St Charles Church .org   News & Events Faith Ministries Parish Volunteer Help Contact Us << Previous week | All Bulletins | Next week >> St. Charles Bulletin for October 6, 2002 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (This issue included a Ministries Fair insert) Dear St. Charles Parishioners: The Kingdom will be given to a people that will produce its fruit." The next two weekends will be devoted to welcome and involvement in the life of the parish. This weekend following the 5 o'clock Mass on Saturday, and the 6 PM on Sunday, newly registered members are urged to come to the Cafeteria for a reception, to meet staff, Parish Council members and priests. We want all to feel a sense of belonging here. One of the best ways of feeling a part of St. Charles is through participation in one of our ministries or activities. After all the Masses on the next weekend we will hold a Ministries Fair. It will give you an opportunity to learn where you may best use your gifts. Welcome! CONTEMPLATIVE WAY Sessions: 2nd Tuesdays and /or third Mondays 7:30 PM in the Chapel. Come and see. "THANK YOU" MIDAS Each Sunday, our neighbors at Midas provide several parking spaces for parishioners during Masses. We greatly appreciate their assistance, especially during this wonderful time of growth and prosperity. THANK YOU! WE NEED YOUR HELP As you can see, our construction efforts have begun! The fencing has been placed around the circle entrance eliminating that entrance/exit to and from the parking lot. The circle entrance to the Church has also been closed; however, the doors on the Fairfax Drive side of the Church will open for Mass. Please cooperate with our parking lot attendants and ushers as they are trying to accommodate EVERYONE! We ask you for patience as this effort continues. We are also asking for volunteers to help direct traffic in the parking lot. Please call Marvin Mayorga at the Parish Office. Thank you! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002: 7:30 Parishioners 9:00 Mary Cozart Moriarty by Marina & Ted Taverner 11:00 Gregorio Perrin by Joe & Linda Perez Family 1:00 Senor de los Milagros by Lydia Acosta y Devotos del Senor de los Milagros 6:00 Chris Thayer by David Nassar Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43 Monday, October 7, 2002: 9:00 Emily Jendrasiak by Michael & Debby Urban 7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates Readings: Galatians 1:6-12; Luke 10:25-37 Tuesday, October 8, 2002: 9:00 Wilma Carmack by Emolyn Yranela Readings: Galatians 1:13-24; Luke 10:38-42 Wednesday, October 9, 2002: 9:00 Alfred P. Joseph by John & Mary Lou Kenny Readings: Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14; Luke 11:1-4 Thursday, October 10, 2002: 9:00 Emilia Martinez (L) by Gladys Martinez Readings: Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 11:5-13 Friday, October 11, 2002: 9:00 In Thankgiving to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Marina Ruiz Readings: Galatians 3:7-14; Luke 11:15-26 Saturday, October 12, 2002: 9:00 Elia Lander by Celia Coronado 5:00 Frank Sacharanski, Sr. by John Sach Readings: Galatians 3:22-29; Luke 11:27-28 Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Fran Hobbs, Barbara Powell, Lena Caffarina, Diane Herbst, Mary Amendolia, Bernhard Pohl, Frances Stanley, Robin Bango, Rosa Curoca, Roger Furey, Clifton Hubard and Brad Harrison. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Agustin Carvajal, Sara Tomasulo and Josephine Hilton. SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS WAGING PEACE On October 13th from 2:30 to 7 PM, Arlington United Methodist Church on South Glebe Rd. hosts the Bishop's Summit on Children and Violence. In "waging peace," we must take on gang and teen violence, whether urban and suburban. Many have forgotten the post-Columbia need to reduce the impact of violence on children. They can learn to be strong without being trained to be violent! The Bishops' summit will include 9 workshops to choose from, and a keynote address by "Lost Boys" author James Garbarino. Registration is $15: grab a form at the entrance, or online at www.novaumc.org/dev/arldhomea.htm. call 800-768-6040 for more info. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Larry F. Craven for his support. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY For a repentance from deceit and a love for the truth: that all Catholics might defend the sacred gift of life every day of their lives; We pray to the Lord: ADULT FAITH FORMATION The Monday Night Series continues on October 7, with guest lecturer, Joseph Atkinson, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture and Pastoral Theology at the John Paul II Institute, who will address how the Post-Vatican II Church sees itself in the modern world and how the people of God should understand their personal mission within this context. Join other adults at 7:30 PM in the Church for this lecture which coincides with the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Vatican II. YOUTH Workcamp 2003 registration has begun! This year's crew of high school students will travel to Racine, Wisconsin from June 22-28, for a week of outreach to those on fixed incomes whose homes desperately need repairs. Consider answering Christ's call to serve others and be a part of the 2003 Workcamp crew. Commitment forms are available at Church entrances. Questions? Contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500 or amkatstc@starpower.net. OKTOBERFEST OKTOBERFEST IS ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY! Please plan to attend on October 19th for a day full of food, entertainment, games, crafts, and especially FUN! This year we will have the ever popular Sister Benedict BBQ and the addition of Latin American and Philippine food. We have been receiving a lot of raffle tickets. If you are able to sell more tickets please pick up more at the Parish or School Office. As you are doing your fall cleaning, please set aside items for the Yard Sale. We will be accepting items after Masses at the Youth Center on October 13th and October 14th-17th from 5-8 PM. We are looking for people to help sort items for the yard sale and load the truck. The Krafthaus is looking for crafts to sell, especially handmade items. The Silent Auction is continuing to accept donations. Donation forms are in the back of the church. Last year was a banner year for volunteers at Oktoberfest. We would love to have those of you that helped last year back again. We need volunteers for the Spaghetti Dinner, Bake Sale, Krafthaus, Sister Benedict BBQ and the Soda Booth. The Oktoberfest volunteer opportunity is also a fun way for teenagers to fulfill their required volunteer hours for confirmation and school. Please contact Mike or Sabra Flaherty at 703-920-2689 or email at oktoberfest@stcharleschurch.org. "Feel The Spirit"! SCHOOL SUPPLIES St. Charles School Extended Day is in need of Arts and Crafts Supplies. If you would like to donate any of these items, please drop them off to Jenny Roque or Christine Lee Tanedo at the School Cafeteria. Thank You! IN OUR PARISH PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS "THERE ARE MANY KINDS OF GIFTS… THERE ARE DIFFERENT FORMS OF SERVICE…" Come to the Ministries Fair October 12/13. Become an active member of the St. Charles Parish. St. Charles has many opportunities to be involved in the community. Meet people who have interests similar to yours. Find out how you can participate in Arlington Country and parish programs. Discover which Neighborhood you live in and what's happening there. Join the parish by registering as a parishioner, if you'd like. SEE PHOTOS OF GROUNDBREAKING EVENT ONLINE If you missed either of the two parish center groundbreaking ceremonies, you can see pictures of them this week on www.stcharleschurch.org . Browse your parish site for a summary of the interfaith 9/11 event by Mike McMahon, Fr. Creedon's recent homilies, and the celebrant's schedule of which priest is saying which Mass. Keep connected to your Catholic community by visiting us next time you're online. Last Week's Collection: $15,331.00 Last Week's Tithe of $1,410.45 was for the VA Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Last Week's 2nd Collection of $2,034.00 the Catholic University of America. This Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin Haiti. This Week's 2nd Collection is for our parish Center Building Fund. Next Week's Tithe is For St. Charles Outreach Top Revised October 4, 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