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for May 8, 2005
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7th Sundy of Easter
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Fr. O'Hara our associate pastor celebrates his 25th anniversary of
ordination on May 10. The liturgy at 7:00 PM, will be followed by a
reception at Benedict Hall. The people of St. Charles are invited.
I will be in Ireland for a family wedding on that date, so I ask you
to make up for my absence with your presence. Fr. Jack is also known
as Padre Juan de Banica where he endeared himself to our sister parish
in the Dominican Republic. In addition to his decades of pastoral ministry,
he was one of the longest serving directors of Catholic Charities. His
care for the sick and the poor is one of his special charisms.
Bless him with you appreciation and support,
Happy Anniversary dear friend,
P.S. Come back to our volunteer appreciation supper
on May 13.
PLEASE MARK JUNE 11 ON YOUR CALENDARS!
Do you have some wonderful books that you'd like to share? Think of
donating them to our International Festival Yard Sale (Please, no text
books!). Do you have or make a favorite cake or candy that is just too
good no to share? Or a special favorite of your country? Bring it to
our Bake Sale! Do you have or make a craft that you'd like to donate?
If you're interested to help with events during the day's festivities,
please call the Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Baptismal instruction in English will be offered on Wednesday May 18th,
at 7:00 PM in Room 103 of the Parish Center. To register, please call
the Parish Office at 703-527-5500.
MINISTRY APPRECIATION DINNER
Fr. Creedon and the Pastoral Team invite ALL ministry volunteers (and
spouses) to an appreciation dinner on Friday night May 13 at 6:15-9:00
PM in the Parish Center. We will be providing the main dish and drinks
- please bring side dishes or finger food desserts. We'll have a chance
to hear some parish stories, and celebrate with each other. Fr. Doug
Morrison will be facilitating. YOU MUST RSVP your ministry leader or
the Parish Office by May 9.
SUNDAY, May 8, 2005:
7:30 Wendy Gilbert by Jenny Lehner
9:00 Parishioners
11:00 Maruja Villamizar (L) by The Hittle Family
1:00 Maria Esther Cuadra by Familia Ortiz
6:00 Phyllis Coppola by Corinne Krill
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20
Monday, May 9, 2005:
9:00 Marjorie Rubinger by Rubinger Family
7:30 (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
9:00 Mary Serra by Manuel Serra
Readings: Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11a
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
9:00 Patrick Hurl by Rowley Family
Readings: Acts 20:28-38; John 17:11b-19
Thursday, May 12, 2005:
9:00 Robert Sauer by Charles Mcguire
Readings: Acts 22:30;23:6-11; John 17:20-26
Friday, May 13, 2005:
9:00 Maria Lauriero by Mario D'Ambrosio
Readings: Acts 25:13b-21; John 21:15-19
Saturday May 14, 2005:
9:00 Harold & Mary Hurtt (L) by Bob Wear
5:00 James & Ann Rial (L) by Camille Burruto
Readings: Acts 1:15-17,20-26; John 15:9-17
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember to keep in your prayers, those who are sick and those
who suffer, especially: Celia Coronado, Margaret Finocchiaro, William
Frederick, Debi Lucato, Andrew Niland, Thomas Samora, Tom Eldridge,
Eileen Speorl, Linda Hill, Paul Glodowski, Cindy Stepp, Kyle Sargent,
Dorothy Corkery, Miguel Zamora, Colly Seralno. Let us also pray for
those who have died especially: Helen Anne Greenhalgh, Capt. Ed Steigelman,
Rene Sanjines, and Harrison Orosco.
MOTHER'S DAY AFRICAN CRAFT SALE ON SUNDAY, MAY 8
Please stop by the St. Charles AIDS outreach Ministry's table in Benedict
Hall after the 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Masses
this Mother's Day to help us honor African mothers and children affected
by AIDS. We will be selling crafts made by the women's cooperatives
throughout East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania. Proceeds from
the craft sales will benefit orphans and caregivers of the Riara AIDS
Project, located in the Kibera slums of Nairobi, Kenya. We look forward
to seeing you.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Dee Dirr for her support.
FAITH FORMATION
Prayer for the Wider World - Come Holy Spirit
We all have an inherent inclination to be self-centered in our prayer.
What is happening within me and to those who immediately surround or
touch my life tends to occupy my interest. While those are all legitimate
concerns for prayer, we as humans, Christians and members of the Church
need also to reach out prayerfully toward our sisters and brothers in
the wider world. Their joys and sorrows, hopes and fears, victories
and defeats should be ours as well…Joseph M. Champlin, BEHIND CLOSED
DOORS: A HANDBOOK ON HOW TO PRAY.
PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Paul VI Catholic High School is hosting their annual Pancake Supper,
February 8th, from 6-8 PM. Come and enjoy fun for the whole family:
games, entertainment, great food, and much more! It cost $4.00 for children
and $6.00 for adults for all you can eat and $3.50 for omelets. All
proceeds will go towards tsunami relief funds.
C'YA
All parishioners are invited to celebrate the Blessed Sacrament during
Eucharistic Adoration with Father Jack O'Hara, every third Thursday
of each month. Please join us May 19 and June 16, in the Church. Newcomers
are welcome! Contact: Kelly Moon, KMoon98@yahoo.com.
Plan to join C'YA for their retreat titled "Molding our Future"
being held June 10-12 at Camp Highroad in Middleburg, Virginia. The
retreat will begin after work on June 10th and will end during the early
afternoon on June 12th. Cost is $120 for meals and housing. Registration
is due by June 3.
COUPLE MENTORING PROGRAM
We are looking for married couples to mentor engaged couples of our
parish who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. St. Charles'
Couple Mentoring Program is a one-to-one approach that takes place in
the privacy of the married "mentor" couple's home. Couples
share in strict confidentiality to discuss expectations and views on
topics such as communication, finances, intimacy and faith. For more
information, please contact John & Margie Barba at 703-281-5316
ombarba7984@aol.com
(Training will be provided at a later date based on an independent schedule).
IN OUR PARISH
TAKE THE ANNUAL PARISH WEBSITE
USER SURVEY
What do you have to say about your parish website, www.StCharlesChurch.org?
The month of May is a great time to speak up during our annual survey
of visitors to our website. Which features are your favorites? What
would you like to see added? Your previous suggestions have brought
about changes ranging from having the celebrant's schedule online to
adding a Google search engine. So whether you're a first-time visitor
or you log on every day, take our anonymous survey next time you're
at your computer.
RESPECT LIFE
The month of May is Mary's month. If you are looking for a way to honor
Our Lady, please join the Respect Life Committee on Friday, May 13th
for all-day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:30 AM to 9:00
PM in the Chapel in honor of our Lady of Fatima to pray for the end
of abortion, world peace, and the conversion of all souls. For more
information or to sign up to pray for an hour or two, and we encourage
& greatly appreciate your assistance, contact Grace Sims at (703)
528-5522 or Mario Calabrese at mariocalabrese@hotmail.com.
Come join us during this special Year of the Eucharist with Eucharist
Adoration, the fastest path to holiness said Pope John Paul II &
also Pope Paul VI.
"ABORTION." Is this word a part of your past? Are you in need
of some deep spiritual healing? If so, call Maryanne at 703-841-2504
or project rachel@arlingtondiocese.org
PRO-LIFE ROSARY
For nine Saturdays starting at 9:15 AM from March 19-May 15 (Eve of
Pentecost) we will pray a pro-life rosary with special prayers to the
Holy Spirit at 900 S Washington St. Falls Church. Your prayers and presence
can make the difference between life and death - will you not unite
your prayer with ours for one hour? For more information call Ruby Niedao
at 703-822-8071.
STEWARDSHIP
· Last Week's Collection for Sunday, May 1, 2005 was $17,718.50.
· Last Week's Tithe of $1,630.10 was for Project Lazarus.
· Last Week's 2nd Collection of $5,998.00 was for Building Fund.
· This Week's Tithe is for Borromeo Housing, Inc.
· This Week's 2nd Collection is for the Parish Special Needs.
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"TELLING OUR STORIES"
St. Charles parish volunteers are invited
time for fun and sharing between all our ministries.
Ministry Appreciation Dinner
Main Dish/drinks provided by St. Charles
Potluck
Side dish or salad: last names A - M
Desserts (Finger-food style) N - Z
Friday night May 13, 2005
Werthmann Gym 6:15 - 9:30 PM
RSVP by Monday, May 9 at 703 527-5500
