Upcoming Events
• Religious Education for Children & Teens Resumes
  Sun., January 4 & Monday, January 5
• Infant Baptismal Preparation for Parents and Godparents
  Please contact the Parish Office to register.
  Mon., January 5 at 7:30 PM
• Centennial Committee Meeting
  Tue., January 6 at 7:30 PM, Room 104
• See the complete parish calendar

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Updated: 06 January 2009

See What's Making News Here
Elizabeth Shipe, 1923 - 2008
Elizabeth Shipe, a long-time member of St. Charles, died December 22, 2008. Her funeral is Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 1 PM. She is the mother of two grown sons, John (now living in Alaska) and Robert (now in Colorado). Three years ago, her sons moved her West to an elder care facility near them. Her priorities were her sons, her many friends here, and traveling to countries around the world.
Viewing and Funeral: There will be a viewing at Murphy's funeral home in Arlington from 11:30 to 12:30 Tuesday, January 13 prior to the funeral at St. Charles at 1 PM. Burial will be at National Memorial Park in Falls Church.

Marie Lane Passed Away
Marie Irene Chamberlain Lane, wife of John M. (Jack) Lane for 44 years, died Saturday morning, January 3, 2009, of respiratory failure at age 64. She was a beloved wife of Jack and mother of Jennifer, florist, volunteer, librarian, and supporter of the education of Haitian and Indian children.
Visitation and a remembrance service: Sunday, January 11 from 4-6 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington (703-920-4800); a remembrance service will start at 5 PM.
Funeral Mass: Monday, January 12 at 11 AM at St. Charles. Burial follows at Columbia Gardens Cemetery nearby, with reception following in Benedict Hall at St. Charles.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to either of Marie’s favorite charities:
A) St. Joseph ’s Indian School, Special Gifts Department, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57326
Or
B) Haiti Committee, St. Charles Borromeo Church.



Tickets Available for Centennial Kick-off Celebration on January 24, 2009

County's Latinos Leaving?
Read Fr. Gerry's take on local population trends as reported in the Arlington Connection.

Young Adults: How Can St. Charles Serve You Better?
If you missed the recent pizza and beer session, you can still share your ideas about what you are looking for in a church. Contact youngadults@stcharleschurch.org to get involved.