Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR
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FROM OUT PASTOR
Dear Parishioners,
October 4th is the feast of St Francis. His Canticle of Creation
could be the theme song for the environmental movement. On Sunday
Evening after the 6pm Mass Marisa Vertrees will join me for Conversation
on environmental issues, "The earth is the Lord and the fullness
thereof" Marisa, Parish Social Justice Coordinator, has a
master's in environmental policy and serves with Interfaith Power
and Light. Come and join us in a consideration of the theological
and practical aspects of care for creation at Benedict Hall.
Be sure to visit Benedict hall after Mass next weekend to offer
Fr Richard Mullins our appreciation for his ministry with us these
past 5 years and our prayers for his new assignment as administrator
of St Louis Parish.
Saints be praised!
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Highlights at St. Charles Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2009
- See Mass, Confession and other Sacramental information
- Sun. & Thur. - Young Adult drop-in basketball in the Gym
- Sun., 4-5:30pm & Thur. 8:15-10:15pm.
- Mondays and Wednesdays - FREE Yoga class Monday 6pm &
Wed. 10 am in Benedict Hall
Please pay & park at the meters
- Tues Sept 29 God & Grief Support Group 7pm in the Upper Room.
Pre-Registration required.
- Tues Sept 29 Climate Change Just Matters Course 7pm in Benedict
Hall
- Thur Oct 1 Catholic Inquiry 7pm in the Parish Library
- Sun Oct 4 St. C/Marymount Nurse Managed Health Center. See ad
- Sun Oct 4 RCIA Rite of Acceptance & Welcoming at the 6pm Mass
- Sun Oct 4 Conversations with Creedon
- Mon Oct 5 Baptismal Preparation in English; 7:30pm, Benedict Hall
- Tue Oct 6 Bereavement Support Group; 7:00pm, Upper Room
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and the list of highlighted
events.
We need your help for the receptions for Fr. Richard Mullins!
With such short notice we have to move on the planning! Can you help
after one of the Masses Oct 10 or 11? Can you cook or bake something?
Please email Rosario at rsignacio@att.net and let her know which reception
you can help with and what you can bring. THANKS! (FYI - she will be
out of the country until Oct 3).
OKTOBERFEST
Mark your Calendars for 17 October! Games, Rides, Rockband on Xbox with
loud DJ display, Yard Sale, Bake sale…Absolute day of fun! Come
join us starting at 7am for the Yard Sale and 10am for all he Rides
and Games! Must see this year 45' foot obstacle course and all new Bungee
Basketball, you have to see it to believe it! Please contact Luis Ortiz
at luis33ortiz@yahoo.com for questions or call to St. Charles main Office
703-527-0608
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+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, October 4, 2009: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Conie & Leonard Wijasingha by Ranjanie Dealwis
11:00am Agustin Casvajal by The Hittle Family
1:00pm Señor de los Milagros by Devotos de Señor
de los Milagros en San Carlos
6:00pm Simon King Dr by Jack Hastings
Readings: Gn 2:18-24; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16
Monday, October 5, 2009
9:00am Luke Coogan by Mary & Kathy
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings Jos 1:1-2:1,11; Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday, October 6, 2009: St. Bruno
9:00am Helen & Larry Lane (L) by J.M. Breen
Readings: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday, October 7, 2009: Our Lady of the Rosary
9:00am Carmen Meran by Carmen & Silvia Suquinahua
Readings: Jon 4:1-11; Lk 11:1-4
Thursday, October 8, 2009
9:00am Owen Burns by Eugene & Jo Burns
Readings: Mal 3:13-20b; Lk 11:5-13
Friday, October 9, 2009: St. Denis and his Companions St. John
Leonardi
9:00am Donald Homes Sr. by Margaret & Dennis Ferm
Readings: Jl 1:13-15;2:1-2; Lk 11:15-26
Saturday, October 10, 2009
9:00am Mable De Alwis & Christie Pietersz by Ranjeine De Alwis
Readings: Jl 4:12-21; Lk 11:27-28
Vigil for Sunday: 29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm Jo Jaubowski by Stan Jakubowski
Readings: WIs 7:7-11; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR
Pray for those who are sick in our community, especially: Philip
Jimeno, Baby Fiona Lobo, Pat Hill, Eileen Breslin, Henry Bragg,
Roberto Baptista, Nick DeCarlo, Teresita Bernabe, Anne M. Collins,
and Dave Nevins.
Pray for those who have died, especially Rudolf Monteza, John
Griffin, and Richard C. Shadyac.
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SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Thanks to Sangam Fine Indian Cuisine for their
support.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
Tonight Sunday, Oct 4, 7pm Benedict Hall
"The Earth is the Lord's and the Fullness Thereof"
Join us on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of the
environment, for a discussion on current environmental issues.
COMMUNITY LIFE
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The annual Mass of Remembrance will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009
at 7:30pm. This Mass provides an opportunity to come together with other
members of our community who have lost a loved one and remembers all
who have gone before us in faith. Please plan
GOD & GRIEF
Beginning September 29th, a special bereavement support group will run
for 8 weeks meeting every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm in the Upper Room. The
group will be facilitated by Holly Casazza, Psy.D., and our own Fr.
Clement Aapengnuo. Group size will be limited and pre-registration is
required (preference given to those who can make it for the entire 8-week
session). Contact Holly Casazza at 202-645-7687 or email her at holly.casazza@dc.gov
OKTOBERFEST IS COMING!!
Please join us at our annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival on October 17th.
This year we will have all the traditions of St. Charles mixed with
some new events, including 3 on 3 basketball, a magician, and more surprises
to come. We will need volunteers so please contact Luis Ortiz at 571-426-2527
or email luis33ortiz@yahoo.com. See you there!
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION!
All are invited as we mark the end of our Parish Centennial Year for
the weekend of Nov 7-8th with a special 5pm Sat liturgy with Bishop
Loverde, followed by a reception and catered dinner (tickets required)
and receptions after all the Masses on Sunday (no tix needed for Sunday
receptions). Questions or can you help? Gerry at cc@stcharleschurch.org
or call Gerry 703-534-9166.
SENIOR'S LUNCH
There will be a Senior's Lunch in Benedict Hall following a 12:00 PM
Mass on Monday, November 2nd. All parishioners are invited to the lunch
and to join Fr. Creedon in celebrating Josephine Neuland's 100th birthday.
To RSVP contact Norma at 202-531-8189 or njjcanales@cox.net.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
WELCOME RETURNING AND INACTIVE CATHOLICS!
If you are a Catholic who has been away, we invite you to be an active
part of us again. "Landings" is an 8-week discussion series,
a place to ask questions and update your faith as an adult. We begin
our next session Wed, Oct 7. Please contact Anna LaNave at 703-455-2951
or returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org for more information.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY
Ongoing casual discussion for those looking to learn more about the
Catholic Church. All are welcome. Come to one or all…Thursdays
beginning Sept 6 through Nov 12 in the Parish Library, 7-8pm.
SOCIAL SERVICE & EMERGENCY NEEDS
GIVING TREE REGISTRATION
The Christmas Giving Tree will be here before we know it. We are seeking
bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers to help with family registrations
from 1:30 - 4:00 pm on one or more Sundays: Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1.
To volunteer, please contact katie.hinrichsen@gmail.com or (703) 851-5848.
COLLECTION FOR GHANA
We are collecting SCHOOL SUPPLIES for Fr. Clement's Diocese in Ghana.
Backpacks, spiral or composition notebooks, #2 pencils, blue & black
pens, pocket folders, crayons, glue sticks, school scissors and erasers.
Please bring your donations to Parish Office or contact Jo-Ann if you
have questions. Thanks.
FOOD PANTRY
Our Food Pantry continues to supply the needs of many in our Arlington
Community. Thank you for your always generous response to our requests.
We are currently low on the following items: pasta sauce, jelly, canned
fruit, applesauce, vegetables, syrup, soup, canned beans, rice, canned
and powered milk, Cereal. For our homeless population we are in need
of protein items…small pop-top cans of tuna, or pasta/ravioli,
cookies, puddings, and juice boxes. Thank you very much.
NURSE MANAGED HEALTH CENTER
OCT. 4 -Blood Pressure Screening
OCT 18 - How to "Interpret" your Prescription "Rx"
label
After the 1pm Mass. Room 101
WALK FOR HUNGER
Join the St. Charles Crop Walk team for the Oct. 17th 10k walk to raise
money for hunger in the United States and abroad. Walk or to sponsor
a walker, contact Gretchen at grcrowe@gmail.com.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
DONATE A DESK
Africa Outreach will have a "Donate a Desk" campaign this
weekend. Buy a desk for $10 to help needy schools in the Makeni Diocese
run by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
THANKS FROM PMM
The Philippine Medical Mission would like to thank everyone for their
continued support by helping to make our 10th Anniversary Celebration
and annual raffle a success. The winners for the 2009 raffle were: 1st
prize $500 Diana Paulraj; 2nd prize $300 Lynn J. Maish; and 3rd prize
$206 Dolly Pascual. Food, entertainment, and a silent auction were enjoyed
by all with over $8,000 earned to benefit projects in the Philippines.
Maraming Salamat!
| Weekly Collection & Tithe News |
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PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
--Collection for Sept 27 weekends was $24,171.22
--Last week's Tithe of $2,223.76 was for our Sister Parishes in
Haiti.
--Last Week's 2nd Collection of $1,799.00 was for Catholic Univ.
--Last Week's Healing Mass of $1,635.00.
THIS WEEKEND
--This Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
--This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Parish Building Fund.
NEXT WEEKEND
--Next Week's Tithe is for the Borromeo Legal Project
--Next Week's 2nd Collection is for "Special Kids - Special
Needs."
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