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Fifth Sunday of Lent
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Lent is the season of reconciliation. Bishop
Loverde will celebrate a healing mass for survivors of sexual abuse
by clergy and others at St. Charles on Monday, March 26 at 7:30pm. Let
us pray with him for the gift of forgiveness for the Catholic Church.
On Sunday, April 1 we are called to make peace with the earth itself.
A scholar from the Wilson Center will join the "Conversation with
Creedon" series to focus on environmental issues on Sunday, April
1 at 7pm.
All are urged to attend our Lent Communal Penance Service on Monday,
April 2. This is a good time to celebrate Easter confession and make
peace with family and others as we approach the renewal of our faith
at Easter.
Thanks to all who made St Patrick's festivities such a joy.
With the blessings of Patrick
and Joseph,
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles: March 25 - April 1, 2007
- Sun., March 25 - 5th Sunday of Lent 9am Mass-3rd Scrutiny for adults
preparing for Baptism-Cycle A readings.
- Sun., March 25 - Pre-Cana Information Session for Engaged Couples.
Pre-Registration Required through the Parish office. 7pm Benedict
Hall.
- Mon., March 26 - Bishop's Mass for victims of abuse at 7:30pm with
reception to follow
- Tue., March 27 - Lenten evening Mass at 6pm.
Lenten Soup Supper 7pm -Speaker in Cafeteria
this week.
- Fri., March 30 - Family Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
5:30 pm
- Sun., April 1 - Palm Sunday
- See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list
of highlighted events
INFANT BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next infant baptismal preparation meeting will be held on April
9 in Benedict Hall. Pre-registration is required. Please call the Parish
Office to register or for more information.
INTERFAITH
Are you interested in Interfaith and/or Ecumenical affairs? Come to
the meeting of the parish Interfaith Committee on Sunday, March 25th,
after the 6 pm Mass, in the Parish Library, and the help us plan for
several upcoming events at St. Charles Borromeo.
ADDITIONAL USHERS NEEDED FOR EASTER
The Liturgy/Welcoming ministry needs additional ushers to support the
Easter Vigil service at 8:30pm on Saturday, 7 April and to augment the
regular usher team at the 11am Mass on Easter Sunday. You do not need
to be a regular usher to assist us, you will be briefed on what is needed
and your presence is so greatly appreciated. If you are interested in
helping this vital ministry for Easter, please contact Mike Doyle at
703-528-27430.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our thanks to Arlington Autocare- Goodyear.
For their support.
+ MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, March 25, 2007: 5th Sunday of Lent
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Fr. Frank Mullan by Rowley Family
11:00am Rose & Frank D'Ambrosio by Mario D'Ambrosio
1:00pm Socorro de Gomez y Emilia Cortes by Ana Maria Gomez
6:00pm James Drummond by James Drummond
Readings: Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11
Monday, March 26, 2007: The Annunciation of the Lord
9:00am Mildred R. Marquis
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Is 7:10-14;8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday, March 27, 2007:
9:00am Ray Campfield by Mary Campfield
6:00pm Hutchins Family by Graig Turner
Readings: Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday, March 28, 2007:
9:00am Eustaquia Encinas, Eliseo Higorre, &
Leonor Higorre by Parish & School Staff
Readings: Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95; Jn 8:31-42
Thursday, March 29, 2007:
9:00am Vincent J. Rauth by Anne M. Biedscheid
Readings: Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59
Friday, March 30, 2007:
9:00am Joseph Gleason by John Gormally
Readings: Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday, March 31, 2007:
9:00am Edison Zayas & Hugo Seifart by Benefrida Seifart
Readings: Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56
Vigil for Sunday: PALM SUNDAY OF LORD'S PASSION
5:00pm Francis Koster by MM William H. Marlow
Readings: Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Pray for those who are sick: Elaine Mordo, Mary Elaine Hughes,
Vito Natrella, Vito Giannuzzi, Connie Guerrero, Janie Hill, Margie Barba,
Alice Lolre, Joan Mason, Paddy Brennan, Mai Vu, Janice Prisco, Maria
Cristina Dixon, Michael and Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza, Didier Chesneau,
Margaret Finocchiaro, Gregory Kirchner, Maria Velasquez and Francis
Budhinata. Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: John
Teem and Rosario Pinto
RICE BOWL QUESTIONS
Now that the end of Lent is approaching, are you wondering what you
should do with your Rice Bowl? Go to the St. Charles website for more
information about what to do with the money and where your donations
go when you bring them to the Church! And if you forgot to get your
Rice Bowl, it's not too late. Find them at the Church entrance or in
the Office.
NON-PROFIT INFORMATION FAIR
St. Charles will be hosting an introduction to local, non-profit organizations
who serve the sick, poor, elderly, or others in need, as well as those
focused on the environment. If you know of any local non-profits looking
for volunteers, financial support or possibly client referrals, please
have them contact Jo-Ann Duggan in the Parish Office at 703-527-5500
x113.
NEW HEARING AID CAPABILITY
We have a new wireless device that will enable those who use hearing
aids to receive the wireless sound system signal directly through their
hearing aid. The device is worn around your neck. Make sure you have
the receiver turned on prior to using. Please see the ushers if you
would like to use one.
LCD PROJECTOR NEEDED
The parish center is in need of an LCD projector to use for PowerPoint
presentation and the like. Our many ministries, programs, and presentations
could benefit greatly. Contact Michelle at the parish office if you
have one to donate or know of a good deal. 703-527-5500 x115 or Thanks!
EASTER FLOWERS
Donations and intentions are now being accepted for Easter Flowers.
You may drop your donation, with the name of the person(s) being remembered
in the collection basket during Mass or stop by the Parish Office. Please
remember to mark your envelope "Easter Flowers" & include
name of loved one(s).
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be held in English each Thursday
at 7pm and in Spanish each Friday at 7:30pm.
MASS FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
Bishop Loverde will celebrate a Mass to Pray for Healing for Victims
of Sexual Abuse at St. Charles on Monday evening, March 26 at 7:30pm.
Reception to follow in Benedict Hall. For more information on the Mass
or available resources, call Patricia Mudd at 703-841-2530. We are in
need of cookies for the reception, email Felicia at feliciauf@msn.com
to let her know what you can drop by that day at the office.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Have you been baptized as a Catholic but never Confirmed? Confirmations
are Sunday, May 27. We will begin to meet on Monday evenings for 10
weeks beginning March 12 from 7:30-9pm at the parish. Contact Michelle
at 703-527-5500 x115 or email her at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
for more information. See the flyer at the Church entrances or on the
web for more.
FAMILY STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Come and join St. Charles' families on Friday, March 30 at 5:30pm for
Stations of the Cross for children and family with soup supper following.
Please bring bread, a salad, or drinks per family to share. Soup will
be provided. RSVP to Anne Marie at akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org
or 703 527-5500 x119 with the number attending and what you plan to
bring.
TUESDAY MASS, SOUP SUPPERS & SPEAKERS
Mass at 6 in the Chapel
Soup from 6-7:15pm in School Cafeteria
Speaker 7pm in classroom off of Cafeteria
Tues March 27: Symbol - Light
Megeen White Testa, co-director of Franciscan Mission Services, will
discuss the theme of light in relation to the Franciscan charism and
their ministries.
Soup Choice: bean soup or any favorite
Soup & bread donations are welcome each week beginning 5:30pm in
Benedict Hall. Can help? Call Fran at 703-525-6872.
SAVE THE DATE!
All Volunteers - current and prospective volunteers are invited to the
St. Charles Spring Volunteer Workshop on Wednesday evening, April 25.
Dinner provided. Come and see how to get more involved in a great community.
For those more seasoned, we'll also be sharing the best ways to communicate
your ministry's message. RSVP to Michelle at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
or 703-527-5500 x115.
CONVERSATIONS WITH CREEDON
April 1, 7pm - Benedict Hall
Refreshments Provided - All Are Welcome
Climate Change is being recognized by scientists, religious leaders,
and a growing number of U.S. politicians as one of the most critical
crises facing humanity and the planet. Join Pat Phibbs, a member of
the St. Charles Advocacy Network, and James Fleming, a professor of
science, technology, and society at Colby College. Professor Fleming
is currently working with the Woodrow Wilson Center's Environmental
Change and Security Program. He will discuss the implications of climate
change, effects it could have on the poorest people on our planet, resource
conflicts it could cause, ethical questions raised by some proposed
solutions, and participants will discuss what that means in light of
Catholic teachings on this issue.
GROUP LEADERS NEEDED
St. Charles is looking for people to facilitate small faith groups focusing
on social justice issues such as economic justice, the seamless garment
of life, care of creation, or peace and non-violence. Groups would run
four to six weeks and the facilitator would work with the social justice
coordinator. If you are interested, contact Marisa Vertrees, mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org,
or 703-527-5500.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Have you been baptized as a Catholic but never Confirmed? Confirmations
are Sunday, May 27. We will meet on Monday evenings for 10 weeks beginning
March 12 from 7:30-9pm in Room 103. Contact Michelle at 703-527-5500
x115 or email her at adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
for more information. See the flyer at the Church entrances or on the
web for more.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
Our Food Pantry is in need of regular size (15-20oz) boxes of cereal
as well as jelly, canned or powdered milk and one pound boxes of spaghetti.
We can always use the small, self-opening cans of tuna, sausages, precooked
pasta for our homeless population. Thank you for your generous response
to our request for grocery store gift cards, they are greatly appreciated.
TITHING AT ST. CHARLES
St. Charles has opened up its tithing process and is now accepting applications
for tithes from organizations devoted to direct service, advocacy, community
organizing, education or evangelization. For more information on the
new tithing process visit the St. Charles website, or contact Marisa
Vertrees or Jo-Ann Duggan, 703-527-5500.
PARISH SUPPORT
1. Last Week's Collection (Sunday March 18, 2007) was $22,397.00.
2. Last Week's 2nd Collection of $6,622.00 was for Catholics Relief
Services.
3. This Week's Tithe is for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
4. Next Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
5. Next Week's 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
