Weekly Newsletter
St. Charles Young Adults
St. Charles Young Adults - Building community with those in their 20s and 30s.
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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
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
PUB QUIZ AT WHITLOW’S
January 23 After 6 PM Mass
Join the St. Charles Young Adults after the 6 pm Mass as we walk over to Whitlow's for some dinner and pub trivia! Dinner's at 7pm, pub trivia starts at 8pm and teams consist of 2-5 people. We'll meet in front of Benedict Hall after Mass and then walk over.
YOUNG ADULT FEMALE RCIA SPONSOR NEEDED
Begins January 30th
We are in need of one young adult female sponsor for an RCIA catechumen starting the process on January 30th. A sponsor's role is to journey with those in formation, be a supportive friend, not an expert on "things Catholic." The time commitment for this sponsor will either be 3 months, from the end of January to this Easter in April or it could be an additional year to next Easter. Training will be provided. If anyone is interested in being considered for this ministry, please contact Jim Fetzer at jim...@gmail.com.
Virginia Catholic Conference’s Advocacy Day
January 27th
General Assembly in Richmond.
It is a great opportunity to get involved in the political process and lobby our local representatives during the legislative session. There will be a bus leaving the St. Thomas More Cathedral parking lot at 6:00am for $15. For more information, please contact Marisa Vertrees at mver...@stcharleschurch.org.
Young Adults Book Discussion Group
Please join us for another Young Adults Book Group! We are going to read" My Life with the Saints" by James Martin. We'll meet after the 6pm Mass on Sunday nights at St. Charles for about an hour, starting January 23rd. We plan to read about a chapter a week (approximately 20 pages) and have an informal discussion. Please email Jackie at stcharlesy...@gmail.com to sign up or ask any questions. Feel free to invite friends.
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St. Charles Parish-Wide |
VOLUNTEER PIANO PLAYER NEEDED
First Sunday of Each Month, Beginning March 5th – 11 AM
Jefferson Retirement Home – Ballston
I'm trying to find someone to replace me playing the piano for the St. Charles Choir when they sing at the Communion Service at the Jefferson retirement home in Ballston every month. The group meets at the Jefferson a little before 11:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month to sing at the service, which is led by a Eucharistic Minister from St. Charles. The service lasts a half hour. The piano accompanist selects the hymns and only plays a handful of pieces. It's a good service opportunity and not too time consuming. The earliest someone needs to start would be March 5th. If you are interested, please e-mail the coordinator of that group, Jack Lane, whose e-mail is john....@usace.army.mil.
2011 WAY Cabaret
Sunday, February 27
7:15pm-8:30pm
Parish Center - Werthmann Gym
Support the high school teens who will attend the Summer Diocesan Work Camp helping to rebuild the homes and dignity of the poor through work and prayer.
INTERNATIONAL DINNER DANCE
January 22
6 PM – 11 PM
Ring in the new year with your family and friends and reserve a table at our St. Charles School Annual International Dinner/Dance in memory of Dina Ryan, Jane Houston and Adam Smith. Dinner will include a variety of international dishes. DJ by Sabra will provide a variety of dance music beginning at 8 PM. Ticket price for dinner and dancing is $20.00 ($10 for children under 12). The event is always a sell-out and great fun. Call Pat at 703-524-5437 or E-Mail: paho...@verizon.net for questions or reservations.
DROP IN BASKETBALL
Sundays and Thursdays- Young Adult drop-in basketball in the Gym Sun 4-5:30pm & Thur 8:15-10:15pm. (sc...@sagemi.com)
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.
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Knights of Columbus Updates |
Interested and/or know someone in becoming a Knight?
For additional information please visit our website: www.kofcedw2473.org, or on Facebook: Knights of Columbus, Edward Douglass White Council #2473.
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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
Keys to Unleash Power in Prayer - Young Adult Mini-Retreat Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 10AM-4PM
St. Charles Borromeo (Benedict Hall)
Fr. Dave will lead us on a journey to experience healing through prayer. A well-known international speaker, Fr. Dave currently serves as the Director of post-novitiate formation for the Franciscan province in Washington, DC. Praise and Worship will be led by Brian Kissinger. Registration is FREE and lunch is included. To RSVP, please email Angelus Virata at angelus...@gmail.com or call 202-297-8815. For more info, visit us at www.arlingtonrenewal.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=127947787268005.
March for Life
Mon., Jan. 24th
If you'd like to march with other young adults, please meet at 11:20 AM SHARP at the North side of the Smithsonian Castle. After the March, we will go to dinner near the Supreme Court (please RSVP so that we can give an accurate number to the restaurant). Some young adults gather at Kelly's Irish Times and The Dubliner afterward. They are both within walking distance of Union Station. Please come out for the March and join in the festivities afterward. For more information, including photos from last year, please look at the Facebook event.
Theology on Tap
Mon., Jan. 31st – March 7
7:00 PM (talk begins at 7:30 PM) at Pat Troy's "Ireland's Own"
Join 150-200 young adults for an evening of discussion, fellowship, & faith! Our winter 2011 "six pack" will focus on spiritual realities. Fr. Dan Gee will open on Monday, January 31st with a talk on the Four Last Things. Please join us at 7:00 PM (talk begins at 7:30 PM) at Pat Troy's "Ireland's Own" (111 N. Pitt Street) in Alexandria. More information is coming soon!
CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND
Saturday, February 26th
St. Thomas More Cathedral
Vigil of Praise will take the place of Catholic Underground - Arlington. Stay tuned for more info!
Women's Conference
March 12th, 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM
St. Thomas More Cathedral
The Arlington Diocese's Office for Family Life & the Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invite all women to our 2011 Women's Conference: Explore the Unique Challenges Confronting Women of Faith, with Helen Alvaré, Associate Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law - Specializing in Marriage & Family Law; and Theresa Notare, Assistant Director, Natural Family Planning Program, Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops! The event runs from 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM at St. Thomas More Cathedral (3901 Cathedral Lane) in Arlington. The cost is $35 by February 10 or $45 after February 10. No registrations at the door. Register online here! For more info call 703-841-2550.
Men's Conference
March 19th
St. Joseph Parish & Hall
The Arlington Diocese's Office for Family Life & the Virginia Knights of Columbus invite all men to our 2nd Annual Men's Conference: Tools for Building the Kingdom with the Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, Bishop, Diocese of Arlington; Joe Campo, Director, St. Francis Home & C.E.O., Grassroots Films; Art Bennett, President, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington; and Rev. Arne Panula, Director, Catholic Information Center! On the Feast of St. Joseph, Saturday, March 19th, the conference will take place at St. Joseph Parish & Hall (750 Peachtree Street) in Herndon. The conference will be an opportunity for men to reflect on their vocations, gain practical tools to be better Catholic men, be inspired by Catholic speakers, and gather with their brothers in Christ. The cost is $35 before March 1st or $45 March 1st and after. Students may attend at a reduced rate of $25. Clergy may attend free of charge. To register online click here. Questions? Contact Tom O'Neill at 703-841-2550.
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!
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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
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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.
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Courtney Smith
Communications Chair
St. Charles Young Adults