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St. Charles Bulletin for December 15, 2002
3rd Sunday of Advent
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
Prepare ye the way of the Lord!
There is no better way to plan for Christmas than reconciliation. On
Monday the 16th at 7:30 PM, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
A bunch of priests will join me to offer the opportunity to make peace
with God, with oneself and with others. Let us reflect on the fundamental
Law of the Lord, the call to love as we are loved. Let us pray for healing
for our beleaguered church and peace our insecure world.
All are invited to a Christmas
party at the Rectory Sunday 22nd at 7 PM. Our volunteers are especially
encouraged to come.
Come Lord Jesus!
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!
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
The Respect Life Committee is now planning for the "March For Life"
in January 2003. All are invited to offer ideas and to participate in
the Prayer Vigil to be held on January 18th 2003 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel,
and to come to the March for Life on January 22nd. If you have any questions
or ideas for these coming events, please call Becky Geiger at 703-524-4658
or beckygeiger@starpower.net.
NEED A NEW YEAR'S PLAN?
Come to a Retreat overnight at the Dominican Retreat House (a great place)
in McLean at 5:30 PM Tuesday to 10:00 AM Wednesday. Directed by Fr. Don
Howard. Call 703-356-4243 for information.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
All are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation tomorrow, December
16th, beginning at 7:30 PM. Many priests will be available to hear confessions.
As Fr. Creedon says in his letter, this is the best way to prepare for
Christmas.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to MARK J. MONACO IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY for his support.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Clarence Sam Dumas by Roger Dumas & Patti & Asana Zanganeh
11:00 Gabriel Villamizar by The Hittle Family
1:00 Eugenio Sejas by Alicia Soto
6:00 Sylvia Patricia Pavese by Joan & Ken Anderson
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2a,10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8,
19-28
Monday, December 16, 2002:
9:00 Gene J. Biedscheid by Anne M. Biedscheid
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Numbers 24:2-7,15-17a; Matthew 21:23-27
Tuesday, December 17, 2002:
9:00 Joan Loughman by Fred Persi
Readings: Genesis 49:2,8-10; Matthew 1:1-17
Wednesday, December 18, 2002:
9:00 Regina C. Finan by Frank Finan
Readings: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25
Thursday, December 19, 2002:
9:00 Joan Loughman by Fred Persi
Readings: Judges 13:2-7,24-25a; Luke 1:5-12
Friday, December 20, 2002:
9:00 Scott R. Hallahan by Helen Hallahan Jakubowski
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38
Saturday, December 21, 2002:
9:00 Lucile Phelan by Savery Gradoville
5:00 Pearl Walsh by Camille Burruto
Readings: Songs 2:8-14; Luke 1:39-45
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 Mealey, Carmen Williams, Mary
Jane Morris and Hilda Britt. Let us also pray for those who have died:
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
SOCIAL ACTION LINKING TOGETHER
St. Charles joins with Social Action Linking Together (SALT) for the "Home
For the Holidays" letter writing campaign. We support the Virginia
General Assembly's "Budget Amendment for Rental Assistance Services"
for Virginia's low-income & homeless families. During Advent, we are
all asked to participate by sending special "Home for the Holidays"
Christmas greeting cards to our legislators indicating support for state
rental assistance. "Home for the Holidays Campaign" packets
with cards, and instructions, are on the tables at the entrances of the
Church. They may also be obtained from Dan Marrin at the Parish Office.
For more information, call Dan at 703-527-5500. To work with SALT, contact
John Horejsi, e-mail jhorejsi@cox.net.
YOUTH
All high school youth are invited to WAY's Christmas Party this Sunday
from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Youth Apostles Institute 1600 Carlin Lane,
McLean. For more information or directions, please call Jennifer Bible
at 703-538-2737.
A few Entertainment Books still remain. For only $35, these books contain a year's supply of coupons for restaurants, stores, and services in the area. These also make great gifts. For more information, please stop by or contact the Parish Office.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
All children are invited to participate in the 5 PM Children's Mass on
December 24th in celebration of Jesus' birth among us. Parents of any
children interested being part of the liturgy in should contact Cathleen
O' Brien at 703-312-1182 for more information.
All young people in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the 7:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass. Any teens interested in being lectors, ushers, musicians, or joining in other parts of the liturgy should contact Cathleen O' Brein at 703-312-1182.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 300 CLUB WINNERS FOR NOVEMBER
1st Place: Laura Sague, 2nd Place: John Regan, 3rd Place: Arthur P. Hanket,
4th Place: Donald Culhane, 5th Place: Bert Sweigart.
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 at 703-527-0608.
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.
RCIA
Are you or is someone you know looking for more information about the
Catholic Church? This is the season! Weekly gathering are now beginning.
Call Michelle at 703-534-1724 or email rcia@stcharleschurch.org.
- In the event of inclement weather, the Parish and School Offices will follow the closing policy of Arlington County Schools.
- Bulletin article submissions for Sunday, December 29, 2002 are due in the Parish Office by Noon on Wednesday, December 18th.
- Submissions for Sunday, January 5, 2003 are due in the Parish Office by Noon on Tuesday, December 24th. Thank you!
IN OUR PARISH
POSADA PARTY
Join Neighborhood "F" celebrate the Season December 22 at 2
PM. Participate in the "Posada" (looking for lodging), a Latin
American tradition that reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph as they
look for shelter to welcome Baby Jesus. We will sing as we walk asking
for "Posada" for Mary and Joseph. Afterwards, the children will
celebrate with a pinata/fiesta in the School Cafeteria. Shepherds and
Angels are welcome. For more information, please call Teresa Madrid at
703-241-7747.
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 for Sunday, December 8, 2002 was $17,614.00; and the 2nd Collection of $6,028.50 was for the Catholic Charities Christmas Collection.
- This Week's Tithe (December 15, 2002) is for St. Charles Outreach.
- Next Week's Tithe (December 22, 2002) is for Project Lazarus.
Revised December 12, 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