Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
On this July 4th weekend, St. Charles takes a leaf from the motto of
the USA, E PlUIBUS UNUM. The spirit of America and the spirit of St.
Charles take the differences of culture and tradition that in other
parts of the world lead to tension and conflict and create from them
a harmony of beauty and solidarity.
Nowhere is this motto more evident than in
our school. The variety of background that our students enjoy enriches
their learning. In the daily experience of study and play they from
a community that allows them to live their theme: FEEL THE SPIRIT.
I urge families who have not made decisions yet about their children's
education for next year to call the School Office (703) 527-0608. WE
STILL HAVE SPACES FOR YOUR CHILD! Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
PLEASE NOTE: all bulletin announcement requests MUST be submitted to
the Parish Office by Noon on Wednesday, July 2nd to insure inclusion
in the July 13th bulletin issue (because of the July 4th holiday). THE
PARISH OFFICE will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence
Day.
ARE YOU REGISTERED???
If you plan to be a Godparent for a Baptism, a Sponsor for a Confirmation
or to be married in a Catholic Church, you MUST be an active registered
parishioner for a minimum of three (3) months! The Church can not vouch
for you if we do not have any information about your participation in
the Parish. Stop by the Parish Office to register.
BAPTISM PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
Please note that Baptism preparation will not be offered in July. The
next class will be held on August 17 at 12 Noon in the Parish Library.
Pre-registration is required. Please call the Parish Office.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to ARLINGTON & ROSE HILL FLORISTS
for their support.
SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2003:
7:30 Pedro Afan by Asuncion Juico
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Marco Antonio Villamizar by The Kiko Family
1:00 Olga y Orlando Sierra y Marleny Osorio by Gloria Sierra
6:00 Mia Pastor by Shannon Boysworth
Readings: Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6
Monday, July 7, 2003
9:00 Adele and Joseph G. Frascone by Joseph Frascone
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Genesis 28:10-22a; Matthew 9:18-26
Tuesday, July 8, 2003:
9:00 Patrick F. Wheeler (L) by Erin O'Shea Loftus
Readings: Genesis 32:23-33; Matthew 9:32-38
Wednesday, July 9, 2003:
9:00 Mary Serra
Readings: Genesis 41:55-57;42:5-7a,17-24a
Thursday, July 10, 2003:
9:00 Lee Trembinski by Jay McCann & Ann Clark
Readings: Genesis 44:18-21,23b-29;45:1-5; Matthew 10:7-15
Friday, July 11, 2003:
9:00 Jack Kelly by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Genesis 46:1-7,28-30; Matthew 10:16-23
Saturday, July 12, 2003:
9:00 Joseph Slavinskas by Maureen Lacey
5:00 Rev. Aldo Petrini by Camille Burruto
Readings: Genesis 49:29-32;50:15-26a; Matthew 10:24-33
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: Helen G. Zack.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
The Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless (AACH) is inviting
local parish and church members to help kids in their family shelter.
Parishioners are asked to buy a new outfit to a kid's first school day,
with perhaps a new shirt, pants, jacket, or shoes to put the "cool"
back into the school. If you'd like to help a kid, e-mail Dan at office@stcharleschurch.org,
or pick up a form at the Parish Office. Call 703-522-1373 for more information
on this and other AACH programs. God bless!
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"[Women should] defend the alliance between women and life"
and "become promoters of a new feminism which rejects the temptation
of imitating models of male domination in order to acknowledge and affirm
the true genius of women in every aspect of the life of society, and
overcome all discrimination, violence and exploitation." (Pope
John Paul II)
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.
It is that time of year again when I beg for your help to make Catholic
education possible for my special children. The need is great, and your
contribution will make a difference. No amount is too large or too small.
Feel the Spirit! Be the spirit! Checks may be made a payable to St.
Charles School Scholarship Fund. I am blessed by your continued support
and generosity. If you have any question, please call the school office:
703-527-0608.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the following St. Charles alumni students who achieved
Honor Roll at Bishop O'Connell High School for the fourth quarter of
the 2002-2003 school year. Jeffrey Johnson, Claire Arias, Nicole Collins,
Alex Allenchey, Jennifer Cutrona, Kara Cutrona, Kara Cutrona, Benjamin
DeThomas, Marie Mayorga and Jorge Perez. We are very proud of their
achievements.
PASTORAL COUNSELING OFFICE
Carl Ripley MDIV, MS, CAS is in our Office Monday and Wednesday afternoons
and is available for new clients. Call the front desk and leave your
name for a Calls (703) 527-5500.
IN OUR PARISH
MINISTRIES FAIR NEEDS YOUR HELP!
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 703-243-5653 (email:
council@stcharleschurch.org).
DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE
As we celebrate Independence Day weekend, take the liberty of visiting
your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org. Free yourself of constraints
by reading the bulletin before Mass online in you pajamas, or take a
moment to see pictures from Fr.
Creedon's 35th anniversary celebration and read
his reflection. The Web Team salutes all of you who will visit your
parish site this week!
·
Last Week's Collection (June 22, 2003) was $16,259.50
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,495.87 was for the Good News Jail Ministry
& OAR.
· This Week's 2ND Collection is for the Holy Father/Peter's Pence.
· Next Week's Tithe is for the Good News Jail Ministry.
