Bulletin
for January 15, 2006
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
On Monday we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. who challenges
us all: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about
things that matter." Let us not be silent but speak up for peaceful
and creative ways to live, love, and yes, to disagree.
On Wednesday we begin the annual week of prayer for Christian Unity.
Given the challenges of all that divides us as the body of Christ, let
us dedicate ourselves to pray and work for unity among Christians. Most
Catholics are probably unaware of the important work and dialog between
the US Bishops and leaders of other Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faiths.
For more on this visit the US Bishops' Secretariat for Ecumenical and
Interreligious Affairs at www.usccb.org/seia.
Peace to you.
Jan 15: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: 1 Sm 3:3b-10,19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a,1720; Jn 1:35-42
"Speak, for your servant is listening." This week begins with
a picture of the call of the first disciples of Jesus in the Fourth
Gospel. The first words of Jesus in this gospel are: "What are
you looking for?" The disciples ask, literally, "Where do
you make your home?" Jesus responds, "Come and see."
The rest of the gospel tells of how he makes his home in us and invites
us to make our home in him.
For more reflection on the Sunday readings and a guide for prayer for
the week go to: www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/
(we also have links to other readings/reflections
on our parish site).
This Week at St. Charles: January 15-21, 2006
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Mon. 1/16 |
Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day: School & Parish Office Closed |
| Tues. 1/17 |
St. Charles
Playgroup |
10:30 AM |
103 |
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Catholic Inquiry
Session |
7:30 PM |
Upper Room |
| Thu. 1/19 |
Eucharistic
Adoration |
7:30 PM |
Church |
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Adult Faith
Formation Brainstorming |
7:30 PM |
103 |
| Sat. 1/21 |
Open Gym Playtime |
9:30 AM |
Gym |
See the Parish online calendar for more details
and events (or a list of highlights
for the month).
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Liturgy,
Prayer & Sacraments
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WE WELCOME THOSE ASKING TO BE CATHOLIC
Today at the 11am Mass we welcome Kelly Collier, Jen Daulby, Matt McCollough,
Michael Mellen, and Gunther Uhlmann, who already share in baptism with
us, but who now ask to begin their formal journey to join the Catholic
faith. We also welcome Ernesto Lopez, who was baptized into the Catholic
faith and wished to complete his initiation. Congratulations and welcome!
For more information, contact RCIA@stcharleschurch.org.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Eucharistic Adoration: Thur. Jan. 19th at 7:30PM in the Church.
Speaker & Discussion: Thur. Feb 7th at 7:30PM in the Upper Room.
Check website or email Erin at wootenerin@yahoo.com.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
Wednesday February 1st at 7:30 PM in Room 103 of the Parish Center.
Please call the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 to register.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Brian K. Madden Attorney
Bankruptcy for his support.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, January 15, 2006 : 2nd SUNDAY - ORDINARY TIME
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Nelson W. Lewis by Urban Fmaily
11:00am Richard J. Greene by Roberta Morell
1:00pm Luis A. Llerena by Llerena family
6:00pm James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: 1 Sm 3:3b-10,19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Monday, January 16, 2006:
9:00am Matt Cincul by RJ Karney
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday, January 17, 2006:
9:00am Edna Carrazco by Cecilia Maloney
Readings: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday, January 18, 2006:
9:00am Adolfo Lopez by Ellen Whalen
Readings: 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday, January 19, 2006:
9:00am Guiseppe Martino by Maria Martino
Readings: 1 Sm 18:6-9;19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12
Friday, January 20, 2006:
9:00am Mary Patrick by Bob & Michele Patrick
Readings: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:3-19
Saturday, January 21, 2006:
9:00am James D. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: 2 Sm 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27; Mk 3:20-21
Vigil for Sunday: 3rd SUNDAY - ORDINARY TIME
5:00pm Stan & Jo Jakubowski by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Jon 3:1-5,10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: James Higgins, Baby Samuel Heinen, Maria
De Jesus Romero Perez, Elaine Mordo, Linda Hill, Enrique Martorell Cordona,
Marian Spivey-Estrada, Paul D'Ambrosio, Tony Sullivan, Phillip Clark,
John Emge, Allan Rowley Sr., Stepanie Nicole Locke, Iluminada Brinkley,
and Margaret Finocchiaro. Let us also pray for those who have died,
especially: Vincent J. Klaus, Nelson Fernandez and Laurie Ervin.
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Adult
Education & Faith Formation
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INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
If you or someone you know is interested in the Catholic faith, St.
Charles welcomes you. Catholic Inquiry sessions will be held on Jan
17 and Jan 31 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room for those seeking to learn
more about the Catholic faith. Those who know they want to join the
Catholic Church or those baptized Catholic who wishes to complete their
initiation through 1st Eucharist and Confirmation are also encouraged
to contact Michelle Miller at the parish office at 703-527-5500 ext
115 or email her at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
Or just show up at any Catholic Inquiry session. All are welcome.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Are you interested in brainstorming "What could be" for adult
faith formation at St. Charles? Come to the brainstorming gathering
on Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 in Room 104. Question? Email adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or call 703-527-5500 x115. All are welcome.
ENJOY PARISH YEAR IN PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE
Make www.StCharlesChurch.org, part of you New Year by visiting us each
week for interesting features like the parish
year in review photos, daily Catholic news headlines
on the Faith & Sacraments page, and the
prayer tree. If 2006 is the year you resolve to get more involved
at St. Charles and grow closer to God, your parish website is a great
place to start.
TAX ASSISTANCE NEEDED!
Two of our missions need tax-time assistance! Borromeo Housing and the
Philippine Medical Mission are looking for assistance with their annual
tax filings and organizational audits. Both organizations are seeking
a parish member who would be willing to work with them at a discounted
or pro-bono rate. Please call Joy Myers, Executive Director of BHI at
703-841-0139, if you are interested in helping out! Thank you.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) begins this Wednesday,
January 18. Pocket-sized prayer cards and Daily Scripture and Prayer
Guides are available at the Church Entrances. Please take a few moments
each day this week to pray for an end to all divisions in the Mystical
Body of Christ. You may use the materials provided or pray in any manner
you prefer. For more information on the WPCU, contact Janice Lent at
interfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or 202-366-8966 (day).
JUST NEIGHBORS
The Just Neighbor Program will meet again on Wednesday, January 25,
discussing the topic of Affordable Housing. Joe Wholey, a well-known
housing advocate & former Arlington County Board member, will lead
the discussion of potential solutions for local housing issues. 7:30-8:30pm
in the Library. All are welcome. Questions? Call Dan VanBelleghem at
703-525-4565.
CATHOLIC ADVOCACY DAY
On January 30 Catholics from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia
will participate in a legislative advocacy day in Richmond. This event
will be under the direction of Bishops Loverde and DiLorenzo in conjunction
with our Virginia Catholic Conference. All Catholics-clergy, pastoral
leaders, educators, men, women and youth-are encouraged to join Bishop
Loverde in Richmond. The program begins at St. Peter's Catholic Church
on East Grace Street at 9:00 am. The bus chartered by the Arlington
Diocese Peace and Justice Commission will leave from the Cathedral of
St. Tomas More parking lot on Mon., Jan. 30 at 6:30 am and will return
around 4:00 pm. Bus reservations are first come - first served basis.
Contact Celestine Person Green at 703-824-0022 or butterfly85@verizon.net.
See www.vacatholic.org for further
information and details.
SCHOOL WEBSITE HAS A NEW LOOK!
Thanks to a parishioner who responded to the need for a Web designer
via the parish's volunteer email list, the St. Charles School Web site
has undergone a facelift. Please take a moment to visit the site at
www.stcharles.k12.va.us
or click on the St. Charles School link on the home page of the parish
Web site. In addition to learning about the School's mission and academic
program, you can register for the Alumni
Association and Benedict's Brigade and obtain information or the
upcoming Polka Party. "Feel the
Spirit."
POLKA PARTY
The annual Polka Party Dinner/Dance to benefit the Ryan-Houston-Smith
Memorial Scholarship Fund of St. Charles School will be held Saturday,
January 28, 2006 in St. Charles's Parish Center's Werthmann Gym at 3304
N Washington Blvd Arlington, VA. Dinner will be the same popular menu
as in the past including roast beef, kielbasa, sauerkraut, pirogi, beans,
salad, etc. The most favored polka band of Mike Surratt and the Continentals
will provide dance music from 8:30 to 12:00. Dress is casual. Price
for dinner and dancing is $35. Invite your friends and reserve a roundtable
(or two) for eight or ten friends (table discounts available). And if
you don't polka and want to learn, we'll teach you how. The event is
always a sell-out. Call Catherine at 703-743-5860 or polka@stcharleschurch.org
for questions and reservation. Tickets available after Masses with donuts
and coffee in Benedict Hall.
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English
Classes and Immigration Issues
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ENGLISH CLASSES: English classes offered through Arlington Catholic
Charities, Hogar Hispano, are held Sundays from 11:15-12:45 at St. Charles.
Drop in students are always welcome.
DONATIONS NEEDED: The English-As-A-Second-Language program is looking
for donations so low-income students can attend class. Donations of
$40 are for books and lessons for one student. Checks payable to "St.
Charles ESL". Questions: Contact Sal D'Itri at 703-243-3586.
IMMIGRANT WORKER'S RIGHTS: Call for employment concerns and questions:
Freshta 703-534-9805 x241.
Support group for survivors of clergy abuse: and others affected by
the abuse. Last Wednesday of every month. Next meeting is Wed. Jan.
25 at 7 p.m. Downstairs meeting room at the Dolley Madison Library.
Sponsored by Voice of the Faithful-Northern Virginia affiliate. Call
Ellen Radday at 703-538-6128
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday January 8, 2006 was $23,160.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $2,130.77 was for the Africa Ministry.
- This Week's Tithe is for St. Charles School.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Church in Latin America.
