25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Come to our Ministries Fair this weekend. Learn
about the programs of the parish & school. Seek a way to participate
and to assist the mission of the parish. I am especially looking for
parish representatives at the launch of VOICE, an interfaith effort
to promote justice. We hope to have 100 people to carry the banner of
St. Charles on Oct 5 at Mt. Zion Church in Dumfries. We hope to have
car pools leaving the parking lot at 3:30 pm. There were over 80 sign
ups at the Spanish Mass last weekend! There will be a table for more
inscriptions at the Ministries Fair in Benedict Hall after Masses this
weekend.
Our parish believes in utilizing the gifts of all our people. Come
and join us,
Feel the Spirit!
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles Sept. 13 - 21, 2008
- Sat./Sun., Sept. 20 & 21 - St. Charles Ministry
Fair after all the Masses this weekend
- Tues., Sept. 23 - Borrromeo Housing Ribbon Cutting for new
House
- Tues., Sept. 23 - Interfaith Ministry Meeting 7:30pm, Parish
Library, interfaith@stcharleschurch.org
- Wed., Sept. 24 - Landings:
Fall Session starts this evening. Contact returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org
- Sun., Sept. 28 - Monthly Pre-Cana Information session for
engaged Couples. Registration is required so call the Parish Office.
- Sun., Sept. 28 - Religious Education classes for children
start today and Monday
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
St. Charles Ministry Fair After All The Masses This Weekend!
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 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.
MEALS FOR NEW MOM
The St. Charles MOM's Ministry is looking for some meals for a new mom
of triplets. No shellfish or nuts please. Contact Marcie Williams at
(703) 979-8651 or marciamarciamarcia@att.net. We asked this growing
family (they also have a 2 yr-old) for their "wish list" and
it's on the flyer at the entrances if you wish to help out in that way.
Thanks so much for your generosity!
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, September 21, 2008: 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Betty Caskey by Susan Koetting
9:00am Muriel Dreswick (L) by KC Dreswick
11:00am Parishioners
1:00pm Juny Gonzalez Perez by Monica Breneman
6:00pm Sheila McCarray by Marie Price
Readings: Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20c-24,27a; Mt 20:1-16a
Monday, September 22, 2008:
9:00am Roger P. Marquis
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings Prv 3:27-34, Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday, September 23, 2008: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
9:00am Louis Urbanczyk by Michael & Deborah Urban
Readings: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13, Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday, September 24, 2008:
9:00am Wendy Greer by Sara Hebeler
Readings: Prv 30:5-9, Lk 9:1-6
Thursday, September 25, 2008
9:00am Rosario Ignacio (L) by Rosario Simpao Ignacio
Readings: Eccl 1:2-11, Lk 9:7-9
Friday, September 26, 2008: Cosmas & Damian
9:00am Emily Jendraziak by Michael & Deborah Urban
Readings: Eccl 3:1-11, Lk 9:18-22
Saturday, September 27, 2008: Vincent de Paul
9:00am Donald Coffield by Colette & Annette Talbot
Readings: Eccl 11:9-12:8, Lk 9:43b-45
Vigil for Sunday: 26th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Mary Sachavanski by John Sachavanski
Readings: Ez 18:25-28, Phil 2:1-11, Mt 21:28-32
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, Maria Chau, Lucille O'Keefe,
Richard Massey, Margaret Finocchiaro, Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Maria
Segarra-Hines, Margie Barba, Marta Johnson, Sofia Mancini, Christa Brady,
and the Lozano triplets.
For those who have died, especially: Charles Agatielli, General
John Murray, Dorothy Daniels, and Zora Kubat (grandmother of Marisa
Vertrees).
MARRIAGE & MONEY WORKSHOP
Setting Up Your Financial Household
For engaged, newlywed, and married couples Presented by parishioner
Richard (Dick) Nelson Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
in Benedict Hall - FREE
Make the most out of your marriage and create a firm financial plan
together by learning about…
- 3 Commandments of Marriage and Money
- 5 Keys to Keeping the "Moneymoon" Alive
- Debt Do's and Don'ts Budget Guidelines
- Retirement Savings & more
Registration forms available at all Church entrances or on website.
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. Contact Anna LaNave
at 703-455-2951 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org.
FALL SMALL FAITH GROUPS STARTING
Our seasonal small faith groups are always popular at St. Charles. Fall
groups will run for 6 weeks beginning the week of Sunday, October 5,
2008. But before we start groups we need to have facilitators. Let Michelle
Miller know if you are interested in facilitating. Previous experience
is not required. 703-527-5500 x115 or email her at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
Small group sign-ups will begin at the Ministry Fair after Masses this
weekend.
CARING FOR GOD'S CREATION
Today's gospel reading reminds us of the value of working the fields,
and that it is never too late to turn to God. Well it's never too late
to learn a new earth-friendly habit or two. An easy action to take is
to allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn instead of bagging them.
The cut grass will decompose and return to the soil naturally. And don't
forget to always properly dispose of trash including cutting up the
plastic rings that surround soda cans and bottles. Otherwise those rings
can turn up in the ocean and strangle wildlife.
ST. CHARLES TURNS 100!
During 2009 St. Charles will turn 100! We will continue to plan for
many events during this exciting new year but we also need your help
now!
Slogan Contest: We are looking for a slogan for the Centennial
Year. Entry forms are available at the Church entrances as well as accepted
at the Ministry Fair. Entries are due by 8pm Sept 21. Interviews, Photos,
Memorabilia: We'd like to talk with the longest attending parishioners
and hear their stories about the early days of St. Charles. Also, anyone
who has photos or memorabilia they would like to share, we need you
too! Please contact Jan Prisco jprisco@StCharlesChurch.org
or 703-876-1937 or Paul Steinmetz steinmetzhill@verizon.net
or 703-521-7623. Our centennial celebration is just around the corner,
so let us know what you have to share!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR PRESCHOOL - GRADE 6
Grade Based classes begin NEXT SUNDAY, September 28 and Monday, September
29, 2008. Atrium classes begin NEXT SUNDAY, September 28. (sorry for
the misprint last bulletin). If you have not registered your children,
registration forms are available at Church
entrances, the Parish Office, and on-line at www.stcharleschurch.org.
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
ENGLISH CLASSES
St. Charles will be hosting English classes on Sunday afternoons from
3-5pm beginning September 21. Registrations are still open. We expect
to have beginning level as well as intermediate and the cost is only
$40. Please call Catholic Charities/Hogar Hispano at 703-534-9732.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
HELP - HELP - HELP! Our food pantry is especially low on the following
items: Canned soups, vegetables, fruit, peanut butter & jelly, and
pasta. We are all feeling the crunch of the higher costs of food, and
our low income clients and families are especially vulnerable. Thank
you.
LAST CHANCE FOR TITHE APPLICATIONS
St. Charles regularly gives a tithe to organizations engaged in social
service, social justice, or educational work in the community or overseas.
Tithe applications are reviewed twice a year. Applications for the spring/summer
cycle are due Sept. 30, 2008. The tithe application, and more information:
www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/tithing_app.php
FROM THE RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
The national 40 Days for Life is Sept. 24 to Nov. 2, 2008. In addition
to 40 days of prayer and fasting to end abortion, consider praying outside
the Falls Church Healthcare Center at 900 S. Washington St (Hwy 29)
for one or more hours during the 40 days, and help spread the word to
others. We need your help. St. Charles has committed to pray from 5am-midnight
on Friday, Sept 26. Contact: Mary Clarke 540-797-1699 or email standforlife.mclarke@gmail.com.
www.40daysforlife.com/fallschurch.
All are welcome!
10K CROP WALK
Fight hunger in Arlington and internationally by walking in the CROP
Hunger Walk 2008 on Oct 18th at 8am. Up to a quarter of the money donated
to CROP Hunger Walk is returned to the community where it was raised
to help local soup kitchens and food pantries. All ages are welcome!
Contact St. Charles contact Kate Morgan at katemorgan24@gmail.com. Registration
forms are available in the Parish Office.
COLLECTION FOR GOD'S SPECIAL CHILDREN
The second collection this weekend is for Porto Caravan Order of Alhambra's
"Special Kids, Special Needs" for intellectually challenged
youth within the diocese - God's Special Children. This collection assists
special education programs such as the Paul VI High School Options Program,
the Helen Kellar Institute, Catholic Special Religious Education, Gabriel
Home, and the "Keyboard for Kids" program which provides audio/visual
communication capability to special needs students. Please be generous
in your support of this worthwhile endeavor.
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PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
LAST WEEKEND
-Collection for September 13/14, was $20,648.70
-Tithe for St. Charles School was $1,899.68
-The 2nd Collection for Religious Education was $3,810.50
THIS WEEKEND
-This weekend's Tithe is for the Good News Jail Ministry
-This weekend's 2nd Collection is for the Porto Caravan's "Special
Kids- Special Needs" fund (see above)
NEXT WEEKEND
-Next Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Haiti
-Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Catholic University
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[Flier inserted into the Sept. 21, 2008
bulletin follows:]
Marriage and Money:
Setting Up Your Financial Household
Presented by Richard (Dick) Nelson
For Engaged, Newlywed, and Married Couples
Sun., October 5, 2008 from 7:15 to 8:45 PM in Benedict Hall
In 2000, the US Bishops commissioned research to name the common
challenges to newly married couples. The title of their final
report was "Time, Sex, and Money: The First Five Years."
Knowing that financial issues can cause great strain on a marriage,
it only makes sense that helping to equip couples with effective
financial tools is the way to go. In this hands-on workshop, couples
will learn together some tools of the trade like...
- 3 Commandments of Marriage and Money
- 5 Keys to Keeping the "Moneymoon" Alive
- Debt Do's and Don'ts
- Budget Guidelines
- Retirement Savings & More
A St. Charles parishioner since 1995, Dick provides financial
counseling and a range of family financial services to clients.
Dick provides workshops as a way of giving back to his faith community
and supporting married couples and families.
Dick is available to any couple or family who wish to look further
into financial counseling and financial independence, but there
is no obligation or expectation for attending this workshop.
To register:
Pre-Registration is expected to ensure sufficient handouts and
space.
Please drop off at the parish office or email to Michelle Miller at
AdultFaith@StCharlesChurch.org
with the following information:
- Today's Date
- Marriage Date
- "Bride" Best Day Phone
- "Groom" Best Evening Phone
- Best Email
