Friday, July 19, 2024

Sunday Livestream for July 21, 2024 - Feast of St. Charles of Brazil


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Readings for the Feast of St. Charles of Brazil

    First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3
    
    Psalm 122 - Come Let Us Go Rejoicing

    Second Reading: 1 Peter 5: 1-4
    
    Gospel: John 10:11-16

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

PACKING LUNCHES FOR HOUSE OF HOPE

                                                           PACKING 25 LUNCHES IN JULY



AFTER MASS ON SUNDAY JULY 14TH 

DELIVER TO HOUSE OF HOPE ON MONDAY JUNE 15TH

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

Sunday Livestream for July 7, 2024



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Saturday, June 8, 2024

HOPE FOR ALL YARD SALES FOR 2024

 



HOPE FOR ALL
2024 Dates For Yard Sales

Saturdays8 - 11 am

January 13
February 10
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14

Thursdays 5 - 7 pm

January 25
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March 28
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May 23
June 27
July 25
August 29
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October 24
November 21

Thursday, May 2, 2024

CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPERD STAGE PLAY

 


The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) and Opera AACC will present “Considering Matthew Shepard”, a semi-staged oratorio, on May 17 at 7pm, and May 19, at 3pm, in the Robert E. Kaufman Theater at Anne Arundel Community College.  This piece reflects upon the life and death of Matthew Shepard, one of the first reported victims of an anti-gay hate crime.

 

As an inclusive community which is an ally of the LGBTQ community, perhaps we should consider a church outing to a performance. Since May 17 is the evening on the day following the end of CACINA’s General Assembly (GA), we might want to plan our outing for the Sunday, May 19, 3pm performance.  Tickets should be purchased through AVAS’s web site so that AVAS receives the proceeds. I also have a few in my possession that I can sell. I encourage you to attend if you can, for a powerful and emotional expression of love, hope, forgiveness and peace. (paraphrased from Joshua Rosenblum, Opera News).

Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, seniors (60+) or military.

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

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

Monday, March 4, 2024

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  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 withinListening 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. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 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. 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