the just, but sinners to repentance."
When Jesus went back to heaven, St. Matthew stayed
in Palestine. He remained there for some time to preach
about the Lord. We are familiar with the Gospel of
Matthew, which is the story of Jesus and what he taught.
St. Matthew presents Jesus to his own people. The Lord
is the Messiah whom the prophets had said would come
to save us.
After preaching the Gospel to many people, St. Matthew
ended his life as a glorious martyr for the faith.
"You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly
Father is perfect." (Mt. 5:48)
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Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish
Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, Maryann Barron,
Joshua Basile, Philip Calanchini, Jose Campos,
Thomas Case, Moira Connor, Baby Natasha deSa,
Marjorie Dolak, Larry Dublin, Danny Frey, Brian Hack,
Elizabeth Hooten, Marjorie Horan, Evelyn LaPlante,
Joan Loftis, Deana Mansoor, Inaam Mansoor,
Carol McCarty, Baby Peter Michalski, Ann Miller,
David Murphy, Makayla Overend, Lien Shinta,
Margaret Wood, Joseph Vander Woude,
Baby Anthony Yantiss
Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ
Lila Brown, Irene Corrado, Joseph Gartlan, Maria Keran,
William Bud Ko, Nicholas Lippis, Rita Lippis,
Margie McBee, Steve Saunders, Adele Spauer,
Thomas Vander Woude, Jack Wood, Angel Zavala
Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel
Jordan Bowren, Jeff Campbell, Brendan Dunne,
Christopher Frediani, Brian Horn, Brendan McCarthy,
Matthew O’Neil, Justin Smallwood
The Blessed Sacrament
THIS IS MY BODY – THIS IS MY BLOOD
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
The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic
worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let
us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in
oration and in contemplation, that is full of faith, and ready
to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the
world. May our adoration never cease.
– John Paul II, 1960
To sign up for adoration or for information regarding
adoration please contact Diane Cieslak 703.678.3919.
24 hour Eucharistic Adoration begins after the 9:00 a.m.
Mass on Wednesday and ends with reposition of the
Blessed Sacrament at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday.
24 hour Eucharistic Adoration also begins after the 9:00
a.m. Mass on every First Friday of the month and ends with
reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:55 a.m. on
Saturday.
Holy Hour is every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
40 Days For Life
September 24
th
through November 2nd
Christians throughout Northern Virginia are invited to take
part in the national 40 Days for Life effort. 40 Days for Life
is a nation-wide campaign that calls upon God through
prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion in
America. This is a remarkable effort that has grown
dramatically over the last years. The St. Catherine of
Siena Pro-Life Committee is participating in the effort and
asks fellow parishioners to join us. From September 24
th
through November 2
nd
, we ask that parishioners devote
special prayer and periods of fasting to the unborn and ask
God to help America free itself from the evil of abortion. St.
Catherine’s will also join other area parishes and hold a
peaceful vigil outside the abortion clinic located
at
900 S
.
Washington Street in Falls Church. St. Catherine’s will
pray at the clinic for 24 hours on Thursday, September 25
th
and Tuesday, October 7
th
. We need volunteers to
accomplish this. Please prayerfully consider supporting
this great effort. For more information or to volunteer to
join the vigil, please contact Mark Poirier at
mark.g.Poirier@saic.com or call 703.421.7240
.
The Over Fifty Club
On September 23
rd
The Over Fifty
Club will meet in Bishop Justs Hall at
11:30 a.m. It will be a bag lunch day.
The program will be: “A Gift of Life”
with a presentation by a kidney donor and the recipient.
Please join us.
Annual Parish Picnic - September 27th
Save the date!!
Saturday, September 27th
Highlights: Food, Games, Fire Trucks,
Castle Moon Bounce and Fun for All
Bring your family and friends!!!
Saturday, September 27
th
from 11:00 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed. Please call Kathy
Abruzzino at 703.689.2531.
St. Catherine of Siena Treble Choir is
Looking For Volunteers
Children’s Choir Opportunities
St. Catherine of Siena Treble Choir is looking for new
members. The Treble Choir sings for the 8:45 a.m. Liturgy
on the second and last Sundays of each month from
September through May, and rehearses in Bishop Justs
Hall on Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Choir members as
young as six years old are invited to join, and may remain
through high school age. The children receive vocal
technique and sight-reading training as part of the weekly
rehearsal process, laying the foundation for a more
enriched musical experience. For further information,
please contact Dr. Kimberly Hess, Director of Music at
703.759.4350 or kimberlyannhess@gmail.com.
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From The Office of Religious Education
Catechist Corner
Confrater
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
September CCD Class Calendar
22, 23 All classes in session
29
No Monday classes
30
All Tuesday classes in session
Confirmation Calendar
September
24
6:00 p.m. Bishop Justs Hall
13
Girls Retreat
20
Boys Retreat
28
Final Rehearsal and Holy Hour
29
Mass of Holy Confirmation
CCD Catechists are Needed!
There are several positions in our religious education
program still open for catechists and assistant catechists.
If you would like to volunteer to pass on the holy faith to the
next generation, please fill out a Catechist Registration
Form available from the Office of Religious Education.
There is no experience necessary. We will provide all
materials, support, training, and the assistance of an
experienced catechist. All you need to bring is a love for
the holy faith and a love of children. Please consider
donating your time. Graces will be amply supplied.
Becoming Catholic
Beginning this September, the Office of Religious
Education will hold classes for those interested in learning
more about “Becoming Catholic.” These classes are ideal
for those who are just curious about what it means to be
Catholic, as well as for those who are more certain. This
class will also be useful for adults who may have skipped a
sacrament (e.g. Holy Confirmation). If you or someone you
know is interested, please contact the Office of Religious
Education at 703.759.3530.
“I Will Build My Church
– The Acts of the Apostles”
The Holy Father, Pope Benedict, has declared this to be
the year of St. Paul. Throughout the year, the Office of
Religious Education will host a series of Bible studies on
the life and writings of St. Paul found in Sacred Scripture.
Our first study for the year will begin with the book The Acts
of the Apostles.
Class dates are:
Friday mornings from October 3
rd
to October 31
st
We will study the very beginnings of the holy Catholic
Church and in particular the life of St. Paul as presented in
The Acts of the Apostles. Please join our study in Bishop
Justs Hall with a light breakfast on Friday mornings from
9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bible Study
“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ” - St. Jerome
“From Adam to Jesus
– A Journey through the Bible”
What is the story of salvation? Do you want to know more
about Adam, Noah, Abraham, Solomon, David, Mary and
Jesus? This introduction to the Holy Bible, over the course
of five Saturday mornings will present an overview of the
main story, characters, and theology found in the “Word of
God.” Using the Holy Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, and the wisdom of the Church Fathers, we will
explore the main events of Salvation History, From Adam
to Jesus. Please join our study in Bishop Justs Hall with a
light breakfast from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Class dates are:
October 4
th
& 18
th
, November 8
th
& 22
nd
, December 6
th
.
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!
Siena Academy News
Children’s Corner
Siena Academy extends a warm welcome to all new and
returning students, families and faculty. The year is off to a
busy and exciting start. We would like to invite all
parishioners to come visit and learn more about your
beautiful parish school at the following events:
Thursday, September 25
th
from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Presentation discussing general Montessori and its
application in both the school and home.
Saturday, September 27
th
from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation in the Elementary: Come see how Montessori
materials are presented and used in the elementary
environment (ages 6-12).
Environment Observations
Beginning in October, you are invited to come to Siena
Academy during school hours and observe in person the
beauty of our children’s work in both the Children’s House
(ages 2 1/2 – 6) and Elementary (ages 6-12) environments.
You will experience first-hand the incredible works and
graces taking place daily at your parish school. Come see
what so many families around the diocese are talking
about!
Please call 703.759.4129 to schedule an
appointment.
Parish Registration
We welcome you to our Parish Community and invite you
to call or register in person at the Parish Office.
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The Pro-Life Committee
The Pro-Life Committee invites you to join us the last
Saturday of the month, from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. We will pray
the Rosary outside the
Falls Church Abortion Clinic located at
900 S. Washington Street.
The Over 50 Club Scheduled Senior Trips
Make Your Calendars and Make
Plans to Enjoy a Great Trip
Membership in the Club and
Senior Status is not required.
Early Registration is Suggested!
September 30 – Gettysburg & Eisenhower Tour
A new museum and visitor’s center recently opened with
twelve galleries. A magnificent Cyclorama* which depicts
the Charge of the Confederate Infantry. Restoration cost
over 11 million dollars and took five years to complete.
Grand opening is September 26
th
. We’ll have lunch there
(on your own), tour the Eisenhower Farm and make a
surprise stop on the way home. $68. *A large composite
picture placed on the interior walls of a cylindrical room so
as to appear in natural perspective to a spectator standing
in the center of the room.
October 6 to 10 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. (on the beach).
Four full course dinners and breakfasts, guided tour of
Charlestown, 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.
October 17 One Day Pilgrimage
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary – Mother Seton’s Shrine
This beautiful day trip to the National Shire of the “Grotto of
Lourdes” will include a tour of the seminary at Mount St.
Mary’s with Mass, lunch at the Cozy restaurant in
Thurmont, and a visit to Mother Seton House and museum
in Emmitsburg, MD. A priest will be joining us for this
beautiful day of either “thanksgiving” or for our “special
request”. Early registration is suggested. $56 includes
motor coach, driver’s tip and lunch. Pickup is at St.
Thomas a Becket and Cascade Senior Center.
April 25-May 3 (2009) – Cruise to the Mexican Riviera
Includes airfare from Dulles to Los Angeles. A seven night
cruise aboard the “Mariner of the Seas.” One evening in
Los Angeles with dinner & breakfast. Tour Los Angeles;
visit Cabo SanLucas, Mazatlan Puerto Vallarta. All taxes &
transfers included. Inside cabin $1,919 – Outside cabin
$2,219 – Balcony $2,419.
Please call regarding
registration.
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
Home or Abroad
To locate a Catholic Church while traveling at home or
abroad visit www.masstimes.org.
You will find
information/directions on the closest Catholic Church to
your destination, along with Mass and Confession times.
This Website also offers links to an on-line reference library
of: The Day’s Readings, Bible, Catechism, U.S. Bishops &
Diocese, Saint of the Day, Daily Prayer,
Life Ways, Sing Your Praises, Vatican Website,
Vatican Library, Vatican Museums and Catholic News.
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.
“Seek the Lord while He may be found…” While seeking
Him in prayer and the sacraments, listen to Him. Could it
be you are being called by Jesus to serve as a priest,
deacon, sister or brother? If you think He may be offering
you this grace, call Fr. Brian Bashista: 703.841.2514,
or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org
.
From the Office of the Chancellor
Political Activity at Parishes
As the November elections approach, all parishioners
should be aware of the following policies of the Diocese of
Arlington with regard to political activity at parishes and
other Church facilities and events.
Distribution of partisan campaign literature (e.g. leaflets,
bumper stickers, etc.) on Church property is not permitted.
Distribution of any voter guides or other election-related
materials, other than those prepared by Bishop Loverde,
the Virginia Catholic Conference or the USCCB, also is not
permitted on Church property. This prohibition includes
any of the “Voter Guides,” “Platforms,” etc., prepared by
various groups, whether they claim to be within or outside
of the Catholic Church.
Do not bring such materials onto Church property for
distribution. If you discover anyone distributing such
materials, please inform your pastor or a parish staff
member.
A complete discussion of our diocesan policies is available
online at the Website of the Virginia Catholic Conference,
www.vacatholic.org. If you become aware of any violation
of these policies, please contact the Office of the
Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, 200 Glebe Road,
Suite 914, Arlington, VA 22203.
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Marriage Nullity Process
September 25
St. Luke Parish – Bishop Flaherty Hall, McLean
October 7
St. John the Apostle Parish - Parish Hall, Leesburg.
Father Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S., J.C.D., V.G., Judicial Vicar,
will give a presentation on the Marriage Nullity Process in
the Diocese of Arlington. He will answer questions about
the nullity process and the grounds (reasons) needed to
begin the process. To ensure there are adequate copies of
the materials to be distributed, please reserve a space by
calling Joyce Wagner at 703.841.2502.
Pregnancy Loss, Sexual Trauma,
Unresolved Grief Conference
The Office for Family Life and Catholic Charities will host a
conference on Pregnancy Loss, Sexual Trauma and
Unresolved Grief on Wednesday, September 24
th
. Theresa
Burke, Ph.D., and Kevin Burke, L.S.W., founders of
Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreats and Ministries will be
the keynote speakers. The Conference will take place at
Top of the Town in Arlington, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Continuing Education Credits are available to licensed
professionals. For more information or to register for this
seminar, please call 703.841.2504
The Aftermath of Abortion:
How are you and I affected?
St. Luke Catholic Church in McLean will host a talk
presented by Project Rachel of the Office for Family Life on
Wednesday, October 1
st
in Flaherty Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Statistics tell us that one in 4 American women have had at
least one abortion. This includes our friends, relatives,
neighbors…maybe even some of us. Come, listen and
learn how to respond with love and compassion. Help
those who are suffering to find peace and healing in God’s
infinite mercy.
For more information please call
703.356.1255.
Post-Abortion Help
A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend for healing after an abortion
is scheduled on October 31 – November 2. This retreat is
a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken
from abortion. It offers a supportive, confidential and non-
judgmental environment where you can express, release
and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the
process of restoration, renewal and healing. Please call
Myriam at 703.729.7998 for information or contact by email
at projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org.
Remember to Pray the Rosary
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.
St. Philip Parish Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, September 17
th
from 10:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Located at 7500 St. Philips Court, Falls Church
This year the Fall Festival will feature good old-fashioned
family fun with a Country Store, with homemade jams and
jellies; Arts and Crafts Room, with handmade Christmas
decorations, and special gifts for that special someone; a
Silent Auction, Bingo, Carnival Games, a Moon Bounce, a
ride called “Orbotran” and Pony Rides. Homemade
cookies, cakes and other goodies will be for sale, and a
variety of treasures will be available at the White Elephant.
Chances will be available on a Hand-Made Quilt, and on a
$1,500 raffle. Snacks will be served all day, and in the
evening an International Dinner, featuring delicacies from
around the world will be served beginning at 4:00 p.m. Live
music and entertainment by the King’s Park German Band
for your enjoyment while you dine.
Diaconate Formation
Inquiry Meetings for those interested in the Permanent
Diaconate program in the Diocese of Arlington will be
held on the following dates at parishes throughout the
Diocese:
Thursday, September 25, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas á Becket, Reston
Friday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Queen of Apostles, Alexandria
Saturday, September 27, 9:30 a.m.
St. James, Falls Church
Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart, Winchester
Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity, Gainesville
Sunday, October 5, 1:00 p.m.
St. Leo, Fairfax
Men interested in discerning a vocation to the Permanent
Diaconate, and their wives, are invited to these meetings
to get a better understanding of the vocation in general
and the formation process in particular. Refreshments
will be served. For further information and to RSVP,
please call 703.841.2508.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for
September 2008
General:
That those who are forced to
leave home and country
because of war or oppressive
regimes may be supported by
Christians in the defence and
protection of their rights.
Mission:
That faithful to the sacrament of
matrimony every Christian
family may cultivate the values
of love and communion in order
to be a small evangelizing
community, sensitive and open
to the material and spiritual
needs of others.