Flannery O’Connor for Lent

Tonight is the second in our four-part discussion series with Grace Church on Flannery O’Connor’s short stories. We will discuss You Can’t Be Any Poorer than Dead (first chapter of the Violent Bear it Away). Tonight’s meeting will be held at Grace Church (254 Hicks Street).

There is an option to join tonight’s meeting remotely via your computer, tablet, smartphone, or by dialing in: [Zoom meeting details removed from website for security reasons]

We’ll open the online meeting at 7 PM. The full schedule is:

6:30 – Soup dinner
7:00 – Opening prayer and brief introduction
7:10 – Small group discussion
7:45 – Continued discussion with everyone
8:00 – Closing prayer

We continue to monitor the evolving impact of the coronavirus in New York City. Currently, all our weekend Masses and activities are planned to proceed. Since some of us may not be able to attend Mass in person, we have an option to stay connected to the parish by streaming the Mass from a computer, tablet, or phone, or by dialing in. More information will follow in the weekly email.

This Sunday, join Sergio Sandi, our music director, and a group of parishioners for the 3 PM matinee performance of “La Construcción del Muro” / Building the Wall.” If you are interested in joining in, please email Sergio, [email protected]

More information about the play, which is running through March 15, is below: Continue reading “Trip to the Theater for “Building the Wall – La Construcción del Muro”” →

Inter-Faith Lenten Program

Distribution of Ashes: Our church will open at 7 AM and ashes will be distributed throughout the day until 3:45 PM. There will also be ashes distributed at all the Masses and the service.

Mass with distribution of ashes: 7 AM, 12:10 PM, 7 PM.


Service for Children and Families: 4 PM.

Service at Pierrepont House: 1:30 PM.


Confessions: after the 7 AM Mass; before and after the 12:10 PM Mass; before and after the 4 PM Service (until 6 PM); after the 7 PM Mass.

From Ash Wednesday to Holy Week, there are many occasions to celebrate and connect with God. Please sign up below to let us know what activities you are interested in

REFLECT
You are invited to join our Live Lent Faith Sharing Groups starting Sunday, March 1. Groups meet Sundays at 8 AM or 6 PM in the Parish House/Rectory. No need to attend every session.
WORSHIP
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Charles during this holy season. Starting Thursday, February 27, adoration will be held from 9 AM to Noon each weekday.

CONNECT

St. Charles and Grace Church are hosting a Lenten discussion series on short stories by Flannery O’Connor. It will start on Mar. 5 at St. Charles at 6:30 PM and continue for next three Thursdays alternating between Grace Church and St. Charles. Please see stcharlesbklyn.org/flannery-oconnor-for-lent-its-complicated for the complete schedule and the short stories under discussion.

ACT
Volunteers are needed for multiple ministry opportunities. From one-time opportunities to on-going commitments, we welcome you to become a more active member of the St. Charles community.
• Eucharistic Ministers are needed to distribute ashes at Ash Wednesday Services and also bring ashes to parishioners confined to homes and hospitals on Ash Wednesday.
• Participants are needed for Holy Thursday Services.
• Enhance your church-going experience and become a lay minister. We need Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers (EM), Lectors, and support for our Media/Recording Team.