Advent Events and Christmas Schedule; Holy Day on 12/8

[St. Charles News]

Advent 2008 Events at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

You'll find the complete Advent schedule and reflections here:
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/advent.php

Now for the featured events in December.

Sat., Dec. 6 - Christmas Sing-Along To benefit the Philippine Medical
Mission at 6:30 PM, Benedict Hall. Email p...@stcharleschurch.org

Sat., Dec. 6 - 11 AM Funeral for Billie O'Brien, 103, our oldest
parishioner.
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/events/2005/billieobrien.php

Sun., Dec. 7 - Breakfast with Santa. Have you picture taken with Santa
and enjoy breakfast St. Charles School from 8 AM - 12:30 PM, Benedict
Hall
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/events/santabreakfast.php

Sun., Dec. 7 - Parents of children in religious education meeting at
10:10 AM in the Gym. Anne Marie 703-527-5500 x119
akau...@stcharleschurch.org

Sun., Dec. 7 - Conversation with Creedon: Prayer - 5 Minutes a Day Can
Change Your Life. Monthly discussion with our Pastor and guest Carol
O'Neil at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. adult...@stcharleschurch.org

Mon., Dec. 8 - Holy Day of Obligation: Immaculate Conception of Mary
Mass times at 9 AM, noon, and 7:30 PM (Bilingual)

Mon., Dec. 8 - Senior Adult Lunch & Tea Presentation on Identify Theft
at 11 AM followed by noon Mass, followed by lunch. Contact Norma
202-531-8189 njjca...@cox.net

Tue., Dec. 9 - Weekly Advent Evening Prayer on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM,
Chapel. Dec. 9, 16, 23 Come pray & rest. All are welcome.
adult...@stcharleschurch.org

Tue., Dec. 9 - Interfaith Committee meeting
inter...@stcharleschurch.org 7:30 PM Room 104
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/interfaith.php

Wed., Dec. 10 - Liturgy planning meeting preparing for the coming
Liturgies at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. fole...@aol.com

Thur., Dec. 11 - Irish Christmas Mass and reception at 7 PM in the
church. Come and spread a little Irish cheer. Lorna 703-560-7220
lornac...@cox.net

Sat., Dec. 13 - VOICE meeting at 12:30 PM, parish library. Marisa
Vertrees 703-527-5500 mver...@stcharleschurch.org

Sat., Dec. 13 - Family Advent Celebration at 6:30 PM, Benedict Hall
and Gym. Anne Marie 703-527-5500 x119 akau...@stcharleschurch.org

Sat./Sun., Dec. 13 & 14 - Alternative Gift Fair in Benedict Hall after
all the Masses this weekend

Sun., Dec. 14 - Lady of Guadalupe Celebration at various Masses with
reception after the 1 PM Spanish Mass

Mon., Dec. 15 - Advent Penance Service at 7:30 PM. Starts with a
prayer service followed by opportunities for individual confessions.
We've added more priests to meet the high demand we saw last time.
adult...@stcharleschurch.org 703-527-5500 x115

Tue., Dec. 16 - Development Committee at 7 PM, parish library
mwhi...@smartps.com,

Wed., Dec. 16 - Misa De Gallo/ Simbang Gabi: daily 5 AM (yes, in the
morning) Mass in the church from Dec. 16-24. A lovely Filipino
tradition of early morning Mass followed by a great breakfast. Litong
Roa 703-486-0992 e....@att.net

Thur., Dec. 18 - Giving Tree gifts Due by today!
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/events/givingtree.php

Fri., Dec. 19 - School Christmas Concert 1 PM Gym

Fri./Sat./Sun. Dec. 19-21: Giving Tree sorting Come help sort and
organize hundreds of gifts. Amyamye...@gmail.com

Wed., Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve. Mass at 5 PM in the Church, 5 PM in the
Gym, and 10 PM in the Church (all in English)

Thur., Dec. 25 - Christmas Day. Masses at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM
(Spanish)

Wed., Dec. 31 - New Years Eve: Office Closes at Noon. Vigil for Jan. 1
Holy Day Mass at 7:30 PM.

Thur., Jan. 1 - Holy Day of Obligation – Mary the Mother of God Masses
at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spanish)

Have a blessed Advent and Christmas!

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