CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

JUNE 16, 2019 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Louis R. Jerome

Parochial Vicar Fr. Stefan Chanas Fr. Ruwandana Mendis

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 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 ar-ranged at the rectory. SPONSOR CERTIFICATES 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 pro-posed date and before social arrangements. Attend-ance at Pre-Cana and Natural Family Planning Clas-ses is required.

Anointing and

Communion of the Sick Regular administration of the Sacraments should be arranged for shut-ins by calling the rectory. Emer-gency sick calls anytime.

Religious Education Program

Instruction for all grade levels beginning with first grade. For information call the Religious Education 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 & 12 Noon Saturday 8:30 AM

Holy Days Masses Eve of the Holy Day 7:30 PM 6:45, 8:30, 12:00 and 7:30 PM

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LITURGY CORNER MONDAY – JUNE 17 8:30 - Charles Westfall & Father’s Day Novena 12:00 - Anthony Capace - Mem. TUESDAY - JUNE 18 8:30 - Denise Jenkins & Father’s Day Novena 12:00 - Susan Nicita - Mem. WEDNESDAY - JUNE 19 8:30 - Francesco DiCamillo - Ann. & Father’s Day Novena 12:00 - Robert Fithian - Mem. THURSDAY - JUNE 20 8:30 - Arthur R. Somerville - Ann. 12:00 - Bernard P. Gallagher - Ann. FRIDAY - JUNE 21 8:30 - Mr. & Mrs. Helen McMahon - Mem. 12:00 - Maria Perniciaro - Mem. SATURDAY - JUNE 22 8:30 - Carmen Olive & Melissa Nelson - Mem. 4:00 - Anthony LoGatto _ Ann. 5:30 - Anthony Vitale - Mem. SUNDAY - JUNE 23 8:15 - Melissa Nelson - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Umberto & Michelina Gorga - Mem. 12:00 - Jeffrey Pancetti - Mem. 1:15 - Thomas DeFrancesco - Mem.

June 9, 2019 June 8, 2018 SEE NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN

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 11:30 AM and on Saturday at 8:10 AM. The Miraculous Medal novena prayers are said after the 8:30 & 12:00 PM Masses on Mondays.

Flowers, Wine & Hosts and Oil

The Wine & Hosts for the week of June 16 - June 22, 2019 are offered in loving memory of Edward W. Solan at the request of his daughter, Barbara. The Oils & Candles for the week of June 16, - June 22, 2019 are offered in loving memory of Gaetano LaBargo at the request of his daughter, Ascenzia Milazzo. The Flowers on the Main Altar for the week of June 16, June 22, 2019 are offered in loving memory of Marie Grecka at the request of The Mark Snyder Family.

June 22 / June 23 Mass Schedule 4:00 PM - Msgr. Whalen 10:45 - Fr. Jerome 5:30 PM - Msgr. Whalen 12:00 - Fr. Mendis 8:15 AM - Fr. Jerome 1:15 - Fr. Jerome 9:30 AM - Fr. Mendis

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 Wednesday - 1:30; 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 7:00 PM; church Legion of Mary Wednesday at 4:00 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 Monday - June 10th at 7:30 PM (St. Joseph Hill Convent)

WEDDING MUSIC f 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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Our Religious Education Program is now regis-tering students for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students entering 1st grade should be registered by June. Classes are available for PreK and Kin-dergarten. After school and evening appoint-ments can only be scheduled by email request at stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com or by calling the Religious Education Office (718-979-6800).

Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by priest, deacon, re-ligious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O. P. AT 212-371-1000 X 2949. She may be reached via email at victimsassistance @archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is pro-vided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

FOOD PANTRY Our food pantry is in need of non-perishable food items to

replenish our pantry. Donations can be left in the vestibule of the church or brought to the rec-tory. Suggested items are: pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, pasta and sauce, tuna fish, coffee, juice, condiments. This pantry services the needs of those in need in our parish.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 17, - June 23, 2019

Monday - June 17 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - June 18 Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15 PM Wednesday - June 19 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Legion of Mary - 4:00 PM; rectory chapel Thursday - June 20 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Book Club - 4:00 PM; rectory Friday - June 21 Prayer Shawl Ministry - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; rectory Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM; auditorium Saturday - June 22 2020 Mass Book Opening - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; auditorium Sunday - June 16 Teen Club VBS Preparation - 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 pro-

vided us with a tool called Flocknote so that we will be better equipped to keep our pa-rishioners informed of parish events, Archdi-ocesan announcements, 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.

ST. CHARLES CHARGERS SPORTS

PICNIC

Please join us for food and fun on July 7th from 12 - 5

at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, 1131 Manor Road. Tickets can be purchased online at stcharleschargers.com. Early bird special - purchased by June 20th is $15.00 per person. After June 20th price goes up to $20.00 per person. Ticket includes an All-American BBQ (hamburgers, hot dogs, sal-ads), water and ice cream, 2 pools with life-guards, basketball court, baseball field, raf-fles, BYOB. It will be a fun day spent with family and friends!

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To all the children in our parish, have a safe

and fun-filled summer!

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

Anthony Rainone

Bella D’Iorio Roseann Finn

Helen M. Ferraro

Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Judith Astuto Joseph Bisking Joan Boragi The Briuante & Vlahos Family & Mary P. Madeline Buonpane Jim Campitelli Mary Campitelli Lee Canning Marietta Canning Ronald Carrubba Jerry Casey Judy Casey Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Lawrence Ciminieri Elaine Cupak Judy DeSilva Andrew DiPadova Joseph Elia Dorothy Fleming Danielle Flores Emily Harris T. Harris Paula Herbst Cheryl Houss Savannah Huffman Tony Imperatrice Helen Rinato Istico Daniel Jacobs Ellen James Colleen Kaplan Gary & Harriette Kaye Jeannette Castelao Keane Rosaria Lardaro

Kathleen Leonard Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Carol Ann Lopez Ariana Lore Lauren Marie Barbara Marino Virginia McBride Peter McKenna Alfred Merendino Benita Mitchell Jean Molinaro Kelly Ann Morici Peter Morici Judy Naples Kerri Naples Virginia Novaro Eileen O’Neill Christian Pepo Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Lee Rhatigan Deborah Rossetti Dorothy Sabatell Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Weslee Sernitsky Maureen Shaughnessy Marie Starita Alex Trebek Theresa Verry Fred Volk Maria Volpe Christopher Wandy Ella Weaver

MARRIAGE BANNS We Celebrate

We ask the family of St.

Charles to pray for the following couples who will receive the Sacrament of Marriage

We will continue to collect Box Tops throughout the school year. For your information, the most popular Box Tops are from: Cheerios, Progresso, Fiber One, Green Giant, Scott, El Paso, and Zip Lock. Your can drop off the box tops in the rec-tory or in the box marked Box Tops in the vesti-bule of the church. God Bless You for your constant support.

ANNUAL WHITE MASS Celebrating the Dedicated Work of Healthcare

Professionals and Caregivers - Wednesday, June 26th at 10:00 AM at

St. Patrick’s Cathedral His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan,

Principal Celebrant and Homilist. All are welcome!

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WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR

Just a reminder that you are invited every week after the 9:30 Mass for coffee and do-nuts in the auditorium.

PARISH NEWS

Bingo is held every Tuesday evening in the au-ditorium starting at 7:30 PM. Early bird is at 7:15 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

WESHARE For your convenience, we offer the oppor-

tunity to make your envelope payments electroni-cally through WeShare. For more information, go to www.churchgiving.com or a direct link on our website (www.stcharlessi.org).

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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

We will be providing prayer shawls/blankets to our homebound parishioners. If you know of anyone in our parish who would like to have one of these shawls/blankets, please call the rectory and leave your name and number, and we will arrange to have it delivered. Also, if you would like to make a monetary donation to this ministry in order for us to purchase sup-plies, you can do so by dropping it off at the rectory labeled “prayer shawl ministry”. If you like to knit or crochet and would like to join this ministry, our next meeting will be held in the rectory on Friday, June 21st at 10:00 AM.

FATHER’S DAY NOVENA

The Father’s Day Novena will begin on Monday, June 17th through Wednesday, June 19th at the 8:30 AM Masses 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 book selection for June is Beauty in the Bro-ken Places by Allison Pataki. It is inspiring not only as a story about perseverance through unex-pected trauma, but as a magnificent love story about what it truly means to live the vows ‘for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health.’ If you have ever feared suffering, this book will give you fortitude and courage. Life involves the unexpected co-mingling of sorrow and joy. This book will lift you upward and on-ward. Our next meeting is on Thursday, June 20th at 4 PM in the rectory basement.

Camp begins on July 1 and runs for four weeks. Camp is open to children in Pre-K through 5th grade. The afternoon Theatre Camp is for chil-dren ages 8 - 14. There are still openings for select classes. For more information, visit them on face-book at www.facebook.com/SCVMSA.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

REAL FATHERS… Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the first Mass of a very fine priest, Father John Paul Obaieri. Father John Paul, who is originally from Nigeria, is from the Brooklyn Diocese-a foreigner! Actually, he came to Saint Charles last year to preach at Masses during Vocation Sunday and did a very fine job. He extended an invitation for me to attend his first Mass over at Our Lady of Victory Church in downtown Brooklyn. The first Mass of a newly ordained priest is for me always an impressive experience and also like a “shot in the arm” spiritually speaking for all of us clergy! The homily at the Mass was not preached by Father John Paul but rather by one of his priest friends, Father Lawrence. The priest reminded the congregation of the title that is given to priests. That title is of course, “Father.” He stated that this title was an important and defining one for the new priest. No longer would he be known just by his name “John Paul.” Rather, his name would be prefaced by that descriptive and significant title of “Father.” He went on the to tell us how it felt really a bit strange when shortly after ordination, his own father addressed him by that title “Father” and asked for his blessing! Well, we might say that although the priest is not a physical Father, he is a spiritual Father and that his ‘Children” are the people of God that he is called to lead and serve. Today we celebrate Father’s Day. It is a day we think about our dads and how much they have done for us through the years. We call them “Fathers” because they generated life for us. Most of us think of our fathers as the “breadwinners.” Certainly they worked long hours at tough jobs so that we could enjoy the basic necessities of this life. However, more important than just providing a roof over our heads, our dads assisted us in so many ways growing up that it would be hard to number them. Every time I pass Bennet’s Bicycle Shop on Jewett Avenue, I think of my dad who bought my first bike there with training wheels! He taught me to ride and was infinitely patient, not only with me but also my brothers and sister. I miss him every single day. Today in our contemporary society, we need “real” fathers who are mature, self-sacrificing men who can assist their children and affirm them in positive ways. We are suffering from a symptom of vanishing manhood in America. While many men can become fathers in the physical sense, there are few that can meas-ure up to that important title because they lack the maturity and the ability to sacrifice for others. For instance, many men today “cop out” of their commitments in marriage and family life. They have to do their own thing! But true holiness does not mean “doing your own thing” but God’s thing! It’s the same with us priests, the spiritual fathers as well. The road is not always easy, but we stand by the promises we made to God for the sake of the wider family which is the Church. It’s easier for all of us, spiritual fathers and fathers of the families, when we recall that we have a “Father in Heaven.” After all, Jesus himself taught us to call God “Our Father.” This was a title so familiar that most of the Lord’s contemporaries were scandalized by it. Yes, Our Father in Heaven is always there for us! On this special day in honor of all fathers, may we pray to the Heavenly Father to bless them always! Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10