22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
I thank you for your warm welcome to our Haiti Priests last weekend.
Peres Lampy, St Louis, Ambroise and Beauvoir minister to our sisters
and brothers in the mother parishes of Cavaillon and Gros Marin. Their
ministry faces very daunting challenges augmented by the prevalence
of hunger, occasioned by bad weather, high prices and other factors.
I thank all of you who have offered to sponsor the education of children
and assistance with the nutrition program. Our Haiti Committee will
also strengthen its support to micro-enterprise. If you missed the second
collection for Haiti you may make additional donations by earmarking
your checks for Haiti.
We need volunteers for VOICE, an important regional interfaith community
organizing effort. Call Marisa at the Office.
Come to a Conversation I will lead on the bishops' document "Faithful
citizenship"; religion and politics on Sept. 7 at 7 PM.
Merci,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles Sept. 1 - 7, 2008
- Mon., Sept. 1 - Labor Day - Office closed
- Tue., Sept. 2 and 9 - African Conflicts 101
- Thu., Sept. 4 - Praise and Worship Faith Groups
- Fri., Sept. 5 - Mentor Couple Meeting
- Sun., Sept. 7 - Conversation with Fr. Creedon on Faith and
Voting
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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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. AdultFaith@StCharlesChurch.org for more information.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Sept. 7 at 7 PM in Benedict Hall: "A Discussion on Faith &
Voting"
Refreshments Provided - All Are Welcome
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, August 31, 2008: 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Henrietta & Denis (L) by Pamela
9:00am John Fricke by Suzanne Burke
11:00am George Waskko by Patricia Debuck
1:00pm Herminia Parra by Maria S. Garcia
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27
Monday, September 1, 2008:
9:00am Esteban Ruiz (L) by Alexandra Gomez
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday, September 2, 2008:
9:00am Janice M. Flood (L) by Deborah & Michael Urban
Readings: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday, September 3, 2008:
9:00am Maurice Rubinger by Rubinger Family
Readings: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday, September 4, 2008:
9:00am Mary O'Leary Lawler by Kevin O'Leary
Readings: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11
Friday, September 5, 2008:
9:00am Nelson Lewis by Michael & Deborah Urban
Readings: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday, September 6, 2008:
9:00am Meg Fernando by Ann & Brad James
Readings: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5
Vigil for Sunday: 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Scott Hallahan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Ez 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Nathan Caruso, Roberta
Kline, Charles Clement, Rosaura Castillo,Jim Martin (father of Jan Martin),
Mary Anne Spasaro, Connor Cozoli, Ms. Maria Chau, Lucille O'Keefe, Richard
Massey, Margaret Finocchiaro, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Maria Segarra-Hines,
Margie Barba.
For those who have died, especially: Charles Agatielli.
DISCERNING YOUR VOCATION
Join Young Adults for a talk by Fr. Brian Bashista on "Discerning
Your Vocation" on Thursday, September 4th at 7:30pm in the Upper
Room of the St. Charles Community Center. The C'YA Praise and Worship
band will also be playing and there will be small faith sharing groups
after the talk. Fr. Bashista is the Director of Vocations for the Arlington
Diocese. Newcomers are welcome! For more information, please contact
Kelli at Praise@stcharleschurch.org
ARLINGTON DIOCESE
PEACE & JUSTICE COMMISSION
Annual Conference: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"
Sat., Sept. 13 - Mass at 9 AM, Conference 10-3 PM in Benedict Hall
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to, Donald P. Miller Attorney
at Law, for his support.
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SCHOOL SCHEDULE: 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 year olds and 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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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR PRESCHOOL - GRADE 6
Grade Based classes begin Sunday, September 21 and Monday, September
22. Atrium classes begin Sunday, September 21. If you have not
registered your children, registration forms are available at
Church entrances, the Parish Office, and on-line.
More information will be sent by email to those who have pre-registered
HELP NEEDED!
We still need catechists for our Grade Based classes which meet
Sundays, 10:10 -10:55 am and Mondays, 5-6 pm. We need more laborers
for the growing vineyard! So, please consider sharing your faith
with children at St. Charles. For more information or to volunteer,
please contact Anne Marie Kaufmann, 703-527-5500x119 or akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org
YOUTH NEWS
On The Way, our 7th and 8th grade youth program and WAY, our high
school program, have their first meetings of the year on September
14. All junior high and high school youth are invited to participate.
Registration forms are available at Church entrances, the Parish
Office, and on-line at www.stcharleschurch.org. Please register
soon
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WELCOME BACK RETURNING/INACTIVE
CATHOLICS!
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. "Landings" is an eight week
discussion series, a safe landing place for returning/inactive Catholics
to ask questions and update your faith as an adult. We begin our Fall
session on September 24. if you are interested, please contact Anna
LaNave at 703-455-2951 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org
COLLECTION FOR IRAQI
REFUGEES
Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) of the Diocese of Arlington has
asked for assistance from parishes in resettling 80 Iraqi refugees who
will be arriving in our area over the next 6 weeks. St. Charles has
taken responsibility for collecting pillows and linens for double-sized
beds. Used (but good) condition is acceptable! Linens for queen-sized
beds acceptable too! Donations can be placed in the large box marked
"Iraqi Refugees," which will be in the St. Charles foyer during
the weekend masses of September 6. In addition, donations can be dropped
off at the Parish Office through September 9. Office hours are 9am to
8pm (weekdays), 9am to 6pm (Saturday), and 9am to 3pm (Sunday).
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.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
At this time we are in need of the following: canned vegetables, Vienna
sausage, 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. We
appreciate our parishioners continued generosity as we provide food
to those less fortunate.
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.
MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS
Were you married in 1958 or 1983? Then stop by Parish Office to register
for the "2008 Marriage Jubilee Mass" to be celebrated on Sun,
Oct 26th at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The Parish Office
must submit all registrations to the office for Family Life asap. Thanks.
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PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
LAST WEEKEND
-Collection for August 17, was $20,826.93
-Tithe for A-SPAN was $1,916.08
THIS WEEKEND
-Collection for August 24, was $19,771.66
-Tithe for BRAVO was $1,818.99
-Special Collection of $3,610.00 was for Haiti.
NEXT WEEKEND
--Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister
Parishes in Haiti.
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