FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
The question of Clergy Sexual Abuse has been in the news again this
week, with reports that document a larger problem than was admitted
previously. I have invited Jennifer Alvaro from the Diocesan Office
for Victims' Assistance for the Protection of Children to join me on
March 7 after the 6:00 PM Mass for a Conversation on: "What is
the Church doing to remedy the problem of abuse and to protect children?"
This weekend following the 5:00 PM Saturday and the 6:00 PM Sunday
Masses, we invite newcomers
to join us for a Reception at the School Cafeteria.
Check the Website for Lenten activities that
offer contemporary practices for prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Peace,
WE NEED YOU
Especially if you're a person who likes to meet and greet others! Now
that the new Community Center is ready for action, we are starting a
new ministry (join right away and you can help name it!). We anticipate
that volunteers will be available after all weekend Masses to "meet
and greet" parishioners and visitors to our parish. For one-half
hour after each Mass - perhaps once or twice a month - you can help
orient people to what we do and how well we do it. No previous experience
is necessary - only a desire to help others feel at home. Spanish a
plus. Training sessions will be held. If this appeals to you, call (evenings)
Mimi Fitzgerald at 703-527-6721 or mimifitz@erols.com
or Carol Poplin at 703-243-7621.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We're almost there! The new Center is dedicated, special-event tested,
and waiting for final approval of all the bureaucracies involved. Then
parish-related ministries can meet in the new areas. When this happens,
we will need a group of volunteers willing to sit at the Parish Office,
from 5 to 9 PM, Monday through Friday to facilitate the people and events
that will continue to come to that side of the Parish. Training will
be provided! Anyone interested, please call (evenings) Carol Poplin
at (703) 243-7621.
FASTING & ABSTINENCE
Those 14 years of age or older are bound to observe the law of abstinence
(no meat). Those over 18 and under 60 years of age should observe the
law of Fast (one normal meal and two smaller ones). Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday are the only days of Fast and Abstinence. The Fridays of
Lent are days of abstinence.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to ARLANDRIA FLOORS for their
support.
SUNDAY, February 29, 2004:
7:30 Stan & Jo Jakubowski by Stan Jakubowski
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Maria Soledad Obando by Maria Vallejo
1:00 Delfin Fernández by St. Charles Staff
6:00 Elizabeth Dumas by Roger & Patti Dumas
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13
Monday, March 1, 2004:
7:30AM Guy Bret Burt by Steven Giovannetti
9:00 Tiffany Werthmann by the Werthmann Family
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18; Matthew 25:31-46
Tuesday, March 2, 2004:
7:30AM Marco Antonio Villamizar by The Hittle Family
9:00 Charles Rauscher and his sisters
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15
Wednesday, March 3, 2004:
7:30AM The father of Mary Dalsh by Jim McGlinchy
9:00 The father of Al Ortiz by Joanne McGlinchy
Readings: Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32
Thursday, March 4, 2004:
7:30AM John O'Connor by the Sirotniak Family
9:00 Betty & Harold Corrigan by Mike Corrigan
Readings: Esther C:12,14-16,23-25; Matthew 7:7-12
Friday, March 5, 2004:
7:30AM Francisca Ramirez by Teresa Moreno
9:00 James Foley by Larry & Helen Lane
Readings: Ezekiel 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26
Saturday March 6, 2004:
9:00 John Sliney by Marcia Basler
5:00 Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48
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, Richard
Hendrick, George Macdonald, Francis Stanley, Margarette Biddle, Jeannette
VanBelleghem, Vincent Delguidice Dot Slovak mother of Dottie Slovak,
Margie Matusiewicz, Danny Ropski, Baby Vincent DelGuidice, and Catherine
O'Brien. Let us also pray for those who have died: Mary Keady Wallace.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
We are once again participating in Operation Rice Bowl this Lent. Rice
Bowl contributions will be used to fund Catholic Relief Services and
for our Haitian mission. Through our participation in Operation Rice
Bowl, we put our faith into action, and our prayers and sacrifices help
and encourage people in need around the world. Please join us in this
program. Rice bowls are available at the Church entrance.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The Respect Life Committee will meet Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:30
PM in the Memorial Room. Contact Grace Sims at moshimoshi@starpower.net.
"This task [of defending pre-born life] is the particular responsibility
of civil leaders. Called to serve the people and the common good, they
have a duty to make courageous choices in support of life, especially
through legislative measures." (Evangelium Vitae, para 90)
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Enrollment for School Year 2004-05 has begun for students in Grade K-8.
We offer an excellent Catholic education and extended day program for
those seeking strong academics and spiritual values for their children
at a reasonable price. For more information, call the School Office
(703-527-0608), or check our website www.stcharles.k12.va.us.
Financial aid is available to qualifying families.
Good News! St. Charles will open a Pre-K program beginning in the Fall.
Call the School Office for more information.
C'YA (Young Professionals)
- Saturday, March 6th-Movie/Dinner Night: We will see "the Passion
of Christ." Sponsor: Lisa Solomon, for more information email
LisaASolomon@hotmail.com
- Week of March 8, at 6:30 PM Happy Hour at the Front Page in Ballston.
Sponsor: Dan Marsh: Please email him for information at Dan@ProEnglish.org
- Week of March 13-14th: Dress for Success Clothing Drive: Contact
Evelyn Aswad, at EvMary02@aol.com
SOUP SUPPER
Every Tuesday this March at 6:00 in the Cafeteria, EVERYBODY at St.
Charles is invited to our Lenten soup suppers, where you are the star
chef? Bring YOUR creations of chicken, vegetables, creams, tomatoes,
rice, noodles, and every ingredient you grew up with as a kid. Bring
us a pot of the best soup you ever had and your finest bread. WEEK 1
(March 2): Chicken or Turkey Noodle Soups. WEEK 2 (March 9): Cream Soups.
WEEK 5 (March 30): Your choice! If you can't cook, just bring the cost
of what you'd pay for dinner out and give to the church's Rice Bowl
collection for our Haitian mission in this troubled time there. We look
forward to your soups, friends, families, funds, and fun conversations
at our Lenten Soup Suppers Tuesday nights this March! Come one, come
all.
EASTER FLOWERS
Donations and intentions are now being accepted for Easter Flowers.
You may drop your donation, with the name of the persons you are remembering,
in the collection basket during Mass or stop by the Parish Office. Please
remember to mark your envelope "Easter Flowers."
IN OUR PARISH
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER MANAGER
NOTE: No new applications are being accepted at this time—the announcement came after the bulletin went to print
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)
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be held in English each Thursday
at 7:30 PM in the Church, and in Spanish at 7:30 PM each Friday also
in the Church.
VISIT THE PARISH WEBSITE TO KEEP CONNECTED DURING LENT
Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, to keep connected
to your faith community during Lent. Find out what spiritual
opportunities await you at St. Charles, read a Fr.
Creedon homily you may have missed and his
report from the front lines of Haiti, join
one of our email lists, try out the mobile
edition of the site for your PDA, or perhaps discover a volunteer
opening for someone like you.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal preparation in English will be offered on Wednesday March
10th at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library.
- Collection for Sunday, February 22, 2004 was $18,367.00.
- Tithe for this week was $1,689.76 for CURE-PO Box 2310 Washington
DC 20013.
