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for October 23, 2005
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Our Oktoberfest was a great success because of the participation of
so many. I especially thank all the volunteers. Nobody worked harder
than Sr. Benedict. It was a joy to see her replace her veil with the
chef's hat as she shared her delicious spaghetti dinner. Sister, do
not quit your day job!
Sr. Benedict's Brigade is a new group you will want to know more about.
Check the school website!
Thanks too to all of you who filled out commitment cards for our parish
offertory program last weekend. If you did not receive a brochure
in the mail, or were unlucky to miss church here last weekend, or needed
more time to determine what you can afford, call the office at 703 527
5500. Information will be available next Sunday as a follow up.
As part of my "Conversation with Creedon" monthly series,
on Sunday Nov 6 at 7pm , I will share some of my writing, "Poetic
Reflections on Faith and Life." All are welcome.
Thanks, gracias, merci,
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS
Sun Oct 30 is the end of Daylight Savings! Don't forget to set your
clocks back one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday night, Oct 29.
ALL SAINTS DAY - Tues November 1
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Mon. Oct. 31 - Vigil Mass at 7:30pm
Tues. Nov 1. - Masses at 9am, noon, and 7:30pm
PARKING FOR MASS
Did you know that the lot at George Mason University is open for parishioners
for Sunday Mass? Enter their lot on Kirkwood St. across from the School.
One gate is open as you enter and the exit-gate will lift up as your
car exits. Do not park at Red Top Cab or Midas! You will be towed!
ST. CHARLES DROP-IN PLAY GROUP
Tuesdays 10-11:30am in room 103. Info? Bdowdcgo@aol.com
MOM'S NIGHT OUT
Looking for a night out with other St. Charles moms? Our next monthly
gathering is Nov 2 at Lebanese Taverna in Pentagon Row from 7:30-9 pm.
Please RSVP Bdowdcgo@aol.com.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
St. Charles will hold its annual Mass of Remembrance on November 2,
2005 (Wednesday) at 7:30PM. This is a time when we remember all those
in the parish who have died during the past year. Please plan to join
us for this special mass and a reception to follow in Benedict Hall.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, October 23, 2005:
7:30 Jean Davidge by Mary Jean Davidge
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 John Livingston by
Nancy St. Louis & Elizabeth O'Reilly
1:00 Miguel Diaz Castaña by familia Ortiz
6:00 Joseph S. Failla by Lynn Hatch
Readings: Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
Monday, October 24, 2005:
9:00 Lilia Abaya Cruz by Brenda C. Bermudez
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Rom 8:12-17; Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
9:00 Suzanne Coen by the Rubinger family
Readings: Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday, October 26, 2005:
9:00 Laura Campbell by Janice Prisco
Readings: Rom 8:26-30; Lk 13:22-30
Thursday, October 27, 2005:
9:00 Hector H. Chavarro Jr. by Mother, Cecilia Chavarro
Readings: Rom 8:31b-39; Lk 13:31-35
Friday, October 28, 2005:
9:00 Juan Cesar Ugaz by Rhina Ugaz
Readings: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16
Saturday, October 29, 2005:
9:00 Hermenegildo Zayco by Patty Pascual
5:00 Ralph Burruto by Camille Burruto
Readings: Rom 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29; Lk 14:1,7-11
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Lucille O'Keefe, Miguel Gomez, Olga Singh, Maria
Mendoza, Thomas Scanlon, Andrew Niland, Celia Coronado, Marie Lane,
Margaret Finocchiaro, and Iluminada Brinkley. Let us also pray for those
who have died, especially: George & Eleanor Caudell and Isabel Aurora
Chu-Ambia.
AFRICAN MOVIE NIGHT ON OCTOBER 28TH
Please join the members of the St. Charles AIDS Outreach African Ministry
for an African Movie Night on October 28th at 7:30pm in the gym. We
will be showing the 1980 film, "The Gods Must be Crazy" to
support the primary and secondary educati on costs for children in the
Kibera Slum of Nairobi, Kenya, through the Riara AIDS Project. Tickets
are $5.00 for the movie and popcorn. We will also have a raffle and
will be selling candy, soda, and water. Look for raffle sales on the
16th and 23rd after the Masses. Please contact Karen Kasmauski (k.kasmauski@verizon.net)
or Carol Lynn Gulino (clgulino@hotmail.com)
with any questions.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Advent is coming! Mark your calendars for 2 weekly chances for an hour
retreat from the chaos. Sundays Nov 27-Dec 18 from 10-11am or Tuesdays
Nov 29-Dec 20 from 7:30-8:30pm
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRY
Do you like being helpful to people? Here is an uncomplicated job! St.
Charles would like to be able to staff the desk in the new building
between Masses in order to provide information to parishioners and visitors
trying to find their way around our parish buildings. Six of us have
been paving the way and enjoying it. Shifts are in 1/2 hour increments
- training will be provided. For more information, contact Mary Jean
at 703-522-0546 or specialac04@yahoo.com
SENIOR TEA WITH FATHER CREEDON
Are you retired or looking for a way to meet other seniors in the parish?
Please mark your calendar for November 1st when all seniors are invited
to have Tea with Fr. Creedon after the Noon Mass on All Saints Day.
You do not need to be 65 to be considered a senior! We would like to
collect children's books for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane
Rita. Please call Norma at 202-531-8189 to let us know if you will be
attending. Or email her at njjcanales@cox.net.
We are excited to plan new group activities to do together.
FEEL THE SPIRT OF ST. CHARLES SCHOOL!
Here's the latest news about our Parish School:
- Kindergarten and First grade students were commissioned as Angels
at Mass followed by reception with their parents. A beautiful angel
in front of the statue of St. Benedict in the hallway was created
by eighth graders to honor the new Angels.
- The School's Development Team painted the cafeteria. Home Depot
donated the paint.
- School pictures were taken on October 17.
- Band lessons have begun, and the band is looking good!
- Back to School Night and the Oktoberfest were very successful.
- Catholic High Schools have begun visiting the eighth grade. Paul
VI and Bishop Ireton have already visited and Bishop O'Connell will
visit at the end of the month.
WEB TEAM MEETS TUE. - OCTOBER
25
The parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, is brought to you by the
volunteers on the Web Team. Please join us when we get together this
Tuesday, October 25 at 7:30 PM in room 104 to discuss new options for
the homepage and site navigation. We're especially in need of HTML programmers.
Stop by or contact webteam@stcharleschurch.org.
JUST NEIGHBORS
During the month of October we will be presenting a new program "Just
Neighbors" on Wed, Nov 9th & 30th at 7:30-8:30 pm for 1-hour
in the Parish Library. Just Neighbors is an interactive curriculum with
videos and discussions that show us ways we can help our neighbors who
are trapped in poverty and who find that hope is a difficult virtue.
Please call Dan VanBelleghem at (703) 525-4565 for more information.
Registration is free.
NEWS FROM THE OFFERTORY PROGRAM
Last weekend, over 700 parish households have made their commitment
to share their treasure with St. Charles. If you were not able to participate
last Sunday, Commitment Cards are available in each vestibule or from
the Parish Office. You may fill out the card and place it in the collection
basket or drop it off at the Parish Office. On behalf of Father Creedon,
THANK YOU for your support and generosity in the sharing of your time,
talent, and treasure with your community at St. Charles. Appreciation
is also extended to all the volunteers who helped make Commitment Sunday
such a success.
SILENT AUCTION AND KARAOKE
Join the fun and be part of a good cause! Saturday, November 5, 6-8:30pm
in Benedict Hall. In time for Christmas shopping…bid on fine art,
elegant antique and modern home accessories, jewelry, gift certificates
for local restaurants and shops. Sponsored by the Philippine Medical
Mission, proceeds go to Our Lady of Peace hospital for the poor, children's
shelters and feeding centers and street children education.
RETREAT FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL Dec 9-11
The Dominican Retreat House in McLean offers a unique opportunity for
persons who face serious illness to come away for a weekend retreat
of spiritual renewal and refreshment. Gentle and attentive health care
professionals are available during the entire weekend to be sure that
all of your medical needs are met. There is no charge. Questions? Call
703-356-4243 to register.
SALT ANNUAL FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE
All are invited to join people of faith from throughout the diocese
to learn first hand what social justice issues are on the agenda for
advocacy in the upcoming 2006 Virginia General Assembly. The SALT conference
(Social Action Linking Together) is being held on Saturday October 29th
at 9:00-11:30am at St. Mark's Activities Center located at 9970 Vale
Road in Vienna. Registration begins at 8:30am. Visit www.S-A-L-T.org
or contact Diann dmsherwin@cox.net.
703-938-1936.
LUTHERAN/ANGLICAN/ROMAN CATHOLIC DIALOGUE CONFERENCE
The annual LARC Conference will be held on November 4 - 5 in Lexington,
Virginia. This year's topic is "The Embrace of Reconciliation and
Peace." For more information, pick up a brochure at one of the
church entrances.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday, October 16, 2005 was $21,530.00.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,980.76 was for Borromeo Housing Inc. (BHI).
- This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parish in Cavaillon & Gros
Marin,Haiti.
- Next Week's Tithe is for Tahirih Justice Center
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for World Missions.
