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Parish Staff

Laura Bell

Head of School

703.759.4129

Maggie Radzik

Head of Pedagogy

703.759.4129

Anson Groves

Dir. of Religious Ed.

703.759.3530

Sharon O’Donnell

Religious Ed Secretary

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 23

8:00 a.m.

Marjorie Dolak

10:00 a.m.

Pro Populo

12:00 Noon

Lucille Calderazzo

Monday, August 24

9:00 a.m.

David Lejeune

Tuesday, August 25

9:00 a.m.

Paul Leblond

Wednesday, August 26

9:00 a.m.

Joseph Jeon

Thursday, August 27

9:00 a.m.

The Hering Family

Friday, August 28

9:00 a.m.

Tracy McMullen

Saturday, August 29

9:00 a.m.

Natasha DeSa

5:30 p.m.

Bill Hale

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday – 21

st

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jos 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b, Ps 34, Eph 5: 21-32, Jn 6: 60-69

Monday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Rv 21: 9b-14, Ps 145, Jn 1: 45-51

Tuesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Thes 2: 1-8, Ps 139, Mt 23: 23-26

Wednesday

– Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Thes 2: 9-13, Ps 139, Mt 23: 27-32

Thursday – St. Monica

1 Thes 3: 7-13, Ps 90, Mt 24: 42-51

Friday – St. Augustine

1 Thes 4: 1-8, Ps 91, Mt 25: 1-13

Saturday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Thes 4: 9-11, Ps 98, Mk 6: 17-29

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 is

open from 10:00 am until 4:00 p.m. The telephone number

is (703) 759-4350.

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St Augustine of Hippo

Feast Day August 28

The earliest portrait of Saint Augustine (6th century)

Augustine of Hippo (pronounced (Latin: Aurelius

Augustinus Hipponensis;

[

(November 13, 354 – August

28, 430), Bishop of Hippo Regius, also known as St.

Augustine or St. Austin

[3]

, was a Berber philosopher and

theologian.

Augustine, a Latin Church father, is one of the most

important figures in the development of Western

Christianity. Augustine was heavily influenced by the

Neo-Platonism of PlatPlotinus. He framed the concepts

of original sin and just war. When the Roman Empire in

the West was starting to disintegrate, Augustine

developed the concept of the Church as a spiritual City of

God (in a book of the same name) distinct from the

material City of Man. His thoughts profoundly influenced

the medieval world view. Augustine’s City of God was

closely identified with the church, and was the

community which worshipped God.

Augustine was born in the city of Thagaste, the present

day Souk Ahras, Algeria, to a Catholic mother named

Monica. He was educated in North Africa and resisted

his mother’s pleas to become Christian. Living as a

pagan intellectual, he took a concubine and became a

Manichean. Later he converted to the Catholic Church,

became a bishop and opposed heresies, such as the

belief that people can have the ability to choose to be

good to such a degree as to merit salvation without

divine aid.

In the Roman Catholic Church he is a saint and pre-

eminent Doctor of the Church, and the patron of the

Augustinian religious order.

Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish

Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, James Anthony,

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

Maryann Barron, 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.

The Knights of Columbus News

Consider This Opportunity to Serve!

The Knights of Columbus are the largest Catholic Men

fraternal organization – are you a Knight?

For information please contact Kevin Trissell at

703.464.8393 or trissellkofc@verizon.net.

Business Meeting

The Padre Pio Council of the Knights of Columbus will hold

their next business meeting on Tuesday, September 1

st

at

7:30 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall.

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.

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.

Catechist Corner

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

Classes begin September 14

th

and 15

th

CCD class registration is currently being held. Please

register your child soon. Class sessions are:

Mondays 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (1

st

through 4

th

grades)

Mondays 6:45-7:45 p.m. (2

nd

through 12

th

grades)

Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (1

st

through 6

th

grades)

Catechists are Needed!

There are many open positions for CCD catechists. All

training will be provided. Please contact the Office of

Religious Education.

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 – “Stepping Out On Broadway” A wonderful

musical with many show tunes like Jersey Boys, Sound of

Music, 42

nd

Street, complete with singers, dancers and

orchestra at the LaFontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie,

Maryland. Lunch included $86.

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

Please Do Not Park on the Grass

We have spent a great deal of money

repairing the asphalt at the Church as

well as planting new grass. Parking on

the grass not only damages the grass

but the edges of the asphalt as well.

More to the point: it is a violation of the

posted Fire Lanes. There are plenty of

parking spaces for all, but yes, if you are late you will have

to walk a few more feet. Arrive five minutes early and there

will be no extra walking. If you see someone parking on

the grass, please ask them to move; this is your Church.

We do not want to have to resort to towing the offenders.

Thank you for your cooperation.

To all Non-Registered Parishioners

You are encouraged to register. There are several

advantages to registering, such as:

• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass is offered up for you.

• Receive periodic letters from our pastor.

• Receive an accounting of your contributions.

• Your name will appear in our next parish directory,

unless you tell us that you do not wish your name

printed.

• In most cases it is necessary to be registered to take

part in some of the sacraments.

• You become a real member of the parish.

If you have further questions, please call our parish

offices at (703) 759-4350.

Papal Blessings and Papal Audiences

If you are interested in receiving a papal

blessing for an anniversary, birthday or other

special occasion, or plan on visiting Rome and

would like to attend a general papal audience,

please contact the Parish Office at least three

months in advance of the event or visit to Rome.

Note that the papal audiences are only on Wednesdays

and are subject to the Holy Father’s health, travels and

weekly schedule. Call 703.759.4350.

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.

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

www.saintcatherineschurch.org,

GLORIFIED IN YOUR SAINTS!

(Preface I of Holy Men and Women)

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,

We do well always and everywhere to give You thanks.

For You are glorified in the assembly of Your saints,

for in crowning their merits, You crown the gifts You have

given them.

In their lives on earth, You give us an example;

In our communion with them,

You give us their friendship;

In their prayer for the Church,

You give us strength and protection.

This great company of witnesses spurs us on to victory,

to share their prize of everlasting glory, through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

NOVENA FOR PRIESTS

Jesus, Good Shepherd,

You sent us the Holy Spirit to guide Your Church and

lead her faithful to You through the ministry of Your

priests. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,

grant to Your priests wisdom in leading, faithfulness in

teaching, and holiness in guarding Your sacred

Mysteries. As they cry out with all the faithful, "Abba,

Father!" may Your priests be ever more closely identified

with You in Your Divine Sonship and offer their own lives

with You, the one saving Victim.

Make them helpful brothers of one another, and

understanding fathers of all Your people. Renew in Your

priests deeper faith, greater trust in You, childlike

reliance on our Mother Mary, and unwavering fidelity to

the Holy Father and his bishops.

Holy Mary, intercede for your priests.

St. Joseph, protect them.

St. Michael, defend them.

St. John Vianney, pray for the

m

. Amen

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In the Diocese & Other Events

Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org

Vocations Awareness

Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others

“Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of

Man and drink His blood you have no life in you.” Are you

being chosen to give life to His people as a priest, deacon

or in the 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 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.

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.

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.

From the Office of the Chancellor

Diocesan Pilgrimage

Mary, Cause of our Joy and Mother of Priests

When: October 10

th

Where: Basilica of the National Shire of the Immaculate

Conception in Washington D.C.

Join us in celebrating the 35

th

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

The Living Church

Engaging Parishes in Promoting Human Dignity

Join the Peace and Justine Commission on September 19

th

for their 6

th

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.

From the Saints

If, then, you are looking for the way by which you should

go, take Christ, because He Himself is the Way.

- St. Thomas Aquinas