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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
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 8
8:00 a.m.
All Souls Novena
10:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
12:00
All Souls Novena
Monday, November 9
9:00 a.m.
All Souls Novena
Tuesday, November 10
9:00 a.m.
All Souls Novena
Wednesday, November 11
9:00 a.m.
Anna Ochs
Thursday, November 12
9:00 a.m.
Kevin Bacon
Friday, November 13
9:00 a.m.
Brigadier Clifford Pais
Saturday, November 14
9:00 a.m.
Rosario Borda
5:30 p.m.
The Cuccinelli Family
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kgs 17: 10-16, Ps 146, Heb 9: 24-28, Mk 12: 38-44
Monday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Ez 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12, Ps 46, 1 Cor 3: 9c-11, 16-17, Jn 2: 13-22
Tuesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wis 2: 23-3:9, Ps 34, Lk 17: 7-10
Wednesday
– Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wis 6: 1-11, Ps 82, Lk 17: 11-19
Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wis 7: 22b-8:1, Ps 119, Lk 17: 20-25
Friday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wis 13: 1-9, Ps 19, Lk 17: 26-37
Saturday – Weekday in Ordinary time
Wis 18: 14-16; 19: 6-9, Ps 105, Lk 18: 1-8
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generous offerings of October
31/November 1. The regular collection brought in
$17.528 and the Poor Box yielded $345, and will go to
benefit A Woman’s Choice.
Please note:
The Parish Offices will be closed on
November 11
th
in observance of Veterans Day.
The Book of Wisdom
The Book of Wisdom is one of the deuterocanonical
books of the Bible. It is one of the seven Sapiential or
wisdom books of the Septuagint Old Testament, which
includes Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of
Solomon (Song of Songs), and Ecclesiasticus (Sirach).
The Book of Wisdom was written about a hundred years
before the coming of Christ. Its author, whose name is
not known to us, was a member of the Jewish community
at Alexandria, in Egypt. He wrote in Greek, in a style
patterned on that of Hebrew verse. At times he speaks in
the person of Solomon, placing his teachings on the lips
of the wise king of Hebrew tradition in order to
emphasize their value. His profound knowledge of the
earlier Old Testament writings is reflected in almost
every line of the book, and marks him, like Ben Sira, as
an outstanding representative of religious devotion and
learning among the sages of postexilic Judaism.
The primary purpose of the sacred author was the
edification of his co-religionists in a time when they had
experienced suffering and oppression, in part at least at
the hands of apostate fellow Jews. To convey his
message he made use of the most popular religious
themes of his time, namely the splendor and worth of
divine wisdom (Wisdom 6:22-11:1), the glorious events
of the Exodus (Wisdom 11:2-16; 12:23-27; 15:18 19:22),
God's mercy (Wisdom 11:17-12:22), the folly of idolatry
(Wisdom 13:1-15:17), and the manner in which God's
justice is vindicated in rewarding or punishing the
individual soul (Wisdom 1:1-6:21). The first ten chapters
especially form a preparation for the fuller teachings of
Christ and His Church. Many passages from this section
of the book, notably Wisdom 3:1-8, are used by the
Church in her liturgy.
The principal divisions of the Book of Wisdom are:
Reward of Justice (Wisdom 1:1-6:21)
Praise of Wisdom by Solomon (Wisdom 6:22-11:1)
Special Providence of God during the Exodus (Wisdom
11:2-16; 12:23-27; 15:18-19:22) with digressions on
God's mercy (Wisdom 11:17-12:22) and on the folly and
shame of idolatry (Wisdom 13:1-15:17)
“Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ”
St. Jerome, Church Father and Doctor of the Church
Search the Scriptures, and Seek and you shall find.
Christ will not say to me what he said to the Jews: You
erred, not knowing the Scriptures and not knowing the
power of God. For if, as Paul says, Christ is the power of
God and the wisdom of God, and if the man who does
not know Scripture does not know the power and wisdom
of God, then ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of
Christ.
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Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish
Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, James Anthony,
Joshua Basile, Bryan Cox, Flora DeLeon,
Betsabe de Soto, 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, Robert Serveiss, 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.
The Women’s Association News
All women of the parish are cordially invited to
belong and participate in our monthly social,
business, informative and fellowship
activities. We have great camaraderie and
encourage you to come and join us.
The Stitch and Knit Group
We will hold our first meeting for this year on Thursday,
November 19
th
at 7:00 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall. We will
discuss upcoming projects and work on Baptismal Bibs.
We cordially invite the women of the parish to come and
join in the fun and fellowship.
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.
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,
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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
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
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
The Over Fifty Club
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.
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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.
Today, 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.
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!
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.
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Over 50 Club
2009 Trips
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 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
In the Diocese & Other Events
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others
From the Office of Vocations
Dear God, you invite each of us to serve you through the
gift of our life. May your grace encourage men and
women to serve the Church as priests, deacons,
brothers, sisters, and lay ministers. Make me an
instrument to encourage others to give of themselves,
and challenge me to do the same. Amen.
Call Father Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514, or write:
b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.
From the Office of the Victim Assistance
“We so desire that you will experience healing and a
new beginning,” Bishop Loverde said. “We carry you in
our prayers to the Lord and ask Him to heal you as He
alone can.” In 2004, Bishop Loverde began a series of
diocesan-sponsored Masses to pray for healing of
victims/survivors of sexual abuse. The following year,
the Diocese of Arlington began a series of Prayer
Services for healing for victims/survivors of sexual abuse
celebrated by Rev. Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S., and Vicar
General for Administration. The Prayer Services include
a survivor’s sharing of his/her journey towards greater
healing from sexual abuse. Both the Masses and Prayer
Services are followed by a reception.
Mass
When: Wednesday, March 10th
Bilingual Mass at 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Rita, 3815 Russell Road, Alexandria
Bishop Paul S. Loverde to preside.
Prayer
Service
Victim Testimony
When: Tuesday, December 1
st
at 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew the Apostle
6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton
Rev. Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S., to preside
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATORS
The Victim Assistance Coordinators for the Diocese of
Arlington are:
Patricia Mudd, ACSW
Confidential phone number is 703-841-2530
E-mail is p.mudd@arlingtondiocese.org
and
Kathryn Kramer, LCSW
Confidential phone number is 703-841-2759
E-mail is k.kramer@arlingtondiocese.org
For information or questions about any of the Masses,
Prayer Services, or to make reservations for the Support
Group Evenings at Dominican Retreat, please call either
of the Victim Assistance Coordinators.
If you are a victim/survivor of child sexual abuse and
wish to report an allegation of abuse by clergy, employee
or volunteer of the Diocese of Arlington, please call
Patricia Mudd or Kathryn Kramer.
Looking for A Way to Give Back??
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington invites
retirees, semi-retirees and seniors to donate time and
talent to serve others. The Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) helps you match your interests and
availability with the needs of the
community. Opportunities exist within Catholic Charities
and across a wide-range of other non-profit organizations
and functions. Consider: teaching English as a second
language to immigrants, sustaining those in economic
crisis, ministering to the imprisoned, serving the elderly,
mentoring the unemployed and the financially troubled
and, much –much more! Pursue your passion in a
flexible environment. Volunteer for the time and activities
that best fits into your schedule- no amount of time is too
small. For more information, contact Bill Kelly at
wkelly@ccda.net or (703)841-3831.