FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Today's Gospel shows the people ready to throw Jesus off a cliff because
he referred to god including Naaman the Syrian in his healing love.
I read today about a Tibetan nun escaping terror at home only to find
herself in jail here, though approved for asylum! Despite our fears
for the homeland, we need to make room for the refugee and the stranger,
if we are to be true to our mission.
We also need to make room for the immigrant. Our Catholic Schools
were originally built to welcome the European immigrant.
We need to make renewed efforts to continue that tradition on behalf
of our newer immigrants, especially those from Latin American. St. Charles
joins with our diocese in a new initiative to provide financial support
where cost is the obstacle. Please call our School Office at (703) 527-0608
and talk to our bilingual staff.
This Sunday at 7 PM join with John, Margi Barba and myself for a conversation
on, "What makes and breaks a relationship?" Thanks for all
who made our Dedication ceremony such a wonderful celebrating of community.
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.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, February 1, 2004:
7:30 Michael Ann Dean by Dale Dean
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Maria Nincakova by Peter & Yolanda Sever
1:00 Avelino Pereiara Esteves by Martha & Carina Esteves
6:00 Pompeyo Angco by Joe & Linda Perez
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Luke 4:21-30
Monday, February 2, 2004:
9:00 Bernard English by Mary English
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40
Tuesday, February 3, 2004:
9:00 Archbishop Philip Smith O.M.I. & Rev. Robert Sullivan, O.M.I.
by Joe & Linda Perez
Readings: 2 Samuel 18:9-10,14b,24-25a,30-19:3; Mark 5:21-43
Wednesday, February 4, 2004:
9:00 George Evanick by Jill Hrabosky
Readings: 2 Samuel 24:2,9-17; Mark 6:1-6
Thursday, February 5, 2004:
9:00 Rev. Joseph Durkin by Agnes Majchrowicz
Readings: 1 Kings 2:1-4,10-12; Mark 6:7-13
Friday, February 6, 2004:
9:00 Martin Gormely by Mary & Ed Biddle
Readings: Sirach 47:2-11; Mark 6:14-29
Saturday, February 7, 2004:
9:00 Kathy Mora by Pat Niner
5:00 James & Ann Rial (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: 1 Kings 3:4-13; Mark 6:30-34
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.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to ARLANDRIA FLOORS for their
support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"Many people are…concerned about all the violence in this
great country of the United States. These concerns are very good. But
often these same people are not concerned with the millions who are
being killed by the deliberate decision of their own mothers. And this
is what is the greatest destroyer of peace today-abortion which brings
people to such blindness." (Mother Theresa of Calcutta, National
Prayer breakfast, February 3, 1994)
WHAT DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BELIEVE AND TEACH?
Find out at an open house sponsored by Education+Parish+Services, a
certificate-awarding program for adult Catholic seeking spiritual growth
and to learn more about scripture, theology and Church history so they
can serve their parishes and communities. Open houses for prospective
students will be held from 9:30 AM until 2 PM February 17, 19, 24 or
26, at St. Thomas á Becket Parish, 1421 Wiehle Avenue, Reston.
Topics include church history, synoptic gospels, moral theology and
Catholic social teaching. Pre-registration required. Contact Program
Director Dr. William J. Tobin, 703-941-4329, or e-mail Tobwill36@aol.com.
Visit the EPS website at http://eps.trinitydc.edu.
"WELCOMING RETURNING/INACTIVE
CATHOLICS"
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. "Landings" is an eight-week
discussion series, a safe landing place for returning Catholics to explore
their faith and future with the Church. We begin on Ash Wednesday, February
25. If you are interested, please call Anna LaNave at 703-916-8146.
YOUNG ADULTS (C'YA) NEWS
C'YA is sponsoring the following activities coming up in the early part
of February:
- Faith sharing group will meet on the evening of the 3rd-contact
Kelly at Kmoon98@yahoo.com.
- Trip to the John Paul II cultural center to see an exhibit followed
by Mass at the Shrine- (February 7th) contact Lisa at Lisaasolomon@hotmail.com.
- Making valentine photo albums after the 11:00 Mass on the 8th -contact
Rachel at reng03@hotmail.com.
- A potluck dinner on Friday the 13th, at a C'YA member's place -
contact Tita at aponce98@yahoo.com.
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
COUNSELING AVAILABLE
We have a new counselor on board with us doing clinical work with issues
of depression anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues. Fr. Emmanuel
is in on Saturdays. Please call Jean Sweeney at 703-527-5500 to set
up appointment.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH COMMUNITY
CENTER MANAGER
St. Charles Church seeks Manager of Community Center/with gym. Responsibilities
include coordinating operating and special events for parish and school
activities as well as limited community functions. Flexible schedule
should include weekends and evenings. Qualifications: college degree,
computer competency, administrative skills, experience in facilities
and event management, human relationship aptitude, Spanish a plus. Salary
with benefits. Send resume with references to: Parish Office, (Attn:
Center Search Committee), St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 3304
N Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-4506. (Fax: 703-527-5505) or
(e-mail: stcharleschurch@starpower.net)
CHECK YOUR SUPER PARISH SITE ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, on Super Bowl Sunday—or
any other day—to keep connected to your Catholic community. We've
got a strong front line with headlines on the homepage
or you can call a timeout to see what's coming
up on the calendar. If you like to huddle, register
for the upcoming marriage day celebration. And our quarterback Fr.
Creedon is calling audibles, know online as his homily
summaries. Or come see how our coaches are drawing up the plays
by reading the minutes from parish
council meetings. There's something
new each week so make sure visiting the site is in your playbook
and you won't draw a penalty.
HAITI COMMITTEE
It's Carnival time! Come celebrate our long connection with our sister
parishes in Haiti. The 5 PM Mass on February 21st, will feature Sacred
Heart's Haitian Creole Choir from Washington DC. Immediately afterward
in Benedict Hall is a dinner of authentic Haitian cuisine with warn
Caribbean rhythms and dance to follow! A silent auction includes Accommodations
in Paris and other services from Haiti Committee members. Tickets to
the dinner cost $10 apiece (children under eight years are free) and
will be sold after Mass. All Proceeds benefit our sister parishes. Merci!
- Collection for Sunday, January 25, 2004 was $21,174.25.
- 2nd Collection was for 1,793.00 Church in Latin American.
