CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

MARCH 18, 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

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 – MARCH 19 8:30 - Angela Abbruzzi - Mem. 11:30 - Herbert DeGroot - Mem. TUESDAY - MARCH 20 8:30 - D.- Salvesen - Mem. 11:30 - Margaret Coppinger - Mem. WEDNESDAY - MARCH 21 8:30 - Dorothy Endrom - Ann. 11:30 - Robert O’Hara - Ann. THURSDAY - MARCH 22 8:30 - Claire Feren - Mem. 11:30 - The Moreno Family - Mem. FRIDAY - MARCH 23 8:30 - Robert I. Gannon - Ann. 11:30 - Ethel & Al Ahrens - Mem. SATURDAY - MARCH 24 8:30 - Anna Morana - Ann. 4:00 - Angelo Curci - Mem. 5:30 - Anthony & Wilma Vongeyer - Mem. SUNDAY - MARCH 25 8:15 - Xue Qian Zheng - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Josephine Carmiciano & Family - Mem. 12:00 - Stephen Hartie - Mem. 1:15 - Marie D’Amato - Mem.

March 4, 2018 March 5, 2017 $14,435.60 $14,368.29

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 7:30 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 March 18 - March 24, 2018 are offered in loving memory of Deborah LaBargo at the request of Ascenzia LaBargo. The Oils & Candles for the week of March 11 - March 17, 2018 are offered in loving memory of Nicodemo Lombardo at the request his wife, children, and grandchildren.

March 24 / March 25 Mass Schedule 4:00 Msgr. Whalen 10:45 Fr. Stefan 5:30 Msgr. Whalen 12:00 Fr. Jerome 8:15 Fr. Jerome 1:15 Fr. Marius 9:30 Fr. Marius

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 Wednesdays at 1:30 PM; rectory Baptism Classes First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM; rectory Bereavement Group Will resume in the Spring 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 7:30 PM; church Legion of Mary Monday at 6:30 PM; rectory 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 Visitation Ministry Women’s Worship Wednesdays Third Wednesday at 7:30 PM; rectory

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Women’s Wednesday Worship

Our Women’s Wednesday Worship will held on Wednesday, March 21st at 7:30 PM in the rec-tory. Our meetings consist of prayer, bible dis-cussion, and personal faith sharing. Each month has a different topic. Our facilitator is Grace Daquila and new members are always welcome. Suggested donation $10.00

The Archdiocese of New York is launching the second year of Revive: Faith Every Day, throughout the diocese. The three-day program will be led by a priest from one of our religious communities that specialize in preaching mis-sions. It will be held on Monday, March 19th through 21st at St. Patrick’s Church, 53 St. Pat-rick’s Place from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Coming to Mass every Sunday, but still feel a longing for more? Come join us for an evening of reflection on God’s love and on how to live as disciples of Jesus. We encourage you to bring a friend, in-vite a neighbor, a cousin, or coworker. Please visit www.FaithEveryDay.com for more infor-mation and to register.

Bakers Are Needed! Baked goods are needed for the Holy Thursday reception taking place after the 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Baked goods can be dropped off in the school before Mass or in the rectory during office hours.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 19, - March 25, 2018

Monday - March 19 Legion of Mary - 6:30 PM; rectory Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Revive: Faith Every Day - St. Patrick’s - 7:30 PM Tuesday - March 20 Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15PM Revive: Faith Every Day - St. Patrick’s - 7:30 PM Wednesday - March 21 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Cheerleading Pep Rally - 6:00 PM; auditorium Women’s Workshop Prayer Group - 7:30 PM; rectory Revive: Faith Every Day - St. Patrick’s - 7:30 PM Thursday - March 22 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Cheerleading Practice - 5:30 PM; auditorium Seder Meal - 7:00 PM; auditorium Friday - March 23 Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM; school Marian Conference - 7:00 PM; rectory Living Stations of the Cross - 8:00 PM; church Saturday - March 24 Cheerleading Practice - 10:00 AM; auditorium Communion Retreat - 12:30 PM; auditorium & gym Passion Play - 7:00 PM; auditorium Sunday - March 25 RCIA - 10:00 AM; rectory Teen Club - 7:00 PM; auditorium

Upcoming registration for the following grades:

Kindergarten - 7th Grade

Continuing Faith Formation - 8th Grade Special Needs

Academy Students for First Communion/Confirmation

Re-Registration for all current families will take place on

Monday, March 26th from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 28th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

**After March 26th, there will be no registra-tion during class time. Please make an ap-

pointment via e-mail to meet after class. (stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com)

1 child - $200.00 2+ children - $275.00

Special Needs - $100.00 Registration for new families (and returning

families) will take place on Tuesday, April 10th & 17th from

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday, April 12th & 19th from

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 1 child - $230.00

2+ children - $300.00 Special Needs $100.00

Academy - $80.00 When registering an incoming new student, a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate must be provided to the Religious Education Office even if the child was baptized at St. Charles. 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

Anthony Balto

Carlo Antonucci Joseph J. Romano

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Victoria Bennardello Joe Bisking Emilia Bizzoco Joan Boragi Christopher Buono Madeline Buonpane Mary Campitelli Joseph Carrubba Ronald Carrubba Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Gianna Cerullo John Colella Michael Colman Antonio Colombo Jeannie Corbo Glen Clausen Dennis Cleary John Colella Teresa Deegan Andrew DiPadova Mary Driscoll Russell Dunn Michael Durante Joe Elia Fred Esposito Charles Faberzak Dorothy Fleming Lois Galvin Aniel Garcia Vivian Garsh Harry Guarnieri Josephine Guarnieri Emily Harris Joseph Hosmer Cheryl Houss Helen Istico

Colleen Kaplan Jeannette Castelao Keane Mary Kenny Amanda Lavoro Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Linda LoCocero Diego Lopez Helen Mahon Lauren Marie Barbara Marino Gennaro Musto Virginia Novaro Helen O’Brien Maureen O’Brien Eileen O’Neill Veronica Parascondola Kristina Patafio Diane Petraglia (McKenna) Pasquale Petrucci Louis Principato Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Lee Rhatigan Jeanine Russo Rose Russo Dorothy Sabatell Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Millie Shea Howard Shock Howard Shock, Jr. Toni Smith Marie Starita Ann Van Houten Herb Van Houten Theresa Verry Margaret Ward Sara Weiss Norm Zuniga

MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate

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

Jake Reader & Andrea Cella

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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The St. Charles School Annual Spring Event is set to take place on Friday,

April 20. With the help of our parish families, we can help ensure another successful fundrais-er for our children! We are asking for any dona-tions of new, unopened items, gift cards, bottles of wine/liquor, or anything that can be used to help us. Please label it “Spring Event” and drop it off at the school door duty room. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Call Ange-la at 917-848-2764 for additional information.

THE SEASON OF LENT

ABSTINENCE Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years and older.

FASTING Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, by all Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal; two smaller meals are per-mitted as necessary to maintain strength accord-ing to one’s needs, but eating solid food be-tween meals is not permitted.

RECONCILIATION MONDAY

Confessions will be heard throughout the Arch-diocese from 3:00 - 8:00 on Monday, March 26th. This is a good opportunity during Lent to re-ceive this sacrament.

CHRISM MASS The Archdiocese Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 27th at 4:00 PM at St. Pat-rick’s Cathedral. All are invited to attend.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

The annual Holy Land collection will take place on Good Friday. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education and helps to preserve sacred shrines.

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Living Stations of the Cross Friday - March 23rd at 8:00 PM Friday - March 30th at 8:00 PM

Palm Sunday - March 25th

Masses: Saturday Evening at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM

Sunday at 8:15 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, 12 Noon and 1:15 PM

Holy Thursday - March 29th

8:30 AM Liturgy of the Hours with Morning Prayer

10:00 AM Holy Mass (for those unable to at-tend the 7:30 PM Mass)

7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Procession of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration at Repository (light reception held in the auditorium after Mass)

11:30 PM Night Prayer

Good Friday - March 30th 8:30 AM Liturgy of the Hours with

Morning Prayer 12 Noon - Three Hours Agony

Stations of the Cross Confessions 12 - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 8:00 PM Living Stations of the Cross

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Holy Saturday - March 31st 8:30 AM Liturgy of the Hours with

Morning Prayer 11:30 AM Blessing of Food

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Confessions

Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord Easter Vigil Mass - Saturday, March 31st at 8:00 PM Easter Sunday Masses - 8:15 AM, 9:30 PM, 10:45 AM, 12 Noon, 12:10 PM (Auditorium) and 1:15 PM

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

THE JOE-PADDY FESTIVAL A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to visit a friend of

mine who was studying for the priesthood at Saint Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida. It was late in February and the weather was beautiful, in the mid-seventies, the weather most of us are pining for after the current week of Nor’Easter’s. Outside the gate of the seminary, they had a huge sign which advertised “The Joe-Paddy Festival.” Intrigued, I asked my host what this was all about. “Oh,” he explained. “It’s a night of celebration honoring both Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick.” That’s where the Joe-Paddy came from! The menu for the party as you might guess, was corn beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread plus spaghetti and meatballs and Saint Joseph pastries. The best of both worlds as they say! I think we all enjoy the food and the fun that goes along with the celebration of two of the most popular saints of the Catholic Church. But sometimes with all the celebrating, we kind of forget the saints that are being honored. Saint Patrick, whose feast we commemorated on Saturday, did not originally come from Ireland-surprise! He was born in roman Britain about the year 387. At the age of 16, Patrick was captured by raiders and sold as a slave in Ireland. He was forced to work as a shepherd there and faced very difficult and harsh conditions. It was there tending the sheep that he prayed constantly to God. Really it was his captivity that led to his spiritual conversion. After six years, Patrick escaped and went to France where he was ordained a priest. In a vision, he heard a call to come back to Ireland: “We beseech you, holy youth, come back to Erin and walk among us once more.” Ordained a bish-op, he received the commission from the Pope to go to Ireland and spread the faith. Ireland was a totally Pagan nation and Patrick’s chief enemies were the Druids. Through incredible determination, perseverance and courage, Saint Patrick established the Catholic faith firmly in Ireland, in his confession, he wrote: “God gave me the great grace that through me many peoples should be reborn in God, and then made perfect by confirmation and everywhere among them clergy ordained for a people so recently com-ing to believe, one people gathered by the Lord from the ends of the earth.” In Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of our own Archdiocese, we see the good that one person can do motivated by faith and the love of Jesus Christ! Then what about Saint Joseph? We celebrate his feast this Monday. For one, Saint Joseph was not Italian-surprise! Rather we know from the gospel that he was a Jewish carpenter. Saint Joseph, however, was a man of utmost faith. Although not understanding everything, Joseph put his faith and trust in the Lord’s plan. Betrothed to Mary, when he discovered that she was pregnant, he wanted to end the relationship. Through the intervention of an angel, Jo-seph discovered the true nature of Mary’s pregnancy and did not look back. Joseph became the custodian or “Foster Fa-ther” of Jesus Christ. He worked very hard at his carpentry trade and thus is a model for workers even today. Although we have no recorded words of his in the Scriptures, Joseph’s humble and trusting faith in the face of enormous difficulties speaks volumes to us. He carried out his vocation with complete fidelity until the Lord called him home! He is the Patron Saint of the Universal Church. Although Saint Patrick never marched in a parade with a Shillelagh and Saint Joseph never ate Sfingi pastries, still we honor these two holy men on their special days and beg their intercession. May the “Joe-Paddy” Saints bless you and your families in a special way this week! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10