CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

JULY 16, 2017 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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: saintcharles.weebly.com 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 – JULY 17 8:30 - Helen & George Lauer - Mem. 11:30 - Michael Carrara - Ann. TUESDAY - JULY 18 8:30 - John K. Smalley - Ann. 11:30 - Mark Price - Mem. WEDNESDAY - JULY 19 8:30 - Antoinette & Vincenza Parascandola Mem. 11:30 - Robert & Joan Stoll - Mem. THURSDAY - JULY 20 8:30 - Paul DiGiacomo - Mem. 11:30 - Ann Marinaccio - Mem. FRIDAY - JULY 21 8:30 - Joseph Licata - Mem. 11:30 - Michelina Adiletto - Mem. SATURDAY - JULY 22 8:30 - Giovanni Gorga - Mem. 4:00 - Deceased Members of the Giargiana Family & Concetta Damante, Sadie Palombo & Frances Voutsinas - Mem. 5:30 - Jean Monaco - Mem. SUNDAY - JULY 23 8:15 - Helen Matteo - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Frances Sicuranza & Nancy Liguori Mem. 12:00 - Harry Bolten - Mem. 1:15 - Carl Quattrocchi - Mem.

July 2, 2017 July 3, 2016 $12,054.19 $12,560.35

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 July 16 - July 22, 2017 are offered in loving memory of Teresa Gassoso at the request of Attilio & Maria Capalbo & family. The Oils & Candles for the week of July 16 - July 22, 2017 are offered in loving memory of Francesco DiCa-millo at the request of Liberta Buona. The Flowers on the Main Altar for the week of July 16 - July 22, 2017 are in loving memory of Teresa Gassoso at the request of Attilio & Maria Capalbo & family.

July 22/ July 23 Mass Schedule 4:00 Fr. Marius 10:45 Fr. Lawrence 5:30 Fr. Lawrence 12:00 Fr. Marius 8:15 Fr. Jerome 1:15 Fr. Jerome 9:30 Fr. Marius

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. 3

Weekly Offerings

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 Will resume in September

Our Food Pantry, which is or-ganized by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in our parish, ser-vices the needs of many peo-ple in our area. Currently the food pantry is sparse. Non-

perishable food donations would be greatly ap-preciated, especially peanut butter and jelly and pancake batter and syrup. Pasta is not needed at this time. Donations can be dropped off at the rectory and in the vestibule of the church. 4

Digital Prayer Tools

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

dynamiccatholic.com

Religious Education News

The St. Charles Religious Education Program is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve as cat-echists. If you are interested in becoming a cate-c h i s t , p l e a s e c o n t a c t u s a t stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com. We are also looking for classroom aides for our Wednesday classes. If you are in Grades 8 - 12 and would like to volunteer to help us out or need to complete community service hours for high school, please email us at stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com. Registration for Religious Education (grades 1 - 7/Special Needs/Academy) is ongoing through-out the summer. Please email us at stcharelsccd10306@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 17, - July 23, 2017

Monday - July 17 Villamarin Camp - 9:30 AM - 12 Noon; school Drama - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; school Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - July 18 Villamarin Camp - 9:30 AM - 12 Noon: school Drama - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; school Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15 PM Catholic Youth Ministry - 7:30 PM; rectory Wednesday - July 19 Villamarin Camp - 9:30 AM - 12 Noon; school Drama - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; school Legion of Mary - 3:30 PM; rectory Cheerleading Practice - 6:30 PM - 8: 30 PM; auditorium Thursday - July 20 Villamarin Camp - 9:30 AM - 12 Noon; school Caregivers Meeting - 9:30 AM; rectory Drama - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; school Friday - July 21 Villamarin Camp - 9:30 AM - 12 Noon; school Drama - 1:00 PM - 12 Noon; school Saturday - July 22 Sunday - July 23 Parish Coffee Hour - 10:30 AM -11:30 AM; School

Book Club

Here is our summer read: “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amour Towles. Count Alex-ander Rostov has been sen-

tenced to life in prison at his residence the Metropole Hotel in Moscow. He has lived there for four years, since his family's estate was taken as a result of the Russian Revolu-tion. But instead of living in his fabulous suite he is moved to a small room in the attic. Being used to the good life he manages to continue living in the lifestyle to which he was accustomed. He enjoys an unusual exist-ence amid the upheavals of the revolution. His antics have been described as the Rus-sian likeness of Eloise at the Plaza. Many in-teresting characters show up at the restau-rants and bars of the Metropole including Nikita Khrushchev. Our next meeting will be on September 21st at 4:00 PM in the rectory.

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St. Joseph by The Sea 67’ and 68’ Class Reunion

The first two graduating classes

(1967 and 1968) of St. Joseph by the Sea High School have begun plans for a joint 50th re-union gala to be held the weekend of Octo-ber 20, 2017 on Staten island. The committee is asking that anyone from those classes (or individuals in contact with girls from those two classes) who may be interested in more information, whether planning to attend or not, are asked to please join the closed group site on Facebook under “Sea Reunion Classes 1967-1968”. Thank you.

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

Helenita Castro

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr Louise Benigno 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 Elizabeth Donohue Mary Driscoll Russell Dunn Michael Durante Pearl Dweck Joseph Elia Charles Faberzak Gloria Faraci Robert Faraci Kevin Finley Dorothy Fleming Aniel Garcia Robert Gardner Marie Grzeczka Emily Harris Cheryl Houss Gianna Incandella Helen Istico Jeannette Castelao Keane John Kelley Peggy Kiernan

Trevor Kwatkowski Amanda Lavoro Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Diego Lopez Helen Mahon Lauren Marie John Mastromarino Kathleen Mercado Raymond Mignone Ann Murphy Pamela Murphy Gennaro Musto Erin O’Keefe Anthony Paragone Veronica Parascondola Mary Parnell Marie Petrocelli Pasquale Petrucci Lee Rhatigan Stephen Ristano 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 Annette Toratore Ann Van Houten Herb Van Houten Roseann Venturino Margaret Ward Ella Weaver Sara Weiss Norm Zuniga

RCIA Are you interested in becoming Catholic or know someone who would like to learn more about

the Catholic faith? If so, our Rite of Christian Initiation process is for those who want to be baptized, or receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. For further in-formation, contact Deacon Steve Tobon at 718-987-2670.

MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate

We ask the family of St. Charles to pray for the following couples who will receive the Sacra-

ment of Marriage.

Deanna Truscelli & Michael Legere Catherine Messina & Vladislav Vaulin

St. Paul’s Book Center The Society of St. Paul has a book center located at 2187 Victory Boulevard which has been newly renovated. They sell religious articles, audio and video materials, prayer and spiritual books for children and adults. The store hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and on Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information, call 718-761-0085 or email BookcenterStatenIsland@stpauls.us. 6

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

VACATION - TAKE FIVE! As we now are in mid-July and the weather has turned warm, many of us may be on vacation or are planning to go soon. Earl Wilson once wrote: “A vacation is what

you take when you can no longer take what you’ve been taking!” Yes, sometimes it is really good to get away from it all - the “it” meaning the rat race, the stresses, tensions and worries of daily living. A vacation should restore us and “re-charge” our batteries. Unfortunately, in our modern, sophisticated world there is less time than ever for leisure and relaxation. In the gospel, our Lord counselled his apostles “to come apart to rest awhile.” All of the dis-ciples had been working very hard in their ministry - evangelizing and assisting others in their needs. But instead of doing more, Jesus told them to rest! St. Mark tells us “that they went off to a deserted place.” So “going apart” for awhile can prevent us from “coming apart” at the seams! Even we priests take a vacation during the summer months. Usually, I take a week or two and spend it at Long Beach Island with a few other priests. We enjoy swimming, reading, sitting on the beach and going out for dinner. As far as the latter goes, sometimes it’s easier to cook a meal at the house! One night, we went to a restaurant which was rather crowded. One of the fathers placed his name with the waiter who told us it would be over a half an hour wait for a table. It was such a beautiful night with a really glorious sunset over the bay, that we all decided to walk over and take a look at the setting sun. Unfortunately in doing so, we missed when the maître d’ called out the name of our party. So it was another forty five minute wait. A very late dinner that night! Even so, just relaxing and stopping for a few moments to view God’s creation in nature is wonderful and restorative. When we take a vacation, we should remember that it is not a vacation from God. No mat-ter where we go, we can always find a church to attend Mass on Sunday and make time for the Lord. On a vacation, we have all the time in the world, so it should not be difficult to give God just one hour on Sunday. We should not be afraid to give more time to God especially in prayer. Time spent with Jesus is not time wasted but time very well spent. St. John Paul II once wrote: “Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in prayer and adoration.” Let’s not waste the summer months but use that time well so that we can all be restored physically, mentally and spiritually at the end of it. As a poet once put it so well: “Take time to think; it is the source of power. Take time to read; it is the foundation of wisdom. Take time to play; it is the secret of staying young. Take time to be quiet; it is the opportunity to see God. Take time to be aware; it is the opportunity to help others. Take time to laugh; it is the music of the soul. Take time to pray; it is the greatest power on earth! Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Jerome 10

Church Name: St. Charles Church

Bulletin No. 511977

Bulletin for the Week of July 16, 2017 (511977.7.16.17)

Number of Pages: 11 (includes 2 advertisement pages and one cover sheet)