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St. Charles Bulletin for October 13, 2002
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
"Invite to the feast whomever you find!"
This weekend, you are urged to attend our Ministries Fair. Learn about all of St. Charles services and how you may participate.
Join in our Octoberfest on Saturday
the 19th. Have a good time, meet your neighbors and support our school.
Thanks for your patience with parking. Volunteers are still needed to direct traffic. Check George Mason parking on Kirkwood and Midas. Consider car-pooling with neighbors. I met a Latino woman recently who does not have a car and walks to church form Courthouse every Sunday. Even if you have a car, consider walking to Church and turn Sunday into a time of pilgrimage.
Come join me for the first "Conversations with Creedon" after the 6 PM Mass on October the 20th in the Chapel. We will discuss the proposal on Iraq in the light of Just War Principles.
The Pope has called for Rosaries for Peace during Mary's month of October.
Peace,
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Our series of informal dialogues with Father Gerry continues on October
20th following the 6:00 PM Mass. The topic is "Reflections on the
Response to Iraq in Light of the Just-War Tradition." Background
can be found on the parish web site. Come Join Us!
Please remember that on October 27, 2002 we go back to Eastern Standard Time. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour!
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 14th, in Observance of Columbus Day.
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!
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Greta Creedon & Family by Sara Hebeler
11:00 Fidelis O'yogoa & Family (L) by Julie O'yogoa
1:00 Petronila Cortez Viuda de Duran by Blanca Fuentes
6:00 Glancy Carl Good by Hermann Family
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14
Monday, October 14, 2002:
9:00 Cynthia Chua by Dan & Carol Natindim
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Luke 11:29-32
Tuesday, October 15, 2002:
9:00 Manuel & Magnolia Betancur by Gladis Arboleda
Readings: Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41
Wednesday, October 16, 2002:
9:00 Hilda Turpen by Estella Laguna
Readings: Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46
Thursday, October 17, 2002:
9:00 Vita D'Arco by Mario D'Ambrosio
Readings: Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54
Friday, October 18, 2002:
9:00 Rita Beach by Hauk McQueency
Readings: 2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9
Saturday, October 19, 2002:
9:00 Sister Carmel Hickie (L) by Sara Hebeler
5:00 Marguerite Beam by Helen Naber
Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 12:8-12
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Fran Hobbs, Lena Caffarina, Diane Herbst, Bernhard
Pohl, Frances Stanley, Roger Furey, Clifton Hubard, Brad Harrison, Mimi
Davis, Norma Delgado, Madeline Long and John Mallon. Let us also pray
for those who have died, especially: Joseph Laposa.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN PRACTICAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVITY
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October. 26th from 9-11:30 AM when SALT
(Social Action Linking Together), the highly successful advocacy group
in the Arlington Diocese, will host its annual Fall Training Conference
at St. Mark's RC Church, 9970 Vale Road in Vienna. Participants from throughout
Northern VA (including local state legislators) will discuss strategies
and make plans to promote SALT's nonpartisan priorities for the 2003 VA
General Assembly, including rental assistance, funding for Temporary Assistance
to Needy Families (TANF) and a program to assist the re-entry of prisoners
into their communities. For more information contact John Horejsi at jhorejsi@cox.net
Come and let your voice be heard and multiplied!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Advent Funeral & Cremation
Services for their support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For those who suffer from the effects of abortion for mothers, father,
children, and friends that God might wipe the tears from their eyes and
heal their broken hearts; We pray to the Lord.
300 CLUB WINNERS
CONGRATULATION TO OUR 300 CLUB WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER!
Katherin R. Nestor
Theresa N. Good
Henrietta Smith
Rosalie LeCuyer
Elizabeth Allenchey
Thank you to all our members for their loyal support!!!
OKTOBERFEST
Oktoberfest is next week, October 19th . The St. Charles School invites
the entire parish community to spend a fun filled day with family and
friends. Entertainment abounds this year at the Oktoberfest with performances
from Dixieland Direct (a Dixieland Jazz band), Bongo the Clown, Alma Boliviana
Dancers, and the O'Neill-James Irish Dancers. We have been receiving a
lot of raffle tickets back, please keep up your fine efforts. If you need
more tickets please pick them up at the Church or School Offices. We will
be accepting Yard Sale items after Masses at the Youth Center on October
13th and October 14th-17th from 5-8 PM. The Krafthaus is looking for crafts
to sell, especially handmade items such as aprons, hand painted sweatshirts,
potholders, quilts, candles, jewelry, and seasonal items. Please bring
your Krafthaus items to the school office. The Silent Auction is asking
for donations of theme baskets, or items to put in to the classroom theme
baskets. We are in great need of Bake Sale goodies-if you would like to
donate some goodies please bring them Friday, October 18th between 3:00
PM-7:00 PM or early on October 19th. We are looking for volunteers for
extra support for the Yard Sale, Spaghetti Dinner, Bake Sale and Krafthaus.
Please contact, Mike or Sabra Flaherty at 703-920-2689 or email at oktoberfest@stcharleschurch.org.
See you next week! "Feel The Spirit"!
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Interested in learning more about your Catholic faith and how to live
it more fully? Check out the Adult Faith Formation offerings at the "Education"
table at the Ministry Fair. We are especially looking for small group/gathering
veterans to start new groups next Spring. Please let us know if you are
interested. For more information, contact Anna LaNave at 703-916-8746.
YOUNG ADULTS
C'YA invites all young adults to our monthly
Sunday Night Social on October 20th Due to popular request, we're going
offsite again for a night of bowling. Meet after the 6:00 Mass in the
parking lot to carpool over to Bowl America in Falls Church. We promise
a good time!
HALLOWEEN PARTY
St. Charles Young Adults (C'YA) is sponsoring a Halloween Party on Saturday,
October 26th in the AltaVista building party room (8th floor) at the Ballston
Metro. There will be dance, music, snacks and party games. Wear a costume.
No children, please, as there will be "Adult Beverages." Tickets
will be on sale at the ministry fair, or after the October 20th Mass.
For more information, including directions ask a ticketseller, or call
Dan Marsh @ 703-527-5159 or danfmarsh@aol.com.
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.
CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
Sessions: 2nd Tuesdays and /or third Mondays 7:30 PM in the Chapel. Come
and see.
HELP BRING IN THE HARVEST IN HAITI
Our communities in Haiti need to replace the motor for their grain mill.
Come to the Haiti Committee's fund-raising potluck dinner on Saturday,
October 26 (suggested donation $30) to help with this important project!
For details and to RSVP, call Leslie Dunne 703-924-7188.
FIND OUT THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOTH CONTEST ONLINE
Visit your parish website on Monday to see who won the "best booth"
vote at the Ministries Fair. Also, if you missed the 9/11
interfaith event or either
of the two parish center groundbreaking
ceremonies, you can see pictures of them this week on www.stcharleschurch.org.
We thank the Rowley family for providing the photos. You can also find
Fr. Creedon's recent homilies
and the celebrant's schedule of
which priest is saying which Mass in October. Remember, you can keep connected
to your Catholic community by visiting us next time you're online.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
A Mass of Remembrance will be held on Monday, November 4, at 7:30 PM in
remembrance of all parishioners, family and friends who have died during
the past year. If you'd like us to send an invitation to someone who has
lost a loved one this year, please fill out a Request Form found at the
doors of the Church. All parishioners who have lost a family member in
previous, years, also welcome. A reception in the School Cafeteria will
follow the Mass.
· Last Week's Collection: $19,481.50.
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,792.30 was for our sister parishes in
Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
· Last Week's 2nd Collection of $7,621.25 was for the parish Center
Building Fund.
· This Week's Tithe is for Charles Outreach
· Next Week's 2nd Collection is for World Mission Sunday.
Revised October 11, 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