Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
"As king he claims dominion over all creation that he may present
to you, his almighty Father, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom
of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace."
These words from the Preface of the Mass of Christ the King are recognized
by the theologians as the charter for the Church. The Church is not
there for itself, we are the community called to establish Christ's
Kingdom. This kingdom extends beyond our bounds to all people. The signs
of the presence of God's reign are the qualities listed in this prayer.
"Justice" is the goal of the Campaign for Human Development.
The eradication of poverty in America cannot be accomplished by charity
alone unless it is accompanied by action for justice to change conditions,
attitudes and structure. Your second collection donations help these
lofty goals by supporting self-help projects managed by the poor themselves.
An example of this work is the effort of BRAVO in our area to support
tenant organizing. Please be generous.
Mark your calendar for Conversation
with Creedon; topic "Religion: Conflict or Peace" December
5, at 7:00 PM
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 CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS WHEN YOU
COME TO MASS. PERHAPS YOU CAN LEAVE THEM ON SILENT INSTEAD OF RINGING.
COPING WITH GRIEF DURING
THE HOLIDAYS
Is grief weighing you down? Do you feel you are at odds with all the
holiday hoopla? If so please join fellow parishioners on December 1,
at 7:30 in the library. Together we will share our grief and tips on
dealing with bereavement in this holiday season. Contact Jean Sweeney
in the Parish Office x115, to RSVP or for additional questions. (Sponsored
by Circle of Caring).
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Whitlow's On Wilson Bar &
Grill for their support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2004:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Chris & Evelyn Fitzgerald (L) by Chris Fitzgerald
11:00 Bernard English by Mary English
1:00 Teresa & Michele Barrios
6:00 John Pinto by Mario D'Ambrosio
Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43
Monday, November 22, 2004:
9:00 Kate Wholey by the Wholey Family
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Revelation 14:1-3,4b-5; Luke 21:1-4
Tuesday, November 23, 2004:
9:00 Joanne Schratwieser by Bryan Di Lella
Readings: Revelation 14:14-19; Luke 21:5-11
Wednesday, November 24, 2004:
9:00 Julia Muller by Viola Muller
Readings: Revelation 15:1-4; Luke 21:12-19
Thursday, November 25, 2004:
9:00 Albert R. Mcahron by Isabel Mcahron
Readings: Revelation 18:1-2,21-23;19:1-3,9a
Friday, November 26, 2004:
9:00 Mary Helen Siemer by Nancy Siemer
Readings: Revelation 20:1-4,11-21:2; Luke 21:29-33
Saturday November 27, 2004:
9:00 Col. Joseph E. Laposa by Joanne Laposa
5:00 Frank Sacharanski by John Sach
Readings: Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36
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: Vivian Bond, and Emma Virginia Kelley.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Well, we're at it again, and we need your food! 20 families will receive
warm complete Thanksgiving dinners, turkey, pumpking pie, taters, and
all the fixings' thanks to Fran Hobbs and your generosity! Meanwhile,
the food pantry needs Thanksgiving food to help out other families in
our area! Send our food pantry your potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned
corn, pie mixes, meats, gravy, stuffing, and other NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
you want to give a poor family for Thanksgiving dinner! God bless you
all. Call the Office with any questions.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"We were all deceived. We all fell for it--hook, line and sinker."
-- Norma McCorvey ("Jane Roe" of Roe v. Wade, convert to Catholicism,
and speaker at the recent International Week of Prayer and Fasting benefit)
on the "right" to abortion.
"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 projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS OF THE 300 CLUB DRAWINGS!
September 2004: 1st Place Margaret Decourcey, 2nd Place Anna Monicey,
3rd Place Mary E. Walters. October 2004: 1st Place Mary Anne Stallings,
2nd Place Mary Kossey, 3rd Place Ken & Marie Milow. Join the 300
Club and you may be a winner, too. Proceeds benefit St. Charles School.
Call the school for information (703-527-0608).
Beginning your holiday festivities with Breakfast With Santa, Sunday,
December 5th, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM. All children and the "young at
heart" are invited to join Santa in the School Cafeteria for a
delicious pancake breakfast. There will be gifts for the children and
an opportunity to have pictures taken with Santa. Large breakfast: $6.00,
Small Breakfast: $4.00. Reservations are NOT necessary. Come and enjoy
this wonderful St. Charles Christmas tradition. Call the School Office
if you have questions.
THANKGIVING POTLUCK FOR YOUNG ADULTS
C'YA, the St. Charles Young Adults group, invites
all young adults to our Thanksgiving Sunday Night Social on November
21st. Newcomers are especially welcome at this potluck dinner which
will be held in Benedict Hall after the 6 PM Mass. If your surname begins
with "A-D" bring a dessert; "E-L" a side dish; "M-S"
an entrée or casserole; "T-Z" drinks. Also, please
bring a canned good for a local food pantry. Direct any question to
Nick at (703) 276-2711 or email at nbaric67@msn.com. Hope to see you
there!
ANNUAL INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING
SERVICE
Join members of other Arlington faith communities for "Thanksgiving
Together" at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Wednesday, November
24, at 7:00 PM. This year's service will be hosted by the Unitarian
Universalist Church of Arlington, located at the intersection of Arlington
Blvd (Rt. 50) and George Mason Drive. See the flyers on the bulletin
boards for details.
IN OUR PARISH
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. The following items are most needed: 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
cakes, 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.
GET TO KNOW FR. JACK O'HARA ONLINE
This week your parish website features an interview with Fr. Jack O'Hara,
our new parochial vicar. Visit www.StCharlesChurch.org, to learn how
our associate pastor is a man of many interests, from Falls Church to
Fallingwater and from the Marshall Plan to the Marine Crops Marathon.
Thank you Gretchen Pierce of the Web Team for conducting such an interesting
interview, and to Fr. Jack for sharing with us. As Thanksgiving approaches,
the Web Team offers our thanks
to all of you out there who connect with Christ through our vibrant
online community.
ADVENT SCRIPTURE SERIES
We invite parishioners to come to 3 sessions to learn about St. Matthew
Gospel. (We begin the new scripture year in Advent). Tuesday nights,
November 30 - December 14, - From 7:30 - 8:30 in room 104 with Fr. Jack
O'Hara, Michael Doyle, and Jean Sweeney. All are welcome.
PARISH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, November 14, 2004 was $16,367.00.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,505.76 was for. African Mission.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $6,935.00 was for the Building Fund.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
