St. Charles of Brazil
will have their annual Parish Meeting on Sunday
February 20th. It
will be held immediately after the 11 a.m. Liturgy. There will be a selection of new PLT members,
A review of activities from all our Ministries, a general update and a look to the future.
There will be time
for questions and issues of concern from those in attendance. Please mark your calendars and make every
effort to be present for this important time for our Parish Community.
Feast of St. Blaise; Honoring this Saint on Sunday February 6, 2022
We will continue our tradition of Blessing of
the throats with a General Blessing this Sunday after Communion.
Below is a brief history of this Fourth
Century Saint. Saint Blase was the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia, the city of
his birth, during the fourth century Blaise, who had studied philosophy in his
youth, was a doctor who exercised his art with miraculous ability, good-will,
and piety. When the bishop of the city died, he was chosen to succeed him, with
the acclamation of all the people. His holiness was manifest through many
miracles: from all around, people came to him to find cures for their spirit
and their body; even wild animals came in herds to receive his blessing. In
316, Agricola, the governor of Cappadocia and of Lesser Armenia, having arrived
in Sebastia at the order of the emperor Licinius to kill the Christians,
arrested the bishop. As he was being led to jail, a mother set her only son,
choking to death of a fish-bone, at his feet, and the child was cured straight
away.
Consequently, Saint Blaise is invoked for
protection against injuries and illnesses of the throat. Regardless, the
governor, unable to make Blaise renounce his faith, beat him with a stick,
ripped his flesh with iron combs, and beheaded him. In many places on the day
of his feast the blessing of St. Blaise is given: two burning candles, blessed
on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord ("candlemas"), are held
in a crossed position by a priest over the heads of the faithful or the people
are touched on the throat with them. At the same time the following blessing is
given: "May Almighty God at the intercession of St. Blaise, Bishop and
Martyr, preserve you from infections of the throat and from all other
afflictions". Then the priest makes the sign of the cross over the faithful.
We’ll be at Italia’s Corner Cafe on:
Tuesday February 8, 2022 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
They are located at 7089 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. , Glen Burnie, Md.
In the Burwood Village Shopping Center
They have a large selection of delicious dinners, great subs and some of the best New York style Pizza in the area.
Eat in or carry out
PH # 410-684-3817
Please tell them that you are supporting Hope For All
VALENTINES
DAY FELLOWSHIP AT ST. CHARLES OF BRAZIL
We will gather after Mass on Sunday February 13th
for fellowship to acknowledge St. Valentines Day
If you
are interested in assisting with this event please contact Alice Jo
Weaver. Her e-mail is alicejo.weaver@yahoo.com
Her phone
Number is: 443-848-7439
SAVE THE DATES!!
The Parish Life team is Planning three In-Person Fellowships. They will be in the area downstairs from the church. We will gather after Mass on the following three dates:
St. Valentines Day Theme: February 13th
Jay had
his second Rotator Cuff Surgery on Thursday
Message from
Nora Biddle:
Jay
called to say his surgery went well and he is resting at home.
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CHRISTMAS
EVE 2021 AT ST. CHARLES OF BRAZIL
Readings from
Isaiah; “The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light”
Titus; “The
grace of God has appeared, bringing
salvation to all”
Luke; “An
angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them”
Powerful Readings,
Inspiring, thoughtful homily. Great
music! (including 30 minutes of prelude music).
Beautifully presented environment. A faith-filled, prayerful event. Thanks to all the people who contributed their
time and talents.
This
prayer brings to mind all of our HOPE FAMILY
We quietly go about our works of love. Just as the sheperda watch over their flocks. Just as each order we fill is done with
love. In honor of HIM above and his
forgotten children.
The linens, shoes, and household items are gathered to make
that house a home. Hearts are filled
with joy as the toys are added.
He is wrapped by the love, devotion and faith of each of
you. The angels sing in rejoice for his
birth and each household that is touched.
As the Wise Men came to pay him homage, so too does our HOPE
truck pull in front of a home bringing with it the HOPE personnel delivering
what must seem like gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The worry about riches , wealth, power and status are
missing. The bright star and the angels
voices proclaim the Good News of Christ Our Lord ; “Do this for the least of my
brethen”.
A very Holy, Blessed and Healthy Christmas to all and your loved
ones. Thanks to each of you in bringing
his joy to all we serve.
** This was on the HOPE FOR ALL website. It has been edited due to space considerations**
