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for August 7, 2005
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE
The beauty of the Catholic Mass lies in its ability to celebrate the
uniqueness of the different cultures, which make up God's children throughout
the world, while holding onto the core structure and meaning of the
Mass. Anyone who has traveled to different countries of the world can
attest to this. The prayers may be spoken in an unfamiliar language,
but the meaning is the same. Whether it be French, Spanish, Creole,
etc., it is possible to follow along, quietly praying the prayers in
our language. The Bishops of various countries have the ability to petition
Rome to allow some changes in some parts of the liturgy that would affect
their country only. For example, in the United States, we kneel during
the Eucharistic Prayer. Throughout the rest of the world, the congregations
stand. And this is acceptable and fine. Liturgical dance is common in
many countries. In Haiti, dance is done with respect and reverence to
honor and praise God at Mass. The gentle movements of the dancers add
grace and beauty to the prayers of the people. Many cultures have drums
and rhythm as the primary source of musical accompaniment. But always
the Mass with its message is the same!! We need to remind ourselves
to be open to this message and to find joy in our diversity.
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Welcome to the following who recently entered the faith community through
the Sacrament of Baptism: Adriana Galdo-Hernàndez, Alejandra
Galdo-Hernàndez, Jasmine Henriquez, Salvador Peña, Jaime
Areli Romero-Lucer.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
Please note that on Monday, August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin, is not a Holy day of obligation.
We Pray… For those in the military and the support forces overseas,
may the peace of God's presence and our concern for them give them strength,
and may they return in safety.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to SANGAM FINE INDIAN CUISINE
for their support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, August 7, 2005:
7:30 Eileen O'Brian (L) by Mary Ellen Shirai
9:00 Thomas Ryan, Sr. by Michael McDonald
11:00 Parishioners
1:00 Alfredo Ercilla by Familia Ortiz
6:00 Ray Watson (L) by Michelle Miller (RCIA)
Readings: 1 Kings 19:9a,11-13a; Roman 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-23
Monday, August 8, 2005:
9:00 Mary Ellen & Rusell Culver (L) by Luetta Oconnor
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Matthew 17:22-27
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
9:00 Mary Helen Siemer by Nan Siemer
Readings: Deuteronomy 31:1-8; Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
9:00 Teresita Hidalgo by Gilda Ordonez
Readings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; John 12:24-26
Thursday, August 11, 2005:
9:00 Bryce Harlow by Ed & Trudy Dervan
Readings: Joshua 3:7-10a,11,13-17; Matthew 18:21-19:1
Friday, August 12, 2005:
9:00 Peggy Fox by Patricia Lionti
Readings: Joshua 24:1-13; Matthew 19:3-12
Saturday, August 13, 2005:
9:00 Marjorie Rubinger by the Rubinger Family
5:00 Scott Hallahan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Joshua 24:14-29; Matthew 19:13-15
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, Dorothy Corkery, Gabriela Sotelo, baby Maxwell Julius, John
Colwill, Jeff Craddock, Cissy Denoyer, Eleanor Caudell, Alicia Pohl,
Bernard Pohl, Iluminada Binkley, Marie Lane, Carmen Pena, and Vanesa
Fuentes. Let us also pray for those who have died especially, Sister
Margaret Cook (Sister of Pat Hill), Aura Reyes, and Marie B. Dolan.
PROJECT LAZARUS FOOD PANTRY
Please remember needy families in our community when you are shopping
for your family. Our food pantry shelves need replenishing ASAP! Please
bring non-perishable items to the Parish Office or drop them off in
the boxes in the church entryway. We especially need tuna fish, spaghetti
sauce, peanut butter, jelly, powdered milk, cereal, canned pasta (ie
Chef Boyardee) and canned fruit. On behalf of the families and individuals
who depend on us, many thanks for your donations.
YOU'RE INVITED
We invite you to celebrate lay ministry and the retirement of Jean Sweeney
from St. Charles (not from discipleship!) with a special Mass and good-bye
party following. Come Friday night August 26th at 7:30 PM for a Mass
Celebrated with Fr. Gerry and Fr. Tuck. Please bring finger foods and
drinks to share and leave them in Benedict Hall before the Mass.
ARLINGTON DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE, OCTOBER 15, 2005
Join Bishop Loverde in a diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the
Immaculate Conception in Washington DC, Sat., October 15th, 9:30 AM-2:30
PM. Come and participate in this day of spiritual reflection. This year's
theme is "Mary, Woman of the Eucharist, Lead Us to Jesus!"
Bishop Loverde will lead the pilgrimage in a Eucharistic procession
and multilingual recitation of the Rosary. Opportunity for confession
& visit the various chapels throughout the Shrine. This spiritual
day will end with Bishop Loverde saying Mass. Please mark your calendars
for this special day of reflection and prayer. For information, please
call Fr. Peffley at Holy Trinity, 703-753-6700.
SUSAN M. TORRES FUND
On May 6th, Susan Torres, a 26-year old parishioner of St. Rita's
in Alexandria, collapsed of a brain hemorrhage. She was rushed to the
Virginia Hospital Center, where she has been diagnosed with stage four
melanoma and with no hope of recovery. Doctors are fighting to keep
her alive to give her unborn baby a chance at life. Please keep Susan,
her husband Jason, and her 2 yr. old son, Peter, in your prayers. Friends
of the Torres family have established the Susan M. Torres Fund to help
defray the enormous medical bills that this family faces. To make a
tax-deductible donation to the Susan M. Torres Fund, send a check to:
The Susan M. Torres Fund
PO Box 34105
Washington DC 20043-0105
Or online at: www.susantorresfund.org
SCRIPTURE REVIEW PROGRAM
"Jesus and the Gospels" is a Paulist Bible Study Program that
will begin on August 17th at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. Each meeting
is about 1½ hours and course will be about six months. For more
information call Jim Morris at (703) 920-7945.
IN OUR PARISH
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Are you a looking for something to do Sunday mornings? The Parish Office
needs you! With the wonderful increase in attendance to our Sunday Masses,
we find that our collections have also wonderfully increased. We are
in need of additional volunteers to help count the collection on Sunday
mornings. If your are able to help, please contact Mary Ann Aker at
703-524-5635.
SIXTH
ANNUAL RAFFLE
Please support the 6th Annual Raffle for the St. Charles Borromeo Philippine
Medical Mission. This year's prizes include: (1) Two U.S. Domestic airline
tickets. (2) $300 cash Prize; (3) $200 cash prize; and (4) Additional
prizes. Thank you for support and generosity in helping the poorest
of the poor.
ARE YOU REGISTERED?
If you plan to be a Godparent for a Baptism, a Sponsor for a Confirmation
or to be married in a Catholic Church, you MUST be an active registered
parishioner for a minimum of three (3) months! The Church can not vouch
for you if we do not have any information about your participation in
the Parish. Stop by Parish Office to register.
CATHOLIC SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS THIS WEEK ON PARISH WEBSITE
Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, this week for Catholic
summer reading recommendations from fellow parishioners. You can
even share your own suggestions of favorite books. And with August here,
you may also want to see this month's celebrant's schedule of which
priest is saying which Mass along with Parish Council's recommended
events for the month. Keep connected to St. Charles all summer long
by taking part in your online Catholic community.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, July 31, 2005 was $17,648.00.
- Last Week's Tithe of 1,623.62 was for the Arlington Free Clinic.
- This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
- Next Week's Tithe is for Philippine Medical Mission.
