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During the months of June and early July, many parishioners joined me for an update on our Community Center Campaign. We reviewed our history of the project, the need, the projected facilities, and dialogued about areas of concern. We are well on our way to raising the necessary pledges toward the estimated $3 million cost. Our current total in pledges is just over $1.5 million. To proceed toward the next step, the hiring of an architect, the Diocese requires us to have in hand, $1.2 million in cash. We have received $480,000 in new money. With our existing parish savings of close to $500,000, we will need to raise an additional $220,000 in up front money from the Campaign. Broadening the scope of participation to include most of our registered households will enable us to reach our goal. Jane McCarthy is available at the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 x26. Please be in touch with her if you wish to join in our effort, or if you have questions about the Campaign or your individual pledge. Build the Spirit!
RCIA NEWS If you are being called to join the Catholic Church, you are invited to attend one of two informational session on Tuesday, August 1 or Tuesday, August 29. Both will take place at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library. Come and find out more about the journey you are about to begin. Contact Stacy Greene at 703-522-9467 or e-mail SGreene715@aol.com for more information. FOCUS ON FREEDOM FOR THE JUBILEE In celebration of the Year of Jubilee, the Children of God’s Love Prayer Group is dedicating their August 7 meeting to discussing freedom. Join them from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the Chapel. YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO VOTE The Parish Web Team thanks all of you who voted in our online poll about the parish web site. If you haven’t voted yet, let us know what you think about our site by visiting Error! Bookmark not defined.. Our site lets you enjoy your summer vacation with the peace of mind that you can catch up on parish bulletins or see photos from events you may have missed. This week, why not share our web address with someone who could benefit from connecting with our parish? SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our special thanks to Bob and Tricia Clark, Realtors for their support. Thank you!
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2000:
SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER 40 DAYS FOR PEACE IN D.C. The People’s Campaign for Non-violence, an ecumenical, faith-based coalition of groups from across the country, continues its prayers, teachings and peaceful witness calling for a culture of non-violence and justice for all of God’s creatures. Sunday, August 6, there will be a gathering at Lafayette Park to pray for an end to economic sanctions, which are devastating lives in Iraq. For further information on this and other events, visit www.forusa.org or call 202-244-0951. Continue to pray for God’s peace.
"Above all, society must learn to embrace once more the great gift of life, to cherish it, to protect it, and to defend it against the culture of death, itself an expression of the great fear that stalks our times. One of your most noble tasks as bishops is to stand firmly on the side of life, encouraging those who defend it and building with them a genuine culture of life." - Ad limina address of Pope John Paul II to bishops of California, Nevada and Hawaii, Oct. 2, 1998 SCHOOL NEWS Registration still available! Registration at St. Charles School is still available for the 2000-2001 School Year. Limited openings are available in all grades, K-8. Please call the school office at 703-527-0608, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM –2:30 PM. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION The following programs are available for the different age levels:
Registration forms are available at Church entrances and the Parish Office. Please register earlier as some programs will be filled at a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions or need more information as to which program will best suit your child, please call Anne Marie Kaufmann at 703-527-5500 x19. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION First Communion: Children who wish to receive First Communion should be enrolled in the Grade-based Sunday program or Atrium Level II. It is preferable that children have participated in at least two consecutive years of religious education to receive the sacrament. Confirmation: Youth who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation should either be enrolled in either On The Way or WAY. It is asked that two consecutive years of participation in religious education occur before being confirmed. Additional preparation will take place outside of On the Way and WAY. And informational meeting will be held in September. Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC): Any children and youth who would like to enter more fully into the Catholic faith either through Baptism or if over the age of 7-8, First Communion are invited to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children. This program tries to support family-centered initiation into the Catholic community, since spiritual life begins at home. Members of families would join appropriate groups for their main catechesis (RCIA, WAY, On the Way, Atrium, St. Charles School, etc.) The RCIC community will meet once a month on a Saturday evening for a potluck supper to support and explain how this applies to families. For more information, please call Andrea Bender at 202-434-5319 (w) or 703-527-2476 (h). Seize the opportunity each day to lose your worries in a small act of kindness. VOLUNTEER TEACHERS NEEDED The grade-based (K-6) Sunday classes need volunteer teachers. If you love children and your faith, please consider helping out with religious education. Teams of two teachers will work together for each grade level. All materials are provided with the religious education textbook series. Each week, there will be a small amount of preparation time prior to class. Also, there will be three training/planning meetings during the year. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete a volunteer form (available at Church entrances and the Parish Office) or call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500 x19. YOUTH NEWS Youth traveling to Rome for World Youth Day leave in less than one month! We would like to thank all parishioners for their ongoing support – both spiritual and financial. Through your generosity and our fundraising efforts, we have raised $13,620. That leaves us $6,840 short of our goal. If you are able to help us reach our goal, please consider making a donation. For more information, call Anne Marie Kaufmann at 703-527-5500 x19. MASTER CATECHIST TRAINING PROGRAM The Master Catechist Training Program seeks experienced catechists who are ready to deepen their knowledge and develop skills to lead catechist training sessions. The program provides spiritual formation and doctrinal grounding based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Graduates are certified by the Office of Catechetics to provide catechist enrichment and training in parishes throughout the Arlington Diocese. Applications are now being accepted for classes beginning in September. To pick up an application or obtain further information, please contact the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 or the Office of Catechetics at 703-841-2554. MOM-N-ME Looking for a fun activity to do with your baby, toddler, or pre-schooler? Join other moms and kids every Thursday at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. Call Marybeth Connelly at 703-645-0033 for more information.
See also: Bulletins from other weeks. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 3304 North Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA Tel: 703.527.5500 | Fax: 703.527.5505 | Web: www.stcharleschurch.org |
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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, Michael Rontaler, Helena Guziczek, Josephine Hilton, Barbara Cronin, Bea Caffarina, Robert Howe, Alicia Petta Judy Birt, Margaret Tappen and Rodney Barnes. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Christina McDonald and Sam McTyre.
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