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Advocates for Accessibility

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St. Charles Borromeo Church works to express our Catholic faith through building a diverse community which bears witness to the power of God’s love. Inclusion is central to this, and individuals with disabilities are invited to fully share in the rich sacramental life of the parish. St. Charles Borromeo Church seeks to build upon these efforts and further celebrate the various gifts and abilities of its members. Our parish celebrated Inclusion Awareness Day on Sunday, October 14, 2012.

Two parishioners serve as Parish Advocates for Persons with Disabilities, and received training through Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens, Parish and Community Outreach and Services. These Advocates, Phil Murray and Ashleigh Thompson, liaise with Father Ed and Parish Pastoral Council to ensure that meaningful sacramental participation is available to all parishioners. Phil and Ashleigh are available to meet with parishioners with disabilities in person, over the phone or by email to explore ways that St. Charles Borromeo can better meet the needs of members and neighbors. Contact the rectory to schedule an appointment.
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Veteran’s Day Project

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The Outreach Committee believes that one way our St. Charles parish can celebrate Veteran’s Day is by offering our hospitalized service men and women small tokens of our appreciation for their service to our country. We would like to extend this to the patients residing at the V.A. Hospital located at 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY. Suggested items are large print puzzle books, regular playing cards, new men’s tee-shirts, boxers, briefs (sizes M-XL), new men’s jackets (sizes M-XXL), and toiletries such as disposable razors, shaving cream (in plastic containers), deodorant and shampoo. Collection bags will be in the back of the church Oct. 14th and Oct. 24th.