ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH
Welcome to St. Charles Parish, serving the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and neighborhoods in the heart of Arlington, as well as the George Mason University Arlington Campus. We invite you to join us in a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through his Church.
Mass Times Confession Times Monday-Friday: 7am* & 9am Monday*: 6:30pm-7pm Saturday: 9am & 5pm Vigil Wednesday: 6:30pm-8pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, Friday: 6:30pm-7pm 12pm (Spanish), & 6pm Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm *not on Federal Holidays *not on Federal Holidays
Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-12pm closed on federal Holidays
www.stcharleschurch.org 3304 Washington Boulevard • Arlington, VA 22201 • (703) 527-5500 [email protected]
November 18, 2018 – The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MONDAY, November 19 7:00 – 8:00PM: RCIA 8:00 – 9:00PM: Parish Book Discussion, Pt. 2 Parish Book Discussion TUESDAY, November 20 God’s Voice Within by Mark E. Thibodeaux, 8:00PM: Grupo de Oracion S.J. 7:15PM – 9:00PM: Walking with Purpose WEDNESDAY, November 21 Nov 19, 2018 – Chapters 4 – 6 8:00 – 9:00PM, Benedict Hall 6:30PM - 8:30PM: P3 (Prayer, Penance, & Pub)
THURSDAY, November 22 “God’s Voice Within teaches us to discern PARISH OFFICE & CENTER CLOSED what is at the root of our actions and FRIDAY, November 23 emotions, which in turn allows us to respond PARISH OFFICE & CENTER CLOSED to God’s prompting inside us rather than SATURDAY, November 24 unconsciously reacting to life around us.” 7:30AM - 9:00AM: Borromeo Brothers 7:00PM: Neo-Catechumenal Way
Catholic Q&A Sunday “Could you not watch with me Topic: “The Church” one hour?” Mt 26:40 Have questions about the Catholic faith? Exposition and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is Join us after the 10:30AM Mass in Room 103 offered every Sunday from 5 - 6 PM in the Chapel. Come for a conversational exploration on this spend some quality time with our Eucharistic Lord! week’s topic. Open to all!
Catholic Charities Counselor at St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Borromeo Parish has partnered with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington to provide counseling services. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker will be available at the parish office on Mondays between 9AM and 5:00PM for appointments with adults, couples and children. Catholic Charities is able to offer sessions on a sliding scale fee in order to provide services to all those seeking assistance. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call CCDA intake coordinator, Virginia Madden, at (703) 425-0109.
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November 18, 2018 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 2 sDear Friends, here’s what’s up this week:
World Day of the Poor
Today the Church throughout the world observes the World Day of the Poor, remembering that, following Jesus’ example, we have a preferential love for the poor. Let us continue to pray and work for justice for the poor. Check out our parish website under the “Serve” menu for concrete ways you can help.
Monthly Parish Book Discussion
Our monthly parish book discussion continues this Monday, on November 19 at 8:00 P.M., as we discuss Part 2 of “God’s Voice Within” by Fr. Thibodeaux. Join us to learn practical ways to discern God’s will and to make important decisions.
Thanksgiving
I wish everyone a safe, happy–and a delicious!–Thanksgiving, while I encourage everyone to recall the truly religious nature of this national holiday. Let us enjoy the festivities–but let us not forget the reason for this national feast, so beautifully explained by President Abraham Lincoln in the first Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863:
The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God.... No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God.... It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States . . . to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.
Let us then truly take time this Thanksgiving to count our blessings and to thank our generous God in prayer for all the good things he has given us–and let us not forget the poor and the lonely in our prayers, meals and contributions.
I encourage you to attend Mass on Thanksgiving Day wherever you are. Remember, the word “Eucharist” is a Greek word meaning “thanksgiving,” since especially in the Mass we offer thanks to the Father in the Spirit for the gift of salvation in His Son.
I remain, your servant in Christ Jesus, Father Don
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November 18, 2018 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 3 s GIVING HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR FAITH DIRECT YET? Please take 10 minutes (if you haven’t already done so) to sign up to make all of your contributions to St. Charles electronically: faithdirect.net, parish code VA681. Faith Direct makes it easy to be generous! The 2nd Collection for this weekend is for the Campaign for Human Development
Employment Opportunities
Assistant Director of Evangelization and Communications – will work closely with the Director of Evangelization to foster a culture of encounter within the parish. Responsible for all parish communications and for the coordination of evangelization and faith formation programs. Please see our ad at: catholicjobs.com, Job ID: #6612134820
Weekend Receptionist - The Receptionist welcomes all who visit or contact the parish office and provides administrative support to staff and parishioners on the weekends. Please see our ad at: catholicjobs.com, Job ID: #6612134819
Weekday Receptionist – The Receptionist welcomes all who visit or contact the parish office and provides administrative support to staff and parishioners during the weekdays. Please see our ad at: catholicjobs.com, Job ID: #6612134801
Maintenance Assistant – Under the supervision of the parish Maintenance Director with the repair and maintenance of parish facilities in accordance with the law, overseeing volunteers, managing weekend events as needed, general grounds-keeping, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical work. Please see our ad at: Catholicjobs.com, Job ID: #6612134458
Preschool Teacher’s Assistant – We are seeking a caring & responsible individual with 2 years or more experience working with young children to join our program as a teacher’s assistant in a 3- year-old class. The hours are 8:15am-12:15pm, Monday through Friday. Please share this opportunity. Qualified individuals should email their resume to the Director, Amy Fry, at: [email protected].
VOLUNTEER
St. Charles Collection Counting Ministry - Seeking volunteer parishioners for the St. Charles Collection Counting Ministry: counting and documenting all in-pew collections; must be detail-oriented, efficient, and able to use a calculator. Be part of a team and enjoy pizza! If interested please contact the parish office at [email protected]
St. Charles Early Childhood Education Center - Did you know…Our parish preschool is the largest Early Childhood program in Arlington County! The 185 students benefit spiritually from weekly Chapel time in the former convent chapel, attending three annual prayer services in the Church for major liturgical celebrations, and most students also have the chance to participate in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd on a weekly basis. o We are currently seeking a volunteer to assist with Atrium ministry on Friday mornings. If you are interested, please contact our Director, Amy Fry, at [email protected]
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“But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, and those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” Daniel 12:3
PARISH CHARITIES
World Day of the Poor - Next Sunday Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called us to observe the second World Day of the Poor on Sunday, November 18. He has asked us once again to focus our attention on those throughout the world and in our own Diocese who are suffering from material or spiritual poverty. Throughout the Sacred Scriptures we are told of God's special love for the poor: "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him" (Ps 34:6). There is poverty all around us. Jesus himself tells us in Matthew's Gospel: "The poor you will always have with you" (Mt 26:11). But, do we recognize them? Our Holy Father is calling us, as Jesus did, to hear and respond to the cry of the poor. How can we do this? One way is to participate in parish ministries that directly serve the poor. In addition, I invite you to join our Diocesan efforts, through Catholic Charities, to serve those who are hungry or homeless, the sick or elderly, and prisoners or newcomers to our country. As we reach out to the poor in love, our actions reflect the source of all love, Jesus Christ. Led and guided by His Holy Spirit, may our works of charity bring us and all those we serve closer to God and one another. Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington For more information on how you might respond to the call to serve the poor and lonely, visit the St. Charles website.
Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Day Dinner - The Arlington Knights of Columbus host a Thanksgiving Dinner each year for the needy in Arlington. They need volunteers to help cook and serve meals. If you are interested in volunteering, contact at [email protected] or call Marijo Galvin at .703-623-4544 or Thom Galvin at 703-798-7822. For more information, visit www.kofcedw2473.org/thanksgiving-meals.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
November: Adoption Month - Less than 2% of unexpected pregnancies end in adoption. That means that for every 1 child placed up for adoption, 61 were aborted. Please pray this month for the hope of adoption. To read the Catholic Charities blog post on adoption and to print out the prayer for adoption, visit: http://arlingtoncatholiccharities.com/adoption-lifeline-mothers- babies-new-families/.
Fair Trade Committee - Volunteers Needed!
Our Fair Trade Committee sells coffee, tea, and chocolate once a month alongside our Haiti Committee which sells Haitian coffee and chocolate. Volunteers are needed to help with sales on Sunday mornings after Mass and during our larger alternative gift fair in December. If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more information, please contact [email protected]. or call 703-527-5500.
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November 18, 2018 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 5 s LEARN - ADULTS
ADULT FAITH FORMATION YOUNG ADULTS stcharleschurch.org/adultfaithformation stcharleschurch.org/youngadults
P3 (Prayer, Penance, and Pub) Join us Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
We are men of all ages on pilgrimage together to know and love God and strive to become who He has called us to be. Join us each Saturday morning for brotherhood and discussion about living out our vocation as Christian men. For updates text “BB” to 84567 or subscribe by email at bit.ly/borromeobros
Walking with Purpose: Keeping in Balance Tuesdays from 7:15pm-9pm in Benedict Hall
The St Charles parish WWP 22-week study is still open for registration. We welcome past participants and invite new women to join us!
For more info on WWP or the Connect Social, please contact [email protected]
stcharleschurch.formed.org
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November 18, 2018 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 6 s LEARN – YOUTH & CHILDREN
Religious Education
Calling all St. Charles families! Interested in being a part of the St. Charles Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant? Join the cast or help behind the scenes - all are welcome!
Pre-K (age 4 and up) and 1st Grade: Sheep 2nd and 3rd Grade: Shepherds 4th and 5th Grade: Barn Animals 6th Grade and up: Assistants & Group Leaders
Email Dena Porter ([email protected]) by Friday, November 30th to sign up.
On the WAY – Middle School
11/18: Christian Chasity 11/25: No Class (Thanksgiving Holiday) 12/2: Saint John Paul II National Shrine – Field Trip!
WAY - High School Events
11/18: Christian Chasity
11/25: No Class (Thanksgiving Holiday
12/2: Advent Study
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SACRED LITURGY NEWS MASS INTENTIONS Please contact Liturgy Director at GIVE THE GREATEST GIFT ~ THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS, [email protected] if you’d like to help in one of the OFFERED AT ST. CHARLES FOR YOUR INTENTIONS ministries listed below or if you’re interested in lending your for any person or persons, living or deceased, please contact voice to any of the St. Charles Choirs. the parish office. Beautiful Mass cards available. Suggested donation (stipend): $10
Lectors – proclaim the word during Mass celebrations Saturday, November 10 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion – serve at Mass 9am Eva Hegerova by Mariel Vales itself or take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. 5pm †Vincent d’Ambrosio by Mario d’Ambrosio Interested volunteers must attend a diocesan training, held Sunday, November 11 each spring. 730am †David Schryver by Marie Schryver Altar Servers – children & youth who aid the priests during 9am †Joselito L. Magboo by the Magboo Family Mass. 1030am †Julia Muller by Viola Muller Ushers – greet parishioners & help with the collections at Mass. 12pm †Luz Segovia by Christopher & Elizabeth Spoth Sacristans – Oversee Mass set-ups at Sunday Liturgies 6pm People of the Parish Sacristans (workweek branch) come in during the workweek Monday, November 12 and help clean & organize the church & sacristy areas, giving 7am Agnes Chung by the Lee Family special attention to the sacred vessels & laundering linens. 9am Paul Geiger by Becky Geiger Sacred Art & Furnishings – Prune church flowers during the Tuesday, November 13
week, sew banners, & care for sacred art. Extra hands are 7am James Lee by the Lee Family always needed at Christmas & Easter times for more extensive 9am †Mary Connell Flynn by Anonymous church decorating. Wednesday, November 14
7am †Armin Feller by Geiger St. Cecilia Children’s Choir - A fun & educational group who learn 9am Justin Lee by the Lee Family abo ut music and God by praising him through song! We sing for Thursday, November 15 the 9AM Children’s Mass monthly & rehearse weekly from 10:15 – 11:00am on Sundays. Open to kids in grades 2-6. Older children 9am Margaret Scully by Kathy Scully Friday, November 16 may also join to be special section leaders & choir helpers! 7am President Donald Trump by Becky Geiger 10:30 am Choir (St. Charles Choir) - Our traditional church choir, 9am Charlotte Niederhauser by Anonymous which sings classical & contemporary standards of sacred music. Saturday, November 17 This choir sings once a month at the 10:30am Mass, in addition to 9am some high Holy Days. New Members are always welcome! Open 5pm †William H. Marlow by Anonymous to: everyone 18 and up – no musical experience necessary.
6:00 pm Choir (St. Gregory’s Chorus) - A smaller musical group which focuses on more advanced sacred choral music and sings weekly at the 6pm Mass. Repertoire covered includes harmonized hymn singing, classical choral pieces, polyphony, & Gregorian PRAYER INTENTIONS chant. Previous musical experience & a small audition are required. Open to: everyone 18 and up. Please pray for our sick, Paul Geiger (brother of Becky Geiger), Paul Duane, Naod Ermias, Nanine Bilski Dowling, Jackson Huttman, Rebecca Cataldi, Lani Baptism - Pre-registration is required for the preparation sessions and James Cataldi (parents of Rebecca Cataldi), Jacqueline and for the celebration of Baptism. Merz, Larry Gross (father of Ethan Gross), Gregory Dessert (nephew of Beth Nicholson), Owen Eickel (nephew of Kathleen Talley), Bob Giusti, Alfred Gomez (Husband of Rectory Marriage - A minimum of 6 months of preparation is required. You Housekeeper, Leonor Herrera), Susan Currier (mother of Meghan must have an initial meeting with the priest before setting any date Currier), and Nolan Mernin (Son of Meghan & Daniel Mernin), or making any reservations for reception venues or for other Madelyne Respicio-Cabatic, Rosa Maria Santos, churches. and †deceased Armin Feller (neighbor of Becky Geiger), Mary Burke, Hilde Please visit our website or contact Celeste White for more Newberry (mother of Monica Craven), Walter Meruvia Pelaez information: (703)527-5500| [email protected] (grandfather of Alvaro Chavez), Frank Manhardt (resident of The Jefferson), James Gaffney, John Dailey (husband of Sally Dailey)
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November 18, 2018 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 8 s CONTACT
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Donald J. Planty, Jr., Pastor [email protected] Please register in the parish – you can do so online. Rev. Rich Dyer, Parochial Vicar www.stcharleschurch.org/register [email protected] Sacramental Records/Administrative Assistant Celeste White [email protected] Receptionists Alvaro Chavez Director of Parish Charities & Justice Advocacy Anne Marie Kaufmann [email protected] Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry Francesca Gross [email protected] Director of Evangelization & Adult Faith Formation Adam Arehart [email protected] Director of Hispanic Ministry Teresa Reyes [email protected] Director of Sacred Liturgy & Music Erin Bullock [email protected] Maintenance Director George Reyes Maintenance Assistants Hugo Perez Bill Roche
ST. CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER Director Amy Fry Scheduling requests: (703) 527-0608 [email protected]
ASSISTANTS Father Anthony Giampietro, C.S.B. Catholic University of America
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November 18, 2018 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 9 s PAGINA EN ESPAÑOL
Horas de Oficina:
De lunes a viernes de 9:00 AM a 8:00 PM
Sábados: de 9:00 AM a 5:00 PM Domingos: de 9:00 AM a 12:00 Mediodía Rectoría: 703-527-5500 Actividades: Párroco: Reverendo Padre Donald J. Planty Jr. Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Teresa Reyes: 1:00pm-1:45pm: Hora Comunitaria 703-527-5500 X 123 1:45pm-3:15pm: Clases de Educación Religiosa para niños, jóvenes y adultos
1:45pm-3:00pm: Clases de Ingles Misa: Domingos a: 12:00 del mediodía 7:00pm: Clases de Ciudanía Salón 103 dos Confesiones: Domingos: 11:30 AM en la veces al mes Capilla Rezo del Santo Rosario: Domingos: 11:30 en la Capilla Preparación pre bautismal: El segundo domingo del mes Bautizos: El segundo sábado del mes
Noticias:
Formación Religiosa: Estamos ya por terminar el año litúrgico, el próximo domingo es la Fiesta de Cristo Rey último domingo del Tiempo Ordinario y el domingo 2 de diciembre es el Primer Domingo de Adviento. Si leemos el Evangelio de hoy nos damos cuenta que San Marcos nos habla de los últimos tiempos, al mismo tiempo de nuevo tiempo lleno de esperanza, para que de esta manera tomemos conciencia de que nada es eterno pero que tenemos siempre estar preparados, y en el Tiempo de Adviento, que significa venida, la venida de Cristo, que Dios preparo durante siglos.
Petición de Oraciones y Ayuno
Nuestro Obispo Michael F. Burbidge y los obispos de toda la nación se están uniendo por siete días de oración y ayuno antes de la Asamblea General en noviembre, donde ellos harán críticas decisiones con respecto al trágico abuso del clero.
Vocaciones: Recordemos siempre rezar por las vocaciones al sacerdocio, y a la vida consagrada
Educación Religiosa: Hoy los padres de los niños de quinto grado tendrán una clase especial muy importante el tema es “Castidad Cristiana”
Grupo de Oración: El Grupo de Oración los invita a la cena de Acción de Gracias para más información contáctense con Javier Iraeta al 571-253-0198, o con Isela García: 571-278-9667
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