Mass Intentions for the Week of January 17, 2016 PARISH STAFF

Rev. Donald J. Planty, Jr., Pastor Sunday, January 17 730am †Thomas Halloran by Thomas and Tereese Simms [email protected] 845am †Mary Ellen Moems by Eva Goyanko

11am People of the Parish Rev. James Searby, Parochial Vicar 1pm †Julia Perez by The Hernandez Family [email protected] 6pm †Philip M. Keating by Erin Devine & Family Monday, January 18 Business Manager Arthur Dhanagom 7am †Jeannette C. Niska by Lucy Shufflebarger Weekday Receptionist Michael Campbell 9am †Evelyn Modequillo by Eva Goyanka Afternoon/Evening Receptionist Gabriela Hafner Tuesday, January 19 Friday/Weekend Receptionist Jacqueline Parada 7am †Jeff Sciscilo by Laura Mika Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper 9am Maria Abela Garcia by Frances and Ines Celianna Gunderson Wednesday, January 20 Administrative Assistant/Sacramental Records 7am Michaele Scanlon by Laura Mika Sandi Campbell 9am †Anna Byrd Williams by Maria Jane Vergel Facilities Manager TJ Froemsdorf Thursday, January 21 Director of Parish Charities and Justice Advocacy Anne 7am Rachel Scanlon by Laura Mika Marie Kaufmann 9am †Patricia Girouard by Christiane West Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry Friday, January 22 Francesca Sayre 7am Francesca Sayre by Laura Mika Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation 9am †Therese Robitaille by Christiane West Terry McKeegan Saturday, January 23 Director of Hispanic Ministry Teresa Reyes 9 am Director of Sacred Liturgy & Music 5pm †Jack Bottash by Bob & Maureen Giusti Madelaine Mentyka MASS INTENTIONS ~ GIVE THE GREATEST GIFT ST. CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS, OFFERED AT ST. EDUCATION CENTER CHARLES FOR YOUR INTENTIONS for any person or persons, living or deceased, please contact the [email protected] www.stcharlesarlington.org parish office. Director Amy Fry Suggested donation (stipend): $10 703.527.0608 Beautiful Mass cards are available.

Readings for the Week of January 17, 2016

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Please pray for our sick Parish Scheduling requests: [email protected] Bulletin requests: [email protected]. Susan Malone (Rectory Cook) Ann Frontera-Rial Steve Cleary WE ENCOURAGE PARISHIONERS PLEASE TO

REGISTER IN THE PARISH, AND PLEASE TO and deceased NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE WHEN THEY Mrs. Justine Maloney (Mother of John Maloney) MOVE. Thomas S. Herbert VII

Padre’s Page ~ 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ January 17, 2016

Dear Friends,

This week we focus our prayers, thoughts, words and works on our Christian duty to promote justice and peace. First, on Monday we remember and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

It is quite easy for me to think of a God of love mainly because I grew up in a family where love was central and where lovely relationships were ever present. . . . Even though I have never had an abrupt conversion experience, religion has been real to me and closely knitted to life. In fact the two cannot be separated; religion for me is life. – Martin Luther King, Jr., “Autobiography of Religious Development,” 1950

Indeed, it was MLK’s faith and love that moved him to work for justice in racial equality, overturning unjust laws and transforming our nation for the better. (Please note that our parish offices are closed for the holiday and no parish activities– except Masses–are scheduled.)

Of course the gravest injustice in our country today, sanctioned by fundamentally unjust laws, is the killing of unborn children by abortion, against which we prayerfully march this Friday in the annual national March for Life in Washington. I urge those who can march to join us, and I urge those who are unable to march, and all our parishioners, to spend some time in prayer and fasting on Tuesday for our just cause. Our parish will also join the Diocese of Arlington’s Office of Young Adult Ministry in co-hosting a “Vigil for Life” this Thursday (starting at 7:00 P.M.), offering Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Confessions, public prayer of the Rosary, and fellowship time. Check this bulletin for more specific information.

Our parish FORUM fostering a culture of encounter continues this Friday, December 22, with our monthly live music concert featuring both “The Accidentals” and “Kevin Heider” and their eclectic acoustic sounds. Happy hour starts at 7:00 P.M. and the music 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

GIVING: Thanks for your continued generosity! Regular Collection In-Pew Offertory: $12,244 Estimated Weekly Electronic Giving (avg.): $15,122 Total Regular Collection: $27,366 Weekend of Weekly Budgeted Amount: $27,582 Jan 9-10 Deficit: $ 216

Monthly Building Fund Collection: $ 8,399 Budgeted Building Fund $ 6,822 Surplus $ 1,577

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

LIFE IS VERY GOOD JOIN US FOR P3 on WEDNESDAYS Thursday, January 21, 2016 We begin with confessions and adoration at 6:30pm, meditation 7:30 – 10:30pm and Benediction starting at 8pm. We are inviting all High School Students to join us for an evening Fellowship afterwards at O'Sullivan's Pub! of prayer with Life is Very Good. Featuring: Mark Hert, Jackie Francois Angel, I am They and Josh Blaksley Band. Tickets are $17 each. ST. CHARLES FORUM Join us most Fridays as we feature live music, dance, film, art, WORKCAMP REGISTRATION OPEN! theater and much more. Workcamp registration is now open with 40 spots. Please join us January 22nd for our next Concert Series This year’s WorkCamp is from Saturday, June 25th to Friday, July featuring The Accidentals and Kevin Heider 1st in Massaphonax, Virginia. To signup please email St. Charles Happy hour starts at 7:00pm, WorkCamp Stakeholder Francesca Sayre followed by program at 8:00p.m. The full schedule may be found at Contact Francesca Sayre at [email protected] www.arlingtonforum.org

NIGHT FOR LIFE Join young adults around the diocese January 20, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo to pray in preparation for the March for Life. There will be adoration throughout the night as well as a talk by Lila Rose, founder of Live Action. For more information, contact Brendan Gotta at (703) 841-2549 or [email protected].

On January 22 our nation will mark the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Join thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a Culture of Life from Saturday, January 16, 2016 - Sunday, January 24, 2016. Sign up at www.9daysforlife.com and find other creative ideas for participating.

March for Life January 22, 2016 Sign up to join the St. Charles Respect Life Team for the March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, Jan 22, 2016. We will begin with 9:00am Mass in the Church followed by breakfast in Benedict Hall. We will view the prolife movie ‘40’ and then metro to the Mall at 11:15am for the March for Life Rally followed by the march to the Supreme Court. The first 75 who sign up for the March for Life will receive a free scarf and hat. Email Elizabeth Spoth at [email protected] or call 732-492-0825.

“There are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit.” Is the Holy Spirit leading you to share your gifts as a priest, deacon or in 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

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).

SPECIAL COLLECTION ~ JANUARY 15-16 ~ DUE TO RECENT STORMS AND FLOODING In recent weeks, severe weather – in the form of tornados, violent storms and flooding – has impacted the South and Midwest. Additional major flooding is expected over the next several weeks, as rivers and tributaries continue to rise. As the weather grows colder, communities may have to contend with freezing and icing of their initial flood damage. While the poor are the hardest hit by these conditions, many will have vast unmet needs. For this reason, the USCCB has asked that we take up a special collection to help address the humanitarian and Church needs arising from these storms and for other disasters that can be anticipated in the U.S. this year. In the Diocese of Arlington, this collection will be taken up on January 15-16. The funds collected in this special appeal will support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA as it and its member agencies respond to immediate emergency needs as well as the long term need to rebuild and recover after widespread destruction, and to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church.

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 begins in late January on a weeknight 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!

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2016 IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA BISHOP YOUNG JIN CHO Virginia Conference, United Methodist Church, BISHOP RICHARD GRAHAM ELCA Diocese of Metro Washington, DC Synod, BISHOP TED GULICK Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, and BISHOP PAUL LOVERDE Catholic Diocese of Arlington This year the prayer celebration will be hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Please know, you are most welcome. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:30pm Saint Peter Episcopal Church, Arlington VA 703-536-6606

Prayer Service for Healing for Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse January, 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dale City. For more information, please contact the Office of Victim Assistance at (703) 841-2530.

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.

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.

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 "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 Monday, January 25th. 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].