Parish Volunteer Needs: August 2012

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Parish Volunteer Needs: August 2012

Arlington Food Assistance Center Grocery Store Food Drive Volunteers

• AFAC is having a grocery store food drive on August 3 and 4at the Lyon Village Giant.  Groups of four are needed on both days to encourage shoppers to purchase needed items.
• Time: Two hour shifts, between 10 AM and 4 PM on August 3 and 4
•  Contact: Danielle Rampton             (703) 845-8486                    volunte...@afac.org

Philippine Medical Mission Needs Volunteers

• PMM is seeking a Web Design and Development volunteer to evaluate and redesign its website, make it easier to edit and maintain, and to assist PMM staff in using the website to promote its work on behalf of the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines.  They are also in need of volunteer grants and reports writers.
• Time: Varies; both positions require several hours each other and are needed throughout the year
• Contact: Vanette Lagera                  p...@stcharleschurch.org                                lagera...@yahoo.com

 

 Catechists Needed for the 2012-2013 School Year

• Help the children of St. Charles grow in Faith and Love during the upcoming school year.  Consider volunteering as a catechist or assistant catechist in one of our weekly Sunday morning (10:10 – 10:55) or Sunday afternoon (12:10-12:55) Grade-Based Classes (preschool – 6th grade) or with our Monthly Family program (1 Sunday per month, 4:00 – 5:45 pm).  No experience is necessary—just willingness to share your faith, time and talents with the wonderful children of St. Charles.
• Time: Weekly or monthly, beginning in September
• Contact: Susan Grunder                   (703) 527-5500 x16            sgru...@stcharleschurch.org

 

Junior High and High School Youth Ministry Volunteers Needed

• Serve God by sharing your faith with the teens of St. Charles.  Both our high school youth ministry program, WAY, and our junior high program, On the Way, need additional adult leaders on Sunday evenings for the 2012-2013 school year.  Not only will you grow in faith, but also you will bring teens into a closer relationship with Christ.
• Time: Sunday evenings
• Contact:  Anne Marie Kaufmann                  (703) 527-5500 x17            akau...@stcharleschurch.org

 

Confirmation Catechists Needed

• We need adult leaders to lead our youth on their journey of Confirmation.  We have several meeting times: monthly Sunday evening session, a weeknight session, or a weekly Sunday morning session.
• Time: Varies
• Contact: Anne Marie Kaufmann                   (703) 527-5500 x17            akau...@stcharleschurch.org

Volunteers Needed for Friday Night Gym Nights for 6^th-8^th graders

• Friday gym nights will be held monthly beginning in September.  The gym will be open for 6th -8th graders to play basketball, board games, and reflect a little on Scripture.  Join a team of adults to provide a safe, fun place for our youth.
• Time: Friday evenings starting in September
• Contact: Anne Marie Kaufmann                   (703) 527-5500 x17            akau...@stcharleschurch.org

 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechists Needed

• Our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious education program, also known as the Atrium, needs new catechists for our Level I (ages 3-6) classes.  This is a wonderful program that connects children to the Gospel of Jesus through Montessori methods.  More information about the program can be found at www.cgsusa.org or www.cctheo.org.
• Time: Varies
• Contact: Anne Marie Kaufmann                   (703) 527-5500 x17            akau...@stcharleschurch.org

 

Tutors for Borromeo Legal Project

• Are you interested in sharing your knowledge of the English language or of our government and how it works?  Volunteer to tutor a citizenship candidate with the Borromeo Legal Project.  The commitment can be as short as three months or longer, depending on the candidate’s English-language ability and your willingness to work with him or her.
• Time: Varies, once a week
• Contact: Erica Zilioli                       ezil...@gmail.com

 

Fair Trade Committee

• Are you interested in spreading the word about Fair Trade?  Do you enjoy quality foods that help independent farmers develop thriving businesses?  Join the Fair Trade Committee at St. Charles and spread some goodness both abroad and in our own parish.  We sell delicious and organic Fair Trade chocolate, coffee, and tea after the 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM Masses on the second Sunday of each month.  We currently need volunteers to help with all of the current sale times and are hoping to sell after the evening Masses with the help of additional volunteers.
• Time: After Masses on the second Sunday of each month; Volunteers can sign up to help monthly, on a one time basis, or whenever fits their schedule; The next sale will take place on September 9
• Contact: Elise Cleva          (703) 527-5500 x24            ecl...@stcharleschurch.org  or Suzanne Hayes hayes...@me.com

 

Singers and Instrumentalists for the Jefferson Choir

• Join others in the choir to provide hymns and service music during the Communion Service in the fourth floor lounge from 11-11:30 AM at the Jefferson retirement home in Ballston, usually on the first Sunday of the month from September to June.  No practices are held.
• Time: 11-11:30 AM, usually on the first Sunday of the month
•   Contact: Jack Lane                   (703) 528-1327                    johnml...@yahoo.com

 

Singers and Instrumentalists for the 9 AM Choir

• Join others in the choir to provide traditional congregational and special hymns and service music at the 9 AM Mass from September to June.  Practices are held before Mass from 8:15-9 AM in room 203 and after Mass from 10-11 AM in the chapel.
• Time: Mass and practice time
• Contact: Jack Lane                   (703) 528-1327                    johnml...@yahoo.com

 

Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers

• AFAC needs volunteers to re-pack chicken each month.  While chicken packing definitely isn't glamorous, it makes a big difference for Arlington families who rely on AFAC to supplement their groceries!  Instead of a one pound pack of hotdogs, a person eligible for supplemental groceries from AFAC can choose fresh chicken.  AFAC buys chicken in bulk, and the chicken packing team re-packs it into servings.  Wear your old clothes and AFAC will provide disposable aprons and gloves.
• Time: First, second, third, and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, beginning at 6:30 PM until about 7:45 or 8 PM   
• Contact: Jo Burns                              (571) 331-7990                    www.afacinfo.org

 

Panera Pick Up for Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

• Drivers are needed at approximately 9 PM on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to pick up food at the Ballston Panera and deliver it to an off-sire garage or bring it to AFAC the following morning.  This would be an ongoing weekly commitment with training.  Ideally, you might get a partner to ride along and/or serve as a substitute for you.
• Time: One hour per week
• Contact: Danielle Rampton             (703) 845-8486                    volunte...@afac.org

 

Advocate for Social Change

• Help jump start our advocacy listserv and take on other projects by becoming a part of the Advocacy Committee.  This St. Charles group publishes the bi-weekly social justice advocacy listserv, runs a voter registration drive in September, conducts after-Mass petition and letter-signings (e.g. DREAM Act petition, Bread for the World letters), and is looking at other opportunities to advocate for justice.
• Time: 3 weekday evenings each year; occasionally editing the listserv (2-4 hours every other month); staying after Mass 3-4 a year to staff letter or petition signing table
• Contact:  Elise Cleva                         elise...@gmail.com

 

Subscribe to the Social Justice Advocacy Listserv

• Join a parishioner network advocating for change in public policies by engaging with public officials (local, state, or federal). This list keeps you informed about opportunities to advance social justice, such as through letter-writing campaigns, public meeting participation, and outreach. Often the listserv contains links to pre-drafted messages that you can easily email to an official.
• Contact:  Elise Cleva                         elise...@gmail.com

 

Dominican Republic Committee

• The Dominican Republic Committee welcomes new members interested in helping to plan projects to serve our sister parishes in Banica and Santo Domingo.  Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month in the parish library.
• Time: Monthly meetings, usually on 4^th Thursday of the month at 7 PM; Time commitment varies by project.  The next meeting will be held on August 23^rd.
• Contact:  Mary Beth Chosak                           (202) 361-3750                    mbch...@gmail.com

 

St. Charles Interfaith Committee Has Many Opportunities

• The St. Charles Interfaith Committee is seeking a new chair / co-chair to lead the Committee, as well as new members to help facilitate interfaith activities.  This is a wonderful way to promote greater understanding and friendship among members of different faith communities while participating in spiritual, social, educational, and service activities.
• Time: Meetings are held once a month - members help plan events and activities according the amount of time they are able to contribute. 
• Contact:  Rebecca Cataldi   (412) 726-2153    shado...@yahoo.com

 

RCIA Sponsors

• We are looking for parishioners who are interested in sponsoring those seeking initiation in the Catholic Church through the RCIA process at St. Charles. A sponsor's role is to journey with those in formation in the RCIA process, be a supportive friend, but not necessarily an expert on "things Catholic."  The main time commitment of a sponsor is attending Tuesday night RCIA sessions, attending any special rites and retreats, and being available to support the person they are sponsoring.  The length of the commitment varies. Opportunities to sponsor will occur throughout the year since we have a year round RCIA process at St. Charles.  We currently need both male and female sponsors.
• Time: Tuesday night RCIA sessions and special events; time commitment varies.
• Contact: Jim Fetzer     jim...@gmail.com