St. Charles Church 89 Briggs Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201
ar St. C orromeo sB St . M rl e ha k Church: The People of God Mass Schedule Jo s rt S t. Welcome to St. Charles Church. The Liturgy and Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, its ministries, pastoral staff and personnel are here to serve you. e ph S H a cr ed ea Catholic Community of Pittsfield Weekend: Daily: Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sacrament of Baptism and Marriage: Saturday Sunday 4:00pm 7:15am 9:15am 11:15am Monday through Friday 9:00am Saturday 3:15pm by appointment Rev. Peter A. Gregory, Pastor Sr. Barbara Faille, SSJ, Pastoral Associate Robert W. Pothier, Business Manager Mrs. Gwendolyn Shaughnessy, DRE L. Joseph Rose, Music Director Ms. Frances T. Feldsine, RN, Parish Nurse Ms. Patricia A. Pigott, RN, Parish Nurse KNIGHTS Of COLUMBUS In Service to One. In Service To All Monsignor Marshall Council #103 Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:00pm in the Convent Rectory Phone #442-7470 Pastoral Offices #448-8836 Religious Education Office #442-0591 Church Hall #442-9104 Parish Fax #445-5267 Website www.StCharlesPittsfield.org Handicap Accessible Elevator Information is available at each entrance and at the rectory concerning parish ministries of prayer, renewal, education and service. St. Charles Church 89 Briggs Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 ST. CHARLES CHURCH ””I Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 7:15 AM 9:15 AM 11:15 AM Monday 9:00 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM Wednesday 9:00 AM Thursday 9:00 AM Friday 9:00 AM Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 7:15 AM 9:15 AM 11:15 AM PITTSFIELD will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.” Isaiah 55 Sunday Vigil January 10 Rebecca A. Haskell, remembrance, req. by her grandparents, Jane and Carl Mazza The Baptism of the Lord January 11 Catherine Matthews, 2nd anniversary, req. by her family George Breton, 5th anniversary, req. by his family Anita Daly, 29th anniversary, req. by her family January 12 Kimberly Demary Moore, 2nd anniversary, req. by her family January 13 Cathleen A. Procopio, remembrance, req. by her husband, Paul January 14 Peter and Marion Colombari, remembrance, req. by their family January 15 Joyce Gregory Pothier, birthday January 16 Joseph and Stacia Koprek, remembrance, req. by their family Sunday Vigil January 17 Betty Demary, 1st anniversary, req. by Carl and Jane Mazza Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 18 Capeless, Guiltinan, Burns and Hynes family, remembrance James McMahon, 2nd anniversary, req. by his wife and family Eugene Borden, 1st anniversary, req. by Carol & Peter Anderson and family Our sanctuary light will burn this week as a 6th anniversary remembrance for Edward P. Vergati req. by his sister, Carrie, and her family. Please remember in your prayers the souls of Pam L. McMullen, Ryan Cook and Caroline E. Casey as well as their loved ones who mourn at this time of loss. How often have we heard from parents, teachers and elders that “a promise made, is a promise to be kept”? Certainly, as we celebrate the baptism of Jesus we see the continuation of the promise made by God the Father that we would experience a redeemer. We have just celebrated the birth of Jesus, the Redeemer and, now, we have the image before us of the “transfer of the promise” from John the messenger, the prophet to the person Himself. From the One hoped for Jesus becomes the reality. What a moment in salvation history! A subtle question often asked yet just as often lost in the overwhelming experiences of the birth of Jesus is the heritage of Jesus and the fulfillment of the promise that the Savior would be born of the House of David. Scholars remind us to return to the Christmas Gospel of Matthew. Here Matthew traces the lineage of Jesus through fourteen after fourteen generations beginning with David. Ultimately, Matthew writes a summary of the multiples of fourteen beginning with David and ending with the Messiah. Through His adoption as a child of Joseph Jesus was born into the House of David but with His baptism Jesus reminds us of something more. There is no need to look for the Messiah. He is before our eyes! The prophecy is recognized in the presence of the moment. John as prophet will fade, Jesus as the Messiah will begin His public life as the Son of God and, to seal the moment on our minds and hearts, we hear the voice of God the Father, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” How blessed we are. We are no longer among the generations who waited. We are among those who know the Presence, the Promise fulfilled. Today John and Jesus in that moment of “transfer” remind us that God’s promise made is a promise kept. Thank you Weekly offering [January 4]:… … … ..$5,271. Our second collection next weekend, January 18, is for our Church Improvement Fund. Thank you to all who remembered their loved ones and intentions through a donation of Christmas altar flowers. Please refer to the list inserted in the bulletin last week. Notify the rectory of any omissions please. THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD The Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 11 Celebrate your baptism! Pray for the children, families and adults who are preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism. The Light of Christ passed on to you at your baptism is a light that leads you to faith, hope and love. Parish Nurses Blood Pressure Clinic is scheduled for next weekend. Plan now to have your pressure checked. “Praise Choir” rehearses at 10:30 p.m. prior to the 11:15 a.m. Mass All are welcome to share their voice / instrument as part of the liturgy each week. RCIA meets in the lower church hall [St. Joseph the Worker Room] Please pray for those who are so earnestly seeking greater knowledge of their faith and, especially, the richness of graces open to all in the Catholic faith. No religious education classes this week. Classes resume on Sunday, January 25. At this time the Grade 2 students attending St. Mark School are expected to join in preparation for their first Eucharist. JANUARY 11, 2015 St Joseph High School St. Joseph High School is hosting a Middle School Day on Friday, January 16, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in our area public schools as well as parochial and private schools are invited. A full presentation of curriculum, activities and aspects of the school will be shared. For more information and/or to register, please contact Lori Cote at 447-9121, ext. 18. Youth Day in Poland Bishop Rozanski, our new bishop, is planning to lead our diocesan youth to the 2016 World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. There is information in our church vestibule. United Cerebral Palsy Telethon: United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County’s Annual Telethon is Sunday, January 25, 2015 Live from 1-5 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Pittsfield. It will be televised live from 1-5 p.m. throughout Berkshire County on Time Warner Cable, Channel 16 on PCTV in Pittsfield and Central Berkshire County as well as Channel 15 on NBCTV in north county and on Channel 16 on CTSB in south county. UCP’s goal is $35,000. All monies raised in this telethon remain entirely in Berkshire County to provide services to children and adults for physical and developmental disabilities and their families. Please consider this worthwhile local charity when they call. Monday, January 12 Bingo Team I is scheduled this week. Tuesday, January 13 Youth Choir practice begins promptly at 4:00 p.m. Our Youth Choir added such prayer and beauty to our Christmas liturgies. Thank you! Wednesday, January 14 Quilting Group meets at 6:00 p.m. in the lower church hall. Prayer Shawl Group does not meet this week but will meet at 7:00 p.m. next Wednesday evening. Thursday, January 15 Adult Choir Practice begins at 6:30 p.m. We give thanks to our Praise Choir and Adult Choir for their gift of voice all during our Christmas liturgies. Many thanks to the Magi at the Epiphany whose reverence invited ours. Thank you to Joe Rose, our music director, and all our children and young adults who took part in our Christmas pageant. New Altar Servers: Many of our faithful altar servers have now grown into young men and women with many responsibilities. New altar servers are needed at all the Mass especially the 4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 7:15 a.m. Sunday Mass. This might be a perfect time to begin serving on the altar. Individual training is available. Please encourage your son or daughter to consider this youth ministry. Please call Diana Morton @443-3125 or Sr. Barbara in the pastoral office @ 448-8836. Students should be in Grade 3 and have received their first Eucharist. [Present altar servers should have received their new schedules in the mail this past week. Call Sr. Barbara if not received.] St. Charles Food Pantry A sincere thank you to all who donated food, gift cards, shoe certificates and monetary gifts to those we serve through our parish outreach to the poor. Your great kindness and generosity meant so much to so many. In their name is written this thank you. Pantry shelf items in short supply include peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, tuna fish and canned fruit. As always, any item is tremendously appreciated. WORLD-WIDE SERVICE Since 1904 SERVING FAMILIES FOR 105 YEARS call DWYER 442-5094 ROBERT E. 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