Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
The early Christian community celebrated the Lord's Resurrection by
establishing a community where "they share all things in common." In
St. Charles we have a motto, "Feel the Spirit!"
The construction of our new Community Center calls for a fresh dedication
to this same task of community building. Our Rooted in Faith~Forward
in Hope campaign shows the willingness of our parishioners to share
their time and resources.
Thanks for the outstanding turn out of volunteers last Wednesday. The
outreach of our volunteers to your fellow members will help complete
our Community Center. You will also ensure that the ordinary income
of our parish in future years will not be tied up with debt payments.
We will be able to continue to support our ministries, without any cutbacks!
This Month of May will be essential to the success of our efforts.
We will need the participation of ALL. Greet our volunteers with an
open heart! Christ is Risen!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MAYFEST 2003
Please join us for MAYFEST 2003! Mayfest will be a true family day for
our whole parish with food, entertainment, kids games, moon bounce,
yard sale, silent auction, bake sale, Spring Boutique, cake walks, face
painting, Bongo the Clown and MORE. All proceeds will benefit our parish
school. Mayfest will take place during Arlington's Neighborhood day
and we are anticipating a HUGE turnout! It is because of this we will
have an URGENT need for MORE volunteers. Find out how you can help out
at Mayfest by contacting Mike and Sabra Flaherty at flaherty1310@aol.com
or 703-920-2689. Adults center after all the Masses May 4 and from 5
PM - 8PM, May 5-8. Thank you for your support.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Baptism Preparation in English will be offered on Sunday May 18, at
12:00 noon in the Parish Library. Pre-registration is required.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to CLOVER PLUMBING for their support.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2003:
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Elmer Brooks by Dennis & Carolyn Brooks
11:00 Edward J. Sheahan, Jr by Judy Sheahan
1:00 Gipsy & Leonel Parraguéz Monlinett by Norma Parraguéz
Molinett
6:00 Anne L. Knight by Jean & Herbert Downs & Mary Kitterman
Readings: Acts 3:13-15,17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48
Monday, May 5, 2003
9:00 Joseph R. Frascone (L)
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29
Tuesday, May 6, 2003:
9:00 Bridget Gabrielle Rodriguez
Readings: Acts 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35
Wednesday, May 7, 2003:
9:00 Elenor Losa (L) by Elizabeth McDonald
Readings: Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40
Thursday, May 8, 2003:
9:00 Marjorie Rubinger by the Rubinger Family
Readings: Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51
Friday, May 9, 2003:
9:00 Guido & Elsie DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59
Saturday, May 10, 2003:
9:00 Ian Anthony McGowan & Family (L) by The Greene Family
5:00 Scott Hallahan by Helen Hallahan
Readings: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69
PLEASE PRAY FOR
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, Mary Ann McFarlind, John Angell, Andrew Trombley,
Helen Guzicheck, and George Abdallah. Let us also pray for those who
have died.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Marie Dennis, director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns,
will offer insights into the lives and death of the four American Catholic
Church women who were killed in El Salvador in 1980 and speak about
how we too are called to be faithful to the demands of the Gospel. The
presentation will be at 7:30PM on May 6 at St. Mary of Sorrows Church,
5222 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, 703-978-4141. This talk is the last in a
series on people who lived in the 20th century and were faithful to
what God called them to do in very difficult circumstances.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"The sacredness of
life give rise to its inviolability, written from the beginning in man's
heart, in his conscience."
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.
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. To register to
go contact Anne Marie 703-527-5500 or youth@stcharleschurch.org.
More information available at www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/2003/onthewaybash.htm.
COME AND SEE
Are you or is someone you know interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith? Check out the St. Charles website at www.stcharleschurch.org/ministry/rcia.htm,
or email Michelle Miller at rcia@stcharleschurch.org.
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 5th, at 7:30 PM in
the Church.
SPRING BOUTIQUE AND SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS
Calling all crafters and "crafty" people! The Mayfest Spring
Boutique is looking for craft donations to make our boutique a bontiful
array of handmade items! If you can make it, we will sell it - you can
call Angela Rowley at 703-280-0003 if you have a donation. If you have
a donation for the Silent Auction or a theme basket item please contact
Sabra Flaherty at flaherty1310@aol.com or 703-920-2689.
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!
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
The St. Charles Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30
PM in the Parish Library. If they are unable to attend, Parish Council
Representatives are reminded to designate an alternate to participate
in the meeting.
PARTICIPATE IN THE PARISH'S ONLINE COMMUNITY
You're invited to participate in the diverse 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 like to check out pictures
from the Polka Party or even download a copy of a youth
event permission form. There's something for you wherever you want
to deepen your faith, keep informed or simply be entertained. Feel the
Spirit on the web!
SERIOUSLY ILL RETREAT
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 23-25,
Memorial Day weekend. It will be held in nearby McLeane 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 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.
COLLECTION
INFORMATION
· Last Week's Collection (April 27, 2003) was $16,875.50
· Last Week's 2nd Collection for the Home Missions was $4,063.00.
