Wednesday, April 17, 2024

KIVA LOANS MADE IN APRIL 2024

 

KIVA LOANS APRIL 2024

Rosa Nelin's story   
Rosa Nelin is 39 years old, in a common-law marriage with her spouse and has three children. She lives with her family in Honduras  For 12 years, she has worked buying and fattening pigs, an activity she does at her home. She plans to invest in the purchase of a batch of pigs to fatten, using concentrated feed, vitamins, and antiparasitics    
Hồng's story     
   Mrs. Hồng, age 51, is a single mother of two grown children. She resides in a small house in the rural area of Nong Cong district in Vietnam. Her income is derived from manual labor at construction sites and her small farm where she raises poultry and livestock. Despite her hard work, her earnings are just enough to make ends meet.  Hồng has plans to expand her livestock farming by raising more pigs and cows. However, the lack of capital poses a significant challenge. she has applied for this second loan to purchase four female pigs and two female cows for breeding. 

Elvan's story                                                                  Elvan lives in Turkey and is a 49-year-old mother of 2 children. She sells the olives she grows herself to support her family. She will buy fertilizers with the support she will receive through Kiva.
KORPO’s story

This is Korpo, 40 years old and she lives in Liberia  She is married and has 4 children; they are schooling and live at home. Korpo never had the opportunity to attend school. She runs a retail business selling milk, oil, soap, season oil, black pepper, onions, and sugar. For five years, she has been managing her sales. She sells throughout the week and uses a car or motorcycle to transport supplies to her business site. She started the business with her own savings.


      

                                    






Sunday, April 7, 2024

FINAL HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES FOR ST CHARLES IN UPSTAIRS SANCTUARY- 2024

 

HOLY THURSDAY ; WASHING OF THE FEET. LAST HOLY THURSDAY SERVICE FOR  ST CHARLES IN THE UPSTAIRS  SANCTUARY . MARCH 28, 2024


    GOOD FRIDAY ; BEHOLD THE WOOD OF THE CROSS. LAST GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE FOR ST CHARLES IN THE UPSTAIRS SANCTUARY . MARCH 29, 2024



EASTER SUNDAY;THE LORD HAS RISEN ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA !!. LAST EASTER SUNDAY FOR ST CHARLES IN UPSTAIRS SANCTUARY MARCH 31 ST .2024 





Saturday, April 6, 2024

Join Us for Lectio Divina Via Zoom

Click on this link to join us. If not successful,  call Charlie Ernst 410-859-8298 or e-mail him @ cfe1215@gmail.com



                                                            


During these challenging times it is more important than ever to maintain and strengthen our relationships with one another, within our communities, and with our God.

Lectio Divina will now be offered via ZOOM from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Monday evening.


Lectio Divina means "holy reading" and is a prayerful study of Scripture in the Christian tradition dating from the medieval era. All are welcomed as we reflect, meditate, be receptive and respond to God’s word through each Sunday's Gospel. 

The process is simple. 
  • The Gospel for the following Sunday is read three times. 
  • The first time it is read we listen for a word or phrase that seems to speak directly to us. After a brief period of silence we have an opportunity to share that particular word or phrase that spoke to our heart with those present. (Sharing is always optional).  
  • The second time we hear the Gospel we listen and reflect on what God may be saying to us through our particular word or phrase. After another short period of silent reflection, anyone who chooses is encouraged to share his/her thoughts. 
  • The third time we hear and listen to the Gospel reading we consider how God may be calling each of us to act through our word or phrase. After a final period of silent reflection, all who choose can share his/her reflections. 
 It is not necessary to attend every week. You are welcome to attend as often as you can but I encourage you to try at least once to decide whether this type of prayer is for you.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Blessings to all!! St. Charles of Brazil Adult Spirituality Team

Friday, April 5, 2024

PACKING LUNCHES FOR HOUSE OF HOPE

                                                           PACKING 25 LUNCHES IN APRIL



AFTER MASS ON SUNDAY APRIL 14 TH

DELIVER TO HOUSE OF HOPE ON MONDAY APRIL  15TH 

MEET IN THE HOSPITALITY AREA IN NEW SANCTUARY AREA. SEE YOU THERE !!

Sunday Livestream for April 7, 2024



Please see below for all of the necessary information.

Click here for the livestream of our liturgy on Facebook                                    

Thursday, April 4, 2024

TITHING RECIPIENT FOR FEBRUARY 2024

                                                       SARAH’S HOUSE

OUR PURPOSE:                                                                                                                          

Sarah’s House is a supportive housing program offering emergency shelter and project-based supportive housing with an array of other services for families experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County. Serving up to 125 people daily, half of whom are children, our goal is to affect positive change in families by providing a range of services and support.


We serve

Sarah’s House Services Emergency shelter Provides a place to sleep, daily meals and case management for a stay of up to 90 days Project North Supportive Housing Offering 20 units located on Sarah’s House property, varying in size from 1 – 3 bedroom apartments, with a stay of up to 12 months Case management Guests work with a caseworker to develop goals and action plans that propel them toward self sufficiency Outreach services Ongoing case management assistance provided to any interested former guest for up to 24 months after exiting the program Substance use services Partnership with community-based provider to secure needed services Mental health services On-site access to licensed mental health practitioners Employment services Career counseling and skill-building offered by a team of caseworkers and volunteers Legal and financial services Ongoing access to dedicated, licensed volunteer professionals

Sarah’s House 2015 20th St. Fort Meade, MD 20755+667-600-3550 

Sarah's-House Inspired by the Gospel mandates to love, serve and teach. Provide a  safe, emergency shelter, daily meals, supportive housing, and rapid re-housing

      

anyone who is in need of safe, emergency shelter