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Photos & Stories from 2008

We feel the Spirit in a variety of ways at St. Charles, including these examples from 2008.

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This Month's Highlights (See parish calendar for all events) Sun., Nov. 30 - First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of our New Church Year. Move to cycle “B” for Sunday Mass Scripture readings and cycle I for weekday Mass readings. Sun., Nov. 30 - Our Annual Giving Tree goes up this weekend. Take a tag and buy a gift for someone in need. Gifts due by Thur Dec 18. Amy Klinger 703-887-4255 or amyeklinger@gmail.com Mon., Dec. 1 - Baptismal Preparation in English at 7:30 PM, Benedict Hall. Registration is required. Call the Parish Office to register Tue., Dec. 2 - Centennial Committee at 7 PM, Room 104. Planning for our 100th anniversary in 2009. mimifitz@verizon.net Tue., Dec. 2 - Weekly Advent Evening Prayer on Tuesdays – Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 at 7:30 PM, Chapel. Come pray & rest. All are welcome Gathering anytime after 7:20 PM adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org Wed., Dec. 3 - Young Adult Advent Evening of Reflection at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. Refreshments start at 6:30 PM. For those in their 20s and 30s. RSVP to 202-529-3330 pallotti@pallotticenter.org Wed., Dec. 3 - Circle of Caring Meeting at 7:30 PM, Room 103. Contact Peter Dirr 703-537-8559 or peterdirr@gmail.com Thur., Dec. 4 - Praise and Worship Small Group Discussions For those in their 20s and 30s. 7:30 PM, Upper Room. praise@stcharleschurch.org Thur., Dec. 4 - Parish Council sub committee at 7:30 PM, Room 103. council@stcharleschurch.org Sat., Dec. 6 - Christmas Sing-Along To benefit the Philippine Medical Mission at 6:30 PM, Benedict Hall. pmm@stcharleschurch.org Sun., Dec. 7 - Breakfast with Santa Have you picture taken with Santa and enjoy breakfast St. Charles School from 8 AM - 12:30 PM, Benedict Hall Sun., Dec. 7 - Parents of children in religious education meeting at 10:10 AM in the Gym. Anne Marie 703-527-5500 x119 akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org Sun., Dec. 7 - Conversation with Creedon: Prayer - 5 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Life. Monthly discussion with our Pastor and guest Carol O'Neil at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org Mon., Dec. 8 - Holy Day of Obligation: Immaculate Conception of Mary Mass times at 9 AM, noon, and 7:30 PM (Bilingual) Mon., Dec. 8 - Senior Adult Lunch & Tea Presentation on Identify Theft at 11 AM followed by noon Mass, followed by lunch. Contact Norma 202-531-8189 njjcanales@cox.net Tue., Dec. 9 - Weekly Advent Evening Prayer on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, Chapel. Dec. 9, 16, 23 Come pray & rest. All are welcome. adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org Tue., Dec. 9 - Interfaith Committee meeting interfaith@stcharleschurch.org 7:30 PM 104 Wed., Dec. 10 - Liturgy planning meeting preparing for the coming Liturgies at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. foleyg007@aol.com Thur., Dec. 11 - Irish Christmas Mass and reception at 7 PM in the church. Come and spread a little Irish cheer. Lorna 703-560-7220 lornacreedon@cox.net Sat., Dec. 13 - VOICE meeting at 12:30 PM, parish library. Marisa Vertrees 703-527-5500 mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org Sat., Dec. 13 - Family Advent Celebration at 6:30 PM, Benedict Hall and Gym. Anne Marie 703-527-5500 x119akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org Sat./Sun., Dec. 13 & 14 - Alternative Gift Fair in Benedict Hall after all the Masses this weekend Sun., Dec. 14 - Lady of Guadalupe Celebration at various Masses with reception after the 1 PM Spanish Mass Mon., Dec. 15 - Advent Penance Service at 7:30 PM. Starts with a prayer service followed by opportunities for individual confessions. We've added more priests to meet the high demand we saw last time. adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org 703-527-5500 x115 Tue., Dec. 16 - Development Committee at 7 PM, parish library mwhitaker@smartpaymentsolutions.com, Wed., Dec. 16 - Misa De Gallo/Simbang Gabi: daily 5 AM (yes, in the morning) Mass in the church from Dec. 16-24. A lovely Filipino tradition of early morning Mass followed by a great breakfast. Litong Roa 703-486-0992e.roa@att.net Thur., Dec. 18 - Giving Tree gifts Due by today! Fri., Dec. 19 - School Christmas Concert 1 PM Gym Fri./Sat./Sun. Dec. 19-21: Giving Tree sorting Come help sort and organize hundreds of gifts. Amyamyeklinger@gmail.com Wed., Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve. Mass at 5 PM in the Church, 5 PM in the Gym, and 10 PM in the Church (all in English) Thur., Dec. 25 - Christmas Day. Masses at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spanish) Wed., Dec. 31 - New Years Eve: Office Closes at Noon. Vigil for Jan. 1 Holy Day Mass at 7:30 PM. Thur., Jan. 1 - Holy Day of Obligation – Mary the Mother of God Masses at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spanish) Subscribe to these monthly announcements»

WAY, high school ministry, summer of 2008 Fr. Clement's 20th anniversary as a priest - August 2008 Fr. Gerry is joined by his brothers Willie John and Michael Creedon at the celebration of his 40 years of ordination. See the pictures as a photo slideshow (Flash) or as photo gallery. School golf tournament fundraiser - April 18, 2008 St. Charles honored by A-SPAN.