Parish Sunday Bulletins << Previous Week | All Bulletins | PDF version (for printing only) | what's a PDF? St. Charles Bulletin for August 26, 2001 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time This bulletin included the parishioner design review schedule in the Capital Campaign Newsletter #19 and parish Budget Overview (PDF 29k) for fiscal years 2001 and 2002 FROM OUR PASTOR Dear St. Charles Parishioners: "Will only a few be saved?" The answer the gospel gives to this question is indirect; "some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." This is Jesus way of urging an inclusive approach to the church and to faith. He fought against all forms of discrimination and elitism. At St Charles we take this dimension of the gospel to heart. All are asked to participate in all of the ministries and projects that promote the mission of Jesus. We do not leave the work of the church to the clergy, to professionals or to a certain cadre of laity. All have a part to play. The chair of our Finance Committee offers you this weekend an annual account of our stewardship, how we share and manage our resources. In the regular weekly support of the parish, and in our special Capital Campaign for a Community Center, we have seen an immense growth in the willingness of more and more of our people, regardless of their means, to place their resources at the service of the church. With the tough challenges that still face us this year, we will need a similar generosity of spirit by ALL who identify with this dynamic parish. Please come to the library after Mass to offer you comment on Parish Center designs, "The last shall be first!" PARKING FOR MASS ALERT!! Please do not park at the curb on the Fairfax Drive side of the church. It is a "NO PARKING" zone and you may be ticketed. We are working on the traffic flow in the Church parking lot to avoid parking difficulties. Please be patient and with our volunteers - they are working very hard to help everyone. If you would like to become a member of this volunteer team, please call Marvin Mayorga at the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation! GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY has made available to St. Charles parishioners, 75 parking spaces on their surface lot during Sunday Masses. The parking lot entrance is located on Kirkwood between Fairfax Drive and Washington Blvd. Please note that George Mason also uses the lot during these times and cannot be responsible for any property loss or damage. In the spirit of cooperation, we thank them for their consideration. PICNIC TIME!! Neighbor E's summer picnic will be held today at Lyon Park, corner of Fillmore and Pershing Drive from 1 to 4pm. Last minute participants welcome. Just bring a dish to share and join us. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office and School will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day. LITURGIES AND INTENTIONS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2001 7:30 Parishioners 9:00 Lucila L. Wilson by Doring Abrantes 11:00 Dwightb Evans by Rose Evans 1:00 Arturo Villejas by Noemi Bracamonte Readings: Isaiah 66:18-21; Hebrew 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30 Monday, August 27, 2001: 9:00 Mildred R. Marquis 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates Readings: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10; Matthew 23:13-22 Tuesday, August 28, 2001: 9:00 Velvet G. Bergeron by Enid White Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 23:23-26 Wednesday, August 29 2001: 9:00 James Damian Roberts Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Mark 6:17-29 Thursday, August 30, 2001: 9:00 Charlotte Hill by Patty & Ed Lafean Readings: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13; Matthew 24:42-51 Friday, August 31, 2001: 9:00 Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley, CSC Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Matthew 25:1-13 Saturday, September 1 , 2001: 9:00 Josephine Traetta by Joseph & Joan D'Ambrosio 5:00 Ralph Bruno by Camille Burruto Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11; Matthew 25:14-30 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, Connor Cozoli, Michael Andrew Herdoiza, Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza, Mary Theresa Kern, Joshua Solano, Arthur Simolunas, Jared Spaerh, Mary Gerwin, Mildred Weaver, and Amalia Verdeja. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Miguel Sotelo and Alice Flaherty. SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS CROPWALK IS BACK!! Join the 2001 Arlington CropWalk which will be held on Saturday, October 20th. Crop Walk is a 10K stroll through North Arlington to raise funds for Church World Services' global and local hunger relief efforts. Our goal this year is to have 40 walkers and raise $3,000. Beginning September 9th, you can register to walk at the CropWalk table by the main door of the church after the 9AM and 11AM Masses. If you'd like to register walkers, walk or sponsor a walker, call Carol Brown on 703-546-6133. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to JEANETTE COUTIN-GENTRY, DDS for their support. Ministry We pray that each day of our lives, we may be open to God's grace and embrace each opportunity to live lives of gratitude for the Gospel and joy in the manifold gifts of God. We pray to the Lord.. SCHOOL NEWS Dear Friends in Christ, Over the years, your outstanding generosity to St. Charles School Scholarship Fund (better known as Sr. B's Kids) has provided a Catholic Education to many underprivileged children. For this, we are deeply grateful. Please be assured that you and yours are remembered in our daily prayers. Again, I appeal to your "giving hearts" as we prepare to begin a new school year. No amount is too large or too small to help prepare these children for a brighter future. God loves you and I do too. Your continued support is a blessing. Checks can be made payable to "St. Charles School Scholarship Fund". LIVE THE SPIRIT! In Him Always, Sister Benedict, O.S.B. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 300 CLUB WINNERS for the month of June. They are: Nablis Nieves; Marcy Harrison; Dolores Leal Owens; Teresa Romero; John Regan. Our winners for the month of July are: Elizabeth Allenchey; Gary Dodson; Agnes Majchrowicz; Mary Biddle; and Henrietta Smith. We want to thank all our members for their continuing support. SCRIPTURE REVIEW PROGRAM "Paul Missionary to the Gentiles" will begin on August 29th at 10AM in the Parish Library. It is a study of the life of Paul and texts will cost $20. Each meeting is less than ½ hour long. Courses are about 5 months, including breaks. For more information, call Jim Morris at 703 920-7945. Don't cash it! Don't deposit it! Turn it over, sign it, and write: "Pay to the order of the St. Charles Capital Campaign." Our tax refund checks are a wonderful opportunity for us to do even more - above and beyond our pledges - to Build the Spirit and Build the Parish Community Center Here at St. Charles. You can simply place your check in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Office. Thank you again for your continuing generosity and spirit of sacrifice. IN OUR PARISH INVITE THE WEB TEAM TO YOUR WEDDING Parishioners are using your award-winning parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, in some interesting ways that you might want to try. If you're getting married or baptizing a baby, the map and directions on the site can help your family and friends find St. Charles. Some people like to copy the directions while other include the web address with their announcements. Other parishioners do some subtle faith-sharing by including the web address in an email mentioning an interesting ministry, photo or story they say online. How are you using the site? Tell us by emailing webteam@stcharleschurch.org. We accept wedding and baby photos, too! SEPTEMBER SUPPER Community Life Ministries (Circle of Caring, CYA, Cursillo, Sponsor Couples for Engaged, Gathering Groups, Marriage Encounter Circle, Moms Ministry, Monday Prayer Group, Scripture Review, Web Team) invites its members to a September Supper on September 11 at 7PM in the cafeteria. PLEASE RSVP at the office. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! "Lord, Teach us to Pray" Saturday September 22 at 9:45 AM - 4:00PM, a day to explore the hows and whys of prayer- held at our parish. Registration, $5.00 holds your place. Talks, songs, sharing, lunch included. Sponsored by our own Community Life Ministries. Call the Parish Office and ask for extension 15 to register. RIGHT TO RECEIVE THE EUCHARIST Every Catholic within St. Charles parish has a right to receive the Eucharist at least weekly. Our Eucharistic Ministries bring communion to the homebound. If you know someone who is unable to come to Mass, call Eleanor Werthmann at 703-821-3483 to arrange for Communion to be brought to that person. · Last Week's Collection: $15,455.00 · Last Week's Tithe of $1,545.00 was for AFAC. · This Week's Tithe is for Arlington Free Clinic. · Next Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, Haiti.     Top Revised/reviewed August 30, 2001   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