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Parish Sunday Bulletins
St. Charles Bulletin for October 21, 2001
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
"Love your neighbor as yourself!" This is the law of Christ.
Our neighbor includes the service men and women who are in harm's way
as well as the innocent children of Afghanistan. Yet love of neighbor
begins with the person next door.
Next weekend we renew this commitment through our parish
neighborhoods at a special 5PM Mass. Mark the 29th in your calendar
for a presentation on the Catholic
Church and the death penalty.
Peace, Shalom, Salaam,
SUNDAY EVENING LITURGIES
Beginning in January 2002, St. Charles will be offering an evening liturgy
every Sunday at 6PM. The schedule will include monthly youth Masses, liturgies
focussing on social justice, bi/multi lingualism and special interests
of our "young professional" community. We are looking for individuals
to help plan one of these masses each month. If you are interested please
contact Gail Goodridge at 703-271-9436 or Regina DeLeonardis at 703-241-9533.
FALL TEA FOR MOMS
Come take a break this fall and join us for tea in the Parish Library
on November 10th from 2:30 - 4:00. We will share ideas and family traditions
for the coming holiday season. RSVP to Marna Louis at 703-807-1939.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Join Theology on Tap this Tuesday, for TBA. The group meets at Whitlow's
on Wilson at 7:30 PM. For more information, call Andrea at 703-841-2550.
HAITI CRAFT SALE/SPONSOR RECEPTION
Come to the school cafeteria after the 9 and 11AM masses on November 11
to see a beautiful selection of Haitian statues, crafts, toys and coffee
for sale. Sponsors are invited to meet each other and sign a holiday card
for their Haitian student. Donuts and coffee for all!!
PLEASE NOTE: Baptismal preparation in English, which was scheduled for October 28th, has been rescheduled for November 4th at 12 noon.
Masses for the Week
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2001
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Rodney G. Barnes Sr. by Pat Hill and Family
11:00 Glyne Goodridge by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Biddle
1:00 Vicor Julio Mora by Sandra Mora-Gazzara
Readings: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8
Monday, October 22, 2001:
9:00 Frank & Gwendoline Gradoville by Savery Gradoville
7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates
Readings: Romans 4:20-25; Luke 12:13-21
Tuesday, October 23, 2001:
9:00 Abigail Burroughs by Suzi Austini & Gail Meighan
Readings: Romans 5:12,15,17-19, 20-21; Luke 12:35-38
Wednesday, October 24, 2001:
9:00 Rudy Singh by Olga Singh
Readings: Romans 6:12-18; Luke 12:39-48
Thursday, October 25, 2001:
9:00 Lucile M. Phelan by Mr. & Mrs. Mike Isernhagen
Readings: Romans 6:19-23; Luke 12:49-53
Friday, October 26, 2001:
9:00 Kevin Kolkhurst by Pam White
Readings: Romans 7:18-25; Luke 12:54-59
Saturday, October 27, 2001:
9:00 Hecto Chavarro Jr. by Cecilia Chavarro
5:00 Luciana Riguera by The Riguera Family
Readings: Romans 8:1-11; Luke 13:1-9
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, Mildred Weaver, Sheila Creedon, Carl Gatto, Michael
Rontaler, Joe Frascone, Martina Giusti and Brian Galpin. Let us also pray
for those who have died, especially: Ross Boston and Josephine Hilton.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
FOOD PANTRY
Right now we ask you to give generously-the shelves are almost completely
bare. Any non-perishable items you could give would be most appreciated!
Thank you all so very much for reaching out to the hungry right here in
our neighborhood. Please bring your donations to the Parish Office.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to Alex Johnson, Insurance Agent, for his support.
MinistryWe know that following Jesus means we begin to share God's life here and
now. We do not view life's purpose as the gathering of power or riches,
but as the gracious invitation to live for God and others in love.
ADULT EDUCATION ONLINE
The diocesan office of Catechetics and the Catholic Distance University
are offering an on-line seminar, The Sacraments of Initiation, from October
22 - November 9. Registration begins on October 10 at CDU's web site (www.cdu.edu)
and costs $85. The office of Catechetics will issue certificates to those
who complete the seminar. For more information go to www.cdu.edu and click
on "On Line Seminar."
WEB HEADS MEET TUESDAY AT 7:30PM
The Parish Web Team, the creative folks who bring you www.stcharleschurch.org,
gather this Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30PM to welcome our Ministry Fair
recruits. Anyone interested in helping to expand the parish web site is
invited to join us in the memorial room, which is next to the crying room.
Email webteam@stcharleschurch.org
for more information. Visit the site this week to see the school's
newsletter, coverage of the "Understanding
Islam" event and more.
A NIGHT OF LATIN MUSIC, FOOD & DRINKS
The Latin American Community invites all parishioners and their families
and friends to an evening of fun & food to raise funds for the Parish
Center. It will take place on Saturday, November 17th, from 6 to 12 PM
in the School Cafeteria. Admission is $6.00 (which does not include food
and/or drinks that will be sold at moderate prices). Tickets on sale after
Masses and at the Parish Office.
"WELCOMING THE STRANGER AMONG US: UNITY IS DIVERSITY"
Come and learn from national and diocesan experts about the refugee resettlement
while enjoying international foods and music. Join Fr. Anthony McGuire,
Fr. Chuck McCoart and Fr. Gerry Creedon for a discussion on Saturday,
October 27, 2001 at 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the Diocesan Center, 80 North
Glebe Road, 1st Floor, Arlington, VA. All are welcome. A freewill donation
will be accepted at the door. For more information or to pre-register,
contact Rebecca Ruiz at 703-524-2289 or Anne Murphy at 703-841-3831.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Two people are needed to teach English on Sundays from 11-12:45. Volunteers
are welcomed to teach together or separately. Also needed is someone to
teach writing skills on a one-on-one setting. Please contact Hogar Hispano
at 703-534-9805 if interested.
PARISH EVENTS
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
"Welcome to "Parish Community Center News", a regular feature in the St. Charles bulletin designed to keep you informed of plans and developments related to our project. Watch this space for updates on design and construction issues, fund-raising status and upcoming events, including the second round or the parishioner design review process and the Parish Town Halls in November. Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our Parish Center project!
"OUR SINCERE THANKS"
"Many thanks to all Parishioners for their generous and continued support of the Operating Budget of St. Charles. Our weekly collections, which also affect our weekly tithe, have been consistently above our budget projections during this first quarter of our fiscal year. Your strong financial support helps demonstrate to the Diocese our parish strength and commitment during our Build the Spirit Capital Campaign. Please keep up the good work!"
--The Stewardship Committee
ALUMNI OF ST CHARLES SCHOOL: WHERE ARE YOU?
Are you or someone you know a graduate of St. Charles School? If so, please
let us know. The Parish Community Center Committee is seeking to update
and expand its roster of St. Charles School Alumni. We wish to share information
about the Parish Community Center project with the graduates of our school
and keep them apprised of plans for the February 23, 2002 celebration
(Saturday) of the 80th anniversary of the Benedictine Sisters at St. Charles
School. To join and/or update your entry on the Alumni list, please call
Anne Biedscheid at 703-243-2386 or email her at Abiedscheid@AAFPRS.org
and provide the following information: Full name (including maiden and
married name if applicable), current mailing address, home and work phone
numbers; email, class year graduated, current occupation and children
names if any. We would appreciate receiving this information by November
30. Thanks very much! Sister B and Alumni Committee.
PARISH SUPPORT
· Last Week's Collection: $14,564.25
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,456.43 was for St. Charles Outreach.
· This Week's 2nd Collection is for World Missions.
· Next Week's Tithe is for the Philippine Medical Mission.
Revised/reviewed October
17, 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