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St. Charles Bulletin for September 2, 2001
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The printed version of this bulletin included
the registration form
(PDF) for
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, a day focused on
prayer on Sept. 22
and New Counseling Intern announcement
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
"The one who humbles himself will be exalted". We live in a culture of self promotion and devil take the hindmost. The world of work that we celebrate on Labor Day is often an arena of negative competition taken over by the struggle for status and power.
At the same time, we are witnessing a new interest in spirituality in the work place. Many want more congruity between their values and their work. Our energies need to support our highest aspirations. The church brings to our labor a vision of work as a participation in the ongoing work of God's creation and a call to equality and human dignity.
The Living Wage movement responds to age old teachings on a just wage and a preferential option for the lowest paid. I am happy to report that our Finance Committee has joined me in a policy to provide a living wage to all in the employ of St. Charles, so that the least paid meet the standards of the movement we advocate.
God Bless the work!
P.S. Please visit our Library to offer your comments on the designs for a Parish Center.
PARKING FOR MASS
ALERT!! Please do not park at the curb on the Fairfax Drive side of the
church. It is a "NO PARKING" zone and you may be ticketed. We
are working on the traffic flow in the Church parking lot to avoid parking
difficulties. Please be patient with our volunteers - they are working
very hard to help everyone. If you would like to become a member of this
volunteer team, please call Marvin Mayorga at the Parish Office. Thank
you for your cooperation!
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CRIME
Help Fr. Gerry to help the Good News prison Ministry. On Friday, September
28, 2001, golfers from all walks of life will gather at the Fairfax National
Golf Course in Centreville, VA and drive golf balls down the fairways
with one purpose in mind. All proceeds from this Good News Golf Marathon
will directly support the Fairfax Chaplaincy at the Fairfax County Adult
Detention Center. Sponsor Fr. Gerry by pledging $1, $2, $5 or $10 per
hole. Sponsorship forms can be picked-up in the Parish Office.
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office and School will be closed on Monday, September
3rd in observance of Labor Day.
LITURGIES & INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Eugenia Reyes by Doring Abrantes
11:00 Dwight Evans by Rose Evans
1:00 Samuel Eduardo Valenzuela by Javier Valenzuela
Readings: Sirach 3:17-18, 20,28-29; Hebrew 12:18-19, 22-24; Luke 14:1,7-14
Monday, September 3, 2001:
9:00 Maurice Rubinger by the Rubinger Family
7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Luke 4:16-30
Tuesday, September 4, 2001:
9:00 Nathan Campbell by Deborah Campbell
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11; Luke 4:31-37
Wednesday, September 5, 2001:
9:00 Frank & Gwendoline Gradoville by Savery Gradoville
Readings: Colossians 1:1-8; Luke 4:38-44
Thursday, September 6, 2001:
9:00 Lola & Chester Roy (L) by Bertha Zimmermann
Readings: Colossians 1:9-14; Luke 5:1-11
Friday, September 7, 2001:
9:00 Loo Shew Har by the Gathering Group
Readings: Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 5:33-39
Saturday, September 8, 2001:
9:00 the Ricks Family by Veronica Ricks
5:00 William Hallahan by Helen Hallahan Jakubowski
Readings: Micah 5:1-4; Matthew 1:1-6,18-23
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Eileen Bruno, Judy Birt, Sr. Margaret A. Cook,
Connor Cozoli, Michael Andrew Herdoiza, Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza,
Mary Theresa Kern, Joshua Solano, Arthur Simolunas, Jared Spaerh, Mary
Gerwin, Mildred Weaver, and Amalia Verdeja. Let us also pray for those
who have died, especially: Miguel Sotelo, Alice Flaherty, and Gladys Benedi.
SCHOOL NEW S
Dear Friends in Christ, Over the years, your outstanding generosity to
St. Charles School Scholarship Fund (better known as Sr. B's Kids) has
provided a Catholic Education to many underprivileged children. For this,
we are deeply grateful. Please be assured that you and yours are remembered
in our daily prayers. Again, I appeal to your "giving hearts"
as we prepare to begin a new school year. No amount is too large or too
small to help prepare these children for a brighter future. God loves
you and I do too. Your continued support is a blessing. Checks can be
made payable to "St. Charles School Scholarship Fund". LIVE
THE SPIRIT! In Him Always, Sister Benedict, O.S.B.
MinistryIf human beings were convinced that we are called to live together that it is wonderful to come to know one another, to respect and help one another,
the world would be radically different..
-Pope John Paul II, Address to Diplomatic Corps,
January 13, 2001
YOUTH NEWS
Attention all 7th - 12th graders…next Sunday, September 9th marks the kick-off night for On The Way, WAY and the Youth Mass. Join us for Mass at 6PM then afterwards enjoy food, fun and social. All 7th and 8th graders will meet in the Upper Room from 7-8:30PM and all 9th - 12th will meet in the Youth Room from 7-9PM. Questions?? 7th and 8th graders call or email Jennifer Hohmann at 202-363-8072, or jmhohmann@hotmial.com and 9th - 12th graders call Christine Feller at 703-528-0148.
Youth Rally 2001 looms just around the corner! All high school youth…mark Saturday, September 22 on your calendar as a day of music, comedy, drama, faith and food. Guest speakers include Bud Welch who has become a vocal opponent of the death penalty since losing his daugther in the Oklahoma City bombing. Don't miss this opportunity to gather with hundreds of teens from around the Arlington Diocese. Bring your signed permission slip and $25 to WAY on Sunday 9th. Questions? Call or email Jennifer Bible, 703-465-0635, jaybee1075@hotmail.com.
Don't cash it!
Don't deposit it!
Turn it over, sign it, and write:
"Pay to the order of the St. Charles Capital Campaign."
Our tax refund checks are a wonderful opportunity for us to do even more - above and beyond our pledges - to Build the Spirit and Build the Parish Community Center Here at St. Charles.
You can simply place your check in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Office. Thank you again for your continuing generosity and spirit of sacrifice.
IN OUR PARISH
ADD YOUR PICTURE TO THE PARISH PHOTO ALBUM
Parishioners are asking the Web Team
to include more community photos on your award-winning parish website,
www.stcharleschurch.org. Do you have a good one from a recent wedding,
baptism or other parish-related event? Email your best one to webteam@stcharleschurch.org,
along with a suggested caption identifying who's in the picture. If you
need the Web Team to scan a single photo, leave it in the website mailbox
in the Parish Office, along with your name, phone number and email address
so we can follow up with you. Even if you don't have a photo to share,
visit the site this week to get your own copy of
Fr. Chuck's do-it-yourself house blessing kit.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Please notify the Parish Office in writing of any change of address. The
Post Office often returns to us correspondence undelivered because of
change of address, charging a fee for this service.
COMMUNITY LIFE SUPPER
Join us on Tuesday, September 11 at 7PM for our Community Life Supper.
All members of the Circle of Caring, CYA, Cursillo, Sponsor Couples, Gathering,
Marriage Encounter, Moms, Prayer Group, Scripture Review and Web Team
are invited to begin their ministry together. RSVP by calling the Parish
Office before September 5th.
SET YOUR HEART IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Join us on Saturday, September 22 from 10AM to 4PM for a day of exploring
the hows and whys of prayer. "Lord, teach us to pray" is a way
to come together for talks, reflection and songs all held in the cafeteria.
Registration is $5 along with lunch included. To sign up complete one
of the registration forms at the door or Call Jean Sweeney at 703-527-5500,
ext. 15. .($10 for walk-ins). Registration
form (PDF)
CROPWALK IS BACK
Join the 2001 Arlington CropWalk which will be held on Saturday, October
20th. Beginning September 9th, you can register to walk at the CropWalk
table by the main door of the church after the 9AM and 11AM Masses. If
you'd like to register walkers, walk or sponsor a walker, call Carol Brown
on 703-524-6133.
- Last Week's Collection: $13,388.61
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,338.87 was for the Arlington Free Clinic.
- This Week's Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon and Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Next Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
Revised/reviewed August
29, 2001
See also: Photos and Stories from 2001
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