FALL 1999 MENU

Jesus & Women in the Gospel
September 29, 7:00pm - Library
A Bible study and discussion sponsored by St. Charles’ Young Adults (C’YA),
facilitated by Mark Andersen (703/276-9768).

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Jesus and the Gospel
October 6, 10:00am - Library
Five-month course that meets weekly for 1.5 hours.($17 materials fee).
Facilitated by Jim Morris (703/920-7945).

Prayer Ways: Listening to God, and Movement
October 7, 7:30pm - Upper Room
The first of 4 stand-alone sessions devoted to learning and practicing praying.
Sponsored by Gathering. Maryjean Davidge (703/522-0549) mdavidge@erols.com.

Prayer Ways: Centering Prayer
October 21, 7:30pm - Upper Room
The second of 4 sessions (see Oct. 7 for details).

Understanding Islam
October 27, 7:30pm - Main Church
Dr. Anwar Hajjaj of the Dar Al-Hijrah mosque is our presenter.
Come for an overview (with questions & answers) of one of the world’s largest religions. In this year of God the Father, Pope John Paul II urges us to engage in inter-religous dialogue with world religions. Are you aware that despite of our many differences, we share some commonalties with Muslims?
Camille Burutto (703/527-5997).
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Parish Town Hall Meeting
November 4, 7:00pm - Main Church
An evening of planning and questions for all parishioners.
Sponsored by the Parish Council and Pastoral Team (703/527-5500).

Exploring Feminine Images of God in the Bible
The Bible holds a rich diversity of images for God, including numerous ones that refer to the Divine in feminine metaphors. To explore this little-known but important aspect of Scripture, come to this Bible study. Wednesday, November 10
7 to 9 in the Upper Room Mark Andersen 703-276-9768
Jean Sweeney 703-527-5500 x15 parish office

"But Israrel said 'My God has forsaken me, my God has forgotten me.' Can a woman foget her nursing child, show no compassion for the child of her womb?" Isiah 49:14-16

"God's parental tenderness can also be expressed by the image of motherhood...(God) is neither man or woman. Man and woman are both with the one and the same dignity 'in the image of God.'" Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 239, 369

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Prayer Ways
November 4 and 18, 7:30pm - Upper Room
The third and fourth of 4 sessions (see Oct. 7 for details).

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The World Turned Upside Down:
Jesus & Authority in the Bible
The theme of "radical reversal" runs through Jesus' teaching, suggesting a profoundly transformed approach to social organization, leadership, and authority. To examine this Scriptural theme, explore how it helped provide the basis for phenomenon as diverse as the Diggers of 17th C England, modern anarchism, and the Catholic Worker movement, and see how it challenges us today, please come to this Bible study, facilitated by Mark Andersen of C'YA and CAFE.
Wednesday, December 1
7 to 9 in the Upper Room Mark Andersen 703-276-9768
Jean Sweeney 703-527-5500 x15 parish office

"Failing to find Paul, the crowd dragged members of the congregation before the magistrates, shouting 'Those who are turning the world upside down have come here as well...They all flout Caesar's laws, claiming that there is another king, Jesus.'" Acts 17:6-7

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Saturday Prayer 'n' Share Scripture Sharing
December 4, 11 and 18, 8:00am - Chapel
Reflections on the weekly Scriptures with Father Creedon.

Living Your Faith in the Workplace
December 4, 9:00am Mass in Chapel to 3:00pm
A parish Advent retreat sponsored by Cursillo.

Sabbath Prayer & the Jubilee
December 4, 6:00pm - Chapel
An Advent Faith Update with Father Creedon focusing on deepening our personal and communal spirituality.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Pro-Life Vigil and Eucharistic Adoration
December 8, Wednesday, in the Chapel
Join in our pro-life prayer vigil including Eucharistic Adoration following the evening Holy Day Mass.
Jen Cole 703/525-6925 or jencole777@hotmail.com

Forgive Us Our Debts
December 18, 6:00pm - Chapel
An Advent Faith Update with Father Creedon focusing on the manyfaces of reconciliation, both personal and social.

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