CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

NOVEMBER 3, 2019 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Louis R. Jerome Parochial Vicar Fr. Stefan Chanas Fr. Ruwandana Mendis 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 Sacristan 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 secretary@stcharlessi.org (718) 987-5780 Website: www.stcharlessi.org 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 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 6:45, 8:30, 12:00 and 7:30 PM

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LITURGY CORNER MONDAY – NOVEMBER 4 8:30 - All Souls Novena 12:00 - Adolfo Molinary - Mem. TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 5 8:30 - All Souls Novena 12:00 - Thomas M. Burke - Mem. WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 6 8:30 - All Souls Novena 12:00 - Maria & Domenico Lombardo - Mem. THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 7 8:30 - Edward & Katherine Markowski - Mem. 12:00 - The Tutrone Family - Living Intention FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 8 8:30 - John LaBarbera - Ann. 12:00 - Deceased Members of the Campitelli Family - Mem. SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 9 8:30 - Barbara DeAngelis - Ann. 4:00 - Frederick Black - Mem. 5:30 - Sebastian Serrano - Ann. SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 10 8:15 - Msgr. Joseph Ansaldi - Ann. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - For the Family of Baby Kristen Pulzone - Ann. 12:00 - Finley Family - Mem 1:15 - Thomas DeFrancesco - Mem.

October 20, 2019 October 21, 2018 $9,389.51 $10,952.12

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

Flowers, Wine & Hosts and Oil

The Wine & Hosts for the week of November 3, - November 9, 2019 are offered in loving memory of Carmela Kondartino at the request of The Eucharistic Ministers. The Oils & Candles for the week of November 3, - November 9, 2019 are offered in loving memory of Carmela Kondartino at the re-quest of Marlene Petrides.

November 9 / November 10 Mass Schedule 4:00 PM - Fr. Mendis 10:45 - Fr. Mendis 5:30 PM - Fr. Jerome 12:00 - Fr. Jerome 8:15 AM - Fr. Mendis 1:15 - Fr. Mendis 9:30 AM - Fr. Jerome

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 Thursdays 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 7:00 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 Worship Wednesdays -

WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR Just a reminder that you are in-vited every week after the 9:30 Mass for coffee and donuts in the auditorium.

HOLY WHITE MASS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

A special Mass to recognize the contribution of health care professionals in the spirit of St. Luke, Author of the Gospel and beloved physician will take place at St. Teresa’s Church on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 PM. A special Blessing of the Healing Hands will be given. The cele-brant of the Mass is Msgr. William Belford. Honorees at the Mass are Daniel J. Messina, Ph.D., FACHE Donna P. Seminara, MD and Gail A. Beldia, MD. Refreshments to follow the Mass.

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HANDMAIDS OF MARY The Franciscan Handmaids of Mary began feed-ing the hungry and those in need since 1926. This ministry is now known as St. Edward Food Pantry, located on the grounds of Mount Loret-to. This food pantry serves the needs of the Stat-en Island community. Members will be here at St. Charles this weekend selling chance books to maintain the food pantry. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

RED MASS The Red Mass marks the beginning of our court year and we extend an invitation to all members of the legal community, not only those of the Catholic faith, but all faiths. We pray that all be inspired to perform their varied functions by soliciting guidance and strength during the coming term of the court. The Mass will take place on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:00 PM at Blessed Sacrament Church. The celebrant is Bishop John O’Hara.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 4, - November 10, 2019

Monday - November 4 St. Charles Feast Day; coffee and cake following the 8:30 AM Mass Holy Hour - 7:30 PM; church Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - November 5 Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15 PM Baptism Class - 8:00 PM; rectory Wednesday - November 6 Adult Faith 1:30 PM; rectory Legion of Mary - 4:00 PM; rectory chapel Secular Franciscan Formation Class - 7:00 PM; rectory Thursday - November 7 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Varsity Cheer Practice - 4:00 PM; auditorium Debs Cheer Practice - 6:00 PM; auditorium Bereavement - 7:30 PM; rectory Friday - November 8 School Dances; auditorium Saturday - November 9 Sunday - November 10 Family Mass - 9:30 AM; church Baptism - 2:30 PM; church Bingo is held every Tuesday

evening in the auditorium starting at 7:30 PM. Early bird is at 7:15 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

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ST. PETER’S OPEN HOUSE St. Peter’s Boys High School will have its Open House on Sunday, November 3rd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information, email stpe-tersboyshs.org

It’s beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS!

The annual St. Charles Christmas Fair and Vendor Night

will be held in the school auditorium

Thursday, November 21st – 7pm-9pm and

Friday, November 22nd (with vendors) – 6pm-10pm

EVENTS COMMITTEE We are in the process of putting together an events committee to help with parish func-tions. If you are interested in joining, please call the parish secretary and leave your name and phone number.

FAMILY MASS Our next family mass will take place on November 10th at the 9:30 mass.

Please join us for this special prayer time with your children.

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

Loretta Mulholland Marilyn Mullaney

Elvira Kelly Rosalie DiChiaro Caroline Caffiero

Ann Theresa Spade

Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Debbie Bernfeld Denise Bianchi Joseph Bisking Joan Boragi The Briuante & Vlahos Family & Mary P. Madeline Buonpane Jodi Butt Mary Campitelli Lee Canning Marietta Canning Ronald Carrubba Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Father Stefan Chanas Nicholas Christy Raymond Cibelli Lawrence Ciminieri William Jerome Connors, Jr. Elaine Cupak Teresa Deegan Frank Deegan Coney DeSilva Judy DeSilva Andrew DiPadova Joseph Elia Dorothy Fleming Danielle Flores James Gallagher Isabella Gallo William Grasso William Guli Cathy Harris Emily Harris Paula Herbst Cheryl Houss Savannah Huffman Tony Imperatrice Helen Rinato Istico Daniel Jacobs Ellen James Sam Jarmer Colleen Kaplan

Jeannette Castelao Keane Lorraine Kendell Rosaria Lardaro Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Carol Ann Lopez Lissette Lopez Ariana Lore Lauren Marie Barbara A. Marino Virginia McBride Dolores McGann Jim McKenna Alfred Merendino Barbara Miller Benita Mitchell Kelly Ann Morici Peter Morici Steven Morvillo Judy Naples Kerri Naples Virginia Novaro Helen O’Brien Eileen O’Neill Christian Pepo Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Deborah Rossetti Dorothy Sabatell James SanFilippo Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Weslee Sernitsky Maureen Shaughnessy Marie Starita Abigail Taylor Jude Riley Taylor Alex Trebek Theresa Verry Fred Volk Maria Volpe Christopher Wandy Ella Weaver

MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate

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

Elena Haber & Daniel Temborski

WESHARE

For your convenience, we offer the opportunity to make your envelope payments electronically through WeShare. For more information, go to www.churchgiving.com or a direct link on our website (www.stcharlessi.org).

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary TimeLong ago, people offered sacrifices to God

for the forgiveness of sins.But when Jesus died,

he was the perfect sacrifice for all time.Now he intercedes for us forever!

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St. Charles Church Income/Expenses

September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019

Church ReceiptsChurch Receipts (School

Related)

Sunday, Holy Day, Monthly Collections 602,864.00

Bingo Dues (all other bingo proceeds go directly to the school) 19,244.00

Christmas & Easter Collections 60,729.00 Sports Program 119,560.00Shrines & Votives 51,395.00 School Region 40,000.00Catholic New York & Pamphlets 6,533.00Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals 29,612.00 Total Income 178,804.00Parking Lot 12,000.00Donations & Bequests 6,165.00Cardinal's Appeal Rebate 0.00Bulletin Rebate 6,600.00Flowers 8,202.00Domicile 7,200.00Fundraising 3,550.00Total Income 794,850.00

Church ExpensesChurch Expenses (School Related)

Clergy & Religious Salaries 142,409.00 Bingo Expenses 15,691.00Lay Salaries 142,681.00 Sports Program 109,618.00Medical Coverage 70,259.00 Repairs/Maintenance 15,335.00Pension 51,834.00Choir 73,557.00 Total Expenses 140,644.00Altar Supplies 30,470.00Rectory Maintenance 23,955.00Gas & Electric 37,182.00Office Expenses 39,441.00Building Maintenance & Repairs 28,187.00Contracted Services 48,201.00Insurance 30,699.00Employment Taxes 20,228.00Archdiocesan Assessment 148,704.00School Tax 144,000.00Travel Allowance & Auto Insurance 13,295.00 Capital Improvements 0.00Water & Sewer 6,150.00 to SchoolOther Program Expenses 11,693.00Total Expenses 1,062,945.00Receipts under Expenses (268,095.00)

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME PACKET

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 bulletin 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.

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.

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ALL SOULS TRIDUUM We will have the Triduum of Masses for the de-ceased on Monday, November 4th through Wednesday, November 6th at the 8:30 AM Masses.

ST. CHARLES FEAST DAY Please join us on Monday, No-vember 4th after the 8:30 AM Mass for coffee and cake in the school auditorium to celebrate our patron St. Charles.

HOLY HOUR Please join us on Monday evening at 7:30 PM in the church for quiet prayer time and benediction.

ORGANFEST Are you a church musician - or merely a fan of great organ music? Join us for a day dedicated to celebrating and enjoying the “king of instru-ments” - the pipe organ! You’ll hear from Jared Lamenzo, director of the music at the Basilica of Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral; enjoy breakout ses-sions with some of New York’s finest Catholic musicians; have the chance to participate in a roundtable discussion with representatives of three of the world’s most renowned organ build-ers; and enjoy an “all -star” concert on the Semi-nary’s 41-rank Casavant Freres pipe organ. This will take place on November 23rd at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Tickets: $25 - $35 and can be purchased at nyliturgy.org/organfest.

MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS

Clothing Drive - November 3rd from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Donations can be dropped off via drive through; enter on Merrill Avenue and exit on Arlene Street. “Meet the Mavericks” Athletic Information Night- November 6th at 7:00 PM in the Moore Catholic Gym.

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Want to know more about the “why” behind the “what” of Catholic Church teaching? Ages 21-39 are invited to join us on Monday, Novem-ber 11th at 7:00 PM at the Flagship Brewery, 40 Minthorne Street.

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SAFE AT HOME… There were two friends, Bob and Earl who really loved baseball their entire lives. One night, Bob passed away in his sleep after watching the Yankee victory earlier in the evening. He died hap-py. A few nights later, his buddy Earl awoke to the sound of Bob’s voice speaking to him from the beyond. “Bob is that you?” Earl asked. “Of course, it’s me!” Bob replied. “That’s unbelievable!” Earl exclaimed. “Tell me, what’s it like up there in heaven?” “Well,” Bob said, “I have some good news and some bad news-which do you want first.” “Well, the good news is that there is baseball in heaven, Earl.” Bob was ecstatic. “That’s wonder-ful. But what could possibly be the bad news?’ Bob replied, “You’re pitching tomorrow night.” Now I do not know what heaven is going to be like. However, I do know that many people, even Christians are sure not in a hurry to get there. This month of November that we have just en-tered is called the month of the Holy Souls. It is a special time for us to remember and pray for all our beloved dead. And they may indeed need our prayers. The Catholic Church still teaches the Doctrine of Purgatory, although you don’t hear too much about it these days. Almost everyone is routinely canonized at a funeral mass today. But we all know better-none of us are saints. We are not perfect, although we should be trying to be. What is Purgatory? The Catechism tells us that all “Who die in God’s grace and friendship but are still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation. But after death they must under-go purification before they enter heaven.” Pope Francis once described himself this way: “I am a sinner whom the Lord has looked up-on.” So even the Pope considers himself as a sinner in need of purification! The truth is, we proba-bly need it more than he does! Now you might ask, well doesn’t a good confession take away all our sins? Yes, it certainly does. When we confess our sins in the Sacrament of Penance, our souls are washed clean. We will not suffer eternal punishment. However, there is such a thing as temporal punishment that is due to our sins and that requires satisfaction. The penances and prayers that we do in this life “repair the damage” that our sins inflict. But if we don’t do that here in this life, we will have to accom-plish this in the hereafter, in purgatory. The time that we will have to spend in purgatory depends on a person’s sins and also upon the prayers of their relatives and friends. That is why it is very important to pray for our beloved dead and to have Mass offered for their souls. A second thought that we might reflect upon in this month of November is the fact of our own mortality. Someday, we will have to shuffle off this mortal life and render an account to God of our time spent here on this earth. There was a tombstone in Ireland that was inscribed this way: “Remember me as you pass by-for as you are so once was I. But as I am you too will be...so be content to follow me.” That sentiment though, proved too much for one Irishman who scribbled on the stone beneath the in-scription: “To follow you I am content-but I wish I knew which way you went!” Let us try to head always in the right direction-the direction of Christ and eternal life! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10