St. Charles Young Adults
Anna Pope
St. Charles Young Adults - Building community with those in their 20s and 30s.
St. Charles Young Adults (CYA)
COMMUNICATION
Our general email is young...@stcharleschurch.org
Our webpage is www.stcharleschurch.org/cya
Sign up for our listserv http://groups.google.com/group/StCharles-YoungAdults
Find us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=51895748938&ref=ts
ST. CHARLES CENTENNIAL RECEPTION
Sunday, November 8th
7:00pm
Benedict Hall
The Young Adults will be sponsoring the Centennial Reception after the 6pm mass. Stop by! If you're interested in bringing refreshments please sign up on the google spreadsheet
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ArnmvCok58RXdEdGN3pFV1ZoWnVTZGRubl9XN0Jhb3c&hl=en
BEER AND PIZZA NIGHT
Sunday, November 15th
7:00pm
Benedict Hall
Join the Young Adults after the 6pm mass for some beer, pizza and fellowship. Please RSVP to young...@stcharleschurch.org so we make sure to have enough to go around! And bring your ID!
YOUNG ADULTS PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, November 22nd
7:00pm
Room 101
Interested in getting more involved with the Young Adults programming? Stop on by--no commitment necessary. Please RSVP to Young...@stcharleschurch.org so we have enough space.
HOMELESS BAGGED MEAL VOLUNTEERING A SUCCESS!
Thanks to all the Young Adults who came out to help prepare and distribute bagged meals to the homeless last week. We had a great turnout Thursday and Friday night - about 20 volunteers came to make the meals and seven people volunteered to distribute meals. We served about 63 individuals and handed out the remaining seven meals as seconds. The Young Adult group participates in this program about once a quarter. Look for details about the next volunteer opportunity in January.
St. Charles Parish-Wide
** The H1N1 Flu shots that were to given on Nov 1 have been postponed. We will let the community know of the vaccine becomes available again.
HEALTH FAIR
Saturday, October 31st
9:00am-12:00pm
Benedict Hall Main Hall
Screenings, health information and more!
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE BARTENDERS NEEDED
Saturday, November 7th
6:30pm
Werthmann Gym, St. Charles
We are in need of a few volunteers to tend our bar for wine, beer and soft drink sales. We usually schedule 2 people at a time for a period of an hour or hour and a half. In that way it is not a burden for anyone and you can still enjoy the event. The bar is a great place to meet our community, too! We would begin scheduling from 6:30PM that evening. Thank you for your consideration in participating in this way. Please contact Laura Fitch fitc...@comcast.net.
CATHOLIC INQUIRY
Thursdays, September 6th-November 12th
7:00-8:00pm
Parish Library
Ongoing casual discussion for those looking to learn more about the Catholic Church. All are welcome. Come to one or all!
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The annual Mass of Remembrance will be held on Monday, November 2, at 7:30pm. This Mass provides an opportunity to come together with other members of our community who have lost a loved one and to remember all who have gone before us in faith.
GIVING TREE
If you (or a family you know) are in need and could use help with Christmas gifts for your children, come to registration for the St. Charles Giving Tree on Sundays from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1 in Room 103. Please bring some form of ID and some proof of family income. Gift requests for each child (clothing sizes, toys, etc.) will be taken. You must register to receive gifts from the Giving Tree.
CENTENNIAL CLOSING MASS
Saturday, November 7th
5:00pm
With Bishop Loverde, followed by a reception and sit-down dinner. The Liturgy Ministry would like to involve volunteers in planning for this Mass. You do not have to be active in liturgy ministry to contribute to this preparation – just willing to learn about the Mass. Parts of the liturgy you might contribute to are: ideas for general intercessions (prayers); procession for the presentation of gifts; ideas and help with church décor; video recording and post-production videography; greeting, welcoming and seating parishioners and special guests at this Mass. If you are interested and willing to learn, please contact Mike Doyle at mdoy...@verizon.net or call 703-528-2743.
- 5 PM - Mass in the Church; Principal Celebrant: Bishop Paul S. Loverde
- 6 PM - Reception Hosted by the Filipino Community in Benedict Hall (No tickets required)
- 7 PM - Centennial Dinner in the Tiffany Werthmann Gym (Tickets required)
Centennial Dinner Ticket info:
Individual: $50 per person
Centennial Patron*: $100 per person ($50 is tax-deductible)
Second Century Benefactor*: $200 per person ($150 is tax-deductible).
Tickets will NOT be available at the door
For tickets or reserve a table, email use the Ticket Order Form (PDF)
*Gifts at these levels will help make the centennial dinner more accessible to our diverse community.
Second Century Benefactors and Centennial Patrons will receive recognition in the centennial dinner program.
We are also seeking businesses and individuals willing to underwrite specific dinner costs, such as flowers, music, etc.
Contact the centennial committee at c...@stcharleschurch.org if you are interested in underwriting opportunities.
The fair market value of the centennial dinner is $50 per person. Dinner Catered By Avalon Caterers.
All proceeds, after costs, will be donated to the St. Charles Centennial Capital Campaign.
~ Get your tickets now. Tickets will not be available at the door. ~
Sunday, November 8th
Receptions in Benedict Hall after each Mass - no tickets required
- After 7:30 AM Mass - Hosted by the 7:30 AM Mass Community
- After 9 AM Mass - Hosted by the Hospitality Ministry
- After the 11 AM Mass - Hosted by St. Charles School and Rel. Ed. Parents
- After the 1 PM Mass - Hosted by the Latin American Community
- After the 6 PM Mass - Hosted by the Young Adults of St. Charles
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
We are currently in need of small cans of tuna, pasta, fruit and snacks for our homeless clients. We also need pasta sauce, peanut butter & jelly and small bags of rice. Thank you so much for your continued support of our Food Pantry during these difficult economic times.
DROP IN BASKETBALL
Sundays and Thursdays- Young Adult drop-in basketball in the Gym Sun 4-5:30pm & Thur 8:15-10:15pm.
FREE YOGA CLASSES
Bring your mat and join us in Benedict Hall Wednesday mornings 10-11am and Monday evenings 6-7pm.
FREE ZUMBA CLASSES
Latin American dance/exercise on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Gym.
RED CROSS TRAINING AT ST. CHARLES
Nov 14th Babysitter’s Training. (register by Nov 11th)
November 21st CPR and First Aid. (register by Nov 13th)
For registration information please visit our website at www.onthescenetraining.com or call Chrissy Fauls at 571-426-8418. “Let us Teach you How to Save Life”
PARKING FOR WEEKEND MASS AT ST. CHARLES
--GMU has graciously allowed us to use their parking at their building 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
USED CELL PHONE COLLECTION
We are collecting used cell phones for the Good News Jail Ministry which does wonderful work, including in the Arlington County Facility. Drop-Off bin in Benedict Hall.
REQUESTS FOR MONEY
St. Charles is a very generous community and because of our location in Arlington we often have individuals come to the Church requesting money for various reasons. If someone approaches you and asks for money while you are here for Mass or other events, please do not hesitate to refer them to our Social Services Coordinator, Jo-Ann Duggan. Her hours at the office are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 11:00 until 6:30 p.m. Thank you.
LOCAL RETREAT CENTER
Did you know we have a beautiful and peaceful Catholic retreat center “in our own backyard”? The Dominican Retreat Center in McLean offers a host of retreats, days of reflection and talks on many aspects of spirituality. They also offer spiritual direction. For more information, visit them at www.dominicanretreat.org or call (703) 356-4243.
Diocese of Arlington – Young Adult Ministry
CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND
Saturday, October 31st
St. Charles
7:30pm Eucharistic Adoration with Evening Prayer
8:30pm Concert: The Understudies, featuring David Theis
10:30pm Close with Night Prayer
$5 suggested donation
www.catholicundergroundarlington.org
Diocese of Arlington
HELP AFTER ABORTION
Are you experiencing feelings of shame, guilt, regret and sadness? Have you lost a child to abortion? Contact Project Rachel post-abortion healing ministry for confidential referrals to trained clergy, professional counselors, retreats and/or aftercare gatherings at (703) 841-2504 / 1-888-456-HOPE or arlingtondiocese.org/Rachel. Do you know someone who is carrying the grief and sorrow of past abortions? Share with them the “good news” of God’s merciful love. Call Project Rachel for a confidential referral to a priest and/or counselor: (888-456-HOPE).
Donations Needed
The Arlington Diocese Office of Migration and Refugee Services (www.arlingtondiocese.org/mrs/) desperately needs donations of beds/boxsprings/bedframes, sheet sets, sofas, dining room tables and chairs, lamps, trash cans, cribs/toddler beds, baby diapers and formula, and pots & pans. All items must be in good condition or working order. Call Kira at MRS at (703) 841-3870 or e-mail her at k.ha...@arlingtondiocese.org to schedule a pick-up.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to work at Christ House as receptionists for the Emergency Assistance Hotline. Come and volunteer one 4 hour shift mornings or afternoon to help answer calls for assistance. Training provided. A desire to serve those in need required! Volunteers are also needed to help with running and organizing the evening meal at Christ House. Greet diners, help with set-up, clean-up and make sure ministry runs smoothly. Sign up to work one 4-7 p.m. shift a week. Catholic Charities is also looking for volunteers experienced in bankruptcy law to work with clients facing financial crises. We are also looking for an experienced Support Group Facilitator to lead a support group at Christ House. For more info on these volunteer opportunities, please contact sod...@ccda.net
Other Events & News
EMERGENCY WINTER SHELTER VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers needed for Arlington’s Emergency Winter Shelter. Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (A-SPAN) will be operating an emergency winter shelter near the Courthouse Metro station from November to March. Volunteers are needed help to serve meals, distribute hygiene supplies, bedding, and clothing to guests. St. Charles will be organizing several small teams to volunteer together one evening per month from 5:30-7:30pm. Team coordinators are also needed. Please email Christine Ng chri...@gmail.com for more details if you are interested.
DOMINICAN RETREAT HOUSE VOLUNTEERING
Whether you have a few hours a week, a month, or even on an occasional basis, your time and talents are always welcome and appreciated at Dominican Retreat. We have an ongoing need for volunteers in the following areas:
- Dining Room/Kitchen- setting tables, serving, running dishwasher
- Housekeeping in the dormitory
- Mailings
- Front Office – filing and other clerical projects
- Computer- proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and /or Power Point
- Outdoors – raking leaves, weeding, gardening and other related projects
For more information or to receive an application, please call Judy Waters, Volunteer Coordinator, at (703) 356-4243, ext. 16.