Dear Members of St. Charles,
This week I will travel from the Dominican Republic to Haiti. There I will join a group from St. Charles’ Haiti Committee. We will visit the people of Cavaillon and Gros Marin with their priests, Peres Jocelyn and Marquis. We will strengthen the bonds of solidarity that join our parishes. We will consider together their educational, medical, economic and spiritual needs and goals. The Clinics and High School stand as the most visible reminders of our shared mission. I am happy to communicate personally the love and support that come from the generous people of St. Charles.
P.S. Upon my return, I will welcome parishioners who wish to accompany me on the Catholic Advocacy Day in Richmond. Check the Bulletin and/or call Brigid Doherty at the Parish Office for details.
PARISH DIRECTORIES ARE FINALLY HERE!
If you are a registered member of the Parish, please stop by the Parish Office to pick-up your copy of the directory. The number of copies are limited so please, only one copy per household.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Information Night at St. Charles - “Renew the Spirit” -- Don’t forget to make your reservation now! Attend Marriage Encounter Information Night at St. Charles on Saturday, January 23rd at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library. Please call to save your seat - Janet & Tony Ramos 703-941-2889 (e-mail: tnjramos@compuserve.com).
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
Have YOU been married 25 years or more? St. Charles is celebrating World Marriage Day on February 6th. The Saturday evening Mass will be devoted to all married couples to renew their vows. We will also recognize those couples married 25 years or longer. Come join us for a potluck dinner and cake after Mass. Please call Tony & Janet Ramos at 941-2889 if you have been married 25 years or longer. (For Potluck: A thru I - Main Dish; J thru R - Side Dish; S thru Z - Beverages.)
JUBILEE PREPARATION TIME - 1999
CAFE draws your attention to an upcoming class (2/25 - 4/15) offered by the Arlington County Adult education program. “Local Tour of the World’s Religions” will introduce a different religion in each 2 hour weekly lecture. History, origins, practices, beliefs, values and philosophies will be covered. Site visits to church, mosque, synagogue, temples, etc. are also scheduled. Contact Gemma Furno (703-534-3626) or refer to the Arlington winter/spring adult education catalog (p. 15) for details and fees.
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE ... Please note that the Parish Office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 1999:
- 7:30 Rev. Gerard Creedon (L) by Joanne Lynch
- 9:00 Parishioners
- 11:00 Scott Jason Mates by Green & Frank families
- 1:00 Rita & Emilio Herrera by Mania Elena Herrera
- Readings: Isaiah 49:3,5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34
Monday, January 18:
- 9:00 Joseph A Nardelli by Eileen Bruno
- Readings: Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 2:18-22
Tuesday, January 19:
- 9:00 Mildred R. Marquis
- 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
- Readings: Hebrews 6:10-20; Mark 2:23-28
Wednesday, January 20:
- 9:00 Aurelia de Moncayo by Susana Moncayo
- Readings: Hebrews 7:1-3,15-17; Mark 3:1-6
Thursday, January 21:
- 9:00 Our Lady of Fatima by Joanne Lynch
- Readings: Hebrews 7:25-8:6; Mark 3:7-12
Friday, January 22:
- 9:00 Irene Chodaniewicz
- Readings: Hebrews 8:6-13; Mark 3:13-19
Saturday, January 23:
- 9:00 Andrew Syslo by John & Muriel Dreswick
- 5:00 Susan MacAdam by Wesley J. MacAdam
- Readings: Hebrews 9:2-3,11-14; Mark 3:20-21
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Virginia Higginbotham, Dolores Guzman, Kathy and Mike Burke, James Kern, Lena Cafferina, Hazel Hagarty, Mennensa Fernandez, Flo Seguin, Waldo and Myrna Ruiz, Lillian Healy Orr, Eileen and Ralph Bruno, Jimmy Clark, and Juanita Whetzel. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Judge Nazar U. Charles and Pastor Sanchez.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER...
The 26th Annual March for Life will take place January 22nd to memorialize the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Rally on the Ellipse at 12 noon and march at 1 PM up Constitution Avenue. To march with other St., Charles parishioners, please call Jenny Sullivan at 532-5457.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our special thanks to Warner Plumbing of Arlington for supporting our Parish.
Ministry
Peacekeeping and peacemaking are the most urgent priorities for a new world.
- U.S. Catholic Bishops, Confronting a Culture of Violence
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
St. Charles School Open House will be on Sunday, January 30th. From 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Come and meet the teachers in their classrooms. Those interested in school registration for the 1999 - 2000 school year are invited to attend.
YOUTH NEWS!
World Youth Day 2000 will be celebrated in Rome in August 2000. While this is over a year away, planning must begin now! If you would like to join a delegation of youth from St. Charles as part of the Arlington Diocese, mark your calendars for an information meeting on Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30 PM in the Upper Room. Also, adult volunteers are needed to help with this exciting event. For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering, please call Anne Marie at 527-5500 ext. 19.
All 8th-12th graders are invited to participate in Workcamp ‘99, a Diocesan sponsored event that brings together over 150 youth from around the Diocese the week of June 26-July 2, 1999 in Luray, VA. Teens will make home repairs, do minor construction, and reflect on this experience in light of God’s call that we love our neighbors. Call John Crowley now at 294-6581 to reserve your spot for this amazing experience of growing closer to God by reaching out to our brothers and sisters in need.
TEEN MASS -- Next week -- Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel. If you wish to help the choir with your musical talents -- your voice or musical instrument -- sign up with WAY or On The Way or call Anne Marie at 527-5500 ext. 19.
Four Entertainment Books left! Help WAY reach its goal of selling 50 books this year. To buy a book, call Anne Marie at 527-5500, ext. 19.
COME CELEBRATE TEN YEARS WITH THE HAITI COMMITTEE!
The St. Charles Haiti Committee invites you to a lively evening of food, fun and Haitian music on Saturday, February 13, 1999 beginning at 6:00 PM in the School Cafeteria to celebrate the Committee’s ten year anniversary. $6.00/person, $10.00/couple, under 12 free.
We hope you will join us and learn more about the Haiti Committee, our sister parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, and the community projects we support on health, education, liturgical support and economic development. See you there!
IN OUR PARISH...
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
The St. Charles Parish Council Neighborhood Representatives met recently to assess last year’s activities and make plans for the coming year. In 1999, we look forward to welcoming new parishioners into our areas, expanding our prayer networks and implementing activities that respond to your needs. If you have any ideas for your neighborhood, please call your Neighborhood Representative. We would love to hear from you!
- Monica Craven, Neighborhood E 703-524-4526
- Gilda Ferer, Neighborhood A Outreach 703-522-1912
- Carolyn Gretzinger, Neighborhood B 703-243-5653
- Maggie Jones, Neighborhood F 703-528-6464
- John Teem, Neighborhood D 703-841-1114
- Regina Trodden, Neighborhood C 703-524-1455
POLKA! POLKA! POLKA!
Our annual Polka Party Dinner Dance to benefit the Dina Ryan-Jane Houston Scholarship Fund of St. Charles School will be held on Saturday, January 30, 1999, at the American Legion Post 139, 3445 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM and includes Kielbasa, sauerkraut laced with white wine, pirogi in sour cream sauce, roast beef, cakes, coffee and tea. Dancing will begin at 8:15 with music provided by Syd Kowalczyk’s Gang. Tickets are still at a bargain price of $15 a person. Please make your reservations early by calling Laura at 703-421-0118.
10,000 VISITORS TO OUR WEB SITE
Do you remember the band 10,000 Maniacs? Well, the parish web site had over 10,000 visitors in 1998, maniacal or otherwise. Please join your fellow parishioners and stop by www.stcharleschurch.org next time you are on the World Wide Web. You can see pictures from recent events and learn what’s going on in your parish and neighborhood.
ST. CHARLES YOUNG ADULTS (C’YA)
Start off your super-bowl weekend with C’YA! We’ll be meeting in the Church parking lot at 7:00 PM on January 29th to carpool over to a local bowling alley. Call John “Strike” Sonderman at 908-0107 for all the details. Don’t forget to check out www.stcharleschurch.org/cya for other January activities.
- Last Week’s Collection: $13,257.50
- Last Week’s Tithe of $1,325.75 was for St. Charles Outreach.
- This Week’s Tithe is for Bread for the World & Virginia Coalition for the Homeless.
- Next Week’s 2nd Collection is for Church in Latin America.
