21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
I welcome our school faculty this week to a new year of learning and
growing. I am very impressed by our new teachers. I know all of you
join with me in wishing our new Principal Linda Lacot and her staff
every blessing as she embarks on a new academic year. For more info
on our school, call the school office 703-527-0608.
As Chair of our Diocesan Peace and Justice Commission I will host a
Conference on Faithful Citizenship on Saturday, Sept. 13 here at St
Charles with national experts on the relationship of religion and politics.
I will hold a Conversation on the same topic at Benedict Hall on Sunday,
Sept. 7 as an orientation to the issues. Come and join me at 7 PM.
Peace,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles Aug. 21 - 31, 2008
- Thu., Aug. 21 - Praise & Worship Eucharistic
Adoration, Praise@stcharleschurch.org,
7:30pm, Chapel.
- Tue., Aug. 26 - Development Committee, rkimball@stcharleschurch.org,
7:00pm, Parish Library.
- Sun., Aug. 31 - Monthly Pre-Cana Information Session for
engaged Couples-Registration Required, mhartford@comcast.net,
7:00pm, Benedict Hall.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
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ADULT FAITH OPPORTUNITY
Understanding & Praying the Psalms with Dr. Joe Jensen, Catholic
Biblical Association
8 Mondays beginning Sept 15, 7:30-9:30pm
Tuition = $290 + $20 Registration Fee.
10% discounts are available for seniors and accompanying spouses.
Five other different course locations.
Contact Bill Tobin, CCDIofVA@aol.com,
or 703-941-4329
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SPONSOR A CHILD!
For 22 years, our parish has supported the work being done by the Catholic
Church in Haiti. Our tithes support our sister parishes of Cavaillon,
Gros Marin and Sudre, located in one of the poorest regions of the country.
Our community also sponsors children and 6 schools in the region. The
Godparents' program pays for the tuition and lunches for 700 children
who would have no access to an education without our support. We are
still in need of sponsors for this school year. Only $100 pays a child's
tuition for the year. An additional $50 pays for their lunches. Given
the increasing food costs in the region, and the desperate poverty of
the region, for many of these children their school lunch is the only
meal of the day. Please consider a donation to help the children of
our sister parishes. For more information, contact Elise or Marc at
703-465-8010, or Haiti_godparents_program@yahoo.com,
or call Marisa Vertrees in the parish office, (703) 527-5500, ext. 126.
PHILIPPINE MEDICAL MISSION RAFFLE
Volunteers from the St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission
will be selling raffle tickets after Masses this weekend. They are only
$1 each with a top prize of $500 plus other cash and gift prizes. All
proceeds will support project of SCBPMM which benefit the total human
development of the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines. Please
stop by to purchase a ticket.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, August 24, 2008: 21st Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Marie Bucci by Jan Prisco
9:00am George Rienzo by Jo-Ann Duggan
11:00am Parishioners
1:00pm Emilia Parra & Fredy Zurita by Janira Blanco
6:00pm Wilma Heywood by Jan & George Macdonald
Readings: Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20
Monday, August 25, 2008: St. Louis of Frnce
9:00am Ricardo Gonzalez by Hilda Munoz
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings 2 Thes 1:1-5,11-12; Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday, August 26, 2008:
9:00am Rudy Roos (L) by Michael & Deborah Urban
Readings: 2 Thes 2;1-3a,14-17; Mt 22:23-26
Wednesday, August 27, 2008: St. Monica
9:00am Janet Brett by James Brett
Readings: 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18; Mt 23:27-32
Thursday, August 28, 2008: St. Augustine
9:00am Albert Gregory McCarthy by Jane McCarthy
Readings: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51
Friday, August 29, 2008: St. John the Baptist
9:00am Albert Gregory McCarthy by Cindy & Jerry Rhoal's
Readings: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mk 6:17-29
Saturday, August 30, 2008:
9:00am Marion Kraly by Laura Polly
Readings: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30
Vigil for Sunday: 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Katie Spasaro by Carolyn M. Gretzinger
Readings: Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Charles Clement, Rosaura
Castillo, Jim Martin (father of Jan Martin), Mary Anne Spasaro, Connor
Cozoli, Ms. Maria Chau, Lucille O'Keefe, Vito Giannuzzi, Charles Agatielli,
Steve Wood, Sofia Mancini, Richard Massey, Teresa Zurita, Cecile Weyant,
Lori Grode, Margaret Finocchiaro, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Maria Segarra-Hines,
Margie Barba, Nathan Caruso.
For those who have died, especially: Bertha Torrico, Donald Whitestone
(Father of Fr. David Whitestone)
CATHOLIC INQUIRY 5 WEEK FALL SESSIONS
Anyone interested in exploring more about the Catholic faith is invited
to attend any or all of the upcoming evenings. Each Monday evening,
September 8 through October 6 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.
GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
HAVEN of Northern Virginia is offering a FREE six-week support, beginning
in September 2008, for those who have experienced the death of a significant
person in their lives-a parent, a child, a sibling, a friend. The group
will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. To register,
please call Haven at 703-941-7000. for more information, contact Haven
of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale VA 22003 or visit
Haven's web site at www.havenofnova.org.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to, Donald P. Miller Attorney
at Law, for his support.
JUSTFAITH - NOW ENROLLING
JustFaith offers an opportunity for parishioners to explore Catholic
social teaching through discussion, prayer and community building. The
thirty week course starts the 1st week in September. For more information,
please contact Amy Fitzgibbons or Meredith Scovill, justfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
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.
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SCHOOL BEGIN AUGUST 25TH: First Day of School for 1st
thru 8th 8:00am thru 2:45pm. August 27 First full day for Kindergarten.
August 29th 11:30 dismissal. September 1st No school. September
2nd school Resumes for Pre-K for 3 and 4, K thru 8th.
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 three and four year olds.
This year we are opening a 2nd class for four year olds and space
is still available! We also offer before and after school care
for students Pre-K thru 8th.
For more information about our parish school or to inquire about the
registration process, please contact the school office at 703-527-0608.
Applications are now available for all grades at the school office.
Why not consider the gift of Catholic education for your children? A
Catholic school education yields benefits that impact a lifetime. It's
never too late to begin a Catholic education, why not this year? Additional
information about the school is available on our website at www.stcharles.k12.va.us.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR JUNIOR HIGH MINISTRY
Have you been wondering if God might be calling you to share you faith
with young people? If so, On The Way, St. Charles ministry to 7th and
8th graders, is looking for energetic, faith filled adults to join their
leadership team. This group is responsible for planning weekly meetings,
social and service events, and an annual retreat. Answer the call and
contact Anne Marie Kaufmann, 703-527-5500, x119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org.
SPANISH CLASSES HERE AT ST. CHARLES CLASES DE ESPANOL PARA ADULTOS
Spanish Classes Level 1 will be offered here at St. Charles starting
on Sept. 4th. Classes will be held twice a week on Monday and Thursday
from 9am-10:30am. Spanish level 1 will help the students develop the
ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment
using simple sentences containing basic language structures. Students
begin to explore and study the themes of Personal and Family Life, and
also learn the differences between Spanish and English languages. Tuition
fee is $125.00 per fall semester plus the cost of the book. If interested
please call Araceli Manoatl at 703-527-5500.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Have you heard of the website www.AmericanCatholic.org?
This is a great website run by St. Anthony Messenger Press, a Catholic
publisher, and is for anyone who wants to learn more about their
faith, those born and raised as Catholics or those looking to learn
more about the Catholic Church and traditions. They always have
info on the Saint of the day and other information about feast days
and seasons of the church year. They presently have some information
about the Year of Paul as Pope Benedict has declared for June 2008-June
2009.
They also publish a monthly article series called "Catholic Update".
It is only $13 for an annual subscription. Back-issues
of Catholic Update can be found online.
Read on! -submitted by Michelle Miller, Dir of Adult Faith Formation.
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MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS
Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year?
Were you married in 1958 or 1983? Then stop by Parish Office to register
for the "2008 Marriage Jubilee Mass" to be celebrated on Sunday, October
26th at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The Parish Office
must submit all registrations to the office for Family Life as soon
as possible.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
Thank you for your continued generosity to our church pantry. Thanks
to our generous parishioners we are able to provide meals & snacks
to our community's needy families & homeless individuals. At this
time we are in need of the following: canned vegetables, powdered milk,
tuna, pancake mix (complete) and syrup, and for our homeless, clients:
small size pasta and tuna, energy bars, juice boxes, small containers
of fruit and cracker & cookie packets. God Bless you for your help!
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PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
This Week's Collection will be published Next Week.
THIS WEEKEND
--This Week's Tithe is for BRAVO.
NEXT WEEKEND
-Next Week's Tithe is for The Haiti Sister Parish.
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