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Baptism of the Lord
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
One of the many ways we can celebrate the freedoms of America is to
exercise our right to communicate with our state legislators. As Catholics,
it is especially important when looking at the voiceless, the poor,
and the marginalized. Monday, January 28 is Catholic
Advocacy Day in Richmond. I will be joining Bishop Loverde and Bishop
DiLorenzo of Richmond, and many other voices as we visit our Virginia
legislators. St. Charles has a great reputation of standing up for what
we believe in. Come and join us on the bus. Sign up after Masses this
weekend.
I also urge you to join the Virginia Catholic Conference by visiting
www.vacatholic.org.
Our parish Advocacy committee does a great job at keeping the rest
of us informed as to what are the current and important issues. You
can join their email list by sending
a blank email to StChasSJ-subscribe@topica.com.
I look forward to hearing from our parishioners who celebrate the blessing
as well as learning through the challenges of interfaith marriage. See
you at Conversations with Creedon tonight after the 6 PM Mass.
Feel the Spirit,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles January 13-21, 2008
- Sun., Jan. 13 - Conversation with Fr. Creedon on Interfaith
Marriages - 7 PM, Benedict Hall
- Sun., Jan. 13 - On-The-Way Jr. High Youth Ministry resumes
- Mon., Jan. 14 - Adult Faith Course: The Mass and the Sacraments.
7:30 PM, Rm 104. Reservation Required.
- Mon., Jan. 14 - SALT Leadership Group meeting; 7:30 PM,
Library
- Wed., Jan. 16 - Education
Committee meeting; 7:00 PM, Rm 103
- Thu., Jan. 17 - Praise
& Worship Eucharistic Adoration; 7:30 PM, Chapel.
- Sat., Jan. 19 - Lector Workshop; 10:00 AM, Benedict Hall.
- Sat., Jan. 19 - Philippine
Medical Mission meeting; 10 AM, Rm 104
- Sun., Jan. 20 - LAC Coordinators (Latin American Community)
meeting; 11:00 AM, Parish Library.
- Sun., Jan. 20 - C'YA Sunday Night Social
for those in their 20s and 30s; 7:00 PM, Benedict Hall.
- Mon., Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King Day-Parish Office Closed
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
"Sponsor Certificates of Eligibility" are required for an
individual to be a Confirmation or Baptism Sponsor/Godparent. To obtain
such a certificate, you must apply in person at the Parish Office and
be a registered member of the parish. When applying, please allow sufficient
time for your request to be processed. Thanks.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to SANGAM fine Indian
Cuisine.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, January 13, 2008: The Baptism of the Lord
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Dianne Kanakis by Michael & Deborah Urban
11:00am Lucy Scialdo by Norma Jimeno-Canales
1:00pm Luis Llerena by Eva Llerena
6:00pm Josephine Newland (L) by Paul Steinmetz
Readings: Is 42:1-4,6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
Monday, January 14, 2008:
9:00am Victor Solano by Giuliana Raw
Readings 1 Sm 1:1-8; Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday, January 15, 2008:
9:00am Thanksgiving to Señor de Esquipulas by Contreras Castillo
Family
Readings: 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday, January 16, 2007:
9:00am George Loutsch by Mary Jane Hamrock
Readings: 1 Sm 3:1-10,19-20; Mk 1:29-39
Thursday, January 17, 2008: St. Anthony, Abbot
9:00am Joe Held by John & Mary Mazzuchi
Readings: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45
Friday, January 18, 2008:
9:00am Nina Kane by Mary Kane
Readings: 1 Sm 8:4-7,10-22a; Mk 2:1-12
Saturday, January 19, 2008:
9:00am Eva Chung (L) by Carl Taylor
Readings: 1 Sm 9:1-4,17-19;10:1a; Mk 2:13-17
Vigil for Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm Angel Gerardo Contreras (L) by Miguel Angel & Ana Contreras
Readings: Is 49:3,5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34
Pray for those who are sick: John Goomas, Sarah Mayhew, Vito Natrella,
George Macdonald, Mary Conaway, Karen Pasqualetto, Ron Kolstad, Margaret
Finocchiaro, Beth Miller, Eva Chung, Benjamin Memmott, Temesgen Gamacho,
Blanca Bermudez, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Maria Segarra-Hines, Margie
Barba, John Kern, Connor Cozoli, and Bob Kelly. Pray for those who have
died: Patricia Trautman.
ASH WEDNESDAY SENIOR TEA & LUNCH WITH OUR PASTOR
Ash Wednesday is less than a month away on February 6, 2008. Plan to
attend the noon Mass and stay for lunch in Benedict Hall with Father
Creedon. Our menu will consist of homemade soups and meatless sandwiches.
Call Norma at 202-531-8189 or email her at njjcanales@cox.net to let
her know you will be attending.
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 9 AM Mass. Please contact
Mary Ann Aker at maker_59@yahoo.com.
MARDI GRAS POLKA PARTY
St. Charles School is teaming with our Haiti Committee and invites you
to a Grand Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance - to benefit the Ryan- Houston-Smith
Memorial Scholarship Fund of St. Charles School and the Gros Marin Clinic
of Haiti. The party will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008 in our Center's
Tiffany Werthmann Gym. A silent auction will include spectacular vacation
rentals so check our website for details. Dinner will be the same popular
menu as in the past including roast beef, kielbasa, sauerkraut, pirogi,
beans, salad and enhanced by Haitian cuisine of roasted chicken and
rice and beans. The very popular Mike Surratt and the Continentals will
provide a variety of dance music from 8:15 to 12:00 midnight. DJ entertainment
will feature more fun, lively ethnic music in between sets. Dress is
casual. Early bird price for dinner and dancing is $25, $35 after January
13. Invite your friends and reserve a table or 2. (Roundtables seat
eight-10). The event is always a sell-out. Call Catherine at 703-743-5860
or e-mail at dufrane01@comcast.net
for questions and reservations. Tickets, also, available after Mass
at the doors and at donuts and coffee.
LENT GROUP LEADERS NEEDED
It's not too early to be thinking about Lent which begins Wed Feb 6.
We need Lent small group leaders. Groups will meet weekly for 6 weeks
(Feb 4-March 10). Let Michelle know if you are interested. No experience
needed. Call her at the parish office or email email adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL
The St. Charles Preschool has openings in our program for four-year-olds.
The program begins at 8:00 AM and continues until 11:30 AM. Our preschool
Extended Day program then cares for our children, through lunch and
nap, until 2:45 PM. If you are interested in a developmentally appropriate,
enriching early childhood program for your four-year-old please call
Joanne McGlinchy at the School Office, 703-527-0608.
HAVE YOU BEEN AWAY FROM
THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. Contact Anna for more information
on our Spring session. 703-455-2951 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org
Adult Faith Formation
"THE MASS AND THE SACRAMENTS: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW"
8 MONDAY EVENINGS beginning JANUARY 14TH
7:30-9:30 PM--ST. CHARLES
COSTS: $290 (for 16 class hours) with 10% discounts for Seniors or Spouses,
plus $20 Registration Fee
To register or for other courses starting second week of January
Contact Dr. William J. Tobin at CCDIofVA@aol.com, or (703) 941-4329
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SAY "THANK YOU"?
Are you looking for the perfect way to say "thanks" to that
special person in you life? Show your appreciation by giving the gift
of 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.
Cash is always accepted and checks may be made payable to "Asian
Bistro- Arlington, Inc." Thank you!
JOIN TWO NETWORKS FOR ONE SOCIAL JUSTICE
We are called as Catholics to encourage adoption of public policies
that advance social justice. You can help make a difference by subscribing
to the St. Charles network at http://www.topica.com/lists/stchassj
and the Virginia Catholic Conference (VCC) at http://www.vacatholic.org
Or see members of the St. Charles Advocacy Committee at the ministries
table after Mass this weekend. Jan 28 is Catholic Advocacy Day in Richmond.
Visit the VCC website for further
information.
COLLECTION OF ITEMS FOR HOMELESS
During the winter months, the Arlington Street People's Assistance Network
opens a Hypothermia Shelter in the Courthouse area. They are in need
of new socks, gloves, hats, thermal underwear - sweatshirts & sweatpants.
Drop your donations off at the Parish Office by 1/19.
VISITING CHOIR FROM ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
The Gospel Choir from St. Joseph's Parish in Alexandria will make its
annual visit to St. Charles on Saturday, 19 January at the 5 PM Vigil
Mass to mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King and recognize his
prophetic civil rights leadership.
PARISH SUPPORT
- Last Week's Sunday, Collection for January 6, 2008, was $30,682.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $2,822.79 was for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection of $5,856.00 was for our Building Fund.
- This Week's Tithe is for the Virginia Organizing Project and Tenants
and Workers United.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti
