FROM THE PASTOR
This weekend all are encouraged to enroll in
our educational programs: Religious Education for all grades, Way,
On the Way for our teens and St. Charles School, Kintergarden Through
8th grade.
For adults we are initiating
a new program the first Sunday of every month. This Sunday at 7
PM Michelle Miller will join me for a presentation and dialogued "The
Church Today." She works on a national level with young adult ministry.
Please join us at the Cafeteria,
MARRIAGE CIRCLE'S BACK!
All married couples are invited to the Marriage Circle meeting on Friday,
September 5, 2003 at 7:00 PM. We'll be meeting at the home of Liz McCloskey
and Peter Leibold. For more information or directions, contact Liz &
Peter at 703-237-1971 or mcleibolds@cox.net.
CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
SEPTEMBER - JUNE
For those who wish to live more contemplatively in the midst of our
busy world, join us in the Chapel on the second Tuesday of each month
(7:30 - 9:00 PM) 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.
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 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
SCHOOL PLEASE NOTE: THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 1ST IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, August 31, 2003:
7:30 Suzanne DiGiammarino
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Mary Patrick by Michael & Bob Patrick
1:00 Virgen de Urkupiña by Familia Nuñez
6:00 Barbara Prevost (L) by Mary Estelle Kennelly
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8; James 1:17-18,21b-22,27; Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
Monday, September 1, 2003
9:00 Adele and Joseph G. Frascone by Joseph Frascone
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Luke 4:16-30
Tuesday, September 2, 2003
9:00 Willie Monroe by James M. Carr
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11; Luke 4:31-37
Wednesday, September 3, 2003
9:00 Maurice Rubinger by the Rubinger Family
Readings: Colossians 1:1-8; Luke 4:38-44
Thursday, September 4, 2003
9:00 Norman Teem (L) by John & Sylvia Teem
Readings: Colossians 1:9-14; Luke 5:1-11
Friday, September 5, 2003
9:00 Mary Frances Brady by Veronica Ricks
Readings: Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 5:33-39
Saturday, September 6, 2003
9:00 Suzanne DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
5:00 Frank Sacharanski by Jack Sach
Readings: Colossians 1:21-23; Luke 6:1-5
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, Margie Matusiewicz, Andrew Trombley, Katie Spasaro,
Mary Ann Dean, Lois Rial, Jeff Summers, Grandis Family, and Bert Sweigert.
Let us also pray for those who have died: Patricia Walsh, and Gerald
Brown, Father of Steven Brown.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Van Caffi Plumbing &
Heating, inc. for their continued support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"The Moral gravity of procured abortion is apparent in all its
truth if we recognize that we are dealing with murder and, in particular,
when we consider the specific elements involved. The one eliminated
is a human being at the very beginning of life. No one more absolutely
innocent could be imagined." (Evangelium Vitae para. 58).
SCHOOL NEWS
Registration for enrollment in St. Charles School will continue. 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.
YOUTH NEWS
St. Charles' Youth Ministry programs begin in just TWO weeks (September
14th)! Our junior high program, On The Way for 7th and 8th graders meets
on Sunday nights and gives you a chance to meet other 7th and 8th graders
in the Parish, learn more about the Catholic faith, and grow in your
relationship with God.
Our high school program, WAY (a.k.a., the Wise And Young), also meets
Sundays after the 6 PM. WAY gives teens the chance to hang out with
friends and to grow in the knowledge and love of God in order to navigate
the sometimes challenging waters of high school. If you have not yet
registered for either WAY or On The Way, look for registration forms
at Church entrances, the Parish Office, or online www.stcharelschurch.org/staff/#re.
Questions? Contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, x 19 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
TEEN RALLY FOR LIFE
No Excuses on Saturday, September 20 form 9 AM - 3 PM. We as Catholics
are called to respect all life conception to natural death, which includes
the unborn, the elderly, the criminal, the innocent. All teens are encouraged
to sign up for this day of speakers, music, and discussion which will
focus on one segment of this seamless garment: the unborn. Come hear
the founder and director of Rock for Life, a former body builder, and
a young woman share her personal story. The cost is only $5. Permission
slip and more information are available at church entrances and on line
and are due in to the Parish Office by September 14. Questions? Contact
Anne Marie, 703-527-5500 x19 or or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
IN OUR PARISH
The Pastoral Team/Staff, the Parish Council and representatives of
St. Charles School will meet in joint session on Wednesday, September
3 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Library. A light supper will be provided.
Council members are asked to attend this important meeting, which is
the first one of the new fiscal year.
NO HEAVY LIFTING ON LABOR DAY
There'll be no heavy lifting this Labor Day when all you have to do
is click on StCharlesChurch.org, to see the latest news, read
a recent homily or to find out who's
saying Mass next weekend. Relax and spend some time on the parish
web site this week. Happy Labor Day from the parish Web Team!
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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
A meeting for all catechists, new and seasoned, is scheduled for next
Sunday, September 7 at 10:10 AM in the 2nd grade classroom in the school.
If you would like to be a catechist, please contact the Parish Office.
Grade Based classes for age 3 through grade 6, Atrium Level I (ages
3-6), and Atrium Level II (ages 6-9) begins in two weeks on September
14. If you have not registered your children, please do so soon! Forms
are available at Church entrances, the Parish Office, and on line.
VACATIONING? Remember, your bills don't. Use your Sunday envelopes.
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