FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear St. Charles Parishioners:

Mission Sunday is an opportunity to exercise “global solidarity.” This term is increasingly used by the US bishops and by the Pope to describe the universal dimension of our call to faith and love.

I had the opportunity to “Be a missionary” for 4 years in the Dominican Republic on the Frontier with Haiti. The experience was for me a faith-transforming event. I was deeply touched by the way faith and the struggle for a better life in a more just society were wedded. Our sister parish relationship with Haiti gives St. Charles as a community a way to enter into the church’s outreach. Sponsors who support the education of a needy Haitian child know first hand the joy of accompanying others in their journey of faith. The Philippine Medical Mission is another instrument parishioners have created to reach out. Through secular professions in the field of international relations and development, many parishioners have a way of being a missionary. In addition to the Mission Collection, let us reflect on other ways to make global solidarity concrete. You may share your ideas with and seek information from our Social Justice Coordinator, Micheline Toussaint.

Our prayer goes out to our recently deceased Kathy Burke and Joe Hagarty, and their families.

Peace,

RCIA NEWS

The RCIA process has begun! Adults participating in RCIA have started the period of inquiry. This is the 1st step in the RCIA process where there is an emphasis on discernment and learning more about the Catholic Church. Please keep the RCIA group in your prayers during this important time. Also, we are in need of sponsors, team members and dismissal leaders for RCIA. For more information please contact Stacey Greene at 703-522-9467 or sgreene715@aol.com.

ADVOCACY TRAINING

Want to get involved in practical social justice activity? Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28th from 9 to 11 AM. SALT (Social Action Linking Together) the highly successful diocesan advocacy group, will hold a fall “cluster” meeting at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church (2700 S. 19th Street, Arlington) in Fr. Ray Hall. Parishioners from St. Charles and other neighboring parishes are warmly invited! Contact John Horejsi at jhorejsi@compuserve.com.

MASS OF REMEMBERANCE

You and your family are invited to St. Charles Borromeo’s second annual Mass of Rememberance on All Souls Day, Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 PM. This Mass will provide an opportunity to join with other parishioners who have lost a loved one this past year and to remember all those who have gone before us in faith. A reception sponsored by the Circle of Caring will be held following the Mass. For more information, call Eleanor Werthmann at 703-821-3483.

This Week's Readings & Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2000

7:30 Parishioners

9:00 George J. Yore by Mary and Ed Biddle

11:00 Tomasa M. Davis by Rosemarie Vick (daughter)

1:00 Sofia Peredo de Lopez by St. Charles Staff

Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11;Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45

Monday, October 23:

9:00 Irene Chodaniewicz

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

Readings: Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21

Tuesday, October24:

9:00 Rudy Singh by Olga Singh

Readings: Ephesians 2:12-22; Luke 12:35-38

Wednesday, October 25:

9:00 Vicente Crisostomo by Maria Fe M. Crisostomo

Readings: Ephesians 3:2-12; Luke 12:39-48

Thursday, October 26:

9:00 Mildred R. Marquis

Readings: Ephesians 3:14-21; Luke 12:49-53

Friday, October 27:

9:00 Hector Chavarro Jr. by Cecilia Chavarro

Readings: Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 12:54-59

Saturday, October 28:

9:00 Bonnie Vena (L) by Edward Burzynski

5:00 Ralph Bruno by Camille Burruto

Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-16

Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Rodney Barnes, Joseph Lewis, John Biddle, Andrew Niland, Colleen White, Mike Burke, Gene Biedscheid, Eileen Bruno, Glyne Goodridge, Judy Birt, Maria Segarra Hines, Jeanette Moore, Rita Coleman, Thomas Sullivan, Monica Svete, Valery Montes, Josephine Hilton, Catherine Feord and Sr. Margaret Ann Cook. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Stanislaw Wasowski, Mary O’Devine, Mary McLaren and Kathy Burke.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER

COOKIES FOR KAIROS ARE NEEDED NOW!

Homemade cookies are needed for a Women’s Kairos Weekend in Goochland, Virginia on November 1st – 5th. Kairos “God’s Special Time” is a continuing Prison Ministry devoted to building strong Christian Communities in maximum-security State and Federal institutions. Baking cookies is one way you can help in expressing the unconditional love of God. Please leave cookies at the Parish Office by Tuesday, October 31st. For more information, please call Linda Cirillo at 703-271-0488. Thank You!

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to Leonard Landscaping, Inc. for their support.

Ministry

For an end to death as a criminal penalty, that we might cherish the gift of life in all God’s children: we pray to the Lord:

ADULT EDUCATION

First Monday Adult education Series presents “Multiculturalism in the Church” with Fr. Joe Donders from the Washington Theological Union. Join other adults in the parish on Monday, November 6 at 8 p.m. in the Church. Also, returning Catholic Ministry Landings is looking for team members who will form part of a core group that welcomes and supports Catholics returning to their faith. There will be a training session on Oct. 27 & Oct. 28. For more information, please call Kathy Rafferty at 703-528-6734.

YOUTH NEWS

World Youth NEXT Weekend! On the Way invites all 7th and 8th graders to the 9 a.m. Mass which they have helped plan. WAY invites all high school youth to the 11 a.m. mass for a celebration extraordinaire. Youth from On The Way and WAY will serve as lectors, musicians, greeters and more!

LOOK for WAY and On The Way calendars at church entrances. Join together with other youth to learn more about your faith, make new friends, and have fun!

HAYRIDE and CAMPFIRE for all high school youth on Sunday, October 29. We will meet at St. Charles at 5:45 p.m. and return by 9:30 p.m. Permission slips and money due ASAP! Permission slips are available at church entrances and WAY.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Diocesan Catechetical Conference on November 11, 2000 is open to all catechists and parishioners interested in deepening their faith and learning techniques for passing on that faith to our children. Look for packets at the circle entrances to the Church or call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, ext.19 for more information. Please register early, as registration for workshops is limited and taken on a first come, first served basis.

Help Needed…Calling all artists and calligraphers to create materials and posters for children ages 3-12 in the Atrium religious education classes. If you are talented with arts and crafts, painting, or calligraphy and would like to share your gifts, please call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, ext. 19.

VOLUNTEER TEACHER NEEDED

English, as a second language needs a volunteer to co-teach our entry-level English class for the remaining year. No experience or Spanish skills required. Contact Sal D’Itri at 703-516-7516.

IN OUR PARISH...

OKTOBERFEST 2000-A BIG SUCCESS

On behalf of Sister Benedict and the St. Charles School, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who, volunteered or came to Oktoberfest 2000. We could not have Oktoberfest with out the parish support and you have never let us down! We hope that all of you had a good time and hope to see you back next year! Again, thank you for your continued support – the Spirit” has been felt!

VISIT YOUR PARISH WEBSITE THIS WEEK

The Web Team, the creative bunch making www.stcharleschurch.org possible, invites you to take a look at the parish website this week. We’ve made several additions recently, including the celebrant’s schedule (as you requested in our survey and at the Volunteer Fair), photos from the Volunteer Fair, a Marian reflection and social justice updates. E-mail us at webteam@stcharleschurch.org with suggestions or to help out. And keep connected to St. Charles by visiting us online during the week.

NEIGHBORHOOD F PLANNING MEETING

Let your voice be heard! Join your Neighborhood F fellow parishioners on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. for a planning meeting. Let us know what to do for you and for our community. What type of events would you like to see us hold? Call Angela or Allan Rowley @ 703-280-0003 or e-mail arowley@solfess.com for more information.

SLOW, SLOW, SLOW!!!

When driving through our parking lot, especially when dropping off or picking up your child from school, PLEASE, SLOW DOWN! Fortunately, no accidents have occurred, however, we have had several close calls. The safety of our children is extremely important. Please observe a five mile an hour speed limit. Thank you.

ELECTION 2000 WORKSHOP THIS WEEKEND

A reminder that on Sunday Oct. 22 at 3pm, St Charles is hosting an “Election 2000” workshop where we will look at some of the issues involved in the upcoming elections through the eyes of Catholic Social Teaching. Join us at 3 p.m. in the Church.

CHURCH SUPPORT

• Last Week’s Collection: $14,408.00
• Last Week’s Tithe of $1,440.80 was for St. Charles Outreach.
• This Week’s 2nd Collection is for World Missions.
• Next week’s Tithe is for Education & Advocacy.

Revised/reviewed October 18, 2000