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CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES 644 CLAWSON STREET, OAKWOOD HEIGHTS, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306 SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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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 Sacristan Frank Castelao

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 [email protected] (718) 987-5780 Website: www.stcharlessi.org Religious Education 200 Penn Avenue www.saintcharlesccd.org (718) 979-6800 [email protected]

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 – SEPTEMBER 9 8:30 - Bella D’Iorio - Mem. 12:00 - Anthony Franco - Mem. TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 10 8:30 - Christina Lombardi - Mem. 12:00 - The Living Members of the Wandy & Nolosco Family WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 11 8:30 - Anthony Coladonato - Mem. 12:00 - Anthony Starita - Ann. THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 12 8:30 - Msgr. Robert J. Kelly - Ann. 12:00 - Carlos Pabon - Mem. FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 13 8:30 - Kathleen (Nan) Shea - Mem. 12:00 - Nina Savaglia - Mem. SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 14 8:30 - Mr. & Mrs. William Parks - Mem. 4:00 - The Donohue Family - Mem. 5:30 - Joseph Vallone - Ann. SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 15 8:15 - Mr. & Mrs. George McMahon - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - Vincent & Rafella Brigande - Mem. 12:00 - Lucille & Richard F. Owens 1:15 - Alessandra Scarpa - Mem.

August 25, 2019 August 26, 2018 $9,517.02 $10,388.31

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

Flowers, Wine & Hosts and Oil

The Wine & Hosts for the week of September 8, - September 14, 2019 are offered in loving memory of Thomas DeFrancesco at the request of his wife, Rose DeFrancesco.

f you would like to make arrangements to have the flowers for the main altar, the wine & hosts, or oils used for Mass candles in memory of a loved one or a special occasion, please, call the rectory.

September 14 / September 15 Mass Schedule 4:00 PM - Fr. Jerome 10:45 - Fr. Jerome 5:30 PM - Fr. Stefan 12:00 - Fr. Stefan 8:15 AM - Fr. Mendis 1:15 - Fr. Mendis 9:30 AM - Fr. Lawrence

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.

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Weekly Offerings

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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 Prayer Shawl/Blanket Ministry Last Friday of the month at 10:00 AM; rectory Religious Education Classes Monday 3:45 - 5:15 PM Grades 6 & 7 Wednesday 3:45 - 5:15 PM Grades 1-5 Special Needs: Wednesday 5:30 - 6:00 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 - TBA

WEDDING MUSIC If you are planning a wedding in the near fu-ture 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.

Bingo is held every Tuesday evening in the auditorium start-ing at 7:30 PM. Early bird is at 7:15 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

The next book club meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19th at 4:00 PM in the rec-tory. The book we will be discussing in Educat-ed by Tara Westover . Educated is an inspiring reminder that knowledge is indeed power. It is a miraculous memoir that reminds us that edu-cation should not be taken for granted. New member are always welcome.

ST. CHARLES CHARGERS K/1ST

BASKETBALL CLINIC This clinic is a great intro-

duction for young girls and boys to develop a love for basketball. It runs on Saturday morn-ings in the St. Charles gym. It provides these new players with skills and a basic understand-ing of the rules of the game. Last year with so much interest we were able to put a team in the CYO K/1 Biddy division. It was a great success and we will continue to offer this option this year. The cost is $150 (10 sessions); dates are September 21 and 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16 and 23; 9:00 am - 10:00 am. For more information or if you have any ques-tions, please send an email to [email protected].

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PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 9, - September 15, 2019

Monday - September 9 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - September 10 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 - September 11 Adult Faith 1:30 PM; rectory Legion of Mary - 4:00 PM; rectory chapel Thursday - September 12 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Varsity Cheer Practice - 4:00 PM; auditorium Debs Cheer Practice - 6:00 PM; auditorium Friday - September 13 Saturday - September 14 Biddy Cheer Camp - 8:30 AM; auditorium Sunday - September 15

WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR

Just a reminder that you are invited every week after the 9:30 Mass for coffee and donuts in the auditorium. 5

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 Kindergarten. After school and even-ing appointments can only be scheduled by email request at [email protected] or by calling the Religious Education Office (718-979-6800).

DAY OF REFLECTION &

RENEWAL WITH JULIANNE STANZ

Our Lady Queen of Peach Church will host a day of reflection and renewal with Julianne Stanz on Saturday, September 14th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (3 sessions with a lunch break). Julianne Stanz is currently the Direc-tor of the Department of New Evangelization for the Diocese of Green Bay and is a consult-ant to the USCCB Committee on Catechesis and Evangelization. She was born in Ireland is the mother of three. She is a nationally known speaker and retreat leader. Save the date and tell a friend! There is a $15.00 fee for the day which includes a bagged lunch. For more information, call 718-351-1093.

BLAUVELT CHANGE BOOKS! Sr. Jeanine will be selling chance books the weekend of September 21/22 to help support the community infirmary in the Mother House in Blauvelt. Your support is greatly appreciated by the Sisters!

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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

Louis Teta

Marion Scaramuzzo

Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Judith Astuto Denise Bianchi Joseph Bisking Joan Boragi The Briuante & Vlahos Family & Mary P. Madeline Buonpane Caroline Caffiero Mary Campitelli Lee Canning Marietta Canning Ronald Carrubba Judy Casey Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Father Stefan Chanas Raymond Cibelli Lawrence Ciminieri Elaine Cupak Teresa Deegan Frank Deegan Coney DeSilva Judy DeSilva Andrew DiPadova Joseph Elia Dorothy Fleming Danielle Flores James Gallagher William Guli Cathy Harris Emily Harris Paula Herbst Cheryl Houss Savannah Huffman Tony Imperatrice Helen Rinato Istico Daniel Jacobs Ellen James

Sam Jarmer Colleen Kaplan Jeannette Castelao Keane Rosaria Lardaro Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Carol Ann Lopez Lissette Lopez Ariana Lore Lauren Marie Virginia McBride Dolores McGann Jim McKenna Alfred Merendino Barbara Miller Benita Mitchell Kelly Ann Morici Peter Morici Judy Naples Kerri Naples Virginia Novaro Eileen O’Neill Christian Pepo Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Deborah Rossetti Dorothy Sabatell James SanFilippo Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Weslee Sernitsky Maureen Shaughnessy Marie Starita Abigail Taylor Jude Riley Taylor 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

ALZHEIMER’S & YOU! Things every family/caregiver should know…. Presented by the Vicariate of Staten Island. You are cordially invited to a free presentation on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Topics will include an explanation of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, symptoms, stages and common behaviors. The guest speaker is Della Frazier-Rios RN MS, NYU Langone Health. The pro-gram will be held on Saturday, September 14th beginning at 9:30 AM through 11:30 AM at the Historic Old Bermuda Inn, 301 Veterans Road West. RSVP to 718-356-2867.

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PARISH NEWS

WESHARE For your convenience, we offer the opportuni-

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

St. Charles School Alumni Information

Thank you for your interest in being part of the St. Charles School alumni family. We look forward to being able to share with you all the wonderful things going on at the school and to keeping you updated on school and parish events. First Name of Alumnus/Alumna: _____________________________________ Maiden Name of Alumna (if applicable): ______________________________________ Last Name of Alumnus/Alumna: ______________________________________ Current Home Address: ______________________________________ Current E-mail Address: ______________________________________ Year of Graduation from St. Charles: ______________________________________ Clubs, Sports, Events involved with while a St. Charles School student: _______________________________________ Please return this by placing it in the box in the church vestibule. You can register online by going to www.SaintCharlesSchoolSI.org and clicking on the “Support Us” tab, fol-lowed by the “Alumni” dropdown.

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The first day of school for Monday, Wednesday, Friday PK-3 year olds will be on Monday, Septem-ber 9, 2019. The first day of school for Tuesday, Thursday: PK-3 year olds will be on Tuesday, Sep-tember 10, 2019. The AM session runs from 8:15 AM to 10:45 AM. The full day session runs from 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. Please see the teachers’ web-site for orientation information. WELCOME BACK TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS!

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

The States Island CDA court generally meets once a month. Our Blessed Mother invites you to spend some time in a rewarding organization! The first meeting of the new season is Tuesday, September 10th at 12 noon in the Msgr. Murphy Meeting Room, lower level of the St. Clare Lady chapel (110 Nelson Avenue) with Mass at 11:00 AM in the Chapel. New members for all parishes are wel-come! Please contact the parish office for more in-formation (718-984-7873 or [email protected].

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

THE BUS TO EVIL? The other day as I was driving down Amboy Road, I spotted a bus with a sign on the front that was intriguing. The sign read “evil”. Now I know most of the bus routes on the Island, but I don’t think that “evil” is one of them! It reminds me of a story of a fiery preacher who was on a bus one day. Well, a drunk stumbled on the bus and flopped down on a seat. The preacher approached the man and said, “listen, don’t you know you’re headed for hell?” The drunk replied, “I’m on the wrong bus again!” What I later discovered about the bus sign was that “evil” actually is the name of a new show to be premiering on CBS on September 26th. According to the show’s website, “evil” is a program that brings to-gether a skeptical psychologist, a priest and a carpenter - kind of an odd group. But they investigate super-natural mysteries, including the origins of evil. Sounds like an interesting show! Most of us are aware that there is a great deal of evil in our world. We can think of 9/11, the recent mass shootings in our country, the scourge of drugs and the sexual abuse crisis within the church. As regards to the latter, I was reading Bishop Robert Barron’s book, “Letter to a Suffering Church” which was made available to the parish last weekend. It is an excellent analysis of the crisis within the church. While not discounting human responsibility, Bishop Barron places blame for evil on the devil. He writes: “The devil works typically through suggestion, insinuation, temptation and seduction. He is essen-tially powerless until he finds men and women who will cooperate with him.” How true! There is an expression that we are familiar with: “The devil made me do it!” That’s false. The devil cannot force our hand against our free will. We have to directly choose evil. Because we are weak and wounded by original sin, temptation affects each and every one of us. However, we can resist temptation through prayer and the power of God’s grace. In this modern, supposedly sophisticated world in which we live, the devil is often consigned to the realm of fiction and fantasy. Just recently, the superior of the Jesuit order, Father Arturo Sosa Abascal stat-ed that the devil is just a “symbolic figure” who really does not exist. It was once pointed out, however, that one of satan’s biggest tricks is to convince people that he is not real at all! When we assess the state of the world and our current messed up society, I think we can affirm that there must be some active agent of evil that fouls things up. The abuse crisis within the church is a case in point. The devil has had a “field day” and by leading priests and consecrated religious to sin, he has effectively crippled the mission of the church regarding the salvation of souls. It was once said, “the corruption of the best is the worst.” Priests, brothers, sisters and other leaders are supposed to be the best. Once trust is broken, it is very hard to regain. But each of us too, faces our own struggle against the devil. “The bus” to evil often stops at our front door, but we don’t have to get on that bus even if a lot of other people are boarding! Through our Holy Com-munion, our prayer and avoiding the near occasions of sin, we can put the devil to flight. Armed with the grace of God, we can combat the wickedness and snares of the “evil one”. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Louis Jerome 10