Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend we welcome Fr. John O Hara as my associate and parochial
vicar of St. Charles. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work
with a close friend of many years.
Our paths in ministry have been very similar, in addition to parish
ministry, both of us have served in our Diocesan Mission at Banica in
the Dominican Republic and as former Directors of Diocesan Catholic
Charities. Both of us are graduates of Washington Theological Union
and the School of Social Service at Catholic University. Besides, his
ancestors hail from Ireland!
I look forward to collaborating with him and with you in the years
ahead know that you will extend to him the warmest of welcomes.
I urge parents to attend Sunday evening's session on faith issues for
children and youth.
Welcome, Failte, Bienvenido,
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!
CALL TO PRAYER FOR OUR NATION
Take part in a special Novena, nine weeks of prayer that began August
31 and will conclude Election Day, November 2! Priests for Life offers
up this prayer campaign for the following: a) that in this year's elections,
our nation will embrace the moral values of a culture of life; b) that
the United States of America reclaim her founding principles of faith
and dependence upon God in public life; c) that believers take an active
role in the elections by registering to vote and voting; and d) that
candidates understand their responsibility to serve the people, protect
life and family, and adhere to the law of God. Visit our website for
more information https://secure.priestsforlife.org/prayer.php
COUPLES, MARRIED OR SINGLE COME TO THE WORKSHOP
On September 25 from 1:30-3:30. "Expectations and Assumptions"
Register at doors or call the Parish at 703-527-5500 x115, leave your
name and number. Childcare provided.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Brighton Gardens for their support.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, September 19, 2004:
7:30 George Gorski by Ed & Liz Barnidge
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Vicent Crisostomo by Mr. & Mrs. Augusto Crisostomo
1:00 Hugo Hernán Cáceres by St. Charles Staff
6:00 Mr. Hsiung by Mary & Jeff Lewis
Readings: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13
Monday, September 20, 2004
9:00 HB Smith by Jan & George Macdonald
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Proverbs 3:27-34; Luke 8:16-18
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
9:00 Leonor Domingo by Tom & Mercedes Espinas
Readings: Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13; Matthew 9:9-13
Wednesday, September 22, 2004:
9:00 Elizabeth Fritz by Helena, Teresa & Susana
Readings: Proverbs 30:5-9; Luke 9:1-6
Thursday, September 23, 2004
9:00 Ceil Drzewi by John & Muriel Dreswick
Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11; Luke 9:7-9
Friday, September 24, 2004
9:00 Charlotte Pine by John Pine
Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Luke 9:18-22
Saturday September 25, 2004
9:00 Felipe See by Juliete Teodosio
5:00 Ralph Bruno by Camille Burruto
Readings: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8; Luke 9:43b-45
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, John
Emge, Lillian Gavin, Agnes Majchrowitz, Margaret Finocchiaro, Mary Pritchard,
Thomas Parker, Patrick Hurl, Bert Sweigart, Thomas Cox, John Rizzuto,
Mary Feola, Shanan Emge, Micaela Palacio, Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza,
William Frederick, Nancy Hall, Andrew Niland, and Barbara Doyle. Let
us also pray for those who have died especially: Brian Francis.
AIDS COMPASSION SUNDAYS
Of the 15 million children worldwide who are orphans of AIDS, 12 million
live in Sub-Saharan Africa. St. Charles Borromeo and Our Lady Queen
of Peace formed a joint ministry to raise awareness about this crisis.
On Saturday and Sunday, September 25th and 26th, Father Angelo D'Agostino,
a Jesuit MD who founded and operates Nyumbani, a home for children who
are HIV-positive orphans of AIDS in Nairobi, Kenya, will be speaking
at OLQP at the 6:00 PM, 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM Masses. Call 703-979-5580
for more information. On Sunday, October 3rd, Father Gerry Creedon will
hold one of his famous "Conversations with Creedon," a session
on AIDS in Africa with Suzi Peel of Family Health International after
the 6 PM Mass at St. Charles.
RESPECT LIFE
"The Holy Father speaks of the protection of life as the fundamental
realization [of any] respect for human rights. Without that realization,
without that respect for the right to life, no other discussion of human
rights can continue; it must be based upon the foundation of human dignity
and the right to life." -- Cardinal Renato Martino, President of
the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace at the Vatican.
"ABORTION." Is this word a part of your past? Are you in
need of some deep spiritual healing? If so, call Maryanne at 703-841-2504
or project rachel@arlingtondiocese.org.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
It is that time of year again when I beg for your help to make Catholic
education possible for my special children. The need is great, and your
contribution will make a big difference. No amount is too large or too
small. Feel the Spirit! Be the Spirit! Checks may be made payable to
St. Charles School Scholarship Fund. I am blessed by your continued
support and generosity. If you have any questions, please call the school
office at 703-527-0608. Sr. Benedict Kesock.
FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2004-05
"St. Charles School" participates in the USDA SPECIAL MILK
PROGRAM. Low cost milk will be available to all children enrolled at
St. Charles. Rules for acceptance and participation in the SPECIAL MILK
PROGRAM and all activities are the same for all without regard to race,
color, sex, age, disability or national origin. Any person who believe
he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA related activity
should write to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.
OKTOBERFEST
Play in the band? Sing in a group? Dance on stage? Puppeteer? Actor/Actress?
Clown? Magician? Oktoberfest is looking for you. We need performers
to provide entertainment for the Oktoberfest on October 16th. If you
would like to donate your talent and perform for the parish community,
please contact Laurie Dodson at 571-217-2602 or email her laed1225@yahoo.com.
"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.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Tuesday, October
19, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register, please call the Parish
Office at 703-527-5500.
IN OUR PARISH:
SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
C'YA, (St. Charles Young Adults), invites all
young adults to our monthly social on September 19th after the 6 PM
Mass. Head on over to Benedict Hall in the community center to socialize,
meet other young adults in the parish, have dinners, & find out
about upcoming events. Sunday Night Socials are especially suited for
new members. Please bring $4-5 to defray food costs. Any questions?
Call Nick at (703) 276-2711 or email him at nbaric67@msn.com.
MINISTRIES FAIR: SEPTEMBER 25-26
New to the Parish? A longtime attendee just waiting for the chance to
get involved? An information seeker just looking to find out what is
going on? Any and all of the above should stop by the Parish Center
following all Masses the weekend of September 25-26 for our annual Ministries
Fair. Here, in one convenient location, you will find information on
the many ministries at work in here in our own St. Charles community.
These include liturgy support, social justice, the school, religious
education, stewardship, hospitality, community life, neighborhoods,
and the Latino community. Whether you want to contribute several hours
one week on a special project or want to contribute one hour a week
for many weeks on a longer term initiative, we have a volunteer opportunity
perfectly suited for you. Please plan on stopping by after next week's
Mass. (P.S. refreshments will be served).
MINISTRY AND NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEERS…
Upon visiting the St. Charles Web site recently, you may have noticed
that the parish has a new online calendar and
scheduling/meeting room reservation system! If you are interested
in learning more about this system and how to submit requests to reserve
parish facilities (meeting rooms, such as Benedict Hall, Upper Room,
etc.) via email, please stop by the Parish Community Center Manager's
office (located near the parking lot entrance to the Parish Community
Center) anytime after the morning Masses on Sunday, September 26 (also
the day of the parish's annual Ministries Fair). Members of the parish's
Scheduling Task Force will be available to offer an orientation and
demonstration. We hope to see you there!
MARRIED IN 1979 OR 1954?
A marriage Jubilee Mass with Bishop Loverde will be celebrated at St.
Thomas More Cathedral on Sunday October 24 at 2:30 if you are married
25 or 50 years in this year 2004. call Jean at 703-527-5500 x,115 to
register.
- Last Week's Collection for (September 12, 2004) was $18,679.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,718.51 was for the Offender's Aid and Restoration
(OAR) and Virginia Cure.
- This Week's Tithe is for St. Charles School.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Catholic University.
