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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 22
8:00 a.m.
Virginia Stimson
10:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
12:00
Rita Homberg
Monday, November 23
9:00 a.m.
Evelyn LaPlante
Tuesday, November 24
9:00 a.m.
James D. Messer
Wednesday, November 25
9:00 a.m.
Joseph Kraus
Thursday, November 26
9:00 a.m.
Virginia Stimson
Friday, November 27
9:00 a.m.
Florence Dzamba
Saturday, November 28
9:00 a.m.
Jackie Fox
5:30 p.m.
Special Intention
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday – Our Lord, Jesus Christ the King
Dn 7: 13-14, Ps 93, Rv 1: 5 -8, Jn 18: 33b - 37
Monday – The Last Week in Ordinary Time
Dn 1: 1-6, 8-20, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21: 1 - 4
Tuesday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Dn 2: 31-45. (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21: 5 -11
Wednesday
– Weekday in Ordinary Time
Dn 5: 1 -6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21: 12-19
Thursday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Sir 50: 22-24, Ps 138, 1 Cor 1: 3-9
Friday – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Dn 7: 2-14, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21: 29 - 33
Saturday – Weekday in Ordinary time
Dn 7: 15-27, (Ps) Dn 3, Lk 21: 34-36
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generous offerings of November
14/15. The regular collection brought in $12,222 and the
Poor Box yielded $608.
Faith Direct Contributions
Contributions for the month of November are $19,942/.
Those interested in contributing automatically through
Faith Direct please go to www.faithdirect.net St.
Catherine CODE is VA129.
Please note:
The Parish Offices will be closed on November 26
th
and
27
th
in observance of Thanksgiving.
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
“My Kingdom is not of this World”
Christ the King is one of the names of Jesus derived from
various scriptures. It is a name used by all Christians and
celebrated as the Feast of Christ the King.
The name is found in various forms in Scripture:
King Eternal (1 Tim. 1:17),
King of Israel (John 1:49),
King of the Jews (Mt. 27:11),
King of kings (1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:16),
King of the Ages (Rev. 15:3),
Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5)
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews is the inscription which
the Gospels report was placed on the cross by the Romans
and which is found on many crucifixes.
The ideological movement of Christ’s Kingship was
addressed in the encyclical Quas primas of Pope Pius XI,
published in 1925. The Pontiff’s encyclical quotes with
approval Cyril of Alexandria, noting that Jesus’ Kingship is
not obtained by violence: “Christ, he says, “Has dominion
over all creatures, a dominion not seized by violence nor
usurped, but his by essence and by nature.”
Pope Benedict XVI has remarked, as did his predecessor,
John Paul II, that Christ’s Kingship is not based on “human
power” but on loving and serving others.
A Gift of Music
The St. Catherine Choir CD, From Glory to Glory: A
Celebration of the Church’s Spring, will be available in
the Narthex after all Masses in the season of Advent for
a donation of $25.00. The CD is a live recording of the
concert presented by the choir this past May. Works by
Lassus, Tallis, Haydnn, Vaughan Williams, Stanford and
Nestor can be heard on this recording. The CD would
make a great Christmas present for family as well as
friends who enjoy beautiful music and would also help to
support the music program. Thank you, Dr. Kimberly
Hess, Director of Music.
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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.
Please note:
Adoration is canceled for the following days:
Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve.
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 Pro-Life Committee
The Pro-Life Committee invites you to
join us the last Saturday of the month,
from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. We will pray the
Rosary
outside
the
Falls
Church
Abortion
Clinic located at 900 S. Washington Street.
PRO-Life Christmas Green Sale
The annual PRO-Life Christmas Green
Sale in support of A Woman’s Choice will
be held following all Masses the weekend
of November 28
th
& 29
th
. Decorate your
home and doors with beautiful and
fragrant large wreaths ($20-$25), Advent
table wreaths ($10.00) sprays of mixed greens ($5.00),
candleholders and candles will be available. A Woman’s
Choice is a non-profit pro-life organization that provides
many services to women concerning their pregnancy,
e.g. information on abortion, adoption and pregnancy;
providing infant clothing/supplies; counseling for women
of past abortions. So, beautify your home and at the
same time support one of the Church’s most important
ministries.
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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
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 or REOffice@saintcatherineschurch.org.
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
The Women’s Association News
A
ll women of the parish are cordially invited
to belong and participate in our monthly
social, business, informative activities. We have great
camaraderie and encourage you to come and join us.
Christmas Ornament Exchange Party
When: Thursday, December 3
rd
at
7:00 p.m.
The Women’s Association invites all
women (members and current non-
members) to attend our annual
Christmas Exchange Party. Please
bring an appetizer, side dish, or
dessert to share and a wrapped
religious ornament (if possible valued
at $10.00) so that you can participate
and join in the fun, as we play our
ornament exchange game. For
further information email or call ail
Donna Borrelli at 703.577.9264. or
donnaborrelli@aol.com.
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 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.
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The Padre Pio Council of the Knights of Columbus holds
their Business Meetings every first Tuesday and their
Social Meetings on every 3
rd
Tuesday of the month.
Membership is open to all Catholic men 18 years or older.
Please join us in serving to Fr. Drummond and the St.
Catherine of Siena Parish. For further information contact
Grand Knight, Kevin Trissell at 703-789-4639 or
trissellkofc@verizon.net.
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.
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 29
th
.
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
Knigh Kevin Trissell at trissellkofc@verizon.net
or at
703.464.8393 with any questions.
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.
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.
Recycle Your Old Cell Phones
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 Betsye Richardson at betsyer@verizon.net.
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.
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Religious Art Show
When: November 28
th
& 29
th
St. Catherine’s will host an exhibition of religious oil
paintings that will be offered for sale after all Masses.
In the Diocese & Other Events
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others
From the Office of Vocations
“My kingdom is not from this world.” Are you being called
to proclaim the glorious reign of Christ the King as a
priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call Father
Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514, or write:
b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org.
All students in 8
th
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 5
th
(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 5
th
, there will be one additional testing date as
noted below:
Saturday, January 9
th
Winter HSPT at Bl. DJO PVI and JPG
Saturday, January 23
rd
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.
Thanksgiving:
Mirror Unto the Soul of a Nation
Thanksgiving is the only American holiday in which an act
of prayer is front and center. On Thanksgiving Day the
President of the United States will lead the nation in a
prayer. This happens at a time when the nation is deeply
divided over the appropriate connections between politic
and piety, church and state. It happens at a time when the
law forbids a public school principal from doing exactly
what the President is doing, and if he or she did try to lead
such a prayer, the same government which the President
heads would step in and forbid it.
Meantime, the Supreme Court continues to wrestle with the
place of prayer in our public schools, and Congress
passionately debates legislation designed to circumvent
prior court decisions.
Ironically, in countless local
communities across the United States, people of different
faith traditions will gather in a common act of prayer on
Thanksgiving Day.