Our KIVA Lending Team just made its 19th and 20th loans to Janat in Uganda and Savay in Cambodia. In Janat's case, we provided the necessary remaining amount for her loan. To date, we have loaned $4,175.00 to women around the world. Our KIVA Lending Team is Damien Robinson, Ruth Wickless and Joe Wickless. They would be glad to share detail with anyone interested.
Click here to see a summary report of our lending
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Adult Spirituality Opportunity
Lectio Divina is a way of reading scripture that is reflective, meditative,
receptive and responsive. With Lectio Divina, we read for transformation,
not merely information. We read with our heart as well as our mind.
Beginning on Monday, June 1st, and again for the next two Mondays, June 8th and 15th, you are invited to share in Lectio Divina. We will meet at the home of Ruth and Joe Wickless (until able to return to the church) beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. and running to 8:30 pm.
No need to bring or buy anything! If you enjoy journaling, feel free to bring a journal. We will pray with the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday, June 7th.
For more information or if you have any concerns about participating safely, please reach out to Ruth at ra.wickless@gmail.com
Livestream Information for May 31st, 2020
This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. And, we will be live streaming from our worship space at St. Christopher's! Please join us.
Click here for the livestream via our YouTube Channel
Click here for the hymns
Click here the view the readings.
Click here for the livestream via our YouTube Channel
Click here for the hymns
Click here the view the readings.
1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11: On Pentecost the Holy Spirit was sent to the disciples in the form of fiery tongues. They began to speak in different tongues “as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13: The apostle Paul wrote that there are many gifts but the same Spirit, different ministries but the same Lord.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13: The apostle Paul wrote that there are many gifts but the same Spirit, different ministries but the same Lord.
Gospel: John 20:19-23: Jesus appeared and told the disciples, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you... Receive the Holy Spirit.”
Praying with Scripture: Pentecost
Want to pray in Lectio Divina style using the readings for this coming Sunday? Here is a resource that you can use.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Social Justice / Special Donations
For the past five years we have used "Tithing Ministry" as a term where we have identified groups that we chose to receive a certain portion of our donations on a monthly basis. We have decided that some changes are needed.
We will no longer use the term "Tithing Ministry" instead we will refer to this a the "Special Donations" Ministry. Also, and even more importantly, in recent months we have re-visited the methods we have used to arrive at these decisions. We still want to support as many groups as possible and advertise and promote the good works these groups are doing. One of the first steps in this "re-boot" is to solicit from our parishoners groups that they are aware of that they feel would be appropriate for receiving this donation.
We are asking everyone to prayerfully consider any groups that you are of aware of and forward the names of these groups to Charlie Ernst (cfe1215@gmail.com) or Jackie Ryan (1967@jyan@gmail.com). If you can include a web site or some basic information about the group that will also be very helpful. We are asking if you can submit these names by no later than Saturday June 6th .
We are looking forward to hearing from all of you.
Peace and Blessings
Stay Safe
Social Justice Ministry Team
We will no longer use the term "Tithing Ministry" instead we will refer to this a the "Special Donations" Ministry. Also, and even more importantly, in recent months we have re-visited the methods we have used to arrive at these decisions. We still want to support as many groups as possible and advertise and promote the good works these groups are doing. One of the first steps in this "re-boot" is to solicit from our parishoners groups that they are aware of that they feel would be appropriate for receiving this donation.
We are asking everyone to prayerfully consider any groups that you are of aware of and forward the names of these groups to Charlie Ernst (cfe1215@gmail.com) or Jackie Ryan (1967@jyan@gmail.com). If you can include a web site or some basic information about the group that will also be very helpful. We are asking if you can submit these names by no later than Saturday June 6th .
We are looking forward to hearing from all of you.
Peace and Blessings
Stay Safe
Social Justice Ministry Team
Monday, May 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS BLUES ZOOM PARTY!
It's STILL on - for Friday, June, 5th at 7 PM. BE THERE!
Hosted by the St. Charles of Brazil Parish Life Ministry Team
Prepare for a lovely interlude in the forced solitude featuring Coronavirus Bingo with PRIZES, Quarantinis and Munchies of your choice.
Stay tuned for QuarantinI recipes (virgin and alcoholic) and more details of how the fun will unfold. You just need to print out your Bingo cards, and to show up to Zoom to join the fun. If you are not a registered parishioner but want to join the fun, please contact Ruth Ann: ra.wickless@gmail.com.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM SESSION, FRIDAY, June 5th AT 7 PM
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