Christians have heard “that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life” (John 3:16) so often that we have put it on banners and flashed them at TV cameras. It is a radical and profound statement now thoroughly domesticated. A sign that we have made a good Holy Week is if it gets back its bite.
Continue reading “Easter – Homily (Fr. Smith)”Community Mass – Easter Sunday
He is Risen! On Sunday, April 17, 2022, join us in person or online for the joy of the Easter season.
Our current Mass times are:
- 9 AM EDT – Morning Mass
- 11:15 AM EDT – Community Mass
- There is no Evening Mass on Easter Sunday – view the Easter Vigil mass here.
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The readings will be from Cycle C.
Entrance: Sing to the Mountains – 519
Responsorial Psalm will be no. 81 in the Gather hymnal (Psalm 118: Let Us Rejoice. Use the words ‘This is the day…’ for refrain)
Easter Sunday sequence: no. 1065
Celtic alleluia
Offertory: I Know That My Redeemer Lives – 527
Communion: O Sons and Daughters – 532
2nd communion if needed: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones – 882
Closing: Jesus Christ is Risen Today – 540
The Gather 3rd Edition Hymnal/Missals are available for use in the church – pick one up as you enter and return it after Mass. Instructions on how to use the hymnal missal are available here: https://www.stcharlesbklyn.org/hymnal-missal/ .
Today’s readings are also available to read online at the USCCB website https://bible.usccb.org .
- Please follow the instructions of the ushers, and observe all of the posted health precautions so that we can continue to worship together safely.
- Support our Parish – Please contribute to our General Collection online here.
- Help us support Catholic Charities Food Pantries in Brooklyn and Queens online
Easter – Being Apostles Today
The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Tomb,
Eugène Burnand, 1898, Musée d’Orsay
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Fr. Smith’s Commentary on the First Reading
Easter Sunday
April 17, 2022
Acts 10:34A, 37-43
During the Easter Season, the first reading will change from selections from the Old Testament to passages from the “Acts of the Apostles.” This is an inspired decision which will become clearer as the season progresses. The Acts of the Apostles was written by St. Luke whose Gospel we have been reading this year and who we have also been examining in Bible Study.
Easter Vigil
We will celebrate the Easter Vigil at St. Charles on Saturday at 8 PM.
The Easter Vigil is one of the most beautiful Liturgies of the Church and one which every Catholic should experience at least once. It is sometimes found a bit daunting both by its length and complexity. There are times when we may have several or even many adults receive multiple sacraments in a variety of configurations. This year we have people to be fully initiated, (Baptized, Confirmed and receiving the Eucharist), received into the Church and Confirmed.
Community Mass – Palm Sunday
On Sunday, April 10, 2022, join us in person or online for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.
Our current Mass times are:
- 9 AM EDT – Morning Mass
- 11:15 AM EDT – Community Mass
- 7 PM EDT – Evening Mass
Watch the video live by clicking in the window above.
Automated closed captioning is available.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel stcharlesbklyn at this link to watch on your Internet enabled TV or viewing device.
The readings will be from Cycle C.
Entrance: All Glory, Laud, and Honor – 498
Psalm 22 – My God, My God
Offertory: O Sacred Head Surrounded – 512
Communion: Precious Lord, Take My Hand – 955, Be Not Afraid – 683
Closing: Were You There – 511
The Gather 3rd Edition Hymnal/Missals are available for use in the church – pick one up as you enter and return it after Mass. Instructions on how to use the hymnal missal are available here: https://www.stcharlesbklyn.org/hymnal-missal/ .
Today’s readings are also available to read online at the USCCB website https://bible.usccb.org .
- Please follow the instructions of the ushers, and observe all of the posted health precautions so that we can continue to worship together safely.
- Support our Parish – Please contribute to our General Collection online here.
- Help us support Catholic Charities Food Pantries in Brooklyn and Queens online
Palm Sunday – Exalted by Humility
Entry into Jerusalem, Wilhelm Morgner, 1912, Museum am Ostwall, Dortmund, Germany.
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Fr. Smith’s Commentary on the Second Reading
Palm Sunday
Philippians 2:6–11
April 10, 2022
As we saw in last week’s reading from Philippians, Paul had an exceptionally good relationship with this community. The letter to the Philippians is a “Letter of Friendship,” not of exhortation much less of sorrow. This does not mean that everything was perfect; there were strains within the Church but that they addressed them as Paul had preached “with the same mind that is in Christ Jesus.” (Php 2:5) Last week, we saw how false teachers had come to Philippi and caused discussion. They preached a Gospel which was overly dependent on maintaining Jewish customs and attitudes. Paul praises the Philippians for their wisdom and loyalty to the Gospel of Christ. However, in December, we read of a more personal conflict which Paul ultimately feels will be satisfactorily concluded.
Friday Evening Prayer at 5 PM
Please download the worship aid to participate in Friday’s evening prayer, which will begin at 5 PM.
Instructions on how to join are available here.