FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
This weekend, we welcome newcomers
after the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday and the 6:00 PM Mass on Sunday. Our
parish is renewed and strengthened by those who join us. We want to
serve your needs as well as offer you the chance to reach out to others.
Let us "Feel the Spirit!" Do join us!
We salute our Youth and invite all our youngsters to be involved with
WAY and On
the Way. Our young adult advisors are exceptional!
Next Sunday, November 2, after the 6:00 PM Mass you are encouraged to
join Rabbi Lia Bass and myself as we discuss "Women in Religion."
On the evening of Monday, November 3rd, we celebrate
a special Mass of Remembrace.
Saints be praised!
MARRIAGE MINISTRY MEETING
We are gathering members of the share circle, sponsor couples, Marriage
Encounter, and Retrouvaille to a meeting on November 4, at 7:30 PM in
the Parish Library. Any, one who wishes to join us to foster the ministry
in our parish for marriage and family, please join Fr. Gerry, Jean Sweeney,
John Mallon, Community Life, Chairs, Milt & Eleanor Werthman.
MUSIC MINISTRY CONCERT
Free Concert-Music for the Heart & Soul Please join Monica Perz-Waddington
and the 6 PM Choir for an evening of inspirational music, including
songs from Monica's debut CD, "Truly Loved." The concert will
be given at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30
PM. A free-will offering will be collected for Borromeo Housing, Inc.
(BHI), a transitional housing program for homeless mothers and their
children. For more information, see www.MonicaPerz.com.
MARRIAGE CIRCLE
Come for an evening of faith, fellowship, and food on Friday, November
7 from 7:30-9:30 at the home of Liz McCloskey and Peter Leibold. All
married couples are welcome! For directions call 703-237-1971 or mcleibolds@cox.net.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Each life is a gift from God. Let us remember those who have touched
our lives and celebrate them together. Please join your fellow parishioners
in celebrating the lives of your deceased loved ones at Mass on November
3, 2003 7:30 PM at St. Charles, followed by a reception in the Parish
Library sponsored by the Circle of Caring.
Today October 26th the clocks "fell back" to Standard time.
Thank you!
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, October 26, 2003:
7:30 Nora Gallagher by Mary Biddle
9:00 Parishoners
11:00 Felisa Manalo by the Agnes and Canning Family
1:00 San Judas Tadeo by Rosa Mcyntyre
6:00 Dorothy Maxwell-mother of Monica Paegle-by Erin O'Shea Loftus
Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52
Monday, October 27, 2003:
9:00 Joseph P. Whearty by Joseph Frascone
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Romans 8:12-17; Luke 13:10-17
Tuesday, October 28, 2003:
9:00 Hector Chavarro, Jr. by Cecilia Chavarro
Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-16
Wednesday, October 29, 2003:
9:00 Richard Beall by George Macdonald
Readings: Romans 8:26-30; Luke 13:22-30
Thursday, October 30, 2003:
9:00 Mr. Janysz Gaziorek by Sofia Rontaler
Readings: Romans 8:31b-39; Luke 13:31-35
Friday, October 31, 2003:
9:00 Suzanne DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Romans 9:1-5; Luke 14:1-6
Saturday, November 1, 2003: ALL SAINTS
9:00 Edward J. Sheahon, Jr. by Judy Sheahan
5:00 Juan Cesar Ugaz by Rina Ugaz
Readings: Revelation 7:2-4,9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a
PLEASE PRAY FOR
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 Hauke,
Maria Segarra-Hines, Veronica Ricks, Felicia Lois Ryan, Cristina Leblue,
Jeff Cornman, Edelia Miller, and Estrella Katigback. Let us also pray
for those who have died: Sergio Manzanares, and Msgr. James McMurtrie.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Thank you for your generous contributions to the special food drive
held last September 27-28 to restock the pantry at Sullivan House. Please
remember that there is a continuing need to keep our own parish pantry
stocked with non-perishable foods. Our stocks are low at the moment,
but the need remains as long as the poor are with us.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Susanne H. Nolan, Certified
Financial Planner for her support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"I am Norma McCorvey. I became known as Jane Roe on January 22,
1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court released the Roe v. Wade decision,
which created a woman's "right to abortion." I am now a child
of God, a new creature in Christ; I am forgiven and redeemed. Today,
I publicly recant my involvement in the tragedy of abortion…"
(Norma McCorvey, recent convert to Catholicism, on legalized abortion).
SCHOOL NEWS
On behalf of Sister Benedict and St. Charles School we would like to
extend our heartfelt thank you for helping to make Oktoberfest a grand
success. All the proceeds from the Oktoberfest will directly benefit
the school and for that we are most grateful. You ARE the SPIRIT!
YOUTH NEWS
In honor of World Youth Sunday this weekend, please pray for all of
our young people at St. Charles and those who minister to them through
our youth programs.
Junior High News…All 7th and 8th graders are invited to On The
Way, this Sunday from 7-8:30 PM in the Library. For more information,
check out the website, stcharleschurch.org, or call 703-527-5500.
On The Way Service Project…Cookie baking and a visit to a nursing
home next Saturday, November 1. We will meet for 9 AM Mass in the Chapel,
bake cookies, and bring these tasty treats to a nearby nursing home.
Sign-up at On The Way or contact Kristin, 703-264-0001, or Email kristin.oconnor@veridian.com
for more information.
High School News…All high school aged youth, come to Way tonight
from 7-9 PM in the Youth Room where the wise and young meet Sunday nights
for faith, friends, and fun.
The High School Hayride is next Sunday, November 2 from 5:30-9:30
PM. The deadline to turn in forms and money ($15) is this Sunday, October
26, so bring them with you to WAY or drop them off at the Parish Office.
Extra forms are available on-line at www.stcharleschurch.org, or contact
Jenn at 703-820-1837 or jaybee1075@hotmail.com, for more information.
High School Youth Rally 2003…Next Saturday, November 1st from
12 noon-9:30 PM. Don't miss this exciting Diocesan event where over
1000 young people will gather for music, inspirational speakers, and
Mass with Bishop Loverde. Cost: $25.00 includes dinner and T-shirt.
The deadline to turn in the permission slip and money is this Sunday,
October 26. For more information or to sign-up to go, contact Anne Marie
at 703-527-5500, x 19 or youth@stcharleschurch.org. Permission slips
available at www.arlingtoncatholicyouth.org.
IN OUR PARISH
WELCOME RECEPTIONS THIS
WEEKEND!
Fr. Creedon, Fr. Mendez and the St. Charles Parish Community cordially
invite all new parishioners to "Welcome Receptions," which
take place this weekend! Please join us in the St. Charles School Cafeteria
after the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday and after the 6:00 PM Mass
on Sunday to meet your neighbors and learn about parish activities.
We look forward to seeing you!
NO TRICKS—JUST TREATS—ON YOUR PARISH WEBSITE
You're in for a treat when you visit your sweet parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org,
this week. The Web Team dressed up your pages with photos
from a climb to the top of the parish bell tower steeple. So remember
to keep connected to St. Charles by visiting us online for plenty of
your favorite delights without the fear of cavities.
THANK YOU FROM THE HAITI COMMITTEE
The Haiti Committee is happy to announce that we have found sponsors
for all our Haiti godchildren! This year there are 350. Thanks to all
our wonderful St. Charles godparents and to everyone who helped with
this year's drive. You have made another year of school possible for
350 needy youngsters.
BORROMEO HOUSING
Please consider walking for Borromeo Housing in the 16th Annual Help
the Homeless walkathon, on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at the National
Mall. The program begins at 8:15 AM. Registration Forms for the walk,
with our designated agency code of "BRRHS," can be picked
up at the Church Office.
- Last Week's Collection (October 19, 2003) was $15,402.50.
- Last Week's the 2nd Collection of $4,225.00 was for World Mission
Sunday.
- This Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Retired Religious.
