FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear St. Charles Parishioners:

A parishioner Edward Kent, a member of our 11 AM liturgical ensemble, has shared good news with me. The New York-Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus has accepted Ed as a seminarian. He will be moving to the Jesuit Novice House in Syracuse, NY to begin his formation and studies at the end of August. Our prayer and love follow Ed as he embarks on this new spiritual adventure. A 96 year old Jesuit Fr. Durkin helps St. Charles in our outreach to residents in the Arlington Detention Center and to the home bound. The Jesuits have been in the forefront of the continuing renewal of our Church. It is a privilege for St. Charles to be a part of the making of a Jesuit! Keep us in your prayer too, Ed.

Another young adult, Carolyn Gretzinger, is honored this Sunday for the unique contribution she has made to the life of St. Charles as the President of our recently formed Parish Council. Her vision, administrative ability, attention to detail and deep commitment to the future of St. Charles have been a blessing to the parish and to myself personally. Thank you!

“FEEL THE SPIRIT!”

C’YA

C’YA puts sparkle, sauce and a smattering of spirituality in your summer! July 11: Spiritual Movie Night and Discussion in the Parish Library. The movie, “Enchanting Angels” is the story of Dorothy Day. This is the first in an ongoing series. Pick up a Scroll in the back of the Church for more details on this and other activities.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our special thanks to Ireland’s Four Courts for their support. Thank you!

SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2000:

7:30 Parishioners

9:00 John Vincent Casey by Michael McMahon

11:00 Edward J. Sheahan, Jr. by Judy Sheahan

1:00 Jorge and Fabiola Vera (L)

Readings: Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6: 1-6

Monday, July 10:

9:00 Perry Bergman by Sheila and Neal Dyer

7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates

Readings: Hosea 2:16,17b-18,21-22; Matthew 9:18-26

Tuesday, July 11:

9:00 A very special need of Savery M. Gradoville (L)

Readings: Hosea 8:4-7,11-13; Matthew 9:32-38

Wednesday, July 12:

9:00 Helena Guziczek (L) by Jozefa Muffley

Readings: Hosea 10: 1-3,7-8,12; Matthew 10:1-7

Thursday, July 13:

9:00 Julia Krupka by Martha Henderson

Friday, July 14:

9:00 Melven J. Cunningham by Helen Naber

Readings: Hosea 14:2-10; Matthew 10:16-23

Saturday, July 15:

9:00 Elva Barrios (L) by Maria Teresa Barrios

5:00 Michael Zurzolo by Camille Burruto

Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 10:24-33

Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Kathy & Mike Burke, Gene Biedscheid, Glyne Goodridge, Jill Hasty, Ralph Bruno, Eileen Bruno and James Kern, Michael Rontaler, Rocky Weaver, John Spasaro, Helena Guziczek, Josephine Hilton, Sylvia Schuda, Eleanor Werthmann, Barbara Cronin, Bea Caffarina and the Father of Kitty Smith. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Victor Pena-Morales.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER

Volunteers are needed to work with Senior Citizens at Brighton Gardens. Contact Angela Hopkins at 703-294-6875 to volunteer.

Christ House needs towels, sheets, and pillow cases. Contact 703-549-8644 for more information.

Ministry

The human being is to be respected and treated as a person from the moment of conception. (Instruction Donum Vitae, 79) … Every human being … in an incomparable gift of the creative love of God.

- Pope John Paul II, April 3, 2000 Discourse to Congress “Fetus as a Patient”

YOUTH NEWS!

Cannons tickets! Join Catholic Youth Ministries from around the area and watch the Potomac Cannons battle the Kinston Indians on Saturday, July 29 at 7:00 PM at Pfitzner Stadium. Tickets are only $6 for this evening of exciting Cannons baseball. Bring your friends and have a great time at the park! Please call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500 x19 by Monday, July 10 to reserve your ticket.

Saturday, July 15 youth going to World Youth Day will be holding a car wash in the parking lot, beginning at 9:00 AM. Get there early to avoid a wait! Call the Parish Office in case of rain, or if you would like to make a donation to support the group.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will be starting Tuesday, September 5.

Are you a Catholic willing to share your faith with adults coming into the Catholic Church? We are looking for sponsors and team members for RCIA. No experience necessary!

Contact Stacy Greene at 703-522-9467 or 703-527-5500 for more information or to indicate interest.

BEING CATHOLIC IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICA

Commonweal magazine offers a prize of $2,000 for the best 3,000-word essay on the general subject “Being Catholic in Contemporary America.” The contest is open to Catholics, 27-years-old and younger. Entries must be submitted by January 31, 2001. Call the Parish Office for more specifics.

FREEDOM ACTION FOR THE JUBILEE

Consider what gifts of intellect, time, or talent you might have that can make Jubilee freedom a reality, then take a first step towards using those gifts.

IN OUR PARISH...

Today, St. Charles celebrates two years of tireless and dedicated service by our out-going Parish Council Chair, Carolyn Gretzinger. Come join the celebration in the Cafeteria following the 11:00 AM Mass and help us say, “Thank you” to Carolyn!

NEIGHBORHOOD A/B SUMMER ACTIVITY

The second annual wine and cheese party for Neighborhood A/B will be held on Thursday, July 13, at 7:30 PM at the Courtland Towers Party Room, 1200 N. Veitch Street. If you would like to attend, RSVP to Mike McMahon at 703-522-7203. Please bring a snack or refreshment to share.

ADOPTION INFORMATION

Catholic Charities will hold adoption information meetings at 3 PM on July 26, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 6, 2000 at 5294 Lyngate Court, Burke, VA. Call 703-425-0100 for information.

MONASTIC LIVE-IN EXPERIENCE

Are you a Catholic woman interested in, and free to pursue a religious vocation? The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia are hosting a Monastic Live-in Experience at St. Benedict Monastery August 10-13, 2000. Please contact Sr. Denise Mosier, O.S.B., 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow, VA 20136-1217; 703-361-0106.

SEE THE FUTURE OF ST. CHARLES

You can look 12 months into the future of our parish when you log onto www.stcharleschurch.org.. That’s because you’ll find all of the parish’s events listed through June 2001 on our calendar, along with a monthly theme and spiritual quotation. You can look back in time, too, with our story and photos from Fr. Mendez’s 40th anniversary celebration. Our history and future await you now – so visit our site today!

• Last Week’s Collection: $15,048.00
• Last Week’s 2nd Collection of $2,958.00 was for Peter’s Pence.
• This Week’s Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, Haiti.
• Next Week’s Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.

Revised/reviewed July 6, 2000