We are excited that next Sunday, January 30, we will be joined by Bishop Brennan, who will celebrate the 7 PM Mass.
We encourage anyone who is able to attend. Let’s give our new bishop a warm St. Charles welcome.
Last Chance to Join Synod Discussions Next Sunday, 12:15 PM
Our final synod discussion session will be next Sunday, January 30, around 12:15 PM once the 11:15 AM Mass ends. We’ve had several good discussions in December and thank those who participated. If you didn’t have a chance then, you can join us next Sunday either in-person at church or via Zoom.
As Fr. Bill mentioned, Pope Francis organized the synod for us to discern the Church’s future together. We want to hear you. No topics are off the table.
We will be reflecting on the following questions:
- In what areas is the Church not hearing you?
- What have your experiences been in talking about your faith with others both within and outside our faith community?
- How might the Church be more inviting? How do we get people back in the pews?
- Is there anything else that the Holy Spirit is calling you to say? What would you like to hear from the Holy Spirit?
Help Ordering Free At-Home COVID Tests After Morning Masses
This week, the federal government and USPS launched a website where you can order four free at-home COVID test kits to be shipped to you. It’s recommended to order your test kits now so you have them when you need them.
You can order your at-home COVID test kits by visiting https://special.usps.com/testkits.
If you or someone you know does not have Internet access, help is available this Sunday morning (Jan. 23). Parish volunteers with computers will be available in the back of the church following the 9 AM and 11:15 AM Masses to help you fill out the website form to order the test kits.
Community Mass – 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
On Sunday, January 23, 2022, join us in person or online for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Our current Mass times are:
- 9 AM EST – Morning Mass
- 11:15 AM EST – Community Mass
- 7 PM EST – Evening Mass
Watch the video live or replay on demand via YouTube Live by clicking in the window above.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/stcharlesbklyn .
The readings will be from Cycle C.
Entrance: Sing a New Song – 607
Offertory: Here I am, Lord – 777
Communion: Taste and See – 930
Closing: Rain Down- 582
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
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Bound Together by Our Spiritual Gifts
Le Christ chez les paysans, Fritz von Uhde,
1887–1888, Musée d’Orsay
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Fr. Smith’s Commentary on the Second Reading
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Cor 12:12–30
January 23, 2022
Paul’s letters to the Corinthians are among his most personal writings. As we saw last week, Corinth was a busy mercantile and industrial city, which attracted people from the entire empire. The church at Corinth reflected this diversity not only with members from many religious and ethnic groups but by its composition: a small elite, some small businesspeople, and many laborers and craftspeople. They were enthusiastic but often did not fully digest Paul’s message and needed to be “reinstructed” more carefully. Continue reading “3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Bound Together by Our Spiritual Gifts”
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.
2nd Sunday Ordinary Time – Homily (Fr. Smith)
The wedding feast of Cana is the third epiphany. Epiphany means manifestation or revelation. We have seen Jesus revealed with the Magi who recognized him as more than the Jewish messiah but a person of international importance. Last week we saw that at his Baptism the Faher and Holy Spirit proclaimed that he was of cosmic importance, indeed God himself. Today he reveals his glory so that we might share in it like the disciples and believe in him.
This is beautiful in itself but this is from John and there are more dimensions to explore. The most relevant for today is Mary.
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