SCRIPTURE FOCUS
Both the first reading and the Gospel today tell stories of God feeding
hungry people through the words and works of prophets.
For the next five Sundays, we will hear the Bread of Life teaching
form John's Gospel. For John, all of Jesus' acts are "signs"
-sacraments-that point to a deeper reality. It is clear that the people
do not appreciate the deeper meaning of the miracle of the multiplication
of the loaves. The reaction of the crowd showed that they thought wrongly
that Jesus was the triumphant and political Messiah. So Jesus goes "back
to the mountains alone." The people had indeed misread the sign.
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.
CIRCLE OF CARING
Do you know a neighbor or other parishioners who is sick, homebound,
or need of a prayer? The St. Charles Circle of Caring can help. About
50 persons respond to request for prayers through St. Charles e-prayer
tree (prayer@stcharleschurch.org.).
Others visit and send cards to the homebound. If you know someone who
could use help, or you'd like to volunteer to help others, please contact
Peter Dirr (703) 237-0627 or pdirr@cox.net.
HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE
"Walking in Faith: the first 25 years" A history of the Diocese
of Arlington, is now available for purchase at only $19.95! Stop by
the Parish Office today, and get your copy of this beautiful, hard cover,
120 glossy page book!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Donald P. Miller Attorney
At Law. For their support.
THIS WEEK'S READINGS
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2003:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Eileen Connors by Marlene Drohan
11:00 Joan Hittle by The Hittle Family
1:00 Victor Manuel Vargas by Gilda, Berónica & Susana
6:00 Guiseppe Martino by Maria Martino
Readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15
Monday, July 28, 2003
9:00 Joseph P. Whearty by Joseph Frascone
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Exodus 32:15-24,30-34; Matthew 13:31-35
Tuesday, July 29, 2003:
9:00 Antonio Belarmino by Ann & Brad James
Readings: Exodus 33:7-11;34:5b-9,28; John 11:19-27
Wednesday, July 30, 2003:
9:00 Eileen Mason by Jean Sweeney
Readings: Exodus 34:29-35; Matthew 13:44-46
Thursday, July 31, 2003:
9:00 Joseph Frascone
Readings: Exodus 40:16-21,34-38; Matthew 13:47-53
Friday, July 1, 2003:
9:00 Hector Chavarro, Jr. by Cecilia Chavarro
Readings: Leviticus 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34b,-37; Matthew 5:13-19
Saturday, July 2, 2003:
9:00 Lloyd F. Wagner by John V. Lawler
5:00 Mary Sacharanski by John Sacharanski
Readings: Leviticus 25:1,8-17; Matthew 14:1-12
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Hilda Britt, Celia Coronado, Fran
Hobbs, Ryder Family, William Frederick, Agnes Majchrowicz and Patrick
Healy. Let us also pray for those who have died: A child of God.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
LAST CALL FOR BIKERS
Last Saturday's Religious page in the Post profiled the cross-country
poverty awareness bike tour, Brake the Cycle. This bike tour arrives
in DC this Friday, August 1, having left two months ago from San Francisco.
Our diocese has been encouraged to get out there and ride alongside
these brave cyclists as they come into the DC Metro area. They will
arrive at the Greenbelt Metro station in Maryland on Friday morning
around 8:30, and at the USCCB in downtown Washington around 3 PM. For
more details of how to sign up and ride with the team on Friday, call
our Parish Office at 703-527-5500 (ex 13), or e-mail danielmarrin@yahoo.com
now! God bless.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For all who work to protect the right to life of every human being:
that they might live in the joyful knowledge of the goodness of God
which shines forth through them; We pray to the Lord:
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.
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 (Level
I for 3-6 year olds and Level II for 6-9 year olds) approaches religious
education using Montessori principles where by 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 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, visit the
website, www.cctheo.org and www.catechesisgoodshepherd.org. If this
ministry to children interests you, please contact Anne Marie Kaufmann
at (703) 527-5500 or education@stcharleschurch.org.
CHILDREN OF GOD'S LOVE
Come join us in welcoming Catholic Evangelist Deacon Bruce Simpson on
Thursday July 31st at 7:30 PM in the Chapel. Praise, Singing, and An
Inspiring Message will be followed by prayer for healing and other intentions.
For more information call Tim Russo at (703) 527-3693.
IN OUR PARISH
LOST AND FOUND
If you have found an item that you believe someone has left behind or
if you have lost something important to you, check with the Parish Office.
We have many items form car and house keys to umbrellas.
KEEP CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY OVER THE SUMMER
You can keep connected to your parish community during the summer through
your parish website, stcharleschurch.org. Whether you're on vacation
or just on the go, your parish website can keep you informed of the
latest parish news, volunteer
opportunities, and pictures
from parish events. If you're new to the area, the site can help
you get acquainted with what our parish has to offer-plus there's a
home blessing section, too. Take part in your parish's vibrant,
online community and praise Jesus!
HAITI GODPARENTS
Next weekend (August 2-3) the Haiti Committee will be seeking sponsorships
for needy Haitian school children. For just $100.00 you can become a
Haiti Godparent and make a year's education possible for a child who
would otherwise be unschooled. Haiti Committee members will be in the
library next weekend after Masses with pictures of the children. We
will also be seeking contributions for the lunch program at the two
schools our godchildren attend. If you will be away next weekend but
would like to be a godparent contact Helen Lane at (703) 524-3417 or
hlane4544@yahoo.com.
current sponsors have already received letters asking them to renew
and are requested to complete their renewals as soon as possible.
COLLECTIONS
· Last Week's Collection (July 20 2003) was $14,75.50.
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,356.59 for St. Charles Outreach.
· Next Week's Tithe is Project Lazarus.
· Next Week's 2nd Collection is for our Parish Center Building
Fund.
