Parish Staff Nancy Caro Sacristan Laura Bell Head of School 703-759-4129 Maggie Radzik Head of Pedagogy 703-759-4129 Anson Groves Dir of Catholic Youth Org 703-759-3530 Anson Groves Dir. of Religious Ed. 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 Sunday, June 6 8:00 a.m. Victoria and Jeffrey Stark 10:00 a.m. Pro Populo 12:00 noon Bryan Cox Monday, June 7 9:00 a.m. Katie Hale Tuesday, June 8 9:00 a.m. Michelle Briggs, Baby & Family Wednesday, June 9 9:00 a.m. Josephine Baker V Thursday, June 10 9:00 a.m. Barbara Gorlinsky V Friday, June 11 9:00 a.m. Pauline Hughes Saturday, June 12 9:00 a.m. James Hale 5:30 p.m. Donald Lamoote Hathway V READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, Corpus Christi Gm 14: 18-20, Ps 110, 1 Cor 11: 23-26, Lk 9: 11b-17 Monday, Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17: 1-6, Ps 121. Mt 5: 1-12 Tuesday, Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17: 7-16, Ps 4, Mt 5: 13-16 Wednesday, Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 18: 20-39, Ps 16, Mt 5: 17-19 Thursday, Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 18: 41-46, Ps 65, Mt 5: 20-26 Friday, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Ez 34: 11-16, Ps 23, Rom 5: 5b-11, Lk 15: 3-7 Saturday, The Immaculate Heart of Mary 1 Kgs 19: 19-21, Ps 16, Lk 2: 41-51 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. Corpus Christi Sunday Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ) is a Eucharistic solemnity, the solemn commemoration of the institution of that Sacrament. It is the Church's official act of homage and gratitude to Christ, Who by instituting the Holy Eucharist gave to the Church her greatest treasure. Holy Thursday marks the anniversary of the institution, but the commemoration of the Lord's Passion that very night suppresses the rejoicing proper to the occasion. Today's observance, therefore, accents the joyous aspect of Holy Thursday. The Mass and the Office for the feast was edited or composed by St. Thomas Aquinas upon the request of Pope Urban IV in the year 1264. It is unquestionably a classic piece of liturgical work, wholly in accord with the best liturgical traditions. . . It is a perfect work of art. - Excerpted from The Church's Year of Grace, Pius Parsch. In the words of St. Thomas: "How inestimable a dignity, beloved brethren, divine bounty has bestowed upon us Christians from the treasury of its infinite goodness! For there neither is nor ever has been a people to whom the gods were so nigh as our Lord and God is nigh unto us. "Desirous that we be made partakers of His divinity, the only-begotten Son of God has taken to Himself our nature so that having become man; He would be enabled to make men gods. Whatever He assumed of our nature He wrought unto our salvation. For on the altar of the Cross He immolated to the Father His own Body as victim for our reconciliation and shed His blood both for our ransom and for our regeneration. Moreover, in order that a remembrance of so great benefits may always be with us, He has left us His Body as food and His Blood as drink under appearances of bread and wine. "O banquet most precious! O banquet most admirable! O banquet overflowing with every spiritual delicacy! Can anything be more excellent than this repast, in which not the flesh of goats and heifers, as of old, but Christ the true God is given us for nourishment? What more wondrous than this Holy Sacrament! In it bread and wine are changed substantially, and under the appearance of a little bread and wine is had Christ Jesus, God and perfect Man. In this Sacrament sins are purged away, virtues are increased, the soul is satiated with an abundance of every spiritual gift. No other Sacrament is so beneficial. Since it was instituted unto the salvation of all, it is offered by Holy Church for the living and for the dead, that all may share in its treasures. "My dearly beloved, is it not beyond human power to express the ineffable delicacy of this Sacrament in which spiritual sweetness is tasted in its very source, in which is brought to mind the remembrance of that all-excelling charity which Christ showed in His Sacred Passion? Surely it was to impress more profoundly upon the hearts of the faithful the immensity of this charity that our loving Savior instituted this Sacrament at the last supper when, having celebrated the Pasch with His disciples. He was about to leave the world and return to the Father. It was to serve as an unending remembrance of His Passion, as the fulfillment of ancient types - this the greatest of His miracles. To those who sorrow over His departure He has given a unique solace. Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish Joshua Basile, Dianne Burrell, Tom Case, Bernadette Choo, Bernadette Hong Choo, Catherine Choo, Jonathan Choo, Bryan Cox, Dona Curry, Flora DeLeon, Betsabe deSoto, Marjorie Dolak, Eileen Drennan, Christa Drummond, Marilyn Flynn, Gerald Green, Brian Hack, Ed Kondracki, John Larounis, Carol McCarty, Susan McQuade, Peter Michalski, John Spencer, K.L. Sypal, Chick Wilson, Jan Wouters, Anthony Yantiss Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ James Anthony, Maryann Barron, Philip Calanchini, Joe Cassella, Peter Choo, John Connor, Moira Connor, Bill Corr, Jean Driggers, Br. David Eddy, George Gibson, Bill Hale, Carol Jones, Mary Elizabeth Jones, Joan Keller, Rector Craig Merkel, Gloria Ross 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 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 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. An Open Invitation From the Lord - We Need You! Adoration has two openings that need to be filled immediately: one from 11:00 a.m. - Noon and one from 11: p.m. - 12:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. In addition, most of the hours of First Fridays have only one adorer. We would like at least two people. If you have considered attending adoration, consider this God's personal invitation. If you cannot commit to an hour every week, share the time with friends or family. For question and/or to sign up please contact Diane Cieslak 703-678- 3919. Father's Day Triduum The Father's' Day Triduum begins at the Vigil Mass on June 19th.If you wish to include your father, living or deceased in the Triduum of Masses, envelopes are available in the Narthex of the Church and may be placed in the regular collection basket or taken directly to the Parish Office during the week. Cards for the living are also available at the Parish Office for those wishing to send one. Please remember to submit an envelope with the name(s) of your loved one(s) so that they may be remembered at the Masses. Men's Prayer Group Gentlemen, feeling pulled to "pick up the pace" in your prayer life? Come join your silent prayers with ours in Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in support of our pastor, parish and school. Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:00 a.m. For further information: ksypal@yahoo.com. Are You Graduating This Year? We are looking for the names and schools of all our high school and college graduates. All graduating students are encouraged to submit their names and school for a special (June 20th) bulletin insert to recognize their accomplishments. Please forward your information to the Bulletin Editor, Jackie Fox (enter the word "BULLETIN" in the subject line) via st.catherineofsiena@priest.com no later than June 6th. 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. Open Registration Siena Academy is now accepting applications for new students for the 2010-2011 school years. Our Toddler Program is for children ages 18 months to 3 years of age. Our Children's House environment is for children ages 3-6 years old. Our Elementary environment is for children ages 6-12. For more information, please call the Siena Academy office at 703-759-4129. The Women's Association News All women of the parish are cordially invited to join and participate in our monthly activities and fellowship. We have great camaraderie and encourage you to come and 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's of Siena Church in various ways. So, give it some thought and if you are interested in a break from your everyday routine or would like more information please contact Lynn at lhanlon@cox.net. The Knights of Columbus News Consider This Opportunity to Serve! The Knights of Columbus are 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. Office of Religious Education Please Note: The Office of Religious Education is closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Email the office at reoffice@SaintCatherinesChurch.org for any information. Catechist Corner Confraternity of Christian Doctrine CCD Class Calendar September 8,15,22,29 Final Confirmation classes October TBA Confirmation We Need Your Help! The Week of Graces is scheduled for the week of July 12th. Children between the ages of 5-11 are welcome to participate. We are in need of volunteers to: ? People to purchase, assemble and make crafts before July 12th. ? People (adults & teenagers) to teach in the classrooms ? Someone in charge of purchasing and snacks daily If you can help, please call the Office of Religious Education at 703-759-3530. Book Corner News For Catholics, confession is a most important part of our faith and our lives. But some of still might have some questions about confession. In Russell Shaw's book, Why We Need Confession, we learn that the fallen nature of man and tendency toward sin is a reality that has lost credibility of late. But for John Henry Cardinal Newman "Original sin became to me almost as certain as that the world exists, as the existence of God." Far from being the breaking of arbitrary and external laws, the author shows us that sin damages not only our relationship with God, but affects the deep bonds of charity and grace linking us with others. Because of this, sin prevents us from developing our full humanity and living as true daughters and sons of God. Only through the sacrament of reconciliation can one retain the harmony of life and grace lost by sin. For happiness can be found solely in the struggle against sin. The rewards of true repentance and sorrow are life, but, as St. Paul tells us, "the wages of sin are death." Why We Need Confession is available on the bookshelf for $9.00. Over 50 Club u September 8 Atlantic City Overnight at the Tropicana Casino. Include a buffet dinner, breakfast and a bonus package, plus a show if one is scheduled. The 9th is the Resorts Casino with another bonus. The date might be changed to fit the show schedule. $149/dbl - 199/single. u September 11 The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre In Lancaster. PA. The show is GEORGE M. with wonderful music and a professional cast. $98. u September 20-24 Fall Foliage Rocking Horse Ranch In the Catskill Mountains. Staying at the Rocking Horse Ranch with all sit-down meals from the menu. Day and evening activities including side trips.. Everything is located on one floor (great for seniors). $623. u September 27-39 Wildwood Seafood Feast Includes: 3 nights accommodations, 3 full breakfasts and dinners that include a deluxe seafood buffet with an assortment of seafood and roast beef, a trip to Cape May, one day at the Tropicana Casino with bonus package, a visit to the Smithville Village, Washington Street Mall and more.$329. u October 3 Riverside Theatre In Fredericksburg, VA. This beautiful theatre will present the show CHICAGO. A sit-down luncheon is included. $89. u October 16 - 20 Cruise to Bermuda Leaving from the Baltimore Harbor, on The Enchantment of the Sea. Motor coach from St. Thomas à Becket Catholic Church. Only a few openings left. $697. u December 1 Voices of Christmas At the Living Water Theatre in Lancaster, PA. This is the final performance for this wonderful show, an exhilarating journey through the treasured traditions of Christmas. $76. u December 7-9 Christmas in New York This trip is filled, sign-up for backup. $545. u December White House Tour No date set yet. 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. In the Diocese & Other Events Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others Vigil of Priesthood Ordination Holy Hour June 11th Please join us in prayer at 7:30 p.m. for a holy hour at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Alexandria. Priesthood Ordination June 12th You are invited to attend the Priesthood Ordination at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Arlington. Mass to Pray for Healing for Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse The Victim Assistance Ministry invites victims/survivors of sexual abuse and the entire Catholic community to join us at a Mass to pray for healing for those who have been sexually abused. The Mass will be held on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn. Bishop Paul S. Loverde will preside. For more information, please visit our website www.arlingtondiocese.org, or contact the Victim Assistance Coordinators, Pat Mudd at 703-841-2530 or Kathryn Kramer at 703-841-2759. All calls are confidential. Employment Opportunities The Catholic Diocese of Arlington is currently recruiting for the following positions located in their Administrative Office in Arlington: Director of Major Gifts - Office of Development and Risk Analyst - Office of Risk Management. For more information please go to: www.arlingtondiocese.org. Pro-Life Movie - "BloodMoney" BloodMoney is a documentary film that exposes the truth behind the Abortion Industry from the Pro-Life perspective. This film will examine the history of abortion in America, from the inception of Planned Parenthood and the profitability of abortion clinics, to Roe v. Wade, to the denial of when life begins, to the fight to save the lives of innocent babies, and the devastating effects it has had on the women that have had them. The following link is to this new independent film which needs our support. In order for the producers to get it into the theaters they need to show that millions of interested people have visited their website. You need only visit the website; there is no need to sign-up as a supporter unless you want to. Please help get this important film into theaters by visiting the website, and then forward this email to your family and friends. http://www.bloodmoneyfilm.com. The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a religious devotion to Jesus' physical heart as the representation of His divine love for humanity. It stresses the central Christian concept of loving and adoring Jesus. The origin of this devotion in its modern form is derived from a French Roman Catholic nun, Marguerite Marie Alacogue, who said she learned the devotion from Jesus in visions.. Predecessors to the modern devotion existed to some extent in the Middle Ages. In the Roman Catholic tradition, the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been closely associated with Acts of Reparation to Jesus Christ.. In his encyclical Miserentissimus, Pope Pius XI stated: "the spirit of expiation or reparation has always had the first and foremost place in the worship given to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus." The Sacred Heart is often depicted in Christian art as a flaming heart shining with divine light, pierced by the lance-wound, surrounded by a crown of thorns, surmounted by a cross and bleeding. Sometimes the image is over Jesus' body with his wounded hands pointing at the heart. The wounds and crown of thorns allude to the manner of Jesus' death, while the fire represents the transformative power of love. The Feast of the Sacred Heart has been a Solemnity in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar since 1856. The Roman Catholic acts of consecration, reparation and devotion were introduced when the feast of the Sacred Heart was declared. In his Papal Bull, Auctorem Fidei, Pope Pius VI praised devotion to the Sacred Heart. Finally, by order of Leo XIII, in his encyclical Annum Sacrum (May 25, 1899), as well as on June 11, he consecrated every human to the Sacred Heart. Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus O Sacred Heart of Jesus, filled with infinite love, broken by my ingratitude, pierced by my sins, yet loving me still; accept the consecration that I make to You of all that I am and all that I have. Take every faculty of my soul and body and draw me, day by day, nearer and nearer to Your Sacred Heart, and there, as I can understand the lesson, teach me Your blessed ways. Amen. The Immaculate Heart of Mary The devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary should reflect all that the human heart of Mary suggests; all of which it is, the expressive symbol and the living reminder: Mary's interior life, her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and, above all, her virginal love for God, her maternal love for her Divine Son, and her motherly and compassionate love for us.. It was at the foot of the Cross that the Christian heart first made the acquaintance of the Heart of the Virgin Mother. Simeon's prophecy paved the way and furnished the devotion with one of its favorite formulae: the heart pierced with a sword. But Mary was not merely passive at the foot of the Cross; "she cooperated through charity", as St. Augustine says, "In the work of our redemption". Another Scriptural passage was the twice-repeated saying of St. Luke that Mary kept all the sayings and doings of Jesus in her heart, that there she might ponder over them and live by them. A few of the Virgin's sayings, are recorded in the Gospel, particularly the Magnificat. Little by little, in consequence of the application of the Canticle of the loving relations between God and the Blessed Virgin, the Heart of Mary came to be for the Christian Church the Heart of the Spouse of the Canticles as well as the Heart of the Virgin Mother. In the New Testament Elizabeth proclaims Mary blessed because she has believed the words of the angel; the Magnificat is an expression of her humility; who in order to exalt the Son proclaimed the Mother blessed. It is in the twelfth, or towards the end of the eleventh century, that indications of a regular devotion are perceived in a sermon by St. Bernard (De duodecim stellis), from which an extract has been taken by the Church and used in the Offices of the Compassion and of the Seven Dolours. Stronger evidences are discernible in the pious meditations on the Ave Maria and the Salve Regina, usually attributed either to St. Anselm of Lucca or St. Bernard.. On 21 July, 1855, the Congregation of Rites approved the Office and Mass of the Most Pure Heart of Mary without, however, imposing them upon the Universal Church.