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St. Charles Ministries Fair
Join with the Spirit!
Saturday, Sept. 27 & Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003 after every Mass
Contact volunteers@stcharleschurch.org for more information.

You'll jump for joy at all the opportunitiesThe St. Charles Volunteer Fair is your opportunity to find out how you can offer your gifts to others. The Fair is also the chance for ministries and neighborhoods to share their successes and explain how you can get involved. Plus, we're serving free, delicious food!

We have volunteer opportunities for everyone from cooks to computer programmers. If you can spare one hour each week, each month or even each year, then we can find a fun and rewarding role for you!

Confirmed Exhibitors:

  1. Arlington Diocese Cursillo
  2. Borromeo Housing, Inc. [BHI]
  3. Circle of Caring
  4. Community Life General
  5. C'YA (young adults)
  6. Education/Youth Ministries
  7. Hospitality
  8. Liturgy Ministries (25 groups and activities)
  9. Marriage Ministries
  10. Neighborhood A/B
  11. Neighborhood E
  12. Neighborhood F
  13. Pantry
  14. Parish Council
  15. Philippine Medical Mission (PMM)
  16. RCIA
  17. Respect Life Committee
  18. Retrouvaille of Northern Virginia
  19. Social Justice Ministries
  20. St. Charles School
  21. Web Team

Are You Visiting the Fair? Join with the Spirit and...

  • ...Become an active member of the Body of Christ
  • Learn about the exciting things going on in the parish
  • Find out how you can participate in Arlington County and parish programs
  • Meet people who have similar interests to you
  • Discover which Neighborhood you live in and what they have to offer
  • Join the parish by registering as a parishioner, if you'd like
  • Enjoy free food with our Hospitality group

You Can Also Vote for the "Best Booth" at the Fair! (CANCELLED)

Cast your vote for the "best booth" at the Ministries Fair. The winning ministry of this informal poll gets bragging rights for the year and their name in lights (that is, on the web site). The ballots will be counted Sunday night and the winner announced on the parish website on Monday, September 29

 


Are You Working at the Fair? Here Are 10 Ways for Your Group to be Successful

  1. Smiling, friendly volunteers working at your station
  2. A colorful tablecloth on your table
  3. Job descriptions so prospective volunteers know specifically how they can help
  4. Simple fact sheets, calendars or brochures of upcoming events
  5. Fliers from previous events
  6. Nametags for your volunteers; coordinated or logo t-shirts if you have 'em
  7. Pictures of your group "in action" on display
  8. Tasty treats to share
  9. Informed volunteers who can speak about all of your opportunities
  10. Volunteers who reach out, say hello, and encourage Fair visitors to get involved

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Revised/reviewed September 30, 2003

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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
3304 North Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201, USA
Tel: 703-527-5500 | Fax: 703-527-5505 | Web: www.stcharleschurch.org