Dear St. Charles Parishioners:
Not even the rain could dampen the spirit at St. Charles when we celebrated
our Mayfest despite torrential
downpours! Thanks to the Flahertys, all their helpers, and to our parishioners
and neighbors.
Last Sunday our Rooted in Faith Forward in Hope received a major boost
from our Latino Community. Eighty-two families pledged their support
and raised more than 152,000 dollars toward our 2.2 million goal! We
know the sacrifice this embodies. Many family members pooled their resources
to increase their capacity to pledge. Muchisimas gracias!
I urge all parishioners to welcome our new parishioners at the Cafeteria
this weekend after the evening Masses on Saturday and Sunday.
Welcome, bienvenidos to all new members!
DONATIONS FOR AACH-SULLIVAN HOUSE
This transitional shelter offers priority housing to battered women
and their children. The Moms Ministry is collecting disposable diapers
for a monthly drop-off. The shelter accepts both new and opened packages-good
news if your baby always outgrows a size before you're finished the
jumbo pack! Please drop-off at the Parish Office during office hours.
RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE PARISH CENTER
On June 1st, a raffle will be held to benefit our new Parish Community
Center. The items being raffled are a 24-Inch Color TV and an 18-Speed
Mountain Bicycle! Raffle tickets will be available for sale, at the
very low price of $1.00 each, after all Masses and at the Parish Office.
So hurry and get your tickets now!
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Baptism Preparation in English will be offered today, Sunday, May 18,
at 12:00 noon in the Parish Library.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to GLAMOUR SALON for their support.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2003:
7:30 Gloria Fermo Berin 80th Birthday (L) by Lynn Gonzales
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Rosaleen Kjellegard by P. Lionti
1:00 Juan Cadima by Flavio Cadima
6:00 Olga de Sierra & Marleny Osorio by Gloria Sierra
Readings: Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8
Monday, May 19, 2003
9:00 Adele and Joseph G. Frascone by Joseph Frascone
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 14:5-18; John 14:21-26
Tuesday, May 20, 2003:
9:00 Jay Carpenter by Enid White
Readings: Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31a
Wednesday, May 21, 2003:
9:00 Olga de Sierra by Colona Sierra
Readings: Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8
Thursday, May 22, 2003:
9:00 Robert Somma by Joseph Frascone
Readings: Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-11
Friday, May 23, 2003:
9:00 Vivian Sheehan by Joe & Carol O'Neil
Readings: Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17
Saturday, May 24, 2003:
9:00 Margaret Niland by The Kiko Family
5:00 Mildred Weaver by her husband
Readings: Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21
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, Heywood Family,
Michael Rontaler, Mary Ann McFarlind, George Abdallah, Fr. Jose Eugenio
Hoyos, and Andrew Trombly. Let us also pray for those who have died:
Hernindo Aranebar, Mary Serra, and Rene W. Sanjines.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
PROJECT LAZARUS
A young mother is desperate to pay rent, having not received child support
from her ex. An unemployed immigrant is about to be evicted. They turn
to our church, and they are supported by Project Lazarus. Lazarus is
St. Charles' donation-based emergency assistance fund, for walk-ins
and referrals from local agencies. Donations go to rent, utilities,
and prescription assistance, and we have helped a wide variety of Arlington
residents through God's help and your generosity. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
AGAIN: please send a check or envelope donation for Project Lazarus.
God bless you all.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"The fact that legislation in many countries, perhaps even departing
from basic principles of their Constitutions, has determined not to
punish these practices against life, and even to make them altogether
legal, is both a disturbing symptom and a significant cause of great
moral decline." (Evangelium Vitae, para. #4)
THOUCHING SOMEONES 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/ministry/rcia.htm,
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 10:10 AM-10:50 AM in Classroom 6. All
are welcome!
ANNUAL CABARET
Auditions for the 2nd Annual Cabaret benefiting the high school youth
group trip to workcamp in Racine, Wisconsin. Come showcase your musical,
theatrical, or miscellaneous talents. Auditions will be held Sunday,
May 18th from 7-9 PM in the Parish Library and Thursday, May 22nd from
7-9 PM in the Youth Room. Questions? Call Paul Bevins 703-294-6468 or
Jenn Bible 703-538-2737.
IN OUR PARISH
WELCOME RECEPTIONS THIS WEEKEND!
Fr. Gerry Creedon, Fr. Francisco Mendez and the St. Charles Parish Community
cordially invite all new parishioners to "Welcome Receptions"
this weekend. Please join us on Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 PM and Sunday,
May 18 at 7:00 PM in the St. Charles School Cafeteria. We look forward
to meeting and welcoming you to our parish family.
ENCOUNTER CHRIST NEXT TIME YOU'RE ONLINE
You can experience Jesus in many places, including on your parish website,
stcharleschurch.org. No, the Web Team hasn't set up a chat room with
Him, but you can encounter Christ online by joining
the email prayer tree, reading
a homily, learning more about His mother,
or discovering the many volunteer service opportunities
in the parish. You can do all of these things and more through the St.
Charles online community, so join us this week. Also, Web Team members
are reminded that our next meeting is Tuesday, May 27 in the Memorial
Room.
JOIN THE HAITI COMMITTEE!
Are you interested in learning about St. Charles' mission in Haiti?
Want to hear about the latest trip to our partner parishes in Haiti?
Then come to the next Haiti Committee meeting this Thursday (May 22)
at 7:30 PM in the Parish Library (to the left when you enter the Parish
Office). Bienvenue!
NURSERY UPDATE
The Nursery/Playroom is now open every Sunday during the 9 AM Mass for
children ages 1-4. We are still looking for a babysitting and/or co-op
coordinator for the 11:00 AM Mass. Please contact Rose Holliday if interested
703-522-8336 or email rose_holliday@hotmail.com
COLLECTION
INFORMATION
· Last Week's Collection (May 11, 2003) was $19,278.35.
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,773.61 was for Borromeo Housing, Inc.
· This Week's Tithe is for St. Charles Outreach.
· Next Week's Tithe is for AACH and ASPAN.
