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St. Charles Bulletin for December
30, 2001
Holy Family
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
"Let the peace of Christ control your hearts."
The flight into Egypt takes on fresh significance in the light of the plight of
refugees and immigrants today. The dislocation of millions of families is a
painful "collateral damage" that accompanies war and violence. Here at home
our Latin American Immigrants are experiencing special challenges as they and
other immigrant's bare special burdens in a time of insecurity.
Let us pray for peace, let us work for peace, and let us win a lasting peace
by our efforts to do justice.
Peace, Paz, Shalom, Salaam,
ARE YOUR WEEKENDS OVERFULL?
Finding it hard to attend a morning Mass? Then why not try the new 6 PM Sunday
Mass at St. Charles? Come join us for Sunday Evening Mass beginning January 13,
2002 and get your week off to a great start!
PROGRAM FOR RETURNING CATHOLICS
In January, St. Charles will be starting a program for returning Catholics to
explore their faith and their future with the Church. If you are interested,
or know of anyone who might be interested, contact Kathy Rafferty at 703-528-6734.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
· The Parish Office New Year's hours are as follows: December 31, the offic
e will close at 12 noon and will remain closed until January 2.
· 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.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2001: The Holy Family
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Frank Gradoville by Savory Gradoville
11:00 Mary Sacharanski by John Sach
1:00 Angela Campbell by Susana Moncayo
Readings: Sirach 3:2-6,12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Monday, December 31, 2001
9:00 Joe C. Horner by Pat Horner
7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates
7:30 Families of the Parish Staff
Readings: 1 John 2:18-21; John 1:1-18
Tuesday, January 1, 2001: Blessed Virgin Mary
10:00 Parishioners
12:00 Mae Merrick by Sirotniak family
1:00 The Latin American Community
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7: Luke 2:16-21
Wednesday, January 2, 2001
9:00 James Macary by Laura Fitch & Family
Readings: 1 John 2:22-28; John 1:19-28
Thursday, January 3, 2001
9:00 Roger P. Marquis
Readings: 1 John 2:29-3:6; John 1:29-34
Friday, January 4, 2001
9:00 Joseph Collins by Louise Montavon
Readings: 1 John 3:7-10; John 1: 35-42
Saturday, January 5, 2001
9:00 Camille Pecora by Susan & John Austin
5:00 James Kern by Agnes Majchrowicz
Readings: 1 John 3:11-21; John 1:43-51
PLEASE PRAY FOR
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, Luis A. Jara,
Diane Dickinson-Herbst, Melissa Merson, Edward Dervan Senior, Bernadino Moreno,
Camille Burruto, Kevin Fitzgerald, and Angelina and Salvadore Nicoleth.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Gene Biedscheild and
Ernest Snidle
FROM OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTER
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, ARLINGTON AUTO CARE-GOODYEAR,
for their support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For all the families and especially for parents who have grown very old, that
they may beloved and cherished by the children whom they have borne; We pray
to the Lord.
SCHOOL NEWS
St. Charles School Parent - Teacher Organization, (PTO), will have a
parent/teacher pot luck supper on Friday, January 11th 2002 for grades K,
K1 and 1st in the School Cafeteria from 7:30 PM until 10:00 PM.
Hope to see you there!
Y O U T H N E W S
Are you a young Adult New to the Parish? St. Charles Young Adults (C'YA)
would like to invite you to come to a town hall meeting after the
new 6 PM liturgy on Sunday, January 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Come out, meet your fellow parishioners, and help C'YA kick-off a
dynamite New Year. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Watch for more information in upcoming bulletins and
at www.stcharleschurch.org/cya.
Reminder: 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 co-ed Catholic College Preparatory school for students
in grades 9-12. Visit our
website at Notredameva.org.
Open House: Notre Dame Academy of Middleburg, VA will host an Open
Hose for interested students and families on January 27, 2002 from
1 PM to 4 PM. Please call Cathy Struder at 540-687-5581, ext. 3030
for more information. NDA is a Catholic, co-ed, College Preparatory
school for students in grades 9-12. Please visit our website at
notredameva.org.
COMMUNTIY RETREATS
2002 Weekend Retreat For Men: Get away from the rush and distractions of
modern life and come to a weekend retreat on January 18 - 20, 2002 at The
Dominican Retreat, 7103 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Virginia 22101 - 2799.
Relax, refresh and renew in a serene tranquil setting in the heart of McLean.
12 acres of wooded property with nature trails and outdoor meditation areas.
Individuals rooms, excellent meals, library, chapel and lounge. Casual dress.
Please call Chuck Diesel at 703-978-3941 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
beginning on January 11th, until January 13th. For more information or to
register please call 703-351-7211.
THIS WEEK 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.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
The Parish Community Center Committee wishes you and your family a very Happy New Year.
Note: Last weekend's bulletin featured and insert providing an update on the Parish
Community Center project and the "Build the Spirit" Capital Campaign.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE WEB TEAM
The folks who bring you your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, wish you a
blessed New Year. We know it will be an exciting one with new photos and
features online, plus regular favorites like the celebrant's schedule and the calendar.
Make it your resolution to connect with your parish community by visiting us online each week.
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 (or two) roundtable 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.
PARISH SUPPORT
· This Week's tithe is for SALT.
· Next Week's tithe is for our sister Parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
(Collection information for Sunday, December 23rd will be listed in next week's bulletin)
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Revised/reviewed January
3, 2002
See also: Photos and Stories from 2001
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church
3304 North Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
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