Parish Staff Laura Bell Head of School 703.759.4129 Maggie Radzik Head of Pedagogy 703.759.4129 Anson Groves Dir. of Religious Ed. 703.759.3530 Sharon O'Donnell Religious Ed Secretary 703.759.3530 Anson Groves Dir of Catholic Youth Org 702.759.3530 Nancy Caro Sacristan 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, November 15 8:00 a.m. The David Gorlinsky Family 10:00 a.m. Pro Populo 12:00 Virginia Stimson V Monday, November 16 9:00 a.m. Rosano Borda V Tuesday, November 17 9:00 a.m. St. Catherine's Catechists Wednesday, November 18 9:00 a.m. Dr. Gary A. Fehrman V Thursday, November 19 9:00 a.m. Margaret Kraus Friday, November 20 9:00 a.m. Susan Adams V Saturday, November 21 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ranere V 5:30 p.m. Michael M.aryse Rigaud READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12: 1-3, Ps 16, Heb 10: 11-14, 18, Mk 13: 24-32 Monday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Mc 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63, Ps 119, Lk 18: 35-43 Tuesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 2 Mc 6: 18-31, Ps 3, 1 Lk 19: 1-10 Wednesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 2 Mc 7: 1, 20-31, Ps 17, Lk 19: 11-28 Thursday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Mc 2: 15-29, Ps 50, Lk 19: 41-44 Friday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Mc 4: 36-37, 52-59, (Ps} 1 Cor 29, Lk 19: 45-48 Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary time 1 Mc 6: 1-13, Ps 9, Lk 20: 27-40 Parish Stewardship Thank you for your generous offerings of November 7/8. The regular collection brought in $12,700 and the Poor Box yielded $20.00. Daily Rosary The Rosary, a "summary of the Gospel", is a wonderful way to have daily contact with Mary, the Mother of the Lord. Visit www.theholyrosary.org to learn how to pray the Holy Rosary. Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, Joshua Basile, Bryan Cox, Flora DeLeon, Betsabe de Soto, Marjorie Dolak, Christa Drummond, Larry Dublin, Marilyn Flynn, Danny Frey, Brian Hack, Elizabeth Hooten, Marjorie Horan, Carol McCarty, Susan McQuade, Canon Craig Merkel, Peter Michaki, David Murphy, Fr. Paul Richardson, William Schrepel, Murray Schooner, Lien Shinta, Cris Ternisky, Abby Trepacz, Ana Laura Valdez, Anthony Yantiss Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ James Anthony, Maryann Barron, Philip Calanchini, Joe Cassella, Bill Corr, Joseph Dunne, Bill Hale, Mary Elizabeth Jones, 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 The Blessed Sacrament THIS IS MY BODY - THIS IS MY BLOOD 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. Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour 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 oration 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. Opus Dei Recollection A priest of the Opus Dei prelature presents an "Evening of Recollection" for women on the 3rd Monday of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. in the Church. The schedule for "Evenings of Recollection" for men may be obtained by visiting Website: restonstudycenter.org. For further information call 703.689.3433. 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, The Over Fifty Club Extending an invitation for 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 time to meet new people. We also have a social bridge group that meets the 1st Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Single's or couples are warmly welcomed. For more information contact Mary Ann at 703.404.8677, or Madeline at 703.759.2605. The Women's Association News All women of the parish are cordially invited to belong and participate in our monthly social, business, informative and fellowship activities. We have great camaraderie and encourage you to come and join us. The Stitch and Knit Group We will hold our first meeting for this year on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall. We will discuss upcoming projects and work on Baptismal Bibs. We cordially invite the women of the parish to come and join in the fun and fellowship. Annual Pie Sale - November 21st & 22nd St. Catherine's Women's Association is once more sponsoring the Annual Pie Sale. Homemade baked goods will be offered for sale after all Masses until all are sold. We need pie and bread bakers. Bake pies and breads and bring them with you when you come to Mass on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd. A table will be set up in the Narthex to receive and display your delicious creations. The pies will sell for $10 and the breads for $5. Get all your Thanksgiving baking done and support the Women's Association many charities at the same time! For more information please contact Lynn at lhamlon@cox.net. May God Bless Your Generosity! Attention All Crafters and Scrap bookers (or wannabees) Our first meting of both groups will be held on Thursday, November 19th from 7-9 p.m. in Bishop Justs Hall. Bring your own projects or join us to make quilts for our sick babies or baptismal bibs. Bring in 2-3 pictures and Tessy will show you how to create cards. Just drop by and say hi or stay and create. Are you busy that night, but want to help or be on the email list? Email us at donnaborrelli@aol.com. Upcoming Over 50 Club 2009 Trip ? December 3 & 4 - Hershey Christmas - Includes visit to Chocolate World, Candy-Land Light Show, dinner and a show at Hershey Lodge. Overnight at the Hotel Hershey (5*), breakfast at the hotel, visit Town & Founders Hall, the new Museum, shops, and enjoy indoor pool. $281/Dbl. ? December 6 - National Harbor Christmas Celebration - Explore National Harbor's outdoor Holiday markets featuring crafts from the regions premier sellers. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at McCormicks & Schmick's Harbor-side restaurant. Watch the changing colors of the National Harbor's outdoor Christmas tree and the Gaylord suspended glass Christmas tree, plus the ICE sculpture of 20 Chinese Artists carving ten Christmas scenes in a 15,000 square foot house of 2 million tons of ice. $89/adults, $84/children. Without the ICE demonstration $71/adults, $65/children. Call Mary Ann at 703.404.8677. 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. Social Meeting Tuesday, November 17th - 7:30 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall Topic: Personal and Home Security, Part 2 Presentation by St. Catherine parishioner, Knight and Fairfax County Police Officer, Jay Butler All St. Catherine's parishioners are invited. Keep Christ in Christmas! Christmas cards with the focus on Christ. The joyous Christmas season is once again approaching. The Knights of Columbus are offering, for sale, our beautiful, "Keep Christ in Christmas" cards. The cards will be available after all Masses or through Kevin Trissell at 703.464.8393, or trissellkofc@verizon.net. Annual Christmas Tree Sale The Knights of Columbus is holding their annual Christmas fresh-cut tree sale beginning Sunday, November 29th. A beautiful selection including trees up to 12 feet tall. As always local delivery is free. Shop early!! Proceeds help support the Knights Charities. Please contact Grand Knight Kevin Trissell at trissellkofc@verizon.net or at 703.464.8393 with any questions. Office of Religious Education Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it - Proverbs 22:6 The Office of Religious Education is closed on Fridays Catechist Corner Confraternity of Christian Doctrine CCD Class Calendar November 16, 17 All classes in session 23, 24 All classes in session 30 All classes in session December 1 All classes in session Other Important CCD Dates January 5 All forms for first Holy Communion and Holy Confirmation due February 20 First Holy Penance at 9:00 a.m. March 13 Boys retreat for Holy Confirmation 20 Girls retreat for Holy Confirmation May 15 Mass of First Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. An Immediate Need for a Volunteer!! The Religious Education program is in need of a 4th grade teacher for Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. If you are able to volunteer for this position, please contact Anson Groves, Director of Religious Education at 703.759.3530. 2009 - 2010 Adult Bible Study Series Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. We will meet in Bishop Justs H all Fall 2009 - September 30 to December 16 The Gospel of St. John - The Glory of Jesus Christ! Join us as we read and study the gospel written by St. John: the beloved disciple. Through this Bible study you will learn: - What is the Holy Bible, and how do we read it? - Who was St. John? - Basic theology and doctrine about Our Lord, Jesus Christ. - What it means to be a child of God, how God loves you and wants to glorify you! Bring a Bible; bring a friend; save a soul! A light breakfast will be served. Winter 2010 The Epistles of St. John & Pope Benedict's "God is Love" Spring 2010 Revelation, The Apocalypse of St. John Christ House Food Donation Drive St. Catherine's continues its efforts to support the work of Catholic Charities. Your help is greatly appreciated! Requests for food assistance have skyrocketed this year due to the recession. Many of our food recipients are seniors, the homeless, single parents and families struggling to make ends meet. We serve all in need throughout the diocese, including the rural counties. Please help us to help others. The following non-perishable food items are requested: Canned meats (corned beef, spam, chicken), canned tuna, canned 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. There are many dates in the upcoming weeks and months that are available for Mass Intentions. Please contact the office to arrange for an intention and to get a Mass card. 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. Siena Academy News 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 in regard to the unique spiritual and developmental needs of the child from birth to adulthood. Book Fair This Week! Siena Academy's Annual book Fair is taking place this Saturday, November 14th through Tuesday, November 17th in Bishop Justs Hall. Begin your Advent preparation with beautiful advent wreaths, nativity sets, and advent calendars from The Catholic Shop. Featured this year are Catholic books, films, and CD's from Ignatius Press, Eerdman Books for Young Readers, Bethlehem Books, Great Hall Productions CD's, Usborne Books. Books will also be available. Cash or check only. All proceeds benefit Siena Academy. .Schedule of Dates and Times: Saturday, November 14, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Parent Coffee The following parent coffee will be held in Bishop Justs Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m. Parishioners are welcome! Tuesday, December 1st - Erica Walter will speak on How to Choose Animated Films for Children. eScrip Do you shop online for Christmas presents? If so, please support Siena Academy (ID number: 500003075) by using the eScrip Online Mall. Shop at over 1,000 of your favorite online merchants and earn up to 16% for Siena Academy. Enroll with www.escrip.com., click on Online Mall logo at www.escrip.com and then shop at your favorite brand name store and automatically donate to our group. Vendors include eBay, Nordstrom, Barnes and Noble, The Home Depot, Toys R Us and Disney among others. Another eScrip Advantage Program Do you have old laptops, ipods, or cell phones? Printer toner cartridges or inkjet cartridges? You can donate these at the conveniently located eScrip bin in the Narthex of the Church. Please make sure the laptops are bootable and have the power cords with them if we want to get credit. Accessories such as external drives are not needed or accepted. Thanks for your support! If there are questions please contact Betsey Richardson at betsyer@verizon.net. In the Diocese & Other Events Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others From the Office of Vocations "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away." How is Christ calling you to share His eternal words of salvation? Consider a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life. Call Father Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514, or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org. Date Night Workshop for Engaged Couples! When: Friday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Leo the Great in Fairfax, VA In the Olde Parish Hall Guadalupe Room Authors of "Christ on Your Guest List," a wedding planner w/ a Catholic twist, Mark & Melanie Cameron host an evening reception for any engaged groom or bride. Enjoy refreshments, fellowship with other engaged couples, resources and tips for wedding and reception planning, and ways to save $1,000's. Reflection on spiritual growth for engaged couples presented by Liz Schiavone, East Coast Region Director of the Council of Catholic Women. Priests and Pre-Cana Instructors welcome! Kindly RSVP to unity@engagedcatholics.com Open House When: November15th Where: Our Lady of Good Counsel Tours will be held from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. and again from 11:00 am. To 12:30 p.m. There will be a presentation from 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. by Austin Poole, School Principal and Rev. William Metzger, Pastor. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School is an elementary and middle school for children in kindergarten through grade eight. The school has a long standing reputation for excellence in academics and a caring family environment which facilitates learning and the child's spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth. OLGC is fully accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association and was awarded the U.S. Department of Education No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School status. Visit of GC online at www.olgcshool.org or call 703.938.3600 for more information. A Ministry to Traveling Catholics To locate a Catholic Church while traveling at home or abroad visit www.masstimes.org. You will find information/directions on the closest Catholic Church to your destination, along with Mass and Confession times. This Website also offers links to an on-line reference library of: The Day's Readings, Bible, Catechism, U.S. Bishops & Diocese, Saint of the Day, Daily Prayer, Life Ways, Sing Your Praises, Vatican Website, Vatican Library, Vatican Museums and Catholic News. All students in 8th grade interested in attending any Catholic High School in the Diocese of Arlington need to take a placement test. The date, time and locations are listed below: Test Date: Saturday, December 5th (snow date: December 12) Test Sites: Bishop Ireton H.S., Alexanderia Bishop O'Connell H.S., Arlington Paul VI - H.S., Fairfax Pope John Paul the Great H.S.,Dumfries Test Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon - Fee: $30.00 Eligible students are any 8th grader attending public school, non-Catholic private schools or Catholic schools outside the Arlington Diocese. Students must fill out a High School Placement Test Registration Form available under "School Forms" at http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholicschools/php. The registration form must be submitted to the test site no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2009, along with the fee of $30.00. For students who are prevented from taking the test on December 5th, there will be one additional testing date as noted below: Saturday, January 9th Winter HSPT at Bl. DJO PVI and JPG Saturday, January 23rd Snow Date at Bl. DJO, PVI and JPG Test Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon This test is required for placement in these five high schools: Bishop Ireton, Bishop O'Connell, Pope John Paul the Great, Oakcrest School. The World Apostolate of Fatima When: Sunday, November 22 from 3-4 p.m. Where: St. Thomas à Becket Catholic Church 1421 Wiehle Avenue, Reston At Fatima, Our Lady asked for prayer and sacrifice for the conversion of sinners, peace in the world, and an increase in vocations. We hope you will join us in prayer. One-day Camp for Boys Conquest is hosting a camp for boy's ages 10-14 on Saturday November 21st from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. here at St. Catherine's. Activities will include sports, skits, virtue talks by a Legionary of Christ Brother, team competitions and more. We will meet in the Church for 9:00 a.m. Mass and go to Padre Pio Hall after Mass. Boys should bring their own lunch, cost is $20. Please contact Michael Jacobeen for more information: (301) 787-6907 or conquestdc@gmail.com.