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for September 2, 2007
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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This Labor Day we ask God's blessings on all work. We pray that the
work of the parish will serve to promote the Kingdom.
Northern Virginia has been debating the issue of immigration, especially
in the light of the Federal Government's refusal to enact immigration
reform. On Labor Day we need to attend to the US Catholic Bishops call
'To welcome the stranger" especially in the workplace. Workers
who are immigrants and refugees, especially those without documents
are liable to exploitation and abuse. This problem is as old as Pharaoh.
"The Egyptians dreaded the Israelites and reduced them to cruel
slavery, making life bitter for them with hard work in mortar and brick
and all kinds of field work- the whole cruel fate of slaves". Exodus
1; 13- 14.
May we as Catholics stay true our tradition of respect for the rights
of all workers.
As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, our parish invites you to
join our Interfaith Committee in the Unity Walk on September 9. See
their Website for details.
Shalom, Salaam. Paz, Peace.
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles
September 3 - September 9
- Mon. Sept. 3, Labor Day - Parish Office and School Closed
- Tue. Sept. 4 - Liturgy Committee
Meeting at 7:00pm in Benedict Hall
- Wed. Sept. 5 - Respect Life
Committee Meeting at 7:30pm in Rm 104
- Thur. Sept. 6 - Praise &
Worship Small Group at 7:30pm in Upper Rm.
- Sat. Sept. 8 - Cursillo Ultreya at 6:00pm in Room 104.
- Sat/Sun Sept. 8/9 - Religious Education (CCD) and Youth Ministry Welcome
back Weekend! Stop by Benedict Hall after all the Masses to learn more
or register.
- Sun. Sept. 9 - Children's Liturgy of the Word resumes at the 9am &
11am Masses
- Sun. Sept. 9 - Conversation with
Creedon: International Debt Relief & Global Poverty. 7pm Benedict
Hall.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
FALL 2007 - SMALL FAITH GROUPS
Small faith groups for the fall are beginning to form. Groups will meet
for 6 weeks beginning the week of October 1st. Groups are usually 6-10
folks and meet weekly either at the parish or in homes to share faith
and reflect on the upcoming Sunday scriptures some groups usually form
around like-groupings like young adults, parents, moms, senior adults,
and others. All are welcome. All materials are provided for both facilitators
and participants. If you are interested in joining a group or would
like to be considered as a facilitator, please contact Michelle Miller,
Adult Faith Formation at the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 x115 or email
her at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, September 2, 2007: 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Janice M. Flood (L) by Michael & Deborah Urban
11:00am Joe & Edith Smith by Joe & Midge Wholey
1:00pm Thanksgiving by Nuria Rivero & Family
6:00pm George & Mary Patrick by Bob & Michele Patrick
Readings: Sir 3:17-18,20,28-29; Heb 12:18-19,22-24a; Lk 14:1,7-14
Monday, September 3, 2007:
9:00am Philip Anthony Jackson by Denise Jackson
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday, September 4, 2007:
9:00am Maurice Rubinger by Rubinger Family
Readings: 1 Thes 5:1-6,9-11; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday, September 5, 2007:
9:00am Azucena S. Gregorio by Dick & Perleech Pigo
Readings: Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday, September 6, 2007:
9:00am Nina De Kane by Mary Kane, Annalsth, Ben, & Drew
Readings: Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11
Friday, September 7, 2007:
9:00am Paul Mitchell Coble by Kevin O'Leary
Readings: Col 1:15-20; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday, September 8, 2007:
9:00am Michael Hart by Hal Leatherwood
Readings: Mi 5:1-4a; Mt 1:1-16,18-23
Vigil for Sunday: 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm William Hallahan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Wis 9:13-18b; Phlm 9-10,12-17; Lk 14:25-33
Pray for those who are sick: Vincent Puritano, Benjamin Rudy, Sergio
Figueroa, Margaret Carroll, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Abelardo Moncayo,
Teresita Morante, Trudy Harlow-Dervin, Mike Osmeña, Connor Cazoli,
Kelly Moulton, Harold Markward, Anna Williams, Teresa Good, Paddy Brennan,
Salvatore Amato, Dora Grajales, Maria Segarra-Hines, Nancy McGhee, Elaine
Mordo, Margie Barba, Michael and Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza, Margaret
Finocchiaro.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially:
Gary Stevens, Meghan Kieffer and Albert McCarthy.
8 Week Adult Faith Formation Course
St. Paul & His Letters
By Dr. Joseph Jensen, Catholic Biblical Association of America
8 Monday evenings beginning September 10
7:30-9:30pm in the Parish Center, St. Charles
COSTS: $ 290 (for 16 class hours) with 10% discounts for Seniors or
Spouses, plus $20 Registration Fee
Other locations and courses 7:30-9:30pm start in Sept:
Tuesday Evenings in Arlington: "Vatican II and Its Aftermath"
Thursday Evenings: "Understanding the Sacraments"
Thursday Evenings in Vienna: "The Creed"
Thursday Evenings: "The Liturgy-Mass and Sacraments"
Thursday Evenings: "A Scripture-Based Spirituality for Today"
Contact Dr. Bill Tobin at CCDIofVA@aol.com,
or (703) 941-4329. All CCDI Courses may be submitted towards Diocesan
Catechist Certification Requirements.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Dear Friends in Christ,
You are hearing our "Cry" for paper and you are filling our
cupboard. During the 2nd semester, if supply is down, I will "Cry"
again. Thank You!
However, although we have received some generous checks which lifted
my heart tremendously, money will always be an issue to provide my "special
kids" with a Catholic Education. I wish that those of you who participated
by monetary means could have witnessed one of our 8th graders who will
return because of your outstanding generosity. I was the recipient of
her joy and tears and I pass it on to you. My hope is to have more moments
like this to share with all of you. Remember, the need goes on. No amount
is too large or too small. Please be assured of our daily love and prayers
for your commitment to my children and to Catholic Education.
The words of President Bush to members of the NCEA (National Catholic
Educational Association) in May were interesting. "One thing is
for certain, if you're interested in educational excellence, you can
look at the Catholic Schools in the United States of America, because
they provide it - and for that, this country is grateful."
Feel the Spirit! Amen, Alleluia!
Sister Benedict, O.S. B.
HAITI SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Haiti sponsorship program - we have almost reached our goal! If you
have already sponsored a child for this year, THANK YOU! If you haven't
yet renewed your sponsorship, or are interested in becoming a new sponsor,
we still have several children who need godparents. $100 will pay for
one school year, and $50 will support our important lunch program. Sign
up forms are available by the Church doors - you can mail them or drop
them by the rectory. Help us make this a great school year for our little
Haitian brothers and sisters! Contact Elise and Marc Tessier, the_two_french@yahoo.com,
or Paul Pierrot, pameseg22@yahoo.com.
INTERFAITH FAMILIES SURVEY
The St. Charles Borromeo Interfaith Committee wants to learn more information
about interfaith families in the St. Charles congregation, how satisfied
they are with the parish and what more St. Charles can do to minister
to them. To this end, the committee has devised a questionnaire which
will be available at the weekend Masses on September 8-9. If you are
in an interreligios marriage, or other committed relationship, please
stop at the entrance to the church to pick up a questionnaire. This
questionnaire will also be available on the parish web site, www.stcharleschurch.org.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Thanks to American Realty Group Helping
Buyers, Sellers, Renters over 25 years for his support.
FILM SHOWING ON SEPT 15
St. Charles Borromeo invites you to attend the DC Metro region debut
of "The Sugar Babies", a documentary by Claudia Chiesi, on
the plight of the children of agricultural workers in the sugar industry
of the Dominican Republic. The film will be shown at 2pm on Saturday,
Sept. 15, in Benedict Hall, and is followed by a discussion with the
filmmaker.
REFUGEE STUDENTS NEED SUPPLIES
If you have used children's books, backpacks, school supplies, or computers
(Pentium 3 or higher) that are in good condition, we will collect and
distribute them to refugee children in need in Northern Virginia. Contact
Caroline for more information at 703-841-3871.
MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS
Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year?
Were you married in 1957 or 1982? Then contact the parish office to
make sure that you are registered for the "2007 Marriage Jubilee
Mass" This Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 pm on October 21st at
the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The Parish Office must submit all
registrations to the Office for Family Life as soon as possible. Call
the parish office with questions. Do not delay!
HEALING FOR ABUSE SURVIVORS
In October 2005, the Diocese of Arlington began a series of Prayer Services
for Healing for victims/survivors of sexual abuse celebrated by Rev.
Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S., Vicar General for Administration. The prayer
service includes a survivor's sharing of their sexual abuse and efforts
to heal. The next prayer service is on Saturday, Sept 15th, at 10:00
am at St. Agnes Parish 1910 N. Randolph St., Arlington, 22207, in the
Cherrydale section of Arlington. A reception follows.
HELP FOR PERU
In response to the devastation and loss of life resulting from the recent
8.0 magnitude earthquake in Peru, Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde asks
all parishioners to please consider a direct donation to Catholic Relief
Services (CRS) online at www.crs.org
or mail to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, Maryland,
21203-7090
PARISH SUPPORT
1. Last Week's Collection (Sunday, August 26, 2007) was $24,217.00.
2. Last Week's Tithe of $2,227.96 was for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
3. This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
4. This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
5. Next Week's Tithe is for St. Charles School.
6. Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Religious Education.
