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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 12
8:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
10:00 a.m.
Kathryn Kearney
12:00 noon
Dorothy Froelich 
Monday, December 13
9:00 a.m.
Jeremiah Harrington 
Tuesday, December 14
9:00 a.m.
Helene Dionne 
Wednesday, December 15
9:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Creter 
Thursday, December 16
9:00 a.m.
Bethany Sargis
Friday, December 17
9:00 a.m.
Ray Peters 
Saturday, December 18
9:00 a.m.
Joseph Dunne
5:30 p.m.
Bryan Cox
Readings for the Week
Sunday, Third Sunday in Advent
Is 35:1-6a, 10, Ps 146, Jas 5:7-10, Mt 11:2-11
Monday, Advent Weekday
Is Nm 24:2-7,15-17a, Ps 25, Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday, Advent Weekday
Zep 3:1-2,9-13, Ps 34, Mt 21:28-32
Wednesday, Advent Weekday
Is 45:6b-8,18,21b-25, Ps 85, Lk 7:18b-23
Thursday, Advent Weekday
Is 54:1-10, Ps 30, Lk 7:24-30
Friday, Advent Weekday
Gn 49:2, 8-10, Ps 72, Mt 1:1-17
Saturday, Advent Weekday
Jer 23:5-8, Ps 72, Mt 1:18-25
A Word from Father Drummond
The Third Sunday of Advent
The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete
Sunday. The word “Gaudete” is Latin for rejoice, and is
the first word of the Introit for the third Sunday of Advent.
The Season of Advent formerly consisted of five weeks
before Christmas and Gaudete Sunday marked the
middle of the Season. It corresponds to Laetaere
Sunday in Lent and represents a “break” in the otherwise
penitential season. The Advent Wreath candle for the
third Sunday of Advent is rose-colored, as are the
priests’ vestments, a change from the more somber
violet or purple that marks the Season.
The call to rejoice in the middle of this penitential
season is made to draw attention to the fact that the
Coming of the Lord is near at hand. We are halfway
through the Season and our time of penance will soon
give way to the greater season of joy that is Christmas.
Although we should not shy away from our penitential
practices, we should always keep in mind that the reason
for penance is to prepare for the infinite joy that is our
salvation in Christ.
Father Drummond’s
Annual Christmas
Open House
Save the date!
Father Drummond cordially
invites all parishioners to attend his annual open
house
--
Thursday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Rectory. Come share some Christmas Cheer
with our Pastor!
Scripture Study with
Father Drummond
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.
Parish Stewardship
The offering for the weekend of December 4/5 was
$16,006 for the regular collection and $639 for the Poor
Box. 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 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. Call
Diane Cieslak at 703-678-3919 volunteer.
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.
From Pro-Life Committee
and Project Rachael
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 or counselor at
1-888-456-HOPE or visit
www.arlingtondiocese.org/rachel.
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2010 St. Catherine of Siena Spring
Concert CDs Available for Sale
Compact discs of the St.Catherine choir benefit concert,
performed earlier this year and featuring works by Mozart
are 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.
St. Catherine of Siena Christ House
Ministry Food Donation Drive
Help St. Catherine’s support the work of Catholic
Charities. Please check the expiration dates and 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.
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.
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 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 the Knights will host the annual
Children’s Christmas Party and Visit from Santa
in Bishop Justs Hall.
(See The Women’s Association News for more
details.)
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 hope you and your family are having a fruitful
Advent. It seems impossible that the season of
Christmas is so close. I want to give a very special
thanks to the Over 50’s Club that provided gifts to our
Children’s House students. The children were delighted
and very excited that each gift was handmade — a real
treasure for the little ones. I appreciate your concern and
thoughtfulness. God bless you.
Sincerely, Sister Janet Siepker
Openings in the Toddler Program
Siena Academy’s Toddler Atrium program has openings
beginning January 2011. We are accepting applications
for children 18 months to under 3 year for the
Monday/Tuesday class (8:30 am to 11:15 am). Please
call the School for more information (703-759-4129).
Women’s Association
News
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 6:30 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. 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. The Women’s
Association is looking for new members to enjoy the
company of like-minded women by serving St. Catherine
of Siena Church. 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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CCD and CYO Updates
From the Office of Religious Education 
CCD Reminders
:
First Holy Communion and Confirmation forms along with
Baptismal certificates are due in the RE office on
January 3
rd
and 4
th
.
No classes on December 27
th
and December
28
th
.
No Monday classes on January 17
th
in
observance of Martin Luther King Day
CYO and JCYO Reminder:
Thursday, December 23
rd
from 10:00 am to
3:00 pm
Both groups are invited to come and help decorate the
parish for the great feast day of the Natvity of Our Lord,
Jesus Christ!
LUNCH will be provided, so come ready to eat and ready
to decorate!
JCYO:
Saturday, December 18 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Join us for Ice Skating at the Reston Town Center. Bring
a friend!!
CYO:
Saturday, January 15
th
– SKI TRIP TO WHITETAIL –
Bring a friend!!
Forms and payments for activities due by January 4
th
ARE YOU
OVER 50 ???
Join the Over 50 Club !!!
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
SEVERAL EXCITING NEW TRIPS
HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED!!!
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)
Monday, December 20
Gaylord National On The Potomac
A great way to get into the Christmas spirit—“How the
Grinch Stole Christmas is presented in 10 scenes.
Also ice sculptures of over two million pounds of ice,
breathtaking lights, all choreographed to music, snow,
and beautiful singing. $69.00 per person, must have
immediate registration—numbers are limited.
Friday, March 11
Philadelphia Flower Show
This year’s theme is “Springtime in Paris”—beautiful
roses and lilacs, plus all sorts of flowering trees,
sculptures and topiaries. Crafts and shops from
around the world--$77.00 per person, add $28.99 for
high tea and $28.00 for lunch.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 23-24
Overnight Stay at the Tropicana Casino
Bonus buffet dinner and breakfast--$144.00 double,
$194.00 single.
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.
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Some white-collar jobs are more
challenging than others.
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
In the Diocese & Other Events
From the Office of Vocations
“I send my messenger ahead of you to prepare
your way before you.” Are you called to be sent by
Jesus as a priest, deacon, sister or brother?
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
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. 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.
Know Someone Who’s Looking for Work?
Christians Are Networking (“CAN”) is a Catholic
Charities-sponsored ministry that assists people who are
unemployed or under-employed. CAN provides 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:
Jan. 13: Margie Warrell of Margie Warrell International,
speaking on “Building Resilience for Troubled
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
Visit www.masstimes.org. to find information/directions to
the Catholic Church closest to your destination, along
with Mass and Confession times. This website also offers
links to a variety of other sites which may be of interest to
travelers.