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for April 27, 2008
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6th Sunday of Easter
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
The visit of Pope Benedict was an inspiring call to a renewal of faith
and hope. As I heard him, he emphasized two very significant themes;
the need for healing within the church and the responsibility to welcome
the stranger and the immigrant.
The call to healing brings with it the duty to protect and value our
children and youth. I am happy our diocese and parish has strict policies
in place for protection. The recent sacrament of Confirmation, when
44 young people took a step toward a more adult faith, was an occasion
for families and parish to appreciate and celebrate the hope our young
people bring to us a for a future for St. Charles that is vibrant and
joy filled. I hope all our youth continue with their catechesis and
their involvement with programs such as Way and On the Way. I salute
our catechists and teachers.
The call to welcome the immigrant is especially poignant. Just this
past week I heard about a candidate for First Communion who was deported
to Latin America. In a situation where our country needs comprehensive
immigration reform, enforcement and deportation are surely not the answer
or remedy.
Thanks to all who made our Springfest such a glorious celebration of
Sr. Benedict's 35 years' engagement with St Charles School. She embodies
the values proposed by our Pope in her welcoming, reconciling leadership
and in her care for children.
Mark down May 3rd for our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.
Feel the Spirit!
Gerry Creedon
P.S. Come join Fr. Rocco Popoulo and myself for a Conversation With
Creedon on Africa on Sun May 4.
Highlights at St. Charles April 27 - May 4, 2008
- Sun., April 27 - Free Nurse-Managed Health
center program on alcohol awareness at 2pm, Room 103
- Sun., April 27 - Pre-Cana info session for
engaged couples; preregister at 703-527-5500; 7pm in Benedict Hall
- Mon., April 28 - JustFaith
at 7pm, Room 104
- Mon., April 28 - Workcamp meeting at 7:30pm,
Rooms 202, 203
- Tue., April 29 - Development Committee meeting
at 7pm, parish library
- Thu., May 1 - Holy Day of Ascension Thursday
has been transferred for our Diocese to Sunday, May 4
- Thu., May 1 - Staff & Parish Council retreat
3-9 PM at Dominican Retreat House in McLean, VA
- Thu., May 1 - Finance Committee Meeting; 4
PM, Library
- Thu., May 1 - Praise and Worship Small Groups;
7:30 PM, Upper Room
- Sat., May 3 - 1st Communion at the 5 PM Mass
followed by Reception
- Sat., May 3 - Cinco De Mayo Party; 6:30 PM,
Gym
- Sun., May 4 - Holy Day of the Ascension has
been transferred for our Diocese to Sunday, May 4.
- Sun., May 4 - 1st Communion at the 9 AM Mass
followed by Reception
- Sun., May 4 - Rosary for Life after the 11
AM Mass
- Sun., May 4 - Spanish Infant Baptismal Preparation
for parents 2 PM in 103
- Sun., May 4 - Marymount/St. Charles Free Nurse
Managed Health Center - Blood Pressure Screening; 2:30 PM, Rom 101
- Sun., May 4 - Conversation with Creedon The
Catholic Church's Work In Africa; 7 PM, Benedict Hall
See the Parish online calendar for more
details and events or a list of
highlighted events
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Our Special Thanks to Whitlow's on Wilson, Bar &
Grill for their support.
+ MASS SCHEDULE AND READINGS +
(Daily
Readings from US Bishops' website)
Sunday, April 27, 2008: 6th Sunday of Easter
7:30am John Goomas by Mario D'Ambrosio
9:00am Gene Biedshied by Anne M. Biedshied
11:00am Dorothy Celich by Jennifer Sarisky
1:00pm Rosa Llerena by Eva Llerena
6:00pm Parishioners
Readings: Acts 8:5-8,14-17; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21
Monday, April 28, 2008: St. Peter Chanel
9:00am James Popvnak by Ellen Kureis
Readings Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:26-16:4
Tuesday, April 29, 2008: St. Catherine of Siena
9:00am The Hittle Family
Readings: Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday, April 30, 2008: St. Pius V
9:00am Frank Forlini Jr by Victoria Forlini & David Wilson
Readings: Acts 17:15,22-18:1; Jn 16:12-15
Thursday, May 1, 2008: The Ascension of the Lord
9:00am Ralph Landon by Nancy St. Lous
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Mt 28:16-20
Friday, May, 2 008: St. Athanasius
9:00am Gregoria Pacheco by Yolanda Sever
Readings: Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday, May 3, 2008: St. Philip and St. James
9:00am Erma Bender by The Biddles
Readings: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14
Vigil for Sunday: 7th Sunday of Easter
5:00pm Albert Gregory McCarthy III by Ray & Mary Elizabeth Bergan
Readings: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a
Pray for those who are sick, especially: Julius Canales, Dina
Hernandez, James Kimball, Robert Giusti, Elvira Samson Delfin, Henry
Sanchez Preciado, Mary Burke, Galo and Teresa Zurita, Joe Facciolo,
Robert and Marianne Kelly, Cornelious Creedon, Margaret Finocchiaro,
Grace Elizabeth Perkins, Maria Segarra-Hines, Margie Barba
For those who have died, especially: Marilu Nuñoz Elkins,
Antonina Buschmann, Elizabeth Burke, David Hazzard, and Vincent Puritano.
WORKCAMP NEWS
Can you roof, paint, or do carpentry work? WorkCamp 2008 is in need
of YOUR TALENTS in supporting a teen work crew. Help to serve God through
serving the less fortunate. We need your help for four days in June
(6/23-6/26). Interested? Contact Melissa Raphael at 201-400-2580.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Our community will be celebrating Fr. Gerry Creedon's 40th Ordination
Anniversary with Mass and Dinner on Saturday, June 14, as well as receptions
after each of the Masses that weekend. More details to come. Here's
to 40 more years! [See his 35th
anniversary celebration]
SPONSOR FOR THE WEEK: Our Special Thank to Ireland's Four Courts,
for their support.
Marymount/St. Charles Free Nurse-Managed Health Center
Selected Sundays at 2:30pm. English & Spanish
Today, Sun., April 27 - Alcohol Awareness Rm 103
Next Sun., May 4 - Blood Pressure Screening Rm 101
Sun., June 1 - Blood Pressure Screening Rm 101
Sun., June 8 - Sun Safety Rm 103
Sun., June 15 - Breast Health Awareness Rm 103
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Friday, May 9, 6:30pm Benedict Hall
For all current and prospective volunteers
--Last names A-L please bring side dish or salad
--Last names M-Z please bring a dessert
RSVP to Michelle Miller by Friday, May 2 by dropping off a note at the
Parish Office, emailing adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org, or calling 703-527-5500
x115. See you then!
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you or someone you know has a prayer request, a group of parishioners
is ready to respond. The Circle of Caring Electronic Prayer Tree sends
prayer requests to about 55 parishioners who have volunteered to offer
prayers for the needs of others. Please send an e-mail to prayer@stcharleschurch.org
or call Peter Dirr at 703-537-8559.
COUNCIL SEEKS ADVISOR
St. Charles Parish Council is planning to begin development of a Quality
Control Manual for Parish Operations and Events. We are in search of
a parishioner well versed in quality management systems protocols to
serve the Council in an advisory capacity. Interested persons should
contact Council President Joe O'Neil at JONEIL1712@comcast.net or 703-528-5842.
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA!
Saturday, May 3, 2008 6:30-11PM in the Gym
Annual event for the whole family
Tickets are $15 or $20 at the door; kids 6-12 years old are $5
"WAY" CABARET
Hosted by our high school youth ministry, WAY
Come and see the amazing talent of our community.
Saturday, May 10, 7-9pm in the Gym
THANK YOU
On behalf of the many clients we serve on a daily basis, we give a great
big thank-you to the children of St. Charles School. The children held
a food drive for our Pantry in honor of Pope Benedict's birthday. We
are also extremely thankful to our parishioners who continue to respond
so generously to our Food Pantry needs. Thank you!
MAY 13TH EVENT FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is sponsoring a tour of two speakers
asking for peace in the Holy Land. Rami Elhanan's daughter was killed
by a Palestinian suicide bomber,and Mazan Faraj's father was killed
by the Israeli Defense Force. Both speakers are members of the Bereaved
Parents Circle-Family Forum, an organization working towards peace and
reconciliation in Israel and Palestine. Event will be Tuesday, May 13th,
in Benedict Hall. Refreshments at 7pm, forum 7:30-9:00pm.
BEING FAITHFUL IN A TIME OF WAR
Pax Christi Metro DC/Baltimore (Pax Christi is the National Catholic
Peace Movement) is holding its annual assembly on May 10 at Trinity
University in Washington DC on the topic, "Flag or Cross? Following
the Nonviolent Jesus in a Time of War". Keynote speaker will be
Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy, a priest of the Eastern Rite (Byzantine)
Catholic Church, founder of the Center for Christian Nonviolence, and
a former nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. The assembly will also feature
panel discussions and a closing Mass. All are welcome. To register ($35
including lunch) visit www.paxchristimetrodc.org
or call Dennis Warner, (703) 532-4571, dwarner@crs.org.
IS YOUR MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE?
Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vie) is a Catholic based program that
offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The
next local weekend is May 2-4. Contact Maria & Willie Negron at
703-351-7211 for more information as well as www.retrouvaille.org
PARISH SUPPORT
1. Last Week's Collection for April 20, 2008 was $24,061.87
2. Last Week's Tithe of $2,213.69 was for our Sister Parishes in Haiti.
3. This Week's 2nd Collection is for Catholic Home Missions.
4. Next Week's Tithe is for Project Lazarus.
5. Next Week' 2nd Collection is for our Building Fund.
