Top October 2008 Events - Holy Day Obligation Lifted; Interfaith Mysticism; Oktoberfest

[St. Charles News]

October 2008 News and Special Events at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church

Fall is here. The leaves will start to transform soon. Will your
spirituality do the same? Check out these opportunities at St. Charles
to add some vibrancy to your relationship with God and neighbor.

Wed., Oct. 1 - Lector meeting, including new members interested in
proclaiming the Scriptures at Masses, at 7:30 PM in the church.
Contact Chris Gunther, 703-516-4321
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/liturgy.htm#lectors

Wed., Oct. 1 - Landings, for those who have been away from the
Catholic faith. Registration required. Contact Returning-
cath...@stcharleschurch.org
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/landings.htm

Thur., Oct. 2 - Spanish Classes Tuesday and Thursdays at the parish at
10 AM. Contact aman...@stcharleschurch.org

Thur., Oct. 2 - Praise And Worship small faith groups are held the 1st
Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM, Upper Room. Contact
Pra...@stcharleschurch.org

Sat., Oct 4 - Weekly Bible study with Fr. Gerry every Saturday at 8
AM, Parish Library. Just show up!

Sun., Oct. 5 - English Classes each Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. $40.
Sponsored by Catholic Charities / Hogar Hispana and hosted at St.
Charles. Contact 703-534-9732

Sun., Oct. 5 - VOICE gathering in Dumfries. Car poolers will meet at
parish at 3:30 PM. Contact Mver...@stcharleschurch.org

Sun., Oct. 5 - Marriage And Money Workshop at 7 PM, Benedict Hall.
Come and learn more about financing in your marriage. Free but please
register. Contact adult...@stcharleschurch.org
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/bulletin/20080921.php#money

Mon., Oct. 6 - Baptismal Preparation in English at 7:30 PM, Benedict
Hall. Registration is required so call the Parish Office at
703-527-5500.

Mon., Oct. 6 - Catholic Inquiry for those looking to learn about the
Catholic faith, at 7:30 PM, Parish Library. Contact Michelle Miller
703-527-5500 x115, adult...@stchaleschurch.org
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/rcia.htm

Tues., Oct. 7 - Social Justice Committee meets at 7:30 PM, Room 104.
Contact Marisa Vertrees, 703-527-5500 X126,
Mver...@stcharleschurch.org
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/sjc.php

Wed., Oct. 8 - BHI Legal Project, a gathering of lawyers interested in
assisting the poor and areas such as immigration, meets at 7 PM,
Parish Library. Contact Jo-Ann Duggan, jdu...@stcharleschurch.org

Thur., Oct. 9 - Philippine Medical Mission Meeting at 6:30 PM, Room
103. PMM is geared towards total human development of the poor and the
underprivileged in the Philippines. p...@stcharleschurch.org

Fri., Oct. 10 - School PTO Meeting at 5 PM, Benedict Hall.

Sun., Oct. 12 - NO religious education and NO youth groups in honor of
Columbus Day weekend.

Sun., Oct. 12 - Giving Tree Registrations today at 2 PM, Room 103.
Taking sign-ups in English and Spanish for recipients for the Giving
Tree project in December. Sign-ups will also be taken Oct. 19 and Oct.
26. Contact jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/events/giving-tree.php

Sun., Oct. 12 - Conversation with Fr. Creedon at 7 PM, Benedict Hall.
Come to a monthly discussion series with our Pastor (this month's
topic not yet identified). Contact Adult...@stcharleschurch.org

Sun., Oct. 12 - Cookies for Kairos prison retreat due by today. See
the flyer at the entrances for more info. Jean Sweeny 703 685-7410
jean...@hotmail.com

Mon., Oct. 13 - Columbus Day: Office Closed. No Monday religious
education classes for children today, either.

Sat., Okt. 18 - Oktoberfest. Includes a great dinner and dancing with
proceeds going to St. Charles School after the 5 PM Mass in the gym.

Sun., Oct. 19 - Latin American Community Leaders meeting at 11 AM,
Parish Library. smon...@stcharleschurch.org

Sun., Oct. 19 - Breast Awareness Workshop at 2 PM, Room 103. Hosted by
the St. Charles - Marymount Free Nurse Managed Health Center.
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org

Sun., Oct. 19 - Pizza & Beer gathering for Young Adults in their 20s
and 30s at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. RSVP is required to
adult...@stcharleschurch.org
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/events/2008/youngadults.php

Mon., Oct. 20 - SALT Leadership Group Meeting(Social Action Linking
Together) at 7:30 PM, Parish Library. Join a parish-based network of
persons which tries to engage social and economic teaching of the
church. Contact: Bob More, R7a8...@cox.net

Tues. Oct. 21 - Philippine Medical Mission meeting at 6:30 PM, Room
104. Contact vanett...@yahoo.com

Sat., Oct. 25 - Catholic Underground, sponsored by the Diocese of
Arlington, is a monthly event geared for young adults. Includes Holy
Hour from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church with a band/concert in the gym
from 8:30 to 10:30 PM in the Gym. Contact y...@arlingtondiocese.org

Sun., Oct. 26 - Monthly Pre-Cana information session for Engaged
Couples at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. Registration is required. This is a
monthly information session for couples planning on getting married or
doing their wedding preparation through St. Charles. Contact Michael
Hartford at mha...@arlingtonva.us

Sun., Oct. 26 - Panel Discussion on Mysticism at 7 PM, Upper Room.
Event is sponsored by our parish Interfaith Committee. Panel will
include speakers from Islam, Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic
traditions and focus on the commonality of mysticism. Contact
inter...@sthcharleschurch.org
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/interfaith.php

Tue., Oct. 28 - Development Committee meeting at 7 PM, Parish Library.
Group works to ensure effective stewardship. Contact Matt
Whitaker...@smartpaymentsolutions.com.

Fri., Oct. 31 - Seniors' Tea & Brunch. Join other senior adults for
brunch in Benedict Hall after the 9 AM Mass. Flu shots will also be
given by Inova Health Services for those who reserved one. Contact
Norma 202-531-8189, njjca...@cox.net

Sat. Nov. 1 - All Saints Day. Holy Day obligation is lifted in the
Arlington Diocese this year. Mass is at 9 AM and noon.

Bonus: The Catholic Herald covered the dedication of a new Borromeo
Housing home for young single mothers
http://www.catholicherald.com/local_news/detail.html?sub_id=7657

All events: http://www.stcharleschurch.org/calendar/
Highlights: http://www.stcharleschurch.org/calendar/highlights.php
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