Updated 12/16/24
Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 22, 2024 - "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." (Luke 1:45) Like Mary, you are called to trust in God’s plan for your life. If you feel that God is asking you to serve as a priest or religious brother or sister, believe in His promise and follow with courage. Talk to your priest or reach out to the Vocation Office at (703) 841-2514 or via email: vocations@arlingtondiocese.org. [Exp. Date: 12.23.24]
Online Faith Direct Enrollment/Gift Giving: Please see links below - Online Enrollment Link: https://membership.faithdirect.net/enroll/VA129/9 - One-Time Gift / Give Now Link: https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/VA129 - Direct Link to St. Catherine of Siena Faith Direct Giving - https://membership.faithdirect.net/VA129 - Enrollment Video - https://www.youtube.com/embed/wjCR9-RQazA?rel=0 [Exp. Date: None]
Catholic Charities is committed to working with parishes to serve those in need. Some may need food, rental or utility assistance, education, medical help, or counseling. This need has increased during the pandemic. Other parishioners may not need our assistance but are called to live out their faith more fully by praying for our work or volunteering their time and talent to aid our charitable work. Still others hear God’s call to support the poor by supporting Catholic Charities financially. To contact Catholic Charities, please click on the following link: www.ccda.net [Exp. Date: None]
Three to Get Married Marriage Prep in 2024 - Oct 24-27 / Nov 7-10 (virtual) / Dec 19-22 - The Three to Get Married Marriage Preparation Program is a Catholic Pre-Cana program for seriously dating and engaged couples. This marriage preparation course is an intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Convenient one-weekend schedule. FOCCUS administration is included. $398 per couple. Space will be limited and these weekends fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today! Find more information on the website www.ourladyofbethesda.org . Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, Bethesda, MD. [Exp. Date: 12.18.24]
Health Connect America - There is a great demand for foster families in the local area. We at Health Connect America (HCA) are currently searching for loving, caring, and stable families who are willing to open their homes to children in need of a loving and stable environment. Our program is a licensed child placing agency through the Virginia Department of Social Services that works with children in state custody from birth to eighteen years of age. Foster parent training, guidance, additional pay, 24/hr support, and more is provided to our foster families. We aim to ensure our families have the support that they need to maintain long-term placements that encourage growth in foster children. We are asking you to help spread awareness about the need for foster families in your local community. Here are some ways you can help: Take a photo of the attached flyer and share via social media; display flyer at community centers, churches, place of employment, public bulletin boards, etc.; hold a discussion with friends, family, and community members about this great need in your local area (word of mouth); invite us to present at your local community gatherings; learn more at healthconnectamerica.com; reach out to your local foster parent recruiter/trainer (R/T) to learn more about becoming a foster parent. Northern, Virginia RT: Carlie Maat E: Carlie.Maat@healthconnectamerica.com C: (571) 594-6937;Central, Virginia RT: Brittany Lake E: Brittany.Lake@healthconnectamerica.com C: (202) 603-7782
Holy Family Academy - What are your school plans for next year? If you are a St. Catherine’s family looking for a faithfully Catholic, K-12, classical school with strong academics and a supportive community—that is also affordable!—now is the time to check out Holy Family Academy in Manassas. HFA is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year and offering private tours of its beautiful, spacious campus. To schedule a tour or for more information, contact Head of School Mo Woltering at mowoltering@holyfamilyacademy.net. To speak with an HFA parent or inquire about a carpool, please contact St. Catherine’s parishioner Kimberly Begg at 703-507-9999 (text or mobile). [Exp. Date: TBD]
The IPS Center for Psychological Services - Are you or a loved one in need of compassionate, Catholic, and affordable therapy? The IPS Center for Psychological Services provides mental health care from an integrated perspective. Most services are provided by advanced psychology doctoral students under the supervision of licensed clinical psychologists which allows for both sliding scale services and greater quality of care. For inquiries about services, please call 703-418-2111 or email us at ipscenter@divinemercy.edu (Please note DMU students, faculty, staff and their family members are not eligible for services at the Center in order to protect their confidentiality and privacy.) [Exp. Date: TBD]
Donate Your Car to Catholic Charities - Thinking of replacing or getting rid of your old car? Please consider donating it to Catholic Charities. We take used vehicles and transfer them directly to qualifying families in desperate need of transportation. We also accept non-working cars, which helps to fund our volunteer ministries. Donating is EASY! We handle all the paperwork; you receive an IRS donation receipt. Avoid the hassle of selling your car, simplify your life, or reclaim that space in your garage. To donate, please email cars@ccda.net or call (703) 841-3898. Non- working 1-844-527-2232. [Exp. Date: TBD]
Gifts for the Seminarian Education Endowment Fund (SEEF) Please support our seminarians and SEEF, a permanent endowment fund established in 2011. SEEF’s income provides funding for annual seminarian expenses such as room, board, tuition, health insurance and books, which total almost $40,000 per seminarian. Please give generously! To donate, make checks payable to: “Foundation for the CDA – SEEF.” Mail to: The Foundation, 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 811, Arlington, VA 22203. Contact Gretchen Koch at g.koch@arlingtondiocese.org or (703) 841-3819 with questions. [Expiration Date: TBD]
Arnon Cemetery located in the Great Falls community at 646 Walker Road is releasing traditional burial spaces for single or multiple grave lots. We also provide an in-ground burial option for cremated remains. If you have any interest related to the 2019 release or questions please email arnoncemetery@hotmail.com .[Exp. Date: TBD]
PRIME TIME SINGLE CATHOLICS (PTSC): We are a social group, mostly aged 60 and over. (35 to 59? Ask about our free associate-membership group.) Meet us for: Hot Dog Social (Aug. 1); Square Dancing (Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27); Thursday lunches (Aug. 8, 22); tour of Art Center and dinner (Aug. 11); Holy Day Mass and lunch (Aug. 15); boating on Lake Mercer (Aug. 16); dinner in Occoquan (Aug. 18); outdoor concert in Vienna (Aug. 23); serving meal at Christ House (Aug. 24); walk in Lorton (Aug. 29); picnic (Sept. 1); O.C. Beach Days (Sept 16 -19) . For details, visit our website: bit.ly/ptsc. With questions or to RSVP, email Tom at ptscnva@gmail.com. [Exp. Date: 9.20.24]
Catholic Singles of Greater Washington is an organization for single
Catholics, ages 21 to 65-plus, enjoying each other's company in a wide
variety of social, religious, and cultural settings. Most members are 45
and older. Please find out more about us at www.catholicsinglesofgreaterwashington.org or call Tricia at 301-460-9195.[Exp. Date: TBD]
*Quality mental health services at affordable rates*. Located in Arlington, VA, The IPS Center for Psychological Services is an outpatient mental health facility providing clinical services to adults, adolescents, children, families and couples. We are committed to providing the community with high quality, affordable mental health services that understand the emotional, biological, social, spiritual and psychological aspects of a person. Clients of any faith or background are welcome at the Center. At the heart of such treatment is a deep respect for the dignity of each person and a commitment to providing appropriate state-of-the-art services. The IPS Center is part of the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program operated by the Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) of Divine Mercy University, a Catholic University of psychology and counseling. [Exp. Periodic]