CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES

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

APRIL 15, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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: 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 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 – APRIL 16 8:30 - Fasano Family - Mem. 11:30 - Martin DeMonte - Mem. TUESDAY - APRIL 17 8:30 - Annette Criscitelli - Mem. 11:30 - Daniel J. Linton - Mem. WEDNESDAY - APRIL 18 8:30 - Viola & Tom Gogarty - Mem. 11:30 - Anna & Anthony Cinco - Mem. THURSDAY - APRIL 19 8:30 - Anna & Jack Stapleton - Mem. 11:30 - Rose Gimignani - Mem. FRIDAY - APRIL 20 8:30 - Gabriele Farina - Mem. 11:30 - Rose & Luigi Lombardo - Mem. SATURDAY - APRIL 21 8:30 - McDonough Family - Mem. 4:00 - Michael Feeney - Mem. 5:30 - Roseanna, Rose, & Harry Thompson Mem. SUNDAY - APRIL 22 8:15 - Grace & Angelo Novaro - Mem. 9:30 - Parishioners of St. Charles 10:45 - William & Anna Slattery - Mem. 12:00 - Mary Napoli-Sgandurra - Mem. 1:15 - Anthony & Catherine Serpico - Mem.

Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 April 16, 2017 $21,450.01 $19,072.00 Special Monthly White Envelope $13,787.01 $13,317.51

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 Oil The Wine & Hosts for the week of April 15, - April 21, 2018 are offered in loving memory of John & Kathleen Kelley at the request of Sharon & Thomas McClennin. The Flowers on the Main Altar for the week of April 15, - April 22, 2018 are in loving memory of Laura Ann Weaver at the request of her mother, Ella.

April 21 / April 22 Mass Schedule

4:00 Fr. Stefan 10:45 Fr. Jerome 5:30 Fr. Jerome 12:00 Msgr. Whalen 8:15 Fr. Marius 1:15 Msgr. Whalen 9:30 Fr. Stefan

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

PARISH MINISTRIES

The Msgr. Thomas J. Bergin Scholarship Fund

The Msgr. Thomas J. Bergin Scholarship fund has been established to assist our young stu-dents in their Catholic education. If you are in-terested in making a donation to this fund, you may do so by dropping it off at the rectory.

Adult Faith Formation Wednesday at 1:30 PM; rectory Baptism Classes First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM; rectory Bereavement Group Thursday - 7:30 - 9:00 PM; rectory 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 Sunday at 2:15 PM; church 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 Third Wednesday at 7:30 PM; rectory

The St. Charles School Annual Spring Event is set to take place on Friday, April 20. With the help of our parish families, we can help ensure another successful fundraiser for our children! We are asking for any donations of new, uno-pened items, gift cards, bottles of wine/liquor, or anything that can be used to help us. Please label it “Spring Event” and drop it off at the school door duty room. We thank you in ad-vance for your generosity. Call Angela at 917-848-2764 for additional information.

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary will meet on Sundays at 2:15 in the Church chapel beginning on April 8th. 4

25th & 50th ANNIVERSARY

MASS Couples celebrating

their 50th Wedding anniversary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 3 at 2:15 PM. Pre-registration is required by calling the rectory (718-987-2670). The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 14, 2018. Also, we will have a Mass for those celebrating their 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversaries here at St. Charles Church on Sunday, May 20th at 9:30 AM. Please call the rectory to register for this Mass as well.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 16, - April 22, 2018

Monday - April 16 Spiritual Direction - 7:30 PM; rectory Tuesday - April 17 Bingo at 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM; early bird 7:15PM Wednesday - April 18 Adult Faith Formation - 1:30 PM; rectory Women’s Workshop Prayer Group - 7:30 PM; rectory Thursday - April 19 Caregivers - 9:30 AM; rectory Book Club - 4:00 PM; rectory Bereavement Group - 7:30 PM; rectory Friday - April 20 Spring Event - auditorium & gym Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM; auditorium Saturday - April 21 Teen Club Car Wash - Parking Lot Sunday - April 22 Legion Of Mary - 2:15 PM; church Teen Club - 7:00 PM; auditorium

Upcoming registration for the following grades:

Kindergarten - 7th Grade

Continuing Faith Formation - 8th Grade Special Needs

Academy Students for First Communion/Confirmation

Re-Registration for all current families

**After March 26th, there will be no registra-tion during class time. Please make an ap-

pointment via e-mail to meet after class. (stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com)

1 child - $200.00 2+ children - $275.00

Special Needs - $100.00

Registration for new families (and returning families) will take place on Tuesday, April 17th from

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday, April 19th from

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 1 child - $230.00

2+ children - $300.00 Special Needs $100.00

Academy - $80.00

When registering an incoming new student, a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate must be provided to the Religious Education Office even if the child was baptized at St. Charles.

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Women’s Wednesday Worship

Our Women’s Wednesday Worship will held on Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30 PM in the rectory. Our meetings consist of prayer, bible discussion, and personal faith sharing. Each month has a different topic. Our facilitator is Grace Daquila and new members are always welcome. Suggested donation $10.00

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

Barbara Unrein John Joseph Cassidy

Frank DePinto Concetta Allerti

Corrine Alaimo Keith Alaimo Paul Alaimo Sr. Victoria Bennardello Joe Bisking Emilia Bizzoco Joan Boragi Chris & Cookie Bradshaw Christopher Buono Madeline Buonpane Mary Campitelli Joseph Carrubba Ronald Carrubba Marty Casey Nick Castagna Grace Castelao Gianna Cerullo John Colella Michael Colman Antonio Colombo Jeannie Corbo Dennis Cleary John Colella Teresa Deegan Andrew DiPadova Mary Driscoll Russell Dunn Michael Durante Joe Elia Fred Esposito Charles Faberzak Dorothy Fleming Danny Fortunato Aniel Garcia Vivian Garsh Harry Guarnieri Josephine Guarnieri Emily Harris Joseph Hosmer Cheryl Houss Helen Istico Colleen Kaplan Jeannette Castelao Keane

Mary Kenny Amanda Lavoro Elizabeth Linton Anthony Locicero Jr. Linda LoCocero Diego Lopez Helen Mahon Lauren Marie Barbara Marino Gennaro Musto Virginia Novaro Helen O’Brien Maureen O’Brien Eileen O’Neill Mary Parnell Kristina Patafio Diane Petraglia (McKenna) Pasquale Petrucci Louis Principato Eileen Raineri Ella Reilly Lee Rhatigan Jeanine Russo Rose Russo Dorothy Sabatell Grace Salerno Vincent Santore Dolores & Tony Sclafani Anthony Scocco Jerry Scotti Howard Shock Howard Shock, Jr. Toni Smith Maryann Sparano Marie Starita Ann Van Houten Herb Van Houten Al Vastano Theresa Verry Christopher Wandy Margaret Ward 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

Nicole Guiffre & Thomas Clayton

WEDDING MUSIC If 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.

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ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY The St. Edward Fool Pantry located at 6581 Hylan Boulevard (718-984-1625) is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

PARISH MINISTRIES

WEEKLY COFFEE HOUR Just a reminder that you are in-vited every week after the 9:30 Mass for coffee and donuts in the auditorium.

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BEREAVEMENT GROUP The Bereavement Group will begin meeting Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 PM in the rectory. The time of grief is a time of confusion and a time for making many adjustments. A support group can provide an opportunity to share your con-cerns with others. Whether your loss occurred recently or some time in the past, you are wel-come to attend.

ONLINE GIVING - WeSHARE UPDATE (formerly Parish Pay)

If you are subscribed to electronic giving and haven’t signed on to your account since Febru-ary, please do the following to verify your ac-count: send an email to adnygiving@4lpi.com with your full name, home address, email ad-dress, phone number and our parish name and city. WeShare will send you an email to allow you to reset your password and access our do-nation site. Please note, for security reasons, the link will expire 24 hours after receipt of the email. If WeShare cannot match the information you provide, a representative from WeShare will call you at the phone provided in your email. If you wish to contact WeShare directly, please call 800-950-9952. Thank you for using the online giving system and supporting our parish.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

POPE FRANCIS: NO HELL YOU SAY…? A few weeks ago it was widely reported in the media the stunning assertion that Pope Francis has denied the existence of hell. In fact, “The Drudge Report”, one of the internet most read

sites had this shocking commentary on Good Friday: “Pope Francis declares no Hell.” Quite a few parishion-ers on Holy Saturday approached me and asked if this is what the Pope had truly said. One man was very up-set. Actually, we don’t really know what the Holy Father said at all. As it turns out, the Pope had a discus-sion with a 93 year old atheistic journalist by the name of Eugene Scalfari. It was the atheist who informed the media about their conversation and his assertion that Pope Francis had stated that there is no eternal punish-ment after death. Souls do not go to hell but are simply “annihilated.” The Vatican stated that no part of the conversation could be considered as a faithful transcription of the Holy Father’s words and that he does believe in hell. It’s quite a mix-up! Personally speaking, I do believe that Pope Francis believes in the Catholic teaching on hell. After all, the Pope often enough speaks about the devil. A couple of years ago, Francis said this in a homily at the Vati-can: “the devil exists in the twenty first century and we need to learn from the gospel how to battle against him.” If there is no hell then the devil is really a “Man without a country!” It is true to say that in the current Church we hear little about hell and the consequences of sin. Of course, this was not true in earlier times. In A.J. Cronin’s great novel, The Keys of the Kingdom, the central character, a priest by the name of Father Francis Chisholm is sent on his first assignment to a very strict cur-mudgeon of a pastor whose theology was described this way: “There were certain things (sacraments) to be accomplished with oil, water, and salt. Without them hell was waiting-hot and gaping!” Not such a nice pic-ture of the Lord’s mercy! In that line too, Pope John XXIII once told a story about a very fiery Italian pastor in his hometown who preached about hell at a parish mission. The priest kept yelling out to the congregation: “Fire! Fire! Fire!” His words were loud enough outside to summon the local fire department! We know that Our Lord Jesus Christ spoke about hell in the gospel several times for those who refuse to repent and believe. The Catechism of the Church puts it this way: “The teaching of the Church affirms the existence of hell and its eternity...The chief punishment of hell is eternal separation from God, in whom alone we can possess the life and happiness for which we are created.” (Catechism #1033). Those who commit serious sins and don’t repent are in danger of going to hell and none of us want to wind up there. Of course, we don’t have to go there if we pray, frequent the sacraments and live a moral life. If we fail, there is still the Sacrament of Penance described as the “Plank held out to us after shipwreck.” It strikes me that Pope Francis is a very merciful priest who wants none to perish and all to be saved. I suppose if you are too nice you can truly “throw out the baby with the bath water.” If there are no consequenc-es for our actions why bother to live a good life? Perhaps a helpful prayer to say this week is the little aspiration that is said in the Rosary at the conclu-sion of each decade: “O my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls into heav-en.” Sincerely in Christ, Father Jerome 10