Mass Intentions for the Week of January 24, 2016 PARISH STAFF Sunday, January 24 730am †Mary Kelleherby Thomas and Tereese Simms Rev. Donald J. Planty, Jr., Pastor 845am †Aldona Gurskis by Lucille Mielcarek [email protected] 11am People of the Parish 1pm †Maria Concepion by The Hernandez Family Rev. James Searby, Parochial Vicar 6pm †Paul Laukaitis by Brenda Craine [email protected] Monday, January 25 7am Melissa Rickwald by Maria Business Manager Arthur Dhanagom 9am †Walter Marten by Ryan Biescaar Weekday Receptionist Michael Campbell Tuesday, January 26 Afternoon/Evening Receptionist Gabriela Hafner 7am †Hilario Cruz by Joanna Kuttothara Friday/Weekend Receptionist Jacqueline Parada 9am Monique Reid by Kathy Scully Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Wednesday, January 27 Celianna Gunderson 7am †Jeannette C. Niska by Lucy Schufflebarger Administrative Assistant/Sacramental Records 9am †Emmy Lorimer by Heather Walsh Sandi Campbell Thursday, January 28 Facilities Manager TJ Froemsdorf Friday, January 29 Director of Parish Charities and Justice Advocacy Anne 9am †Delicia Ruiz by Edith Ruiz Marie Kaufmann Saturday, January 30 Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry 5pm †Leslie Gonzales by Joe and Linda Perez Francesca Sayre Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation MASS INTENTIONS ~ GIVE THE GREATEST GIFT Terry McKeegan THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS, OFFERED AT ST. Director of Hispanic Ministry Teresa Reyes CHARLES FOR YOUR INTENTIONS Director of Sacred Liturgy & Music for any person or persons, living or deceased, please contact the Madelaine Mentyka parish office. Suggested donation (stipend): $10 ST. CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD Beautiful Mass cards are available. EDUCATION CENTER [email protected] www.stcharlesarlington.org Readings for the Week of January 24, 2016 Director Amy Fry Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8-10, 15/1 Cor 12:12- Sunday 703.527.0608 30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Monday Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/Ps 117:1-2/Mk 16:15-18 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-8, 10/Mk 3:31- Tuesday 35 FORMED Wednesday 2 Sm 7:4-17/Ps 89:4-5, 27-30/Mk 4:1-20 A website with the best Catholic content all in one place! Thursday 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Ps 132:1-5, 11-14/Mk 4:21-25 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Ps 51:3-7, 10-11/Mk Friday All parishioners have access to FORMED, which offers: 4:26-34  PROGRAMS: everything from Baptism to Bible Study to Saturday 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Ps 51:12-17/Mk 4:35-41 Evangelization… Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-6, 15-17/1 Cor 12:31--  MOVIES: inspiring Catholic films… Vigil  AUDIO: on a number of faith and spiritual topics… 13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30  BOOKS: providing solic formational and devotional reading.

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and deceased WE ENCOURAGE PARISHIONERS PLEASE TO Mrs. Justine Maloney (Mother of John Maloney) REGISTER IN THE PARISH, AND PLEASE TO Thomas S. Herbert VII NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE WHEN THEY Rebecca Darbonne MOVE. Kathleen Gallagher (Sister of Mary Biddle)

Padre’s Page ~ 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ January 24, 2016

Dear Friends,

This week we bid a fond but sad farewell to Father Alberto Frigerio, who has been in residence at St. Charles for six months while he studied for one semester at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in D.C. He returns to Rome to continue his studies, and we wish him Godspeed. We will miss his lively company and his help with Masses and with Confessions. Ciao, Padre Alberto!

At the same time, we welcome the assistance of Father Rosimar Dias with Masses. Father Rosimar is a native of Brazil who is interning as a counselor at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington while he finishes his Doctorate in Psychology. He will regularly celebrate the 7:30 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday Masses, as well as some daily Masses.

Have you signed up for Faith Direct yet? We encourage you please to consider making all of your contributions to St. Charles Parish via automatic payment. It’s convenient for you and for our parish. If you haven’t already, please take just 10 minutes today to visit www.faithdirect.net and securely enroll online using our parish code: VA681.

Our parish FORUM fostering a culture of encounter continues this Friday, January 29, with the first in our lecture series, featuring renowned Florentin art historian Cecilia Frosinini speaking on “Women Saints in Italian Renaissance Art.” Happy hour starts at 7:00 P.M. and the presentation begins at 8:00 P.M. Join us most Fridays as we feature cultural events which bring people together. The full schedule is available at: www.arlingtonforum.org. I remain,

Your servant in Christ Jesus, Father Don

Have you signed up for Faith Direct yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net –parish code: VA681. ST. CHARLES YOUNG ADULTS

ST. CHARLES FORUM JOIN US FOR P3 on WEDNESDAYS Join us most Fridays as we feature live music, dance, film, art, We begin with confessions and adoration at 6:30pm, meditation theater and much more. and Benediction starting at 8pm. Fellowship afterwards at O'Sullivan's Pub! Please join us January 29th for our Lecture Series

Women Saints in Italian Renaissance Art ST. CHARLES YOUTH Cecilia Frosinini, Art Historian at Florence’s Opificio delle Pietre Dure Laboratori di Restauro WORKCAMP REGISTRATION OPEN! Workcamp registration is now open with 40 spots. Happy hour starts at 7:00pm, This year’s WorkCamp is from Saturday, June 25th to Friday, followed by program at 8:00p.m. July 1st in Massaphonax, Virginia. To signup please email St. The full schedule may be found at Charles WorkCamp Stakeholder Francesca Sayre www.arlingtonforum.org Contact Francesca Sayre at [email protected]

ST. CHARLES PARISH INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

St. Charles Parish follows Arlington Public Schools (APS) for delays, closures and cancellations:

 Delays: the Parish Office and Preschool open at the delayed time, and any activities scheduled before that time are cancelled.  Closures: the Parish Office and Preschool are closed, and all activities at the parish are cancelled.  Cancellations: when APS close early and/or cancel evening activities, the Parish Office and Preschool will close early and all evening activities at the parish are cancelled.

Masses and Confessions are never cancelled but always take place as scheduled.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO BRING DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY What comes in goes out by the end of the week! In addition to the regular items, we are in desperate need of peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit without sugar, pancake mix “complete,” and spaghetti sauce. Donations of smaller sized jars are preferred, since many of those who come for food travel by bus. Thank you for helping to feed the hungry. Can’t shop? Consider a monetary donation (checks payable to St. Charles Church, memo: food pantry; or online through Faith Direct, donate through Parish Charities and note: food pantry).

“You are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” Are you being called to strengthen His body through a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or the consecrated life? Call Father J.D. Jaffe (703) 841-2514, or write: [email protected].

In the Year of Mercy, join Bishop Loverde in embracing “the inner joy that comes from receiving mercy.” He invites you to read his letter on the Jubilee www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee

“Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…” (Nehemiah 8:10) Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God does not forbid us from enjoying the good things in life, he wants us to be happy! However, He expects us to generously share our blessings with those who are in need, without expecting anything in return. 2016 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS! This month many of us will receive a mailing from Bishop Loverde regarding the 2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). The theme for the 2016 BLA is “Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy.” After reflecting upon the many blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge of support to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries that serve the people in our diocese. Every pledge is an expression of God’s love and mercy!

Christendom College in Front Royal , VA Open House on Monday, February 15th Current high school students and their families are invited to your local Catholic college of which St. John Paul II said, “You are doing a great work for the Church.” Register online at christendom.edu. Contact Zac Inman with any questions at [email protected] 540.551.9232.

For Returning Catholics Are you or someone you know thinking about returning to the Catholic Church? Then we recommend that you check out the “Landings” program at St. Charles. Landings offers a place to share your story and to ask questions and update your faith as an adult. During the eight week program, a group of active Catholics, “returnees” themselves, join with returning Catholics one night a week to share and explore our faith together. The next program will begin on Thursday, February 4th, from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Parish Center If you or someone you know are interested or would like more information, please send an email to Brian McCauley at: [email protected]

SAINT CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER All parishioners are invited to our parish preschool's Annual Open House in celebration of National Catholic Schools Week Sunday January 31 from 9:00 to 12:00. Stop by and meet the teachers who are sharing the Catholic faith with the youngest members of our community. Please invite family, friends and neighbors to come and see the exciting things are happening during the week here at St. Charles! Enrollment preference will be given to parishioners who have registered for the 2016-2017 school year by January 14th, 2016. We offer full-day and half-day programs for children ages 2-6. See the school's website for additional Open House dates (www.stcharlesarlington.org).

K4J Vacation Bible School is a summer day camp that teaches children about the Catholic faith in a fun environment with songs, games and crafts. July 11 - July 15, 2016 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon

Registration forms are available! We need your help. Consider volunteering! Information: K4J VBS Director, Carolyn Lange, [email protected] Ages: 4 years to rising 3rd graders Captains/Camp Counselors: rising 4th- 8th graders Guides/ Camp Counselors: grade 9+ Children will do games, crafts, sing and do skits all while learning more about their faith in a very fun way. Captains and Guides will be group and station leaders. This is one of the few camps all siblings (and parents, if desired) can do together! It will be the best value camp your child does all summer. Please join us for a week they will all remember!

Save the Date: Live Jesus! 2016 - Saturday morning, March 5, 2016 Opening the Door to the Joy of Mercy sponsored by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Location: Our Lady of Good Counsel. …a morning of Salesian Reflection, Fellowship and Prayer “Opening the Door to the Joy of Mercy” Rev. Edward T. Fitzpatrick, OSFS Superior, Villa DeSales Oblate Community Wyndmoor, PA “Mercy: A Perspective from the Pew and Beyond” Olivia and Brian Kane Parishioners, Holy Trinity, Washington, DC Register Online: www.oblates.org. Suggested free will contribution to the Oblate Ministries equal to at least 1 hour’s wage

St. Therese Vocation Society Morning of Reflection Join Fr. Planty and the St. Therese Vocation Society for their annual Morning of Reflection on Saturday February 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The day will include Mass, continental breakfast, spiritual conference, and Holy Hour. Please RSVP to the Office of Vocations by February 1 at (703) 841-2514 or [email protected].

Celebrate the Closing of the Year of Consecrated Life Come celebrate the consecrated men and women who serve our diocese. To mark the World Day for Consecrated Life and the closing of the Year of Consecrated Life, Bishop Loverde will celebrate the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday February 6 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. A reception will follow. There is no need to RSVP, but those interested can contact the Office of Vocations at (703) 841- 2514 or [email protected] for more information.

In the Silence: God Speaks Mercy -- Silent Retreat for Young Adults: Feb. 12 – 14 Young Adult Retreat led by Fr. Jon Kalisch, O.P. at Priest Field Pastoral Center in Kearneysville, W.Va. Register: www.arlingtondiocese.org/yamretreat or call (703) 841-2550.

Women’s Silent Lenten Retreat with Fr. Anthony Giampietro Mar. 3 – 6 A weekend retreat focusing on the Father of Mercy in light of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. Go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/retreatforwomen for more details or to register.

Please join the Alexandria Chapter of the Catholic Business Network (CBN), and enjoy a social breakfast while meeting fellow Catholic professionals. Our guest speaker is Dr. Thomas Curry, Head of School for Bishop Ireton High School. He will discuss the possibilities of relationship between the experience of film and commitment to Christian faith. Breakfast will be held Thursday, February 4th, from7:30-9:00 a.m., at Walker’s Grille (6909 Metro Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310 (walkersgrille.com). Pre-register online for $15 at cbnnova.org/Alexandria-Springfield. Walk-in price is $20 (cash, check, or credit card), with a preferred RSVP by February 1st. Replies or questions can be directed to Abigail Riguera [email protected] or 571- 969-2511. To learn more about CBN or to join, visit www.cbnnova.org

Inviting all Men of the Diocese to the 2016 Men’s Conference on March 5 “God the Father of Extravagant Mercy.” Go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/men for more details or to register.

All Women of the Diocese are invited to the 2016 Women’s Conference on March 12 “God the Father of Extravagant Mercy.” Go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/women for more details or to register

CBN NOVA Mass and Luncheon for Business Professionals Monday, January 25th "I invite each of you during this Jubilee to make a pilgrimage to Saint Thomas More Cathedral, to pass through the Holy Door, and in doing so, to reflect on the many ways and times you have, through Christ, encountered God's merciful love," Bishop Paul Loverde, Bishop of Arlington Please join fellow Catholic business professionals for a Mass presided by our Bishop Paul S. Loverde, followed by a Luncheon at the newly renovated Cathedral of Saint Thomas More on Mass at 12:05pm; Networking and Luncheon from 1:00pm to 2:30pm in Burke Hall. Sponsored by the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia. Please register on-line at www.cbnnova.org/events

Catholic Charities Ball Volunteers Needed Help make Catholic Charities Premier Event, the Gala Ball, the best ever by volunteering for the evening. Proceeds from The Ball are used to support the many programs operated by Catholic Charities to serve those in need throughout the Diocese. The Ball will be held on Friday, February 5 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Tyson’s Corner. For more information, please contact [email protected].