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St. Charles Bulletin for June 16, 2002
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ANNIVERSARY
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
"You shall be to me a kingdom of priests." This weekend I celebrate the 34th anniversary of my ordination to priestly ministry. I also join with you in honoring all fathers. As the word of God indicates, priestly ministry needs to be seen within the context of a community where all are called to serve in a variety of ways, such as fathering.
I am called to nurture the gifts of all of God's people so that together we may build the kingdom of truth, of justice and love.
I rededicate myself to that honorable profession in a time when priesthhood is in crisis. On June 30 after the 6 PM Mass, I invite you to a dialogue on the outcome of the US Bishops' Meeting in Dallas. St. Charles Parish provides a wonderful environment for ministry in today's church. Your generosity in service continues to inspire and encourage me as together we answer God's call.
NEIGHBORHOOD PICNIC
REMINDER!! The Neighborhood D picnic is today, Sunday, June 16 at Quincy
Park at 2 PM. Hotdogs, buns, condiments & sodas will be provided.
Feel free to bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share. If you have
any questions, contact Colleen Brennan at 703-465-1966. Hope to see you
there!
SERVICE OF HOPE FOR JUSTIN WOLF
A Services of Hope for Justin Wolf, a young man who may be sentenced to
death this month, will take place at St. Timothy's Church, 13807 Poplar
Tree Road, Chantilly, VA, on June 18 at 7:00 PM. Directions to the church:--from
the junction of routes 50 and I-66, drive west on route 50 about 3.5 miles,
then turn left on Stringfellow Road (route 645);--go about 3/4 of a mile
on Stringfellow Road, turn right on Poplar Tree Road;--go about 1 mile
on Poplar Tree; the church will be on the left. If you need transportation,
you can call John Diarmid 703-536-3896, or e-mail diarmid@starpower.net.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to BRIGHTON GARDENS (a Marriott assisted living community) for their support.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, June 16 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Joseph R. Sullivan by Charlie & Sally Sullivan
11:00 Gene Biedscheid by Anne M. Biedscheid
1:00 Manuel Ercilla Yanez by the Ortiz Family
6:00 Clarence (Sam) Dumas by Roger Dumas & Patti & Asana Zanganeh
Readings: Exodus 19:2-6a; Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 9:36-10:8
Monday, June 17 2002:
9:00 Maria & Ernest Snidle by Giovanni Snidle
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Kings 21:1-16; Matthew 5:38-42
Tuesday, June 18 2002:
9:00 Wendy Koch (L) by Mary Keenan
Readings: 1 Kings 21:17-29; Matthew 5:43-48
Wednesday, June 19 2002:
9:00 Marguerite Beam by Dorothy Rogers
Readings: 2 Kings 2:1,6-14; Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
Thursday, June 20 2002:
9:00 Anthony McGuire by Dan Fallon
Readings: Sirach 48:1-14; Matthew 6:7-15
Friday, June 21 2002:
9:00 Special Intention by Kathleen Donovan
Readings: 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Matthew 6:19-23
Saturday, June 22 2002:
9:00 Mr. Tilley by Anne M. Arnett
5:00 Sam McTyre by Mrs. McTyre
Readings: 2 Chronicles 24:17-25; Matthew 6:24-34
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, Bert Sweigart and Margaret Carroll. Let us also pray for
those who have died, especially: Georges Hayeck, Carl Good, Marie Getsie,
Mildred Weaver and Lucia Velasquez.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN: A support group has been formed for Catholic families
who love their gay and lesbian members. The group is named "Always
Our Children", following the pastoral message issued by the National
Conference of Catholic Bishops, Committee on Marriage and Family. Meetings
are held at St. Matthews's Cathedral parish (1725 Rhode Island Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C.) on the second Saturday of each month from 2:00 until
4:00 PM. The first meeting was held on October 14, 2000. Gay and lesbian
persons are also welcome. For further information, call Tom or Betty at
703-978-7081.
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.
MUSIC FOR MOMS #6
Music for Moms concert is next Sunday! We invite you and your family to
the Clarendon Grill on Sunday, June 23rd , from 6 to 9 P.M. You'll enjoy
a musical evening with international performer Fr. Gerry Creedon, Monica-Perz-Waddington,
and her musical friends. Great prizes will be available, too. The concert
is open to the public and free-though your suggested $10-per-person will
go to Borromeo Housing Inc. BHI is a transitional housing program for
homeless mothers and their children. Want to know more? Call Nick at (703)
276-2711 or e-mail him at nbaric67@msn.com.
THE MASTER CATECHIST TRAINING PROGRAM
This program seeks experienced catechists who are ready to deepen their
knowledge and develop skills to lead catechist training sessions. The
program provides spiritual formation and doctrinal grounding based on
the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Graduates are certified by the Office
of Catechetics to provide catechist enrichment and training in parishes
throughout the Arlington diocese. Applications are now being accepted
for classes beginning in September. To apply or obtain further information,
please contact Anne Marie Kaufmann, at 703-527-5500, youth@stcharleschurch.org
or call the Office of Catechetics at 703-841-2554.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Summer gatherings will be held on July 9, and August 13 from 7:30 - 8:30
PM. First-timers will meet from 7 - 7:30 PM prior to the July and August
sessions. Visit www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/rcia.htm
or call Michelle at 703-534-1727.
IN OUR PARISH
POSTION AVAILABLE
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@erols.com. Address:
3304 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201.
PISTANG PILIPINO
Fellow parishioners and friends will hold a "Pistang Philipino"
(Philippine Fiesta) on Sunday, June 30, 2002 in the School Cafeteria.
Come around lunchtime and enjoy traditional Filipino food or simply try
something new. All proceeds benefit the St. Charles Parish Center Building
Fund.
YOUNG ADULTS C'YA NEWS
Join us for a social tonight, June 16, in the School Cafeteria at 7:00
PM after the 6:00 Mass. Meet other young adults, enjoy good food, and
have some cake to celebrate C'YA's birthday (please bring $3-$5 to defray
food costs). Afterwards there will be salsa lessons!
NEXT WEEK'S TITHE…
Next week's tithe is for Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington County,
Inc. This is a program that offers community and managed programs aimed
at restoring individual offenders as responsible citizens by providing
the programs and services to inmates and ex-offenders.
Bonus announcement excluded for an unknown reason from the printed
version of the bulletin:
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, site map, and updated information for all ministries, which you
will see later this summer. Look for the complete poll results later this
month.
CHURCH SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection: $15,345.50
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $2,085.50 was for the Catholic Communications Campaign.
- This Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
- Next Week's Tithe is for the Offender Aid & Restoration (OAR) of Arlington County, Inc
Revised June 13, 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