CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

APRIL 30, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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 stcharles@verizon.net (718) 987-5780 Website: saintcharles.weebly.com Religious Education 200 Penn Avenue (718) 979-6800

Parish Office Hours Sunday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 7:00 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, after evening Masses, 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 – MAY 1 8:30 - Lauren Houss - Living Intention 11:30 - Eileen & Vincent Arnone, Jr. - Ann. TUESDAY - MAY 2 8:30 - Domenico & Francesca DiGiacomo Mem. 11:30 - Eileen P. Hanley - Ann. WEDNESDAY - MAY 3 8:30 - Christine Falzarano - Ann. 11:30 - Ann Casey - Ann. THURSDAY - MAY 4 8:30 - John Gioia - Ann. 11:30 - Frances Fithian - Ann. FRIDAY - MAY 5 8:30 - Thomas W. Burke - Mem. 11:30 - Capt. John Drennan NYFD - Mem. SATURDAY - MAY 6 8:30 - Edilberto Causon- Mem. 4:00 - Marie & Joseph Hunold - Mem. 5:30 - Anthony Conio - Mem. SUNDAY - MAY 7 8:15 - Michael Spelman & Chris Hoban - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Luigi & Filomena DiRe - Mem. 12:00 - Paul & Lilly Romando - Mem. 1:15 - Thomas Golding - Mem.

EASTER SUNDAY April 16, 2017 March 27, 2016 $19,027.00 $21,249.00

SUNDAY ENVELOPES $13,317.51 $14,658.90

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 Oils

The Wine & Hosts for the week of April 30 - May 6, 2017 are offered in loving memory of Andy Tafuri at the request of his wife, Ann. If you would like to make arrangements to have the flowers for the main altar, the wine & hosts or oils used for the Mass candles in memory of a loved one or a special occasion, please, call the rectory.

May 6 / May 7 Mass Schedule 4:00 10:45 5:30 12:00 8:15 1:15 9:30

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 Wednesdays at 1:30 PM except for the third Wednesday of the month; rectory Baptism Classes First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM; rectory Bereavement Group Thursdays - 7:30 PM; rectory 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 Leisure Group Thursdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; auditorium Legion of Mary Mondays at 7:00 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

Marian Conference

On Saturday, May 20th, at Notre Dame H.S. Academy (Arts and Humanities Building), the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be present from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. There will be a rosary procession, May crowning and Mass followed by speakers from Good Counsel Homes, Pro-Life Elderly and Homebound Club Inc.; lunch will be served; visit Vendors; confes-sion; Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Stations of the Cross.; Vigil Mass. For more information call: 646-662-3914.

Eucharistic Ministers Adoration

On Friday, May 5th, we will be having Eucharis-tic Ministers Adoration ( Holy Hour) in the Church starting at 7:30 PM. All are welcome.

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. We will have a Mother’s Day No-vena at the 8:30 AM Mass starting on Monday May 15 through Wednesday, May 17 for all moth-

ers, living and deceased. Envelopes are availa-ble in the vestibule of the church and in your en-velope packet and they will be kept on the altar for the month of May.

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PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 1, - May 7, 2017

Monday - May 1 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Prayer Group & Holy Hour - 7:30 PM; church Tuesday - May 2 St. Anthony Novena; after the 8:30 & 11:30 AM Masses Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15 PM Baptism Class - 8:00 PM; rectory Wednesday - May 3 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Thursday - May 4 Caregivers Meeting - 9:30 AM; rectory Seniors - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; school Bereavement - 7:30 PM; rectory Friday - May 5 Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM; school Saturday - May 6 First Holy Communion - 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM; church Sunday - May 7 Expectant Parents Mass - 9:30 AM; church Parish Coffee Hour - 10:30 AM -11:30 AM; School Teen Club - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; school

Ignatian Spirituality

The next session of “Ignatian Spirituality” will be on Saturday, May 6th, in the Presen-tation /center at St. Clare’s Parish. We will meet right after the Saturday 9:00 AM Mass (optional) and the one hour session will begin at 10:00 AM. We look forward to this time with you.

Legion of Mary

We will be starting a “Legion of Mary” group in our parish. We will be meeting every Mon-day starting May 1st at 7:00 PM in the rectory. For further information, please contact Arlene Rhenos at 347-600-8884.

On Sunday, May 7, we invite all expectant parents and their families to join us at the 9:30 Mass for a special blessing. If you plan to join us, we ask that you please call the rec-tory and leave your name and phone num-ber with our parish secretary.

The Second Collection at all the Masses this weekend is for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.

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May Crowning

Our Annual May Crowning will take place on Sunday, May 14 at the 1:15 Family Mass. Please join us to honor our Blessed Mother.

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

Joseph LiLama John Anderson

Josephine Varesi Lois Westfall

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr Joan Boragi Eva Bonafilia James Campitelli Mary Campitelli Clara Carlino Marty Casey Anthony Cassaro Irma Cassella Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Luz Causon Ann Marie Coppola Carmine Coronato, Jr. Philip DeFonte Herb DeGroot Frances DeMarco Randi Dietrich Michael DiFalco Mary Driscoll Marilyn Droge Russell Dunn Michael Durante Pearl Dweck Joseph Elia Charles Faberzak Gloria Faraci Robert Faraci Dorothy Fleming Aniel Garcia Robert Gardner Marie Grzeczka Emily Harris Cheryl Houss Helen Istico Jeannette Castelao Keane John Kelley Peggy Kiernan Trevor Kwatkowski Amanda Lavoro

Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Diego Lopez Chris Madden Helen Mahon Lauren Marie Raymond Mignone Ann Murphy Pamela Murphy Gennaro Musto Erin O’Keefe Anthony Paragone Roberta Paragone Veronica Parascondola Mary Parnell Marie Petrocelli Pasquale Petrucci Lee Rhatigan Mary Ruggiero Rose Russo Vincent Russo Dorothy Sabatell Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony & Leonarda Scocco Jerry Scotti Susan Sexton Howard Shock Howard Shock, Jr. Maryann Sparano Marie Starita Dolores Tombolini Ann Van Houten Herb Van Houten Roseann Venturino Theresa Verry Margaret Ward Sara Weiss Norm Zuniga

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 _____________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS/TELEPHONE NUMBER

_______________________________________

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Come and See

Discerning a Religious Vocation As a Daughter of Divine Charity

St. Joseph Hill Retreat Center 850 Hylan Blvd

May 12th and May 13th, 2017 For further information please call:

Sr. Denise at: 3347-224-4310 or Sr. Rita at: 917-940-0784

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PARISH NEWS

Digital Prayer Tools

FORMED.org (parish code XQ43Q3) www.wordonfire.org 3minuteretreat.com

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St. Charles Church Website

Please take some time to visit our website at www.saintcharles.weebly.com. You will find some history of our parish, as well as current bulletins. If you are new to the area and would like to register with St. Charles Church, there is a link for registration.

Book Club

Our book for April is : “An Invisi-ble Thread”. This inspirational

New York times bestseller chronicles the life-long friendship between a busy sales executive and a disadvantaged young boy, and how both of their lives were changed by what began as one small gesture of kindness. We meet the 3rd Thursday each month in the rectory basement at 4:00 PM.

25th and 50th Wedding

Anniversaries

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2017 are invited to attend the annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Sunday, June 11th at 2:00 pm. Pre-registration is required. Please call the rectory to register. The closing date to register for the Mass at the Cathedral is Friday, May 12th. The 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration will take place here at St. Charles on Sunday, May 21st at the 9:30 Mass. Please call the rectory to register.

You may be wondering why we haven’t started up the Annual Cardinal’s Appeal for 2017. St. Charles is

launching “Renew and Rebuild”, a five year campaign to raise funds for some very exciting parish initiatives. Every parishioner will be asked to play a part in our campaign. We will not conduct a separate Cardinal’s Appeal this year. You will be hearing more about “Renew and Rebuild” very soon. In the meantime, please pray for the success of this very im-portant undertaking.

St. Charles Cheerleading is hold-ing tryouts for all girls entering Grades 2 through 8 for the 2017-2018 school year on the following dates:

Monday 5/8/17 from 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday 5/10/17 from 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday 5/12/17 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

All three dates are mandatory! A full info pack-et will be distributed the first day of tryouts. Please send your daughter in shorts, t-shirt and light sneakers. Questions? Please call Beth McGovern at 917-538-3756. Thanks and hope to see you there!

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

THE SPIRIT AT SAINT CHARLES… Last Friday, April 28th the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered to 96 of our seventh graders here at St. Charles Parish by our “Own” Bishop John O’Hara. The Holy Spirit came, not with tongues of fire and a strong wind, but ra-ther gently with the bishop’s anointing of chrism and laying on of hands.

In his excellent homily to the children, Bishop O’Hara used the illustration of a cell phone. That is very appropriate because as we all know many of our young people today are attached to their cell phone and are always glancing at them! The bishop asked the children this question, “What happens if you don’t charge your cell phone?” Of course, the answer came back: “It won’t work!’ Bishop O’Hara then went on to use this analogy and apply it to our Catholic faith. He said, “Unless you plug into your faith by going to Mass on Sunday and receiving the sacraments, your faith will die out, just like an uncharged cell phone!” I think that made a great impression on the kids. It certainly made an im-pression on me! Confirmation is the sacrament that completes our initiation as Catholics. On the Pentecost, 120 fear-ful disciples gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem and received the Holy Spirit. Tongues of fire, like so many flaming chandeliers, hovered over their heads. The Spirit empowered these men, so weak of themselves, to become extraordinary witnesses to Jesus Christ and His Church. Through them the Church started. Pente-cost could be called “The Birthday” of the Catholic Church. Certainly we need the spirit of those first disciples in our own day and age. Many Catholics do not tap into the graces received on confirmation day and so the flame of the spirit can “peter out” just like a dying cell phone! Speaking to confirmation candidates, I always emphasize the fact that it’s not “Graduation” from the Church; it’s a beginning not an end. In that regard, I heard a story about a pastor who had trouble with squir-rels in the Church. They had invaded the sanctuary and it was tough getting them out. The priest tried all kinds of practical ways to get rid of these pests but to no avail. They always returned to Church. Finally, the pastor had an idea. He had each of the squirrels confirmed and they never came back to Church again! Of course we know that’s not a true story. But it is true to say very sadly, that for so many of our Catholic youth, after confirmation they may not “darken the door” of the Church for many years thereafter. We need to remedy this situation. One way to do this is for all of us to follow Bishop O’Hara’s advice and “Plug Into” our religion and live out our faith a bit more enthusiastically. Think of the power of example. Parents are the first teachers of the children in the ways of faith. But if the adults are not setting a good exam-ple by praying and going to Mass on Sunday, then how much can we expect from the kids? Something to think about! Congratulations to all our boys and girls who received the Holy spirit on Friday. May this special gift of God empower them to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ, not for just one day but throughout their whole lives! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10

Church Name: St. Charles Church

Bulletin No. 511977

Bulletin for the Week of April 30, 2017 (511977.4.30.17)

Number of Pages: 12 (includes 2 advertisement pages and one cover sheet)

And one two-sided insert