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St. Charles Bulletin for December 23, 2001
4th Sunday of Advent
SEASONS GREETING FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
"They name him wonder-counselor, God-hero, prince of peace".
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, we are painfully
aware that the Holy Land experiences violence and bloodshed. We pray for a
new beginning of Peace for Israel and her Palestinian neighbors. We pray
that the USA may be able to assist in the renewal of dialogue. May the
Prince of Peace banish war and terror and bring a new era of harmony.
The scriptures speak of Jesus "tabernacling among us" and pitching his
tent. The church is a way of continuing the presence of Christ in the
world. The buildings are a way of giving concrete expression to that task.
May the new Parish Community Center that we hope to build in 2002 serve to
deepen His presence in this community. You are the living stones, who
through your generosity with time, talent and treasure build the kingdom of
the prince of peace.
Merry Christmas!
WANT TO ATTEND MASS ON SUNDAY EVENING?
Well now's you're chance! St. Charles will begin holding a 6 PM Sunday Mass
on January 13, 2002. The liturgy committee for this Mass is looking for
volunteers interested in being lectors, ushers, singers, or
instrumentalists. Training will be provided. Please contact David or Eric
Heinen at 703-527-0844 for more information.
ADULT RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND
Holidays are a time of rejoicing. Has this season become empty because
your marriage seems cold, distant or uncaring? Retrouvaille can help.
Join us for a weekend retreat on January 11th, 12th, and 13th. For more
information or to register please call 703-351-7211.
P L E A S E N O T E:
· The Parish Office Christmas hours are as follows: On December 21st
the office will close at 12 noon; December 24 and December 25 the office
will be closed.
· All Bulletin article submissions for Sunday, January 6th 2002 should
be submitted to the Parish Office no later than Thursday, December 27th at
12 noon.
· Pastoral Counseling Office: Upcoming holidays can surface issues
about family, stress, perfectionism, depression, etc? Call us at
703-527-5500, ext.15, for professional counseling at very reasonable fees.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2001
7:30 Dr. E. Biddle by Mary & Ed Biddle
9:00 Lorraine Truglio (L) by Guralchuk family
11:00 Parishioners
1:00 José Calviño by Gilda Ferer
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Roman 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24
Monday, December 24, 2001: The Vigil of Christmas
9:00 Thelma Conklin by Midge Wholey
5:00 St. Charles School Children
7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates
10:00 Tiffany Werthmann by her family
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14, 16; Luke 1:67-79
Tuesday, December 25, 2001: The Birth of the Lord
10:00 Joe and Hazel Hagarty by the Sirotniack family
12:00 Parishoners
1:00 Luis Alberto Castro by the Castro family
Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18
Wednesday, December 26, 2001
9:00 Maria I. Lanuza by Mimi Fitzgerald
Readings: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22
Thursday, December 27, 2001
9:00 Dorothy Sue Ferrari by Barbara Smith & family
Readings: 1 John1:1-4;John 20:2-8
Friday, December 28, 2001
9:00 Tim Meehan by Martin Fogarty
Readings: 1 John 1:5-2:2; Matthew 2:13-18
Saturday, December 29, 2001
9:00 Michael Gallagher by Mary Biddle
5:00 Pearl Walsh by Camille Burruto
Readings: 1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who
suffer, especially: Gloria Ferrer, Judy Birt, Sr. Margaret A. Cook, Connor
Cozoli, Michael Andrew Herdoiza, Mary Theresa Kern, Mildred Weaver, Luis A.
Jara, Diane Dickinson-Herbst, Melissa Merson, Edward Dervan Senior,
Bernadino Moreno, Capt. Timothy Merry, Camille Burruto and Kevin
Fitzgerald, Angelina and Salvadore Nicoleth. Let us also pray for those
who have died, especially: Gene Biedscheid, Robert Dinnert.
FROM OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
Thank you all for your generous donations! St. Charles is short on space
and can not accept furniture or clothing donations. Please take these
items to the Arlington Goodwill, 10 South Glebe Road, intersection of 50
and Glebe, and bring us your donation receipt. The receipt is then turned
into vouchers for OAR (Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington County)
clients. They use the vouchers to get clothing for job interviews, and to
get back on their feet once released. This way we can all work together
for the poor.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to, Johnston, Lemon & Co.
Incorporated, for their support.
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY
For all doctors and medical professionals, but especially those
who assist in the miraculous birth of children,
That through the intercession of the Mother of God and her most blessed
spouse, that may be rewarded for their work and their goodness; We pray to
he Lord.
YOUTH NEWS
Students attending Catholic Schools or enrolled in Catholic Religious
Education programs may take the Terra Nova Entrance test at Notre Dame
Academy, Middleburg, VA on January 12, 2002. Please call Cathy Struder at
540-8687-5581, ext. 3030 for information. NDA is a Catholic, co-ed,
College Preparatory school for students in grades 9-12. Visit our website
at Notredameva.org.
POLKA, POLKA, POLKA !
The annual Polka Party Dinner Dance to benefit the Diana Ryan - Houston
Memorial Scholarship Fund of St. Charles School will be held Saturday,
January 26, 2002, at the Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Road,
Arlington. Dinner service will be available beginning at 7:00 PM at two
buffet stations. The band of Mike Suratt and the Continentals will provide
dance music from 8:00 PM to 12:00. Dress is casual. Invite your friends
and reserve a roundtable or two for eight. And if you don't polka and want
to learn, we'll teach you how. The event is always a sell-out. Tickets
are $35 per person. BYOB and cash bar for beer, wine and set-ups. Please
make your reservations early by calling Laura at 703-528-8008.
HEALING MASS
The Catholic Healing Ministry of the Diocese of Arlington will celebrate a
Mass and Healing Service on Thursday, January 3, 7:30 PM at our Lady of
Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 WolfTrap Road, Vienna, VA. The
celebrant will be Fr. Tuck Grinnell. For further information please call
703-379-1450 or visit our website at www.HealingMinistry.net.
SIMBANG GABI
Join us for a Christmas novena mass on Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 5:30 PM
at St. Anthony in Falls Church, VA. This spiritual preparation is for the
coming of Christ this Advent season, which originates from the Philippines.
We welcome any assistance to make this event a success. Please call
703-403-5624 for more information.
The St. Charles Parish Office Staff would like to wish everyone a Merry
Christmas !!
ADVENT IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
We are still accepting contributions for Fr. Stewart Culkin's Memorial
Fund. Please make checks payable to St. Charles Church, Fr. Stewart
Culkin's Memorial Fund.
The Parish Community Center Committee wishes you and yours a very Merry
Christmas!!
ADVENT AND YOUR PARISH WEBSITE
Finish your Advent gloriously by visiting your Parish Website,
www.stcharleschurch.org. You'll find advent reflections and the Parish's
Christmas schedule, plus photos from recent events. The Web Team wishes
you a blessed Christmas season.
MARRIAGE CIRCLE
The Marriage Circle will meet on next Friday, January 4th at 7:30 PM in the
Upper Room. This is a faith sharing and social group for couples of all
stages of marriage. New members are welcome. Babysitting will be
provided. RSVP for babysitting to Marc and Lisa Michaels at 703-237-1895.
CHURCH SEATING AT CHRISTMAS MASSES
Parishioners and visitors attending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses
are kindly requested to refrain from saving seats for family and friends.
Parish ushers will be assisting attendees to find seats as they enter the
church and will be making use of all available seats. Your efforts in
keeping with the peace and spirit of this joyous Christmas season by
cooperating with this request are appreciated.
PARISH SUPPORT
· Last Week's Collection $ 19,379.00
· Last Week's tithe of $1,937.90 was for St. Charles Outreach.
· This Week's tithe is for Borromeo Housing Inc.
· Next Week's tithe is for SALT.
Revised/reviewed December
20, 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