St Charles Church .org   News & Events Faith Ministries Parish Volunteer Help Contact Us << Previous week | All Bulletins | PDF versions (for printing only) | what's a PDF? Parish Sunday Bulletins St. Charles Bulletin for November 25, 2001 Christ the King   FROM OUR PASTOR Dear St. Charles Parishioners: "Let us give thanks to the Father". These words from the second reading untie the feasts of Thanksgiving and Christ the King. In the Fall we celebrate the end of the liturgical year with appreciation for the fruits of creation and recognition that in all of our work finds its purpose the establishment of God's Reign. Let the spirit of thanksgiving remain with us in the coming weeks of Advent. I give thanks always for the opportunity to serve with you in the many ministries that flourish at St. Charles. On Monday evening the 3rd of December I will lead a presentation on "Everything you wanted to know about Confession and were afraid to ask!" It will be a chance to reconsider sin, forgiveness, the role of law and conscience and the changing rites of peace. Merci, Gracias, Thanks, MARRIAGE CIRCLE There will be a meeting of St. Charles Marriage Circle on Friday November 30, at 7:30 - 9:00PM in the Upper Room. All couples are invited to join us for an evening of friendship, and food. Baby sitting will be provided. Please RSVP to John and Melissa Crowley 703-294-6581 or Marc and Lisa Michaels 703-237-1895. HAITI CRAFT SALE PROCEEDS Thank you for coming to the Haiti Craft Sale this month. We raised $825 for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Many sponsors signed cards for their godchildren. If you missed the card - signing and would like to send your Haitian student a note, drop it of in the Haiti Committee box in the parish office. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Baptismal Preparation in English has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. Lost and Found: Our lost and found box is overflowing with items. If you or someone you know recently lost something please stop by the Parish Office. If the item is not claimed, we will donate it to those in need. Advent Booklets, "Welcoming Jesus" and "The Word Among Us" are now available at Church entrances. These offer daily reflections as we wait in joyful anticipation for the birth of our Lord. Entertainment Books are available for $35. To claim your copy contact Anne Marie, 703-527-5500, ext. 19 or youth@stcharleschurch.org. The Co - op Nursery Playroom is now open during the 9 and 11am Sunday masses. Please stop by the Memorial Room for more information. MASSES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2001: CHRIST THE KING 7:30 Femila A. Riguera (L) by The Riguera Family 9:00 Parishioners 11:00 Willie May Hennings by The Greene Family 1:00 Narciso Lopez by Helena, Teresa, Mary, and Susana Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 Monday November 26, 2001: 9:00 Harold J. Maloney by Cecilia Maloney 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates Readings: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20; Luke 21:1-4 Tuesday November 27, 2001: 9:00 Florence Sweigart by Bert L. Sweigart Readings: Daniel 2:31-45; Luke 21:5-11 Wednesday November28, 2001: 9:00 James Damian Roberts Readings: Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Luke 21:12-19 Thursday, November 29, 2001 9:00 Albert G. McCarthy, Jr. Readings: Daniel 6:12-28; Luke 21:20-28 Friday, November 30, 2001: 9:00 Helmuth Linder by Helen E. Monks Readings: Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22 Saturday, December 1, 2001: 9:00 Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley, CSC 5:00 Ralph Burruto by Camille Burruto Readings: Daniel 7:15-27; Luke 21:34-36 Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Judy Birt, Sr. Margaret A. Cook, Connor Cozoli, Michael Andrew Herdoiza, Mary Theresa Kern, Mildred Weaver, Sheila Creedon, Carl Gatto, Joe Frascone, Martina Giusti, Brian Galpin, David and Anne Burke, Harold Boihem, Luis A. Jara, Edward Leahy, Diane Dickinson-Herbst, Melissa Merson and Edward Dervan Senior. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Rosanne Boston. SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS THE GIVING TREE has been placed in the Church along with the names of a child or adult who might not have a gift this Christmas without your help. There will be tags for "shoe box gifts" which may be filled with miscellaneous items needed by those who are without shelter in the cold. Please consider volunteering for this worthy cause. All items should be purchased and dropped off at the Parish Office no later than December 16th. For more info please call Maria Cooper at 703-628-6251. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Starting January 6th, three volunteers are needed to teach English as a Second language. No skills required. There are textbooks and veteran teachers to help. Classes are Sundays only from 11:15 - 12:45. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to, ARLINGTON FLORIST, INC, for their support. Ministry That Christ the King of Life might defend the hearts of all who are tempted against the powers of the Culture of death, we pray to the Lord. YOUTH NEWS WAY will meet next Sunday, December 2 in the Youth Room at 7PM. WORK CAMP 2002 REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY! All high school students should consider begin part of this awesome week of service. Work Camp starts June 23 - 29, 2002 in Jaksonville, NC. to make housing repairs and to bring God's message of hope to families who struggle to make ends meet. Spaces are limited, please pick up a registration/commitment form at Church entrances or at the Parish Office and turn it in with $50 ASAP in order to reserve your spot. For more info please contact Anne Marie, 703-527-5500, ext. 19 or amkatstc@starpower.net. 8th GRADE TESTING: Any 8th grader attending a public school, non-Catholic Private School or Catholic School outside of the Arlington Diocese who is interested in attending a Catholic High School in the Diocese of Arlington, will be required to take a Placement Test. The test will be given on Saturday, December 1, 2001, December 15 if it snows, at 8:30AM - 12 noon. The test will be given at three locations; Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington, Notre Dame Academy in Middleburg VA and Paul VI High School in Fairfax. The fee for this test is $20.00. Students desiring to take the test must submit a High School Placement test Registration Form to the test site no later than Wednesday, November 28, 2001 along with the 20-dollar fee. Forms are available at the Parish Office. MONDAY NIGHTS ADULT EDUCATION SPEAKER SERIES Be a part of this Advent reflection on "Reconciliation: the Lost Art of Confession and Forgiveness" on Monday, December 3 at 8PM in the Church. Our pastor, Fr. Gerry, will explain the why and hows of this sacrament; whatever happened to sin, and how the Rite restores broken hearts and builds community. THE CATHOLIC BALL The Catholic Ball will celebrate 20 years of service to the diocese with the 2002 "Crown Ball", to be held on Friday, February 8, 2002 at the Ritz-Carlton, McLean, Virginia. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend this special event. If you are interested in attending, please call Ann Marie Fay at 703-241-4510. GRIEF & THE HOLIDAYS WORKSHOP Holiday season can be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. Join us for a grief and the holiday workshop on Saturday, December 1, 2001 from 10AM until noon AT Our Lady of good Counsel Church in Vienna, VA. Light lunch served at noon - 1:30. Event is free. For more info please call 703-938-2828. PARISH EVENTS PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS In remembrance of Fr. Stewart Culkin, a memorial fund in his honor has been established for the Community Center. Those who wish to participate may do so by placing their contribution in the collection basket or you may drop it off at the Parish Office. Please make checks payable to St. Charles Church, Fr. Stewart Culkin's Memorial Fund. The second round of the Parishioners Design Review is here! Based on your comments offered during the initial design review, MTFA Architecture has refined the plans for the Parish Community Center. These plans will be available for review in the Parish Library after all Masses this weekend. A member of the Parish Community Center Committee also will be present to answer your question. Please stop by! KEEP CONNECTED THROUGH STCHARLESCHURCH.ORG Use your parish's award winning website, www.stcharleschurch.org, to keep connected to St. Charles. See photos of recent events, like the Town Hall, or find out about new upcoming activities. Plus our Advent reflections can help you prepare for the birth of Jesus. Visit us this week. And if you hear someone feeling overwhelmed by the busy - ness of the holiday season, why not suggest they visit your parish site for refreshing alternatives? SHEPHERDS NEEDED Neighborhood "F" is looking for children who would like to accompany St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary to seek lodging to welcome Baby Jesus. We will meet at the Parish Library and walk to the church. This event is scheduled for December 16th at 4:00PM. After the posada the children will celebrate in the cafeteria. A novena will begin after the posada and will end on Christmas Eve. All Parishioners welcomed. For details please call Teresa Madrid at 703-241-8781. EVENING OF PRAYER On Thursday, December 6, 2001, the Respect Life Committee invites you to an evening of prayer, in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe. It will be held from 7 - 10:30PM in the chapel. For more information, call Becky at (703) 524-4658. COLLECTION · Last Week's Collection: $14,884.38 · Last Week's Second Collection of $4,276.50 was for Campaign for Human Development. Top Revised/reviewed November 21, 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