CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 TWENTY-THIRD 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: 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 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 10 8:30 - Maryann Castelao - Mem. 11:30 - Carl Quattrocchi - Ann. TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 11 8:30 - Anthony Coladonato - Mem. 11:30 - Anthony Starita - Mem. WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 12 8:30 - Msgr. Robert J. Kelly - Ann. 11:30 - James Fasano, Jr. - Ann. THURSDAY- SEPTEMBER 13 8:30 - Cole Hughes - Mem. 11:30 - Nina Savaglia - Mem. FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 14 8:30 - William Parks & Family - Mem. 11:30 - Linda Grace Cassella - Mem. SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 15 8:30 - Mr. & Mrs. George McMahon & Family Mem. 4:00 - Anthony Franco - Mem. 5:30 - Dolores Laieta - Mem. SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 16 8:15 - Joseph Agnello - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Anthony Franco - Mem. 12:00 - Harry R. Bolten - Mem. 1:15 - Nicholas Aponick - 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 11:10 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 Oil

The Wine & Hosts for the week of September 2, - September 8, 2018 are offered in loving memory of Dorothy & Vincent Endrom at the request of the Endrom family. The Flowers on the Main altar for the week of Sep-tember 2, - September 8, 2018 are in loving memory of Dorothy & Vincent Endrom at the request of their daughter and family.

September 15 / September 16 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. Lawrence 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.

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Weekly Offerings

PARISH MINISTRIES Adult Faith Formation Will resume in the Fall 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 Will resume in the Fall

CYO BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Please see the link below for CYO tryout registration for September 15. Players must be

registered by completing the below form in the link below in order to tryout. As per CYO rules - all players must fit into one of the following categories: • Live within the parish boundaries • Be a student attending St. Charles School • Played CYO basketball the previous year

with St. Charles. Any questions, please email info@stcharleschargers.com Link for tryout registration is: http://www.stcharleschargers.com/2018-cyo-basketball-signup/

ST. CHARLES SCOUTS

Looking for boys ages 10 - 17 to join Scouting. Registration available now. For information, please contact Dan DiLauro at 908-720-5983 or email Troop88SINY@aol.com.

MANRESA COUNCIL COLUMBIETTES

The Manresa Council Columbiettes, a Catholic women’s organization, invites you to join our auxiliary as we raise needed resources for our Staten Island community. We are a friendly, award-winning organization. Meet new friends, have fun, all while giving back to those in need. Please contact Maria O’Brien at 347-452-9530 to be part of our 1st Degree.

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Blauvelt Chance Books!

Sr. Jeanine will be selling chance books the weekend of September 15/16 to help support the community infirmary in the Mother House in Blauvelt. Your support is greatly appreciated by the Sisters!

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF22VENTS

September 10, - September 16, 2018

Monday - September 10 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - September 11 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; rectory Holy Hour for 9/11 - 7:30 PM; church Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15PM Wednesday - September 12 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Legion of Mary - 4:00 PM; rectory chapel CYO Coaches Meeting - 7:30 PM; gym Thursday - September 13 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Cheerleading - 5:30 PM; auditorium Friday - September 14 Saturday - September 15 Biddy Cheerleading Camp - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; auditorium Sunday - September 16 Catechetical Sunday - 9:30 AM Mass; church; coffee and cake to follow; auditorium Biddy Cheerleading Camp - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; auditorium Teen Club - 7:00 PM; auditorium

WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR

Coffee Hour is cancelled on September 16 due to another parish function. It will resume the following week after the 9:30 AM Mass.

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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS • The REP office will re-open on Tuesday,

September 4th at 10:00 AM. • Registration for grades preK 4 through

7th is ongoing until September 13th. Please contact us via email at STCHARLESCCD10306@GMAIL

• We invite all of the REP and St. Charles School families to our first Family Mass on September 16th at the 9:30 AM Mass.

• MANDATORY REP PARENT MEET-ING - Wednesday, September 12th at 4:00 PM in the church.

• First day of classes is Monday, Septem-ber 17th and Wednesday, September 19th (Please arrive at 3:40 PM).

Sacrament Information

Any academy student who needs to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation/Eucharist or Confirmation should contact the REP Of-fice by September 30th. MANDATORY CONFIRMATION INVES-TITURE & MEETING - Parent and student MUST attend - Monday, October 15th at 7:00 PM in the church. MANDATORY FIRST HOLY COMMUN-IONT METTING - Parents only, Wednes-day, October 17th at 7:00 PM in the church.

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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

Rita Procopio Rosalie Agnello

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Joseph Bisking Joan Boragi Chris & Cookie Bradshaw Judy Bunting Christopher Buono Madeline Buonpane Mary Campitelli Marietta Canning Clara Carlino Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Gianna Cerullo Monica Cipriani John Colella Michael Coleman Anna DiCamillo Donato DiCamillo Teresa Deegan Andrew DiPadova Mary Driscoll Russell Dunn Joseph Elia Charles Faberzak Dorothy Fleming Danny Fortunato Mary Gallart Aniel Garcia Phyllis Golding Harry Guarnieri Josephine Guarnieri Emily Harris Rosemary Hennessey Cheryl Houss Helen Istico Colleen Kaplan Gary & Harriette Kaye Jeannette Castelao Keane Amanda Lavoro Loretta Lecce Elizabeth Linton

Anthony Locicero Jr. Linda LoCocero Diego Lopez Annette Luzzi Helen Mahon Lauren Marie James McGill Anna Miele Gennaro Musto Virginia Novaro Helen O’Brien Eileen O’Neill Rita Paragone Mary Parnell Kristina Patafio Christian Pepo Diane Petraglia (McKenna) Pasquale Petrucci Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly James Rezac MaryAnn Rezac Lee Rhatigan Marilyn Rossano Jeanine Russo Rose Russo Dorothy Sabatell Grace Salerno Vincent Santore Geoffrey Schaller Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Howard Shock Howard Shock, Jr. Maryann Sparano Marie Starita Ann Van Houten Herb Van Houten Fred Volk Christopher Wandy Sara Weiss Norm Zuniga

SOLEMN EVE OF REMEMBRANCE

Please join us for our 17th Annual Solemn Re-membrance of the Events of September 11, 2001 at Church of Our Lady of Pity, 1616 Rich-mond Avenue; ample parking behind the church. Sacred music by Maura Molloy begins at 7:00 PM; 7:30 PM concelebrated Mass with reading of the names of Staten Islanders lost on 9/11 and candlelight reflection; Bishop John O’Hara celebrant and homilist. This event is sponsored by The University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island.

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 rectory. This pantry services the needs of those in need in our parish. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

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PARISH NEWS

FLOCKNOTE

Cardinal Dolan together with Fr. Jerome want to communicate more effectively with you through the technology of today. The Archdio-

cese has provided us with a tool called Flock-note so that we will be better equipped to keep our parishioners informed of parish events, Archdiocesan announcements, etc. There are two easy ways to connect. 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 and to increase engagement here in our community.

Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by priest, deacon, re-ligious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O. P. at 212-371-1100 ext. 2949. Sister can be reached via e-mail at victimassis-tance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdi-ocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.

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For your convenience, we offer the opportunity to make your envelope pay-

ments electronically through WeShare. For more information, go to www.churchgiving.com or a direct link on our website (www.stcharlessi.org).

The next meeting of our book club will be held on Thursday, September 20 at 4:00 PM. The book we will

be discussing is “Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James (published 1881). An American, Isabel Archer, travels to Europe and inherits a large sum of money. She marries Gilbert Osmond but circumstances happen and the book leaves us with the question, What will happen to Isabel Osmond? “Mrs. Osmond” a sequel written by John Banville (published 2017) and the mystery is to be solved. What does Isabel Archer Os-mond do and how does this affect her relation-ship to her husband, step child and suiters? Let’s read them and find out.

MONDAY NIGHT HOLY HOUR FOR SEPTEMBER

The Monday night Holy Hour for September will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30 PM in the Church for this month. The evening will include a special remembrance for those who perished on September 11, 2001. The names of those members from St. Charles will be especially remembered. Please join us for a prayerful evening.

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MARRIED CATHOLIC PRIESTS?... Recently on a visit home, my mother was reading the Advance and she came over to me as I was watching TV and said, “Hey, there’s an article in here about Catholic priests getting married.” So she got my attention right away! Actually, it was not an article but a letter in the opinion page by a man named John Caufield. Mr. Caufield is a Staten Islander and one very outraged Catholic and rightfully so! The recent sex-ual abuse scandals have really devastated many of the faithful. I often wonder how the Church and the clergy will recover from all of this. However, the writer’s solu-tion to the crisis within the clergy is overly simplistic. His solution: let priests get married! Of course, that is a suggestion that has been bantered around for a half century, since Vatican II. The comedian Milton Berle was once quoted as saying, “Priests should get married-then they’ll really know what hell is like!” (Just a joke). We all know that marriage, like the priesthood, is a sublime vocation which requires maturity on the part of both partners. Today that maturity is often lacking in our society as we see a very high divorce rate-about fifty percent. A married priesthood would perhaps solve some problems, but there would be other ones created as well! The vow that priests and religious take is called “Celibacy.” At times, kids in religion class will make reference to a priest’s celibacy and say, “Father, it’s like you’re married to God!” And that’s not a bad exam-ple. Priests and religious who take a vow of celibacy are espoused to the Church in a very singular and dedi-cated way. In the Gospel, the Lord Jesus Christ made reference to the state of being unmarried. Jesus said: “All cannot accept this teaching, but only those to whom it has been given.” Certainly, celibacy is a gift and it can only be kept faithfully by God’s grace. In his Advance column, Mr. Caufield wrote: “It is time to face the fact that living a celibate life in our current culture is too difficult, having to withstand the constant bombardment of sex in the media.” Actually what he should have said was that “Living a Christian life in our current culture is too difficult.” The world we live in today is positively opposed to Christ and His standards. Actually, the virtue of chastity or sexual purity is incumbent upon all Christians according to their state of life and not just for the clergy and the religious. Is that difficult? Certainly-but not impossible. “For nothing is impossible with God.” Celibacy frees the priest to be more dedicated to the Kingdom of God and to the people of God. Celibacy does not mean a priest can be a selfish and pampered bachelor with a lot of time and money on his hands. It means that the priest should serve the Church in a deeper and more committed way. The late Pope Paul VI wrote: “Priestly celibacy has been guarded by the Church for centuries as a pre-cious jewel and it retains its value undiminished when the outlook of men and the state of the world have un-dergone such profound changes.” Yes, certainly the world has changed a lot especially in the last fifty years. But what has not changed is Christ and His teachings. Often enough, it is we, ourselves, who have to change, to become better and more virtuous people. This week, please pray for the priests of the Church that we may be faithful to our vows to serve the Lord and His Church! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome

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