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St. Charles Bulletin for December 1, 2002
1st Sunday of Advent
(bulletin included flyers for Breakfast with Santa
and Krafthaus)
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
This weekend, we celebrate the beginning of Advent, a time of preparation
for the coming of the Prince of Peace. I commend the Webpage for Key Events
for December. Neighborhood activities
are highlighted. Monday, December 2nd, in the Church, we have a presentation
on Liturgy, that provides the background to the changes that are initiated
this season.
This coming weekend, we hold Town Meetings
- on December 7th at 6:00 PM and on December 8th at 2:00 and 7:00 PM in
the Church. We will provide a forum for comment on larger questions affecting
the Church, such as abuse policy, liturgy changes, as well as parish concerns:
"What is happening with the Community Center?"
World Aids Day calls us to pray and work for renewed efforts by Church
and Government to fight this disease at home and abroad.
During Advent, we will provide materials for faith sharing at home. Please
join us in a season of hope.
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: The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, November 29th.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
All parishioners and their families are invited to celebrate the Feast
of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 14 at the 5 PM Mass. Please
wear a traditional outfit from your country, or from the old country.
Following Mass, there will be a reception in the School Cafeteria where
all are invited to enjoy an evening of music, dancing and food. If you
would like to sing or dance, please call Francis Morales Gross at 703-525-6424
or leave a message at the Parish Office. If you would like to donate a
dish, please call Rosita Guardado 703-691-1393, or also leave a message
at the Parish Office.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to SUSANNE H. NOLAN, CFP for her support.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 John Grkavac by Martin Ennis
11:00 Rose & Frank D' Ambrosio by Mario D' Ambrosio
1:00 José Antonio Berlingeri by Nancy Berlingeri
6:00 Judith Miller (L) by Martin Ennis
Readings: Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b;64:2b-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37
Monday, December 2, 2002:
9:00 George & Mildred Holliday by
Micheal & Debby Urban
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 8:5-11
Tuesday, December 3, 2002:
9:00 Katherine Hunkele by Margaret Howarth
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24
Wednesday, December 4, 2002:
9:00 James Macary by Laura Fitch
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37
Thursday, December 5, 2002:
9:00 Courtney Waters by Joanne & Richard Munly
Readings: Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21,24-27
Friday, December 6, 2002:
9:00 Joseph Erhardt by Kathleen & Rob Donovan
Readings: Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31
Saturday, December 7, 2002:
9:00 Matthew Horning by Laurine Dodson
5:00 Mary Sacharanski by John Sach
Readings: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Matthew 9:35-10:1,5a,6-8
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Margaret Niland, Fran Hobbs, Diane Herbst, Katie
Spasaro, Jose Reyes, Mary Casey, Brad Harrison, Connor Cozoli, Jeff Bailey,
Eileen Sperol, Dawn Buzzell Melly, Carmen Williams, Mary Jane Morris,
Jacqueline Dominguez and Hilda Britt. Let us also pray for those who have
died: Arthur Horton and Miguel Sotelo.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
THANKS FOR GIVING
Well, we're back to that annual feast, celebrating the peace that the
Indians made with the settler's back in the old days of American colonization.
As a symbol of peace and offering, St. Charles will be cooking 20 full
dinners for needy families in the area, from both our English and Spanish
communities. Also, our food pantry will have bagged dinner supplies available
for pick up for families. This next month can and should be a time of
joyful giving for the most needy: so before you throw out that lamp or
those unused boxes of cereal or juice, think about who might be able to
use it. Happy Thanksgiving!
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Like the good shepherd, we might seek out all who are alone, rejected,
or forgotten, ever - cherishing their lives as inestimable gifts from
God; We pray to the Lord:
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Begin your holiday festivities with Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, December
8th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the School Cafeteria. Join Santa, Mrs.
Claus and their elves for a delicious pancake breakfast. There will be
gifts for the children and an opportunity to have their picture taken
with Santa. Cost: Large Breakfast $6.00; Small Breakfast $4.00. Reservations
are NOT necessary. Come and enjoy this festive St. Charles tradition.
Call the School at 703-527-0608 if you have questions.
KRAFTHAUS
When you visit Santa on December 8th at Breakfast with Santa, come visit
the Krafthaus at St. Charles School and do a little seasonal shopping!
The Krafthaus has homemade gifts, decorations and ornaments. Come and
support your parish school! For more information, or to donate a craft,
please call Angela Rowley at 703-280-0003 or email: arowley5@juno.com.
300 CLUB WINNERS
Congratulations to the 300 Club winners for October:
Lloyd Poplin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman, Helen Stephan, Mary Stone Coleman
and Theresa Romero. Thank you to all our members for their continued support
of the children of St. Charles School. If you wish to become a 300 Club
member, please contact the School Office at 703-527-0608.
ADULT EDUCATION
The adult Monday night series continues this Monday. December 2 at 7:30
PM in the Upper Room. Join other parishioners for a lecture and discussion
by Elaine Rendler on how Vatican II has shaped our current liturgy and
what effect the new guidelines will have. This will be an opportunity
to deepen your understanding of why Catholic Worship as they do during
Mass.
THE STAR OVER BETHLEHEM
All children are invited to pick up a yellow star next Sunday, December
8 at Mass. Write a special prayer intention on this star and return it
the following Sunday, December 15. All stars will become part of the Shining
Star over Bethlehem at our Children Christmas Eve Liturgy.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
The St. Charles Parish Council will convene on Wednesday, December 4 at
7:30 PM in the Parish Library. If they are unable to attend, Parish Council
members are asked to designate an alternate to participate. Also, all
parishioners are invited to the St. Charles Parish
Town Hall dialogues on Saturday, December 7 at 6:00 PM and Sunday,
December 8 at 2:00 PM (in Spanish) and 7:00 PM. We will have a discussion
on issues facing the Catholic Church today and on topics pertaining to
St. Charles Parish life. Questions that might be considered include: What
did the Bishops decide about the sexual abuse policy at their recent meeting
in Washington? What are these new liturgical changes that went into effect
on the First Sunday of Advent? What actions can the Catholic Church take
with regard to the immigration policies enacted in the aftermath of September
11? What's happening with our Parish Community Center project? Come and
share your thoughts!
WEBHEADS MEET THIS TUESDAY: JOIN US!
The St. Charles Web Team, the creative force that makes www.stcharleschurch.org
possible, meets this Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 PM. Join us as we plan
for January's Web Mass and enjoy some Christmas cheer. Several ministries
do not yet have HTML coders so now is your time to get involve if you
have some experience creating webpages. Email webteam@stcharleschurch.org
to help build the spirit online.
CIRCLE OF CARING
On Thursday, December 12 in the Upper Room, brainstorm with others for
organizing ourselves for responding to parish needs. New people come,
meet and greet and enter the circle.
MARRIAGE CIRCLE:
All married couples are invited to the next Marriage Circle meeting on
Friday, December 6 at 7:30 PM at the home of Liz McCloskey and Peter Leibold.
For directions or more information, please call 703-237-1971 or email
mcleibolds@cox.net
- Last Week's 2nd Collection was for The Campaign for Human Development.
- This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Capital Fund Campaign/Building Fund.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Catholic Charities Christmas Collection.
Revised November 27, 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