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CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES
644 CLAWSON STREET, OAKWOOD HEIGHTS, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
AUGUST 25, 2019 TWENTY-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
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 6:45, 8:30, 12:00 and 7:30 PM
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LITURGY CORNER MONDAY – AUGUST 26 8:30 - Henry, Helen, & Elaine Sanjurjo - Mem. 12:00 - Mary & Natale Astuto - Mem. TUESDAY - AUGUST 27 8:30 - Bella D’Iorio - Mem. 12:00 - Mario Rotondo - Mem. WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 28 8:30 - Robert Germino - Ann. 12:00 - Michael J. Molinari, Jr. - Ann. THURSDAY - AUGUST 29 8:30 - Joseph Anthony Pizzuto - Mem. 12:00 - Dorothy & Thomas Milazzo - Mem. FRIDAY - AUGUST 30 8:30 - Deceased Members of the Ferrara & Caltabellotta Families - Mem. 12:00 - Michael Valinoti- Mem. SATURDAY - AUGUST 31 8:30 - Paul Fazio - Mem. 4:00 - Dolores Laieta, Roseann Motto, & Griesi Family - Mem. 5:30 - Olindo DiGregorio - Mem. SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 1 8:15 - Thomas A. Coppola - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Michael Moyle - Ann. 12:00 - Leonor Rey - Mem. 1:15 - Margaret Collins - Mem.
August 11, 2019 August 12, 2018 $9,895.00 $10,353.41
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 The Wine & Hosts for the week of August 25, - Au-gust 31, 2019 is offered in loving memory of Barbara Finney Fonte at the request of Barbara L. Solan. 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
August 31 / September 1 Mass Schedule 4:00 PM - Fr. Lawrence 10:45 - Fr. Mendis 5:30 PM - Fr. Mendis 12:00 - Fr. Jerome 8:15 AM - Fr. Jerome 1:15 - Fr. Lawrence 9:30 AM - Fr. Lawrence
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 Fall 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 - TBA
WEDDING MUSIC If you are planning a wedding in the near fu-ture 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-
Bingo is held every Tuesday evening in the auditorium start-ing at 7:30 PM. Early bird is at 7:15 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
The next book club meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19th at 4:00 PM in the rec-tory. The book we will be discussing in Educat-ed by Tara Westover . Educated is an inspiring reminder that knowledge is indeed power. It is a miraculous memoir that reminds us that edu-cation should not be taken for granted. New member are always welcome.
ST. CHARLES CHARGERS K/1ST
BASKETBALL CLINIC This clinic is a great intro-
duction for young girls and boys to develop a love for basketball. It runs on Saturday morn-ings in the St. Charles gym. It provides these new players with skills and a basic understand-ing of the rules of the game. Last year with so much interest we were able to put a team in the CYO K/1 Biddy division. It was a great success and we will continue to offer this option this year. The cost is $150 (10 sessions); dates are September 21 and 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16 and 23; 9:00 am - 10:00 am. For more information or if you have any ques-tions, please send an email to [email protected].
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PARISH NEWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 26, - September 1, 2019
Monday - August 26 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - August 27 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; rectory Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15 PM Wednesday - August 28 Legion of Mary - 4:00 PM; rectory chapel Thursday - August 29 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Friday - August 30 Saturday - August 31 Sunday - September 1
FLOCKNOTE
Cardinal Dolan together with Fr. Jerome want to communicate more effectively with you through the technology of today. The Archdiocese has provided us with a tool called Flocknote so that we will be better equipped to keep our parishioners informed of parish events, Archdiocesan announce-ments, etc. There are two easy ways to con-nect. 1. Visit our parish at: www.flocknote.com/
SCBstatenisland and sign up. 2. Text stcharlesb to 84576 from your cell
phone to subscribe to Flocknote. This is a great opportunity for you to get plugged into things going on in our parish.
WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR
Just a reminder that you are invited every week after the 9:30 Mass for coffee and donuts in the auditorium. 5
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Our Religious Education Program is now regis-tering students for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students entering 1st grade should be registered by June. Classes are available for PreK and Kindergarten. After school and even-ing appointments can only be scheduled by email request at [email protected] or by calling the Religious Education Office (718-979-6800).
ANNUAL BISHOP AHERN MEMORIAL LIFE MARCH AND
MOTORCADE The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Gua-dalupe will be present. The march will begin with Mass on Saturday, August 31st at 9:00 AM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 5411 Amboy Road. The march will continue to Staten Island University Hospital South, 375 Seguine Avenue. For more information, call the Staten Island Right to Life League at 646-662-39014 or email [email protected].
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
Ray S. Coco Kathleen J. Leonard
Jeison Almonte Jacqueline Mustronicola
Douglas Schultz Ambrose Cantale
Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Judith Astuto Denise Bianchi Joseph Bisking Joan Boragi The Briuante & Vlahos Family & Mary P. Madeline Buonpane Caroline Caffiero Mary Campitelli Lee Canning Marietta Canning Ronald Carrubba Judy Casey Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Lawrence Ciminieri Elaine Cupak Teresa Deegan Frank Deegan Coney DeSilva Judy DeSilva Andrew DiPadova Joseph Elia Dorothy Fleming Danielle Flores James Gallagher 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 Gary & Harriette Kaye Jeannette Castelao Keane
Rosaria Lardaro Kathleen Leonard Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Carol Ann Lopez Lissette Lopez Ariana Lore Lauren Marie Virginia McBride Dolores McGann Jim McKenna Alfred Merendino Barbara Miller Benita Mitchell Kelly Ann Morici Peter Morici Judy Naples Kerri Naples Virginia Novaro Eileen O’Neill Christian Pepo Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Lee Rhatigan 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
We Invite You to Become a Parishioner
Please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket next weekend. A census card will be mailed to you for your completion then return it to the rectory. NAME:__________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________
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PHONE:
MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate
We ask the family of St. Charles to pray for the following couples who will receive the Sacrament of Marriage
Albert DiCostanzo & Kerry Shannon
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PARISH NEWS
St. Charles School Alumni Information
Thank you for your interest in being part of the St. Charles School alumni family. We look forward to being able to share with you all the wonderful things going on at the school and to keeping you updated on school and parish events. First Name of Alumnus/Alumna: _____________________________________ Maiden Name of Alumna (if applicable): ______________________________________ Last Name of Alumnus/Alumna: ______________________________________ Current Home Address: ______________________________________ Current E-mail Address: ______________________________________ Year of Graduation from St. Charles: ______________________________________ Clubs, Sports, Events involved with while a St. Charles School student: _______________________________________ Please return this by placing it in the box in the church vestibule. You can register online by going to www.SaintCharlesSchoolSI.org and clicking on the “Support Us” tab, fol-lowed by the “Alumni” dropdown.
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The first day of school for Monday, Wednesday, Friday: PK-3 year olds will be on Monday, Sep-tember 9, 2019. The first day of school for Tues-day, Thursday: PK-3 year olds will be on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The AM session runs from 8:15 AM to 10:45 AM. The full day session runs from 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. Please see the teachers’ website for orientation information. The first day of school for UPK students will be Thursday, September 5, 2019. The UPK school day schedule will be abbreviated on the 5th; please see the teacher’s summer letter home for more in-formation on times. Kindergarten through 8th students will have their first day of school on Thursday, September 5, 2019. It is a full day of school, however, there will be NO BUS SERVICE available on September 5th or 6th. The hot lunch program with Nucci’s will be available starting on Thursday, September 5th. On the first two days of school, kindergarten stu-dents and parents will follow a 15 minute delayed start to allow time for parents to be with the child on the first day of school. More information from the kindergarten teachers will be given before school starts. Students should be in their “spring uniforms” in September.
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FROM SLAVE TO CATHOLIC PRIEST…. Many years ago in grammar school, I distinctly remember a funny story that my fourth grade teacher told us. This teacher, along with her family, were vacationing in the south, I think in Georgia in the early 1960’s. One day they decided to wash their clothes at the laundromat in the town. The teacher told the class that she saw a sign in the laundry that read “colored only”. Not knowing, she brought her colored clothes to that particular room only to find out to her chagrin that the sign did not refer to clothes at all but to black persons. Coming from New York City where there was nothing like this, she and the family were very embarrassed to say the least! Well, a great many things have changed in the United States since 1960. Thanks to the equal rights movement, great strides have been made in the United States so that all of us might truly enjoy the benefits of freedom. I suppose that racism and discrimination will always be with us as we’re all affected by original sin. It’s sad to say, but racism also existed within the Catholic Church in this country in the nineteenth and twen-tieth centuries. You might never have heard of a priest by the name of Fr. Augustus Tolton. Fr. Tolton was the first black priest ordained in the United States. John Augustus Tolton was born as a slave in Brush Creek, Mis-souri on April 1, 1854. He and his family escaped slavery during the civil war by bravely crossing the Mis-souri River into the free state of Illinois. According to one biographer, when they reached freedom, the future priest’s mother tuned to him and said, “John Boy, you’re free. Never forget the goodness of the Lord.” Maybe it was those inspiring words of his mother that gave Augustus Tolton the courage to give his life for God and the church. Growing up in Quincy, Illinois, Tolton was allowed to attend St. Peter’s Catholic School which was an all white parish. A priest by the name of Fr. Peter McGirr took an interest in the young man and gave him instructions in the faith. Tolton was baptized and received Holy Communion. Fr. McGirr recognized that the Lord had great plans for this young black man. He decided to become a priest. Unfortunately, no American seminary would accept him. Despite this, Tolton graduated from the lo-cal high school and then went on to college. In 1880, he entered the seminary in Rome and was ordained a priest six years later. Fr. Tolton expected to be sent to an African parish. Surprisingly, his superiors assigned him to the United States. He eventually became the pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School in Quincy, Illi-nois. Later on, because of racial tensions in that city, Fr. Tolton was reassigned to Chicago. There in that city at St. Monica’s Parish, he wore himself out with his labors for God and for souls. He helped the poor and the sick, fed the hungry and brought many souls to the Lord. He was known as “Good Father Gus.” Unfortunately, the priest exhausted himself with all his good work. He died unexpectedly on retreat at the early ago of only 43 years in 1897. Even though Fr. Tolton suffered terribly because of discrimination, he persevered in his vocation and exhibited an inner peace rooted in his great love for Jesus Christ. He may someday be canonized a saint. On June 12, 2019, Pope Francis signed a decree advancing the cause of the servant of God, Augustus Tolton and promoting his heroic virtue. Through the love of Christ in his heart, Fr. Tolton was able to overcome many obstacles in his life. Maybe there is a lesson here for each of us - black, brown, red, yellow or white! Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Jerome 10