FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear St. Charles Parishioners:

Monday evening at 8 PM (following the prayer group in the Chapel), St. Charles will host its second First Monday Adult Education Presentation: “The Multi-Cultrual Church. Fr. Joseph Donders is a Professor from Washington Theological Union and an expert on Missions. As our parish enjoys a growing diversity of culture and language, we need to reflect on the challenge we face to provide a home and a voice to all our members. Come and join our discussion at the Church.

Our Town Meeting on Wednesday (in English) and Sunday the 12th (in Spanish) provides an important opportunity for the people of the parish to hear a report from our lay leaders and your pastor on the status of the parish and our future plans. It will be a time to share your comments, questions and concerns.

May the blessings of the saints, especially our patron Charles Borromeo, remain with each of you and lead our community to new horizons of grace and growth.

RCIA NEWS

On November 19th, 2000 two rites will take place at the 9:00 a.m. Mass: The Rite of Acceptance and The Rite of Welcoming. The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens is an important rite, which marks a stage of growth in the faith journey. The Rite of Welcoming is where those who are seeking to complete their Christian initiation through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist will be welcomed into our church community. Please join with us as we celebrate these important rites and keep the candidates and catechumens of Saint Charles in your prayers.

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.

PRAYER BEFORE EDUCATION

Parishioners attending the adult education discussion, “Multiculturalism in the Church” are especially invited to join “Children of God’s Love” prayer group at a special time, 7:00 PM, before the series on November 6th. All are welcome to join us for prayer in the Holy Spirit at our regularly scheduled meetings on Monday’s at 7:30 PM in the Chapel.

FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Nov. 10-12 Charismatic Weekend: All are invited. Nov. 14: Day for widowed Catholics. Nov. 15: Evening for married couples. Nov. 17-19: Silent Retreat – All are invited. Dec. 1-3: Silent Retreat – women. Call the Dominican Retreat House, a lovely place in McLean at 703-356-4243 for reservation information.

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

This Week's Readings & Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2000

7:30 All Souls

9:00 All Souls

11:00 Parishioners

1:00 All Souls

Readings: Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28b-34

Monday, November 6:

9:00 All Souls

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

Readings: Philippians 2:1-4; Luke 14:12-14

Tuesday, November 7:

9:00 All Souls

Readings: Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 14:15-24

Wednesday, November 8:

9:00 All Souls

Readings: Philippians 2:12-18; Luke 14:25-33

Thursday, November 9:

9:00 All Souls

Readings: Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11,16-17 John 2:13-22

Friday, November 10:

9:00 All Souls

Readings: Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 16:1-8

Saturday, November 11:

9:00 Verda Marie Morrissey Morgan by Betsy Moyer

5:00 John Dwight Evans by Rose Evans

Readings: Philippians 4:10-19; Luke 16:9-15

Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Leye Chrzanawski, Michael Ann Dean, Fugiang Wang, Walter Zimmermann, 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: Guillermo Gutierrez.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER

POTLUCK FOR CLARENDON HOUSE

Friends of Clarendon House, a day program for people with mental illness is hosting a potluck on Wednesday, November 8 at 5:30-7pm. Anyone wanting to get more involved with our outreach to Clarendon House is invited. Contact Jan Macdonald at 703-524-0238 or Micheline Toussaint, 703-527-5500 for more information.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to Johnston Lemon &Co., Incorporated for their support.

Ministry

For all who are in pain, and tempered by lies of those who lead to death. For patience, fortitude, and an ample portion of God'’ grace; We pray to the Lord:

ADULT EDUCATION

First Monday Adult Education Series presents “Multiculturalism in the Church” with Fr. Joseph Donders from the Washington Theological Union this Monday, November 6th 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

Walk for the Homeless on Saturday, November 18, 2000 with On The Way and WAY. Youth from St. Charles will join together to raise money and advocate for the homeless. Look for more information at the On The Way (7th and 8th graders) or WAY (high school aged youth) or call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, ext.19.

On The Way will NOT meet tonight. However, join us next Sunday, November 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Upper Room for a great night of faith, friends and fun.

WAY invites all high school aged teens to tonight’s meeting from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Youth Room. Find out what’s planned for November!

Entertainment Books and Advent Candles for sale to help support our growing ministry to youth! For just $35 open yourself to a world of coupons and discounts at local restaurants and services. Books for other states available on special order. Advent candles are $5. Just drop your check or money off at the Parish Office or look for youth after Masses. For more information, call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, ext.19.

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…are you interested in children’s music and liturgy? We are looking for one or two musically talented adults who would be able to help coordinate a children’s choir. For more information, please call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, ext. 19.

HAITI CRAFT SALE

Get a head start on holiday shopping. Visit the Haiti Committee Craft Sale for quality hand–crafted items on Sunday, November 12th after the 9 AM & 11 AM Masses.

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

FRIENDS OF THE WEBSITE MEET ON TUESDAY

Parishioners interested in helping out with the parish website will meet this Tuesday, November 7 (after the polls close), in the Memorial Room of the church at 7:30 PM. Join us as the Web Team discusses what’s next for www.stcharleschurch.org. Celebrate St. Charles Borromeo Feast Day, which was the 4th, by visiting our site this week and telling a friend about what they can find here online.

PASTORAL COUNSELING

Our interns, Anne Passin and Carl Ripley are available for counseling appointments. If you have ever thought about doing some therapy around unresolved issues, learning assertiveness skills, breaking work–a–holic habit do your work now. Call Jean to set up an appointment by calling 703-527-5500, ext. 15.

ECUMENICAL EVENT

The annual Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic (LARC) Conference will be held on Dec.1st and 2nd here in Arlington. At the invitation of Bishop Loverde, Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb will be the opening session Presenter at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Additional sessions of this Conference will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on N. Glebe and at Faith Lutheran Church on Arlington Blvd. All parishioners are encouraged to attend this ecumenical conference, joining in prayer and discussion for Christian Unity. Posters & brochures for registration are available at the Parish office or in the entry lobbies of the Church.

Watch this Bulletin for additional LARC information!

C’YA SPIRITUAL MOVIE SERIES.

Please join us as the C’YA Spiritual Movie Series present “Keeping the Faith” on Sunday, November 12 at 7 PM in the Parish Library. “Keeping the Faith” is a hilarious yet insightful story about how a young priest and his best friend, a rabbi, learn through their day to day challenges and events that “Commitment is a choice you make again and again and again.”

Church Support

• Last Week’s Collection: $13,510.00
• Last Week’s Tithe of $1,351.00 was for SALT (Social Action Linking Together).
• This week’s Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
• Next Week’s Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, Haiti.

Revised/reviewed November 6, 2000