Happy New Year! Well, almost. This Sunday, November 27th, the Church begins a new liturgical year as we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Attached is our bulletin and a reflection from Fr. Canisius.
We offer a special blessing this weekend for Gail and Andrew Ennis as they celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary at our 4pm Mass. May God's grace and goodness continue to rain down upon them and strengthen their bond of love.
Our second collection this weekend is for our Utility Fund and helps to defray the cost of heating the church during the colder winter months. Thank you for your continued support.
Gently Used Items Needed for the Homeless
As cold weather sets in, St. Vincent de Paul Church (Fr. Ray's parish) needs gently used men's hoodies, jackets, blankets, sleeping bags, and sturdy shoes for the homeless men they serve. Check your closets and cupboards for any items you are no longer using and help make someone’s winter a little warmer. Donations can be brought to the rectory (9am-3pm, Mon-Fri) or left with other Giving Tree gifts at the tree in church on the weekends through 12/4. Thank you!
Chances for our Basket Raffle are available online. Winners will be drawn at our Christmas Open House on the weekend of December 17th/18th. See the attached list of baskets and purchase your tickets online today!
More baskets are always welcome. If you would like to donate a basket, or items we could use to create a basket, contact Pamela Wright at pbwright029@gamil.com or 410-655-9188
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
2022-2023-2024
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced a 3-year Eucharistic Revival, which began on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19, 2022 and concluding in 2024. The revival’s first year, 2022, promotes a diocesan focus that will include Eucharistic processions and other events of adoration and prayer around the country. In 2023, the emphasis will be a local one centered on parishes and resources aimed at increasing Catholics’ understanding of what the Eucharist really means. The three-year Eucharistic Revival will culminate with the National Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Indianapolis.
Here at St. Charles, we have some opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration in the coming weeks that we invite you to put on your calendar and join us in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Tuesdays, following the 7:30 a.m. Mass - we have a Holy Hour that runs from 8am to 9am. This hour of Adoration and prayer includes the Litany of the Holy Eucharist, recitation of the Rosary, quiet time for prayer and adoration, and concludes with Benediction.
Additional special Holy Hours are scheduled as follows:
Monday, December 12, 7pm-8pm, in honor Of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Friday, December 30, 7pm-8pm, Consecration to the Holy Family.
Monday, January 23, 8am–9am, for the Unborn
T.B.A. - Holy Hours during Lent, at the Feast of St. Joseph, and in the Easter Season.
Visit the Eucharistic Revival Website at: https://eucharisticrevival.org/
