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for May 28, 2006
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Seventh Sunday of Easter
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
I invite you to the "Conversation with Creedon" series on
Sunday the 4th of June at 7 pm in Benedict Hall. The topic will be "Why
people want to join the Catholic Church today?" The Easter Season
is an appropriate time to consider the work of faith-sharing and evangelization.
My guests will be recently initiated members of St. Charles who have
participated in our process for Adult Initiation (RCIA).
Our youth offer a Cabaret/concert on June 3 at 6:30pm in the Gym. Come
and appreciate their gifts.
As we celebrate all our parish volunteers this month, I salute especially
those who were recognized for extraordinary service last weekend. Fran
Hobbs, Angelina Fazio, Rosita Guardado, Cecily Orr-Nuckols, and Angela
Lozano.
Feel the Spirit!
Gerry Creedon
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY MAY 29TH IN OBSERVANCE
OF MEMORIAL DAY.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RECIPIENTS OF VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR
2006:
- Angelina (Angie) Fazio - Collection Counter
- Fran Hobbs - Hospitality Chair
- Rosita Guardado - Latin American Hospitality
- Angela Lozano - One the Way Youth Ministry
- Cecily Orr-Nuckols - 7:30am Sacristan
APPRECIATION TO GILDA FERER
Gilda Ferer, long-time parishioner and leader of the Latin American
Community of St. Charles, is returning to Panama, her native country.
Please join us on Sunday June 4, after the 1:00 pm Mass in Benedict
Hall to express our appreciation to her and to bid her farewell.
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWLY INITIATED ADULTS
Quinn Miller - Celebrated her 1st Eucharist & Confirmation on May
7. Jen Daulby - Made her Profession of Faith for the Catholic Church
as well as celebrated her 1st Eucharist & Confirmation on May 7.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
Wednesday June 7 at 7:30pm in Room 104. Please call the Parish Office
at 703-527-5500 to register.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSION
Ongoing casual gatherings for those who wish to learn more about the
Catholic faith: June 13, 27, July 18, August 15. 7:30pm in the Upper
Room. Contact 703-527-5500 x115 if you have any questions.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, May 28, 2006: The Ascension of the Lord
7:30am Harold Cuff by Neal & Sheila Dyer
9:00am Parishioners
11:00am Bob Ervin by Liz Rebh
1:00pm Angela Campbell by Susana Moncayo
6:00pm Michael Parris Sr. by Marlene Tucker
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mk 16:15-20
Monday, May 29, 2006:
9:00am Catherine Biddle by Ed Biddle
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 19:1-8; Jun 16:29-33
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
9:00am Bishop Vincent J. McCauley, CSC
Readings: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday, May 31, 2006: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00am Dr. Gim Bunbalo by Sabina Grimmelbein
Readings: Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-56
Thursday, June 1, 2006:
9:00am Kenneth Howells by Elizabeth Gallenagh
Readings: Acts 22:30;23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26
Friday, June 2, 2006
9:00am Gabriela Sotelo by Nancy Sotelo
Readings: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19
Saturday, June 3, 2006:
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings Acts 28:16-20,30-31; Jn 21:20-25
Vigil for Sunday:
5:00pm Scott Hallahan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13; Jn 20:19-23
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Dora Grajales, Margaret Finocchiaro, Teem
Family, Diane Herbst, John Matisans, Michael Herdoiza, Mary Catherine
Kern-Herdoiza, Nicolas Clavijo, Maria De La Torre, Janice Prisco, Cecily
Orr-Nuckols, Iluminada Brinkley, Virginia Pruiett and Michael Herdoiza.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Marina Guisti,
Pietro Raffaelli, Evelyn Jardim, and Cristian Daniel Espinosa.
BEEN AWAY FROM THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
If you have been away from the Catholic Church, you are invited to come
home. We have a group program called Landings. One-on-one discussions
are also available. Contact Anna LaNave, at returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org,
or Michelle Miller, at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
703-527-5500 x115 for more information.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark Arlington's
Favorite Realtors for their support.
Around the Parish
CONVERSATION WITH CREEDON
Join our Pastor, Fr. Gerry Creedon, for his monthly Conversation With
Creedon, Sunday, June 4 at 7pm in Benedict Hall. Adam Krumhansl and
Susan Omberg will share their stories of completing their initiation
into the Catholic Church. Come share your stories of faith as well as
have some cake to celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian
Church! All are welcome.
"MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD DURING
THE ANNUAL PARISH WEBSITE USER SURVEY"
You have a few days left to influence what your parish website, St.CharlesChurch.org,
will look like as we prepare to start its ninth year. Take the quick
annual survey of visitors to our website so we can find out what you
like and what it will take to keep you coming back. Whether you're a
first-time visitor or you have us set to be your home page, let us hear
from you by taking our anonymous survey next time you're online before
the poll closes at the end of the month.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SURVEY
All parents of preschool through rising 6th graders please fill out
an on-line survey to help us determine the possibility of offering a
weekday session next year in addition to Sundays. We are quickly outgrowing
our space on Sunday mornings and need to find a way to serve the growing
number of families with children in our parish. Thank you for your help
in this! Survey link:
www.stcharleschurch.org/news/2006/relig-times-survey.php
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Registration information for 2006-2007 for preschool-Grade 6 will be
available as soon as a final decision is made concerning class sessions
for our Grade Based Program. Thank you for supporting our programs this
year!
YOUTH NEWS
Invitation to On The Way…All current 6th graders (and any way 7th
graders) are invited to On The Way, St. Charles Junior High Youth Ministry
Program, on Sunday, June 4 at 7:00 pm in the Gym. Meet the current 7th
and 8th graders and find out what On The Way is all about! The last
meeting date for WAY and On The Way is Sunday, June 11. Both groups
will have their end of year party…stay tuned for more news about
where and when!
YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION
Registration information for 2006-2007 for graders 7-12 will be available
mid-June. Please note that Confirmation preparation generally takes
place during the 8th grade year. We ask that those young people interested
in Confirmation enroll in religious education during their 7th grade
year.
COME SEE THE NEXT DIOCESAN IDOL!
WAY, the St. Charles High School youth group, is hosting its 5th Annual
Cabaret on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 7:30pm to benefit our 2006 Workcamp
trip to North Carolina. Past Diocesan Idol talent has included amazing
dog tricks, hula dancing, lip synchs, monologues, and musical performances.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8 (adults) $4 (children).
Email jaybee1075@hotmail.com.
COOL TEEN BIBLE STUDY
All New & Exciting Summer Bible Study for Teens-- rising 8th graders
- graduating high school seniors & beyond from all Christian denominations
are invited to attend a fun DVD driven Bible Study. This Bible Study,
also called Velocity, will feature real life, dramatic teen stories
on June 22, 26; July 7, 14, 21, 28; and August 4,8,9,10,14,18,31 from
7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Youth Room 203. Come to one session or several
sessions. Call 703-350-4566 or gavinfamily@comcast.net.
Snacks & beverages provided at all sessions! Bring your friends
& come join us for a summer of study that promises to enliven and
excite all people interested in growing in the Lord and in Sacred Scripture!
Service & Justice
PROJECT LAZARUS
Project Lazarus is the name given to St. Charles' special fund to help
people with emergency needs. Through this fund, St. Charles offers assistance
to local residents. Most often, people need help paying rent, utility
and medical expenses. Please consider making a special donation to Project
Lazarus.
SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Currently, there is a redevelopment plan to convert parts of Buckingham
Village to luxury town homes. This vibrant community will be torn down,
and nearly 300 affordable rental units will be lost. For more information
contact deanpd@earthlink.net
HUNGER AWARENESS
Hunger Day: Tuesday, June 6th is National Hunger Awareness Day. Please
support AFAC by dining out at their 3rd Annual Restaurant Night. Over
20 Arlington restaurants are participating by donating a portion of
their proceeds from the evening to AFAC. See their website, www.afacinfo.org,
for details on this and the other activities marking Hunger Day.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection (Sunday May 21, 2006) was $22,788.25.
- Last Week's Tithe of $2,096.52 was for Alliance for Housing.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $4,954.50 was for Diocesan Retired
Priests.
- This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
