FROM THE PASTOR
I have decided to offer a series of adult education sessions in the
fall on the first Sunday of each month, after the 6PM Mass. I will offer
a brief presentation and host a dialogue with a guest. The series will
be called "Conversation with Creedon." Each evening will begin
with refreshments at the cafeteria and allow for question and answer.
To begin this initiative I have invited Michelle Miller, who heads a
national association promoting ministry with young adult Catholics and
directs our RCIA Team at St. Charles.
The topic will relate to faith issues today. "What ever became
of Vatican II?" Come join us for this important dialogu on September
7th,
I write to you from Ireland where the good weather will assist us
celebrate an upcoming family wedding!
WELCOMING RETURNING/INACTIVE CATHOLICS
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. "Landings" is an eight-week
discussion series, a safe landing place for returning Catholics to explore
their faith and future with the Church. We begin in September. For more
information, please call Anna LaNave at 703-916-8746 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org.
CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
- SEPTEMBER - JUNE
For those who wish to live more contemplatively in the midst of our
busy world, join us the chapel on the second Tuesday of the month (7:30
- 9:00) for practices of silence, openess to God, present moment awareness,
guided meditation. Led by Jean Sweeney Register: 703-527-5500 x15 or
jeansween@erols.com. $10 a
session. Or $80.00 a year.
NEIGHBORHOOD D PICNIC
Don't forget! Neighborhood D's annual summer picnic is TODAY (Sunday,
August 17), from 2-4 PM in Quincy Park. Hotdogs, buns, condiments and
drinks will be provided. If possible, please bring a side dish or desert
to share. If you have any questions, please call Colleen Brennan at
(703) 465-1966. Hope to see everyone there!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
Please note that Baptismal Preparation in English will be today August
17, at 12 noon.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, August 17, 2003:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 John Chau by The Chau Fmaily
11:00 Alessandro Santoro by Erinn Forrester
1:00 Ezequiel Padilla by Aura Gonzalez & Family
6:00 Gene Bryant by Ellen McLoughlin
Readings: Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
Monday, August 18, 2003:
9:00 James Damian Roberts
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Judges 2:11-19; Matthew 19:16-22
Tuesday, August 19, 2003:
9:00 Dennis Costa by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Judges 6:11-24a; Matthew 19:23-30
Wednesday, August 20, 2003:
9:00 Susan Donvan by Judy Davis
Readings: Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16
Thursday, August 21, 2003:
9:00 Hugo Marin by Marilu Corrales
Readings: Judges 11:29-39a; Matthew 22:1-14
Friday, August 22, 2003:
9:00 Joseph R. Frascone
Readings: Ruth 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22; Matthew 22:34-40
Saturday, August 23, 2003:
9:00 Rev. James Donahoe, S.J. by Patricia Weth
5:00 Elmer Brooks by Dennis & Carolyn Brooks
Readings: Ruth 2:1-3,8-11;4:13-17; Matthew 23:1-12
PLEASE PRAY FOR Please remember to keep in your prayers, those
who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Celia Coronado,
Ryder Family, William Frederick, Agnes Majchrowicz, John Gavin, Margie
Matusiewicz, Andrew Trombley, Katie Spasaro, Mary Ann Dean, Lois Rial,
and The father of Steven Brown. Let us also pray for those who have
died: Shirley Ruppert Knoll, Miguel Sotelo, and Pia Lotte.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Volunteers are needed to support St. Charles' participation in the Arlington
Food Assistance Center, which distributes food to Arlingotn's needy
people. Volunteers work about 3 hours every month at the Center, either
on a Friday night (bagging food) or a Saturday morning (distributing
food). Walt Cooper, the current St. Charles coordinator for this program,
will be stepping down from his position at the end of September. If
interested in volunteering or becoming the program's new coordinator,
please call Walt at (703) 558-0056.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Paul Clark Realtor Associate.
For their Support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"If such care
must be taken to respect every life, even that of criminals and unjust
aggressors, the commandment "you shall not kill" has absolute
value when it refers to the innocent person. And all the more so in
the case of weak and defenseless human beings, who find their ultimate
defense against the arrogance and caprice of others only in the absolute
binding force of God's commandment."
(Evangelium Vitea.).
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 you 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 payable to St. Charles
School Scholarship Fund. I am blessed by your continued support and
generosity. If you have any questions, please call the School Office:
703-527-0608. Sr. Benedict Kesock.
YOUNG ADULT NEWS-COOKOUT
Saint Charles' Young Adults (C'YA) invites all
young adults to our monthly Sunday Night Social, today August 17th,
after the 6 PM Mass. We'll head over to a C'YA member's place for a
picnic/cook-out. We'll have burgers, hotdogs, and other picnic fare.
We'll also have outdoor games like frisbee, boccéball, and badminton.
Please bring $4-5 to defray food costs. Contact Nick at 703-276-2711
or email at nbaric67@msn.com for more
details. Although the summer of 2003 is quickly winding down, C'YA has
tons of great activities remaining!
SEPTEMBER FEST AT HOLY FAMILY, TO BENEFIT NW PREG. CTR.,
A Mass and dinner, with pro-life speakers music and raffle items, will
be held Saturday evening, September 20th to benefit the NW Preg. Ctr,
of Washington DC. It will take place at Ukrainian Catholic National
shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood RD. NE, Washington DC 20017.
Tickets $30.00 for more information contact Mark Nagurney (301) 206-2328.
IN OUR PARISH
MINISTRIES FAIR UPDATE
The St. Charles Parish "Ministries Fair," which showcases
our parish's many ministries and activities, will be held after all
Masses on the weekend of September 27-28 in the School Cafeteria. This
year's theme is "Join with the Spirit."
If your ministry or neighborhood group wishes to have a "booth"
at the Fair, you may reserve your place by competing
the short online form that is now available on the parish Web site
(www.stcharleschurch.org). Please register by August 22 to ensure that
your group is included in all Ministries Fair publicity and on the ballot
for the "Best Booth" contest.
Also, if you are interested in volunteering to help with the Fair,
please come to the next planning meeting, which will be held on Wednesday,
August 27 at 7:30PM 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).
5 COOL THINGS TO TRY ON THE PARISH WEBSITE
Here are five cool things to try on your parish website, StCharlesChurch.org,
next time you're online.
- Vote in one of the polls related
to a topic in a Fr. Creedon homily.
- Find something new by using out our search engine
(under "Help").
- Join one of our e-mail lists.
- Check out the volunteer list and find
a group that could use someone just like you.
- Sign up your kids for religious education
classes by downloading the forms.
Whatever you decide to do, get online and in the Spirit.
VACATIONING? Remember, your bills don't. Use your Sunday envelopes.
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Last Week's Collection (August 10, 2003) was $14,721.00.
- Last Week's Tithe $1,354.33 was for AFAC/Capitol Area Food Bank.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection 4,169.00 for Claretian Missionaries.
- This Week's Tithe is for Haiti.
- Next Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
