FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
In this season of Thanksgiving, I am greatful for the people and the
work of St. Charles Parish. We celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at 9:00.
The original feast involved sharing food. As well as the eucharistic
banquet, I invite you to bring canned goods for our parish pantry and
a donation for Project Lazarus. Project Lazarus funds our emergency
assistance program, and the many requests for help with rents.
I also ask you to join me at an Inter-faith celebration at 7:00 PM
on the eve of Thanksgiving at the Synagogue on Arlington Boulevard,
Etz-Hayim.
This weekend's second Collection supports the Campaign for Human Development.
Thanks for your encouragement to these self-help projects for poor people.
Keep the First Sunday Evening of December on your calendar for a dialogue
on housing issues.
BISHOP IRETON PRESENTS
Bishop Ireton Presents "Arsenic and Old Lace." Today November
22nd at 7:30 PM. It will be held at Bishop Ireton High School 201 Cambridge
Road, Alexandria. Tickets to be purchased at the door $6. Students and
Seniors $7 adults Contact Nancy Scully with additional question: 703-522-1313
or email nscully@scullycapital.com.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 26TH THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH IN OBSERVANCE OF THE THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY, AND WILL RE-OPEN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH.
The deadline for Bulletin article submissions for Sunday, November 30,
are due no later than noon on Wednesday November 19th [sic] (instead
of Friday, the 21st). Thank you for your cooperation.
SUNDAY, November 23, 2003:
7:30 Ed Burzinski by Mary Biddle
9:00 Julia Muller by Viola Muller
11:00 Harold Maloney by Cecilia Maloney
1:00 Parishioners
6:00 Thomas Bender by St. Charles Staff
Readings: Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37
Monday, November 24, 2003:
9:00 Guido and Elsie DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Daniel 1:1-6,8-20; Luke 12:1-4
Tuesday, November 25, 2003:
9:00 Jack Kelly by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Daniel 2:31-45; Luke 21:5-11
Wednesday, November 26, 2003:
9:00 Julia Muller by Viola Muller
Readings: Daniel 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28; Luke 21:12-19
Thursday, November 27, 2003:
9:00 Joseph E. Laposa by Joanne Laposa
Readings: Daniel 6:12-28; Luke 21:20-28
Friday, November 28, 2003:
9:00 Frances Schultz by Elizabeth P. McDonald
Readings: Daniel 7:2-14; Luke 21:29-33
Saturday, November 29, 2003:
9:00 Albert G. McCarthy, Jr
5:00 Amelia Abell by Jan & Ken Vranich
Readings: Daniel 7:15-27; Luke 21:34-36
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Celia Coronado, Josephine Meuse,
Ly King, Kathleen Hauke, Sandra Winter, Balmira Santos, Gibson Cameron,
Jon Jones, William Frederick, and Nancy Pope. Let us also pray for those
who have died: Patricia Ann Fairbanks.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Join St. Charles Social Justice ministry as we partner with parishioners
from Our Lady Queen of Peace to join in solidarity with a Community
in Africa to address orphans and other vulnerable children due to HIV/AIDS.
Our first planning meeting is Monday, November 24th at 7:30 PM in the
Memorial Room at St. Charles. Prior knowledge of AIDS orphans is not
required to join this new ministry, just compassion. If you have questions
please contact Gail Goodrige at 703-819-9530 or Leihsan Harrod at 703-505-4951.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Dee Dirr for her support.
SCHOOL NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS TO ST.CHARLES SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED
HONORS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER
First Honors: Joseph Bender, Charles Hitselberger, Labiba Ahmed, Drake
Anderson, Sean Readdy, Sarah Watson, Katlyn Clinton, Nicholas Lee-Tanedo,
Lemeya Ahmed, Nathan Johnson, Nellie Langa, Sarah Rowley. Second Honors:
Alex Birotte, Francesca Ducanes, Nathan Kossey, Robert Morris, Elliot
Abernathy, Dannielle Mazzuchi, Angel Santiago, Shante Tyler, Nina Ullom,
Alexandria Wishey, Meiraf Zekaryas, Geovanna Govea, Kiera Johnson, Joanne
Sandly, Norma Walker, Timothy Warren, Maurice Williams, Bryan Cristosomo,
Myleen DeGuzman, Angela Graf, Caroline Guevara, Robert Mose, Lindsay
Perea, Billy Roche, Robbie Clay, Geraldine Govea, Maeron Isknder, Michael
Kiko, Chase Riscassi, and Jon Tran.
YOUNG ADULT THANKSGIVING DINNER
St. Charles Young Adults (C'YA) invites those
in their 20's and 30's to our Thanksgiving dinner this Sunday the 23rd
after the 6:00 PM Mass. It will be held at a member's house at 919 N.
Highland Street about 2 blocks from St. Charles. For those attending
the 6:00 PM Mass, we'll meet and walk on over. You have a choice of
either bringing in a food item (surnames A-D: dessert, E-L: side dishes,
M-S: entrees/casseroles, T-Z: drinks) or $5. RSVP or questions to Tita
Ponce (aponce98@yahoo.com
(703) 908-9157 or Nick Baric (nbaric67@msn.com).
Please bring a non-perishable for the food pantry as well.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Begin your holiday festivities with "Breakfast With Santa",
Sunday December, 7th, 8:00 AM-12:30 PM. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus and
their elves in the School Cafeteria for a delicious pancake breakfast.
There will be gifts for the children and an opportunity to have pictures
taken with Santa. Large Breakfast: $6.00, Small Breakfast: $4.00 Reservations
are NOT necessary. Come and enjoy this wonderful St. Charles Christmas
tradition. Call the School Office if you have questions (703) 527-0608.
CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS
Make your holiday shopping easier this year. Sister Benedict has some
wonderful items available in the School Office: Assortment of Beanie
Babies: $6.00; 2-year pocket calendars: $3.00; 2-year scroll calendars:
$5.00.
IN OUR PARISH
MINISTRY/NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
The St. Charles Parish Council is pleased to highlight several recent
activities sponsored by parish ministries.
Social Justice
- Honored Mental Health Awareness Week and the local efforts of Clarendon
House.
- Initiated a strategy for strengthening participation and collaboration
with the Latin American Community on justice and education.
- Held discussions with new Social Justice volunteers to develop
an AIDS orphans and vulnerable children ministry in Africa.
Thanks very much to our volunteers in all of our ministries and neighborhoods
who do so much to build the Reign of God's love at St. Charles!
DON'T BE A TURKEY - VISIT YOUR PARISH WEBSITE!
Here's something to be thankful for-your parish website. www.stcharleschurch.org.
Start with the latest headlines, fill up
on the celebrant's schedule and
dig into volunteer opportunities. Don't
forget to leave room for dessert - tasty homilies
by Fr. Creedon. The Web Team
wishes you and your loves ones a blessed Thanksgiving.
GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE
Come on all you turkeys, Thanksgiving is around the corner and it's
time to stuff Fran's turkey again. Please stop by the Cafeteria after
the 7:30, 9, and 11:00 am Masses and make a contribution to help buy
turkeys and fixing to feed 20 needy families in our neighborhood. Checks
should be made payable to Fran Hobbs. Thank you.
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
This year's Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be hosted by Congregation
Etz Hayim (formely Arlington-Fairfax Jewish Congregation) at 7:00 PM
on Wednesday, November 26. The service will feature musical presentations
by the St. Charles Folk Group, led by Natalie Le, and a choir from Wilson
Blvd. Christian Church. For more information, contact Janice Lent at
jlent0322@aol.com
or (202) 366-6200 (days). For directions to the synagogue, see www.etzhayim.net.
Thanks in advance for your help in publicizing the Thanksgiving service!
"MY TIME IN IRAQ"
On Sunday night, November 23, please join us for a special talk from
Dennis Warner. Mr. Warner is a longtime member of our parish and co-organizer
of our 2002 September
11 Mass. He worked for humanitarian aid in Iraq before, during,
and after the major combat. Dennis was the water specialist for the
Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) that journeyed throughout Baghdad
during and after the conflict. He
shares his experience, moral and religious conflicts, and his thoughts
with us on Sunday, in the cafeteria after the 6 pm mass. All are invited
for this special night of witness.
Last Week's Collection (November 16, 2003) was $17,852.50.- Last Week's Tithe of $1,642.43 (was for our sister parish in Cavaillon
& Gros Marin, Haiti).
- This Week's 2nd Collection "The Campaign for Human Development."
- Next Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
