St Charles Church .org   News & Events Faith Ministries Parish Volunteer Help Contact Us << Previous Week | All Bulletins PDF version (for printing only) | what's a PDF? Parish Sunday Bulletins St. Charles Bulletin for September 9, 2001 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time   FROM OUR PASTOR Dear St. Charles Parishioners: This Sunday at 6:00 PM with our special Youth Mass, we kick off another year of Way and On The Way, our 6th through 12th grade youth ministry programs. I join our catechists and advisers in welcoming our teenagers to a year of growth in faith and friendship. I urge all our parents to consider the various educational programs offered at St. Charles to foster the faith of children and adults. We also have RCIA and Landings for those who are exploring the faith or returning to Church. May this new academic year be a time of renewed dedication to the task of evangelization. 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. Thank you for your cooperation! BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CRIME Help Fr. Gerry to help the Good News prison Ministry. All proceeds from this Good News Golf Marathon will 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. COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES Don't forget our September Supper this Tuesday night at 7 PM in the School Cafeteria. Come enjoy your sister and brother disciples of the various Community Building Ministries. MOMS MINISTRY Ministry of Mothers Sharing is an opportunity for mothers to address feelings, personal growth and friendship through sharing with other moms. If you would like to participate please call Marna Louis at 703-801-1939. PLEASE NOTE: Baptismal preparation in English, previously scheduled for Septemer 23rd, has been rescheduled or September 30th. LITURGIES & INTENTIONS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2001 7:30 Parishioners 9:00 Jeannette Carey Flynn by Catherine Ann Schmitt 11:00 Rose & Frank D'Ambrosio by Mario D' Ambrosio 1:00 Graciela y Oscar Valenzuela by Dubeysa Valenzuela Readings: Wisdom 9:13-18; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33 Monday, September 10, 2001: 9:00 Trinidad Basas by Tito Farrales 7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for Inmates Readings: Colossians 1:24-2:3; Luke 6:6-11 Tuesday, September 11, 2001: 9:00 Betty McKewer by Susan R. Austin Readings: Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 6:12-19 Wednesday, September 12, 2001: 9:00 John D. Farrell by David A. Lamdin Readings: Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 6:20-26 Thursday, September 13, 2001: 9:00 Lawrance Kennedy by Tim & Alice Panyard Readings: Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 6:27-38 Friday, September 14, 2001: 9:00 Frank & Nancy Johnston (L) by John & Twila Gavin & Theresa Readings: Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:13-17 Saturday, September 15, 2001: 9:00 Joy Gonzales by Alex Cuejilo 5:00 Dwight Evans by Rose Evans Readings: 1 Timothy 1:15-17; John 19:25-27 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, Amalia Verdeja, Carolyn Gardner, Joseph Collins, and Charles Williams. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Hernando Parra. SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS The Northern Virginia Chapter of the Million Mom March will hold its meeting at St. Charles in the Upper room on September 10 beginning at 6:30PM - 9PM. The goals of the all volunteer group are to promote gun violence, and serve as a resource for families that are victims of gun trauma. Upcoming events include education at local fall community fairs. A guest speaker at the meeting will be Jim Kessler. He will talk to the group about current federal legislation to close the gun show loophole and give a general overview of gun safety issues. For more information on the meeting contact the MMM NOVA president, Terry Hartnett at 703-250-7817. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark, Realtors, for their support. Ministry Whenever there is lost consciousness of the fact that every man is an object of concern for us just because he is man, civilization and morals are shaken, and the advance to fully developed inhumanity is only a matter of time.. ---Albert Schweitzer, M.D.   YOUTH NEWS On The Way, the 7th and 8th grade youth group will kick off our first meeting tonight, at 7 PM in the Upper Room, following the youth Mass at 6 PM in the Chapel. Pizza will be served. We are looking forward to a great year, and hope to see your there!! Youth Rally 2001 looms just around the corner! All high school youth…mark Saturday, September 22 on your calendar. Don't miss this opportunity. Bring your signed permission slip and $25 to WAY on Sunday 9th. Questions? Call or email Jennifer Bible, 703-465-0635, jaybee1075@hotmail.com. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Reminder…Atrium and Grade based religious education classes start NEXT Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th. If you have not yet registered your child or children, please do so ASAP. Registration forms are available at the desk at the Parish Office or on line at the parish website. If you have any questions, please call 703-527-5500, ext.19. Help Needed…we are still need of a couple catechists for the younger grade religious education classes. If you wish to share your faith with young children in our parish or would like to find out more information about being a catechist, please call 703-527-5500, ext. 19. Thank you! 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 TOP PARISH WEB PAGES FOR AUGUST The August calendar knocked out the Ministries index from the #5 slot on our list of most popular pages on www.stcharleschurch.org in August. The top four pages were unchanged from last month, with the parish home page in first place, followed by the celebrants' schedule (who's saying which Mass), the virtual parish Office forms and staff listing) and C'YA (young adults). In the battle of the ministries, the Web Team edged out Social Justice in popularity, with RCIA making strong gains. The most popular form remained religious education registration and the Haiti newsletter was the most popular newsletter. You'll find these and 100's of more pages on your parish website, so visit us this week to keep connected to your parish. SCHOOL NEWS Over the years, your outstanding generosity to St. Charles School Scholarship Fund has provided a Catholic Education to many underprivileged children. Again, I appeal to your "giving hearts" as we have begun a new school year. No amount is too large or too small to help prepare these children for a brighter future. Checks can be made payable to "St. Charles School Scholarship Fund". LIVE THE SPIRIT! In Him Always, Sister Benedict, O.S.B PASTORAL COUNSELING INTERNS We have two wise and seasoned interns to serve us this year. Cecilia Herrera, who joined us on August 27th, and Carl Ripley, who will continue his work with us. Cecilia has worked with Catholic Charities where she counseled English and Spanish speaking clients. She worked with Project Family, a parent education program for Hispanic families and has done self-esteem programs for young people. Look for her introduction at ww.stcharleschurch.org under Pastoral Counseling. Call 703-527-5500 for appointments. MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year? Were you married in 1951 or 1976? Then contact the parish office to make sure that you are registered for the "2001 Marriage Jubilee Mass". This Mass will be celebrated at 2:30PM on October 14th at the Cathedral, but the parish office has to submit all registrations to the Office for Family Life on/before September 20th. Call the Parish Office with questions. Last Week's Collection: $14,066.38 Last Week's Tithe of $1,406.64 was for our sister parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti. This Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach. This Week's 2nd Collection is for Religious Education. Next Week's Tithe is for St. Charles School.   Top Revised/reviewed September 5, 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