St Charles Church .org   News & Events Faith Ministries Parish Volunteer Help Contact Us Parish Sunday Bulletins << Previous Week | All Bulletins | PDF version (for printing only) | what's a PDF? St. Charles Bulletin for June 17, 2001 Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Capital Campaign Newsletter #14 appeared in the printed version of this bulletin FROM OUR PASTOR Dear St. Charles Parishioners: Thirty-three years ago yesterday I was ordained. Five years ago I was assigned to St. Charles. I celebrate both of these milestones with appreciation for all the support I have found to our common mission here in Arlington. Every week brings a new dimension to that gratitude. Let me give you two current examples of the Spirit at work at St. Charles. The "Build the Spirit Campaign" to develop a Parish Community Center has taken a leap forward. Last week we developed a goal to open the new building by September of 2003! Our Parish Center Development Committee has worked with the architect, Michael Foster, and has agreed on the interior and exterior schematic design for the Center. We will share our plans on the weekend of June 23-24. Thanks to the growing number of households who come forward to pledge their support, I have renewed confidence in our success in this historic venture. "Feel the Spirit" is the motto for our school. We received a glowing report from the Design for Excellence evaluators who recently accredited St Charles school. Mr. Tim McNiff the Superintendent of Diocesan Schools writes; "Sr.Benedict's spiritual leadership is embodied in the motto 'Feel the Spirit' which began as a way to describe the sense of family and community that is evident at the school". Check last week's online bulletin for a fuller report. Thanks, Gracias, RCIA NEWS Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, or do you know someone who is? Join us each month for our summer sharing sessions from 7:30 - 9:30 in the Upper Room on June 19, July 24, and August 21. For more information, contact the Parish Office or see our new brochure or www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/rcia.htm. DAY OF PRAYER/PARISH MISSION We are putting out a call for those who want to join the community building ministry team to plan now two events for next fall and spring. Meet the Faith - Hope - Love team in the Parish Library at 7:30 on June 26. For more information please contact Liz McCluskey / Jean Sweeney 703-527-5500 ext.15. LOST AND FOUND If you have found an item that you believe someone has left behind or if you have lost something important to you, check with the Parish Office. We have many items from car and house keys to umbrellas, and still missing is a white/creamy colored baby blanket with fringes. Maybe you know where it belongs… ONE-WAY TRAFFIC COMING TO ST. CHARLES We are working on plans for a "one-way" traffic flow in the Church parking lot to avoid parking difficulties. Please be patient with us during this transition. If you would like to volunteer to help, please call Marvin Mayorga at the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation! MASSES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2001: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 7:30 Parishioners 9:00 George J. Hardy by Susanne H. Nolan 11:00 Lin Lemon by Catherine Ann Schmitt 1:00 Manuel Ercilla Yañez by Familia Ortiz Readings: Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9:11b-17 Monday, June 18, 2001: 9:00 Geoffrey Swift by Beth Leverich 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates Readings: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Matthew 5:38-42 Tuesday, June 19, 2001: 9:00 Ricks Family by Veronica Ricks Readings: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; Matthew 5:43-48 Wednesday, June 20, 2001: 9:00 Margarita Cimadevilla by The Hittle Family Readings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Thursday, June 21, 2001: 9:00 Michaela Atosfera (L) by The Riguera Family Readings: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11; Matthew 6:7-15 Friday, June 22, 2001: 9:00 John Macdonald by George Macdonald Readings: Roman 5:5b-11; Luke 15:3-7 Saturday, June 23, 2001: 9:00 Mary Kay Ashe (L) by Janet R. Coyne 5:00 Ed Burzynski by George Macdonald Readings: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Luke 2:41-51 PLEASE PRAY FOR Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Eileen Bruno, Judy Birt, Sr. Margaret A. Cook, Marco Antonio Villamizar, Connor Cozoli, Charles Williams, Nazirah Clark, James Kern, Tim Seldin, Michael Andrew Herdoiza, Mary CatherineKern-Herdoiza, and Eleanor Werthmann.. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Frank Natoli, and Martin Morales. SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS WE NEED YOR HELP!! Our food pantry shelves need replenishing ASAP! Please bring non-perishable items to the Parish Office. Most needed items are: cereal, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, rice, Ramen noodles, powdered milk, etc. Your donations of food are very needed and appreciated. Many thanks! SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to ARLINGTON FLORISTS, INC for their support. Ministry The radical nature of the challenges posed to humanity today by the progress of science and technology, on the one hand, and by the progressive secularization of society, on the other, demands an impassioned effort to reflect more deeply on man and on his existence in the world and in history. It is necessary to show a great capacity for dialogue, for listening and for proposing, so that consciences may be formed. --Pope John Paul II, March 3, 2001 (Address to the Members of the Pontifical Academy for Life) ADULT EDUCATION Are you interested in serving on a committee to help evaluate current Adult education offerings at St. Charles and develop future programs to meet additional needs? If so please come to an Interest Session on June 20, 2001 at 7:30 PM in the Library. We will discuss a format for this evaluation process and set follow-up meeting dates. For more information or if you are interested and unable to attend the meeting on June 20, call Bruce Tomaso, at 703-527-2815. CONGRATULATIONS St. Charles would like to congratulate and welcome the following adults who were confirmed at the Cathedral on June 2: Christine Lowry, Luz Martinez, and Danielle Smith. May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts and deepen your commitment to following Christ's example. RETURNING CATHOLICS St. Charles will soon begin "Landings" a program for welcoming back those who have left the Catholic Church. Team members are needed for reaching out to and welcoming back those who have felt alienated from the church. If you are compassionate, a good listener and interested in this unique ministry opportunity, please call Kathy Rafferty at 703-6734. COMMUNITY NEWS St. Anthony's Rummage Sale will begin at 9am until 7pm on June 22 and 23. Hundreds of items are on sale at low prices, including home furnishings, children's clothes, men's and women's clothes, toys & games, furniture, linens, tools, electric appliances, lamps, paintings and frames, plants, shoes, Christmas ornaments, etc. St. Anthony's is located at 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd, Falls Church, VA. Paul VI Catholic High School is seeking a librarian for ½ - time position. Duties include cataloging, periodical development, evaluation of materials. The librarian will also serve as resource link to students and faculty, and provide instruction to students. MLS required. Please fax resume to Etta Zajie at 703-273-9845 or mail resume to Etta Zajie, Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030. IN OUR PARISH WEB BIRTHDAY CELEBRATE CONTINUES Your parish web site, www.stcharleschurch.org, turned three years old earlier this month. Look for birthday features online throughout the month, such as highlights from the past year, a view of what our site looked like originally, and an overview of what it takes each month to keep the site going. What would you like to see on your parish site next year? Email webteam@stcharleschurch.org to let us know or to get involved. POOR FAMILIES NEED YOUR HELP! Every month through our Project Lazarus Fund, we help low income families with emergency assistance-for rent, medical expenses, etc… This past month we helped 15 families who would otherwise have faced eviction or had utilities cut off. While there are many other community agencies that offer help, few offer rental assistance. Section 8 vouchers rarely cover the cost of housing. Our funds are running low and we need your help. Please consider donating to the Project Lazarus fund at St. Charles? These funds are used only for emergency assistance. Thanks for your generosity! NEIGHBORHOOD D FATHER'S DAY PICNIC - TODAY! Today is the day for Neighborhood D's Father's Day picnic at Quincy Park behind Arlington Central Library between 1:30 and 5PM. We will provide drinks, hamburgers, and hotdogs. If you can, please bring a side - dish or dessert to share! Look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Call Monica Beaston at 703-528-4359. CHRIST HOUSE VOLUNTEERS Just a reminder that June is our month for Christ-Drivers are still needed once every 2 months for a couple of hours to deliver food to Christ House. Please contact Jan Martin for more info. VACTIONING? THE BILLS DON'T STOP. PLEASE USE YOUR OFFERTORY ENVELOPES Last Week's Collection: $14,507.00 Last Week's Tithe of $1,450.70 was for the Philippine Medical Mission. Last Week's 2nd Collection of $2,074.00 for the Catholic Communications Campaign. This Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach. Next Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.   Top    Revised/reviewed June 14, 2001  << Previous Week | All Bulletins | PDF version (for printing only) | what's a PDF? See also: Photos and stories from 2001. 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