FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
This weekend we celebrate two important events in the life of St.
Charles: Octoberfest and World
Mission Sunday.
Octoberfest enables us to provide support for our school program and
our outreach to those who cannot afford tuition. Making education accessible
is an important goal for our parish. I appreciate all the volunteer
effort and financial participation in this activity and in all of our
year-round supporting events for our school.
World Mission Sunday provides us the opportunity to increase awareness
of our twinning relationship with sister parishes in Haiti and our diocesan
commitment to the Dominican Republic. These ties bring home to us the
duty of solidarity we bear for the Universal Church: a mark of the pontificate
of Pope John Paul.
On November 2nd at 7:00 PM, I host Rabbi Lia Bass for a "Conversation
on Women and Religion: Breaking the Stereotypes." Do join us.
Let us reach out in many ways!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Wednesday, October
22, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register please call the Parish
Office, 703-527-5500.
BISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL
Thank you to the many of you who have already responded to this appeal.
We are pleased with the initial response from our parish. Please return
your pledge at Mass or you may mail it. As members of the diocese, our
support is very important to the Youth Ministry and Catholic Schools
Offices.
SCRIPTURE REVIEW
MISSING VIDEO TAPES - Please return "Acts of the Apostles"
and "Paul's Captivity Letters" videos of the Little Rock Bible
Study Program to the office marked: "Attn: Jim Morris."
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Each life is a gift from God. Let us remember those who have touched
our lives. Let us celebrate them together. Please join your fellow parishioners
in celebrating the lives of your deceased loved ones at Mass November
3, 2003 7:30 PM at St. Charles followed by a reception in the Parish
Library sponsored by the Circle of Caring. For those of you grieving
a loss, there are also two bereavement sessions: October 20, and October
27, (the two weeks prior to the Mass) in the Parish Library at 7:30
PM. Call Jean Sweeney to register NO fees. (703) 527-5500 x 15.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to THE GREAT SOUTHERN contracting
company for their support.
SUNDAY, October 19, 2003:
7:30 Guido and Elsie DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
9:00 Mary Louise Schum by John & Susan Austin
11:00 Parishioners
1:00 Vicent Valle (L) by Luisa Valle
6:00 Silvia Patricia Pavese by Joan Lucas-Anderson
Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45
Monday, October 20, 2003:
9:00 Bridget Gabrielle Rodriguez
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Romans 4:20-25; Luke 12:13-21
Tuesday, October 21, 2003:
9:00 Joseph Frascone
Readings: Romans 5:12,15b,17-19,20b-21; Luke 12:35-38
Wednesday, October 22, 2003:
9:00 Eustaquia & Eliseo Higorre by Francisco Roque
Readings: Romans 6:12-18; Luke 12:39-48
Thursday, October 23, 2003:
9:00 Peter Vidi, Sr. by Mr. Mrs. John McDermott
Readings: Romans 6:19-23; Luke 12:49-53
Friday, October 24, 2003:
9:00 Eugenie Britault by Celia & PMM
Readings: Romans 7:18-25a; Luke 12:54-59
Saturday, October 25, 2003:
9:00 Robert Somma by Joseph Frascone
5:00 Mary Marano (L) by Marybeth & Rob Nassif
Readings: Romans 8:1-11; Luke 13:1-9
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Celia Coronado, Andrew Trombley,
Josephine Meuse, Eugene Jasper, Ly King, Helen Marichak, Kathleen Houke,
Maria Segarra-Hines, Veronica Ricks, Msgr. James McMurtrie, Felicia
Lois Ryan, William Frederick, and Cristina Caceres. Let us also pray
for those who have died: Josefine Jakubowski, and Jimmy Clark.
"SAVE A LIFE BLOOD DRIVE"
The Red Cross will stop at St. Charles Church on Monday, November 10,
From 3:30-8:00 PM in its Save a Life Tour for blood donation. In order
to educate Americans on the ongoing need for blood, the American Red
Cross launched the Save a Life Tour in May, one of its largest initiatives.
The campaign's overall goal is to collect 3,000,000 blood donations
over a six-month period. The growing demand for blood products is a
result of the growth and aging of the nation and medical advances that
require more blood for surgery. At the same time, there is a slower
growth in blood collections as more blood for surgery. At the same time,
there is a slower growth in blood collection as loyal donors age. Every
two seconds, someone in America needs blood, and just one pint can save
as many as three lives. For more information on the November 10 drive,
call Gilda Ordonez at 703-698-0848.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The Respect Life Committee will meet on Wednesday October 22nd, at 7:30
PM in the Memorial Room. Contact Grace Sims at moshimoshi@starpower.net.
or 703-528-5522.
ESSAY CONTEST
SALT, a parish-based advocacy group in the Arlington Diocese that works
on behalf of the poor and homeless in Virginia, is sponsoring an essay
contest for students in grades 7-12. Students are invited to write an
essay on one of three social justice topics, using Catholic Social Teaching
as a basis for their discussion. Cash prizes will be awarded for first
and second place in each of three divisions by age, and the winning
essays will be published in the Arlington Catholic Herald. For details
see the SALT website: s-a-l-t.org/essay.html
or contact Ann Marie at 703-527-5500 x 19 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
YOUNG ADULTS HALLOWEEN PARTY
C'YA is having our annual Halloween bash on Saturday the 25th, starting
at 8:30 PM. The location is the Alta Vista Condo's party room-right
above the Ballston Metro. Costumes are strongly encouraged. We'll have
a dance floor going in addition to snacks, drinks, and Halloween decorations.
Tickets are available for $5 in advance-any remaining will be sold at
the door for $7. To reserve your tickets or for questions email Nick
at nbaric67@msn.com or call at 703-276-2711.
C'YA SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
Join St. Charles Young Adults this Sunday the 19th, for our Sunday Night
Social. We'll meet in the Cafeteria after the 6 PM Mass lets out. This
month our activity will be bingo. As always we'll have dinner so please
bring $4-5 to defray food costs. Sunday Night Socials, held monthly,
are a great introduction to our group. Email Nick at nbaric67@msn.com
or call at 703-276-2711.
RECIPES NEEDED FOR PARISH COOKBOOK
On The Way wants your favorite recipes to be included in a parish cookbook.
Please pick up a recipe cared from the table outside the Memorial Room,
fill it out with your favorite recipe and then drop it in the box on
the table outside the Memorial Room. Recipes will be collected through
this weekend. Cookbooks should be ready for Christmas!
IN OUR PARISH
WELCOME…BIENVENIDO…BIENVENUE!
All new parishioners are cordially invited to "Welcome
Receptions" next weekend-Saturday, October 25 at 6:00 PM and
Sunday, October 26 at 7:00 PM in the St. Charles School Cafeteria. Come
and meet your neighbors and learn about parish activities. We look forward
to seeing you!
WEB TEAM MEETS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Attention web programmers: the parish Web Team meets this Tuesday, October
21 at 7:30 PM in the Memorial Room (next to the crying room on the construction-side
of the church). Join us if you've built a web page before and are interested
in supporting the parish web site, St. Charles Church.org. Email webteam@stcharleschurch.org
if you want to help others encounter Christ online.
WEEKEND RETREAT FOR PEOPLE FACING SERIOUS PHYSICAL ILLNESS
A retreat specially planned for men and women facing serious physical
illness will be held at the Dominican Retreat House in Mclean, Virginia,
on December 12-14, 2003. A team of doctors, nurses, priests, sisters
and helpers will be present around-the clock. Scheduling allows plenty
of time for rest and reflection. This retreat is offered free of charge.
Registration closes December 1, 2003. Please call as soon as possible.
Dominican Retreat: (703) 356-4243, or Doug Sebek (703) 860-4929.
COLLECTIONS
- Last Week's Collection (October 12, 2003) was $14,140.50
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,301.57 was for St. Charles Outreach and
NAMI.
- This Week's is 2nd Collection is for World Mission Sunday.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
