August Events: Holy Day on 8/15; Fr. Clement's 20th Anniversary

[St. Charles News]

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

Sun., Aug. 3 - Young Adult Book Discussion: "Thrill of the Chaste" at
7:45 PM, Benedict Hall. This is the 2nd gathering for those in their
20s and 30s to discuss this book. Contact: Meaghan O'Malley
respe...@stcharleschurch.org

Mon., Aug. 4 - Latin American Community Training. Mon. through Fri.
for 2 weeks, Aug. 4 - Aug. 15, at 6 PM, Benedict Hall. Contact: Teresa
Reyes teco...@hotmail.com

Mon., Aug. 4 - Baptismal Preparation in English Formation meeting for
parents and Godparents preparing for their infant to be baptized. 7:30
PM, room 104. Registration is required so call the Parish Office at
703-527-5500.

Tue., Aug. 5 - Torture is A Moral Issue: Study & Discussion Group.
Tuesdays through Aug. 19 at 7 PM, room 104. We will discuss the US
Conference of Catholic Bishops' study guide on the topic of Torture.
Contact: Marisa Vertrees, 703-527-5500 x126,
mver...@stcharleschurch.org

Tue., Aug. 5 - African Conflicts course. Tuesdays through September 9
ay 7 PM, Benedict Hall. Fr. Clement Aapengnuo leads a 6-week course
giving background and context to the conflicts in Africa that we only
hear about on TV. Contact: Marisa Vertrees 703-527-5500 x126 or
mver...@stcharleschurch.org

Tue., Aug. 5 - Interfaith Committee meeting at 7:30 PM, room 101.
Monthly gathering for those interested in helping to plan Interfaith
and Ecumenical programs. Contact: Jim Drummond, 202-746-1029,
inter...@stcharleschurch.org.
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/interfaith.php

Wed., Aug. 6 - 20th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Clement. Mass
in the Chapel at 6 PM followed by a reception in the Parish Library.
Feel free to bring a dish to share. RSVP to Rosario at 703-624-5941
and leave a message.

Thu., Aug. 7 - BHI Legal Project meeting at 7 PM, parish library. A
new program at St. Charles that is gathering lawyers to help with
immigration issues, etc. Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan, 703-527-5500 x113,
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org

Thu., Aug. 7 - Conflict Resolution, Thursdays through Sept. 11 at 7
PM, room 103. Fr. Clement Aapengnuo leads an introduction to holistic
ways to addressing world conflict. Contact: Marisa Vertrees
703-527-5500 x126 or mver...@stcharleschurch.org

Thu., Aug. 7 - Praise and Worship Small Groups at 7:30 PM, Upper Room.
Hosted by a group in their 20s and 30s. Usually a speaker, praise and
songs, and small-group sharing. Contact: Kelli Fitzgerald,
Pra...@stcharleschurch.org

Postponed: Fri., Aug. 8 - Teen Bible Study / Stand True moved to Aug.
15 at 7 PM.

Sun., Aug. 10 - Fr. Clement will celebrate the 11 AM Mass. Reception
honoring his 20th anniversary of ordination in Benedict Hall to
follow. Feel free to bring a dish to share. No RSVP needed. Cards and
well wishes can be dropped at the Parish Office at anytime.

Thu., Aug. 14 - Giving Tree Meeting at 6:30 PM, parish library.
Organizational meeting for those who are interested in helping with
our annual Giving Tree program each December that collects thousands
of gifts for the needy in our area. Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan,
703-527-5500 x113, jdu...@stcharleschurch.org.
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/events/giving-tree.php

Thu., Aug. 14 - HOLY DAY - Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Assumption
at 7:30 PM in the church.

Fri., Aug. 15 - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION - Masses for the Feast of the
Assumption are 9 AM, noon and 7:30 PM in the church.

Fri., Aug. 15 - Senior adult tea and lunch after the noon Mass for the
Assumption. 12:45 PM, Benedict Hall. We gather with our senior adult
friends each Holy Day for lunch, fellowship, and often a speaker.
Contact: Norma at 202-531-8189 or njjca...@cox.net.

Fri., Aug. 15 - Teen Bible Study / Stand True (moved from Aug. 8.)
from 7 PM - 9:30 PM, room 202-3. Dynamic CD driven Bible Study for
Teens as well the Stand True meeting. Contact: Twila at
gavin...@comcast.net

Sat., Aug. 16 - Philippine Medical Mission Meeting at 10 AM, room 104.
The St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission is a charitable,
non-profit organization for the total human development of the poor
and the underprivileged. Contact: p...@stcharleschurch.org.

Sun., Aug. 17 - Coffee & Donuts after the Sunday Masses this week to
benefit our parish outreach to Africa.
http://www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/aids-africa.php

Sun., Aug. 17 - Cristo Joven, Latin American Community. Each Sunday at
11 AM, room 106. Contact: teco...@hotmail.com

Sun., Aug. 17 - Meet the author - Young Adult Book Discussion:
"Thrill of the Chaste." This is the 3rd gathering to discuss this
book. The Author will be joining us. Contact: Meaghan O'Malley at
respe...@stcharleschurch.org

Mon., Aug. 18 - SALT Leadership Meeting (Social Action Linking
Together) at 7:30 PM, parish library. SALT is a parish-based network
in Northern Virginia that brings the social and economic teachings of
the church to bear on public policy and legislation, especially at the
local and state levels. www.s-a-l-t.org. Contact: Bob More at
r7a8...@cox.net

Thu., Aug. 21 - Praise & Worship Eucharistic Adoration at 7:30 PM,
Chapel. Hosted by a group in their 20s and 30s that lead Eucharistic
Adoration each month. Contact: David Bentz at
Pra...@stcharleschurch.org

Tue., Aug. 26 - Development Committee Meeting at 7 PM, parish library.
Organize and plan for the financial stability of the parish community.
Contact: Rebecca Kimball Rkim...@stcharleschurch.org

Sun., Aug. 31 - Monthly Pre-Cana Information Session for engaged
Coupled at 7 PM, Benedict Hall. Registration Required - contact:
Michael Hartford mhar...@comcast.net. This is a monthly information
session for couples planning on getting married or doing their wedding
preparation through St. Charles

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site:
http://www.twitter.com/stcharleschurch

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