October 18, 2009

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	Is 53:10-11
	Heb 4:14-16
	Mk 10:35-45

	Tom 4:20-25
	Lk 12:13-21

	Rom 5:12,15b,17-19,20b-21
	Lk 12:35-38

	Rom 6:12-18
	Lk 12:39-48

	Rom 6:19:23
	Lk 12:49-53

	Rom 7:18-25a
	Lk 12:54-59

	Rom 8:1-11
	Lk 13:1-9

	Jer 31:7-9
	Heb 5:1-6
	Mk 10:46-52

St. Charles Holiday Food Baskets will be this weekend’s Parish Sharing recipient.

One of the corporal works of mercy is to comfort the imprisoned. This may be more difficult for us than some of the other ways to practice mercy. Parish sharing has supported a few organizations that work in this realm. Next weekend, we will donate to the Monroe County Jail Ministry that is run by the Diocese of Rochester. Our contribution will buy religious materials given to/used by the prisoners through that ministry.

Thank you letters are posted on the bulletin board at the back of church.

On Sunday, November 1, the 9:30 Mass will be a Children’s Liturgy. On this feast of All Saints, we honor all the men and women, young and old, from all walks of life, who showed us how to love God and other people. We too are called to be saints in the kingdom of God. All are welcome!

FIRST RECONCILIATION

On Sunday, November 1, the second meeting will take place for parents and children who are preparing for sacramental Reconciliation. This will be held in the school at 10:45 a.m. (after the 9:30 Mass). Children should bring their books and photos. At this time, they will work on a special project to be used at the celebration of Reconciliation on November 17. If you have any questions, please call the Christian Formation office.

This Tuesday, October 20, St. Charles will host a "Town Hall" meeting to discuss the proposed Pastoral Plan for the six parishes of the Eastern Greece/Charlotte planning group. Once finalized, this plan will be submitted to Bishop Clark. Copies of the proposed plan are available in the Parish Office or on our website. All parishioners are welcome & encouraged to attend.

Finally, Commitment Weekend will take place next weekend, October 24 and 25. At that time, each parish family will have an opportunity to make their pledge commitment during Mass to show their support for this campaign. We are grateful for the momentum provided by the pledges that we have already received, amounting to $204,000 with an average gift of $3,500. There are still significant funds we need to raise to meet the financial challenge of our campaign. We are confident in the positive response of our great faith community and pray for the success of our campaign, "Joining Together To Secure Our Future".

A slide show that graphically illustrates some of the renovations to be undertaken during this 5-year plan will be available for your viewing after all Masses.

Capital Campaign Committee
Cindy Chanberlain
Pat Daniels
Claudine Dixon
Carol Thompson, Chairperson

• Consider getting vaccinated against the flu.

• Follow rules of good hygiene, especially washing your hands often.

• If you are ill, stay home until you are better.

Our parish will follow the directions of the diocese and the USCCB regarding liturgical practice. We ill follow the direction of the County Health Department with regard to any community practices. All events and workshop services will go forth as scheduled. The Parish staff and the Diocesan Pastoral Center is in touch with local health departments and other officials and will monitor the situation closely.

Please pray for the health of our community and especially for those whom you know are ill.

We realize that many of you may have lost a relative during this past year (November 2008 through October 2009) whose funeral was celebrated elsewhere. We would be happy to include their name in the published list. If you would like their name included, please fill out the form in the bulletin and return it to the Parish Office no later than October 26. All are invited to come and remember their loved ones who now live in eternal joy.

• October 1 - Shirley Ryan ($25)
• October 2 - McRae Family ($25)
• October 3 - Josephine Coy ($25)
• October 4 - Jim & Jan Taffner ($50)
• October 5 - Julie O’Neill ($25)
• October 6 - Angela Gumina ($25)
• October 7 - Judy & Tom Maier ($25)
• October 8 - Ellie & Lu Schwind ($25)
• October 9 - Sue Draves ($25)
• October 10 - Cheri Gillette ($25)
• October 11 - Rosemary Brannan ($50)
• October 12 - Donald Schreiber ($100)
• October 13 - Dennis Viele ($25)
• October 14 - Sue Draves ($50)
• October 15 - Rosemary Brannan ($25)
• October 16 - Jim Vogel ($25)
• October 17 - Carol Hodges ($25)

Thank you to all who supported this event with their donations to St. Charles.

This week’s presentation is on Wednesday, 10/21:
David and Solomon: Expanding the Kingdom.

Check the bulletin board for a complete list of upcoming presentations.

http://www.youtube.com/user/prorachelroc

• A person who has not been baptized and would like to learn more about the Catholic faith with the possibility of becoming Catholic?

• A baptized Christian of another denomination who would like to learn more about and possibly join the Catholic church?

• A baptized Roman Catholic who has never received Eucharist or Confirmation and would like to become a full participant in the life of the Church?

• A child over the age of 7 who has never been baptized or has been baptized in another Christian denomination or has been baptized Catholic and has never received Catholic instruction?

The Christian Initiation process offers an environment of support and guidance as you discover how God is working in your life. Is this process for you? Do you have a friend or neighbor who may be interested? Please call Sr. Miriam at 663-3230 for more information.

These new changes will make visiting our parishioners in the hospital a little more challenging but not impossible. However, we need your help. In the future, if you would like a member of the pastoral staff to visit with you or your loved one in the hospital please inform us either before or during your/their stay. Call the rectory at 663-3230 and we will notify the pastoral staff. Thank You.

The Columbus Day holiday was a chance for some members of the Centering Prayer Group to spend the day at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard. It was a time of refreshment. We brought walking shoes and walked along the Genesee Greenway, making some detours off the trail to walk through a row of golden cornstalks in a vast field of corn. It was a very peaceful time, listening to the sound of the cornstalks rustling against our sleeves as we walked, and hearing the songs of many varieties of birds who visited the trees in hues of yellows, golds, and some intense reds. We attended two prayer services at the Abbey and in between services we had time for quiet and private centering, and for visiting the bread shop for our supply of delicious fresh bread. After Vespers, a trip to nearby Geneseo for dinner became a time to celebrate the blessings of the day.

I would encourage you to take a drive to the Abbey this fall for your spiritual refreshment, for praying the psalms with the monks, walking on the colorful Greenway, and browsing through the bookstore and bread shop.

The next Centering Prayer Group meets on Thursday, October 29 at the school from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Facilitator is Lorrain VanCour.

** All Are Welcome! **

Wanted: Used Books and Videos

St. Charles is looking for used book and video donations for our used book sale. Donations may be brought to the Parish Office before November 4 during regular office hours or the Gym on Tuesday, October 27 or Wednesday, November 4, between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

Please note: To allow time for sorting the items, NO donations will be accepted after 11/4

No text books, encyclopedias, magazines, or condensed Reader’s Digests.

We appreciate your support! Call 663-3230 or 663-8000 for more information.

We Need You!

Volunteers are needed to help with the book sale. If you are available to help sort books on Tuesday, October 27, or Wednesday, November 4 (6:30-8:00 pm in the school gym), during the sale or with clean up, please call the Christian Formation Office at 663-8000 to volunteer.

Goals the Youth Group has for 2009-2010:

• Increase the number of teens that attend activities.
• Combine with Youth Groups in our planning group for activities.
• Attend a retreat.
• Have a food fast/lock in.
• Participate in more service projects.

Sunday, October 18

Please join us for our regular weekly meeting. Discussion topic: will be chosen by the youth.

Sunday, October 25

Please join us for our regular weekly meeting and Halloween Party! Come in your costume and enjoy fun & games.

Sunday, November 1

Please join us for our regular weekly meeting. We will practice for the Family Enrichment Christmas play.

Sunday, November 8

Please join us for our regular weekly meeting. We will continue to practice for the Family Enrichment Christmas play.

Sunday, November 15

Please join us for our regular weekly meeting. We will continue to practice for the Family Enrichment Christmas play.

Thursday, November 19

Youth Group members leave for the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). Please pray for us as we pray for you.

Sunday, November 22

Youth Group returns from NCYC. No Youth Group tonight.

Sunday, November 29

Family Enrichment 2-3 pm. No Youth Group tonight.

Thank You

The Youth Group would like to thank everyone who donated to our garage sale and those who purchased items. As a result of your generosity, we were able to raise $650 to help pay for our Pilgrimage to Kansas City for the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). We will pray for you as we prepare for our Pilgrimage and while we are at NCYC. Thank you for your generosity.

Please e-mail Sherry Clifford at sherrann@hotmail.com if you have any questions.