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 Judy Wood 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, August 16 8:00 a.m. Mary Mogab V 10:00 a.m. Pro Populo 12:00 Noon Tom McDonald V Monday, August 17 9:00 a.m. Florence Caton Tuesday, August 18 9:00 a.m. The LeJeune Family Wednesday, August 19 9:00 a.m. Joseph Jeon V Thursday, August 20 9:00 a.m. Bill Hale V Friday, August 21 9:00 a.m. David Temeless V Saturday, August 22 9:00 a.m. Bill Hale V 5:30 p.m. Richard V. Long V READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 9: 1-6, Ps 34, Eph 5: 15-20, Jn 6: 51-58 Monday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Jgs 2: 11-19, Ps 106, Mt 19: 16-22 Tuesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time ,Jgs 6: 11-24a, Ps 85, Mt 19: 23-30 Wednesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Jgs 9: 6-15, Ps 21, Mt 20: 1-16a Thursday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Jgs 11: 29-39a, Ps 40, Mt 22: 1-14 Friday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Ru 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22, Ps 146, Mt 22: 34-40 Saturday - The Queenship of the Virgin Mary Time Ru 2: 1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17, Ps 128, Mt 23: 1-12 Parish Stewardship Thank you for your generous offerings of August 8/9. The regular collection brought in $12,413, and the Poor Box yielded $226. .. Faith Direct contributions will be published the 3rd Sunday of the month. Contributions for the month of August are $16,724. Those interested in contributing automatically through Faith Direct please go to www.faithdirect.net St. Catherine CODE is VA129. The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Eight days ago, we were celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Today, we are commemorating another beautiful Marian Feast, that of the Queenship of Mary. This special Liturgical Feast was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII on October 11, 1954 through his Encyclical Letter "Ad Caeli Reginam." The Holy Catholic Church made this proclamation in view of the fact that throughout its history, whether in time of peace or in time of war, the faithful have continuously addressed prayers of petition and hymns of praise and veneration to the Queen of Heaven. Following the tremendous destruction that occurred during World War II the Church turned its eyes towards Mary, the Heavenly Queen, in the hope of her protection. Keeping in mind that worldwide devotion to Mary continued to be very popular, including in Fatima, to bring the Year of Mary to a happy and beneficial conclusion, and in response to petitions that were received in Rome from all over the world, the Church considered that it was appropriate to institute the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen. Through this proclamation, it was not the intent of the Church to proclaim a new truth. "From early times Christians have believed that she of whom was born the Son of the Most High received privileges of grace above all other beings created by God. He 'will reign in the house of Jacob forever,' [Lk. 1:32] 'the Prince of Peace,' [Is. 9:6] the 'King of Kings and Lord of Lords.' [Rev. 19:16]. And when Christians reflected upon the intimate connection that exist between a mother and a son, they readily acknowledged the supreme royal dignity of the Mother of God." (Ad Caeli Reginam; # 8) "Hence it is not surprising that the early writers of the Church called Mary 'the Mother of the King' and 'the Mother of the Lord,' basing their stand on the words of St. Gabriel the archangel, who foretold that the Son of Mary would reign forever, [Lk. 1:32-3] and on the words of Elizabeth who greeted her with reverence and called her 'the Mother of my Lord.' [Lk. 1:43], and therefore they clearly signified that she derived a certain eminence and exalted station from the royal dignity of her Son." (Ad Caeli Reginam; # 9) Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, Maryann Barron, Joshua Basile, Bryan Cox, Flora DeLeon, Marjorie Dolak, Christa Drummond, Larry Dublin, Danny Frey, Brian Hack, Elizabeth Hooten, Marjorie Horan, Carol McCarty, Susan McQuade, Canon Craig Merkel, Peter Michalski, David Murphy, William Schrepel, Murray Schooner, Lien Shinta, Cris Ternisky, Abby Trepacz, Ana Laura Valdez, Anthony Yantiss Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ Philip Calanchini, , Joe Cassella, Joseph Cerroni, Sr., Irene Corrado, Joseph Dunne, Bill Hale, Maria Keran, William Bud Ko, Cynthia Randall, Adele Spauer, Thomas Vander Woude, Victor Wouters, Angel Zavala Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel Douglas Beer, Patrick Bouchoux, Jordan Bowren, Brendan Dunne, Mark Falcon, Christopher Frediani, Michael Holtz, Brian Horn, Kathleen Mahoney, Josh Moore, Matthew O'Neil, Mathew Rowell, 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 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. Communion and Blessings A very common liturgical abuse of our times happens during the reception of Holy Communion when persons who cannot receive Communion nevertheless line up with their arms crossed over their chest, as a "message" to the priest that they want a blessing instead of Communion. This is liturgically incorrect on a number of levels. First and foremost, the time for Communion is the time for Communion. The Communion line is not, and should not be, the blessing line. Secondly, the liturgical actions of the priest during Mass are highly regulated, and quite specific of what to do and when to do it. The actions of a good liturgist may seem spontaneous, but they are not and should not be. Unfortunately, owing to the confused time in which we live, some people are instructed to present themselves, arms crossed, before the priest at Communion time for a blessing. To make things even more confused, some people present themselves with crossed arms as a sign that they wish to receive on the tongue! Children who have not yet made their first Communion may come up with their parents who are receiving, but should not present themselves individually for a blessing. Others, who cannot receive, for whatever reason, should remain seated. The proper time for the blessing follows the prayer after Communion, which blessing all receive together. Opus Dei Recollection A priest of the Opus Dei prelature presents an "Evening of Recollection" for women on the 3rd 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. Prayer for Priests O Jesus, Eternal High Priest, Live in Your priests, act in them, speak in and through them. Think Your thoughts in their minds, love through their hearts. Give them Your own disposition and feelings. Teach, lead and guide them always. Correct, enlighten and expand their thoughts and behavior. Possess their Souls, take over their entire personalities and replace them with Yourself. Incline them to constant adoration and thanksgiving; pray in and through them. Let them live in You. Amen. O Mary, Immaculate Mother of Jesus and Mother of priests, Pray and intercede for priests. Amen. The Knights of Columbus News Social Meeting Properly disposing of Sacramentals Tuesday, August 18th, at 7:30 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall, Consider This Opportunity to Serve! Become a Knight and support your Parish! For information please contact Kevin Trissell at 703.464.8393 or trissellkofc@verizon.net. Knights of Columbus Annual Contributions The Padre Pio Council of the Knights of Columbus made the following contributions during the fraternal year of July 2008 through June 2009. The support of the parishioners of St. Catherine's is acknowledged and appreciated. Fr. Alphonse Kabore Educational Fund $18,630 KOVAR 2,626 St. Catherine's Growth Fund 2,000 Seminarian Mick Kelly 500 Servants of the Lord, Virgin of Mafara 721 Great Falls Little League 350 St. Catherine's Christmas Trees 630 KOC Culture of Life Fund 435 Knights in Need 500 Poor Clare Sisters 400 Retired Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia 400 Retired Sisters Immaculate Heart of Mary 400 Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist 500 Tepeyac Family Center/Divine Mercy Care 500 Penny per Knight per Day 239 Covenant House 100 Our Lady Legionnaires of Christ-Christmas Trees 100 VA KOC Charities, Inc. 157 Capital Hospice of Northern Virginia 100 Gabriel Project 200 Mount Saint Mary's Seminary 200 National Center for Padre Pio 100 St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home 200 A Women's Choice 200 Youth Apostles Institute 100 Youth Apostles Institute Christmas Trees 100 Fr. Bader Scholarship 100 Gabriel Homes 100 GRAND TOTAL $30,588 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. 2009 Over 50 Club Scheduled Senior Trips ? September 9 - "Broadways Best" at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster. You'll enjoy works and music of great composers like Gershwin, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Leonard Bernstein. The production features memorable moments from Cats, Jersey Boys, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and more! Enjoy lunch on your own at Cracker Barrel, Roby Tuesday or Olive Garden. There will be time for outlet shopping. $82. ? September 16 - Annapolis - A historic tour of Annapolis State House, World Was II Memorial, lunch at the Officers Club at the Naval Academy and a cruise on the Harbor Queen, where you'll see the Bay bridge and the Naval Academy from the boat. $89. ? October 5-9 - Hudson Valley Resort. Fall foliage in the Shawangunk Mountains. Beautiful new resort featuring activities during the day, magnificent indoor pool, entertainment each evening, cruise on the Hudson River Valley, see 2 estates, golf package $35/18holes with golf cart, and includes 3 full sit-down meals. $589 Dbl. ? October 12 - St. James The Greater & The Bavarian Inn. Day trip with Father Drummond. We'll have Mass at St. James and lunch at the Bavarian Inn. $76 includes motor coach, lunch and drivers tip. ? October 20 - "Steping Out On Broadway" A wonderful musical with many show tunes like Jersey Boys, Sound of Music, 42nd Street, complete with singers, dancers and orchestra at the LaFontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Lunch included $86. ? October 28-29 Atlantic City overnight, staying at the Tropicana. Including buffet dinner, (show if one is scheduled) and full breakfast. $10 bonus then to Resorts 2nd, Day bonus $26. $154 Dbl. ? November 8 - "Shear Madness" at the Kennedy Center. Sunday Matinee. You help to solve the crime. This is a very funny show. Lunch on your own at Olive Garden. $63. ? December 3&4 - Hershey Christmas - Includes visit to Chocolate World, Candy-Land Light Show, dinner and a show at Hershey Lodge. Overnight at the Hotel Hershey (5*), breakfast at the hotel, visit Town & Founders Hall, the new Museum, shops, and enjoy indoor pool. $281/Dbl. ? December - White House Christmas Tour Waiting for confirmation date. Event will be either the 9th or 10th. Confirmation date expected to be set 3 weeks prior to selected date. $32 per person. This is a limited list. Call for details. Membership in the Club is not required to travel with us! Please call the following for more information and/or registration. Mary Ann at 703.404.8677 or Connie at 703.759.2939 Christ House Food Donation Drive Many thanks to all the St. Catherine's parishioners who in May and June so generously contributed food items for families in need. We will, once again, be collecting items because the food supplies for Christ House are extremely low. This year, due to the recession, many recipients are seniors, the homeless, single parents and families struggling to make ends meet. Christ House serves all in need throughout the diocese, including the rural counties. Please help us to help others. The following non-perishable food items are requested: Canned meats (corned beef, spam, chicken), canned tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, pasta, instant potatoes, macaroni & cheese kits. Please be so kind as to limit contributions to these items, and please check the expiration dates carefully so that expired items is not donated. Labeled bins will be placed in the narthex of the church. Gift cards from Giant or Safeway are another option that you might find more convenient. Please place gift cards in an envelope marked "Christ House" and place in the collection basket at Mass or drop off at the Parish Office. Thank you very much for your generosity to others. Siena Academy News Mission Statement Siena Academy is the parish school at St. Catherine of Siena. Its mission is to give glory to God and to assist parents in the role as primary educators of their children by offering specially prepared environments founded upon the principles and discoveries made by Dr. Maria Montessori in regard to the unique spiritual and developmental needs of the child from birth to adulthood. Siena Academy - School Year 2009-2010 Parent/Toddler Class We are currently accepting applications for our Parent/Toddler Class. This class is for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, and will be held for two consecutive days per week, Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Please call the school office at 703.759.4129 for applications and further information. Parent/Infant Class This fall we will be offering a Parent/Infant Class, ages 0-10 months. This class will be four consecutive Friday's, 2 hours per class. This class is offered six times throughout the year. If you are interested please call the school office to have your name placed on our list. The schedule of sessions and registration forms will be available at a later date. Attention All Parishioners Brain-Body Integration Workshop When: .August 20-22 Where: St. Francis Episcopal Church 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls Siena Academy is sponsoring a Bal-A-Vis-X Workshop. This workshop is for parents and educators alike. Bal-A-Vis-X is a series of more than 200 balance, auditory and vision exercises. It is deeply rooted in rhythm and of varied complexity. Presented by Bill Hubert, the creator of Bal-A-Vis-X. Once the adult learns these exercises, they are taught to the children. The benefits for children are confidence, self-esteem and enhanced learning retention. The cost for the program is $250. For further information /registration please contact Laura Bell at labinstl@hotmail.com. In the Diocese & Other Events Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org Vocations Awareness Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others Gracious God, bless all families and make them holy. Enable parents to share their faith with their children through word and example. May they encourage their sons and draughts to seek and follow your Son's call to the priesthood and religious life. Could God be inviting you to the priesthood or consecrated life? Call Father Brian Bashista at 703.841.2514 or write b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org. From the Office of the Chancellor Resources on Health Care Legislation The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has established the following criteria for health care reform: ? Coverage for all people from conception until natural death; ? Continuation of the federal ban on funding for abortion; ? Access for all, with a special concern for the poor; ? Pursuit of the common good and preservation of pluralism, including conscience protections; and ? Restraint t of costs and equitable application of costs among payers. The website of the Virginia Catholic Conference and the USCCB Secretariat on Pro-Life Activities provide Action Alerts and resources relating to the health care proposals now under consideration by Congress. For information on how you can make your voice heard in this important debate, Visit www.vacatholic.org and www.usccb.org/prolife. Eucharistic Holy Hour When: Sunday, August 23 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas à Becket Catholic Church 1421 Wiehle Avenue, Reston Your are invited to a Eucharistic Holy Hour sponsored by the Arlington Division of the World Apostolate of Fàtima. At Fatima, Our Lady asked for prayer and sacrifice for the conversion of sinners, peace in the world, and an increase in vocations. We hope you will join with us in prayer. From the Office of the Chancellor Diocesan Pilgrimage Mary, Cause of our Joy and Mother of Priests When: October 10th Where: Basilica of the National Shire of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. Join us in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Arlington and the "Year for Priests" Schedule of Events 9:15 a.m. Rosary 10:00 a.m. Confessions/Shrine Tours 11:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Rev. David Thayer, S.S., S.T.L., Ph.D, Theological Institute Lunch available until 12:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Mass -the Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, Principal Celebrant & Homilist From the Office of the Tribunal Presentation on the Marriage Nullity Process 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. For further information, and to ensure adequate copies of the materials to be distributed, please reserve a space by calling Joyce Wagner at 703.841.2500 Office of the Chancellor Televised Sunday Masses The Sunday TV Mass, on air for over 55 years in the Washington metropolitan area is broadcast on Channel WDCW 50 from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. From the Office of Family Life Annual Diocesan-wide Young Adult Mass and Social with Bishop Loverde When: Sunday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Queen of Apostles Catholic Church Alexandria All young adults are invited to our 3rd annual Young Adult Mass with Bishop Loverde! This Mass is a wonderful opportunity to pray with our Bishop, other diocesan priests and young adults from throughout our diocese! Bring your friends! More information is available on the Young Adult Ministry homepage at www.arlingtondiocese.org/yamyoung_adult.php. 2009 Marriage Jubilee Mass Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year? Were you married in 1959 or 1984? Then contact the Parish office to register for the "2009 Marriage Jubilee Mass" to be celebrated on Sunday, October 25th at 2:30 pm at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The parish office must submit all registrations to the Office for Family Life as soon as possible. Visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/ familylife/MJM.php for more details. Abortion Recovery Retreats for Women "Entering Canaan" A day of Prayer and Healing will take place on Saturday, September 12th, and a Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Retreat is scheduled for October 16- 18th. These retreats are a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken from abortion. They offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where you can express, reconcile and release painful post- abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. For further information or to register, please call Project Rachel at 703.841.2504. The Living Church Engaging Parishes in Promoting Human Dignity Join the Peace and Justine Commission on September 19th for their 6th Annual Fall Conference on "The Living Church: Engaging Parishes in Promoting Human Dignity" The program includes a keynote address on The Living Vision: A Perspective on the Parish Social Mission, with presenter Rev. Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities, U.S.A. We will also have workshops to explore in more depth how we can all be involved with parish ministry. The conference will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church. For more information please contact Fr. Gerry Creedon, Chair, Peace and Justice Commission at 703.527.5500.