We invite you to join parishioners from the Brooklyn Oratory Parish and St. James for a Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 AM at Assumption Church (55 Cranberry St.). Together, let us lift our hearts in gratitude and offer God thanks for His abundant blessings throughout the year.
Author: St. Charles Borromeo
Contribute to the Annual Catholic Appeal
We encourage you to support the Annual Catholic Appeal. The proceeds from the Appeal subsidize many of the most important but in some cases unseen ministries of the Diocese, including Catholic Charities, hospital and school chaplains, youth ministries, migration services, seminarians, and retired priests. The money collected for the Annual Catholic Campaign does not support the administrative needs of the Diocese, but specific and necessary ministries that help the people of Brooklyn and Queens.
The St. Charles Annual Catholic Appeal goal is $36,302. We are getting close, but need your help to reach our goal. We are 83% of the way there! 30 parish households have donated or pledged $30,050. Thank you for your generous support of the Appeal. Please prayerfully consider if this is the year you wish to become a member of the Annual Catholic Appeal household.
Learn about how you can help make a difference within our diocese and donate by scanning the QR code below, by visiting catholicfoundationbq.org/annual-catholic-appeal, or by texting ACA to (917) 336-1255. Please remember to select our parish, St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church – Brooklyn, from the alphabetized list of parishes when making your donation.
Mass Schedule for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
On Saturday, November 1, we will celebrate a Mass for All Saints’ Day at 9 AM. All Saints’ Day is not a holy day of obligation this year as it falls on a Saturday.
On Sunday, November 2, we will celebrate Mass for All Souls’ Day at our usual 9 AM and 7 PM Mass times.
Pilgrimage to National Shrine
On October 25, St. Charles Borromeo was well represented at the Jubilee Pilgrimage to the National Shrine in Washington D.C. With our brothers and sisters from all around the deanery, we met at St. James Cathedral at 5 AM.
Thanks to all for your prayers and know that the intentions of the parish were brought before God in union with all the pilgrims of the Brooklyn Diocese.
Donald Pizzarello – Funeral
We are sad to announce the passing of long-time parishioner Donald Pizzarello. Funeral arrangements are:
- His wake will be held on Sunday, September 28 at Guido Funeral Home. Visiting hours are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- There will be a Funeral Mass on Monday, September 29 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church.
Eternal rest grant onto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
See You at the Cookout!
Our fall parish cookout will be held this Sunday, September 21 starting at 11:30 AM. We will close down Aitken Place for grilling, activities for young children, and time to gather as a parish after the summer. Hope to see you there!
New Mass Schedule Starts on Sept. 7
Due to a shortage of priests across the diocese and the need to share resources, Bishop Brennan has asked every parish to review its Mass schedule in collaboration with neighboring parishes in its Deanery. Beginning September 7, Sunday Mass at St. Charles Borromeo will be celebrated at 9 AM and 7 PM. There is an 11 AM Sunday Mass nearby at St. James Cathedral (250 Cathedral Place).
Our Family Faith Formation will continue to be held at the Mary McDowell Friends School after the 9 AM Mass.