Bulletin
for April 3, 2005
2nd Sundy of Easter
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Easter is not a day, it is a season. During this time we reflect on
the presence of the Risen Lord.
I invite you to a Conversation with Rachel Lustig today at 7:00 PM
in Benedict Hall on the topic “Everyday Christianity: living out
the faith in a complex world.” Rachel is chair of our Social Justice
Committee and works for Parish Social Ministry at Catholic Charities
USA.
Alleluia,
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.
ECUMENICAL/INTERFAITH COMMITTEE MEETING
The St. Charles Ecumenical/Interfaith Committee will hold an organizational
meeting this Thursday, April 7, at 7:00 PM in the Library. We’ll
be planning several exciting events for this spring and beyond, including
a Catholic-Jewish dialogue on Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust. All interested
volunteers are welcome. For more information, see the St. Charles web
site or contact Janice Lent at (202) 366-8966 (days), jlent0322@aol.com.
MOMS MINISTRY – PLAYGROUP
Preschool Playground: Join other parish parents and their babies/toddlers
each Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 AM in room 103 of the Parish Center
for playtime. For the kids – a fun, safe place to play. For the
parents – a great way to support and learn from each other during
these joyous and challenging years!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Daylight Savings Time begins today April 3, 2005. Don’t forget
to set clocks forward one hour!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to SUSANNE H. NOLAN,
CFP Your Parish Certified Financial Planner for her support.
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, April 3, 2005:
7:30 Ellen Walsh by Sheila & Neal Dyer
9:00 Laurene Williams by Carol & John Shottes
11:00 Lena Cafferina by Carolyn Gretzinger
1:00 Walter Rivero by the family Rivero
6:00 Ward Robert Swain by John Rinaldi
Readings: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
Monday, April 4, 2005:
9:00 Mary McDermott by Mario D’Ambrosio
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14;8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
9:00 Gisela Cardona by José & Olga Bufill
Readings: Acts 4:32-37; John 3:7b-15
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
9:00 Peter Martinez by Sara Hebeler
Readings: Acts 5:17-26; John 3:16-21
Thursday, April 7, 2005:
9:00 Albert Albertini by Mary French
Readings: Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36
Friday, April 8, 2005:
9:00 Eileen Kanter by St. Charles Staff
Readings: Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15
Saturday April 9, 2005:
9:00 Sally Thomas by Peggy Mulcahy
5:00 Maria Elena Córdova by Carmen Córdova & Lupe
Daca
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: 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.
PARISH & CHARITY NEEDS
St. John Parish in McLean operates a Thrift Shop for level of Carlin
Hall under the Parish Office, just off Old Dominion Drive at the intersection
of Linway Terrace and Birch Road in McLean. It markets Wome’s,
Children’s and Men’s clothing, toys, Kitchen and other Household
items, plus a limited amount of art-work and “brick-a-brack.”
Hours are Tuesday Through Friday 11 AM to 2 PM, and Saturday 10 AM to
1 PM. Drop-offs (donations) are during all “Open” hours
plus Mondays from 9:30 AM to Noon. If you cannot visit, please call
(703) 356-7420 during working hours to ask it we have items in your
area of interest.
FAITH FORMATION
The Church’s pastoral ministry exists to sustain the work of the
Gospel. One way it does this is by nourishing and strengthening lay
men and women in their calling and identity as people of faith, as contributors
to the life and work of the Church, and as disciples whose mission is
to the world. To grow in discipleship throughout life, all believers
need and are called to build vibrant parish and diocesan communities
of faith and service.
USCCB – Our Hearts Are Burning Within Us
HELP SEND ST. CHARLES YOUTH TO WORKCAMP THIS SUMMER!
Each year, a group of high school students from St. Charles goes on
a trip to workcamp. This year, we’ll be heading to Muncie, IN
from July 2-10, and we need your help to raise the necessary funds.
We will be holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, April
9 in the parish community Center Gym. Space is limited, so be sure to
sign up early. For more information, or to sign up a team, email workcampevents@gmail.com.
If basketball isn’t your thing, you can help in another way. We
will be collecting used cell phones in the collection boxes at the entrance
to Church to be recycled. Workcamp receives a fee for each phone collected,
and 100% of the money raised will be used for our trip this summer.
Please bring your used digital cell phone to church before May 1 to
participate in this program.
YOUTH
Youth-friendly Jewelry Party FUNdraiser event to benefit Borromeo Housing
– a FUN and EXCITING opportunity for all middle school and high
school youth and their parents! Young, fun, beautiful and vibrant presenter
will share and have on hand aswesome, contemporary jewelry for all youth
an their friends and parents. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Prom,
or any other spring event! NOT TO BE MISSED! Come one and all to the
Community Center Gym on Sunday afternoon, April 24 from 1-3 PM Have
a Great time, feast your eyes on some GREAT cause—Borromeo Housing,
our own parish namesake. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Friends
are welcome, too!
YOUNG ADULT WINE & CHEESE FUNDRAISER
C’YA, the St. Charles Young Adults group,
invites all young adults age 21 through 30’s to our wine &
cheese fundraiser. The location is Benedict Hall on Saturday evening,
April 9th. Admission is $20 or $5 plus a bottle of wine (women bring
white, men bring red). The Beneficiary will be Borromeo Housing, Inc.
Join us for a good time and support a worthy cause. Last April’s
wine and cheese attracted over 100 guests. See the website at www.stcharleschurch.org/cya
for more information and pictures from last year. Contact Lisa at lisaasolomon@hotmail.com
with questions.
IN OUR PARISH
“THE BEST TIME TO FEEL THE SPIRIT”
Jesus calls on all of us to deepen our relationship with Him during
the Easter season and your parish website can help you do just that.
Visit www.StCharlesChurch.org during the 50 days from Easter to Pentecost
and you can subscribe to an e-newsletter
to keep informed, compare your perspective to Fr. Creedon’s by
reading one of his homilies, quickly
find a volunteer opportunity, or just share
in an April Fool’s Day smile.
Fresh updates every week mean something
new is waiting for you. So stop by next time you’re online.
CONTEMPLATIVE
PRAYER
A time to be refreshed by silence and allowing God to love you. Prayer
practices, a talk, silence and sharing. April 11 – Intercessory
Prayer; June 14 – Relieving Stress Through Self Care. In the Chapel,
7:30 PM with Jean Sweeney. $10. donation covers pastoral counseling
scholarships.
CIRCLE OF CARING
Need prayers? If you or someone you know has a prayer request, a group
of parishioners are ready to respond. The St. Charles electronic prayer
tree sends prayer requests to about 55 parishioners who have volunteered
to offer prayers for the needs of others. If you would like to request
prayers or if you would like to volunteer to offer prayers, please send
an e-mail to prayer@stcharleschurch.org.
For those who do not have access to email, there is a calling prayer
tree. For more information, please call Peter Dirr at 703-237-0627.
RESPECT LIFE
Need healing for the suffering after an abortion? Please call Project
Rachel at 703-841-2504.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Don’t forget to return your Rice Bowls. Please put your donations
in the collection. Please, we encourage everyone to change your coins
into bills or checks. Thank you!
PARISH COLLECTIONS
- Last Week’s Collections:
- Holy Thursday for Unity Health Care: $1,040.50
- Holy Land/Good Friday:$2,254.00
- Easter Sunday:$29,720.00
- This Week’s Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
- This Week’s 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund
All youth grades 8 and up
and their parents are invited to
Jenni Maas
You're invited by Teens 4 Life at St. Charles and Youth Ministry
to attend the free inspirational speaker, Jenni Maas,
on Friday, April 15, 2005
from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
at Benedict Hall.
Come for free inspiration and pizza!
Feel free to bring a friend and/or donations!
Contact: 703-527-5500 x119 or
youth@stcharleschurch.org
