Dear Members of St. Charles:
Plans are underway for a wonderful Volunteer Fair the weekend of September 12 and 13. Now is the time to consider your involvement at St. Charles. We are called to be generous stewards of our time, treasure and talent. Our Fair calls us to consider the theme of the Holy Spririt we will walk in the Spirit. Your involvement may bring you to join our catechists or to serve a meal at Christ House. Our ministries welcome your participation.
Many have asked about my pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will offer a presentation on my experience on September the 9th at 7:30 PM.
Peace,
FIRST FRIDAY RETREAT at the Benedictine Monastery (9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA) will present Biblical Spirituality. The Retreat is on September 4th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Call Sr. Louise for reservations and information at 703-361-0106.
CENTERING PRAYER SUPPORT GROUPat the Benedictine Monastery will meet on Sunday, September 13th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Call Sr. Charlotte Lee, O.S.B. for information (703-361-0106).
EVERY DAY CAN BE A HOLIDAY! Have you noticed how
it's easier to enjoy your spouse on long weekends or days off, when
the demands of daily life can sometimes be out on hold? Learn how to
increase your love and joy in marriage every day. Make a MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER - a special weekend for husband and wife to grow together as
a couple. Upcoming weekends are Sept. 18-20 and Nov. 13-15 -
reservations are limited. For further information and registration,
call Tony & Janet Ramos (703) 941-2889 or e-mail
tnjramos@compuserve.com.
Please visit the Marriage Encounter website at
http://www.wwme.org.
Fr. Alvadi Pedro will be back with the St. Charles Pastoral Counseling Services from September to May 1999. He speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English and could work with couples or individuals experiencing relationship difficulties. Minimum sliding fees available. Please call the Parish Office to leave your name for him.
SUNDAY, August 30:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Sandy by Ted & Marina Taverner
11:00 Sotero Masangkay by Gregoria Masangkay
1:00 Special Intention by Silvio Chuchon &
Celia Colet & family
Readings: Sirach 3:17-18,20,28-29; Hebrews 12:18-19,22-24a;
Luke 14:1,7-14
Monday, August 31:
9:00 Ludwig Horodynsky by John Sach
Readings: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Luke 4:16-30
Tuesday, September 1:
9:00 Kenny Robinson by Elaine N. Dugan
7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Corinthians 2:10b-16; Luke 4:31-37
Wednesday, September 2:
9:00 Joseph Paskert by the Paul Johnson family
Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Luke 4:38-44
Thursday, September 3:
9:00 Ann V. Gayle by Viola Muller
Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Luke 5:1-11
Friday, September 4:
9:00 Sam & Inés McTyre (L) by McTyre family
Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Luke 5:33-39
Saturday, September 5:
9:00 Fe Atmosfera (L) the Atmosfera & Riguera families
5:00 Girolomo Burruto by Camille Burruto
Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15; Luke 6:1-5
Please remember to keep in your prayers, the
elderly, those in distress, the lonely, and those who are sick,
especially: David McTeague, Francine von Bernewitz, James Kern, Mertel
Talbott, Janet Ramos, Val Zadnik, Juanita Whetzel, Eileen Bruno, Mary
O'Connell, Jack Reynolds, Jose Acosta, Chris Hudson, Adrian Salguero,
Pat Rowe, and Jean Coleman. Let us also pray for those who have died,
especially: Beatrice M. Machinski, stepmother of Jean B. Higgins.
SPECIAL OUTREACH FOR THOSE WHO CARE...
Arlingtonians Ministering to Emergency Needs (AMEN)
needs volunteers to work out of their homes any weekday from 1-5 PM
taking calls from social workers, churches, and organizations who have
clients in need of emergency financial assistance. Volunteers would
check client records for previous assistance and authorize payment
within organizational guidelines. Please contact Jean Berg at
228-3222.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our special thanks to Allen's Copy Center for supporting our Parish.
MINISTRY
A new inquiry group will begin on Tuesday, September 15. If you are thinking of joining the Catholic Church or if you are a baptized Catholic who has not received first Eucharist and Confirmation, please call Kathy Rafferty at 528-6734.
September is just a few days away - which means it's
time to pick up your copy of C'YA's September calendar. Look for the
brightly colored "Scroll" at the back of the church after
Mass. September includes some social activities, a chance to help out
with donut distribution after Mass and maybe a book discussion group.
Check it out! You can also find us on-line at
www.stcharleschurch.org/CYA.
A "Taste
and See" introduction to Gathering will be held on Tuesday,
Sept. 1 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library. Gathering Groups are small
faith communities that gather to read the Sunday Gospel, pray for one
another's needs and support each other in our effort to live a faith
filled life. Questions? Call Jan Macdonald at 524-0238 or Glenn or
Monica Lazarus at 351-0889. Light refreshments will be served.
Pick up your free CAFE Menus at the entrances to the church this weekend and add some zest to your spiritual life this fall. We're offering a wide selection again including our main course - a four-day mission right here at St. Charles the last week in October. Don't forget to take an extra Menu to share with a friend. Call Jean Sweeney at 527-5500 to join the CAFE Crew (Communities for Adult Formation & Enrichment).
IN OUR PARISH...
After a summer recess, the Parish Council reconvenes on Wednesday, September 2, 1998. Agenda items include: a report on the new Hospitality Ministry and updates on the "Walk with the Spirit" Volunteer Fair (September 12 - 13) and the Neighborhoods' Liturgy and Party (September 26). We also will review plans for the Parish Council/Pastoral Team retreat in October.
Reminder: Minutes from all parish council meetings are available in the Parish Library and on the parish website at www.stcharleschurch.org.
Go to www.stcharleschurch.org to find out the latest news about St. Charles. Learn what's going on next week or next year with our 12-month parish activities calendar. Or, you can see which ministries are looking for your special talents and gifts. We make new additions all the time, so check us out this week.
Christ House provides shelter to the homeless, food to the hungry and clothing to those in need. St. Charles parishioners help those at the shelter by providing a simple menu once a month.. The food is gathered at one parishioner's home then delivered to Christ House in Alexandria. This is the perfect opportunity for busy parishioners to help those in need. The time involvement is minimal, yet you would be providing a wonderful gift by volunteering for this ministry. NOTE - For current volunteers: the Fall schedule will be distributed at the end of September. For more information, please contact Jan Martin at 528-0736, or Brigid Doherty in the Parish Office.
Last Week's Collection: $12,400.00
Last Week's tithe of $1,240.00 was for St. Jude's Mission Center and Clarendon House.
This Week's tithe is for the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).
Next Week's tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, Haiti.
