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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
-
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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