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Easter Sunday
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Easter mystery is at the heart of our
faith. We do not end with Calvary. The resurrection promises new life
and hope to all of us. The baptism of new members is the highlight of
our Passover celebrations. May our newly baptized find in St. Charles
many signs of Christ's risen presence. On the Tuesday following Easter,
Bishop Loverde celebrates Confirmation with our 39 young candidates.
This is their opportunity to say "Yes" to their baptism. We
greet them and welcome them as maturing adults called to share the gifts
of the spirit in service to others.
On Sunday May 7, in Benedict Hall following the 6pm Mass, I will host
"Conversation with Creedon" with Peter Dirr, coordinator of
St. Charles' Circle of Caring which serves many in need including those
who are dying and those who mourn. We'll discuss; "Facing the End:
Easter Reflection on Life and Death." All are welcome.
Feel the Spirit!
Gerry Creedon
CHRIST IS RISEN
We now begin a celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord for
the next seven weeks - marking the Ascension forty days after Easter
and culminating in the celebration of Pentecost on the fiftieth day
after Easter. This week, we begin that deepening realization of, and
reflection upon, the meaning of the gift of life we have received in
God's raising Jesus from the dead so that we might have eternal life.
Just as it difficult for many of our cultures to face the reality of
death, so it is therefore difficult to accept the reality of life after
death. St. Paul invites us to live in this passing world with our hearts
set on the world that will never end. This week let us try to open our
hearts to a felt sense of what a difference it makes that the tomb is
empty, that Jesus is alive, that he allows us to recognize him in the
breaking of bread, and that he missions us to proclaim this Good News.
Each morning this week, we can pause for a moment and simply thank
God for our being alive today. Even more, we can thank God for the life
that Jesus won for us. Throughout the day, and at different brief moments,
we can remember that this is Easter Week and ask to live more freely
today, more gratefully. We can name the grace in our own terms and in
the context of what we are experiencing, what gets us discouraged or
what gives us life. Overall, we want to live the freedom we have been
given. If death has no hold on us, so many of our fears would melt away.
If we realized our ultimate home is in heaven, our spirits would be
lighter and we would walk around more gratefully.
So, as we go through this week, we can let ourselves believe in the
Resurrection that was won for us. "Lord, I believe in the gift
of life you have given me in the death and resurrection of your Son,
Jesus." We can say this act of faith, or sing any of the wonderful
Easter songs in the back of our minds, as many times as it takes to
let ourselves feel the effects of Easter.
From Daily Prayer at www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/.
Visit them for more reflection on the Sunday readings and a guide for
prayer for the week.
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
EASTER
SUNDAY, April 16, 2006 : Easter Sunday:
7:30 am The George Sever Family (L) by Patricia & Veronica Sever
9:00 am Parishioners
11:00 am George & Mildred Holliday by Urban Family
1:00 pm Enemencia J. Fernandeza by Zoilo Fernandez
6:00 pm Alina Santos by Gilda Orodnez Baric
Readings: Acts 10:34a,37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
Monday, April 17, 2006: Monday Easter
9:00 am Mary Ann Stachowicz by Mike & Brenda Kelly
7:30 pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 2:14,22-23; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday, April 18, 2006: Tuesday
9:00 am Andres Castro by Carmelita C. Manansala
Readings: Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday, April 19, 2006: Wednesday Easter
9:00 am Patricia Alexander (L) by George M
Readings: Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday, April 20, 2006: Thursday Easter
9:00 am Susan King (L) by George Macdonald
Readings: Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48
Friday, April 21, 2006: Friday Easter
9:00 am Richard Alphonso Lee Jr. by Christine Lee Tanedo
Readings: Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday, April 22, 2006: Saturday Easter
9:00 am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15
Vigil for Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday
5:00 pm Scott Hallhan by Helen Jakubowski
Readings Acts 4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Maria Elena Velasquez, Kathleen Facciolo,
Marie Lou MacEvoy, Jack Bottash, Erin O'Keefe, Barabara Kramer, Raymond
Glodowski Jr, Paul D' Ambrosio, Silvia Sanchez, Dorie Pedersen, Chester
Roy, Cecily Orr-Nuckols, Kristel Hernandez, Thomas Scanlon, Cristina
Caceres, Phillip Clark, Iluminada Brinkley. Let us also pray for those
who have died, especially: Andrew Niland, Stephen Lanigan, Luigi Lino
and Ellen Horton.
NEW TO ST. CHARLES?
Are you new to St. Charles? Welcome! You are free to stop by the Parish
office anytime to register. During the week we are open from 9:30 am-9pm;
Saturdays from 9:30 am-6:30 pm; and Sundays from 9:30 am-3:00 pm. Our
website is also full of helpful information, so find us at: www.stcharleschurch.org.
BEEN AWAY FROM THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
If you have been away from the Catholic Church, you are invited to come
home. We have a group program called Landings for those interested in
exploring the idea of coming back to the Catholic Church. One-on-one
discussions are also available. Contact Anna LaNave, Coordinator of
Landings at returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org,
or Michelle Miller, Director of Adult Faith Formation at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
703-527-5500 x115 for more information.
ADULT INITIATION PROCESSES
For Seekers: Ongoing and casual Catholic Inquiry Sessions to learn
more about the Catholic faith. Next mtg - April 25 at 7:30 pm in the
Upper Room. All are welcome.
For those wanting to join the Catholic Church or Catholics seeking
1st Eucharist and Confirmation: Call Michelle Miller to arrange an interview
by April 27. RCIA Formation process will welcome new members on May
21.
For Catholic Adults seeking Confirmation: Wed evenings at 7:15pm in
Room 103. Confirmation on June 4.
Contact Michelle Miller at
adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or 703-527-5500 x115.
SISTER BENEDICT'S JUBILEE
Our school Principal, Sister Benedict is celebrating 50 years as a Sister!
All are cordially invited to the parish receptions in Benedict Hall
for Sister Benedict's Golden Jubilee on Saturday, April 29th, after
the 5 pm Mass, and on Sunday, April 30th after the 11 am, 1 pm, and
6 pm Masses. Please come to celebrate and recognize Sister Benedict
for her dedicated service and commitment to our faith and to our parish
community! Limited tickets are available for the dinner-dance honoring
Sister Benedict's Golden Jubilee on Saturday, April 29th, 7:30 pm, in
the Tiffany Werthmann Gym in the Parish Center. Tickets are $50 per
person. Tickets are also available at the Benefactor level for $100
per person (includes a $50 tax deductible donation to St. Charles School)
and at the Patron level for $75 per person (includes a $25 tax deductible
donation to St. Charles School.) For information and to purchase tickets,
please call Gerry Welch (703-534-9166).
PRAISE & WORSHIP EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Thursday evening, April 20, 7:30 pm in the Church.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
This is a time for the community of St. Charles to thank all volunteers
for your service.
Friday, May 19, 2006 - Werthmann Gym, St. Charles
Wine & Cheese 6:15pm - Dinner 6:30 pm
Please RSVP to Volunteers@stcharleschurch.org
by Wednesday, May 3. St. Charles will provide the main dish/drinks.
Last names A-L - bring side dish or salad
Last names M-Z bring Dessert. Thanks!
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS
Do you know a volunteer at St. Charles school or parish who deserves
special recognition? Fill out the Award Recognition Application online
[NOTE: NOT PROVIDED TO WEB TEAM AS WE WENT TO PRESS] or email Mimi,
Parish Council President, for an application at mimifitz@erols.com.
"PARISH WEBSITE WILL HELP YOU TO KEEP FEELING THE EASTER SPIRIT"
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 reading a Fr.
Gerry Creedon homily or two, seeing at
a glance all that our parish has to offer you, joining
an email list to keep involved or finding a volunteer
opportunity for someone with your talents. Explore at your own pace
next time you're online.
YOUTH EVENT
Love to Last: A Talk for Teens…Sunday, April 23, 2006, Julie Laipply,
Miss Virginia USA 2002, will share her message on the meaning of love
and chastity. Julie has dedicated her life to helping young people understand
how to put the incredible power of God's truth to work in their lives
through making healthy choices. She also is a St. Charles parishioner!
Parents are invited, and refreshments will be served. Join us from 7-8:30
pm in Benedict Hall.
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 projectrachel@arlingtondiocese.org.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday April 9, 2006 was $22,695.99
- Last Week's Tithe of $2,088.03 was for Borromeo Housing.
- This Week's there will be No Tithe or 2nd Collection.
- Next Week's April 23rd there will be Tithe and Haiti Collection.
(No 2nd Collection).
