BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next baptismal preparation meeting will be held on December 4th
in room 103 of the Parish Center. 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 Tues Nov 28 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room. Our topic will be
how Catholics celebrate Advent and Christmas. All are welcome.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
The Book of Remembrance with the names of those who have passed before
us will be in the Church/Chapel throughout the month of November. Grant
our friends and family eternal rest, O Lord.
PLEASE NOTE: Nov 22 is the deadline for any bulletin submissions
for the Dec 3 edition.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Susanne H. Nolan, CFP (Investments,
Insurance, Tax Planning, Retirement Plans and Estate Planning) for her
support.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, November 19, 2006: 33rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Cecily Orr Nuckols by Janice Prisco
9:00am Tiffany Werthmann by Werthmann Family
11:00am Holy Souls in Purgatory by Kim Clinton
1:00pm Melinda Martinez by Fagerstrom Family
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14,18; Mk 13:24-32
Monday, November 20, 2006:
9:00am Cheryl Ryan by Tracy Snellings
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Rv 1:1-4;2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday, November 21, 2006: Blessed of Virgin Mary
9:00am Augusta Tenorio by Alberto Zapata
Readings: Rv 3:1-6,14-22; Lk 9:1-10
Wednesday, November 22, 2006: St. Cecilia
9:00am Ron Hargreaves by Naomi Klaus
Readings: Rv 4:1-11; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday, November 23, 2006: St. Clement
9:00am Macario Farrales by Tito Farrales
Readings: Rv 4:1-10; Lk 19:41-44
Friday, November 24, 2006: St. Andrew Dung-Lac
9:00am Heidi Ann Papke Walters by Ed Trudy Dervan
Readings: Rv 10:8-11; Lk 19:45-48
Saturday, November 25, 2006: St. Catherine
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: Rv 11:4-12; Lk 20:27-40
Vigil for Sunday: CHRIST THE KING
5:00pm James & Ann Rial (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Dn 7:13-14; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Maria Cristina Dixon, Michael and Mary
Catherine Kern Herdoiza, Riz Samora, Ron Kolstad, The Teem Family, Josefina
de La Viña, John Shirley, Gloria Ferrer, Didier Chesneau, Margaret
Finocchiaro, Diane Herbst, Rev. David L. Martin and Paul Steinmetz.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Ross Farley.
CYA'S ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
Please join CYA (those in their 20s and 30s) on November 19th at 7:00PM
in Benedict Hall for our annual Thanksgiving dinner. Please bring: A-H
Drinks, I-P side dish, Q-Z dessert, turkey will be provided.
Mass Schedule for December 23, 24, and 25
DATE MASS TIMES
4th Sunday of Advent Sat Dec 23 Vigil Mass at 5pm (English)
4th Sunday of Advent Sun Dec 24 7:30am, 9am, 11am (English)1pm (Spanish)
Christmas EveSun Dec 24 5pm in the Church (English)5pm in the Gym (English)9pm
(with some Spanish)(No 7:30pm or 10pm Mass on Christmas Eve)
Christmas DayMon Dec 25 10am (English)1pm (Spanish)
CALLING ALL TURKEYS!
After all Masses this weekend we will be collecting from generous people
to feed twenty-five 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.
ADVENT WREATH
MAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, December 1
Location: Benedict Hall
Time: 6pm (SUPPER); 7-8pm (WORKSHOP)
Cost: $10.00 - Payment required with reservation. Donations for dinner
will be accepted at the door. Reservations can be made at the "Advent
Wreath Table" outside of Benedict Hall after all the Masses this
weekend Deadline for registration: TODAY Sun, Nov. 19
ADVENT EVENING PRAYER
Mark your calendars now to come and relax for an hour a week.
Tuesdays December 5, 12, and 19
7:30-8:30pm in the Chapel.
Music, silence, prayer…Come and rest
"Let us all our hearts prepare for Christ to come and enter there"
PREPARING TO SAY GOOD BYE TO FR. CHARLES
Fr. Charles Ukwe, OP will be heading back to Nigeria at the end of Dec.
So let's celebrate! On Sat Dec 16 at 6:30pm, all are invited to the
gym as the children of the parish reenact the "Posada." A
reception to honor Fr. Charles will follow at 7:30pm. Sunday, Dec 17
we will honor Fr. Charles after all of the Sunday Masses. All are welcome
to any and all events!
(Folks are already asking what they can give Fr. Charles as a way to
say "thank you". Bottom line…cash or check (made out
to Fr. Charles or St. Charles) is always a winner).
COMPUTERS FOR FR. CHARLES
Are you upgrading your desktop or laptop computer before the end of
the year? Fr. Charles will be teaching in a seminary in Nigeria and
they could use used computers if they are Pentium II & Higher CPUs.
Drop off your computers to the Parish Office with a note attached as
to how we can reach you if we have any questions. Thanks!
GIVING TREE
Now is the time to take a tag or two or more from our Christmas Giving
Tree in the Church beginning Nov 26. Feel free to grab tags for friends
& colleagues too! During Advent, we remember those less fortunate
and connect with those in need. The gifts you buy help the homeless,
immigrants and families in crisis who are unable to give their families
some of the joy of Christmas. Please attach the tag and return (wrapped
or unwrapped) gifts to the Church and place them under the Tree or at
the Parish Office no later than Dec 16th. Gifts will be distributed
on Dec 17th. Cash & check donations payable to "St. Charles
Church" need to be marked for the Giving Tree and left at the Parish
Office. All donations are tax deductible. Call Maria for receipt. To
volunteer or questions, call Maria McAhron at 703-628-6251, mail mariamcahron@yahoo.com.
THANK YOU!
CALLING ALL TURKEYS!
After all Masses this weekend we will be collecting from generous people
to feed 25 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 Wed, Nov 22nd.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS THANKSGIVING
It's that time of the year and the St. Charles Community is gearing
up for Thanksgiving. Thanks to Fran Hobbs and her wonderful group of
volunteers, 25 families will receive completely cooked Thanksgiving
Dinners. Meanwhile, the Food Pantry is in need of Thanksgiving food
to help out other families in our area. Please bring in canned sweet
potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, gravy, stuffing, and other NON-PERISHABLE
FOOD items. We are always overwhelmed with the generosity of the St.
Charles community and thank you for all you do to help those in need.
WORLD AIDS DAY-EDUCATION AND EVENTS
On Sun Dec 3rd the Ministry will be selling hand knit scarves to support
the Riara AIDS Project after the 9 & 11am masses. Come quickly to
get your scarf - supplies are limited and they will make great Christmas
gifts! After the 6pm mass, Father Creedon will host Conversations with
Creedon with Susan Weissert to continue discussions about AIDS in our
world. 7pm in Benedict Hall.
USED VEHICLE NEEDED
Although we usually don't handle used vehicle, we have an unusual and
urgent need. A mother of 5 is in desperate need, including a child with
special needs and doctors' visits. Please contact Jo-Ann Duggan, Social
Services Coordinator here at St. Charles. Thank you!
PRO-LIFE
National Night of Prayer for Life at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More
in Arlington, from 9pm, Fri Dec 8, to 1am on Sat Dec 9. Come for all
or part of the service and join with Catholics across four time zones
in a national unity of Eucharistic adoration and prayer for an end to
abortion. For information, call 703-379-0485.
HAITI
Each year, our Haiti godparents have a chance to write Christmas cards
for your students in Cavaillon and Gros Marin. We will be set up for
this on Sun Dec 3rd, after the 7:30, 9 and 11am Masses. Or drop off
at Parish Office.
GET VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PRAYER REQUESTS DELIVERED TO YOUR
INBOX
Want to periodically hear about volunteer openings? Or receive an
occasional prayer request? These are two of the eight
e-mail lists you can join through www.StCharlesChurch.org. Others
include the top events coming up on the parish calendar, young adults
news, social justice updates, respect life activities, Praise &
Worship events and Web Team information. Your address won't be shared
and each message includes instructions for unsubscribing.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection (Nov 12, 2006) was $18,710.16
- Last Week's Tithe of $ 1,721.34 was for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $5,388.00 was for our Building Fund/Debt
Reduction.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
