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Parish Staff

Laura Bell

Head of School

703.749.4129

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

Anson Groves

Dir of Catholic Youth Org

702.759.3530

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, November 1

8:00 a.m.

Kevin Bacon

10:00 a.m.

Pro Populo

12:00

William Cousineau

Monday, November 2

9:00 a.m.

All Souls Novena

Tuesday, November 3

9:00 a.m.

All Souls Novena

Wednesday, November 4

9:00 a.m.

All Souls Novena

Thursday, November 5

9:00 a.m.

All Souls Novena

Friday, November 6

9:00 a.m.

All Souls Novena

Saturday, November 7

9:00 a.m.

All Souls Novena

5:30 p.m.

All Souls Novena

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday – All Saints

Rv 7: 2-4, 9-14, Ps 24, 1 Jn 3: 1-3, Mt 5: 1-12a

Monday – All The Faithful Departed

Wis 3: 1-9, Ps 23, Rom 5: 5-11

Tuesday – 31

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Week in Ordinary Time

Rom 12: 5-16a, Ps 131, Lk 14: 15-24

Wednesday

– Weekday in Ordinary Time

Rom 13: 8-10, Ps 112, Lk 14: 25-33

Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Rom 14: 7-12, Ps 27, Lk 15: 1-10

Friday – First Friday

Rom 15: 14-21, Ps 98, Lk 16: 1-8

Saturday – First Saturday

Rom 16: 3-9, 16, 22-27, Ps 145, Lk 16: 9-15

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generous offerings of October 17/18.

The regular collection brought in $15,137 and the Poor

Box yielded $228. Thank you for your generous

offerings of October 24/25, The regular collection

brought in $11,661 and the Poor Box yielded $285.

As previously noted the Poor Box offerings for the first

week of each month (beginning with November) will go to

benefit A Woman’s Choice.

The Poor Box offerings for the month of October will go to

benefit our Sister Parish in Nicaragua.

The Feast of All Saints – November 1

st

The feast of All Saints originated in the West in 609, when

Pope Boniface IV dedicated the Pantheon to the Blessed

Virgin Mary. At first celebrated in Rome on May 13, Pope

Gregory III (731-41) changed the date to November 1,

when he dedicated a chapel in honor of All Saints in the

Vatican Basilica. Gregory IV later extended the feast to the

whole Church.

Catholic Liturgy of the Hours All Saints Prayer

Father, All-Powerful and ever-living God,

today we rejoice in the holy men and women of every

time and place.

May their prayers bring us your forgiveness and love.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All Souls Feast Day - Monday, November 2

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Solemn Requiem Mass – 7:30 p.m.

The music of the Mass will be sung to the beautiful

setting by Giovanni Francesco Anerio (1567-1630)

.

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, Marilyn Flynn,

Danny Frey, Brian Hack, Elizabeth Hooten,

Marjorie Horan, Carol McCarty, Susan McQuade,

Canon Craig Merkel, Peter Michaki, David Murphy,

Fr. Paul Richardson, 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,

Bill Corr, Joseph Dunne, Bill Hale, Mary Elizabeth Jones,

Cynthia Randall, Victor Wouters

Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel

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.

Men’s Prayer Group

Feeling as though you should

“pick up the pace” in

your prayer life? Come join

your silent prayers with ours in

Adoration before the Blessed

Sacrament in support of our

pastor, parish and school. Thursdays from 5:00 – 6::00

a.m., except First Fridays when we meet from 5:30 – 6:30

a.m.

Father Drummond will say a special Mass

immediately afterward. Following Mass join us for

breakfast at a nearby eatery. For further information:

ksypal@yahoo.com.

The Over Fifty Club of St. Catherine of Siena

Extending an invitation for any Senior to join

our Social Club. We meet on the 2nd and

4th Tuesday of each 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 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

Tuesday, November 3

rd

the Padre Pio Council of the

Knights of Columbus will hold their next business meeting

on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall.

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, November 8

th

the Knights will sponsor a Pancake

Breakfast, in Bishop Justs Hall, following the 8:00 a.m. and

10:00 a.m. Masses. Donations will be accepted, and all

are cordially invited.

Social Meeting

Tuesday, November 17

th

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

Topic: Personal and Home Security, Part 2

Presentation by St. Catherine parishioner, Knight and

Fairfax County Police Officer, Jay Butler

All St. Catherine’s parishioners are invited.

Fall Blood Drive Success!

Many thanks to all the parishioners who donated blood. 23

units were collected, the most in several years.

Keep Christ in Christmas!

Christmas cards with the focus on

Christ. The joyous Christmas

season is once again approaching.

The Knights of Columbus are

offering, for sale, our beautiful,

“Keep Christ in Christmas” cards.

The cards will be available after all

Masses. Contact Grand Knight

Kevin Trissell at 703.464.8393, or

trissellkofc@verizon.net.

Christ House Food Donation Drive

St. Catherine’s continues its efforts to support the work of

Catholic Charities. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Requests for food assistance have skyrocketed this year

due to the recession. Many of our food recipients are

seniors, the homeless, single parents and families

struggling to make ends meet. We serve 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.

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.

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.

Read All About It! Annual Book Fair

Mark your calendars for the Siena Academy Annual Book

Fair from November 14-17 in Bishop Justs Hall. Begin your

Advent preparation with beautiful advent wreaths, nativity

sets, and advent calendars from The Catholic Shop.

Featured this year are Catholic books, films, and CD’s from

Ignatius Press, Eerdman Books for Young Readers,

Bethlehem Books, Great Hall Productions CD’s, Usborne

Books will be available. Wooden manipulatives amd

Montessori in the home items from local vendors make

great Christmas gifts! Cash or check only. All proceeds

benefit Siena Academy.

Schedule of Dates and Times:

Saturday, November 14, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 15, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Monday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. and

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Parent Coffee

The following parent coffee will be held in Bishop Justs Hall

beginning at 9:30 a.m. Parishioners are welcome!

Tuesday, November 3

rd

- Maggie Radzik will speak on

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level 1.

Friday, November 13

th

– Maggie Radzik will speak on

Catechesis pf the Good Shepherd, Level 2.

Tuesday, December 1st – Erica Walter will speak on

How to Choose Animated Films for Children.

eScrip

Do you shop at Safeway? By registering your Safeway

Club Card you can earn money for Siena Academy.

The process is simple:

1. Go to www.escript.com, 2. Click on the check mark

found at the lower left side of the screen, (click here to

renew), 3. Complete the form, 4. Type “Siena Academy”

in the Search Box. Safeway stores post signs listing items

that can be purchased for eScrip credit. Many retailers

(over 700) participate in eScrip rewards.

Whether

shopping in the store or online, for Christmas or other

occasions, a percentage of your purchases are donated to

Siena Academy.

eScrip Additional If you have old laptops, ipods, cell

phone, printer toner cartridges or inkjet cartridges you can

donate them at the conveniently located eScrip bin in the

Narthex of the Church. Please be sure the laptops are

bootable and have the power cord included. Accessories,

such as external drives are not needed or acceptable.

Thank you for your support and if questions contact Betsy

Richardson at betsyer@verizon.net.

Office of Religious Education

Train up a child in the way he should go; and when

he is old, he will not depart from it - Proverbs 22:6

The Office of Religious Education is closed on Fridays

Catechist Corner

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine

CCD Class Calendar

November

2, 3

No classes

9, 10 All classes in session

16, 17 All classes in session

23, 24 All classes in session

30

All classes in session

December

1

All classes in session

Other Important CCD Dates

January

5

All forms for first Holy Communion and

Holy Confirmation due

February

20

First Holy Penance at 9:00 a.m.

March

13

Boys retreat for Holy Confirmation

20

Girls retreat for Holy Confirmation

May

15

Mass of First Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.

Volunteer Needed!

The Religious Education program is in need of a 4th

grade teacher for Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. If you are able

to volunteer for this position, please contact Anson

Groves at 703-759-3530 or

REOffice@saintcatherineschurch.org..

Confirmation 2010

In order to receive the sacrament of Holy Confirmation here

at St. Catherine of Siena, your child must do the following:

Public school children must be enrolled in CCD classes in

the 8

th

grade. Catholic school children do not have to

attend CCD, but they must register with the Office of

Religious Education at the beginning of 8

th

grade.

Catholic Youth Organization

Please email the Religious Education Office for more

information about CYO and JCYO

CYO (8

th

– 12

th

grades)

The CYO monthly meetings are on every first Sunday

November 8

Meeting at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

TBA

Mountain climbing and hiking

“Come discover nature, natural and supernatural”

JCYO (4

th

– 7

th

grades)

The JCYO monthly meetings are on every first Friday

November 6

Meeting at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

TBA

Paintball

2009 – 2010 Adult Bible Study Series

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

We will meet in Bishop Justs H all

Fall 2009 - September 30 to December 16

The Gospel of St. John – The Glory of Jesus Christ!

Join us as we read and study the gospel written by St.

John: the beloved disciple.

Through this Bible study you will learn:

- What is the Holy Bible, and how do we read it?

- Who was St. John?

- Basic theology and doctrine about Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

- What it means to be a child of God, how God loves

you and wants to glorify you!

Bring a Bible; bring a friend; save a soul! A light breakfast

will be served.

Winter 2010

The Epistles of St. John & Pope Benedict’s “God is Love”

Spring 2010

Revelation, The Apocalypse of St. John

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.

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.

A Warm Welcome to Newcomers

If you are a visitor who regularly attends Mass at St.

Catherine’s, it is very important we know who you are!

Please fill out a simple card at the Parish Office that will

allow us to serve you better. Being on the rolls of St.

Catherine gives you a few benefits. Mainly, the Priests get

to know their flock by name, essential in times of illness or

death and for receiving some of the Sacraments. By using

offertory envelopes with your name on them we can

provide year-end tax information that is unavailable to

those who place checks or cash in the collection. Year-end

proof of donations will be required on tax returns.

Over 50 Club

2009 Trips

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 6 – National Harbor Christmas Celebration –

Explore National Harbor’s outdoor Holiday markets

featuring crafts from the regions premier sellers. Enjoy a

fabulous lunch at McCormicks & Schmick’s Harbor-side

restaurant. Watch the changing colors of the National

Harbor’s outdoor Christmas tree and the Gaylord

suspended glass Christmas tree, plus the ICE sculpture of

20 Chinese Artists carving ten Christmas scenes in a

15,000 square foot house of 2 million tons of ice.

$89/adults, $84/children. Without the ICE demonstration

$71/adults, $65/children. Motor couch included. Early

registration strongly suggested.

December - White House Christmas Tour

Waiting for confirmation date. Event will be either the 9

th

or 10

th

. Confirmation date expected to be set 3 weeks

prior to selected date. $32 per person. This is a limited list.

Call for details.

2010 New Scheduled Trips

March 5 –“Philadelphia Flower Show: – The theme is

Passport To The World, which takes you on a breathtaking

floral trip around the world: India, The Netherlands,

April 17 – “Sight & Sound” – New production of Joseph.

The story of Joseph and his inspiring Egyptian palaces on

a 300 foot stage that wraps around the three sides of the

audience. Live and exotic animals, dinner included.

Scheduled for Saturday so children & grandchildren can

see this outstanding production. $119adults, $65/children.

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

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,

In the Diocese & Other Events

Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org

Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others

From the Office of Vocations

“He is able for all time to save those who approach God

through Him, since He always lives to make intercession

for them.” Are you being called to help others approach the

mercy of God as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated

life? Call Father Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514, or write:

b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.

The Virginia Conference’s

The Virginia Catholic Bishops encourage the

parishioners of their dioceses to visit the Virginia Catholic

Conference’s website (www.vacatholic.org). The

messages to their U.S. Senators and Representatives.

From the Office of Family Life

Help After Abortion

Are you experiencing feelings of shame, guilt, regret and

sadness? Have you lost a child to abortion? Contact

Project Rachel post-abortion healing ministry for

confidential referrals to trained clergy, professional

counselors, retreats and/or aftercare gatherings at (703)

841-2504 / 1-888-456-HOPE or

www.arlingtondiocese.org/Rachel

.

Getting Married?

Have you started your Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana)

yet? Part of your requirement is to attend a Conference

for the Engaged. They fill up quickly, so please sign up a

few months in advance! For more information please call

the Office for Family Life at (703) 841-2550 or visit:

www.arlingtondiocese.org/familylife/marriage_engaged.p

hp. Before registering, please get approval from your

marriage prep priest or deacon.

It is therefore a holy and wholesome

thought to pray for the dead, that they may

be loosed from sins.

- 2 Maccabees 12: 46