Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
Today's readings center of faith. Acts tells us the early community
of believers took the gospel to heart and formed their lives on its
message. Peter writes to encourage the newly baptized Christians who
faced hostility. And the Gospel tells the story of Thomas. He insists
upon physical evidence before he believes. He doubts, but Jesus knows
this and speaks to him through his doubts. He recognizes Thomas as one
who can believe and he calls him to faith. The gospel writer encourages
his audience to believe in Jesus even though they haven't actually seen
him.
ROOTED IN FAITH FORWAD IN HOPE
You are invited to a meeting on April 30, at 7:30 PM in the School Cafeteria,
when Fr. Creedon will present the background of the campaign "Rooted
in Faith Forward in Hope" and an update on its progress.
SERIOUSLY ILL TETREAT
Those with a serious physical illness who might not be able to get away
for a weekend retreat are invited to this weekend of Renewal - May 23
to 25, Memorial Day weekend. It will be held in nearby McLean at the
Dominican Retreat House - a beautiful facility. Doctors, nurses, helpers,
priests, sisters make up the team and make sure all medical needs are
met. People who have gone on this have said it is a weekend of love.
Our St. Charles Circle of Caring member Debby Britt will take calls
or even take someone over for a pre-visit if you want. 703-528-8352;
or call Sr Janie, Sr Mary Ellen at the Dominican Retreat. 703-356-4243.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Baptism preparation in English will be offered Today April 27, at 12:00
noon in the Parish Library.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to T.A. SULLIVAN & SONS for
their support.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Catherine Dougherty by Cathy Roe
11:00 Marco Antonio Villamizar by St. Charles Staff
1:00 Margarita Penalba by Isabel Staff
6:00 William Stewart by Haiti Committee
Readings: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31
Monday, April 28, 2003
9:00 Bishop Vincent J. MacCauley, CSC
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 4:23-31; John 3:1-8
Tuesday, April 29, 2003:
9:00 Jack Kelly by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Acts 4:32-37; John 3:7b-15
Wednesday, April 30, 2003:
9:00 Joseph Frascone (L)
Readings: Acts 5:17-26; John 3:16-21
Thursday, May 1, 2003:
9:00 The Mother of Janet Leisner by Joanne McGlinchi
Readings: Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36
Friday, May 2, 2003:
9:00 Joseph Mikucki by John & Muriel Dreswick
Readings: Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15
Saturday, May 3, 2003:
9:00 Kattie Farmer by Camille Burruto
5:00 Savery Gradoville (L) by Mag Webb
Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Hilda Britt, Irene Widlitz, Celia
Coronado, Camille Burruto, Brendan Donovan, Vera Sugameli, Heyward Family
Michael Rontaler and Mary Ann McFarlind. Let us also pray for those
who have died: Kathryn M. Ruggiero.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
RICHMOND WRAP-UP - May 3, 2003: SALT (Social Action Linking Together)
announces that the annual forum to learn what happened in the Richmond
General Assembly is being held Saturday, May 3, 2003 at St. Charles
Borromeo Catholic Church, in the School Cafeteria 3304 N Washington
Blvd.., in Arlington, from 9:00 to 11:00AM. The legislators from the
northern Virginia districts will discuss the human services/social justice
issues that came before the 2003 General Assembly session and answer
questions posed by the participants. This is an excellent opportunity
to learn first-hand what transpired in Richmond. There is no charge
for the program. For more information, contact SALT Coordinator, John
Horejsi, jhorejsi@cox.net or for directions call St. Charles at 703-527-5500.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For all who have been wounded by sins against the Gospel of life, and
especially for the victims of abortion: that they might know the fullness
of the divine mercy of the Risen Christ; We pray to the Lord:
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL NEWS
Enrollment for School Year 2003-2004 has begun for student in Grades
K-8. We offer an excellent education and extended day care of those
seeking strong academics in a faith-based environment for their children
at a reasonable cost. Wonderful things happen at St. Charles School!
Read all about it in the school newsletter in this Bulletin. Share the
news with your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Call the school office
(703-527-0608) for more information or to schedule an appointment.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The Monday night series continues
on May 5, with "Transforming the World through Intercessory Prayer."
Mary Edith Rodriquez-Harrington, O.C.D.S., Executive Director of the
Carmelite Institute will share the life and mission of the Carmelites,
a contemplative order of both religious and laity. Among the Carmelites
were St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux,
and St. Edith Stein. Mark your calendar for this spiritually enriching
presentation…May 5, at 7:30 PM in the Church.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH BASH
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders…mark your calendars for the
Junior High Youth Bash on Saturday, May 17th from 3-10PM. Sponsored
by the Diocese, this event is an exciting night of games (including
a moonbounce, Gladiator, and an obstacle course), food, music, entertainment
(the comedy team, FOOLS!), and of course faith! Invite your friends
and don't miss out on this one-time event of the year. Contact to register
to go contact Anne Marie 703-527-5500 or amkatstc@starpower.net. More
information available at www.stcharleschurch.org.
MAYFEST 2003
On May 10th please join the whole parish community at MAYFEST! This
will be one of our biggest festivals because it will be during Arlington's
Neighborhood Day celebration. All proceeds will go to our Parish School.
There will be food, entertainment, HUGE yard sale, moon bounce, kids
games, flowers sales, spring boutique crafts, raffle, bake sale, beer
tent, silent auction, and don't forget the Spaghetti Dinner to top it
all off. Yard Sale items will be collected after all Masses on May 4th.
Silent Auction items and Spring Boutique items can be donated NOW! For
more information or to volunteer call Sabra or Mike Flaherty at 703-920-2689
or email flaherty1310@aol.com.
IN OUR PARISH
WELCOME…BIENVENIDO…BIENVENUE!
Fr. Gerry Creedon, Fr. Francisco Mendez and the St. Charles Parish Community
cordially invite all new parishioners to "Welcome Receptions"
on Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 PM and Sunday, May 18 at 7:00 PM in the
St. Charles School Cafeteria. Come and meet your neighbors and learn
about parish activities. We look forward to seeing you!
PARTICAPATE IN THE PARISH'S ONLINE COMMUNITY
You're invited to participate in the growing online community of St.
Charles. Visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, this week
where you can join an email list for volunteers,
young adults, peace issues or prayer requests. Stop by to read Fr.
Creedon's homilies and even vote on them if you'd like. Or perhaps
you'd enjoy a discussion
of a current event topic from a faith perspective. There's something
for you wherever you may be in your faith journey. Feel the Spirit on
the web this week!
CIRCLE OF CARING
You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Circle of Caring on
April 29, at 7:30 PM. The Circle of Caring has two primary goals: (1)
to reach out and help the sick, elderly, and homebound of the parish,
and (2) to provide parishioners of St. Charles opportunities to help
their neighbors. Right now, we would especially welcome help from people
who might be available to help plan and set-up funerals. If you know
of others needs, let us know or come to the meeting. For additional
information, please visit us at our website at www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/circle.htm
or contact Peter Dirr at 703-237-0627 or pdirr@cox.net.
MARRIAGE CIRCLE
All married couples are invited to the next Marriage Circle meeting
on Friday, May 2, 7:30-9:30PM at the home of Peter Leibold and Liz McCloskey.
For directions or more information: 703-237-1971 or mcleibolds@cox.net.
COLLECTION
INFORMATION
· Last Week's Collection (April 19, 2003 - Easter ) was $25,717.50
· Last Week's Collection for the Holy Land/Good Friday was $2,839.00.
