Bulletin
for February 5, 2006
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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend we will hear about faith sharing groups for Lent. As the
parish increase in size we need opportunities for our members to come
to know one another and to share faith. I hope you give this program
your consideration.
I thank the Social Justice
Committee and Latinos Unidos de San Carlos for participating with
our bishops in Catholic Advocacy Day in Richmond last week to promote
just wages, the right of immigrants to an opportunity for higher education,
and other life and justice issues. A big Thank You to our school staff
and volunteers who assisted with our best attended Polka Party. Events
such as these along with the new Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program
help remove financial barriers to participating in our great school
for families of lesser means. Catholic School week promoted school enrollment.
Come by our School Office if you have any questions.
Highlights of This Week at St. Charles: Feb. 5 - 11, 2006
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Mon. 2/6 |
Golden Jubiliee
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6:30-8:30
PM |
103 |
| Tue. 2/7 |
Open House
of Faith |
7 PM |
Benedict Hall |
| Tue. 2/7 |
Catholic
Inquiry |
7 - 9 PM |
Upper Room |
| Wed. 2/8 |
Just Neighbors |
7:30 - 9 PM
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Library |
| Wed. 2/8 |
Social Justice |
7:30 - 9 PM
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103 |
| Sat. 2/11 |
Social Justice
Retreat |
9:30 - 1 PM
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104 |
See the Parish online calendar for more details
and events (or a list of highlights
for the month).
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
On February 12 at 7 pm in Benedict Hall Fr Gerry Creedon will host a
conversation on "Catholic teachings on war and peace in light of
Iraq and other conflicts". (Moved from 2/5)
HAITI COMMITTEE
Ticket Sales for Haiti Carnaval
on sale after Masses February 4-5th and Feb. 11-12th. Come join us for
a celebration on Feb. 18th following the 5pm Mass. Tickets are $15,
children under six are free.
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 OAR (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.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark
Arlington's Favorite Realtors for Their support.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, February 5, 2006 : Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Rose Margaret Laquidara by Gregory Cleva
9:00am Edna Carrazco by Leyda Appel
11:00am Helen Fougeray by Aliette & Bob Jackson
1:00pm Felipe de Jesus Ventura by Mirta Ventura
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Jb 7:1-4,6-7; 1 Cor 9;16-19,22-23; Mk 6:29-39
Monday, February 6, 2006: St. Paul Miki
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
9:00am Dora Pandolfi by Gina, Alex & Alfonso
Readings: 1 Kgs 8:22-23,27-30, Mk 7:14-23
Wednesday, February 8, 2006: St. Josephine
9:00am Catherine Dirlam (L) by Catherine Villareale
Readings: 1 Kgs: 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday, February 9, 2006
9:00am Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fritton (L) by Fred Olbrecht
Readings: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30
Friday, February 10, 2006: St. Scholastica
9:00am O. Albertini by Vilola Muller
Readings: 1 Kgs 11:29-32;12:19; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday, February 11, 2006: Our Lady of Lourdes
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: 1 Kgs 12:26-32;13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10
Vigil for Sunday: Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Scott Hallaham by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Lv 13:1-2,44-46; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45
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 Brinkley and Cristina Cáceres.
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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 Feb
7, 21, and March 14 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room. On Feb 7 we will gather
at 7pm to participate in the Open House of Faith. Contact Michelle at
703-527-5500 ext 115 or adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
with any questions.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
Wednesday March 8th at 7:30 pm in Room 104 of the Parish Center. Please
Call the Parish Office 703-527-5500 to register.
CHILDREN BAPTIZED IN JANUARY - WELCOME!
Marina Angulo Saunders, Bryce Andrew Luncher, Andres James Palma, Ryan
Patrick Connor, Brayan Rene Campos, Michelle Marelyn Campos, James Seung
Barnidge, Davis James Harden, Jamil Alvaro Palacios, Grace Yanxiao Vandemeulebroecke,
Thomas Xavier Weed and Adam Christopher Wood.
LENT 2006 SMALL FAITH GROUPS
This weekend we will begin to organize small faith-sharing groups in
anticipation for Lent. Groups will meet in homes or at the parish once
a week for 5-6 weeks beginning the week of March 5. Make plans to make
this a special Lent by getting to know God, yourself, and others a little
better. Specify a particular interest in meeting with other young adults,
couples, singles, parents, seniors, or a mixed group. Group facilitators
and home-hosts are also needed. See the cards at the Church entrances
for more info, call 703-527-5500 x115, or email adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
with any questions. Let's prepare our hearts for Easter!
ST. CHARLES OPEN
HOUSE OF FAITH
Invite your friends and neighbors to visit St. Charles! This Tuesday,
February 7, St. Charles will open its doors to the Arlington community
and present "A Brief Introduction 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 Entrance or contact Janice Lent
at interfaith@stcharleschurch.org,
or 202-366-8966 (days).
CHECK YOUR SUPER PARISH SITE ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Visit your parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org, on Super Bowl Sunday--or
any other day--to keep connected to your Catholic community. We've got
a strong front line with headlines on the homepage on you can call a
timeout to see what's coming up on the February calendar.
If you like to huddle, try out our marriage
tips from long-married parishioners. And our quarterback Fr. Creedon
is calling audibles, known online as his homily
summaries. There's something new each week
so make sure visiting the site is in your playbook.
ST. CHARLES CARES
The Circle of Caring provides many
services to the St. Charles community including:
--Homebound Visits: A visit from a Eucharist Minister each week, bringing
the Eucharist; a First Friday visit form one of the priest of the parish;
social visits from other parishioners, phone call visits, ride to medical
appointments, Mass, senior luncheons and other church functions. --Prayer
Tree -- Cards to homebound and sick
--Funeral planning. The Circle also provides ways for parishioners to
support the St. Charles community by:
· Volunteering to help.
· Informing the Circle of any need that there might be within
our community by contacting Peter Dirr at pdirr@cox.net
703-237-0627 or the office.
FOOD PANTRY
"One thing you lack," Jesus said. "Go, sell everything
you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.
Then come, follow me." Mk 10:21
Our pantry shelves are bare. Please bring non-perishable items to the
Parish Office. Most needed items include: Tuna fish, peanut butter,
jelly, rice, spaghetti, soup, vegetables, cereal, macaroni & cheese,
canned beans, canned meals like Chef Boyardee, spam, canned salmon,
and canned chicken. Your donations are desperately needed and appreciated.
Many thanks!
JUST NEIGHBOR PROGRAM
The Just Neighbor Program will meet again on Wednesdays, February 8
and Feb 22, examining the relationship between race and poverty. The
February 8th meeting will consider the past, present, and future of
race relations and U.S. public policy and why people of color are disproportionately
represented among the ranks of those who are poor. At the February 22nd
meeting Fr. Tuozzolo, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, will
present his experiences of how the Church relates to this public policy
of race relations as a priest and pastor in Harlem and South Arlington.
Both meetings will be one hour in length beginning at 7:30 PM in the
St. Charles Parish Library. All are welcome. Please call Dan VanBelleghem
at 703-525-4565 for more information. Registration is free.
NONVIOLENCE CLASS IN ARLINGTON
A new curriculum from Pace Bene Nonviolence Service will begin Tuesday
Feb.7 from 7-9:30 PM, facilitated by Judith Kelly. The twelve-week series,
"Engage-Exploring Nonviolent Living" will be hosted by Our
Lady Queen of Peace Church, 2700 S. 19th St. in Arlington. To register,
call Gene Betit at 703-979-5580. Cost: $20 for the workbook. Come explore
and learn nonviolent options for daily life that result in a more sustainable,
just and peaceful world. For questions (or to register online), contact
olqp.sjom@verizon.net.
