Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:15am 9:15am 11:15am Daily: Monday through Friday 9:00am

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1 Welcome to St. Charles Parish. Let the Church always be a place of Mercy and Hope, where Everyone is Welcomed, Loved and Forgiven. Pope Francis Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:15am 9:15am 11:15am Daily: Monday through Friday 9:00am Log in to myuparish app on your smartphone or tablet Our parish staff is here to serve you: Pray for a Pastor Mrs. Roberta Brassard, Business Manager stcharlespittsfield@gmail.com Mrs. Samantha Calebaugh, Director of Faith Formation parishfaithformation@gmail.com L. Joseph Rose, Music Director Ms. Pamela Preston, Child Advocate parishchildadvocate@gmail.com Tim Bissaillon, Facilities Manager stcharlespittsfield@gmail.com St. Joseph Cemetery Superintendent- Jay Meehan Office Manager Nancy Nolan Tel (413) Website stjoecem@verizon.net Parish Office Hours: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, Mon.-Fri. Closed holidays. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday:2:30pm-3:30 pm or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Parents are expected to complete a preparation session. Please contact the parish office for times. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should contact the parish priest New Parishioners Welcome! Please contact the parish office so we can assist you in joining our parish family Ministry to the homebound Please contact the parish office if you or a family member are confined to home or other facility and would like a regular visit Follow us on Rectory Phone # Faith Formation Office # Parish Prayer Line # ext 5 Our parish website:

2 ST CHARLES CHURCH PITTSFIELD You do not possess because you do not ask. You ask but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. James 3:16-4:3 Saturday September 22 Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Sophie & Lee Tullo, remembrance, req. by Linda & Joe Cancilla Sunday September 23 TwentyFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 AM Rory Condron, remembrance, req. by Robbie Brassard 9:15 AM Peter Moresi, 25th anniversary remembrance, req. by his family 11:15 AM Rosalie T. Bohdiewicz, 10th anniversary remembrance, req. by family Monday September 24 9:00 AM David Sexton, remembrance, req. by Joseph & Dolores Powers Tuesday September 25 9:00 AM Pierre Joseph, remembrance Wednesday September 26 9:00 AM< Eleanor M. McGovern, birthday remembrance, req. by Mary Jane & John Kreiger Thursday September 27 9:00 AM Joseph Teti, Sr., 9th anniversary remembrance Friday September 28 9:00 AM Philip Libardi, birthday remembrance, req. by his daughter, Wanda Saturday September 29 Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Mary Pat Ruel, remembrance, req. by Ann McCaffrey Sunday September 30 Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 AM Mass for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, req. by Jackie Mercado 9:15 AM Tara Whitney, 3rd anniversary remembrance 11:15 AM Ralph Polito, 19th anniversary remembrance, req. by his daughter, Joy & family Our Sanctuary Light (over the altar) or Memorial Light (to the left of the altar) are a wonderful way to remember your loved ones. The cost is $10 each, they are lit on Sunday and burn for the entire week. If you would like to purchase either of these lights please call Robbie, Weekly offering (Sept.16) $5, Any envelopes for an additional collection should be put in the basket along with your weekly offering there will not be an actual second collection during the Mass. CCD NEWS CCD Classes are now in session for grades 19. Classes are from 10:0011:00 AM following the 9:15 AM Mass on Sunday mornings. FOOD PANTRY At this time, the Food Pantry is full. We thank you for your generous donations. Until a new Pastor has been named we ask that you do not contribute any more food. The exception will be the gravy packets we are collecting for the Thanksgiving Angels program. Can You Help? Our Parish Finance Council is working to put together a Social/Fundraising Committee. This group will help to brainstorm and implement creative ways the parish can both build community as well as raise needed funds for the parish. If you have an interest or skill set in this area and could be of service to your parish in this way, please contact Robbie by phone, or st.charlespittsfield@gmail.com with your contact information and we will contact you with information regarding the Committee s first meeting. Thank you!

3 TWENTYFIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Tuesday, September 25th Quilting Group meets this week in the Fr. Peter Gregory Church Hall at 6:00 PM. All are welcome. If you are a Eucharistic Minister and can spare an hour or two a month to bring Communion to one of our shutins please contact Trish McCarron, REMINDER PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE WALKWAYS. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE TO GET ACCESS TO THE WALKWAY. THANK YOU! SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 TO ALL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS The October through January schedules have been mailed. Please contact Sue Cetti ( ,scetti@nycap.rr.com) if you have not received yours. You folks are great. Thank you for all you do in these ministries. POPCORN SALE TO BENEFIT CUB SCOUT TROOP 8 Help the Future Leaders of tomorrow by supporting our local Cub Scout Pack 8 s annual popcorn drive. This is our main source of funding for all of this years scouting programs and adventures. The scouts will be selling popcorn this Sunday 9/23 from 89:15 and then from 1010:30. If you have a loved one who needs Communion brought to them please contact Trish McCarron, THANKSGIVING ANGELS ASSIGNMENT Although Thanksgiving is still a few months away it is never too early to think about our donations to the Thanksgiving Angels program. Our assignment this year is gravy packets. 600 packets are needed. Please keep this in mind as you do your grocery shopping. K of C CASINO NIGHT 2018 Coming October 20 Save the date as Knights of Columbus Council #411 in Dalton prepares a funfilled evening to benefit the council s Toy and Charity Fund. The fundraiser is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 20, from 711 p.m.at the St. Agnes parish hall in Dalton. Guests will play for chances to win noncash prizes through a Chinese raffle. If you re interested in sponsoring the event, donating prizes, or buying tickets, contact Chris Mathews at or any K of C member. NO MASSES OR FUNERALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR October 3rd, 4th or 5th

4 ST CHARLES CHURCH PITTSFIELD DAY OF RETREAT (All Are Welcome) OCTOBER 9, :00 am3:00 pm Check in time 8:00 am8:45 am ST. JOSEPH PARISH CENTER, PITTSFIELD, MA Theme: I stand at the door and knock (God Speaks) Which door, God? (We reply) Summary: We will ponder the words of Revelation: I m the God who is, the God who was, and the God about to arrive. I stand at the door and knock. How do we listen to God s knocks? Which doors should be be especially attentive to daily? What if we miss the invitations? How might we be doors to others? Are we open or closed to God knocking through others? Sr. Colette Hanlon, S.C. Presenter Colette Hanlon is a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill whose past ministries include being a teacher of the deaf and the blind, formation ministry, General Councilor, and hospital Chaplain. She is presently a member of the Provincial Council for the Sisters of Charity in Greensburg, PA. Reservation Donation $15 (Continental breakfast & lunch included) RSVP to Carolyn Rousseau, on or before Oct1 Sponsored by the Pittsfield Seton Family Group UPCOMING BUS TRIP FROM ST. JOSEPH S CHURCH Day of Retreat at ENDERS ISLAND, MYS- TIC, CT Tuesday, October 2nd. The bus leaves St. Joe s parking lot at7:30am, coffee reception upon arrival, talks, a wonderful hot lunch, Mass and talk, free time to roam the Island. We leave to return home between4 & 4:30PM. The cost for the day is $92. For reservations please call St. Joseph s Rectory at Pilgrimage to Medjugorje A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will leave onnovember 4and return on November 12, 2018.We will stay with the visionary Mirjana near Apparition Hill.Our Spiritual Directors will be Fr. Timothy Campoli and Deacon John Leary.Many spiritual activities will take place, including daily Mass.A day trip to Dubrovnik on the beautiful Adriatic Sea, is included.the cost is $2,399 which includes airfare, tour guide, hotel, and two meals a day.a bus to and from Logan Airport will be arranged if there is interest.for more information, contact Helen Shea Murphy at: helensheamurphyorhelensheamurphy@verizon.netor CCD TEACHERS NEEDED For Grades 19 Please contact Samantha Calebaugh or parishfaithformation@gmail.com As we reflect on the readings of the day may we be mindful that they are an invitation to each of us to invite others to renew their active participation in the Sacraments. Mention to other parents that the 9:15 AM Mass is a wonderful children s liturgy and it is conveniently scheduled before CCD classes which begin at 10:15 AM. Hold to my covenant, then I will bring them to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer. Pregnancy Support Services is in need of strollers, nondropside cribs, car seats, girl s clothing sizes 2T to 3T, and wipes. Any money donation is also appreciated. Volunteers are always needed to greet our clients. Office hours are 101, Monday through Thursday. Office # is

5 TWENTYFIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Everyday Stewardship I must confess. I have not always prayed for someone if I told him or her I would. I have fallen victim to making the phrase, "You are in my prayers," a sentence void of real emotion or intent. It is like asking the question, "How are you?" Do I always want to know how you are at the time? Then follows the most common responses of "fine" or "good." I could have had the worst day, but I still utter a response that does not reflect my true state. Many of us say things to be nice without really thinking about it. At least, I hope I am not the only one. The truth is that words are meaningless without action. We sometimes make ourselves and others feel better by saying we will do things only to provide no action at all. Offering best wishes to those in real need without any action is worth little. Even if we think we are sincere, true faith without works is dead. Good stewardship requires us to say what we mean and mean what we say. Stewardship is a way of living. It does ask for sentiments of love. It asks for profound actions of love. We need to offer our gifts, talents, time, and prayers to one another and then follow through. This means we need to be more mindful of what we are saying, more committed to following through, and more accountable for our actions if we fail. If we practice this way of living, not only will we be able to say we are doing the right thing, but our integrity will be intact and we will bear witness to the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS During this time of transition at our beloved St. Charles Church, let us be mindful of what the church really is all about. The church is the people as a community, it is not just a building. At this time Msgr. Michael Shershanovich of St. Joseph s Church in Pittsfield has been appointed as a temporary Administrator of St. Charles. He will be helping to fill in at Masses. He is the one we should be looking to have any questions answered. Let us pray and work together for the common good until our new Pastor is sent to us. Please consider donating the Box Tops for Education found on many of the products that you already purchase. There will be a box located at the entrance to the church for you to drop them. Thank you! Knights of Columbus Monsignor Marshall Council #103 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM St. Joseph s Church North Chapel

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