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CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES
644 CLAWSON STREET, OAKWOOD HEIGHTS, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
MARCH 1, 2020 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Louis R. Jerome Parochial Vicar Fr. Stefan Chanas Fr. Ruwandana Mendis In Residence Bishop John J. O’Hara Weekend Associate Bishop Edmund J. Whalen Permanent Deacons Deacon Stephen Tobon Deacon Lawrence Droge Pastoral Associate Sr. Jeanine Conlon, O.P. School Principal Mr. J. C. Kiernan Religious Education Coordinator Ms. Kerry Quinn Director of Music Mr. Paul Light Sacristan Mr. Frank Castelao
Contact Information Rectory School 644 Clawson Street 200 Penn Avenue (718) 987-2670 (718) 987-0200 Fax: (718) 987-7950 Fax: (718) 987-8158 Email Address Tuition Office [email protected] (718) 987-5780 Website: www.stcharlessi.org Religious Education 200 Penn Avenue www.saintcharlesccd.org (718) 979-6800 [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Sunday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sacramental Life Mass Schedule
Parish Registration New parishioners need to register at the rectory. Please inform us if you move into or out of the parish.
Confessions
Saturday: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 5:00 - 5:30 PM, and after Mass on the Eve of a Holy Day.
Baptisms Second Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM Instruction for parents of the children to be baptized to be ar-ranged at the rectory. SPONSOR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED for Godparents and also a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
Marriages To arrange a marriage at St. Charles, consult with a priest or deacon at least six months prior to the pro-posed date and before social arrangements. Attend-ance at Pre-Cana and Natural Family Planning Clas-ses is required.
Anointing and
Communion of the Sick Regular administration of the Sacraments should be arranged for shut-ins by calling the rectory. Emer-gency sick calls anytime.
Religious Education Program
Instruction for all grade levels beginning with first grade. For information call the Religious Education Office.
Weekend Masses Saturday Evening 4:00 & 5:30 PM Sunday 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 AM 12:00, 1:15
Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 8:30 & 12 Noon Saturday 8:30 AM
Holy Days Masses Eve of the Holy Day 7:30 PM
8:30, 12:00 and 7:30 PM
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LITURGY CORNER MONDAY – MARCH 2 8:30 - Richard Anderson - Mem. 12:00 - Thomas & Josephine Walsh - Mem. TUESDAY - MARCH 3 8:30 - John McNulty - Ann. 12:00 - Phyllis Golding - Ann. WEDNESDAY - MARCH 4 8:30 - Joseph Truscelli -Ann. 12:00 - Francis Fithian - Mem. THURSDAY - MARCH 5 8:30 - Jose Esiquio Marcial - Ann. 12:00 - Emil & Johanna Starita - Mem. FRIDAY - MARCH 6 8:30 - Roseanna, Rose, & Harry Thompson Mem. 12:00 -Frank Addario, Sr. & Frank Addario, Jr. Mem. SATURDAY - MARCH 7 8:30 - Thomas & Madeline Rhenos - Mem. 4:00 - Dolores Laieta - Mem. 5:30 - Jack & Annette Wilcox - Mem. SUNDAY - MARCH 8 8:15 - Mary Ann Tobon - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Lee Rhatigan - Mem. 12:00 - Stephen Ippolito - Ann. 1:15 - Domenico Piciocco _ Mem.
February 16, 2020 February 17, 2019 $11,053.00 $10,644.01
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Friday at 12:00-5:00 PM in the Chapel
First Mondays at 7:30 PM in the Church (cancelled in August)
First Fridays at 7:00 PM in the Church (cancelled in August)
Call Jeannette Burrell (718-979-0034) or Lois Galvin (718-948-8193) for information
Rosary and Novenas
The Rosary is recited each weekday at 8:10 and 11:30 AM and on Saturday at 8:10 AM. The Miraculous Medal novena prayers are said after the 8:30 & 12:00 PM Masses on Mondays.
Flowers, Wine & Hosts and Oil If you would like to make arrangements to have the flowers for the main altar, the wine & hosts, or oils used for Mass Candles in memory of a loved one or a special occasion, please, call the rectory.
March 7 / March 8 Mass Schedule 4:00 PM - 10:45 - 5:30 PM - 12:00 - 8:15 AM - 1:15 - 9:30 AM -
PLEASE NOTE
If a Mass is being said for a member of your family on Saturday evening or Sunday, it would be most fitting if someone from the family would bring up the gifts at the Offertory. Please let one of the ushers know before Mass.
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Weekly Offerings
PARISH MINISTRIES Adult Faith Formation Wednesday - 1:30; rectory Baptism Classes First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM; rectory Bereavement Group Will resume in the Spring Book Club Third Thursday each month at 4:00 PM; rectory Caregivers Support Group Thursday - 9:30 - 11:30 AM; rectory Choir (Adult) Thursday at 7:30 PM; church Divine Mercy Devotion Friday at 3:00 PM; chapel Eucharistic Ministers First Fridays at 7:00 PM; church Legion of Mary Wednesday at 4:00 PM; rectory chapel Prayer Group & Holy Hour First Monday of the month at 7:30 PM; church Prayer Shawl/Blanket Ministry Last Friday of the month at 10:00 AM; rectory Religious Education Classes Monday 3:45 - 5:15 PM Grades 6 & 7 Wednesday 3:45 - 5:15 PM Grades 1-5 Special Needs: Wednesday 5:30 - 6:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting - Second Tuesday of month at 1:30 PM; rectory Food Pantry open 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 11:30 AM -1:30 PM; rectory Teen Club Sunday at 7:00 PM; auditorium Women’s Wednesday Worship - March 18 at 7:30 PM; rectory
WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR Coffee and donuts will be served following the 9:30 Mass. All are welcome.
St. Charles School 2020-2021
Application and Registration Process for NEW students is NOW OPEN!
Application and Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open for families interested in Pre-Kindergarten (3 year olds) and grades
Kindergarten through 8th.
Families can now begin applying to St. Charles School by accessing the school website at
www.SaintCharlesSchool SI.org
**Financial Assistance is available**
After completing the application, the school will contact the applicant and discuss the next steps. Upon registration, all students will re-quire birth certificate, baptismal certificate (if applicable), immunization and physical docu-mentation, and past year report cards and NYS
standardized test results (if applicable).
The FREE Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) registration process for children born in the year 2016 will not begin until February 2020.
You can stay up to date on the UPK registration process by going to www.nyc.gov/prek.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a school tour with our principal,
Mr. Kiernan, please contact Mrs. Browne in the main office at 718-987-0200 or 718-987-5780.
We hope to welcome you to the
St. Charles School family real soon!
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PARISH NEWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 2, - March 8, 2020
Monday - March 2 Debs Cheer Practice - 5:00 PM; auditorium Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Holy Hour - 7:30 PM; church Tuesday - March 3 Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15 PM Baptism Class - 8:00 PM; rectory Wednesday - March 4 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Pep Rally - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; auditorium and gym Thursday - March 5 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Varsity Cheer Practice - 4:00 PM; auditorium Debs Cheer Practice - 6:00 PM; auditorium Friday - March 6 Boy Scouts - 7:00 PM; auditorium Latin Mass - 7:00 PM; church Saturday - March 7 Biddy Cheer Practice - 8:00 AM; auditorium Sunday - March 8 Teen Club - 7:00 PM; auditorium
The St. Charles School Annual Spring Event is set to take place on Friday, March 13th. With the support of our parish fami-lies, we can help ensure another successful fundraiser for our children. We are asking for any donations of new, unopened items, gift cards, bottles of wine/liquor or anything that can be used to help us. Please label it “Spring Event” and drop it off at the school door duty room. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Call Angela at 917-848-2764 for additional information.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Our Caregivers Support Group meets every Thursday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 in the rectory basement. This group creates a set-ting for sharing information, insight, advice and encouragement. It provides an oppor-tunity to learn from others who face the same challenges of caring for a homebound and allows you to talk about your experienc-es. New members are always welcome.
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TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS In recognition of the Feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, St. Charles Church will cele-brate a traditional Latin Mass on Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM in the church. Join our parish family as we worship our Lord Jesus Christ in this historic sung votive Mass. Come and experience our Catholic heritage in this deeply moving and spiritual liturgy.
FAMILY MASS Our next family Mass will be cele-
brated on Sunday, March 8th at 9:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time in prayer with the whole family. The children and their families are invited for refreshments and activities after the Mass in the auditorium.
WE PRAY...WE CELEBRATE...WE REMEMBER
THE GET WELL LIST
WE REMEMBER Eternal rest grant unto their souls, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen MaryAnn De Paolo
Jerome Michael LoCascio Geraldine Klispie
Vincent T. Porcelli
Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Debbie Bernfeld Denise Scandiglia Bianchi Joseph Biskin Hanah Black Joan Boragi Madeline Buonpane Jodi Butt Mary Campitelli Lee Canning Marietta Canning Ronald Carrubba Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Father Stefan Chanas Nicholas Christy William Jerome Connors, Jr Angelo Cuomo Elaine Cupak Teresa Deegan Frank Deegan Judy DeSilva Andrew DiPadova Virginia Duffy Joseph Elia Rose Falcone Mary Lou Fiore Dorothy Fleming James Gallagher Isabella Gallo Lou Gioia William Grasso Cathy Harris Emily Harris Paula Herbst Jim Hlavac Cheryl Houss Tony Imperatrice Helen Rinato Istico Daniel Jacobs Ellen James Colleen Kaplan
Jeannette Castelao Keane Rosaria Ladaro Thomas Willam Larson Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Lissette Lopez Nicole Lucchini Barbara Marino John Marco, Sr. Lauren Marie Virginia McBride Mary McKeever Jeannette Mendes Alfred Merendino Mary Messias Loraine Minutillo Benita Mitchell MaryAnn Mongiello Kelly Ann Morici Peter Morici Steven Morvillo Julian Nierva Christine O’Brien Helen O’Brien Eileen O’Neill Kathy Pappas Christian Pepo Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Deborah Rossetti Dorothy Sabatell Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Marie Starita Abigail Taylor Jude Riley Taylor Andrew Varela Cathy Veneziano Theresa Verry Fred Volk Maria Volpe Christopher Wandy
MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate
We ask the family of St. Charles to pray for the following couples who will receive the Sacrament of Marriage
William Peterson & Kelly Ronquillo
40 DAYS FOR LIFE STATEN ISLAND
Join us from Wednesday, February 26th until Sunday, April 5th - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at SI University Hospital North. A kick-off Mass and gathering at St. Charles will take place on Sun-day, February 23rd at 1:15 with Bishop O’Hara as main celebrant. A rally will follow in the au-ditorium from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is a 40-day campaign of peaceful, prayerful presence that aims to end abortion in our community by changing hearts and minds. For more infor-mation email [email protected] or go to the Facebook page: 40 Days for Life Staten Island.
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PARISH NEWS
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday during Lent, Stations of the Cross will be conducted after the 12 Noon Mass fol-lowed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. The Teen Club will conduct the Liv-ing Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 3rd Friday, April 10th at 8:00 PM in the Church.
ABSTINENCE Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years and older.
FASTING Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal; two smaller meals are per-mitted as necessary to maintain strength accord-ing to one’s needs, but eating solid food be-tween meals is not permitted. There is a serious obligation to observe these penitential practices in a substantial way. Those whose work or health would be impaired are excused from fast and abstinence. Individual conscience should decide proper cause of excuse. A more serious excuse is required to excuse oneself from Ash Wednesday and Good Friday fast and absti-nence. During Lent, the Church encourages at-tendance at daily Mass, self-imposed time of fasting and generosity to local, national and worldwide programs of sharing.
10 Innovative Things to Consider Giving Up For Lent
1. Vending machines of any kind: snacks, soda
or even lottery tickets 2. Using the word “I”: would certainly force
you to say and think about things from a dif-ferent perspective
3. Plastic bags: Take your own re-usable bags to the store with you
4. Offering constructive criticism: Only offer complements
5. Throwing away plastic baggies: find at least one or two other uses after the initial use to make the product last longer.
6. Pie: Don’t give up all sweets and set yourself up for failure; just pick one and stay true to your commitment.
7. Name calling: Stop being judgmental by call-ing others “lazy”, “evil”, “scary” or “weird”.
8. Excess shopping: During Lent only buy items that are essentials to you and your household. Buy for “need”, not “want”.
9. Blame: During Lent you will not blame any-thing on anyone- take responsibility where needed and let the rest go.
10. Internet: Outside of work requirements and paying bills, unplug yourself from the infor-mation superhighway. Your emails, jokes, recipes and games will still be there in forty days. Replace that time with prayer, maybe say the rosary.
So what will you give up for Lent? Whatever you choose, remember that Christ made the ulti-mate sacrifice for you; therefore make your sac-rifice a noble one for Him.
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
GETTING THE “READ” ON THE BIBLE… Every few weeks or so I have to conduct a little business at the bank up on New Dorp Lane. Yes, I know that they have machines that can now take ten checks or more for deposit (not that I have that many) but I still prefer to go to the teller. Several months ago, a very nice lady teller helped with my transactions and then told me she was a member of a local parish. She went on to say that her kids were altar servers and that she was herself a lector at the church. She mentioned to me that at times in looking over the readings for Mass there were some things that were quite puzzling. I agreed with her, took my cash and forgot all about the encounter. Then just last week when I was up at the bank, this same woman after cashing my check, said, “And now Father I have a religious question for you about this week’s Sunday Mass reading.” At this point I had to make a confession (priests do confess) - I had not looked over the Sunday read-ings yet - and this was late Friday afternoon! So this bank teller was way ahead of me. In any event, the question that she had concerned the Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians and in particular, this passage: “For the spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.” The lady’s question was, “If the Holy Spirit is God why would he then examine God Himself?” It was a very good question which I tried to answer even though I had not done my “homework.” Yes, the Holy Spirit is a distinct person from God the Father and God the Son. The Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. We can say that the Holy Spirit has a thorough knowledge of the hidden counsels and purposes of God. He reveals to us the greatness of God and His love. She seemed satisfied with that answer but certainly the question was not one that I was not expecting at the bank counter! This experience made me think about the fact that at Mass on Sunday we should really listen to the bible readings. The first part of the Mass is called “The Liturgy of the Word.” We usually have a reading from the Old Testament, the Responsorial Psalm, an Epistle of Saint Paul and then a passage from the Holy Gospel. So there is “a lot” of scripture at Mass for us to think about. But first we have to listen. So many of us are on automatic pilot when we come to Mass! Did you ever hear about the lector who got up at Sunday Mass and proclaimed, “This is a Letter from Saint Paul to the Filipi-nos.” I can assure that Saint Paul never got to the Philippine Islands! Besides the readings at Mass, a good practice for us during this Lent is to take a passage from the bible and read it every day prayerfully. The Church grants a plenary indulgence for those who read the sacred scripture for at least thirty minutes provided the other conditions are met. The bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit and thus God speaks to us in a very special way when we read his word. The great scholar Saint Jerome once said this: “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Jesus Christ.” We want to come to know Christ better and his teachings. The best way to do that is to get off “Face Book” and to get into the “Faith Book” which is the bible. If we do that we can certainly get “the read” on God’s holy word and let it change our lives! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10
