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St. Charles Bulletin for June 2, 2002
Corpus Christi
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
The Feast of Corpus Christi.
"Become what you receive," says St. Augustine. This weekend we celebrate our deepest identity as a believing people: we are called to be the body of Christ in the world. That is the purpose and meaning of the Eucharist.
When the media deal with "The Church", they refer most often to the hierarchial or clerical dimensions. While the organizational aspect has often been seen as an esssential element, especially of Catholicism, we forget to our peril the foundational reality, our church is an outward expression of our spiritual communion with Jesus.
I thank the many parishioners who have provided me at time of writing with 30 pages of very helpful comment and analysis on the issue of sexual abuse. I will share these thoughts, as well as others I still await, with Bishop Loverde. I also hope to provide you my compilation of these ideas for your reflection.
Since we are the Body of Christ, we need to heal our wounds together drawing on the resources and wisdom of all God's people.
Come and visit with your neighbors and with me at our upcoming neighborhood gatherings.
In and with Christ,
P.S. The children of our Latin American Community will receive First Holy Communion today. Let us pray for them, for their parents and for the dedicated team of Catechists who helped to prepare them.
FROM VIOLENCE TO WHOLENESS
An eight-part series on the spirituality and practice of active nonviolence,
will begin Tuesday evening, June 4th in the Upper Room at St. Charles,
at 7 PM. The series will continue until July 23, facilitated by Micheline
Toussaint and Judith Kelly. Please call Micheline at 703-734-8549 or Judith
Kelly at 703-536-3564 to register. Workbooks are $15.00.
MUSIC FOR MOMS CONCERT
What do you get when you put together good music and a good cause? Music
for moms! Our concert fundraiser for Borromeo Housing (BHI), a transitional
housing program for homeless women and their children, returns for its
sixth year. It will be held at the Clarendon Grill on Sunday June 23rd.
The concert is free though a $10 per person donation is suggested with
the proceeds going to BHI. Come hear Father Gerry, Monica Perz-Waddington,
and other local musicians sing their hearts out. Call Nick Baric at 703-276-2711
or e-mail nbaric67@msn.com.
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
SUNDAY, June 2 2002:
7:30 Gene Biedscheid by Anne & John Breslin & Family
9:00 Maria Jose Silva by Francisco Santos
11:00 Parishioners
1:00 Luis Alonzo Flores by Nicolasa Minero
6:00 Sophie Elefante by Richard Munly
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a ; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John
6:51-58
Monday, June 3 2002:
9:00 Jennifer Marie Stuart by The Green Family
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Peter 1:2-7; Mark 12:1-12
Tuesday, June 4 2002:
9:00 Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley, CSC
Readings: 2 Peter 3:12-15a,17-18; Mark 12:13-17
Wednesday, June 5 2002:
9:00 Henry Lavanty by Matt Rizzo
Readings: 2 Timothy 1:1-3,6-12; Mark 12:18-27
Thursday, June 6 2002:
9:00 Aracelie B. Martin by Marina Taverner & Marel
Readings: 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Mark 12:28b-34
Friday, June 7 2002:
9:00 Edward J. Sheahan Jr. by Judy Sheahan
Readings: Deuteronomy 7:6-11 ; 1 John 4:7-16; Matthew 11:25-30
Saturday, June 8 2002:
9:00 Thelma Gould Levi by Patricia Weth
5:00 Scott R. Hallahan by Helen Hallahan Jakubowski
Readings: 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Luke 2:41-51
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, Arthur Simolunas,
Lina Vasquez, Fillipinas Ridon, Ciony Riotoc, Shirley Richards, Ricardo
Lao, Eileen Ogu, Arlene Connors Fr. Jim Reuter, and Joseph Curran Let
us also pray for those who have died, especially: Georges Hayeck, Carl
Good, Julio Escalante, Herminia Parra, and Marie Getsie.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
PROJECT LAZARUS PANTRY: Our pantry is in need of replenishing. Your generosity
in the past has enabled us to help many in need. Presently, some of items
needed are: small jars of peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit, tea and
coffee, muffin mix, cake mix, sugar, salt, and beverages. Thank you for
your continued support to this very worthwhile cause.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Mark J. Monaco, ESQ, Immigration
Attorney, for his support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For those who have grown very old, and especially for all who are alone
or afraid, that Christ might lead us to them and teach us to gently cherish
their lives; We pray to the Lord.
YOUTH
On The Way invites all current 6th and 7th graders to tonight's meeting
to find out more about St. Charles' great Junior High program. Join them
tonight in the Upper Room from 7:00-8:30 PM
Junior High Workcamp needs YOU - that's all current 6th , 7th and 8th
graders - to spend July 10-13 serving the local community. After spending
the day serving others, you will participate in an evening program of
music, games, and prayer. The three days will end with the Junior High
Youth Bash sponsored by the Diocese at Good Shepherd Parish. Registration
forms are available at church entrances and the Parish Office. For more
information, contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
High School Workcampers will be selling nails after Mass next weekend
to raise money for their upcoming week services. They also need work supplies
donated. Look for lists at church entrances or stop by tables after Mass
next weekend to see how you might support these young people as they reach
out to those in need.
Summer Co-ed Softball League for all high school students! St. Charles
will be joining with St. Agnes to have some fun and hit some home runs!
Softball players, baseball players, and those with absolutely no experience
are all welcome. If you are interested, contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500
or youth@stcharleschurch.org
ASAP. Registration is underway and practice will begin mid-June.
CHILDREN'S SUMMER BIBLE CAMP
Spaces are still open for St. Charles' Bible camp: "Journey with
Jesus" which will take place form July 29-August 2, 2002. Children
who have completed kindergarten through grade six are invited to participate
in this week of music, crafts, games and bibles stories. Also, volunteers
are needed to be catechists and assistant catechists and to help with
crafts and games. Registration and volunteer forms are available at church
entrances, the Parish Office, or on-line. Questions? Contact Anne Marie
Kaufmann at 703-527-5500 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Summer gatherings will be held on June 11, July 9, and August 13 from
7:30 - 8:30 PM. First-timers will meet from 7 - 7:30 PM prior to June/July/August
sessions. Visit www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/rcia.htm
or call Michelle at 703-534-1727.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
Our "Build the Spirit" Capital Campaign is moving ahead. Statistics as of May 21, 2002, are as follows:
Total Amount Pledged=$2,860,225
Total Amount Received=$1,880,562
Total Number of Participating Households=1,117
On June 12th, Father Creedon and Charlie Sullivan will be meeting with the Diocesan Loan Committee to request the additional funds needed to begin construction.
MTFA Architecture reported that, as of May 20th, Arlington County has completed the initial review of preliminary drawings and has provided their comments. With that step completed, MTFA will now be preparing bid documents.
LISTENING WITH THE HEART
Are you feeling moved to pray with fewer words, to sit in silence with
God? Contemplative prayer has been described as waiting upon God or opening
ourselves to God. In your busy, noisy world, come find some silent spaciousness.
Perhaps you will find that you bring some peace back into your everyday
life. Meet at St. Charles Chapel from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM beginning June
5, 12, 19, and 26. These sessions will be led by Jean Sweeney and Lori
Marie Croskey with the hope of fostering contemplative prayer in the Christian
tradition monthly. We invite other denominations to join us. Call Jean
703-527-5500 x15, or 703-841-8728 for information or to register.
NEXT WEEK'S 2nd COLLECTION…
Next week's 2nd Collection is for Catholic Communications Campaign, which
is the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop's program to produce and support
media projects that promote Gospel values and bring the Catholic Church's
message to the marketplace.
VACATIONING? Your parish bills don't! Remember your Sunday envelope.
(Bonus announcement that was excluded from the printed bulletin without
an explanation...for the second time in the past few weeks.)
WEBSITE CELEBRATES 4TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FAVORABLE POLL RATINGS
The recent online poll about the parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, shows that parishioners are satisfied overall with the site as it celebrates its 4th anniversary. About 65% of respondents said they almost always find what they're looking for, while 35% said "in most cases." None reported "in some cases" or "rarely." Most respondents check the site weekly (60%), followed by those who said monthly (17%) or daily (13%). The most popular features were news & headlines, the celebrant's schedule, and homilies. Areas for improvement include a search engine and site map, which the Web Team will bring to you this summer. Look for a report of the complete poll results later this month.
Church Support
· Last Week's Collection: $14,461.91
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,330.50 was for the Virginia Coalition
for the Homeless.
· This Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
· Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Communications
Campaign.
Revised May 31, 2002
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