FROM THE PASTOR
Enrollment is still open for St. Charles School. My experience with
the students and faculty convince me that we have an exceptional environment
for the development of our children intellectually, emotionally and
spiritually. Call the school office 703-527-0608 and talk to Sister
Benedict.
I look forward to the first of the "Conversations with Creedon
Series" on Sunday evening September 7. My guest will be Michelle
Miller who does such an exceptional job coordinating our RCIA
program and in the direction of Catholic Young Adult Ministry nationwide.
Our topic will be "Whatever happened to Vatican II?" Please
join us at the Cafeteria at 7 PM beginning with refreshments.
With the summer coming to an end and school starting TOMORROW, please
keep in mind while driving through the parking lot, that our school
children use the parking lot as their playground! Please observe the
five (5) mile per hour speed limit!
THANK YOU!!!
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, openness 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.
HOSPITALITY
We're Back! Starting Sunday, September 7th after the 7:30, -9:00 and
11:00 AM Masses, coffee and donuts will be served in the Cafeteria.
See you there.
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST IN OBSERVANCE
OF LABOR DAY.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Arlington Funeral Home. For their
Support.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, August 24, 2003:
7:30 Fran Hobbs (L) by Camille Burruto
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Aldona Gurskis (L) by Your friends on the van
1:00 Amalia Verdeja by José & Olga Bufill
6:00 Ignacio Roque by Francisco Roque
Readings: Joshua 24:1-2a,15-17,18b; Ephesians 5:21-32; John 6:60-69
Monday, August 25, 2003:
9:00 Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley, CSC
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5,8b-10; Matthew 23:13-22
Tuesday, August 26, 2003:
9:00 Guido and Elsie DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 23:23-26
Wednesday, August 27, 2003:
9:00 Francisco Burac by Victoria Ortiz
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:27-32
Thursday, August 28, 2003:
9:00 Teresa Simpson by Mark Monaco
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13; Matthew 24:42-51
Friday, August 29, 2003:
9:00 Joseph P. Whearty by Joseph Frascone
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Mark 6:17-29
Saturday, August 30, 2003:
9:00 Edward Keller by John Connell
5:00 Eileen Bruno (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11; Matthew 25:14-30
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Celia Coronado, Ryder Family,
William Frederick, 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
- After a low turnout for last Friday's senior lunch, we ask you
all to keep local elderly friends and family in mind when we announce
these events. The senior get-togethers, always on saints' days, are
meant to be about sharing stories, jokes, and memories: as the old
saying goes, the more, the merrier!
- The American Red Cross has a shortage of grocery shoppers and friendly
visitors for homebound senior. Please call Jodi Hoffman at 703-841-2747
if you can help.
- Charities' senior center, San Martin de Porres, needs administrative
help. If you can volunteer between 9:30-1 PM to answer phone and greet
people, call Carol at 703-751-2766.
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 continues. Give
your child the benefit of a faith-based education with strong emphasis
on excellence in academics. Spaces available in all grades. Call the
School Office (703-527-0608) for information or to schedule an appointment.
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.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
If you are in high school and like to play basketball, then join the
St. Charles high school teams. Last year, the girls team won the championship!
The season starts in September and ends before the regular high school
season. To sign up or for more information, contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500
x19 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
YOUTH - HELP NEEDED
The adult volunteers of WAY, St. Charles' High School Youth Group are
looking for other energetic young adults with a passion for ministry
and an interest in working with some of the greatest teenagers God has
put in our world. We meet Sunday nights. We love what we do, and we're
looking for a couple more people to join us to make the 2003-2004 school
year the best ever!
At the Papal Youth Rally in January, 1999, Pope John Paul II told
the thousands of teenagers gathered, "youth is a marvelous gift
of God. It is a time of special energies, special opportunities and
special responsibilities. Christ and the Church need your special talents.
Use well the gifts the Lord has given you!'' Every Sunday night, we,
the adult volunteers get the blessed opportunity to share in these gifts,
energies and talents while we gather in Christ's name. If you're even
a little interested and would like to discuss the idea, please contact
Anne Marie Kaufmann at 703-527-5500, x19 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
IN OUR PARISH
MINISTRIES FAIR PLANNING MEETING
Parishioners interested in volunteering to help with this year's "Ministries
Fair," which takes place after all Masses on the weekend of September
27-28, are invited to a planning meeting on Wednesday, August 27 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).
PARISH PHOTO ALBUM NOW ONLINE
Visit your parish website, stcharleschurch.org, this week to check out
photos from this year's events. While you are there, you can also review
our list of volunteer opportunities the
Parish Calendar or join an Email
list. Get online and in the Spirit.
ARE YOU REGISTERED?
If you plan to be a godparent for a Baptism, a sponsor for Confirmation,
or to be married in a Catholic Church, you MUST be a 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!
Please stop by the Parish Office to register.
VACATIONING? Remember, your bills don't. Use your Sunday envelopes.
- Last Week's Collection (August 17, 2003) was $15,648.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,439.66 was for our sister parishes in Cavaillon
& Gros Marin, Haiti.
- This Week's Tithe (8/24/03) is for: St. Charles Outreach.
- Next Week's Tithe (8/31/03) is for the Philippine Medical Mission.
Conversations with Creedon
First Sundays, 7 - 8:30 PM in the Cafeteria
A brief presentation by Fr. Gerry Creedon and dialogue with a guest on contemporary
topics from a faith perspective.
A New Generation of Believers?
A look at the transmission of faith across the generations.
Michelle Miller
Executive Director of National Young Adults Ministry Association
Sunday, September 7
7 - 8:30 PM
Catholics and Elections: What Are The Options?
A reflection on faithful citizenship
Joan Rosenhauer
Social Development and World Peace Office of US Catholic Conference of Bishops
Sunday, October 5
7 - 8:30 PM
Breaking the Stereotypes: Women in Religion
Rabbi Lia Bass
Congregation Etz Hayim
Sunday, November 2
7 - 8:30 PM
Where Will Lower Income Workers and the Poor Find Housing?
Joe Wholey
Founder, Alliance for Housing Solutions
Sunday, December 7
7 - 8:30 PM
