40^th Anniversary of Ordination of The Reverend Gerard Creedon

Celebration of the Liturgy at 5 PM
Dinner immediately following

Members of the St. Charles Community, please RSVP by May 25 to Michelle Miller
adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
703-527-5500 x115
Seating is limited

Members of the St. Charles Community are invited to help host this event by bringing a dessert, plated and in bite-size pieces, and/or making a financial donation.

As always, your generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure are greatly appreciated! Volunteers are asked to contact Michelle above.

"Forty denotes a period of preparation for some special actions of the Lord; it is a time of grace."

After the flood in Genesis, a new creation begins. After Moses converses with God, the covenant is renewed. After Israel's wandering in the wilderness, they will enter into the Promised Land. After Elijah's journey, God strengthens him to resume his prophetic ministry. David reigned over Israel for 40 years. After Jesus' temptation, he begins his public ministry. After the Ascension, we enter the age of the church. At the end of the season of Lent, we celebrate Holy Week and the great feast of Easter. Jesus remained on earth 40 days after the resurrection. A generation is 40 years. Amen. Alleluia. Amen.

Community receptions with Fr. Gerry
after each of the Masses this weekend
in Benedict Hall

To help by donating time or food,
please contact Jan Martin at
jmartinsfo@yahoo.com or
703-528-0736

Newly ordained Fr. Creedon

(See photos from his 35th celebration)