Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
Epiphany means "manifestation," a revelation of Jesus as
truly God.
Matthew and Luke show this child to be divine through stories of "signs
and wonders" when Jesus was an infant. Matthew's account of the
visit of the three magi also shows the Church's mission to the Gentiles.
Matthew's audience, largely Jewish Christians, was struggling to accept
the presence of Gentile Christians in their community. Matthew shows
in this Gospel passage that the salvation of Gentiles as well as Jews
was indeed God's plan.
THANK YOU
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 IN ENGLISH
Please note that Baptism preparation in English will be offered on Sunday
January 26th at 12 Noon in the Parish Library. Pre - registration is
required. Please call the Parish Office.
MARRIAGE CIRCLE
All married couples are invited to the next Marriage Circle on Friday,
January 10 at the home of Liz McCloskey and Peter Leibold at 7:30. For
more information please contact Liz & Peter at 703-237-1971 or mcleibolds@cox.net
Please note the Parish Office will be close the December 31, at Noon.
And we will be close January 1st . Have a Happy New Year.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Donald P. Miller Attorney for
his support.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, JANUARY, 5, 2002:
7:30 Joseph R. Frascone (L)
9:00 Rose and Joseph Amato by Eugene & Jo Burns
11:00 Parishioners
1:00 Manuel Ercilla Yanez by Familia Ortiz
6:00 Joseph E. Laposa by Amy, Russ, Madeline & Emma Miller
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Monday, January, 6, 2002:
9:00 Roger P. Marquis by St. Charles Church
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 John 3:22-4:6; Matthew 4:12-17,23-25
Tuesday, January, 7, 2002:
9:00 Guido & Elsie Di Giammarino by Joseph R. Frascone
Readings: 1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44
Wednesday, January 8, 2003:
9:00 Eva Racine by Jay McCann & Ann Clark
Readings: 1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52
Thursday, January 9, 2003:
9:00 Edith Enright by Shannan Toomey & David Nassar
Readings: 1 John 4:19-5:4; Luke 4:14-22a
Friday, January 10, 2003:
9:00 Joseph P. Whearty by Joseph Frascone
Readings: 1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16
Saturday, January 11, 2003:
9:00 The mother of Richard Galis by Kevin Hilton
5:00 Wilma A. Tucker mother of Roy Tucker by Charlie & Sally Sullivan
Readings: 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30
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:
ALL WE'RE SAYING IS GIVE PEACE A CHANCE
On January 1st, many Catholic Churches celebrate a Mass of peace. It's
a massage that's been pressed so hard in the wake of September 11, that
our actions may be beginning to lose inspiration. In trying to think
of creative steps, I found a list called "An Action A Week for
Peace." These actions go right along with the calendar year, running
the gamut from political to spiritual, patriotic, reflective, charitable,
sacrificial, educational, and families' acts. All have a commitment
of less than an hour a week, so I figure we should try. ACTION 1 states,
"Read Isaiah 65:17-25; Luke 4:16-21. Pray, reflect for fifteen
minutes." If you want more information on the rest of the "actions"
or to form an e-mail exchange with me and other parishioners as we experience
these actions in 2003, write to danielmarrin@hotmail.com.
In 2003, LET'S MAKE IT HOT! - Dan Marrin, Social Justice Minister.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The wonder of the Incarnation, we might come to treasure the infinite
gift of each little child; We pray to the Lord:
POLKA! POLKA!
Mark your calendars and ring in the New Year with long - time and new
friends alike at St. Charles School's Annual Dinner/Dance to Benefit
Dina Ryan - Jane Houston Memorial Scholarship Fund on Saturday, January
25, 2003. Again, we'll enjoy music by Mike Surratt and the Continentals
and great food at the Knights of Columbus, Edward Douglas Council. Contact
Laura Fitch at (W) 202-862-4224 or (H) 703-528-8008.
CONGRATULATION TO THE 300 CLUB WINNERS FOR DECEMBER, 2002
1st Angela Rowley, 2nd Anna Monico, 3rd Ruth Carter, 4th Teresa Marler,
5th Dolores Leal Owens.
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.
PROYECTO AMISTAD MISSION TRIP
Applications for Proyecto Amistad, the high school mission trip to the
Dominican Republic, are now available. The trip will take place form
June 21 - 30, 2003 and is open to all current juniors and seniors. For
more information, contact Anne Marie 703-527-5500 x. 19 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
Also, forms can be downloaded from arlingtoncatholicyouth.org.
IN OUR PARISH
IN OUR LOST AND FOUND BOX WE HAVE GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, A TOYOTA CAR
KEY, SUNGLASSES, READING GLASSES, HATS, A GREEN BAG, A DISABLED PERSONS
PARKING IDENTIFICATION, A SPIRITUAL TREASURE, HANDBOOK, A PASSPORT AND
A SUNDAY MISSAL. IF YOU THINK SOMETHING MAY BELONG TO YOU, PLEASE STOP
BY THE PARISH OFFICE OR CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE.
GET READY FOR THE WEB MASS ON JANUARY 12
The Web Team - the folks who bring you www.stcharleschurch.org - invite
you to get ready for the Web Mass at St. Charles on Sunday, January
12, 2003 at 6 PM. Visit your parish website this week to learn how you
can participate online ahead of time. We also invite you to make your
parish web community part of your New Year by visiting the site each
week. Next year will be an exciting one with new photos and features
online, plus your favorites like the celebrant's
schedule, Fr. Creedon
homilies and the calendar. The Web Team
wishes you a blessed New Year!
LENT SMALL GROUPS - PLANNING MEETING
Can you make a six-week commitment to help others experience the Joys
of small group faith sharing? We are looking for facilitators and hosts
for new six - week Lent small groups. Veterans from Renew and Gathering
are especially encouraged to attend a planning meeting, this Saturday,
January 11 form 10:30 - 1PM in the Library. Contact Anna LaNave 703-916-8746
for more information. Thank you!
COLLECTION INFORMATION
- Last Week's Collection (Sunday, December 22, 2002) was $18,418.08
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,694.46 was for Project Lazarus.
- Christmas Collection: $17,400.50
- This Week's Tithe (January 5, 2003) is for our sister
parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Capital
Fund Campaign/Building Fund.
