Bulletin
for November 27, 2005
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First Sunday of Advent
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Our Advent calendar is available on the
web and Advent booklets are distributed this weekend. Let these four
weeks of preparation for the coming of the Light of the World be a time
of growth in faith. I suggest that the advent wreath be a center of
devotion for each household. Let us admit Christ into our family circle
as we pray and serve together.
Jesus came in the poverty of Bethlehem. This coming Sunday December
4, at 7:00 PM we reflect on the link between poverty and AIDS on the
continent of Africa, and offer hope through our Parish Africa/Aids Outreach.
Come and be a part of our conversation.
Peace,
BAPTISM PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
Will be offered on Wednesday December 7 at 7:30 PM in Room 103 of the
Parish Center. Please Call the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 to register.
DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR ADVENT REFLECTIONS BOOKLET TO HELP YOU
CELEBRATE ADVENT.
One Per Household Please
GET READY FOR ADVENT ON THE WEB
Jesus is coming--are you ready? Your Parish Website, www.stcharleschurch.org,
can help prepare you for Advent with your
choice of reflections, prayers to use with your Advent wreath and a
list of events to participate in leading up to Christmas. Connect with
Christ online and in your community.
HO! HO! HO! IT'S "BREAKFAST
WITH SANTA" TIME AGAIN!
Come one and all to "Breakfast with Santa" on Sunday, December
4, 2005, from 8:00am-12:30pm in Benedict Hall. In additional to Mrs.
Claus' famous pancakes, we will have sausage, apple sauce, coffee and
orange juice. The price for a large breakfast is $6.00; a small breakfast
costs $4.00. No reservations are required. Plus, there will be pictures
with Santa, a Christmas Craft sale and lots of fun and good cheer. Don't
miss this St. Charles Christmas tradition! All proceeds will benefit
St. Charles School.
SINGERS NEEDED FOR THE INTERFAITH ENSEMBLE
The St. Charles Interfaith Ensemble will rehearse this Thursday, December
1, at 7:00 Pm in the Church. We'll be preparing music for our Musical
Chanukah Celebration, scheduled for December 11. All interested singers
are welcome. For more information, pick up a flyer at one of the Church
Entrances or contact Janice Lent at interfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or 202-366-8966 (days).
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Philip A. Gentry, DDS.for
their support.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, November 27, 2005
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Colonel Joseph E. Laposa by Joanne Laposa
11:00am Harold Maloney by Cecilia Maloney
1:00pm Lupe Encinas Escalera by Lupe Escalera
6:00pm Serilda Epperly Lango by Agnes & Patrick Canning
Readings: Is 63:16b-17,19b;64:2-7; 1Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37
Monday, November28, 2005
9:00am Anne Millard by Joanne & Dick Munly
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
9:00am Albert G. McCarthy, Jr
Readings: Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
9:00am Tirol Delgado Family by Charito D. Tirol
Readings: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22
Thursday, December 1, 2005
9:00am Louis T. Urbanczyk by Urban Family
Readings: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21,24-27
Friday, December 2, 2005
9:00am Kathleen Becker by Mary English
Readings: Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31
Saturday, December3, 2005
9:00am Edith Smith by Smith Family
Vigil for Sunday
5:00pm Scott Hallahan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Is 30:19-21,23-26; Mt 9:35-10:1,5a,6-8
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Lucille O'Keefe, Olga Singh, Maria Mendoza,
Thomas Scanlon, Andrew Niland, Celia Coronado, Marie Lane, Margaret
Finocchiaro, Iluminada Brinkley and Stephanie Locke. Let us also pray
for those who have died, especially: Miguel Gomez ,Grace Kennedy, Miria
Teresa Villalbe.
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR BABY JESUS
The Daughters of St. Paul, Pauline Books & Media, invite you to
a Birthday Party for Baby Jesus, Friday, December 9th 3:00 pm to 6:00
pm and Saturday, December 10th, 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be the
First Christmas story time, songs, prizes, birthday cake and professional
picture taking with the Christ child (costumes provided). Bring the
entire family and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. For more
information call 703-549-3806. We're located at 1025 King St. Alexandria,
VA 22314 (on the corner of Henry St. which is Rt. 1 South).
WEEKLY ADULT ADVENT RETREAT
Come and rest during the busy-ness of the season
Come pray while we prepare for Emmanuel
Come and be still. Come
Our time together will include song, silence, sharing, and prayer.
Childcare available for Sunday retreats. Call office 703-527-5500 ext
115 for reservations for childcare.
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2 Opportunities each week
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Sundays
10:10 AM-10:55 AM
School Cafeteria
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Tuesdays
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Upper Room
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| Week 1 |
Nov. 27 |
Nov. 29 |
| Week 2 |
Dec. 4 |
Dec. 6 |
| Week 3 |
Dec. 11 |
Dec. 13 |
| Week 4 |
Dec. 18 |
Dec. 20 |
GIVING TREE IS HERE
Now is the time to grab a tag from our Christmas Giving Tree in the
Church and show what this season means to you! In Advent, we remember
those less fortunate and connect with those in need. The gifts you buy
help the homeless, immigrants, and families in crisis who are unable
to give their families some of the joy of Christmas. Please return your
wrapped or unwrapped gifts with the tags attached by Sat. Dec 17th,
to be distributed on the 18th. To help, or for questions please call
Maria McAhron 703-628-6251 or email mariamcahron@yahoo.com. Donations
are tax deductible please call Maria for receipts. Thank you for your
generosity.
DEC 4 - CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Join our Pastor Fr. Gerry Creedon for our monthly gathering and discussion.
On Sunday, December 4 we will be learning and sharing about the AIDS
crisis in Africa. Refreshments provided.
MUSICAL CHANUKAH PROGRAM
Mark your calendars for an evening of music, learning, and fun on December
11! Rabbi William Rudolph and the St. Charles Interfaith Ensemble will
present "Miracles and Lights: A Musical Chanukah Celebration"
in Benedict Hall at 7:00 pm. For more information, pick up a flyer or
contact Janice Lent at interfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITES AT DOMINICAN RETREAT CENTER
Centering Prayer: Twice monthly at 7pm (Dec 6 & 15)
Dec 2-4: Advent Silent Retreat for Women, Dec 9-11: Retreat for Seriously
Ill, Dec 31: New Year's Eve Overnight
Jan 6-8: Weekend for Women of AA
Jan 10-12: Midweek for Women of AA
Jan 20-22: Weekend for Men
Jan 22: Taize Prayer
Jan 27-29 Weekend for Women
www.dominicanretreat.org
703-356-4243
IT'S THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT!
Days grow shorter. The dark of night grows longer and more intense.
A spirit of expectation begins to pick up momentum. It is obvious that
something wonderful is about to happen. But before we celebrate Christmas,
we pause for 4 weeks of reflection and prayer. Someone IS coming to
town! Prepare the Way of the Lord!
It's time to stop by your local Hallmark store, supermarket or drug
store and buy your advent wreath and candles. Or just find 4 candles
at home to use. Light one candle today as we move into our first week
of Advent. You may want to light the 1st candle each evening during
dinner or for your evening prayer.
Blessing of the Advent Wreath:
O God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth your blessing
upon this wreath and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts
for the Coming of Christ, and may receive your abundant graces. Through
Christ Our Lord. Amen
Prayer for the 1st week of Advent
O Emmanuel, Jesus Christ, desire of every nation,
Savior of all peoples, come and dwell among us.
From the book Catholic Customs and Traditions by Dues as well as website
of Women for Faith and Families, and the Passionist Missionaries
INTERESTED IN ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Looking for new faces to brainstorm "what could be" as well
as looking for "hosts" for our parish Advent retreat nights.
Contact Michelle Miller at the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 ext 115
or email adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
WHAT DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BELIEVE AND TEACH?
To find out, enroll in EPS - Education+Parish+Service, which builds
on the firm foundation of Church teaching to educate Catholics to understand,
live and share their faith. Day classes in Church History and Synoptic
Gospels begin 1/5/06 at St. Thomas a Becket in Reston. Evening classes
in Synoptic Gospels begin on 1/3/06 at 7 Pm at Trinity College in NE,
Washington. Contact Jane Vichi, EPSDCVARecruiter@trinitydc.edu,
or 202-884-9026, or visit the EPS website at http://eps.trinitydc.edu.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday November 13, 2005 was $19,646.00.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,807.43 was for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $6,583.00 was for our Building Fund.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Campaign for Human Development.
- Next Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin,
Haiti.
