Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
On November first, I celebrated All Saints with the children. Our
School 6th graders gave a remarkable testimony to the heroes of our
faith. I offered them a suggestion I would like to offer ALL our children
and youth. I notice how my nieces and nephews love to decorate their
rooms with the image of their heroes; sports figures (like the Red Sox),
rock stars, singers etc. Why not include an image of your favorite saint…
even a little one…on your bedroom wall?
Today, Sunday November 7 at 7:00 PM, I host a Conversation
on Faith; "How to revitalize faith through scripture and small
group sharing?" Kelly Moon, a young adult leader will be my guest.
I especially invite Gathering, bible study and neighborhood groups to
this important discussion.
My Alma Mater, All Hallows, Dublin will provide an exciting seminar
on November 13 in Benedict Hall on "Footsteps of God in the Poetry
of Ireland" Call the Parish Office for a reservation,
Saints be Praised!
MISSING FROM THE PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office is missing two items. One is an 8½" x
11" paper-bound book entitled. "Faith Sharing for Small Communities."
The second item is a white binder containing "Diocesan Publications"
software and documentation. Both items were "removed" from
the Front Desk. We would greatly appreciate their return.
PLEASE READ: Please turn off your cellphones and beepers when
you come to Mass. Perhaps you can leave them on silent instead of ringing.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
FOR ALL SOULS
Throughout the month of November a "Book of Remembrance" is
placed in the Church on Sunday and in the Chapel during the week to
remember family and friends. Please feel free to write the names of
your loved ones.
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, NOVEMBER 7, 2004:
7:30 All Souls
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 All Souls
1:00 All Souls
6:00 All Souls
Readings: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5; Luke 20:27-28
Monday, November 8, 2004:
9:00 All Souls
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Titus 1:1-9; Luke 17:1-6
Tuesday, November 9, 2004:
9:00 All Souls
Readings: Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11,16-17
Wednesday, November 10, 2004:
9:00 Betty Harlow by Ed & Trudy Dervan
Readings: Titus 3:1-7; Luke 17:11-19
Thursday, November 11, 2004:
9:00 Rafael A. Sandiego by Sandy
Readings: Philemon 7-20; Luke 17:20-25
Friday, November 12, 2004:
9:00 Pual Kyper by Shirley A. McOsker
Readings: 2 John 4-9; Luke 17:26-37
Saturday November 13, 2004:
9:00 Lourdes Arsua Angeles by Camelita Menansala
5:00 Teresa Burruto by Camille Burruto
Readings: 3 John 5-8; Luke 18:1-8
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 Frederick Anhut, Belmira Santos, Maruja de Villamizar,
Margaret Finocchiaro, Diane Herbst, Dorothy Henderson, Dick Munly, Thelma
Sierra, Nick Penning and Edward Bugaj. Let us also pray for those who
have died especially: Madeline Kilkeary, mother of Kathryn Metzler,
Jean Davidge, mother of Maryjean Davidge, and Frank Moynihan, father
of Mandy Batnal.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Join us Tuesday November 9th, at 6:30 PM in Benedict Hall for the POVERTY
DIET DINER. Come hear others' experience of living on the Poverty Diet
for three days and share your own experience. For more information on
the Poverty Diet, contact Katie Magnuson, klm34@georgetown.edu
or 703-892-2762, or visit www.vicpp.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.
BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL'S 15TH ANNUAL AUCTION AND DINNER GALA
Please join us for "A Rendezvous with Yesterday… Celebrating
40 years of Ireton," a festive evening of silent and live auction
bidding, a delicious sit down surf and turf dinner and spirited socializing
on Sunday, November 21, 2004 from 4:00 until 9:30 PM at the McLean Hilton
in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Tickets are $65. Proceeds from the gala
benefit Bishop Ireton High School including the financial aid program.
Call (703) 212-5182 for information or tickets.
GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE
Come on all you turkeys, Thanksgiving is around the corner and it's
time to stuff Fran's turkey again. Please stop by Benedict Hall after
the 7:30, 9, and 11:00 Masses and make a contribution to help buy turkeys
and fixing to feed 20 needy families in our neighborhood. Checks should
be made payable to Fran Hobbs. Thank you.
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.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE & BORROMEO HOUSING
Borromeo Housing, along with the Respect Life Committee, is launching
a bassinet project to be an ongoing ministry for the women/children
of Borromeo Housing, much like the parish food pantry project. We would
greatly appreciate your support in this wonderful BHI outreach ministry
by placing any of the following items in the bassinet located at the
back of the Church. BHI note that these are the items that they need
the most: first-aid supplies, soap, children's cold medicines/tylenol,
baby wipes, diapers (2,4,5) and pull-ups (4T/5T), baby lotion, children's
vitamins, feminine care products, socks for women/children, mashed potatoes,
pasta, pasta sauce, pasta dishes, rice (flavored), applesauce, fruit
cups, box drinks, rice cake, pudding cups, cake mixes, peanut butter,
relish, honey, honey mustard dressing, oil, BBQ sauce, taco mix, cocoa,
tea bags. Also gift cards for Safeway & Giant are very useful. Thank
you very much for your support and generosity to this important ministry.
PARISH POLL RESULTS ON GIVING MONEY TO THE HOMELESS
We made one of Fr.
Creedon homilies that appear on the parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org,
more interactive by asking online visitors whether they gave money when
asked by a homeless person. Almost 42% of respondents replied "sometimes,"
35% said "no," 12% answered "frequently" and about
another 12% give food or a non-cash item instead. Visit us this week
to try another faith-related poll, to read a Fr. Creedon homily you
may have missed or to see pictures
from Oktoberfest. And if you're interested in feeding the hungry,
leave your non-perishable food in baskets at the Church entrances for
the St. Charles pantry.
PARISH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, October 31, 2004 was $18,889.76.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,737.86 was for our Sister Parishes in Cavaillon
& Gros Marin, Haiti.
- This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
- Next Week's Tithe is for the African Mission.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
