14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Jesus came to "proclaim liberty to captives".
As we celebrate Independence Day weekend let us pray for freedom from
tyranny and want for all Americans and for the parts of the world that
suffer violence and hunger.
During the summer we will be conducting our annual appeal for Haiti's
children. We have also initiated a Communities Rising project for community
led development projects overseas. Here at home we are joining with
other congregations in VOICE, (Virginians organized for community engagement)
in order to respond compassionately to issues such as homelessness,
immigration and health care.
Marisa Vertrees, Coordinator for Social Justice, 703 527 5500, will
provide you more information.
Let us celebrate liberty by working for justice and human rights,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles July 6 - 12, 2008
- Sun., July 6 - Young Adult Tennis - Each Sunday 1 - 3 PM
at TJ Community Center near Glebe & Rt. 50, email
mictorr@hotmail.com
- Mon., July 7 - Catholic Inquiry adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org,
7:30pm, Library.
- Wed., July 9 - Interfaith
Committee Meeting interfaith@stcharleschurch.org,
7:30pm, Library.
- Thu., July 10 - Borromeo Legal Project Meeting, 7 PM, Parish
Library
- Sat., July 12 - Cursillo Ultreya, 6 PM, Room 104
- Sun., July 13 - Coffee and donuts after Mass this weekend
to benefit our parish outreach
to Africa
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
PLEASE NOTE: The parking lot will NOT be available for parking
from Mon July 7th through Fri July 11th while the lot is resurfaced
and repainted. Thanks for your understanding. Daily Mass will be celebrated
as usual and the parish office will be open as usual from 9:30am to
8:00pm. The Parish Center door to Fairfax Drive will be open.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY 6-WEEK SUMMER SESSIONS
Anyone interested in exploring more about the Catholic faith is invited
to attend any or all of the upcoming evenings. Each Monday evening,
through July 28 from 7:30-8:30pm in the Library. An overview of the
Adult Initiation process will be given each week after the session for
those interested. Contact Adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
for more information.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to, Donald P. Miller Attorney
at Law for his support.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, July 6, 2008: 14th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Frank Stine by Rebecca Cooper
9:00am Adeline Miller by Annie Connole
11:00am Jose Grimaldo by Cecilia Maloney
1:00pm Harrison Orosco by Marisol Gonzalez
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Zec 9:9-10; Rom 8:9,11-13; Mt 11:25-30
Monday, July 7, 2008:
9:00am Claudia D'Agostino Carson by V. D'Agostino
Readings Hos 2:16,17b-18,21-22; Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday, July 8, 2008:
9:00am Anne Stafford by Jan & George Macdonald
Readings: Hos 8:4-7,11-13; Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday, July 9, 2008:
9:00am Mildred R. Marquis
Readings: Hos 10:1-3,7-8,12; Mt 10:1-7
Thursday, July 10, 2008:
9:00am The Bruno & Burruto Families by Paul & Linda
Readings: Hos 11:1-4,8c -9; Mt 10:7-15
Friday, July 11, 2008:
9:00am Karen Brown by Cathie Fagerstrom
Readings: Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23
Saturday, July 12, 2008:
9:00am Sue Farel by Susan Cahill
Readings: Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33
Vigil for Sunday: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm Marcia Rachy (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Is 55:10-11;Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Baby Abigail Pricockis,
Cecile Weyant, Viola Muller, Lori Grode, Delicia Ruiz, Matthew Finn,
Reveley Lee, Hala LeBett, Dina Hernandez, Margaret Finocchiaro, Grace
Elizabeth Perkins, Maria Segarra-Hines, Margie Barba and Zora Kubat.
Pray for those who have died, especially: John (Jack) Phelan.
INFANT BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next class will be held on Monday July 14 at 7:30pm in Benedict
Hall. Please call the Parish Office at 703-527-5500, to register.
RECOMMENDED READING CORNER
Fr. Creedon recommends:
"Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet" by Jeffrey
Sachs, published by Penguin Group (2008). "If our prosperity is
to be maintained, there must be new strategies for sustainable development,
ones that will enable the world's 1.2 billion poorest people--those
who live on less than $1 a day--to rise out of extreme poverty. The
seemingly "soft issues" of the environment, public health,
and extreme poverty will become the hard issues…"
INTERFAITH COMMITTEE MEETING
The Interfaith Committee will meet on Wednesday July 9 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Library. We will continue planning for our next projects. New
members are welcome. If you have questions please contact Jim Drummond
on (202) 746-1029 or email him at interfaith@stcharleschurch.org
SCHOOL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:
The School Office will be open Tuesday thru Thursday from 9am to 1pm
during the summer. The office will be closed the week of July 7-11 due
to parking lot re-pavement. Should you need to contact school personnel,
please do not hesitate to leave a message on the answering machine.
We will return your call as soon as possible.
REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Fully accredited in the State of Virginia, St. Charles Catholic School
offers a comprehensive program that includes advanced mathematics and
foreign language. Additionally, the school maintains a fully licensed
Pre-Kindergarten program for 3 and 4 year olds as well as before and
after school care in grades K-8. For more information about the registration
process, please contact Mrs. Eva Goyanko at 703-527-0608. Applications
are available on line www.stcharles.k12.va.us,
or at the office.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 300 CLUB WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2008
1st Michelle Kossey; 2nd Thomas J. Schlageter; 3rd Maria P. Pinizotto.
Thank you to all our members for their continued support of the children
of St. Charles School. If you wish to join the fun of being a 300 Club
member, please contact the school at 703-527-0608.
ART & VIRGINIA DE LOS SANTOS
"Amigos en Cristo + Friends in Christ", an organization from
St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church in Fairfax, would like to thank
all those who participated in our 2nd Annual Scholarship Program 2008.
The Recipients of $1,000.00 Scholarships were: Ms. Daniella Eguiguren-Nativity
Parish, Mr. John Caridad-St. Mary's, and Ms. Liz Alva-Nativity Parish.
The Recipients of $500.00 Scholarships were: Ms. Angelica Perez-De La
Rosa-St. Mary's, Ms. Flor de Maria Vargas-Stevez-Blessed Sacrament Parish,
Ms. Maria Ocampo-St. Charles Borromeo Parish and Ms. Michelle Ojeda-St.
Mary's. We would like to congratulate all of the applicants and the
recipients for their hard work and committment to their studies, outside
activities, and volunteer work. Good luck in the future!
BACKPACK COLLECTION
Just a reminder that during June & July we will be collecting the
following school supplies for the children in grades K-12 who live in
the Affordable Housing Communities of the Arlington Partnership for
Affordable Housing: Backpacks, #2 pencils, blue & black ink pens,
one-subject spiral notebooks or composition notebooks and pocket folders.
Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Contact Jo-Ann Duggan
in the office if you have any questions. Thank you.
WRITERS NEEDED!
St. Charles is in need of writers for our social justice newsletter.
Beginning and experienced writers needed! For more information, please
contact Marisa Vertrees at (703) 527-5500, ext. 126.
HAITI COMMITTEE
The Haiti Committee of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church invites you to
join us for the viewing of "The Agronomist." Directed by Jonathan
Demme, this movie profiles the life and work of Jena Domnique, the Haitian
radio journalist and human rights activist. Showing is on Wednesday,
July 9th 2008, 7 PM - 9PM in the Ministry Center, OLQP Church 2700 19th
St. South, Arlington VA 22204. admission is free; pizza and drinks will
be served. For more information contact Minhthu Lynagh at mtlynagh@gmail.com,
or 571-423-9391.
IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS SAYS THANK YOU
On behalf of the entire IVC organization, I thank you for your gift
of $2,075.59, designated for IVC Washington DC/Northern Virginia. We
are grateful for your support…In completing a recent report for
IVC's national board, it shows that IVC is working with 213 nonprofit
organizations and we have another 77 nonprofits waiting to get an Ignatian
Volunteer…Your gift helps us to successfully recruit Ignatian Volunteers,
to build up needy communities by the meaningful work of Volunteers and
to support our Volunteers with a unique reflection process. We succeed
in large part because of your help. May God continue to bless you.
Gratefully,
Suzanne Geaney, Executive Director
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ does not diminish over time. You
can help perpetuate His mission with a gift through your estate. A simple
bequest, beneficiary designation or gift annuity will help our parish
to continue serving our faith community for the next generation and
beyond. Your thoughtful gift will live into the future. For more information
call the diocesan Planned Giving Office at (703) 841-2516, or visit
www.arlingtondiocese.planyourlegacy.org. Questions? Please contact Joanne
Hansinger, at (703) 531-9916 or at jhansinger@catholic.org.
Thank you for your great generosity to St. Charles Borromeo Church
PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
LAST WEEKEND
-Last weekend's collection was $21,764.83.
-The Tithe for our Sister Parishes in Haiti was $2,002.36.
-Last Week's 2nd Collection was $5,226.00 was for the Peter's Pence.
THIS WEEKEND
-This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
-This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
NEXT WEEKEND
-Next Week's Tithe is for GWILP-Greater Wash Interfaith Power &
Light.
