About Our Parish
St. Catherine of Siena, located at 1020 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, Virginia 22066, is a parish community established in June of 1979 with Fr. Justs as pastor (now bishop of Jelgava, Latvia). The church was dedicated on October 8th, 1981.
St. Catherine of Siena is a very active faith community with approximately 3500 parishioners and 1230 families.
Regular Mass Schedule
Weekday: 9:00 am
Saturday: 9:00 am
5:30 pm *Vigil Mass
Sunday: 8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm *Solemn High Latin Mass
Holy Days of Obligation
Mass will be celebrated at 9am and 7:30pm on Holy Days of Obligation unless the bulletin says otherwise.
Staff
Rev. Alexander R. Drummond, Pastor
Nancy Caro, Sacristan
Sister Janet Siepker, Head of School, 703-759-4129
Danielle Lussier, Assistant Principal of school, 703-759-4129
Anson Groves, Director of Religious Ed and CYO, 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
Guillermo DeLeon, Director of Facilities
Emiro Soto, Maintenance
Rosa Hernandez, Support Staff
Web Master, webmaster@saintcatherineschurch.org
Parish Registration
Please call the Parish Office (703-759-4350) to register; if you are moving out of the parish; or if you have a change of address and / or phone number.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment.
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
In accord with the regulations of the Bishop of Arlington, couples must contact a priest and begin preparation at least six months prior to the wedding. Parish registration is required. Living together before marriage is sinful and harmful to future marriage. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during the preparation time.
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month during the 1:00 pm mass in the Baptistry. Baptismal Catechesis is required for parents; Godparents are encouraged to attend. Plan to attend before the birth of the child. To make Baptismal arrangements for both class and ceremony, call the parish office.
Eucharistic Adoration
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration begins after 9:00 am Mass on Wednesday and ends with reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:55 am Thursday.
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration also begins after the 9:00 am Mass on every First Friday of the month and ends with reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:55 am Saturday.
Holy Hour
Holy Hour is every Wednesday evening at 7pm.
Sick Calls
For visits to shut-ins, anointing of the sick, or in case of death, please call 703-759-4350.
Prayer for Sick or Deceased
Contact the Parish Office (703-759-4350) for mention at Sunday Mass and in the bulletin.
