Set into the back wall of our Sanctuary are ten unique
stained glass panels fashioned in Tiffany style. On the north
side are Sts. Agnes, Elizabeth of Hungary, Gabriel the
Archangel, Rose of Lima and Joan of Arc. On the south side
are Sts. John the Baptist, Aloysious Gonzaga, Michael the
Archangel, Patrick and Stephen.

Fr. Ed asks all of us to provide input into our Diocesan Strategic Planning Process.
Please help us by filling out the questionnaire below, and then pressing the “Submit” button.

Christ Jesus, Our Hope, A Diocesan Strategic Plan for Renewal, has begun in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Part of this process invites each parish to consider its own future, but to do so in light of the larger diocesan church. As parishioners and parish leaders engage in a critical reflection on the current and future life of their parish, a broader understanding of the challenges faced by the entire Diocese is also needed.

To this end, the Planning Commission for Christ Jesus, Our Hope will issue a four-part Diocesan Report beginning on Friday, April 16, 2010. Each week will examine a different aspect of diocesan life. Part One presents the overall pastoral life of the diocese, including an examination of sacramental celebrations, Mass attendance, and faith formation. Subsequent reports will look at finances, demographics, and parish leadership. If you wish to read the entire text for Part One of the Report, please visit www.ChristJesusOurHope.com. A summary of Part Two will also appear in this weekend’s edition of The Tablet.

Although we are in the midst of preparing for First   Communion and the last month of our religious education program, we are still looking forward and planning for next year! We are blessed to have six wonderful volunteer teachers, but we urgently need to recruit more people for
our team next year. Specifically, we will need help with substitute teaching, the Children’s Liturgy of the Word and the post-Confirmation program. Can you offer your time and talent to share faith with our younger parishioners? It is a most rewarding experience! Please leave your name
with Father Ed or email Maureen Pond at [email protected], for further information.

Thank You to the 56 parishioners who have brought us
within 1% of reaching our Appeal goal of $27,954! Your
pledge is needed more than ever this year because all funds
raised over the goal will be used for repairing and renovating
the school building envelope (roof, windows, parapet,
pointing and boiler) to get the building ready for leasing.
Please make a pledge to the 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal
and be sure to note St Charles Borromeo on the Parish
Name line of the appeal envelope.

Every November and May the Diocese asks each Parish to
count the number of parishioners attending Mass in all
Churches throughout the Diocese. In May, we will be asked
to count next Sunday, May 2 and May 15. This data will
be used by the Diocese and Parish for the Diocesan Strategic
Planning process.
It is important that we look at the number of people
attending our Masses to assist us in the scheduling times of
Mass (to accommodate the greatest number of people).

MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, April 25 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
9:00 Connie Garbanzos
Requested by Concepcion Garbanzos
10:30 Parish Children Making First Communion
Requested by Fr Ed

7:00 Deceased Priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn
Requested by Fr Ed

Monday, April 26 – Easter weekday

12:10 Thanks to the Saints in Heaven
Requested by an anonymous donor

Tuesday, April 27 – Easter weekday
12:10 John Brinker
Requested by Catherine Brinker

Wednesday, April 28 – Saint Peter Chanel
12:10 Howard Hayes
Requested by Victor Mannurino

Thursday, April 29 – St Catherine of Sienna
12:10. AIdo Nicoletta
Requested by the Kenny Horowitz

Friday, April 30 – Saint Pius V
12:10 Clemente Alcudia
Requested by the family

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