FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
"We are his people, the sheep of his flock"
A major task of the shepherd is to lead the flock to pasture. The
Lord feeds his people. In the Easter season we find Jesus revealing
his presence to his disciples on the road to Emmaus and on the lakeside
"In the breaking of the bread." St. Charles, through our First
Communion Celebrations, continues the work of Jesus. We welcome new
members to the table of the Lord in the assurance that they will deepen
their friendship with and awareness of the Risen Lord.
On Thursday our young adults offer a prayer and praise evening and on
Friday our youth offer a Cabaret.
May our joyful songs echo the Alleluia of an Easter people!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Wednesday May 12,
at 7:00 PM in the Parish Library. To register please call the Parish
Office, at 703-527-5500.
OPENINGS
Pastoral counseling if you're looking for a safe place to explore
troubling issues. Fr. Emmanuel and Carl have openings. For more information
please call Jean Sweeney or to make appointments, at 703-527-5500 x,
115.
MOSAIC HARMONY
Good music-good message-good energy-good company: MOSAIC HARMONY, a
community-based, multi-faith, interracial Gospel choir, invites you
to our Saturday June 12th concert, 8 PM, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church
(Rt. 7-Leesburg Pike & Glen Carlyn Rd., Falls Church, between Bailey's
Crossroads & 7 Corners). Call 703-938-1141 or go to www.mosaicharmony.com
for tickets. $15/adult; $10/senior & for 12-17yr olds; children
under 12: free. Refreshments of follow concert. "Mosaic Harmony:
Unifying the World, One Song at a Time." Please come & celebrate
with us!
SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2004:
7:30 Elaine Nichols Rogers by
Randy & Andra Bender and Family
9:00 Marguerite Stuve by Muriel & John Dresnick
11:00 Alfonso Gutierrez by Ines Mctyre
1:00 Enemencia J. Fernandez by Zoilo Fernandez
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Acts 13:14b-17; Revelation 7:9,14b-17; John 10:27-30
Monday, May 3, 2004:
9:00 Charles Sabehar by Maureen McFadden
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14
Tuesday, May 4, 2004:
9:00 Mildred R. Marquis
Readings: Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30
Wednesday, May 5, 2004:
9:00 Edward J. Sheahan Jr. by Judy Sheahan
Readings: Acts 12:24-13:5a; John 12:44-50
Thursday, May 6, 2004
9:00 Michele & Joseph Aldana & Lucille Amin by Ms. Yranela
Readings: Acts 13:13-25; John 13:13-25
Friday, May 7, 2004:
9:00 Marjorie Rubinger by the Rubinger Family
Readings: Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6
Saturday May 8, 2004:
9:00 Guy Bret Burt by Steve Giovannetti
5:00 Stan & Jo Jakubowski by Stan Jakubowski
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: Celia Coronado, John Emge, Lillian Gavin, Christina
Elliott, Marky Duarte, William Frederick. Let us also pray for those
who have died: Martina Espiritu, Martina Batayna, Lorette Moran, Jean
Moran Renuart, Brian O'Keefe and Donald O'Keefe.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
On May 23, Clarendon Grill will host "Song for Street Children,"
a benefit for the Philippine Medical Mission's new children's shelter
project in Manila. Tickets will go on sale May 8 & 9. Acts will
include our own Monica Perz-Waddington, Father Gerry Creedon, and others.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Bob & Tricia Clark, Arlington
Favorite Realtors for their support.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
For all who have been killed in the culture of death: that God might
raise them up on the last day to enjoy the fellowship of the saints
in the Kingdom of Heaven; We pray to the Lord:
C'YA PRAISE & WORSHIP
EVENING
Join young adults (20s, 30s, 40s and all who are young at heart!) each
month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday for uplifting music by our own Praise
& Worship band. Our next Praise & Worship Evening will be held
on May 6, 2004 at 7:30 PM in the Upper Room of the St. Charles Borromeo
Church, with an inspirational talk by Father Gerry Creedon, followed
by informal small group faith sharing. Newcomers welcome! For more information,
contact Kelly Moon at kmoon98@yahoo.com or Erin Wooten at wootenerin@hotmail.com.
C'YA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
- Friday May 7, Game night sponsored by Katie at 7:00 PM. We will
be meeting in the Benedict Hall. For more information contact Katie
at klm@georgetown.edu
- Wednesday May12, Dinner at Asahi Japanese Restaurant 7:00pm. For
more information contact Nick at Nbaric67@msn.com
Saturday May 15, First C'YA hike of the year, We will be meeting at
St. Charles at 9:30 am. For more information contact Katie at klm@georgetown.edu
- Sunday May 16, Sunday Night Social. This is supposed to be the
best one of the year. You don't want to miss it. Bring a friend. For
more information contact Nick at Nbaric67@msn.com
- Friday-Sunday May 21-23. We are going to the beach to celebrate
the start of summer. Contact Paul Gullyn at artistus@yahoo.com
- Sunday, May 23, 6PM Songs for Street Children Concert. Contact, Cathy
at Cathybuntua@yahoo.com for more information
- Thursday May 27th dinner at Matsutake 7:00 pm, Contact Nick for
more information at Nbaric67@msn.com
- Monday May 31, 2003 Memorial Day cook out from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
sponsored by Stacy Lucas and James Brett please contact us too see
what to bring and for directions. Contact Stacy at stacyolucas@hotmail.com
or James at JCBFinancing@msn.com
- Sunday May 9th Planning meeting for CYA (Young Professionals will
be held at 7:00 pm (Nick will get a room for you) Come with some great
ideas for June. For more information contact Ted at zogakis@flash.net
IN OUR PARISH
ALL MINISTRIES
On May 15 form 3-5 PM the leaders of our parish ministries will
be engaged in a ministry process facilitated by Fr. Doug Morrison
to reflect on our common mission and vision at St. Charles. VOLUNTEERS
of EVERY MINISTRY- all of you-are invited to join them at the 5:00
PM Mass and after on the 15th for our ministry appreciation dinner
and Fr. Doug's keynote address "It's a great time to sell your
house." Your RSVP is very important, Do it now. Deadline May
7. Contact your Council rep or the office 703-527-5500. You can help
by bringing a pot-luck dessert.
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.
TAKE THE ANNUAL PARISH WEB SURVEY
Your parish website, StCharlesChurch.org, celebrates its sixth anniversary
next month. To help mark this event, please take our annual survey of
our website visitors. We want the opinions of as broad a cross section
of the parish as possible. Last year we heard from members of all Neighborhoods
and attendees from all Masses. Some respondents were first-time visitors
while others visited every day. Let your voice be heard on what you'd
like added to your parish website!
- The Collection for Sunday, April 25, 2004 was $16, 471.50.
- 2nd Collection was $3,190.00 for Catholic Home Missions.
- This Week's Tithe is for the Philippines Medical Mission.
- This Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
- Next Week's Tithe is for Borromeo Housing, Inc.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for the parish special needs.
