15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Last weekend we were privileged to bless and commission Linda Lacot
as our new school principal. I am enclosing my prayer for Linda. She
will need of our prayer and support since she fills the shoes of Sr.
Benedict.
Lord Jesus, you have been called Teacher and Shepherd. Send your
guiding light on Linda Lacot, St Charles new School Principal. You have
asked us to be like children if we will enter the Kingdom of God. Be
with Linda as she leads our school in its nurture of our children. May
it be a place where a new generation learns to know and love. Pour out
on Linda your spirit of wisdom and understanding, counsel and courage.
Let her be our shepherd, our guide and our first teacher. With her leadership
may our school grow in numbers and faith. May the church say "Amen."
I also welcome Sr. Benedict to a new role in pastoral care. She will
reach out to the sick and our elders who need her special touch of healing
and faith.
We also welcome back Fr. Charles Ukwe from Nigeria. He will assist
the bishop with the Marriage Tribunal and be available also to St Charles
over the summer months.
Meanwhile I am heeding the word of the Lord; "Come to me and I
will give you rest." There is no better place for a few weeks than
the banks of the River Lee in the company of my family in Ireland. Until
my return…peace.
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles July 12-20, 2008
- Sat., July 12 - Cursillo Ultreya, 6:00pm, Room 104
- Sun., July 13 - Young Adult Tennis-Each Sunday 1pm-3pm at
TJ Community Center near Glebe & Rt. 50 email
mictorr@hotmail.com
- Sun., July 13 - Baptismal Preparation for Latin American
Community, 2:00pm, Room 103
- Mon., July 14 - Infant Baptismal Preparation Class in English,
7:30pm, Benedict Hall
- Mon., July 14 - Catholic Inquiry session, 7:30pm, Parish
Library. adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
- Thu., July 17 - Praise and Worship Small Groups, 7:30pm,
Chapel. praise@stcharleschurch.org
- Fri., July 17 - C'YA, Beach Weekend. Leave Friday, return
on Sunday.Contact cya@stcharleschurch.org
- Sat., July 19 - Philippine
Medical Mission Meeting, 10:00am, Room 104
- Sun., July 20 - Young Adult Tennis-Each Sunday 1pm-3pm at
TJ Community Center near Glebe & Rt. 50 email
mictorr@hotmail.com
- Sun., July 20 - Baptismal Preparation for Latin American
Community 2:00pm, 103
- Sun., July 20 - C'YA, Monthly Sunday Night Social-Ice Cream
Social after the 6pm Mass $2 donation, 7:10pm, Benedict Hall.
- Sun., July 20 - Young Adult Book Discussion "The Thrill of
the Chaste," see additional information later in the bulletin.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
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 7:30-8:30 PM 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.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, July 13, 2008: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Mr. Woodruff by Joaquin Santos
11:00am Malve Marie Toolan by Rebecca Lee
1:00pm Walter Rivero by Nuria Rivero
6:00pm Marie Rutyna by Alex Cuijilo
Readings: Is 55:10-11;Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23
Monday, July 14, 2008:
9:00am Roger P. Marquis
7:30pm (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings Is 1:10-17; Mt 10:34-11:1
Tuesday, July 15, 2008:
9:00am Carl G. Oberle by William H. Marlo
Readings: Is 7:1-9; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday, July 16, 2008:
9:00am Patricia Moreland by John Connel
Readings: Is 10:5-7,13b-16; Mt 11:25-27
Thursday, July 17, 2008:
9:00am Joe & Lis Wozniak by Michael & Deborah Urban
Readings: Is 26:7-9,12,16-19; Mt 11:28-30
Friday, July 18, 2008:
9:00am Irene Chodaniewics
Readings: Is 38:1-6,21-22,7-8; Mt 12:1-8
Saturday, July 19, 2008:
9:00am Frank Forlini by Victoria Forlini & David Wilson
Readings: Mi 2:1-5; Mt 12:14-21
Vigil for Sunday: 16th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm The Cosgrove Family by John Sachavanski
Readings: Wis 12:13,16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Dorothy Daniels, Richard
Massey, Joanne Shick, Jo Anne Osborn, Teresa Zurita, Cecile Weyant,
Viola Muller, Lori Grode, Margaret Finocchiaro, Grace Elizabeth Perkins,
Maria Segarra-Hines, Margie Barba, and Charles Agatielli.
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.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION AND SENIOR TEA
Mark your calendar now! On August 15 we will celebrate the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin at noon followed by a Tea & lunch with our
Pastor, Fr. Gerry Creedon. Please plan to attend this special event
and hear our guest speaker, Steve Gurney. Steve is the founder and publisher
of the quarterly magazine, Guide to Retirement Living. He will be discussing
"Aging in Place" which will be a topic of interest for seniors
who may need to adapt their homes as they age. He will discuss products,
strategies & solutions to enable seniors to live at home or in their
neighborhood for a lifetime. Hope you will be able to join us. RSVP
to Norma at 202-531-8189 or by email at njjcanales@cox.net
SCHOOL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:
The School Office will be open Tuesday thru Thursday from 9am to 1pm
during the summer or leave a message on the machine.
REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
St. Charles School is pleased to announce that we will be opening a
new class for four-year-olds in September, 2008. The school is now accepting
applications. Children must be four by September 30. If you are interested
in a warm, safe, faith-filled, educational environment for your four-year-old,
please call the school at 703-527-0608.
BACKPACK COLLECTION
Just a reminder that during 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.
YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB
The Thrill of the Chaste Book Club and Author Talk. Please join the
St. Charles Young Adults and Respect Life Committee on Sunday, July
20, at 7:30pm in Benedict Hall to discuss Dawn Eden's acclaimed book
The Thrill of the Chaste: Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes
On. A former rock journalist and news editor, Dawn dropped the Sex and
the City lifestyle in pursuit of a more fulfilling life, converting
to Catholicism in the process. We will discuss chapters 1-10 on July
20, chapters 11-20 on August 3, and then Dawn herself will come to speak
on August 17. To order the book, visit www.thrillofthechaste.com.
Questions? Please e-mail respectlife@stcharleschurch.org.
CONTINUING THE MISSION
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 visitw
www.arlingtondiocese.planyourlegacy.org.
Questions? Please contact Joanne Hansinger, member of the parish Development
Committee at (703) 531-9916 or at jhansinger@catholic.org.
Thank you for your great generosity to St. Charles Borromeo Church!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to, R L Anderson Co. Tax Preparation
for their support.
HAITI GODPARENTS SPONSORSHIP DRIVE
This year's godparent sponsorship drive will be held July 26th &
27th in Benedict Hall after all Masses. This will be the opportunity
for current godparents to get news from their godchild and for new parishioners
to learn more about this program. Thanks to all godparents who have
already renewed their sponsorship and to all parishioners who will help
keep up our commitment to support the 700 students in out twin Haitian
parishes.
ARE YOU REGISTERED AT THE PARISH
Are you new to St. Charles? Please stop by the Parish Office anytime
during office hours to register. Remember that if you plan to be a Godparent
for a Baptism, a Sponsor for a Confirmation or you are planning to be
married in a Catholic Church, you MUST be an active registered parishioner.
Being a registered parishioner also allows us to send you your tax letters
at the end of the year. Did you know that you can sign up at any time
to electronic fund transfer which is a fancy way to say that you can
forget the weekly giving envelopes and have your contributions automatically
deducted from your bank account? This program is growing in popularity
and we welcome new subscribers at anytime. If you have any questions
please call Mrs. Lucia Hittle at the Parish Office.
CREATION OF GOD
"Creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children
of God," writes Paul. Let us children then take care of his good
gift. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, leaving your
car home just two days a week can cut more than 1,500 pounds of greenhouse
gas emission a year. During hot weather, EPA says," don't top off
your gas tank. Even a small gas spill adds to air pollution and wastes
fuel."
PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
LAST WEEKEND
-Last weekend's collection was $20,487.00.
-The Tithe for our Project Lazarus was $1,884.80.
-Last Week's 2nd Collection was $7,676.12 was for our Parish Building
Fund.
THIS WEEKEND
-This Week's Tithe is for the Greater Washington Interfaith Power &
Light.
NEXT WEEKEND
-Next Week's Tithe is for L'Arche (Independent Living for the Mentally
Disabled).
