Parish Staff Maggie Radzik Head of School 703.759.4129 Anson Groves Dir. of Religious Ed. 703.759.3530 Nancy Caro Sacristan Rick Webb Gen. Mgr. Financial Dir. 703.759.4350 Dr. Kimberly Hess Director of Music 703.759.4350 Dr. Neil Ewachiw Director of Choirs 703.759.4350 Mary LaPlante 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, August 17 7:30 a.m. Okla Jordan V 8:45 a.m. Mary Rich V 10:30 a.m. Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. Sister Janet Monday, August 18 9:00 a.m. Michael Joseph Ronayne V Tuesday, August 19 9:00 a.m. Vivian Rosenzweig V Wednesday, August 20 9:00 a.m. The Santorum Family Thursday, August 21 9:00 a.m. Charles K. Collins Friday, August 22 9:00 a.m. Joan McCloskey V Saturday, August 23 9:00 a.m. Lucille Calderazzo 5:30 p.m. Helani Daily Scriptures READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 56:1,6-7, Ps 67, Rom 11:13-15,29-32, Mt 15:21-28 Monday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Ez 24:15-24, (Ps) Dt 32, Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Ez 28:1-10, (Ps) Dt 32, Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Ez 34:1-11, Ps 23, Mt 20:1-16 Thursday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Ez 36: 23-28, Ps 51, Mt 22:1-14 Friday - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 37:1-14, Ps 107, Mt 22:34-40 Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Ex 43:1-7ab, Ps 85, Mt 23:1-12 Parish Stewardship Thank you for your generous offerings of August 9/10. The regular collection brought in $18,901 and the Poor Box yielded $658. Parish Registration We welcome you to our Parish Community and invite you to call or register in person at the parish office. The parish office telephone number is 703.759.4350 A Word from the Pastor Does the encylical Humanae Vitae constitute an infallible teaching of the Church? Those who would argue "No" to that question usually do so as a stepping stone to an argument along the lines that since Human Vitae is not an infallible teaching, Catholics are not bound by it, and if contraception is ok with an individual's conscience, he may do so. Such reasoning is specious at best, demonic at worst, and all too commonplace. The appeal to conscience is not the "opt out" that people would like it to be. A conscience must be formed in light of the teaching of the Church. A malformed conscience does not obviate culpability in the face of sin. Furthermore, Catholics are bound by Church teaching on Faith and Morals whether infallibly proclaimed or not. Pope Paul VI did not formally define the teaching of Humane Vitae ex Cathedra, and so Humane Vitae is not an example of papal infallibility. The moral theologian, Russell Shaw argues that the teaching of Humane Vitae is an infallible teaching of the Ordinary Magisterium. Shaw cites Lumen Gentium, the Constitution of the Church promulgated at the Second Vatican Council, as well as statements by Pope Pius XI and Pope Pius XII, as well as Pope Paul VI. He concedes that they do not state that "the teaching on contraception has been infallibly proposed by the Ordinary Magisterium: but that is not the point. What they do say ... supplies evidence for it." Indeed, if we look to the text of Humane Vitae itself this is quite clear: Since the Church did not make ... these laws, she cannot change them. She can only be their guardian and interpreter: thus it would never be right for her to declare as morally permissible that which is truly not so. The Knights of Columbus News Installation of Officers The next meeting of the Padre Pio Council of the Knights of Columbus will be the Installation of Officers held in the Church on Tuesday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. A light reception will follow in Bishop Justs Hall. The new officers should arrive and be in place by 7:00 p.m. The appropriate attire for the newly installed officers is a coat and tie. Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, Maryann Barron, Joshua Basile, Lila Brown, Philip Calanchini, Jose Campos, Thomas Case, Moira Connor, Baby Natasha deSa, Marjorie Dolak, Danny Frey, Marjorie Horan, Maria Keran, Evelyn LaPlante, Joan Loftis, Deana Mansoor, Inaam Mansoor, Carol McCarty, Baby Peter Michalski, David Murphy, Makayla Overend, Lien Shinta, Margaret Wood, Baby Anthony Yantiss Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ Irene Corrado, Joseph Gartlan, William Bud Ko, Nicholas Lippis, Rita Lippis, Margie McBee, Steve Saunders, Adele Spauer, Jack Wood, Angel Zavala Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel Jordan Bowren, Jeff Campbell, James Doin, Brendan Dunne, Christopher Frediani, Brian Horn, Brendan McCarthy, Matthew O'Neil, Justin Smallwood The Blessed Sacrament THIS IS MY BODY - THIS IS MY BLOOD Can You Watch One Hour With Me? 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 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. - John Paul II, 1960 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 7:30 p.m. Rebate Offer to Benefit Siena Academy Siena Academy purchases the uniforms worn by the children who attend Siena Academy from Lands' End. For a limited time, Now to September 5th they are offering the school a 3% rebate on everything you buy from Lands' End. When placing your order please reference our preferred school code is: 9000-9706-4. St. Catherine of Siena is Looking For Volunteers "He who sings, prays twice" - St. Augustine of Hippo Cantor Opportunities St. Catherine of Siena invites volunteer cantors to sing for the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass, the 8:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgies, as well as for Holy Days and Holy Hour. The ministry of the cantor is integral to the liturgy and requires strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Interested parties should contact Dr. Kimberly Hess, Director of Music at 703.759.4350 or via kimberlyannhess@gmail.com. Choir Opportunities St. Catherine of Siena invites qualified parishioners of all vocal types (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) to audition for membership in the Parish Choir. The choir participates weekly in the 10:30 a.m. Latin Mass, as well as for Christmas and Triduum. The choir rehearses at 9:15 a.m. in Padre Pio Hall for the 10:30 Liturgy, and then again after Mass from noon until 1:30 p.m. in preparation for the following week. The choir season runs from September through June. Strong ensemble singing and sight-reading skills are desirable. To schedule an audition, interested parties should contact Dr. Kimberly Hess, Director of Music at 703.759.4350 or via kimberlyannhess@gmail.com. Children's Choir Opportunities St. Catherine of Siena Treble Choir is looking for new members. The Treble Choir sings for the 8:45 a.m. Liturgy on the second and last Sundays of each month from September through May, and rehearses in Bishop Justs Hall on Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Choir members as young as six years old are invited to join, and may remain through high school age. The children receive vocal technique and sight-reading training as part of the weekly rehearsal process, laying the foundation for a more enriched musical experience. For further information, please contact Dr. Kimberly Hess, Director of Music at 703.759.4350 or kimberlyannhess@gmail.com. The Over 50 Club Scheduled Senior Trips Make Your Calendars and Make Plans to Enjoy a Great Trip Membership in the Club and Senior Status is not required. Early Registration is Suggested! ? September 10 & 11 - Homestead & Shenandoah Valley. Visit the new museum and magnificent gardens. Go through the "Glenn Burnie" house. Have lunch in the tearoom, then at the Homestead. Enjoy tea, dinner and a relaxing evening with a full breakfast in the morning. All three meals and tea included in package. $369/Dbl, $469/Single. ? September 30 - Gettysburg & Eisenhower Tour A new museum and visitor's center recently opened with twelve galleries. A magnificent Cyclorama* which depicts the Charge of the Confederate Infantry. Restoration cost over 11 million dollars and took five years to complete. Grand opening is September 26th. We'll have lunch there (on your own), tour the Eisenhower Farm and make a surprise stop on the way home. $68. *A large composite picture placed on the interior walls of a cylindrical room so as to appear in natural perspective to a spectator standing in the center of the room. ? October 6 to 10 - Myrtle Beach, S.C. (on the beach). Four full course dinners and breakfasts, guided tour of Charlestown, S.C. Backstage tour of the Alabama Theatre, Three spectacular shows: Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre & Cirque (fantastic acrobatics), a visit to LaBelle Winery, all taxes & gratuities. $498. ? October 17 One Day Pilgrimage Mount St. Mary's Seminary - Mother Seton's Shrine This beautiful day trip to the National Shire of the "Grotto of Lourdes" will include a tour of the seminary at Mount St. Mary's with Mass, lunch at the Cozy restaurant in Thurmont, and a visit to Mother Seton House and museum in Emmitsburg, MD. A priest will be joining us for this beautiful day of either "thanksgiving" or for our "special request". Early registration is suggested. $56 includes motor coach, driver's tip and lunch. Pickup is at St. Thomas a Becket and Cascade Senior Center. ? April 25-May 3 (2009) - Cruise to the Mexican Riviera Includes airfare from Dulles to Los Angeles. A seven night cruise aboard the "Mariner of the Seas." One evening in Los Angeles with dinner & breakfast. Tour Los Angeles; visit Cabo SanLucas, Mazatlan Puerto Vallarta. All taxes & transfers included. Inside cabin $1,919 - Outside cabin $2,219 - Balcony $2,419. Please call regarding registration. You do not need to be a senior to join us, or a member of the Club. Please call the following for more information and/or registration. Mary Ann at 703.404.8677 or Lorraine at 703.448.9181. 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 http://st-catherines.net. In the Diocese & Other Events Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org Vocations Awareness Some white-collar jobs are more challenging than others Vocation Prayer: Heavenly Father, bless our diocese with the grace of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. Through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, grant to those You have called the willingness and generosity of spirit to give of themselves in devoting their lives and their talents to the service of our Lord and to His Church. Increase the faith of all within our diocese, and particularly the faith of those You have called and will continue to call. We ask this through Christ, Your Son. Amen. "Woman, you have great faith." It takes faith to hear God's call in our lives. And His call takes us on unexpected paths of deeper trust and love. Is God calling you to live as sister, brother, deacon or priest? Call Fr. Brian Bashista: 703.841.2514, or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org. Marriage Jubilee Mass - October 26th The Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, along with the Office for Family Life, honors those couples of the Diocese of Arlington celebrating 25 and 50 years of marriage. Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year? Were you married in 1958 or 1983? Then contact the parish office at 703.759.4350 to register for the "2008 Marriage Jubilee Mass" to be celebrated on Sunday, October 26th at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The parish office must submit all registrations to the Office for Family Life as soon as possible. Call the parish office with questions. Do not delay! Bishop O'Connell High School Class 1968 The Bishop O'Connell High School Class of 1968 will meet for a reunion on the weekend of October 11th. In order to receive further announcements and updates, please provide an e-mail or postal address to Nancy Kenney at KenneyN@sec.gov. Your classmates look forward to seeing you again! Parishioner Information Request All registered parishioners should check with the parish office if they have moved or changed phone numbers to assure that our records are up to date. The parish office telephone number is (703) 759-4350. Reclaiming Fatherhood: A Multifaceted Examination of Men Dealing with Abortion Vicki Thorn, Founder of the National Office of Post Abortion Reconciliation and Healing and the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the 2nd annual conference on Men and Abortion. The conference is scheduled for September 8thand 9th to be held in Chicago. For more information on this important event please visit: www.MenAndAbortion.info. Masses and Prayer Services for Healing of Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse Presented by the Diocese of Arlington The Prayer Services include a survivor's sharing of their sexual abuse and efforts to heal. Both the Masses and Prayer Services are followed by a reception. ? Saturday, September 27th. Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes, 830 S. 23rd Street, Arlington, VA Rev. Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S. to preside. Victim Testimony. ? Saturday, October 4th. Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m. St. Jude, 5610 Southpoint Centre Blvd, Suite 105, Fredericksburg, VA Rev. Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S. to preside. Victim Testimony. ? Tuesday, November 18th. Mass at 7:30 p.m. St. Mary, 310 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA Bishop Paul S. Loverde to preside. For information or questions about any of the Masses, Prayer Services, make reservations for the Support Group Evenings at Dominican Retreat, or if you are a victim/survivor of child sexual abuse and wish to report an allegation of abuse by clergy, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Arlington, please call Patricia Madd, A.C.S.W. at 703.841.2530 (calls are confidential), or email p.mudd@arlingtondiocese.org. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations for any of these services or meetings will be announced on the voice message of the victim assistance phone number listed above. If possible, cancellations will also be posted at www.arlingtondiocese.org. Support Group Evenings with Bishop Loverde at Dominican Retreat This fall, Bishop Loverde is hosting two different support group meetings at Dominican Retreat, 7103 Old Dominion Drive in McLean. These meetings are intended for two different groups of people. The first meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd will be for victims/survivors of clergy childhood sexual abuse and their spouse or support person. The second meeting on Monday, November 3rd will be for childhood victims/survivors of incest or childhood victims/survivors of sexual abuse in non-Church related situations and their spouse or a support person. HOPE In Northern Virginia, Inc. For thirty-six years, Hope in Northern Virginia has been helping women experiencing crisis pregnancies. We are now looking for reliable volunteers to devote a couple of hours a week to prepare layettes for our clients newborn babies. Please call if you are able to share some of your time with us, 703.536.2020. Hope Is: Absolutely confidential A free non-profit pregnancy counseling service Staffed by trained and caring volunteers For any woman faced with a crisis pregnancy Non-sectarian - available to persons of all faiths Hope Offers: Free pregnancy tests Pregnancy counseling and assistance to the pregnant woman of any age/situation Childbirth education and parenting programs Medical and legal assistance Complete adoption information Housing information and referrals Material goods for our clients on a limited basis Office Hours: Mon -Wed: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri - Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Telephone: 703.536.2020 610 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA, 22046 Gabriel Project & Project Rachel Below are two assistance programs sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. These programs are open to anyone in need, regardless of their faith. Gabriel Project provides pregnancy assistance to women and men in crisis pregnancy. Telephone: 703.841.3810. Website: gabrielproject@arlingtondiocese.org. Project Rachel provides assistance to those women and men who have suffered an abortion. Telephone: (703) 841-2504, Website: projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org. Marriage Preparation Weekend Upcoming weekends: September 4-7; October 30 - November 2; December 11-14 You're not just planning a wedding, you're preparing for a lifetime! Our marriage preparation course is an intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Convenient one-weekend schedule. $275 per couple. FOCCUS Inventory included! Advance registration is required. Call 301.365.0612 or visit register@bethesdaacfd.org. The CFD is located at Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, 7007 Bradley Blvd in Bethesda Maryland. 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. Couple-to-Couple League Natural Family Planning (NFP) Classes The Couple-to-Couple League offers NFP classes throughout Northern Virginia. Classes usually consist of 3 two-hour sessions spaced one month apart. Total cost for course and materials is $135/couple. Location of classes begin at: ? St. James in Falls Church on Sunday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m. Contact Stephen & Susan Baumert at 703.652.4637 or nfp@stjamescatholic.com to register. ? St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington, Sunday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Contact Peter & Marjorie Hickman at 703.528.0297 or loyalscout@hotmail.com to register. ? St. Andrew the Apostle in Clifton on Sunday, September 14th at 3:00 p.m. Contact Chris & Angela Smith at 703.266.6756 or csmith6789@msn.com to register. To verify upcoming NFP classes via the local CCL Website: www.nova.cc;o/prg/learn.html. Household Items Needed The Office of Migration and Resettlement is preparing to receive over 70 new arrivals in the next six weeks. We are eager to help our new neighbors get settled into their new homes, but we are missing a few very important items and could use your help restocking our closets. We are able to provide a pick-up service for large items but request that other items are delivered to our office at 80 N. Glebe Road in Arlington. Giant/Target Gift Cards, Beds (frame, box, and mattress only), Chest of Drawers, Kitchen Tables, Kitchen Chairs, Couches (no sleeper sofas, please), Lamps, Alarm Clocks, Towels, Dish Soap, Cleaning Supplies, Laundry Detergent, Waste Baskets, (not used), Trash Bags, Toilet Paper and Toiletries. Please contact Adrienne at a.tygenhof@arlingtondiocese.org to donate any of the above items. Thank you for your generosity. Young Adult Mass and Social The 2nd annual Diocesan-wide young adult Mass and Social with Bishop Loverde will be celebrated on Sunday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. All young adults and their friends are invited to join Bishop Loverde at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Alexandria. This Mass is a wonderful opportunity to pray with our Bishop, other diocesan priests and young adults from throughout our diocese. Further information is available on the Young Adult Ministry homepage: www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/young adult.php. A Ministry to Traveling Catholics Home or Abroad 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. The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Memorial August 22nd Excerpt for the Encyclical of Pope Pius XII on Proclaiming the Queenship of Mary 51. By this Encyclical Letter We are instituting a feast so that all may recognize more clearly and venerate more devoutly the merciful and maternal sway of the Mother of God. We are convinced that this feast will help to preserve, strengthen and prolong that peace among nations which daily is almost destroyed by recurring crises. Is she not a rainbow in the clouds reaching towards God, the pledge of a covenant of peace? [62] "Look upon the rainbow, and bless Him that made it; surely it is beautiful in its brightness. It encompasses the heaven about with the circle of its glory, the hands of the Most High have displayed it." [63] Whoever therefore, reverences the Queen of heaven and earth - and let no one consider himself exempt from this tribute of a grateful and loving soul - let him invoke the most effective of Queens, the Mediatrix of peace; let him respect and preserve peace, which is not wickedness unpunished nor freedom without restraint, but a well-ordered harmony under the rule of the will of God; to its safeguarding and growth the gentle urgings and commands of the Virgin Mary impel us. 52. Earnestly desiring that the Queen and Mother of Christendom may hear these Our prayers, and by her peace make happy a world shaken by hate, and may, after this exile show unto us all Jesus, Who will be our eternal peace and joy, to you, Venerable Brothers, and to your flocks, as a promise of God's divine help and a pledge of Our love, from Our heart We impart the Apostolic Benediction. Given at Rome from St. Peter's on the feast of the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the eleventh day of October, 1954, in the sixteenth year of Our Pontificate. Pius XII