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for August 27, 2006
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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
St. Charles Catholic School opens its doors to a new year of education.
There are spaces available to new students in Kindergarten, 2-4 grades
and 7th grade. Call the School Office at 703-527-0608 and learn more
about this opportunity for academic and spiritual growth.
Tuesday night I was present in two significant parish gatherings; a
Catholic Inquiry session as well as the Adult
Initiation (RCIA) process. Each group had at least 12 participants.
It is a wonderful sign of the vitality of our Catholic tradition and
of our vibrant parish that so many seekers are exploring our faith.
Let us keep them in our prayers as well as realize that we are all teachers
of faith, by what we do, what we say, how we celebrate life in Christ.
This weekend we remember Lazarus At The Gate as we tithe to our emergency
service to neighbors in need.
Peace,
GERRY CREEDON
P.S. Our 2nd
Collection this weekend is for Katrina victims.
DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST
God continues to bless my ministry with your outstanding generosity
for my SPECIAL CHILDREN at St. Charles School. The need is great and
your contribution will make a difference. No amount is too large or
too small. Checks may be payable to "St. Charles School Scholarship
Fund". You are the Spirit that keeps us going. Thank you and be
assured of our prayers. It is our intention to act justly to love children
tenderly and walk humbly with our God.
In Him Always,
Sister Benedict, St. Charles School Principal
INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION
The next infant baptismal preparation meeting will be held on Wednesday,
September 13 in Room 103 of the Parish Center at 7:30pm. Pre-registration
is required. Please call the Parish Office to register or for more information.
LAZARUS AT THE GATE
Many of you may have seen bulletin notices requesting food for our food
pantry as well as grocery store gift cards. You may have also noticed
that the tithe from the first collection on the first Sunday of the
month is given to "Project Lazarus." Have you ever wondered
what happens to the donated food and how the money from the tithe is
distributed? Stop by the table outside Benedict Hall this weekend after
all Masses to find out and to see how you might make a difference in
the lives of those in our community struggling to meet their basic needs.
Ministry Highlight of the Week…Lazarus at the Gate
Stop by the Ministry Highlight table outside of Benedict Hall to learn
more.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, August 27, 2006: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Janet Brett by James Brett
11:00am Querubin & Estelita Panceles by Joe & Linda Perez family
1:00pm Eustaquio Romero & Sabina Romero by Luz de Abarca
6:00pm Barbara Michalegko by Anita KartaDjoemena
Readings: Jos 24:1-2a,15-17,18b; Eph 5:21-32; Jn 6:60-69
Monday, August 28, 2006: St. Augustine
9:00am Ann Giray by her Son
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 2 Thes 1:1-5,11b-12; Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday, August 29, 2006: St. John the Baptist
9:00am Joe Alvarez by Theresa Ajamian
Readings: 2 Thes 2:1-3a,14-17; Mk 6:17-29
Wednesday, August 30, 2006:
9:00am Isabel Linares (L) by Susana & Sam McTyre
Readings: 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18; Mt 23:27-32
Thursday, August 31, 2006:
9:00am Patty Lillis by Greg Cahill
Readings: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51
Friday, September 1, 2006: First Friday
9:00am Otiliano Farrales by Tito Farrales
Readings: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13
Saturday, September 2, 2006:
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30
Vigil for Sunday: 22 Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Michael Zurzolo by Camille Burruto
Readings: Dt 4:1-2,6-8; Jas 1:17-18,21b-22,27; Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Maruja Villamizar, Jan Prisco, Catherine
Evans, Michael Sigler, Paul Steinmetz, Paddy Brennan, Elena Calone,
Dorothy Sellich, Paul Garnjost, Connie Natale, Bernard Pohl, Margaret
Finocchiaro, Dora Grajales, Teem Family, Diane Herbst, Michael Herdoiza,
Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza and Iluminada Brinkley. Let us also pray
for those who have died, especially. Alice Schum.
Highlights at St. Charles Aug 20-31
Date Event Time Loc.
Sat. Aug 26 C'YA Fest- Ceili Rain ConcertFun for the whole family 7:30pm
Gym
Mon. Aug 28 1St day of School at St. Charles School for grades 1-8
Mon Aug 28 SALT Leadership Committee 7:30pm Library
Thur. Aug 31 Teen Bible Study 7:30pm Room 202
Fri. Sept 1 Teen Bible Study 7:30pm Room 202
Mon. Sept 4 Labor Day - Office & School Closed
See the Parish online calendar for more details
and events or a list of highlighted
events
CATCH ADULT
EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS ON WEBSITE
Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, this week for highlights
from the recent adult education four-pack series. Or stop by to join
an e-mail list to informed, find volunteer
opportunities where you can put your gifts to good use or try our
do-it-yourself house blessing
if you just moved into a new place. The August celebrant's
schedule is there, too, so you can see who is saying Mass--based
on your requests, we now include the weekday and weekend schedule.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION---HELP NEEDED
We are in need of catechists and assistant catechists to share Jesus'
teaching with children in our parish on Sunday mornings during the 2006-07
school year. In particular, we hope to open a class to serve children
with special needs this year. If you have a background in special education
or experience working with special needs populations, please consider
volunteering in this very important new ministry in our parish. Contact
akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
703-527-5500 x119.
RELIGIOUS ED & YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION
Registration for 2006-2007 is now open for all children and youth ages
3 through high school for religious education and youth ministry programs.
Forms are available at the Parish and on-line at www.stcharleschurch/ministry/education.htm.
Questions? Contact Anne Marie 703-527-5500, akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
NEW 8-WEEK COURSES ANNOUNCED
Continuing Christian Development Institute
Stay updated in your faith! Starting in mid-Sept 2006
The Christian Moral Life
Tuesday Evenings at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Arlington
Beginning and End of Life: Bioethical Principles and Issues
Tuesday Evenings at Our Lady of Good Council, Vienna
The Documents of Vatican II & Our Lives as Catholics
Wednesday Evenings at St. Timothy's in Chantilly
Study & Prayer With the Four Gospels
Wednesday Evenings at St. Anthony's in Falls Church
The Mass & Sacraments: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Thursday Evenings at Church of the Nativity in Burke
Understanding the Creed: Modern Questions & Challenges
Thursday Evenings at St. Thomas A Becket in Reston
Each course is $290. 10% discount for seniors and spouses
Questions & Registration: 703-941-4329; ccdiofva@aol.com
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Whitlow's On Wilson Bar &
Grill for their support.
WINNERS IN 300 CLUB OF ST. CHARLES SCHOOL
Congratulations to the July 300 Club winners:
First place: Rosalie E. L'Ecuyer; Second place: Karen Thornton; Third
place: Thomas J. Schlageter.
SENIOR TEA
Our Senior Tea was a huge success on August 15, with our largest attendance
ever! We were so excited to see so many new faces at lunch and hope
our attendance will continue to grow this year. After a relaxing lunch,
we discussed ideas for programs for our future meetings. Mark your calendar
for the next Senior Tea with Father Creedon on November 1, after the
noon Mass.
SMALL FAITH GROUPS FORMING FOR FALL
Over 120 parishioners participated in 6-week small faith groups during
Lent. We are now beginning to form small faith groups that will meet
in the Fall. Most groups will meet for approximately 6 weeks. Most groups
are 6-10 folks. Depending on interest, groups may be formed to reflect
on:
--Sunday Scripture readings from Mass
--Spirituality and Work
--Spirituality of Marriage
--Newlywed faith sharing group
--Raising Faith Filled Kids
--Spirituality and Aging
--Bible Study
Our next step is to secure:
Facilitators: Basically, the leader of the group. Not the teacher or
the expert, just someone to help with communication and keep the group
on track each week. All materials are provided and no experience is
necessary. You can choose to meet in your home, at the parish, or in
another parishioner's home.
Hosts: Are you willing to open your home to a group but would rather
not lead the group? What a beautiful gift of hospitality.
Group Members: Are you interested in joining a group? Let us know.
All are welcome.
If you are interested please contact Michelle Miller, Director of Adult
Faith Formation at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or call her at the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 x115.
PARISH SUPPORT
- Last week's Collection (Sunday, August 20, 2006) was $16,045.50.
- This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
- This Week's 2nd collection is for the Archdiocese of New Orleans
and Diocese of Biloxi who were so devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
- Additional collection amounts from last week will be posted in
next week's bulletin.
