Dear Members of St. Charles,

This weekend, we celebrate Marriage. Blessings to all who renew their vows, especially to those who celebrate their 50th anniversary. Matrimony is a sacrament not just for the wedding day but for a lifetime. The living out of a promise of affection and fidelity witnesses to the family and to the community the unconditional love of God. Our parish provides ongoing support to marriage through our Marriage Encounter, Couples’ Gathering Groups and pastoral counseling services. If you need more information, call Jean Sweeney at the Parish Office.

On Saturday Eve the 13th, you are invited to a Carnival at the cafeteria. Tickets will be available at the door for food, and music from Haiti. Our Haiti Committee and I are eager to share about our recent visit. Vous etes les bienvenus!

In His love,

FROM THE PARISH OFFICE... Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 15, 1999 in observance of President’s Day.

PARISH DIRECTORIES!

Have you picked-up your Parish Directory? If not, please stop by the Parish Office to pick-up your copy. The number of copies are limited so please, only one copy per household.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

The Baptismal Preparation class previously scheduled for March 28th (Palm Sunday) has been rescheduled for March 21st at 12:00 noon in the Parish Library. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

IT’S NOT TOO SOON TO PLAN FOR LENT!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday evenings during Lent. Beginning February 23rd, we will hold our Soup Suppers in the School Cafeteria, followed by a Jubilee Justice lecture series. Details will follow in upcoming bulletins. For now, please mark your calendars and plan to join us!

GATHERING

Facilitators’ Meeting - There will be a Gathering Facilitators’ meeting on Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 PM at the home of Glenn and Monica Lazarus, 901 N. Monroe, #310. Call 851-0889 for further information.

BIBLE STUDY

Come join us! A new bible series on Matthew’s Gospel will start on Monday, March 8, 1999. This is a second series, the previous ended last December. The program utilizes the Liturgical Press’s Little Rock Scripture study multimedia materials. We will be meeting every other Monday, 7:30 - 9:00 PM for ten sessions, in the Parish Library. To register by February 20th, please call Carol at 524-6133, Sylvia at 841-1114 or Jo at 522-5320.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1999:

• 7:30 Rev. Gerard Creedon (L) by Joanne Lynch
• 9:00 Dorothy Elson by the Sirotniak family
• 11:00 Parishioners
• 1:00 Juan José Garcia by Zoila Garcia & family

Readings: Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16

Monday, February 8:

• 9:00 Alfredo Hilario da Cunha by Yandyra Cunha

Readings: Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 6:53-56

Tuesday, February 9:

• 9:00 Daniel O’Neill by Joe Abrenio
• 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates

Readings: Genesis 1:20-2:4a; Mark 7:1-13

Wednesday, February 10:

9:00 Frank Gradoville by Savery Gradoville

Readings: Genesis 2:4b-9,15-17; Mark 7:14-23

Thursday, February 11:

• 9:00 Marie Kruse by Irene Orange

Readings: Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 7:24-30

Friday, February 12:

• 9:00 Paul B. Glasco by Camille Burruto

Readings: Genesis 3:1-8; Mark 7:31-37

Saturday, February 13:

• 9:00 Charlie Lonergan by Ben Kelahan
• 5:00 Sean Horan by Andrea Lydon

Readings: Genesis 3:9-24; Mark 8:1-10

Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Teresa Cifuentes, Fausto Rios, Ward Johnson, Ed Dervan, William T. Most, Bertha Rosales, Carolyn Gardner, Virginia Higginbotham, Dolores Guzman, Kathy and Mike Burke, James Kern, Lena Cafferina, Mennensa Fernandez, Waldo and Myrna Ruiz, Lillian Healy Orr, Eileen and Ralph Bruno, and Jimmy Clark. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Susie Gonzales.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER...

With the support of a grant from the Freddie Mac Foundation, Catholic Charities is initiating a recruitment drive for African American and interracial families interested in adopting infants and toddlers. Eligibility requirements and fees are flexible. If you are an African American or interracial family interested in providing a loving and nurturing adoptive home for an African American or biracial child, please call Catholic Charities at 425-0100.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING: Please plan to attend our next Social Justice Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 18th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library. Feel free to call Brigid Doherty, Social Justice Minister at 527-5500 in the Parish Office.

Ministry

Formation in positive attitudes toward human life begins in the home, but this formation must be continued in the parish, the school, the university and in various other areas of society.

-- General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops for the Special Assembly for America, “Encounter with the Living Jesus Christ: Way to Conversion, Commitment and Solidarity”

SCHOOL REUNION

St. Charles School in Arlington invites all Graduates, Former Teachers, and Priests to a Grand Reunion on April 24, 1999, to celebrate 77 years of Excellence in Education. For further information, please call the School Office at 703-527-0608.

YOUTH NEWS!

WAY will meet tonight from 7-9 PM in the Youth Center. All high school aged youth are invited to make new friends, learn more about your faith, and have fun!

On The Way will meet tonight from 7-8:30 PM in the Upper Room. All 7th and 8th graders are invited to this evening of faith, friends, and fun!

Join the St. Charles pilgrimage to Rome in August 2000! All current 8th - 12th graders are invited to put on those touring shoes, learn a little Italian, and join youth from around the world for World Youth Day 2000 with Pope John Paul II who loves and supports all youth. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, February 14, 1999. Look for more information at the circle entrance to the church or call Anne Marie at 527-5500.

ADULT CONFIRMATION

Adults (18+) needing Confirmation will begin preparation on Monday, February 15th at 7:30 PM in the Upper Room. Ya’ll Come!!

MOM & ME

The next meeting of Mothers and Children will be February 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the Parish Library. Bring your child, a few toys and the name of the last good book you’ve read. Refreshments will be served.

ON THE WEB...

LENTEN PREVIEW - Are you heck-bent on having a good Lent? Visit the parish web site at www.stcharleschurch.org and see a preview of all the Lenten opportunities you can choose from at St. Charles this year.

LENTEN BOOKLETS

CAFE is pleased to announce that our Lenten Book of Reflections will be available after all Masses Next weekend (2/14). It contains reflections provided by many of you and has been designed and produced by dedicated volunteers. Look for a copy at an entrance near you!

IN OUR PARISH...

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

The St. Charles Parish Council and Pastoral Team will meet in a joint session on Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 7:00 PM. We will review and finalize the drafts of the parish vision statement and a short parish survey that we intend to distribute within the next month. Stay tuned for more details!

ST. CHARLES LENTEN SOUP KITCHENS

During the Lenten season, St. Charles will resume the soup kitchens. This year, we are asking the community to make their wonderful soups and breads (please bring your soups in pots ready to heat on the stove). Or, if you don’t have the time to make soup or bread, donate the cost of what you would spend to go out to eat. Proceeds will benefit Borromeo Housing. Then if your schedule permits, join us for the Lenten talks.

Soup kitchens will begin at 6:00 PM in the School Cafeteria. Soup will be served until 7:30 PM when the Jubilee Justice Lenten Talks begin.

FEATURED (REQUESTED) SOUPS

• Tuesday, February 23, 1999 - Chicken Noodle
• Tuesday, March 2, 1999 - Vegetable Beef
• Tuesday, March 9, 1999 - Chef’s Choice
• Tuesday, March 16, 1999 - Any Cream Soup
• Tuesday, March 23, 1999 - Chef’s Choice or any Legume

SENIOR’S TEA WITH THE PASTOR!

Come join Fr. Gerry after the noon Mass on Wednesday, February 17th (ASH WEDNESDAY) for tea, light lunch and some fun!

ST. CHARLES YOUNG ADULTS (C’YA)

Get ready for the upcoming Academy Awards with the all-star cast of C’YA. John Sonderman (908-0107) will be sponsoring a movie night on 2/12/99. Call John for details on when and where to meet. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the Scroll at the back of church for other events. Or look us up on-line at www.stcharleschurch.org/cya.

• Last Week’s Collection: $14,226.00
• Last Week’s Tithe of $1,422.60 was for Gabriel Homes and the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia.
• This Week’s Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
• This Week’s 2nd Collection is for the Catholic Herald.
• Next Week’s Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.

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