Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend we are reminded in a letter
from Bishop Loverde to exercise faithful citizenship by our participation
in the upcoming elections. I have added to the website an excellent
presentation on the topic "Faithful
Citizenship" presented by Dr. Steve Colecchi, Director of Department
of Justice and Peace for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
I make my own this idea from Bishop Loverde, "As we examine the
positions of candidates on numerous issues in the presidential and other
election contests, we must allow our consciences to be guided my fundamental
principles."
Next Sunday, November 7 at 7:00 PM, I invite you to a "Conversation
with Creedon" with guest Kelly Moon on the topic "Revitalizing
faith through scripture and small groups." I urge all Gathering,
Faith and Worship and other study groups to join us.
With peace and justice for all!
ALL SAINTS DAY
Please note that since the feast of All Saints falls on a Monday this
year, there is no obligation to attend Mass.
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.
PLEASE READ: Please turn off your cellphones and beepers when
you come to Mass. Perhaps you can leave them on silent instead of ringing.
GOSPEL OF JOHN VIDEOS
A three Part Video Series on the Gospel of John will be shown on November
3, 10, and 17 in the Parish Library from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. For more
information call Jim Morris (703) 920-7945.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Sunday, November 7, at 7:30 PM. Revitalizing Faith through Scriptures
and Small Groups. We invite all who have been part of small groups to
witness to what it meant to you, and invite all who have wondered about
becoming part of a small group. Let's have a conversation. See you in
Benedict Hall.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Tuesday, November
16, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register, please call the Parish
Office at 703-527-5500.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2004:
7:30 Juan Cesar Ugaz by Rhina Ugaz
9:00 Ruth B. Dean by Dale Dean
11:00 Edward J. Sheahan Jr. by Judy Sheahan
1:00 En Acción De Gracias by Alba Campo
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Wisdom 11:22-12:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10
Monday, November 1, 2004: ALL SAINTS
9:00 ALL Souls
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Revelation 7:2-4,9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a
Tuesday, November 2, 2004:
9:00 ALL Souls
Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 5:5-11
Wednesday, November 3, 2004:
9:00 ALL Souls
Readings: Philippians 2:12-18; Luke 14:25-33
Thursday, November 4, 2004:
9:00 ALL Souls
Readings: Philippians 3:3-8a; Luke 15:1-10
Friday, November 5, 2004:
9:00 ALL Souls
Readings: Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 16:1-8
Saturday November 6, 2004:
9:00 ALL Souls
5:00 ALL Souls
Readings: Philippians 4:10-19; Luke 16:9-150
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), Bert Sweigart, Mary Catherine
Kern-Herdoiza, William Fredick Anhut, Belmira Santos, Maruja de Villamizar,
Norma Mitchell, Linda James, Margaret Finocchiaro, Gloria Ferrer, Diane
Herbst, Kathleen O'Brien, Dorothy Henderson and Edward Bugaj. Let us
also pray for those who have died especially:
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Borromeo Housing Inc. (BHI)-which shelters homeless moms and their babies-needs
your feet! The 17th Annual Fannie Mae "Help the Homeless"
Walkathon will take place on the National Mall on Saturday, November
20th. If you haven't already signed up to walk, PLEASE walk for BHI-our
moms and babies need your help! Our Shelter will received funds from
all registrations marked with our designation code-BRRHS. Pick up registration
forms at the Parish Office, or look for BHI registration tables after
Mass over the next few Sundays. For more information, call Jane Hammitt
at 703-841-0139. Or register on-line at www.helpthehomelessdc.org.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Brian K. Madden Attorney
for his support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"To make such intrinsically evil actions [to perform or procure
an abortion] legal is itself wrong. This is the point most recently
highlighted in official Catholic teaching. The legal system as such
can be said to cooperate in evil when it fails to protect the lives
of those who have no protection except the law." -- USCCB's "Catholics
in Political Life."
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.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Dear Father Gerry, Father Jack, Parents, Parishioners, Friends, and
all who volunteered their time, treasure and talent to make Oktoberfest
2004 such an enormous success.
What a blessing you are to me, the school and to our parish community.
Thank you for another successful fundraiser. Our new parish center gave
us such wonderful new opportunities for celebrating community and raising
funds for our school. A special thank you to Frank Vega, Oktoberfest
2004 Chair for his energetic and competent leadership. Thank you all
for making things happen for our children and for one another. We CELEBRAT
CATHOLIC EDUCATION. We live and share COMMUNITY. We are the SPIRIT!
BOOK FAIR
BOOK FAIR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Join St. Charles School in celebrating
reading. We will be holding our FALL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR from Tuesday,
November 9 through Monday, November 15, from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, with a
special event for parishioners on Sunday, November 14, from 8:00 AM-1:00
PM. It will be held in the Library Annex, on the second floor of the
school. Please stop by and get a jump on your Christmas shopping. Any
questions? Call Angela Rowley at 703-5270608 or email arowley@stcharles.k12.va.us.
World Youth Day 2005
All young people, ages 16-35, are invited to learn more about World
Youth Day 2005 in Cologne, Germany. From August 14-22, 2005 experience
a spiritual pilgrimage with thousands of Catholic youth from around
the world as they gather in prayer and celebration. For more information,
contact Anne Marie Kaufmann at 703-527-5500, x119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
Also, information is available on the Diocesan website, www.arlingtoncatholicyouth.org.
All interested youth must make a commitment and initial deposit by November
7.
IN OUR PARISH
BULLETIN INSERTS AND ARTICLES
Please be aware that approval for inserts to the Bulletin must be requested
and obtained from your ministry's staff liaison at least three weeks
prior to the Sunday being requested, with the approved final copy submitted
to the Parish Office the Wednesday prior to the Sunday requested. Please
also be aware that the deadline for submitting articles for publication
in our Sunday Bulletin is the Friday, nine days prior to the Sunday
being requested. Please also be aware that all Bulletin Board Flyers
must also be approved by your ministry's staff liaison and submitted
to the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation.
BLOOD DRIVES AT ARLINGTON COUNTY CENTRAL LIBRARY
Please share the gift of life by DONATIONG BLOOD at the convenient Inova
Bloodmobile Drives at Arlington Central Library.
Saturday - November 6, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
Tuesday - November 9, from 2:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
Please bring a photo ID and eat before you donate. Thank you.
Call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) for your appointment.
NO TRICKS—JUST TREATS—ON YOUR PARISH WEBSITE
You're in for a treat when you visit your sweet parish website. www.StCharlesChurch.org,
this week. The Web Team dressed up the site with photos
from Oktoberfest. So keep connected to St. Charles by visiting us
online for plenty of your favorite delights, including Fr.
Creedon homilies, the schedule
of who's saying which Mass and the new calendar/scheduler.
SALT ANNUAL FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE
All are invited to join people of faith from throughout the diocese
to learn first hand what social justice issues are on the agenda for
advocacy in the upcoming 2005 Virginia General Assembly, and to learn
how to respond. The SALT conference is being held on Saturday October
30th at 9:00-11:30 AM at St. Mark's Activities Center located at 9970
Vale Road in Vienna.
PARISH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, October 24, 2004 was $19,935.60.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,834.08 was for Crosslink International.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $4,681.00 was for World Missions.
- This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parish in Cavaillon & Gros
Marin, Haiti.
- Next Week's Tithe is for FISH.
