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for August 14, 2005
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE BISHOP
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Bishop Paul S. Loverde made the following statement upon learning
of the death of Susan Torres: "Like so many, I have prayed for
the well-being of the baby, for Susan, and for the Torres family. We
rejoice at news of the birth of Susan Anne Catherine Torres. I am deeply
moved by the extraordinary witness to the sacredness of life from its
very beginning which the Torres family has given to our society. We
now mourn the loss of Susan, and bring her and her entire family before
the Lord in prayer."
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Welcome to the following children who recently entered the faith community
through the Sacrament of Baptism: Emma Falardeau, Sebastian James, Edwin
Lampitt, Sofia Pocai, Marcus Leary, Matthew Brayman, Elizabeth Rosario,
Domenic Keller, Xander Yushchak, Allison Garcia, and Jason Rojas.
PLEASE NOTE
August 15 is the last day to register for the Just Faith Program. Registration
forms are in the parish office.
The Food Pantry has on-going needs. Please don't forget the needy in
our community when you shop for your family.
The Social Justice Web pages
are being updated. This is a good time to start frequenting the site
to find out what's going on at St. Charles and in the greater community.
Do you know anything about community organizing? Perhaps you do and
want to become involved with organizing through St. Charles or perhaps
you'd like to learn what community organizing is all about. Either way,
contact the St. Charles Director of Social Justice to learn more. 703
527 5500, ext. 113.
ST. CHARLES PRAISE
WORSHIP
Thursday, August 18, 7:30PM: ALL ARE WELCOME to enjoy an evening of
Eucharistic Adoration with praise and worship music. Location: St. Charles
Church. Contact: praise@stcharleschurch.org.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to CRAIG'S LAWN CARE INC for
their support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, August 14, 2005:
7:30 The Biddle Family by Pamela Mattax
9:00 Mary Jaswinski by the Biddle Family
11:00 Robet Dieck by Kevin Mulry
1:00 Rev. Ricardo Seidel by Deacon Jorge Vargas
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Isaiah 56:1,6-7; Romans 11:13-15,29-32; Matthew 15:21-28
Monday, August 15, 2005:
9:00 Hector H. Chavarro Sr. by his wife, Cecilia Chavarro
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Revelation 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke
1:39-56
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
9:00 Ines De Moineaux by Helena & Teresa Moreno
Readings: Judges 6:11-24a; Matthew 19:23-30
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
9:00 Mary K. Dillinger by Janice Prisco
Readings: Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16
Thursday, August 18, 2005:
9:00 Joseph Zamore by Thomas Leary
Readings: Judges 11:29-39a; Matthew 22:1-14
Friday, August 19, 2005:
9:00 Harold Hurtt by Robert Wear
Readings: Ruth 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22; Matthew 22:34-40
Saturday, August 20, 2005:
9:00 Evelyn Hughes (L) by Luetta Oconnor
5:00 Mother Lynn Doever by Kevin Hiton
Readings: Ruth 2:1-3,8-11;4:13-17; Matthew 23:1-12
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, Vanesa Fuentes,
Anna Nappi, and Tom Eldridge. Let us also pray for those who have died,
especially: Sister Margaret Cook (Sister of Pat Hill), Aura Reyes, and
Marie B. Dolan.
SIMPLE LIVING
In today's busy culture, the constant message to buy things can put
pressure on our time with family and friends, our environment, and our
time with God. If you are interested in finding ways to relieve this
pressure and simplify your life, and meeting others who feel the same,
we will be having an introductory meeting on September 14 at 7:00 PM,
at St. Charles, room TBA. For more information, contact Marisa at acallidryas@gmail.com.
In the United States, 13 million children live in households where
people have to skip meals or eat less to make ends meet. That means
one in ten households in the U.S. are living with hunger or are at risk
of hunger.
Bread for the World tells us we have the means to end hunger throughout
the world. The financial costs to end hunger are relatively slight.
The United Nations Development Program estimates that the basic health
and nutrition needs of the world's poorest people could be met for an
additional $13 billion a year. Animal lovers in the United States and
Europe spend more than that on pet food each year.
Among others, ABC News analysts report that the war in Iraq is costing
over $1 billion per week, and we have already spent well over $100 billion
to finance it. Extending these figures through the end of 2005, we can
say that for more than 9 full years the US alone could have seen to
it that all of the world's poorest people were freed from hunger. Imagine
a decade in a world without hunger. Imagine the rep.
What makes the difference between millions of hungry people and a world
where all are fed? Only a change in priorities. Only the will to end
hunger.
BISHOP O'CONNELL TEEN EXPLORES CAREER IN MEDICINE - NATIONAL YOUTH
LEADERSHIP FORUM OFFERS CAREER INSIGHTS
James David Ingram, a senior at Bishop O'Connell High School and
member of St. Charles Church, recently participated in the National
Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/MED), which took place at Georgetown
University in Washington, DC from July 17 to July 26. Ingram joined
more than 350 other high school students from around the country who
demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and an interest
in a career in medicine. In addition to visits to cutting-edge medical
schools and clinical facilities, Ingram had the opportunity to hear
from and interact with leaders within the medical field. Students had
up-close and personal contact with physicians, surgeons, researchers,
scientists and medical educators as they went behind the scenes to view
these professionals at work. NYLF is a nonprofit, educational organization
that brings various professions to life, empowering outstanding, well-informed
career choices.
C'YA SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
Join C'YA next Sunday August 21st after
the 6:00 PM Mass for dinner in Benedict Hall. Meet other young professionals
and learn how you can get involved. Newcomers are especially welcome!
Please bring $4-$5 to defray the cost of food. Contact Lisa at LisaASolomon@hotmail.com
with any questions. C'YA next Sunday!
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 you are able to help, please contact Mary Ann Aker at 703-524-5635.
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 the Parish Office to register.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
St. Charles School's Annual OKTOBERFEST is coming on Saturday, October
15th! There will be a Yard sale; games; haunted school house; moon bounce;
silent auction; Kraft house; raffle; bake sale; music; food and much
more! Tell your friends, bring the family, and spend the day. If you
have a talent for creating crafts, please consider a donation for our
Kraft House! We will end the day with Sister Benedict's spaghetti dinner.
We need volunteers to help with the activities; more information will
be available at a later date. Please call Angela Rowley at 703-289-9733
with any questions.
"MEANING OF SACRIFICE"
TALK FEATURED ON PARISH WEBSITE THIS WEEK
Visit your parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org, this week to read
a summary of "The Meaning of Making Sacrifices for God," a
talk given by Craig Turner at a Thursday night Praise & Worship
session. Or stop by this week to look up an out-of- town Mass schedule
through our Faith page if you're going on vacation.
There's something new every week so keep connected
with your community next time you're at a computer.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, August 7, 2005 was $16,608.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of 1,527.98 was for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $4,830.50 was for our Building Fund.
- This Week's Tithe is for Philippine Medical Mission.
- Next Week's Tithe is for Friends of Clarendon House.
