FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
"Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength"
This coming Friday we celebrate the dedication of our new community
center, the opening of Benedict Hall and 30 years of service by Sister
Benedict. Come one, come all at 7 PM and join Bishop Loverde for this
time of blessing.
To complete the festivities come and dance with Sr. Benedict at the
Polka Party Saturday evening.
This Sunday following the 11 AM and 1 PM Masses we will open the Community
Center for a Town Meeting to offer an orientation and to listen to parishioners'
questions. Next Sunday following the 6 PM Mass I have invited John and
Margie Barba of Marriage Encounter to join with me for a "Conversation
with Creedon" on the topic; "What makes or brakes a relationship?"
It will be more exciting than Superbowl!
Alleluia!
P.S. call the parish to learn more about our Building Fund.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DAY
Saturday, February 14th, 2004 2-4:30 PM. "Family of Origin"
"Couples' Conflict Management." Child Care with Valentine's
Day Party Renewal of Vows at 5 PM Mass with 6 PM Valentine's Day Reception.
$5 family registration. 703-892-6720 Val and Donna or 703-527-5500 x
15 Jean Sweeney.
THE ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD
The Arlington Catholic Herald is distributed to every registered Catholic
household in the Diocese. Each year, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
is assessed a dollar amount based upon the number of registered parishioners.
This year our assessment is over $15,000.00. PLEASE HELP US TO DEFRAY
THIS COST! A year's subscription to the HERALD is only $15.00! Your
assistance will enable us to use our funds in other needed areas.
A special collection will be made on Sunday, February 1st; however,
you may drop off your donation to the Parish Office at any time. Or,
if you prefer, you may send your subscription payment to the HERALD
directly (200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 607, Arlington, VA 22203. The HERALD
can also be contacted via e-mail at: circulation@catholicherald.com.
The HERALD will credit St. Charles' account.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to ARLANDRIA FLOORS for their
support.
SUNDAY, January 25, 2004:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Berto Robie by Mrs. Robie
11:00 Charles & Anna Maloney by Cecilia Maloney
1:00 Huso Marin by Marilú Corrales
6:00 Robert Jensen by Bill Dolan
Readings: Nehemiah 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4;4:14-21
Monday, January, 26, 2004:
9:00 50th Jim & Camille Wilson (L) by
James & Phyllis Shea
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Timothy 1:1-8; Mark 3:22-30
Tuesday, January 27, 2004:
9:00 Emilia Gaya Goya by John & Susi Austin
Readings: 2 Samuel 6:12b-15,17-19; Mark 3:31-35
Wednesday, January 28, 2004:
9:00 Hazel Petrandis by Anne & John Rowan
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:4-17; Mark 4:1-20
Thursday, January 29, 2004:
9:00 Margaret Sullivan by Marion Hughes
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:18-19,24-29; Mark 4:21-25
Friday, January 30, 2004:
9:00 Janet Dinan by Pat McDermott
Readings: 2 Samuel 11:1-4a,5-10a,13-17; Mark 4:26-34
Saturday, January 31, 2004:
9:00 Johnson Family by Sirotniak Family
5:00 Miriam Burke Dean by Camille Burruto
Readings: 2 Samuel 12:1-7a,10-17; Mark 4:35-41
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Celia Coronado, Lilia Gavin, William
Frederick, Bernard Pohl, Paul Steinmetz, Sr. Theresa Svehla, Carol Judy.
Let us also pray for those who have died: Paul German, and Maureta Muffley.
CATHOLIC MALE MENTOR NEEDED FOR 7 YEAR OLD BOY
Single Mother is looking for a male mentor for her seven year old son
to talk with him, play sports, go to lunch, or any sort of activities
that could develop into a long-term relationship. This child needs someone
who he can depend on to be present and who will help him to over come
insecurities in group situations. Any age 15-80 is welcome. Call Dan
at the parish office if you are interested (703) 527-5500.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"America, your very survival as a nation depends on how you treat
the weakest among you, those children yet unborn in their mothers' wombs."
Pope John Paul II, Detroit, 1987
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL IS CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2004
"A Faith-Filled Future"
This Sunday, January 25th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, there will be a School
Open House & Reception in the cafeteria and classrooms, welcoming
all those seeking excellence in education, and parishioners, volunteers
and alumni. Please come to visit the classrooms, meet our teachers and
see how we "Make A Difference" and CELEBRATE CATHOLIC EDUCATION
at St. Charles. If you are interested in enrolling your child, you can
make an appointment with our Principal, Sister Benedict Kesock, O.S.B.
Call the School Office for information about enrollment: 703-527-0608.
"SOUPER" BOWL SUNDAY CANNED FOOD DRIVE
On The Way, the junior high youth group, will collect cans of soup and
other non-perishable food items for the hungry at the beginning of all
Masses on January 31 & February 1. Please help to make this community
service project a success by donating a can or two of your favorite
soup at the beginning of Masses next weekend.
C'YA NEWS
- News members Brunch at Whitlows After at 11:00 AM Mass on January
25, 2004. Meet out front of Church. For information contact Tita at
703-908-9157.
- On January 28, 2004 at 6:30 PM Dinner at IL RADICHIO. For more
information contact Nick Barric at 703-276-2711
- Dinner at Boulevard Wood Grill February 9th, at 6:30 PM if you
have any question, please contact Becky Geiger at 703-524-4658.
BISHOP IRETON HIGH SHOOL NEWS
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales at Bishop Ireton High School invite
you to celebrate everything Irish - from song, music, laughter and dance
at Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret, starring International Comedian
Noel V. Ginnity with his special guest star, Andy Cooney and Dublin's
Traditional Irish Dancers. The show will be held on Sunday, March 7,
2004, 3:00 PM at Bishop Ireton High School. Tickets are $25 for the
reserved seating show and dessert reception. For tickets and information,
please call Terry Halsema at (703) 212-5182. All proceeds to benefit
Bishop Ireton High School and the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH TOWN HALLS
You are cordially invited to participate in the St. Charles Parish Town
Halls on Sunday, January 25 at noon in English and 2:00 PM in Spanish.
Both events take place in Benedict Hall in the new Parish Community
Center. Come for a sneak peak and hear a report on the new facility!
Please join us.
PARISH CALENDAR SOFTWARE ORIENTATION
Parish ministry and neighborhood volunteers are invited to stop by St.
Charles School's Grade 1 Classroom (second floor, next to the School
Library) for an orientation on the parish's new
calendar software, which will allow volunteers to submit meeting
room reservation requests via email.
Individuals familiar with this software will be on hand between the
hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 25 to demonstrate the
software (including how to submit a room reservation request via email)
and to answer questions. Please come!
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER
DEDICATION AND CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF SR. BENEDICT'S 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
All parishioners are cordially invited to a special multicultural Mass
and celebration to mark the dedication of our Community Center and to
honor Sr. Benedict's 30 years of service to St. Charles on Friday, January
30 at 7:00 PM Bishop Loverde will celebrate the Mass and Fr. Creedon
and Fr. Mendez will concelebrate. A reception immediately follows in
Benedict Hall.
JOIN THE WEB TEAM WHEN WE MEET
ON TUESDAY
When you visit you parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, to see who's
saying Mass next weekend, to look at photos
from parish events or even reserve a room
for a meeting, you're seeing some of the results of the Web Team.
Come join our successful team when we meet this Tuesday, January 27
at 7:30 PM in the Memorial Room, on the other side of the crying room.
We're in particular need for HTML programmers and digital photographers.
Interested? Drop by our meeting or email webteam@stcharleschurch.org.
- Collection for Sunday, January 18, 2004 was $15,54650.
- Tithe for Sunday, January 18, $1,430.28 was for Project Rachel
& Catholic Charities Children's Services.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Church in Latin America.
Conversations with Creedon
"What makes or brakes a relationship?"
Sunday, February 1, 2004 following the 6 PM Mass in the Cafeteria, join John
and Margie Barba of Marriage Encounter and Fr. Creedon for a lively discussion.
