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Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
At the Easter Vigil at St. Charles, 25 new members joined the Catholic
Church through the Easter sacraments of initiation. Thanks to all our RCIA
leaders and catechists for their witness of faith during the year. Thanks
too, to Deacon Ernie Aguilar for his assistance. Our prayers are with him
as he approaches ordination in May as a Paulist priest.
Our Easter liturgies were a joyous celebration of faith in the Risen
Christ. I appreciate the work of planners, singers and musicians, and all
who assumed roles of service. It is a joy to serve such a vibrant
multi-cultural community of faith as St. Charles.
I invite all who are coordinating the services of the parish to come to
a Ministries Day on May 6th, beginning with 9:00 AM Mass till midday.
Alleluia!
“Feel the Spirit!”
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The Baptism Preparation classes, both in English and in Spanish, will be
held on May 21st and NOT May 28th (Memorial Day weekend).
C’YA
Make your pledge to sponsor one of the riders in this year’s MS150.
Many of the members of C’YA are riding on June
3rd to raise money and awareness for research to cure Multiple Sclerosis.
If you can sponsor someone (donations are tax deductible!), please call
Marcie Williams at 703-979-8651 or e-mail me at
marcie@premieretravel.com.
Thank you! Marcie Williams and the C’YA Cyclones.
RETREAT FOR PEOPLE FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS
Twice a year (May 26-28 and Dec. 8-10), the Dominican Retreat House in
McLean offers an opportunity for persons facing serious illness to come
away for a weekend retreat of spiritual renewal and refreshment.
Physicians, nurses, helpers, sisters on the staff and priests are
available to ensure participant’s comforts will be met. There is no
cost to participants. For more information, call the Domincan Retreat
House at 703-356-4243.
Easter Flowers:
Dr. Ono, Florence & Domenic Virelli, Edward Bradshaw, Ruth Bradshaw
Finnin, All Souls in Purgatory
SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2000:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 John McGowan by Diane Dickinson-Herbst
11:00 Freddy Crowford by Wife, Gladis & Diego Arboleda
1:00 Rosa & Jose Jara by the Jara family
Readings: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31
Monday, May 1:
9:00 Thomas Ubriaco by Kimberly Clerkin
7:30 (at the Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 4:23-31; John 3:1-8
Tuesday, May 2
9:00 Maria Stasik by Tom Corbley
Readings: Acts 4:32-37; John 3:7b-15
Wednesday, May 3:
9:00 Maria Antonia Zamora by Maria Elena Córdova
Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14
Thursday, May 4:
9:00 Roger P. Marquis
Readings: Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36
Friday, May 5:
9:00 Edward J. Sheahan, Jr. by Judy Sheahan
Readings: Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15
Saturday, May 6:
9:00 Jesus Sanchez by Gladis & Diego Arboleda
5:00 the Cosgrove family by John Sach
Readings: Acts 6:1-7; John 6:16-21
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and
those who suffer, especially: Kathy & Mike Burke, Leslie Zolbe, Gene
Biedscheid, Glyne Goodridge, Jill Hasty, Ralph Bruno, Arianna Mormino,
Elieen Bruno, James Kern, Michael Rontaler, Christian Harris, Ana
Portillo, Rocky Weaver and Catherine Mader. Let us also pray for those who
have died, especially: Vincent Teano Sr., Vincent Teano, Jr. and Cristobal
Cossio.
HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETING – The Housing Committee will meet
on Tuesday, May 2 from 7 – 9 PM in the Upper Room to discuss the
Adopt-A-Family and other programs. Anyone interested, please come! For
information, contact Mary Kane at 202-383-7891.
ADOPTIONS – Are you considering adoption? Catholic
Charities is looking for African-American or interracial couples
interested in adopting an infant. Flexible eligibility requirements and
fees. Contact Catholic Charities at 703-425-0100.
FROM VIOLENCE TO WHOLENESS – Join us at St. Charles for a 7
week study/reflection on the spirituality and practice of active
nonviolence – as taught by Jesus and followers: Gandhi, Merton, Day,
King, Chavez and Frances. Monday, May 1 to June 19 (not Memorial Day) at
7:30 PM. For more information, call 703-527-5500 x13.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our special thanks to Alex Johnson,
Insurance Agent for his support. Thank you!
God makes us capable of
giving ourselves, even sacrificing ourselves for the sake of the
common good. Part of our self-sacrifice is to create a culture worthy
of people made in God’s image and likeness.
- Cardinal Francis George,
O.M.I., “Entering the Millennium as a People of Life”
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL 300 CLUB
Congratulations to our 300 Club winners for the month of February. They
are: Mary Lawler, Sandy Boyer, Helene Stephan, Barbara Barnes and Joseph
Russo. It’s not too late to join the 300 Club! All proceeds go to
supporting St. Charles School. Call the School Office at 703-527-0608 for
more information.
YOUTH NEWS!
On The Way will NOT meet tonight, Sunday, April 30. See you next
Sunday, May 7 at 7 PM!
WAY invites all high school youth to a fun night of
games and ice cream at Lazy Sundae’s! Bring a few dollars for a
whopping scoop of homemade ice cream. Meet at 7 PM in the Youth Center.
Rome 2000 Silent and Live Auction: On Saturday, June 10, teens
pilgrimaging to Rome for World Youth Day 2000 will host an evening of
food, drinks, and entertainment along with a silent and live auction to
raise the remaining funds needed for their journey. We ask for your
prayers, support, and participation to make this evening a success.
Donations are needed in the form of products, gift certificates, and
services. Tickets to sporting and cultural events, restaurant, salon, and
spa gift certificates, professional consultations, artwork, Beanie Babies,
sports equipment, weekend getaways, and gourmet and specialty baskets are
just some examples of items that make for a lively auction. We trust that
your creativity and generosity will provide many and varied donations for
this event. For more information or to make a donation, please call Anne
Marie Kaufmann at 703-527-5500, ext. 19.
St. Charles first-ever Junior High Workcamp from July 5-8! All
rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders (that’s current 6th, 7th, and 8th
graders) are invited to participate in three days of service to our
neighbors in Arlington. During the day, we will go out in teams to help
out people and places in Arlington. During the evening, we will have a
program filled with music, games, and talks about our faith. For more
information, look for flyers at church entrances or call Josh Gartner at
703-526-6083.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Help needed for Saturday morning Atrium from 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you have
a few hours to spare and wish to share your faith with 6-9 year olds, then
consider helping out as an assistant catechist for the month of May. For
more information or to volunteer, please call Anne Marie at 703-527-5500,
ext. 19.
Conversion and Mission: The Holy Father focuses on the mission of the
Church and the mission of all believers: “The coming of the Third
Millennium prompts the Christian community to lift its eyes of faith to
embrace new horizons in proclaiming the Kingdom of God”.
PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH OFFICE: 703-527-5500
FAX: 703-527-5505
PARISH WEB SITE: www.stcharleschurch.org
SCHOOL OFFICE: 703-527-0608
FAX: 703-526-0262
E-MAIL: stcharles@gslink.com
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 5:00 PM, Vigil Mass
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM and
1:00 PM, in Spanish
Weekdays: 9:00 AM, Monday - Saturday
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
The St. Charles Parish Council will convene on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:30
PM in the Parish Library. Agenda items include: a report on the Capital
Campaign, review of the draft Fiscal Year 2001 Parish Calendar and Budget
and a discussion of the upcoming Ministries’ Day on Saturday, May 6.
MOM’S MINISTRY
Come to Tea – Calling all Moms! – Do you want to feel
more connected to the other moms you see around you? Do you want to share
the laughter and groans of motherhood? Come and enjoy an afternoon set
aside to met other moms, sip tea, share and reflect on May 13 from 2:30 to
4:30 PM. Please come! R.S.V.P.’s are necessary to 703-527-5500 x15 by
May 7th.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSITION – A JOURNEY
Job searches, resume revisions, letters, interviews, and decisions can
be an experience of anxiety, stress and frustration. Join Pastoral
Counseling Intern, Ken Telesca, on Saturday, May 20 in the Upper Room from
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon to explore the ideas of career experts and
awareness of ones attributes that influence what we do for a living more
than abilities and aptitudes. Ken will describe techniques of
self-exploration of personality, values and interests in making
life-satisfying career changes. Free. Call 703-527-5500 x15 to register.
- Last Week’s Collection: $21,625.94
- Last Week’s Tithe of $2,162.60 was for ANDC (New Directions).
- This Week’s 2nd Collection is for Catholic Home Missions.
- Next Week’s Tithe is for our sister parishes in Cavaillon and
Gros Marin, Haiti.
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