FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
On the afternoon of May 15, St. Charles hosts a workshop for ministry
leaders in the afternoon, a special liturgy focused on commitment at
5 PM and an Appreciation Dinner
for ALL volunteers following. If you plan on joining us for supper,
please call the office at 703-527-5500.
Rev. Doug Morrison will be our guest speaker. He has expertise in
parish development, clinical pastoral education and group leadership.
The Easter season is an ideal time to renew our energies and deepen
our enthusiasm. Come join us!
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.
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.
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.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Whitlow's On Wilson, Bar
& Grill for their support.
SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2004:
7:30 Elizabeth Dumas by Roger & Patti Dumas
9:00 Beatrice Eileen Kelly by Betsey Henpin
11:00 Maruja de Villamizar (L) by The Hittle Family
1:00 Angela Campbell by Susana Moncayo
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Acts 14:21-27; Revelation 21:1-5a; John 13:31-33a,34-35
Monday, May 10, 2004:
9:00 Mary & George Patrick by Bob & Michele Patrick
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 14:5-8; John 14:21-26
Tuesday, May 11, 2004:
9:00 Robert J. Lyon (L) by Patty, Ed, Ginny & Emmalee Lafean
Readings: Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31a
Wednesday, May 12, 2004:
9:00 The Sirothniak Family (L) by Lynne Pilot
Readings: Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8
Thursday, May 13, 2004:
9:00 Philip John Schrieber by Kevin J. Hilton
Readings: Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-11
Friday, May 14, 2004:
9:00 Helen Naber by Nancy Webb
Readings: Acts 1:15-17,20-26; John 15:9-17
Saturday May 15, 2004:
9:00 Thomas Leckey by Midge & Joe Wholey
5:00 Nick Bruno by Camille Burruto
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: 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
At our Latino social justice talk May 16, we will be discussing driver's
licenses and the problems in getting them. We will have representatives
available to discuss you options from 2:30-3:30 PM in the Church.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The Respect Life Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:30
PM in the Memorial Room. Contact Grace Sims at (703) 528-5522, moshimoshi@starpower.net
C'YA NEWS
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.[MOVED TO MAY 16 AT SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL]- 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 23rd 4:30 pm Philippine
Medical Mission benefit Concert. For more information contact
Kath at CLBauntu@acog.org.
- Thursday May 27th dinner at Matsutake 7:00 PM. Contact Nick for
more information at Nbaric67@msn.com
- Monday May 31, 2004 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 at cya@stcharleschurch.org.
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE
ARE YOU REGISTERED? If you plan to be a godparent for a Baptism, a sponsor
for confirmation, or to be married in a Catholic Church, you MUST be
a registered parishioners for a minimum of three (3) months! The Church
can not vouch for you if we do not have any information about your participation
in the parish. Stop by Parish Office to register.
HAVE YOU MOVED?
If you are a registered parishioner and have recently relocated, please
notify the Parish Office, in writing, of the change. The Post Office
often returns to us correspondence and offertory envelopes that are
undeliverable because of an address change. The parish is also charged
.070 for each returned item.
IN OUR PARISH
PARISH MINISTRIES
On Saturday, May 15, from 3-5 PM the leaders of our parish ministries
will be engaged in a ministry process facilitated by Fr. Doug Morrison.
We will reflect on our common mission and vision at St. Charles. VOLUNTEERS
of EVERY MINISTRY- all of you-are invited to join at the 5:00 PM Mass
and at our ministry appreciation
dinner for Fr. Doug's keynote address "It's a great time to
sell your house." Your RSVP is very important, Do it now! Deadline
is May 7. Contact your Council Rep. or the Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
You can help by bringing a pot-luck dessert.
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!
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.stcharleshchurch.org, or email Michelle Miller at RCIA@Stcharleschurch.org.
NURSERY UPDATE
The Nursery/Playroom is now open every Sunday during the 9:00 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 please call at 703-522-8336 or email rose_holliday@hotmail.com.
- The Collection for Sunday, May 2, 2004 was $17,722.75.
- Tithe for Philippine Medical Mission was $1,630.49.
- 2nd Collection for our Building Fund was $8,058.25.
