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for September 18, 2005
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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend we give tangible expression to our solidarity with the
victims of Hurricane Katrina, their survivors and to all displaced by
this tragedy. The Second Collection for that purpose will be administered
by Catholic Charities USA.
Our diocesan agencies are offering additional ways of reaching out
personally. Let us pray that this event will deepen in all of us a social
conscience that embraces all victims of natural disaster and personal
crisis and let us work for a society that will reduce the disparities
revealed between rich and poor.
Keep October 1 on your calendar for our second annual diocesan Peace
and Justice Commission Conference at St. Charles. On Sun Oct 2 at 7pm,
Joan Rosenhauer from the US Conf. of Catholic Bishops will join me for
Conversations with Creedon on the topic of the Catholic View of the
Consistent Life Ethic. Hope to see you there.
With thanks for your support to stranger and neighbor in need,
PLEASE REMEMBER…
- Please remember to turn off your cell phone and/or beeper while
attending Mass. Your fellow parishioners will appreciate your consideration.
- That equipment for those who are hearing impaired is available upon
request from an usher.
- To please notify the Parish Office of your address change or to
be removed from the registration list if you plan to move away from
St. Charles.
…WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: Baptismal instruction in English will
be offered Wed Sept 21 at 7:30pm, room 103. Please call parish office
to register.
ALTAR SERVERS:
We are in need of additional servers at all Masses. There will be two
training sessions for new servers on Sunday, September 25th and Sunday,
October 9th at 4:45PM-5:45 in the Sacristy. Interested boys who have
made their first communion should contact Tricia or Andy Samora at (703)
538-2570, or e-mail: arthur.samora@verizon.net.
INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING? Organizing discussions &
trainings are being held throughout September. Check out the parish
website for more information of call 301-802-1065.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Philip A. Gentry, DDS, &
Jeanette Coutin-Gentry, DDS for their support.
MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, September 18, 2005:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Josephine Russo by Barbara Rex Amanda Smith
11:00 Donnabell Alvano by Paula Alvano
1:00 Cleofelina Cardenas by Rosa Vargas
6:00 Marie Eslinger by Karen Gerstbrein
Readings: Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20c-24,27a, Mt 20:1-16a
Monday, September 19, 2005:
9:00 Diana & the Sacca Family by Elizabeth O'Relly
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Ezr 1:1-6; Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
9:00 Mr. Wallace Ralph by Mary Biddle
Readings: Ezr 6:7-8,12b14-20; Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday, September 21, 2005:
9:00 Emilio & Luis de Chavez by Corena Chavez
Readings: Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Thursday, September 22, 2005:
9:00 Ralph Wallace & his family by Paula Husselmann
Readings: Hg 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9
Friday, September 23, 2005:
9:00 Frances James Mulcahy by Margaret Mulcahy
Readings: Hg 2:1-9; Lk 9:18-22
Saturday, September 24, 2005:
9:00 Daniel J.Maloney by Carol Brown & Richards Roberts
5:00 Ralph Pat Bruno by Camille Burruto
Readings: Zec 2:5-9,14-15a; Lk 9:43b-45
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Anne Larkin, Thomas Scanlon, Yuergin, Mary Bishop,
Norma Delgado, Barney Hall, Andrew Niland, Brenda Bercegeay, Fatima
Partida, Marion Corcoron, Iluminada Binkley, Ceclia Coronado, Margaret
Finocchiaro, Eleanor Caudell, Margareth Madigan, David Ward, Marie Lane,
Luis Yabar, and Jay Magee.. Let us also pray for those who have died,
especially: Barbara Doyle.
MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS
Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year?
Were you married in 1955 or 1980? Then contact the Parish Office to
make sure that you are registered for the "2005 Marriage Jubilee
Mass." This Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 pm on October 23rd
at the Cathedral, but the Parish Office must submit all registrations
to the Office for Family Life soon. Call the Parish Office with questions.
Do not delay!
PREGNANT AND NEED HELP? Assistance is just a telephone call
away. Please contact Gabriel Project Arlington at 1-866-444-3553 any
time for a friend who can point you toward the best assistance.
VOLUNTEER MINISTRY FAIR
SEPT 24/25 AFTER ALL MASSES
Come & see how your life can be changed by volunteering with various
parish ministries. Stop by and check out what's happening in the Benedict
Hall after each of the masses next weekend.
C'YA SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
C'YA (St. Charles Young Adults in their 20's & 30's) will be hosting
their monthly Sunday Night Social after the 6PM Mass on September 18th.
New comers are especially welcome! Please bring a $4-$5 donation to
defray the cost of food. For more information, visit http://www.stcharleschurch.org/cya.
Questions? Email LisaASolomon@hotmail.com
WEB TEAM MEETS SEPTEMBER 20TH
The creative folks responsible for your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org,
are part of an active Community Life Ministry called the Web Team. Our
next gathering is this Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30 PM in room 104.
Please join us if you're interested in creating webpages for our growing
site. Your work can be seen by thousands of visitors as you make a real
difference in helping others connect to Christ. Contact webteam@stcharleschurch.org.
SR. BENEDICT'S BRIGADE NEEDS YOU!
We are looking for (more than) a few men and women to "Live the
Spirit," through participation in "Benedict's Brigade,"
a group named in honor of Sr. Benedict that brings together school parents,
alumni and single and married parishioners to further build community
in the light of Christ by enhancing the ties between them.
There are no fees to join, and membership is entirely voluntary. You
do not need to have children to be involved-just a willingness to support
our school and our students and to share the many achievements of our
children with the parish at large. Those parishioners who are active
participants in events sponsored by the school are especially encouraged
to register.
Benefits of Brigade membership include: advance notice of school activities
and events, including the Oktoberfest, Breakfast with Santa, Polka Party
and other fund-raisers, the opportunity to network with other members
of the Brigade via a free online ListServ and most importantly, the
gratitude of our parish and our school students for your prayers, interest,
care and concern.
To sign up, please report to www.stcharles.k12.va.us.
Click on the "Alumni and B's Brigade" button and complete
the online registration form or call the School office at 703-527-0608.
COLLECTING OLD CELL PHONES
Donate your old cell phones to St. Charles to help support our youth
who will go to Wilmington, NC in July 2006 for Workcamp. There they
will help repair, restore, and weatherize homes for those unable to
do so themselves. Look for boxes at Church entrances or drop off phones
in the Parish Office. Thank you for helping support our teens!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
- Interested in joining the Catholic Church or know someone who is?
Were you baptized Catholic but never completed your initiation? Monthly
RCIA Information sessions are held the last Tuesday of each month. Next
session is Tues Sept 27, 7:30pm in the Upper Room. See the web for more
information.
- RCIA Sponsors & Team members needed
Interested in helping to share the Catholic faith and your own journey
with someone interested in joining the faith? We need you! Call Michelle
Miller at the parish 703-527-5500 ext 115, or email her to chat or learn
more at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
You will receive more than you ever give.
WELCOME RETURNING/INACTIVE
CATHOLICS
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. “Landings” is an eight
week discussion series, a safe landing place for returning Catholics
to ask questions and update your faith as an adult. We begin our next
session on Wednesday, September 21. If you are interested, please contact
Anna LaNave at (703) 455-2951 or returning-catholics@stcharleschruch.org
INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING?
Organizing discussions & trainings are being held throughout September.
Check out the parish website for more information or call 301-802-1065.
Sponsored by the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF).
VOLUNTEER MINISTRY FAIR SEPT 24/25
Come & see how your life can be changed by volunteering. Various
parish volunteer ministries will be on hand after each of the weekend
masses in Benedict Hall.
TROUBLED MARRIAGE?
Visit www.helpourmarriage.org, for more information on the upcoming
Retrouvaille weekend or call 703-351-7211.
PEACE & JUSTICE WEEKEND: 9/24-26 Many activities in DC.
Contact Patricia at ppuglis@yahoo.com
703-527-5500
OKTOBERFEST & YARD SALE - OCT 15
Clean out that attic and those closest! Come play games, visit the haunted
school house, moon bounce, silent auction, kraft house, raffle, bake
sale, music, food & more. Donate your crafts for the Kraft House.
Our day will end with Sr. Benedict's spaghetti dinner. Volunteers needed
for all of the day's events! Call Angela Rowley at 703-289-9733. Proceeds
to St. Charles School. Yard Sale donations accepted at the parish beginning
October 8.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, September 11, 2005 was $16,520.00
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,501.44 was for St. Charles School.
- This Week's Tithe is for (AFAC) Arlington Food Assistance Center.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection 3,460.00 was for Religious Education.
- Next Week's Tithe is for (AFAC) Arlington Food Assistance Center.
