Bulletin
for February 26, 2006
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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Over 90 individuals have signed up to join a small faith-sharing group
during Lent, most meeting in homes. This is great news.
This weekend we pledge to the Bishop's
Diocesan Lenten Appeal. We are hoping that many more parishioners
will join in this annual event. Its purpose is to promote the outreach
of our diocese through education, service and mission programs. Last
week I reported on our Diocesan Mission in the Dominican Republic. Every
5 years they need to replace their jeeps because of the rough terrain.
Locally, Catholic Charities reaches out to children through housing,
adoption, foster care and other services in one of the most professional
and longest serving pro-life programs in the region. These are only
some of the programs our diocese supports. Please add your pledge to
the 11% of our parish who traditionally carry the burden of these services.
May the upcoming season of Lent be characterized by the spirit of prayer,
education, fasting and giving.
Peace,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights Of This Week at St. Charles
Feb. 26 - March 5
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Tue. 2/28 |
Drop In Playgroup |
10 AM |
103 |
| Tue. 2/28 |
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper |
5:45 PM |
Benedict Hall |
| Wed. 3/1 |
Ash
Wednesday |
Masses
and ashes at 9 AM, Noon and 7:30 PM |
| Wed. 3/1 |
Senior Lunch
after noon Mass |
1 PM |
Benedict Hall |
| Thu. 3/2 |
Stations of
the Cross (English) |
7 PM |
Church |
| Thu. 3/2 |
Praise &
Worship small groups |
7:30 PM |
Upper Room |
| Fri. 3/3 |
Stations of
the Cross (Spanish) |
7:30 PM |
Church |
| Sat. 3/4 |
Scripture
Sharing with Fr. Creedon |
8 AM |
Library |
| Sun. 3/5 |
1st
Sunday of Lent:
Don't forget to pick up your rice bowls & Lent Booklets |
See the Parish online calendar for more details
and events (or a list of highlights
for the month).
LENTEN GUIDELINES FOR FASTING & ABSTINENCE
- Ash Wednesday 3/1 & Good Friday 4/14 are days of fasting (one
normal meal and two smaller ones taken as needed) and abstaining (no
meat)
- All Fridays during Lent are days of abstaining from meat.
- Fasting is normally expected for those 18-60 years and abstaining
from meat is normally expected for those 14+.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to L.L. Painting for their
support.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, February 26, 2006 : Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Josephine Konecny by Peter LaFranchise
11:00am Norman J. Lodato by Fr. Jack
1:00pm Eduardo Fernandez by Juana Fernandez
6:00pm Alejandra Crisostomo by Agusto Crisostomo
Readings: Hos 2:16b,17b,21-22; 2 Cor 31b-6; Mk 2:18-22
Monday, February 27, 2006:
9:00am Hilda Ahearenga Ugaz by Rhina Ugaz
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday, February 28, 2006:
9:00am Sr. Claire Cahill by Sheila Carmody
Readings: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday, March 1, 2006: Ash Wednesday
9:00am Tiffany Werthmann by Werthmann Family
12:00 noon Vincent Joseph Klaus by St. Charles Staff
7:30 Pm James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6,16-18
Thursday, March 2, 2006:
9:00am Charles Rauscher & his Sisters
Readings: Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25
Friday, March 3, 2006
9:00am Sister Carmel Hickie by Sara Habeler
Readings: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday, March 4, 2006:
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32
Vigil for Sunday: First Sunday of Lent
5:00pm Petronila Montes by Juana Fernandez
Readings: Gn 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Julius Jimeno, Thomas Scanlon, Baby Samuel
Holland, Cristina Caceres, Sharon Hamilton, David Chelladorai, Matilda
Joseph, Leonard Jefferson, Virginia Rainey, James Higgins, Maria De
Jesus Romero Perez, Tony Sullivan, Phillip Clark and Iluminada Brinkley.
For those who have died especially: Muriel Dominguez, Allan Rowley,
Sr., Peter Valdez, Anna Strackbeine and Margaret Hudgins.
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ALTAR SERVERS
We are currently in need of additional altar servers for all Masses.
Boys must be at least 8 years old and have made their first communion.
Middle school youth are especially encouraged. Training will be held
Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4:45 PM in the Sacristy. One other training date
will be scheduled. Contact Andy or Tricia Samora at 703-538-2570 or
e-mail arthur.samora@verizon.net.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
C'YA Praise & Worship, while sponsored by Young Adults, it is open
to all. Thur. 3/2 at 7:30 PM in Upper Room for speaker, Viola Hamling,
and small group faith sharing. On Thursday, March 16th at 7:00 PM in
the Sanctuary, we will have Stations of the Cross followed by Eucharistic
Adoration. Please make note of the time change. Questions? Erin at wootenerin@yahoo.com.
ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM BEGINS
The 10-Week program for adults who would like to celebrate the Sacrament
of Confirmation will meet each Wednesday beginning March 29 through
May 31 from 7:15-9:15pm at St. Charles. Details will be provided on
the web in the weeks to come. Confirmations will be celebrated by Bishop
Loverde on Sunday June 4 at the Cathedral. Contact Michelle Miller at
the parish at 703-527-5500 x115 or email her at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
in you have any questions.
TENTH YEAR MEMORIAL MASS FOR FATHER TONY CASEY
A 10TH Year Memorial Celebration honoring Rev. Thomas Anthony "Tony"
Casey will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at St. Charles. Memorial
Mass at 5:00 PM followed by a reception in Benedict Hall. Please RSVP
by February 28 to Jean Falvey at 703-465-0725 or j.jflvy@verizon.net.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mark your calendar for great community events planned to honor Sr. Benedict
on her Golden Jubilee as a Religious Sister. We'll begin with liturgical
celebration at 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 29, 2006, followed by a reception,
sponsored by PTO, open to all in Benedict Hall. On Sun., April 30, 2006,
receptions in Benedict Hall will be hosted by the PTO after the 11:00
AM Mass, the Latin American Community after the 1:00 PM Mass and by
the Philippine Community after the 6:00 PM Mass. Please come to celebrate
and recognize Sr. Benedict for her dedicated service and commitment
to our faith and to our parish community!
MAKE A CONNECTION DURING LENT THROUGH WEB
Your parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org, is your source for Lenten
opportunities at St. Charles. Sign
up for a small group in Lent so you can encounter new people and
perspectives, find prayers to connect you to Christ,
join an e-mail list to become part of
a larger community or participate in a poll to see
how your Lenten plans compare to those in the pews around you. Our
online family is ready to help make this year your best Lent ever.
CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE
The Mom's Group will hold a children's consignment sale in Benedict
Hall on Sat., March 11 from 9 AM -1 PM. Items will be half price after
12 PM. Call Marcie at 703-979-8651 or email Melissa at mscrowley2001@yahoo.com
if you would like to be consignor or if you would like to donate items.
Clothing, toys, books, maternity items, etc. are welcome. 100% of donations
and 50% of consignments will go to Borromeo Housing.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON - Has Moved for
March!
On Sunday, March 5, Fr. Creedon will be part of a presentation called
"Religion and Human Rights: Conflict or Convergence" from
7-9pm. Speakers also include Rabbi David Forman and Mr. Daoud Nassimi
representing the All Dulles Area Muslim Society. St. Thomas
à Becket Catholic Church, 1421 Wiehle Ave., Reston, VA 20190.
Question? Call 703-860-8843 or email Nancy Dickson at nld03@msn.com.
LENT 2006
"Thirst for Justice - Hunger for Peace"
SOUP SUPPERS
Every Tuesday
Supper from 6-7:15pm - Speaker at 7pm
Mass each week on Tuesdays at 6 PM
March 7 - Living Like a "Have-Not"
Soup Choice: chicken noodle, chicken rice, etc.
March 14 - Fasting: Being Fed By Not Eating
Soup Choice: vegetable, vegetable beef, etc.
March 21 - Giving Help and Hope to the Hungry
Soup Choice: cream soup, corn chowder, cream of broccoli
March 28 - Selling Yourself to Survive
Soup Choice: chef's choice - bring your specialty
April 4: Living With Hunger Every Day
Soup Choice: bean soup or any favorite
Soup & bread donations are welcome each week beginning at 5:30
in Benedict Hall. Can you help serve? Call Janice 703-876-1937.
RESPECT LIFE
The Respect Life Committee will meet on Wednesday March 8th at 7:30
PM in the Memorial Room. Contact Becky at blgeiger@starpower.net or
703-524-4658; Twila Gavin, at gavinfamily@comcast.net
or 703-350-4566.
HANDICAPPED RETREAT
Handicapped Encounters with Christ is sponsoring a Catholic retreat
from May 26 to 28 at Bon Secour Retreat Center, Marriottsville, MD.
Anyone interested in attending or helping to plan contact Patti or Dean
DeBuck at 7/532-7616.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last week's collection for Sunday February 12, 2006 was $21,510.00.
- Last week's tithe of $1,978.92 was for the Industrial Areas Foundation
- This week's tithe is for our sister parishes in Haiti.
- Next week's 2nd collection is for the Black and Indian Missions.
- Our Ash Wednesday collection is for the Church in Central and Eastern
Europe.
