CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

AUGUST 20, 2017 TWENTIETH 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 – AUGUST 21 8:30 - Naomi Scimica - Mem. 11:30 - Anthony & Gussie Stevi - Mem. TUESDAY - AUGUST 22 8:30 - Angela Munafo - Mem. 11:30 - Janet Mahoney - Mem. WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 23 8:30 - Josephine Labasin - Mem. 11:30 - Gerard Miglionica - Ann. THURSDAY - AUGUST 24 8:30 - Thomas Coppola, II - Mem. 11:30 - Thomas John Antonelli - Mem. FRIDAY - AUGUST 25 8:30 - Filomena Cassella - Mem. 11:30 - John K. Smalley SATURDAY - AUGUST 26 8:30 - The Donohue Family - Mem. 4:00 - Domenick Pallotta - Mem. 5:30 - Mary & Natale Astuto - Mem. SUNDAY - AUGUST 27 8:15 - Kelly Cunningham - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Deacon Vincent Brigande - Mem. 12:00 - Michael Lalli - Mem. 1:15 - Edilberto Causon - Mem.

August 6, 2017 August 7, 2016 $12,428.34 $14,307.65

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 August 20 - Au-gust 26, 2017 are offered in loving memory of the Milazzo Family at the request of Ascenzia Mi-lazzo. The Flowers on the Main Altar for the week of Au-gust 20 - August 26, 2017 are in loving memory of Angelo J. Curci at the request of Robert Curci & family.

August 26 / August 27 Mass Schedule 4:00 Fr. Jerome 10:45 Fr. Marius 5:30 Fr. Stefan 12:00 Fr. Stefan 8:15 Msgr. Whalen 1:15 Fr. Lawrence 9:30 Msgr. Whalen

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

Digital Prayer Tools

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

dynamiccatholic.com

St. Charles Chargers Friday Night

Basketball League Starting: September 15, 2017

Guaranteed 6 game season with playoffs All games on Friday nights starting at 5:00

(playoffs will be on Saturday) Boys Divisions

NBA - 3rd/4th grade College - 5th/6th grade

High School - 7th/8th grade Girls Divisions

WNBA - 3rd/4th/5th grade College - 6th/7th/8th grade

Game Format All games 5 on 5

2-14 minute halves running clock Clock stops last 2 minutes of each half

6 fouls to foul out Man to Man defense

This league is not parish based and is a fun at-mosphere for all competitive players

Price: $75.00 Secure your spot by visiting

StCharlesChargers.com to register Call Jeff Ford for any questions

917-414-1499 4

Track Registration

If you would like to sign up for St. Charles Track - Cross Country Fall

2017 season, please come register on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the St. Charles Auditorium. Please enter through the Castle Doors on Penn Avenue. Registration will a l s o b e a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e a t www.stcharleschargers.com. Registration will close on September 10, 2017. For more infor-mation, please contact Cindy Amato at saint-charlestrackteam@gmail.com

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 21, - August 27, 2017

Monday - August 21 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - August 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 7:15 PM Wednesday - August 23 Legion of Mary - 3:30 PM; rectory Cheerleading Practice - 6:30 PM - 8: 30 PM; auditorium Thursday - August 24 Caregivers Meeting - 9:30 AM; rectory Friday - August 25 Marian Conference - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; rectory Saturday - August 26 Sunday - August 27 Parish Coffee Hour - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; school

• The first day of school for grades kindergar-

ten through 8 is on Thursday, September 7, 2107.

• School hours are from 7:55 am to 2:30 pm beginning the first day of school.

• Full Spring uniforms are required on the first day of school

• There will be NO Yellow bus service on Thursday, September 7 and Friday, Septem-ber 8

• All students are to be lined up at 7:55 am First day of classes for Pre-K 3 is as follows: • Students enrolled in the Monday, Wednes-

day, Friday session begin on Monday, Sep-tember 11, 2017.

• Students enrolled in the Tuesday, Thursday session begin on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

AM session times: 8:15 am to 10:45 am PM session times: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm • Arrival and dismissal for Pre-K 3 is through

the Castle Doors on Penn Avenue • Full uniforms are required on the first day of

school First day of classes for Universal Pre-K/Pre-K for All is Thursday, September 7, 2017. • UPK class hours are from 8:10 am to 2:30 pm • Arrival and dismissal for UPK students is

through the silver doors on Peter Avenue (basketball courts)

** Please Note: Before-care and After-care will not be available on Thursday, September 7 and Friday, September 8. These programs will begin on Monday, September 11. For up-to-date information, please go to the school website: www.SaintCharlesSchoolSI.org 5

The Catholic School Region of

Staten Island invites you to join us for the

inaugural Clam Bake for Catholic Schools

Honoring Msgr. Thomas J. Bergin Featuring food, music and fireworks

Wednesday, August 30th 6:00 - 10:00 PM The Vanderbilt at South Beach

300 Father Capodanno Boulevard For more information contact Alyson Vetter at

Alyson.Vetter@archny.org or 646-794-3330

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

Terrance M. Franchi

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr Joan Boragi Madeline Buonpane Mary Campitelli Clara Carlino Joseph Carrubba 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 Carmella Iucci Jeannette Castelao Keane John Kelley Trevor Kwatkowski Dolores Laieta Amanda Lavoro

Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Diego Lopez Helen Mahon Lauren Marie John Mastromarino Tom Matteo Barbara Mazza Kathleen Mercado Raymond Mignone Ann Murphy Pamela Murphy Gennaro Musto Virginia Novaro 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 Margaret Ward Ella Weaver 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.

Amanda Magrone & James Amore Thomas Cupo & Maria Vasta

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“Eve of Solemn Remembrance”

Our Lady of Pity church, 1616 Richmond Ave-nue, will be the site of the 16th annual “Eve of Solemn Remembrance” on Wednesday, Septem-ber 6, 2017. the event is sponsored by the Uni-versity of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island. Msgr. Edmund Whalen will be the main celebrant and homilist. The event will begin at 7:00 PM with sacred music by Maura Molloy followed by concelebrated Mass at 7:30 PM. The Eve of Solemn Remembrance is open to all Staten islanders who seek comfort and reflection on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist at-tach. For further information, contact Joseph P. Delaney, Director, Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island (178-967-9825).

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

THE “REAL THING” A story is told of Pat who was ninety years old. Pat was dying and so the priest was called out for the last rites. The padre decided to add to the ritual the renewal of baptism vows

or promises. To the questions: “Do you believe in God? Do you believe in Jesus Christ? Do you believe in the Catholic Church?” Pat firmly answered, “I do.” But when the priest asked, “Do you reject Satan and all his empty promises?” Pat hesitated. Then he muttered, “Listen Father, at this point I don’t want to make an ene-my of anyone!” Well, when we became Catholics, of course we were baptized. Part of the baptismal rite is the promis-es. A promise is a sacred vow. In Baptism, if we were babies, these promises were made for us by our parents and godparents. Later on, we ratified them ourselves in the Sacrament of Confirmation. We need to recall that being a Catholic entails certain responsibilities and obligations. Christians should be different. At the baptism font, we were regenerated and born spiritually into God’s kingdom. In the topsy-turvy world that is 2017, it is really necessary that we Catholics should be the “ real thing.” In other words, try to be living as authentic followers of Christ. That’s a tall order. We might wonder at times, why the Church has a bad name. Well, one reason is that a good number of us don’t try. We just throw the teachings of Jesus “to the winds” and follow the crowd and the common de-nominator. Our lives then, are no different from anyone else’s in a moral sense and that is not right. An old rhyme put it this way: “Mister Smith went to church on Sunday: but Mister Smith went to hell for what he did on Monday!” Obviously for Mister Smith, there was a “disconnect” between his worship and his practical behavior. We have to strive with the help of God’s grace to become better people. I heard a story recently of a man who had been a closet slob all his life. He just could not understand the logic of neatness. Why make your bed if you’re going to sleep in it again tonight? Why put the lid on the tube of toothpaste if you’re going to take it off again in the morning? The man was compulsive about his messiness. Then he got married! His wife was very patient with him. She said she did not mind his habits if he did not mind sleeping on the couch. Well, since he did mind, he really began to change. He enrolled in a twelve step program for slobs. A physical therapist helped him rediscover the muscles used for hanging up shirts and placing toilet paper on the holder. His nose was reintroduced to Pine-Sol. He became a new man. The test came though when his wife went out of town for a week. At first, he reverted to his old ways. He figured he could be a slob for six days and then clean up on the seventh. But something strange happened. He could no longer relax with the dirty dishes in the sink or the towels flung on the bathroom floor or his clothing all over the place. What happened? The man had been exposed to a higher standard of living and he changed. That is exactly what our Catholic faith can do for each of us if we really pray and let the words of Christ and His gospel penetrate our hearts. We will be different-and in fact, the “real thing”- truly genuine disciples of the Lord! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10

Church Name: St. Charles Church

Bulletin No. 511977

Bulletin for the Week of August 20, 2017 (511977.8.20.17)

Number of Pages: 13 (includes 2 advertisement pages and one cover sheet)

We have a two-sided insert sent separately