Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
Last weekend on Commitment Weekend for Rooted in Faith-Forward in
Hope Campaign, we reached our goal!! Frankly you exceeded all
of my expectations. I see this outpouring of support as an expression
of the deep commitment of the people of St. Charles toward the mission
of the church.
Every Mass, including our Spanish Mass, gave generously. Now Fr. Mendez
and I can concentrate all our energies on the more spiritual aspects
of our ministries, while recognizing that every dimension of our service,
including stewardship, is touched by God's abundant grace.
I understand that the parish wants to celebrate
the 35th anniversary of my ordination. Thanks. I want to share that
appreciation with Fr. Francisco Mendez and Fr. Chuck McCoart. Francisco
completes 43 years of priestly ministry, despite his youthful appearance.
Chuck will soon begin his
pastorate at Good Shepherd in Mt. Vernon and bring them his many
gifts.
Let us thank the Lord for his blessings!
SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The parish is looking for volunteers to help with the parish's annual
"Ministries Fair," which will be held after all Masses on
the weekend of September 27-28 in the School Cafeteria. The Fair showcases
our parish's many ministries and activities. Some of the specific tasks
related to this volunteer opportunity include: set-up/clean-up, publicity
(flyers, helping with "Best Booth" poll/contest at the fair),
on-site assistance (checking with ministry representatives at the Fair
after each Mass to find out how many volunteers signed up), etc. A planning
meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library.
For more information, call Patricia Buckley, Volunteer and Fair Coordinator,
at 703-522-2036 (email: volunteers@stcharleschurch.org) or Carolyn Gretzinger,
Parish Council President, at 703-524-5653 (email: council@stcharleschurch.org).
NEIGHBORHOOD A & B PICNIC
Come join Neighborhood A & B for a picnic with the residents of
Elizabeth House (Borromeo Housing) on June 29th at 3:00 PM we will have
lots of food, fun & games so please join us for a great time! Please
contact Patricia McKenna (703-528-4899) or Kathi Censky (703-312-0683)
for more details.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to The Catholic Shop for their support.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003: THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Robert Somma by Joseph Frascone
11:00 Elisa Pinzon by Cecilia Maloney
1:00 Enemencia J. Fernandez by Zoilo Fernandez
6:00 Agustin Arrieta by Rosa Arrieta
Readings: Exodus 24:3-8; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16,22-26
Monday, June 23, 2003
9:00 William Kaluta by Clotilde Kaluta
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 7:1-5
Tuesday, June 24, 2003:The Nativity of John the Baptist
9:00 Joseph P. Whearty by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66,80
Wednesday, June 25, 2003:
9:00 Clarence Benjamin Haschen by Stephen Flott,
Monte F. Bounjally & Dacia Drumunond
Readings: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Matthew 7:15-20
Thursday, June 26, 2003:
9:00 Vernon Li Chua
Readings: Genesis 16:1-12,15-16; Matthew 7:21-29
Friday, June 27, 2003:The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
9:00 Dennis Costa by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Hosea 11:1,3-4,8c-9; Ephesians 3:8-12,14-19; John 19:31-37
Saturday, June 28, 2003:
9:00 Mildred McGratty by Mrs. William Dolan
5:00 Girlomo Burruto by Camille Burruto
Readings: Genesis 18:1-15; Matthew 8:5-17
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Hilda Britt, Celia Coronado, Camille
Burruto, Heywood Family, Mary Ann McFarland, Betty Enge, Andrew Trombly,
Margie Matusiewicz and Helen Guzicheck. Let us also pray for those who
have died: Antonio Belarmino, Rev. Joseph T. Durkin and Albert J. Davis.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Christ House Shelter is in desperate need of the following:
¨ New Twin Mattress Pads
¨ New Blankets for single beds
For more information, you may call Christ House at
703-549-8644 or deliver items to 131 So. West St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"Therefore, by the authority which Christ conferred upon Peter
and his successors, in communion with the bishops…[we] declare
that direct abortion always constitutes a grave moral disorder, since
it is the deliberate killing of an innocent human being." Evangelium
Vitae (para.62)
SCHOOL NEWS
Registration for enrollment in St. Charles School will continue throughout
the summer. Give your child the benefit of a faith-based education with
strong emphasis on excellence in academics. Spaces available in Grades
K through 8. Call the School Office (703-527-0608) for information or
to schedule an appointment. The office summer hours are Monday through
Thursday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Check out the school website www.stcharles.k12.va.us.
Feel the Spirit - Spread the Spirit! Tell your friends and co-workers
about St. Charles School. They will be glad you did.
COMPUTERS FOR SCHOOL
St. Charles School is looking for donations of PCs for the 2003-2004
School year. Pentium II 350 MHz or better is requested. Please call
the School Office at 703-527-0608 or email Office@stcharles.k12.va.us.
Thank you.
YOUNG ADULTS NEWS
Saint Charles Young Adults (C'YA) invites all young adults to our monthly
Sunday Night Social this Sunday, June 22nd, after the 6:00 Mass. Join
us in the School Cafeteria for an evening of games. We'll also have
dinner & refreshments. Please bring $4-$5 to cover food costs &
bring any games you may want to share. Sunday Night Socials are a great
way to learn about C'YA. Please call Nick at (703) 276-2711 or email
him at nbaric67@msn.com with any
questions.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Help needed…in order for our Atrium
program to continue and flourish, new catechists are needed for
next year. This special ministry at St. Charles requires a love of God,
a love of children, and a desire to foster the relationship between
God and Children. The Atrium approaches religious education using Montessori
principles whereby the adult provides an environment for allowing the
Spirit of God to direct spiritual growth of the child. Prayer, presentations
using hands-on materials, Scripture, liturgy and sacraments all form
part of this unique catechesis. For more information about the Cathechesis
of the Good Shepherd, visit the websites, www.cctheo.org
and www.catechesisgooshepherd.org.
If this ministry to children interest you, please contact Anne Marie
Kaufmann at703-527-5500 or education@stcharleschurch.org.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
The Parish Council held its final meeting of the current fiscal year
on June 4. We give thanks for the gifts and talents offered by each
Parish Council representative who served during the 2002-2003 year.
Andrea Bender (Education),
Anne M. Biedscheid (Hospitality),
Colleen Brennan (Neighborhood
D), Carol Brown (Parish Council Secretary), Kathy Censky
(Neighborhood A/B), Carolyn Gretzinger
(Parish Council President), Betty Anne Hanna (Liturgy),
Neyda Jara (Latin American Community),
Janice Macdonald (Neighborhood
E), Teresa Madrid (Neighborhood
F), Patricia McKenna (Neighborhood
A/B), TJ Murphy (Social
Justice), Kathleen Murray (Neighborhood
E), Charlie Sullivan (Stewardship),
Roy and Carmelita Tucker (Neighborhood
C) and Milt and Eleanor Werthmann (Community
Life).
All Parish Council Representatives, with the exception of Carol Brown,
who is getting married, and TJ Murphy, who is leaving the area to pursue
doctoral studies, will be returning for the 2003-2004 term. We welcome
two new Parish Council members. Patricia Buckley, who will serve
as Secretary, and Gail Goodridge, who will represent the Social
Justice ministry. Thanks to Patricia and Gail for their enthusiasm and
willingness to serve. The Parish Council wishes you and yours a happy
and restful summer. See you in the fall!
TAKE THE ANNUAL PARISH WEB
SURVEY
Your parish website, stcharleschurch.org, celebrates its fifth anniversary
in June. To help mark this event, please take our annual survey of our
website visitors. We want the opinions of as broad a cross section of
the parish as possible. When you visit us this week you can also check
out our new features like a search engine, submit
your recommended reading for summer, or join
one of our email lists. Take part in your parish's vibrant, online
community and praise Jesus!
·
Last Week's Collection (June 15, 2003) was $18,035.00
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,659.22 was for the Friends of Clarendon
House.
· This Week's Tithe is for the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry
& Offender Aid & Restoration of Arlington.
· Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Holy Father/Peter's Pence.
