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Parish Staff
Nancy Caro
Sacristan
Sr. Janet Siepker
Head of School
703-759-4129
Danielle Lussier
Anson Groves
School Secretary
Dir of Catholic Youth Org
703-759-4129
703-759-3530
Anson Groves
Dir. of Religious Ed.
703-759-3530
Sharon O’Donnell
Religious Ed Secretary
703-759-3530
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 for the Week
Sunday, December 5
8:00 a.m.
James Riddell 
10:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
12:00 noon
Special Intention
Monday, December 6
9:00 a.m.
Mark Mason 
Tuesday, December 7
9:00 a.m.
Julie Ketchum
Wednesday, December 8
9:00 a.m.
Alice Guest 
12:00 noon
Eileen Schroeder
7:30 p.m.
Special Intention
Thursday, December 9
9:00 a.m.
Chester Drake 
Friday, December 10
9:00 a.m.
Rade Vignovice 
Saturday, December 11
9:00 a.m.
William O. Bryant 
5:30 p.m.
Herbert Ballweg
Readings for the Week
Sunday, Second Sunday in Advent
Is 11:1-10, Ps 72, Rom 15:4-9, Mt 3:1-12
Monday, Advent Weekday
Is 35-1-10, Ps 85, Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday, Advent Weekday
Is 40:1-11, Ps 96, Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Gn 3:9-15,20, Ps 98, Eph 1:3-6,11-12, Lk1:26-38
Thursday, Advent Weekday
Is 41:13-20, Ps 145, Mt 11:11-15
Friday, Advent Weekday
Is 48:17-19, Ps 1:1-4,6, Mt 11:16-19
Saturday, Advent Weekday
Sir 48:1-
4,9-11, Ps 80, Mt 17:9a,10-13
A Word from Father Drummond
The Second Sunday of Advent
Almsgiving should mark in a real way our Advent
preparation for Christmas. Almsgiving or Charity is
usually seen in financial terms and there are many who
seek to take advantage of that understanding. We see
outside most grocery stores a representative of the
Salvation Army standing by a big red pot and ringing a
bell for donations. Even within our own Church we have
a special second “Christmas” collection for Catholic
Charities. While it is good and even laudable to share
our financial blessings with others, our Advent
Almsgiving should not end there.
Our Almsgiving should be Charity in the truest, the
purest sense. The word Charity comes from the Latin
word caritas, which itself is a translation of the Greek
word agape, which is the highest form of Love. A Love
that gives of itself without seeking anything in return, it
simply reaches out to the other by its very nature.
How do we do that? Giving money is just a start.
Sharing our spiritual wealth is as – if not more –
important as sharing material wealth. If we truly take our
faith seriously, we should desire to share it with others;
not in a pushy or even vaguely self-righteous way, but in
a manner that is truly open, loving and welcoming. To
that end, I have sent out a mailer to all residents in the
22066 zip code, the territorial boundaries of St.
Catherine’s, to invite any former or fallen away Catholics
or indeed any unchurched person who may feel the need
to reconnect with God. Christmas is traditionally a time
for coming home, which makes Advent the ideal time to
issue the invitation to any who may need or want one.
As part of your Advent Almsgiving, I encourage you to
reach out to someone and invite them from the heart to
attend a Christmas Mass with you.
Scripture Study
All parishioners are invited to join Father
Drummond at 10:00 am on Thursday mornings
for Scripture Study at 10:00 am in Padre Pio Hall.
Study will begin on December 9.
Parish Stewardship
The offering for the weekend of November 20/21 was
$9,931 for the regular collection and $840 for the Poor
Box. For the weekend of November 27/28 the collection
totals were $15,862 and $620. Thank you for your
generosity.
Parish Registration
We welcome you to our Parish Community and invite you
to call or register in person at the Parish Office.
Parish Website
: www.saintcatherineschurch.org.
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ADVENT and CHRISTMAS
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 5 8:00 pm
Compline
Wednesday, December 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
9:00 am
12:00 noon
7:30 pm
Sunday, December 12 8:00 pm
Compline
Sunday, December 19 8:00 pm
Compline
Christmas:
Friday, December 24
9:00 am
Daily Mass
5:30 pm
Christmas Vigil
11:30 pm
Choral Prelude
12:00 midnight
Solemn High
Latin Mass;
Choir & Strings
Saturday, December 25
Christmas Day
10:00 am
in English/cantor
12:00 noon
in English/cantor
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
Friday, December 31 9:00 am
Daily Mass
5:30 pm
Solemnity Vigil
Saturday, January 1 10:00 am
(N.B. -- no Saturday vigil mass for Sunday, December
26 or Sunday, January 1; the regular schedule for the
Sunday masses will be followed)
Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish
Joshua Basile, Ed Bubbosh, Dianne Burrell, Bryan Cox,
Dona Curry, Flora DeLeon, Betsabe deSoto,
Marjorie Dolak, Eileen Drennan, Jim Drennan,
Marilyn Flynn, Jackie Fox, Gerald Green, Brian Hack,
John Larounis, Susan McQuade, Peter Michalski,
William Schrepel, Peggy Selton, K.L. Sypal, Chick
Wilson, Anthony Yantiss
Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ
Teresa Baressi, Tom Case, Marie Chang, Peter Choo,
Joseph DiFerdinando, Jean Driggers, Christa
Drummond, Br. David Eddy, George Gibson, Eddie
Guerrero, François Haeringer, Carol Jones, Joan Keller,
Ed Kondracki, Michael Keran, Rector Craig Merkel, Jim
Low, Jan Wouters
Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel
Patrick Bouchoux, Brendan Dunne, Mark Falcon,
Christopher Frediani, Brian Horn, Josh Moore, Matthew
O’Neil, Mathew Rowell, Justin Smallwood
The Blessed Sacrament
THIS IS MY BODY – THIS IS MY BLOOD
Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour
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.
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
adoration 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.
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.
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.
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2010 St. Catherine of Siena Spring Concert
CDs Available for Sale
Beginning on December 11th, CDs of the 2010 St.
Catherine choir benefit concert will be available for
purchase after all Sunday masses. Suggested donation
is $25.00. The CDs will make wonderful Christmas gifts
and will also benefit our music program.
Learn More about Your Faith: Enroll in On-
Line courses from Christendom College
Register now to take courses (or work towards an MA in
theology) at Christendom Graduate School. Courses
start January 17; most courses are taught during
weekday evenings at our convenient Alexandria campus
at Queen of Apostles Parish. Online courses are also
available. Low tuition rates and discounts for catechists
and seniors. We welcome casual students and auditors.
For more information and a list of courses, please visit
www.christendom.edu/grad or call 703-658-4304.
St. Catherine of Siena Christ House Ministry
Food Donation Drive
Help St. Catherine’s support the work of Catholic
Charities. Please be so kind as to check the expiration
dates and to limit contributions to: Canned items (corned
beef, spam, chicken, tuna, fruit and vegetables), peanut
butter, jelly, cereal, pasta, instant potatoes, macaroni &
cheese kits. Labeled bins are 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. Please make sure to note
your parishioner envelope number with the gift card.
Siena Academy News
“Let the little children come to me; do not stop
them; for it is to such as these that the
kingdom of God belongs.”
Douay-Rheim Catholic Bible – Mark 10:14
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 with regard to the unique spiritual and
developmental needs of the child from birth to adulthood.
A Note from Sister Janet
Dear Parishioners,
I cannot adequately express my gratitude to the
Women’s Association for making space and allowing us
to use a closet in the school’s hallway. Thank you! The
storage space will be used to maintain business and
student records, classroom materials and supplies, and
much more! God bless you for your generosity and
graciousness.
Sincerely,
Sister Janet Siepker
The Knights of Columbus News
Consider This Opportunity to Serve!
The Knights of Columbus is the largest
Catholic Men’s fraternal organization – are
you a Knight? For information please
contact Kevin Trissell at 703-464-8393 or
trissellkofc@verizon.net.
Annual Christmas Tree Sale
The Knights Annual Christmas Tree Sale is in progress!
Stop by St. Catherine’s and purchase a fresh, beautiful
Christmas tree for your home. Trees will be available from
9:30 am – 4:30 pm all Saturdays and Sundays of Advent
until all trees are sold. For more information, call Jim
Hanlon at 703-759-6539.
Knights’ Upcoming Events:
December 7
th
-- 7:30 PM --Knights’ Business Meeting
Padre Pio Hall
December 12
th
– after 8:00 & 10:00 Masses – Monthly
Pancake Breakfast, Bishop Justs Hall
December 21
st
– 6:30 PM – Together with the Women’s
Association will host the annual Children’s
Christmas Party and Visit from Santa in Bishop
Justs Hall
Women’s Association News
Successful Pie Sale !!!
Thanks to everyone who helped support
our pie sale. It was a huge success!
Diane Hoyer did a wonderful job of
organizing and chairing; not only did we have volunteers
to bake, we had parishioners to sell the pies as well.
Remember, you do not have to be a member to join us.
May God bless you for your time and generosity.
Women’s Association & Knights Children’s
Christmas Party
Together with the Knights of Columbus, the Women’s
Association will again host their annual Christmas Party
in Bishop Justs Hall at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, December
21. A light dinner will be provided for the children as will
treat bags. Santa will make an appearance! Please
bring a container or plate of cookies to share.
Women’s Association / Pro Life Committee
On Saturday December 18, the Women’s Association will
partner with the Pro Life Committee to pray the Rosary
together at the abortion clinic in Falls Church. Those
interested should gather at St. Catherine’s between 7:00
and 7:15 am to carpool. For more information, contact
Kathy at 703-450-2827 or mcerroni@aol.com
Join the Women’s Association
All women of the parish are invited to join and participate
in our monthly activities and fellowship. We encourage
you to come and be a part of our community. The
Women’s Association is looking for new members to
enjoy the company of like-minded women by serving St.
Catherine of Siena Church in various ways. If you are
interested in a break from your everyday routine, contact
Lynn Hanlon at: lhanlon@cox.net. for more information.
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A Word from Pope John Paul II
To women and men suffering because of
abortion
:
“
Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope.
The Father of mercies is ready to give you His
forgiveness and His peace in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation” (The Gospel of Life,99). Call Project
Rachel for confidential referral to a priest and/or
counselor at 1-888-456-HOPE or visit
www.arlingtondiocese.org/rachel.
ARE YOU
OVER 50 ???
The Over Fifty Club of St. Catherine of Siena
extends an invitation to 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 opportunity to
meet new people. We also have a social bridge
group that meets the 1st Friday of the month at
10:00 a.m. Singles or couples are warmly
welcomed. For more information contact Mary Ann
at 703-404-8677.
Over 50 Club Trips and Activities
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.
2011 Taking Reservations Now:
(Call Mary Ann for details: 703-404-8677)
April 30 – May 14
Riverboat trip to Ancient Egypt
This promises to be a fantastic trip. Call for flyer
and information.
August 3 -14
England, Scotland, Wales with Grand Circle
We will see the famous Tattoo Show in Edinburgh.
Call for flyer and additional information.
In the Diocese & Other Events
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
Some white-collar jobs are more
challenging than others.
From the Office of Vocations
“
Are you called to be “A herald’s voice in the desert”
preparing the way of the Lord in the hearts of His
people”? If you are considering a vocation to the
priesthood or consecrated life, call Father Brian Bashista
at (703) 841-2514, or write:
b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.
2010 Men’s Group Day of Discernment
If you are 17 years or older and would like to meet in
fraternity with seminarians and other men discerning Our
Lord’s call, please join us Saturday, December 18, 2010
at the Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy St., NE,
Washington, DC 20017. Mass, Adoration and the
Sacrament of Penance will be available. Lunch and
dinner provided. For more information or to register,
contact the Diocese of Arlington, Office of Vocations--
703-841-2514 or email:at:
http://www.vocations@arlingtondiocese.org
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 Catholic
Schools
Diocesan High School Placement Tests
For 8
th
Graders
Any 8
th
grader attending public school, non-Catholic
private school or Catholic school outside the Arlington
Diocese must take a placement test prior to admission to
one of the 5 Diocesan High Schools. Remaining test
date is December 11 from 8:30 am until 12:00 noon at
the following locations: Bishop Ireton in Alexandria,
Bishop O’Connell in Arlington, Paul VI in Fairfax and
Pope John Paul the Great in Dumfries. The fee is $35.
Please see the Diocesan website for more details and for
test registration forms and requirements at:
www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholicschools/parents.php
.
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From the Office for Family Life
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.php.
Before registering, please get approval from your
marriage prep priest or deacon.
Upcoming Conferences for the Engaged
Space is available on the following dates:
January 8
January 29 (Second Union included)
February 12
February 26
All conferences are held at Our Lady of Good Counsel in
Vienna on Saturdays from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. For more
information or to register, visit the Office of Family Life
Website at
www.arlingtondiocese.org/familylife/marriage_engaged.php or
call 703-841-2550
Natural Family Planning Classes
The Couple-to-Couple League offers NFP classes
throughout Northern Virginia. Classes usually consist of
three 2-1/2-hour sessions spaced one month apart.
Total cost for course and materials is $135 per couple.
Register online at: http://register.ccli.org.
Local classes begin at:
St. James in Falls Church, Saturday, December 11 at 2
pm. Contact Stephen and Susan Baumert at 703-652-
4637 or nfp@stjamescatholic.org.
St. Timothy in Chantilly , Saturday, January 9 at 7 pm.
Contact Barbara and Len Rice at 703-222-5121 or
lrice31@cox.net.
St. Andrew in Clifton, Saturday, February 20 at 3 pm.
Contact Angela and Chris Smith at 703-209-6587 or
csmith6789@msn.com.
From Catholic Charities
Christ House on Wheels Needs
Volunteer Drivers
Drivers are needed to help deliver food to our pantries in
the rural counties. The outlying counties are always low
on food and need our help. Must have large vehicle and
enjoy driving. We also need volunteer receptionists
available weekday mornings to assist with Christ House’s
Emergency Assistance Program. Please contact Nicole
Bruno at nbruno@ccda.net or call 1-877-548-6622 if you
can help.
Are You or Someone You Know Looking for
Work?
Christians Are Networking (“CAN”) is a Catholic
Charities-sponsored ministry that assists people who are
unemployed or under-employed. CAN provided free
professional career counseling including resume reviews,
practice job interviews as well as opportunities to
network with other professionals. Join us every
Thursday evening from 7 – 9 pm at the St. Martin de
Porres Senior Center, 4650 Taney Avenue in Alexandria.
Upcoming Special Speaker Events:
Dec. 9: Eva Dunlap of Goodman and Company,
speaking on “Interview Essentials”
Jan. 13: Margie Warrell of Margie Warrell International,
speaking on “Building Resilience for Troubles
Times
Note: There is no meeting on December 23 or 30. No
advanced registration required. For details, contact
Elizabeth Lucas at 703-683-7704 or
elizabeth22305@verizon.net.
Planning a Trip?
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 to the Catholic Church closest 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, the Bible, Catechism,
U.S. Bishops & Dioceses, Saints of the Day, Daily
Prayer, Life Ways, Sing Your Praises, the Vatican
Website, Library, and Museums and Catholic News.
Pilgrimage with CDU
Events at Catholic Distance University
Pilgrimage to Central Europe: Join Father Bramwell on a
pilgrimage to Central Europe, April 26 – May 5, 2011.
This trip includes Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, and Munich.
To request a pilgrimage brochure, contact Barbara Ellis
at
bellis@cdu.edu or call 888.254.4238 ext. 703.
Make a Pro-Life Donation
through United Way
Federal Workers & Employees of Companies that
participate in the United Way Campaign
As you fill out your Combined Federal Campaign Form,
please consider allocating an ongoing donation to A
Woman’s Choice Pro-Life Crisis Pregnancy Center, via
payroll deduction. Our 5-digit CFC Code number is:
30564. Our United Way number is: 8044. Our goal is to
take the crisis out of the pregnancy rather than the
pregnancy out of the crisis. It is through prayer and
financial support that last year alone 31 babies were
saved! Our website is: www.awomanschoicecenter.com