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for July 9, 2006
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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
I urge you to participate in an education and action seminar presented
in Benedict Hall this Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm on the vital topic
of affordable housing. The plan to redevelop Buckingham may involve
the additional loss of scarce affordable housing for our neighbors.
I make my own, the sentiments expressed recently by Bishop Loverde to
our County Board;
"I write to you with regard to the proposed redevelopment of Buckingham
Estates and the impact this may have on the displacement of lower income
residents…In light of the loss of over 40% of the affordable rental
units available to lower income people in Arlington since the year 2000,
I ask you to exercise all of the capacity of the county to preserve
as many as possible of these apartments in the affordable range. By
doing so, our county's tradition of hospitality and diversity can be
maintained." Sincerely, Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of Arlington.
Let us always make sure that Arlington finds room at the inn.
I hope you take an opportunity to attend one of the Adult
Faith summer seminars. Come enliven your faith.
Peace,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights Of This Week at St. Charles
July 9 - 16
Sun. Jul. 9 Teen Workcampers return to St. Charles from their week in
North Carolina. Welcome home!
Th Jul 13 Adult Summer Seminar
Reflections on Marriage: Learning to Love the Ordinary and Holy 6:30/7pm
Benedict Hall
Tue Jul 11 Feast Day of St. Benedict
Wd Jul 12 Social Justice Committee Meeting 7:30pm Parish Library
Wd Jul 12 Baptism Preparation - English 7:30pm Room 103
Fri Jul 14 Teen Bible StudyTwila: 703-350-4566 gavinfamily@comcast.net
7:00pm Room 202, 203
Sat. Jul 15 St. Charles Crusillo Ultreya For those who have participated
on a Crusillo retreat or are interesting in learning more. Kat Sigler
703-534-5681 6:00pm Room 103
Sun. Jul 16 C'YA Sunday Night SocialFor those in 20s and 30s 7:00pm
Benedict Hall
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, July 9, 2006: Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Ted Kopia (L) by Urban Family
9:00am Family of Tricia Clark by Respect Life Committee
11:00am Parishioners
1:00pm Harrison Orosco by Marisol Gonzales
6:00pm Stephan Lanigan Sr. by Grace Kelly
Readings: Ez 2:2-5; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6
Monday, July 10, 2006:
9:00am Charlotte Pine by John Pine
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Hos 2:6,17b-18,21-22; Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday, July 11, 2006: St. Benedict
9:00am Kay Nestor by Margaret Carroll
Readings: Hos 8:4-7,11-13; Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday, July 12, 2006:
9:00am Raphel Holtgrave by Jantken Vranich
Readings: Hos 10:1-3,7-8,12; Mt 10:1-7
Thursday, July 13, 2006: St. Henry
9:00am Rhina Ugaz (L)
Readings: Hos 11:"1-4,8c-9; Mt 10:7-15
Friday, July 14, 2006: Kateri Tekakwitha
9:00am Ken Guarino by Julia Hansun
Readings: Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23
Saturday, July 15, 2006: St. Bonaventure
9:00am Gobel Hadley by Anhut Family
Readings: Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-23
Vigil for Sunday: FIFTEENTH Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: Am 7:12-15; Eph 1:3-14; Mk 6:7-13
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Patricia Reed, Kathy Facciolo, Margaret
Finocchiaro, Ethel Rampersand, Lloyd Poplin, , Alice Schum, Marian and
Francis Fitzgerald, Eugene Schum, George Abdalla, Lisa McCrohan, Dora
Grajales, Teem Family, Diane Herbst, Michael Herdoiza, Mary Catherine
Kern-Herdoiza, Cecily Orr-Nuckols, Iluminada Brinkley and Jan Martin.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Fay Gato, Lorell
Davies, Lisa Rocco and Cecilia McLaren.
JUSTFAITH GROUPS FORMING FOR THE
FALL
What does the compassion of Christ look like in the modern world? How
do I become a more compassionate person? The JustFaith Program is an
intensive 30-week program that helps answer these questions through
reflection, study, prayer, and community.
Contact Sharon, 202-258-5072 or Jason, e-mail justfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or 703-276-7565.
COOL TEEN BIBLE STUDY
All New & Exciting Summer Bible Study for Teens 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. Call 703-350-4566 or gavinfamily@comcast.net.
INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION
The next infant baptismal preparation meeting will be held on Wednesday,
July 12 in room 103 of the Parish Center. Pre-registration is required.
Please call the Parish Office to register or for more information.
"A
4-Pack For Your Faith"
Thur July 13
Reflections on Marriage: Learning to Love the Ordinary and Holy
Presented by Debby and Eric West
Debby and Eric West will reflect on their own authentic marriage journey
of sacrament, vocation, blessings, and challenges. They have been married
for 36 years and are the St. Charles contacts for the national Retrouvaille
retreat program for marriages in need of healing and renewal. Single
and married folks invited, indeed anyone who desires to love more fully.
Wed July 19
Spirituality at Work: Opportunity or Impossibility?
Presented by Carol O'Neil
We often associate faith with participation at Church, but how does
our faith affect our daily lives and our work? How can we integrate
our spirituality into our jobs and careers and embrace the call to be
authentic disciples at work as well. Carol O'Neil is an Associate Academic
Dean at the Georgetown University Law Center and is a parishioner of
St. Charles
Thur July 27
"Understanding the Bible: How Catholics Read the Scriptures"
Presented by Dr. Alan Mitchell
Many Catholics get their "dose" of Scripture at Sunday Mass.
Our Protestant brothers and sisters can often run circles around us
with their knowledge and understanding of the Bible. The Catholic tradition
of understanding the Bible is in some ways like but also different from
the Protestant tradition. Beginners, longtime Scripture readers, and
everyone in between are invited. Dr. Alan Mitchell is an Associate Professor
of New Testament and Christian Origins at Georgetown University and
is Director of the Annual Institute on Sacred Scripture.
Gathering & munchies 6:30pm Seminar 7-8:30pm
Benedict Hall All Are Welcome
adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
703-527-5500 x115
TIPS ON ILLNESS AND GRIEVING ON WEBSITE
Have you ever known someone facing a serious illness, but weren't sure
what you should say? Or did you know that St. Charles offers a spiritual
companion program? Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org,
this week for new resource from the Circle of Caring on illness, death
and grieving so that you can find support from our Christian community.
HELP SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN BUCKINGAM
Development plans for Buckingham Village could result in the loss of
more than 300 affordable rental units. To learn more and find out how
you can help save affordable housing at Buckingham, please come to an
education and action forum on Sunday, July 9, at 2 pm in Benedict Hall.
For further information, contact Dale Dean at 703-528-1554 or deanpd@earthlink.net.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
As schools close for summer vacation, many of the children whose families
we serve will no longer be receiving free/reduced cost lunches at school.
Our food pantry will help to fill some of this void. At the present
time, our pantry is especially in need of: cereal, grape jelly, evaporated/powdered
milk spaghetti, (regular), small bags of rice, cookies, crackers (snack
items for children), Jello/pudding, applesauce, canned fruit and chunky
soups. Also, for the homeless population that we serve we are in need
of: pop-top cans of tuna, fruit, etc, cereal/granola bars, juice boxes,
snacks. We appreciate any food donation that you can make. Thank you.
PRO-LIFE SUPPORTERS
Learn how to put your Christian faith into pro-life action. Please join
us Saturday, July 22 at 2:00 pm at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish
(Caulfield Room at 9701 Old Georgetown Road) in Bethesda, MD, one block
south of the beltway interchange. Refreshments served. Sponsored by
the Capital Area Pro-life Coalition (CAPC). For more information, contact
Ruby Nicdao at 703-591-1327.
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS
Young adults, ages 18-35, are invited to the first young adults Catholic
Apologetics meeting. Today, July 9th after the 5pm Mass in the rectory
conference room at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The group will
meet July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and August 6th. and depending on interest
will continue meeting throughout the year. Apologetics is the branch
of theology concerned with the intelligent presentation and defense
of the Christian faith. Please contact Deacon Christopher Vaccaro at
703-525-1300 with questions or to give a suggestion of some topics to
discuss.
PARISH SUPPORT
- Last week's Collection (Sunday, July 2, 2006) was $17,368.00
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,597.86 was for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $3,270.00 was for the Holy Father/Peter's
Pence.
- This Week's Tithe is for Tenants & Workers United.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
- Next Week's Tithe is for The Good News Jail Ministry.
