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for November 4, 2007
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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Today celebrates the Feast of St Charles Borromeo. You will find a
brief desciption of his remarkable
life on our website. He had a double dotorate in civil and canon
law by the age of 23, coordinated the Council of Trent despite the nationalisitic
tensions between the bishops, served as archbishop of Milan, renewed
the church's catechetical and liturgical life. However he is best remembered
for spending the church's treasures in support of the victims of the
Black Plague, among whom he died at an early age.
His spirit lives on in this parish named for him. Last weekend by the
end of the 7:0 AM Mass we had already taken care of the African children
orpaned by AIDS who needed scholarships. Extra funds were comntributed.
Our Africa Outreach Committe will expand its efforts with this extraordinary
support.
You are invited to Benedict Hall for "Conversations with Creedon"
Nov. 4 at 7 PM for a reflection on the real presence of Christ; and
to a presentation "Footprints of God in Irish Music" with
noted Irish musicologist Peadar O Riada on Nov. 17 AM.
Saints be Praised!
Gerry Creedon
P.S. Do not forget to vote. The Bishops urge; "We hope the voters
will examine the position of candidates on the full range of issues."
Highlights at St. Charles
November 11 - 18, 2007
- Thur. Nov 1 All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation) Masses: 9am,
noon, 7:30pm (bi-lingual)
- Senior Lunch & Tea (and Flu Shots!) After noon mass12:45
in Benedict Hall
- Non-Catholic Discussion Group is not meeting tonight
- Fri. Nov 2 Mass of Remembrance and Reception as we pray and remember
all who have passed on from this life during the past year.
- Sun. Nov 4 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
- Christmas Giving Tree Registrations, 2pm in rm 103
- Latin American Community meeting 11am, library
- Faith Sharing Book Group, 4:30pm Room 104
- Conversation with Fr. Creedon: Understanding the Real Presence
of Christ in the Eucharist
- Respect Life Rosary after the 11am Mass
- Mon. Nov 5 Just Faith Meeting, Nov 5, 13 and 19; 7:00pm, Rm 103
- Infant Baptismal Preparation Meeting-Registration required;
7:30pm, BH.
- Tue. Nov 6 Liturgy Planning Group; 7:00pm, BH
- Wed. Nov 7 Respect Life Committee Meeting; 7:30pm, Rm 104
- Thur. Nov 8 Non-Catholic Discussion Group; 7:30pm, Memorial Rm
- Parish Council Meeting; 7:30pm, Rm 103
- C'YA Service Event for those in their 20s and 30s; 7-8pm, Off-Site.
- Journey into Islam Discussion Group Nov 8 and Nov 15; 7:30pm,
Rm 104
- Sat. Nov 10 Cursillo Ultreya; 6:00pm, Rm104
- Sun. Nov 11 Latino Infant Baptisms Nov 11 and 18
- Sun. Nov 11 Marriage and Money workshop for couples; 7:00pm, Benedict
Hall.
- Sun. Nov 11 Forming a Comprehensive Agenda for All Contemporary
Social Justice Issues w/speaker Bob Royal; 7:30pm, Upper Room.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, November 4, 2007: 31st Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am ALL SOULS
9:00am Louis & Harriet Urbanczyk by Michael & Deborah Urban
11:00am Dolores A. & Michael Osmeña by Annabelle O. Nelson
1:00pm Tomas Garcia by Carolina Alvarado
6:00pm Paul Mitchell Coble by Kevin O'Leary
Readings: Wis 11:22-12:2; 2 Thes 1:11-2:2; Lk 19:1-10
Monday, November 5, 2007:
9:00am ALL SOULS
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday, November 6, 2007:
9:00am ALL SOULS
Readings: Rom 12:5-16b; Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday, November 7, 2007:
9:00am ALL SOULS
Readings: Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33
Thursday, November 8, 2007:
9:00am ALL SOULS
Readings: Rom 14:7-12; Lk 15:1-10
Friday, November 9, 2007: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in
Rome
9:00am ALL SOULS
Readings: Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17; Jn 2:13-22
Saturday, November 10, 2007:
9:00am ALL SOULS
Readings: Rom 16:3-9,16,22-27; Lk 16:9-15
Vigil for Sunday: 32nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Vincente Crisostomo by Augusto & Maria Crisostomo
Readings: 2 Mc 7:1-2,9-14; 2 The 2:16-3:5; Lk 20:27-38
Pray for those who are sick: Frank Gorman, Blanca Bermudez, Kristin
Nelson, Mary Jane Simms, Amber Crooks, Nazareno Quaresma, Delicia Ruiz,
Bridget Ferrull, Leonita Fajardo, Patricia Bottash, Sylvia Teem, Connor
Cazoli, John Kern, 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.
COOKIES FOR KAIROS THANK YOU
To the Dear People of St. Charles,
The Kairos Retreat is over but only just beginning to grow is the love
and acceptance that was shared with the 36 women who participated. A
great big thank you for the delicious cookies you baked as well as the
cards and stamps that were donated for the women in Fluvanna State Penitentiary.
Please keep these ladies in your prayers that they will continue to
feel our Lord's love and peace as we continue to visit with them over
the next year.
Blessing and the peace of Christ to all of you,
Jeanie Sweeney
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Our monthly speaker/discussion series with our Pastor, Fr. Gerry Creedon
Today at, 7pm - Benedict Hall
Refreshments Provided - All Are Welcome
MAKING SENSE OF TRANSUBSTANTIATION
An Expanded View of Christ's Presence in the Eucharist
HELP ST. CHARLES SCHOOL BY WAY OF THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN
The Combined Federal Campaign, the annual employee charitable giving
campaign for Federal employees, is now underway for 2008. If you are
a Federal employee please consider St. Charles School, CFC Code 98413,
in making your donation elections. Our school is 85 years young, a legacy
made possible by the generosity of many! Thank you.
MARRIAGE & MONEY WORKSHOP
[editor's note: POSTPONED UNTIL A DATE TO
BE DETERMINED IN FEBRUARY}
Setting Up Your Financial Household
For engaged, newlywed, and married 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
ALTAR SERVERS
Training sessions for new altar servers are being planned for this Fall.
Boys and Girls who are at least 8 years old and have made their first
Communion can train to be altar servers. Many first time servers are
in middle and high school! The greatest need for new servers is for
the Sat 5pm, Sun 7:30am and 6pm Masses, but we welcome new servers at
all Masses. Contact Tricia or Andy Samora at 703-538-2570 or email:
Arthur.samora@verizon.net.
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.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
Our Food Pantry is in need of peanut butter, tuna, canned spaghetti/ravioli
and, for our homeless clients, crackers, fruit cups and juice boxes.
Also please note that we will continue to collect CEREAL for the Arlington
Food Assistance Center (AFAC) until Nov. 18.It is only through your
continued generosity that we have been able to serve so many of our
brothers and sisters in need. Thank you.
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.
THE SOCIAL JUSTICE PUZZLE
Please join us for a talk Nov. 11 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room by Bob
Royal, president of the Faith and Reason Institute and veteran columnist
of the National Catholic Reporter, followed by discussion and refreshments.
Mr. Royal will discuss Catholic teaching on forming a comprehensive,
ordered agenda for all contemporary social justice issues.
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.
