5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Marisa Vertrees our Social Justice Coordinator
and I will host Conversations With Creedon tonight (Feb. 8) on the fiscal
crisis from the perspective of the Church's teachings on the economy.
Tonight after the 6 PM Mass in Benedict Hall.
Please consider joining us for our Carnaval
on Feb. 21 in aid of Haiti. Tickets are on sale this weekend, or call
the office.
We will also focus over the next few weeks on
the Centennial Year and on plans for the parish'
future. Pray with us for our parish as we celebrate "A Century
of Spirit"!
Peace,
Highlights at St. Charles Feb. 8 - 15, 2009
- Sun., Feb. 8 - ESOL Program; 2:30pm, Room 202-203, Upper
Room
- Sun., Feb. 8 - Young Adult Preparation; 7:00pm, Benedict
Hall
- Sun., Feb. 8 - Conversations with Creedon. 7pm in Benedict
Hall
- Mon., Feb. 9 - Centennial Committee;
7:30pm, Parish Library
- Tue., Feb. 10 - Interfaith
Committee Meeting; 7:30, Room 101
- Wed., Feb. 11 - Liturgy
Planning Group meeting; 7:00pm, Benedict Hall
- Wed., Feb. 11 - Social
Justice Executive meeting; 7:30pm, Parish Library.
- Fri., Feb. 13 - God And Grief Support Group. 6:30pm, Room
103
- Fri., Feb. 13 - Teen Bible Study/Stand True meeting; 7:30pm,
Room 202-203
- Sun., Feb. 15 - Bake Sale after the 9 & 11am Masses
- Sun., Feb. 15 - Young Adult Pizza & Beer (for those in their
20s and 30s)After the 6pm Mass. RSVP: youngadults@stcharleschurch.org
- Sun., Feb. 15 - Cursillo Men's Quiet Night; 7:30pm, Chapel.
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
WELCOME NEW FACES
Please keep in mind the four new faces that we welcomed to the Adult
Initiation/RCIA process today at the 11am Mass: Ken Sosnick
will begin his preparation for Baptism; Brandi Halleckson, Richard
Murphy, and Nicole Gadol were all baptized Catholic and have
asked to prepare to complete their initiation. Our prayers are with
them and all those who come to St. Charles seeking belonging and faith.
YOUNG ADULTS PIZZA & BEER SUN FEB 15 AFTER THE 6PM MASS
For those in their 20s and 30s. RSVPs are required. Email: youngadults@stcharleschurch.org
Or call 703-527-5500 x 115.
BAKE SALE TO SUPPORT LAZARUS PROJECT
Follow your sweet tooth to tables stacked with goodies next Sunday,
Feb. 15 after the 9 am and 11 am Masses for the Valentine's Day Bake
Sale hosted by children in our parish. All money raised will support
Lazarus Project, a St. Charles fund which provides emergency funds for
housing, utilities, and medical expenses to those in our area.
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+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, February 8, 2009: 5th Sunday In Ordinary Time
7:30am Catherine Cisneros by Donna & Dan Murray
9:00am Mr. Carroll by Patti Donnelly
11:00am Cosme Defusen by Joe, Linda Perez Family
1:00pm Delfin Fernandez by Edgar Fernandez
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Jb 7:1-4,6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23; Mk 1:29-39
Monday, February 9, 2009
9:00am Suzanne Coen by Rubinger Family
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings Gn 1:1-19; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 10, 2009: St. Scholastica
9:00am Mario Jose Silva by Belmira Santos
Readings: Gn 1:20-2:4a; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 11, 2009: Our Lady of Lourdes
9:00am Valentine E. Red Sr by Sita & Arnold Rivera
Readings: Gn 2:4b-9,15-17; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday, February 12, 2009
9:00am Janne Wilcox by Greg & Susie Cahill
Readings: Gn 2:18-25; Mk 7:24-30
Friday, February 13, 2009:
9:00am Mary & Paul Syrek by Michael & Deborah Urban
Readings: Gn 3:1-8; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday, February 14, 2009: St Cyril and St. Methoduis
9:00am Elizabeth Dumas by Roger & Patti Dumas & Family
Readings: Gn 3:9-24; Mk 8:1-10
Vigil for Sunday: 6h Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm Sr. Celine Hendley by Bob & Maureen Giusti
Readings: Lv 13:1-2,44-46; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Rosemary Wear
(mother of Bob Wear), Joan O'Brien, Jason and Nick Lozano, Maria
Carrozzo, Trinidad Villanueva, Bill Chism, Alicia Molina de Popple,
Christa Brady, Mae Lamagna, Henry Sanchez, Vito Giannuzzi.
For those who have died, especially: Teresa Zurita, Maria
Ellen Goyanko, Michael Thrall and Max Dompas
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MONEY COUNTERS NEED YOUR HELP
The money counters would appreciate your help in making the counting
process run a bit more smoothly. It is very time consuming for them
to unfold bills and checks. They ask that you please:
· Do not fold any bills or checks when putting them in the collection
basket.
· Do not fold checks when using envelopes.
· Do not use scotch tape on envelopes (just seal them). Thank you for
your cooperation!
WELCOME BACK FOR NEW YEARS!
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, we invite you
to be an active part of us again. "Landings," an 8-week discussion series,
is a safe landing place for returning/inactive Catholics to ask questions
and update your faith as an adult. We begin our spring session soon.
Call Anna LaNave 703-455-2951 or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Thanks to Arlington Florist, Inc. for
their support.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Join us Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 PM in Benedict Hall for a discussion on
"What Does the Church Have to Say About the Fiscal Crisis?" Refreshments
provided. All are welcome.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY DATES SET FOR JAN
2009
Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic
Faith? An ongoing casual conversation will be held each Thursday in
Feb from 7-8pm. No registration necessary. Questions? Contact Michelle
Miller at 703-527-5500 x115 or email RCIA@stcharleschurch.org.
HAITI CARNAVAL!
The St. Charles Haiti Committee will host a Carnaval in the gymnasium,
Saturday, February 21, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Tickets are $20 per adult,
$35 per couple, $10 children under 10 years old and under 6 years old
no charge. Proceeds will benefit the clinic in Gros Marin. Tickets can
be purchased after Masses or contact haiti@stcharleschurch.org.
Join us for Haitian food, music, artists and other fun activities!
HAITI CARNAVAL!
The St. Charles Haiti Committee invites you to its Carnaval in the gym
from 6pm to 11pm, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. The Carnaval will feature
Haitian food, music and artwork. Proceeds will go to the Clinic in Gros
Marin. Tickets are on sale after all Masses. Contact haiti@stcharleschurch.org,
for more information.
LENT SMALL FAITH GROUPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
The first round of small faith groups are open for registrations. See
the web or the flyer at the entrances for various options of dates and
times. Joining a small group for Lent can help you meet other parishioners
as well as keep Lent as a focus during the week. Questions? Contact
Michelle Miller at the Parish Office at 703-527-5500 x115 or adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org.
SENIOR TEA/LUNCH
On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25 after the Noon Mass, seniors of any age are
invited to a light lunch Lenten presentation. Michelle Miller, Adult
Faith Coordinator, will share about preparing for Lent. To RSVP contact
Norma at 202-531-8189 or njjcanales@cox.net.
Food contributions of soup or a salad are welcomed.
FOOD PANTRY
Our Food Pantry is extremely low on the following foods: pasta, pasta
sauce, jelly, soups, canned vegetables, fruits, tuna, oatmeal and other
cereals. Thank you so much for your continued generosity - the pantry
needs are met entirely by our parishioners and for this we are very
grateful.
BUILDING FUND UPDATE
Many thanks, to all of our devoted St. Charles Borromeo parishioners
for your continued commitment to our Building Fund. As most of you know,
this significant fund gives us the ability to pay our Community Center
loan to the Diocese, while at the same time continuing to earmark dollars
for many important capital improvement needs. During the weekend of
January 4th, the Building Fund second collection total was $14,250.00.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation for all of your faithful and most
generous participation. We ask that you please keep in mind, it is very
important that we continue to increase our Building Fund by at least
an extra $10,000 per month, in order to make up the difference in our
loan payment to the Diocese. Your ongoing support is a valuable investment
in our future here at St. Charles. Thank you for your generosity & prayers!
AMERICAN RED CROSS TRAINING
February 21, at 8:30am-4pm at St. Charles, adult, infant and child
CPR with AED and First Aid Training. Please visit our website for registration
at www.onthescenetraining.com,
Registration ends February 15.
CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL, FALLS CHURCH,
GALA ALUMNI REUNION MARCH 21st
Invitation for all graduates from the original St. Anthony of Padua
and St. Philip Schools, plus all college-age and above grads of Corpus
Christi School. Attend your Gala Graduate Reunion on Saturday, March
21st from 3-9:30 PM. Events include guided tours of both school locations,
Saturday Vigil Mass, and Reception, Italian Buffet Dinner and Dancing
in Hofbauer Gym. $ 35 per person. Registrations by March 13th a must.
Register on Corpus Christi School web site under "Alumni"
at www.corpuschristischool.org,
or call Alumni/Development Office, Dr. Bill Tobin at 703-820-7450 ext.
31.
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PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
PREVIOUSLY
-Our Collection for Feb 1 was $25,484.65
-The Tithe for Feb 1 of $2,344.59 was for Project Lazarus.
THIS WEEKEND
-This Week's Tithe is for the Medical Missionaries.
-This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Parish Building Fund.
NEXT WEEKEND
-Next Week's Tithe is for Young Life Capernaum Ministry.
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Bulletin Inserts for this week
Anointing of the Sick Mass with Bishop Loverde
Saturday, February 21, 2009
11 AM Mass followed by a reception at Noon
For our planning purposes for Mass, please RSVP to
Corinne Monogue
703-841-3888
c.monogue@arlingtondiocese.org
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