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Bouguereau, William Adolphe (French). Virgin Enthroned With Angels (Regina Angelorum), ca.1900. Oil on canvas (185 x 285 cm). Musée de la Ville de Paris, France.

The Baptism of the Lord               January 10, 2016 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 The Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 10:30 AM Knights of Columbus Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm MONDAY, JANUARY 11 I Samuel 1:1-8; Mark 1:14-20 7:00 AM Herczak & Majsterek Families 8:30 AM † Eleanor & Betty Hollman 7:00 PM † John Wisniewski TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 

I Samuel 1:9-20; Mark 1:21-28 7:00 AM † Phil Kaszar 8:30 AM † Carl Bukovac 7:00 PM † Fr. James McManamon WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 

I Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20; Mark 1:29-39 7:00 AM † Jerry Gannon 8:30 AM † Janet Dean 7:00 PM † Maryann Bradway THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 

I Samuel 4:1-11; Mark 1:40-45 7:00 AM † Dec'd of Marunowski & Elsasser Families 8:30 AM Intention of Margaret Fee 7:00 PM † Dorothy & Frank Smoljak FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 

I Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mark 2:1-12 7:00 AM † Fred Trus 8:30 AM † Edward Vey 7:00 PM Intention of John & Carol Zadnik SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 

I Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1a; Mark 2:13-17 8:00 AM † Poor Souls in Purgatory VIGIL MASSES: 4:00 & 6:00pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 62:1-5; I Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 7:30 AM Mother's & Father's Confraternity Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm 

 

This Week’s Liturgy 

Communion There Is One Lord...O. Alstott

  Offertory #71—Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Entrance O Christ, the Sun of Light

Closing #93—Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Merici Chapel… As we begin 2016….how fast time goes by — let’s try and make an effort to include a visit to the chapel once a week. Peace & quiet will help you feel renewed and refreshed. Give it a try.

  Psalm 104 O bless the Lord, bless the Lord, my soul, O my soul.

Text: Ephesians 4:5, Text and  Music © 1984,  OCP Publications. 

All rights reserved. Reprinted under license #U9537, LicenSingOnline. 

St. Charles Borromeo Church           January 10, 2016

Today’s celebration of the Baptism of the Lord brings our Christmas celebration to an end. The decorations will be stashed until next year; the liturgical color will switch to green, signifying

“ordinary time” in the Church’s life.

This is the perfect time to acknowledge and to express gratitude for the great generosity demonstrated by so many St Charles parishioners in the last three months; -----In October, we sponsored the Baby Bottle-Loose Change collection to benefit WOMANKIND. Three years ago, we raised $11,000. This time, the total was $15,380.73! That is tremendous! WOMANKIND tells me that the St Charles total far exceeded that of any other parish. -----In November, St Charles parishioners donated more than six truckloads during the Canned Food Drive to feed the hungry. We were able to stock our St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in addition to the Emergency Food Kitchen at Our Lady of Peace Parish. With the overflow, we helped several parishes on Cleveland’s West Side. -----On Thanksgiving Day, along with the other Catholic parishes in Parma, we sponsored our First Thanksgiving Day Meal. That will now be an annual event. The meal was a tremendous success. More than one hundred volunteered to work and many others made significant donations. ------In December, our Advent Giving Tree made it a Merry Christmas at Zechariah House—Maggie’s Place, Providence House, West Side Catholic Center, and Malachi House. Together, those four institutions promote life values from conception until natural death. All those packages in church, before the altar, brought joy to so many when delivered. -----“the good Sisters” thank St Charles parishioners for the tremendous response to help their aged and ill Sisters. The Sisters’ Retirement Fund Collection totaled $7,332.22 -----Thank you for the Christmas collection of $60,600. -----Thank you to all who responded so generously during the October/November appeal to increase their “My Fair Share” commitment for 2016. The results will “kick in” during January. We have been told to expect a 15 to 20% increase in the overall offertory. During the campaign, no mention was made in church. Each parishioner/family was free to make their decision in the privacy of their home. It has been suggested that our Business Office send quarterly reminders as to where we stand on our annual “My Fair Share” pledge. We will look into that. -----Additional “thank you’s” to our many liturgical ministers, ushers, choirs, cantors, musicians, decorators, church cleaners, sacristans, servers, and directors. The church looked beautiful and the liturgies were inspiring. Thank you to our Office Staff who kept things going and to the Maintenance Staff for keeping everything clean and comfortable. The Sisters join with us priests in offering a special word of thanks to those who sent us cards, nice notes, gifts, and those wonderful things from your kitchens. As Bing used to sing: “May your days be merry and bright!”

Parish Council will meet this Thursday, January 14, at 7:45pm, in the JPII Room of the Activities Center.

LIFE IS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord 

Beatrice Slisz 

William T.J. Taylor 

Mary Ostrowski 

Vincy Lytle 

WEDDING BANNS  

II Megan Philbin & Eric Maurer

ALL MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES  Couples of all generations are invited to a special Mass to express and reflect on the love they have for one another. Please join us in celebrating marriage on Saturday, February 13th at the 4:00pm Mass. A light reception will follow sponsored by the St. Charles SWIFT Ministry in Lower Parish Hall. We extend a special invitation to couples celebrating milestone anniversaries. Call Sr. Denise Marie (440)884-3030 with any questions. No RSVP required — just come and celebrate!

A Further Word from Father Carlin

In 2011-2012, St Charles Parish welcomed Matthew J Byrne as a seminarian intern. Matt was very popular here and he was ordained a priest in 2014 (a classmate of our Father Ryan Mann.) Father Byrne has asked me to share some news with you and to ask for your prayers:

“In recent years I have been dealing with epilepsy.

My condition has worsened and no longer responds to medication. After extensive testing, doctors have recommended brain surgery to correct a vascular malformation called “cavernous angioma.” This aggressive surgery will take place on Thursday, January 14.

“Please pray for my doctors, nurses, and caretakers. May God manifest His mercy through them.

“Pray for yourselves. Because of my illness, the seizures, and the effects of medication, I have not been able to serve more effectively as a priest. I have had less and less to give away. I want to return to your service.

“Pray for me. There are risks, Help me to remember the love and mercy of God.”

If you would like to send a word of prayerful

encouragement or a get well card, here are the details:

Father Matthew J Byrne Communion of Saints Parish

2175 Coventry Road Cleveland Heights OH 44118

   

New This Year!  

Annual High School Retreat “The Fulfillment of All Desires”

Friday-Sunday, February 5, 6, 7, 2016

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Conservancy Peninsula, Ohio

New Location New Style Same Lord!

Don’t miss out on this awesome experience for all Parish Youth, Grades 9-12, on a first-come basis. Registration forms available in the Parish Office. DEADLINE: Monday, January 18th!!

 

  

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP MINISTRY  (Grades 9-12)

 Upperclassmen Leadership Team  Youth‐Focused & Youth‐Lead Mass  New Days & Times for Events  Twice a Month Events for 9th‐12th Graders 

Any questions, contact: Lena (216)-544-6164 / Lenamarie6@gmail.com Fr. Ryan (440)884-3030 / frryanmann@gmail.co Sr. Denise (440)884-3030 / sdmosu1@aol.com

      KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS     

Brother Knights remember that there is an Officers’ and Business meeting Monday, January 11th. Officers’ meeting at 7pm, Rosary at 7:30pm, and Business meeting at 7:45pm. Don't forget that your annual dues are also due January 11th.

Attention all boys and girls between the ages of 9 to 14, how good is your free throw shot? The Knights of Columbus at Saint Charles will be holding the first annual Free Throw Championship in the coming month. Look out for future announcements.

With the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, The Knights of Columbus are selling five-inch olive wood crosses for $10 each. Proceeds from the sales of the crosses benefit the Knights of Columbus Christian Refugee Relief Fund. Contact Father Janoch (ejanoch@stcharlesonline.org) or Tom Armstrong (thomasralpharmstrong@hotmail.com) for more information.

The Baptism of the Lord              January 10, 2016 

          PRE‐CANA DAY 

  Saturday, February20th            St. Charles Parish Activity Center

Engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage are welcome to participate. Please stop in the Parish Office to register.

JUST FRIENDS Please note: There is no meeting on Friday, January 15th. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 18th at 1:30pm.

 St. Charles Borromeo Church              January 10, 2016 

St. Charles Sports Boosters

Saturday, January 23, 2016 6:00pm – 11:00pm

St. Charles, Corrigan Gym

Enjoy mingling with your friends while snacking on chicken and deli trays. Take a chance on the ponies and sideboards. Beverages are provided. All proceeds from this event will fund the St. Charles Borromeo Sports Boosters Organization. This is one of the fundraisers that keep your child’s sports fees the lowest in the diocese.

Tickets are $25.00 each. For tickets or to reserve a group table, contact

Kevin Leigh for information. Email: Eriekleigh@gmail.com

Page advertisement and horse sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Dom Pillin for more information. Email: dom@hurstremodel.com Cell: 440-336-5906.

See you in the Winner’s Circle!

ST. CHARLES LADIES GUILD LOTTERY Lottery tickets for February 2016 are available in the Parish Office for $5.00 each. The winning 3 digit numbers come in from the 7:30pm drawing on Channel 5 and must be straight. If your ticket is a winner, you will get a check for $100. This is one of our big fund raisers so please help us out. Any questions, please call Elsie (216)447-1481. Thank you!

RECYCLING Want an easy way to help St. Charles School earn money during the Christmas season without donating a dime? Recycle all of your Christmas wrapping paper, catalogs, packaging and boxes, and Christmas cards at the recycling bins located at the St. Charles parking lot on Wilber Avenue and Unity Catholic

Credit Union on Alber Avenue. Since April 1, 2015 our recycling program has made over $2,000! New Year’s Bonus Week will be January 18th-22nd! So donate now or save extra papers for our Bonus week! Please remember to flatten all cardboard boxes, and River Valley only takes paper products not Styrofoam, plastics or aluminum. If you need assistance getting your papers to the bins, please contact Kim Tenerowicz at #440-842-8915 for a paper pickup. Merry Christmas and don’t forget to recycle this bulletin!

ST. CHARLES JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH  

MINISTRY INVITES OUR SENIORS! 

NAME___________________________________________ NUMBER ATTENDING____________________________ PHONE NUMBER _________________________________

(Just in case of the need to notify you due to bad weather cancellation.)

St. Charles Juniors/Seniors Mardi Gras Extravaganza

St. Charles Junior High Youth Ministry (our parish 7th and 8th graders) will be host-ing a Mardi Gras Extravaganza for senior adults on:

Tuesday, February 9th 4:00-5:30pm

Lower Parish Hall

Seniors of all ages — grandparents, relatives, neighbors & friends — are invited to come for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. There will be light refreshments, entertainment, and fun activities. This promises to be an enjoyable event. No cost is involved, but we do ask that you complete this cut-off form and return it to the Parish Office or Sr. Denise Marie by Sunday, February 7th so that we can prepare accordingly.

Mary, Mother of God 

January 1, 2016 

$6,454.20 

Offertory Collection $34,507.66

ACH / Online / Credit Card 11,369.00

Total $45,876.66

SUNDAY COLLECTION 

January 3, 2016 

What a way to start the year!

Offertory Collection $32,908.90

ACH / Online / Credit Card 11,521.17

Total $44,430.07

SUNDAY COLLECTION 

December 27, 2015 

What a way to end the year!

The Baptism of the Lord               January 10, 2016 

 

 

                            

 

CERTIFICATE  PROGRAM  

$100 WINNER 

James Sweeney 

OUR NEW GUIDE BOOK & DIRECTORY IS HERE!

Look in your mailbox for our new Guide Book & Directory. Some of you may have already received your copy.

The advertisers helped provide this service at no cost to our parish. We encourage you to think of them in the future as your needs arise. If you are interested in advertising next year, contact amandavogt@guidebookpublishing.com for more information. Please familiarize yourself with the ministries and organizations at our church located in the front of the book. An electronic PDF

version of the Guide Section of the book which you can download to your computer, smart phone, or tablet is available for download at your convenience.

To download the Online Guide Section:

1. Visit www.GuideBookPublishing.com/booklist.php 2. Click on our state followed by our city 3. Click on the name of our parish to download the book

You are invited to take one step  

into Heaven on Earth… 

 Experience a life changing  

Pilgrimage to... 

  Fatima, Spain, and Lourdes

September 26 - October 5, 2016 Post optional tour to Medjugorje

October 5 – 9, 2016 Spiritual Director: Fr. Edward Janoch

For more information or to book call Amanda from 206 Tours 800-206-Tour (8687) ext:109 or Theresa (Terri) Grecol 440-823-7767. For a copy of the brochure or online registration go to: www.pilgrimages.com/grecol | theresagrecol @canarytravel.com

 St. Charles Borromeo Church               January 10, 2016 

SAVE ACME STORE RECEIPTS St. Charles School is participating in the Acme Fresh Market

Community Cash Back Program which began August 20th, 2015 and continues through January 21st, 2016. This is a easy way to shop, save, and earn money for our school. Acme receipts from any store will qualify, so please tell your friends and family to save. RECEIPTS

MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT THE PARISH OR SCHOOL OFFICES. Any questions, call Kathy or Maureen (440) 886-5546. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL!

ST. LEO THE GREAT   (216‐661‐1006)

Shop Till You Drop Bus Trip, January 20th, 2016. Leaving St. Leo’s 8:15am, returning approximately 5:00pm. Shopping at Salvation Army, Value World, Good Will, Old Time Pottery, Malleys Candies, Just a Buck with lunch at the Club House Restaurant. Cost $47. Call Joanne at (440)526-3505 for reservations.

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE  (216‐749‐2323) Burgers and Beer, Saturday, January 16th, 8:00pm-11:00pm, MQP Parish Center. $20/person includes sliders, fries, beer, music. Games of chance, side boards & fun! Get a group together, reserve a table and join us. For more infor-mation, call the parish office at 216-749-2323.

ST. THOMAS MORE   (216‐749‐0414) Bingo is held every Wednesday in the gym. Doors open at 5pm and Early Birds begin at 6:30pm.

        RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND    

January 15‐17, 2016

Someone once said “marriages may be made in heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth.” Have you become so distracted by outside pressure that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille program can help you put your troubled marriage back on track. This program is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland. The next Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on January 15-17, 2016. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Diane or Al Miskinis in complete confidence at (330) 665-3506 or (from a 216 or 440 area code) 1-800-470-2230. For additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org.

2016 MASS FOR LIFE 

Friday, January 22, 2016 – 10:00 a.m.  

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Join Bishop Richard Lennon at this special Mass to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade in this Jubilee Year of Mercy. Individuals, schools and parishes groups are encouraged to join us and to stay after Mass to participate in a Rosary for Life. This is a good pilgrimage opportunity for the Jubilee Year of Mercy as the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is an official Door of Mercy. Be sure to spread the word across social media by using #Mass4LifeCLE on facebook, twitter, and instagram! Visit www.ccdocle.org/Mass4LifeCLE or call 216-334-2965 for more information and to register your group.

Next meeting ~ Wednesday morning, January 13th, 9:00-11:00am in the Parish Activity Center. Please stop in any Wednesday morning and join us. Any questions, call Sr. Denise Marie (440)884-3030 or email sdmosu1@aol.com.

        LADIES GUILD NEWS

February 5th is our free lunch meeting at 1:30pm in the Lower Parish Hall. It is for Ladies Guild members only and you must RSVP before January 31st. Our speaker is from Care Tenders and they will speak about Medicare benefits. Call Pat Lawler (440)843-9186 or Pamela Bennett (440) 888-1469. Our Day of Recollection will be on Monday, February 15th in the Lower Parish Hall. We will start with 8:30am Mass and then proceed over to Lower Parish Hall for a continental breakfast. Father Gerard Gonda, O.S.B. is our speaker. He will talk about apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Please bring a brown bag lunch with you.

Saint Charles Borromeo Parish School

2016-2017 School Year

Register Now

Applications for the 2016-2017 school year are available now for

preschool, kindergarten, and grades one through eight from both the

parish and school offices as well as online at www.saintcharlesschool.org.

PRESCHOOL

Saint Charles has an excellent preschool

program with licensed, experienced teachers

who provide a challenging program in a loving

environment. The program is approved by the

Ohio Department of Education.

Tuesday/Thursday Half Day Program:

Children must be three years old on or before

September 1, 2016.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday Half Day Program:

Children must be four years old by

September 1, 2016.

Those currently attending the preschool

program must re-register for the second year.

All classes are filled on a first come, first

registered basis. Deadline is February 26.

KINDERGARTEN

Students must be five years old on or before

September 30, 2016. Note: Public schools

cut-off date is five years old by August 1, 2016.

All interested in registering for kindergarten,

including those attending Saint Charles

Preschool Program, should submit a completed

application with all the required documentation

by February 26.

GRADES 1-8

Those interested in joining our great school in

grades one through eight should submit a

completed application with all the required

documentation (which includes a copy of the

current report card) as well as a signed release

of records form by February 26.

PARISH REGISTRATION

St. Charles School Admission Policy requires that Catholic families be registered in a Catholic parish. Catholic families are expected to participate in Mass every weekend; have a history of contributing a minimum of $10.00 weekly in offertory envelopes; and be supportive of Catholic Education and the policies of the school. All school families are also required to participate fully in our Parish Gift Certificate Program (minimum of $5200/year).

JOIN US FOR OUR

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY,

JANUARY 31, 2016

11:30 AM-1:30 PM