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St. Charles Bulletin for December 8, 2002
2nd Sunday of Advent
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
I have just listened to Kristen and Joe talk about their situation and the plight of their neighbors at Oakridge apartments near Courthouse, where 55 units of affordable rentals will be replaced with 33 apartments of much less affordable housing to make way for a luxury apartment complex.
While other citizens will worry about the height of buildings and traffic, we as a church need to advocate for seniors and others who live close to the margin.
The coming of Christ is not just a poetic story of Mary and Joseph looking for room at the inn. His presence is a renewed call to make room for all classes and income levels in our own neighborhoods.
That has been Arlington's historic commitment. It is also our Christian duty.
Come to our celebration of our Lady of Guadalupe at 5 PM on December 14, followed by a joyous fiesta of song in the Cafeteria. Mark Monday the 16th for the Penance Service at 7:30 PM.
Peace,
P.S. For more information on this housing situation, call Kristen Jones
at 703-524-3458 or Dan Marrin at 703-527-5500.
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!
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.
THE CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
The Contemplative Way will be in the Chapel on Tuesday night, December
10 at 7:30 PM. The theme is Bringing Christ to Birth in The World. Contact
jeansween@erols.com for information.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to ARLINGTON AUTOCARE for their support.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2002:
7:30 Special Intention of the Anhut Family by the Anhut Family
9:00 John Chau by Filomena Chau & Chau Family
11:00 Erik Lee by Brenda Roche
1:00 Por todos los Feligreses
6:00 Gretta Creedon by Parish
Council (Carolyn M. Gretzinger)
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
Monday, December 9, 2002:
9:00 Mrs. John Whitlow by Greg & Susie Cahill
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38
Tuesday, December 10, 2002:
9:00 Kathleen S. McCarthy
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11; Matthew 18:12-14
Wednesday, December 11, 2002:
9:00 Jean & Tony Podlecki by Michael & Debby Urban
Readings: Isaiah 40:25-31 Matthew 11:28-30
Thursday, December 12, 2002:
9:00 Rafael Sandiego by Sara Sandiego
Readings: Zechariah 2:14-17; Luke 1:26-38
Friday, December 13, 2002:
9:00 Glyne Goodridge by
Gail Goodridge
Readings: Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19
Saturday, December 14, 2002:
9:00 Douglas Kee (L) by Lisa Morales
5:00 Agnes Majchrowicz (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Jeanne Howe, 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 and Hilda Britt. Let us also pray for those who have died:
Arthur Horton and Miguel Sotelo.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
GIVING TREE
The Giving Tree is now in the Church, containing the names of a child
or adult who might not have gifts this Christmas without your help. There
will be tags for "shoe box" gifts, filled with items needed
for those in shelters or out in the cold, tags for needy families, as
well as tags for food certificates, and more. If you feel you'd rather
help in a big way financially, make a donation to Saint Charles, listing
it for the Giving Tree. We will use your funds to purchase a gift on your
behalf. The deadline to bring in gifts is December 22nd. Call Maria Cooper
at 703-628-6251 for gift questions, Dan Marrin for Project Lazarus. God
bless: let the festivities begin!
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:
ST.CHARLES SCHOOL SILENT AUCTION
Join us today and get a jump on your Christmas shopping at the St. Charles
School Silent Auction on Sunday, December 8th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The silent
Auction will run in conjunction with Breakfast with Santa and the Krafthaus.
(The Silent Auction and the Krafthaus were originally scheduled for the
cancelled Oktoberfest). Lots of great items and theme baskets to choose
form and all of the proceeds go directly to out parish school! Come and
make your best bid on your favorite item! See you there!
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.
YOUNG ADULTS (C'YA) CHRISTMAS PARTY
All young adults are invited to the C'YA Christmas party. It will be held
on Saturday night the 14th form 8-mindnight at the River Place Apt. party
room. (River Place is at 1011 Arlington Blvd. in Rosslyn). Meet other
young adults and enjoy holiday cheer, music, desserts, and munchies. We'll
have our traditional gag gift exchange. All guests 21 and over, please.
A suggested donation of $5 at the door would be appreciated. Direct inquiries
to Nick at 703-276-2711, or even better, email at nbaric67@msn.com.
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.
DAY OF PRAYER AND LOVE
Come join us on January 18th in the Upper Room. Prayer: What's love got
to do with it? Come and ponder and discuss a dynamic perspective to enhance
your prayer life. Call Tim Russo at 703-527-3693 for more information.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
The St. Charles Parish Town Hall dialogues take place this weekend! Please
joint us 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 are these
new liturgical changes that go into effect this weekend? What's happening
with our Parish Community Center project? Come and share your thoughts!
NEIGHBORHOOD D
Neighborhood D's Advent Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 11 at
7:30 PM in the Randolph Towers party room (4001 N. 9th St.). Those who
wish to come are encouraged to bring a snack to share. We will also be
collecting items for the food party. Please call Colleen Brennan at 703-465-1966
if you need further information. Hope to see you there!
ADVENT REFLECTIONS & MORE ONLINE
Jesus is coming and your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, can
help you prepare. Find faith reflections to help you find meaning in the
season, a list of parish and Neighborhood Advent events, plus the schedule
of who's saying which holiday Mass. Try some of these resources this week
and make this your best Advent ever.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
The Parish Office is now accepting donations for Christmas Flowers. If
you wish to have a loved-one remembered, please include his or her name
with your donation. For your convenience, envelopes are available at the
Church entrances or you may place your donation and the name of your loved-one
in a plain enveloped marked "Christmas Flowers". Both may be
dropped in the Sunday collection basket or you can stop by the Parish
Office. The list of those remembered will be published on Christmas Day,
so please have your donations and names to the Parish Office by Wednesday,
December 18th. Thank You!
COLLECTION INFORMATION
- The Collection on November 24, 2002 was $16,721.00; and the 2nd Collection of $8,057.00 was for the Campaign for Human Development.
- Last Week's Collection (December 1, 2002) was $16,808.50
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,546.38 was for our sister parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $8,830.08 was for our Capital Fund Campaign/Building Fund.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Charities Christmas Collection.
Revised December 6, 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