CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

JULY 7, 2019 FOURTEENTH 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 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 – JULY 8 8:30 - John Rooney - Mem. 12:00 - Norma Price - Mem. TUESDAY - JULY 9 8:30 - George Chirdo - Ann. 12:00 - Frank & Marie Milazza - Mem. WEDNESDAY - JULY 10 8:30 - Francis Olive & Celeste DosSantos - Mem. 12:00 - Annette Silvestri - Mem. THURSDAY - JULY 11 8:30 - Kevin McGloin - Ann. 12:00 - James Joseph McCann - Mem. FRIDAY - JULY 12 8:30 - The Mahar Family - Mem. 12:00 - Tony, Mike, Bill, & Helen Castellano - Mem. SATURDAY - JULY 13 8:30 - Mary Varvaro - Mem. 4:00 - Thomas W. Burke - Mem. 5:30 - Jennie Scibelli - Mem. SUNDAY - JULY 14 8:15 - Marie Novaro - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Giovanni & Liberata Gorga - Mem. 12:00 - Michael Hipper - Ann. 1:15 - Edward Kepley, Jr. - Mem.

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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.

July 13 / July 14 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. 3

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 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 Women’s Worship Wednesdays

WEDDING MUSIC f 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.

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 Kin-dergarten. After school and evening appoint-ments can only be scheduled by email request at stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com or by calling the Religious Education Office (718-979-6800).

WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR Just a reminder that you are invited every week after the 9:30 Mass for coffee and donuts in the auditorium. 4

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

FOOD PANTRY Our food pantry is in need of non-perishable food items to

replenish our pantry. Donations can be left in the vestibule of the church or brought to the rec-tory. Suggested items are: pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, pasta and sauce, tuna fish, coffee, juice, condiments. This pantry services the needs of those in need in our parish.

ST. JOSEPH RETREAT CENTER 850 Hylan Boulevard

Centering Prayer facilitated by Anne Louise De-Palo will take place on Wednesday, July 10th and 24th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM (fee $10 per per-son). Come pray, be still, and rest in God’s present. Each session stands alone. All are wel-come to join at any point during the series. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 8, - July 14, 2019

Monday - July 8 Villamarin Camp - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; school Villamarin Drama Camp - 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM; school Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - July 9 Villamarin Camp - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; school Villamarin Drama Camp - 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM; school 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 - July 10 Villamarin Camp - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; school Villamarin Drama Camp - 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM; school Legion of Mary - 4:00 PM; rectory chapel Thursday - July 11 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Villamarin Camp - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; school Villamarin Drama Camp - 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM; school Friday - July 12 Villamarin Camp - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; school Villamarin Drama Camp - 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM; school Saturday - July 13 Sunday - July 14 Baptism - 2:30 PM; church

CATHOLIC MISSIONS AMONG BLACK & INDIAN

Next week our second collection is for Cath-olic Missions Among Black & Indian. Enve-lopes can be found in your envelope packet and in the vestibule of the church. Your gen-erosity is very much appreciated.

MSGR. FARRELL 50TH REUNION-CLASS OF 1969

The Msgr. Farrell Class of 1969 is planning their 50th

Reunion this October here on Staten Island. Contact Vic Cenci at 908-693-0924 for more information. Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Liberty Tavern Grill at 382 Forest Avenue is a guys night out with food, drink and great conversation for $50 per person. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Staaten Restaurant, 697 Forest Avenue a buffet dinner, open bar, music and a chance to see some teachers, your friends and their spouses. A fun even-ing for $100 per person.

ITALIAN TREASURE

Fr. Albin Roby is organiz-ing a tour to Italy which

includes visits to Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice and Padua. The trip is for 11 days beginning on November 4, 2019. $2865 per person/double occupancy; (round trip air-fare, meals, hotels and transfers included. For more information, call Peter at 862-485-8596 or Angela at 973-980-5636. 5

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

Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Judith Astuto Joseph Bisking Joan Boragi The Briuante & Vlahos Family & Mary P. Madeline Buonpane Jim Campitelli Mary Campitelli Lee Canning Marietta Canning Ronald Carrubba Jerry Casey 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 Emily Harris Paula Herbst Cheryl Houss Savannah Huffman Tony Imperatrice Helen Rinato Istico Daniel Jacobs Ellen James Colleen Kaplan Gary & Harriette Kaye

Jeannette Castelao Keane Rosaria Lardaro Kathleen Leonard Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Carol Ann Lopez Ariana Lore Lauren Marie Virginia McBride Alfred Merendino Benita Mitchell Kelly Ann Morici Peter Morici Judy Naples Kerri Naples Virginia Novaro Eileen O’Neill Christian Pepo Eileen Raineri Paul Reale Ella Reilly Lee Rhatigan Deborah Rossetti Dorothy Sabatell Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Weslee Sernitsky Maureen Shaughnessy Marie Starita Alex Trebek Theresa Verry Fred Volk Maria Volpe Christopher Wandy Ella Weaver

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 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 neigh-bor, let us know and we will take care of it.

MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate

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

Samantha Allocca & Jason Newman

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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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Eucharistic Ministers are needed to bring Holy Communion to the elderly at Carmel Richmond Nursing Home on Wednesdays and on week-ends. If you are interested, please contact Sr. Suzanne at 718-668-8555. Thank you.

PARISH NEWS

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 ves-tibule of the church. God Bless You for your con-stant support.

WESHARE For your conven-ience, we offer the

opportunity to make your envelope payments electronically through WeShare. For more in-formation, go to www.churchgiving.com or a d i r e c t l i n k o n o u r w e b s i t e (www.stcharlessi.org).

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Camp begins on July 1 and runs for four weeks. Camp is open to children in Pre-K through 5th grade. The afternoon Theatre Camp is for chil-dren ages 8 - 14. There are still openings for select classes. For more information, visit them on Face-book at www.facebook.com/SCVMSA.

RETROUVAILLE Stress in your marriage! Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille is a lifeline to help couples heal and renew their marriages. The program consists of a weekend experience for married couples (no group discus-sions) with six follow-up sessions. Upcoming weekend: August 23 - 24, 2019. For information and to register call Rich Colusuonno at 732-236-0671 or Annette Colasuonno at 732-672-0748 or email 3024@retrouvaille.org

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is a world-wide organiza-tion of the lay apostolate, in which Catholic men, women and youth sanctify themselves through prayer and apostolic work in union with Our Lady under the guidance of a priest. The purpose of this association of Catholics is to make its members better Catholics and to raise the spiritual level of the entire community through direct contact with and interest in eve-ry member and potential member of the Mysti-cal Body of Christ. The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholic men or women over eighteen years of age who have the good will to want to serve God in the capacity of helpers to the priest. The Legion trains groups of young Le-gionaries, generally from eight to twelve years of age for juniors, and from thirteen to eighteen years of age for intermediates. These young Legionaries are the hope and joy of the Legion. The follow the Legion system, and in their way, do marvelous apostolic works. St. Charles’ Legion of Mary meets every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in the rectory chapel. Please join us; all are welcome. For further in-formation, please feel free to contact Arlene Rhenos at 718-979-2243.

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LOOK UP AND NOT DOWN…. I suppose that most of us here on Staten Island have been stuck in backed up traffic from time to time. It’s a rather regular occurrence - not only here but all over the city. It seems that there is no time when there is not some “bottle neck” and congestion on our aging roads and highways. The other day, driving to the hospital, I was stuck in some really bad backed up traffic on Hylan Boule-vard. Being somewhat exasperated, I picked up my cell phone to see if I had any messages. As I was looking down at the phone, suddenly I was jolted by the “beep” of a bus drier’s horn right across the lane from me. I glanced over and the bus driver pointed to a sign on the city bus which read, “look up-not down!” He smiled and put his hands together in the praying position! I smiled back and put the phone down. It was a timely and necessary reminder to me to pay attention to driving instead of the I-phone! I sup-pose that many of us are distracted today by our cell phones. Certainly, it is a great invention and has made life a lot easier. However, it has also resulted in a lot of distraction and loss of focus in our daily lives. A man I know told me that recently he was at a restaurant with family members, and most of the young people there were not talking with each other but rather were absorbed with their phones. Of course, we know that cell phones regularly go off in church even at the most important parts of the Mass with some unique ringtones. And if the kids get bored during the homilies, at least they can look at their phones! But perhaps too much “phone gazing” is not good. It can dull our minds and hearts so that we sort of forget about God and spiritual realities which is not good. At Sunday Mass, something truly great happens - Jesus Christ becomes present at the altar and we should pay attention! Last week at the Vatican, Pope Francis gave an interesting speech. He told the people in St. Peter’s Square that they must receive Holy Communion every time as if it were their very first Communion. The Pope described the Eucharist as a “stupendous gift of the Lord” which should not be received in a passive or mechanical way. The Holy Father said this about Communion: “It is Jesus. It Jesus who saved me; it is Jesus who comes to give me the strength to live.” Just think of the enthusiasm that the children have who make their First Holy Communion. They are so happy and excited! I wonder if there was some way we could bottle that child-like spirit! Many of us, priests included, can become a little dull and “worn down” in our appreciation of the faith and the sacraments. About a year ago, I mentioned in a homily that I had seen a sign in a church sacristy that read this way: “Oh priest of God, say this Mass like your first Mass, your last Mass, your only Mass!” A wonderful parishioner made me a sign with that saying on it, and we have it displayed here at St. Charles as a timely re-minder not to take the holy sacrifice of the Mass for granted. As we begin the summer months, let’s take some “time out” to strengthen our faith and to focus on what is most important in life which is our soul and our relationship to Jesus Christ. Let’s start looking up more often and not down! God love you! Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Jerome 10