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Easter Sunday
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Alleluia Christ is Risen!
The resurrection of Jesus offers hope. Hope takes on many forms. Even in the face of death the followers of Jesus have hope for unending life. Yet our hope is also a present reality. Through the waters of baptism we have already entered the mystery of Christ's dying and rising. Easter is hope for the Church. Our newly baptized members, and those who have participated for the first time in the Easter Sacraments, not only add to our numbers but offer us the witness of adult conviction. May they find in the community of St Charles present signs of Christ Risen.
Resurrection also gives hope for a better world. Come and join with Latinos Unidos de San Carlos in a presentation on justice and peace, with a special focus on church teaching on immigration. This bilingual event will take place at Benedict Hall at 2:15pm on April 15. The presenter is a nationally recognized leader in the field of advocacy, Sister Simone Campbell. ALL are welcome.
Vengan las familias de la Comunidad Latina de san Carlos a la escuela despues de la misa este domingo para una busqueda de huevos, y una presentacion sobre la escuela de San Carlos.
In the Peace of the Risen Lord!
Gerry Creedon
Highlights at St. Charles:
April 8-15, 2007
Date |
Event |
Mon., April 9 |
Infant Baptismal Preparation class for parents
Registration required. Call the Parish Office.
703-527-5500. 7:30pm Benedict Hall |
Tues., April 10 |
Catholic Inquiry for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith – all are welcome. 7:30pm Upper Room |
Wed., April 11 |
Social Justice Executive Comm. Meeting 7:30pm Parish Library |
Thur., April 12 |
Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm Room 103 |
Sat., April 14 |
“Kid’s Stuff” benefit consignment sale sponsored by the MOMs Ministry. Drop off items tagged with your initials and price on Fri 5-8pm in Benedict Hall. Sale is 9am-1pm in Sat. See flyer for more details or contact marciamarciamarcia@att.net. |
Sun., April 15 |
Africa Outreach committee meeting Noon Rm 103 |
Sun., April 15 |
Divine Mercy Sunday -
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 2:45 and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm |
Sun., April 15 |
C’YA Sunday Night Social for young adults in their 20s and 30s. 7pm Benedict Hall |
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WELCOME TO ST. CHARLES
If you are new to the area or have been away from the Catholic Church, we welcome you to St. Charles!
Landings – for those who have been away from the faith. Contact Anna at returning-Catholics@stcharleschurch.org
Adult Initiation – for those interested in learning more about the faith, those wanting to join the faith, and those Catholic wanting to complete their initiation. Contact Michelle at rcia@stcharleschurch.org.
We offer many more programs for children, families, young adults, seniors, etc. Contact adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org for more information or call 703-527-5500 x115.
MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
SUNDAY, April 8, 2007:
EASTER SUNDAY: THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
7:30am Parishioners
9:00am Gene J. Biedscheid by Anne M. Biedscheid
11:00am Marco Antonio Villamizar, by the Hittle family
1:00pm Amado De Paz by Aura De Paz
6:00pm Edward J. Sackley II by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Zaragoza
Readings: Acts 10:34a,37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
Monday, April 9, 2007: Mon in the Octave of Easter
9:00am Paul Mitchell Coble by Kevin O’Leary
7:30pm (Arlington Detention Center for the Inmates)
Readings: Acts 2:14,22-32; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday, April 10, 2007: Tues in the Octave of Easter
9:00am Bill Leahy by Jan & George Macdonald
Readings: Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday, April 11, 2007: Wed in the Octave of Easter
9:00am Betty Ann Adair (L) by Kate McIntire
Readings: Acts 3: 1-10; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday, April 12, 2007: Thur in the Octave of Easter
9:00am Leo Fitzpatrick (L) by George Macdonald
Readings: Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24: 35-48
Friday, April 13, 2007: Friday in the Octave of Easter
9:00am Roger P. Marquis
Readings: Acts 4: 1-12; Jn 21: 1-14
Saturday, April 14, 2007: Saturday in the Octave of Easter
9:00am Ignacio family by Dr. Ignacio
Readings: Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16: 9-15
Pray for those who are sick: Dick Munly, Anthony Sugameli, Nancy McGhee, Francis Budhinata, Elaine Mordo, Mary Elaine Hughes, Vito Natrella, Vito Giannuzzi, Connie Guerrero, Margie Barba, Alice Lolre, Joan Mason, Paddy Brennan, Mai Vu, Janice Prisco, Michael and Mary Catherine Kern-Herdoiza, Gregory Kirchner and Margaret Finocchiaro..
Let us also pray for those who have died, especially: Victor Raul Solano
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD A “SAVE”?
Come learn how sidewalk counseling saves lives from abortion and hear recordings of how it happens – plus how you can help, whether by counseling or through prayer. Please join us Saturday, April 21st at 1pm in the Upper Room. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Respect Life Committee. For more information, contact Ruby Nicdao at 703-591-1327.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
Come and join the Respect Life Committee to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 15.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 2:45pm and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm. Instructions provided.
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.
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.
300 CLUB MARCH WINNERS – ST. CHARLES SCHOOL
1st – John Regan, 2nd – Elizabeth Allenchy, 3rd – Teresa Marlar. Join the 300 Club and be a winner too. Proceeds benefit St. Charles School. Call the School Office for more information. 703-527-0608.
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.
Kid's Consignment Sale to Benefit BHI
A “kid's stuff” consignment sale will be held in Benedict Hall on Saturday, April 14th from 9am-1pm. Interested consignors can drop of their tagged items on Friday, April 13th, 5-8pm in Benedict Hall. Consignors must tag all items with masking tape with their initials and price. They make 50% on all of their items sold, the other 50% of the proceeds will go to Borromeo Housing. Unsold items MUST be picked up from Benedict Hall by 12 noon on Sunday or they will be donated. Volunteers are needed Friday and Saturday.
Please contact Marcie Williams at marciamarciamarcia@att.net.
4 Stages of marriage
The 4 stages of marriage are: 1) Romance, 2) Disillusionment, 3) Misery, 4) Awakening. Many marriages experience the first 3 stages. Marriages that end in divorce never make it to the 4th stage of Awakening. Don’t give up without learning about the 4th stage of Awakening. If your marriage suffers from Disillusionment or Misery, please contact Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vye). For confidential information about or to register for the April program beginning with a weekend on April 20-22, call 703-351-7211 or www.HelpOurMarriage.com
MISSING VIDEO
Have you borrowed “Jesus & the Gospels” video from the Parish library? Please return or sign it out. Thanks!
MOST POPULAR PARISH WEBPAGES IN MARCH
The surge in traffic to the parish website that started with Lent continued in March with more than 16,000 visits to www.StCharlesChurch.org, beating February’s total. The calendar was the most popular page, followed by the home page, celebrant’s schedule, news and house blessing. The Irish saints page was a fast mover up the charts and from search engines. Fr. Creedon’s classic 2002 homily, a Lenten primer, beat out his more recent sermons. And the most popular ministries last month were RCIA, C’YA, Education with Praise & Worship and edging out Marriage.
LOST & FOUND
Have you misplaced your keys or umbrella? How about your coat or sweater? Did one of your children leave part of their attire somewhere and you can’t find it? Come to the Parish Office – we have clothing, keys, sunglasses, books, and much, much more! All these items were collected from all parts of the parish. If not claimed within the next 2 weeks, they will be donated. Thanks!
Faith and Environment Study Session
Join us for a 4-week small faith group discussion environmental issues and their relation to our Catholic faith. The session will focus on climate change but include other environmental topics as well. Sessions start Tuesday, April 17th, at 7:00 pm in the parish library. Registration is requested but not required. Please contact Marisa Vertrees, mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org, (703) 527-5500, ext. 126 or Pat Phibbs, pat.phibbs@gmail.com, to register or for more information.
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 response to our request for grocery store gift cards, they are greatly appreciated.
- Last Week’s Collection (Sunday April 1, 2007) was $27,082.50.
- Our Tithe of $2,491.59 was for Project Lazarus.
- Our 2nd Collection of $6577.00 as for our Building Fund.
- Next Week’s Tithe (April 15) is for Borromeo Housing.
