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for June 26, 2005
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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
The Gospel this weekend talks about hospitality. "Whoever receives
you, receives me."
Next Weekend St. Charles will host Peres Jocelyn and Dieuvelome, pastors
of our twin parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, Haiti. I ask you to
join me in offering them Virginia hospitality, or better, St. Charles'
unique brand of welcome. The members of the Haiti can attest to the
warmth and lavish reception that our sisters parishes have provide us.
This will also be a time to evaluate their needs and our support. I
know that I am speaking for all of you and especially the sponsors of
our adopted students when I say "Vous etes les bienvenus"
Peace,
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers who helped
to make our First Annual
International Festival such a great success! The day was fun for
all! We are very fortunate to have benefit from the generosity of so
many. Through this generosity and hard work, we were able to raise over
$10,000.00 for our Parish Center! Our community is very privileged to
have such wonderfully generous and caring people. Congratulations to
all!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Wednesday July 20,
at 7:00 PM in Room 103 of Parish Center. To register, please call the
Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
IGNATION LAY VOLUNTEER CORPS (ILUC)
Volunteer two days a week with the materially poor and grow spiritually
through the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps. Wide range of skills needed,
including handymen, mentoring, tutoring, grandparenting, etc. For more
information contact Jim Kelley at 703-533-1897 or visit www.ilvc.org.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, June 26, 2005:
7:30 Parishoners
9:00 Donnabell Alvano by Paula Alvano
11:00 Cora Estelle Auld by Nancy St. Louis
1:00 Aurelia de Moncayo by Susana Moncayo
6:00 Raymond Martinez by Christine Feheley
Readings: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16a; Roman 6:3-4,8-11; Matthew 10:37-42
Monday, June 27, 2005:
9:00 Fr. Jack O'Hara (L) by Enid White
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Genesis 18:16-33; Matthew 8:18-22
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
9:00 Alicia Oyarzun by Jose & Olga Bufill
Readings: Genesis 19:15-29; Matthew 8:23-27; John 17:20-26
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
9:00 Kathryn Ruggiero by Barbara Smite
Readings: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19
Thursday, June 30, 2005:
9:00 Guillermo Ruan by Helena & Teresa Moreno
Readings: Genesis 22:1b-19; Matthew 9:1-8
Friday, July 1, 2005:
9:00 Betty Harlow by Ed & Trudy Dervan
Readings: Genesis 23:1-4,19;24:1-8,62-67; Matthew 9:9-13
Saturday, July 2, 2005:
9:00 Gil Bowman by Susan & John Austin
5:00 Cosgrove Family by John Sach
Readings: Genesis 27:1-5,15-29; Matthew 9:14-17
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Carolyn Gretzinger, Ray Watson, Celia Coronado,
Margaret Finocchiaro, William Frederick, Andrew Niland, Tom Eldridge,
Paul Glodowski, Cindy Stepp, Kyle Sargent, Anna Nappi, Dorothy Corkery,
Miguel Zamora, Colly Seralno, Sister Vera Day, Gabriela Sotelo, Marion
Corcoran, , and Marie Lane. Let us also pray for those who have died.
Mary Jaswinski.
REGISTER NOW FOR JUSTFAITH
The 30-week JustFaith program offers an opportunity to experience a
spiritual journey into compassion. Groups will start meeting this September
for reflection, study, prayer and community. Find registration forms
in the Parish Office or on the St. Charles web site; registration deadline,
August 15. for more information, contact Jody Brady, at 703-527-5289,
or Giselle Dupuis, 703-522-0565 or justfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to R &M Creations Professional
Alterations for their support.
FAITH FORMATION
What does hospitality mean? How are we to be open-hearted to others?
Jesus' words are full of the meaning of welcome today. To welcome another
into one's friendships, into the office clique, into our ministries,
into our families can be a challenge. To welcome the stranger, even
more so. Yet that is what the Christian is called to. Practice staying
"Open-Hearted" to others this week. Notice what seems to shut
your heart down.
REGISTRATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN ST. CHARLES SCHOOL
Registration will continue throughout the summer. Give your child the
benefit of a faith-based education with a strong emphasis on excellence
in academics. Spaces are available in Grades K through 8. Call the school
office at 703-527-0608 for information or to schedule an appointment.
Check the school website (www.stcharles.k12.va.us) for summer office
hours and for detailed information about our parish school. Feel the
Spirit - Spread the Spirit! Tell your friends and co-workers about St.
Charles School, they will be glad you did.
"FEEL THE SPIRIT…AGAIN!"
St. Charles School is forming an Alumni Association. If you are a graduate
of St. Charles School (or if you know someone who is), please visit
the School's Web site at www.stcharles.k12.va.us and click on the "Alumni"
link. There you can complete a short online form to register. There
are NO dues or fees to participate. We hope to sign up as many Alumni
as possible as we are planning a big reunion to conincide with the celebration
of Sr. Benedict's Golden Jubilee on Saturday, April 29, 2006.
BIBLE STUDY FOR TEENS
All rising 8th graders through graduating high school seniors are cordially
invited to attend Velocity, a fun, media driven Bible Study especially
geared for teens! Come grow in the Lord and in the Sacred Scriptures
and grow in self-esteem and knowledge of yourself in the process. This
will be offered in the Youth Room on the second floor of the Community
Center Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 PM on the following dates:
6/28, 7/5, 7/7, 7/12, 7/14, 7/19, 7/21, 7/26, 7/28, 8/16, 8/18, 8/30,
& 9/1. All Bible Study sessions stand alone, so you can come to
one session, several sessions, or all sessions! Call Twila Gavin at
(703) 350-4566 for more information or to sign up today!
IN OUR PARISH
MORE PHOTOS TO PARISH WEBSITE BASED N SURVEY FEEDBACK
Many parishioners requested more photos on the parish website during
last month's survey and the Web Team has listened. Check us our this
week to see photos of the
international festival, Fr.
Jack's 25th anniversary, our clergy and staff,
plus some of our choirs at www.StCharlesChurch.org.
Thanks for your feedback. One survey respondent said, "I live in
Dallas, TX. However, I enjoy checking your website from time to time
to see what's happening. When I'm in Washington on business, I find
your priest Sunday schedule really helpful when trying to decide which
service to attend."
MEALS FOR MOMS
The Moms Ministry provides meals for new mothers and their families.
If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry or are a new
mom who would appreciate a meal, contact Elizabeth Alves at 703-528-0694
or or mom@alvesfamily.net.
PLEASE READ
"The Arlington Local Human Rights Committee (LHRC) seeks new members.
This state-mandated, volunteer panel represents the interests of those
receiving mental health, mental retardation or substance abuse services
from programs either operated, funded or licensed by the Virginia Mental
Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. The Committee
meets in Arlington on the last Monday of each month from 7-9 PM. Specific
expertise is not required - only the interest in ensuring quality services
for those who use mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse
services. Training provided. Please contact Ophelia Okafor, 703-323-4015,
for an application.
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