Sunday Livestream for May 28, 2023

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KIVA LOANS IN APRIL

 SIX LOANS TO SIX PEOPLE FROM SIX COUNTRIES. CHECK OUT THE DIVERSITY OF THE LOANS AND THE COUNTRIES. THANKS TO THE KIVA TEAM FOR THEIR EFFORTS 

Lizandro's story    Lizandro is 20 years old from Bolivia.  He is single and has no children. He lives with his parents in a rural community. Lizandro is a farmer, and he already has three years of experience in country life. During this time, he has succeeded in making alliances with some dealers from the markets, and he says that things aren't going badly for him.  Lizandro wants a loan for the purchase of cattle in order to be able to offer more meat to his business partners.

Hanitriniaina's story  Hanitriniaina is very grateful to all the lenders who supported her business of growing potatoes. She made enough profit to continue to renovate the family home and put away some savings. She is going to continue to put more effort into her greengrocer business, as well as growing potatoes. She is from Madagascar

Vasita's story  Although Vasita’s plot may be only a few hectares, like all farmers she must fertilize it well at planting time. To underpin a good yield, it is essential her crops are protected from disease and pests once they’re growing.  She requests a loan to buy good-quality stems of kava plant, some manure, pesticides and farming tools that will enhance and protect their crops.  She is from Fiji , and she hopes they will get a solid harvest that will at least maintain her family’s subsistence living.

Dorothy's story  Dorothy is a 28 year-old woman who is married with two children. They live in a community in Honiara, capital of Solomon Island.  She runs a small business selling vegetables and cabbages at the market to earn a living. She has been in this business for three years.  Dorothy has requested a loan to pay for additional vegetables and cabbages to assist her in running her business.  She will use her profits to meet her family's financial needs and grow her business.

Merlinda's story  Merlinda is a hardworking entrepreneur with one child. Merlinda runs a business fattening pigs in the Philippines and requested a PHP 30,000 loan through NWTF to buy feed and vitamins to raise her pigs.  Merlinda dreams that one day she will be able to save enough to provide a secure future for her family.

Humoroy's story  This woman's name is Humoroy. She is from the Jomi District. In Tajikistan  Humoroy is 63 years old. She lives with her four children. She decided to take out a loan and concurrently start a new business in the field of livestock breeding.  She wants to raise cattle. Humoroy has all of the conditions for her planned business; she has livestock feed and a cattle barn. However, because she invested a lot of her money in the construction of the barn and the purchase of the livestock feed, she does not have enough money to buy cattle. She is asking that you help her buy a calf so that she can start her business.

PACKING LUNCHES FOR HOUSE OF HOPE

                                            PACKING 25 LUNCHES IN  JUNE 

AFTER MASS ON SUNDAY  JUNE 25TH

DELIVER TO HOUSE OF HOPE ON MONDAY  JUNE  26TH

MEET IN THE LINTHICUM ROOM. SEE YOU THERE !!

GREEN PRAYER BOOK

 

     Most, but not all of our Parishioners may be familiar with our Green Prayer Book.  On Easter it made it's reappearance on the table in the foyer.  Our tradition,  as established in 2013 was to leave the book out before liturgies so that people can write intentions, prayers of thanks or whatever the spirit moves them to share,  and then bring it up with the Gifts and place it  on the altar. It then becomes part of our prayers that we offer during the consecration. 

     We hope that everyone will take the time at some point to add to the book. We have included in the pictures a sample from the first page of the book.  The first entry was made nine years ago on May 26, 2013.  We are looking forward to many more years of  offering prayers. 

TITHING RECIPIENT FOR APRIL 2023

 

Moveable Feast has served as a beacon of light for over thirty years, bringing healthy food and compassion to those struggling with chronic illness. The organization was founded during the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1989, to provide food, hope, and love to those living with HIV/AIDS, many of whom were members of the LGBTQ+ community. Moveable Feast has continued to support underserved and vulnerable communities in Baltimore, while also expanding its reach across Maryland and serving people with illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.  Food is at the heart of what we do, and our work has become even more important as more people in our community face food insecurity 

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN THE SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM

 

WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD SOME PEOPLE TO OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT DEFINES US AS A PARISH IS OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK.

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY WORK AND IS A GOSPEL IMPERATIVE. WE ARE CALLED THRU THE GOSPEL TO  SOCIAL JUSTICE .

CONTACT JACKIE, JANE OR CHARLIE 

NEW MASS TIME; MOVING TO 10:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY APRIL 23 RD

 OUR DOORS WILL BE OPENING ONE HOUR SOONER . 

OUR SINGING BOWL WILL BE RUNG ONE HOUR SOONER.

WE ARE MOVING OUR START TIME TO 10:00 A.M. 

Join Us for Lectio Divina Via Zoom

                                                            

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.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO JOIN THE MEETING

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

LINK TO PARISH DIRECTORY

We have recently updated our Parish Directory.  Below is the link that will allow you to open and view the Directory. 

                 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vf1G5HrOTLRIAk5h3FGJBAfdiAoTXkhG

ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS

 

A Reflection for Wednesday in the Octave of Easter By Kevin Clarke Link to todays reading below  https://api-esp.piano.io/-c/197/30749/503409/2778670/550869/1fff37ead80eee111c5750f0cf3d74c1/-1/-1?attrs=0&order=0   Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. (Lk 24:35)   The days after the worrying events outside the empty tomb must have been a time of confusion and deep anxiety. The hopes of many of the disciples dashed at the crucifixion, they only began to grasp how little they understood about this Messiah they followed and the meaning of that miraculous Passover celebration—their own expectations and ambitions thrown into a heap of frustration and fear.   What kind of messiah was this? What had become of the power he had demonstrated through the miracles he worked? Where was his authority over life and death, surrendered so passively on the cross?   Some thought they followed a Messiah who would come into his reign in their time, a counterforce of shock and awe that would end their humiliation and liberate them from their oppressor. How could they accept this Messiah who meekly accepted his fate?   These disciples on the road to Emmaus loudly pondered the astounding events in Jerusalem. What did it all mean?    Were they on the road to Emmaus to abandon this rabbi and his teaching, to get back to their old lives, casting aside everything they had seen and struggled to understand?   Starting down that road, they did not yet perceive the radical message in the miraculous works and mercy of Jesus. This reign would be ushered into power by revolutions within the heart of each person, not struck into being at the end of a sword.   We are all on a road to Emmaus, following a path that is at points lonely or diverted by apprehension and sorrow. Do we really see the people who travel with us? Do we recognize the miracle of their humanity and a mystical connection that binds us all?   In the simplest acts of hospitality, at a table of fellowship, so much obscured by apprehension and sorrow can be restored in empathy and affection. Jesus walks beside us, waiting for an invitation to break bread and, in mercy and love, to reveal himself.