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for January 2, 2005
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Epiphany of the Lord
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
A New Year is a time for fresh beginnings. St. Charles wants to look
ahead to meet new challenges. Next week's bulletin carries a flyer with
the question, "What is your wish
for St. Charles in this new year? And beyond?" Please take
a moment during the week to consider your hopes for your parish. Share
your hopes with us as you share your donation in next Sunday's offertory.
I thank you for the outreach of our people at Christmas and pledge
the support of our clergy and staff to our ongoing mission,
May Christ be your light in 2005,
PLEASE READ: During this busy Advent and Christmas season, please
remember to extend your generosity to your fellow parishioners by sharing
the Christmas pew. Please don't save a seat for someone who is not present
and allow those looking for a place to sit to join you. Thank you for
being helpful!
SAVE THE DATE
Renew Your Vows, February 12 at the 5 PM Mass. Preceded by A reflection
workshop and followed by a can delight dinner.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Tuesday January
11th, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register, please call the
Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
MARRIED AND ENGAGED
Save Saturday, February 12, for an afternoon reflection, at 5:00 PM
Mass, and dinner. (Babysitting included). Look for upcoming details.
MOM'S MINISTRY
Mom's Mixer. Thursday January 13, 7:30 PM in Room 104 Parish Center.
Enjoy candles, color, wine, cheese, and dessert, coffee-—come let's
meet and greet each other. RSVP moms@stcharleschurch.org,
or 703-527-5500 x115.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to AMERICAN REALTY GROUP for
their support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2005:
7:30 Irene DiFiore by Corinne Krill
9:00 Henrietta Smith by Barbara O'Brien
11:00 Madelon Kilkeary by Binh t. Duong
1:00 Manuel, Ercilla, Yañez by Family Oritz
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Monday, January 3, 2005:
9:00 Henrietta Smith by Mary French
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 John 3:22-4:6; ; Matthew 4:12-17,23-25
Tuesday, January 4, 2005
9:00 Marjorie & Maurice Rubinger by Rubinger Family
Readings: 1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44
Wednesday, January 5, 2005
9:00 Juan Cesar Ugaz by Rhina Ugaz
Readings: 1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52
Thursday, January 6, 2005
9:00 Rose & Joe Amato by Eugene, Jo & Michael Burns
Readings: 1 John 4:19-5:4; Luke 4:14-22a
Friday, January 7, 2005:
9:00 Madeline Kilkeary by Friends of the Metzlers
Readings: 1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16
Saturday January 8, 2005:
9:00 Lourdes Angeles by Carmelita Manansala & Nida Cosio
5:00 Leo S. Newman by Michael W. Newman
Readings: 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, Katie Spasarro, Andrew Niland,
Pablo Villamizar, Eileen Bruno, Mary Tasker (daughter of Fran Hobbs),
Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza, William Frederick Anhut, Belmira Santos,
Maruja de Villamizar, Margaret Finocchiaro, Diane Herbst, Dorothy Henderson,
Thelma Sierra, Nick Penning and Edward Bugaj. Let us also pray for those
who have died especially: Agnes Vitolo, Bert Sweigart and Kathleen Vaca-Salinas.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"Proportionate reason [the prerequisite for any Catholic support
of 'pro-choice' political candidates who support elements of church
social
teaching] does not mean that each issue carries the same moral weight;
intrinsically evil acts such as abortion or research on stem cells taken
from human embryos cannot be placed on the same level as debates over
war or capital punishment...." Bishop Loverde
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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. And don't forget the annual
March for Life, January 24. Meet at St. Charles at 8:30 a.m. for inter-diocesan
rally at MCI Center
SISTER BENEDICT CHRISTMAS THANK YOU
Thank you for the many Christmas Kindnesses
and greetings you have bestowed upon me and St. Charles School. It is
a joy and a privilege to share with you in the COMING of the Christ
Child.
This has been a joyous year with great celebration
and rejoicing. The Parish Center with the Tiffany Werthman Gym, a preschool,
"Benedict Hall" and much more, has become a reality. A 30
year DREAM, three Bishops, nine Pastors later and the time, treasure
and talent of so many of you have made this moment in history possible,
in my life time, after a 6 way bi-pass in December of 1999. ANOTHER
CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!
May 2005 be a beacon of Hope and a time of Peace,
not only us but for our "brothers and sister" throughout the
world. May the message of the Angels on that first Christmas night reign
supreme. "Peace on Earth…"
Feel the Spirit! Live the Spirit! You are the
Spirit!
As Always In Him,
Sister Benedict Kesock, OSB
Principal
CATECHISTS
Catechists are needed for our Sunday morning Grade Based Classes. If
you love God and wish to share your faith with children, please consider
this important ministry at St. Charles. Classes meet Sunday mornings
from 10-11 AM During the school year. In particular we need lead and
assistant catechists for Kindergarten and Grade 3. Both classes are
very full and we would like to create a second class for each. For more
information or to volunteer, please contact Anne Marie Kaufmann, at
703-527-5500 x119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
IN OUR PARISH
COME HOME FOR NEW YEARS!
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. Please join us for our Coming Home
discussion series, hosted by Father Gerry Creedon. This two part series,
to be held on Sunday January 16 and 23 after the 6 PM mass in the Chapel,
will give you the opportunity to ask questions about your Catholic faith
and talk with other returning Catholics. Please extend this invitations
to friends and family members. No registration is required. For more
information, see the flyer at the back of the church, or call Anna LaNave,
at 703-455-2951 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org.
MAKE THE PARISH WEBSITE PART OF YOUR NEW YEAR
You're invited to make www.StCharlesChurch.org part of you New Year
by visiting us each week. Keep in touch with parish news, see photos
from events, read Fr. Creedon's
homilies find volunteer opportunities,
and stay informed with Catholic news headelines.
And if you're a newcomer, our website can help show you what makes St.
Charles a special place. IIf you'd like to be part of the Web Team by
helping to create webpage or to take digital photos at parish events,
contact webteam@stcharleschurch.org.
HOGAR HISPANO
English Classes: Know someone who needs to learn or improve English
Speaking/writing skills. Classes start in the school on January 9. Registration
is the 9th in the School. Cost is only $40.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Respect Life Committee will meet on Wednesday January 5, 2005 in
the Memorial Room at 7:30 PM. New members welcome to come call Grace
Sims at (703) 528-5522.
SCRIPTURE REVIEW PROGRAM
"Gospel According to Matthew" will begin on Wednesday, January
12th at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. Books cost $8.50. Each meeting
is less than 1½ hours Course is about 6 months. For more information
call Jim Morris at (703) 920-7945.
PARISH COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, December 19, 2004 was $22,02.00.
- Last Tithe of $2,042.58 was for Hogar Hispano.
- This Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Next Week's Tithe is for Pax Christi.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund
