Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend the parish focuses on Marriage Encounter. This is a proven
way to enrich relationship and revitalize marriage. Retrouvaille offers
similar retreats for people in more troubled marriages. If you need
more information call Jean Sweeney at the parish.
Oktoberfest each year is a
wonderful occasion for gathering, community building and fundraising
for our school.
I thank all who participated and all who gave of their time to organize
and help,
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.
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. Brochures in the 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 follow
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.
MOMS AND ME
Every Thursday AM, in the Parish Center. At 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Come and
meet some other Moms and their babies/toddlers.
THE CATHOLIC HEALING MINISTRY OF THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON
The Catholic Healing Ministry of the Diocese of Arlington will celebrate
a Mass and Healing Service on Thursday, November 4, at 7:30 PM, St.
John Neumann Catholic Church, 11800 Lawyers Road, Reston, VA. Fr. Tuck
Grinnell, celebrant. For further information call 540-347-0809 or www.healingministry.net.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2004:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Janet L. Brett by Albertina Ponce
11:00 Eliza Pinzon by Cecilia Maloney
1:00 Dulce Elena Fernández by The Fernández Family
6:00 Linda James (L) by Tom Poff
Readings: Exodus 17:8-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8
Monday, October 18, 2004:
9:00 James Damian Roberts
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9
Tuesday, October 19, 2004:
9:00 Frances Brekhus
Readings: Ephesians 2:12-22; Luke 12:35-38
Wednesday, October 20, 2004:
9:00 Alice Wilson by Kathleen O'Leary
Readings: Ephesians 3:2-12; Luke 12:39-48
Thursday, October 21, 2004:
9:00 Jim Bumbalo by Louis Grimmelbein
Readings: Ephesians 3:14-21; Luke 12:49-53
Friday, October 22, 2004:
9:00 Umit Energin (L) by John V. Rowan
Readings: Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 12:54-59
Saturday October 23, 2004:
9:00 Mercedes Soriano by Alex Cuijilo
5:00 Cosgroue Family by John Sach
Readings: Ephesians 4:7-16; Luke 13:1-9
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' Brien, 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: Henrietta
Smith.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
On Saturday morning, October 23, the Arlington County Board will consider
the First Baptist Church
of Clarendon's proposed residential apartments, with 45% proposed
as committed affordable housing for the next 30 years. St. Charles acclaims
their actions, especially in our Clarendon neighborhood and ask any
and all interested parishioners to show your support Saturday at 8:30
AM. For more information, call Rob Ryland at 202-879-5086.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Whitlow's On Wilson 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)
ST.JAMES PARENT & TEACHER ORGANIZATION
St. James School will hold its annual bazaar Wednesday, October 27 through
Saturday, October 30. We would appreciate it if you could let the members
of your church community know about this event. In particular, Wednesday
through Friday evenings from 6:00 - 10:00 PM and Saturday morning form
7:30 - 11:00 AM, we have a White Elephant/Toy/Books sale that features
used clothing, housewares, lines, blankets, and of course, toys and
books. This is a popular event for people in our community to purchase
used clothing, books and toys in good conditions for their families.
If you have any questions about the bazaar or its activities, please
feel free to contact Susan Kiley at 703527-8420.
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.
YOUNG ADULTS SOCIAL
C'YA, (St. Charles Young Adults), invites those in their 20's and 30's
to our monthly Sunday Night Social on the 17th. It will be held in Benedict
Hall right after the 6 PM Mass. Join us for dinner, socializing, and
learning about ways for newcomers to get involved. Please bring $4-5
to cover cost of food. Any questions? Email Nick at nbaric67@msn.com
or call 703-276-2711.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Celebrate the start of the "Year of the Eucharist" with Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament, led by Father Mullins on Thursday, October
21, from 7:30-9:00 PM. Uplifting music by C'YA's Praise & Worship
band. All are welcome. For more information kmoon98@yahoo.com
IN OUR PARISH
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Encounter is one of the most successful and dynamic marriage enrichment
experiences in the world today. Today over 3 million couples in 90 countries
have experienced the beauty and the gift of the Weekend-a fulfilling
time for couples to focus on their relationship away from the distractions
and tensions of everyday life. The next weekend is on November 12-14
at the Dulles Inn and Conference Center. To register directly, go www.wwme-nova.org
or for info, call Margie & John Barba, 703-281-5316.
HOLA, WEB PAGE PROGRAMMERS!
Your parish website, StCharlesChurch.org, keeps you connected to your
parish all week - whether you call it "St. Charles" or "San
Carlos." The Web Team
is looking for 2 more volunteers who know a little Spanish and HTML
to help with the Spanish language 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 evangelization
that gets results. A sample activity is converting the Microsoft Word
version of the Spanish bulletin into a web page. (It's already translated
when emailed to us). Contact Jose at sancarlos@stcharleschurch.org
if you feel the Holy Spirit nudging you to pitch in.
BISHOP IRETON SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE
The Bishop Ireton Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band will
perform their FALL CONCERT on Friday, October 29 at 7:30 PM in the Garwood
Whaley Auditoruim, Bishop Iteton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria,
Virginia. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children under 12. For
more information, call (703) 212-5162.
PARISH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, October 10, 2004 was $15,784.60.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,452.18 was for Project Lazarus.
- This Week's Tithe is for Hurrican Relief 50% for our Sister Parish
in Haiti.
- Next Week's Tithe is for Crosslink International.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for World Missions.
