Dear Members of St. Charles,
This past year we have studied the feasibility of a Parish Center and have begun a strategic plan. A Parish Center Committee has been formed under the leadership of Monica Craven and Andrea Pampaloni. A summary of a parish survey is enclosed detailing the center as a parish priority for respondents. Kathleen Moriarty has volunteered her architectural skills for preliminary planning. We are in need of other professionals who will lend their skills, especially in the area of capital campaign development and engineering. Please study the advertisement in today’s bulletin. Our thanks to all who have assisted this project with such patience over the years. I hope the coming year will bring us to a happy resolution. You may call Monica, Andrea, Kathleen or the Office if you wish to volunteer.
Feel the Spirit,
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Parish Center Committee is seeking parishioners with professional development experience, especially in Capital Campaigns, to fill the position of Chair of the Fundraising Subcommittee. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineers are also needed. To volunteer, please call or e-mail Monica Craven at 703-524-4526; arlocs@mnsinc.com.
MOM & ME
Elizabeth Ministries, Mom & Me group now meets every Thursday morning from 10 - 11:30 AM in the Parish Library. This group is an open group for mothers and young children (infants too!). Usually, there is a sharing session followed by songs and movement with the children. Come join us. Dads are welcome to come too!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone who is? Come join us Sunday, July 11th at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK:Our special thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark, Realtors for supporting our Parish.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1999:
- 7:30 Parishioners
- 9:00 Esmeralda Lozano by Eduardo Lozano
- 11:00 Mary Sacharanski by John Sacharanski
- 1:00 Leon Sandagorda by Irene Lopez
- Readings: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16a; Romans 6:3-4,8-11; Matthew 10:37-42
Monday, June 28:
- 9:00 Aurelia de Moncayo by Susana Moncayo
- Readings: Genesis 18:16-33; Matthew 8:18-22
Tuesday, June 29: PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
- 9:00 Joseph Bocchino by Jerry Carrier
- 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
- Readings Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19:
Wednesday, June 30:
- 9:00 Lucille Dezzutti by Steve & Regina Trodden
- Readings: Genesis 21:5,8-20; Matthew 8:28-34
Thursday, July 1:
- 9:00 Juliana Raj (L) by Annabelle Ryan
- Readings: Genesis 22:1-19; Matthew 9:1-8
Friday, July 2:
- 9:00 Marissa Yatco by Eric & Regina Gomez
- Readings: Genesis 23:1-4,19;24:1-8,62-67; Matthew 9:9-13
Saturday, July 3: THOMAS, APOSTLE
- 9:00 the Carol Augustine family (L) by Eileen Bruno
- 5:00 Frank & Gwendoline Gradoville by Savery Gradoville
- Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Vincent Teano, Beatrice Ethelbert, Mary & John Cairns, Mary Martin, mother of Jan Martin, Jill Hasty, Angelina Fazio, Janice Prisco, Kate Downes, Charlie Dyer, Ruth Pack, Martha Hope, Kathleen Lesnick, Stan Suyat, Maria Chumpitaz, Sharon Baber, Lucy Velasquez, Charlie Gerstein, Erica Danty, Leslie Zolbe, Juanita Wetzel, Ward Johnson, Kathy and Mike Burke, James Kern, and Eileen and Ralph Bruno. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Paul Mode, Father of Fr. Daniel Mode.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER...
OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION of Arlington County “Helping to Break the Cycle of Crime” & DONATIONS OF USED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - How do these fit together? Let us tell you! We receive many donations each week of used clothing and such. In turn, we find volunteers to take these items to Goodwill. It would be wonderful if those of you donating items could take them to Goodwill at the outset AND SAVE YOUR GOODWILL RECEIPTS! Bring the receipts to the Parish Office. Brigid Doherty, our Social Justice Minister, will make sure they get to the OAR program. OAR’s mission is to restore the individual offender as a responsible member of the community by providing programs and services to inmates and ex-prisoners. Our donated receipts are turned into vouchers for OAR clients. They use the vouchers to get clothing for job interviews, and to get back on their feet once released. Thanks, as always for your generosity, willingness to help, and your spirit of giving.
Ministry
Concern must be shown for the elderly, who are often neglected and left to fend for themselves. They must be respected as persons; it is important to care for them and to help them in ways which will promote their rights and ensure their greatest possible physical and spiritual well-being. [They] must be protected from situations or pressures which could drive them to suicide; ... they must be helped nowadays to resist the temptation of assisted suicide and euthanasia.
- - Pope John Paul II, Ecciesia in America, No. 63.
WAY’s BARBECUE is TONIGHT, June 27, 1999, beginning at 5:00 PM at the Sullivan’s!! For more information, call Larry (522-3166) or Jen (525--6925). See you tonight!
Cannon’s Baseball Youth Night... one, two, three strikes we’re off to see a Cannon’s baseball game. All middle school, high school, and recent high school graduates are invited. Tickets cost $6.00. To reserve your space, call Anne Marie at 527-5500 no later than Tuesday, June 29th.
Kings Dominion Day lurks just around the corner! All current 6th - 12th graders are invited to join the youth of the diocese for a day of fun and adventure on Friday, July 23 at Kings Dominion. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available for a special price of $17.99 for this day only!! (Regular price is $26.99.) Permission slip and money are due no later than Wednesday, July 7th. Please drop these off at the Parish Office. Permission slips are available at Church entrances. For more information, call Anne Marie at 527-5500.
WAY would like to congratulate all graduates from Washington-Lee, Yorktown, and Wakefield! We love you and will miss you next year. We hope to see you around this summer and wish all of God’s blessings.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES - HOGAR HISPANO
Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano helps immigrants to become self-sufficient. We are located in Arlington and are in search of: a bi-lingual secretary/receptionist; a bi-lingual lawyer, preferably with immigration experience; and, a 20-hour per week English as a Second Language (ESL) coordinator. Social services or education background and bi-lingual preferred. Please fax or send your resume or complete application to: Hogar Hispano, 6201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 307, Falls Church, VA 22044; Fax: 703-534-9809.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Attention all St. Charles Parishioners: You are invited to come worship in Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration anytime at St. Agnes Parish Adoration Chapel in the Parish Center. Some early morning hours need adorers especially. Would you be one sometime? No fees, no questions, satisfaction guaranteed 100%. I would like to see you there with me and -----. I am a St. Charles Parish member of 50 years.
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Thanks to all who attended the parish neighborhood events this month. We enjoyed meeting you!
There will be an orientation session for new members of the Parish Council on Wednesday, July 7 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library. Call Carolyn Gretzinger (243-5653) for information.
NEIGHBORHOOD B BOOK CLUB
The Neighborhood B Book Club invites other book lovers to our next meeting on June 29 where we will discuss the 1998 National Book award-winning novel, Charming Billy by Alice McDermott. The story chronicles an Irish immigrant family in New York and the melancholy truth behind a long-held secret. For more information about the meeting and the club, please contact Mike McDonald at 703-522-1078 or e-mail mmcdd@erols.com.
PARISH WEB TEAM EXPANDS
The St. Charles Web Team is happy to be joined by two new members, Kathleen Daly and Mary Kot-Jansen. All of us work together on the parish web site, www.stcharleschurch.org, to provide you the latest information on parish events, ministry activities and Neighborhoods happenings. Check out our site this week and keep yourself informed. If you’re interested in helping out the Web Team, please e-mail webteam@stcharleschurch.org.
1999 COLLECTION FOR THE WORKS OF THE HOLY FATHER
Today our parish participates in the Peter’s Pence Collection for the Works of the Holy Father. Each year the Holy Father asks us to help him provide for our neediest brothers and sisters throughout the world -- those who suffer due to war, oppression, and natural disasters. Join the Holy Father in this act of justice and kindness. Please pray for the Holy Father and give generously to this special appeal. Thank you.
- Last Week’s Collection: $13,274.00
- Last Week’s Tithe of $1,327.40 was for the Philippine Medical Mission.
- This Week’s 2nd Collection is for the Holy Father (Peter’s Pence).
- Next Week’s Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
