Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend we focus on stewardship.
This biblical concept calls us to see our time, our talent and our
possessions as gifts from God. We are tenant farmers. The farm belongs
to God. All of creation is intended for the use of the entire human
family.
Our parish through the Ministries Fair, is happy to have our volunteer
pool replenished. Your time is a valuable gift. Our Staff and Parish
Council pledge their support. Our Parish Finance Committee renders an
account of our stewardship this weekend. Your financial support through
the Sunday Offertory, your participation in our Building Fund and faithful
redemption of our Pledging Program all provide the "Juice"
we need to promote our parish's many ministries and maintain our facilities.
In addition, our Tithing Program broadens the scope of our parish's
reach to many social needs on the local and global level. An example
is the upcoming tithe on October 16 and 17. This tithe of our regular
offertory will go the relief efforts in Gonaives, Haiti where thousands
were drowned by the latest hurricane and to Gros Marin a Sister Parish
where 50 people lost their homes. Thank you for continuing, of joining,
the generosity that is the hallmark of this great Parish!
THE CUPBOARD IS BARE
The parish pantry desperately needs replenishing, for the poor are always
with us. Please be generous. Items such as cereal, peanut butter, pasta,
pasta sauce, rice (in 1 or 2 pound bags), canned vegetables and fruits,
and canned meat and fish, are always in short supply. Items not requiring
kitchen facilities, for homeless patrons, are also requested. Leave
your contributions in the containers at the entrances to the church.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND
Know someone with a troubled Marriage? There is still room in the next
Retrouvaille Weekend on October 22-24, 2004 in Herndon, VA. It's not
too late! Call Debby and Eric at 703-683-4685. Brochure in back of Church.
6TH ANNUAL MASS
OF REMEMBRANCE
The Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 3,
at 7:30 PM at St. Charles Church. Join your fellow parishioners in remembering
deceased loved ones who have touched our lives. A reception will fellow
in Benedict Hall. Jean Sweeney, LPC, Pastoral Counselor, will facilitate
two sessions on "Surviving Our Losses" for anyone grieving
a loss. These will be held on October 20 and October 27 at 7:30 PM in
the Parish Library. Please RSVP to 703-527-5500 x115.
PLEASE READ: THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER
11, IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2004:
7:30 Rosemarie Fludder by Kathleen O'Leary
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Kathy Mora by Pat Niner
1:00 José Calviño by Gilda Ferer
6:00 Hugo Hernán Caceres by Rhina Ugaz
Readings: 2 Kings 5:14-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19
Monday, October 11, 2004:
9:00 Howard Stone
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Galatians 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1; Luke 11:29-32
Tuesday, October 12, 2004:
9:00 Gene Biedscheid by Anne M. Biedscheid
Readings: Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41
Wednesday, October 13, 2004:
9:00 Brian Francis by Werthmann Family
Readings: Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46
Thursday, October 14, 2004:
9:00 Alan Berkovich by Alex Cuijilo
Readings: Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54
Friday, October 15, 2004:
9:00 Geoffrey Cornman by John & Suzi Austin
Readings: Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7
Saturday October 16, 2004:
9:00 Anna Pristic by Bob & Michele Patrick
5:00 Jo Jakubowski by Stan Jakubowski
Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 12:8-12
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Margaret Finocchiaro, Sharon Hofer, 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, Mary Feola, Shanan Emge, Micaila Palacio, Mary Catherine,
Geoff Cornman, Patrick Hurl, Bert Sweigart, Thomas Cox, and Claudia
Carvajal. Let us also pray for those who have died especially: Brian
Francis, and Barbara Hammitt.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
October 24, 10AM-4PM, INTERNATIONAL
MINISTRIES DAY CELEBRATION. Location: St. Charles Community Center.
Enjoy a selection of international cuisine from around the world with
the purchase of a $10 food ticket. From 11AM-2PM, there will be a program
showcasing world culture. Proceeds will support the health and medical
services Haiti Committee, Philippine Medical Mission, Dominican Republic
Mission, and African AIDS Orphans Ministry provide. Representatives
from each ministry and CrossLink International will be present to provide
information on ministry services and volunteer opportunities. Please
contact Cathy at Cathybuntua@yahoo.com
with any questions.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark, Realtors
for their support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"We are now witnessing the gradual restructuring of American
culture according to ideals of utility, productivity and cost-effectiveness.
It is a culture where moral questions are submerged by a river of goods
and services and where the misuse of marketing and public relations
subverts public life." --
"Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics"
(USCCB)
OKTOBERFEST 2004
A new, improved Oktoberfest 2004 - Saturday, October 16th - Save the
Date! Come enjoy children's games, moon bounce, pumpkin patch, bake
sale, silent auction, Sister Benedict's bar-b-que, clowns, music, spaghetti
supper and much, much more. Tell your friends about this exciting community
event to benefit St. Charles School.
NURSERY NEWS
The St. Charles Borromeo nursery is now open during the 11:00 AM Mass,
and we are seeking a Volunteer and/or babysitter for the 9:00 AM Mass.
We have committed volunteers that are there every Sunday to watch your
children. Please feel free to stop by the nursery after either Mass
to meet Ryan Taylor and Amy Wyckoff, the 11AM volunteers. The nursery
is located in the Preschool Room, and accepts children between the ages
of 1 and 4. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact
Rose Holliday, the Nursery Coordinator at 703-522-8336. Hope to see
you there!
BOOK CLUB
The Neighborhood A/B Book Club welcomes readers from throughout the
parish. We will meet on October 28 to discuss Madeleine Albright's candid
memoir "Madam Secretary". On November 18 we will discuss Nancy
Mitford's novel, "Love in a Cold Climate", which satirizes
the world of the English aristocracy during the interwar years. If you
are interested in a lively discussion of either of these books, or would
like to know of our future readings, please contact Mike McDonald at
703-522-1078 or mmcdd@comcast.net.
PARENTING, TEENS AND FAITH FORMATION
Please joins us Sunday, November 14, 2004, 7:15pm - 8:30 PM in Benedict
Hall for a discussion on parenting, teens and faith formation sponsored
by the St. Charles Education Committee. Brian Razzino, a clinical psychologist,
will discuss adolescence and how parents can meet the challenges it
brings. Ann Felker, mother of nine and catechist at Our Lady Queen of
Peace parish in Arlington, will share her insight into faith formation
of teens. Dessert and drinks will be served.
IN OUR PARISH
HELP HOST THE RAMADAN IFTAR MEAL
The St. Charles Ecumenical/Interfaith Committee will meet on Friday,
October 15, at 7:00 PM in Room 103 of the Community Center. We welcome
all volunteers interested in planning for the October 22 Iftar Meal
and Ramadan Conversation. For details, pick up a flyer at the entrance
to the Church, or contact Janice Lent (jlent0322@aol.com)
or (202) 366-8966 (days).
FALL HEART
TO HEART TALKS
Our Marriage Team will present another Saturday afternoon workshop.
October 30 - Effective Marital Communication. 1:30 to 3:30 in Benedict
Hall. $10.00 Child Care available. Register Donna and Val Zadnick at
703-892-6720. SINGLE COUPLES ARE WELCOME AND HAVE FOUND THESE USEFUL
FOR RELATIONSHIP SKILLS. Register at www.stcharleschurch.org.
CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
Second Tuesday night, October 12 at 7:30 - 9:00 PM in the Chapel. Input
and practice on the two Theresa's way of prayer in the world, for the
world. Donations $10 per session, $75 for monthly series made payable
to St. Charles. Facilitated by Jean Sweeney.
CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST
Celebrating the commencement of the Year of the Eucharist-A presentation
by Fr. John C. Haughey, SJ: "Examining the Social Implications
of Eucharist According to St. Paul" based on 1 Corinthians 11:
17-34. Wednesday, October 20, 9:30 AM; Catholic Campus Ministry Center/St.
Robert Bellarmine Chapel, George Mason University, 4515 Roberts Rd.,
Fairfax. Sponsored by Catholic Charities Office of Parish Social Ministry.
ALL are welcome! RSVP: Anne Murphy, 703-841-3831 or amurphy@ccda.net.
HOLA, WEB PAGE PROGRAMMERS!
Your parish website, StCharlesChurch.org, keeps you connected to
your parish throughout the week-in English and Spanish. The Web
Team is looking for a few more volunteers who know at least a little
Spanish and HTML coding to help with the San
Carlos section of the site. The commitment is a few hours a month.
The benefits include the satisfaction of seeing our Spanish content
continue to expand and participating in the leading edge of online evangelization.
Sample activities include converting the translated bulletin document
into a web page and updating the Spanish parish calendar. Contact Jose
at sancarlos@stcharleschurch.org
to help our.
PARISH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, October 3, 2004 was $18,151.50.
- Last Week's Tithe for (Project Rachel & Catholic Charities
Children's Services) was of $1,669.94
- Last Week's 2nd Collection for (Building Fund) was of $5,266.00.
- This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
- Next Week's Tithe is for the Hurricane Jean Victims 50% for our
Sister Parish and 50% for Catholic Relief Services
