FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear St. Charles Parishioners:

Last weekend, we celebrated Oktoberfest and the Capital Campaign. Thanks to all who made our Oktoberfest a wonderful event. Thanks also to the Capital Campaign volunteers and the hundred new pledging supporters of our Parish Community Center. Join them!

We celebrate youth and honor our seniors this week. World Youth Day provides an occasion for the parish to recognize the special challenges and the exceptional gifts of St. Charles Way and On The Way members. Anne Marie Kaufmann, Teresa Reyes and their volunteers and catechists deserve our praise and support. Let us find ways as families and as a parish to offer our youth the opportunity to exercise their leadership and talent.

Our Senior Adults come together to mark All Saints Day (Nov. 1) with a special Noon Mass and Seniors Tea with the Pastor. We go on without Joe Hagarty’s jokes, but we keep his spirit of joy, faith and friendship.

You will not want to miss our Children’s celebration of St. Charles (and the other minor saints) on Nov. 4 at the 5 PM Mass.

From cradle to grave, our faith grows!

Peace,

P.S. First Monday Adult Ed. "Multicultural Church" with Fr. Joe Donders is a must!

SEPARATION AND DIVORCE

Catholic Charities is sponsoring its 12^th Annual Separation and Divorce Conference November 4, 3000 at St. Timothy’s Parish in Chantilly. Contact Catholic Charities at 703-841-2531 to register.

HELP THE HOMELESS

Join Borromeo Housing in Walking for the homeless. Pick up information in the back of the church or call BHI at 703-841-0139.

CHILDREN OF GOD’S LOVE

Each Monday, all are welcomed to join "Children of God’s Love" who pray in the Holy Spirit, at 7:30 p.m. Parishioners attending the adult education discussion, "Multiculturalism in the Church" are especially invited to join us at a special time, 7:00, before the series on November 6.

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.

FROM THE PARISH OFFICE: Baptismal Preparation previously scheduled for November 26^th has been rescheduled for December 10^th. Please call the Parish Office to register.

This Week's Readings & Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2000

7:30 Emolyn Yranela (L) by Emolyn Yranela

9:00 Joan McKenna by Patricia M. Donnelly

11:00 Parishioners

1:00 Jose Calvino by Gilda Ferer

Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52

Monday, October 30:

9:00 Rosella Le Fevour by E. Balestrieri

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

Readings: Ephesians 4:32-5:8; Luke 13:10-17

Tuesday, October 31:

9:00 Joseph A. Reid Jr. by Theresa Di Santis

7:30 Pablo Prieto by Maria Prieto

Readings: Ephesians 5:21-33; Luke 13:18-21

Wednesday, November 1:

9:00 Edward J. Sheahan Jr. by Judy Sheahan

12:00 Marcelina R. Ribadelo by the Riguera family

7:30 Dorothea Dorsey by Charlie and Sally Sullivan

Readings: Revelation 7:2-4,9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a

Thursday, November 2:

9:00 All Souls

Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; John 6:37-40

Friday, November 3:

9:00 All Souls

Readings: Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 14:1-6

Saturday, November 4:

9:00 All Souls

5:00 All Souls

Readings: Philippians 1:18b-26; Luke 14:1,7-11

Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Joseph Lewis, John Biddle, Andrew Niland, Colleen White, 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: Kathy Burke, Rodney Barnes, Doris Parce and Joseph Herrity.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER

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.

Ministry

Our responsibility is to measure every party and platform by how its agenda touches human life and dignity.

-NCCB Administrative Committee, "Faithful Citizenship: Civic Responsibility for a new Millennium.

ADULT EDUCATION

First Monday Adult Education Series presents "Multiculturalism in the Church" with Fr. Joseph Donders from the Washington Theological Union this Monday, November 6 at 8 PM. in the Church. Come and be a part of this discussion on how to address the growing cultural diversity of our parish. Issues of the Catholic Update "many Faces in God’s House", available at Church entrances, provide a brief overview of the unique gifts that the Latin American, African American, and Asian American cultures have to offer.

YOUTH NEWS

On The Way Retreat next Friday, November 3-Saturday, November 4. Don’t miss this overnight of friends, fun and faith! Sign-up this weekend or call Angela at 703-920-1712. Because of the retreat On The way will not meet on Sunday, November 5.

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.

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…

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Come one and come all! St. Charles continues its annual tradition of holding Town Hall meetings each Fall. The meeting for English speaking parishioners will be held at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 8. The town Hall for the Latin American Community will be held after the 1:00 PM Mass on Sunday, November 12. Both meetings will be held in the church. A town hall meeting is an opportunity to ask questions and to make your views known about on any subject related to our parish community. There will also be a detailed update on the project to build a parish community center and the related capital campaign.

NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS ON PARISH WEBSITE

You’re in for a treat when you visit your sweet parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, this week. We’ve dressed up our pages with photos from the parish center stakeout and the Volunteer Fair. Keep connected to St. Charles by visiting us on-line and we’ll promise not give you any unwrapped candy. E-mail us at webteam@stcharleschurch.org.

CALLING ALL SAINTS!

St. Charles youth are invited to come dressed as their favorite saint to the ALL SAINTS DAY Mass on November 1 at 7:30 PM and again at the 5 PM Vigil Mass on November 4 as we celebrate our namesake, St. Charles Borromeo. Youth are also invited to come to the Vigil Mass with a picture of their favorite saint. Come help fill the Mass with saints! Immediately following the 5 PM Mass on November 4^th, all parishioners are invited to join in a pot-luck celebration in the School Cafeteria. Please bring something to share from the following. If your last name begins with: A-F Drinks; G-L Dessert; M-Q Salad; R-V Main Dish; and, W-Z Bread or Rolls. Please call Theresa Sugameli at 703-356-6245 if you have any questions.

FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Second Annual Festival of trees to benefit BARN will be held at the Manassas Mall – Thursday, November 30^th through Sunday, December 3^rd, 2000. Please call Karen Nottingham at BARN, 703-392-3915 for more information.

 

• Last Week’s Collection: $13,289.50

• Last Week’s 2^nd Collection of $3,664.00 was for World Missions.

• This week’s Tithe is for SALT (Social Action Linking Together).

• Next Week’s Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.

 

Revised/reviewed October 29, 2000