We are starting another session of Bible study next Sunday. Fr. Bill Smith will join us to present an overview of the Gospel of Mark, which we will hear in church this year. The discussion in the following weeks will be guided by Angels in the Bible, which is available from Little Rock Scripture Study. Join us on Sundays at 5 PM via Zoom starting on January 28.
Author: St. Charles Borromeo
Next Thursday Book Selection: The Screwtape Letters
During Lent, the Brownstone Brooklyn & Beyond book group will discuss C.S. Lewis’ satirical novel The Screwtape Letters. One of his most popular works, it uses a series of letters written by a senior demon to his young nephew to address observations on human nature, temptation, and the Christian faith. We will begin on February 15 with a discussion of the Preface through Chapter 8.
The Brownstone Brooklyn and Beyond book group meets weekly on Thursdays at 7 PM via Zoom. It is comprised of parishioners from various churches in the Brooklyn Heights/Park Slope area. The book club was the subject of a short video that was presented at the 2021 World Communications Day virtual conference. The video includes an interview with Fr. John Gribowich and some familiar shots along Sidney Place.
Help Serve the Parish on the PPC
We are looking for members to serve on our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), the seven-person group responsible for planning and executing the pastoral activities of the parish. There are two open seats on the PPC as Alicia Washington has recently moved to Maryland to serve in a senior role in the US Attorney’s Office there and Carol DeSantis will be moving to Long Island. We have been blessed to have Alicia and Carol as involved members of our parish for many years and will miss them both.
If you would like to nominate a parishioner for Parish Pastoral Council or you would like more information, please contact our Lay Trustees, Francis Chin ([email protected]) and Kerin Coughlin ([email protected]). You also submit a nomination by submitting the below form.
Please submit nominations by January 29.
Continue reading “Help Serve the Parish on the PPC”Community Mass – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Join us to worship together in person or online for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass times are 9 am, 11:15 am, and 7 pm.
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Today’s readings will be from Cycle B.
- Support our Parish – Please contribute to our General Collection online here.
- Join the Brooklyn Diocese Annual Catholic Appeal
Community Mass – Epiphany
Join us to worship together in person or online for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. Mass times are 9 am, 11:15 am, and 7 pm.
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Today’s readings will be from Cycle B.
Entrance: The First Nowell – 460
Offertory: We Three Kings of Orient Are – 463
Communion: What Child Is This – 466
Closing: Go Tell It on the Mountain – 428
The Gather 3rd Edition Hymnal/Missals are available for use in the church – they are at the ends of the pews. Please return the missals to the end of the pew after Mass. Instructions on how to use the hymnal missal are available here: https://www.stcharlesbklyn.org/hymnal-missal/ .
Today’s readings are also available to read online at the USCCB website https://bible.usccb.org .
- Support our Parish – Please contribute to our General Collection online here.
- Join the Brooklyn Diocese Annual Catholic Appeal
 Christmas Gifts for Children There is still time to contribute to the gift card drive. For the sixth year, we are working with HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services to provide gift cards for young people leaving foster care. This is especially important for those who have children themselves. You can give online, stcharlesbklyn.org/christmaschildren, or drop off a check in the collection box or with the rectory by Monday, December 18. Thank you to everyone who contributed to date. Through your generosity, we have exceeded the amount raised last year. Since 1997, HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services has been providing educational and financial support to college students placed in foster care through our American Dream Program. Over the years, ADP has evolved into a comprehensive coaching program that now serves over 204 youth between the ages of 5 and 26. It offers one-on-one trauma-informed coaching, tutoring, college success support, career exploration and development, and assistance with securing housing. The gift cards provided by St. Charles Borromeo for the past few years have been given to the older youth who are in college, or a post-secondary program, as a holiday gift. |
 Christmas Flower Memorials This Christmas season, we will decorate the church with due joyousness and memorialize loved ones with flowers. The flowers are a sign of our joy in the birth of Christ our Savior. To memorialize a loved one with flowers for the Church: go to stcharlesbklyn.org/christmasflowers or use the envelopes available in the back of the church. |
 Christmas Gift to the Parish We will ask for your support of our annual Christmas donation that goes to support the activities of St. Charles, and St. Charles only. You can donate online at https://stcharlesbklyn.weshareonline.org/ParishChristmasGift, via the envelopes in the back of the church, or in your own envelope marked “Christmas Gift to the Parish”. Your financial support makes a difference. Your generous sacrifice will help us to continue bringing the light of Christ to Brooklyn Heights and beyond. Wishing everyone a most blessed Christmastide. We are grateful to celebrate Christmas together as a parish family. |
Community Mass – Holy Family
Join us to worship together in person or online for the Feast of the Holy Family. Mass times are 9 am, 11:15 am. Vigil for Mary, Mother of God will be at 4 pm; Masses on Monday will be at 9 am and 11:15 am. There will be no 7 pm mass on December 31 or January 1.
Watch the video live by clicking in the window above. Automated closed captioning is available.
If you like our online masses, please Like our videos so more people can find them. Subscribe to our YouTube channel stcharlesbklyn at this link to watch on your Internet enabled TV or viewing device.
Today’s readings will be from Cycle B.
9am and 11:15am (12/31):
Entrance: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – 424
Offertory: Away In a Manger – 448
Communion: Angels We Have Heard on High – 430
Closing: Joy to the World – 437
4pm (12/31) and 9am/11:15am (1/1):
Entrance: Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly – 457
Offertory: Hail Mary: Gentle Woman – 889
Communion: Angels We Have Heard on High – 430
Closing: Go Tell It on the Mountain – 428
The Gather 3rd Edition Hymnal/Missals are available for use in the church – they are at the ends of the pews. Please return the missals to the end of the pew after Mass. Instructions on how to use the hymnal missal are available here: https://www.stcharlesbklyn.org/hymnal-missal/ .
Today’s readings are also available to read online at the USCCB website https://bible.usccb.org .
- Support our Parish – Please contribute to our General Collection online here.
- Join the Brooklyn Diocese Annual Catholic Appeal
Christmas Gifts for Children There is still time to contribute to the gift card drive. For the sixth year, we are working with HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services to provide gift cards for young people leaving foster care. This is especially important for those who have children themselves. You can give online, stcharlesbklyn.org/christmaschildren, or drop off a check in the collection box or with the rectory by Monday, December 18. Thank you to everyone who contributed to date. Through your generosity, we have exceeded the amount raised last year. Since 1997, HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services has been providing educational and financial support to college students placed in foster care through our American Dream Program. Over the years, ADP has evolved into a comprehensive coaching program that now serves over 204 youth between the ages of 5 and 26. It offers one-on-one trauma-informed coaching, tutoring, college success support, career exploration and development, and assistance with securing housing. The gift cards provided by St. Charles Borromeo for the past few years have been given to the older youth who are in college, or a post-secondary program, as a holiday gift. |
Christmas Flower Memorials This Christmas season, we will decorate the church with due joyousness and memorialize loved ones with flowers. The flowers are a sign of our joy in the birth of Christ our Savior. To memorialize a loved one with flowers for the Church: go to stcharlesbklyn.org/christmasflowers or use the envelopes available in the back of the church. |
Christmas Gift to the Parish We will ask for your support of our annual Christmas donation that goes to support the activities of St. Charles, and St. Charles only. You can donate online at https://stcharlesbklyn.weshareonline.org/ParishChristmasGift, via the envelopes in the back of the church, or in your own envelope marked “Christmas Gift to the Parish”. Your financial support makes a difference. Your generous sacrifice will help us to continue bringing the light of Christ to Brooklyn Heights and beyond. Wishing everyone a most blessed Christmastide. We are grateful to celebrate Christmas together as a parish family. |
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