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St. Charles Bulletin for June 23, 2002
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Our Bishops took a major step forward at
Dallas toward the protection of children and yet left many questions unanswered.
Next Sunday after the 6 PM Mass, I will lead a "Dialogue on the outcome
of the Dallas Meeting". Come with your questions and perspectives.
Only through discussion and shared faith will we find the path that renews
our beloved church.
Come and join our neighbors on the 23rd
and 29th events. Join me at "Music for Moms"
to support Borromeo Housing as it expands
its services to young struggling mothers and their children. This is a
practical way for us to put our concern for the protection of children
into action! …and at the same time, enjoy good music and my father's
fiddle!
I join the Social
Justice Committee in appreciating Bernardo Vasquez for his leadership
over the past year and offer him and his family every blessing for the
future.
A big thank you for the many expressions
of good will I received on my 34th anniversary.
NEIGHBORHOOD A & B EVENT
Neighborhood A & B Summer Event!! Join Fr. Gerry Creedon and your
neighborhood A/B friends at our annual Wine & Cheese Party. This year's
party is on Saturday, June 29, 2002, fun 7:00 9:00 PM at the Courtland
Towers Community Room 1200 N. Veitch Street. Please RSVP to either Kathy
Censky at 703-312-0683 or Patricia McKenna at 703-528-4899 and let them
know if you'll bring an appetizer or beverage. Hope to see you there!
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SUPPORT ALTERNATIVES TO THE DEATH PENALTY
A series of bills in the 2001 and 2002 General Assemblies paved the way
for an exception to Virginia's 21-day rule with regard to DNA evidence.
The 21-day rule negates the right of a prisoner on death row to introduce
new exculpatory evidence 21 days after sentencing. While the legislation
lays down the procedure, it will go into effect only if a constitutional
amendment providing for it is passed in the form of a referendum the Fall
2002. If you are interested in working on a campaign to assure this referendum
is passed and/or alternative to the death penalty issues, please contact
Ross Connealy at 703-243-0895 or roloconn@aol.com; or Gail Goodridge at
703-271-9436 or gg2@erols.com. Thank you.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next Baptism instruction class in English will be offered on August
18, 2002 at 12 Noon in the Parish Library. There will not be a class in
July.
SUNDAY, June 23 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Fran Doudigan by Lloyd & Gail Salvetti
11:00 Mr. & Mrs. Cyril Kilker by Beth Kilker
1:00 Lucio & Luis Alonzo Flores by Nicolasa Minero
6:00 Rosie Mendoza by Nancy St. Louis
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33
Monday, June 24 2002:
9:00 William R. Kaluta by Clotilde G. Kaluta
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66,80
Tuesday, June 25 2002:
9:00 Irene Chodaniewicz
Readings: 2 Kings 19:9b-11,14-21,31-35a,36; Matthew 7:6,12-14
Wednesday, June 26 2002:
9:00 Eugenie Mock by Savery Gradoville
Readings: 2 Kings 22:8-13;23:1-3; Matthew 7:15-20
Thursday, June 27 2002:
9:00 Alex Keenan, Wendy Koch and their Children (L) by Mary Keenan
Readings: 2 Kings 24:8-17; Matthew 7:21-29
Friday, June 28 2002:
9:00 Stephen Louis Roach by Ellen J. Poirier
Readings: 2 Kings 25:1-12; Matthew 8:1-4
Saturday, June 29 2002:
9:00 McNamee Family (L) by Cormac, Tony, Fiona DaveJo
5:00 James Kern by Camille Burruto
Readings: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19
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, Eileen Ogu, Joseph Curran Michael Edward
Kirschbaum, Wilma Anderson, Virginia Kuhn and Margaret Carroll. Let us
also pray for those who have died, especially: Deborah De Leonardis, Shirley
Geiger, Antonio Belarmino, Steven Rauseo, Valentin Popels and Marieta
Eufemia Cacoilo.
PLEASE NOTE: All bulletin announcement requests MUST be submitted to
the Parish Office by Noon on Wednesday, June 26th to insure inclusion
in the July 7th bulletin issue (because of July 4th holiday).
THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Gaffney's Restaurant for their
support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Widespread acceptance of cloning would be a deathblow to the sanctity/equality of life ethic - the cornerstone of Western liberty from which sprang our unrealized dream of universal human rights. The premise of the sanctity of life ethic is that each and every one of us is of equal, incalculable, moral worth. Whatever our race, sex, ethnicity, stature, health, disability, age, beauty or cognitive capacity we are all full moral equals within the human community - there is no "them," only us.
- Wesley J. Smith, "Cloning Reality," National Review, May 3, 2002
MUSIC FOR MOMS VI
Today, June 23rd, is the big day! Our concert fund-raiser for Borromeo
Housing is at the Clarendon Grill from 6 to 9 PM. Although the concert
is free, we suggest a donation of $10. Beat the rush at the door by getting
tickets after Mass. Enjoy an evening of great music by Monica Perz-Waddington,
Father Gerry, and a host of talented musicians while helping BHI's transitional
housing program for homeless mothers. For more information go to www.stcharleschurch.org
and click on the Music for Moms link. Any questions? Call Nick at 703-276-2711.
Hope to see you tonight!
WEBSITE CELEBRATES 4TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FAVORABLE POLL RATING
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.
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.
POSITION 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.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
Campaign passes $3 million dollar mark!
Thanks to a generous $160,000 bequest, our latest totals as of June 10
are:
| Total amount pledged | $3,025,895 |
| Total amount received | $1,980,165 |
| Total number of participating households | 1,134 |
If you are new to the parish and would like to participate in our "Build the Spirit" Campaign, information is available in the church entrances or if you wish, please contact Jane McCarthy, our Campaign Administrator at 703-527-5500 x26.
Also, remembering St. Charles and the Capital Campaign in your estate planning is one more way in which you can assist in helping us to successfully achieve our campaign goal. Information is available at the Parish Office to help in your estate planning efforts. Please consider this option as an additional opportunity to support your parish
Fr. Creedon, Charlie Sullivan, and Monica Craven had a very positive meeting with the Diocesan Loan Committee on June 12, at which time a formal loan request was presented to allow for an anticipated September Community Center groundbreaking ceremony. The contract bid package has been made available and the formal bid opening is scheduled for the first week in July.
WAY TO GO C'YA
Eight riders from the CYA cyclones rode in the annual Multiple Sclerosis
bike ride riding the first hour and a half in the pouring rain! They raised
$500 for MS research.
NEXT WEEK'S 2nd COLLECTION…
The 2nd collection is for the Holy Father/Peter's Pence program, which
is the Pope's program to help relieve those who suffer the devastating
effects of war, oppression, disease and natural disasters.
CHURCH SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection: $17,965.80
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,652.86 was for St. Charles Outreach.
- This Week's Tithe is for the Offender Aid & Restoration (OAR) of Arlington County, Inc.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Holy Father/Peter's Pence.
Revised June 20, 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