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for June 3, 2007
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The Most Holy Trinity
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Come and join me this Sunday, June 3, at 7pm in Benedict Hall for a Conversation with Dr. Stephen Colecchi on "Critical Areas of the Church's Social Mission". Steve, a parishioner, heads the US Bishops' Dept of Justice and Peace and is former Director of Richmond Diocese' Peace and Justice Office. He is a compelling speaker.
Thanks to the 10 couples who indicated their interest in our Mentor Couples program. It was one more example of, "Ask and you shall receive". We still have a need for more couples so share the gift of your own marriage with others.
We are also seeking additional members of a newly forming Interfaith Committee to promote understanding and unity. You may leave your names at the parish office or just come to our meeting Monday June 4, 2007 at 7:30 PM in room 104.
Peace,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles
June 3 – June 10 |
Date |
Event |
Sun. Jun 3 |
Conversation with Creedon series
“An Overview of the Critical Areas of the Church’s Social Mission” With Dr. Steve Colcecchi of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. 7pm Benedict Hall |
Sun. Jun 3 |
Gospel of Life/Lecture Discussion Series 7:30pm Upper Room |
Mon. Jun 4 |
Infant Baptismal Preparation Meeting-Registration required - call the Parish Office. 7:30pm Benedict Hall |
Wed. Jun 6 |
Respect Life Committee Meeting. 7:30pm Room 104 |
Thur. Jun 7 |
Praise & Worship small groups 7:30pm Upper Room |
Thur. Jun 7 |
Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm, Room 103 |
Sun. Jun 10 |
1st Communion – Latin American Community 1:00pm |
Sun Jun 10 |
Gospel of Life/Lecture discussion Series 7:30pm UpRm |
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BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL
Thank you to everyone who has supported the BLA this year. The funding from this appeal supports programs and ministries that help in the religious education of children, young adults and families in our diocese as well as supporting various parish programs. If you made a pledge to the BLA, each month you will receive a reminder statement to help you to fulfill your pledge. Your gift to help bring “Hope to Those in Need” to the people of our diocese is profoundly appreciated.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Today, June 3, 7pm – Benedict Hall
Refreshments Provided – All Are Welcome
Fr. Gerry welcomes Dr. Stephen Colecchi
Director, Office of International Justice and Peace
US Conference of Catholic Bishops to speak on:
The US Bishops' Campaign for Justice and Peace:
An Overview of Critical Areas of Concern
to the Church's Social Mission
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, June 3, 2007: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Gerald Jones by Pat Niner
11:00am Martin Morales by Lisa Morales
1:00pm Rosa LLerena by Eva LLerena
6:00pm Thomas B & Theresa Dunphy, Sara Dunphy by Robert Dunphy
Readings: Prv 8:22-31; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15
Monday, June 4, 2007:
9:00am Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley CSC
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Tb 1:1,3;2:1a-8; Mk 12:1-12
Tuesday, June 5, 2007:
9:00am Mary L. Serra by Manuel Serra
Readings: Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17
Wednesday, June 6, 2007:
9:00am Leo Cook by Mickey & Nancy Cook
Readings: Tb 3:1-11a,16-17a; Mk 12:18-27
Thursday, June 7, 2007:
9:00am Paul Mitchell Coble by Kevin O’leary
Readings: Tb 6:10-11;7:1bcde,9-17;8:4-9a; Mk 12:28-34
Friday, June 8, 2007:
9:00am Teodoro Flores by Sandy
Readings: Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37
Saturday, June 9, 2007:
9:00am Joe Buescher by Susana and Jim Ward
Readings: Tb 12:1,5-15,20; Mk 12:38-44
Vigil for Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
5:00pm Scott Hallahan by Janmari Hallahan
Readings: Gn 14:18-20; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17
Pray for those who are sick: Baby Olivia Evans, Salvatore Amato, Paddy Brennan, Connie Guerrero, Vincent Puritano, Maria Segarra-Hines, Sr. Carmen Guerrero, Paul Glodowski, William Paul Cambell, Nancy McGhee, Elaine Mordo, Margie Barba, Michael and Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza, Margaret Finocchiaro
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially:
Eduardo Panceles.
DIVINE MERCY On the weekend of June 23rd, the Icon of Divine Mercy will be visiting our parish. This particular image is a replica of the icon of Divine Mercy displayed in Krakow, Poland where John Paul II dedicated the whole world to Divine Mercy. This icon will remain with us for one week. Five smaller replicas of the icon will go to five families in our parish who have agreed to pray one rosary and one Divine Mercy chaplet each day that the icon remains in their possession.
VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Bishop Loverde will host an evening of prayer to honor Mary, Mother of God, on Thursday, May 31, at 7pm at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. A special procession to welcome the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will begin the service.
Reflection for the Week
The week begins with Trinity Sunday, which always follows Pentecost. It celebrates the un-knowable relationship between the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit - and their loving support for us in our lives. Next Sunday, in the US, we celebrate the Body & Blood of Christ.
Lord, help me respond in gratitude with you with at least more of my heart, more of my whole self. And, Lord, let me love my spouse, my children, my parents, my neighbors here and around the world with more patience and reverent care. All week, let me chat with you about them and their needs, so that I might learn to love, with the profound love you with which you have loved me.
And, let's be inspired enough this week to give from the deepest part of our very selves, the depths of our beings, instead of just our surplus.
From: www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL
---Congratulations to our 8th graders who graduate Friday, June 1 and who received their awards at the Award Dinner held Thursday, May 31st. We are proud of their accomplishment and wish them a bright future.
---Spread the Spirit for the 2007-2008 School year. Space is still available for Grades K-8 for next year. Help us fill all of classes by spreading the word about our school. Tell your friends, neighbors and co-workers about the spirit that makes us St. Charles. Call 703-527-0608 for appointment.
---Congratulations to our Pre-K class who celebrated the end of their first year with their Finale on Thursday, May 31st and the Kindergarten class who also celebrated their Finale on Friday, June 1st.
YOUNG ADULT FAITH SHARING GROUP FORMING
A new summer faith sharing group for young adults (those in their 20s and 30s) is opening in late June through July. Will meet on Sunday evenings after the 6pm Mass here at the Church (7:15-8:45pm) for 7 weeks. Space is limited. To register or for more information, contact Kristin at 571-723-3847 or email her at kristinmarie21@msn.com.
ATTENTION ALL 6TH GRADERS!
All 6th grade children are invited to a special On The Way youth meeting tonight. Please join us from 7:00-8:30 this is your chance to meet the OTW Youth leaders, enjoy food, games and make some new friends. Come see how your faith will grow in the next two years. Please meet us in the gym!
SAVE THE DATE!
Ireland…Faith and Secularization
Will They Follow Europe or the U.S?
Presenter: Ambassador John Bruton
Head of the European Union Delegation of the European Commission to the US & Former Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) 1994-1997
June 24, 2007 7:00 pm Benedict Hall
DESSERTS FOR DARFUR
Students from St. Charles’ Religious Education program will be hosting a bake sale to raise money for the children of Darfur TODAY, Sunday, June 3 after the 9am and 11am Masses. We call this event “Desserts for Darfur!” Please stop by after Mass, choose from our selection of delicious donuts, bodacious brownies, and chewy chocolate cookies, and help us help others. Donations are also welcome!
PRESENTATION
Join Praise and Worship on Thursday June 7th at 7:30pm in the Upper Room, for prayer, music, and small group discussions based on a presentation by University of Alabama Professor Michael J. New Ph.D. on “Pro-Life Success in the States.” In this talk, Professor New will explain how the 20 percent decline in abortions during the 1990s was caused by the passage of more state level pro-life legislation and the use of more effective pro-life commercials.
WHY PRO-LIFE?
Please join the St. Charles Respect Life Committee Sunday evenings in June for a four-part lecture series on the Church’s teachings on life issues. Each speaker is an expert on this important subject, and our own Father Mullins will moderate. Refreshments and copies of John Paul II’s encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae, The Gospel of Life, will be provided. Each lecture will start at 7:30pm in the Upper Room, on June 3, 10, 17 and 24. Questions are especially welcome!
HUNGER DAY
Tuesday, June 5th is national Hunger Awareness Day. Please support AFAC’s Hunger Day activities (Arlington Food Assistance Center). See their website, www.afacinfo.org for details on how you can help fight hunger in Arlington.
CLARENDON HOUSE
The friends of Clarendon House invite you to an End of the Year potluck dinner on Wednesday, June 13, from 5:30-7:30pm. Please come by and meet some of the members of Clarendon House, and learn more about what we are all about. 3141 N. 10th St. (next to the firehouse). For more information, call Jan Macdonald at 703-524-0238.
PARISH SUPPORT
- Last Week’s Collection (Sunday, May 27, 2007) was $19,172.16
- Last Week’s Tithe of $1,763.84 was for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
- This Week’s Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
- This Week’s 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
- Next Week’s Tithe is for Virginia Coalition for Latin American Organizations.
- Next Week’s 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Communications Campaign.
