FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Members of St. Charles,

Our parish School still has vacancies for certain grades in the Fall. I have been deeply impressed by the attitude of our students and the skill and dedication of our staff. As well as the faith dimension, I am told that our school outstrips most elementary schools in the region in the area of academics, especially math and science. So SPREAD THE WORD and fill our school to capacity. Call the Parish Office if the School Office is closed.

Feel the Spirit,

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED

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 as well as serve on the committee. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineers are also needed. To volunteer, please call or e-mail Monica Craven at 703-524-4526; arlocs@mnsinc.com.

BORROMEO HOUSING, INC. (BHI)

BHI is holding a book drive!!! We need books for ages 0 - 3, especially infants. So, board books, cloth books and very easy to read books would be great appreciated and read!! Please drop off your BABY BOOKS FOR BHI to the Parish Office during the month of July! Thank you.

ST. CHARLES SCHOOL

The School Office will be open for registration, information and sale of Giant Certificates on July 26 - 29. An August calendar will be posted. For further information when the School Office is closed, please call the Parish Office (527-5500) to leave your name and telephone number only. Your call will be returned by the School as soon as possible.

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1999:

• 7:30 Tom Gallagher by Barb Hartman
• 9:00 Parishioners
• 11:00 Hazel Hagarty by Ken & Marie Milow
• 1:00 Paul Galvez by Marie & Owen Beime
• Readings: 1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52

Monday, July 26:

• 9:00 Henry Anderson by Mary Bishop
• Readings: Exodus 32:15-24,30-34; Matthew 13:31-35

Tuesday, July 27:

• 9:00 Guillermo Carvajal by Lucia Hittle & family
• 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
• Readings: Exodus 33:7-11;34:5b-9,28; Matthew 13:36-43

Wednesday, July 28:

• 9:00 Anthony Du-itt by Leslie Dunne
• Readings: Exodus 34:29-35; Matthew 13:44-46

Thursday, July 29:

• 9:00 Alan Hurkamp by Patricia & Edward Lafean
• Readings: Exodus 40:16-21,34-38; John 11:19-27

Friday, July 30:

• 9:00 Mary Devlin by Joe & Diane Boyle
• Readings: Leviticus 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34b-37;Matthew 13:54-58

Saturday, July 31:

• 9:00 Joseph Turner by Kathleen O’Leary
• 5:00 Frank Sacharanski by John Sacharanski
• Readings: Leviticus 25:1,8-17; Matthew 14:1-12

Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer, especially: Robert Westbrook, Nelson Santos, Vincent Teano, Juanita Wetzel, Kathy and Mike Burke, Jill Hasty, James Kern, the Bruno family and Leslie Zolbe. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Rev. Seumas (James X) O’Reilly, Ruth Pack, Sten Fieldsted and Carl Schmidt.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER...

DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR KIDS THIS WEEKEND! Our sister parish in Cavaillon has sent news of 57 students seeking sponsorship for the next school year. For $100, you can provide a student with tuition, uniform and supplies for the upcoming school year. What a gift! Come to the Parish Library after the 5:00 PM Mass on July 31, and after the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses on August 1. You will be able to see photos, and learn more about the children and their school from members of our Haiti Committee. We look forward to seeing you July 31 and August 1 in the Library! If you have any questions, feel free to call Jo Lee at 522-5326. For those of you who sponsored children last year and wish to renew that commitment, you will be called soon by our Haiti Committee. Many thanks to you all for your continuing support and love for our sisters and brothers in Haiti.

Ministry

All children have the natural, inalienable right to have their own family, parents, brothers and sisters, among whom they come to the realization that they are persons needing love and capable of loving others.

-John Paul II, June 14 Homily at Lowicz

WAY will be meeting tonight from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Youth Center. All high school aged youth are invited to this evening get together to share their faith and have fun!

Attention all parishioners ... Rent-a-teen will continue through the summer. Youth who will be going to Rome for World Youth Day 2000 next August, have decided to continue this service throughout the summer. Look for flyers at the Church entrances or call Anne Marie at 527-5500 to set up a work date.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ATRIUM - Registration forms for this year’s Atrium will be sent out in mid-August. If you are new to Religious Education, please leave a self addressed envelope at the Parish Office for Marilyn Krause and the information will be sent to you.

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN (4-8 year olds) is usually offered on a three week cycle during the 9:00 AM Mass. Additional helpers are needed to expand this to the 11:00 AM Mass and to replace our retirees at the 9:00 AM Mass. Do you have one hour once a month to break open scripture with our children? Training is provided. To volunteer, contact Marilyn Krause at the Parish Office (527-5500 x19).

ADULT SPIRITUALITY

We are told, “To enter the Kingdom of God, we must be like children.” The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd offers adults an opportunity to slow down to reflect on the most essential elements of our faith. This group meets monthly beginning in August. Registration forms are available in the back of the church or from the Religious Education Office.

CIRCLE OF CARING

Do you know of a friend, parishioner, or family member who is ill, homebound or hospitalized? Our Homebound ministry is here to help. Contact Eleanor Werthmann at 821-3483 or the Parish Office at 527-5500 to arrange for the Eucharist to be brought to them.

IN OUR PARISH...

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

We recently conducted orientation sessions for new members of the Parish Council. We look forward to their participation at our first meeting of the new fiscal year on September 1. We thank all who volunteered time and talent to St. Charles!

ARE YOU FRONT PAGE NEWS?

Get your parish event announced in local newspapers, area church bulletins and even through e-mail. CAFE put together the steps you need to successfully plan and promote your next ministry event. Visit the parish web site at www.stcharleschurch.org to learn some new publicity tips. Or log on and see what’s planned for this summer at St. Charles. This week, why don’t you share our web address with someone who might enjoy connecting with our parish?

THE WASHINGTON THEOLOGICAL UNION

The Washington Theological Union, a Roman Catholic graduate school of theology for ministry is offering fall semester courses in areas including: church history, sacred scripture, spirituality, pastoral studies, moral theology and parish life. Classes begin on August 30. The campus is accessible by Metro (Takoma station, red line). Parking is available. Please call the Enrollment Services Office at (202) 541-5213 for application and registration information.

RAINBOWS

Rainbows, a program for children who have suffered a loss because of death, separation or divorce, is returning for its 4th year at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Vienna, Virginia. Rainbows is a program of reality and hope for children and their families. Register with the Religious Education Office at 938-1948, now through September 19. For more information call Diana Acker at 391-6810 or Sue Long at 938-1948.

• Last Week’s Collection: $13,156.50
• Last Week’s Tithe of $1,315.65 was for St. Charles Outreach.
• This Week’s Tithe is for Borromeo Housing.
• Next Week’s Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.

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