Bulletin
for April 10, 2005
3rd Sundy of Easter
FROM
THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
St. Charles joins our universal Church and our world in mourning the
loss of Pope John Paul II while celebrating
the life and faith he shared so generously. At a dialogue with our
Latin American Community last Sunday, the words they used to describe
him were: love, justice, freedom, equality and faith. He endeared himself
to us as an affectionate father. Yet he challenged our world view with
his advocacy of life, solidarity, human rights and nonviolence. His
culture of life embraced the unborn, the aged and extended to those
on death row. His renunciation of violence rejected terror and war as
the way to combat it. He spoke the truth to power in his preferential
option for the poor.
May his witness to Christ inspire a renewal in this Easter season of
transformation.
Peace,
P.S. The Parish is in urgent need of more mentor couples to accompany
our engaged couples in their preparation for marriage. Please call the
Office.
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.
PRO-LIFE YOUTH SPEAKER
Attention all youth 8th grade & up and their parents: Jenni Maas,
an awesome, nationally acclaimed pro-life youth speaker will be in Benedict
Hall on Friday, April 15th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM for a free pizza
lunch and a great talk. Arlington Public School students are off this
day. Parents, plan ahead and take the day off to be with your sons/daughters
and hear a wonderful, life-affirming message, especially geared for
youth and their parents. Parochial School students are encouraged to
get parent/school permission to attend this event as well, if possible.
A free, powerful, convicting message for all youth 8th grade and up
and their parents, as well as other interested adults. Donations ate
gladly accepted. Don't miss this life changing and guaranteed to inspire
event sponsored by Teen 4 Life and Youth Ministry!
THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, April 10, 2005:
7:30 Hoang Thi Luong by Binh Thanh Duong
9:00 Morry Williams by Carolyn Gretzinger
11:00 Marco Antonio Villamizar by The Hittle Family
1:00 Emilio Chavez by Corina Chavez
6:00 Parishioners
Readings: Acts 2:14,22-33; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35
Monday, April 11, 2005:
9:00 Roger P. Marquis
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
9:00 John Gallagher by Gerorge & Liz Rebh
Readings: Acts 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
9:00 Robert Leary by Nancy St. Louis
Readings: Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40
Thursday, April 14, 2005:
9:00 William H. Flaherty Jr. by Carol & John Shottes
Readings: Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51
Friday, April 15, 2005:
9:00 Tina Ricci by Judy Laurence
Readings: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59
Saturday April 16, 2005:
9:00 Mary Helen Siemer by Nan Siemer
5:00 Scott Hallahan by Janmari Hallahan
Readings: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Cecilia Coronado, Agnes Majchrowicz, Margaret
Finocchiaro, Eleanor Caudell, William Frederick, Debi Lucato, Andrew
Niland, Thomas Samora, Tom Eldridge, Froilan Diaz, Eileen Speorl, Karen
Garcia, Sharon Hofer, Aberto Ruiz, and Brian Weigend. Let us also pray
for those who have died especially: Pope John Paul II, Timothy Rowe,
Matthew McDonald, Junior Policard, Robert Leary.
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!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Arlington Autocare &
Goodyear for their support.
FAITH FORMATION
The Eucharist is the sacrament of the presence of Christ, who gives
himself to us because he loves us. He loves each one of us in a unique
and personal way in our practical daily lives: in families, among our
friends, at study and work, in rest and relaxation. He loves us when
he fills our days with freshness, and also when, in times of suffering,
he allows trials, he lets us hear his voice.
To celebrate the Euchariest, "to eat his flesh and drink his blood,"
means to accept the wisdom of the Cross and the path of service. It
means that we signal our willingness to sacrifice ourselves for others,
as Christ has done.
Thank God for the World Youth Days! Thanks be to God for all the young
people who have been involved in them in the past sixteen years! Many
of them are now adults who continue to live their faith in their homes
and work-places. I am sure, dear friends, that you too will be as good
as those who preceded you. You will carry the proclamation of Christ
into the new millennium. When you return home, do not grow lax. Reinforce
and deepen your bond with the Christian communities to which you belong.
From Rome, from the City of Peter and Paul, the Pope follows you with
affection and, paraphrasing Saint Catherine of Siena's words, reminds
you: "If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world
ablaze!"
John Paul II, August 20, 2000, World Youth Day Homily
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 Jewelry for a Great cause -Borromeo Housing,
our own parish namesake. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Friends
are welcome, too!
2005 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Mark your calendar for a day of Fun & Good Food! On Saturday, June
11, St. Charles Borromeo Parish is having an International Festival
to celebrate the delightful diversity in our Parish. This will be an
all day festival which will start with a YARD SALE at 8:00 AM. There
will be delicious foods from fine area restaurants, a bake sale, games
and music. An International Potluck Dinner at 6:30 PM will cap the day
with music from around the world. There's more information in the Flyer.
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
receive prayer requests, or find out which
events are considered best bets by the Parish Council. Frequent
updates throughout the week mean something
new is waiting for you. So stop by next time you're at a computer.
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 703-0627.
SUNDAY NURSERY POSITION
An experienced child-care provider for our Nursery during the Sunday
morning Masses. Call Rose Holliday at 703-522-8336; or rose_holliday@hotmail.com
NEW ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING
Training for new Altar servers will be held for one hour on February
19, 2005 at 10:00 in the sacristy. Interested boys, 8 years and older
who have made their first communion, should contact Andy Samora at 703-538-2570
or email arthur.samora@verizon.net
to reserve a spot in the training class.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
- Last Week's Collections was $23,360.55
- Last Week's Tithe was $2,149.17 for Project Lazarus.
- Last Week's 2nd Collection was $5,308.50 for the Building Fund.
- This Week's Tithe is for Catholic for Housing.
- Next Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Cavaillon &
Gros Marin, Haiti.
St. Charles Potluck Dinner for
Families
Come Join Us!
Saturday, April 16, 2005
6 PM - 9 PM.
Benedict Hall
Celebrate the Easter Season with Prayer,
Crafts for the Kids and Great Food!
Families are asked to bring a dish that feeds 6-8 people,
according to the first letter of your last name:
A through F = Salad or Appetizer
G through S = Entrée
T through Z = Dessert
Questions? Contact Laura Peralta-Schulte
at laura.ps@comcast.net or
703-532-7771;
or Rose Holliday at 703-522-8336 or rose_holliday@hotmail.com
