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St. Charles Bulletin for November 17, 2002
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
(Neighborhood Advent Events Flyer
and Advent Resources)
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
Loune Viaud, a Haitian Health Care Leader Especially in the area of HIV Services recently recognized by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Right Award, will participate in the 11 AM Liturgy on November 24 and offer a brief presentation afterwards in the Cafeteria.
After the 6:PM Mass this Sunday I invite you to the "Conversation with Creedon" series in the Chapel.
The topic is a timely one for the month of November: "Dealing with grief". I urge all newcomers to our parish, whether registered or not to come to our Welcome Receptions in the Cafeteria on November 23, 6 PM and on November 24 at 7 PM.
Next weekend's Liturgies include the Campaign for Human Development,
the major anti-poverty program of the US Bishops. Your donations will
help poor people organize efforts for a better life.
If you want peace work for justice,
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for Bulletin Article submissions for Sunday, December 1st will be on Thursday, November 21st at Noon instead of Friday, the 22nd and the deadline for submissions for December 8th will be on Wednesday, November 27th also at Noon. Please also note that the Parish Office will be closed on Friday, November 29th.
PASTORAL COUNSELING
Holidays can be stressful, lonely time of the year that brings up other
unresolved issues. If you would like to explore these or other matters,
leave your name and telephone numbers with our reception 703-527-5500
and Carl Ripley will set up an appointment.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Pepe & Nena Perez by Joe & Linda Perez Family
11:00 Bernard A. English by Mary English
1:00 Jose Cruz Jr. by his parents
6:00 George J. Hardy by Susanne Nolan
Readings: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew
25:14-30
Monday, November 18, 2002:
9:00 James Damian Roberts
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Revelation 1:1-4;2:1-5a; Luke 18:35-43
Tuesday, November 19, 2002:
9:00 Tiffany Werthmann by The Werthmann Family
Readings: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22; Luke 19:1-10
Wednesday, November 20, 2002:
9:00 Evelyn M. Dunn (L) by Sally Sullivan
Readings: Revelation 4:1-11; Luke 19:11-28
Thursday, November 21, 2002:
9:00 Deceased members of Absalon & Yranela Families by Emolyn Yranela
Readings: Revelation 5:1-10; Luke 19:41-44
Friday, November 22, 2002:
9:00 Florence & Sigmund Kowal by
Michael & Debby Urban
Readings: Revelation 10:8-11; Luke 19:45-48
Saturday, November 23, 2002:
9:00 Bart Masso by Marcia Basler
5:00 Esther & Edward Straney by Helen Hallahan Jakubowski
Readings: Revelation 11:4-12; Luke 20:27-40
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Fran Hobbs, Diane Herbst, Katie Spasaro, Jose
Reyes, Mary Casey, Brad Harrison, Connor Cozoli, Jeff Baley, Eileen Sperol,
Dawn Buzzell Melly, William Fredrick and Chrissy Anhut. Let us also pray
for those who have died: Sergio Manzanarez, Matilde Uroza and Marion Smith
Passarella
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 THE CATHOLIC SHOP FOR THEIR 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 that Parents of Kindergarten and 1st grade students 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.
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.
RITE OF ACCEPTANCE
Next Sunday, at the 9 AM and 6 PM Masses, the St. Charles parish community
will celebrate the first rite of the initiation process, the Rite of Acceptance
and Welcoming. At this ancient ritual, these inquirers will publicly declare
their desire to prepare for full initiation into the Catholic Church.
The rite calls for the whole parish to warmly welcome these new members
into our community. To signify this, the opening rite and introductions
will be conducted just inside the doors of the church. To prepare for
this celebration, you are invited to take some time this week to reflect
on your own spiritual journey with Christ.
IN OUR PARISH
WELCOME…BIENVENIDOS…BIENVENUE
Fr. Gerry Creedon, Pastor and the St. Charles Parish Community cordially
invite all new parishioners to "Welcome Receptions" on Saturday,
November 23 at 6:00 PM and Sunday, November 24 at 7:00 PM in the St. Charles
School Cafeteria. Come and meet fellow parishioners and learn about activities
in your St. Charles neighborhood. Please RSVP by November 20 to 703-527-5500
(Acceptances Only). We look forward to meeting you!
KEEP CONNECTED WITH STCHARLESCHURCH.ORG
You're parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, can keep you connected
to you Catholic community at St. Charles. Visit the site for Fr. Creedon
homilies, the parish calendar
of events, ways to explore your faith and a schedule
of who's saying which Mass. Stop
by this week to see what's there for you.
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: $14,736.00
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,355.71 St. Charles Outreach
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $8,719.85 Building Fund.
- This Week's Tithe is for SALT (Social Action Linking Together).
- Next Week's 2ND Collection Campaign For Human Development.
Revised November 15, 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