Bulletin
for January 29, 2006
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
The 2006 Bishop's
Lenten Appeal begins. Bishop Loverde has written a personal letter
to many of you this week. Please take the time to review it.
Fr. Jack O'Hara and I have served in Catholic Charities and our Diocesan
Mission in the Dominican Republic. Fr. Mullins serves the diocesan Spanish
Apostolate and Mulit-Cultural Ministries. Fr. Charles helps families
through the Diocesan Tribunal. Currently I serve as Chair of the Diocesan
Peace and Justice Commission and VA Catholic Conference. All these programs
are supported by the Bishop's Lenten Appeal.
Join our ministries by offering your financial support.
"In Justice, in Love and In Mercy" is this year's theme.
Through your giving, you support these values.
Jan 29: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Jesus
Heals
This is a wonderful week to use the brief background times of our lives
to talk with the Lord about our need for healing. We can begin each
day by naming some desire we have for healing and deeper wholeness and
peace. Putting these desires into words, early each day, as soon as
we get up or while in the shower or while dressing, helps us give focus
to our relationship with the Lord that day.
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.
(we also have links to other readings/reflections
on our parish site)
Highlights of This Week at St. Charles: Jan. 28 - Feb. 1, 2006
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Sat. 1/28 |
Polka
Party |
7 PM |
Gym |
| Sun. 1/29 |
Catholic Schools
Week |
Jan.
29 - Feb. 3 |
| Sun. 1/29 |
Open House
- School |
9:30 AM -
12:30 PM |
School |
| Tue. 1/31 |
Catholic Inquiry |
7:30 - 8:30
PM |
Upper Room |
See the Parish online calendar for more details
and events (or a list of highlights
for the month).
ANOTHER PLACE FOR DONATIONS
Thank you all for your generous donations! St. Charles is short on space
and can not accept furniture or clothing donations. Please take these
items to the Arlington Goodwill, 10 South Glebe Road, intersection of
50 and Glebe, and bring us your donation receipt. The receipt is then
turned into vouchers for AOR (Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington
County) clients. They use the vouchers to get clothing for job interviews,
and to get back on their feet once released. This way we can all work
together for the poor. Thank you.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, January 29, 2006 : Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Le Sy Quang by Binh Thanh Duong
9:00am Alexander Newman by Mary Cahill
11:00am Veronica Ricks by St. Charles Staff
1:00pm Aurelia de Moncayo by Susana Moncayo
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
Monday, January 30, 2006
9:00am Gabriela Castañeda (L) by Twila Gavin
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Sm 15:13-14,30;16:5-13; Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday, January 31, 2006: St. John Bosco
9:00am Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley
Readings: 2 Sm 18:9-10,14b,24-25a,30-19:3; Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
9:00am Michael Ann Dean by Dale Dean
Readings: 2 Sm 24:2,9-17; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday, February 2, 2006: The Presentation of the Lord
9:00am Suzanne Coen by Rubinger family
Readings: Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
Friday, February 3, 2006: St. Blaise
9:00am Bernard Hazzard by David Hazzard
Readings: Sir 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday, February 4, 2006:
9:00am James C.Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: 1 Kng 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34
Vigil for Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm Tony Burruto by Camille Burroto
Readings: Jb 7:1-4,6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23; Mk 1:29-39
Pray for those who are sick: Sharon Hamilton, David Chelladorai, Matilda
Joseph, Leonard Jefferson, Virginia Rainey, James Higgins, Maria De
Jesus Romero Perez, Enrique Martorell Cordona, Tony Sullivan, Phillip
Clark, Iluminada Binkley and Cristina Cáceres.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Harrison Orosco.
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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, Feb
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.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark Arlington's
Favorite Realtors for Their support.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Has been moved from Feb 5 to Feb 12. Our pastor, Fr. Gerry Creedon will
lead a discussion on Peace in our Time. All are welcome. 7pm on Feb
12 in Benedict Hall.
FINAL DAYS TO TAKE CHRISTMAS
LITURGY SURVEY
St.Charles has been soliciting feedback on www.StCharlesChurch.org,
about last month's Christmas Masses. The survey closes January 31 so
take it today for your opportunity to shape future Christmas celebrations.
While you are at the site, you'll also find the latest volunteer
opportunities and the complete calendar of
parish events so you can connect with Christ in our community.
ST. CHARLES OPEN
HOUSE OF FAITH
Mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors! On Tuesday,
February 7, St. Charles will open its doors to the Arlington community
and present "A Brief Introduction to Catholicism for All Ages."
The evening will feature short talks, a Q&A session, and a tour
of the church with Fr. Charles Ukwe. Refreshments and fellowship will
follow in Benedict Hall. People of all ages and backgrounds 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).
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
31, Feb 7, 21, and March 14 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room. Those who know
they want to join the Catholic Church or those baptized Catholic who
wish to complete their initiation through 1st Eucharist and Confirmation
are also asked 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.
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 today, 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 will also be offered. We
look forward to meeting you.
FOOD PANTRY
"No one may claim the name of Christian and be comfortable in the
face of hunger, homelessness, insecurity, and injustice found in this
country and the world." -Economic Justice for All (#27) Justice
means removing the causes of poverty but while we work for justice we
must also provide for those who are hungry now. Please bring a food
donation each week when you come to Mass. We are low of food. We especially
need: Tuna fish, peanut butter, jelly, rice, spaghetti, soup, vegetables,
cereal, macaroni & cheese, canned beans, meals like Chef Boyardee,
spam, canned salmon, and canned chicken.
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