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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

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, September 14

7:30 a.m.

Fritz Creter

8:45 a.m.

James Boltz, Sr, .

10:30 a.m.

Pro Populo

1:00 p.m.

John Bruning

Monday, September 15

9:00 a.m.

John Ochs

Tuesday, September 16

9:00 a.m.

Frank Abruzzio

Wednesday, September 17

9:00 a.m.

Therna DeFrancis

Thursday, September 18

9:00 a.m.

James Laratta

Friday, September 19

9:00 a.m.

Donald Peeler

Saturday, September 20

9:00 a.m.

Patricia Dillon

5:30 p.m.

Marie Guhanick

Daily Scriptures

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday ? The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Sir 27: 30 ? 28: 9, Ps 103, Rom 14: 7-9, Mt 18: 21-35

Monday ? Our Lady of Sorrows

1 Cor 11: 17-26, 33, Ps 40, Jn 19: 25-27

Tuesday ? Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Cor 12: 12-14, 27-31a, Ps 100, Lk 7: 11-17

W

ednesday ? Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Cor 12: 31 ? 13:13, Ps 33, Lk 7:31-35

Thursday ? Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Cor 15: 1-11, Ps 118, Lk 7: 36-50

Friday ? Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Cor 15: 12-20, Ps 17, Lk 8: 1-3

Saturday ? Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Cor 15: 35-37, 42-49, Ps 56, Lk 8: 4-15

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generous offerings of September 6/7.

The regular collection brought in $18,912 and the Poor Box

yielded $370.

Second Collection

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Religious Education

There will be a second collection taken up at all Masses

this weekend, September 13/14. This collection will be for

the benefit of Catholic Religious Education.

Second Annual 5K Run/Walk in Memory of

Peter Choo

On Saturday, September 20

th

the second annual 5K

Run/Walk will be held in memory of Peter Choo, a young

parishioner of St. Catherine?s who was called home by God

last year just a month after his confirmation. This event

will begin at 8:00 a.m. by the Wachovia Bank in Great Falls

(750 Walker Road in Great Falls). There is a parking lot

next to the bank that is also adjacent to the starting location

of the 5K. We ask that those who wish to participate to

please arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. for T-shirt distribution.

Peter?s Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that

aims to aid those who are fighting childhood cancer as well

as those who are searching for a To register please visit:

www.petersWishFoundation.org and click on ?Register

Now? on the left side of the screen. All proceeds will benefit

the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Please join us and bring

your friends.

SEPTEMBER 14

TRIUMPH OF THE HOLY CROSS

?Just as Moses lifted up the serpent, so must the Son of

Man be lifted up. God highly exalted him and made him

Lord! How unforgettable are his deeds. Today?s feast

celebrates a double anniversary.

In Jerusalem,

Constantine erected a round church, the Anastasis, above

the empty grave of Jesus, and a basilica, the Martyrium; in

the square between the two churches, a shrine, Calvarium,

marking the place of the crucifixion. Dedicated in 335, they

were destroyed by the Persians in 614. The present

church of the Holy Sepulcher was built by the Crusaders in

1149. Today also commemorated the discovery of the

Lord?s cross by the empress, St. Helena in 320.

Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish

Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, Maryann Barron,

Joshua Basile, Philip Calanchini, Jose Campos,

Thomas Case, Moira Connor, Baby Natasha deSa,

Marjorie Dolak, Larry Dublin, Danny Frey, Brian Hack,

Elizabeth Hooten, Marjorie Horan, Evelyn LaPlante,

Joan Loftis, Deana Mansoor, Inaam Mansoor,

Carol McCarty, Baby Peter Michalski, David Murphy,

Makayla Overend, Lien Shinta, Margaret Wood,

Joseph Vander Woude, Baby Anthony Yantiss

Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ

Lila Brown, Irene Corrado, Joseph Gartlan, Maria Keran,

William Bud Ko, Nicholas Lippis, Rita Lippis,

Margie McBee, Steve Saunders, Adele Spauer,

Thomas Vander Woude, 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

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.

The Knights of Columbus News

Pancake Breakfast

Today, September 14th the Knights of Columbus are

sponsor a Pancake Breakfast, in Bishop Justs Hall,

following the 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. All are

cordially invited and donations will be accepted.

Social Meeting

The next social meeting of the Padre Pio Council of the

Knights of Columbus will be held on Tuesday, September

16

th

at 7:30 p.m. in Bishop Justs Hall. Our speaker will be

Father Alphonse Kabor?. All parishioners are welcome

and refreshments will be served.

40 Days For Life

September 24

th

through November 2nd

Christians throughout Northern Virginia are invited to take

part in the national 40 Days for Life effort. 40 Days for Life

is a nation-wide campaign that calls upon God through

prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion in

America. This is a remarkable effort that has grown

dramatically over the last years. The St. Catherine of

Siena Pro-Life Committee is participating in the effort and

asks fellow parishioners to join us. From September 24

th

through November 2

nd

, we ask that parishioners devote

special prayer and periods of fasting to the unborn and ask

God to help America free itself from the evil of abortion. St.

Catherine?s will also join other area parishes and hold a

peaceful vigil outside the abortion clinic located

at

900 S

.

Washington Street in Falls Church. St. Catherine?s will

pray at the clinic for 24 hours on Thursday, September 25

th

and Tuesday, October 7

th

. We need volunteers to

accomplish this. Please prayerfully consider supporting

this great effort. For more information or to volunteer to

join the vigil, please contact Mark Poirier at

mark.g.Poirier@saic.com or call 703.421.7240

.

The Over Fifty Club of St. Catherine of Siena

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.

Annual Parish Picnic - September 27th

Save the date!!

Saturday, September 27th

Highlights: Food, Games, Fire Trucks,

Castle Moon Bounce and Fun for All

Bring your family and friends!!!

Saturday, September 27

th

from 11:00 a.m.

until 3:00 p.m.

Volunteers are needed. Please call Kathy

Abruzzino at 703.689.2531.

From The Office of Religious Education

Catechist Corner

Confrater

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

September CCD Class Calendar

15, 16 Classes Begin

22, 23 All classes in session

29

No Monday classes

30

All Tuesday classes in session

Confirmation Calendar

September

17, 24 6:00 p.m. Bishop Justs Hall

13

Girls Retreat

20

Boys Retreat

28

Final Rehearsal and Holy Hour

29

Mass of Holy Confirmation

CCD Catechists are Needed!

There are several positions in our religious education

program still open for catechists and assistant catechists.

If you would like to volunteer to pass on the holy faith to the

next generation, please fill out a Catechist Registration

Form available from the Office of Religious Education.

There is no experience necessary. We will provide all

materials, support, training, and the assistance of an

experienced catechist. All you need to bring is a love for

the holy faith and a love of children. Please consider

donating your time. Graces will be amply supplied.

Becoming Catholic

Beginning this September, the Office of Religious

Education will hold classes for those interested in learning

more about ?Becoming Catholic.? These classes are ideal

for those who are just curious about what it means to be

Catholic, as well as for those who are more certain. This

class will also be useful for adults who may have skipped a

sacrament (e.g. Holy Confirmation). If you or someone you

know is interested, please contact the Office of Religious

Education at 703.759.3530.

Bible Study

?Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ? - St. Jerome

?From Adam to Jesus

? A Journey through the Bible?

What is the story of salvation? Do you want to know more

about Adam, Noah, Abraham, Solomon, David, Mary and

Jesus? This introduction to the Holy Bible, over the course

of five Saturday mornings will present an overview of the

main story, characters, and theology found in the ?Word of

God.? Using the Holy Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic

Church, and the wisdom of the Church Fathers, we will

explore the main events of Salvation History, From Adam

to Jesus. Please join our study in Bishop Justs Hall with a

light breakfast from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Class dates are:

October 4

th

& 18

th

, November 8

th

& 22

nd

, December 6

th

.

Newcomers are welcome to join us at any time. Please

contact the Office of Religious Education at 703.759.3530

for more information.

All you need is to bring your Bible!

?I Will Build My Church

? The Acts of the Apostles?

The Holy Father, Pope Benedict, has

declared this to be the year of St.

Paul. Throughout the year, the

Office of Religious Education will

host a series of Bible studies on the

life and writings of St. Paul found in

Sacred Scripture. Our first study for

the year will begin with the book The

Acts of the Apostles.

Class dates are:

Friday mornings from October 3

rd

to October 31

st

We will study the very beginnings of the holy Catholic

Church and in particular the life of St. Paul as presented in

The Acts of the Apostles. Please join our study in Bishop

Justs Hall with a light breakfast on Friday mornings from

9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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.

St. Catherine of Siena is Looking

For Volunteers

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.

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.

?Whoever believes in the Son of Man will have eternal life.?

Are you called to bring faith in Christ and eternal life to

others as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?

Call Fr. Brian Bashista: 703.841.2514,

or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org

.

The Second Annual Workshop

In Gregorian Chant

Friday, October 17 from 1:00 p.m. ? 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m. ? 9:00 p.m.

St. John the Beloved Parish in McLean

Directed by the acclaimed Chantmaster, Scott Turkington.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn to read and

sing the approved, ancient and beautiful prayer of the

Church, using the ?square? notation! Registration fee of

$90/per person. Free childcare will be provided. Featuring

two fine receptions, Saturday lunch, and two lectures on

chant. Participants will sing what they have learned at

Mass (Extraordinary Form) on Saturday evening.

To register, visit www.musicsacra.com/mclean or call

703.356.3639. Deadline for registration is September 30

th

.

Space is limited.

From the Office of the Chancellor

Political Activity at Parishes

As the November elections approach, all parishioners

should be aware of the following policies of the Diocese of

Arlington with regard to political activity at parishes and

other Church facilities and events.

Distribution of partisan campaign literature (e.g. leaflets,

bumper stickers, etc.) on Church property is not permitted.

Distribution of any voter guides or other election-related

materials, other than those prepared by Bishop Loverde,

the Virginia Catholic Conference or the USCCB, also is not

permitted on Church property. This prohibition includes

any of the ?Voter Guides,? ?Platforms,? etc., prepared by

various groups, whether they claim to be within or outside

of the Catholic Church.

Do not bring such materials onto Church property for

distribution. If you discover anyone distributing such

materials, please inform your pastor or a parish staff

member.

A complete discussion of our diocesan policies is available

online at the Website of the Virginia Catholic Conference,

www.vacatholic.org. If you become aware of any violation

of these policies, please contact the Office of the

Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, 200 Glebe Road,

Suite 914, Arlington, VA 22203.

St. Philip Parish Annual Fall Festival

Saturday, September 17

th

from 10:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Located at 7500 St. Philips Court, Falls Church

This year the Fall Festival will feature good old-fashioned

family fun with a Country Store, with homemade jams and

jellies; Arts and Crafts Room, with handmade Christmas

decorations, and special gifts for that special someone; a

Silent Auction, Bingo, Carnival Games, a Moon Bounce, a

ride called ?Orbotran? and Pony Rides. Homemade

cookies, cakes and other goodies will be for sale, and a

variety of treasures will be available at the White Elephant.

Chances will be available on a Hand-Made Quilt, and on a

$1,500 raffle. Snacks will be served all day, and in the

evening an International Dinner, featuring delicacies from

around the world will be served beginning at 4:00 p.m. Live

music and entertainment by the King?s Park German Band

for your enjoyment while you dine.

Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center

Spiritual Exercises

Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center located at 7007

Bradley Blvd in Bethesda, Maryland offers silent

weekend retreats based on the spiritual exercises of St.

Ignatius of Loyola.

Upcoming retreats for Women: September 12-14,

October 3-5, November 7-9, December 5-7.

Upcoming retreats for Men: September 19-21, December

19-21. Cost is $170, includes meals, lodging, linens and

retreat materials.

For more information visit Website at

www.ourladyofbethesda.org. To register please call

301.365.0612.

Diaconate Formation

Inquiry Meetings for those interested in the Permanent

Diaconate program in the Diocese of Arlington will be

held on the following dates at parishes throughout the

Diocese:

Thursday, September 25, 7:30 p.m.

St. Thomas ? Becket, Reston

Friday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.

Queen of Apostles, Alexandria

Saturday, September 27, 9:30 a.m.

St. James, Falls Church

Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart, Winchester

Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m.

Holy Trinity, Gainesville

Sunday, October 5, 1:00 p.m.

St. Leo, Fairfax

Men interested in discerning a vocation to the Permanent

Diaconate, and their wives, are invited to these meetings

to get a better understanding of the vocation in general

and the formation process in particular. Refreshments

will be served. For further information and to RSVP,

please call 703.841.2508.

HOPE In Northern Virginia, Inc.

Looking for Volunteers

For thirty-six years, Hope in Northern Virginia has been

helping women experiencing crisis pregnancies.

We are looking for caring and dedicated volunteers to

assist women facing crisis pregnancies. Bilingual and

English speaking volunteers are needed to handle our

diverse population. Please consider offering your time to

assist pregnant women in this critical ministry. Many

opportunities are available. Call 703.536.2020 for further

information or to make an appointment to stop by the office

to visit with us.

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.

610 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA, 22046

Office of Child Protection & Safety

Protecting Our Future

The Office of Child Protection & Safety was created to

assist all parishes and schools in creating a safe

environment where our children are free from sexual

abuse, physical abuse and neglect. The office provides

various services including child abuse prevention training

for employees, volunteers, children and youth and criminal

background history investigations for employees and

volunteers who work with children. For more information

about services provided by the Office of Child Protection &

Safety as well as diocesan policy regarding the prevention

of child abuse, please visit www.arlingtondiocese.org

Catholic Healing Ministry

The Catholic Healing Ministry of the Diocese of Arlington

will celebrate a Mass and Healing service on Thursday,

September 18

th

at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Apostle in

Leesburg. Fr. Tuck Grinnell celebrant. For further

information

call

540.347.0809

or

visit

www.healingministry.net.

A Woman?s Choice Crisis Pregnancy Center

For Life, Morality and Justice

Volunteers Needed to Help Save Lives

Location: 6201 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

We are in need of volunteers, both English and Bilingual

speaking. The only requirement is that one is morally

supportive of Humana Vitae, and can give 3 ? 4 hours of

service time each week. We have positions available for

Counselors, Receptionists, Translators and Drivers willing

to pick up and deliver cribs. Training is provided. The

rewards are priceless. For further information, please call

Dolores Wisecarver at 703.538.4305.

Marriage Jubilee Mass ? October 26th

T

he 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 with the Marriage Jubilee Mass on Sunday,

October 26, 2008 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More.

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 26

th

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!

Holy Father?s Prayer Intention for

September 2008

General:

That those who are forced to leave home and country

because of war or oppressive regimes may be supported

by Christians in the defence and protection of their rights.

Mission:

That faithful to the sacrament of matrimony every Christian

family may cultivate the values of love and communion in

order to be a small evangelizing community, sensitive and

open to the material and spiritual needs of others.

REMEMBER TO PRAY THE ROSARY