CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

644 CLAWSON STREET, OAKWOOD HEIGHTS, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Louis R. Jerome

Parochial Vicar Fr. Marius Fernando Fr. Stefan Chanas

In Residence Bishop John J. O’Hara

Weekend Associate Rev. Msgr. 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

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 secretary@stcharlessi.org (718) 987-5780 Website: saintcharles.weebly.com Religious Education 200 Penn Avenue www.saintcharlesccd.org (718) 979-6800 stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com

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 par-ish.

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 Instruc-tion for parents of the children to be baptized to be arranged at the rectory. SPONSOR CERTIFI-CATES 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 proposed date and before social arrangements. At-tendance at Pre-Cana and Natural Family Plan-ning Classes is required.

Anointing and

Communion of the Sick Regular administration of the Sacraments should be arranged for shut-ins by calling the rectory. Emergency sick calls anytime.

Religious Education Program

Instruction for all grade levels beginning with first grade. For information call the Religious Educa-tion 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 & 11:30 AM Saturday 8:30 AM

Holy Days Masses Eve of the Holy Day 7:30 PM 6:45, 8:30, 11:30 AM and 7:30 PM

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LITURGY CORNER MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 18 8:30 - Frank Murphy - Mem. 11:30 - Chester Wandy & Viola Yakabisin - Mem. TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 19 8:30 - Thomas Dicks - Mem. 11:30 - Joan Stoll - Mem. WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 20 8:30 - Glorinda & Domenico Scotto - Mem. 11:30 - Maureen Duffy - Mem. THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 21 8:30 - Kitty Fagan - Mem. 11:30 - Laura Klus - Mem. FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 22 8:30 - John Lauria - Mem. 11:30 - Walter Turner - Mem. SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 23 8:30 - Mary Connelli - Mem. 4:00 - Casey Ferranti - Mem. 5:30 - Tamara Claire - Mem SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 24 8:15 - Helen Romano - Ann. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Deceased Members of the Orrico & Valerio Families - Mem. 12:00 - Charles Russelli - Ann. 1:15 - Rita & James Ursillo - Mem.

September 3, 2017 September 4, 2016 $11,798.05 $13,932.95

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 7:30 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 11:10 AM and on Saturday at 8:10 AM. The Miraculous Medal novena prayers are said after the 8:30 & 11:30 AM Masses on Mondays.

Flowers, Wine & Hosts and Oils

The Wine & Hosts for the week of September 17 - September 23, 2017 are offered in loving memory of Laura Klus at the request of her husband, chil-dren & grandchildren. If you would like to make arrangements to have the flowers for the main altar, the wine & hosts or oils used for the Mass candles in memory of a loved one or a special occasion, please, call the rectory.

September 23 / September 24 Mass Schedule 4:00 Fr. Lawrence 10:45 Fr. Jerome 5:30 Fr. Stefan 12:00 Fr. Stefan 8:15 Msgr. Whalen 1:15 Fr. Marius 9:30 Msgr. Whalen

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. 3

Weekly Offerings

PARISH MINISTRIES Adult Faith Formation Wednesdays at 1:30 PM; rectory Baptism Classes First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM; rectory Bereavement Group Will resume October 5 at 7:30 PM; rectory 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 7:30 PM; church Legion of Mary Monday at 6:30 PM; rectory Prayer Group & Holy Hour First Monday of the month at 7:30 PM; church Religious Education Classes Monday 3:45 - 5:15 PM Grades 6 & 7 Wednesday 3:45 - 5:15 PM Grades 1-5 Special Needs: Wednesday 5:10 - 5:45 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 Visitation Ministry Women’s Worship Wednesdays Third Wednesday at 7:30 PM; rectory Will resume on September 20

Digital Prayer Tools

FORMED.org (parish code XQ43Q3) 3minuteretreat.com

dynamiccatholic.com

Women’s Wednesday Worship

Our Women’s Wednesday

Worship will begin on Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30 PM in the rectory. Our meetings con-sist of prayer, bible discussion, and personal faith sharing. Each month has a different topic. Our facilitator is Grace Daquila and new mem-bers are always welcome.

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Book Club

Our book club will begin on Thursday, September 21 at 4:00 PM in the rectory. We will be

discussing our summer read, “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amour Towles. All are welcome!

Adult Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM in the rectory. All are welcome!

Legion of Mary

Our Legion of Mary meetings will be held on Mondays beginning September 11 at 6:30 PM in the rectory. New members are always welcome!

St. Joseph Retreat Center 850 Hylan Boulevard

Staten Island, NY 10305 The St. Joseph Retreat Center has begun their Fall programs. For more information, call 718-720-1097 or email

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 18, - September 23, 2017

Monday - September 18 Legion of Mary - 6:30 PM; rectory Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - September 19 Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15 PM Wednesday - September 20 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory CCD Parent Meeting - 7:00 PM; church Women’s Worship Prayer Group - 7:30 PM; rectory Thursday - September 21 Caregivers Meeting - 9:30 AM; rectory Book Club - 4:00 PM; rectory Cheerleading Practice - 5:30 PM; auditorium Friday - September 22 Marian Conference - 7:00 PM; rectory Saturday - September 23 Sunday - September 24 RCIA - 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; rectory Parish Coffee Hour - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; school Teen Club - 7:00 PM; auditorium

Bingo is held every Tuesday evening in the au-ditorium starting at 7:30 PM. Early bird is at 7:15 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

We will continue to collect Box Tops throughout the school year. For your information, the most popular Box Tops are from: Cheerios, Progresso, Fiber

One, Green Giant, Scott, El Paso, and Zip Lock. Your can drop off the box tops in the rectory or in the box marked Box Tops in the vestibule of the church. God Bless You for your constant support. (See the attached fly-er for participating companies)

Stop N Shop A PLUS Re-wards is once again giving money to schools when you scan your customer store card. If you registered last year, then you are automati-cally in it again. Sooooo we only need new customers to

help us by giving their Bar Code number and first three (3) letters of their last name. You can email the information to us at secre-tary@stcharlessi.org or give it directly to Sr. Jeanine 22 12 38 89 34 48 7 (CON) for Conlon.

National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge,

Massachusetts A pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Departure is from Our Lady Star of Sea Church at 6:00 AM. The cost is $40 per per-son. For more information, call OLSS at 718-984-0593.

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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 Joseph Abbruscato Hannah Douglass Armando Palumbo

Edward Raymond Lewis

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr Emilia Bizzoco Joan Boragi Madeline Buonpane Mary Campitelli Clara Carlino Joseph Carrubba Marty Casey Anthony Cassaro Irma Cassella Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Ann Marie Coppola Carmine Coronato, Jr. Philip DeFonte Herb DeGroot Frances DeMarco Randi Dietrich Michael DiFalco Andrew DiPadova Elizabeth Donohue Mary Driscoll Russell Dunn Michael Durante Pearl Dweck Joseph Elia Charles Faberzak Gloria Faraci Robert Faraci Kevin Finley Dorothy Fleming Gina Fogliani Aniel Garcia Robert Gardner Marie Grzeczka Emily Harris Cheryl Houss Gianna Incandella Helen Istico Carmella Iucci Jeannette Castelao Keane John Kelley Trevor Kwatkowski

Dolores Laieta Amanda Lavoro Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Diego Lopez Helen Mahon Lauren Marie Barbara Marino John Mastromarino Tom Matteo Barbara Mazza Kathleen Mercado Raymond Mignone Ann Murphy Pamela Murphy Gennaro Musto Virginia Novaro Erin O’Keefe Anthony Paragone Veronica Parascondola Mary Parnell Marie Petrocelli Pasquale Petrucci Lee Rhatigan Stephen Ristano Mary Ruggiero Rose Russo Vincent Russo Dorothy Sabatell Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Susan Sexton Howard Shock Howard Shock, Jr. Maryann Sparano Marie Starita Dolores Tombolini Annette Toratore Ann Van Houten Herb Van Houten Margaret Ward Ella Weaver Sara Weiss Norm Zuniga

WEDDING MUSIC If you are planning a wedding in the near future and would like to arrange for music, please, call the rectory two months prior to the wedding, and leave a message for Paul Light, our Music Director at (718) 987-2670.

MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate

We ask the family of St. Charles to pray for the following couples who will receive

the Sacrament of Marriage.

Anthony Scharf & Kathleen Fox

Parish Pay For your convenience, we offer the opportunity to make your envelope payments electronically through Parish Pay. For more information, please call the rectory or visit their website at parishpay.com

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Where to Turn Snow Removal They are looking for students who are willing to help with snow removal for seniors in our com-munity. They are in the process of matching each student with a senior for the entire winter season. If you are interested, please call 718-966-6531.

PARISH NEWS

Welcome to our Neighborhood

Ministry

If you know someone new to your neighbor-hood, please contact the rectory to obtain a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” packet which includes a welcome letter from Fr. Jerome, a bul-letin and a bottle of holy water. In the spirit of hospitality, your new neighbor does not have to be Catholic, we just want to welcome them to the neighborhood. We ask that all of you, our parishioners, be the “welcomers”, but if you do not feel comfortable visiting a new neighbor, let us know and we will take care of it, care of our welcoming committee.

Are you interested in becoming Catholic or know someone who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith? If so, our Rite of Chris-tian Initiation process is for those who want to be baptized, or receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. For fur-ther information, contact Deacon Steve Tobon at 718-987-2670.

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Regis High School of Manhattan A Jesuit School for Catholic Boys

Regis High School invites students and their parents to its Staten Island Admissions Infor-mation Night on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph Hill Academy, 850 Hylan Boulevard. For more information, contact Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions at 212-288-1100, ext. 2057; edimichele@regis.org

Adult Confirmation Classes

For those who need only to be confirmed, they can register online at nyfaithformation.org/adult-confirmation. Classes are held at Our La-dy of Pity on Richmond Avenue starting in early September.

Msgr. Farrell High School

Msgr. Farrell High School’s open house in Sun-day, October 15, 2017 from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM. For more information, call 718-987-2900.

Mandatory Sacramental Meetings First Holy Communion - Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM Church - parents of First Communion students only Confirmation - Monday, October 16, 2017 at 7:00 PM Church - parent and student must at-tend Family Masses are celebrated on the 2nd Sun-day of every month at the 9:30 AM Mass. We would like to have as many families as possible to attend. Our first Family Mass will be on Sun-day, October 8 at 9:30 AM.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

PRAY, HOPE AND DON’T WORRY! A priest told me that he had a terrible nightmare one evening. It seems that this priest dreamed that he was on the line to get into heaven. Who was there at the pearly gates but none other than Saint Peter himself! Now directly ahead of this

priest on line was Mother Teresa. When Peter looked into his book before admitting Mother Teresa, he said, “You can come in…but you know something? You could have done more…” Well this priest woke up in a cold sweat! Certainly, when we think about it , all of us could do more and be more as Catholic Christians. Truth be told however, we’re sort of “lukewarm” disciples. A very smart man said, “One step beyond mediocrity and we’re saved.” Well, the saints made that step-that’s why they’re canonized saints! During this month of September, we honor a great saint by the name of Padre Pio. I think that most of us have heard about him. He lived in relatively recent times. Born in Morcone, Italy on May 25, 1887, his giv-en name was Francesco Forgione. When he entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order at the age of 15, he took the name “Pio” or Pius. Padre Pio was very devoted to Our Lord and his Mother Mary. He was a man of great prayer and it was said that his Mass took a few hours-can you imagine what some of us would say about that when we don’t like Mass to go beyond 45 minutes? Probably no one would call asking what Mass he was saying! But Padre Pio truly appreciated and valued the Eucharist in a way that we cannot understand. In September, 1918, Padre Pio received a very great blessing from the Lord. As he prayed intensely in the choir loft of the chapel in Pietrelcina, he received in his body what is known as the “Stigmata” the five wounds of our Blessed Savior appeared in his body-in the hands, feet, and side. Only a few saints and holy people during the ages have been the recipient of the Stigmata-the most famous person being Saint Francis of Assisi himself. The Stigmata brought Padre Pio great fame all across Italy and the world. People flocked to see him from all over. However, the Stigmata also brought this Holy Friar a great deal of suffering. Some individuals thought he was a faker, and the bishop of his Diocese made a complaint about him. Eventually the Vatican for-bade Padre Pio from saying public Masses and hearing confessions which as you might imagine, was a terrible cross to bear. Yet Padre Pio was an obedient priest and eventually he was vindicated-the restrictions were lift-ed. So even the saints didn’t have it easy at times! Padre Pio died on September 23, 1968 which is now the date of his feast in the Church calendar. Less than 35 years later, Pope John Paul II canonized him a saint. One of Padre Pio’s most famous sayings was: “Pray, hope and don’t worry.” Worrying, he said was absolutely useless. In a time when there are a lot of things to worry about-hurricanes, the threat of nuclear weapons, crime on our streets, and drug abuse, shouldn’t we take a cue from Padre Pio and try to pray and trust a little bit more in the Good Lord? No, we’re not saints-but certainly we could “do more’ praying and hoping. Let’s begin today! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome (The relics of Saint Padre Pio will be on display at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan- September 17th - 18th) 10

Church Name: St. Charles Church

Bulletin No. 511977

Bulletin for the Week of September 17, 2017 (511977.9.17.17)

Number of Pages: 12 (includes 2 advertisement pages and one cover sheet)

Please note that we have an insert this week which should be page 8.