Bulletin
for September 16, 2007
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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
I invite you to join me at St Anthony's next Saturday for our fourth
Annual Diocesan Peace and Justice Conference on "The many faces
of our human family; a Catholic perspective on immigration" The
keynote will be given by Cardinal McCarrick. See bulletin for details.
Next weekend we celebrate the Ministries Fair. This is a time to learn
more about the programs of the parish. Come and see where you may participate.
You are welcome to volunteer. I am a strong believer in full employment,
especially in the mission of our church. All of us have a gift to offer.
Feel the spirit.
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles
September 16-23, 2007
- Sun. Sept 16 CATECHETICAL SUNDAYReligious Education (CCD) and Youth
Ministry begins!Grade Based RE - 10:10amAtrium Level 1-9:00am &
10:00amAtrium Level 2-9amOn the Way (Jr. High Youth Ministry) 7pmWAY
(High School Youth Ministry) 7pm Email Anne Marie at akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org
Or call the Parish Office 703-527-5500.
- Sun. Sept 16 Africa AIDS Outreach meeting 12:15pm Rm 103
- Sun. Sept 16 C'YA Sunday Night Social for those in their 20s and
30s contact Laura at LGalbreath@mentalheatlhamerica.net 7:00pm Benedict
Hall.
- Mon. Sept 17 Scripture Course: Paul's Writings-Registration Required,
7:30pm in Rm 104
- Tue. Sept 18 St. Charles School Board of Regents, 7:00pm in Rm104
- Wed. Sept 19 St. Charles School Faculty Meeting, 12:00pm in Benedict
Hall.
- Wed. Sept 19 Circle of Caring Meeting. Contact Peter Dirr: 7:30pm
in Rm 104
- Thur. Sept 20 Praise & Worship-Eucharist Adoration, 7:30pm
in Church.
- Sat. Sept 22 Diocesan Annual Peace & Justice Conference: 8:30am-3pm
at St. Anthony Falls Church.
- Sat/SunSept 22/23 Annual Ministry & Volunteer FairAfter all
the weekend Masses. Come by Benedict Hall to check out the various
ministries offered by the parish as well as the many ways you can
get involved.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Thanks to American Realty Group Helping
Buyers, Sellers, Renters over 25 years for his support.
SUNDAY, September 16, 2007: 24th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Harry Dougherty by Larmogeux Family
11:00am Maruja de Villamizar by The Hittle Family
1:00pm Norma Delgado by Leyla Delgado
6:00pm The mother of Katie Boyle by Joanne & Jim McGlinchy
Readings: Ex 32:7-11,13-14; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32
Monday, September 17, 2007: St. Robert Bellarmine
9:00am Lois Guitreaux by John Connell
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday, September 18, 2007:
9:00am Norma Delgado by Her sisters & brothers
Readings: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday, September 19, 2007: St. Januarius
9:00am Frankie Cotter by Mary Cotter & Pat Kearon
Readings: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Lk 7:31-35
Thursday, September 20, 2007: Ss. Andrew Kim
9:00am Isabelle Urich by the Dreswick Family
Readings: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Lk 7:36-50
Friday, September 21, 2007: St. Matthew
9:00am Vincent Stanchi by Derek & Holly Nisco
Readings: Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Saturday, September 22, 2007: Yom Kippur
9:00am William Kenestrick by Marie Schum-Brady MD
Readings: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Lk 8:4-15
Vigil for Sunday: 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Robert Francis Ravinski by Jessica Morales
Readings: Am 8:4-7; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13
Pray for those who are sick: Zora Kubat, Ernie Warden, Glorie Sabatier,
Maggie Kennerly, Angie Fazio, 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: Martha Kosasih.
DEAR FRIENDS AT ST. CHARLES,
Thank you for your continued financial support of the Good News Jail
Ministry here in Arlington, VA. Your financial support will help make
it possible to continue reaching and ministering to inmates. Thank you
for the $1921.51 tithe.
Sincerely, Good News Jail Ministry.
PANTRY NEEDS
Our Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: cereal, canned
vegetables, soups, fruit; pasta, tomato sauce, rice, pancake mix, syrup
and baking items (cake/muffin mix). We are grateful for all donations.
The St. Charles Ministry & Volunteer Fair is coming!!
After all the Masses on Sat/Sun, Sept 22-23
Stop by to learn all that your community has to offer. Looking to get
more involved? You can check out the current volunteer needs too! See
you then!
ALGEBRA TEACHER
St. Charles School is in need of a part-time Algebra teacher for grades
7and 8. If you have a background in Math and can work just an hour and
a half a day or if you know someone who may be interested, please contact
Linda Lacot at 703-527-0608 for more information.
SEEKERS DISCUSSION GROUP
Are you interested in exploring Catholicism within the context of a
small discussion group? This group was initiated by a non-Catholic who
is interested in exploring and is hoping there are others like her.
The group will meet for 6 weeks beginning the week of October 1st, probably
meeting at 7pm on a weeknight at St. Charles. But first, we have to
see who is interested. This 6-week group does not take the place of
our regular Catholic Inquiry sessions which take place about every other
week. Catholic Inquiry is an ongoing discussion for those interested
in learning more about the Catholic Faith. The 6-week small discussion
group is different in that it is geared towards those who seek a bit
more structure. Specifically, this group will read and discuss a short
article related to Catholicism each week for 6 weeks. Please call Michelle
Miller, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at the Parish Office at 703-527-5500
x115 or email her at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org if you have any
questions or would like to consider joining the group.
2007 Annual Diocese of Arlington
Peace & Justice Conference
"The Many Faces of Our Human Family:
A Catholic Perspective on Immigration"
keynote by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
8:30am-3pm
St. Anthony Catholic Parish
3305 Glen Carlyn Rd., Falls Church, VA 22041
703-841-3831 or a.murphy@ccda.net
www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/peacejustice
REMINDER TO LITURGY MINISTERS
Ushers, Sacristans, Mass Reps and Counters who signed up to meet with
Mike Doyle and Tricia Clark this weekend are reminded that the meeting
is in the parish library (next to the office) at 3pm this Sunday. The
agenda will deal with specific issues related to custody of all funds
donated by parishioners at Masses but will also include a general discussion
of Usher duties and your thoughts on how to improve communications for
this vital parish ministry. Our plan is to limit this meeting to one
hour.
ST. CHARLES WEBSITE UPDATED FOR AUTUMN
Your parish website, www.StCharelsChurch.org, is ready for fall with
updated content including this month's highlighted events, the celebrant's
schedule, new volunteer opportunities and an online survey for interfaith
couples. Check out the latest news next time you're at a computer and
keep connected to your parish throughout the week.
SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Are you looking for a way to become more involved in the Parish? Do
you have an interest in social justice issues? If so, we invite you
to come to the Social Justice Education Committee meeting on Thursday,
September 20th at 7:00pm in the Parish Library. We are looking for volunteers
to assist in organizing educational programs with a social justice focus.
This could include facilitating a small faith group this fall, organizing
an alternative gift fair, or arranging guest speakers for the Lenten
Soup Supper series. For more information, contact Kristin Young at Kristin_young@att.net
or Marisa Vertrees at mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org.
WEEK OF PRAYER & FASTING
The 15th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting to end abortion
and build a culture of life will be held from Oct 5-13 this year. There
are many events planned such as Oct 6 - Youth and Young Adult Festival
at Catholic University. Oct 7 - Culture of Life Awards Banquet, Oct
8 - Eucharistic Prayer Day. Call 703-707-0799 or visit www.IWOPF.org.
PARISH SUPPORT
1. Last Week's Collection (Sunday, September 9, 2007) was $22,446.50
2. Last Week's Tithe of $2,065.08 was for our Parish School.
3. Last Week's 2nd Collection of $3,999.00 was for Religious Education.
4. This Week's Tithe is for the Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) Program.
5. Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
6. Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the Catholic University.
