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for June 4, 2006
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Pentecost Sunday
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Pentecost celebrates the outpouring of the Spirit and the birthday
of the Church. This Sunday evening at 7pm in Benedict Hall you are invited
to join me for a conversation with people who have recently been received
into full membership of the church through the RCIA program. I am very
eager to hear their testimony as to what motivates people to search
for faith and church in our times…
Come and share the Spirit!
Feel the Spirit!
Gerry Creedon
Highlights Of This Week at St. Charles June 4-10
Date Event Time Loc.
Sun 6/4 "Conversations with Creedon" - Stories From Our New
Catholics 7:00pm Ben. Hall
Tues. 6/6 Social Justice Advocacy Mtg. 7:30pm Library
Wed. 6/7 Respect Life Committee Mtg. 7:00pm Mem.Rm
Thur. 6/8 Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm Library
Fri. 6/9 School last day & awards 9:00am Church
See the Parish online calendar for more details and events at:www.stcharleschurchchurch.org/calendar
Today, June 4 is Pentecost Sunday, as the readings and the whole Church
celebrate the coming and ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit among us.
Jesus breathes on his jittery followers and tells them, "Peace
be with you" and fills them with courage. With Pentecost Sunday
we conclude the "Alleluia!" of the Easter season and resume
reading Mark's Gospel, picking up where we stopped just before the beginning
of Lent. The return to "Ordinary Time" doesn't mean we can
forget about the good news of the Resurrection or the gift of the Spirit
Jesus promised us. It simply means that we return to a season of reflecting
upon the scriptures which "numbers" (ordinal) the next 25
weeks. The pastoral letters set the tone. Writing to Timothy, for example,
Paul is eloquent in urging him to be faithful - even to fan what he
has learned into a flame. This is a good context for us to return to
this season, fresh from the graces of Pentecost. The gifts of the Spirit
have been given to us. We can ignore them, bury them, or use them with
very little life and energy. We can also fan them into a fire that gives
courage and hope to others. As we wake each morning this week, and prepare
to be focused when we go about our daily tasks, we can ask the Spirit
of Jesus to "enkindle within us the fire of your love." Each
day, we can be more and more concrete about where we need help, grace,
"fire" to heal and gather others together and be a source
of unity and peace which simply aren't a part of the "world's way"
of doing things. Next Sunday is The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
Here we celebrate the great love God has for us, as Father, as Son,
as the Holy Spirit.
From The Collaborative Ministry Office at Creighton University http://www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, June 4, 2006: PENTECOST SUNDAY
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Nicholas Vining by Jerod Brown
11:00am Gabriel Villamizar by The Hittle Family
1:00pm Raul A. Hurtado by Juana Fernandez
6:00pm Rod Batiste's Son by Becky Geiger
Readings: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13; Jn 20:19-23
Monday, June 5, 2006:
9:00am Cherie Fitz by Jill Hrabosky
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Mk 12:1-12
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
9:00am Frank Forlini Jr. by Victoria Forlini
Readings: 2 Pt 3:12-15a,17-18; Mk 12:13-17
Wednesday, June 7, 2006:
9:00am Manuelita Gomez-Ayerbe by Belen, Nancy & Lucia Villamizar
Readings: 2 Tm 1:1-3,6-12; Mk 12:18-27
Thursday, June 8, 2006:
9:00am Andrew Niland by Rhina Ugaz
Readings: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Mk 12:28-34
Friday, June 9, 2006
9:00am Raul A. Hurtado by Juana Fernandez
Readings: 2 Tm 3:10-17; Mk 12:35-37
Saturday, June 10, 2006:
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings 2 Tm 4:1-8; Mk 12:38-44
Vigil for Sunday: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
5:00pm Antonio Calogero by Camille Burruto
Readings Dt 4:32-34,39-40; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Evelyn Jardim, Lisa Rocco, Lorell Davies,
Kathleen Facciolo, Michael Chalk, Dora Grajales, Gloria Ferrer, Teem
Family, Diane Herbst, John Matisans, Michael Herdoiza, Mary Catherine
Kern-Herdoiza, Janice Prisco, Cecily Orr-Nuckols, Iluminada Brinkley.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Lori Marie Croskey.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
Wednesday June 7 at 7:30pm in Room 104. Please call the Parish Office
at 703-527-5500 to register.
THE MIRACULOUS LADY OF PIAT
Archbishop Diosdado A. Talamayan of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao, Philippines,
will be celebrating Mass and Healing Anointment for the devotees of
the Miraculous Lady of Piat, on 6/25 at 11am Mass at St. Charles and
on 6/28 at 7pm at St. Anthony of Padua in Falls Church. The Church of
Piat was elevated in 2004 as Basilica Minore by Pope John Paul II. Today,
it is the pilgrimage destination in the Far East. Life-size statues
depicting the mysteries of the rosary, an ecclesiastical museum and
a hotel were constructed in the Basilica compound. For information call
703-820-7111.
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.
"HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH WEBSITE"
It's been eight years since our parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org,
launched on June 6, 1998. In the coming year, look for our ongoing evolution
as we respond to all those who participated in last month's annual survey.
If you have suggestions or requests for what you'd like to see online,
let us know at webteam@stcharleschurch.org.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION SURVEY
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. 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.
www.stcharleschurch.org/news/2006/relig-times-survey.php.
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.
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. 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. 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!
RESPECT LIFE
Join us in promoting the gospel of life. We need you. Our monthly meeting
is Wednesday. June 7 in the memorial room. We will begin at 7 pm with
the rosary then discuss our mission, updates and upcoming events. Jon
Berry at jonathan.a.berry@gmail.com
or Meghan O'Malley at savethebeans@hotmail.com.
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.
GROCERY GIFT CARDS
Project lazarus is in need of grocery gift cards from Giant, Safeway
or Harris Teeter. We give these cards to individuals or families who
are struggling to make ends meet to help supplement their food budgets.
Please consider purchasing these gift-cards and dropping them off at
the Parish Office. We would prefer smaller denominations---$10, $15
or $20 cards. Thank you.
WHAT IS THE ST. CHARLES ADVOCACY NETWORK
Drop by the "Focus on Ministries" table after Masses on June
10-11 to find out who we have and how you can join to help change public
policies to support social justice.
SAVE BUCKINGHAM HOMES!
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 our Social Justice Coordinator, Maria Vertrees at mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org.
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.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
A-SPAN (Arlington Street People's Assistance Network) is seeking a Resource
Development Director to work with the staff and Board of Directors to
ensure adequate funding for our homeless services in Arlington. This
is an excellent opportunity to work in a small non-profit that makes
a difference in the lives of many people. Tasks include writing grants
and grant reports, seeking new sources of funds direct solicitations,
and data base management as well as event planning and implementation.
Three of five years experience and bachelor's degree preferred. Send
letter and resume to P.O. Box 100731, Arlington, VA 22210 or aspanexdir@aol.com.
PARISH
SUPPORT
· Last Week's Collection (Sunday May 28, 2006) was $18,393.50.
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,692.20 was for our Sister Parishes
in Haiti.
