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3rd Sunday of Advent
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
"Prepare ye the way of the Lord". "Make straight his paths" John the Baptist advises us about the best preparation for Christmas; reconciliation. On Monday the 17th, at 7:30 pm, the Parish will celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. More than a dozen priests will assemble to offer the sacrament of Christ's peace. Let us bring his peace to our families, our work, our church, and our world. Let peace begin with me.
How do I confess? Just ask yourself two simple questions; "Whom do I have trouble getting along with?" and "What do I want to change about my life?" These questions open up the areas for reconciliation and conversion.
May the light of Christ's coming overcome the darkness.
With Advent Hope,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles
Highlights at St. Charles
Dec 16 – Dec 23 |
Date |
Event |
Sun. Dec 16 |
3rd Sunday of Advent – Light the pink candle as a sign of rejoicing that
Christmas is near! |
Simbang Gabi/Misa De Gallo Begins! - Early morning Mass at 5am for 9 days.
Come and celebrate this beautiful Filipino tradition followed by a great breakfast.
(Mass is in English) Dec 16 through Dec 24 |
C’YA Sunday Night Social for those in their 20s and 30s. 7pm in Benedict Hall. |
Mon. Dec 17 |
Advent Parish Reconciliation Service & individual confessions (bilingual), 7:30pm; Church |
Tue. Dec 18 |
Advent Evening Prayer, Tuesdays of Advent. 7:30-8:30pm in the Chapel, Come & be still. |
Thur. Dec 20 |
Praise and Worship Eucharistic Adoration, 7:30pm; Chapel |
Sun. Dec 23 |
4th Sunday of Advent-Light all 4 candles. |
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
ADVENT EVENING PRAYER
Tuesdays of Advent (Dec 4, 11 & 18).
7:30-8:30pm each week in the chapel.
HAVE YOU BEEN AWAY FROM THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Our parish Landings program for returning Catholics will begin its Spring 8-week session on Wed, Feb 13. Registration is required. Contact Anna at 703-455-2951 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Monday, January 7 at 7:30pm in Benedict Hall. To register, please call the Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
IT IS TIME TO CELEBRATE THE LORD’S FORGIVENESS
Our parish service of reconciliation will be held on Monday evening, December 17 at 7:30pm and will include a scripture service as well as individual confessions. Don’t want to stand in line? Then come to weekly confessions on Saturdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm or by appointment.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, December 16, 2007: 2nd Sunday of Advent
7:30am \Colin Basler by Marcia Basler
9:00am Eusebio A & Azucena S. Gregorio by Dick & Perleeh Digo
11:00am Gabriel Villamizar by The Hittle Family
1:00pm Juan Cesar Ugaz by Rhina Ugaz
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Is 35:1-6a,10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11
Monday, December 17, 2007:
9:00am Stanly Grodcicki by Joseph
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Gn 49:2,8-10; Mt 1:1-17
Tuesday, December 18, 2007:
9:00am Regina C. Finan by Frank J. Finan
Readings: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25
Wednesday, December 19, 2007:
9:00am Ruth Beaty by Andrea Walker
Readings: Jgs 13:2-7,24-25a; Lk 1:’5-25
Thursday, December 20, 2007:
9:00am \Scott Hallahan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: \Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38
Friday, December 21, 2007:
9:00am \Maire Kirwan by Dave & Fiona Cahill
Readings: \Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45
Saturday, December 22, 2007:
9:00am \Sam & Elizabeth Dumas by Roger & Patti Dumas and Families
Readings: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56
Vigil for Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Advent
5:00pm \Frank Sacharanski by John Sacharanski
Readings: \Is 7:10-14; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24
Pray for those who are sick: Ron Kolstad, Margaret Finocchiaro, Beth Miller, Marie Lane, Nazareno Quaresma, Eva Chung, Lilianna Hamilton, Eddie Mierke, Benjamin Memmott, Temesgen Gamacho, Teresa Zurita, Blanca Bermudez, Mary Jane Simms, Delicia Ruiz, Margaret Carroll, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Anna Williams, Maria Segarra-Hines, Margie Barba.
For those who have died, especially: Margaret Carroll and Dorothea Lawrence.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Mon Dec 24 – Christmas Eve
5pm Mass in the Church (with children’s pageant)
5pm Mass in the Gym (with children’s pageant)
10pm Mass in the Church
Tues Dec 25 – Christmas Day
10am Mass in English, 1pm Mass in Spanish
Tues Jan 1 – Holy Day: Feast of Mary the Mother of God
Vigil Mass on Mon Dec 31, at 7:30pm.
Mass on Tuesday at 10am Mass in English, 1pm Mass in Spanish
SIMBANG GABI/MISA DE GALLO
Sunday, December 16, starts the Christmas tradition of nine novena dawn Masses that usher in the birth of Christ. This is a 400 – year old tradition from the Philippines. Masses are in English with a few carols and prayers in Tagalog. Don’t worry if you missed today’s Mass there are 8 more! We hope to see you at 5:00 AM for one or all of the remaining Masses through December 24th.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
If you wish to have a loved-one remembered, please include his or her name with your donation. Envelopes are found at the Church entrances or you may use a blank envelope marked “Christmas flowers.” Both can be dropped in the Sunday collection basket or at the Parish Office. The list of those remembered will be published on Christmas Day, so please have your donations and names turned in by Friday, Dec 14th.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOGAR HISPANO
Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano will offer English classes beginning in January at many parishes and at the Hogar Hispano Office. Many levels are available. The cost is $100 for the semester class, including the textbook. Registration for classes at the Hogar Hispano Office, 6201 Leesburg Pike, #310, Falls Church, VA 22044 will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, January 7,8, and 9, at 10:00am or 6-8pm. We accept only Money Orders payable to Hogar Hispano. For more information call 703-534-9805ext 222.
ARE YOU TIRED OF TURKEY?
Are you looking for the perfect gift for that special person in your life? Or, do you know someone that likes or would like to try Asian food? Available now in the Parish Office are $20.00 Gift Certificates for Mei’s Asian Bistro-located one block west of St. Charles (3434 Washington Blvd). Twenty percent of the proceeds will benefit St. Charles Church. What a great way to give a special gift and support your parish! Stop by the Parish Office today and pick up your certificates. Cash is always accepted and checks may be made payable to “Asian Bistro-Arlington, Inc.” Thank you!
POWER OF PRAYER
Are you in need of a prayer or know someone in need of a prayer during an illness or difficult time? The Circle of Caring has an Electronic Prayer Tree and a Calling Prayer Tree that responds to these requests. Please contact prayer@stcharleschurch.org or contact Camille at 703-527-5997.
WE NEED FOOD FOR THE HOMELESS
Small cans of tuna/pasta, energy bars, small fruit cups, small size crackers/chips, juice boxes for our pantry.
MONEY COUNTERS NEEDED
Our Sunday Collection counters are looking for a few good people to help once a month or so on Sunday after the 9am Mass. Please contact Mary Ann Aker at maker_59@yahoo.com.
ANNUAL ST. CHARLES/ARLINGTON STREET PEOPLE’S ASSISTANCE NETWORK CHRISTMAS PARTY
St. Charles has generously offered space to hold a Christmas party for A-SPAN’s clients again this year. The party will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday, December 21st. If you are interested in preparing a dish to share or helping out in any other way, please contact Molly Hoube, A-SPAN Volunteer Coordinator, at mhouben@a-span.org.
YOUR GUIDE TO A MORE MEANINGFUL ADVENT
Jesus is coming and your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, is ready to help you prepare. Visit us for the complete list of parish Advent events and a selection of prayer resources to help make this your best Advent ever. Take a break from the commercial pressure of the season and connect to Christ, reflect on your relationship with our Savior through an online prayer, try a new reflection to go with your Advent wreath or join the e-mail prayer tree to support others in need at Christmas.
Faith Formation Course:
8 MONDAY EVENINGS beginning JANUARY 14TH
7:30-9:30 PM--ST. CHARLES
“THE MASS AND THE SACRAMENTS:
YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW”
COSTS: $290 (for 16 class hours) with 10% discounts for Seniors or Spouses, plus $20 Registration Fee
Other locations and courses starting second week of January
ST. LEO THE GREAT CHURCH, Fairfax, “Scripture-based Spirituality for Today”
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH, Falls Church “Old Testament”
NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burke, “Jesus and His Church”
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH, Arlington, “Our Sacramental Life”
Contact Dr. William J. Tobin at CCDIofVA@aol.com, or (703) 941-4329.
- Last Week’s Collection Sunday December 9, 2007) was $25,209.00
- No Tithe
- Last Week’s 2nd Collection of $7,042.00 for our Catholic Charities.
- This Week’s Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
- Next Week’s Tithe is for AHS.
