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St. Charles Bulletin for April 21, 2002
3rd Sunday of Easter
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
On Saturday the 27th, the parish celebrates 80 years of service by the Sisters of St. Benedict to St Charles School and Parish. Children, families, teachers and parishioners have benefitted from countless hours of ministry by the Benedictine Sisters. Over a third of those years our own sister Benedict has served either as teacher or Principal. Please join me in honoring these outstanding religious women on April 27 at the 5 PM Liturgy and at a Reception with light refreshments afterward in the Cafeteria.
This dedicated witness brings light and encourangement in a difficult moment in our Catholic Church's history. I appreciated the fruitful discussion last Sunday evening with regard to recent scandals. I invite you to review our parish and diocesan policy to protect children. I have posted the policy statement in the main entrance of the church. I pledge myself to implement these measures conscientiously to insure the protection and safety of the children and young people of St. Charles. Let us make sure that no harm ever occurs that would injure children or their trust in a parish and school that have served so faithfully in the building of faith and moral character over eight decades of formation.
With Easter Hope,
BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL (BLA)
Your generosity to the BLA is greatly appreciated and your gift is important.
By joining with other members of the diocese, we provide the funds necessary
for the diocese to support many programs that parishes alone could not
fund.
SALT LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST …has been re-scheduled from April 20th, to Saturday May 11 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, here at St. Charles School Cafeteria. Hear from our State Legislator about the business that was transacted during the 2002 General Assembly. All are Welcome.
PROJECT LAZARUS FOOD PANTRY
Our food pantry needs replenishing ASAP! Please bring non-perishable items
to the Parish Office. Most needed items include: cereal, spaghetti and
spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, small bags of rice, canned goods such
as soups and vegetables, and powdered milk. Your donations of food are
very needed and appreciated. Many thanks!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SUNDAY, April 21 2002:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Lawrence Duffy by St. Charles Staff
11:00 Sylvia Russo by Kathryn Ruggiero & Rex & Barbara
1:00 Walter Rivero Vargas by Guido Rivero
6:00 Martha Chang by Mrs. Mary Chu
Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-4; 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10
Monday, April 22 2002:
9:00 Mrs. Julia Phile by Stephen P. Horneman
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10
Tuesday, April 23 2002:
9:00 Julia Krupka by Kathy Krupka Butler
Readings: Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30
Wednesday, April 24 2002:
9:00 Helen Stockman by The Donovan Family
Readings: Acts 12:24-13:5a; John 12:44-50
Thursday, April 25 2002:
9:00 Lou Hauschild by Mark & Casey Weirser
Readings: 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20
Friday, April 26 2002:
9:00 Adrienne Handerhan by The Rubinger Family
Readings: Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6
Saturday, April 27 2002:
9:00 Anna Mae Snyder by The Rubinger Family
5:00 Vero Di Lorenzo by Camille Burruto
Readings: Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14
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, Arthur Simolunas,
Lina Vasquez, Fillipinas Ridon, Ciony Riotoc, Sr. Mary of the Infant Jesus,
Lois Rial, Celestina Estrada, David Kneiss, Eva Markovic, Shirley Richards,
Ricardo Lao, Patricia Walsh, Luis A. Jara, Gibson Cameron, and Kate Knaphit.
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially….Laverne VanBelleghem,
Mauro Gutierrez Villaverde, Jim McDonnel and Josefa Mendez.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
PROJECT LAZARUS is the name given to St. Charles' fund to help people
with emergency needs. Through this special fund, St. Charles offers assistance
to local residents. Most often, people need help paying rent and medical
expenses. Please consider making a special donation to Project Lazarus.
Your help is greatly appreciated. Checks should be made payable to St.
Charles and designated for Project Lazarus. Thank you!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to THE CATHOLIC SHOP for their support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For children who await the wonder of birth, that safe within their mothers'
wombs they might know the security and peace of those who are loved by
God and his children; we pray to the lord:
HAITI FESTIVAL TIME
Join us for a Haitian Mass at 5 PM on May 4, followed by a celebration
of Haitian food and music in the School Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 (children
under 6 are free) and will be on sale after the 9 and 11 AM Masses April
21 and 28 in the Cafeteria.
SPECIAL CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND THANKS
Saturday, April 27th , come join Sister Benedict, school faculty, parents,
students, alumni and friends as they celebrate the 80th Anniversary of
the Benedictine Sisters' Presence at St. Charles. Twenty-three sisters
from Bristow will also be in attendance. The day will consist of an open
house beginning at 2 PM; Fr. Creedon will Celebrate Mass at 5 PM and the
evening concludes with a reception in the Cafeteria. In lieu of personal
gifts, contributions to the parish center may be made in the name of the
Benedictine Sisters.
TAKE THE PARISH WEBSITE POLL
Your opinion counts. Take the parish website poll on www.stcharleschurch.org
to share what you think about the content on your parish website. This
is also your chance to offer suggestions for new features. Did you know
popular pages like the celebrant's schedule
and the homily transcripts
were first suggested by parishioners like you? Cast your vote this week!
YOUNG ADULT C'YA NEWS
Come join C'YA for a social tonight, April 21, in the School Cafeteria
at 7 PM after the 6 PM Mass. Build your own subs (bring $3-$5), socialize
with other young adults, and learn about upcoming events. If you've never
been to a C'YA event before, this is a great way to find out more about
us. Mark your calendars for an upcoming event! On Saturday May 18th, C'YA
will be having a day retreat in the Arlington area. It will be facilitated
by Father Gerry. We'll start out at 9 AM with Mass and will wrap up around
3 PM. Location and other details to follow.
MINISTRY OF MOTHERS SHARING SPIRITUALITY
Tuesday nights, 7-9 PM, 8 weeks, beginning April 23rd "It means so
much to be able to talk to other mothers who understand." Take a
few hours each week to develop a greater awareness of your own spirituality
as a mother, and to appreciate the ministry of your motherhood! Cost is
$30.00 for text, "Moms, A personal Journal" by Paula Hagen.
Partial scholarships are available. For more information, contact Jennifer
Brown at 703-528-4568.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
We are pleased to report that April's second collection for the Parish
Community Center project totaled $4,973.35. We appreciate your generous
response.
Second collections for the Parish Center project will continue on the
first weekend of each month. Thus, the next collection will take place
on May 4-5. As a reminder, please indicate on your check (or the Building
Fund envelope) whether your contribution is a payment towards an existing
pledge or if it is an additional contribution. Thank you for your continued
prayers and support.
CFC Totals thru 4/8 deposit:
Pledged = $2,851,458
Paid = $1,837,318
Families = 1,086
MOM'S MINISTRY
· We have helped some new moms who are in need and will gratefully
accept more donations of gently used clothes, toys, and furniture.
· Would you like to be on our list to provide a meal to new moms
and their families? For more information, call Katherine Murphy at 703-486-1734
or email suburbnhousewife@aol.com.
WEEKEND RETREAT FOR PEOPLE FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS
A retreat specially planned for men and women facing serious illness will
be held at the Dominican Retreat House in Mclean, Virginia, on May 24-26,
2002. A team of doctors, nurses, priests, sisters and helpers will be
present around-the-clock. Scheduling allows plenty of time for rest and
reflection. This retreat is offered free of charge. Registration closes
May 14, 2002. Please call as soon as possible. Dominican Retreat: 703-356-4243,
or Doug Sebek 703-860-4929.
THIS WEEK'S TITHE…
This week's tithe is for the Arlington Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless,
which works in coordination with public agencies, businesses and community
groups to give homeless people the support, shelter, counseling and employment
training they need to regain self-sufficiency.
· Last Week's Collection: $17,707.63
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,629.11 was for St. Charles Outreach.
· This Week's Tithe is AACH.
· Next Week's 2nd Collection is for Catholic Home Missions.
Revised April 19, 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