FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
As we celebrate Independence Day and the gifts of freedom we enjoy
as a nation we recall that independence does not mean separation from
the rest of the world. As Americans and as Catholics we do not live
in a cocoon apart from others. Our freedom from tyranny and want enables
us to be in solidarity with our neighbors. Our parish has a proud history
of involvement with Haiti through our twinning relationship with the
parishes of Cavaillon and Gros Marin. We are happy to welcome Pere Dieuvelome
and Pere Jocelyn for their annual pastoral visit. As well as celebrating
with us over the weekend we will host them at a Pot Luck Supper on Tuesday
the 6th at 7 PM. The sponsors of children in our sister parishes are
specially invited. Parish members who wish to join us are welcome. Please
call the Parish Office if you have not already sent your (RSVP).
This weekend we also welcome Fr. Richard Mullins as a priest in residence.
He is the newly appointed Director for multi-cultural Ministries in
the Arlington Diocese as well as Associate Director of the Spainsh Apostolate.
Bienvenues, bienvenidos, welcome!
YOUTH/ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Charles' Youth programs are in search of a few good souls to join
our adult leadership teams. Both On The Way, our junior high youth program
and WAY, our high school youth program have teams of 5-6 adults who
work together to coordinate weekly meetings, retreats, and other activities
during the year. If you have a passion for your Catholic faith and a
passion for sharing this with teens, then consider being a part of this
important and rewarding ministry. For more information, please contact
Anne Marie Kaufmann at 703-527-5500, x119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
BOOK DISCUSSION
The Neighborhood A/B Book Club welcomes readers from throughout the
parish. On July 29 we will discuss Life of Pi by Yann Martel, which
was named a New York Times Notable Book. We do not meet in August. On
September 30, we will discuss Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri,
which won the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. On October 28 we will
discuss Madame Secretary by Madeline Albright. If you are interested
in a lively discussion of any or all of these books, please contact
Mike McDonald at 703-522-1078 or mmcdd@comcast.net.
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July
5th in observance of Independence Day.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2004:
7:30 Robert Valenti by Donna Bernardi Paul
9:00 Owen & Sadie Burns by Eugene Burns
11:00 Jose Grimaldo by Cecilia Maloney
1:00 Julia Quiroga by Alicia Soto & Family
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14c; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12,17-20
Monday, July 5, 2004:
9:00 Roger P. Marquis
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Hosea 2:16,17b-18,21-22; Matthew 9:18-26
Tuesday, July 6, 2004:
9:00 Kitty Ciambella by Paul Steinmetz
Readings: Hosea 8:4-7,11-13; Matthew 9:32-38
Wednesday, July 7, 2004:
9:00 Raul Bustillo by Gloria Bustillo
Readings: Hosea 10:1-3,7-8,12; Matthew 10:1-7
Thursday, July 8, 2004:
9:00 Antonio Reese by John Connell
Readings: Hosea 11:1-4,8c-9; Matthew 10:7-15
Friday, July 9, 2004:
9:00 Irene L. Turner by Ed & Trudy Dervan
Readings: Hosea 14:2-10; Matthew 10:16-23
Saturday July 10, 2004:
9:00 Pat Lilleg by Mr. & Mrs. William H. Marlow
5:00 Rev. Aldo Petrini by Camille Burruto
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 10:24-33
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, Diane Herbst, Katie Spasarro,
Eileen Bruno, Cathleen O' Brian, Rita Morison, Anne Tripp, Mary Tasker
(daughter of Fran Hobbs), Eileen Speorl, Regina Hendor, Geoff Cornman,
Patrick Hurl, Bert Sweigart and Thomas Cox. Let us also pray for those
who have died especially:
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 that will make for more nutritious
meals!!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark, Realtors
for their support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"Our obligation as bishops at this time is to teach clearly. It
is with pastoral solicitude for everyone envolved in the political process
that we will also counsel Catholic public officials that their acting
consistently to support abortion on demand risks making them cooperators
in evil in a public manner. We will persist in this duty to counsel,
in the hope that the scandal of their cooperating in evil can be resolved
by the proper formation of their consciences."-Statement of the
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, June 18, 2004.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Respect Life Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:30
PM in the Memorial Room Contact Grace Sims for more information call
at 703-528-5522, moshimoshi@starpower.net.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Spread the Word… The new St. Charles School Pre-Kindergarten Program
will Open Fall 2004 - a warm, secure environment with a staff dedicated
to help each child develop a positive self-image and prepare for the
transition to Kindergarten. Enroll your child now in this new faith
based half-day program for 5 years olds not yet ready for Kindergarten
and children who are 4 by September 30th. Call the School Office (703)
527-0608 for additional information and for application for admission.
Registration for St. Charles School Pre-K through Grade 8 continues
throughout summer. Spaces available in all grades. School summer Office
Hours are 9 Am - 1 PM, Mon-Thurs. Call to make an appointment to enroll
your child now. Tell your friends, co-workers and neighbors about this
opportunity for excellence in education at a very affordable cost.
Kudos to St. Charles Alumni…Congratulations to Sarah Rowley, St.
Charles Class of '04, who, as one of the top 10% of the Class of 2008,
has been selected as a DeSales Scholar at Paul VI Catholic High School.
Sarah has been awarded the Fr. McMahon Academic Scholarship for the
Class of '08.
Congratulations, also, to the following alumni who made the Honor Roll
at Bishop O'Conell High School for the Fourth Quarter: First Honors:
Jeffrey Johnson, Jennifer Sague, Second Honors: Claire Arias, Nicole
Collins, Glenn Crisostomo, Jennifer Curona, Kara Cutrona, Benjamin DeThomas,
James Ingram, Victor Kossey, Mark Lee-Tanedo, Jorge Perez and Anna Sargent.
IN OUR PARISH
C'YA NEWS
- July 4- Fireworks - meet after the 6:00 PM Mass to go to the Iwo
Jima Memorial and enjoy the Fireworks. Contact John Michals at Johnmichals@hotmail.com.
- July 10 - 8:00 PM - Games Night - Join us for a night of board
games and fun, Room 104 in the Community Center. Contact Katie Magnuson
klm34@georgetown.edu.
- July 11 - 7:00 PM - Planning Meeting - Join us after the 6:00 PM
Mass to plan some fun events for the month of August. If you want
to sponsor an event but can't make the meeting, contact Ted Zogakis
or Katie Magnuson at zogakis@flash.net.
or klm34@georgetown.edu.
- July 16 - June and July Birthday Dinner - Join us to celebrate
June and July Birthdays at Dave & Busters - Contact Cathy Buntua
and Katie Magnuson at Cathybuntua@yahoo.com
or klm34@georgetown.edu
- July 18 - Sunday Night Social - Contact Nick Baric and Cathy Buntua
at nbaric67@msn.com or cathybuntua@yahoo.com
- July 24 - 9:30 AM - Help us make lunch for Sullivan House - St.
Charles Kitchen - Contact Cathy Buntua at cathybuntua@yahoo.com.
- July 24 - Bike Day - Join us for a Bike Ride, all levels are encouraged
to join us contact Lisa Solomon at LisaASolomon@hotmail.com
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.
DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE
For Independence Day, take the liberty of visiting your parish website,
www.stcharleschurch..org. Free yourself of constraints by reading
the bulletin before Mass online in your pajamas, or take a look
into the future at upcoming events on the calendar.
You can also contemplate
what freedom means by reading reflections written by parishioners
on that subject. The Web Team salutes all of you who will visit your
parish site this week!
PARSIH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for (Sunday, June 27, 2004) was $14,621.50.
- Last Week's Tithe (Alliance for Housing Solutions) was for $1,345.18.
- 2nd Collection (Holy Father Peter's Pence) was $4,021.50.
- This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
- Next Week's Tithe is for the Arlington Free Clinic.
