St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301

Parish Office: 636-946-1893 www.borromeoparish.com School Office: 636-946-2713 www.borromeoschool.com Religious Education Office: 636-946-2916 email: beccamc@borromeoparish.com Latino Ministry: 636-946-1893 email: sister@borromeoparish.com St. Vincent DePaul Society: 636-925-1616 leave a message after the recording

Pastoral Staff: Father John Reiker, Pastor: johnr@borromeoparish.com Father Don Schramm, Associate Pastor: frdoncs@borromeoparish.com Father Urban Knoll, Senior Priest in Service Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon Deacon Fred Haehnel, Deacon Sister Raquel Ortez, Latino Ministry Mrs. Becca McCullough, Director of Religious Education Mrs. Peggy Dupree, Office Manager Mrs. Gerry Lanigan, Office Secretary Mrs. Ann Hoffman, School Principal Mrs. Mary Birk, School Secretary Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors Mrs. Beth Duello, Children’s Choir Mrs. Lisa Delicath, Contemporary Youth Choir Mr. Ron Weisar, Parish Council Chairperson

Schedule of Holy Mass Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday

Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. in Spanish

Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin

National Holidays: 9:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration Third Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Parish Office Business Hours Monday thru Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Bulletin deadline: Monday 10:00 a.m. peggy@borromeoparish.com

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: Arrangements made after parental instruction. Call the parish office for more information.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the parish office six months prior to wedding to begin preparations

Prayer Requests: email: jmjpray4us@juno.com or 636-940-2128

Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass

Rosary: Daily (except Sunday) after 8:00 a.m. Mass and Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. at the outdoor shrine

Wedding Receptions: Please call Special Events Coordinator for rates and availability: Neil Burton 636-949-9722

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PALM SUNDAY

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish!

Keeping Holy Week Holy! It’s OK if your list includes coloring Easter eggs, buying candy, photos with the Easter Bunny, buying new outfits and preparing for a big family dinner. But are we giving even higher priority to joining with Jesus and His Family in cele-brating His Dying and Rising to Eternal Life?

The Journey Begins We process in with palm branches to honor Jesus as our King of our Hearts, our Victorious Savior. This year we ordered African Palm Crosses which are handwoven by entire families in the nine villages of Masasi, Tanzania. These subsistence farmers use the earnings for food, meds, clothing, school fees with some grants for community projects such as wells.

What do you do with a Blessed Palm? Many display the palms behind a crucifix or religious picture. You can weave them into crosses as a family while they are still green. An old Italian custom is to present your palm branch to someone you have hurt as a sign of reconciliation.

The Sacred Triduum:

Three Days that Changed the World and can still change our world

The Triduum (the three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass) are meant to be a re-treat of “40 hours”—a time to pray and grow in love for Jesus and of Jesus for all. These sacred days are blessed times to come together to pray in church and on our own. Every Catholic of every age should want to celebrate our salvation together on Holy Thursday (7pm) and Good Friday (7pm) and Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass (8pm) - which really are one continuous liturgy. Come and let Jesus make us and our world “a new creation!”

Now is the Time to be Reconciled Who of us does not need to confess our sins, and celebrate being forgiven and reconciled, and receive extra grace/help/love from our Lord before this Good Friday and Easter? Who of us has not hurt Jesus by our hurting of another or ignoring someone in need?

One of the best ways to prepare ourselves to enter into Jesus’ dying and rising—into His overflowing love and mercy—is to go to the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Confes-sions will be heard this Wednesday at 8:30am as well as 7:30pm.

Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His Borromeo Family!

Your brother in Jesus,

Father John

Holy Week 2012 at St. Charles Borromeo

Wednesday of Holy Week April 4

Opportunity for Confession at 8:30am Evening Mass at 7:00pm Opportunity for Confession at 7:30pm

Holy Thursday April 5

Morning Prayer at 8:00am 3rd Grade Passion Play at 11:15AM—all invited Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00pm.

Washing of the Feet and Eucharistic Procession of 2nd Grade First Holy Communion Candidates. Church will be open for prayer before the Eucharist until midnight.

Good Friday

April 6 Morning Prayer at 8:00am Outdoor Way of the Cross at 4:00pm presented in

Spanish. Everyone is invited to this moving por-trayal of our Lord’s journey to Calvary.

Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at 7:00pm. This is a beautiful commemoration of Je-sus’ Death as we thank our Lord for giving His life for love of us on the Cross. Everyone should come to church to show our love for Him by our venera-tion of the Cross and Holy Communion.

Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil & Mass April 7

Morning Prayer at 8:00am First Mass of Our Lord’s Resurrection at 8:00pm.

This is the most uplifting and exciting celebration of the Church year. With Fire Service, God’s Word, Baptisms, Confirmations, First Holy Communion and Renewal of our Baptismal Vows. Please come to welcome 20 new members into our Catholic Family.

Easter Sunday April 8

Masses at 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 with renewal of our Baptismal vows.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 1, 2012

Reflection for Palm Sunday: The Passion As we reflect on the passion of Christ, we remember that more than 44 million people in the United States are living in poverty. While 75% of our gifts to Operation Rice Bowl support Catholic Relief Ser-vices’ programs around the world, 25% of our contributions remain in our diocese to support local hun-ger and poverty alleviation efforts. Your prayers, fasting, learning, and almsgiving through Operation Rice Bowl make a significant difference in the lives of people in our own community and in communities around the world.

This week we travel to the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia While 75 percent of Operation Rice Bowl contributions support CRS’ programs around the world, 25 percent remains in the United States to fund local diocesan hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. In the Diocese of Arlington, VA, a portion of local Operation Rice Bowl funds supports Feed My Sheep. Feed My Sheep provides emergency food assistance to families in rural Virginia. This program is grounded in the Catholic social teaching principle Community and Participation.

Patricia moved to Virginia six years ago to be closer to her family and to attend college. Soon after moving, she found herself struggling to put food on the table. That’s when she met volunteers from Feed My Sheep, a local emergency food assistance program in Gordonsville, VA. Volunteers from several area churches manage Feed My Sheep. The program gives food to families in need. Volunteers help people who are unemployed write resumes and find jobs. They also help families obtain household sup-plies, such as kitchen appliances. In addition, Feed My Sheep volunteers often connect people with other local service agencies.

Today, Patricia is actively searching for a job, and with guidance from Feed My Sheep volunteers, she plans to buy a car so she can drive to work. She also hopes to fulfill her dream of returning to college and finishing her degree.

Walking the Stations of the Cross with our Brothers and Sisters Around the World Station 13: Jesus is taken down from the cross. 44 million people in the United States struggle beneath the cross of pov-erty. PRAY for those in our nation who struggle with hunger and poverty each day. GIVE to your Rice Bowl to help peo-ple off of the cross of poverty.

Station 14: Jesus is buried. HOLY THURSDAY Join Catholics Confront Global Poverty and contribute to the Church’s work helping people who are buried by hunger and poverty. www.crs.org/ccgp

Monday, April 2, Monday of Holy Week 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Marjie H. Boschert—9th anniv. Tuesday, April 3, Tuesday of Holy Week 7:00 a.m. Ernie Schrader 8:00 a.m. Frank Gorcowski Wednesday, April 4, Wednesday of Holy Week 6:30 a.m. Eric Haake—anniv. 8:00 a.m. Jane Nelson—anniv. 7:00 p.m. Agnes Weber HOLY THURSDAY, April 5 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Vocations to Priesthood

Mass Intentions for the Week GOOD FRIDAY, April 6 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 4:00pm Outdoor Live Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion HOLY SATURDAY, April 7 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:00 p.m. Priests who have served SCB EASTER SUNDAY, April 8 7:00 a.m. Joe Weber 8:30 a.m. living/deceased K of C Council 823 10:00 a.m. Our Parish Family 11:30 a.m. Gene Weber

PLEASE NOTE: The Mass on Tuesday of Holy Week will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m.

with the members of the St. Charles Catholic Business and Professional Association

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish!

also: HOMEBOUND: Marie Baumann, Virginia Boschert, Juanita Sammelmann, Gene & Sophie Steinhoff, Nan Schaeffer, Eileen

Fine, Eileen Boerding, Esther Jordan, Toni Brockgreitens, Lorraine Pund, Ron Kjar, Mary Haake, Mickey Masterson, Melvin Thebeau, Will Grosch, Mary Nacke, Margaret Wiegand, Bud Wamhoff, Florence Herter, Virginia Burkett, Carl Schaffrin, Virginia Griesenauer, Carol Ermeling, Rudy Baumann, Florence Herter, Leslie King, Larry Presson, Frank Nic-coli, Doris Renken

MT. CARMEL: Marlin Walendy, Barbara Moritz, Elizabeth Rauch, Laura Jeffries, Bill Enbelmeyer, Henry Elmendorf, Lorraine Jones PARKSIDE: Loretta Suchman, Gloria Drackert, Deacon Bob and Mrs. Powers, Flo Kilgus CHARLEVOIX: Kathleen Bornhop, Melvin Orf GARDENVIEW NURSING HOME: Bernice Nacke FAIRWINDS: Herb & Shirley Cowart DELMAR GARDENS: Calvin Kneemiller MERAMEC BLUFFS: Emily Heck MARIE DE VILLA: Eileen Boerding BREEZE PARK: Mary Ann Kuhlmann

(Call Mary Kutchback at 946-9758 if you know of anyone else!)

8am Weekday Mass Servers M/T/W: April 2/3/4 Danny Garcia, John Reilly, Uriel Zamudio, Roman Barcenas Trejo

Ministry List: Easter Sunday

April 8 7:00 a.m. L/C: Bob Poeling Mary Baronovic EM: Dan Nack, Jim & Pat Brown Serv: Austin Revell, Alec Cosher Ush: Mark Leonhard, Josey Page, Dave Schaeffer, Joseph D. Weber GB: Mary O’Connor & Family Gr: volunteers please

April 8 8:30 a.m. L/C: Robert Schaberg, Deby Yates Beth Duello, etc. EM: Darrell Fuse, Sharon Schnarre, Jeanette Cleary, Jim Yates (Host) John Waigand, John DuBois Serv: Arianna Chaves, Peter & Sophie Tollefson Ush: Elmer Dill, Ken Kapeller, Ken Stoltman, Don Wappelhorst GB: Kathy McElroy & Family Gr: volunteers please

April 8 10:00 a.m. L/C: Cindy Haehnel, Aleece Vogt Choir EM: Harriet Pallardy, Judy O’Connor, Dave Kutchback, Marge Pohl (Host) Judy Dwyer, Lois Van Boening Serv: TJ Burkle, Anna Johnson, Anna Gerstenkorn Ush: Mike Hogan, Francis Hogan, Ray Powers, Gregg Jost GB: Matt & Linda Schmidt-Phillips Gr: volunteers please

April 8 11:30 a.m. L/C: Maria & Rosa Murillo el coro EM: Ampelia V., Jorge Perez, Steve & Betty Cave (Host) Cathy Herrod, Richard Veit Serv: Arely Aragon, Jess Silverio, Isaias Alvarado Ush: Ken Blume, Jeff Kozich, Jorge Guerrero, Ramon Sandoval GB: volunteers please Gr: volunteers please

Holy Thursday, April 5—7:00 p.m. L/C: Zack McCullough, Latino reader Choir EM: Ken & Connie Kapeller, Jeanette Cleary, Lu McElroy (Host) to be determined Serv: Maggie Pitman, Alex & Brittany Shipman GB: First Communion Children

Good Friday, April 6—7:00 p.m. L/C: Joe Briscoe, Pat Akers Choir Serv: Sophie & Peter Tollefson, Arianna Chaves Ush: volunteers please

Holy Saturday, April 7—8:00 p.m. L/C: Rdg. 1 Tom & Joyce Schneider Choir Rdg. 2 Latino reader Rdg. 3 Scot McCullough, Carrie Kremer EM: Lori Wiseman, Becca McCullough, Tim & Lisa Delicath (Host) to be determined Serv: to be determined Ush: volunteers please GB: RCIA Gr: Carol Faubert

Please pray for our loved ones who are hospitalized or ill, including: Denis Watson, Jeanette Abeling, Mary Ann Dickherber, John Civili

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 1, 2012

~~ Activities This Week ~~ Sunday, April 1—PALM SUNDAY Passover Dinner (2nd Grade & Families), café, 11am Confirmation prep, St. Charles Room, 9:45am M-CRHP9, church office, 1:00pm Monday, April 2 Daisies, St. Charles Room, 5:00pm W-CRHP1, Pope John XXIII Room, 6:00pm Baptismal Prep, church office, 7:00pm Tuesday, April 3 Cub Scouts, Bicentennial Room, 3:00pm Girl Scouts, St. Charles Room, 3:00pm Wednesday, April 4 Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation, 8:30am Bridges, Bicentennial Room, 5:00pm Girl Scouts, café, 5:30pm W-CRHP9, St. Charles Room, 6:30pm Parent Support Network, Pope John XXIII Rm., 7p Lenten Evening Mass, 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation, 7:30pm Thursday, April 5 Morning Prayer, 8:00am 3rd Grade Passion Play, church, 11:15am School dismisses at noon, come back April 16th Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00pm Friday, April 6 Morning Prayer, 8:00am Outdoor Live Stations of the Cross, 4:00pm Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, 7:00pm Saturday, April 7 Morning Prayer, 8:00am Easter Vigil, 8:00pm Easter Sunday, April 8 Masses: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30

The Financial Report for March 24/25 will be in next week’s bulletin

THANK YOU for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family carrying on the work of Jesus and to those in need by the generosity you display when you share your Treasure, and all God’s gifts to you, given for others.

“If anyone should say to you ‘Why are you doing this?’ reply, ‘The Master has need of it and will send it back here at once.’” MARK 11: 3

“Why are you doing this?” This is a question that could be asked of anyone who gives time, talent or treasure to the Church. An answer is found in the Gospel of Mark, “The Master has need of it . . .” We are all called to give because Our Lord has need of it.

We pray that we may gratefully offer back to Our Lord the time, talent and treasure He has given to us so that we may help complete His work here on earth.

Name_______________________________________ Address______________________________________ Email________________________________________ _____ I would be willing to help form an IT/ Communication team for SCB

Attention Borromeo Members: In an effort to provide better communications with our parish family, we are interested in developing a new group: IT/Communication Team. The main purpose of the team would be to format an “Email Blast” for those parishioners who are interested in receiving Borromeo info as it is made available. If YOU are interested in helping us develop this team, please complete and return the form at right, or con-tact: Matt Poelker cell: 314-660-9553 mattpoelker@sbcglobal.net We would also appreciate it if all of our members who have email access would please provide your information to the church office by returning this form. We will not share this information with any-one outside of the IT/Communication Team. Thanks!

Good Friday Collection Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land.

Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy Oland. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on the collection for their lives. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Benedict XVI, the annual Good Friday collection offers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are sup-porting Christians in the Holy Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing formation and education, main-taining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral minis-try. For more information, visit www.myfranciscan.org.

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish!

St. Charles Borromeo School Dear Parishioners:

How do we make Holy Week a holy week? We focus on the events of Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection, Jesus’ sav-ing action for all who will accept it. On the morning of Holy Thursday, each department plans activities for the students to help them understand the beautiful liturgies of the Triduum. At 11:15 our 3rd grade will present the Passion Play. You are invited to attend this memorable event.

When I think about the Stations of the Cross, I wonder how Jesus could continue to put one foot in front of the other to walk that road. Could I have done the same? Some days it feels like we can’t take one more step because it takes too much effort. Calling upon Jesus to help us carry our own crosses is surely the only way to go on. Trusting in Jesus means letting go of everything else and just accepting that one cross we have to bear.

I pray that Holy Week and all its beauty will strengthen your faith and trust in Jesus.

God bless—Mrs. Hoffman

Please pray for our Candidates and Catechumens

who will receive the Sacraments of Initiation on Holy Saturday

Sacrament of Baptism Marilyn Colvin Raina Levins (child) Rowan Levins (child)

Sasha Martin Elizabeth Newsham

Profession of Faith Ron Hicks Bruce Highfield Heather Highfield Caitlin Highfield (child) Madison Highfield (child) Cole Highfield(child) Sophia Schnarre (child) Catherine Schnarre (child) Aaron Weir

Confirmation

Israel Berry Sara Bonderer Marilyn Colvin Skye Hatfield Ron Hicks Bruce Highfield Heather Highfield Cristina Lopez Sasha Martin Elizabeth Newsham Christina Potter Aaron Weir

First Eucharist

Marilyn Colvin Skye Hatfield Hunter Hicks (child) Ron Hicks Bruce Highfield Heather Highfield Caitlin Highfield (child) Madison Highfield (child) Raina Levins (child) Cristina Lopez Sasha Martin Elizabeth Newsham Aaron Weir

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 1, 2012

Mission Trip 2012: Planning Progress

We are in full swing towards going to Tijuana, Mexico the week of July 1-7 to perform God’s work and change the lives of those less fortunate, as well as ourselves! We will be assigned to a family, who through a deep faith in God has been working for a year or more helping other families to have a house built for them. We will furnish the labor to build this deserving family a modest, but dignified dwelling they can call home! The estimated cost per person for this mission is $750—$850. Approximately half of this cost is to cover construction materials and overhead costs. Most of the other half is attributed for airfare to/from San Diego. For those youth partici-pating (college-age and younger), we hope to be able to keep the cost to only $100—$200 per person (and for any adult who wants to go but cannot afford more than $250).

We now have 20 parishioners committed to going on the mission, with this number growing day-by-day. Please con-sider joining this inaugural event.

If anyone of any age wants to go but cannot afford it, please see Father John, who has some willing donors.

Sister Raquel is looking for a house to rent! Her current home in St. Peters has been sold, so she is looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom home closer to St. Charles. If you can help her find something suitable, please call 946-1893. Thanks!

EASTER LILY DONATIONS HELP COVER COSTS OF EASTER FLOWERS! You are invited to help beautify our church for the Easter Season by offering a beautiful lily plant in memory or honor of a loved one. They are being offered at $20 per plant. The plants, placed throughout the church, will be a magnificent addition and enhance our celebration of Christ’s Glorious Resurrection. Please complete this form and return with your check by Monday, April 2. Please put it in an envelope marked “lilies.” Envelopes are also available in the Narthex.

Easter Lily Donation Form Please complete and return by Monday, April 18. You may also place the envelope in the offering basket on Sunday. Checks should be made payable to St. Charles Borromeo. A listing of the Memorial/Honor Names and their Donors will be included in the April 22 bulletin. IN MEMORY (please print)

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

IN HONOR (please print)

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF DONOR (please print) ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone(s)/email __________________________________________________________________________________

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish!

Borromeo Parish Library Located in the Bicentennial Room

Open Sundays from 9:30am to noon

April 1 11:30 a.m. L/C: Rose M. Alvarado, Rosa Martinez el coro EM: Ampelia V., Richard Veit, Antonia Hernandez, Bernardo Silverio (Host) Cathy Herrod, Judy O’Connor Serv: Juan & Danny Garcia, Isaias Alvarado Ush: Ken Blume, Jeff Kozich, Armando Solorio, Francisco Plaza GB: Gene & Cathy Herrod Gr: Nancy Sprague, Diego Damian

UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY DATES Sunday, April 1: YM Meeting, 7-8:30pm

Steubenville Youth Conference: July 13-15, 2012

Attention 8th-12th grade teens! A few spots are still available to attend Steubenville this summer. This high energy youth conference held in Springfield, MO is filled with great speakers and non-stop music. A $30 deposit is required to hold your spot. Contact Becca McCul-lough 636-946-2916 or Sam Plummer 636-328-2106 with any questions. Find our Group on Facebook under “Saint Charles Bor-romeo Youth Ministry” to keep up with all of the Youth News!

We are having a FIESTA fundraiser for our Mission Trip to Mexico! Join us on May 5th at 5:00pm for an outdoor Mass followed by live music, Latino food, raffles and traditional dancing. Watch the bulletin in the coming weeks for more information!

Tendremos una fiesta par a recau-dar fondos para la misión del via-je a México! Acompañan os en Mayo 5 a las 5:00pm par a la misa afuera seguido de música a en vivo, comida latina, y baile tradicional. Ver el boletín en las próximas semanas para mas infor-mación!

Readings for the Week Mon: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tue: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wed: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Thu: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Fri: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Sat: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; e) Is 55:1-11; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mk 16:1-7 Sun: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9

The Gospel for All Ages Question from the Gospel: How does Jesus’ death on the cross affect how you

live?

Question for Younger Teens: Who walks with you in your life journey?

Question for Grades 4-6 How would you welcome Jesus to your school or

parish?

Question for Grades K-1: What are some things that happen to Jesus during

Holy Week?

This Week’s Reflection Palm/Passion Sunday, which we celebrate today, begins Holy Week. Palms are its symbol, the leafy branches citizens of Jerusalem broke off trees and waved to wel-come Jesus into their city. In its liturgy for Sunday, the Church first reads this peaceful Gospel and then follows with the passion story. Before Mass, we bless palms and celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. During Mass, we read the story of Jesus’ suffering, humiliation, and death. From earliest times Christians remembered Jesus’ last days by visiting the sites and remembering the happen-ings at them. Our Holy Week liturgies journey with Jesus through the last events of his life—his last supper with his friends, his passion, death, and resurrection. In worship, the word “celebrate” means to remember and make present in story, actions and symbols.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 1, 2012

Semana Santa Con el Domingo de Ramos damos comien-zo a la Semana Santa, el tiempo mas sagra-do para la Iglesia y su pueblo durante todo el año. La misa del Domingo de Ramos comienza con un espíritu de alegría y rego-cijo, recibiendo y aclamando a Jesús como Hijo de David. Pero muy pronto entramos en otra realidad, el rechazo de Jesús por las autoridades y la gente. De la procesión de entrada entramos a escuchar la lectura de la Pasión y Muerte de Jesús, nuestro Salvador. Nos damos cuenta del efecto del pecado en el mundo, en la historia de cada uno de nosotros. Jesús sufre para librarnos del efecto del pecado.

El Jueves Santo la Iglesia celebra dos Misas: en la mañana en la catedral a las 10:00 con el Obispo y todos los sacerdotes y muchos feligreses, lo que se llama Misa del Crisma; y en la noche en las parroquias, la Misa de la Última Cena. En la misa en la catedral el obispo bendice los tres óleos que se utilicen en la celebración de los sacramentos: oleo de bautismo, el crisma usado en el bautis-mo, la confirmación y la ordinación sacer-dotal. En la Misa de la Última Cena a las 7:00 de la noche, como bien sabemos, hacemos el lavado de los pies y la proce-sión con el Santísimo Sacramento al altar de reposo. En la procesión participan los ni-ños que van a hacer su Primera Comunión este año en mayo.

El Viernes Santo celebramos la crucifixión y muerte de Jesús. Un grupo de la parroquia nos va a presentar el Vía Crucis viviente a las 4:00 de la tarde, comenzando en el atrio de la iglesia. El Sábado Santo en la noche a las 8:00 cele-bramos la Vigilia Pascual, participando en el triunfo de Jesús sobre la muerte, celebrando la Procesión de Luz con el Cirio Pascual; el canto del Letonias de Los Santos, el Bautis-mo de un grupo de adultos y niños y la Recepción de otros como nuevos miembros de la Iglesia. Es una celebración lindísima. Todo culmina en le Día de la Resurrección de Jesús, el Domingo de Pascua. Cantamos nuevamente el Aleluya, hacemos la Reno-vación de Las Promesas Bautismales, rocia-mos a toda la congregación con agua ben-dita, dentro de la Misa. El Pueblo de Dios acompaña a Jesús en la Semana Santa. Dios los bendiga! P. Donaldo

PARROQUIA SAN CHARLES BORROMEO MINISTERIO LATINO

Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598

BAUTISMO: Se debe participar en 2 pláticas: La de Liturgia y la de Sacramentos Mes de Abril: El 1 La de Liturgia y Abril 8 Sacramentos. 9:30am ofici-na parroquial. No se aceptan llegadas tarde. Bautismos en Español 2doy4to domingo de mes, en Ingles 1doy3to. Requisitos: traer identificación y acta de nacimiento del niño (solo si el bautismo es en nuestra parroquia). La plática de Sacramentos es para adultos. Favor dejar los niños en casa. Traer un lapicero. Nota: La parroquia se reserva el derecho a hacer los cambios que considere necesarios sin previo aviso. Favor siempre checar el bo-letín actual para tener la información correcta de acuerdo a la fecha en curso. IMPUESTOS-TAXES: Martes y jueves de 9am-1pm. Favor de llamar para hacer cita. CATEQUESIS: Confesiones para todos los niños en catequesis con sus padres en la iglesia el 12 de Mayo a las 5:45pm. ADORACION NOCTURNA: Sábado 21 de abril de 6pm-10pm. RETIRO CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA “CRHP” Retiro de Hombres: Mayo 19 y de Mujeres: Junio 2. Inscríbete ya! QUINCEANERA: Retiro: sábado 5 de mayo de 9am-4pm. Registrarse con el Padre Donaldo GRUPO DE JOVENES: Próximas reuniones: Marzo 29. Abril: 12 y 26 VIAJE A MEXICO : Como ya se ha anunciado tenemos el viaje a México en el mes de Julio (la primera semana). Todos están invita-dos a participar e ir a ayudar a nuestra gente. El viaje es para com-partir y departir con nuestros hermanos mexicanos y construir una casa para una familia pobre. 2DO ENCUENTRO DIOCESANO: Este 2012 se llevara a cabo en la Igle-sia Nuestra Sra de Guadalupe. Sábado Abril 28 de 8:30-2p. Inscríba-se con la Hna.

SEMANA SANTA La Semana Santa es la conmemoración anual cristiana de la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de Jesús de Nazaret. Da comienzo el domin-go de Ramos y finaliza el Domingo de Resurrección. Los días más importantes de la Semana Santa son los formados por el llamado Triduo Pascual: La introducción al Triduo (el Jueves Santo y el día viernes Santo), en el que se conmemora la muerte de Cristo; Sábado Santo, en el que se conmemora a Cristo en el sepulcro, y el domingo de Pascua de la Resurrección. Jueves Santo: 7pm Misa bilingüe donde los niños de 1ª. Comunión entra-ran en procesión. Viernes Santo: 3:45pm Saldremos de la Iglesia con el Viacrucis Viviente seguido por adoración de la cruz y Liturgia de la Comunión en la iglesia. Sábado Santo: 8pm Vigilia Bilingüe. Domingo de Resurrección: RESUCITO ALELUYA! Bautismos. ANÚNCIESE: Quiere anunciarse en el calendario parroquial que se reparte en Diciembre? El valor es $112 y se anunciara en 200 calendarios. Tam-bién puede compartir el anuncio con alguien más que usted conoce y solo pagan $56 cada uno.

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish!

C R H PC R H PC R H P Christ Renews His Parish

Please pray for our expectant moms: Mandy, Michaela, Mary (March) Melissa, Christina, Amanda (April)

Kristin, Justine (May) Claudet, Kori (June) * Carin (July)

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Let us pray: that out of love for their children, all Catho-lic parents will learn and pass on the teachings of our faith on the sanctity of life, sexuality, and marriage.

DON’T FORGET!!! If you did not order any photos from Lifetouch for our Pictorial Directory,

your free 8 x 10 is in the box in the Narthex.

Men’s Weekend: May 19/20

Women’s Weekend: June 2/3

When I was called to make the CRHP Retreat, I didn’t know what to expect. As time went on I found myself being drawn into the Holy Spirit. That feeling remains with me more each day. The bonding with my fellow sisters is unbeliev-able. The camaraderie we share with each other is so special. The Holy Spirit is so close to us. I will never get over the feelings we have for each other.

Kathy Powers, CRHP4

To register, you may sign up online, or by filling out the form in the Narthex of church. To sign up online: Send an email to CRHP@borromeoparish.com and include your name and contact information.

Mark your calendar— Our Totally Catholic Vacation Bible School: June 4-8, 2012

Imagine kids trusting God forever . . . the sky’s the limit! The Thrill! The Joy! The Freedom!

Every kid wishes they could fly . . . So imagine transforming our parish into the boundless blue sky! At Sky Totally Catho-lic VBS, kids discover that for God, all things are possible.

No matter who you are… No matter how you feel… No matter what people do… No matter what happens… No matter where you are…

The sky is the limit—kids can trust that for God, all things are possible.

Volunteers from 7th grade to 77 years young are needed! Are you interested in taking this flight? Call Becca McCullough—946-2916—to volunteer today!

TRUST GOD!

New Wording in the Mass

THE COMMUNION RITE . . . LORD, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. These are—with one crucial exception—the ex-act words of the centurion, whose beloved servant was dying (Mt 8:8). When Jesus offered to enter his house, he uttered this declaration of obedience, faith, and hu-mility. “For I am a man under authority” (Mt 8: 9, RSV), he said, remarking that when he in turn ordered a soldier to go, he went, or to do this, and he did. The analogy is clear. Jesus need only say the word, and the servant will be healed. The man is too abashed to see Jesus submit to his hospitality. We, however, are granted the great grace of the Eucharist, wherein Jesus indeed does enter under our roof. His is the initiative, not ours. We do not receive him, so much as he comes to us despite the lowliness of our dwelling place. And what beneath our roof lies ill? No more servant now, but our very souls.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 1, 2012

C R H PC R H PC R H P Cristo Renueva a Su Parroquia

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS Any parent wishing Baptism for their child must attend a Baptismal Preparation class. Our next session is scheduled for Monday, April 2 in the church office. Pre-registration is required. Please call the church office at 946-1893.

Mujeres: 2/3 junio

Hombres: 19/20 mayo

Cuando fui llamada a participar en el retire CRHP. No sabia que esperar. Cuando ya estaba en el me sentí atraída por el Espíritu Santo. Ese sentimiento continua conmigo cada día. La amistad y acercamiento con mis hermanas de CRHP es increíble. La camaradería que compartimos unas a otras es especial. El Espíritu Santo esta tan cerca de nosotras. Este sen-timiento que compartimos entre nosotros no se terminara nunca.

Kathy Powers, CRHP4

Para registrarse llene la aplicación en la mesa atrás iglesia. CRHP@borromeoparish.com

Duchesne High School

Dream Home Sweepstakes Duchesne’s Dream Home Sweepstakes has the best odds in town: No more than 3,500 tickets will be sold, and one ticket gives you 20 chances to win BIG cash prizes. The lucky grand prize winner will receive $135,000 to-ward a new construction or home renovation from Schaeffer Homes and Associates, OR $120,000 CASH! Second price is $10,000 cash, and 18 additional cash prizes ranging from $250 to $2,500 will he awarded!

Dream Home tickets are just $100 each. You can pur-chase tickets by calling DHS at 636-946-2603 or visiting www.duchesne-hs.lorg. The grand prize drawing is April 28, 2012 at Duchesne—you need not be present to win.

THE WAY is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face while navigat-ing this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an irascible American doctor who comes to France to deal with the tragic loss of his son (played by Emilio Estevez). Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage "The Way of St. James" to honor his son's desire to finish the journey to the church of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact this trip will have on him. Through unexpected and often-times amusing experiences along "The Way," Tom discov-ers the difference between "the life we live and the life we choose,” between the ways of the world and the Way of God. See how God leads different people in different ways to love and faith.

Join us on

Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm in the café

to watch and discuss the movie

THE WAY

Joke of the Week A priest told his listeners, ”Next week, I plan to talk about the sin of lying. To help you understand my ser-mon, I want you to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, he asked how many had read Mark 17. Every hand went up. The priest smiled and said, “Mark has only 16 chap-ters. I will now proceed with my sermon on the sin of lying.”

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