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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. Religious Ed / CYO
703-759-4129
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, January 23
8:00 a.m.
Pro Polulo
10:00 a.m.
Jim Low 
12:00 noon
Frank Dowling 
Monday, January 24
9:00 a.m.
Carmel Belet
Tuesday, January 25
9:00 a.m.
Joan Smithwick 
Wednesday, January 26
9:00 a.m.
Anna Buzzard 
Thursday, January 27
9:00 a.m.
Christopher Connaughton
Friday, January 28
9:00 a.m.
Mary Crean 
Saturday, January 29
9:00 a.m.
Simone Arida 
5:30 p.m.
Sergio Azagro 
Readings for the Week
Sunday, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 8:23-9:3, Ps 27, 1 Cor 1:10-13,17, Mt 4:12-23
Monday, Weekday in Ordinary Time
Heb 9:15, 24-28, Ps 98, Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday, Weekday in Ordinary Time
Acts 22:3-16, Ps 117, Mk 16:15-18
Wednesday, Weekday in Ordinary Time
2 Tm 1:1-8, Ps 96, Mk 4:1-20
Thursday, Weekday in Ordinary Time
Heb 10:19-25, Ps 24, Mk 4:21-25
Friday, Weekday in Ordinary Time
Heb 10:32-39, Ps 37, Mk 4:26-34
Saturday, Weekday in Ordinary Time
Heb 11:1-2, 8-19, (Ps) Lk 1:69-75, Mk 4:35-41
March for Life Bus Transportation
St. Catherine of Siena Church has made arrangements
for bus transportation to and from the March for Life on
Monday, January 24. Buses will leave St. Catherine’s at
11:00 am and depart from the National Mall at 5:00 pm.
Sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex of the
Church. Questions? -- Please call the Parish Office.
Scripture Study
Father Drummond’s Scripture Class will re-convene
Thursday, January 27 at 10:00 am in Padre Pio Hall.
“Our” Seminarians
Please keep “our” seminarians in your prayers as they
continue their studies. They would be more than happy
to receive some encouraging words:
 Kevin Dansereau and
 Brian McAllister (parishioner)
(both at the address below:)
Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary
16000 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-7797
 Nick Barnes
North American College
00120 Vatican City State
Europe
Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish
Betty Appel, Joshua Basile, Ed Bubbosh, Dianne Burrell,
Bryan Cox, Dona Curry, Flora DeLeon, Betsabe deSoto,
Marjorie Dolak, Marilyn Flynn, Jackie Fox, Brian Hack,
John Larounis, Susan McQuade, Peter Michalski,
William Schrepel, Peggy Selton, 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, Gerald
Green, Eddie Guerrero, François Haeringer, Carol
Jones, Joan Keller, Billy Kelley, Ed Kondracki, Michael
Keran, Rector Craig Merkel, Jim Low, Jan Wouters,
Lubinda Zavala
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
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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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 to 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.
2010 St. Catherine of Siena Spring
Concert CDs Available for Sale
Copies of the 2010 Spring Concert are still
available for purchase. Suggested donation is
$25.00. The CDs make wonderful gifts and the
purchase of them will also benefit our music
program. Please stop by the Parish Office to
purchase a CD.
2
nd
Collection for the Arlington
Catholic Herald Coming Up
Please remember to pay for your Catholic
Herald subscription by participating in the 2
nd
collection. With a circulation of over 50,000, the
cost of a subscription to The Arlington Catholic
Herald continues to among the lowest priced of any
Catholic newspaper; however, the yearly
subscription is increasing to $22/year. If you are
receiving the Herald, and are a subscriber – Thank
You! because the cost of newspapers delivered
to diocese parishioners who are not
subscribers is borne by the parishes. Please
keep the cost to the Parish in mind when you find
the designated envelope in your envelope package.
The 2
nd
collection for the Herald is scheduled for
February 6. Checks should be made payable to St.
Catherine of Siena. We appreciate your
assistance.
St. Catherine of Siena
Christ House Ministry
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, and
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.
Great Falls “Meals on Wheels”
St. Catherine of Siena, together with a number of
other Great Falls churches, is participating in a
local “Meals on Wheels” group. Drivers, as well as
other volunteers, are needed to assist with the
program. For more information or to volunteer,
please call Rick Webb at 703-759-4350

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From Project Rachel:
Do you know someone who is carrying the grief and
sorrow of past abortion? Share with them the “good
news” of God’s merciful love. Call Project Rachel for a
confidential referral to a priest and/or counselor:
888-456-HOPE or email:
projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org.
CCD and CYO
.
CCD Calendar
January
24, 25 All classes
31
All Monday classes
CYO (8
th
-12
th
grade) CALENDAR
January
January 24
March for Life
JCYO (4
th
– 7
th
grade) CALENDAR
January 22
JCYO Ski Trip
The Knights of Columbus
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
Plan to join us for our monthly Pancake Breakfast, the
2
nd
Sunday of every month, following the 8:00 am and
10:00 am masses.
St. Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance: See the Women’s
Association news for information on our co-sponsored St.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance.
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,
We welcomed five new families to the school the
first week of January -- three Children’s House students
and two toddlers. We receive 1 – 3 phone calls a day
requesting information and/or an application form. It
reflects the uniqueness and quality of your parish school.
I am so grateful to be a part of it. I continue to trust in
your prayerful support. We also received a donation of
boulders for the playground areas. The children have
enjoyed the challenge and opportunities of climbing and
playing around them.
The week of January 30 to February 4
th
is
Catholic Schools Week. The next bulletin note will
inform you of the school activities celebrating our
Catholic identity. God bless you!
Sincerely,
Sister Janet
Sponsor a Siena Academy Student’s Model
United Nations Trip
This spring, 4 Siena Academy students are planning to
attend a Model United Nations simulation in New York.
The students have been working hard to earn money to
pay for the trip through pizza and bake sales, but they
need additional financial support. The trip will cost $500
per student and includes 3 nights in a hotel and UN
registration. The dates of the trip are April 13-16, 2011.
Model UN is the only worldwide program to
promote the interest of young students in international
relations and peace in the world. Children participate in
the lessons of problem solving, conflict resolution, and
communication skills.
Please consider sponsoring a student’s trip or a
portion of it by sending a check made payable to Siena
Academy. Please note Montessori UN on the memo
line. The deadline is March 1
st
; the donation is tax
deductible.
Mail to: Siena Academy, 1020 Springvale Road,
Great Falls, VA 22066. Donations may also be dropped
off at the Parish Office or Siena Academy Office.
Thank you!
.

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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)
March 11 -- Philadelphia Flower Show. This year’s
theme is “Springtime in Paris”—beautiful roses and lilacs,
flowering trees, sculptures, topiaries. Crafts and shops
from around the world--$77.00 per person, $29.00 for
high tea, $28.00 for lunch.
March 23-24 -- Atlantic City and Overnight Stay at
the Tropicana Casino. Bonus buffet dinner and
breakfast plus Casino bonus. $144.00 double, $194.00
single.
April 13 -15 – GREENBRIER HOTEL RESORT
PRICE REDUCED !!!!!!
Cost reduced from $595 to $395 for double. Package--2
night accommodations, food voucher for $100 toward
dinner and breakfast plus $20 Casino bonus; 2
nd
day--
$50 voucher toward dinner. Formal tea and champagne
available each day, culinary demonstration, movies,
indoor pool. Tour of Bunker included in price.
April 30 – May 14 -- Riverboat trip to Ancient
Egypt. This is a fantastic trip. $2,795 includes airfare
and taxes from Dulles, 6 nights in Marriot-Cairo, 29
meals, 11 guided tours. Call for flyer.
May 21
st
– Music of the Night at American Music
Theatre in Lancaster, PA. $89. Hear the music of
Andrew Lloyd Webber performed by the AMT orchestra,
singers and dancers. Shows featured include, Cats,
Phantom of the Opera, etc.
June – D-Day Memorial, Bedford, VA, $229
Double/$209 for Vets. Guided tour, boat ride, dinner at
Liberty Station, overnight in Holiday Inn. 2
nd
day—Mass
at St. Andrew’s Church, tour and stop at a Farmer’s
Market. A priest will be joining us.
August 3 -14 -- England, Scotland, Wales --
London, Cotswolds, York, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge,
Tattoo Show in Edinburgh. $3,373 includes airfare from
Dulles and all taxes
.
Women’s Association
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 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.
St. Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance!!!
Plan to join us on Saturday, February 12
th
from 7-10 pm
in Bishop Justs Hall for an evening of dinner and dancing
among good friends co-sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus and the Women’s Association. Music will be
provided by St. Catherine’s own Mike Trader, who will be
taking special requests. Just bring your favorite song on
a CD. Tickets go on sale the weekend of January 22/23
after all masses. Checks should be made payable to St.
Catherine of Siena Women’s Association. For more
information call Tessy Trissell at 703-464-8393.
Pure Fashion (website: www.purefashion.com)
The Women’s Association encourages moms and
daughters to attend the 7
th
annual Pure Fashion Show on
April 3
rd
at the Bethesda North Marriott. Look for more
information in upcoming bulletins.
Pure Fashion statement from the 2010 Show
Program:
“We are leading the modesty movement with a counter-
cultural fashion show that is sweeping the nation and
pushing back the cultural onslaught and objectification of
young teens. As one of 25 Pure Fashion shows this year
in the US, Canada, Australia and Italy, we are joining in
an effort to share our appreciation for the true dignity of
women and the deeper meaning of beauty.”
Catholic Distance University
CDU Presents on EWTN radio:
Tune in each week as Robert Royal, author and graduate
dean at CDU, guides listeners through inspiring and little
known stories of modern martyrs in the radio series
Catholic Martyrs of the 20
th
Century. For local listening,
tune into WMET 1160 AM, Sundays at 8:00 pm.. For other
listening options visit www.cdu.edu and use the Quick Link
for ETWN.
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.
Want to learn more about your Catholic Faith ?
Put learning more about your Catholic Faith on the top of
your New Year’s resolutions list. CDU makes it easy with
online seminars and courses designed for all levels of adult
learners. Visit www.cdu.edu to learn more about our MA
and BA in Theology, our Catechetical Diploma and our
noncredit Catechism series and seminars. Adults will gain
solid Catholic formation in a convenient, flexible and adult-
friendly online format. Bishop Loverde serves as the
chairman of the board for Catholic Distance University.
Join the CDU global learning community – dedicated to the
search for Truth, the love of knowledge for the glory of God.

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From the Diocese
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
Some white-collar jobs are more
challenging than others.
From the Office of Vocations
“Reform your lives! The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Are you being called to proclaim the coming of the kingdom
as a priest, deacon, religious sister or brother? Call Father
Brian Bashista at 703-841-2514 or write:
b.bashista@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 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. 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
Catholic Charities Ball --“Puttin’on the
Ritz!”
The 2011 Catholic Charities Ball will be held Friday,
February 25 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons Corner,
Virginia. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend this
special evening celebrating 29 years of service to those in
need in the Diocese of Arlington. For ticket information,
please contact Barbara Caudle at: ccball2011@gmail.com
or call 703-927-3988, or visit:
www.arlingtondiocese.org/giving/gifts_stock.php
Men’s and Women’s Conferences
Men’s Conference, Saturday, March 19
The Office for Family Life is hosting its second annual
Men’s Conference at St. Joseph’s Parish in Herndon on
Saturday, March 19 (the feast of St. Joseph). There will be
mass, opportunities for confession, and talks by Art
Bennett, MA, President of Catholic Charities, Diocese of
Arlington; Joseph Campo, Director of the St. Francis House
in Brooklyn, NY and CEO of Grassroots Films; and Fr. Arne
Panula, STD, Director of the Catholic Information Center in
Washington, DC. Breakfast and lunch will be served, along
with time to meet other Catholic men from the area. With
that in mind, we need parish captains to get the word out.
Any man interested in being a captain should contact Tom
O’Neill at toneill@arlingtondiocese.org. Registration for the
conference may be done on-line.
Women’s Conference, Saturday March 12
The Office for Family Life and the Arlington Diocesan
Council of Catholic Women invite the women of the diocese
to join us for a conversation about the unique challenges
confronting women of faith. Speakers include Helen Alvare,
Associate Professor of Law, George Mason University
School of Law and Consultor to Pope Benedict XVI’s
Pontifical Council for the Laity and Theresa Notate, Ph.D.,
Assistant Director, Natural Family Planning Program,
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The
conference will take place in Burke Hall at the Cathedral of
St. Thomas More, Arlington from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on
Saturday, March 12. For more details contact the Office for
Family Life at 703-841-2550. Registration is underway.
Fee: $35 before Feb 11 and $45 after Feb 11. Registration
must be received before March 10.
FROM THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
Tax Savings through a Gift of Stock and IRAs
You may make a gift of stock as a donation to your parish
or diocese. In exchange for a gift of long-term, appreciated
securities (stock), you can receive an income tax deduction
and avoid capital gains taxes on stock appreciation. For
information, call: 703-841-3896.
2011 Bishops Lenten Appeal
In the coming days, many of you will receive a mailing
from Bishop Loverde regarding the 2011 Bishop’s Lenten
Appeal (BLA). This year’s BLA theme is “Placing our
Gifts at the Service of Others.” Jesus calls on the
collective strength of each of us who form the Body of
Christ in our diocese. We all have a Christian
responsibility to share our blessings with others in need.
Think about the many blessings in your life, including the
gift of your faith. After reflecting upon the importance of
the works of charity and outreach funded by the 2011
BLA, please give prayerful consideration to making a
sacrificial pledge of support. The BLA requires financial
support from every one of us to be successful. Let us
Place our Gifts at the Service of Others!