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for October 14, 2007
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Come one, come all to the St. Charles Oktoberfest this coming Saturday.
Our Oktoberfest is a great annual tradition that brings the whole community
together. It is a time to enjoy our children and meet our fellow parishioners
and neighbors. Proceeds from the festival support our elementary school.
Feel the spirit!
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles
October 21 - 25, 2007
- Sun. Oct 14 Africa AIDS Outreach meeting, 12:15pm Room 103
- Mon. Oct 15 SALT Meeting (Social Action Linking Together), 7:30pm
Parish Library.
- Thur. Oct 18 Praise & Worship-Eucharistic Adoration, 7:30pm
Church.
- Journey Into Islam Book Discussion Group, 7:30pm Parish Library.
- Sat. Oct 20 Oktoberfest 2007! See the Flyer
- Sun. Oct 21 C'YA Sunday Night Social for those in their 20s and
30s, 7:00pm Benedict Hall.
Tue. Oct 23 Catholic Inquiry for those interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith. All are welcome. 7:30 pm; Library adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
- Thur. Oct 25 Mom's Faith Sharing Group. 7:30pm; Rm 101
- Thur. Oct 25 Journey Into Islam Discussion Group, 7:30pm; Rm 104
- Thur. Oct 25 "Creating a Catholic Home for Singles over 40"With
author Meredith Gould, 7:30pm; Library.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next Sunday, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI,
calls us to remember that over 1150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin
America, and the Pacific Islands need our prayers and support. The mission
work of our Catholic tradition continues with our loving support. Your
generosity for next weekend's collection is so greatly appreciated.
For more information please visit www.iamamissionary.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As time and people move on, we find ourselves short of help on Sunday
after the 9am Mass to assist in counting the Sunday collections. Please
contact Mary Ann Aker at maker_59@yahoo.com.
MEDIA VOLUNTEERS WANTED
St. Charles is starting a Media Committee and we need folks with audio
visual knowledge and familiarity with web-based media. We want to start
using podcasts, video podcasts, DVDs or programs, resources, and services.
If you are interested, see the flyer at the Church entrances or contact
Fr. Clement or Marvin Mayorga at the Parish Office.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, October 14, 2007: 28th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Pat Carlin by John & Bill Brody
9:00am Elsa Gomez (L) by Rhina Ugaz
11:00am Rene Levitre by Elizabeth O'Rally
1:00pm Rosa Montes by Juana R. Fernandez
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: 2 Kgs 5:14-17; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19
Monday, October 15, 2007: St. Teresa of Jesus
9:00am Gavino G. Manansala by Augusto & Maria Crisostomo
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday, October 16, 2007: St. Hedwing
9:00am Albert McCarthy by St. Charles Staff
Readings: Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday, October 17, 2007: St. Ignatius of Antioch
9:00am Frank Lavigne by Bryan DiLella
Readings: Rom 2:1-11; Lk 11:42-46
Thursday, October 18, 2007: St. Luke
9:00am Alice Martinez by Brenda McEvilly
Readings: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9
Friday, October 19, 2007: Ss. John de Brèbeuf
9:00am Albert Gregory McCarthy by Elizabeth Gyenis
Readings: Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7
Saturday, October 20, 2007: St. Paul of the Cross
9:00am Jean Ann Davidge by her family & Mary Jean Davidge
Readings: Rom 4:13,16-18; Lk 12:8-12
Vigil for Sunday: 29th Sunday In Ordinary time
5:00pm Michael & Ann Patrick by Bob & Michele Patrick
Readings: Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tm 3:14-4:2; Lk 18:1-8
Pray for those who are sick: Patricia Bottash, Sylvia Teem, Connor
Cazoli, John Kern, Rafael Romero, Lucille O'Keefe, Salvatore Amato,
Zora Kubat, Maggie Kennerly, Vincent Puritano, Benjamin Rudy, Margaret
Carroll, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Anna Williams, Dora Grajales, Maria
Segarra-Hines, Elaine Mordo, Margie Barba, Michael and Mary Catherine
Kern-Herdoiza, Margaret Finocchiaro.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Alice Louise Lore,
Nicholas Rotunda, Anne Loftus.
SENIOR TEA
Mark your calendar now for our next Senior Tea on November 1 after the
noon Mass. Our guest speakers will be Erin Devine and Phil Carpenter
from Capital Hospice. Learn how hospice started in Arlington and how
the staff at Capital Hospice cares for over 800 individuals and their
families every day who face serious, progressive illnesses. Inova will
be here giving flu shots. Why make a special trip to the doctor when
you can have your flu shot at St. Charles? Please call me to reserve
your shot. Need another reason to join us November 1? Father Creedon
and Father O'Hara want you to come. Call Norma at 202-531-8189 to let
her know if you will be coming to the Senior Tea.
Creating a Catholic Home for Singles over 40
Author Meredith Gould will be leading a presentation/discussion for
singles over 40 on how to live and celebrate our Catholic faith and
traditions. Wine & cheese will be served.
Thursday, October 25
7:30pm Library
Meredith Gould is the author of "The Catholic Home: Celebrations
and Traditions for Holidays, Feast Days and Every Day."
Copies of this book will be available for sale for $10.
(Note: there are many events at the parish that night so leave some
extra time to find parking!)
TAKE A HIKE
The annual Crop Walk, which raises money for anti-hunger campaigns across
the United States and around the world takes place on Sat. Oct 20. If
you are interested, send an email to pat.phibbs@gmail.com.
USHERS AT 6 PM MASS
6pm Mass is in need of more ushers! If you would be interested in being
trained to be an usher, please contact Felicia Rogers at feliciauf@msn.com
or 703-527-4128.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
St. Charles will hold its annual Mass of Remembrance on Friday, November
2, at 7:30pm. This is a time when we remember all those in the parish
who have gone before us during the past year and it is an opportunity
to join with others who have lost loved ones. Reception to follow in
Benedict Hall.
SEEKERS DISCUSSION GROUP
Are you a non-Catholic interested in exploring Catholicism within the
context of a small discussion group? will meet for 6 Thursdays 7:30pm
in the Memorial Room. Contact adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or 703-527-5500 x115.
FOOD PANTRY
Our food pantry is currently low on cereal, pasta, tuna, pancake mix
and syrup. For our homeless clients, we are in need of pop-top, small
cans of ravioli, sausages and fruit as well as packs of peanut butter
crackers and granola/energy bars. Thank you for continued generosity.
MOTHER TERESA BOOK DISCUSSION
Wednesday, Nov 14, 7:30pm
Join parishioner Carol O'Neil in a discussion of the recent writings
of Mother Teresa. Since we will be discussing the book, it would be
helpful to have read: Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light With Rev. Brian
Kolodiejchuk.
AFRICA GODPARENT SIGN-UP
The African Outreach Community invites you to sponsor a child from the
Riara Project. There are 51 children who need to be sponsored who are
orphans or their parents are sick from AIDS and AIDS-related diseases.
For children in grade school (50 students), sponsorship is $160/yr and
for those in high school (1student), the cost is $500/yr. Our sponsorship
sign-up weekend is October 27th and 28th. You may also contact Ellen
O'Donnell at 703-822-0552 or Mary Schmidt at 703-528-9523.
SALT ANNUAL FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE
Renew your commitment to Social Justice Advocacy with keynote speaker
Fr. Joe Nangle, OFM, Spiritual Advocacy - Saturday October 20th at 9:00-11:30
am at St. Mark's Parish in Vienna. Learn first hand what social justice
issues are on the agenda for advocacy in the upcoming 2008 Virginia
General Assembly, and learn how to respond. Registration begins at 8:30
am and there is no charge. Bring a friend. For more information visit
the SALT web site at www.S-A-L-T.org or contact SALT Coordinator, John
Horejsi, jhorejsi@cox.net. Call 703-938-1936 for directions.
BORROMEO HOUSING NEEDS YOU
Borromeo Housing is looking to expand our Board of Directors. We are
seeking interested, able, dedicated professionals who are willing to
bring their expertise to our organization. Specifically, we would like
to bring on a CPA, attorney, and home developer or real estate agent.
If you are interested and have the time to commit to our cause, please
send your resume to Joy Myers at borromeohousing@gmail.com.
PARISH SUPPORT
1. Last Week's Collection (Sunday, October 7, 2007) was $20,822.00.
2. Last Week's Tithe of $1,915.62 was for Project Lazarus.
3. Last Week's 2nd Collection of $6,254.00 was for our Building Fund.
4. This Week's Tithe is for the Philippine Medical Mission (PMM).
5. Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
6. Next Week's 2nd Collection is for World Mission Sunday.
