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Easter Sunday
FROM THE PASTOR
Alleluia Christ has Risen!
We welcome new members who have joined our church through the Easter
Sacraments. May they find the Risen Lord as they journey with us.
On Holy Thursday we marked the anniversary of Archbishop Oscar Romero
of El Salvador, a prophetic witness to faith and justice. A video presentation
will be offered at Benedict Hall on Tuesday evening that commemorates
his life and tragic assassination…
Rachel Lusting, chair of our Parish Social Justice Committee and Staff
at Catholic Charities USA will be my guest in the Conversation with
Creedon series on April 3 at 7:00 PM. The topic is "Everyday Christianity:
the challenge of living out the faith in our complex world."
Thanks to all who made the Easter ceremonies such a faithfilled experience
at St. Charles,
Remember to hand in your rice bowl donations,
FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR ST. CHARLES MOMS
Attention moms! Make time to relax and restore your mind and body with
yoga. From April 2 to May 21, FREE yoga classes will be offered on Saturday
mornings at 9:00 AM in the preschool classroom in the Parish Center.
No previous experience in yoga is necessary. Just bring a yoga mat,
and wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited, so please RSVP prior
to each class to reserve a space. Walk-ins will only be allowed to participate
if there are fewer than 15 participants. For more information or to
RSVP, please contact Joanna Ramos-Romero: j ramosromero@yahoo.com; 703-243-2876.
LENTEN SMALL GROUP LEADERS
We will have a follow-up meeting on Saturday April 2 at 10:00 AM in
the Upper Room with all who led Lent small groups. Any others who would
like to be part of a small group team are invited. For information call
Jean Sweeney Parish x 115. jsweeeney@stcharleschurch.org.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on April 13, at 7:00
PM in Room 103 of the Parish Center. To register, please call the Parish
Office at 703-527-5500.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to SUSANNE H. NOLAN, CFP Your
Parish Certified Financial Planner for her support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, March 27, 2005:
7:30 Joseph Sieh by Margaret S. Chu
9:00 Jim DeBerry by Scott A Kimmel
11:00 Rose & Frank D'Ambrosio by Mario D'Ambrosio
1:00 Emilia Cortes Socorro Gomez by Ana Maria Gomez
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Acts 10:34a,37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
Monday, March 28, 2005:
9:00 Irene Chodaniewicz
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 2:14,22-33; Matthew 28:8-15
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
9:00 Mirella Brattesani by Michele & Phil Delgado
Readings: Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
9:00 Max Gilbert (L) by Patricia Sever
Readings: Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35
Thursday, March 31, 2005:
9:00 Iones das Gracas Pereira by Server Family
Readings: Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48
Friday, April 1, 2005:
9:00 Robert Lyon by Viola Muller
Readings: Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14
Saturday April 2, 2005:
9:00 Monica Mctyre by Ines McTyre
5:00 Fran Hobbs (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Ceclia Coronado, Katie Spasarro, Eileen Bruno,
Mary Tasker (daughter of Fran Hobbs), Mary Catherine Kern Herdoiza,
Kyle Flaherty, Agnes Majchrowicz, Margaret Finocchiaro, Eleanor Sheehan,
Iluminada Segarra-Binkley, Belmira Santos, Veronica Grimes, Eleanor
Caudell, William Frederick, Elizabeth Cundangan, Bernard Pohl, Amandio
Conciecas, Pope John Paul II and Debi Lucato. Let us also pray for those
who have died especially: Eileen Kanter, Al Albertini, and Sr. Mary
Cecilia Mullen.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
OPERATION RICE BOWL: Don't forget to return your Rice Bowls. Please
put your donations in the collection. We encourage everyone to change
your coins into bills or checks. Thank you!
MSGR. OSCAR ROMERO COMMEMORATION: Tuesday,
March 29, St. Charles will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Assassination
of Msgr. Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador by showing the movie
"Romero" in Benedict Hall at 7:00 PM.
FAITH FORMATION
The image of God:
Christ in the very revelation of the mystery of the Father and of his
love makes man fully manifest to himself and brings to light his exalted
vocation. It is in Christ, the image of the invisible God, that man
has been created "in the image and likeness of the Creator."
It is in Christ, Redeemer and Savior, that the divine image, disfigured
in man by the first sin, has been restored to its original beauty and
ennobled by the grace of God. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1701.
ALL SAINTS-5 CAR RAFFLE
Car raffle tickets have been mailed to all St. Charles parish families.
Thanks to all those who have returned their tickets! In the first week,
your efforts have helped to contribute over $4,000 to St. Charles School!
Stop by the raffle table in Benedict Hall after Mass, or come by the
school or Parish Office to replenish your supply of tickets! Remember
60% of the ticket price goes to our parish, and you may be the winner
of car, truck or cash! Call Colleen Nevius, St. Charles School, at 703-527-0608,
or Annette Douglas at 301-218-3956 with questions or to volunteer your
help in this exciting fundraising opportunity.
FAMILY POTLUCK DINNER
SAVE THE DATE: There will be a Potluck Dinner for Families on April
16 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Benedict Hall. We will have special prayers,
great food and crafts. We ask families to sign up to bring a dish that
feeds 6-8 people. If you would like to help with this effort, please
contact Laura Peralta-Schulte at laura.ps@comcast.net. Looking forward
to family fun!
YOUNG ADULT WINE & CHEESE FUNDRAISER
C'YA, the St. Charles Young Adults group, invites all young adults age
21 and up to our spring wine & cheese fundraiser. It will be held
Saturday April 9th in Benedict Hall at 8 PM. The beneficiary will be
Borromeo Housing, Inc. Admission is $20 or $5 plus a bottle of wine
(women bring white, men red). So come in your business casual attire
for a night of socializing, networking, sampling wine & hors d'oevres
- all for a good cause. So mark your calendars for April 9th! Contact
Lisa at lisaasoloman@hotmail.com for more information.
RESPECT LIFE
Confused, anxious about a crisis pregnancy? Call 703-841-2531.
IN OUR PARISH
KEEP FEELING THE SPIRIT AFTER EASTER
The Easter Season is a great time to keep connected to your faith through
the parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org. First-time visitors to
our parish will get a real feel for St. Charles by checking out fun
photos from recent events, reading a Fr.
Gerry homily or two and seeing at a glance
all that our parish has to offer you. Join an email
list to keep involved or find a volunteer
opportunity for someone with your talents. Drop by next time you're
online.
SPRING IS THE AIR—AND SO IS LOVE!
St. Charles's own Pre-Cana Couple Mentoring Program (CMP) is looking
for married couples to be mentors to engaged couples preparing for the
sacrament of marriage. Program materials which cover the areas of communication,
finances, family, spirituality, and intimacy are provided for reflection
sessions. Help an engaged couple to shape their expectations about
marriage realistically by sharing privately with one another, thus helping
them to grow closer together. For more information contact Margie &
John Barba at 703-281-5316 or at mbarba@aol.com. Couples interested
in becoming mentors will meet on Sunday April 3rd at 10:00 AM in a room
off Benedict Hall. Please come and share the Eastertime love of God
with couples preparing for marriage.
ALTAR SERVERS
Altar servers are needed for all Masses. Boys 8 years or older who have
made their First Communion are encouraged to consider this important
ministry. Training (and a front row seat at Mass) will be provided.
Contact Andy Samora at (703) 538-2570 or by e-mail at Arthur.samora@verizon.net.
CIRCLE OF CARING
Do you know a neighbor, a fellow parishioner, or a friend who is sick,
homebound, or in need of a prayer? Whether it is an errand, a visit,
Communion, or a prayer, the St. Charles Circle of Caring can help. If
you know someone who could use help or you would like to volunteer to
help others, please contact Peter Dirr at pdirr@cox.net.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
- Last Week's Collection, Sunday, March 20, 2005 was $21,375.50.
- Last Week's Tithe of $1,966.55 was for our Sister Parishes in Cavaillon
&Gros Marin, Haiti.
- Next Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
- Next Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
