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for February 11, 2007
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Sixth Sunday, Ordinary Time
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This weekend we are asked to participate in the Bishop's Lenten Appeal.
The theme of this program is "Bringing Hope to Those in Need."
Fr. Jack' O Hara and I have had the opportunity to participate directly
in two important ministries of the Diocese; Catholic Charities and the
Diocesan Mission in the Dominican Republic. We saw first hand how hope
could be restored to needy people by the helping hand of compassion.
Fr. Rich Mullins reaches out through the Diocesan Office for Multi-cultural
Ministry to new immigrants from many lands. Each of you has the chance
to participate in these and similar programs through your pledge to
the Bishop's Lenten Appeal. Last year our parish gave strong support
to this appeal. This year let us expand our participation even more.
Join us on February 17 for our Haiti Carnaval, a time for festivity
before the fast of Lent…
Merci,
Gerry Creedon
PS: Check the website for my
BLA Homily
Highlights at St. Charles: Feb. 12-18, 2007
- Mon. Feb 12 Just Faith 7:00pm
Room 104
- Tue. Feb 13 Catholic Inquiry Session
7:30pm Upper Room
- Wed. Feb 14 Social Justice
Executive Committee Meeting 7:30pm Parish Library
- Thur. Feb 15 Praise &
Worship Eucharist Adoration 7:30pm Church
- Thur. Feb 15 Education Committee Meeting 7:30pm Room 103
- Sat. Feb 17 Haiti Carnaval
6:00pm Gym
- Sun. Feb 18 Confirmation Class #5 5:30pm Room 104
- Sun. Feb 18 C'YA Sunday Night Social for
those in their 20s and 30s 7:00pm Benedict Hall
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list
of highlighted events
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. Contact Michelle at 703-527-5500 x115 or email her at
adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
for more information or to be placed on the list.
TAX STATEMENT
By now you should have received your tax statement from St. Charles
Church. If you have any questions regarding the statement or your contributions
please call Mrs. Lucia Hittle at the Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, February 11, 2007: 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Julie Canny by Mangt & Staff of Ireland's Four Courts
11:00am Severiano Cendales by The Hittle Family
1:00pm Lucio, Luis Florez, & Juana Angela Colocho by Nicolasa Minero
6:00pm Frank Gaffney by Mary Beth Campfield
Readings: Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15:12,16-20; Lk 6:17,20-26
Monday, February 12, 2007:
9:00am Paul Michell Coble by Kevin O'Leany
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Gn 4:1-15,25; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday, February 13, 2007:
9:00am Catherine Dixon by Michael & Kara McGinn
Readings: Gn 6:5-8;7:1-5,10; Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday, February 14, 2007:
9:00am Mary & George Patrick by Bob & Michele Patrick
Readings: Gn 8:6-13,20-22; Mk 8:22-26
Thursday, February 15, 2007:
9:00am Richard Jarvis by Ed & Patricia Lafean
Readings: Gn 9:1-13; Mk 8:27-33
Friday, February 16, 2007:
9:00am Nan Vanston (L) by Sara Hebeler
Readings: Gn 11:1-9; Mk 8:34-9:1
Saturday, February 17, 2007:
9:00am Leo Fitzpatreck (L) by George & Janice
Readings: Heb 11:1-7; Mk 9:2-13
Vigil for Sunday: 7th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Kay Kunkel by Judy Lawrence
Readings: 1 Sm 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38
Pray for those who are sick: The Teem Family, Janie Hill, Margie Barba,
Alice Lolre, Joan Mason, Paddy Brennan, Mai Vu, Janice Prisco, Maria
Cristina Dixon, Michael and Mary Catherine Kern Herdoiza, Didier Chesneau,
Margaret Finocchiaro and Barbara Lee McLucas. Let us also pray for those
who have died, especially: Rosalina Miranda, Marcelina Enriquez and
Susan O'Neal.
DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST
Yes, it was Polka Time, live band
and all on January 29th. Not only did we dance but we were served a
meal fit for kings and queens. Fran Hobbs and her culinary experts plus
Moises Callejas, father of Yanira in 4th Grade and his assistant chef
(beef cooks) prepared outstanding food fit for both categories. Thank
you, and all those who prepared, served, set up and after cleaned up
and the great event in our Tiffany Werthmann Gym. Anita and Dennis Pittman,
Olga Caceres, Anne Biedschied, Anita and Ray Watson decorated with their
magic touch of elegance, under the expertise and leadership of Laura
Fitch, Debbie and her entire family. Thanks also to all who participated
in our Catholic School Week Open House to share the Good News of Catholic
Education! We are currently accepting applications for all grades, Preschool
through 8th Grade for 2007-2008 school years. Call 703-527-0608. Again,
thank you one and all from the bottom of my heart. Feel the Spirit!
Live the Spirit! You are the Spirit!
In Him Always, Sister Benedict
P.S. All Polka party proceeds will go to my special kids from the Ryan/Houston/Smith
Scholarship Fund.
MARRIAGE & MONEY WORKSHOP TONIGHT!
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
Walk-In Registrations Are Welcome
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.
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 adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
CARNAVAL
Come to the Haiti Carnaval, Sat February 17th following 5 pm Mass with
Sacred Heart Haitian Choir. Tickets on Sale after Mass.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL WINNERS IN 300 CLUB
Congratulations to the January, 2007 300 Club winners: First place:
$47.00 Mary L. Burke; Second place: $25.00 Mary E. Walters; Third place:
$15.00 John Heatings.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE - February 21
9am, 12noon, 6pm, and 7:30pm bilingual
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Clover Plumbing for their
support.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
SUN March 4 at 7pm Benedict Hall
"Haiti Revisited: Reflections on My Recent Trip" by Fr. Gerry
Creedon
CATHOLIC HERALD COLLECTION
Thank you for your generous support in helping St. Charles defray the
cost of the Arlington Catholic Herald! Unfortunately, the Herald has
informed us that they can no longer credit St. Charles, or any parish,
for direct payments. Please Do Not send your contribution/payment to
the Herald as previously requested. Instead, please drop your check
made payable to St. Charles Church for the Herald into the collection
basket on Sunday or by the Parish Office. The ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD
is distributed to every registered Catholic household in the Diocese.
Each year, St. Charles Church is assessed a dollar amount based upon
the number of registered parishioners. This year our assessment is $21,285.00.
PLEASE HELP US TO DEFRAY THIS COST to lessen the impact on our operating
funds! A year's subscription to the Herald is only $22.00! Your assistance
will enable us to use our funds in other needed areas. Thank You!!!!
RESPECT LIFE ROSARY
Please join the St. Charles Respect Life group for a pro-life rosary
following the 11:00 AM Mass.
GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS NEEDED
Project Lazarus is in need of gift cards from area grocery stores, Giants,
Harris Teeter or Safeway in denominations of $10 or $20. Please consider
purchasing these when you are doing your weekly food shopping. This
will enable the families we serve to purchase, milk, eggs and other
perishables which we do not provide through our food pantry. The food
pantry needs small cans of meat, tuna and fruit with the pop-top lids
to serve the homeless population. Your continued generosity is greatly
appreciated.
PARISH SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection (Sunday February 4, 2007) was $21,854.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $2,010.60 was for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $2,585.00 was for our Parishes contribution
to the Herald.
- This Week's Tithe is for the Philippine Medical Mission.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for Our Parish Building fund.
- Ash Wednesday day's 2nd Collection is for the Aid to the Church
in Central & Eastern Europe.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Black & Indian Missions.
Flyer:
Traveling with the Turtle
A Small Group Process in
Women's Spirituality and Peacemaking
First Session on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
then Wednesdays until May 23, 2007
7 - 9:30 PM
St. Charles Borromeo Church
(near Clarendon Metro on the Orange Line)
3304 N. Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
Explore and learn nonviolent options in a new 13-week
curriculum designed just for women
by Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service.
Cost: $25 for the book
Facilitated by Judith Kelly and Christy Hogan
To register: Marisa Vertrees at 703-527-5505 Ext. 113
or mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org.
Questions about the class? Contact silverdove@verizon.net
or christylpg@earthlink.com
