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St. Charles Bulletin for November 10, 2002
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
"The wise ones brought oil in their lamps"
Our Ministries Fair attracted over 200 new volunteers to assist the mission of the church here at St. Charles. I encourage all the coordinators of the various programs, professional and volunteer, to make every effort to follow up with these new recruits.
Oftentimes, we prefer doing things ourselves than going to the trouble of training and working with new people. However, we are summoned to live up to our mission statement: "We call on all to offer their unique gifts in building the reign of God's love."
I bring your attention to some upcoming adult education opportunities.
On Monday, November 11, at 7:30 PM, Fr. Thomas Ferguson will present on
the role of conscience in Catholic life. Next Sunday, November 17, at
Barnes and Noble Crystal City at 4:00 PM, I have been invited to an ecumenical
conversation with Rabbi Bash and Imam Johari on the recently published
book by Feifer on Abraham.
On Sunday evening at 7:00 PM in the Chapel, I will focus "Conversations
with Creedon" on the topic of grief. At our Liturgy Meeting on November
12, I urge all with a special role in liturgy, Eucharistic Ministers,
Lectors, Cantors, Ushers etc., as well as the interested public to come
to a discussion on "The Changes" in anticipation of the Advent
liturgies. We will begin with an informal meal at 6:00 PM. So please call
in to the Office if you can attend,
Peace,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP & PATIENCE
Please cooperate with our parking lot attendants and ushers as they are
trying to accommodate EVERYONE! We ask you for patience as our community
center construction 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!
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Please note that Baptism preparation in English will be offered on Sunday,
December 8th at 12 Noon in the Parish Library. This will combine Baptism
preparation for November and December. Pre-registration is required.
THE CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
Meet on the second Tuesday, November 12, 7:30-9:00 PM in the Chapel for
a session on Spiritual Growth by Using a Journal. Bring one. Meet on the
third Monday, November 18 for an hour of contemplative prayer. A new season
for growth in the contemplative way begins December 10 through February
on the second Tuesdays and third Mondays in the Chapel. Come to as many
of the 6 sessions as you can. $30.00 Registration fee. Jean Sweeney x15
or jeansween@erols.com for information.
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed tomorrow, November 11th,
in observance of Veterans Day.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2002:
7:30 ALL SOULS
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 ALL SOULS
1:00 ALL SOULS
6:00 ALL SOULS
Readings: Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
Monday, November 11, 2002:
9:00 Louis & Harriet Urbanczyk by Michael & Debby Urban
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Titus 1:1-9; Luke 17:1-6
Tuesday, November 12, 2002:
9:00 Col. Perry (Lin) Shuman by Sally & Charlie Sullivan
Readings: Titus 2:1-8, 11-14; Luke 17:7-10
Wednesday, November 13, 2002:
9:00 Luz Maria Ortiz by Victoria & Luis Ortiz
Readings: Titus 3:1-7; Luke 17:11-19
Thursday, November 14, 2002:
9:00 Ed Burzinski by Ed & Mary Biddle
Readings: Philemon 7-20; Luke 17:20-25
Friday, November 15, 2002:
9:00 Dulce Elena Fernandez by Marta Fernádez and family
Readings: 2 John 4-9; Luke 17:26-37
Saturday, November 16, 2002:
9:00 Joseph Louis Belvedere by Karen Jurczuk
5:00 Teresa Burruto by Camille Burruto
Readings: 3 John 5-8; Luke 18:1-8
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Fran Hobbs, Diane Herbst, Iluminada Binkley, Bob
Wanrooy, Katie Spasaro, Jose Reyes, Mary Casey, Brad Harrison, Connor
Cozoli and Jeff Baley. Let us also pray for those who have died: Marie
Franziska Kirchhof and Carl Depinet.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
"LET'S TALK CAR TROUBLE"
In the immigrant and Latino community, traffic infractions can lead to
deportation, and getting either a proper license or a parking spot in
your own apartment complex can be near impossible. On November 17, St.
Charles invites all to a special forum on "car troubles" in
Arlington, and what needs to be done , from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Upper
Room.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Brian K. Madden, Attorney FOR HIS
SUPPORT.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
We pray to the Lord that ever ready for the coming of Christ in glory,
we might work to preserve all human life, from conception to natural death:
CLUSTER DINNER
A Reminder Parents of Kindergarten and 1st grades at St. Charles School
are invited to the "Kick Off" Cluster Dinner on Friday, November
15th from 7-9 PM in the School Cafeteria. This is an opportunity to meet
and get to know your children's friend's parents and teachers, sip wine,
and partake in a delicious, home cooked meal (without the kids!). Please
return the RSVP form sent home by your child's teacher, or call Ann Lauritzen
at 703-536-0616. If you have questions about the free babysitting provided
(in the Kindergarten classroom), call Leslie Morris at 703-553-8358.
NEW EMAIL AT SCHOOL
St. Charles School has a new email address. Office@stcharles.k12.va.us
and visit our website www.stcharles.k12.va.us
ECUMENICAL EVENT
The annual Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic (LARC) Conference will be
held at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, on November 22 and 23, to
promote and celebrate the cause of Christian Unity. Our presenters will
be our own bishops who will speak on Equipping our Young Adults for Christian
Unity. Catholic youth in high school, colleges and universities in Virginia,
and those young adults in the work place, are urged to attend and share
the experience and friendship with youth from other denominations. Those
from our parish who wish to attend the LARC Conference at Salem will find
it a mind-opening experience. Arrangement for transportation in our parish
van to Salem & back is under consideration. Over night accommodations
will be provided by local host families. Those interested should inform
Youth Minister, Anne Marie Kaufmann at the Parish Office and/or John &
Sylvia Team at 703-841-1114.
PRIMACY OF CONSCIENCE
Do you know the teaching of the Church regarding the Primacy of Conscience?
When properly formed, your conscience must guide your actions. If you
are interested in learning more, Father Thomas Ferguson, administrator
of St. Bernadette Church, will address the Church's teaching on conscience
formation and making personal decisions on moral matters. A question and
answer session will follow.
WHERE: ST. CHARLES CHURCH
WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, AT 7:30 PM.
HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI
Looking for a Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Why not
contribute to our two sister parishes in Haiti and get a beautiful gift
card to present to your loved one! Contact Larisa on the Haiti Committee
for further details 703-465-1365
IN OUR PARISH
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN LESSON ON GRIEF
The "Conversations with Creedon" series continues on Sunday,
November 17 following the 6 PM Mass. Please join Father Gerry for a reflection
on the Lessons learned during the period following the death of a loved
one.
FANNIE MAE HELP HOMELESS WALKATHON
The fifteenth annual Help the Homeless Walkathon will be on the National
Mall on Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 9:00 AM Borromeo Housing (BHI)
is a participating agency which will receive walker incentive awards for
recruiting walkers who pay the registration fee and participate in the
walk. Please consider helping BHI and walk with us. The morning of the
walk, BHI supporters will meet in the parking lot of St. Charles at 7:45
AM and take the metro to the Mall. Registration pamphlets will be available
after the service and throughout the week in the Church Office. Our agency
designation code is BRRHS. Thank you in advance for helping make this
year's Walkathon a huge success!
ST. CHARLES CIRCLE OF CARING SPIRITUAL COMPANION PROGRAM
We are piloting a program to train volunteers to attend to the spiritual
concerns and needs of individuals facing end of life. Training includes
emphasis on one's own spirituality, religious differences, grief and understanding
of the dying person, and helpful communication. Helpful to all who feel
called to working with the sick. January 8-April 9th , Wednesday from
3:00 PM-6:00 PM. Free, but application process. Arrange an early afternoon
off from work and join us. For information and application leave your
address with Jean Sweeney 703-527-5500 x15, jeansween@erols.com.
· Last Week's Collection: $19,501.00
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,794.09 was for the Philippine Medical
Mission.
· This Week's 2nd Collection is $5,492.00 Retired Religious.
· Holy Day All Saints Collection: $2,039.00
· This Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
· This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Parish Center Building
Fund/Capital Campaign Fund.
· Next Week's Tithe is for SALT (Social Action Linking Together).
Revised November 9, 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