Saint Charles Borromeo Parish

Saint Charles Borromeo Parish

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Dear Parishioners,
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
October 4th, 2009
We have flipped another page of the calendar and are in a new month. On this first Sunday of
October the Church in America focuses on the need to respect life in all of its forms. One of the great tragedies of
our time is abortion. Whenever I pass an abortion clinic I am reminded of the words of Jesus on the cross, “Father
forgive them for they know not what they do.”
While disrespect for the sacredness of life in the womb is so prevalent in our time, abortion is not
the only life issue being attacked in society today. There are so many issues that cry out for justice. Right now in the
State of New Jersey our legislature is poised to give a new definition of what marriage is and if new legislation is
passed, it will have detrimental effects on society’s social and spiritual fabric. On the international scene, there are
the problems of world hunger, population, poverty, war and peace, inequitable distribution of goods and quickly
diminishing natural resources. Nationally, our country continues to wrestle with the economy, unemployment,
health care and all kinds of moral and social injustices. Even here in our own community where there are so many
different races, language and cultures, prejudice is not unknown to rear its ugly head.
Even though most of us may not be perpetrators directly of society’s evils, our personal and
spiritual lives are affected by them. Living in an atmosphere where sin is paraded as virtue, our sensitivity to what is
happening around us is often diminished. It is like breathing polluted air and trying to convince ourselves it is fresh.
A most important ingredient for bringing about change in society is changing our own attitudes. For this we need
quiet time and reflective space in prayer. By allowing the Lord to touch our lives we may find just how serious
Jesus is when He says, “Come all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you.”
Sincerely yours,
MAKING READING THE SCRIPTURES A PART OF OUR LIFE
Using the Scriptures as family prayer is a good way to prepare for Sunday Mass. Each week under the
Pastor’s Letter are the Scripture Readings which will be proclaimed at the upcoming Sunday Liturgy.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 11th
Wis 7:7-11; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27
ON THE COVER OF THE BULLETIN
The picture on the cover of the bulletin today is that of St. Francis of Assisi. It is an original painting which
hangs on the wall of Monsignor Tracy’s office in the Parish Center. It was painted by a local artist, Frederick
Reinger, from Glassboro, NJ and Monsignor received it as a gift from the artist’s family at the time of his funeral.
The amazing thing about the painting is that there are over 30 images of animals portrayed most of them hidden and
could go unnoticed without studying the painting.
The reason for the picture of St. Francis on the bulletin cover today is that this Sunday is his feast day. St.
Francis lived in the 12th century but even today his popularity is evident. After the 11:00 a.m. Mass this Sunday
there will be a special blessing for animals in the All Saints Prayer Garden at 1:00 p.m..
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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF THE PARISH
MASS SCHEDULE:
Daily: 9:00 AM Monday through Friday in
the Emmaus Chapel
Saturday: 8:00 AM in the Emmaus Chapel
Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM; 6:30 PM
(Ex June to Sept.)
DEVOTIONS
The Rosary is prayed every morning after the 9:00
AM Mass.
Miraculous Medal Novena after the 8:00 AM
Saturday Mass.
RECONCILIATION
Saturday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, or by appointment.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Mon thru Fri 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Saturday 8:30AM to 4:00PM
No Exposition on Sunday.
BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the FIRST and
THIRD SUNDAY of each month following the 11:00AM
Mass. all parents and Godparents are expected to attend
Baptism Preparation classes on the second Wednesday of
the month at 8PM in the church. All details and
information are processed through the Parish Center office
prior to the preparation class.
MARRIAGES
Couples preparing to be married are requested to make
arrangements with a parish priest in person at least one
year in advance.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Catholic Community of St.
Charles Borromeo is to be responsive to a
profoundly changing society and to the needs and
aspirations of its parishioners; to proclaim the
Good News of Jesus Christ, and to witness the
reality of this Good News in the world.
Our vision for this parish is to continue to grow
through the Spirit by:
Creating and nourishing our Catholic Christian
Community as a People of God through sharing
our faith;
Offering our resources, and responding to the call
to ministry;
Proclaiming the Good News that Jesus Christ is
Lord to all people through the daily example of
our Love.
Worshiping God as a community through prayer
and sacramental celebration;
Serving those in need through acts of Christian
charity;
Stay up to date on parish news, events, ministries,
religious education, Mass schedules and the weekly
message from Msgr. Tracy. Links are available to
other Catholic sites at saint-charles-borromeo.org.
PARISH DIRECTORY
Rev. Msgr. James R. Tracy, Ph.D., P.A., Pastor
jtracyscb@comcast.net
Rev. John Stabeno, Parochial Vicar
frjohnscb@comcast.net
Mr. Joseph B. Chandler, Jr., Permanent Deacon
Parish Business Manager
busmgrscb@comcast.net
Mr. Joseph Buccilli, Permanent Deacon
mantoman4@comcast.net
Shaun Walsh, Parish Trustee
Caridad Montanez, Parish Trustee
Parish Center Office
Dee D’Orazio, 856-629-0411
parishcenterscb@comcast.net
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Pastoral Assistant / Director of Religious Education -
Mary Ann Exler
mexlerscb@comcast.net
Office of Religious Education
Pam Magnus, 856-228-5694
pmagnusscb@comcast.net
Parish Council President – Michael Kushner
kush45@comcast.net
Plant Maintenance - Joseph Foley
Parish email address: parishcenterscb@comcast.net
Parish website: saint-charles-borromeo.org
CARE OF THE SICK
Do you know any parishioner who is ill at home,
hospitalized in a nursing home, or homebound? The
Eucharist will be brought upon request to those unable to
attend Mass regularly because of sickness or infirmity.
Please call the Parish Center Office to make arrangements
at any time for the Sacrament of the Sick.
PRAYER CHAIN
Members of the Prayer Chain pray for special intentions
on a daily basis by request. Prayer requests are forwarded
by a telephone call to the members of this prayer network.
Please contact Joanne Thomas at 228-4304 with your
request.
Registration, Mass cards and other pastoral business
available from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through
Friday at the Parish Center.
STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE

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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of
the air, and all wild animals, but none proved to be
the suitable partner for the man.” (Genesis 2:20)
The creation story reminds us that from the
very beginning of time God put the entire world into
our care. We are called God’s Stewards – offering our
service and sacrifice for the benefit of all.
CHARLIE’S ANGELS
Our group meets the second and fourth
Wednesday of the month (except July & August). Our
next meeting will be held on October 14 th .
All are welcome!
For more information call Nina Benigno at
856-582-1210
OUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOL –
CELEBRATES THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS
Our First Friday liturgy was a special
celebration of the Feast of St. Francis.
Our 5th Grade class did a fabulous job in helping to
plan and participate in the mass which was celebrated
by Father Cal LaVerde from Sts. Peter and Paul
Church.
Students from Kindergarten through 8th
grade attend mass on First Friday each month during
the school year. There are also special liturgies that
are celebrated for holy days, feast days, and holidays
during the year. Parents and grandparents are always
welcome and invited to join us for these special
celebrations.
To learn more about Our Lady of Hope
School, the programs we offer, and our exciting
expansion project, call the school office at 227-4442.
You can also visit our website
www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org
or e-mail us at ourladyofhopeschool@snip.net
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
For the third time between
Jennifer Rzucidlo and James Nichols
For the third time between
Tatum L. Shipley and Daniel B. McGrenehan
For the second time between
Kristin Briglia and Matthew Sigafus
For the first time between
Alexia Banker and Cesar Roca
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY TODAY
For over thirty years, the Catholic Church in the
United States has celebrated Respect Life Sunday on this
weekend, October 3 and October 4. The theme this year is
Every Child Brings Us God’s Smile.
Our respect for life must include working to
defend the institution of marriage as a sacred union
between one man and one woman. It also compels us to
work to provide health care for all in a way that does not
include procedures such as abortion or euthanasia and that
provides a conscience clause for health care workers.
As you know, the Respect Life Collection is the
primary source of funding for our Respect Life activities
and initiatives. Your sacrificial financial support and
prayers will help us respond to our vocational call to testify
to “Christ’s charity. The Collection will be taken up this
weekend.
FAITH DIRECT IS A WAY TO HELP
If you would like an easy way to let us know that
you support us even when you can’t come to St. Charles
Church, we have what is known as Faith Direct whereby
your Sunday offering is done electronically. You simply
sign up for the program and designate the amount to be
offered each week as part of your stewardship of treasure
in the Offertory Collection. For more information visit the
website at www.faithdirect.net or contact the Parish Center
Office at 629-0411.
ALTAR SERVERS
Boys or girls, who are in 4th grade or above
starting in September, 2009 who are interested in
becoming Altar Servers should contact Deacon Joe
Chandler at busmgrscb@comcast.net or call him at the
Parish Center Office, 856-629-0411. The second training
session for new Altar Servers will take place on October 11
at 12:15 in the church. Parents are invited to attend. The
session will take approx. 1 ½ hours.
Parishioner Joanne LaMaina and her daughter
Cara have generously responded to the request for
someone to assist with Altar Server scheduling. Thank you
Joanne and Cara.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
OUTDOOR PRAYER SERVICE
On Wednesday, October 7th some of our
Religious Education students will lead us in a rosary
dedicated to our Lady. Weather permitting we will start at
7:30pm in our All Saints Garden. All are welcome. Wear a
jacket in case it gets chilly, but our garden is lovely at
night and this tribute to Mary will be just like her –
beautiful and peaceful.
PUTTING OUR QUILT TOGETHER
We will be joining all our quilt squares
together on Wed. Oct 14 in the Parish Basement.
Sewing starts at 3pm – Grab a needle and join us!

LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
Fall Session – The Way of Justice and Peace
This study helps us to reflect on God’s call to
holiness and our response, the requirements of discipleship
and the lasting rewards of following the way of justice and
peace. This is a faith sharing group along with a video
lecture.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4
Borromeo Hall (in the lower level of the church) 7:15 to
8:30. Cost: $15.
Call Parish Center Office at 629-0411 to register.
Books available upon paid registration. It is recommended
to register ahead to get books, syllabus and homework for
the first class. Questions? Call Jan Hauser 228-5375
AN INDEPTH STUDY ON THE BIBLE
Besides our own Bible Study group here in the
parish, the Diocese of Camden has a Biblical Institute
which offers an indepth and unique opportunity to explore
the beauty and wonder of Sacred Scripture. Certificates
will be awarded at the completion of the two year program.
Classes will meet each week at St. Agnes Church in
Blackwood on Wednesdays from 7-9PM starting October
14, 2009. To register, contact Diane Scafidi at 856-583-
6129.
SVDP WINTER OUTERWEAR DRIVE
The annual winter outerwear drive, sponsored by
the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul, will start Saturday,
October 3rd, and continue through Sunday, October 25.
Collection bins will be located on the ramp side of the
church and in the lobby of the Whitman drive parking lot
entrance. Winter outerwear can include: coats, jackets,
hats, gloves, and scarves. All donations should be clean
and in wearable condition.
This year, we have also been asked, by one of our
parishioners stationed at a military hospital in Afghanistan,
to donate men’s pants and two-piece pajamas for members
of the Afghan police and army who sustain wounds. We
are advised that most of the men in Afghanistan are small
in stature and girth, but any size donated will do. The
Society of Saint Vincent DePaul is grateful for your
continued support.
TRUNK N TREAT
Trunk N Treat is a Parish Halloween celebration
that will take place in our parking lot on October 24 at
6:00pm. Parishioners are asked to stay after the 4:30pm
Mass or come into the parking lot by 5:30pm. Car Trunks
are invited to be decorated with Halloween themes and
treats readied for the trick or treaters – our parish children.
Families are encouraged to come to 4:30pm Mass and then
dress the little ones downstairs in the basement. What a
great, safe and fun way to celebrate this Fall holiday!
Donuts, and cider will be available for all as well as a
simple All Saints Halo for the kids to make for our holyday
the week later.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
We presently need the following items for the pantry:
-Soup -Pasta and Sauce
-Bath Soap and Shampoo -Tuna Fish
-Coffee -Tea
-Juices -Mayo
-Mustard -Ketchup
-Canned fruit -Cereal
-Dish and laundry detergents -Toothpaste
-Pork and Beans -Jelly
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"DINNERS" NEEDED
Since Cathedral Kitchen is no longer accepting
casseroles, we now give your "dinners" to those in our area
that need food that have ovens to heat them. Most of the
families that we help like your "dinners" very much and
feel connected to you for this outpouring of help. Some
even ask for "dinners" by the name of the chef on the label.
So, consider making dinner for a family in our community
who needs some help.
Casserole pans and lids are available in the foyers
of the church. Frozen casseroles are collected on the
second Tuesday of the month 12:30-1PM and the Monday
evening before from 7-8PM at the Religious Ed Center.
The next collection dates are: October 12 th & 13 th
SCHOOL OF LITURGY TRAINING SESSIONS FOR
NEW EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF
COMMUNION AND LECTORS
If there are any parishioners who feel a call to be
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion or Lectors at Mass
please call the Parish Center at 856-629-0411. There will
be training sessions here in our Parish of St. Charles
Borromeo on Saturdays, November 7 and November 14,
from 9:30AM to 2:00PM. Please pray over this and see if
God is calling you to any of these ministries.
OUTDOOR MOVIE TURNED INDOOR
STILL A HIT!
About 110 people came with beach chairs,
blankets and bean bags chairs to our 2nd Annual Outdoor
Movie night. We moved inside with the threat of rain and
watched “Race to Witch Mountain!” Children and parents
munched on pizza, popcorn, cotton candy and other snacks
as we all stayed cozy on a miserable night. Get set for
another one in January!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sunday Preschool Registration
You can also register children ages 3,4 and 5 for our
Sunday (11 am) preschool that runs from the first week of
October to the last week of April.
Registrations are still being taken daily in the
Religious Education Office. Please call 228-5694 for more
info. If you are new to our Parish, please come to the
Parish Center Office to register for both religious
Education AND the Parish. For questions, please call
Mary Ann Exler at 629-0411.

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Sunday Offertory
September 26th & 27th, 2009
2009 2008 Variance
$17,445.50 $14,763.00 +$2,682.50
Sunday Collection: 14,835.50
Faith Direct 2,610.00
17,445.50
Expenses: $25,800.00
Red Envelopes this week: $602.00
YOUR PARISH DEPENDS ON YOUR WEEKLY
GENEROSITY.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
Matthew Domzalski, Ann Yancheck, Kelsey Keenan,
George Stallings, Charles Weller, A.J. Selko, Otto &
Gertrude Schoenborn, Sam Sbracia, Joseph Vena, Jr.,
Anne Marie Grace, Marie Sloss, Philomena Filardi,
Suzette Walsh, Karen Schaeffer, Marie Pawlik, Bernice &
Cornelius McGroarty, June Vecino, Jack Hennessey, Fran
Dolan, Rita Pairent. Rosann Mastrogiacomo Gotto, Peggy
O’Toole, Jean Valenti, Alejandro Chico, Eliud Chico, Pat
Flanagan II, Sally Cullen, Maryann O’Shaughnessy,
Angelo DiFronzo, Jean Altieri, Richard Altieri, Angie
Lesinski, Dorothy Tomafsky, Rose Longo, Joe Anastasia,
James Saylor, Rose Longo, John DelBrocco, Barbara
Bunting, Thomas Dymond, Albert Riccelli, Sr., Angela
Bailey, Joan Cirucci., Anne Dodson, Dorothy Majlak,
Robert Alcorn, Patricia Weintraut, Matthew Mitchell,
John Pfieffer, Ed Battista, Margaret Giordano, Jay
Kernan, Frank Dukes, Karen Baker, Janet Moran, Ethel
Kernan, Walter Rosowski., Don McGarrigan., Debbie
Gismondi, Jayden Roberts, Joe Lenahan., Derek Schnapp
Whenever someone is sick, we invite you to call
the Parish Center Office at 856-629-0411 so that the name
might be placed on our Prayer List. If the person is unable
to attend Mass regularly our Eucharistic Ministers would
be happy to bring Communion to them.
IN REMEMBRANCE
Please pray for the deceased of the parish whose anniversary of death
occurs in the month of October:
Harry Shulte, David Iervolino, John Musumeci, James Keenan, Joseph
Gregory, Alphonse DeMarco, George Dingee, Alice Gallagher, Joseph
Marateo, Joseph DelQuadro, Domenick Barossa, Frederick Gehring,
Thomas Fanelli, Sr., Darryl Ciccaglione, John Bunkle, Leonard Sitter,
jean Giordano, Leo Wypych, Sr., Anna Lauderback, Joseph Chandler, Sr.,
Frank Lerro, Michael Parasmo, Steven Dingee, Joan Bucciero, Emil
Szymczak, Mary Lerro, Elizabeth Scali, Francis Gillen, Jr., Regina
Leiker, Fred G. Cipparone, Joseph Dougherty, Millie Smmartino,
Elizabeth Heise, Francis Wible, Walter Dolan, Theresa Burke, Francis
Canavan, Jr., Frank Scaravaglione, Earl Lott, Jr., Alice Grace, James
Longo, Arthur Alessi, Rita Daniels, John Zanetich, Stella Fish, Sebastian
Fileccia, Stephen Dombrowski, Thelma Huber, Amber Suter, Richard
Lehman, John Marcucci, Robert Pfeiffer, Lucille Ferkle, Susan Burke,
Margaret Ciccaglione, Joseph O’Connell, John Payne, Jr., Eileen
Cancila, Jenni Rohr, Dennis Maminski, Rolf Eklund, Sr., Louis Zulli,
Mary Wade, Nina Stella, Anthony Scalise, Jeffrey Loftus, Elizabeth
Wallace, Tiffany D’Alfonso, Joanne Faust, Mary Miller, Angela Caccese,
Evelyn Parisi, Earl Robison, Rose Hollingsworth.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, October 3rd, 2009
8:00 +Geraldine Rohach by Melinda & Bob Persuitte
+Blane Amerman by Linda & Rich Carrapuchi
4:30 +John & Elvira Castellano by Ann Castellano
+Mary & Joseph Melograno by the Twomey Family
SUNDAY, October 4th, 2009
7:30 For The People of the Parish
9:00 +Lillian Crawford by Mary Guy
+Lorraine & Joanne by Sister, Fran
11:00 +Ann & Chet Giliberti by the Family
+Giovanni & Alicia Gallina by Josephine Gallina
6:30 +John & Catherine O’Brien by Robinson Family
+Bob & Julie O’Brien by the Robinson Family
MONDAY, October 5th, 2009
9:00 +William Smith by his wife
+Edward & Marie Gaffney by their daughter
TUESDAY, October 6th, 2009
9:00 +Dolores Chandler by the Hopkins Family
+Dr. Leonard Zebrowski by John & Monica Senese
WEDNESDAY, October 7th, 2009
9:00 +Giuseppe Desiderio by the Family
+Tiffany D’Alfonzo by the Family
THURSDAY, October 8th, 2009
9:00 +Arlene Madden by Ken & Peg Tulloch
+Juan Chico by Bill & Lori Romanow
FRIDAY, October 9th, 2009
9:00 +Dorthy Fitzgerald by the Ellis Family
SATURDAY, October 10th 2009
8:00 For the living members of the Chico Family by
Laura
+Francis & Irene Staab by Jennie Brunkel
4:30 +Thomas Conte by Mr & Mrs DiVigenze
+Mary & Ralph Davis by the Twomey Family
SUNDAY, October 11th, 2009
7:30 +Frank V. Olivero by Mr & Mrs James Scarpata
+Mary Mitchell by Suzanne & Joe Sparano
9:00 For The People of the Parish
11:00 +Liz Lopez by Jane Coplin
+Dominic Desiderio by Mary Baselice & Family
6:30 +Jim Simon by Marge Usher
+Melissa Froio by the Hamilton Family
THE MASS INTENTION BOOK FOR 2010 IS NOW OPEN.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be hosting
the Annual Blood Drive for the American Red Cross here
at St. Charles Borromeo on Monday, October 12, from
2PM to 8PM. If you would like to donate blood, please
contact Cathleen Massa at 856-513-6467 or email her at
cathleenmassa@comcast.net to set up an appointment.
Your participation is greatly appreciated.

INFORMATION SHEET
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
511568: Saint Charles Borromeo
176 Stagecoach Road, Sicklerville NJ 08081
PHONE
856-875-8219 – Publisher
856-629-0411 – Parish
CONTACT PERSON
Robyn McManus – Publisher
robyn.mcmanus@comcast.net
Deacon Joe Chandler – Parish
busmgrscb@comcast.net
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