St. Charles Church, Oakwood Heights, Staten Island

Father Jerome will celebrate Sunday Mass online at 12 Noon on our Facebook page.

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We are pleased to announce that our parish has subscribed to an exciting new online platform: Formed.org. View the best Catholic videos, audio programs, e-books and movies on your computer, tablet or smart- phone for free! 

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Message from Cardinal Dolan, June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020
Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
 
Dear Family of the Archdiocese of New York:
 
Because the news headlines of the past few months have seemed to be unrelentingly disturbing and depressing, I am eager to share some good news. Daily Mass began earlier this week in the parishes of the archdiocese in Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties, and Sunday Mass will begin in those same counties this Sunday, June 14, providentially the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi! In addition, funerals, weddings, and baptisms can also be held once again. (The solemn obligation to attend Sunday Mass continues to be temporarily suspended.) Of course, we must follow the advice of health professionals and limit attendance to no more than 25% of a church’s capacity, keep social distance, wear masks, and observe all of the health and safety requirements that have become such a part of our daily routines.    Read More…
 

 

Prayer Resources for the Coronavirus Crisis

Acts of Spiritual Communion

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you. 
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.

The Archdiocese has announced that First Holy Communions and Confirmations have been postponed until further notice. Also, Palm Sunday Masses, Reconciliation Monday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses will not be celebrated publicly in the parishes.

Watch Live!

TV Station: Catholic Faith Network (channel 296 Fios and channel 162/471 Spectrum)

Televised from St. Agnes Cathedral
Masses: Monday – Friday at 8:30 am & 12:30 pm;  and Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm

Televised from St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Masses: Monday – Friday at 6:30 pm, and Sunday at 3:30 pm

TV Station: EWTN 12 noon Mass (on channel 285 FIOS and channel 460 Spectrum)

 

6 Tips for the Mass When Watching from Home

1. No PJ’s – dress up a bit – even if you’re staying in – it changes your mindset. It says “This is important!” Also if you have a crucifix and candles put them on a table nearby.
2. If you love small business – support them- and us – use the WeShare link below.
3. Stand, sit and kneel at the usual times – and do so together as a family – there’s no sports, events or other things to separate you.
4. Pray for the dead – in your family, in this crisis and for the sick and those who tend to them.
5. You’ll know the Communion Hymn well so sing along.
6. Pray “Lord – this stinks – but help me to appreciate the time I have with family, the focus that this time provides, help me take the right steps to control what I can and confidently give over to you what I cannot. Help me never to again take my life, my faith, and my blessings for granted. I resolve to amend my life and ask forgiveness for my faults. Amen”

 

 
 

Parish Events 

Please pray for all who are ill with this virus and for the well being of our country and the world.

Church will be open for private prayer every day from 8-12 noon.

To keep current with parish announcements during this time, please see the link below to sign up for flocknote if you have not already done so. 

Also, if you wish, you can also sign up for weshare on the link below if you would like to continue to support the parish during this time.