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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 15
8:00 a.m.
The David Gorlinsky Family
10:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
12:00
Virginia Stimson
Monday, November 16
9:00 a.m.
Rosano Borda
Tuesday, November 17
9:00 a.m.
St. Catherine’s Catechists
Wednesday, November 18
9:00 a.m.
Dr. Gary A. Fehrman
Thursday, November 19
9:00 a.m.
Margaret Kraus
Friday, November 20
9:00 a.m.
Susan Adams
Saturday, November 21
9:00 a.m.
Stephen Ranere
5:30 p.m.
Michael M.aryse Rigaud
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dn 12: 1-3, Ps 16, Heb 10: 11-14, 18, Mk 13: 24-32
Monday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
1 Mc 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63, Ps 119, Lk 18: 35-43
Tuesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
2 Mc 6: 18-31, Ps 3, 1 Lk 19: 1-10
Wednesday
– Weekday in Ordinary Time
2 Mc 7: 1, 20-31, Ps 17, Lk 19: 11-28
Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
1 Mc 2: 15-29, Ps 50, Lk 19: 41-44
Friday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
1 Mc 4: 36-37, 52-59, (Ps} 1 Cor 29, Lk 19: 45-48
Saturday – Weekday in Ordinary time
1 Mc 6: 1-13, Ps 9, Lk 20: 27-40
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generous offerings of November 7/8.
The regular collection brought in $12,700 and the Poor
Box yielded $20.00.
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.
Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish
Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, 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, Lien Shinta, Cris Ternisky,
Abby Trepacz, Ana Laura Valdez, Anthony Yantiss
Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ
James Anthony, 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 7:00 p.m.
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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 3
rd
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.
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,
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.
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.
Annual Pie Sale – November 21st & 22nd
St.
Catherine’s Women’s
Association is once more
sponsoring the Annual Pie
Sale.
Homemade baked
goods will be offered for sale
after all Masses until all are
sold. We need pie and bread bakers. Bake pies and
breads and bring them with you when you come to Mass
on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd. A table will
be set up in the Narthex to receive and display your
delicious creations. The pies will sell for $10 and the
breads for $5. Get all your Thanksgiving baking done and
support the Women’s Association many charities at the
same time! For more information please contact Lynn at
lhamlon@cox.net.
May God Bless Your
Generosity!
Attention All Crafters and Scrap bookers
(or wannabees)
Our first meting of both groups will be held on Thursday,
November 19
th
from 7-9 p.m. in Bishop Justs Hall. Bring
your own projects or join us to make quilts for our sick
babies or baptismal bibs. Bring in 2-3 pictures and
Tessy will show you how to create cards. Just drop by
and say hi or stay and create. Are you busy that night,
but want to help or be on the email list? Email us at
donnaborrelli@aol.com.
Upcoming Over 50 Club 2009 Trip
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. Call Mary Ann at 703.404.8677.
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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.
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 or through Kevin Trissell at
703.464.8393, or
trissellkofc@verizon.net.
Annual Christmas Tree Sale
The Knights of Columbus is holding their annual Christmas
fresh-cut tree sale beginning Sunday, November 29
th
.
A beautiful selection including trees up to 12 feet tall.
As always local delivery is free. Shop early!! Proceeds
help support the Knights Charities. Please contact Grand
Knight Kevin Trissell at trissellkofc@verizon.net
or at
703.464.8393 with any questions.
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
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.
An Immediate Need for a Volunteer!!
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, Director of Religious
Education at 703.759.3530.
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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
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.
There are many dates in the upcoming weeks and months
that are available for Mass Intentions. Please contact the
office to arrange for an intention and to get a Mass card.
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.
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.
Book Fair This Week!
Siena Academy’s Annual book Fair is
taking place this Saturday, November
14
th
through Tuesday, November 17
th
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. Books will
also be available. Cash or check only. All proceeds
benefit Siena Academy.
.Schedule of Dates and Times:
Saturday, November 14, 6:30 – 8:00 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, December 1st – Erica Walter will speak on
How to Choose Animated Films for Children.
eScrip
Do you shop online for Christmas presents?
If so, please support Siena Academy (ID number:
500003075) by using the eScrip Online Mall. Shop at over
1,000 of your favorite online merchants and earn up to 16%
for Siena Academy. Enroll with www.escrip.com., click on
Online Mall logo at www.escrip.com and then shop at your
favorite brand name store and automatically donate to our
group. Vendors include eBay, Nordstrom, Barnes and
Noble, The Home Depot, Toys R Us and Disney among
others.
Another eScrip Advantage Program
Do you have old laptops, ipods, or cell phones? Printer
toner cartridges or inkjet cartridges? You can donate these
at the conveniently located eScrip bin in the Narthex of the
Church. Please make sure the laptops are bootable and
have the power cords with them if we want to get credit.
Accessories such as external drives are not needed or
accepted. Thanks for your support! If there are questions
please contact Betsey Richardson at betsyer@verizon.net.
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In the Diocese & Other Events
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others
From the Office of Vocations
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not
pass away.” How is Christ calling you to share His
eternal words of salvation? Consider a vocation to the
priesthood or consecrated life. Call Father Brian Bashista
(703) 841-2514, or write:
b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.
Date Night Workshop for Engaged Couples
!
When: Friday, November 20
th
at 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Leo the Great in Fairfax, VA
In the Olde Parish Hall Guadalupe Room
Authors of "Christ on Your Guest List," a wedding
planner w/ a Catholic twist, Mark & Melanie Cameron
host an evening reception for any engaged groom or
bride. Enjoy refreshments, fellowship with other
engaged couples, resources and tips for wedding and
reception planning, and ways to save $1,000's.
Reflection on spiritual growth for engaged couples
presented by Liz Schiavone, East Coast Region Director
of the Council of Catholic Women.
Priests and Pre-Cana Instructors welcome!
Kindly RSVP to unity@engagedcatholics.com
Open House
When: November15th
Where: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Tours will be held from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. and again
from 11:00 am. To 12:30 p.m. There will be a
presentation from 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. by Austin Poole,
School Principal and Rev. William Metzger, Pastor. Our
Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School is an elementary
and middle school for children in kindergarten through
grade eight. The school has a long standing reputation
for excellence in academics and a caring family
environment which facilitates learning and the child’s
spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth. OLGC is
fully accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education
Association and was awarded the U.S. Department of
Education No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School
status. Visit of GC online at www.olgcshool.org or call
703.938.3600 for more information.
A Ministry to Traveling Catholics
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.
All students in 8
th
grade interested in
attending any Catholic High School in the Diocese of
Arlington need to take a placement test. The date, time
and locations are listed below:
Test Date:
Saturday, December 5
th
(snow date: December 12)
Test Sites:
Bishop Ireton H.S., Alexanderia
Bishop O’Connell H.S., Arlington
Paul VI - H.S., Fairfax
Pope John Paul the Great H.S.,Dumfries
Test Time:
8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon - Fee: $30.00
Eligible students are any 8th grader attending public
school, non-Catholic private schools or Catholic schools
outside the Arlington Diocese. Students must fill out a
High School Placement Test Registration Form available
under “School Forms” at
http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholicschools/php.
The registration form must be submitted to the test site
no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2009, along with
the fee of $30.00.
For students who are prevented from taking the test on
December 5
th
, there will be one additional testing date as
noted below:
Saturday, January 9
th
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Saturday, January 23
rd
Snow Date at Bl. DJO, PVI and JPG
Test Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
This test is required for placement in these five high
schools: Bishop Ireton, Bishop O’Connell, Pope John
Paul the Great, Oakcrest School.
The World Apostolate of Fatima
When: Sunday, November 22 from 3-4 p.m.
Where: St. Thomas à Becket Catholic Church
1421 Wiehle Avenue, Reston
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 us in prayer.
One-day Camp for Boys
Conquest is hosting a camp for boy’s
ages 10-14 on Saturday November 21st
from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. here at St.
Catherine’s. Activities will include sports,
skits, virtue talks by a Legionary of Christ
Brother, team competitions and more.
We will meet in the Church for 9:00 a.m. Mass and go to
Padre Pio Hall after Mass. Boys should bring their own
lunch, cost is $20. Please contact Michael Jacobeen for
more information: (301) 787-6907 or
conquestdc@gmail.com.