FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
I am so sorry to confirm news that you may have already heard: Fr. Francisco Mendez de Dios
will be leaving us on the 16th of August in order to serve at All Saints
Manassas. We will miss him terribly. He has been a brother to me and
a friend to so many. Our sadness is muted by the knowledge that Fr.
Jack O’Hara will be his successor. He will join us on his return
from Banica in September where he has served our diocesan mission on
the Dominican Border close to Haiti.
We will also welcome Fr. Richard Mullins, as a priest in residence
while he assists with the Diocesan Hispanic Apostolate. Please keep
Fr. Francisco, in your prayer in this time of transition.
Please join Bishop Loverde, in a very significant Mass of Healing for
Victims of Sexual Abuse June 30, at 7:30 at the Cathedral.
Peace,
IN NEED OF FOOD FOR THE PANTRY!
The food pantry, serving families and lone rangers alike, needs more
food! Especially non-perishables and diabetic-friendly food, low in
sodium and sugar. Many of our emergency clients are diabetics, and keeping
that in mind when you make donations will make for more nutritious meals!!
HOLY FATHER/PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
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 Brighton Gardens for their
support.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2004:
7:30 Erlinda Pecson Mejia by Rosario Ignacio
9:00 Connie Hagans by Mary & Ed Biddle
11:00 Edgar Mario DiRaimo by Joe & Linda Perez Family
1:00 Aurelia de Moncayo by Susana Moncayo
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: 1 Kings 19:16b19-21; Galatians 5:1,13-18; Luke 9:51-62
Monday, June 28, 2004:
9:00 Herbert, Bettye Prewitt & Lois Speake by Pamela Rivers
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Amos 2:6-10,13-16; Matthew 8:18-22
Tuesday, June 29, 2004:
9:00 Francis O’ Connor by John Connell
Readings: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19
Wednesday, June 30, 2004:
9:00 Helen Naber by Anna Monica
Readings: Amos 5:14-15,21-24; Matthew 8:28-34
Thursday, July 1, 2004:
9:00 Doris Downey by John O’Connell
Readings: Amos 7:10-17; Matthew 9:1-8
Friday, July 2, 2004:
9:00 John LaFlamme by Anne M. Arnett
Readings: Amos 8:4-6,9-12; Matthew 9:9-13
Saturday July 3, 2004:
9:00 Rhina Ugaz
5:00 Vero DiLorenzo by Camille Burruto
Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29
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:
TWO DEVELOPMENTS, IN NEGOTIATION
These days in the local social justice ministry, we are spreading the
word about two neighborhood affordable housing developments by the non-profit
Arlington Partnership of Affordable Housing (APAH). The First Baptist
Church of Clarendon is looking to add several stories of affordable
housing with an Arlington Partnership of Affordable Housing development,
at Rosslyn Ridge off of Rte.50, a complex owned by APAH. Both developments
are currently in local government debates right now. Given our affordable
housing crisis, we pray negotiations will preserve the benefits of these
apartments for lower-income workers and families.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"I do not think we should invite speakers to our Catholic functions
who are pro-abortion, any more than we would invite a speaker to our
Catholic functions who is a proclaimed racist." -- Bishop Paul
Loverde, Arlington Catholic Herald, June 10, 2004.
PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
4th Annual Paul VI High School Dance Team Camp is open to all ages.
June 22, 23, 24 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Call Mrs. Pat at 703-250-5711.
HAITI COMMITTEE
Come welcome our Haitian Visitors next week! On Friday, July 9th all
student sponsors and those interested in Haiti projects are invited
to a potluck reception at 7:30 PM in Benedict Hall. Check the website
or flyers for more information. Next weekend a second collection will
raise funds for Good relief (75%) and our sister parishes (25%). Thank
you for your generosity!
RCIA NEWS
Interested in learning more about the process of joining the Catholic
Church? All are welcome to the RCIA information night on Tuesday, June
29, at 7 PM in the Upper Room. See the parish website for more information.
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 cents for each returned item.
IN OUR PARISH
If you have found an item that you believe someone has left behind or
if you have lost something important to you, check with the Parish Office.
We have many items form car key and house keys to umbrellas.
HELP WANTED: Web Intern. Diocese of Arlington. Paid Internship,
full-time, 30 hours per week, through August; part-time 7-10 hours per
week, September-April. Site redesign using Macromedia products. Working
with policies and procedures and a web content team, your technical
and design skills will further the mission of the Church. Contact Kimberly
Murphy (k.murphy@arlingtondiocese.org).
KEEP CONNECTED TO ST. CHARLES EVEN WHEN ON VACATION
The summer vacation season is here, but you can still keep connected
to your parish through its website, www.stcharleschurch.org. Don’t
miss the bulletin or a Fr.
Creedon homily even if you’re away at the beach. Or, if you
happen to be a visitor at St. Charles, our website has lots of information
about our active parish so that you can make the most of your stay.
CHURCH SUPPORT
- Last Week’s Collection for (Sunday, June 13, 2004) was $17,343.00.
- Tithe for (Catholics for Housing) was $1,595.56.
- This Week’s 2nd Collection for (Catholic Communications Campaign):
was $1,841.00.
- This Week’s Tithe is for Our sister Parish in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
- This Week’s Tithe is for Alliance for Housing Solutions.
- This Week’s 2nd Collection is for the Holy Father/Peter’s
Pence.
