St Charles Church .org   News & Events Faith Ministries Parish Volunteer Help Contact Us << Previous Week | All Bulletins | PDF version (for printing only) | what's a PDF? Parish Sunday Bulletins St. Charles Bulletin for October 28, 2001 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time   FROM OUR PASTOR Dear St. Charles Parishioners: "The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favorites". These opening words from this Sunday's readings could be the introduction to this Monday's Adult Education Presentation on the Catholic Church and the death penalty. The lack of impartiality in the application of this final punishment is one of the many reasons offered by the American Catholic Bishops for their opposition to the death penalty. Dan Mishleh, who works at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in their dept. of social development and world peace, will present the policy of our hierarchy on this important justice and life issue and lead a dialogue on our response. Next week Nov. 5th at 8 PM, I will offer a presentation on my own writings and poems. Come and share the ways life experience forms our faith. Heartfelt thanks to all who made our Oktoberfest the best ever!   Praying for peace,   SENIOR TEA Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 1st for our next Senior Tea. We'll gather for Mass at noon followed by a light meal and socializing with our Pastor. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Did you ever consider becoming a Catholic Daughter? Court Queen of Peace of the CDA is conducting a membership drive for all women of St. Charles Parish who want to learn more about the organization. The Court will welcome interested women on Monday, November 12th from 1:00 to 2:30PM in the lower hall of the Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Road, in Arlington. For information call 703-237-3935. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING All Saints Day is on November 1st, which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Baptismal Preparation in English, which was scheduled for today, has been rescheduled for November 4th at 12 noon. Advent Reflection booklets are available at Church entrances. Use this daily journey authored by Reverend Joseph Donders to prepare for the birth of our Lord. Just a reminder that the clocks "fall back" to Standard time. MASSES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2001 7:30 Parishioners 9:00 Joseph Schuda by Josephine Schuda 11:00 Joseph Sgueglia by Smith & Ruggiero Families 1:00 San Judas Taedo by Familia Castillo Readings: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18; Luke 18:9-14 Monday, October 29, 2001: 9:00 John D. Shea by Richard & Beth Shea 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates Readings: Romans 8:12-17; Luke 13:10-17 Tuesday, October 30, 2001: 9:00 Flora Sidlukas by Charles Sidlukas Readings: Romans 8:18-25; Luke 13:18-21 Wednesday, October 31, 2001: 9:00 Velvet G. Bergeron by Enid White 7:30 Esmeralda Andrade by Susana Moncayo Readings: Romans 8:26-30; Luke 13:22-30 Thursday, November 1, 2001: ALL SAINTS DAY 9:00 Edward J. Sheahan Jr. by Judy Sheahan 12:00 Villamizar Family by Lucia Hittle 7:30 Querubin Panceles by Linda Perez & Family Readings: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 John 3:13; Matthew 5:1-12 Friday, November 2, 2001: 9:00 All Souls Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Roman 6:3-9 Saturday, November 3, 2001: 9:00 All Souls 5:00 All Souls Readings: Romans 11:1-2; Luke14:1,7-11 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, Brian Galpin David and Anne Burke and Gideon Cameron. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Ross Boston and Josephine Hilton. SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS LATINO HONOR STUDENTS WANTED Come to the Latino Student Fair on Sunday, November 4th between 2-4PM. The fair will be held at Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20016 near Tentleytown/AU Metro Station. Admission is free. For more info please call 202-452-1500. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to Advent Funeral & Cremation Service, for their support. Ministry For the unborn children of our parish, that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, they may grow to full stature in wisdom and grace, We pray to the Lord. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Help Needed…The Sunday preschool class needs an assistant catechist. If you love children and God, consider sharing your talents in this important ministry from 10 - 11AM Sunday mornings. To volunteer or find out more information, please contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500,ext.19. CHILDREN'S MASS To celebrate the saints, there will be a special Children's Liturgy next Saturday, November 3 at 5:00PM. All children are invited to come dressed as their favorite saints. After Mass, members of WAY will host a dinner in the cafeteria to raise money to send six youth to the National Catholic Youth in December. YOUTH DOINGS… All 7th and 8th graders are invited to On The Way's Halloween party tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Upper Room. All high school youth are invited to WAY'S Open house in the Youth Room from 12 noon-2 p.m. this Sunday, October 28. Stop by right after the 11 a.m. Mass for food, fun, friends, and faith and to find out what's in store for November!! WAY will not meet tonight because of the Open House. Bishop Ireton High School Open House will be held today at 1PM until 3PM.Bishop Ireton is a Diocesan co-ed, college preparatory school conducted by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. For more info please call 703-751-7606. Bishop Ireton is located at 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA. Notre Dame Academy's Open House will be held today at 2 until 5PM. Come tour the Campus and meet the students and faculty that make this wonderful school. For more information please contact the Admission Office at 540-687-5581, ext.3030. Paul VI Catholic High School is holding an open house for eighth grade students and their parents on Sunday, November 4 from 2 until 4 p.m. and for eighth grade students only on Monday November 5th from 9:15 until 10:30AM. For more information please call Mary Jean Tani at 703-352-0925, ext. 321 or ext. 346. St. John's College High School will hold its Open House on Sunday, November 18th from 11 - 2PM. All interested students, parents, and alumni are invited. St. John's School is located at 2607 Military Road, NW. For more info please call 202-363-2316. IN OUR PARISH PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS Our "Build the Spirit" Capital Campaign is moving ahead. Statistics as of October 14, 2001, are as follows: Number of Households Participating - 953, Total amount pledged - $2,689,397, Total amount paid - $1,497,358. Thanks very much to all for your prayers and continued and continued support. Reminder: For further information on the Parish Community Center project, please visit the St. Charles Web site at www.stcharleschurch.org/center. A NIGHT OF LATIN MUSIC, FOOD & DRINKS The Latin American Community invites all parishioners and their families and friends to an evening of fun and food to raise funds for our Parish Community Center. It will take place on Saturday, November 17th, from 6 PM to 12 midnight in the School Cafeteria. Admission is $6.00 (which does not include food an/or drinks that will be sold at moderate prices). Tickets will be on sale after Masses and at the Parish Office. CRAFT SALE Join the Haiti Committee for a Craft Sale of authentic items from Haiti. These beautiful crafts make great holiday gifts! Sponsors of Haitian students are also welcome to meet each other and sign holiday cards for their students. 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 dresses up our pages with photos from recent events, like the Ministries Fair. Keep connected to St. Charles by visiting us online for plenty of your favorites. SUNDAY EVENING LITURGIES Beginning in January 2002, St. Charles will be offering an evening liturgy every Sunday at 6 PM. We are looking for individuals to help plan these Masses each month. If you are interested please contact Gail Goodridge at 703-271-9436 gg2@erols.com or Regina DeLeonardis at 703-241-9533. PARISH SUPPORT Last Week's Collection: $15,229.00 Last Week's 2nd Collection of $4,186.50 was for World Missions. This Week's Tithe is for the Philippine Medical Mission. Next Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti. Top Revised/reviewed October 26, 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