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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Livestream for the Funeral of Thomas Michael Kennedy - April 20, 2024
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Readings:
Wis. 3:1-6, 9
John 14: 1-6
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 storyThis 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.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
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.
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 !!
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.
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
Friday, March 29, 2024
Sunday Livestream for Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Sunday Livestream for Good Friday, March 29, 2024
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Click here for the livestream of our liturgy on Facebook
Monday, March 25, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN THE SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY WORK AND IS A GOSPEL IMPERATIVE. WE ARE CALLED THRU THE GOSPEL TO SOCIAL JUSTICE .
CONTACT JANE OR CHARLIE
Sunday, March 3, 2024
CACINA CELEBRATING 75 YEARS
Dear CACINA Family,
Seventy-five years ago, the Catholic Apostolic Church was
brought to the United States by the late Bishop Estefan Meyer Corradi-Scarella
who had been consecrated a bishop for that purpose January 23, 1949, from which
date CACINA dates its establishment. Bishop Corradi-Scarella settled in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. It expanded to 15 communitites and from there CACINA
spread to the rest of the United States. St. Charles of Brazil, pray for us.
Happy Anniversary.
The Catholic Apostolic Church in North America
January
23, 2024
Dear CACINA Family,
My
heart is filled with profound gratitude for serving as your shepherd these few
years. As we begin our 75th year of being “God’s Good News”, God has
poured out so much grace and goodness in our fifteen parishes, missions,
hospice chaplains and unique ministries. I call each of us to rekindle our love
for Jesus Christ and his church.
We
are united through our faith and blessed in our diversity with people of
different ethnicities, cultures, and traditions. The many hours of service,
dedication to the people of God in whatever ways we have all been called has
been an amazing testimony of our love for our God and one another.
We are
so grateful for our continued vision and desire to grow in wisdom and holiness both physically
and spiritually and have witnessed and pray we continue to bear the fruit of
your love and service.
Regards
Bp. Michael
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024
PARISH ANNUAL MEETING DATE
ST CHARLES OF BRAZIL ANNUAL PARISH MEETING WILL
BE ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25TH.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Sunday, January 14, 2024
ZEBEDEE: STILL FISHING REFLECTION
This reflection was based on the Gospel from Luke 5: 1-11. This story makes another appearance in Matthews Gospel this Sunday ( 1-22-23).
Zebedee: Still Fishing
This story is inspired
by Luke 5:1–11
When my sons dropped everything to accept Jesus’ invitation, I knew my boys would serve him well. They deserve the nickname Jesus gave them: “Sons of Thunder.”
God wants the best from us. And sometimes it hurts to give it.
In my case, it was the best people in my workforce. I gave Jesus my sons when he called. No, that’s not true. They were never mine to give. I wondered, Why didn’t Jesus choose me for a high-profile job in his messianic mission? I’m not that old. Maybe I was jealous. OK, I’m not as strong and fiery as my sons, but I have the wisdom of age. Why was I passed over?
Children are tremendous gifts. My sons are excellent fisherman—strong, resilient, dependable, and hard-working. I thought they would take over my business. Now my future was uncertain. I wondered if I would ever retire.
The day after he called my sons, Jesus came back to see me. He greeted me, “Hello again.” Yes, Jesus and I already knew each other. Jesus had a place in Capernaum and was a well-respected craftsman. He repaired my friend’s boat so it was better than new.
I acknowledged his presence and kept mending my nets. My workload had tripled overnight. “How are you?” He asked simply. I was brooding and full of conflicting emotions. He waited silently, just looking at me.
At last I said, “God takes away my expectations. God gives what I don’t want to receive.” “You had other plans,” Jesus concurred. “Can I sit beside you?” I nodded, and he sat down at my eye level. Again he waited. So patient was this man!
I inhaled deeply. “Where is my place in your plan? Aren’t I supposed to be doing something great for God? For you? Why am I still fishing? This job is second nature and requires little thought. Isn’t there something more?” The way Jesus looked at me, I not only felt heard, but understood.
“Jesus, I want to go out and change the world! I know you are the Messiah, and I want to join you to fix what’s broken in this country. So much needs mending. There must be more than these nets.”
He was really listening, so I continued. “I heard you tell my sons that they would fish for people. That sounds exciting. I want to do that too. Instead, I’m left to this business, to hire new help, and…” My voice trailed off. I could feel something shift as we were in conversation.
“Zebedee.” I loved how he said my name. “Zebedee, I didn’t come into the world to immediately fix the world. I have a much larger plan. And you are a part of it.” He looked at me with love. “I need you to keep fishing,” Jesus said. “What you do is valuable and significant. It fits perfectly into God’s big picture.”
I felt consoled, and my heart’s eyes opened. Families need nourishment. Somebody has to do the less-visible jobs. And I love sitting quietly on the boat and listening to the waves as we work the nets. Fishing is what I am meant to do.
I’m not going to be an Apostle witnessing amazing healings and hearing astounding teachings directly from Jesus. I’ll never be famous or start new ministries. I continue speaking with God living within. Listening in the silence, I know that God is with me. And so I am grateful. I love that I am still fishing.
Jesus Calls His First Disciples: LUKE 5 vs. 1-11
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One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
When he had finished
speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the
nets for a catch.”
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and
haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the
nets.”
When they had done so,
they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So
they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they
came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
When Simon Peter saw
this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful
man!” For he and all his companions were
astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and
John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
KIVA LOANS MADE IN JANAUARY 2024
KIVA LOANS 2024
Duygu's story Duygu is 30 years
old, one of the 3 daughters of a family of five. Duygu, who has an associate's
degree, has been working as a florist for 1 year. At first, Duygu worked in a
flower shop and then opened her own shop.
With the support she will receive through Kiva, she aims to buy more
flowers and make more sales in her shop IN TURKEY .
Maria
Pilar is from ECUADOR and her family lives in
Portoviejo which was affected by the earthquake of April 16, 2016. The city is
rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic
consumption Maria Pilar has been building small apartments little-by-little
with the help of loans. She rents out these apartments. She also has some commercial spaces, and the
renters pay their rent monthly. Thus, she receives her income monthly
Aisha's
story Aisha is 23 years old and lives in the town of
Kayunga in the Mukono region of UGANDA. She is married and has 2 children with 1 of them currently in
school. For the past 8 years, Aisha has been working hard to manage her
business, which sells coffee . To help expand her business, Aisha has requested
a loan of 700,000 Ugandan Shillings from BRAC Uganda. The loan will be used to
buy more coffee seedlings to plant to sell coffee. This will help Aisha to generate greater
profits and her production will increase and attract more revenue. She will
manage to buy food for her family and pay school fees for her child. Aisha
hopes that in the future she will be able to set up more coffee stores in town.
Vi̇ldan's
story
; Vildan lives in TURKEY and is married and a
mother of two children. Vildan is a primary school graduate. She runs a flower
store with her friend to bring additional income to her household. She will buy
various kinds of flowers with the support she will receive through Kiva.
Merlyn
Zenaida's story ; Merlyn Zenaida is 34 years old, has five children, and lives
with her family in the Victoria municipality in HONDURAS . She has worked by
growing and selling corn for ten years. Before that, she worked by farming
coffee. She is asking for a loan to
invest in purchasing agricultural fertilizers and pesticides to assist with her
crops technically. She plans to have a better product to offer at the market
and sell it at a better price. Also, she aims to improve her family's economic
stability and cover their needs.
Halimah's story Halima is 30 years
old and lives in the town of Kayunga in the Mukono region of UGANDA. She is married
and has 3 children who are all currently in school. For the past year, Halima
has been working hard to manage her catering business, where she owns a school
canteen that sells snacks. The loan will be used to buy more cooking oil and
flour, and it will help Halima generate greater profits, which will accumulate
and be used to pay back the loan on time and provide some basic needs for her
family
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION OPPORTUNITY
Spiritual Direction (or Spiritual Companionship) is the practice of being with people who wish for a deeper spirituality and personal relationship with God.
The Adult Spirituality Team is
extending an invitation to anyone interested in exploring this valuable
process. St. Charles of Brazil is
fortunate to have two Spiritual Directors who are members of our community, they
are experienced and possess a high level of expertise in this special and
unique ministry. Both Mother Monica
Kennedy and Alice Jo Weaver would welcome the opportunity to accompany you on
your journey.
Contact either of them with
any questions or concerns: Mother Monica
Kennedy (443-895-6322) Alice Jo Weaver
(443-848-7439)
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
TITHING MINISTRY / WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU
Starting in June we have designated three organizations to receive 10 % of what we receive in offerings. We have given to three very different and worthy groups; Mt Vernon Virtuoso, Community Change .Org and MD. Food Bank. The Tithing team is meeting this week to select more groups for 2022
We have decided that we wanted to use a formula that
will allow us to have a consistent amount that we would allocate each
month.
We arrived at an amount of $ 160. 00 per
month.
The generosity of our parishoners has allowed us to
set this designated amount .
However, we also need your help in a very important
way. Our goal would be to have every
member of our Parish Community involved. We are committed to communicate to the parish on a consistent basis to
encourage your participation and to submit suggestions for worthy groups.
Again, we want
to hear from you and have everyone in our Parish Community involved in this
very important ministry.
We also have set a goal of inviting a representative
of the groups that have or will receive a donation to come speak to our Parish
Community. We have agreed that this is
an important aspect of this ministry so that everyone in the parish can see
first hand how their contribution is being used.
We have formed a team that will be responsible for “vetting”
and selecting the groups. If you think
you would be interested in being part of this team please contact Jacke Ryan,
Charlie Ernst, Alice Jo Weaver or Jane Papenberg
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE
GENEROSITY YOU HAVE SHOWN THAT ALLOWS US TO DO THIS
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORDS SUPPER
THURSDAY MARCH 28 @ 7:00 P.M.
LORDS PASSION GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY
FRIDAY MARCH 29 @ 7:00 P.M.
Monday, January 1, 2024
DECORATE ALTAR WITH EASTER FLOWERS ON EASTER SUNDAY
WE ARE INVITING EVERYONE TO BRING AN EASTER FLOWER TO DECORATE THE ALTAR ON EASTER SUNDAY
DUE TO OUR CURRENT SITUATION WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU TAKE THEM WITH YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE.
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