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Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

St Charles Parish Response to

COVID-19 Flu Outbreak 1. We will suspend the Rite of Peace at Mass. “The Lamb of God” will immediately follow the Our Father. 2. We will suspend distribution of the Precious Blood. 3. Holy water will be removed from the fonts at the church doors. 4. Celebrants and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist will apply hand sanitizer immediately before Mass. 5. All communicants are strongly encouraged to receive Holy Communion in the hand rather than on the tongue. Common sense in the basic rule. If feverish or not feeling well, stay home. Avoid unnecessary physical contact (hand-shaking, etc.) St Charles Maintenance Staff will apply extra caution by sanitizing our various facilities. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Dealing with these minor changes in habit just might help control the threat of illness.

Entrance Chant I Will Be Your God

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Christ Be Beside Me

Communion Chant #356—Come to Me and Drink

Readings may be found beginning on page 85 in the

Breaking Bread Hymnal.

Sending Forth #462—I Heard the Voice of Jesus

Gospel Acclamation Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

Save Us, Savior of the World

Amen

Mystery of Faith, Amen.

Steven C. Warner Music © 1960, 2010

World Library Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-702572.

Universal Prayer O Lord, hear us, we pray, O Lord, give us your love!

Psalm 95 If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Merici Chapel…Think of how many times Jesus asked His disciples to come with Him to a quiet or deserted place to pray. Even to go into a boat and push away from the shoreline. No, Jesus is not asking us to get into a boat -- just come to Merici Chapel, a quiet place to pray and talk to Him. No distractions or noise -- just you and Jesus. Ask Him to help you with your Lenten plans.

Text: Ezekiel 36:23-27 (Introit, Lent 3).

Text & Music: © 1999, Gerard Chiusano.

OCP Publications. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-702572.

St. Charles Borromeo Church March 15, 2020

Offertory Collection $21,671.97

ACH / Online / Credit Card 2,461.00

Total $24,132.97

SUNDAY COLLECTION

March 8, 2020

Thank you!!

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 17:3-8; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42 Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm

MONDAY, MARCH 16 II Kings 5:1-15b; Luke 4:24-30 7:00 AM † Steve & Fannie & Stephen Monyak 7:00 PM † Paul & Pauline Gerlica TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Matthew 18:21-35 7:00 AM † William P. Carr 8:30 AM † Irene Smith 7:00 PM † Dec’d of Voland Family WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19 7:00 AM † Thomas & Mary Louderback & Louderback Family 7:00 PM Living & Dec’d of Kale Family THURSDAY, MARCH 19 St. Joseph II Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a 7:00 AM † Joseph Vajdik 8:30 AM † Eugene & Leona Kamps 7:00 PM † Mildred Handlovic & David Handlovic

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34 7:00 AM † Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:30 AM † Todd Polick 7:00 PM † Michalko Family 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross & Benediction SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14 8:00 AM † Ray Gedeon 4:00 PM Mothers' & Fathers' Confraternity VIGIL MASS: 4:00 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Fourth Sunday of Lent I Samuel 16:1b 6-7, 10-13a, Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 Noon, 5:30pm

This Week’s Liturgy

Please check the article in this bulletin detailing St Charles modifications in liturgical practices, effective immediately, in response to the COVID-19 Flu outbreak.

For those who keep count, our fourth (of the season) Lenten Fish Fry will be offered this Friday, March 20, from 4:00 till 7:00pm in the Corrigan Gym. Baked or fried fish, shrimp, fries, cabbage and noodles, coleslaw, and lots of extra fixin’s plus great pies for dessert. Friendly service, dine-in or take-out, and it’s all yours at reasonable prices. See you Friday! Our Soup and Sacraments Lenten Program continues this Monday, March 16. Please come and share a simple Lenten meal of homemade soup, bread, and a beverage. “Dinner is served” from 5:00 till 6:30pm in the Lower Parish Hall. There is no charge, but any free will offering will go to help our Cyrenian Ministry feed the homeless and those without. Then stay for the 7:00pm Mass. Father Matthew Cortnik (parochial vicar at Communion of Saints in Cleveland Heights and formerly a seminarian-intern at St Charles), will be celebrant and homilist. Father Matt will preach on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

* * * * * This Tuesday’s statewide primary election reminds us that another national election cycle is underway. Sadly, our political dialogue in recent years has become particularly contentious. Rather than discussing issues and ideas in a rational and calm way, the volume rises and friendships are threatened. I get lots of advice about politics around election time. “Why don’t you endorse him/her?”, “Why don’t you denounce that candidate?” I hear it all! History and politics are favorite topics of mine. For many years, my particular hero has been Harry Truman. He was President when I was born (not that I remember his time in office!). I have always admired his Midwestern common sense, knowledge of history, devotion to family, simple religious faith, and love of country. So as a Church, and as your pastor, what are we permitted to do and what am I allowed to say? Because we are recognized as a “501(c)3 non-profit organization” the Internal Revenue has some strict guidelines when it comes to Churches and partisan politics. Churches may share the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.. Authentic Catholic teaching on political responsibility, human life, human rights, justice and peace should be shared widely and effectively. Churches may encourage “get out the vote” and voter registration drives. Churches may support or oppose ballot measures, referenda, initiatives, bond issues, levies. Churches may sponsor non-partisan voter education. Churches may not endorse or oppose candidates, political parties, or groups of candidates. Churches may not authorize the distribution of partisan political literature on parish property. Churches may not invite only “selected” partisan candidates to meet or campaign on parish property.

Happy St Patrick’s Day

WEDDING BANNS I Allison Franzolino & Neil Kern

Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

Thursday, April 23rd 7:30pm

St. Charles Parish Activities Center: John Paul II Room, 2nd Floor

ST. CHARLES HOLY NAME SOCIETY

WELCOMES DEACON DANIEL GALLA Addressing:

“Celebrate Easter by honoring

Jesus’s Sacred Name”

Doors open at 7:15pm. Meeting is free and open to the public with complimentary refreshments.

Go to the 2nd floor and turn left to the John Paul II Room.

There is great power in Jesus’s name.

- Fred Hollman, President, St. Charles HNS, 440-884-6179

St. Charles Borromeo Church March 15, 2020

SEMINARIAN FEEDBACK

One of the elements of my formation for priesthood is

feedback, especially from YOU! Following is a link at

which you are able to submit feedback about me: https://

www.percorso.app/givefeedback/scottswinerton. At the

link, you are able to leave General Feedback about

Preaching and any other feedback about my internship

thus far. You are welcome to access this link at any time

to leave either positive or constructive feedback based

on how you have observed me. If you have any ques-

tions, please feel free to contact me at the parish office.

Scott Swinerton

Seminarian Intern

NEWS from AREA PARISHES...

ANOINTING MASSES -The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick celebrated monthly...

St. John Bosco, Parma Heights…March 17th, at the 7:30am Mass (Third Tuesday)

St. Columbkille, Parma… March 19th, at 7:00am & 8:15am Masses (Third Thursday)

Holy Family, Parma… Women’s Walking with Purpose Connect Coffee Talk, Thursday, March 26, 6:00pm in the Holy Family Church Chapel. Email Georgia at geoj50@yahoo.com or Janet at koeselj@gmail.com for more information.

St. Leo the Great, Cleveland...Trapper Jack returns this Lent— “Mary the Messenger!” Wednesday, March 25th, 7:00pm in the church. The presentation will be approxi-mately 50 minutes long and will be open for Questions & Answers afterwards.

Mary Queen of Peace, Cleveland...“An Evening With Mother Angelica” ...provides a multimedia presentation of the life of Mother Angelica, the holy founder of EWTN and is presented by Joan Kuczek on Saturday, March 21st, 5:30-6:15pm in the Parish Center Upper Hall, 4423 Pearl Rd, Cleveland. No cost.

“Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving”

Mondays: March 16 - April 6

5:00—6:30pm

Lower Parish Hall

Gather for a hearty bowl of soup & bread followed by 7:00pm Mass with a new guest Celebrant each week-

Monday, March 16 Father Matt Cortnik on Reconciliation

Monday, March 23 Father James Cosgrove on Holy Orders

Monday, March 30 Father Terry Grachanin on Marriage

Monday, April 6 Father Jacob Bearer on Anointing of the Sick

(Free will offering for St. Charles Cyrenian Ministry to Feed the Poor and Homeless)

Soup Nights, Mass & Sacraments

AVILA HOLY HOUR The Avilas will meet in prayer on Thursday, March 19th, at 8:00am in the church. Let us continue to pray for an increase in religious vocations and for those men and women living in the vowed and ordained way of life. For more information, call Marilyn (440)886-1788.

Daily Evangelization

Make an extra sacrifice in your life

today and dedicate it to God

Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

The March 20th luncheon has been cancelled.

Any questions, call Mark at (216) 870-3891.

Welcoming All Women All Ages

on their Faith Journey

Scheduled Tuesdays 7:00—8:30pm

September - May

St. Charles Borromeo Parish

Parish Activity Center JP II—2nd Floor 5891 Ridge Rd

Join us as we learn and share ways of understanding and appreciating Mary's unique role in God's plan;

her desire to bring us closer to her son, Jesus; and her importance in our lives today. This DVD/Workbook

Study includes on-line access to the videos.

#3 Visitation

SENIORS CITIZENS The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th in the Borromeo Room of the Parish Activity Center. Doors open at 9:00am. You might like to become a member of our St. Charles Senior Citizens Club. Think about it and pray about it! New members are welcome.

Dues are $5.00 per year.

Dine In or Take Out Fridays . March 20 - April 10

Baked or Fried Fish . Shrimp . Pierogi

& much more!

Baker’s Square Pies for dessert!

LITTLE WHITE BOOKS AVAILABLE This seasonal prayer reflection booklet entitled, “The Little White Book” (Easter 2020) contains helpful daily entries to serve as an aid to prayer. If you are interested in a copy of “The Little White Book” please stop in the Parish Office. Offering is $1.00. Quantities are limited.

Are you disappointed that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is

cancelled?

Well worry not. Boy Scout Troop 221 still has your Corned Beef Sandwich for pick-up after

the 8:00, 10:00 & 12:00 Masses in the Corrigan Gym on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Thank you for supporting the oldest Boy Scout Troop in Parma!

ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Sign-up sheets for Holy Week and Easter Sunday Masses are located at your respective sign-in locations and online at rotundasoftware.com/ministry/CharlesBorromeo. Thank you!

St. Charles Borromeo Church March 15, 2020

MERICI CHAPEL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Sun 4:00 AM-5:00 AM 6:00 AM-6:30 PM 9:00 PM-10:00 PM

Mon 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Tues 4:00 AM-5:00 AM

Wed 4:00 AM-6:00 AM 8:00-10:00PM- 11:00PM-Midnight

Thurs 4:00 PM-10:00 PM

Fri 8:00 PM-10:00PM

Sat 12:00 AM-1:00 AM 4:00 AM-10:00 AM 12:00 PM to 12 Midnight

MERICI CHAPEL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

I presently serve at “open” hour(s)

noted above

Day of Week

I am interested in serving at hour(s)

noted above

Day of Week

Name:

Phone:

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Brother Knights, our SocialMeeting will be on Tuesday March 17th. Rosary at 6:45 pm, followed by the busi-ness meeting at 7:00pm in the Borromeo Room of the Parish Activity Center.

Spring is around the corner and it is time for the Annual Knights of Columbus Super Cash Bonanza. Each ticket is only $5.00 and the proceeds from each sale benefit Saints Charles. For more in-formation and for tickets, please contact a PTU member, Saint Charles Knight, or the Parish Office.

Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

LADIES GUILD SALAD LUNCHEON

COMMITTEE MEETINGS If you are interested in being on the committee to help plan this year’s salad luncheon, please leave a message for Jacki in the parish office (440) 884-3030. The meetings will be held in the Borromeo Room of the Parish Activities

Center from 7:00-9:00pm on the following Wednesday nights:

March 25 . April 29 . May 27 . June 24 . July 29

ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

“Answer the Call from Jesus Christ,

Our Teacher and Best Friend”

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020

Start of Conference: 9:00am

Bishop Nelson Perez speaking at 3:00pm

Celebrating Mass at 4:00pm

Holiday Inn Rockside

6001 Rockside Rd . Independence, OH

For more information on the agenda, speakers, registration form, go to www.cmfneo.com. Cost: Single $35 / Student $15 / Group of 8 men or more $30 (online only). Deadline for regis-tration is Monday, March 16th.

Warm Up America

Warm Up America meets at 1:30pm, the third Monday of every month except July and December at St. Columbkille Parish, 6740 Broadview Rd, Parma. Assist in creating afghans, baby items, lap robes, etc. Yarn donations appreciated. Call 216-524-2869 for more information.

HELP OUR VETERANS! Have furniture, televisions, or small appliances in good condi-tion but not using? Help for Heroes is an organization that assists veterans furnish their homes. If you have items to donate contact Charlie at 216-798-3224. Items will be picked up from your home.

SOCIAL ACTION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

RETROUVAILLE Retrouvaille is a three-month program to help couples struggling in their marriages. The 2020 weekends are March 27-29, and

September 11-13. For more information go to their website www.helpyourmarriage.com or email Marce & Liz Gliha at

3031@retrouvaille.org.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

$100 WINNER

Eileen Maier

NOMINATIONS FOR PARISH COUNCIL There are twelve members on our Parish Council. Each representative is elected for a three-year term. Four members are elected each year. Individuals elected this year will serve until 2023. Council members attend a Council meeting on the second Thursday of every month and serve on one Council Commission. Members must be registered and active parishioners, at least 18 years of age. You may nominate yourself or another (check if that person is willing to run). Please submit candidates names by Sunday, March 29th in an envelope marked “Council Nomination” to the Parish Office..

I nominate for Parish Council

NAME___________________________________

PHONE__________________________________

ADDRESS_______________________________

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

BLOOD DRIVE The St. Charles Borromeo Council of the Knights of Columbus #16137 will be host-ing a Blood Drive on Sunday, March 22nd, from 9:00am to 1:30pm, in the Lower Hall

at St. Charles Borromeo Church. For every 35 pints donated that day, Saint Charles Borromeo School will receive $600. For more information and to sign up online, please visit www.vitalant.org, sponsor code: stcharles

CORNERSTONE OF HOPE

Weekend Grief Retreat

“Pain to Purpose” Are you grieving the death of a loved one? Has it changed your life forever? Come and experience Christ’s love for you on your journey of grief, meet others with similar losses, and be transformed by hope at this retreat. The event will feature a Mass, Adoration and Confession.

Friday, April 3—Sunday, April 5, 2020

Jesuit Retreat House, Parma, Ohio. Space is limited so please register early. For more information call (216)524-HOPE(4673), ext. 263 or register online at cornerstoneofhope.org.