Bulletin
for October 21, 2007
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
The Alliance for Housing Solutions offers a focus on Housing at the
Leckey Forum at George Mason University on Saturday, Oct. 27th. This
issue is critical for our county. It needs the involvement of all of
us if we are to provide the right to decent and affordable housing to
all. See the bulletin and Web for details.
A big thank you to all involved with our Oktoberfest. May the spirit
of festivity and involvement stay with us through the Fall. Feel the
Spirit! 
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles
October 21 - 30, 2007
- Sun. Oct 21 World Mission Sunday
- C'YA Sunday Night Social for young adults in their 20s and
30s. 7pm; Benedict Hall.
- Tue. Oct 23 Catholic Inquiry for those interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith. 7:30pm, Parish Library.
- Thur. Oct 25 "Creating a Catholic Home for Singles over 40"With
author Meredith Gould, 7:30pm; Parish Library.
- Mom's Faith Sharing Group. 7:30pm;Rm 101
- Journey into Islam Discussion Group. 7:30pm; Rm 104
- Fri. Oct 26 Diocesan Institute - No School
- "On the Way" Halloween Party (Jr. High Youth Group),
7:30pm Gym.
- Sat. Oct 27 Religious Education Family Welcome Back Dinner. 6:00pm
Benedict Hall.
- Sun. Oct 28 Religious Education Speaker: Meredith Gould. 10:00am
Upper Room
- Pre-Cana Information Session for engaged couples: 7:00pm Cafeteria.
Reg. Req'd-Call the Parish Office.
- Sign up to become a "Godparent" for a child in Africa
affected with AIDS. Stop by the Ministry Highlight table after
all of the Masses this weekend.
- Tue. Oct 30 Development Committee Meeting. 7:00pm Library.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Today, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, with Catholics of the world, we are called
to offer our prayers and our financial support tocontinue the mission
of our Lord - to help the poor and suffering experience the healing
love and peace of Jesus. Your generosity for this weekend's collection
is so greatly appreciated. Visit www.iamamissionary.org.
CHOIR NOTES
On behalf of the St. Charles Music Ministry I want to express our appreciation
to cantor Kathleen Moriarty for her seventeen years of service to the
parish. Kathleen has accepted a new position at Christ Church in Rockville.
Kathleen shared her musical gifts in order to make our 5pm and 9am liturgies
as beautiful and prayerful as possible. Notes of appreciation may be
sent to the parish and addressed to: Kathleen Moriarty (we will forward
to her) or email her at Kathmor@verizon.net.
-Mark Ohnmacht, 5pm & 9am Choir Director
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, October 21, 2007: 29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Thomas A. Kowal by Michael & Deborah Urban
11:00am Elisa Pinzon by Cecilia Maloney
1:00pm Miguel Gomez by Anna Maria Gomez
6:00pm Jean-Pierre Dupuy by Aliette Jackson
Readings: Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tm 3:14-4:2; Lk 18:1-8
Monday, October 22, 2007:
9:00am Stickle Family by Graig Turner
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday, October 23, 2007: St. John of Capistrano
9:00am Dorothy Lyon by Viola Muller
Readings: Rom 5:12,15b,17-19,20b-21; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday, October 24, 2007: St. Anthony Mary Claret
9:00am Albert Gregory McCarthy by Murphy Funeral Home
Readings: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday, October 25, 2007:
9:00am Suzanne Coen by Rubinger Family
Readings: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53
Friday, October 26, 2007:
9:00am Merry & George Patrick by Bob & Michele Patrick
Readings: Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday, October 27, 2007:
9:00am Hector H. Chavarro Jr. by Cecilia Chavarro
Readings: Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9
Vigil for Sunday: 30th Sunday In Ordinary time
5:00pm Marcos Garcia by Linda Perez
Readings: Sir 35:12-14,16-18; 2 Tm 4:6-8,16-18; Lk 18:9-14
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: Vincenzo Pasquale
Noto.
SENIOR LUNCH & TEA (and Flu Shot!)
November 1 after the noon Mass for All Saints Day. Our guest speakers
will be Erin Devine and Phil Carpenter from Capital Hospice. Inova will
be here giving flu shots. Please call me to reserve your shot. Call
Norma at 202-531-8189 to let her know if you will be coming as well
as to reserve your Flu Shot!
MARRIAGE & MONEY WORKSHOP
Setting Up Your Financial Household
For engaged, newlywed, and marriage couples
Presented by parishioner and financial planner,
Richard (Dick) Nelson
Sunday, November 11, 7:15pm-8:45pm
Benedict Hall - FREE
Register by calling the Parish Office or adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
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!)
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.
FAMILY WELCOME BACK DINNER
Wear your costumes and celebrate All Hollow's Eve and the Saints at
the Welcome Back Dinner, Oct. 27, 6pm, Benedict Hall. Dinner is potluck,
followed by games for children of all ages. Money raised will support
St. Charles teens going to Workcamp. Please RSVP to Laura at laura.ps@comcast.net
with number attending.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
St. Charles will once again send a delegation to the March for Life
on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 in Washington so please join us! Please contact
Meghan and Jon at respectlife@stcharleschurch.org
to sign up.
BRINGING THE BEATITUDES TO WORK
A business ethics webinar* featuring the fundamentals of ethics, application
to the business world, case studies and exploration of spirituality
that goes to work
7:30-8:30 am on Thursdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1 (All Saints' Day) & Nov.
8
with Rev. Joseph Koterski, S.J., Associate Professor of Philosophy,
Fordham University and Dolores R. Leckey, M.A.,
Senior Research Fellow, Woodstock Theological Center, Author of Seven
Essentials for the Spiritual Journey
Reserve your spot: Contact Ann Kitterman, at kittermana@trinitydc.edu
or 202-884-9030. Sponsored by EPS - Education for Parish Service, http://eps.trinitydc.edu.
(*An on-line seminar with participants joining from any convenient location.
Only telephone and computer with internet access needed to participate)
RCIA Sponsors Needed
We currently have 19 adults who are on the journey to join the Catholic
Church. About 12 of these individuals need sponsors from our parish.
Is God calling you to consider this? The first step is to chat with
our Adult Initiation Director to check out if this ministry is right
for you. Please contact Michelle Miller at the parish at 703-527-5500
x115 or email her at rcia@stcharleschurch.org.
Fear not! Sponsors always say they get more out of the journey than
they would have ever imagined. Come and see.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Our monthly speaker/discussion series with our Pastor, Fr. Gerry Creedon
Sun Nov 4, 7pm - Benedict Hall
Refreshments Provided - All Are Welcome
MAKING SENSE OF TRANSUBSTANTIATION
An Expanded View of Christ's Presence
in the Eucharist
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.
SEEKERS DISCUSSION GROUP
Are you a non-Catholic interested in exploring Catholicism within the
context of a small discussion group? Contact adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or 703-527-5500 x115.
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 14, 2007) was $24,315.46.
2. Last Week's Tithe of $2,237.02 was for the Philippine Medical Mission
(PMM).
3. This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
4. This Week's 2nd Collection is for World Mission.
5. Next Week's Tithe is for the Arlington/Alexandria Coalition for the
Homeless.
