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St. Charles Bulletin for March 24, 2002
Palm Sunday
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
"I have given you a model to follow so that as I have done for you, you
should also do for one another".
From Palm Sunday, Holy Thrusday, Good Friday to Holy Saturday and Easter, the
church proclaims the meaning of Christ's dying and rising. Through ritual action
involving palms, bread, wine, cross and water, the purpose of Jesus' life and
death are revealed. He gave his life that others may live. The key celebration
of the Lord's Passover is the Easter Vigil when we welcome new members through
Baptism and the Profession of Faith. Our Mission has prepared us for the renewal
of our own baptismal identity and call.
In John's Gospel on Holy Thursday, we have the beautiful rite of foot washing. It is a call to solidarity with the poor. At the presentation of the gifts on Holy Thursday, we will offer items for the region's homeless: foot powder, creams, Innersoles, socks and foot medications as well as financial donations to Unity Health Care for the homeless.
During and following Holy Week, we will have a basket at the entrance for your RICE BOWL and other offerings for the Haiti Nutrition program. You may also bring your Haiti gifts to the Parish Office.
I thank you for your generosity to the parish, to the Parish Center Campaign and to the Bishop's Lenten Appeal.
JOIN US FOR RECONCILIATION ON MONDAY THE 25TH AT 7:30 PM.
With Blessings,
LENTEN EVENTS
THIS afternoon, March 24 - Palm Sunday - All Parishioners are invited to share
with neighborhood F in a unique experience. We will meet at 4:30 PM in the parking
lot of St. Charles to begin a procession of Christ entering Jerusalem (we will
be using a real donkey!). The procession will walk around the parking lot and
enter the church for the 6:00 PM Mass. Please join us. It will be an event to
remember.
EASTER FLOWERS
Donations and intentions are now being accepted for Easter Flowers. You may
drop your donation, with the name of the person(s) you are remembering, in the
collection basket during Mass or stop by the Parish Office. Please remember
to mark your envelope "Easter Flowers". The deadline for submissions
of names is tomorrow, March 25th. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The Parish Office will be closed on Holy Thursday (3/28) and Holy Friday (3/29).
- The School Cafeteria will be closed for the Easter Holiday. No donuts or coffee will be served today, Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday (3/31). Please join us again on Sunday, April 7th. Thank you.
HOLY WEEK
SUNDAY, MARCH 24: PALM SUNDAY
7:30 Velvet Bergeron by Enid White
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Thanksgiving (L) by Linda Perez & family
1:00 Blanca Mendez by Helena & Teresa Moreno
6:00 John Norman by Giovanni Snidle
Readings: Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66
Monday, March 25, 2002:
9:00 Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley, CSC
12:00 Rose Donehue by Eileen McGervey
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11
Tuesday, March 26,2002:
9:00 Monroe Leigh by Savery Gradoville
12:00 Celestina Estrada (L) by Rosa Manrique
Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33,36-38
Wednesday, March 27, 2002:
9:00 Judy Schulte by Jeanne Scott
12:00 Charo Mayor Rufino by Cecilia Coronado
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 26:14-25
Thursday, March 28, 2002: Holy Thursday
7:30 Mass of the Lord's Supper
Readings: Exodus 12:1-8,11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15
Friday, March 29,2002: Good Friday
7:30 Celebration of the Lord's Passion
9:30 Celebración de la Pasión del Señor
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16;5:7-9 John 18:1-9:42
Saturday, March 30 2002: THE EASTER VIGIL
7:30 Holy Saturday
Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:2; Genesis 22:1-2,9a,10-13,15-18; Exodus 14:15-15:1
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those who suffer,
especially: Judy Birt, Sr. Margaret A. Cook, Connor Cozoli, Michael Andrew Herdoiza,
Mary Theresa Kern, Mildred Weaver, Irene Widlitz, Arthur Simolunas, Roberto
& Dave Atmosfera, Cathleen O'Brien, Lina Vasquez, Fillipinas Ridon, Ciony
Riotoc, Sr. Mary of the Infant Jesus, Elaine O' Regan, Gloria Ferrer, Lois Rial,
Brian Francis, Celestina Estrada, David Kneiss, Paul Steinmetz, Shirley Richards
and Eva Markovic. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Margaret
Mary Spillman and Elaine O'Regan.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Project Lazarus needs your help. Through this special fund, St. Charles offers
emergency assistance to local residents. Most often people need help paying
rent and medical expenses. Please make a special donation this Holy Week on
Lazarus Project. Checks should be payable to St. Charles marked for Project
Lazarus. Thank you!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Larry F. Craven, Real Estate Agent for
his support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For all who suffer, and especially for those who are forgotten, alone, sick
or dying, that Chris might teach us to cherish them; we pray to the Lord:
HOLY WEEK RESOURCES
Triduum Reflection Booklets are available at Church entrances. These are to
help you reflect more deeply on the mystery and celebration of Christ's death
and resurrection. Please take one per family.
CHILDERN'S BULLETIN
"Children's Worship Bulletin" will be available weekly beginning April
7. One bulletin for ages 3-6 and one for ages 7-12 will be at church entrances.
Please take a copy of this bulletin each week to help your child reflect on
the Sunday Gospel.
YOUNG ADULTS (C'YA) NEWS
St. Charles' Young Adults invites you on this Palm Sunday to a Sunday Night
Social. Tonight the social takes the form of a Seder Dinner. This traditional
Passover celebration is the origin of the Christian Eucharist. In fact, the
Last Supper was a Sender Dinner. It will start at 7:00 in the School Cafeteria,
after the 6:00 PM Mass. Come prepare for Easter with us.
MEALS FOR MOMS
Are you a new mom or dad in need of a meal or are you interested in providing
a meal for a family welcoming a new baby? The Mom's Ministry is seeking to provide
meals for new parents and needs your help. For more information, call Katherine
Murphy at 703-486-1734 or e-mail at suburbnhousewife@aol.com.
BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA)
The BLA is important to our parish! The offices, programs and ministries of
the diocese provide support to our parish. Thank you to the many of you who
have already responded to the BLA. Please return your BLA pledge.
SALT UPDATE
SALT (Social Action Linking Together) thanks all parishioners who called and
wrote letters to their legislators on behalf our SALT priorities. By joining
your voice with others from the Diocese, you really made an enormous difference.
The Child Support Pass-Through passed in the amount of $4.5 million. Additionally,
homeless funding was restored. The TANF COLA and rental assistance did not pass.
The bottom line is that lots of families will not be sliding into homelessness
and their family well-being will be improved.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Your Operation Rice Bowl offerings may be dropped off at the Parish Office during
Holy Week or at the end of the Lenten season by placing it in the large cardboard
display at the entrance of the Church. Through Operation Rice Bowl, we are challenged
to think beyond our own immediate communities, beyond our borders, and beyond
our selfishness to embrace those who are most in need. Thank you for your generosity.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
Fr. Creedon, Parish Community Center Committee Chairperson Monica Craven and
Finance Committee Chairman Charlie Sullivan met with the Diocesan Loan Committee
on March 13 to request permission to solicit construction bids for our project.
The Loan Committee will make a recommendation to Bishop Loverde, who in turn
will send to Fr. Creedon a letter advising of his decision.
Other recent developments related to the Parish Community Center project include:
- Consulted with interested parishioners on the project's landscaping. It was noted that the stipulations in Arlington County's Clarendon and Virginia Square sector plans will have to be considered in choosing the tree varieties to be planted on the Fairfax Drive and Kirkwood Road sides of our site.
- Considered options for flooring, carpeting and other interior finishes. To assist in the decision making process, Parish Community Center Committee members visited neighboring parishes and schools to see the various types of materials that have been used for the have been used for the interiors of similar building project.
- Refined plans for the Bride's Room that will include a vanity and mirror.
- Reviewed the layout for the orientation area the entrance to the Parish Community Center.
- Studied the types of materials, such as aluminum, that can be used for the elevator cab.
CELEBRATE PALM (PILOT) SUNDAY
We invite you this week to visit the parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org,
using your computer, laptop or even palm-type device. It's a great way to learn
more about what our active Catholic community can offer you, whether you're
a first-time visitor to St. Charles this weekend or an established parishioner.
You can review the Holy Week schedule, catch a previous
Fr. Gerry homily or find out how to get involved. Why
not share your faith with a neighbor or coworker during this closing week of
Lent by mentioning our website?
THIS WEEK'S TITHE
This week's tithe is for the Hispanic Committee of Virginia, a non-profit organization
providing services, such as education and job skill training, to enable Hispanic
immigrants to more fully participate in and contribute to American Society.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
- Last Week's Collection was: $18,036.00
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,803.60 was for St. Charles Outreach.
- This Week's Tithe is for the Hispanic Committee of Virginia.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our sister Parishes in Cavaillon & Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Next Week's Second Collection is for our Building Fund.
Revised/reviewed March 20, 2002
See also: Photos and Stories from 2001
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
3304 North Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Tel: 703.527.5500 | Fax: 703.527.5505 | Web: www.stcharleschurch.org