April 28, 2013

Mission Statement

St. Charles Borromeo Parish is a Christ-Centered, Catholic worshipping community which serves the diverse needs and

celebrates the God-given gifts of our parishioners and the global community in a spirit of joy and generosity.

3003 Dewey Avenue

Rochester, NY 14616

Parish Office

(585) 663-3230

Fax: (585) 663-8055

Christian Formation

(585) 663-8000

e-mail: gstcharl@dor.org

Visit our Parish website:

www.stcharlesgreece.org

Eastern Greece/Charlotte

Churches website:

www.eastgreececharlottecatholics.org

Diocese of Rochester website:

www.dor.org

Mass Schedule

Daily Liturgy:

8:00 a.m. (Monday-Friday)

Sunday Liturgies:

Saturday: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation:

Saturday: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Our church is equipped with a

hearing-loop for hearing aid

wearers. Switching your

hearing aid to the “T-Mode”

position should allow you to

hear the service.

Parish Office Hours

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9::00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Dear Parishioners,

There is an appointed time for everything and a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant.

A time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away. What advantage has the worker from his toil? I have considered the task which God has appointed for men to be busied about. God has made everything appropriate to its time, and has put the timeless into their hearts, without men’s ever discovering

from beginning to end., the work which God has done. I recognized that there is nothing better than to be glad and to do well during life. For every man, moreover,

to eat and drink and enjoy the fruit of all his labor is a gift of God.

Ecclesiastes 3:1,2,6,9-13

This is one of my favorite scripture quotes and it is appropriate to use it to share this message with all of you. I have spent 18 wonderful and life-giving years here at St. Charles parish. Each one of them and each one of you have been great gifts from our God. It is time to move on to retirement which will take place at the end of June.

I do plan on remaining a member of the parish because I stand in awe of your deep faith and generosity.

You have gifted me over the years in so many ways. It has been such a privilege to have shared in your children’s Baptisms, First Eucharist, and Confirmations. I have been gifted to guide many of you over the years into becoming Catholic or completing your Sacraments through the RCIA/RCIC process. We have buried many of your loved ones. Each time I helped with a funeral, I thanked God for the witness in faith the deceased have been. I have visited you when you were sick and rejoiced when you returned to the fullness of health.

They have been joyful years. I will miss being a part of the staff, but know that it is “time.” As Sisters, we do not retire, but “recycle.” I will be busy helping my Mercy community.

With love and gratitude, I wish you peace.

Sr. Miriam

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Sunday, April 28 9:30 a.m. Child Church—CH 10:30 a.m. Charley’s Angels Rehearsal—CH (Choir Room) 10:45 a.m. Scripture Study—SCH/8 6:00 p.m. Youth Group—Youth Room (off of PC) Monday, April 29 7:00 p.m. Fundraising Committee Meeting—SCH/10 Tuesday, April 30 12:15 p.m. Al-Anon Support Group—SCH/5 7:00 p.m. AA “Sober” Group—SCH/28 Wednesday, May 1 1:00 p.m. Seniors Card Group—SCH/10 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (#192)—PC 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Workshop—SCH/10 6:30 p.m. Schola (Cantor) Rehearsal—CH 7:00 p.m. Baptism Class—SCH/5 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—CH Thursday, May 2 6:30 p.m. Men’s Club—PC 6:30 p.m. Scripture Study—SCH/8 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal—CH Friday, May 3 Saturday, May 4 Sunday, May 5 9:30 a.m. Child Church—CH 10:30 a.m. Charley’s Angels Rehearsal—CH (Choir Room) 10:45 a.m. Scripture Study—SCH/8 3:30 p.m. Greece Choral Society—CH (“Sacred Music Concert”) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group—Youth Room (off of PC)

First Communion Celebration Next Weekend (May 4 & 5)

The First Eucharist children, with the help of their parents and families, have been learning what it means to be a member of a Eucharistic community. Next weekend, they will be coming to the Table of the Lord for the first time at the 4:30, 9:30 and 11:30 Masses. It is truly a time of joy for them and for us, as we are all touched by sacramental celebrations. They remind us that we are part of the Body of Christ and that we share in this sacred meal. Please keep the children and their families in your prayers this coming week as they prepare for next weekend’s celebration.

Masses

Sunday, April 28—5th Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 8:00 a.m. Frank & Walter Schwind 9:30 a.m. Deacon Robert & Clara Solan 11:30 a.m. Specialist Keith Girardi-Pulley

Monday, April 29 Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 8:00 a.m. Helen Thape

Tuesday, April 30 Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a 8:00 a.m. Mary Bolger Wednesday, May 1 Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 Mt 13:54-58 8:00 a.m. Jim Castelein

Thursday, May 2 Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 8:00 a.m. Rpbert Ewell

Friday, May 3 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14 8:00 a.m. Communion Service

Saturday, May 4 Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 NO Daily Mass 4:30 p.m. George LaBrake Jr.

Sunday, May 5—6th Sunday of Easter Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29 8:00 a.m. Rod Davis & Robert Kowalski 9:30 a.m. James Penney 11:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Turo Family

Altar Servers Weekend of May 4 & 5

4:30 p.m. D. Geisler, J. Cilano 8:00 a.m. K. Brady 9:30 a.m. E. Mulcahy, B. Mulcahy, C. Bowser 11:30 a.m. A. Latona, B. Brewer, E. Brewer

Music Ministry Weekend of May 4 & 5

4:30 p.m. Cantor 8:00 a.m. Cantor 9:30 a.m. Cantor

11:30 a.m. Cantor

MEN'S CLUB The May Men's Club meeting will be held on

Thursday, May 2, in the Parish Center. Dinner will be at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 30, to Matt McLaren at 615-6063.

Items for publication in the bulletin are due in the Parish Office at least 10 days before the date of the bulletin in which they are to appear. A contact name and phone number must be included for each item submitted, and this information will appear in the bulletin. Articles will appear at the discretion of the bulletin editor.

The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week:

In Loving Memory of

Joseph J. Firpo by his son, John

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$338 went to Andrews Center. R

Community Bikes will be this weekend’s Parish Sharing recipient.

During the month of May, a special month for the Blessed Mother, our tithing emphasis will be on mothers and children. Our tithing recipient for next weekend will be the Women's Care Center, a Catholic lay ministry located on Lake Avenue (by Charlotte Furniture). They provide counseling, self-administered pregnancy kits, a listening ear to all who come or call. They make referrals to doctors, service agencies, and also for post-abortion counseling. Chastity information is shared with unmarried clients who have a negative pregnancy test. WCC was formed in 1990. In 2011 they became affiliated with the American Life League. St. Charles has a long history of association with this ministry...baby showers, gifts from the giving tree, and more than $8,900 of parish sharing (in the last 15 years).

We Welcome You to St. Charles Borromeo Parish

Thank you for joining us. We are glad you have chosen to worship at St. Charles this weekend. Are you interested in becoming a member of the parish? If you need more information or would like to register, please call Mary Eggleston at 663-3230 x107 or contact her by e-mail at meggleston@dor.org.

PARISH SUPPORT

SUNDAY PLATE FOR APRIL 21, 2013 ACTUAL* WEEKLY GOAL VARIANCE $13,516 $12,500 +$1,016

YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE GOAL VARIANCE $518,319 $525,000 -$6,681 *Includes Electronic Giving

CATHOLIC COURIER SPECIAL COLLECTION: $691

ATTENDANCE BY MASS (CHURCH CAPACITY: 702)

4:30 (SAT): 376 (54%) 8:00 AM: 166 (24%) 9:30 AM: 346 (49%) 11:30 AM: 246 (35%)

TOTAL: 1,134 .

(OUR FISCAL YEAR IS 7/1/12 - 6/30/13)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Please remember to turn in your 2013-14 Stewardship Commitment Card which is aimed at identifying ALL forms of stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure. Even if you are unable to increase your financial pledge (or make a pledge), we are asking EVERYONE to return this Stewardship Commitment Card. The Parish Finance Council relies on the financial information to formulate next year's budget. The Parish Stewardship Committee reviews the information in the Time and Talent sections to help identify the many gifts and interests of our parishioners. Please return the commitment card in the enclosed return envelope or drop them in the collection basket during Mass as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued generosity, support and cooperation!

St. Charles Legacy Update As of April 19, 2013

Target: $55,980

Pledged: $19,325 (34.25%)

# of Donors: 128

It’s Not Too Late! Donate to This Worthy Cause and Help Our Priests & Seminarians

The $14 million campaign is a special diocese-wide initiative that seeks to meet two crucial needs: to provide excellent education and formation for the greatly increasing number of young men preparing to be priests and to provide our senior priests a secure retirement after their many years of selfless service. Currently, the funds available in the Priest Pension Fund and the Seminarian Formation Fund are insufficient to meet these needs...

To give, you can respond to the mailing you received; take part in this parish’s in-pew pledge weekend on (dates); or give securely online at www.dor.org.

Through your generosity, we can continue to serve the needs of our priests and seminarians, ensure a vibrant priesthood and pass on our rich heritage to future generations.

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Parish Stewards:

All of Us - the People of Saint Charles

Assisted by:

Pastor

Fr. John Firpo x101 (ffirpo@dor.org)

Parochial Vicar

Fr. Anthony Nketiah x102 (fnketiah@dor.org)

Assisting Weekends

Fr. Thomas R. Statt x111

Deacon

Dan Callan x117 (dcallan@dor.org)

Pastoral Associate

Sr. Miriam Nugent, RSM x104

(miriamrsm@rochester.twcbc.com)

Christian Formation Office

Administrator

Margaret Gray x106 (mgray@dor.org)

Secretary

Mary Eggleston x107 (meggleston@dor.org)

Youth Group Volunteer Coordinator

Sherry Clifford (sherrann@hotmail.com)

Parish Office

Business Manager

Chris DiMartino x105 (cdimartino@dor.org)

Secretary

Joan Bigham x108 (jbigham@dor.org)

Maintenance

Bob Borelli, Jackie Feeney, John Paradiso

Parish Musicians

Michelle Brady (Bell Choir)

Marcia Sheremeta (mewsic2@aol.com)

Ralph Zecchino (Sanctuary Choir)

Parish Pastoral Council Members

Andy Maillet, Suzanne Korneliusen, Barb Otero,

Tom Maier, John Siwicki, Bill Fenlon,

Dennis Viele, Mike Maher, David Falzarano

Parish Finance Council Members

Michael Connelly, Claudine Dixon,

David Steklenski, Carol Thompson,

Thomas Wasnock

LIGHTHOUSE CDS We have many different Lighthouse CD

titles stocked in the church. There are 3

kiosk displays and 2 literature racks with

assorted materials. Specifically for the Easter season:

Three Days That Changed the World, The Passion

of Christ in Light of the Holy Shroud of Turin, The

Saving Power of Divine Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday

is the first Sunday after Easter). In addition to

numerous CD titles, there are pamphlets, booklets,

and books. One of the newer CDs is called Winning

the Culture Wars by Dr. Peter Kreeft. Explore!

Annual Diocesan

Wedding Jubilee Mass

Bishop Matthew Clark will preside at

a Wedding Jubilee Mass to honor

couples who have been married 25

years or more on Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 pm at Sacred

Heart Cathedral. A reception will follow the Mass to

honor the attendees. If you would like an invitation to

this Mass, please send your name and address to

Sylvia Mancuso at smancuso@dor.org or call her at

328-3228, ext. 1295.

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17th

Annual Run for the Young

Join the fun at the 17th

annual Run for the Young 5K

road race and 1-mile fun run sponsored by the Dio-

cese of Rochester. This road race is open to all ages

and will be held Saturday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m., at St.

Lawrence Church in Rochester. The 5K is a certified

course that is flat and fast! The race features over

$500 in cash awards to top 3 male and female open

and masters runners plus 90 medals awarded to age

group winners. There is a large post race party, free t-

shirts, and over $2,000 in door prizes for all partici-

pants. All proceeds benefit the Bishop Matthew Clark

Youth Advocacy Fund. This fund supports Youth Min-

istry and Youth Ministry program throughout the Dio-

cese of Rochester. For example in 2011, the fund

awarded over $5,000 in scholarships for NCYC.

Mom’s Group The St. Charles Mom's Group is

starting a Saturday walking group.

Every second Saturday moms will be

meeting at 9:30 am in front of Tim

Horton’s in the Greece Ridge Mall

(next to the toddler play area). Mom's

will walk the mall and then are welcome to stay and

play/socialize. All moms and children are welcome.

Please come to spend some time with other families

from our parish! We look forward to seeing you

there!

Questions? Contact Margaret Gray @ 663-8000 or

mgray@dor.org.

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FASHION SHOW WAS A HUGE SUCCESS - THANK YOU!

This year’s St. Charles Ladies Fashion Show & Luncheon was a huge success. Everyone had a wonderful time. We want to thank all those who made it so successful: our guest speaker—Barbara Deane-Williams, the models, Christopher & Banks / CJ Banks, the vendors, those who helped with the set-up, decorating and take-down, the local businesses who supported the show with advertisements and/or raffle prizes, those who donated baskets for the silent auctions, the Aquinas Institute, Bishop Kearney High School and Odyssey Academy students who helped, the Parish staff for their support and help, the Fundraising Committee for pulling it all together and of course, all who attended.

THANK YOU to Our Vendors: Annette Santangelo Nancy Cody Debbie Carter (Jewelry & Floral Arrangements) (Women’s Health & Information) (Crocheted Necklaces & Bracelets)

Michelle Josephson Patti Dohr Lu Monday (Thirty One Gifts, etc.) (Mary Kay) (Scarves, Scentsy Warmers, etc.)

Bridget Wegman (Unique Handmade Jewelry)

THANK YOU for the Raffle Donations: AT&T – West Ridge Rd. Agatina’s Restaurant Blanchard Florist Brook House Bugaboo Creek Charisma Jewelers Creative Touch Nail Salon Encore Chocolates Fabulous Flowers Faris Pharmacy Heritage Jewelers J. Williams Jewelers Julie O’Neill Kalina’s Café Pinewood Country Club Rochester Athletic Club Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Seabreeze Park Seneca Park Zoo Solutions Spa The Gem Lab Triano’s Friendly Market Wendy’s

Pictures from the 2013 Fashion Show are on the Parish website. They can be viewed by clicking the “St. Charles on Flickr” link.