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, June 15 7:30 a.m. Father's Day Triduum 8:45 a.m. Father's Day Triduum 10:30 a.m. Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. Father's Day Triduum Monday, June 16 9:00 a.m. Father's Day Triduum Tuesday, June 17 9:00 a.m. Father's Day Triduum Wednesday, June 18 9:00 a.m. Suzanna Moreno Thursday, June 19 9:00 a.m. Beatriz Gomez V Friday, June 20 9:00 a.m. John Kabal V Saturday, June 21 9:00 a.m. Philip Maurizi V 5:30 p.m. Evelyn Ballwey Daily Scriptures READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 19:2-6a, Ps 100, Rom 5:6-11, Mt 9:36-10:8 Monday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 21:1-16, Ps 5, Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 21:17-29, Ps 51, Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 2:1,6-14, Ps 31, Mt 6:1-6,16-18 Thursday - Weekday in Ordinary Time Sir 48:1-14, Ps 97, Mt 6:7-15 Friday - Weekday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 11:1-4,9-18,20, Ps 132, Mt 6:19-23 Saturday - Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Chr 24:17-25, Ps 89, Mt 6:24-34 Remember in your prayers the sick and homebound of our Parish, especially: Maryann Baron, Joshua Basile, Baby Madison Black, Lila Brown, Jose Campos, Thomas Case, Moira Connor, Baby Natasha deSa, Marjorie Dolak, Danny Frey, Maria Keran, Evelyn LaPlante, Joan Loftis, Carol McCarty, Baby Peter Michalski, Lien Shinta, Suzanne Willett, Margaret & Jack Wood, Baby Anthony Yantiss A Word from the Pastor Pope Paul VI Part I Giovanni Battista Montini, Pope Paul VI, has been described by papal biographer Peter Hebblewaite as the first modern pope. I am not sure that this is fair, either to Pope Paul VI or to his two immediate predecessors. As we have noted earlier, Pope Pius XII began reforms, which led to John XXIII calling the Second Vatican Council. It fell to Paul VI to conclude and then implement a council, which he had not started. Paul VI was born to a moderately prosperous family: his mother came from the minor nobility and his father was a sometime member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Montini himself suffered from poor health and initially was an extern student of the seminary, something of a rarity. However, his intelligence stood him in good stead, and once ordained he seemed to be destined for great things. In the later 30's he became an assistant to the Vatican Secretary of State, soon to be Pope Pius XII. He served at the Vatican until the mid 1950's when he was sent to Milan as Archbishop. He was viewed by some in the Curia as a liberal, which may explain why he had to wait several years before receiving the Cardinal's hat, which almost always accompanied the position of Archbishop of Milan. Although a scholar by temperament (he took 99 cases of books with him on the move from Rome to Milan) he threw himself into pastoral activity once in Milan. He tried to lure people away from the communists by inaugurating and encouraging Catholic labour organizations. He worked closely with John XXIII in preparing for the Council and took an active role in the first session. It was Pope John XXIII who elevated Montini to Cardinal, and perhaps because of their close collaboration in preparing for the Council he was seen as the natural successor to John XXIII. In any event, the conclave following Pope John's death ended on its second day with the election of Montini as Pope Paul VI. Montini chose the name Paul because as he said, he wanted to be a "Pope to the Gentiles" even as St. Paul was the Apostle to the Gentiles. And he became the most traveled pope in history until John Paul II, traveling to the Holy Land, to the U.S.A., Fatima, Istanbul, the Far East, Australia and even Uganda! Pope Paul VI impacted significantly on the everyday lives of the Catholic Faithful as few other popes have ever done before. We will take a look at that next week. Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel GOD SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE Please keep in your prayers our men and women serving in dangerous parts of the world, especially: Jordan Bowren, Jeff Campbell, 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 To sign up for adoration or for information regarding adoration please contact Diane Cieslak 703.678.3919. Holy Hour is at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration is every Wednesday and every First Friday, beginning after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and ending the following morning just before the 9:00 a.m. Mass. SUMMERTIME ADORATION Don't forget Jesus In the Blessed Sacrament During the Summer Months While we are on vacation Jesus remains in the tabernacle Awaiting our visits Remember to stop during the day And visit with Him Even if only for a few minutes Adoration Thanksgiving Repentance Petition Parish Stewardship Thank you for your generous offerings of June 7/8. The regular collection brought in $19,178 and the Poor Box yielded $438. The Poor Box for May will go to benefit Helping Hand. Father's Day Breakfast Today, June 15th The Women's Association cordially invites everyone to a Father's Day breakfast. Please join us in Bishop Justs Hall following the 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Come and see what we will be serving instead of pancakes! The Knights of Columbus News Social Meeting Tuesday, June 17th, at 7:30 p.m. in Padre Pio Hall. Catechist Corner Confrater Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Office of Religious Education July CCD Class Calendar 14-18 "The Week of Graces" A weeklong catechetical enrichment program for children ages 5 to 12 years. Breakfast with Benedict XVI Benedict XVI has been Holy Father for close to 40 months. Isn't it time you joined him for coffee and a tasty strudel? On Saturday, June 21st and Saturday, June 28th, your fellow parishioners will be gathering in Bishop Justs Hall after the 9:30 a.m. Mass to listen and to learn who this humble and holy man is, and to explore his message for America during his papal visit. Program Schedule On June 21st, come for an introduction to the life and writings of Benedict XVI and learn how his theology and teaching is accessible to all because he strives to be the world's Primus Magister. Then on Junes 28th, come and explore the meaning of Benedict's address at the White House and to the Bishops at the National Shrine, in a talk entitled Pax Vobis, America. No previous experience navigating Benedict's thought required! Talks will be on Saturday morning after the 9:30 a.m. Mass, and run until 10:45 a.m. † Bring your friends. † Come to one! Come to both! We'll provide coffee, strudel, and Pope! Siena Academy News Children's Corner 19th Edition Final Edition Until Next School Year The student support team from Siena Academy -Submitted by Maria Kehrli & Nicole Voce The Children's House North The children enjoyed the elementary production of Midsummer's Night Dream, especially Elena who played the "Moon" in the play. The children are ready for summer and enjoying playing games outdoors in the nice weather. The Children's House South Up until the last minute, the students are working with the materials. Some of the children are working on the Grand Layout. The Grand Layout works with the symbols from one to a thousand. The afternoon children enjoyed the dress rehearsal of the elementary production of William Shakespeare's play Midsummer's Night Dream. Toddlers Tip # 31 taken from 100 Child Development Tips: Have a designated place for everything used by the child and teach your child to return items when his/her tasks are completed. Remember, external promotes internal order. Have small baskets and trays to display toys, tools and work with just a few small items per basket. Simplify and store extra toys in the closet to be rotated every two weeks. Elementary All the students are cleaning the classroom. They are excited about the end of the school year. Mrs. Urban, are former assistant, moved to North Carolina and is having a baby in November. We wish her well! The Siena Academy Student Support Team, Maria and Nicole wish all the parishioners a safe and blessed summer! The Over Fifty Club of St. Catherine of Siena Extending an invitation to all Seniors to join our Social Club. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the 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. 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. The Over 50 Club Scheduled Senior Trips Make Plans to Enjoy a Great Trip this Summer Membership in the Club and Senior Status is not required. Early Registration is Suggested! ? August 26 - Odyssey boat cruise around the Potomac shores with upscale deluxe sit-down lunch, music and entertainment, handicapped accessible. $79. ? 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 16 - American Music Theatre in Lancaster, the show is "Classic Crooners." Great music with Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Perry Como and the recreation of the "Rat Pack", Dean, Frank and Sammy. Enjoy lunch at the Cracker Barrel and shop at the outlets. $80. ? September 30 - Gettysburg & Eisenhower Tour. A new museum and visitor's center recently opened with 12 galleries, new film and the magnificent Cyclorama, which is the painting done by French artists in 1882-84, and took five years of restoration (costing eleven million dollars). It depicts the "Charge of the Confederate Infantry" and is very moving and emotional. It is 377 feet wide and 42 feet in height. We'll have lunch in the Gettysburg village and then tour the Eisenhower Farm. A great day for people who enjoy history. $68. ? 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 22-23 - Atlantic City Overnight. We will stay at the Tropicana Casino Hotel. Come and stroll the boardwalk, enjoying the ocean breezes. Includes full buffet dinner and breakfast plus show, (If one is scheduled) and two bonus packages! This trip is almost filled. Trip includes deluxe motor coach. $149. 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. Please Do Not Park on the Grass It is damaging to the asphalt, as well as our grass, when latecomers to Mass park in non-designated spaces. It is also a violation of posted Fire Lanes. If you see someone doing this, please remind them, as we do not want to resort to towing the offenders. 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. 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. 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. "The harvest is rich but laborers are few." Beg the Lord of the Harvest for the grace of abundant vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life especially for our diocese. If you think He may be offering you this grace, call Fr. Brian Bashista: 703.841.2514, or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org. Duet Recital of Sacred Music You are invited to attend a duet Recital of Sacred Music performed by Alexandra Phillips, soprano and Michelle Rice, mezzo-soprano on Sunday, June 29th at St. Matthews Cathedral located at 1725 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, D.C. Natural Family Planning (NFP) Classes Tepeyac Family Center encourages engaged and married couples to attend a series of NFP classes and learn how to observe and interpret their signs of fertility. This knowledge provides a healthy means for couples to plan and to postpone pregnancy. The next series of 3 classes begins June 29th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Raymond Parish Hall in Springfield. Each class is approximately 2 1/2 hours in length. For more information or to register contact Gerri Laird at 703.339.7261 or gmlaird@catholicculture.org. Catholic OB-GYN Practice Accepting New Patients Tepeyac Family Center, the pro-life OB-GYN practice in Fairfax, VA announces the addition of two Catholic OB- GYN physicians to the staff, and is now accepting new OB and GYN patients. To make an appointment, email info@tepeyacfamilycenter.com or call 703.273.9440. Summer Leadership Camps The men of Opus Dei are offering two one-week summer Leadership Camps for boys entering grades 5th - 8th. Robust fun and manly piety is the theme. Camps will run from June 15th - 28th. For further information, call the Opus Dei Center in Reston at 703.689.3433, or visit: www.restonstudycenter.org. Second Collection The second collection on June 28/29 is the annual Peter's Pence Collection, which enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to our brothers and sister in need throughout the world - those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, disease and natural disaster. It is a wonderful opportunity for Catholics to stand in solidarity with the universal Church. Christ in the City Arlington Young Adult Holy Hour June 26th from 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A diocesan-wide young adult holy hour, patterned after Christ in the City - Washington, is held on the last Thursday of each month at St. Agnes Catholic church in Arlington. Rosary at 6:45 p.m., exposition from 7-8 p.m. Light refreshments to follow in the parish hall. This month Fr. Francis Peffley, Pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville will be our guest speaker. The evening will also include praise & worship and opportunity for Confession. More information is available at www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/youngadult.php. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Happy Father's Day to all the father's in the parish. Wives, give your husbands the greatest gift of all, the gift of your love on a Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are on September 19-21 or December 5-7. Register early to save your place. For more information call John and Lorie Scali at 703.631.5289 or visit http://marriage4.com/. Evening Retreats for Men - two locations ? Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center The first Wednesday of every month from 7:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Retreats begin with Mass and include dinner and opportunities for Confession. Located at 7007 Bradley Blvd., in Bethesda, MD. Information: 302.365.0612. ? St. Timothy Catholic Church Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Includes Mass, two talks, opportunities for Confession and refreshments. All men over 18 years of age are invited. Located at 13807 Poplar Tree Rd., Chantilly. Information: 703.631.4976. The Catholic Distance University's 25th Anniversary Celebration You are invited to join Bishop Loverde for a Vigil Mass celebration to mark the beginning of The Catholic Distance University's 25th Anniversary year on Monday, June 23rd. The Mass will be celebrated at The Cathedral of St. Thomas Moore at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Loverde will be the main celebrant and homilist. A reception will follow in Burke Hall. To learn more, visit www.cdu.edu or call 1.888.254.4238, ext. 703. Bishop O'Connell Boys Lacrosse Day Camp June 23rd - June 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information contact the Head Coach, Brian Rosenberger at brosenberger11@yahoo.com or call 703.371.0171. Virginia Catholic Conference Advocacy The Virginia Catholic Conference has created an e-mail advocacy network, so that those who wish to contact their state legislators about respect life, social justice, family and education issues can receive regular alerts on measures considered at the Virginia General Assembly sessions, throughout the year. Visit www.vacatholic.org for more information. Humane Vitae A Celebration of the Truth - 40 Years Later St. Raymond of Penafort Parish, 8750 Pohick Road in Springfield, Virginia will host a conference celebrating Humanae Vitae on Friday, July 18th from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 19th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Speakers include Dr. John Bruchalski, founder of Tepeyac Family Center, Fr. Richard Hogan, popular writer and speaker, and Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, President of Human Life International. Tickets cost $35.00 each or $50.00/couple. After July 11th, ticket prices will be $40.00 each and $60.00/couple. Please mail your check to St. Raymond Parish and note the Humanae Vitae Conference on your check. For further information contact Liz Hildebrand at hildebrandseven@cox.net, or call 703.455.3193. Holy Father's Prayer Intention for June 2008 General: That Christians may cultivate a deep and personal friendship with Christ so they are able to communicate the strength of His love to those they encounter. Mission: That the international Eucharistic Congress in Quebec, Canada, may lead to ever deeper understanding of the Eucharist, the heart of the Church and source of evangelization. The Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva Save the date: June 26th at 7:30 p.m. A special Mass on the Feast day of St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei, will be celebrated at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Reverend William P. Saunders will be the celebrant and Reverend Ron Gillis will be the homilist. Confessions will be available from 6:45 p.m. What Prayer Is All prayer should lead us to a deeper union with God. We can pray personally and individually, or within our families, or when we worship together at Mass. Although there are many ways to pray, the Church's tradition highlights four basic elements of prayer: ? Prayer of Blessing and Adoration: we praise God for who He is. ? Prayer of Petition: asking for what we need, including forgiveness. ? Prayer of Intercession: asking for what others need. ? Prayer of Thanksgiving: for what God has given and done. The Church's tradition also presents three principal expressions of our prayer: ? Vocal: ? Meditation: a prayerful reflection that begins with the Word of God and engages our thoughts, imagination, emotions and desire in order to deepen our faith, convert our heart and strengthen our will to follow Christ. ? Contemplative: a gift from God in which we experience a simple gaze upon Him in silence and love. A Ministry to Traveling Catholics To locate a Catholic Church while traveling visit www.masstimes.org. Search by using the name of the town you are traveling to, or by zip code. You will find information on the closest Catholic Church to your destination, along with parish Mass times and directions. Vatican Website To access information from the Vatican: ? Go to: www.vatican.va ? Select: The Holy See English