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for April 23, 2006
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Second Sunday of Easter
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
"Alleluia! He is Risen!
Sr. Benedict's Golden Anniversary next weekend is an opportunity for
all of us to honor a woman of great faith and a time for all of us to
join in her passionate dedication to the Church's task of education
and evangelization! Ad Multos Annos!
"The community of believers was of one mind and heart…they
held everything in common…with great power the apostles bore witness
to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and there was no needy person
among them." In many ways St. Charles exemplifies this Easter message.
We welcomed 15 new members through the Easter sacraments and over 40
through the Sacrament of Confirmation There was a generous outpouring
of prayer and gifts during the Triduum and on Easter Sunday. I thank
all who made Easter a time of hope and love for all.
We also welcome six children of the Latin American community who will
be baptized today, and who have been prepared through the RCIC program.
The Church is particularly exercised at this time in our nation's
history with the plight of immigrants and supports a comprehensive approach
to immigration reform. I am sending Pope John Paul's World Migration
Day Message from 1995 to the website for your consideration as you reflect
on this issue.
Please join me on May 7 at 7pm for "Conversations With Creedon"
on "Facing the End: Easter Reflections on Life and Death"
with Peter Dirr, Coordinator of the Circle of Caring ministry at the
parish.
Let us join Sr. Benedict in renewing ourselves for another 50 years
of hope filled ministry! With Easter Joy! Alleluia!
Gerry Creedon
Congratulations!
Celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
Michele Cerullo, Allison Grace, Alina Marshall, Katherine McElwain,
Susan Omberg,
Susan Seigle, &Scott Young
Made a Profession of faith of the Catholic Church and Celebrated the
Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation
Mat McCoullough, & Gunther Uhlman
Celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation
John Igrec, Ernesto Lopez, & Judo Malevic
Celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation
Elizabeth Lockner, Sean Marshall, & Aubrey Wise
Christ is Risen!
+ MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, April 23, 2006 : Second Sunday of Easter Divine
Mercy Sunday
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Veronica Ricks by Dick & Christine Strasser
11:00am Samuel Bohinc by David Lamdin
1:00pm Harrison Orosco by Marisol Gonzales
6:00pm Ken Keesee & his family (L) by Kristen Collie
Readings: Acts 4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
Monday, April 24, 2006: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
9:00am Mildred R. Marquis
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center) for the Inmates
Readings: Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday, April 25, 2006: St. Mark Evangelist
9:00am John Gaskins by Jan & George Macdonald
Readings: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
Wednesday, April 26, 2006:
9:00am John Jones by Jan & Ken Vranich
Readings: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday, April 27, 2006:
9:00am Leocadia T. & Andres M. Palma by Troy & Villamor Palma
Readings: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36
Friday, April 28, 2006: St. Peter chanel
9:00am James C. Dean by Margaret Dean
Readings: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday, April 29, 2006: St. Catherine of Siena
9:00am Alice Hunt Francia by Anita Kartadjoemena
Readings Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
Vigil for Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter
5:00pm Vero DiLorenzo by Camille Burruto
Readings Acts 3:13-15,17-19; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Maria Elena Velasquez, Kathleen Facciolo,
Marie Lou MacEvoy, Jack Bottash, Erin O'Keefe, Barbara Kramer, Raymond
Glodowski Jr, Paul D' Ambrosio, Dorie Pedersen, Cecily Orr-Nuckols,
Kristel Hernandez, Thomas Scanlon, Cristina Caceres, Rita Mideros, Iluminada
Brinkley. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Kay
Nestor.
NEW TO ST. CHARLES?
Are you new to St. Charles? Welcome! You are free to stop by the Parish
office anytime to register. Our website is also full of helpful information,
so find us at: www.stcharleschurch.org.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS
At 11:00 am on Monday, May 29, 2006, Holy Mass will be celebrated at
Fairfax Memorial Park, formerly Calvary Cemetery, 9900 Braddock Rd,
Fairfax, by Fr. Robert Lange of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. If outdoor
services at the Cemetery are canceled due to inclement weather, Fr.
Lange will offer an 11:00 Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5121
Woodland Way, Annandale, VA 23003.
SISTER BENEDICT'S JUBILEE!
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. Congratulations
Sister!
CONVESATIONS WITH CREEDON
Join our Pastor Fr. Gerry Creedon for his monthly "Conversation
With Creedon". This month he welcomes Peter Dirr for the topic
of: Facing the End: Easter Reflections on Life and Death. Peter is the
Coordinator of our parish outreach to many in need including those dying,
those walking with the dying, and those grieving. Sunday, May 7 at 7pm
in Benedict Hall.
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. One-on-one discussions
are also available. Contact Anna LaNave, at returning-catholics@stcharleschurch.org,
or Michelle Miller, 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 7:30pm 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.
WEB TEAM MEETS TUESDAY AT
7:30 PM
The Web team meet this Tues, 4/25, 7:30pm, room 104. All are welcome
to participate. We'll review traffic results to our site during the
busy Lenten season and plan for our annual survey of website visitors.
Contact webteam@stcharleschurch.org
for more information or join our e-mail list on the Web Team page.
2006 CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
Next Week's second collection is the Catholic Home Missions Appeal which
supports the Home Missions places in the US where the Catholic Church
struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate children in the
faith. For example, there are only 70 priests in the whole state of
Utah, 57 in Idaho, and 45 in Wyoming. Please give generously to help
your fellow Catholics here in America.
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 6:30pm.
- 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, THIS FORM HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED TO THE WEB TEAM] or email
Mimi, Parish Council President, for an application at mimifitz@erols.com..
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.
WALK FOR LIFE
Celebrate your family by walking with parishioners and other Catholics
from all around the area to support Catholic Charities Children's Services:
Crisis Pregnancy Counseling, Foster Care and Adoption. Join us at 3
convenient locations. Saturday May 6, 2006 at Paul VI High School, Fairfax
VA and Saturday May 20, 2006 at Fort Hunt Park, Area A, Alexandria (Fr.
Creedon will be attending this walk) and Broad Run High School, Ashburn,
VA. The event includes a picnic, prizes and fun for the whole family.
Registration: $15 per person, $10 for seniors, $40 for a family of four.
For more info go to www.ccda.net or call Tim or Maria (703-425-0100
or Bob Anderson at Broad Run HS 703-858-7167 or Jane Elfring at Paul
IV HS 703-325-0925 x423
DOMINICAN RETREAT HOUSE - McLean, VA
APRIL: 25 Evening - Where is God When Bad Things Happen, 26 Day - Understanding
Ourselves: Nature & Grace, 28-30 Weekend for Women, MAY: 2 Day of
Recollection for Women, 5-7 Weekend for Single Women, 11 Mother-Daughter
Dinner, 12-14 Weekend for Men of A.A, 16 Marian Day, 19-21 Weekend for
Women, 21 Evening - Taizé Prayer, 26-28 Retreat for Those Facing
Serious Illness, 30 Marian Day for Spanish Speaking Women. www.dominicanretreat.org.
PARISH
SUPPORT
- Last Week's Collection for Sunday April 16, 2006 was $33,917.05.
- Good Friday $3,087.00
- This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
