CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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1 CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES 644 CLAWSON STREET, OAKWOOD HEIGHTS, STATEN ISLAND, NY JUNE 11, 2017 FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY

2 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) (718) Fax: (718) Fax: (718) Address Tuition Office stcharles@verizon.net (718) Website: saintcharles.weebly.com Religious Education 200 Penn Avenue (718) 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 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 Parish Registration New parishioners need to register at the rectory. Please inform us if you move into or out of the parish. 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 Instruction 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. Attendance at Pre-Cana and Natural Family Planning 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 Education Office. 2

3 LITURGY CORNER MONDAY JUNE 12 8:30 - Family of Baby Lily Jo Jurgens - Mem. 11:30 - Robert Brigande - Ann. TUESDAY - JUNE 13 8:30 - Rose Pasquariello - Ann. 11:30 - Gabrielle Farina - Mem. WEDNESDAY - JUNE 14 8:30 - Michael Pasqualone - Ann. 11:30 - Vito Moreno - Mem. THURSDAY - JUNE 15 8:30 - Family of Baby Lily Jo Jurgens - Ann. 11:30 - Joseph Figliolo - Mem. FRIDAY - JUNE 16 8:30 - Ralph Codispoti - Mem. 11:30 - Lucille & Richard Owens - Mem. SATURDAY - JUNE 17 8:30 - Theresa & Santolo Scotto - Mem. 4:00 - John K. & Angelo Proscia - Mem. 5:30 - Bridget & Timothy Leary & Laurence Sullivan - Mem. SUNDAY - JUNE 18 8:15 - Melissa Nelson - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Mark Price - Ann. 12:00 - Mary & Jerry Saccone - Mem. 1:15 - Lucille Owens - Mem. Weekly Offerings May 28, 2017 May 29, 2016 $10, $10, Flowers, Wine & Hosts and Oils The Wine & Hosts for the week of June 11 - June 17, 2017 are offered in loving memory of Nicholas Corrado at the request of his wife, Cecilia & son Paul. 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. 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 ( ) or Lois Galvin ( ) 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. June 17 / June 18 Mass Schedule 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. 4:00 Fr. Marius 10:45 Fr. Stefan 5:30 Fr. Jerome 12:00 Fr. Jerome 8:15 Msgr. Whalen 1:15 Fr. Marius 9:30 Msgr. Whalen 3

4 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 Fall. 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 Wednesday at 3:30 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 Book Club For our June meeting on June 15th, we will discuss Lilac Girls. This New York Times bestseller was inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine. This remarkable debut novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history in their quest for love, freedom, and second chances. We meet the 3rd Thursday each month in the rectory basement at 4:00 PM Mass Book Opening The Mass Book for 2018 will be opening on Saturday, June 17 from 9:00-2:00 in the school auditorium. We ask that you come prepared with a list of Masses you wish to book for 2018 and an alternate date or time in case the first one is not available. Limit 6 requests per family. Take a Glance We have a new addition in the vestibule of the church. Please take a moment to glance at our pamphlets, books, and tapes kiosk. Summer Basketball Clinics Summer basketball clinics will held on Friday evenings beginning June 30 until July 28 from 5:30-8:30. Registration is open for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. The clinics are directed by Felician College Head Coach, Steve Fagan. To register call Steve at or him at fagans@felician.edu. 4

5 PARISH NEWS CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 12, - June 18, 2017 Monday - June 12 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - June 13 St. Anthony Novena; after the 8:30 & 11:30 AM Masses 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 7:15 PM Wednesday - June 14 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Legion of Mary - 3:30 PM; rectory Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School is fast approaching. VBS is a week long camp that runs from June 26th to June 30th from 9-12 in the school. Children in grades prek- 4 through 6th are welcome to attend. The kids will learn about our faith, make crafts, attend Mass and partake in activities such as music and gym. Snacks are served. Forms are available for pickup in the rectory as well as in the vestibule of the church. The forms are due back by June 11. Checks should be made payable to St. Charles Teen Club. Thursday - June 15 Caregivers Meeting - 9:30 AM; rectory Book Club - 4:00 PM; rectory Friday - June 16 Saturday - June Mass Book Opens - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; school Sunday - June 18 Parish Coffee Hour - 10:30 AM -11:30 AM; School The Father s Day Novena will begin at the 8:30 Mass starting on Monday, June 19 through Wednesday, June 21 for all fathers living and deceased. Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church and in your envelope packet and they will be kept on the altar for the month of June. The last day of school for St. Charles students is June 19 with 12:00 dismissal. Reports cards will be distributed on June 16. We wish all the children of our parish a safe Bingo is held every Tuesday evening in the auditorium starting at 7:30 PM. Early bird is at 7:15 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. 5

6 WE PRAY...WE CELEBRATE...WE REMEMBER Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr Louise Benigno Eva Bonafilia Joan Boragi Madeline Buonpane James Campitelli Mary Campitelli Clara Carlino Marty Casey Anthony Cassaro Irma Cassella Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Ann Marie Coppola Carmine Coronato, Jr. Philip DeFonte Herb DeGroot Frances DeMarco Randi Dietrich Michael DiFalco Andrew DiPadova Mary Driscoll 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 THE GET WELL LIST Peggy Kiernan Trevor Kwatkowski Amanda Lavoro Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Diego Lopez Helen Mahon Lauren Marie Raymond Mignone Ann Murphy Pamela Murphy Gennaro Musto Erin O Keefe Veronica Parascondola Mary Parnell Marie Petrocelli Pasquale Petrucci Lee Rhatigan Mary Ruggiero Rose Russo Vincent Russo Dorothy Sabatell Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony 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 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 Connie Zinno Michael Battaglia Tina Sconzo Karen Ann Rossiter Estate Planning and Elder Law Seminar Mark Gallo, Esq. of the Law Firm of Gallo & Spero, LLP will be conducting a complimentary Estate Planning and Elder Law Seminar, entitled Protecting Your Wealth and Decisions on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM in St. Charles School auditorium. Refreshments will be served. Please call (718) or mgallo@gallosperolaw.com to reserve a seat. Topics to be discussed include: protecting your home from Medicaid liens, how to avoid probate, asset protection trusts, wills, estate & Medicaid planning, community Medicaid vs. nursing home Medicaid, health care proxies, living wills and powers of attorney. Also to be discussed will be the Enhanced Star, Veterans and Senior Citizens real estate tax exemptions in light of the recent renewal requirements. Digital Prayer Tools FORMED.org (parish code XQ43Q3) 3minuteretreat.com dynamiccatholic.com Sacredspace.com 6

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10 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK BLESSED - 3X 0VER! The story is told of Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston who was definitely a colorful character. One time, when he was a young priest, Cushing was called out to give the Last Rites to a man who had collapsed in a department store. Leaning over the man, he asked the ritual question: Do you believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? The man looked up and said, Here I am dying and you re asking me riddles! Well, perhaps for some people, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are a little bit of a riddle. This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity. The Trinity is what we could call a supernatural mystery. It is not something that we can totally explain. Now, there are many natural mysteries in our world that scientists try very hard to shed light upon and sometimes they are successful. But the mystery of the Godhead in three persons, that s not easy to truly gasp. If we go to the New Testament, we will not find the word Trinity there. No, the word is not there but the concept is. Many saints and theologians through the years have sought to explain the mystery of the three persons in one God. Perhaps the most famous legend is that of Saint Patrick who converted the Irish nation. Patrick taught the Irish about the Trinity it is said, by using the three leaf shamrock. That is why most statues of Saint Patrick have him holding a shamrock in his hand. The three leaves on the plant stated Patrick, represented the three persons in God. Saint Thomas Aquinas used three interlocking rings to explain the Trinity, and there have been other attempts to illustrate the mystery as well. Saint Augustine, the great Doctor of the Church wrote a wonderful book entitled On the Trinity. Now, it is definitely not a book that you would take to the beach with you! Very heavy reading! But the saints thought a great deal about God, much more than we do I m sure. Saint Augustine, when writing that book as the story goes, was out walking along the shore of the ocean one day when he spied a little boy. The boy was digging a hole in the sand. Nothing unusual about that. But the boy kept filling his pail with water and dumping it into the little hole. Back and forth he went, pouring the water. Finally, Augustine stopped him. He said, Little one, what are you doing? The boy replied, Mister, I am going to put the entire ocean into this little hole! to which Saint Augustine replied, Impossible, it can t be done! No way can you put the great big ocean into that little hole! Later on though, the saint thought to himself, that s exactly what I am doing when I write about God. My mind is like that little hole and God is really a very big ocean! The point is that the human mind cannot comprehend everything about God mainly because it is limited and we are creatures. However by faith, we do obtain light about God and His greatness. There are times too, that we think about the Trinity. For one, anytime we say our prayers, we begin with the Sign of the Cross, In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We begin Mass in the same way as well. What about the Sacrament of Baptism? In baptism, the priest poured water over our head three times and invoked the Trinity. So by baptism, really each of the three persons is in us by grace. That is something we hardly ever think about-we are temples of the Trinity! The only thing that could spoil that is serious sin. As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity let s rejoice in this Three Fold blessing of God! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10

11 Church Name: St. Charles Church Bulletin No Bulletin for the Week of June 11, 2017 ( ) Number of Pages: 11 (includes 2 advertisement pages and one cover sheet)