Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
We celebrate this great Mary feast today. It's a feast of friendship
also-Mary and Elizabeth.
Elizabeth says "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken
to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." Perhaps we can recognize
the Christ in one another, and encourage the bringing of this Christ-life
to birth in our everyday world. Mary is a model of discipleship for
us. Can you read her wonderful response as a disciple with her? Try
it in today's Gospel. (Luke 1:39-56).
Don't forget our receptions for Fr. Francisco Sunday. Join us in the
afternoon (lunch at 2:00 PM, and our program at 3:00 PM in celebration
of him). And check the bulletin and the web for opportunities to join
us in ministry. God take us as we are and use us for the reign of God.
PLEASE REMEMBER…
…to turn OFF your cell phone and/or beeper while attending Mass!
Your fellow parishioners will appreciate your consideration.
…that equipment for those who are hearing impaired is available
upon request from an usher.
…to please notify the Parish Office of your address change or to
be removed from the registration list if you plan to move away from
St. Charles.
…WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Tuesday August 17,
at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register, please call the Parish
Office at 703-527-5500.
FINDING YOUR WAY
A day of reflection for single women focusing on the "feminine
genius" discerning a vocation to marriage, consecration in the
world, or religious life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes parish
hall on August 28, 2004, $20 registration includes lunch. For more information,
visit our site: home.catholicweb.com/ADCCWW/ or call Adrian at 703-841-3820.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark Arlington's
Favorite Realtors for their support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, August 15, 2004: THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY
7:30 Parishoners
9:00 William McGinnis by Jane & Gregory McCarthy
11:00 Hector H. Chavarro Sr. by Cecilia Chavarro
1:00 Fr. Francisco Méndez de Dios (L) by the Latin American Community
6:00 Rene Mercado by Jeanett Jimenez
Readings: Revelation 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke
1:39-56
Monday, August 16, 2004
9:00 Kevin Rawdon by Anne M. Arnett
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Ezekiel 24:15-24; Matthew 19:16-22
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
9:00 Vincent Keown by John Keown
Readings: Ezekiel 28:1-10; Matthew 19:23-30
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
9:00 John Maloney by The Fitzpatricks
Readings: Ezekiel 34:1-11; Matthew 20:1-16
Thursday, August 19, 2004
9:00 Helen Naber by St. Charles Staff
Readings: Ezekiel 36:23-28; Matthew 22:1-14
Friday, August 20, 2004
9:00 Gene Sanger by The Rubinger Family
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Matthew 22:34-40
Saturday August 21, 2004
9:00 Special Intention by Luncia Hittle
5:00 Sirotniak Family by van Ladies
Readings: Ezekiel 43:1-7b; Matthew 23:1-12
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, Katie Spasarro, Eileen Bruno,
Mary Tasker (daughter of Fran Hobbs), Eileen Speorl, Linda James, Tara
Rice, John Emge, Lillian Gavin, Agnes Majchrowitz, Ann Frontera-Rial,
Margaret Finocchiaro, Mary Pritchard, Thomas Parker, Patrick Hurl, Bert
Sweigart and Thomas Cox. Let us also pray for those who have died especially:
Elizabeth Gunning Eleanor Martin and Kathleen Hauke.
BISHOP URGED CUBAN LENIENCY
The chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on International Policy
has urged Congress to relax new U.S. travel restrictions on visits to
Cuba. "We believe the goals of improving the lot of the Cuban people
and encouraging the democratization of the governance of Cuba are best
accomplished through more rather than less contact between the Cuban
and American peoples," said Bishop John H. Ricard of Pensacola-Tallahasse,
Fla.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging
and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable
rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop."
-- Evangelium Vitae, no. 101
Pregnant and need help? Assistance is just a telephone call away. Please
contact Gabriel Project Arlington at 1-866-444-3553 any time for a friend
who can point you toward the best assistance.
ARTIST/WOODCARVER NEEDED
St. Charles' Atrium program for children needs replacement of small
wooden figurines and decorative prayer cards. If you have artistic skills
in either calligraphy/printing or making & painting small wooden
figurines, please contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500 x, 119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
Blueprints with all specifications will be provided.
HELP NEEDED/YOUTH MINISTRY
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to share your faith with teens? If so,
consider teaching Confirmation classes to young people enrolled in our
youth ministry programs. For more information on volunteering for this
important ministry, contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, x119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
HELP NEEDED/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
St. Charles' Sunday morning religious education classes need a few more
adults to serve as catechists. If you love children and wish to help
them grow closer to God and learn more about their Catholic faith, please
consider volunteering as a catechist this coming year. For more information,
contact Anne Marie at 703-527-5500, x 119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
We have a particular need for those who enjoy working with preschool
aged children.
"WELCOME RETURNING/INACTIVE CATHOLICS"
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. "Landings" is an eight week
discussion series, a safe landing place for returning Catholics to explore
their faith and future with the Catholic Church. We begin our Fall session
on Wednesday, September 22. If you are interested, please contact Anna
LaNave at (703) 916-8746 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org.
C'YA PRAISE & WORSHIP
Please join C'YA on Thursday August 19, for song, prayer and Eucharistic
Adoration in the Church. From 7:30-9:00 PM. For more information, contact
Kelly Moon kmoon98@yahoo.com.
IN OUR PARISH
C'YA NEWS
- August 16 - Screen on the Green: Join us on the National Mall to
view Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Sponsor: Dawn Kirk (oh2b_alive@hotmail.com
)
- August 17, 7:15 PM - Catechism/Bible Study: Tithing, Community Center
Room 202. For more information contact Katie. (klm34@georgetown.edu
or 703-892-2762)
- August 19, 7:30 PM - Praise & Worship w/ Fr. Rich Mullins Sponsor:
Kelly Moon kmoon98@yahoo.com.
- August 20, 6:30 PM - IMF Happy Hour, Sponsor: Gilda Ordonez gildaordonez@hotmail.com.
- August 21, 7:00 PM - BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY, Community Center Gym
Sponsors: Katie Magnuson ( klm34@georgetown.edu)
and Dan Marsh (danfmarsh@aol.com).
- August 24, 7:15 PM - Catechism/Bible Study: God the Creator, Katie's
house For more information, contact Katie (klm34@georgetown.edu
or 703-892-2762 )
- August 25, 7:00 PM - Volunteer with the SKITS program, Sullivan
House For more information, contact Evelyn (evmary02@aol.com.
- August 27, 7:00 PM - August Birthdays Party, Sponsor: Katie Magnuson
(klm34@georgetown.edu ).
CATHOLIC SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS
Stop by your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, this week for
Catholic summer reading recommendations
from fellow parishioners. You can even share
your own suggestions of favorite books. And with August here, you
may also want to see this month's celebrant's
schedule and the Parish Council's recommended
events for the months. Keep connected to St. Charles all summer
long by playing a part in your online Catholic community.
PARSIH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, August 8, 2004 was 17,060.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,569.57 was for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection for the Propagation of the Faith: The
Benedictine Sisters was $3,892.00.
- This Week's Tithe is for ASPAN.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti
