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ST. CHARLES VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
March 2011
“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing.
It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.”
Mother Teresa
Respect Life Coordinators Needed
We are in need of Respect Life leaders here at St. Charles. Respect
Life leaders will help organize prayer services and advocacy days,
assist with promoting and organizing events around the March for Life
in January, and help with fundraisers and drives to assist parents who
have chosen life and are in need of assistance.
Time: 2 hours/month plus occasional events
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Faith Based Initiative – Offender Aid & Restoration
Volunteers are needed to work on a team from St. Charles to mentor a
recently released person. Meetings will include help with resume
writing, navigating the job market, getting back to school and other
advice.
Time: Volunteers are needed for a 6-8 month period; meetings usually
last about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Borromeo Legal Project – Volunteers Needed
Do you have any interest in helping immigrants become citizens? The
Borromeo Legal Project is looking for the following volunteers:
- Immigration attorneys willing to do pro bono work with our
candidates for citizenship, filling out and filing applications and
overseeing the case.
- Tutors/mentors to help candidates with English instruction as well
as to study for naturalization exam. Requires weekly meetings (1 hour
each time) for approximately 6 months to a year.
- Teachers for an ESL class on Sundays, 2:30-4 PM (Sept. – June)
Time: Varies by position
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Moms Ministry
A new mom at St. Charles would like to talk and share faith with other
new moms. The details are still being finalized, but please reach out
if you’re interested!
Time: Time and location TBD.
Contact: Michelle Bentzen
holden...@gmail.com
Singers, Dancers, and Instrumentalists Needed for St. Charles Chorale
Join the chorale for four performances of “Songs of Rodgers and
Hammerstein” at four nursing and retirement homes on the four
Saturdays in June.
Time: Ten practices in March, April, and May from 7:30-9:30 pm on
Sundays in the church.
Contact: Jack Lane
(703) 428-8254 (W)
(703) 528-1327 (H)
cho...@stcharleschurch.org
Flower-Guild Needs Volunteers
Help arrange flowers for the church! Potentially interested but not
sure? Feel free to volunteer for just one weekend to see if you enjoy
it!
Time: 2 hours on Friday or Saturday, at least one weekend a month.
Contact: Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
Minister of Art and Environment
The minister of Art and Environment is concerned with over-all décor,
use of art and symbols, arrangement of altar furniture, and flower
placement and care in the church and chapel. Some upcoming needs
include:
- Holy Thursday morning, April 21, one or two volunteers needed to
prepare church for Holy Thursday mass.
- Good Friday morning, April 22, one or two volunteers needed to help
prepare church for Good Friday communion.
- Saturday, April 23, from 8 am until 2 pm, people needed to help
decorate church for Easter. If interested, contact
Time: About 4-6 hours in design discussions, and 4-6 hours in actual
placement of décor.
Contact:
Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
For Easter Needs
2010 WorkCamp Needs Volunteers
WorkCamp is in need of adult volunteers of all skill sets. You do not
need to be handy to volunteer, though some "contractor-types" would be
great! Our needs are as follows:
- Adult Crew Leaders: men & women that are seeking a way to serve
alongside the high school students in our community here at St.
Charles.
- Contractors: these are the handymen and –women that focus on
leading the work on the sites. You do not have to be a professional
contractor! Time: Varies by role
Contact: Paul Bevins
paulb...@gmail.com
Sacristans Needed
The Sacristan’s duties involve sacristy set up and altar and worship
space preparation for celebration of Mass. The sacristan us similar to
a theater stage manager, but our “theater” is the celebration of
Eucharistic Liturgy and/ or other sacraments.
Time: 1 or 2 week-end assignments per month, with a total of about 1-2
hours per assignment. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Liturgy Writers Needed
Liturgy Writers prepare a presider’s guide in outline format for
Sunday and Holy Day Eucharistic Celebrations – the Mass. These guides
are prepared from various resources each week - in addition to the
priest-celebrant, the sacristan and the cantor (or music leader) refer
to this guide before and during Mass.
Time: One assignment per month - Mass outline preparation takes about
4-6 hours effort each time you are scheduled. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Ushers Needed
Ushers help the entire parish community feel welcome at Masses and
other liturgies. They are the “face” of the community for visitors -
they greet and welcome parishioners / guests to St. Charles;
graciously escort people to seats; recruit volunteers to carry the
bread and wine at the presentation of gifts; take up the collection(s)
at Mass and transfer the funds to counters; alert priest or EMs to
people with special access needs for Communion.
Time: Attendance at one weekly Mass and special liturgies during the
major liturgical seasons; with a few minutes before and after each
Mass.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@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
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11 AM
Sunday liturgy. It is usually held every Sunday from mid-Sept. to mid-
May in the Chapel. Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the
Word of God in a version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared
by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for children.
Time: About 10:45 -11:30 AM, one or more Sundays (during month or over
the year--very flexible!)
Contact: Germaine Leahy
(703) 525-3250
leah...@aol.com
Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
Food Handlers Needed
St. Charles needs people to become licensed as food handlers by
Arlington County. Food handlers will need to be available as needed
for Church parties and events to supervise and assist with
preparation.
Time: As needed/As available
Contact: Rebecca Kobar
(703) 527-5500 x36
rko...@stcharleschurch.org
Fair Trade Volunteers
Volunteers needed for monthly coffee, tea and chocolate sales and to
assist in education and outreach surrounding fair trade.
Time: 2-6 hours a month, as available
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Sunday Night Set-Up
Once or twice a month we host a talk after the 6:00pm Mass.
Volunteers are needed to help with setting up Benedict Hall and
providing refreshments.
Time: 2-3 hours a month.
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although 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; chicken packing team re-packs it
into servings.
Time: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to
approximately 7:45 PM.
Contact: Jo Burns
(571) 331-7990
www.afacinfo.org
If your organization has volunteer needs that you would like
advertised in future volunteer newsletters, please contact David Theis
at volun...@stcharleschurch.org.
March 2011
“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing.
It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.”
Mother Teresa
Respect Life Coordinators Needed
We are in need of Respect Life leaders here at St. Charles. Respect
Life leaders will help organize prayer services and advocacy days,
assist with promoting and organizing events around the March for Life
in January, and help with fundraisers and drives to assist parents who
have chosen life and are in need of assistance.
Time: 2 hours/month plus occasional events
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Faith Based Initiative – Offender Aid & Restoration
Volunteers are needed to work on a team from St. Charles to mentor a
recently released person. Meetings will include help with resume
writing, navigating the job market, getting back to school and other
advice.
Time: Volunteers are needed for a 6-8 month period; meetings usually
last about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Borromeo Legal Project – Volunteers Needed
Do you have any interest in helping immigrants become citizens? The
Borromeo Legal Project is looking for the following volunteers:
- Immigration attorneys willing to do pro bono work with our
candidates for citizenship, filling out and filing applications and
overseeing the case.
- Tutors/mentors to help candidates with English instruction as well
as to study for naturalization exam. Requires weekly meetings (1 hour
each time) for approximately 6 months to a year.
- Teachers for an ESL class on Sundays, 2:30-4 PM (Sept. – June)
Time: Varies by position
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Moms Ministry
A new mom at St. Charles would like to talk and share faith with other
new moms. The details are still being finalized, but please reach out
if you’re interested!
Time: Time and location TBD.
Contact: Michelle Bentzen
holden...@gmail.com
Singers, Dancers, and Instrumentalists Needed for St. Charles Chorale
Join the chorale for four performances of “Songs of Rodgers and
Hammerstein” at four nursing and retirement homes on the four
Saturdays in June.
Time: Ten practices in March, April, and May from 7:30-9:30 pm on
Sundays in the church.
Contact: Jack Lane
(703) 428-8254 (W)
(703) 528-1327 (H)
cho...@stcharleschurch.org
Flower-Guild Needs Volunteers
Help arrange flowers for the church! Potentially interested but not
sure? Feel free to volunteer for just one weekend to see if you enjoy
it!
Time: 2 hours on Friday or Saturday, at least one weekend a month.
Contact: Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
Minister of Art and Environment
The minister of Art and Environment is concerned with over-all décor,
use of art and symbols, arrangement of altar furniture, and flower
placement and care in the church and chapel. Some upcoming needs
include:
- Holy Thursday morning, April 21, one or two volunteers needed to
prepare church for Holy Thursday mass.
- Good Friday morning, April 22, one or two volunteers needed to help
prepare church for Good Friday communion.
- Saturday, April 23, from 8 am until 2 pm, people needed to help
decorate church for Easter. If interested, contact
Time: About 4-6 hours in design discussions, and 4-6 hours in actual
placement of décor.
Contact:
Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
For Easter Needs
2010 WorkCamp Needs Volunteers
WorkCamp is in need of adult volunteers of all skill sets. You do not
need to be handy to volunteer, though some "contractor-types" would be
great! Our needs are as follows:
- Adult Crew Leaders: men & women that are seeking a way to serve
alongside the high school students in our community here at St.
Charles.
- Contractors: these are the handymen and –women that focus on
leading the work on the sites. You do not have to be a professional
contractor! Time: Varies by role
Contact: Paul Bevins
paulb...@gmail.com
Sacristans Needed
The Sacristan’s duties involve sacristy set up and altar and worship
space preparation for celebration of Mass. The sacristan us similar to
a theater stage manager, but our “theater” is the celebration of
Eucharistic Liturgy and/ or other sacraments.
Time: 1 or 2 week-end assignments per month, with a total of about 1-2
hours per assignment. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Liturgy Writers Needed
Liturgy Writers prepare a presider’s guide in outline format for
Sunday and Holy Day Eucharistic Celebrations – the Mass. These guides
are prepared from various resources each week - in addition to the
priest-celebrant, the sacristan and the cantor (or music leader) refer
to this guide before and during Mass.
Time: One assignment per month - Mass outline preparation takes about
4-6 hours effort each time you are scheduled. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Ushers Needed
Ushers help the entire parish community feel welcome at Masses and
other liturgies. They are the “face” of the community for visitors -
they greet and welcome parishioners / guests to St. Charles;
graciously escort people to seats; recruit volunteers to carry the
bread and wine at the presentation of gifts; take up the collection(s)
at Mass and transfer the funds to counters; alert priest or EMs to
people with special access needs for Communion.
Time: Attendance at one weekly Mass and special liturgies during the
major liturgical seasons; with a few minutes before and after each
Mass.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@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
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11 AM
Sunday liturgy. It is usually held every Sunday from mid-Sept. to mid-
May in the Chapel. Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the
Word of God in a version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared
by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for children.
Time: About 10:45 -11:30 AM, one or more Sundays (during month or over
the year--very flexible!)
Contact: Germaine Leahy
(703) 525-3250
leah...@aol.com
Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
Food Handlers Needed
St. Charles needs people to become licensed as food handlers by
Arlington County. Food handlers will need to be available as needed
for Church parties and events to supervise and assist with
preparation.
Time: As needed/As available
Contact: Rebecca Kobar
(703) 527-5500 x36
rko...@stcharleschurch.org
Fair Trade Volunteers
Volunteers needed for monthly coffee, tea and chocolate sales and to
assist in education and outreach surrounding fair trade.
Time: 2-6 hours a month, as available
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Sunday Night Set-Up
Once or twice a month we host a talk after the 6:00pm Mass.
Volunteers are needed to help with setting up Benedict Hall and
providing refreshments.
Time: 2-3 hours a month.
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although 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; chicken packing team re-packs it
into servings.
Time: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to
approximately 7:45 PM.
Contact: Jo Burns
(571) 331-7990
www.afacinfo.org
If your organization has volunteer needs that you would like
advertised in future volunteer newsletters, please contact David Theis
at volun...@stcharleschurch.org.
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