Sat., Feb. 6 - CHANGE: Peace
Symposium scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6 in Benedict Hall has
been RESCHEDULED to Feb. 20.
All religious education activities at St. Charles
are canceled for Sunday, February 7. These activities include
Atrium, grade-based relig. education (morning and afternoon sessions),
children's initiation, confirmation, WAY and On the Way.
Tues., Feb. 9 - Funeral for Rodrigo Canadas
at 10:30 AM
Born in Quito, Ecuador, and receiving his medical degree there,
he was a physician's assistant at several local hospitals: Columbia
Hospial for Women, Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital, Fair Oaks
Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. He lifted the spirits of
those around him with his great sense of humor, making life more
pleasant for all.
He died suddenly on February 4 from a massive stroke and a fall
down the stairs of his home.
He is survived by his wife Margarita, his three daughters Raquel,
Maria, and Natalie, and his grandson Edward.
Save the Date! 3rd Annual School Golf Tournament on April 26, 2010 at
Heritage Hunt Country Club with a 1 PM tee time
Recurring Events
Sundays and Thursdays- Young Adult drop-in basketball in the
Gym Sun 4-5:30pm & Thur 8:15-10:15pm.
Mondays - FREE Yoga class 6-7pm in Benedict
Hall
Wednesdays - FREE Yoga class 10-11am in
Benedict Hall
St. Charles Closes When Arlington County Events Are Canceled for
Snow
How can you tell if St. Charles is open when there's snow? If Arlington
Co. cancels events then St. Charles closes as well and scheduled
parish events -- other than Mass -- will not take place in that
situation. (In the event of a two-hour delay, morning meetings are
canceled.)
2010 Bishop's Lenten Appeal
On the weekend of February 6 – 7, every parishioner has the opportunity
to support the 2010 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA). During Mass you'll
receive info and a pledge
card to fill out. Please prayerfully consider your gift amount
for the BLA.
The BLA helps support diocesan offices and ministries that serve
tens of thousands of people each year. From support of seminarians
and training of catechists to helping youth grow in their faith
and teaching respect for the sanctity of life, your support of the
BLA impacts the lives of many people that reach beyond the scope
of any individual parish.
As you reflect on your blessings this year, we ask you to consider
making a sacrificial pledge to help sustain the ministries and programs
that are funded by the BLA. By making a pledge, your gift becomes
intentional, representing a promise to give not from your leftovers,
but from your first fruits. From all that we have received, let
us make a proper return to God, Our Heavenly Father, the source
of our life and all blessings.
Earthquake in Haiti: Fr. Gerry and Parish Missions Safe
Here's an update on the earthquake in Haiti in response to the questions
from many parishioners.
Fr. Gerry confirmed he is safe. He was in Santo Domingo at
the time of the quake, which was not affected. Due to the chaos
on Hispaniola, his return trip has been delayed for a few days.
Our missions in Haiti and the Dominican Republic are also
safe. The Haiti sister parishes are in the southwest peninsula,
a separate region of the country. The damage, while severe,
appears to be concentrated in and around the capital, Port-au-Prince.
NEW: Second collection the weekend of Jan. 16-17 for
Haiti relief.
Arlington Bishop Paul Loverde and Fr. Gerry Creedon, St. Charles
Pastor, with a copy of “A Century of Spirit.”
History of St. Charles Published -- Order Your Copy
"A Century of Spirit," the 100-year history of St. Charles Borromeo
Parish, was recently published and is now available for purchase.
The history contains plenty of photos and a lively account of
the achievements of the clergy and parishioners who have made
St. Charles a special community of worship and service. This is
a keepsake for all who value this church and makes a nice gift
for friends and relatives living elsewhere who once called St.
Charles their spiritual home. Fill
out your order form (PDF) now.
St.
Charles Helps Found VOICE
St. Charles is a founding member of Virginians Organized for Interfaith
Community Engagement (VOICE). Although still in its early stages
of development, VOICE has already had a significant impact in
promoting social justice and aiding needy residents of Northern
Virginia. Scores of parishioners have joined Fr. Creedon in working
to establish VOICE as an effective champion of Gospel values in
the four regional jurisdictions: Arlington, Fairfax and Prince
William Counties and the City of Alexandria. Learn how to participate
in future VOICE actions on the VOICE
site.
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