See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Have you been baptized as a Catholic but never was Confirmed? Bishop
Loverde confirms adults from throughout the diocese each year on Pentecost
Sunday (June 27). We will begin a 10 week Adult Confirmation Preparation
Program in mid-March. Email Michelle adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or call her at 703-527-5500 x115 for more for more information or to
be placed on the list.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Whitlow's on Wilson, Bar
& Grill for their support.
MASSES INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, January 28, 2007: 4th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Gene Debs by Marguerita Andrew
9:00am Catherine Jablan by Andrew & Eileen Bryceland
11:00am Dora Pandolfi by Alfonso, Gina, Alex
1:00pm Maruja Villamizar by Susana Moncayo
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Jer 1:4-5,17-19; 1 Cor 12:31-13:13; Lk 4:21-30
Monday, January 29, 2007:
9:00am Roseanne Sylvester by Jim Green
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Heb 11:32-40; Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday, January 30, 2007:
9:00am Mary Cataldo (L) by Mark Monaco
Readings: Heb 12:1-4; Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday, January 31, 2007:
9:00am Mary & George Patrick by Bob & Michele Patrick
Readings: Heb 12:4-7,11-15; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday, February 1, 2007:
9:00am Michael Ann Dean by Dale Dean
Readings: Heb 12:18-19,21-24; Mk 6:7-13
Friday, February 2, 2007: The Presentation of the Lord
9:00am Dave Varley by Linda Darnell
Readings: Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18
Saturday, February 3, 2007:
9:00am Elizabeth Dumas by Roger & Patti Dumas
Readings: Heb 13:15-17,20-21; Mk 6:30-34
Vigil for Sunday: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm Ed & Esther Straney by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Is 6:1-2a,3-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Mai Vu, Baby Abigail Prikockis, Janice
Prisco, Eileen Speorl, Edgar Vallejo, Maria Cristina Dixon, Michael
and Mary Catherine Kern Herdoiza, Riz Samora, Ron Kolstad, The Teem
Family, Josefina de la Viña, Didier Chesneau, Margaret Finocchiaro
Diane Herbst and Joan Mason. Let us also pray for those who have died,
especially: George D. Rudy, Gary McElwain, Kate Fleming and John Shirley.
MARRIAGE & MONEY WORKSHOP
Setting Up Your Financial Household
For engaged, newlywed, and marriage couples
Presented by Richard (Dick) Nelson
Sunday, February 11, 7:15pm-8:45pm Benedict Hall
Make the most out of your marriage and create a firm financial plan
together by learning about…
Commandments of Marriage and Money
Keys to Keeping the "Moneymoon" Alive
ebt Do's and Don'ts
udget Guidelines, Retirement Savings & more
See the flyer at the bottom of this page
or at the church entrances for more info.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Sunday, March 4 (changed from February 4), 7pm Benedict Hall
"Haiti Revisited: Reflections on My Recent Trip" by Fr. Gerry
Creedon
Fr. Gerry will share stories and images of his recent trip to our sister
parishes in Haiti. He will share his own impressions of life and church
there, as well as update our community regarding sponsored projects.
Refreshments provided. All are welcome.
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 Thursday Feb 1st at 7:30 PM in the Upper
Room at St. Charles Church.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSION
For those looking to learn more about the Catholic faith. Tues. Jan.
30 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room. All are welcome. adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
WELCOME BACK FOR NEW YEARS!
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. "Landings," an 8-week discussion
series, is a safe landing place for returning/inactive Catholics to
ask questions and update your faith as an adult. We begin our spring
session on Feb. 28. Call Anna LaNave 703-455-2951. returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org.
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
If you made a resolution for the New Year to look for an opportunity
to volunteer, please check out the Circle
of Caring web page or call Peter Dirr at 703-237-0627. Visiting
the homebound, providing transportation, helping with funeral Masses,
and planning senior lunches are just a few of the many services provided
by the Circle of Caring where your talent and time would be very much
appreciated.
TOP WEBSITE PAGES OF 2006
Last year our parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org, had 172,945 visits
during which 916,907 pages were viewed. That translates to about 473
visits every day with the average visitor looking at five pages. The
busiest day of the year was Ash Wednesday when the site experienced
2,041 visits. The least busy day? July 4 with only 250 visits. The most
popular pages in 2006 were the calendar,
followed by the home page, celebrants
schedule, house blessing,
C'YA, News, Ministry
index, Contact Us and driving
Directions, with RCIA rounding
out the top 10.
LENT SMALL FAITH GROUP FACILITATORS NEEDED
Lent will begin on Wednesday, February 21 this year. Last year, over
120 folks participated in weekly small faith groups that met at the
Church or in homes for the 5 weeks of Lent. Most groups are 6-10 people.
All materials are provided. Facilitator training is provided. Please
call Michelle at 703-527-5500 x115 or drop her an email at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE-TODAY!
All parishioners are cordially invited to the St. Charles School Open
House on Sun 1/28. Orientation sessions in Benedict Hall at 10:15am
& 12:15pm (in English) and 2:15pm (in Spanish). Meet our Principal,
Sr. Benedict Kesock, O.S.B., Faculty and Staff. Talk to School parents
and students, and tour the school from 10am-1:00pm and after 1pm by
appointment. Information about tuition assistance and the pre-K and
Grades K-8 programs will be available. We look forward to meeting you!
COUNTING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our Sunday Counters are looking for a few good people to help on Sunday
after the 9:00am Mass. If you are interested in helping our valued Counters
on Sunday or would like more information, please contact Mary Ann Aker
at maker_59@yahoo.com.
CATHOLIC TEACHING
ON WAR AND PEACE
"What Makes a Just War - What Makes Peace Possible", a Symposium
is being sponsored by the Arlington Diocese Peace and Justice Commission
and will take place on Saturday, February 3 at the Cathedral of St.
Thomas More. The day begins with Mass at 9am. The Symposium will be
held in Burke Hall from 9:45am-1pm.
2007 BISHOP'S LENBTEN APPEAL BEGINS
A mailing from Bishop Loverde that begins the 2007 Bishop's Lenten Appeal
has been sent to many of you. Please review it carefully as the programs
and services supported by this appeal requires the financial support
of each of us in order to continue to meet the challenges and rapid
growth within our Diocese. If you did not receive the mailing, additional
information will be provided over the next few weeks. This year's theme
is "Bringing Hope to Those in Need." Bringing this spiritual
hope to our people is a significant element in the mission of our Diocese.
Please pray for the success of this important campaign.
PARISH SUPPORT
Last Week's Collection (Sunday January 21, 2007) was $21,206.00
Last Week's Tithe of $1,950.96 was for our sister parishes in Haiti.
This Week's 2nd Collection is or the Church in Latin America.
Next Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Herald (St. Charles'
assessment this year is $21,285.00) Please Help!
The following appeared as a flyer in
the bulletin:
Top
Marriage & Money
Setting Up Your Financial Household
February 11, 2007 from 7:15 - 8:45 PM, Benedict Hall
Presented by Richard (Dick) Nelson
For Engaged, Newlywed, and Married Couples
In 2000, the US Bishops commissioned research to name the common challenges
to newly married couples. The title of their final report was "Time,
Sex, and Money: The First Five Years." Knowing that financial issues
can cause great strain on a marriage, it only makes sense that helping
to equip couples with effective financial tools is the way to go. In
this hands-on workshop, couples will learn together some tools of the
trade like…
