FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
In your name I welcome, a group of new adult members who were initiated
into the Church at Easter. Together let us celebrate the Risen Christ.
I thank the RCIA Team and Sponsors.
New inquirers are welcome to join the process at any time. Call Michelle
Miller, our faithful and excellent coordinator.
I thank all who contributed their talents and treasure during Lent
and Easter, especially through the Bishops' Lenten Appeal (Catholic
Charities urgently needs support) and Rice Bowl for the hungry of the
world, especially Haiti.
Christ is Risen!
WEEKEND RETREAT FOR PEOPLE FACING SERIOUS PHYSICAL ILLNESS
A retreat especially planned for men and women facing serious physical
illness will be held at the Dominican Retreat House in McLean, Va. on
May 28-30, 2004. A team of doctors, nurses, 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 18,
2004. Please call as soon as possible. Dominican Retreat: (703) 356-4243,
or Doug Sebek (703) 860-4929.
CIRCLE OF CARING
The Circle of Caring will host its next meeting on Wednesday, April
21 at 7:30 PM in Room 103 in the Community Center. The meeting is open
to all parishioners. Please come to discuss how we can extend and improve
our services to the ill, homebound, and others in our parish who need
help. Any questions, please contact Peter Dirr at 703-237-0627 or pdirr@cox.net.
LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, April 18, 2004: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
7:30 Parishioners
9:00 Manuel Nascimento by Belmira N. Santos
11:00 Alejandria Crisostomo by Mr. & Mrs. Augusto Crisostomo
1:00 Olga, Alfonzo & Orlando Sierra by Gloria Sierra
6:00 Christine McKelvey by John Rinaldi
Readings: Acts 5:12-16; Revelation 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19; John 20: 19-31
Monday, April 19, 2004:
9:00 Rose Marie Biddle by Mary & Ed Biddle
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 4:23-31; John 3: 1-8
Tuesday, April 20, 2004:
9:00 Raymond & Christina Ferrara by Jane Richardson
Readings: Acts 4:32-37; John 3: 7b-15
Wednesday, April 21, 2004:
9:00 Ron Testa by Pam Denunzio
Readings: Acts 5:17-26; John 3: 16-21
Thursday, April 22, 2004
9:00 Garland Sutherland by Alex Cuejillo
Readings: Acts 5:27-33; John 3: 31-36
Friday, April 23, 2004:
9:00 Mary Laffey by Gathering
Readings: Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15
Saturday April 24, 2004:
9:00 Michael McFadden by Maureen McFadden
5:00 Joseph Spasaro by Camille Burruto
Readings: Acts 6:1-7; John 6:16-21
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, Francis Stanley, Brian Sohn,
Martha Welch, John Emge, Lillian Gavin, Christina Elliott, Marky Duarte,
Nancy Stevens. Let us also pray for those who have died: Lena Caffarina
and Helen Naber.
FOOD PANTRY SUPPLIES!
The parish pantry needs replenishing, for the poor are always with us.
Please be generous. Items such as cereal, peanut butter, pasta sauce,
canned meat and fish, and cake mixes are always in short supply. Leave
your contributions in the containers at the entrances to the church.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to BRIGHTON GARDENS for their
support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
"Democracy cannot be idolized to the point of making it a substitute
for morality or a panacea for immorality. Fundamentally, democracy is
a 'system' and as such is a means and not an end. Its 'moral' value
is not automatic, but depends on conformity to the moral law to which
it, like every other form of human behavior, must be subject…"
Pope John Paul II "Evangelium Vitae"
C'YA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
- Sunday, April 18th - Bukas
Palad gospel concert, 4 PM. Contact Gilda Ordonez, gildaordonez@hotmail.com.
- Sunday, April 18th - Sunday Night Social "Make your own Sundae"
after the 6 PM Mass. Benedict Hall, for more information, Contact
Nick Baric, nbaric67@msn.com
- Monday, April 19th - Planning Meeting at Common Grounds: 7 PM.
We need your great ideas. For more information, contact Nick Baric,
nbaric67@msn.com
- Wednesday, April 21st - Happy Hour at Rock Bottom: 6:30-8:00 PM,
Rock Bottom Brewery, 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Suite #1256, (Inside the
Ballston Common Mall), Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 516-7688.
Please RSVP to Sponsor: Cathy L. Buntua, Cathybuntua@yahoo.com
or (703) 338-5047.
- Saturday, April 24th - Christmas in April we will be meeting at
8:00 AM. Contact Rachel Beyerle Rbeyerle@aashto.org,
for more information and location.
"FROM OUR COUNTERS…"
St. Charles is extremely blessed by the generosity of our parishioners
evident every week in the collection baskets. There is no special equipment
used to count all the contributions received - just the dedicated volunteers
who donate their time on Sunday and Monday to unfold, sort, count, and
tally. You can assist these volunteers though, as well as the Parish
Manager and Accountant, by following a few "helpful hints."
Try not to Fold (unfolding bills and checks, whether in an envelope
or not, can take more time than the actual counting). Try to Mark (marking
all collection envelopes with the amount enclosed is a real time saver.
It also ensures that the correct amount will be credited to your account).
Also, remember to note on any envelope if your contribution is meant
for something other than the collection in which it was received. This
is the only way to ensure that your donation is separated correctly.
And finally, please No Tape (it makes opening the envelope very difficult).
MANY THANKS FOR HELPING OUR COLLECTION HELPERS!
IN OUR PARISH
PARKING
PLEASE NOTE that parking will no longer be allowed at Red Top Cab. Please
DO NOT park in their lot. Also, Midas (across the street from the Church
on Washington Blvd.) allows parking on Sunday until 7:30 PM ONLY! Cars
will be towed after 7:30 PM and on any other day.
LOST AND FOUND BOX
We have gloves, umbrellas, a Toyota car key, sunglasses, reading glasses,
hats, a green bag, a disabled person's parking identification, a spiritual
treasure, handbook, passport, sweatshirt. If you think something may
belong to you, please stop by the parish office or contact the parish
office at 703-527-5500.
JOIN THE WEB TEAM WHEN WE MEET
ON TUESDAY
When you visit your parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org, to see
who's saying Mass next weekend,
to look at photos from parish events or
even reserve a room for a meeting, you're
seeing just some of the results of the Web Team. Come join our creative
team when we meet this Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 PM in room 104 of the
community center. We'll continue to review plans for a newcomer's section
of the website and finalize next month's annual website survey. Interested?
Drop by our meeting or email webteam@stcharlechurch.org.
- Holy Thursday (April, 8 2004) (Unity Health Care) was $1,799.00.
- Holy Land/Good Friday (April 9, 2004) was $2,542.00.
- Easter Sunday (April 11, 2004) was $20,813.00.
