4th Sunday of Lent
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Lent originally was a time of retreat
when the whole community joined the catechumens (those preparing for
baptism) in a time of intensive prayer as they readied themselves for
the Easter sacraments. It is a season of spiritual renewal and rebirth.
Let these days be a time of grace and rededication.
This weekend we welcome Fr. Kevin Nadolski
to celebrate with us on and to lead our three-evening
mission. Please join us on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings from
7:30-8:30pm.
Through our pledges to the Bishop's
Lenten Appeal next weekend, March 28/29, we continue the discipline
of almsgiving. Our generosity brings the church's support to the needy
and marginalized in our region.
May Our Centennial year
bring us closer to the original spirit of St Charles.
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles March 21 - 29, 2009
- Sat., March 21 - St. Patrick's Day party after the 5pm Mass
- Sun., March 22 - Cycle A reading proclaimed at the 9am Mass
as we celebrate the 2nd Scrutiny for an adult parishioner who is preparing
for baptism.
- Sun., March 22 - Parish Mission
w/Fr. Kevin Nadolski 7:30-8:30pm in the Church. With reception hosted
by young adults in Benedict Hall at 8:30pm.Mission continues Mon &
Tues 7:30-8:30pm as well.
- Mon., March 23 - Family Friendly supper. Benedict Hall beginning
at 6:30pm with children's activities in BH from 7:30-8:30pm RSVP sgrunder@stcharleschurch.org.
- Mon., March 23 - Parish Mission
w/Fr. Kevin Nadolski 7:30-8:30pm in the Church.
- Tue., March 24 - Lent Mass at 6pm in the Chapel, Soup Supper
from 6-7:15pm. Soup and Bread donations accepted each week starting
at 5:30pm in Benedict Hall.
- Tue., March 24 - Parish Mission
w/Fr. Kevin Nadolski 7:30-8:30pm in the Church.
- Thur., March 26 - Station of the Cross in English; 7:00pm,
Church.
- Thur., March 26 - Tom Cahill, author of the new book, "A
Saint on Death Row," will be discussing
his new book and the death penalty; 7pm, Benedict Hall.
- Fri., March 27 - Family Seder Meal. Volunteers are needed
to help set up. The main meal is potluck. Anne Marie Kaufmann, 703-527-5500;
6:00pm, Benedict Hall.
- Fri., March 27 - Station of the Cross in Spanish; 7:00pm,
Church.
- Sat., March 28 - Dodgeball
Tournament to benefit our High School Youth Summer Workcamp.;
6:00pm, Gym.
- Sun., March 29 - Cycle A reading proclaimed at the 9am Mass
as we celebrate the 3rd Scrutiny for an adult parishioner who is preparing
for baptism.
- Sun., March 29 - Monthly Pre Cana Orientation for engaged
couples. Registration required. Rebecca 703-527-5500 X134 or email
rkimball@stcharleschurch.org
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
Each year we need to add new Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist,
as we are officially called, to the roster. Are you interested in serving
at Mass in this manner? It is a very rewarding ministry. If so, please
contact Gerry Foley at Foleyg007@aol.com
with your contact information. There will be 4 diocesan trainings in
our area, you only need attend one. They are at the Cathedral of St.
Thomas Moore in Arlington on Saturday, April 25 from 10am-noon. Others
will be in Vienna 5/16, Sterling 5/23, and Fredericksburg 5/30.
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+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, March 22, 2009: 4th Sunday of Lent
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Vernon L. Chua by Benjamin Cukok
11:00am Chad Chua by Anne M. Biedscheid
1:00pm Marta Zarceño by Latin American Community
6:00pm Margaret Erbe by Julie Lanigan
Readings: 2 Chr 36:14-16,19-23; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
Monday, March 23, 2009: St. Toribio de Mogrovejo
9:00am Rachel Konetsky by Amy Quest
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
9:00am Mrs. Joan O'Hara by David Lamdin
Readings: Ez 47:1-9,12; Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday, March 25, 2009: The Annunciation of the Lord
9:00am Maria Ellen Goyanco by St. Charles School
Readings: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Thursday, March 26, 2009
9:00am Thanksgiving (L) by Irene Ravanera
Readings: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47
Friday, March 27, 2009
9:00am Dolores Rehula (mother) by Victor Rehula (son)
Readings: Wis 2:1a,12-22; Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30
Saturday, March 28, 2009
9:00am Alfonso Tovar by Friends of Clarendon House
Readings: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53
Vigil for Sunday: 5th Sunday of Lent
5:00pm Holly Elizabeth Nelson by Dory Hamm
Readings: Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Addie Wrick,
Shana Emge, Elisa Beall, John Emge, Will Prince, Vito Giannuzzi,
Francisco Clemente, Mimi Ziegenfuss.
For those who have died, especially: Elaine Mordo, Federico
Miranda.
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PARISH MISSION
THIS SUN, MON & TUES…Parish Lenten Mission, March 22nd, 23rd, 24th,
from 7:30-8:30pm in the church, facilitated by Father Kevin Nadolski,
OSFS. The Mission theme, as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary, is "The
Centenary Moment: A Threshold of Faith, Hope and Love". Parish events
in conjunction with the Mission: Sunday, 3/22: 8:30 pm reception in
Benedict Hall immediately following the Mission. Monday: 3/23: 6:30
pm - Family Friendly Pot Luck Dinner in Benedict Hall & 7:30 pm - Children's
Activities in Benedict Hall (4-10 yrs), Tuesday, 3/24: 6:30 pm - Lenten
Soup Supper in Benedict Hall. See the website for additional information.
PARKING FOR WEEKEND MASS AT ST. CHARLES
-GMU has graciously allowed us to use their parking at the their bldg
at Kirkwood & Wash. Blvd. for our weekend Masses (only). Enter the
surface lot from Kirkwood or enter garage from Wash. Blvd.
-If you park in the Parish lot, you can ignore the "reserved"
signs on the weekends.
-Please do not park in fire lanes or block the priest carport
LENTEN TUESDAYS
6pm - Mass in the Chapel
6:30 - Soup Supper - Benedict Hall
7:30pm - Speaker
March 24th. O God of Love. Fr. Kevin Nadolski, will talk to us
about the love of Christ and the love we should each have for our brother
and sister. Note: This supper is done in conjunction with the Parish
Mission. (Soup: Bean Soups)
March 31st. Global Solidarity. Pope Paul VI says that if we want
peace, we must work for justice. Terry Angelotti, the Diocesan Director
for Catholic Relief Services will talk about the importance of development,
and the work done by CRS through projects like Operation Rice Bowl.
(Soup: Cream Soups or Chef's Choice)
A WORD ABOUT THE CYCLE A READINGS AT MASS
We will be praying the 3rd of 3 Scrutinies at the 9am Mass on March
29. Please note, at this Masses, we will be proclaiming the Mass readings
for Cycle "A". Check out www.usccb.org/nab
PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED FOR ST CHARLES' 100TH ANNIVERSARY
During the course of spring and summer volunteer professional or serious
amateur photographers will be needed as we create a booklet celebrating
St. Charles's Centennial Anniversary. Contact: Karen Kasmauski at 703-241-7520
or k.kasmauski@verizon.net
PARENTS-NIGHT-OUT
St. Charles School is pleased to announce our Parents-Night-Out sitting
service. It will be offered here at the Parish on Friday, March 27 from
5 to 9pm. Please feel free to avail yourselves of this service to do
shopping, attend a party or just go to dinner and a movie. This is a
flat rate charge of $30 per child or $40 for families with 2 or more
children. Pizza and drink included. Our childcare workers have generously
donated their time so that all funds raised will go directly to St.
Charles School. Please register at the School Office. Space is limited
to 20, so act now! office@stcharles.k12.va.us
or 703-527-0608.
SPANISH CLASSES AT ST. CHARLES
We are running two levels of Spanish classes here at the Parish twice
a week from 9-10:30am. Next class starts on April 20th. Call Ara at
705-527-5500 or amanoatl@stcharleschurch.org
with questions.
TEEN BIBLE STUDY
Join us for an Exciting Teen DVD Driven Bible Study! For 8th grade through
high school students. We will meet on Friday, April 3rd, from 7:30-9pm
in the Youth Room (Rooms 202/203 in the Community Center). Twila Gavin
at 703-350-4566 or at twila.gavin@gmail.com.
YOUNG ADULTS-SAVE THE DATE
Game Night 4/19, 7pm For those in their 20s & 30s. Bring-your-own-game.After
the 6pm Mass. RSVP youngadults@stcharleschurch.org
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CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
DEAR PARISHIONERS, We are pleased to report
that our Centennial Campaign has raised
$866,000 in total in pledges to date. A sincere thank you to all
of the 512 households that have participated in this very important
effort. We are still continuing to pursue our goal of 1.5 million
dollars. We look forward to hearing from our additional 2,500
households as they consider their support of this meaningful and
historic campaign.
For more information about the campaign,
or details about how you can contribute, please visit the parish
website at www.stcharleschurch.org. You may also find out more
about the campaign by contacting Rebecca Kimball, Coordinator
to Development at the parish office 703-527-5500 ext. 134, or
by sending an email to Rebecca at campaign@stcharleschurch.org.
Many Thanks & God Bless!
Sincerely, Rebecca Kimball, Development
Committee
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FOOD PANTRY
Our Food Pantry is currently low on peanut butter, jelly, rice, macaroni
& cheese, canned pasta & chili, canned fruit and pancake mix
(complete) & syrup. For our homeless clients we can use small packets
of cookies/crackers or small packets of treats. We are very thankful
for the generosity of the St. Charles community as we continue to serve
many families in these difficult economic times.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL CAR & CASH RAFFLE
Purchase raffle tickets for $5 and enter to win a Pontiac GC, Honda
Civic, Honda CRU SUV, Honda Odyssey van and Sierra truck or win $20,000
in cash. The drawing will be May 2 at All Saint Catholic Church. Cars
provided by Koons of Manassas are 2009 models. Proceeds benefit St.
Charles School. Also, we'd greatly appreciate help selling these tickets
as well as helping with our mailing on Saturday evening and Sunday after
the Masses. Please contact the school office at 703-527-0608.
TITHING APPLICATIONS DUE!
Do you know or work with an organization that deserves a tithe? St.
Charles accepts applications to our tithing program twice a year. The
next due date is March 31st. Recipients will have a date scheduled where
they will receive 10% of the weekly collection. Applications can be
found on the parish website.
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PARISH SUPPORT - THANK YOU
PREVIOUSLY
-Our Collection for March 15 was $25,951.50.
-Last Week's Tithe of $2,387.53 was for Capital Hospice.
THIS WEEKEND
-This Week's Tithe is for VA Cure & Offender Aid & Restoration
(OAR).
-This Week's 2nd Collection is for Catholic Relief Services.
NEXT WEEKEND
-Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
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