Bulletin
for January 22, 2006
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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Last Monday we celebrated Martin Luther King's legacy. An aspect of
his message that is often underemphasized is his commitment to non-violence.
This coming week the March for Life focuses the attention of our society
on the sacredness of pre-born life. We cannot be selective in our concern
for life. All of life calls for protection. The effort goes beyond adopting
slogans to the patient ongoing promotion of respect for life whenever
and wherever human life is vulnerable.
With prayer for Christian unity,
Jan 22: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The week begins with the call of the Apostles, the same invitation to
us to set aside our fears and insecurities long enough to hear that
call. "I'm not very good at prayer," we might say. "I
don't have the time to pray." Jesus is not waiting for us to be
perfect before we talk to him - he is simply waiting, right now, for
us to come to him in our own humanity. This week we are invited to uncover
the light of our faith, the light that warms the longing we feel in
our souls for something different or deeper in our relationship with
God. At this beginning of the year, we might step back and examine the
ways we talk with Jesus - and the ways we hold him at arm's length.
From Daily Prayer at www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/.
Visit them for more reflection on the Sunday readings and a guide for
prayer for the week. www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/
(we also have links to other readings/reflections
on our parish site).
Highlights of This Week at St. Charles: January 22-28, 2006
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Event |
Time |
Location |
| Sun. 1/22 |
Youth Mass |
6 PM |
Church |
| Mon. 1/23 |
The Changing
Face of Church Mission |
7-9 PM |
Benedict Hall |
| Tue. 1/24 |
Web Team |
7:30 PM |
104 |
| Tue. 1/24 |
Play Group |
10 AM |
103 |
| Wed. 1/25 |
Just Neighbors |
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).
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE
In support of the unborn along the streets of Washington DC on Monday,
January 23. For more information, contact Twila Gavin at (703) 350-4566,
gavinfamily@comcast..net
or Becky Geiger at (703) 524-4658, blgeiger@starpower..net.
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 22, 2006 : THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Anne Marie Kaufmann & family (L) by
John & Twila Gavin & family
11:00am Laurie Ervin by Liz Relsh
1:00pm Milagro de Jesus Guerrero by Dulce Maria Mateo
6:00pm Charles & Lourdelle Gambla by Leonard Gambla & Dawn Gambla
Readings: Jon 3:1-5,10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
Monday, January 23, 2006:
9:00am Mildred R. Marquis
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Sm 5:1-7,10; Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday, January 24, 2006: St. Francis de Sales
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: 2 Sm 6:12b-15,17-19; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday, January 25, 2006: THE CONVERSION OF PAUL, APOSTLE
9:00am Grace Simms (L) by Twila Gavin
Readings: Acts 22:3-16; Mk 16:15-18
Thursday, January 26, 2006: St. Timothy
9:00am Bill Wallace by Paula Wallace
Readings: 2 Tm 1:1-8; Mk 4:21-25
Friday, January 27, 2006:
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: 2 Sm 11:1-4a,5-10a,13-17; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday, January 28, 2006: St. Thomas Aquinas
9:00am Ana Margarita Ramos by Rhina Ugaz
Readings: 2 Sm 12:1-7a,10-17; Mk 4:35-41
Vigil for Sunday:
5:00pm James & Ann Rial (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: James Higgins, 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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Liturgy, Prayer & Sacraments
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PRAISE AND WORSHIP
C'YA Praise Worship is a mini retreat in the middle of the week! While
sponsored by Young Adults, it is open to the entire community, and we
invite you to join us. On Thursday February 2nd, at 7:30 pm in the Upper
Room, we will have a speaker and group discussion. On Thursday 16th
at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary, we will have Eucharistic Adoration. For
more information, check us out on the St. Charles website, or contact
Erin Wooten 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.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSION
Next session Tues Jan 31 7:30-8:30pm in the Upper Rm.
COME TO WEB TEAM MEETING ON
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
Your parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org, is brought to you by the
Web Team ministry. Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 24
at 7:30 PM in room 104 as we discuss a new look for the homepage and
continue plans for creating a group for area Church webmasters. Your
feedback is always welcome whether at the meeting, through webteam@stcharleschurch..org
or via the "Give Feedback"
link at the bottom right of most pages.
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) began on 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).
CHANGING FACE OF CHURCH MISSIONS
Come join us for a presentation on the Changing Face of Church mission.
Monday, January 23rd, 7-9 pm in Benedict Hall. Father Joe Nangle of
Our Lady Queen of Peace, and Father Creedon will lead us in a discussion
of our international outreach.
JUST NEIGHBORS
The Just Neighbors Program will meet again on Wednesday, Jan. 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.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE
Parishioners, volunteers, alumni and those interested in learning more
about Catholic education are cordially invited to the St. Charles School
Open House and Reception on Sunday, January 29 from 9:30 am - 12:30
pm. Stop by Benedict Hall to enjoy coffee and donuts, meet school parents
and members of the Board of Regents and to pick up school information
materials and registration packets. Also, plan to visit the classrooms
and meet the staff. Tours of the pre-school also will be offered. We
look forward to meeting you. "Feel the Spirit!"
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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.
Dominican Retreat House in McLean
1/22 Evening - Taizé Prayer, 1/27-29 Women's Weekend, 2/ 3-5
Women's Weekend, 2/9 The Gift of Dreaming,
2/15-16 Transforming the False Self
Plus: Centering Prayer 2 Tuesdays each month as well as opportunities
for spiritual direction. Visit them at www.dominicanretreat.org or call
(703) 356-4243
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 15, 2006 was $18,383.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,691.74 was for St. Charles School.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Haiti.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Church in Latin America.
