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.  

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.

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.
Click Here

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

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

Theology Town Hall at St. Mary's Institite

Join Us for a Theology Town Hall with Dr. Derek Olsen at St. Mary's Ecumenical Institute on Wednesday, May 27 at Noon "Psalm 91 in the Time of a Pandemic: Reading with Augustine, Cassiodorus, and the Fathers" We will join for prayer and discussion in a virtual format using Zoom. If you can join via computer or tablet, that will allow you to ask questions or make comments through the chat feature. Please also note the password for the meeting: 934120.

Click Here to Join the Theology Town Hall If you don't have computer access, you can call in:         +1 253 215 8782 US        +1 301 715 8592 US Password: 934120 Meeting ID: 845 9530 5882

Livestream Information for Sunday, May 24th

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.  
Instead of the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the scriptures from Ascension Thursday are used.  A summary is below:

1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11: Jesus promised they would soon be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
2nd Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23: God has put all things under Christ’s feet.
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.”

Virtual Novena for Pentecost from NCR and Dan Schutte

The National Catholic Reporter is publishing a nine-day Novena for Pentecost prepared by Dan Schutte. It is a rich, multi-media experience for anyone interested.  Click on the link below for more information.

https://www.ncronline.org/feature-series/novena-for-pentecost-with-dan-schutte/stories?memb

CONTRIBUTIONS TO HOPE FOR ALL

Hope for All has been continuing to assist the community during this challenging time.  Because they have limited the donations they will accept, they are low on needed items to assist individuals in our community.  We as a community partner can help by donating items including:  basic furniture, kitchen items, and linens.  These items can be dropped off at Hope for All directly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
If you are unable to drop off items at Hope For All on the days or time listed  please contact Charlie Ernst (410-859-8298 or cfe1215@gmail.com) or Jackie Ryan  (443-979-1059 or 1967.jryan@gmail.com).  We will work with you and work out the details to ensure that the donation will be made.
Hope For All is located at  122 Roesler Road, Glen Burnie MD. 410-766-0372. Web site is info@hopeforall.us i

Sunday Livestream Information for May 17th, 2020

This is the 7th Sunday of Easter, getting ever-closer to the great feast of Pentecost.
The livestream begins at 10:50 AM, Liturgy at 11:00 AM.

Click here to access the Sunday Livestream on our YouTube channel

Click here for the hymns

Click here for the full Sunday Readings - previews below:

1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17: With great success, Philip went to Samaria to proclaim the Christ and work miracles. When the apostles heard about Philip’s work, they sent Peter and John to pray that the Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit.
2nd Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18: Jesus “suffered for sins once.” He was put to death as far as fleshly existence goes but received life according to the spirit.
Gospel: John 14:15-21: Jesus assured the disciples that he would not leave them orphaned but would ask the Father to send “another Advocate” to be with them always. Jesus said that he would still reveal himself to those who love him.

Parish Picnic/Pool Party Rescheduled

Our annual picnic and pool party has been rescheduled!  The new date is Sunday, August 30th.  Please mark your calendar.  Please arrive at 11 AM for mass.  More details will be provided as the event approaches.