St. Charles Borromeo Weekly Bulletin

	April 27, 2008

Prayer Center Building Status

In November 2007, the Parish Council approved the recommendation of the Finance Committee to close the Borromeo Prayer Center. Since that time, a committee consisting of representatives from Parish Council, Finance Committee, Buildings and Grounds Committee, and Parish Staff has been meeting to work out a plan to accommodate Parish groups currently meeting in the Prayer Center and to examine alternatives for the structure.

Meeting Rooms for Parish Groups

All of the Parish groups of the Prayer Center will be accommodated with space either in the School or in the Parish Office. All of the issues surrounding these uses will be worked out prior to the Prayer Center’s closing on July 1.

Structure Alternatives

The committee has explored several possibilities for the future of the old convent building. Commercial real estate agents were contacted and met with the group to look at sale or lease possibilities. Representatives of Sheen Housing also toured the facility. In both cases, it was determined that the expense required to repair existing problems and bring the building up to current codes would be prohibitive. In addition, obtaining the required permits from the Town of Greece and the loss of parking spaces would make any alternative use difficult for the Parish. Leaving the building empty with the utilities turned off or minimized could lead to problems with vandalism, etc. Furthermore, deterioration from lack of maintenance would be a major safety consideration and we would still have to pay for hazard and liability insurance on the empty building.

These and other considerations have led the committee to investigate the steps necessary to remove the building through demolition. This would save the Parish growing utility and insurance costs. Also, the space where the building currently stands could be used for additional parking. A required step in this process is an assessment of the amount and kinds of asbestos-containing materials in the building. A contract for the asbestos assessment has been signed and the assessment will start shortly.

Decisions such as those needed in the case of the Prayer Center building are very difficult to make as we all have deep, personal investments in our Parish. The committee working on this matter has carefully considered a variety of options and is convinced that the course detailed above is in the very best interest of the Parish.

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Stewardship Prayer

My church is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.
It will do great work, if I work.
It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship,
if I invite and bring them.
It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith,
and a church with a noble spirit,
if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things.
Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicate myself
to the task of being all the things that I want my church to be.
Amen

If not us, who? If not here, where? If not now, when? If not for the Kingdom, why?

Parish Calendar

Parish Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Daily Scripture Readings

Sunday, April 27 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:5-8,14-17 1 Pt 3:15-18 Jn 14:15-21

Monday, April 28
Acts 16:11-15 Jn 15:26-16:4a

Tuesday, April 29
Acts 16:22-34 Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday, April 30
Acts 17:15,22 - 18:1 Jn 16:12-15

Thursday, May 1 - Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11 Eph 1:17-23 Mt 28:16-20

Friday, May 2
Acts 18:9-18 Jn 16:20-23

Saturday, May 3
1 Cor 15:1-8 Jn 14:6-14

Sunday, May 4 - Seventh Sunday of Easter
(World Day of Prayer for Vocations)
Acts 1:12-14 1 Pt 4:13-16 Jn 17:1-11a

Parish Sharing

$218.00 went to Journey Home.

Mercy Bridges will be this weekend’s Parish Sharing recipient.

During the month of May, a special month for the Blessed Mother, our tithing emphasis will be on mothers and children. Mercy Residential Services (MRS) will be the recipient of next weekend's parish sharing. This ministry of the Sisters of Mercy provides a continuum of quality residential programs and support services to pregnant and parenting women and their children. The program offers transitional housing and life skills education in a nurturing environment. A holistic approach is used to empower women in their development of healthy relationships and self-sufficiency.

Melita House provides a 'refuge' during pregnancy and until the newborn is three months old. Families First helps mothers under the age of 18 and their children prepare for living independently in the community. McAuley Housing has five supported apartments where young mothers and their children can live on their own. Emergency Housing is temporary shelter for homeless pregnant or parenting young women and their children.

MRS has been around for 27 years, and in their last fiscal year they served 91 women and 75 children through their programs.

Consistent Life Ethic

FAITH COMMUNITY PLEDGE FOR LIFE

Are you registered in our parish?

If you would like to register with St. Charles, please call the office at 663-3230. A form may be picked up in the Church or it can be printed out by clicking on the link below. Please return the form by placing it in the collection basket or you may drop it off/mail it to the Parish Office. Also, if you have moved or are planning a move, please let us know your new address and phone number so that we may keep our records up to date. Thank you!

St. Charles Parish Registration Form

Please Note...

As a courtesy to the sacredness of the Eucharistic celebration and to those at Mass, we request that all cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms be silenced before entering Church. Thank you for your consideration.

"Building the Faith" - Catholic Ministries Appeal Update

Thank you to the many parishioners who have already made a pledge to this year’s Appeal. We have collected over 87% of our goal of $86,171. This is wonderful! We still have a ways to go - approximately $11,000. There is still time to make a pledge. Envelopes are available at the entrances to church.

Thank you for your participation and generosity.

Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

This Thursday, May 1, is the Ascension of the Lord and is a Holy Day of
Obligation. See the Mass schedule listed above. The school children
will be attending the 11:30 Mass.

Save the Dates!

50th Jubilee Celebrations
for
Sr. Miriam Nugent, RSM
Saturday, May 17, 2008
4:30 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving
with a Reception in the Gym
immediately following the Mass

Fr. Thomas R. Statt
Sunday, June 1, 2008
11:30 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving
with a Reception following Mass
in the Gym from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

FIRST EUCHARIST TO BE CELEBRATED MAY 3 AND 4

At the January Mass of Enrollment, over 60 children expressed their desire to begin the preparation process for First Eucharist. They came before the assembly and asked for prayers and support as they continued on their faith journey. With the help of their parents and families, they have been learning what the Eucharist is about and what it means to be a member of a Eucharistic community. Next weekend, these children will be coming to the Table of the Lord for the first time at the 4:30, 9:30, and 11:30 Masses. Once again, we can offer them the witness of our prayer and faith. Please welcome them and let them know that they are valued members of our parish community. It is truly a time of joy for them and for us, as we are all touched by sacramental celebrations. They remind us that we are members of the Body of Christ and that we share in this sacred meal.

Mass Intentions

Beginning next Monday, May 5, at 9:00 a.m., requests will be taken during regular office hours for Mass Intentions for July 1 - December 31, 2008. Due to the abundance of requests, the number of Masses for an individual is limited to two per year.

2008-2009 STEWARDSHIP

Over the past few weeks, registered parishioners were mailed the Annual Stewardship Letter for St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated. Also included with this year’s letter is the "Partners in Service" letter and Interest Form. Please take some time to review this letter and return the form on the back side with the Annual Stewardship tear-off. As always, thank you for your continued generosity of your TIME, TALENT & TREASURE!

Spirit Alive! - Information

Spirit Alive! Retreat 2008

Copies of the Spirit Alive! Retreat 2008 DVD are still available in the Parish Office for anyone who is interested in obtaining a copy. Envelopes containing the DVD and the related questions are included. These are available for any of the Parish groups or individual parishioners that would like to have a copy. Please contact Joanie in the Parish Office during regular business hours to arrange to pick-up your copy. Thanks!

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgment, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence, and Wonder are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. God gives us these gifts to help us live a good and holy life. We will celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles the weekend of May 10 and 11. Plan to gather with your fellow disciples to celebrate the Holy Spirit!

YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT!

CANDIDATES WANTED FOR ST. CHARLES PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL!

Would you like to serve on the St. Charles Parish Pastoral Council? Do you know someone you think would be a good Council candidate.?

Parish Council members serve a term of three years. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month from September through June. Currently we are looking to fill four vacancies for the upcoming year.

We invite you to submit your own name or the name of someone you think would make a good Council member. Please call any staff member at 663-3230 or clip the form in the bulletin and return to the Parish Office or place in the Collection Basket. Thank you!

THANK YOU...

THANK YOU to the students, faculty and parents of Catherine McAuley School. Over 70 non-perisable items were donated to the Food Cupboard this week from their most recent service project - a Bop-a-Thon - held earlier in April. Thank you again for helping those less fortunate in our community. Way to go!!!!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED...

Volunteers to coordinate the St. Charles School Open House on Sunday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A meeting will be scheduled shortly to plan. Please fill out the form in the bulletin and return it to Sr. Miriam or call Sr. Miriam by May 1.

May Devotions

There will be Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary every Tuesday Evening during the month of May at 7:00pm at Christ the King Church, Kings Highway S., Irondequoit. The Devotions include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Scripture Reading followed by a brief homily and Benediction with Deacon Bill Schmitz presiding. Please join us.

JUNE CALENDAR RAFFLE

Back by popular demand, the Parish will hold another Calendar Raffle.

When: There will be 30 winners beginning June 1, 2008
Donation: $10 per ticket
Entry Form: Available In the Bulletin beginning next weekend (May 3/4)
Deadline: Entries accepted until Monday, June 2

Thank you for your participation in our Parish Fundraisers!!

CYO THANK YOU!!!

The CYO Basketball Banquet was a huge success. Over 180 people attended, including players, coaches, parents and grandparents. This would not have been possible without our Banquet Committee and the large number of parents who helped. Thank you especially to the Committee Chairpersons (Maureen Flaherty, Dawn VanVorst and Laurie McMahon) and to Starvin Marvins for providing us with excellent food at a reasonable cost. Hope to see everyone next season. Watch for registration in August 2008.

CATHOLIC COURIER "ENEWS"

As of the end of February, the Catholic Courier stopped publishing a weekly update in printed format. The Catholic Courier is now available weekly as an "eNews" message to your e-mail address. If you would like to receive this update, go to www.catholiccourier.com to sign-up.

Parish Pastoral Council

Following is a list of our Parish Council Members for the 2006-2007 term. If you have a topic that should be discussed at Parish Council, please feel free to contact them through the parish office.

Diane Clune	Sue Holden	Larry Kastner
Dick Kirsch	Dave Liana	Donna Mangefrida
Dave Steklenski	Jim Vogel

Youth Representatives

Jacque Mangefrida Ebanh Ebangwese

Staff Members

Angela Fortunato

Are You Thinking About the Catholic Faith?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children is a process where we can experience the Catholic Faith Community. It is an opportunity for questions to be answered, sharing with others who find themselves asking similar questions and for learning about the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Are you:

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.

RCIA

Common questions of adults thinking about becoming full members of the Catholic Church:

What is RCIA?

Answer: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a journey that consists of learning about the Catholic Church through instruction and group faith sharing, participation in rites/blessings and reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Groups usually meet once per week from Sept-May. Depending on the amount of faith formation a person has had, the journey length could differ.

Can I still become a full member even though I haven't had any formal religious education training in years?

Answer: Yes, people start the RCIA journey with different experience and faith formation backgrounds.

What if I was baptized in a Protestant faith and want to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church?

Answer: All faith backgrounds are welcome to learn more about the Catholic Church. You will not be baptized a second time if the church you were baptized in baptized "in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit".

RCIC

Questions regarding RCIC - the journey children take toward full initiation:

My school age child was never baptized as an infant; can he/she still become a full member now?

Answer: Yes, the Church welcomes children who desire to become Catholic. The RCIC journey leads toward the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

My child is school age. How old does a child have to be to participate in RCIC?

Answer: Children who are approximately age 7 or older prepare for Baptism by participating in the RCIC.

What will my child learn in the RCIC process?

Answer: During the journey your child will learn about God, Jesus, the Bible, the Sacraments and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a full member of the Catholic Church call Sr. Miriam at 663-3230.

Food Shelf

The goal of the St. Charles Food Collection Ministry is to provide emergency food to parishioners and community members who are in need. Can you help by donating a few non-perishable items? The most useful items are those that go together: peanut butter & jelly, pasta & sauce, cake & frosting, soup & crackers, cereal, oatmeal, granola bares, juice. There is also a special need of paper products (tissues, toilet paper, paper towels) Items may be brought to Church and placed under the St. Joseph Statue. Thank you for your generosity.

Recycle Bikes, Help a Neighbor!

St Joseph's House of Hospitality is a Catholic Worker House (www.catholicworker.com) in downtown Rochester. Among other services, we run a weekly bike clinic for the poor in the Rochester area. Bicycles generally are their main mode of transportation. We collect, repair and distribute used adult bikes, free of charge to the guests at St Joseph's. If you have any adult bikes that you would like to donate to our clinic, please contact us for details on pick up or delivery.

Bill Danza - 621-4616 ( wdanza@rochester.rr.com)
Dan Lill - 865-9872 ( dlill@rochester.rr.com)

Hospital Visitation

New patient privacy rules went into effect at all health care institutions nationwide. As a result, hospitals are no longer able to give out names of patients over the phone. In addition, patients may choose to be listed or not listed in the hospital patient directory. If they choose not to, hospitals are not permitted to disclose these names to anyone.

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.

Used Clothing Drop-Off Box

Sponsored by: St. Charles Borromeo Youth Group
With the help of St. Pauly

24 Hour Location
St. Charles Borromeo Church
3000 Dewey Avenue (Corner Maiden Lane)

Items Accepted:

All clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, and drapes. (Please.. No rags, fabric strips, toys or household goods)

Help us keep your donations clean and dry. If possible, please put clothing in plastic bags.

Thank you.

Organ and Tissue Donation

We all recognize the life-giving benefits of organ and tissue donation. Take a moment to discuss organ and tissue donation with your family since they are the ones who will follow through on your wishes upon your death. For more information, call 1-800-950-7818.

Funerals

In the event of a funeral, our daily mass schedule is subject to change. Should this situation arise, every effort will be made to reschedule the mass intention in as timely a manner as possible.

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A LOOK AHEAD - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

Thursday, May 1	Ascension Thursday - Holy Day Mass Schedule: 8:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 3	First Eucharist Celebration at 4:30 Mass
Sunday, May 4	First Eucharist Celebration at 9:30 & 11:30 Masses Greece Choral Society Spring Concert in the Church, 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 5	Mass Intentions Book Opens for July through December 2008, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 11	Pentecost Sunday & Mother's Day
Friday, May 16	Benefit Concert for American Cancer Society in the Church, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17	Sr. Miriam's Golden Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy at the 4:30 Mass
Sunday, June 1	Fr. Tom Statt’s Golden Jubilee of Ordination into the Priesthood at the 11:30 Mass
Sunday, June 8	Open House for St. Charles Borromeo/Catherine McAuley School, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 19	Moving Up Ceremony for Catherine McAuley School students
June 21-22	Fr. Jim Lawlor's Last Weekend at St. Charles Parish
Tuesday, June 24	Fr. John Firpo begins as Pastor at St. Charles Parish
Friday, June 27	Borromeo Prayer Center Closing Mass in the Church, 5:00 p.m.
June 28-29	Fr. John Firpo's First Weekend as Pastor

MEN'S CLUB

The May Men's Club meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1, in the Parish Center. A Sub Tray Dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 29, to Matt McLaren at 865-0678.

A CHORAL FUSION - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The Greece Performing Arts Society in conjunction with the Greece Choral Society is presenting a "fusion" of choirs singing a variety of choral music on Sunday, May 4, at 3:30 p.m. right here at St. Charles. Along with the Choral Society, the concert will feature the "Women of Note", the "Bowties", the "Lyric Choral", and the "Irondequoit Chorale". There will be jazz, a cappella, show tunes, spirituals and classical music. The Choral Society will sing the music of George Gershwin and Steven Foster, and then all groups will join together in a grand finale of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". Doors open at 2:30 p.m.. Admission is free but donations will be most gratefully accepted to help defray costs. All are welcome to come!

Rosary for Priestly Vocations Scheduled

A Rosary for the intention of an increase in vocations to the ordained priesthood in the Rochester Diocese is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. at Saint Anne Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester. The Joyful Mysteries will be prayed according to the format proposed by Pope John Paul II but will also include Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Robert Lujula, sacramental minister at Our Lady of Lourdes, will deliver a reflection on each of the Mysteries and Fr. William Leone, Pastor at Saint Anne Church, will preside. The Rosary is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Blessed Damien of Molokai Council 11411. For more information, call Bernie Dick (334-5338) or visit: www.DamienOfMolokaiKofC.com.

Pilgrimage to the Shrines in Quebec

There will be a trip to the shrines of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Our Lady of the Cape, St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, and much more. The dates are June 25-30. Double occupancy: $595 each; Triple occupancy: $470 each. For more information, call Sr. Carole Proia at 723-9112.

ST. CHARLES SUMMER CAMP

Religious Ed program for children in grades K-8.
Program includes opportunities for art, music and prayer.
July 7-18 (9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon)
Catherine McAuley School
Join us for two weeks of fun and faith!
For more information or a registration form,
call the Christian Formation Office at 663-8000.

Youth Group News!

All youth in grades 6-12 are cordially invited to join the members of our Youth Group, "LIGHT AND SHINE," for fun, friendship and faith. Meetings are held from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Youth Room (off the School Cafeteria) unless otherwise noted. Please bring a friend and refreshments will be served!

Visit our website at
www.lightandshine.synthasite.com

Sunday, April 27

Please join us for the regular weekly meeting. Discussion topic: Becoming more familiar with the Bible. We will spend time exploring the Bible.

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

School News

Catherine McAuley Catholic School

Please continue to save Campbell Labels and General Mills Box Tops for Education. These two programs offer an opportunity for us to purchase materials that will enhance the academic programs offered at school. Please ask your family and friends to save these too and return them to the parish office. As always thank you for your support!

Recycle Printer Cartridges and Cell Phones for school. If you have a printer at home or at work, please bring your used cartridges to Church and place them on the back table where the sign/box is located. Also, the school collects old cell phones. The money received is used to help families in need of assistance with tuition. The more cartridges recycled, the more money will be available to help families at the school. Thank you to Sean Neary who runs this great program and a huge thank you to all who send in their cartridges and old cell phones!!

Borromeo Prayer Center Events

Upcoming Programs - - Please call 663-5856 to register or obtain more information. We have a "REGISTER BY" date to allow us to reserve adequate space and prepare sufficient materials. A RESERVATION GUARANTEES A SPACE FOR YOU. All programs take place at the Borromeo Prayer Center, 3011 Dewey Avenue, unless otherwise noted. (We'd like to be at the service of all; if the cost is a difficulty, please let us know.)

The Borromeo Prayer Center welcomes people from all faiths and walks of life. Whether you need a quiet place to pray all by yourself or would like to hold an overnight retreat for up to 35 people, the Borromeo Prayer Center can accommodate you. The Center has many facilities available and offers spiritual direction and ongoing quality programming that will support lay people in their awareness of God's presence in their everyday lives. Special tailored programs and retreats can be provided upon request. These programs and retreats can be held at the Center or at another location. For more information, please call us at 663-5856.

PLEASE CALL THE PRAYER CENTER AT 663-5856 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE PROGRAMS LISTED HERE.

THANK YOU...

THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Book Sale last weekend. We raised almost $2,000 in sales of books and Gift Shop items.

COURAGE FOR SERENITY/GREECE AL ANON MEETING

We meet each Tuesday at 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. at the Prayer Center. Our group is called Courage for Serenity/Greece and is for adults whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. If you do not feel comfortable with large groups, you will love ours as it is small and very friendly. Please give us a try!

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

For those who have lost someone dear to them - whether recently or not. Meets one Monday a month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. A place to be with others who have had similar experiences and are also looking for a way to connect with others and with their own grief. Feel free to bring someone with you if you don't want to come alone. If you'd like to know the format, give us a call at 663-5856.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 19th.

Facilitator: Mary Ann Fackelman
No fee.
(Brochure available.)

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

This group meets every other Thursday from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Simply by stopping and sitting still, declaring our desire for God's presence, we express our consent to God's active involvement in our own life and we offer an open space to cultivate God's personal response to us. But stopping and sitting still isn't so simple for most of us today. The Centering Prayer group exists to support and encourage those who are attracted to being with God in this silent sharing. If you are wondering what Centering Prayer is all about and if it is for you, please come for one evening and experience it.

The next gathering will be on Thursday, May 1st.

Facilitator: Lorraine Van Cour.
(Brochure available.)

ROSARY GROUP

This group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., to pray the Rosary together. While praying the Rosary is the focus of this group, there is also some time devoted to the lives and writings of the Saints.

The next meeting is Tuesday, April 29th.

Facilitator: Wilda Liana

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

We have a certified spiritual director at the Center. If you want more information about spiritual direction or want to determine if it is appropriate for you, we will be happy to meet with you for this purpose. The inquiry session is free of charge. Call for an appointment and/or brochure.

PRAYER TREE

Are you in need of prayers? Does someone you know need prayers? We have a group of people who will pray for your special intentions from their home. Give us a call at 663-5856 with your special prayer requests and we will pass the intentions along to other people who will keep you and your loved ones in their daily prayers. If you would like to be a part of our Prayer Tree, please give us a call.

COUNSELING

Therapy Works is a private practice dedicated to improving wellness in all persons, who seek a healthy relationship with self and others. Older children, teens, adults and couples are all welcome and will be treated with the greatest of care. Therapist Elizabeth (Betsy) A. MacKinnon LCSW-R believes that caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit are integral components of deep and last healing. If you want help with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Life Changes and Transitions, Crisis Intervention, etc., call the Prayer Center and we will put you in touch with Betsy. Betsy will meet with people at the Prayer Center if they do not want to go to her office.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Do you suffer from headaches, backaches or stiff necks? Linda Hass-Voellinger (a licensed massage therapist) is available at the Prayer Center by appointment. Linda specializes in neck and shoulder problems and has studied and worked in the field of pain management. Call 663-5856 to arrange an appointment. Her rates are $30 for a half-hour massage; $50 for one hour.

WOODSTOCK BUSINESS CONFERENCE

The Woodstock Business Conference meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. As the WBC says in its literature, it is "a national movement of spiritual and social renewal for the business community. The Conference aims to help business and professional executives to move with practical wisdom toward greater integration in their lives and more effective-leadership." The meeting format includes prayer, Scripture reading and reflection, discussion of an article (that the group would have read ahead of time) which addresses ethical or moral issues. We have a small but lively group that meets every month and we would love to have more people join us.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st.

Mary Ann Fackelman and Patricia Scouten are co-coordinators. Call for brochure.

GIFT SHOP

Our Gift Shop is open every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-12 noon and 2-4 p.m. If those days and times are not convenient for you, please give us a call and we will make special arrangements for you.

ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE PRAYER CENTER

If you, as an individual or group, would like some time away in a quiet place of hospitality, consider the Borromeo Prayer Center - for a few hours or a few days. Facilities include:

Overnight accommodations for 36 people (20 bedrooms)
2 dining rooms, 2 kitchens (accommodating up to 40)
2 large gathering rooms
meeting rooms
indoor sun porch with comfortable furniture and afghans

We offer our facility to all faith traditions.

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St. Charles Borromeo Church
Parish Office - 585-663-3230
E-mail - gstcharl@dor.org