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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

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

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!

.

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

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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.

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!