CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

MAY 20, 2018 PENTECOST SUNDAY

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 – MAY 21 8:30 - Anne O’Keefe - Mem. 11:30 - Angelone & Pantonio Families - Mem. TUESDAY - MAY 22 8:30 - Andre Mormile - Mem. 11:30 - John Lombardo - Mem. WEDNESDAY - MAY 23 8:30 - Nancy Puglisi - Mem. 11:30 - Marie DeLaurentis - Mem. THURSDAY- MAY 24 8:30 - Denise Ioviero - Mem. 11:30 - Walter Starita - Mem. FRIDAY - MAY 25 8:30 - Palmo Pasquariello - Ann. 11:30 - Martin Carrara - Mem. SATURDAY - MAY 26 8:30 - Anthony Cassella - Mem. 4:00 - Sam Bifulco - Mem. 5:30 - Bridget & Timothy Leary & Sr. Francis DeSales - Mem. SUNDAY - MAY 27 8:15 - Domenica & Vincenzo Giuliana - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Assunta Valeri - Mem. 12:00 - Vincent Bowden - Mem. 1:15 - Michael Felumero, Ralph Valente & Eileen Blasi - Mem.

May 6, 2018 May 7, 2017 $11,603.72 $13,418.97

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 May 20, - May 26, 2018 are offered in loving memory of Marianne LaRocca at the request of Barbara L. Solan. 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 26 / May 27 Mass Schedule

4:00 Msgr. Whalen 10:45 Fr. Marius 5:30 Msgr. Whalen 12:00 Fr. Jerome 8:15 Fr. Jerome 1:15 Fr. Stefan 9:30 Fr. Stefan

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 Wednesday at 1:30 PM; rectory Baptism Classes First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM; rectory Bereavement Group Thursday - 7:30 - 9:00 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 7:00 PM; church Legion of Mary Thursdays at 7:30 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 Third Wednesday at 7:30 PM; rectory

WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR There will be no weekly coffee hour next week, May 27. We will resume on June 3rd.

POPE FRANCIS A MAN OF HIS WORD

Pope Francis - A Man of His Word opens nationwide on Ma 18, 2018. You may never have a change to meet Pope Francis in person, but this movie, co-produced with the

Vatican’s Office of Communication, may make you feel as if you id. The Vatican wanted to make a film that was not about Pope Francis, but was rather from Pope Francis, directly ad-dressing the audience, as if sitting face - to- face with them. The movie is intended to be a per-sonal journey with Pope Francis as he sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. From his deep concern for the poor, to his involvement in environmen-tal issues and social justice. Don’t miss this movie. For more information, go to www.PopeFrancisTickets.com.

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SING OF MARY The choir of St. Charles Par-ish will present a concert of music dedicated to The Blessed Mother on Sunday, June 3 at 3:oo PM in the

church. Come listen to the beautiful music of our choir. Admission is free.

God bless the 7th grade students in our CCD program and school who received Confirmation on Friday, May 18.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 21, - May 27, 2018

Monday - May 21 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - May 22 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; rectory Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15PM Wednesday - May 23 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Thursday - May 24 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Bereavement Group - 7:30 PM; rectory Legion of Mary - 7:30 PM; rectory chapel Friday - May 25 Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM; auditorium Marian Conference - 7:00 PM; rectory Saturday - May 26 Sunday - May 27 Teen Club - 7:00 PM; auditorium

FLOCKNOTE

Cardinal Dolan together with Fr. Jerome want to communi-cate more effectively with you through the technology of to-

day. The Archdiocese has provided us with a tool called Flocknote so that we will be bet-ter equipped to keep our parishioners in-formed of parish events, Archdiocesan an-nouncements, 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 com-munity.

We Invite You to Become a Parishioner

Please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket next weekend. A cen-sus card will be mailed to you for your com-pletion then return it to the rectory. NAME: ______________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________

______________________________________

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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

Joseph Zagami Dawn Cillis

Arline Dalonzo

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Victoria Bennardello Joe Bisking Emilia Bizzoco Joan Boragi Chris & Cookie Bradshaw 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 Dennis Cleary John Colella Grace Divide Teresa Deegan Janet DelRosso Andrew DiPadova Mary Driscoll Russell Dunn Michael Durante Joe Elia Charles Faberzak Dorothy Fleming Danny Fortunato Aniel Garcia Vivian Garsh Harry Guarnieri Josephine Guarnieri Emily Harris Rosemary Hennessey Joseph Hosmer Cheryl Houss Helen Istico Colleen Kaplan Jeannette Castelao Keane Mary Kenny

Amanda Lavoro Loretta Lecce 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 Rita Paragone Mary Parnell Kristina Patafio Christian Pepo Diane Petraglia (McKenna) Pasquale Petrucci Louis Principato Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Lee Rhatigan Jeanine Russo Rose Russo Dorothy Sabatell Grace Salerno Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Howard Shock Howard Shock, Jr. Toni Smith Maryann Sparano Marie Starita Ann Van Houten Herb Van Houten Al Vastano Theresa Verry Fred Volk Christopher Wandy 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

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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ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY The St. Edward Fool Pantry located at 6581 Hylan Boulevard (718-984-1625) is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

PARISH MINISTRIES

ONLINE GIVING - WeSHARE UPDATE (formerly Parish Pay)

If you are subscribed to electronic giving and haven’t signed on to your account since Febru-ary, please do the following to verify your ac-count: send an email to adnygiving@4lpi.com with your full name, home address, email ad-dress, phone number and our parish name and city. WeShare will send you an email to allow you to reset your password and access our do-nation site. Please note, for security reasons, the link will expire 24 hours after receipt of the email. If WeShare cannot match the information you provide, a representative from WeShare will call you at the phone provided in your email. If you wish to contact WeShare directly, please call 800-950-9952. Thank you for using the online giving system and supporting our parish.

LECTORS NEEDED We are in need of lectors to

serve at our Masses on the weekends. If inter-ested, please leave your name and phone num-ber with the secretary in the rectory (718-987-2670).

St. Vincent de Paul will hold their annual baby shower on May 19th & 20th. New items of clothing for new born babies would be appreci-ated. It is not necessary to gift wrap these items. A wishing well will be in the vestibule of the church for you to place your gifts. These gifts will be distributed to various agencies by the members of the society. As always, the recipi-ents of these gifts very much appreciate your generosity.

Cross Road Foundation’s Garden of Life Fundraiser

Join them for their Fifth Anniversary Garden of Life Brunch on June 10th at the Excelsior Grand at 11:00 AM. Fr. Jerome will be honored with the Cardinal John O’Connor Guardian of Life Award for promoting the Culture of Life. Mrs. Joan Mutone will be honored as the Volunteer of the Year. Tickets are $30.00 per person. Family rates are available. Call 718-556-3474 or visit www.crossroadfoundation.org to reserve your seats.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

IS MY DADDY IN HEAVEN? Recently at a Papal audience at Holy Cross Parish in Rome, the Holy Father Pope Francis fielded some questions from the chil-dren. This is usually part of the Pope’s schedule when he visits a parish. Well, this young boy by the name of Emanuele came up to

the microphone to ask the Pope a question. However, the child “froze” when he got up to the mike. One of the Monsignors who was present tried to help the boy. However, he started crying and said, “I can’t.” It was then that Pope Francis intervened. The Holy Father said, “Come, come to me, Emanuele.” He encouraged him to whisper his question in his ear. The Pope gave the boy an embrace and spoke softly to him. Pope Francis said, “If only we could all cry like Emanuele when we have an ache in our hearts!” As it turned out, Emanuele’s father who was an atheist had died and the little boy asked the Pope if his daddy was in heaven. Apparently the father was a very good man because even though an unbeliever, he had his four children baptized into the Catholic faith. The Pope then told the child that God does not abandon anyone. It took more courage he said for an atheist to have his kids baptized than for a believer to do that. Pope Francis consoled the little boy by urging him to pray for his father and reminding everyone that “God has a dad’s heart!” Isn’t that the truth? After all, we call God “Our Father.” Certainly the Pope showed in this incident the compassion of Christ. When I saw his meeting with the boy on television it was very moving. We have to remember that all judgement is in the hands of God. It is God who determines who is in heaven and who is not. Many years ago, a great book was assigned for us as juniors at Monsignor Farrell High School. The book was entitled The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin. It was later made into a movie starring Gregory Peck. In the book, Father Francis Chisholm, a heroic Scottish priest, is sent to China as a missionary. When a plague strikes his parish, his friend, an atheist, Doctor Tulloch comes to help him out. The doctor, in his ef-forts to aid the sick, contracts the plague himself and dies unrepentant. Later on, Father Chisholm was criticized by a nun for not granting his friend absolution. Father Chisholm answers this way: “How do you define a Christian? One who goes to church one day of the seven and then lies, slanders, cheats his fellow men the other six? God judges us not only by what we believe…but by what we do.” I think that the Pope would concur with those words of Father Chisholm. Now, I am not endorsing atheism by any means! However, it is true to say that at times the way some “religious people” act might cause some people to go in that direction! A good Catholic should be one who not only talks a good show but also is a “good show” in the sense that their faith issues forth in actions. The proof inevitably of our love for God is in what we do. A good example speaks much more powerfully than any words. Let us pray to Our Father who is in heaven to imitate the kindness, love and compassion of His Son Jesus Christ! Sincerely in the Lord, Father Jerome 10