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for February 6, 2005
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
This coming Ash Wednesday brings us the Lenten
Season.
The Parish offers a variety of ways for prayer, fasting, spiritual
development, and sacrificing for others.
The Rice Bowl Project invites us to celebrate a lesser meal, offering
the saving to Catholic Relief Services. A portion of the donations will
be reserved by the parish for our new Africa Aids Outreach. I urge families
and households to gather on Fridays, or a day of their choice, for this
Lenten Meal to pray together and to share. On Tuesday evenings we remember
the Year of the Eucharist by celebrating a special Mass at 6:00 in the
Church, followed by Soup Supper at Benedict Hall, concluding with an
exciting series on the "Hungers of the World."
You are also encouraged to join a 6 week faith sharing group.
Finally, let, me suggest a very ancient spiritual discipline: pilgrimage.
At least those members who live near St. Charles are challenged to walk
or bike to Church. This will do great things for body, soul and parking
lot! I am praying for an end of the snow season…to see the crowds
back to Church, and fuller baskets for the needy and the parish's programs!
"May we make of our lives bread shared for the life of the world?"
RULES OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Those 14 years of age or older are bound to observe the law of abstinence
(no meat). Those over 18 and under 60 years of age should observe the
law of Fast (one normal meal and two smaller ones). Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday are the only days of Fast and Abstinence. The Fridays of
Lent are days of abstinence.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Tuesday, February
15, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register, please call the Parish
Office at 703-527-5500.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to GLAMOUR UNISEX SALON for
their support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2005:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Elizabeth Dumas by Roger & Patti Dumas
11:00 Douglas Kee by Lisa Gonzalez Morales
1:00 Marcel Xavier Rocca by Helena & Teresa Moreno
6:00 Mrs. Anne Brennan by Brenda Gonzales
Readings: Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16
Monday, February 7, 2005:
9:00 Bert Sweigert by Mary & Jack Sirotniak
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
9:00 Mary Helen Siemer by Nancy Siemer
Readings: Genesis 1:20-2:4a; Mark 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 9, 2005 ASH WEDNESDAY
9:00 Le Sy Quang by Binh Duong
12:00 Noon Aurora Gusto by Jose Luis Fernandez
7:30 PM Margaret Graziano by Brenda Craine
Readings: Joel 2:12-18; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
Thursday, February 10, 2005
9:00 Bert Sweigert by Enid White
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 9:22-25
Friday, February 11, 2005:
9:00 David Kady by Mary Sherrer
Readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a; Matthew 9:14-15
Saturday February 12, 2005:
9:00 Pat Andrews (L) by Gregz Sufie Cahill
5:00 Stan & Jo Jakubowski by Stan Jakubowski
Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 5:27-32
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), Pablo and Maruja Villamizar, Mary
Catherine Kern-Herdoiza, Kyle Flaherty, Joe Young, William Frederick,
Jennifer Underriner, Eleanor Camdell, Camille Burruto, Agnes Majchrowicz,
Garcia Family, Maria Robie and Cecilia McLaren. Let us also pray for
those who have died especially: Rev. August Thomas Gaskins.
SENIOR'S TEA
Father Creedon invites all the senior members of our parish to tea after
the noon Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday, February 9. We will begin
the Lenten season with a reflection of the meaning of lent and address
Valentine's Day cards to the military. There is no need to reserve a
spot, but please call Norma Jimeno-Canales at (202) 531-8189, if you
need transportation. We were pleased so many of you joined us in December
and we look forward to an even larger group on Ash Wednesday. (See
photos from last year's Ash Wednesday
Tea.)
EUCHARIST ADULT FORMATION
Did you know the Church is celebrating the Year of the Eucharist?
"As two pieces of wax fused together make one, so she or he who
receives Holy Communion is so united with Christ that Christ is in him
and she or he is in Christ." St. Cyril of Alexandria
In this year of the Eucharist, Christians ought to be committed to
bearing more forceful witness to God's presence in the world. (26) The
Eucharist is not merely an expression of communion in the church's life;
it is also a project of solidarity for all humanity. The Christian who
takes part in the Eucharist learns to become a promoter of communion,
peace and solidarity in every situation. (27) Pope John Paul II, "Stay
With Us Lord"
"May we make of our lives bread shared for the life of the world?"
Hagamos de nuestras vidas pan partido para la vida del mundo
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR 8TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS & THEIR
PARENTS
Nationally known Catholic chastity speaker, Jason Evert, truly loved
and appreciated by today's high school youth and their parents will
be speaking at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Annandale, located at
5121 Woodland Way, on Friday, February 11th at 8pm in the Holy Spirit
School Gymnasium. This event, very expensive to sponsor, will be offered
free to all Catholic youth grades 8-12 and their parents. Donations
written to Holy Spirit Catholic Church to offset the expenses are highly
encouraged, if at all possible. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime
to hear one of our faith's greatest youth speakers on this timely and
much needed topic. Any questions or for further information or details,
contact our parish youth minister, Anne Marie Kaufmann at the parish
office, (703) 527-5500 x119, or Twila Gavin at (703) 350-4566.
ON THE WAY HOSTS AN ICE SKATING FUNDRAISER
Looking for a fun family activity and a way to support the St. Charles
youth? Come to an ice-skating fundraiser for On the Way! OTW is hosting
an Ice Skating Party on Monday, February 21st, President's Day, from
5-9 p.m. at the rink on Pentagon Row. For every person that skates and
says they are from St. Charles, OTW will receive half of the admission
fee. (Cost is $7 for adults and $6 for children.) Come enjoy a nice
evening and help us raise money for our Spring Retreat!
C'YA TOWN HALL MEETING/SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
All young adults welcome to our Town Hall meeting. Please bring yourself
and new ideas. For more information contact Nick at (703) 276-2711 or
nbaric67@msn.com. Be sure to join
us for dinner and to find out about our dynamic group! Visit www.stcharcharleschurch.org/cya.
IN OUR PARISH
CHECK YOUR SUPER PARISH SITE ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, on Super Bowl Sunday—or
any other day—to keep connected to your Catholic community. We've
got a strong front line with headlines on the homepage or you can call
a timeout to see what's coming
up on the calendar. If you like to huddle, register
for the upcoming marriage day celebration. And our quarterback Fr.
Creedon is calling audibles, known online as his homily
summaries. Or come see who's starting next week and beyond with
the celebrant's schedule for February
and March. Plus, get ready for the eternal Hall of Fame with our
Lenten schedule. There's something
new each week so make sure visiting the site is in you playbook.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
"A Faithful Friend" is a new Catholic Support Line designed
to help Catholics in need of someone to talk with confidentially and
anonymously about any issues they may be dealing with-family illness,
relationships, worries or concerns. Volunteers are needed to answer
calls forwarded to their homes 3 hours a week. No experience necessary,
we will train. All you need is a compassionate heart and a desire to
help others through empathic listening. For more information call Kay
Kavula, evenings 6:30-9:00 - at 703-237-6778.
CONTEMPLATIVE WAY-
FEBRUARY 8
Do you need "spaciousness" in your life? Come learn to live
more contemplatively. In the chapel, 7:30 Pm. Silence, prayer, movement.
The theme this month is "Discerning Action" Come learn to
listen to the still small voice within. $10. per session provide scholarship
for Pastoral Counseling Office.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, January 30, 2005 was $15,987.00.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $1,470.80 was for the Sister Parishes
in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
- This Week's Tithe is for Philippine Medical Mission.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Arlington Catholic Herald.
