CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSION
For those looking to learn about the Catholic faith, an information
session will be held on Tuesdays, Feb 13 and 27 at 7:30pm in the Upper
Room. All are welcome.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Have you been baptized as a Catholic but never Confirmed? Bishop Loverde
confirms adults 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 at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or call her at 703-527-5500 x115 for more information or to be placed
on the list.
MASSES INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, February 4, 2007: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am John T. Dreswick (L) by Ken F. Dreswick
11:00am Michael Rontaler by Robert K. Wear
1:00pm Felicita Rivera Mendez by Lydia Mideros
6:00pm Francis Farley by Pat McBride
Readings: Is 6:1-2a,3-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11
Monday, February 5, 2007:
9:00am James Croughan by Peggy Mulcahy
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Gn 1:1-19; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 6, 2007:
9:00am Rose Gemelli by Mario D'Ambrosio
Readings: Gn 1:20-2:4a; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 7, 2007:
9:00am Ben Nowland by Maureen Haberman
Readings: Gn 2:4b-9,15-17; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday, February 8, 2007:
9:00am Suzanne Coen by Rubinger family
Readings: Gn 2:18-25; Mk 7:24-30
Friday, February 9, 2007:
9:00am Jack Sullivan by Robert Sullivan
Readings: Gn 3:1-8; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday, February 10, 2007:
9:00am Neil Cronin by Ellen O'Donell
Readings: Gn 3:9-24; Mk 8:1-10
Vigil for Sunday: 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm John Dowling by Anne O'Brien Prager
Readings: Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15:12,16-20; Lk 6:17,20-26
Pray for those who are sick: Joan Mason, Paddy Brennan, Mai
Vu, Janice Prisco, Maria Cristina Dixon, Michael and Mary Catherine
Kern Herdoiza, Didier Chesneau, Margaret Finocchiaro, Barbara Lee McLucas,
Margie Barba, Alice Lolre and Rosalina Miranda. Let us also pray for
those who have died, especially: Hortencia VonBredow, Joseph Frascone
Diane Herbst and Gary McElwain.
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 - FREE
Make the most out of your marriage and create a firm
Financial plan together by learning about…
- 3 Commandments of Marriage and Money
- 5 Keys to Keeping the "Moneymoon" Alive
- Debt Do's and Don'ts
- Budget Guidelines, Retirement Savings & more
Registration forms available
at all Church entrances.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Sangam Fine Indian Cuisine
for their support.
2007 BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA)
Next weekend, all will be asked to make a BLA commitment at each Mass.
If you have already given by mail or decline to give, you can note that
on the pledge form. Please read the tabloid "Bringing Hope to Those
in Need" being distributed with today's bulletin and prayerfully
consider Bishop Loverde's appeal for support to assist in the work of
our Diocese. This is an opportunity to unite with fellow Catholics to
share our blessings and assist Vocations, Catholics Charities, Family
Life, Youth, and all the other programs carried out by our Diocese.
Please be as generous as God has been to you. Every gift is important.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
RESCHEDULED TO SUN March 4
7pm Benedict Hall
"Haiti Revisited: Reflections on My Recent Trip" by Fr. Gerry
Creedon
HAVE YOU BEEN AWAY FROM THE CHURCH?
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.
HOUSE BLESSING THE TOP DOWNLOAD OF 2006
Last week we reviewed the most visited pages on our parish website,
www.stcharleschurch.org, for 2006. Let's turn now to the most downloaded
files. The winner by far was the PDF
version of the Catholic house blessing, which was downloaded nearly
4,000 times. The next most popular files were the calendar/room
reservation form, the bulletin article
submission form and religious education registration. Remember,
you can save yourself a trip by grabbing
the parish forms you need from the website.
PLANNING AND MANAGING YOUR RETIREMENT
St. Charles will be sponsoring a free 2-part retirement seminar for
individuals who are 50+ and have retired or are planning their retirement.
Legal considerations, financial management, and health care are just
a few of the issues to be covered. Mark your calendars for February
24 and March 10 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Watch the bulletins and web
site for further information or call Peter Dirr at 703-237-0627.
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 & brief facilitator training is provided.
Please call Michelle at 703-527-5500 x115 or email adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
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.
CARNAVAL
Join us for two upcoming Haiti events. Sunday, March 4th, "Conversation
with Creedon" following the 6pm Mass in Benedict Hall. Saturday,
Feb 17th Haiti Carnaval following 5pm Mass in the Gym, Tickets on sale
after Masses.
THANK YOU! Dear Friends at St. Charles Church,
Buyers and Renters Arlington Voice extends sincere appreciation and
thanks for your extremely generous contribution from the tithe on December
31, 2006. Your contribution enables us to continue addressing affordable
housing needs in Arlington County. Our work advocating for tenant's
rights in Arlington is only possible through contributions from friends
like you.
SEPARATED? DIVORCED? WIDOWED?
Rebuilding, a nine week recovery program for divorced, separated and
widowed, will begin on Sunday evenings starting February 25 at St. Martin
DePorres Center in Alexandria and is designed to help people move ahead
with their lives after the trauma of losing their spouse. The $45 fee
also covers the cost of the book. For more information call Marsha Davis
703-680-9335 or Carie Schaffer 703-519-1751.
PARISH SUPPORT
1. Last Week's Collection (Sunday January 28, 2007) was $20,221.50.
2. Last Week's 2nd Collection of $4,295.00 was for the Church in Latin
America.
3. This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
4. This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Parishes contribution to the
Catholic Herald. (Please be generous see last week's bulletin insert).
5. Next Week's Tithe is for the (PMM) Philippine Medical Mission.
6. Next Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
