Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
A big thank you for all who participated in and helped with out
MayFest. Your support to St. Charles School makes a difference.
Our School will benefit as will our whole parish by the construction
of our new Community Center. "Unless the Lord build the house,
they labor in vain" say the scriptures. As well as your prayer
we need your pledges of support this month through the Rooted in
Faith Forward in Hope Campaign. I ask a great sacrificial effort
from ALL as we complete our Campaign. Do not be left out of this historic
effort.
Welcome our visitors as they offer you the chance to participate.
With Easter Hope,
RETREAT FOR ALL WOMEN
"Let your Heart take courage…Hope in the Lord." Please
join us the weekend of June 6-8, at the Dominican Retreat House in McLean,
VA, to experience God's peace and presence. Fr. Greg Salomone will be
the retreat director. For information, call Sue Simon at 703-266-8734
or the Retreat House at 703-356-4243 for reservations.
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.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to AMERICAN REALTY GROUP for their
support.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2003:
7:30 Virginia Armstrong McQuoid by Mario D' Ambrosio
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Maruja de Villamizar (L) by The Hittle Family
1:00 Blanca Gonzalez de Laso by Susana Moncayo
6:00 Violeta Jarim (L) by Augusto Christo
Readings: Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18
Monday, May 12, 2003
9:00 Maria Morson by Mark Tramontozzi
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10
Tuesday, May 13, 2003:
9:00 Eva DiGiammarino by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30
Wednesday, May 14, 2003:
9:00 Mrs. Richardson by Jane McCavitt & Charles Wall
Readings: Acts 1:15-17,20-26; John 15:9-17
Thursday, May 15, 2003:
9:00 Joseph P. Whearty by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20
Friday, May 16, 2003:
9:00 Special Intention by Anhut Family
Readings: Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6
Saturday, May 17, 2003:
9:00 Sandra Gaspar by Patty Pascual
5:00 Nick Bruno by Camille Burruto
Readings: Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Diane Herbst, Hilda Britt, Celia Coronado, John
Angell, Camille Burruto, Brendan Donovan, Vera Sugameli, Heyward Family,
Michael Rontaler, Mary Ann McFarlind, George Abdallah. Let us also pray
for those who have died: Edwin Ray Deleon, Mary Lynn Augustoni, and
Elvia Vazquez de Rodriguez.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
"FOSTER KIDS DONATION NEEDED"
At the Masses on May 10th and 11th, St. Charles will be collecting new
underwear and socks for children in the Arlington County Foster Care
program. These items are often forgotten when donations are made. Please
bring a new package of underwear or socks with you to Mass. There will
be boxes at the doors for you to put your donation. Arlington County
foster children are all ages, but the majority are ages 10 and up. For
more information, contact Tammi McKinley or John Fraas (parishioners
and foster parents for Arlington County) at 703-237-6136.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"The sacredness of life give rise to its inviolability, written
from the beginning in man's heart, in his conscience."
300 CLUB WINNERS
1st Frank Bettuci, 2nd Mario P. Pinizotto, 3rd Donald Garcia.
Join the 300 Club and you may be a winner, too. Proceeds benefit St.
Charles School. Call the school for information (703) 527-0608.
THOUCHING SOMEONE'S LIFE
YOUTH EXCHANGE SERVICE (YES) founded in 1974, is a non-profit US designated
exchanged program in need of Host Families who would like to host an
international high school student during 2003/2004 school years. Experience
the special joys of sharing your home and culture with a teenager from
a foreign country. Students come from Asia, Europe, and Latin American
for the school year. They are selected on their language ability, maturity,
personal accomplishments and moral standards. The YES program provides
all medical insurance, high school arrangements and counseling. Families
may claim a $50.00 tax deduction for each month room and board is provided.
For further information, please contact: Youth Exchange Service (YES)
1-800-848-2121 toll free.
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,
or email Michelle Miller at rcia@stcharleschurch.org.
"FOCUS ON THEOLOGY"
Join us for our adult education discussion series-focus on Theology.
Topic for May/June will be "Theology of Church and the Sacramental
Life". Meetings are held 10:10AM-10:50 AM in Classroom 6. All are
welcome!
C'YA YOUNG ADULT'S RETREAT
St. Charles Young Adults invites those 20 and over to a retreat on the
weekend of May 16th-18th. The topic is "Encountering Prayer"
and our goal is to relax and enjoy each other's company while learning
more about how we communicate with God. It will be held at the Bellarmine
Retreat Center near Emmitsburg, MD. The cost is only $35-that's right,
$35 for a two night stay in a bucolic setting with food included. We
have space for 23 attendees. To reserve a spot call Tim Russo at 703-527-3693.
Please RSVP by May 12th!
IN OUR PARISH
WELCOME…BIENVENIDO…BIENVENUE!
All parishioners are cordially invited to welcome new parishioners at
"Welcome Receptions"
next weekend-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!
MOM WOULD BE PROUD IF YOU VISITED THE PARISH WEBSITE
Here's your invitation 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 two different
perspectives on the Middle
East. There's something for you wherever you want to deepen
your faith, keep informed or simply
be entertained. Celebrate Mother's Day by telling someone's mom
about your parish website!
AT HOME MOMS
The Thursday morning "Mom's and Me" group invites you and
your little one's to join them May 22nd at 10:30 AM for some getting
to know time and a Pizza Lunch. Come to the Parish Office Library. RSVP
Ararna Louis at 703-807-1939 or Jean Sweeney at 703-527-5500 x 15
CHILDREN OF GOD'S LOVE
On Thursday May 15th at 7:30 PM the Children of God's Love will be celebrating
their 25th Anniversary with an exuberant Mass and a lively reception
following. Come join us for an energetic and jubilant evening.
COLLECTION
INFORMATION
· Last Week's Collection (May 4, 2003) was $17,682.50
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,626.79 was for our sister
parishes in Cavaillon and Gross Marin, Haiti.
· Last Week's 2nd Collection for the Building Fund was $10,518.25.
· This Week's Tithe is for Borromeo Housing INC.
· This Week's 2nd Collection is for Mother's Day/Parish Special
Needs.
· Next Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
