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for September 3, 2006
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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Let us celebrate Labor Day with a renewed commitment to justice in
the workplace for all, especially the immigrant and the service employee.
Statements on Labor from the US bishops' conference and from our diocese
are available on the Website. Resources on local labor issues are available
in Benedict Hall this weekend.
This weekend we rededicate ourselves to the work of Religious Education.
Be sure to register. New catechists are always needed. We are especially
requesting help to develop catechesis for children and youth with special
needs. You may reach Anne Marie Kaufmann, our RE coordinator, at 703-527
5500 x119.
On Sunday, September 10 at 7:15pm, the Conversation with Creedon Series
will feature Pamela Kirk Rappaport, a parish member who teaches theology
at St John's University NY. We will focus the presentation on "Liberation
Theology; What Can We Learn From the Church in Latin America?"
"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain"
GERRY CREEDON
Highlights at St. Charles Sept 4-10
Mon. Sept 4 Labor Day - Parish Office & School Closed
Wed. Sep 6 Respect Life Meeting 7:00 pm Mem. Rm
Thu. Sep 7 Staff Meeting 10am Library
Thu Sep 7 Praise & Worship Small Groups 7:30pm Upr Rm
Thu Sep 7 Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm 103
Sat. Sep 9 Liturgy Planning Meeting 9:00am Library
Sun. Sep 10 Children's Liturgy of the Word resumes at 9 & 11am masses
Sun. Sep 10 St. Charles Religious Education Ministries - Come learn
about all the ways children and teens can grow in their faith - After
all the Sunday Masses in Benedict Hall
Sun. Sep 10 Conversation with Creedon - "Exploring Liberation Theology"
7pm Benedict Hall
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
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.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSIONS
For those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, will
be held on September 5, October 3 and Oct 24 at 7:30pm in the Upper
Room (2nd floor glass Mass overflow room. All are welcome. No reg. req'd.
703-527-5500 x115.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, September 3, 2006: 22 Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Raoul LeMat by Lynnette LeMat
9:00am Gabriela Sotelo by Nancy Sotelo
11:00am Maurice Rubinger by Rubinger family
1:00pm Graciela Buitrago by Maria Buitrago
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Dt 4:1-2,6-8; Jas 1:17-18,21b-22,27; Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
Monday, September 4, 2006:
9:00am John Howan by Family Friend
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday, September 5, 2006:
9:00am Ralph Del Negro by Mario D'Ambrosio
Readings: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday, September 6, 2006:
9:00am Dora Pandolfi by Alfonso, Luigina & Alex
Readings: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday, September 7, 2006:
9:00am Gregory Brown by Sara Hebeler
Readings: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11
Friday, September 8, 2006: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: Mi 5:1-4a; Mt 1:1-16
Saturday, September 9, 2006: St. Peter Claver
9:00am Roberto Nosiglia (L) by Rhina Ugaz
Readings: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5
Vigil for Sunday: 23 Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm William T. Hallahan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Is 35:4-7a; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37
Pray for those who are sick: Lucille O'Keefe, 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 and
Army 1st Lt. Derek Hines.
HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF LIFE
Please join the Respect Life Committee for our meeting on the 1st Wed
of the month, Sept 6, in the Memorial Room. We will pray a rosary for
life at 7:00 p.m. and discuss and schedule upcoming events starting
at 7:30pm. Newcomers are always welcome, as are new ideas for prayer,
charity, education, and advocacy.
CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE MENTOR COUPLES
Will gather for a Wine and Cheese Reception on Saturday, September 30
after the 5pm Mass. Are you and your spouse interested in journeying
with an engaged couple? Call us for more details. Marge & John Barba
703-281-5316. MBarba7984 @ aol.com.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Clover Plumbing (Commercial Residential
Water Treatment) for their support.
Will be held after all the Masses on September 23rd (in the gym) and
24th (in Benedict Hall). Plan to come by and check out the various ministries
of the parish… and find out about volunteer opportunities and ways
to serve.
See you there!
WELCOME BACK!
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. "Landings" is an eight week
discussion series, a safe landing place for returning/inactive Catholics
to ask questions and update your faith as an adult. We begin our fall
session on September 20. If you are interested, please contact Anna
LaNave at 703-455-2951 or returning-catholics @ stcharleschurch.org
CLASSES/ YOUTH MEETINGS BEGIN
All religious education and youth ministry programs will begin on Sunday,
September 17. See the list below for times and locations: Atrium Levels
1 and 2, 9:00 am-10:30 am in Atrium Rooms. Grade Based Classes (Preschool-Grade
6), 10:10am-10:55am, School Hallway to check in.
On the Way (Grades 7 & 8), 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, Meet in Gym. Parent
Meeting (Grades 7 & 8), 8:00pm, Rm 103. WAY (Grades 9-12), 7:00pm-9:00pm
Youth Room (Rms 202/203). Registration forms for all grades are available
on-line at www.stcharleschurch.org/staff/index.php#re and in the Parish
Office
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. 703-941-4329 ccdiofva @ aol.com
SOCIAL JUSTICE UNIVERSITY
On Sunday, September 17th, St. Charles will be hosting Social Justice
University from 2:30-5:00 in the Gym. Come and learn about the issues
facing Northern Virginia and how to be involved? Contact Marisa Vertrees
at mvertrees @ stcharleschurch.org, for more information.
PEACE WITH GOD-PEACE WITH CREATION
Don't forget to sign up for the 3rd Annual Arlington Diocese Peace and
Justice Conference! This year's theme is Peace with God-Peace with Creation;
the Conference is on September 30th. Registration forms can be found
in the Parish Office, or on the web at www.arlingtondiocese.com/offices/peacejustice.
SMALL FAITH GROUPS FORMING FOR FALL
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
--Exploring the new USA Catholic Catechism for Adults (pub July 2006)
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 27, 2006) was $16,655.50.
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,532.31 was for our Sister Parishes
in Haiti.
· Last Week's 2nd Collection of $4,330.00 was for the Katrina
Victims.
· This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
· This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
· Next Week's Tithe is for our Parish School.
· Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Religious Education.
