FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend our Latin American Community celebrates First Eucharist.
It is the season of First Communions and wedding bells. Both sacraments
celebrate the immanence of God. Christ is with us in the experience
of love and unity. Marriage is a mirror of divine love. The bread of
life Christ's presence into our souls. May the spirit of Pentecost remain
with us deepening our awareness of the indwelling of God in our midst.
"How can we pray anymore?" is the topic for this Sunday's
"Conversation with Creedon" series. Jean Sweeney, our Pastoral
Counselor and staff to the Community Life Ministry, will join me as
we explore the ways of enlivening prayer for today's Christian. Join
us at Benedict Hall after the 6 PM Mass.
Live the Spirit!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Wednesday, June
9, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register, please call the Parish
Office at 703-527-5500.
PLEASE NOTE:
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS FOR JUNE 13TH ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, THE 3RD INSTEAD
OF FRIDAY THE 4TH.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN IN ACTION
A Spiritual conference weekend will be conducted by CWIA (Catholic Women's
service and outreach organization) the weekend of June 11-13 at Marymount
University, Arlington VA. Conference speakers include Fr. Lamont Phillip,
former Anglican Priest turned Roman Catholic Priest as well as Michael
Cumbie, former Southern Baptist Pastor turned Catholic Lay Evangelists.
Come "Put on the Armor of God." For more information, please
contact Patti at 703-971-3633.
PETER'S COLLECTION PENCE
On Sunday, June 27th, our parish will participate in the Peter's Pence
Collection for the Works of the Holy Father. This Collection enables
the Holy Father to respond to requests for emergency funds from the
most disadvantaged throughout the world. This special appeal is an opportunity
to demonstrate justice and kindness to our brothers and sisters in need.
Please pray for the Holy Father's works and contribute generously to
the appeal.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark Arlington's
Favorite Realtors for their support.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004:
7:30 Mrs. Nancy Dougherty by Haley Watt
9:00 Arlene Sadler by Sally & Charlie Sullivan
11:00 Gabriel Villamizar by The Hittle Family
1:00 Rosa Gil by Familia Gil
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Proverbs 8:22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15
Monday, June 7, 2004:
9:00 Joseph E. Mueller by Patricia Montgomery
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Kings 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12
Tuesday, June 8, 2004:
9:00 Edward J. Sheahan Jr. by Judy Sheahan
Readings: 1 Kings 17:7-16; Matthew 5:13-16
Wednesday, June 9, 2004:
9:00 Neil Gallo by Mario D' Ambrosio
Readings: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Matthew 5:17-19
Thursday, June 10, 2004:
9:00 Jerry McGrath by John O' Connell
Readings: 1 Kings 18:41-46; Matthew 5:20-26
Friday, June 11, 2004:
9:00 Jane Galland by Nichols-Klaus Family
Readings: Acts 11:21b-26;13:1-3; Matthew 5:27-32
Saturday June 12, 2004:
9:00 James Sonny Carr by Bob & Mary Rackmales
5:00 James Kern by Camille Burruto
Readings: 1 Kings 19:19-21; Matthew 5:33-37
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, John Emge, Lillian Gavin, Marky
Duarte, William Frederick, Vincent Roberts, Diane Herbst, Brad Pilot,
Katie Spasarro, Kathleen O' Brian, Rita Morison, Anne Tripp, Mary Tasker,
Donald Siebenaler. Let us also pray for those who have died especially:
Mary B. Gilbride, Robert Hobbs.
CLARENDON HOUSE AT POTLUCK SUPPER
On Wednesday, June 9, AT 6 PM, join the Friends and Members of Clarendon
House and Arlington's chapter of the National Assocation for Mental
Illness for Clarendon House's end of the year potluck supper. This fundraiser
will benefit one of this county's best institutions, a day shelter for
the mentally ill and retarded that brings employment, compassion, and
treatment to those who seek it. Father Creedon has supported this organization
for a long time, as has parishioner Jan MacDonald and others. Feel free
to bring a main dish, a salad or dessert to serve about five or six
people. Come learn about one of the best mental health centers in Northern
Virginia. Donations are also accepted to "Friends of Clarendon
House" at 3141 N. 10th St. Arlington, VA 22201.
MINISTRY
That the Holy Spirit will enkindle in the hearts of all Christians a
great zeal to defend God's precious gift of human life; We pray to the
Lord:
ST.CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Enrollment for School Year 2004-05 is ongoing 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. For more information, call the School Office
(703) 527-0608, or check our website www.stcharles.k12.va.us.
Enrollment for St. Charles School Pre-Kindergarten has begun! Children
must be 4 years old by September 30th. At St. Charles, we believe that
childhood should be a time of fun, exploration and discovery. Recognizing
that each child develops differently, our purpose is to provide a warm,
secure environment and a dedicated staff to help each child develop
a positive self-image and prepare him/her for the transition to Kindergarten.
Please call the School Office at 703-527-0608 to learn more about this
faith based child center.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL CAMP AT O'CONNELL
Basketball fundamentals day camp July 12-16 from 9-9:30 at Bishop O'Connell
High School for Girls entering grades 4-9; $190 per camper, $165 for
sibling: $100 to school PTO if 10+ attend from school. Call Fran Vitt,
Camp Director at 703-243-1718 for Registration form.
BIKING FOR MULIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
A great group from St. Charles: Larry Prikockis, Jim Fetzer, Dick Williams
Bod Goodell, Amy Sanders, and friends biked the 100 miles Virginia course
in May. They took 11 hours (8 of pure biking) and raised more than $5000
for Muliple Sclerosis research. Thanks to all who support them with
money and prayer.
I N O U R P A R I S H
ARE YOU REGISTERED???
If you plan to be a godparent for a Baptism, a sponsor for confirmation,
or to be married in a Catholic Church, you MUST be a registered parishioner
for a minimum of three (3) months! The Church can not vouch for you
if we do not have any information about your participation in the parish.
Stop by the Parish Office to register.
HAVE YOU MOVED???
If you are a registered parishioner and have recently relocated, please
notify the Parish Office, in writing, of the change. The Post Office
often returns to us correspondence and offertory envelopes that are
undeliverable because of an address change. The parish is also charged
¢70 for each returned item.
DONATIONS FOR AACH-SULLIVAN HOUSE
This transitional shelter offers priority housing to battered women
and their children. The moms Ministry is collecting disposable diapers
for a monthly drop-off. The shelter accepts both new and opened packages
- good news if your baby always outgrow a size before you've finished
the jumbo pack! Please drop off at the Parish Office during office hours.
COME AND SEE
Are you or is someone you know interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith? Check out the St. Charles website at www.stcharleschurch.org,
or email Michelle Miller at RCIA@Stcharleschurch.org.
· Last Week's Collection for (5/30/04) was $18,309.15.
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,684.44, was for our sister parishes
in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
· This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
· This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
· Next Week's Tithe is for Catholic for Housing.
· Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Communications
Campaign.
