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 7:30pm, and Wed Nov 1st at 9:00am,
12Noon and 7:30pm.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
St. Charles will hold its annual Mass of Remembrance on Thursday, November
2, at 7:30pm. Please see the flyer in today's bulletin and plan to join
us for this special Mass and a reception to follow in Benedict Hall
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.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Susanne H. Nolan, CFP for her
support.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, October 29, 2006: 30th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Fortunato Ocenar by Tito Farrales
11:00am Dorothy Bailey by The English family
1:00pm Eleanor & Mr. George Caudell by Marina Arévalo
6:00pm Martina Giusti by The Giusti Vespa families
Readings: Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52
Monday, October 30, 2006:
9:00am Mildred R. Marquis
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Eph 4:32-5:8; Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday, October 31, 2006:
9:00am Earl Johnson by Jan & George Macdonald
7:30pm Edward J, Sheahan, Jr by Judy Sheahan
Readings: Eph 5:21-33; Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday, November 1, 2006: All Saints
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
12:00Noon Juan Cesar Ugaz by Rhina Ugaz
7:30pm Sor Erundina Mendez by St. Charles Staff
Readings: Rv 7:2-4,9-14; 1Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
Thursday, November 2, 2006: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
9:00am All Souls
Readings: Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 11:17-27
Friday, November 3, 2006: St. Martin de Porres
9:00am All Souls
Readings: Phil 1:1-11; Lk 14:1-6
Saturday, November 4, 2006: St. Charles Borromeo
9:00am All Souls
Readings: Phil 1:18b-26; Lk 14:1,7-11
Vigil for Sunday: 31st Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Thanksgiving & Special Petitions to St. Charles by Henry
& Mila Bartolaba
Readings: Dt 6:2-6; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34
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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Josefina de la Viña, Trudy Dervan,
John Shirley, Delicia Ruiz, Bernard Pohl, Orion Bress, 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
and Rebeca Santiago.
GUESTS FROM ALL HALLOWS COLLEGE, IRELAND
"Footprints of God: Telling the Story Then and Now". Featuring
Rev. Robert Whiteside, Vice President for Development & Ronan Tobin,
Dean of Studies. Saturday, November 11, 2006, 9:30am - 2:30pm at St.
Charles. To register or for more information, please contact Jean Falvey
at 703.465.0725 or email her at j.jflvy@verizon.net.
Requested offering of $15.00 per person may be paid in advance or at
the door.
SAINT JAMES BAZAAR OCT 25-28
HUGE white elephant sale and more in Falls Church City.
WHAT DOES HALLOWEEN HAVE TO DO WITH JESUS?
(Adapted from www.AmericanCatholic.org)
The true origins of Halloween lie with the ancient Celtic tribes who
lived in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. For the Celts, November
1 marked the beginning of a new year and the coming of winter. The night
before the New Year, they celebrated the festival of Samhain, Lord of
the Dead. During this festival, Celts believed the souls of the dead-including
ghosts, goblins and witches-returned to mingle with the living. In order
to scare away the evil spirits, people would wear masks and light bonfires.
When the Romans conquered the Celts, they added their own touches to
the Samhain festival. In 835, Pope Gregory IV moved the celebration
for all the martyrs (later All Saints) from May 13 to November 1. The
night before became known as All Hallows Eve or "holy evening."
Eventually the name was shortened to the current Halloween. On November
2, the Church celebrates All Souls Day. The purpose of these feasts
is to remember those who have died, whether they are officially recognized
by the Church as saints or not. It is a celebration of the "communion
of saints," which reminds us that the Church is not bound by space
or time. For more, including Witches, Ghosts and Magic: What Catholics
Believe, and How Halloween Can Be Redeemed, see: www.americancatholic.org/Features/Halloween/
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.
Refreshments provided. All are welcome.
SENIOR TEA & LUNCH
Father Creedon extends an invitation to all seniors (no, you do not
have to be 65 or older) for the senior tea to be held on Nov.1 in Benedict
Hall after the noon Mass for All Saints Day. 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 njjcanales@cox.net
to RSVP or if you need a ride.
PRAISE & WORSHIP
St. Charles Praise & Worship brings people together in the presence
of Christ and the Holy Spirit, to praise, worship and strengthen one
another through prayers and faith sharing. All are welcome to join us
for Small Group sharing on Nov 2nd at 7:30pm in the Upper Room
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.
NO TRICKS--JUST TREATS--ON PARISH WEBSITE
You're in for a treat when you visit your sweet parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org,
this week. Ring our virtual doorbell for plenty of your favorite delights,
including Fr. Creedon homilies,
the schedule of who's saying which
Mass and the master calendar of all parish
events. You can even sign up to receive
the monthly calendar highlights by e-mail.
THANK YOU FROM CFH
The directors and clients of Catholics for Housing (CFH) thank the good
people of St. Charles for your generous gift. CFH is working to complete
Linton Hall Manor in Bristow, which will provide 19 affordable homes
for moderate-income public workforce families in Prince William County,
and they plan to hold the groundbreaking for the homes before Christmas.
Please keep them in your prayers.
THANK YOU FROM CLARENDON HOUSE
The friends of Clarendon House, Inc. again thank the members of St.
Charles Borromeo Church for your exceedingly generous tithe donation.
Last year, the Friends helped nearly 50 individuals through their Emergency
Fund, which provides aid for those living with mental illness. They
also helped their clients to obtain or retain housing, and provided
funds for medical or dental care. This contribution helps us carry on
and expand our much-needed programs of financial support, education
and information and social activities.
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!
HANDICAPPED ENCOUNTER CHRIST DINNER/DANCE
Sat Nov 4 at Marriott at Tysons. Call 301-292-6591
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection (Sunday, October 22, 2006) was 19,079.00.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,755.27 was for Our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
- This Week's Tithe is for Bread for the World.
