Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.

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PARISH NEWS

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH

21505 Augusta Ave.

Port Charlotte, FL 33952 (941) 625-4754

www.stcharlespc.org

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM &

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Summer Hours, June & July

Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM &

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM

9:00 AM, Family Mass 11:00 AM, Choir 1:00 PM, French/Creole 5:30 PM, Youth Mass Weekdays: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM

5:30 PM (during Lent) Saturday: 8:30 AM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 9:00 AM (Until all are heard) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Friday: 3:00 PM in Church Weekdays after the 8:30 AM Mass ROSARY

Monday - Saturday at 7:50 AM PERPETUAL ADORATION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT St. John the Evangelist Chapel in the Ministry Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week STAFF & MINISTRY LISTING Page 13

PASTORAL TEAM

Fr. John Fitch, Administrator Fr. Philip Scheff , Parochial Vicar Fr. Zenon Kurzyna, Parochial Vicar Whether you are visiting or looking for a spiritual home, we welcome you home to Saint

Charles Borromeo Church! Please consider registering as a member of our parish family at the Parish Offi ce during business hours. Registration forms are also available in this bulletin and on our Parish Website. Registration is required for participation in the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confi rmation, and Marriage.

Welcome Home!

MISSION STATEMENT: As St. Charles Borromeo Parishioners, “We are called to act with justice, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with God.” - Micah 6:8

WELCOME HOME TO

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO

24/7 PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Th e most important goal in our life should be to

discern the Will of God...and strive to obey it.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament off ers you quiet time with Jesus to do that. He waits for

you there.

Find out more about Adoration at...

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APRIL 7, 2019

A REFLECTION ON

LENTEN FASTING

In the early Church and, to a lesser extent still today, there were two fasts. There was the "total fast" that preceded all major feasts or sacramental events. The total fast is still kept today prior to reception of Holy Communion. A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before Holy Communion from any food and drink, except for only water and medicine.

The second fast was a fast of abstinence from certain foods, e.g., meats or fats. This was more an act of self- discipline and self-control.

Following Holy Communion, the total fast ceases because Jesus had explicitly stated that we don't fast when the bridegroom is here. In other words, what we're keeping vigil for has arrived, the wait is over.

On the other hand, the fast of abstinence was allowed on Sundays because the continuity of abstinence can be important for it to be effective.

Christian tradition can name at least seven reasons for fasting:

1. From the beginning, God commanded some fasting, and sin entered into the world because Adam and Eve broke the fast.

2. For the Christian, fasting is ultimately about fasting from sin.

3. Fasting reveals our dependence on God and not the resources of this world.

4. Fasting is an ancient way of preparing for the Eucharist—the truest of foods.

5. Fasting is preparation for baptism (and all the sacraments)—for the reception of grace.

6. Fasting is a means of saving resources to give to the poor.

7. Fasting is a means of self-discipline, chastity, and the restraining of the appetites.

PARISH NEWS

LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE Our weekday 5:30 PM Mass will continue

through April 17th

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Th e Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday during Lent at 5:00 PM. Haitian(French-Creole) Stations of the Cross will be at 6:00 PM aft er Mass.

Please consider joining us as you prepare to renew and restore your relationship with Jesus and the Church.

LENT 2019 Penance Service

St. Charles Borromeo: Monday, April 8th at 5:00 PM San Pedro, North Port: Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe: Th ursday, April 11th at 6:00 PM

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fish Fry

EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

PARISH CENTER ALL FOR $10 PER PERSON

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Fish and Chips (Grouper) with fresh hand cut Fries

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Breaded Fried Shrimp with Fries

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Combination Grouper and Shrimp Dinner with Fries

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Baked White Fish Fillet and Mashed Potatoes Featured Dinner of the Week:

April 12th: Shrimp Scampi over Linguini

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OFFERTORY UPDATES

Weekend of 3/31/19 $ 16,500.57

Year to Date $ 686,365.24

BUILDING CAMPAIGN - AS OF FEB. 2019

$1,137,182.10 MASS INTENTIONSApril 8^th — April 14^th

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MONDAY 7:00 AM 5 Cynthia – In Thanksgiving 8:30 AM 5 Magdalea Zetazate –

97th Birthday 5:30 PM < Christine Benavente TUESDAY 7:00 AM < Iris Grant

8:30 AM < Peggy Crotty 5:30 PM < Thomas Casarella &

Catherine Pasqualone WEDNESDAY ^{7:00 AM <} Florentino Villar

8:30 AM < Joe Ferguson Village Place 10:00 AM 

5:30 PM 5 James & Darlene Benavente THURSDAY 7:00 AM < Iris Grant

8:30 AM < Helga Fitch

Bayfront 9:30 AM

5:30 PM < Doris Barcomb FRIDAY 7:00 AM < Jim Sullivan

8:30 AM < Gus Collado 5:30 PM < Doris Barcomb SATURDAY 8:30 AM < Manuela Sulich

4:00 PM < Anna & Michael Toppert

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SUNDAY 7:00 AM < The Scrivin Family

Celebrant TBA

Family Mass 9:00 AM < Frank & Seraphine Papa

Celebrant TBA

11:00 AM 5 People of the Parish

Celebrant TBA

1:00 PM 5 Claire Joseph – Happy Birthday

Celebrant TBA

5:30 PM < Jerry & Jennie Critelli

Celebrant TBA

PARISH NEWS

As a Parish Community, we off er our prayers for the souls of the faithful departed and those buried in our Memorial Garden. We pray for those mourning the loss of loved ones. May God strengthen their

hope in life everlasting. AMEN.

ALTAR BREAD, ALTAR WINE, SANCTUARY CANDLE

THIS WEEK:

In Memory of Peggy Crotty

ALTAR BREAD & WINE MEMORIALS

We off er the opportunity for the Altar Bread and Wine to be memorialized for a deceased relative or to honor a loved one. Donations are taken for one week. Please stop by the Parish Offi ce to make arrangements. An acknowledgment of your memorial will appear in the Sunday bulletin. Th e suggested donation is $25 for either the Altar Bread or Wine, or $50 for both.

FLOWER/SANCTUARY MEMORIALS

If you wish to make a fresh fl ower or Sanctuary Lamp Memorial donation, please contact the Parish Offi ce.

Two bouquets are needed whenever fresh fl owers are used to decorate the Altar area. Th e cost is $40 for each bouquet ($80 total) – more than one person or family may join together to request fl ower memorials on a particular weekend. Th e off ering for a Sanctuary Lamp Memorial is $10.

LENTEN ARRANGEMENT THIS WEEK:

In Honor of Jean Beland’s 90th birthday

APRIL 7, 2019

There isn’t a certain time we should set aside to talk about God. God is part of our every waking

moment.

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We’re looking for a volunteer who has good offi ce skills, especially with

the internet. Hours are fl exible. If you are interested in helping in our donation area, we could also use

your skills.

We are still in need of a golf cart.

PARISH NEWS

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter his house and dine with him, and

he with me.”

Revelation 3:20

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Experience the fullness of peace, love and joy?

Develop a deeper relationship with the Lord?

Learn how to build strong families, minister to youth, support your parish and community, and renew the Church! This program will help you know God’s plans for your life – a life that ought to be fully committed to Him, especially during these challenging and turbulent times.

SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2019

St. Charles Borromeo Parish Center 8:00 AM Registration

Mass at 8:30 AM – Retreat ends 5:00 PM The cost is free and there will be a light lunch.

For more information and registration, please contact:

Tony and Aida @ (941) 628-2929 Email: [email protected]

Or visit our website: www.couplesforchristusa.org

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• You could win up to $100,000 from our drawing (winning tickets go back in the barrel).

• Only 2000 tickets will be sold.

• Need not be present to win.

• No purchase necessary.

• No mechanically reproduced entries will be accepted.

• Split a ticket with family or friends.

• If winner is under 18 years of age, the prize may be assigned to the parent or legal guardian.

• Minimum donation $100.00.

• Prize may not be redeemed for cash. Payment will be in the form of a check.

• Because of Diocesan regulations we are required to deduct taxes from winnings.

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Please fi ll out the order form below and mail it with your $100.00 donation per ticket to the address above. Make checks payable to: St Charles Borromeo School

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APRIL 7, 2019

SCHOOL NEWS

THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019

IN THE PARISH CENTER

Drawing Dinner tickets (if still available) will be sold after the Masses. No dinner tickets will be sold at the door!

Doors will open at 4:45 PM Dinner served 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Drawing takes place at 6:45 PM Thank you for supporting our School Drawing!

All money raised will directly benefi t the school children!

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As part of the Religion curriculum at St. Charles Borromeo School, all students in Grades 5 through 8 are participating in a presentation of

THE LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

ON APRIL 16^TH, 6:00 PM IN THE PARISH CENTER

Students are witnessing the Passion and Death of Christ through this interactive experience.

All are welcome. Tickets are free and are available in the Church and school offi ces.

A free will off ering will be taken after the performance.

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"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifi ces of that kind."

(Hebrews 13:16)

PARISH NEWS

We are deep into our Lenten Journey now. Like explorers on an expedition we've reached a point where there is no turning back.... so you keep pushing forward. As St. Junipero Serra was known to say,

"Always forward, never back."

In last week's Gospel we heard the story of The Prodigal Son, regretting his sins, asked forgiveness of his father. His father welcomed him back with open arms... even ran towards him when he caught sight of his son far in the distance. He couldn't WAIT to welcome his wayward son home with a big feast, new clothes and a place of honor in his home. Did you know that many of the saints were sinners too?

St. Francis of Assisi said, "I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, He can work through anyone." can you imagine a saint, one of our greatest saints - Saint Francis of Assisi saying that? Like The Prodigal Son, young St. Francis of Assisi had lead a life of dissipation and partying before undergoing a deep transformation and changing his ways to a life of holiness.

It was not his earthly father who welcomed him home. No, his earthly father rejected him. But God, his Heavenly Father welcomed him with open arms giving him a new life and spiritual riches beyond compare.

May our Lenten bring us a renewed spirit of forgiveness and generosity of heart. May our transformation spill over and bless the lives of those around us!

Please consider the CFA as part of your Lenten giving. Thank you and may God bless you!

In Christ, Catherine

Advancement Director (941) 585-0942

OUR ASSESSMENT: $228,000.00 HOUSEHOLDS IN OUR PARISH: 2,516

PARTICIPATION: 15.68%

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Th ank you for your generosity!

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PARISH NEWS

These lots have been donated to St. Charles, and they are priced to sell! All proceeds benefi t our St. Charles Security Fund. A great deal for you, and a great deal for your church. If interested, please contact Susan Ribeiro at (941) 625-4754.

STREET CITY

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LOTS FOR SALE!

Since 1633, the residents of Oberammergau, Germany, have performed the Passion Play. It all started with a promise they made to God begging for protection from the deadly Black Plague. Th e Oberammergau Passion Play is performed every ten years (with a few exceptions).

You might wonder… how long must I wait for a chance to see it? You’ll be happy to know that this amazing historical event will repeat in the year 2020 between the months of May and October. It may be that once in a lifetime opportunity to see it!

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Th e Dutch parliament approved euthanasia in 2002. In 2007, almost 2,000 people died by the hand of their doctor. In ten

years that number jumped to 6,600. Another 32,000 Dutch died of dehydration while under palliative sedation. With 1,900 dying at their own hand, one quarter of all deaths were by suicide.

Aside from the immorality, what problems can we expect?

Th e Dutch approved 6,600 people for euthanasia in 2017, but a similar number of Dutch people had their request denied. I don't know what your politics are, but do you want your life and death decisions in the hands of today’s politicians?

Now the Dutch are struggling with their fi rst case of euthanasia malpractice. Years earlier, the patient wrote a Dementia Directive outlining a desire for ending her life under specifi c conditions.

When the conditions were met she changed her mind. Her

“grieving” family held her down while the euthanasia doctor did his work. Now he is paying the price. Get ready America.

To join the Respect Life Ministry, or for more information, please contact Gary at (618) 841-8073

or Laurie (941) 735-6623.

APRIL 7, 2019

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL

For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others.

PARISH NEWS

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The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 16, at 10:30 AM at Epiphany Cathedral, in Venice. All are encouraged to attend the Mass celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane, which includes:

1. The Blessing of the Holy Oils used for the various Sacraments.

2. The Renewal of Priestly Commitment by the Priests of the Diocese of Venice. Get a group of friends and neighbors together and travel to Venice, especially if you have never previously attended a Chrism Mass.

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There is a desperate need for volunteers to cut ribbon and elastic as well as for volunteers to sew. All supplies will be furnished, including sewing machines, for this workshop.

Please come and help this very worthy cause.

O^{UR NEXT MEETING IS} A^PRIL 11^TH, ^THE 2^ND T^HURSDAY

OF THE MONTH, ^FROM 1-4 PM ^{IN THE} M^INISTRY C^ENTER C^ONFERENCE R^{OOMTOAVOIDCONFLICTSWITH} H^OLY W^EEK. Please contact Sharon Oehlman if you have any questions at (941) 456-3153.

The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Ministry Center Conference Room at 7:00 PM. The next meeting will be this Wednesday, April 10th.

All are welcome. For more information, please contact Anthony Laverdi at (941) 625-1699.

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Women’s Council meets next Saturday, April 13th, following the 8:30 AM Mass in the Ministry Center. All women are welcome.

For more information call Dorothy at (941) 235-3593.

The Divine Mercy Cenacle

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APRIL 7, 2019

PARISH NEWS

Even in the smallest of Churches, it’s sometimes diffi cult to remember everybody’s name. Our Church is a lot bigger and we have a lot more neighbors to meet and greet. Let’s get to know them by name and not be embarrassed when we realize we have called someone by the wrong name. How? A Name Badge is the solution.

Complete the slip, bring it by the Church offi ce Monday thru Friday (closed from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM) to order your name badge today, and give your fellow parishioners a proper welcome next time you see them.

Please print clearly!

Name:

Hometown/State:

Phone #:

Select One

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GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS!

COST IS ONLY $6.00

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Will you be leaving Florida for the summer months or moving away permanently?

If you receive envelopes, you can help us save money by contacting our offi ces to stop your envelopes while you are away or if you are leaving us permanently. In addition to the original printing and mailing cost of envelopes, the Post Offi ce charges us $1.40 for each envelope packet that they cannot deliver. Last year the total for return postage was over $800!

Call (941) 625-4754, email [email protected] or fi ll out the form below and put in the collection basket.

E-GIVING AT ST. CHARLES

Stewardship is easier than ever here at St. Charles Borromeo Church with our e-giving system. Make your recurring or one- time donation using your checking, savings account or

credit card.

Sign up today by scanning the QR code with your phone, or visit www.stcharlespc.org.

VOLUNTEER SAFETY TEAM NEEDED

If you are retired law enforcement, fi refi ghter, or military, we want you to join our School's Volunteer Safety Team to help keep our school children, staff , and parishioners safe. Th is is a great way to continue to give back to your community through the gift of your time and talent. We are asking for a commitment of eight hours a week, one or two days per week.

Please contact Principal Tonya Peters at the School Offi ce. Call (941) 625-5533, or just stop in. Thank you!

APRIL 7, 2019

PARISH STAFF

ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR

CATHERINE DAILEY --- 585-0942 BOOKKEEPER

CARLA VELASQUEZ --- 625-4754 BULLETIN COORDINATOR

AMY REA --- 623-4955 BULLETIN GRAPHIC DESIGNER

LAUREN ROBIE ---564-5016 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

MICHAEL T. BARRETT ---585-0668 FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANTS

JUDY RUSSELL --- 585-0956 CLAIRE MYERS --- 585-0956 FINANCE MANAGER

SUSAN RIBEIRO --- 625-4754 MINISTRY SCHEDULING

JOE THORNBURY ---623-9666 MUSIC DIRECTOR

JAMES MCDAVITT --- 625-4754 OFFICE MANAGER

DEBORAH PORTER --- 625-4754 PARISH RECORDS

CARLA VELASQUEZ --- 625-4754 SOCIAL EVENTS / SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR CECILE DESROCHERS--- 623-4945 RECEPTIONIST

EDNA KINGSMORE --- 625-4754 ST. CHARLES SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

TONYA PETERS --- 625-5533 YOUTH MINISTER

JON GADOMSKI --- 585-0956

ORGANIZATIONS WITH PARISH AFFILIATIONS

CENACLE OF MARY

GERRI KEENAN ---235-1772 PEGGY DILIO --- 743-0229 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

JIM GROSS --- (803) 719-7280 LEGION OF MARY

WALTER PERRY --- 301-9368 CATHY LAVERDI --- 286-3692 PAULINE CIVIL

(French-Creole) --- 249-9687 SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER

ANN MARIE SPEIR --- 828-1429 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFICE

PETER CATAURO --- 625-9784

MINISTRIES & PARISH GROUPS

ADORATION COORDINATOR

ELAINE NOVAK --- (920) 450-8180 ALTAR SERVER COORDINATOR

WIN HOEFFKEN ---637-1615 BEREAVEMENT-NEW BEGINNINGS

---625-4754 CHOIRS/MUSIC MINISTRY

JAMES MCDAVITT ---625-4754 CENACLE OF DIVINE MERCY

ANTHONY LAVERDI ---286-3692 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST JEANNETTE PIERRE--- (917) 676-6845 FUNERAL COORDINATOR

GWEN BATES ---625-4754 HAITIAN PRAYER GROUP

MONIQUE JEAN PIERRE --- 249-4487 HELP FOR THE CHILDREN OF HAITI DRESSMAKERS SHARAN OEHLMAN --- 456-3153 HOMEBOUND & HOSPITAL COMMUNION RICHARD CIEGALIS ---380-0049

KINGDOM SEEKERS PRAYER GROUP

VIVIANE DIMAIO ---629-4461 JO (JC) DIGIROLAMO --- 743-0605 LECTORS

NANCY LAUER ---875-9883 DIANE MURPHY --- 764-0177 IDELLE PAULEMON

(French-Creole) --- 743-8143 MERCY MINISTRIES

MARY-DAY POWER --- 456-3346 RESPECT LIFE

GARY BUTSON --- (618) 841-8073 LAURIE PONTE-WIND ---735-6623 ROSARY MAKERS FOR PEACE

BARBARA MUELLER ---889-7246 USHERS

DAN MURPHY --- 764-0177 WOMEN’S COUNCIL

DOROTHY LIVECCHI ---235-3593

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/

SUPPORT GROUPS

C.A.R.E. HOTLINE ---627-6000 CHAPS CHARLOTTE COUNTY

--- 625-2552 --- 716-3041 CHARLOTTE COUNTY INFO RESOURCE TOLL FREE charlottecountyfl .com/humanservices

---2-1-1 ELDER HELPLINE ---(866) 413-5337 PREGNANCY CARELINE CENTER

SIOBHAN REAGAN ---625-5576 VIRGINIA B. ANDES CLINIC PHARMACY --- 766-9570 DIRECTORY

ST. CHARLES MISSALS SPONSORED BY Please Support the Businesses that Support our Parish!

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April 27

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Easter Dinner

May 11

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Mother’s Day Dinner

June 15

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Father’s Day Dinner

July 4

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4th of July Picnic

Like our bulletin? Is it informative? For comments

or suggestions, please send emails to [email protected].

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