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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

Young Adults Event Calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hls3skdg788o7mudcemhsk86p4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

Find us on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=51895748938&ref=ts

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY

Sunday, March 20

St. Charles School Cafeteria

Following the 6 PM Mass, join fellow young adults for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Pizza, beer and light snacks will be served. A $5 donation to cover costs is suggested. Please RSVP to young...@st.charleschurch.org or through the FB invite to ensure we order enough pizza.

YOUNG ADULTS PLANNING MEETING

Sunday, March 27

Local Clarendon Restaurant

Directly Following 6 PM Mass, please join us as we discuss upcoming events including Spy At Night, Nationals Game, Spaghetti Dinner and Volunteer Opportunities. We will meet outside Benedict Hall and travel together as a group.

JOINT HAPPY HOUR

Wednesday, April 13 - 6 PM

Sign of the Whale, DC
Come join St. Charles Young Adults and St. Thomas the Apostle Young Adults at a Joint Happy Hour. Sign of the Whale is walkable from Farragut West, Dupont Circle, or Farragut North Metro. See the FB invitation for more details.

YOUNG ADULTS HOSTED STATIONS OF THE CROSS SERVICE

Friday, April 15 – 7:30 PM

St. Charles

Please join St. Charles Young Adults in Stations of the Cross on Friday. The stations service will last until approximately 8:30 PM.

ST. AGNES 5K RUN/WALK & 10K RACE

Saturday, April 16 – 7:30 AM

Join fellow St. Charles Young Adults members in a 5K Run/Walk or 10K race on April 16 at St. Agnes Catholic School. Following the run, we will all head to brunch. For more details visit: http://www.active.com/running/arlington-va/st-agnes-fitness-festival-2011 and view our FB invite.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BINGO AT SUNRISE RETIREMENT HOME

Sundays, Once Per Month

7:30 PM – 9’ish (or earlier)

The Arlington Church of the Brethren is seeking another church to commit to a wonderful little program of outreach right in the neighborhood of the Bluemont Park at the Sunrise Retirement Home. The Sunrise elderly are passionate and thoroughly enjoy playing Bingo with ea. other. This, at first, doesn't sound too important. But when you go and "call" the game for them, you realize how much they look forward to the games. It keeps them sharp, they see each other for a little while after hours, and I have personally grown very fond of them. Please see below to discuss the possibility becoming involved. Please contact Ali Dvoskin at ali.d...@gmail.com or 941-724-0573.

World Youth Day Pilgrimage

Madrid, Spain

August 7 – 22, 2011

Ever wonder what it would be like to participate in exercises for your spiritual life? St. Charles has space available on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day (WYD) in Madrid. The 15-day trip begins Aug. 7, 2011 and includes stops in Barcelona, Lourdes, Pamplona, and Madrid. WYD gatherings have made it possible for young people ages 16 – 35 from different lands and cultures to pray and grow in the Catholic faith together. Interested? Contact Jenn at jbi...@alumni.upenn.edu

St. Charles Parish-Wide

COMMISSIONED BY CHRIST

Banica Mission Trip

July 16-23, 2011

If you are interested in learning more about the Banica mission trip please visit: http://www.commissionedbychrist.org/home/component/content/article/20/115-banica-dominican-republic-july-2011-a or look for announcements during Mass.

Lenten Soup Suppers

Tuesday Evenings During Lent – 6:30 PM
St. Charles – Benedict Hall
Join us Tuesday evenings at St. Charles for our Soup Supper series. A prayer service begins in the chapel at 6:30pm, followed by a communal soup supper in Benedict Hall and a speaker at 7:15pm. Everyone is welcome! Please bring soup to share or a donation. All proceeds

benefit the featured missions and outreach programs. Questions? Call Marisa Vertrees, 703-527-5500, extension 126, mver...@stcharleschurch.org.

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.

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

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

· Join the Arlington Young Adult Ministry Mailing List: http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001lIzAYwypGmh82b9tg2ZLkA%3D%3D

· Check Out the Arlington Young Adult Ministry on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/arlingtonyoungadult

· Arlington Young Adult Ministry Website: http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/young_adult.php

CATHOLIC SPORTS CLUB

Saturday, March 26 – 6 PM
St. Joseph Hall - Queen of Apostles - 4329 Sano Street - Alexandria, VA

March Join Fr. Vander Woude and Washington, DC area young adults for our Kick Off with pickup basketball on Saturday, March 26th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St. Joseph Hall - Queen of Apostles (4329 Sano Street) in Alexandria. (A 5:00 PM Mass will be available in the church.)

6:00pm: Doors Open

6:00-6:15pm: Shoot around and warm-ups

6:15pm: Welcome and Prayer

6:20pm-7:30pm: Form teams and play!

RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116935721716301&index=1

Life in the Spirit Seminar for Young Adults (18-35)

Wednesdays from 7:30pm – 9:30pm, March 30th through May 18^th

St. Charles Borromeo (Room 104)

During this season of Lent, the Arlington Renewal is sponsoring a Life in the Spirit Seminar for Young Adults (18-35) on Wednesdays from 7:30pm – 9:30pm, March 30th through May 18th, at St. Charles Borromeo (Room 104) 3304 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201. Are you looking for something to help you grow deeper in faith with the fellowship of other young adults? Join us for an in-depth journey into the heart of Our Father, the love of Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives! Registration is free. To RSVP, please contact Angelus Virata at 202-297-8815 or angelus...@gmail.com. For more info, please visit our website www.arlingtonrenewal.org or our Facebook event page http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=172953162752039.

7 Church walk

Saturday, April 16

The Archdiocese of Washington is hosting the annual 7 Church walk. If you have questions or would like to participate by leading a prayer, contact Kateri Anbrow - K.Sc...@arlingtondiocese.org.

Lenten Silent Retreat

April 8th-10th

Join us for a Lenten retreat by Fr. James Brent, OP from Friday, April 8th - Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at our new retreat center in White Post, VA. Retreat themes will focus on winning spiritual battles and overcoming temptations in order to draw closer to Christ. There will be ample time for confession, spiritual direction, and Adoration. Each person will have a private room with a bath. Meals will be provided. The new retreat center is located in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, situated on 150 acres of rolling countryside, approximately 65 miles (1 hour) outside the Washington, D.C. Capital Beltway. There is ample space for personal reflection and privacy. The total cost of the retreat is $250 before February 1st and $275 February 1st and after. A 50% deposit is requested to reserve your spot. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. For all questions, contact Kateri Ambrow at 703-841-2549. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD RETREAT

April 15-17

Bellarmine Retreat Center

Join members of the Holy Trinity Young Adult Community for a weekend retreat. The cost is $100. Questions, contact Beth Schill at ebo...@gmail.com.

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).

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

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.