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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
This week has been designated Catholic Schools' Week. I would like it to be
a time we celebrate our own St Charles School. Sr. Benedict has served our school
as a teacher and principal for many decades. She will complete her term as school
principal in June. I am delighted that she will continue with St. Charles Parish
in the area of pastoral care, especially for the sick and the elderly. She leaves
us a legacy of leadership in education and care for children. Our greatest expression
of appreciation for her extraordinary ministry will be our community's ongoing
support to St Charles School. In my experience of schools throughout the diocese,
I place our school first. Why? Our children have a sense of family and belonging
that helps them learn and grow. Our teachers are the best! They combine academic
skills with enthusiasm for their work. Finally our school prepares children
to live and work in a diverse world with tolerance and respect. Come and visit
our school today or during the week and decide to enroll your children with
us.
On February 3rd at 2pm, Latinos Unidos de San Carlos are hosting a convening
of lawyers with an interest in serving our immigrant community. We especially
welcome those wishing to do pro-bono community service.
On February 2nd, St. Charles hosts our Diocesan Peace and Justice Conference,
"Paths to Peace; Conflict Resolution and Development" with Hedley
Abernathy from Catholic Relief Services and our own Fr. Clement (who is also
a GMU graduate student). Come join us and learn how to be a peace-maker.
Feel the Spirit!
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles January 20-27, 2008
- Sun., Jan. 27 - Pre-Cana Information Session for Engaged Couples. Registration
Required, call the Parish Office
- Sun., Jan. 27 - Catholic Schools Week Begins
- Sun., Jan. 27 - St. Charles School Open House after 9 & 11 AM Masses
- Tue., Jan. 29 - Development Committee Meeting; 7:00 PM Library
- Sat., Feb. 2 - Diocesan Peace and Justice Conference 9:30 AM
- Sun., Feb. 3 - 9 AM Mass - Rite of Sending of adults preparing for Catholic
initiation at Easter.
- Sun., Feb. 3 - Rosary for Life after the 11 AM Mass
- Mon., Feb. 4 - Infant Baptismal Preparation Meeting- Registration required.
Call the Parish Office: 703-5227-5500
- Tue., Feb. 5 - Mardi Gras Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner 5 PM
- Tue., Feb. 5 - Interfaith Committee Meeting 7:30 PM
- Wed., Feb. 6 - Ash Wednesday - LENT BEGINS. Masses at 9 AM, noon, 6 PM; and
7:30 PM bilingual
- Wed., Feb. 6 - Adult Seniors' Tea and Lunch after the noon Mass
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to Whitlow's on Wilson, Bar &
Grill for their support.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, January 27, 2008: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Glenn Harold Pike by Pamela Mattix
9:00am Marguerite Talbot by Collette and Annette Talbot
11:00am Albert McCarthy by Scott T. McCleary & Meyner Landis
1:00pm Hugo Sanabria by Norma Fernandez
6:00pm Gary Watkins by Andrea Walker
Readings: Is 8:-23-9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13,17; Mt 4:12-23
Monday, January 28, 2008: St. Thomas Aquinas
9:00am Howard Thompson by Gerry and John Welch
Readings 2 Sm 5:1-7,10; Mk 3:22-30\
Tuesday, January 29, 2008:
9:00am Dominador Aviles by Josè Martin Miranda
Readings: 2 Sm 6:12b-15,17-19; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday, January 30, 2007:
9:00am Patricia Schnur by Andrea Walker
Readings: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday, January 31, 2008: St. John Bosco
9:00am Pristic & Patrick family by Bob & Michelle Patrick
Readings: 2 Sm 7:18-19,24-29; Mk 4:21-25
Friday, February 1, 2008:
9:00am Michael Ann Dean by Dale Dean
Readings: 2 Sm 11:1-4a,5-10a,13-17; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday, February 2, 2008: The Presentation of the Lord
9:00am Suzanne Coen by Rubinger Family
Readings: Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
Vigil for Sunday: 4th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Carl Heinrich by John & Mary Mazzuchi
Readings: Zep 2:3;3:12-13; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a
Pray for those who are sick: Pam Mattox, Joe Facciolo, Peter Shuman, Steven
Elliott, Janice Garrison, Eileen Speorl, Cecile Weyant, Vita Rizzuto, Pedro
Green, Dick Munly, John Goomas, Vito Natrella, George Macdonald, Mary Conaway,
Karen Pasqualetto, Margaret Finocchiaro, Ava Chung, Benjamen Memmott, Temesgen
Gamacho, Blanca Bermudez, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Maria Segarra-Hines, Margie
Barba
Pray for those who have died: Katie Spasaro, Albert Zadnik, Irene Widlitz, and
Eleazar Andoque
PARKING AT ST. CHARLES
As we continue to deal with our limited parking here at the parish, we are all
reminded not to block the priest's cars in their garage. Thanks for your cooperation.
MEDIA MINISTRY MEETING
Are you interested in helping with podcasts, videos, or taking pictures for
St. Charles? We've started a Media Ministry, and we're in need of more volunteers
to help make St. Charles events available at the parish and online. Our next
meeting will be held in the parish library on Jan. 31st, at 7pm. For more information
contact Marisa Vertrees, mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org, in the parish office.
INTERFAITH COUPLES & FAMILIES
Email interfaith@stcharleschurch.org for more information or to sign up to get
their update emails. One of our Lenten small groups will also be made up of
interfaith couples. See the web to learn more.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Under the guidance of the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Arlington,
a search committee has been formed to ensure that a viable candidate is found
to assume the role of principal of Saint Charles School for the coming school
year. The committee is comprised of current and former school parents, a teacher
representative, a member of the parish staff, a public school principal, and
representatives of the Board of Regents, all under the guidance of the pastor.
The position will be advertised and candidates will submit resumes for review.
The committee will interview viable candidates and the applicant deemed to be
the best fit for the school and parish community will be hired. It is essential
that this process be completed in a timely manner so that the transition to
new leadership will be as smooth as possible. As we approach Catholic Schools
Week (January 27-February2), we keep in mind the theme "Catholic Schools
Light the Way." It is the utmost concern of the committee that the needs
of other students, parents, and members of the parish are served through this
process. We know that your prayers will light our way as we seek to continue
the tradition of excellent leadership at St. Charles School.
ASH WEDNESDAY SENIOR TEA & LUNCH WITH OUR PASTOR
We invite you to attend the noon Mass on Ash Wednesday 2/6 and to join Fr. Creedon
and the Circle of Caring for tea and lunch after the Mass. Please contact Norma
Jimeno-Canales at 202-531-8189 to let her know if you will be attending. You
may also contact her by email at njjcanales@cox.net.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adult Catholics who have never been Confirmed are welcome to register for the
10-week process of preparation on Monday evenings beginning March 3 from 7:30-9pm
here at the parish. Confirmations will be held Sat May 10 or Sun May 11 (Mother's
Day weekend). See the flyers at the entrances or contact Michelle at the Parish
Office at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org for more information.
TOP WEB PAGES OF 2007
Last year our parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, averaged more than 300
visits per day. The busiest day of the year was Ash Wednesday while July 4 was
the least--both unchanged from last year. The most popular pages in 2007 were
the home page, house blessing, celebrant's schedule, news, calendar, map,
contact us, volunteer openings and Lent. The top ministries were RCIA, C'YA,
Education, Landings, Liturgy of the Word with Children, Liturgy, Marriage, Praise
& Worship, Respect Life and Social Justic.
HELP FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE
For information or questions about any of the Masses, Prayer Services, Support
Group Meetings please call 703-841-2530.
LENT GROUPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
There are currently 18 small groups that can make your Lent more spiritually
focused this year. There are even groups for young adults, young parents, singles
in their 40s and 50s, and interfaith couples. See the web or the flyers at the
entrances for the latest.
RESOURCES FOR SEPARATED/DIVORCED/WIDOWED
1. The Coping program is designed for adults who have lost a spouse through
separation, divorce, or death, and who are still dealing every day with the
trauma of that loss.
2. The Rebuilding program is designed for men and women who are separated, divorced,
or widowed for some months, are over much of the trauma, and are ready to find
ways to move ahead with their lives. Check out www.CopingRebuilding.com.
3. Saint Mary Of Sorrows Parish in Fairfax, sponsors "Sharing Hope"
a support group for Separated and Divorced - meets 1st & 3rd Fridays of
the month 8-9:30PM at K of C off of Fairfax Station Road and Route 123 (Ox Road).
Call 703-978-6318 for more info.
4. The Beginning Experience team is hosting a special healing weekend for men
and women designed to assist those grieving to bring closure from the past and
find hope for a new beginning. February 22-24, 2008 in Washington D.C. Please
call John Dubelko 703-590-2803 or Lori Strickland 703-491-0842. www.beginningexperience.org.
CATHOLIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
-Retrouvaille can help your troubled marriage; please call 703 351 7211 or www.HelpOurMarriage.com
-Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats are a beautiful opportunity for women who
have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. For more
information or to register for our next retreat on April 11 - 13, 2008, please
call (703) 729-7998 or contact us by email at projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org.
-Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington will hold Adoption Information
Meetings in Burke on 2/21/08, 3/13/08, 4/17/08, 5/15/08, and 6/12/08 from 6-8:30pm.
Please call 703-425-0100 to register.
-Catholic Charities will be offering free Forums for the Family workshops on
the following topics: "Teenage Substance Abuse: What Parents Should Know"
on February 21, "Coping with Stress" on March 13, and "How to
Cope with Bullying" on April 17. St. Ann Church, in Arlington from 7:30-9pm.
Please RSVP to Catholic Charities' Family Services at 703-841-2531.
- "Can you hear me now?" A communications-centered conference. Sat,
Feb 23, 2008 at Paul VI High School, Fairfax. A day of sharing, comedy performance,
and engaging speakers. Will conclude with a Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop
Loverde. Registration Forms are available online at: www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/family/ or by calling: 703.841.2550
PARISH SUPPORT
1. Last Week's Sunday, Collection for January 20, 2008, was $22,293.50
2. Last Week's Tithe of $2,051.00 was for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
3. This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Church in Latin America.
4. Next Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
5. Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the reduction of the Herald Assessment
to St. Charles.
