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St. Charles Bulletin for June 9, 2002
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This coming June 14th has been proclaimed a day of fast and abstinence in the Diocese of Arlington to atone for sins and crimes committed against the innocent. A novena will extend until the 15th to seek healing and reconciliation for the victims and perpetrators of clerical sexual abuse and wisdom for our bishops.
In addition to prayer, over 50 parishioners provided me very valuable written advice and counsel before our recent priests meeting with Bishop Loverde. I made this offering of letters part of my consultation. He assured me that he would give their ideas his careful consideration. I advocated for a standing committee of laity that would assist in the implementation of policy and for the speedy creation of a diocesan pastoral council that would insure the increased participation of lay persons in the leadership of the diocese on these and other issues. I thank all of you who have written for very thoughful comment.
Our blessings to St. Charles 22 graduates and to all other graduates as they celebrate their accomplishments and ready themselves for new horizons.
Blessing to the 25 First Communicants form the Latin American Community who joined us at the Lord's Table on Corpus Christi.
"I will be with you always!"
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 information, contact Anne
Marie at 703-527-5500 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
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
Space are still open for St. Charles' Bible camp: "Journey with Jesus"
which will take place from July 29-August 2, 2002. Children who have completed
kindergarten through grade six are invited to participate in this week
of music, craft, games and bibles stories. Registration and volunteer
forms are available at church entrances, the Parish Office, or on-line.
Questions? Contact Ann Marie Kaufman at 703-527-5500 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
LITURGY INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, June 9 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Florence Busch by Therese Leasburg
11:00 Gabriel Villamizar by The Hittle Family
1:00 Rosa Ramirez by Lidia, Elsa y sus hijos
6:00 Mary Koch by Mary Keenan
Readings: Hosea 6:3-6; Romans 4:18-25; Matthew 9:9-13
Monday, June 10 2002:
9:00 Kitty Johnson by Billie Ingrassia
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Kings 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12
Tuesday, June 11 2002:
9:00 Ann Nolan (L) by Jan Macdonald
Readings: Acts 11:21b-26;13:1-3; Matthew 5:13-16
Wednesday, June 12 2002:
9:00 Kevin Fitzgerald by The Greene Family
Readings: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Matthew 5:17-19
Thursday, June 13 2002:
9:00 Rev. Tim Hennessy by Mary Keenan
Readings: 1 Kings 18:41-46; Matthew 5:20-26
Friday, June 14 2002:
9:00 James Donovan by The Donovan Family
Readings: 1 Kings 19:9a,11-16; Matthew 5:27-32
Saturday, June 15 2002:
9:00 James Lucas Gerhardt by Beth Kilker
5:00 The Cosgrove Family by John Sach
Readings: 1 Kings 19:19-21; Matthew 5:33-37
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, Arthur Simolunas, Lina Vasquez,
Fillipinas Ridon, Ciony Riotoc, Shirley Richards, Ricardo Lao, Eileen
Ogu, Arlene Connors, Fr. Jim Reuter, Joseph Curran Michael Edward Kirschbaum,
Wilma Anderson, and Bert Sweigart. Let us also pray for those who have
died, especially: Georges Hayeck, Carl Good, Marie Getsie, Mildred Weaver
and Lucia Velasquez.
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 Donald P. Miller, Attorney at
Law, 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.
ADULT EDUCATION IN YOUR HOME
Learn How to Teach the Faith: A new four-part series of continuing education
courses that provide fundamental principles as well as practical and spiritual
knowledge to catechists and others on teaching the Faith has been released
by The Catholic Distance University. Take one or all four parts of "Catechetical
Foundations: Principles and Methods." Part I is excellent for everyone,
especially volunteer and new catechists. All these short courses are affordable
and done through distance learning-non classes to attend, on commute.
Learn in your home at your pace on your schedule! For more information
about these or other courses call CDU to free: 1-888-254-4CDU or visit
their website www.cdu.edu.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Arlington, VA, seeks a full-time Coordinator of Justice and Peace to support areas of direct service, education and advocacy. Knowledge of Church's social teaching, Spanish, ability to work with volunteers and administrative skills are needed. Please contact Rev. Gerry Creedon at 703-527-5500 or e-mail at gerrycreedon@gmail.com. Address: 3304 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201.
MUSIC FOR MOMS #6
This fundraiser concert for Borromeo Housing (BHI) is only two weeks away.
Join us at the Clarendon Grill on Sunday, June 23rd , from 6 to 9 P.M.
In addition to Monica Perz-Waddington and Father Gerry, the other performers
are: Morena Panoza, Richard Haynes, Carey Creed, Tom Bodine, Larry Brown,
and Yuri Zelinsky. The concert is free, though a $10-per-person donation
is suggested. All proceeds go to Borromeo Housing Incorporated. Tickets
will go on sale next Sunday. For further details call Nick at 703-276-2711
or e-mail him at nbaric67@msn.com.
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
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.
11 AM MASS ATTENDEES MOST LIKELY TO USE WEB ACCORDING TO POLL
In the recent online poll about the parish website, www.stcharleschuch.org,
parishioners who go to our 11 AM Mass were 46% of the total respondents,
twice that of the 9 AM crowd who came in at 23%. Other respondents attended
the following Masses: 6 PM Sunday (15%), 5 PM Vigil (8%) and 7:30 AM (6%).
The poll indicates that news and headlines were very popular, but parishioners
also want to see timely info for all ministries. (Some haven't updated
their contact in over two years!) In response, the Parish Council and
Web Team are working together to ensure that only active ministries with
accurate contact information appear on the parish site by the end of summer.
NEXT WEEK'S TITHE…
Next week's tithe is for St. Charles Outreach: This program provides emergency
and charitable financial disbursements to those in need in our community
as well as other organizations to benefit the poor and marginal.
CHURCH SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection: $17,941.91
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,650.66 was for our sister parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $7,431.58 was for our Parish Center Building Fund.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Communications Campaign.
Revised June 7, 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