2006
Bulletins

2006
December
· Dec. 31 
· Dec. 24 
· Dec. 17 
· Dec. 10 
· Dec. 03 

November
· Nov. 26 
· Nov. 19 
· Nov. 12 
· Nov. 05 

October
· Oct. 29 
· Oct. 22 
· Oct. 15 
· Oct. 08 
· Oct. 01

September
· Sep. 24 
· Sep. 17 
· Sep. 10 
· Sep. 03

August
· Aug. 27 
· Aug. 20 
· Aug. 13 
· Aug. 06

July:
· July 30 
· July 23 
· July 16 
· July 09
· July 02

June:
· June 25 
· June 18 
· June 11 
· June 04

May:
· May 28 
· May 21 
· May 14 
· May 07

April:
· Apr. 30 
· Apr. 23 
· Apr. 16 
· Apr. 09 
· Apr. 02 

March:
· Mar. 26 
· Mar. 19 
· Mar. 12 
· Mar. 05 

Bulletin for October 22, 2006

Bulletin Inserts: Senior Fair Adult Education Bulletin Forms for submitting bulletin articles

Bulletin Cover:

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,

Thanks to all who made Oktoberfest 2006 a success! This feast builds community while supporting our Parish School.

Thanks to the Parish Finance Committee for their report to the parish on Stewardship Sunday. A copy was contained in the bulletin, and may be found on the Website or Parish Office. Our monthly Finance Committee is also open to any parish member with queries. It is my desire that our parish management be transparent and accountable.

As the report makes clear, the parish finances are healthy. Yet we are aware that many of our parish facilities are 60 years old. We have commissioned a study of our buildings and anticipate a long range strategic plan that will place new demands on our resources. I have decided to renew my personal pledge to the Building Fund since my original pledge to the "Build the Spirit" Campaign has been completed. Thanks to all of you for your generous support to St. Charles and I ask for your continuing sacrifice.

Come join me on the evening of Nov 5 for a Conversation with Moslem and Jewish leaders on "Building Interfaith Understanding through Community Involvement."

Feel the Spirit!

Highlights at St. Charles Oct. 24 to Nov. 1

• Tue. Oct 24 Catholic Inquiry Session - all are welcome 7:30pm Upper Room
• Thu. Oct 26 Bereavement Group: Open to any one who is grieving 7-9pm Parish Library
• Thu. Oct 26 Education Committee Meeting 7:30pm Room 103
• Sat Oct 28 Senior Information Fair sponsored by Arlington County 9:30-11:30am BH, 103, 104
• Sun Oct 29 Daylight Saving Time Ends!Turn Your clocks back 1 hour before bed Sat!
• Sun Oct 29 Bread for the World Sundaystop by the tables after Mass to learn more
• Sun. Oct 29 Pre-Cana Information Session for engaged couples. Pre-registration required. Call the Parish Office. 7:00pm Benedict Hall
• Tues. Oct 31 All Saints Day Vigil Mass at 7:30pm
• Wed. Nov 1 Holy Day-All Saints Day Mass on Wed at 9am, Noon, 7:30pm.
  
  See the Parish online calendar for more details and events or a list of highlighted events

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next baptismal preparation meeting will be held on November 6th in room 103 of the Parish Center. Pre-registration is required. Please call the Parish Office to register or for more information.

DINNER/DANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITES
The Handicapped Encounter Christ retreat program is sponsoring a Dinner/Dance on Sat Nov 4 at Marriott at Tysons. Call 301-292-6591 or 703-750-9214 for info.

+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, October 22, 2006: 29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Stephen Alexander by Florence Alexander
11:00am Elisa Pinzon by Cecilia Maloney
1:00pm Miguel Gomez by Ana Maria Gomez
6:00pm Albert R. McAhron by Maria McAhron
Readings: Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45

Monday, October 23, 2006:
9:00am Teresa Marshall by Tracey Bonita
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21

Tuesday, October 24, 2006:
9:00am Bambi Vergara Falgui by Kathy Chan & Bernadette Bretaña
Readings: Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38

Wednesday, October 25, 2006:
9:00am Suzanne Coen by Rubinger family
Readings: Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48

Thursday, October 26, 2006:
9:00am Nora Gallagher by Mary Biddle
Readings: Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53

Friday, October 27, 2006:
9:00am Hector H. Chavarro Jr by Mrs. Chavarro
Readings: Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59

Saturday, October 28, 2006:
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16
Vigil for Sunday: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm Juan Cesar Ugaz by Rhina Ugaz
Readings: Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52

PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Trudy Dervan, John Shirley, Delicia Ruiz, Bernard Pohl, , Orion Bress, Rita Mideros, Gloria Ferrer, Paddy Brennan, Jenny Lehner, Adrienne Sedawick, Albino Gothong, Kathy Facciolo, Donald Goff, Didier Chesneau, Michael Sigler, Connie Natale, Margaret Finocchiaro, Diane Herbst, Michael Herdoiza, Mary Caherine Kern-Herdoiza and Iluminada Brinkley. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Millie Graig, Michael Rontaler, Helen Jane Williams (mother of parishioner Dick Williams) and Rebeca Santiago.

ALL SAINTS DAY - NOV 1
All Saints Day is a feast of obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 31, the Vigil Mass at 7:30 pm, and Wed Nov 1st at 9:00am, 12 Noon and 7:30pm.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
St. Charles will hold its annual Mass of Remembrance on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30pm. This is a time when we remember all those in the parish who have gone before us during the past year and it is an opportunity to join with others who have lost loved ones. Please plan to join us for this special Mass and a reception to follow in Benedict Hall.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Susanne H. Nolan, CFP for her support.

CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Sunday, Nov 5, 7pm Benedict Hall

Muslim, Jewish and Christian Traditions -
Building Interfaith Understanding through Community Involvement

Our three panelists will share from their various theological backgrounds and speak of their shared values, especially in the areas of concern for the poor and vulnerable.

• Debra Gold Linick, Assistant Director for Northern Virginia, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington
• M. Imad Damaj, Ph.D., President & Social Programs Coordinator of the Virginia Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs
• Rev. Gerry Creedon, Pastor, St. Charles

Refreshments provided. All are welcome.

CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSION
For those looking to learn more about the Catholic faith. Tuesday, October 24 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room. All are welcome. Questions? Call Michelle 703-527-5500 x115

SENIOR TEA & LUNCH
Father Creedon extends an invitation to all seniors (no, you do not have to be 65 or older) for the next senior tea. There will be a noon Mass on November 1 (All Saints Day) and the tea-lunch will follow immediately. We will learn how to make a Posada that we will share with the children of our parish. Call Norma Jimeno-Canales at 202-531-8189 or at njjcanlaes@cox.net to let her know you will be coming. If you do not have transportation, we can get you there.

HIGH SCHOOL WORKCAMP 2007
Get ready for Workcamp 2007 in Orange, VA!! Join hundreds of teens from around the diocese from June 23-July 1, 2007 to make home repairs for residents of our very own diocese who are unable physically or financially to do so themselves. There will be an information meeting on Wed. Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 203 (2nd floor of the Parish Center, enter through the gym). This promises to be the best week of your summer! Visit www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/way.htm for more info or to download a commitment form. Questions? Contact Paul Bevins, paulbevins@gmail.com or 571-436-4013.

CALLING ALL TURKEYS!
After all Masses this weekend we will be collecting from generous people to feed twenty families on Thanksgiving. You can donate cash or time. Make checks to "St. Charles Church" or call 703-525-6872 to help prepare the turkeys and trimmings on Wednesday, November 22nd.

PROJECT LAZARUS RECEIVES GRANT
Project Lazarus, (St. Charles Emergency Services Ministry) has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Arlington Community Foundation as part of the Mary C. Blake Gift Fund. This money is greatly appreciated and will help us serve those in our community who come to us with financial, food and other emergency service needs. We have certainly been blessed.

OUR FOOD PANTRY IS IN GREAT NEED
Peanut butter, Jelly, Spaghetti (any type), pancake mix (complete) and syrup. These items as well as any other food donations are always appreciated. In addition Project Lazarus would appreciate grocery store gift cards from Giant, Safeway or Harris Teeter. Please drop them off at the Parish Office. Thank you!

BORROMEO HOUSING UPCOMING EVENTS
On Saturday, November 18th, (BHI) will once again lead a group down to the National Mall for Fannie Mae's annual Help the Homeless Walk. Please contact BHI director, Joy Myers at joyleahmyers@yahoo.com, or 703-841-0139. See you there!

CROP WALK
Fight hunger in Arlington and internationally by walking in CROP Walk 2006. One-quarter of the proceeds from this 10k walk benefit AFAC. The rest go to fighting hunger-relief internationally through Church World Service. Start time is 8:00 a.m. and the walk starts and ends at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church at 4701 Arlington Blvd. St. Charles would like to have a good representation in this walk; bring the family and enjoy some exercise while raising money for a worthy cause. Contact our local CROP Walk recruiter: Dave Theis at davidjtheis@yahoo.com or call him at (215) 460-9202. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office.

RESPECT LIFE
David Bereit, executive director of American Life League, will be talking on Friday October 27th at 7:30pm at St. Timothy in Chantilly on "How to keep Planned Parenthood out of your community." Contact Ruby Nicdao at 703-591-1327 for more information.

SAINT JAMES BAZAAR BEGINS OCT 25TH!
Saint James School Bazaar, October 25-28th will feature a HUGE white elephant sale, games and prizes, book and toy shops and the Little Italy café. St. James is at 830 Broad Street in Falls Church City

ST. CHARLES WEBSITE HAD 450 VISITS PER DAY IN SEPTEMBER
Last month our parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, averaged more than 450 visits per day, up 10 percent from August. The parish calendar was the most viewed section, followed by the home page, celebrant's schedule, house blessing, news and the C'YA calendar. The most popular ministries were C'YA/Young Adults, RCIA and Education, with Praise & Worship edging out the Marriage Ministry, Respect Life and Landings. Check out these parishioner favorites new next time you're online!

PARISH SUPPORT

• Last Week's Collection (Sunday, October 15, 2006) was $20,961.00.
• Last Week's Tithe of $1,928.42 was for Borromeo Housing.
• This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
• This Week's 2nd Collection is for World Missions.
• Next Week's Tithe is for Bread for the World.