FROM THE PASTOR
As we mark the anniversary fo 9/11,
we remember all affected by that tragedy. We also remember all of the
victims of the subsequent wars and pray for a peaceful solution for
the Middle East situation.
Our youth are invited back to Way and On the Way this weekend. Next
weekend we commission our catechists and join with them in a new year
of faith sharing.
Spread the Word!
MOMS MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING
This Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 PM in the Library come and be part
of our planning/fun/prayer team. So you want to cook meals or do outreach
for new Moms? (Mary Cantwell - 703-533-8222); learn about Moms and Me?
(Marna Louis 703-807-1938); help organize or use the Sunday nursery?
(Rose Holiday 703-522-8336) be part of a fall Mom's sharing group-using
a workbook called: Moms, a Personal Journey? (Toni Byer 703-920-6232),
COME AND SEE THIS TUESDAY.
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
If you are interested in our parish outreach to help make marriages
better-by preparing couples for marriage, joining a share circle or
attending Marriage Encounter or Retrouvaille, we are developing our
teams now. Come meet with Fr. Gerry, Jean Sweeney and the facilitators
of these groups. Thursday at 7:30 PM September 18 in the Memorial Room.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Sunday, September
28, at 12 noon in the Parish Library. To register please call the Parish
Office, 703-527-5500.
OKTOBERFEST 2003
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, October 18th 2003 for a fun
day at St. Charles' Annual OKTOBERFEST! All proceeds will go directly
to our Parish School and is by far our biggest fundraiser. The day will
be filled with great entertainment, kids games, moon bounce, bake sale,
Sr. B's BBQ, Krafthaus, raffle, spaghetti dinner and Silent Auction!
We will NOT be having the Yard Sale this year, but will instead expand
our wonderful Silent Auction. We would appreciate any donations that
you would be willing to make. Please think "Outside the Box"
some of our donations that have already been received are a Barbershop
Quartet performance, Bongo the Clown performance. Arlington police station,
a "Proper Tea" for you and your friends, librarian for the
day, babysitting services and season tickets to the Arlington Player
new season. Please think about what you might be willing to donate!
Please contact Jennifer Torregrossa and Marcia Howard at justien30@hotmail.com.
. We will also need plenty of crafts to fill the Krafthaus, so please
consider that as well - if you can make it, we can sell it!! You may
email Sabra Flaherty at oktoberfest@stcharleschurch.org
or call 703-920-2689. Thank you for YOUR support, it means the world
to OUR school!
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, September 14, 2003: EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Martha Bong Cao by Tonhu Nguyen
11:00 Rose & Frank D'Ambrosio by Mario D'Ambrosio
1:00 St. Judas Tadeo by Maria & Jorge Alvarado
6:00 Edgar Navia by Lina Navia
Readings: Numbers 21:4b-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17
Monday, September 15, 2003:
9:00 Mary Frances Brady by Veronica Ricks
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Timothy 2:1-8; John 19:25-27;
Tuesday, September 16, 2003:
9:00 Robert Somma by Joseph Frascone
Readings: 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Luke 7:11-17
Wednesday, September 17, 2003:
9:00 Margaret Niland by Mary Biddle
Readings: 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Luke 7:31-35
Thursday, September 18, 2003:
9:00 James Donald Wilson by Karen Caruso
Readings: 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Luke 7:36-50
Friday, September 19, 2003:
9:00 Rafael Mutis by Angelina Schor
Readings: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12; Luke 8:1-3
Saturday, September 20, 2003:
9:00 Eva DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
5:00 Scott Hallahan by Helen Hallahan
Readings: 1 Timothy 6:13-16; Luke 8:4-15
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Celia Coronado, Patrick Healy,
Andrew Trombley, Katie Spasaro, Jeff Summer, Lois Rial, Grandis Family,
Bert Sweigert, Scott Brown, and Josephine Meuse. Let us also pray for
those who have died: Gerald Brown, father of Steven Brown, Patricia
Walsh, and Ana Adamés.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to TONY'S KITCHEN, for their
support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"John Paul II, continuing the constant teaching of the Church,
has reiterated many times that those who are directly involved in lawmaking
bodies have a grave and clear obligation to oppose any law that attacks
human life. For them, as for every Catholic, it is impossible to promote
such laws or to vote for them." (Doctrinal Note On Some Questions
Regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life).
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL ENROLLMENT IS ONGOING
Spaces are available in Grades K-8. Before and after school care is
also available. Give your child the benefit of an excellent Catholic
education at a very reasonable cost. Tell your friends and co-workers.
They will be glad you did! For information and registration, call the
School Office at 703-527-0608.
Thank you to the children and parishioners who provided School supplies
for the special children at St. Charles School. We are deeply grateful!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE 300 CLUB OVER THE SUMMER
June: 1st Place-Mr. & Mrs. William Burke, 2nd Place-Teresa Romero,
3rd Place-Mary E. Walters.
July: 1st Place-Karen Thornton, 2nd Place-Donald Culhane, 3rd Place-Lloyd
Poplin.
August: 1st Place-Robert Volhert, 2nd Place-Mary Lawler, 3rd Place-Laurie
Dodson.
Call the School Office for information on how to join the 300 Club and
be a winner! Proceeds go to St. Charles School
703-527-0608.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
"Expanding Our Horizons," an ecumenical conference on spiritual,
social, and intellectual issues of concern to Christian women will take
place on Saturday, October 18 at Good Shepherd Parish in Alexandria.
Workshop topics include "Faith Development in Young Children,"
"Living Grace," "The Life and Power that Takes Away the
Occasion of War," and more. Visit www.gs-cc.org for full conference
information or call Pamela Beggan at 703-360-9016. Conference brochures
are available at Church Entrances.
IN OUR PARISH
MINISTRIES FAIR IS COMING…
Mark your calendar for the parish's annual "Ministries Fair,"
which takes place after all Masses in the School Cafeteria on the weekend
of September 27-28. Meet volunteers and learn first-hand about the many
activities and services offered by our parish. Join in the Spirit! See
you at the Fair.
WEB TEAM MEETS TUESDAY; PLUS
TOP WEB PAGES LAST MONTH
The next Web Team meeting is Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 PM in the
Upper Room. Email webteam@stcharlechurch.org
or just drop by. Did you know that the most popular pages in August
were the homepage and the celebrant's
schedule, as usual, followed by RCIA
(for converts) which jumped to #3 ahead of the young
adults C'YA calendar at #4. Summer vacation pushed the parish
overview and map/directions pages to #5
and #6. The top ministries in August were RCIA, C'YA and Social
Justice. And the most read homily for the second straight month
was Fr. Creedon's recap
of his 35 years of service. We also have the results from our online
poll based on a topic brought up in a homily. When asked whether
you recognize a female aspect of God when you pray, 60% of respondents
said "No," while 15% said "sometimes" and 25% replied "usually or always."
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
MEETING
The Respect Life Committee Meeting will meet on Wednesday, September
17th at 7:30 PM in the Memorial Room. All are welcome. Contact Grace
Sims at 703-528-5522.
Last Week's Collection (September 7, 2003) was $18,115.75.- Last Week's Tithe of $1,666.65 was for the Free Clinic.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $8,307.55 was for our Building Fund.
(Thank you!).
- This Week's Tithe is for our sister Parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for Religious Education.
- Next Week's Tithe is for St. Charles School (Please be generous!).
