Author: St. Charles Borromeo

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Early Voting in NY Has Begun

| St. Charles Borromeo

As Fr. Bill mentioned at the end of Sunday Mass, the Church does not direct Catholics to vote for particular candidates. Instead, we are invited to weigh all of the issues:

It falls to faith-filled Catholics in their own conscience to bring Catholic social teaching in its entirety to bear on their voting choices, to ask deeply and without partisanship or self-interest what opportunities to advance the common good are available in 2020, and which candidate will best advance the common good through her actions.

Below is a link to the Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship teaching document on political responsibility issued by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops,
https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship. Continue reading “Early Voting in NY Has Begun” →

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All Souls Remembrance and Mass on 11/2

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On All Souls Day, we remember our deceased loved ones. A public Mass will be said at the church on Monday, November 2 at 12:10 PM, which will begin a novena that the priests of St. Charles Borromeo will offer for the departed.

We invite you to inscribe the names of those you wish for us to remember and pray for on the All Souls Remembrance envelopes found in the back of the Church. You will also be able to submit names and make a remembrance donation online at the following link, https://stcharlesbklyn.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/AllSouls2020.

Events

Memorial Mass for Frances X. Gates on 10/24

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We will hold a memorial mass in honor of Frances X. Gates, a beloved and devoted parishioner of St. Charles, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of her death on Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 PM in the church. After the Mass, we’ll induct her into the St. Charles Borromeo Hall of Fame in the back of the church and have a small, socially-distant reception in the narthex. All are welcome to attend.

Events

Young Professionals Gathering on Sunday after Mass

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Before we lose the nice weather for the year, Fr. Bill has graciously invited us to hold a socially distant in-person meeting in the rectory garden. In lieu of our regular monthly Zoom meeting, please join us in person on Sunday, October 4, after the 11:15 AM Mass.

This month, we will celebrate St. Francis on his feast day with Bubbles + Blessing of Animals! St. Francis was known for his love for animals and nature, and despite being born to wealth, he chose to live in poverty like Jesus. Our beloved Pope Francis chose to be called after St. Francis of Assisi, “the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation,”

So bring your pets (though Fr. Bill requests no tarantulas) and we will get them blessed in the small slice of nature that is Fr. Bill’s beautiful garden over a glass of bubbly or two!!

Messages from the PPC

Where Everybody Knows Your Name – Donna Whiteford

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Dear St. Charles Parish Family and Friends,

It is hard to believe it is the end of September and Fall is definitely here. I often look at each season as both an ending and a beginning – bringing not only new weather and activities but new opportunities.  So this got me to thinking about something Fr. Bill said last Sunday before he made the announcements at the end of Mass – about wanting St. Charles to be a faith community where someone knows your name.

Fr. Bill has spoken about how this difficult time we are living through presents us with an opportunity to “re-imagine or re-found” St. Charles. I’ll admit I was confused when he first said this but after a few conversations I understand that he means that this time is an opportunity for us, the St. Charles faith community, to ensure that the parish is reflective of who we, the parishioners, are today, and who we want to be; that it offers all of us both the spiritual and social programs we want and need to nurture our faith and our sense of community; and importantly, is a place where someone does know not just our name but, who we are.

Continue reading “Where Everybody Knows Your Name – Donna Whiteford” →
Events

Journey to Justice Program after Mass on Sep. 27

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To continue our conversations about race and how we, as Catholics, are called to act for social justice, the Young Professionals are hosting a discussion with one of our fellow parishioners Alicia Washington on September 27. After the 11:15 AM Mass, Alicia Washington will share her experiences as a black woman in America, which will be moderated by Fr. John Gribowich.

Alicia grew up in Dallas, TX, and is a graduate of two Ivy-league institutions. As she has gone through life she has had experiences that have reassured her of her minority status but has also had important allies that have lifted her up.

Please join us as we continue to learn and grow in our own community with these deep conversations.

Afterwards we will be hosting a follow up discussion in the rectory garden for up to 10 people. Please respond below if you are interested in attending the follow-up discussion. Social distancing, and masks will be required.

Journey to Justice Discussion September 2020
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Family Faith

Congratulations to Our Newly Confirmed

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The following students from the Family Faith Program after finishing their preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation in the spring, were finally confirmed by our pastor Father Smith on September 12. Please pray for them that they will always be willing to bear witness to the Catholic Faith.

ROSE “ELIZABETH” ARMSTRONG
LILLIANNA “JOAN” INOSANTO
JACK “JOSEPH” KEANE
MADELINE “MARY” MCAULIFFE
NICHOLAS “THOMAS” NAPOLI
EMMA “JAMES” SKILLMAN
GABRIEL “IGNATIUS” TRAMONTANA