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for May 15, 2005
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PENTECOST
FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for all the kindness
shown to me as I celebrated the 25th Anniversary of my ordination. It
was a special time filled with warmth and happiness that I will always
remember. Thank you, and may God always keep you in his care.
Jack O'Hara
PLEASE MARK JUNE 11 ON YOUR CALENDARS!
Do you have some wonderful books that you’d like to share? Think
of donating them to our International Festival Yard Sale (Please, no
text books!). Do you have or make a favorite cake or candy that is just
too good no to share? Or a special favorite dish of your country? Bring
it to our Bake Sale! Do you have or make a craft that you’d like
to donate for the Craft Sale? For more information, please call the
Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Wednesday May 18th,
at 7:00 PM in Room 103 of the Parish Center. To register, please call
the Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
SUNDAY NURSERY POSITION
An experienced child-care provider for our Nursery during the Sunday
9:00 and/or 11:00 Masses. Consider spending time with our youngest parishioners,
aged 1-4. Call Rose Holliday 703-522-8336; or rose_holliday@hotmail.com.
COUPLE MENTORING PROGRAM
We are looking for married couples to mentor engaged couples of our
parish who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. St. Charles’
Couple Mentoring Program is a one-to-one approach that takes place in
the privacy of the married “mentor” couple’s home.
Couples share in strict confidentiality to discuss expectations and
views on topics such as communication, finances, intimacy and faith.
For more information, please contact John & Margie Barba at 703-281-5316
or mbarba7984@aol.com (Training will be provided based on an independent
schedule).
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, May 15, 2005:
7:30 Louise Brogili by Maureen McFadden
9:00 Tally Love by Clifford Family
11:00 Parishioners
1:00 James Valladares by Ada Lehner-Gonzales
6:00 Helen Conover by Marie Schum-Brady
Readings: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13; John 20:19-23
Monday, May 16, 2005:
9:00 Laurence O’Connell by Sheila Carmody
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Sirach 1:1-10; Mark 9:14-29
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
9:00 Andres & Marina Castro
Readings: Sirach 2:1-11; Mark 9:30-37
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
9:00 Donna & Jose (L) by Michael W. Newman
Readings: Sirach 4:11-19; Mark 9:38-40
Thursday, May 19, 2005:
9:00 Thomas, Teresa and Sarah Dunphy by Dunphy Family
Readings: Sirach 5:1-8; Mark 9:41-50
Friday, May 20, 2005:
9:00 Hermenegildo Zayco by Marina & Ted Taver
Readings: Sirach 6:5-17; Mark 10:1-12
Saturday May 21, 2005:
9:00 Stephanie McManus by St. Charles Staff
5:00 Nick Bruno (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Sirach 17:1-5; Mark 10:13-16
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, Margaret Finocchiaro, William
Frederick, Andrew Niland, Thomas Samora, Tom Eldridge, Eileen Speorl,
Paul Glodowski, Cindy Stepp, Kyle Sargent, Dorothy Corkery, Miguel Zamora,
Colly Seralno. Let us also pray for those who have died especially:
Esther Caballero, Gudelia Bautista, Debi Lucato, and Thomas Philip Voith.
ARLINGTONIANS MEETING EMERGENCY NEEDS (AMEN) CELEBRATES 30
YEARS
On Sunday, May 22nd from 2 to 4 PM, AMEN will celebrate its 30 years
of serving low income Arlington residents. Please join us at the beautiful
Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., for birthday cake and highlights
from AMEN’s 30 years. State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple and
County Board Member Barbara Favola are our featured speakers. Bring
your family. Bring a neighbor. The more the merrier…
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Dee Dirr for her
support.
FAITH FORMATION
Pentecost
“The Holy Spirit is our Breath. God breathes new life into us
by sending us the Holy Spirit. We are created anew and together with
God we work to renew the face of the earth…this same spirit which
unites us provides us with gifts to be used for the common good. Fired
with hope, purpose and new identity, the Holy Spirit sends us on our
mission to work with God to renew the face of the earth. (A Catechumen’s
Lectionary, Paulist Press)
THANK YOU
Teens 4 Life and Youth Ministry would like to thank all those who came
out to support the Jewelry Party on Sunday, April 24. This event raised
$275 to benefit Borromeo Housing.
YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
C’YA, the St. Charles Young Adults group,
invites all young adults to our monthly Sunday Night Social to be held
on May 15th. The location is Benedict Hall in the community center after
the 6 PM Mass. Newcomers are especially welcome. Join us for dinner,
socializing, and to find out about our upcoming summer events. Please
bring $4-5 to cover costs of dinner. Any questions? Email nbaric67@msn.com
or call Nick at 703-276-2711.
C’YA Retreat-Plan to join C’YA for their retreat titled
“Molding our Future” being held June 10-12, 2005 at Camp
Highroad in Middleburg, Virginia. The retreat will begin after work
on June 10th and will end during the early afternoon on June 12th. Cost
is $120 for meals and housing. Please see their website: www.stcharleschurch.org/cya
to register. Register is due by June 3, 2005.
WALK FOR LIFE
Catholic Charities’ annual Walk for Life will take place May 28
in Fredericksburg. Funds raised will support adoption services, foster
care, and crisis pregnancy counseling. The May 28 walk (1.5 miles) will
be held at St. Mary Church in Frederickburg. Registration, which includes
a T-shirt and picnic lunch, is $15 for an individual, $10 for a senior
citizen, and $40 for a family (includes 4 T-shirts). Registrants are
asked to list their parish or group, as prizes will be given for the
greatest number of walkers per group and for the greatest amount of
donations per group. Participants are urged to collect donations from
sponsors and to submit them on the day of the walk. For registration
information, go to www.ccda.net or
call 703-425-0100 or 540-371-1124.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COUNCIL
Welcoming Receptions!! Become an active member of the St. Charles Community.
Join us for coffee and doughnuts in Benedict Hall after the 11:00 AM
Mass on May 22 or for wine and cheese after the 6:00 PM Mass. If you
are a newcomer to the community, or have been here for awhile and would
like to find out more about the parish, hope to see you there.
TAKE THE ANNUAL PARISH WEBSITE
USER SURVEY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
What do you have to say about your parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org?
The month of May is a great time to speak up during our annual survey
of visitors to our website. Which features are your favorites? What
would you like to see added? We’ve already received some interesting
suggestions, such as adding background information and hobbies to the
Parish staff page. So whether you’re a first-time visitor or you
log on every day, take our anonymous survey next time you’re at
your computer. Your input can make a difference!
RESPECT LIFE MASS
Bishop Loverde will celebrate the monthly Respect Life Mass at St. James
Church in Falls Church on Saturday, June 25 at 8:30 AM. Immediately
following the Mass, the recitation of the Rosary will be led outside
the Falls Church abortion facility.
Pregnant? Need help? 83 percent of women who aborted would have carried
their babies to term if they received support from boyfriend, families,
etc. For help or to volunteer contact Gabriel Project Arlington at 703-841-3810
or gabrielproject@arlingtondiocese.org
STEWARDSHIP
- Last Week’s Collection for Sunday, May 8, 2005 was $18,613.50.
- Last Week’s Tithe of $1,712.44 was for Borromeo Housing Inc.
- Last Week’s 2nd Collection of $3,195.50 was for our Parish
Special Needs.
- This Week’s Tithe is for the Friends of Clarendon House.
- Next Week’s Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Cavaillon
& Gros Marin, Haiti.
