17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Fr. Gerry is in Ireland visiting his family and friends. Please keep
them all in your prayers.
Highlights at St. Charles July 26 - Aug. 3, 2008
- July 26-27 Haiti Godparents Program will be highlighted this
weekend after all the Masses. Have you considered being a support
to a Haitian Child?
- Sun., July 27 - Pre-Cana Information Session for Engaged
Couples Registration Required, 7:00pm, Room 104
- Sun., July 27 - Young Adult Tennis-Each Sunday 1pm-3pm at
TJ Community Center near Glebe & Rt. 50 Email
mictorr@hotmail.com
- Sun., July 27 - Young Adult drop-in basketball. Each Sunday
evening 4-5:30pm and Thursday evenings 8:15pm-10pm. (215) 460-9202.
(co-ed and all skill levels welcome)
- Mon., July 28 - Last Catholic Inquiry Session for the Summe
at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library.
- Tue., July 29 - Weekly discussion on Torture. All are welcome.
7pm on Tuesday evenings through Aug 19.
- Sun., Aug. 3 - Continued young adult discussion on the book
"Thrill of the Chaste". 7:45pm in Benedict Hall
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
CATHOLIC INQUIRY 6-WEEK SUMMER SESSIONS
Anyone interested in exploring more about the Catholic faith is invited
to attend any or all of the upcoming evenings. Each Monday evening,
through July 28 from 7:30-8:30pm in the Library. An overview of the
Adult Initiation process will be given each week after the session for
those interested. Contact Adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
for more information.
INTERFAITH COMMITTEE MEETING
The Interfaith Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 5, at 7:30pm in
Room 101. We will continue planning for our next projects. New members
are welcome. If you have questions please contact Jim Drummond on 202-746-1029
or email him at interfaith@stcharleschurch.org
INTENTION BOOKS IN THE CHURCH
You are welcome to put your intentions in either of the books found
in the back of the Church. The book for those suffering in mind, body,
and spirit is located by the St. Joseph statue and the book of names
for those who have died (including all who died before birth) is located
by the statue of Mary. You prayer for all these intentions are welcomed.
ADULT FAITH OPPORTUNITY
Understanding & Praying the Psalms with Dr. Joe Jensen, Catholic
Biblical Association
8 Mondays beginning Sept 15, 7:30-9:30pm
Tuition = $290 + $20 Registration Fee. 10% Discounts are available for
seniors and accompanying spouses. Five other different course locations.
Contact Bill Tobin, CCDIofVA@aol.com,
or 703-941-4329.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to, Mark J. Monaco, ESQ. Immigration
Attorney for his support.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, July 27, 2008: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Vincent Puritano by Melanie Rigney
9:00am Jean Zink by Cathie Fagerstrom
11:00am Parishioners
1:00pm Emilia Cortez & Esther Ortega by Ane Maria Gomez
6:00pm Dorothy White by Carol & John Shottes
Readings: 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52
Monday, July 28, 2008:
9:00am Thansksgiving (L) by Patrick Ravanera
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings Jer 13:1-11; Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday, July 29, 2008: St. Martha
9:00am Sister Mary Genevieve by Maria Guiomar Fernandes
Readings: Jer 14:17-22; Jn 11:19-27
Wednesday, July 30, 2008: St. Peter Chrysologus
9:00am Kathleen Hauke by Richard Hauke
Readings: Jer 15:10,16-21; Mt 13:44-46
Thursday, July 31, 2008: St. Ignatius of Loyola
9:00am Rosita Perote by Henria Limarios
Readings: Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53
Friday, August 1, 2008: St. Alphonsus Liguori
9:00am Hector Chavarro Jr. by Cecilia Chavarro
Readings: Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13:54-58
Saturday, August 2, 2008: St. Eusebius /St.Peter Julian Eymard
9:00am Annie Romirel by Susan Cahill
Readings: Jer 26:11-16,24; Mt 14:1-12
Vigil for Sunday: 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time
5:00pm James Straney by Helen Jakubowski
Readings: Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35,37-39; Mt 14:13-21
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Sofia Mancini, Dorothy
Daniels, Richard Massey, Joanne Shick, Jo Anne Osborn, Teresa Zurita,
Cecile Weyant, Viola Muller, Lori Grode, Margaret Finocchiaro, Grace
Elizabeth Perkins, Maria Segarra-Hines, and Margie Barba. For those
who have died, especially: Richard (Dick) Pons.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION AND SENIOR TEA
Mark your calendar now! On August 15 we will celebrate the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin at noon followed by a Tea & lunch with our
Pastor, Fr. Gerry Creedon. Please plan to attend this special event
and hear our guest speaker, Steve Gurney. Steve is the founder and publisher
of the quarterly magazine, Guide to Retirement Living. He will be discussing
"Aging in Place" which will be a topic of interest for seniors
who may need to adapt their homes as they age. He will discuss products,
strategies & solutions to enable seniors to live at home or in their
neighborhood for a lifetime. Hope you will be able to join us. RSVP
to Norma at 202-531-8189 or by email at njjcanales@cox.net
Don't forget the Arlington County Fair is the weekend of Aug 7.
SCHOOL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS: The School Office will be open Tuesday
thru Thursday from 9am to 1pm during the summer or leave a message on
the machine.
REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Saint Charles School is pleased to announce that we will be opening
a new class for four-year-olds in September, 2008. The school is now
accepting applications. Children must be four by September 30. If you
are interested in a warm, safe, faith-filled, educational environment
for your four-year-old, please call the school at 703-527-0608.
St. Charles School is looking for a part-time music teacher for grades
Pre-K through 8. If interested please call Linda Lacot at 703-527-0608.
YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB
Please join the St. Charles young adults and Respect Life Committee
on Sunday, Aug 3 at 7:45pm in Benedict Hall to continue our discussion
on Dawn Eden's acclaimed book The Thrill of the Chaste. A former rock
journalist and news editor, Dawn dropped the Sex and the City lifestyle
in pursuit of a more fulfilling life, converting to Catholicism in the
process. Dawn herself will come to speak on August 17. To order the
book, visit www.thrillofthechaste.com. Questions? Please e-mail respectlife@stcharleschurch.org.
SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES…
DOMINICAN RETREAT HOUSE IN MCLEAN
7103 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101-2799
info@dominicanretreat.org,
(703) 356-4243
July 30 - Centering Prayer evening 7-8:15pm
Aug 29-31 - Weekend for Senior Women Fr. Jude Winkler
Sept 4 - Centering Prayer evening 7-8:15pm
Sept 5-7 - Retreat: Writings of St. Paul Fr. Jude Winkler
Sept 12-14 - Charismatic Retreat for Men & Women
Sept 17 - Centering Prayer evening 7-8:15pm
Sept 17 -Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Sept 19-21 -Retreat Weekend for Spanish Speaking Women
Sept 23 - Day Program: "Women's Lay Ministry in the Church,"
Dolores M. Leckey, M.A.
Sept 26-28 - Retreat: Dreams Wisdom Weekend
Sept 30-Oct 1 - Retreat: Honest Communication
Other local opportunities
Book Discussion at Holy Trinity Parish in Georgetown. Tuesdays, beginning
September 2, 2008 at 7:15 p.m.
Parish Center - Neale Room (ground floor) . We will begin discussing
the book "The Life You Save May Be Your Own: An American Pilgrimage"
by Paul Elie.
When is the last time you took a Catholic fieldtrip? You might want
to consider visiting:
-National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the JPII
Catholic Cultural Center, or the Franciscan Monastery, all in NE Washington.
"Torture is a Moral Issue"
We live in a time when we are surrounded by horrific images of waterboarding
and electrocution. In this era where we feel as if we are under constant
threat, it can be difficult to know what we should do for security,
and where to draw the line of immorality. We will be meeting Tuesday
evenings at 7pm from July 29th and through August 19th, in room 104.
We will be using a study guide produced by the U.S. Catholic Bishops
on the subject. For more information, contact Marisa Vertrees, mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org,
or at 703-527-5500, ext 126.
BUILDING FUND UPDATE
Many thanks, to all of our St. Charles Borromeo parishioners, for your
continuous commitment
to our Building Fund. Through your generous participation, we collected
an amount of $7,676.12 during the weekend of July 5th and 6th. However,
we still need to achieve $10,000.00 per month through our Building Fund
second collections in order to make up the difference for our monthly
loan payments to the Diocese. Please remember, if you are planning on
being away for a summer vacation, we encourage you to consider making
your donations through our EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) system. This
is a convenient way for you to still give even if you are going to be
away. Additionally, by honoring your pledge commitments, you are investing
in capital improvements that are necessary to our facilities infrastructure,
and the future of St. Charles. Thank you & God Bless!
BACKPACK COLLECTION
Just a reminder that during July we will be collecting the following
school supplies for the children in grades K-12 who live in the Affordable
Housing Communities of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing:
backpacks, #2 pencils, blue & black ink pens, one-subject spiral
notebook or composition notebooks and pocket folders. Donations can
be dropped off at the Parish Office. Contact Jo-Ann Duggan in the office
if you have any questions. Backpacks are due by July 31. Thank you!
EXPRESS YOUR FAITH
A disciple will acknowledge that Almighty God alone is creator and it
is through His blessings that we have received generous gifts, spiritual
and temporal during our lifetime. Let your last will include a testament
to your faith with a bequest to benefit St. Charles Borromeo Church
in any amount. For more information, call the diocesan Planned Giving
Office at 703-841-2516 or visit www.arlingtondiocese.planyourlegacy.org
today.
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PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
-Last weekend's collection was $20,045.99.
-The Tithe for L'Arche-Independent Living was $1,844.23.
--This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
-Next Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
-Next Week's 2nd Collection is for our Parish Building Fund..
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Bulletin Insert, July 27, 2008:
NEWS ITEMS FROM THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON
HOLY HOUR FOR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN
A Holy Hour to pray for our service men and women, deceased, wounded
in action, and deployed, will be held on Sunday, August 3 from 4 to
5 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of
the Immaculate Conception, located at 400 Michigan Avenue, N.E., in
Washington, D.C. All are encouraged to attend.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR NEW MIRGANTS & REFUGEES
The Office of Migration and Resettlement is preparing to receive over
70 new arrivals in the next six weeks. Please contact Adrienne at a.tygenhof@arlingtondiocese.org
to donate any of the following items: Giant/Target Cards, Beds (frame,
box, and mattress only), Chest of Drawers, Kitchen Tables, Kitchen Chairs,
Couches (no sleeper sofas, please), Lamps, Alarm Clocks, Towels, Dish
soap, Cleaning Supplies, Laundry Detergent, Waste Baskets (not used),
Trash Bags, Toilet Paper and Toiletries.
POST 9/11 ASSISTANCE
Available through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. Catholic
Charities has limited financial assistance available to assist families
and individuals who were directly or indirectly impacted by the tragic
events of September 11, 2001. If you are still suffering the consequences
of 9/11 and need financial assistance, please call Mike Lanigan at (703)
841-3835.
"LIVING WITH DIABETES" WORKSHOP
St. Martin de Porres Senior Center will be hosting a "Living with
Diabetes" workshop Thursday, July 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..
There will be a presentation about living with diabetes, followed by
blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, and fittings for diabetic
shoes. The presentation and screenings are free of charge, bring your
Medicare card if you are interested in shoes. If you wish to join us
for lunch, reservations must be made by Tuesday, July 29. Call (703)
751-2766 for more information.
ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETINGS
Catholic Charities will hold Adoption Information Meetings at 5294 Lyngate
Court in Burke. The meetings will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on 9/18/08,
10/16/08, 11/13/08 and 12/11/08. There is no meeting scheduled in August.
The presentation will cover Catholic Charities Domestic, International,
Interstate and Parental Placement Adoption Programs with emphasis on
the home study, placement and supervision of children as well as adoption
resources and local adoptive parent support groups. We are especially
seeking African/American and interracial couples interested in adopting.
Registration Fee: $20. Please call (703) 425-0100 to register. The meeting
will be conducted in English, but for those who speak only Spanish,
please call the office and ask for the Latina social worker.
GABRIEL PROJECT ARLINGTON - HELP NEEDED
Bilingual volunteers needed for diocesan pregnancy assistance ministry
(GPA) to primarily answer central helpline and take an initial need's
assessment. The goal is to provide spiritual/emotional/physical support
for pregnant women through their parish and the community. More information
and downloadable forms visit: www.arlingtondiocese.org/gpavolunteer.
Please contact (703) 841-2755 or gabrielproject@arlingtondiocese.org
if you are interested and/or would like more information about serving
in this ministry.
WHY DOES GOD ALLOW THE GOOD TO DIE YOUNG?
The Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host a morning
conference on coping with the loss of a young loved one. Speakers include
Fr. Alex Drummond, Dr. Marie Anderson, and Jeanette Reinecker, L.C.S.W.
The conference will be held on Saturday, July 26 at St. Veronica Catholic
Church, 3460 Centreville Rd. in Chantilly. For more information, contact
JoEllen Murphy at (703) 356-3561 or JoEllenLouise@hotmail.com.
ONLINE PARENTING SEMINAR - OCTOBER 6-27, 2008
The Office for Family Life is partnering with the Alpha Omega Clinic
and the Catholic Distance University to offer a 3-week online interactive
seminar for parents of young children. Taught by Elizabeth Kreeft Turcic,
Ph.D., the seminar can be accessed day or night for your convenience.
The cost is $85 for Arlington Diocese resident; $135 for those out-of-diocese.
Scholarships are available. To register, please visit: www.cdu.edu/coursedescription.cfm?CourseID=302-2401.
Questions? Contact the Office for Family Life at familylife@arlingtondiocese.org
or (703) 841-2550.
CHRIST IN THE CITY - ARLINGTON HOLY HOUR AND SOCIAL FOR YOUNG ADULTS
A diocesan-wide young adult holy hour, patterned after Christ in the
City - Washington, will be held on Thursday, July 31 at St. Agnes Catholic
Church in Arlington. Rosary at 6:45 p.m.; exposition from 7-8 p.m. Our
guest preacher this month is Fr. Brian Bashista, Director of the Office
for Vocations for the Diocese of Arlington. He will be speaking on "Who
Are You and Where Are You Going?" Mark your calendars for July
31 so you won't miss this opportunity to pray with other young adults
from throughout our diocese! More information available on the Young
Adult Ministry homepage: www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/young_adult.php.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN-WIDE YOUNG ADULT MASS AND SOCIAL WITH BISHOP LOVERDE
All young adults are invited to our 2nd annual Young Adult Mass with
Bishop Loverde! It will take place on Sunday, August 17 at 7 p.m. at
St. Rita's Catholic Church in Alexandria. This Mass is a wonderful opportunity
to pray with our Bishop, other diocesan priests and young adults from
throughout our diocese.
Bring your friends! More information available on the
Young Adult Ministry homepage: www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/young_adult.php.
SUMMER THEOLOGY ON TAP SERIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS - MONDAY NIGHTS JULY
21ST TO AUG 25TH
"Keeping Your Sights on the Prize: Stumbling Blocks and Stepping
Stones on the Path to Heaven" is the title for this "six-pack"
of speakers at Pat Troy's Irish Pub in Old Town Alexandria. Our summer
series will take a look at how to keep our sights fixed on heaven and
what to do when we lose our way. The speakers will challenge you to
look at life, God, sexuality, forgiveness, courage and happiness with
new eyes. Mark your calendars for six amazing evenings of life-changing
Theology! Join 200+ young adults on Monday evenings, July 21 - Aug 25,
from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Come early for Happy Hour, hang out with old friends
and make new ones! Questions? Contact us at (703) 841-2550 or www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/tot.php.
For the "tech-savvy," past talks are available now on iTunes
and our homepage (under "past talks"). Check it out!
MARRIAGE HELP
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples
at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program
can help you, too. For confidential information or to register for the
July program beginning with a weekend on July 25-27, contact (703) 351-7211
or www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
INTRODUCTORY SESSION TO CREIGHTON MODEL FERTILITYCARE™ (NATURAL
FAMILY PLANNING)
Robert Conkling M.D., F.C.P., is offering an introductory presentation
on the Creighton Model of NFP. The presentation will be held Sat., July
26 at 2 p.m. at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church (6420 Linway Terrace
in McLean). The cost is $15 (married and engaged couples pay as one)
with 100% of the proceeds going toward scholarships for couples who
cannot afford the full cost of training in this method. For more information
visit: www.fertilitycare.org
or www.AAFCP.ORG or contact Dr. Conkling
at quovadis.lifecoach@gmail.com
or (202) 320-8834. Pre-registration is required.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES
The Couple-to-Couple League offers NFP classes throughout Northern Virginia.
Classes usually consist of 3 two-hour sessions spaced one month apart.
Total cost for course and materials is $135/couple. (Spanish course
fees vary; contact teaching couple.) Local classes begin at: St. James
in Falls Church on Sun., August 24, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Contact Stephen
& Susan Baumert at (703) 652-4637 or nfp@stjamescatholic.com
to register, St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington on Sun., September
7, 2008 at 7 p.m. Contact Peter & Marjorie Hickman at (703) 528-0297
or loyalscout@hotmail.com
to register, St. Andrew the Apostle in Clifton on Sun., September 14,
2008 at 3 p.m. Contact Chris & Angela Smith at (703) 266-6756 or
csmith6789@msn.com to register,
Please verify upcoming NFP classes via the local CCL website: www.nova.ccli.org/learn.html.
For information about NFP classes in Spanish, please contact Marcos
& Myriam Perez at (703) 729-7998 or David & Alicia James at
(703) 642-8378.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES BY CORRESPONDENCE
Couple-to-Couple League offers NFP classes by correspondence for couples
unable to attend a local class. NFP Home Study kits are $159 (including
shipping) and can be ordered directly from CCL at 1-800-745-8252 or
at http://ccli.org/learn/homestudy.php.
QUO VADIS DAYS - JULY 27-JULY 31, 2008
All high school young men from the Diocese of Arlington are invited
to Quo Vadis Days, which is a camp for young Catholic men to deepen
their faith, learn more about the priesthood, and to better discern
God's call in their lives. The camp will be held at Mount St. Mary's
Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., and will cost $50, assistance available.
Contact Father Brian Bashista, Director of Vocations at (703) 841-2514
or vocations@arlingtondiocese.org
or visit the website at www.arlingtondiocese.org
ALTAR SERVER PICNIC - THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
The 2008 Annual Picnic for Altar Servers will be held at Lake Fairfax
Park on Thursday, August 14, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please return
the form that was sent to your parish or call the Office of Vocations
at (703) 841-2514 to let us know the number of altar servers attending
from your parish.
HEALING OUR PAST: VICTIM ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
The Victim Assistance Ministry is a program of outreach to victims/survivors
of childhood sexual abuse by clergy, religious or lay employees of the
Catholic Church, as well as those abused through incest, by acquaintances
or through violent attack. If you or someone in your family has been
abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church, we
encourage you to contact our Victim Assistance Coordinator at (703)
841-2530. All calls are confidential. For more information about services
provided by the Victim Assistance Ministry, please visit our website
at www.arlingtondiocese.org.
PROTECTING OUR FUTURE: CHILD PROTECTION & SAFETY
The Office of Child Protection & Safety was created to assist all
parishes and schools in creating a safe environment where our children
are free from sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect. The office provides
various services including child abuse prevention training for employees,
volunteers, children and youth and criminal background history investigations
for employees and volunteers who work with children. For more information
about services provided by the Office of Child Protection & Safety
as well as diocesan policy regarding the prevention of child abuse,
please visit our website at www.arlingtondiocese.org.
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