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Parish Staff

Nancy Caro

Sacristan

Laura Bell

Head of School

703.759.4129

Maggie Radzik

Head of Pedagogy

703.759.4129

Anson Groves

Dir of Catholic Youth Org 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

Sunday, March 14

8:00 a.m.

Steven Dziak

10:00 a.m.

Pro Populo

12:00

Asvalda Izquierdo

Monday, March 15

9:00 a.m.

Ernest Wisniewski

Tuesday, March 16

9:00 a.m.

Patsy Anne Enery

Wednesday, March 17

9:00 a.m. The deceased family members

of Dunn & Maguire

Thursday, March 18

9:00 a.m.

Joseph Garbacz

Friday, March 19

9:00 a.m. Thank you St. Joseph for 50 years

Saturday, March 20

9:00 a.m.

Eva Kee

5:30 p.m.

Robert J. Brindley

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Lent

Jos 5:9a,10-12, Ps 34, 2 Cor 5: 17-21, Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32

M

onday. Weekday in Lent

Is 65: 17-21, Ps 30, Jn 4: 43-54

Tuesday, Weekday in Lent

Ez 47: 1-9, 12, Ps 46, Jn 5: 1

-16

Wednesday, Weekday in Lent

Is 49: 8-15, Ps 14, Jn 5: 17-30

Thursday, Weekday in Lent

Ex 32: 7-14, , Ps 106, Jn 5: 31-47

Friday, St. Joseph

2 Sm 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16, Ps 89, Rom 4: 13, 16-18, 22,

Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24a

Saturday, Weekday in Lent

Jer 11: 18-20, Ps 7, Jn 7: 40-53

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generous offerings of March 6/7..

The regular collection brought in $15,477, and the Poor

Box yielded $294.

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,

A Word from the Pastor

Flipping through television channels one evening I came

across the final moments of a noted televangelist’s show.

He was encouraging people to offer a prayer of repentance

and ask Christ to enter their hearts. No problem there.

Then, speaking through his smile, he encouraged his

viewers to find a “good Bible-based Church.” This is part of

the heritage of Martin Luther who coined the expression

“sola scriptura,” meaning all one needs is the Bible, only

the Scriptures. The tragedy with such an attitude is that it

throws out the Sacraments, and the irony of such an

attitude is that it ignores the fact that the Church

determined what is Sacred Scripture, and so, in a very real

sense pre-existed the Bible!

If we open our Bibles to the Epistles of Paul we see him

greet “the Churches in Galatia” (Galatians 1:2), as well as

“the Church of God which is at Corinth,” (Corinthians 1:2).

The Epistle to the Phillipians is addressed “To all the saints

in Christ Jesus who are at Phillipi with the bishops and

deacons …” This is evidence, not only of a Church, but

also a hierarchy existing before Paul wrote his epistles,

and the Epistles predate the Gospels themselves! In

Matthew 16:18, our Lord says to Simon Peter, “You are

Rock and upon this rock I will build my Church …” This

happened not because it was written down, it was written

down because it had happened. And it happened at least

twenty to thirty years before it was written down. To say

“Bible-based Church” is to get the cart before the horse.

Many of our separated Brethren (and even some

Catholics) labour under the false impression that Catholics

do not take Sacred Scripture all that seriously and even

ignore it at times. Such an impression astounds me. The

first half of every Mass is devoted to Scripture and is

referred to as “the Liturgy of the Word.” The norm for

Sunday Mass is a reading from the Old Testament, a

responsorial Psalm, a reading from the Epistles or Acts,

and a Gospel reading. The reading of the Gospel at Mass

is taken so seriously that we are required to stand for it.

Ideally, the Homily is to be rooted in the Scriptures of the

day. Thus, the Liturgy of the Word is itself a “Bible study”

the purpose of which is to better enter into the mystery of

the Liturgy of the Eucharist in which the very reason and

core of Sacred Scripture - - the saving Sacrifice of Jesus

Christ on the Cross - - is re-presented to us in a

sacramental way. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass both

Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist is

celebrated every single day of the year except on Good

Friday. (The Good Friday Service consists principally of a

re-living of the Passion of Christ according to one of the

Gospels).

To say that one only needs Scripture is akin to saying “I

only need my lungs,” and forgets about the heart.

Reprinted from August 26, 2007 bulletin

The Lenten Season

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be

holy.

Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.

Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is

holy.

Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is

holy.

Guard me, O Holy Spirit, that I myself may always be holy.

- St. Augustine of Hippo

Stations of the Cross will be offered each Friday during

Lent at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Take time to participate in

this venerable tradition of the Church and meditate on our

Lord’s sacrifice for our sins.

Church Regulations Regarding Fast and Abstinence:

Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by

all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash

Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. This obligation

prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or

condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat.

Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given

fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not

yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and

Good Friday. On fast days two additional smaller meals

are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However,

the two smaller meals together may not equal one full

meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast

days is not permitted.

Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish

Joshua Basile, Dianne Burrell, Tom Case,

Bernadette Choo, Bernadette Hong Choo,

Catherine Choo, Jonathan Choo, Bryan Cox,

Dona Curry, Flora DeLeon, Betsabe deSoto,

Marjorie Dolak, Eileen Drennan, Christa Drummond,

Marilyn Flynn, Gerald Green, Brian Hack, Ed Kondracki,

Carol McCarty, Susan McQuade, Peter Milchalski,

Peter Nam, Murray Schooner,John Spencer, K.L. Sypal,

Chick Wilson, David Wilson, Jr., Jan Wouters,

Anthony Yantiss

Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ

James Anthony, Maryann Barron, Philip Calanchini,

Joe Cassella, Peter Choo, John Connor, Moira Connor,

Bill Corr, Joseph Dunne, Br. David Eddy,

George Gibson, Bill Hale, Mary Elizabeth Jones,

Joan Keller,

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

 

St. Catherine of Siena

Catholic Church

Holy Week and Easter 2010

March 28 - Palm Sunday

Distribution of Blessed Palms at all Masses

March 29 – Monday in Holy Week

Mass at 9:00 a.m. Confessions following Mass

March 30 – Tuesday in Holy Week

Mass at 9:00 a.m. - Confessions following Mass

March 31– Wednesday in Holy Week

Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration at 7:30 p.m.

April 1 – Holy Thursday

Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament immediately

following until Midnight

April 2 – Good Friday

Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.

Confessions following until noon.

Liturgy of the Passion at 3:00 p.m.

April 3 – Holy Saturday

Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.

Blessing of Easter Food following Morning Prayer and

Confessions following until 10:30 a.m.

Easter Vigil (Latin Mass) at 8:30 p.m. with choir, strings,

brass and timpani.

April 14 – Easter Day Masses in English

Mass at 8:00 a.m. no music

Mass at 10:00 a.m. organ, cantor and trumpet

Mass at 12:00 p.m. organ, cantor and trumpet

Vespers at 6:00 p.m. organ and cantor

Lenten Season

This penitential season of six Sundays and forty weekdays

prepares for the high feast of Easter. Len begins on Ash

Wednesday and ends with the beginning of the Mass of the

Lord’s Supper in the evening on Holy Thursday (not Holy

Saturday noon, as formerly).

There are many dates in the upcoming weeks and months

that are available for Mass Intentions. Please contact the

Parish Office to arrange for an intention and to get a Mass

card.

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. 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.

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.

– 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.

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 Suffering Servant

Isaiah 53

:4-5

4. Surely He has borne our infirmities and carried our

sorrows. Yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God,

and afflicted.

5. But He was wounded for our iniquities, He was

bruised for our sins; the chastisement of our peace was

upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed

V. Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi.

[We adore You O Christ, and we bless You.]

R. Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.

[Because by your Holy Cross You have redeemed the

world.]

The Light Is On For You

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the story of God’s

love that never turns away from us.

Confession schedule during the season of Lent

beginning February 24

th

through March 31

st

.

Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Holy Hour on Wednesdays will occur as scheduled

unless otherwise announced.

Christ House Food Donation Drive

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

Catholic Charities. Please help us to help others.

The following non-perishable food items are requested:

Canned items: meats (corned beef, spam, chicken),

tuna, 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.

“Come Walk with Me” - Mark Forrest

Where: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

When: March 20

th

at 7:30 p.m. in the Church

You are invited to:

A Moment In Time - A time of

Meditation, Music, Prayer and Healing

Performed by Irish tenor, Mark Forrest.

Mark is an international Irish tenor who

performs Irish and inspirational musical

concerts. Mark’s music includes a

variety of songs which include: Irish

Celtic, , Catholic inspirational, Catholic

Gospel

,

Sacramental and, Liturgical

music.

Office of Religious Education

Please Note: The Office of Religious Education is closed

on Thursdays and Fridays Email the office at

reoffice@SaintCatherinesChurch.org for any information.

Catechist Corner

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine

CCD Class Calendar

March

15.16 All classes in session

22,23 All classes in session

29, 30 No classes - Holy Week

April

5,6

No classes – Easter Week

12

No classes

13

All classes in session

19,20 All classes in session

26,27 All classes in session

Other Important Dates

First Holy Communion

March

20

First Penance at 9:00 a.m.

May

14

First Holy Communion Practice - 6:00 p.m.

15

First Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.

Confirmation:

March

20

Girls retreat (7

th

and 8

th

grade girls)

April

26

2

nd

Confirmation Report Due

September

8,15,22,29 Final Confirmation Classes

October

TBA

Confirmation

Catholic Youth Organization

Please see the CYO bulletin board for all upcoming events

Senior CYO – 8

th

– 12

th

grade

Meetings on the first Sunday of the month 6–8 p.m.

Junior CYO – 4

th

– 7

th

grades

Meetings on the first Friday of the month 6-8 p.m.

CYO (8

th

– 12

th

grades)

The CYO monthly meeting is on every first Sunday

March 20, Saturday from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Faith discussion dinner at Silver Diner - Reston

Topic: “Do You Have Hope?”

March 27, Saturday from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Faith discussion dinner at Silver Diner - Reston

Topic: “Do You Love?”

April 1, Thursday – 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Movie, (The Scarlet and the Black) & Pizza Night

April 11, Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

CYO Meeting

“Atheist Double Jeopardy –

Loving God in a Cruel World”

April 18, Sunday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Blood Drive Service Project

JCYO (4

th

– 7

th

grades)

The JCYO monthly meeting is on every first Friday

March 20,Saturday 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Bowling at Bowl America in Sterling

RSVP by 3/15. Friends are always welcome!!

Adult Bible Study

The Apocalypse of St. John the Divine –

Christ Will Come Again!

Beginning March 24th through May 26th,

Wednesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 am

Join us as we study the last book of the Holy Bible, the

mysterious and poetic book of Revelation. Through this

Bible study, you will become familiar and comfortable

with a book that confuses and frightens many. You will

learn more about the Mass. You will learn more about

the Holy Spirit and his Holy Church. You will learn about

God’s messengers to us, His Holy Angels. And you will

learn about the great Mother of God and ever-virgin

Mary. And mostly, you will learn more about Jesus Christ

and the heavenly palace that awaits us. “Then I saw a

new heaven and a new earth . . . God will wipe away

every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more.”

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.

Lenten Dinners

Each Friday, during the season of Lent, the Knights of

Columbus will sponsor Lenten Dinners, not including

Good Friday. Please join us in Bishop Justs Hall from

6:30 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.

Stations of the Cross

will be prayed in the Church

following the Lenten Dinner. Please stay and pray with

us.

Over 50 Club

April 14(Wednesday_ and 17 (Saturday) –

Sight &

Sound in Lancaster will present its newest show “Joseph”

the inspiring journey and restoration of his family,

especially important in today’s world. Sound track with 14

original songs, 30 foot high Egyptian palace on a 300 foot

stage that wraps around three sides of the audience. A

wonderful buffet at Miller’s included. Do not miss this

outstanding show $89 complete.

April 25 Spy Museum & Ford Museum – Guided tour,

lunch on your own at the Museum, then history and tour of

the Ford Museum. See where Lincoln was shot. $61.

May 10 – 14 Trapp Family Lodge. We stop at Lake

George on the way up and back, then 2 nights at the Lodge

with magnificent scenery. Visit the famous Cold Hollow

Cider Mill, Stowe Village, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and

other attractions. Breakfast and dinner included Call

number below for price..

June1 – Day trip with Father Drummond to Mt. St.

Mary’s City. Lunch included and tour. Visit the Old State

House and Port Tobacco, also the Carmelite Monastery

(first convent in he Nation) They make rosaries from dried

roses. Do not miss this wonderful trip. $99.

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.

The Women’s Association News

All women of the parish are cordially invited to

belong and participate in our monthly activities and

fellowship. We have great camaraderie and encourage

you to come and join us.

Stitch and Knit Group News

The Stitch and Knit group will continue working on

their T-Shirt quilts on Thursday, March 18th from 7-9

p.m.in Padre Pio Hall. Anyone interested in joining the

class may bring their t-shirts and we will help you to get

started. For more information, contact Katie at

keabruzzino@msn.com

Scrapbooking Group News

Do you have photos and other keepsakes in old albums

or are your pictures turning yellow? Tessy can help you

transfer your family’s old photos, 4H ribbons and other

memorabilia into new photo-safe albums to stop their

deterioration and create wonderful memories for your

family. The group’s next meeting will be on March 18,

from 7-9 p.m, in Padre Pio hall, the same time as the

stitch and knit group. Contact Tessy at

sixtrissells@verizon.net for more information or if you

prefer to meet during the day.

Siena Academy News

Mission Statement

Our 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 made by Dr. Maria Montessori.

Win a Car or Cash!

Siena Academy is participating in the All-Saints Car

Raffle. In 2008, a lucky winner came from our parish.

Siena Academy keeps $3 of every $5 ticket sold. If

you'd like more tickets, they are available in the school or

Parish Office. All proceeds go to the Siena Academy

Annual Fund.

Siena Academy Accepting Applications

Siena Academy is now accepting applications for new

students for the 2010-2011 school year. Please contact

Siena Academy at 703.759.4129 for more information.

Sagra del Siena Academy

Join us on April 24th for our annual fundraiser to benefit

Siena Academy. The evening will include Italian cuisine

and wine, a live auction, silent auction, raffle, and a look

inside Siena Academy. Contact Siena Academy for

more information.

In the Diocese & Other Events

Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org

Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others

The Institute of Catholic Culture Presents:

The Institute of Catholic Culture is a non-profit

educational Institute dedicated to the re-evangelization of

our society through educational seminars offered to the

public at no charge.

True Faith & the Unknown

An Introduction to the Theological Virtues

Presenter: Fr. Andrew Fisher

Time: Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church,

3700 Old Lee Hwy. in Fairfax

St Joseph – Feast Day

March 19th

Remember us, O Blessed Joseph,

and aid us by your powerful

intercession with Him who allowed

himself to be called your son;

make also gracious to us your

most Blessed Virgin Spouse, the

Mother of Him, who with the

Father and the Holy Ghost, lives

and reigns for ever and ever.

Amen.