FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Our Parish Council president, Carolyn Gretzinger, will be among the
women honored by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at their March
27 biennial convention. The theme of their meeting is feminine spiritually.
Check the announcemnet in today's bulletin and join us in celebrating
with Carolyn.
Check the calendar for Neighborhood Lenten activities. March 15, at
7:30, I will celebrate a Gaelic
Mass at St. Charles followed by a reception at Benedict Hall. Failte/welcome.
Thanks to all who made our St. Patrick Party such a success.
Dia is Muire Dhuit is Padraig/God and Mary and Patrick be with you!
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.
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."
PRAYER VIGIL & ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
The Prayer Group "Divine Mercy of the Lord" of the Latin American
Community invites all parishioners to the Prayer Vigil and Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament, which will take place on March 27, from 7
to 10 PM in the Church. We will pray for peace and reconciliation in
the world as we approach Holy Week.
SPEND A LENTEN DAY APART
Spend a Lenten Day Apart on Saturday, March 27, from 10:00-4:30. "Transforming
your Life the Cross" will be a day of reflection, contemplative
prayer, and some small group sharing focused on the universal call to
every Christian to walk of the Cross. Dress comfortably and bring a
journal. Since we will be in the Father Casey Room of our new Community
Center, which has only folding chairs, you may wish to bring a cushion
or footstool. Bring your lunch and a drink as well. Afternoon cookies
will be provided. Complete your intentional day of prayer by attending
5 PM Mass. Please contact Trudy Dervan at 703-241-1013 or email at tpharlow@aol.com
to reserve space or ask questions.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, March 14, 2004:
7:30 Nancy Dunning by William Dolan
9:00 Clarence (Sam) Dumas by Roger & Patti Dumas
11:00 Jesus (Jessie) Gonzalez by Lisa Gonzalez - Morales
1:00 Leonor Forero by Helena & Teresa Moreno
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9
Monday, March 15, 2004:
7:30AM Janet Strugala by Susan Nicosia
9:00 Lou Martelli by Mary Manning
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-15b; Luke 4:24-30
Tuesday, March 16, 2004:
7:30AM Martha Nyugen by Van Ho Dong
9:00 Michael O'Connell by Elizabeth Koop
Readings: Daniel 3:25,34-43; Matthew 18:21-35
Wednesday, March 17, 2004:
7:30AM Marina Castro by Carmelita Manansala
9:00 Beatrice Eileen Kelly by Betsey Henpin
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9; Matthew 5:17-19
Thursday, March 18, 2004:
7:30AM Clinton Burch by Kevin Mulry
9:00 Joe Moran by Marcia Basler
Readings: Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23
Friday, March 19, 2004:
7:30AM Margie O'Sullivan by Joanne McGlinchy
9:00 Mary Wenig by Rubinger Family
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a,16;
Romans 4:13,16-18,22; Matthew 1:16,18-21,24a
Saturday March 20, 2004:
9:00 Anne Marie, Kurt, & Jacob (L) by John & Twila Gavin
5:00 Fran Hobbs (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, Francis Stanley, Dot Slovak
mother of Dottie Slovak, Margie Matusiewicz, Danny Ropski, Baby Vicent
DelGuidice, Catherine O'Brien, Judy Fender, Christine Rizzuto, Christian
Volz, and Martha Welch. Let us also pray for those who have died: Betty
Murphy, and Claude Laplagne.
SENIORS' SAINT PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON
On Wednesday March 17 at noon, all seniors, young-old and old-old, are
invited to Benedict Hall for a free fun lunch! Fr. Creedon will provide
entertainment. Joanne McGlinchy's Kindergarteners will sing to us, and
Dan Marrin, social justice minister, will guide a look at Irish-American
Catholics history in photos.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Mike Korin Long Term Care
Insurance Expert for his support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"Indeed the failure to protect and defend life in its most vulnerable]
stages renders suspect any claims to the "rightness" of positions
ir other matters affecting the poorest and least powerful of the human
community."
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Enrollment for School Year 2004-05 has begun for students in Grades
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. This year's tuition is $299 per month. A modest
increase is expected for next year. Financial aid is available to qualifying
families through the Arlington Diocese PSAS Tuition Assistance Program.
For more information on enrollment or the tuition assistance program,
call the School Office (703-527-0608), or check our website www.stcharles.k12.va.us.
Good News! St. Charles will open a Pre-K program beginning in the Fall.
Call the School Office for more information.
300 CLUB WINNERS FEBRUARY 2004
Congratulations to our 300 Club winners for the month of February 2004.
1st: Helene Stephan, 2nd: Donald Garcia, 3rd: Colleen Nevius/Bill Readdy.
Thank you to all members for their continued support of the children
of St. Charles School. If you wish to join the fun of being a 300 Club
member, please contact the School at 703-527-0608.
C'YA (Young Professionals)
- March 13th-14th: Dress for Success Clothing Drive: Contact: Evelyn
Aswad, EvMary02@aol.com
- Monday, March 15th, 7pm: Planning Meeting: Come and help us plan
events for April/May. Contact Nick Baric, nbaric67@msn.com
for more information.
- Saturday, March 20th: Trip to Charles Town, WV: We'll be going
to the casino and explore West Virginia. Contact: James Brett, JCBFinancing@msn.com
and Tita Ponce, aponce98@yahoo.com.
- Sunday, March 21st: Sunday Night Social: Come join/ meet other
C'YA members for dinner, after the 6pm Mass. Contact Nick Baric, nbaric67@msn.com
for more information.
- Thursday, March 25th: Dinner at Queen Bee in Clarendon 7pm. Contact
Nick Baric, nbaric67@msn.com
- Saturday, March 27th: National Symphony Orchestra Outing at the
Kennedy Center. David Robertson conducts Haydn's lively "Drumroll"
Symphony and Beethoven's Piano concerto No. 3. Sponsor: Kelly Moon,
kmoon98@yahoo.com
- Wednesday, March 31st: Dinner at Costa Verde, 7pm. Contact Gilda
Ordonez, gildaordonez@hotmail.com
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Lenten events in your St. Charles
Parish Neighborhood begin on March 20. Check the flyer and the parish
Web site for further details!
PARKING
Please note that Parking will no longer be allowed at Red Top Cab. Please
do not park in their lot. Also Midas (across the street from the Church
on Washington Blvd). Allows parking on Sunday until 7:00 PM ONLY! Cars
will be towed after 7:00 PM and on any other day.
HOLY HOUR
Come to spend one hour with our Lord, in the Chapel, Fridays of Lent,
8:15-9:15 PM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, prayers, meditation
and blessing. All are invited.
KEEP CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURING LENT
Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, to keep connected
to your faith community Lent. Find out what spiritual
opportunities await you at St. Charles or see photos
from parish events. When you read a
Fr. Creedon homily online, you'll also find links to related topics
so that you can learn more about the issues brought up by the Gospels.
And if you want to take his homilies or the Lenten schedule with you,
try out the mobile edition of the site for
your PDA or choose the printer-friendly version.
NEIGHBORHOOD E
Neighborhood E residents are invited
to participate in a Lenten Activity on Saturday, March 20 working together
to prepare a meal for some of our neighbors who struggle each day trying
to get by. We will gather at 9:00 AM at Clarendon House, 3141 N. 10th
St. (just down the street from St. Charles) to cook breakfast/lunch,
and serve it to mentally ill members of Clarendon House as well as some
of Arlington's homeless families. For information on how to be a part
of this Lenten action, please contact Jan Macdonald at 703-524-0238
or Kathleen Murray at 703-841-9019.
- Collection for Sunday, March 7, 2004 was $22,810.00.
- Tithe for March 7, (Project Lazarus) was $2,098.52.
- This week's Tithe is for our Sister parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haitt.
- 2nd Collection for Building Fund was $7,601.00
- Next week 2nd Collection is for America Overseas Appeal.
