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The St. Charles Parish Council has highlighted many of our Parish ministries and service organizations. Please consider where you might share your interests and talents by joining one or more of these worthy groups..
Saint Charles Adult Altar Servers assist the Priest Celebrant at the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday and the 8:00am Mass on Sunday. Adult servers are also utilized for special services such as Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and Corpus Christi. Whether you served in your school years or never served before, all adult men of the parish are asked to consider this most important parish ministry. Training is provided for all adult servers. For more information or to join the Adult Altar Servers, please contact Bob Tetzloff at 440-582-2141. Thank you for your consideration and may the Patron Saint of Altar Servers, St. John Berchmans, S.J. watch over you and your families.
St. Charles Borromeo’s Ancient Acolyte Ministry was established to provide Altar Servers for Funeral Masses and Memorial Masses at St. Charles Parish. This ministry is distinct from the Adult Servers Ministry which provides Adult Servers for Weekend and Special Liturgies at the Parish. Presently there are ten (10) active Ancient Acolytes. The Ancient Acolyte Ministry is for Adult Men of the Parish who are retired or have weekday morning availability. Anyone interested in joining the Ancient Acolyte Ministry should contact Father Carlin at 440-884-3030 or drop a note to his attention at the Parish Office. Experience, while welcome, is not necessary and will be provided. May St. John Berchmans, S.J., Patron of Altar Servers bless and guide all those interested in and currently serving in the Ancient Acolyte Ministry.
CYRENIANS - PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY MINISTRYThe St. Charles Cyrenians were organized to aid organizations who provide services to and meet the needs of the area’s homeless and people in need. The primary activity of the Group is the making of Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches every other Wednesday. The Cyrenians solicit donations from businesses as well as St. Charles Borromeo Parishioners for Peanut Butter, Jelly, Bread, Bagels, and other necessary items. A Bulletin Announcement precedes the biweekly meeting seeking volunteers to assist. The Cyrenians are also involved in other efforts to assist those in need including the St. Charles Borromeo Eyeglass Collection. For more information or to volunteer to assist the Cyrenians, contact Gail Eichmann, Chairperson through the Parish Office. May St. Simon of Cyrene, who assisted Our Lord in carrying His Cross, watch over all those served by the Cyrenians and all those who assist them in carrying the crosses of the needy.
The Saint Charles Borromeo Dismas Ministry is a correspondence ministry with Inmates Housed throughout the Ohio Adult Corrections System. The group meets bimonthly on the second Monday of the month in the Pope St. John XXIII Room of the Parish Activities Center. Members are assigned a list of names, usually fifteen to twenty, for them to correspond with inmates on their Birthdays, Holidays, Veterans Day and the like. Cards and Stamps are provided to team members. Inmates have written back to members that this is most often the only correspondence they receive as friends and family are gone or don’t write. It is a very rewarding and uplifting experience to receive such correspondence and know that you have made a difference in someone’s life. Clothing Drives and Card Drives have also been conducted by the Dismas Ministry Team. If you are intestested in joining the Dismas Ministry or would like more information, please contact Michael G. Coyle through the Parish Office or by email at [email protected]. May St. Dismas the Good Thief and Patron of Prisoners Watch Over All Who Are Incarcerated and All Those in the Dismas Ministry. St. Dismas, Ora Pro Nobis.
Eucharistic Ministers, or Extraordinary Ministers of Communion as they are properly called, assist the Priests with the Distribution of the Holy Eucharist at Weekend Liturgies, Weekday Liturgies, and with Communion Calls to Parishioners who are shut-in, in nursing facilities, and in hospitals. Ministers must attend a Diocesan Training Workshop and a Parish Training Workshop prior to beginning Ministry. Ministers are scheduled on a two-month cycle via the Parish’s Ministry Scheduling System. If you are interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister or as a Eucharistic Minister to those unable to attend Mass, please contact Maria Whidden at the Parish Office, 440-884-3030. May St. Peter Julian Eymard, Patron Saint of the Blessed Sacrament, watch over St. Charles’ Eucharistic Ministers and those discerning such a ministry. St. Peter Julian Eymard, Ora Pro Nobis.
The St. Charles Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefits organization open to all Catholic men over the age of 18. The Knights meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. The Knights sponsor two ticket fundraisers per year. Knights are involved in and support the Cyrenian Peanut Butter and Jelly Ministry, Edna House, Special Education PSR, and the St. Charles Boy Scout organizations. The St. Charles Knights of Columbus also support three seminarians studying for the diocesan priesthood. The Knights of Columbus are also actively engaged in the sale of life insurance. For more information or to join the Parish Knights of Columbus, please contact John McQuillen at 440-886-5601. May Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, watch over and intercede for you and your families.
The Ladies Guild of St. Charles Borromeo is a charitable organization focusing on the needs and charities of St. Charles Borromeo Parish. The guild meets monthly. The guild sponsors many events throughout the year including a Day of Recollection for women, an afternoon tea, salad luncheon, and various trips and pilgrimages. New members are always welcome. Please contact Janice Grzywinski through the Parish Office (440-884-3030) if interested or for more information.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish has recently formed a L.E.A.F. Ministry. L.E.A.F. is an acronym for Listening, Encouraging, and Assisting Families of the Incarcerated. The L.E.A.F. Ministry is a Support community for Parents, Spouses, Family, and Friends of Those in Jails or Prisons. The L.E.A.F. Ministry meets in the Borromeo Room of the Parish Activity Center on May 18 and June 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each evening. If you have family members or friends who are incarcerated or know of someone in need of support because of an incarcerated family member or friend, please consider participating in the L.E.A.F. Ministry meetings. If you are interested in joining the L.E.A.F. Ministry or would like additional information, please contact John or Kathy Gayneau at 440-227-0836. Visiting the Incarcerated is a Corporal Work of Mercy. May St. Dismas and St. Maximillian Kolbe, Patron Saints of the Incarcerated Watch Over All Who Are Incarcerated and Those Who Care for Them.
Lectors proclaim the Word of the Lord at St. Charles’ Weekend and Weekday Liturgies. Presently there are thirty-two (32) active Lectors in the Parish. Lectors are scheduled on a two-month cycle via the Parish’s Ministry Scheduling System. Weekday Lectors are scheduled on a monthly rotating schedule. Lectors will be trained by Parish staff under the guidance of Deacon Dan Galla. If you are interested in serving as a Lector, please contact Deacon Dan Galla or Maria Whidden at the Parish Office, 440-884-3030. May St. Bede the Venerable, Patron Saint of Lectors watch over the Lectors of St. Charles Borromeo Parish and those discerning such a ministry. St. Bede the Venerable, Ora Pro Nobis.
The St. Charles Borromeo Legion of Mary was established to give Glory to God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active cooperation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of everyone. Members participate in the life of the Parish through visitation to parishioners in hospitals and nursing homes and in meeting the spiritual needs of the Parish Community. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 9:15am in the Parish Activity Center. For more information or to join the Legion of Mary and its spiritual works, please contact Kevin Parnell at 440-759-8017. Pray for Us, O Holy Mother of God, That We May Be Made Worthy of the Promises of Christ.
For fifteen years, St. Charles Borromeo Parish has provided a monthly Hot Meal to those in need in the Newburgh area of Cleveland, Holy Name Parish on Broadway Avenue. The Meal was the vision of St. Charles Borromeo Parishioner Linda Michalakes. Linda was the leader of the Hot Meal Program from its inception. Linda passed away just before Easter this year. In her honor, the Hot Meal Program has been renamed Linda’s Meal and will now be led by Linda’s sister, Elaine Eichman. Linda’s Meal will be provided on the 2nd Thursday of the Month at Holy Name Parish on Broadway Avenue. Volunteers’ commitment will be six (6) times a year. Volunteers are needed for Shopping, Food Preparation, Serving the Meal, and Set-up and Cleanup. If you are interested in volunteering to help with Linda’s Meal, please contact Elaine Eichman at 216-741-8967 or email [email protected]. May St. Martha, Patron Saint of Housekeepers and Meal Providers watch over Linda’s Meal, its volunteers, and all those who are served. Saint Martha, Ora Pro Nobis.
Merici Chapel is St. Charles Borromeo’s 24-hour, 7-day-a-week chapel for Eucharistic Adoration. Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen said, “My Holy Hour is the hour that makes my day.” Anyone interested in committing to one (1) hour a week of Eucharistic Adoration, contact Michael Coyle at [email protected] or drop a note to his attention in the Parish Office. Presently, St. Charles is sixteen (16) hours short of 24-hours/7-days-a-week Eucharistic Adoration in our Parish Chapel. God Bless You for your consideration of spending a Holy Hour with the Lord.
St. Charles Borromeo is blessed with a wide variety of Music Ministries. Our Music Ministries add reverence and joy to our Parish Weekend, Weekday, Funeral, Wedding, and Special Liturgical Celebrations. Our Music Ministries include an Adult Choir, an Adult Bell Choir, a School Choir, and Instrumentalists. If you are interested in joining any of the Adult Choirs or Instrumentalists, please leave a note or message in the Parish Office for our Parish Music Director, Tom Holzheimer. If you are interested in the School or Youth Choirs, please leave a note or message in the Parish Office for Tom Holzheimer or our School Principal, Eileen Updegrove. May St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr and Patron Saint of Music Ministries, Guide You in your Discernment in a Music Ministry and Continue to Bless Our Parish Music Director and Music Ministers. St. Cecilia, Patron of Music, Ora Pro Nobis.
St. Charles Borromeo’s Post Cana Program, “Living the I Do’s” has a quarterly gathering from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on a Friday evening in the Lower Parish Hall. The Program is for Married Couples of All Ages. The quarterly program features a night out, an informative speaker, and enjoyable company. Free Baby Sitting is Available at the Post Cana Gatherings. For more information on upcoming programs, please contact the Parish Office at 440-884-3030. May Our Blessed Mother Guide Married Couples as She Guided Her Son at the Wedding Feast of Cana, “Do Whatever He Tells You”. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Ora Pro Nobis.
The spiritual Prayer Shawl Ministry benefits our aged, ill, and homebound. These shawls will be made of fleece material (supplied). You will simply need to cut the fringe and tie the fringe as you pray for the ill or homebound person. The shawls are made at home. Easy to learn! If you can help, or would like to learn more, contact Judy Gaughan at [email protected] or text: 2163190555
St. Charles Borromeo Parish’s Pre-Cana program has been established for the preparation of engaged couples planning to marry. The Pre-Cana Program is a retreat geared towards both spiritual and intellectual communion for the couples. The Pre-Cana Team currently has ten (10) active members. Pre-Cana programs are offered on three (3) different Sundays in January, February and March. For information on the Pre-Cana Team, please contact Father Joshua Cochrac at the Parish Office at 440-884-3030. Registration for engaged couples may be completed on the St. Charles Borromeo Website or by contacting the Parish Office. Registration costs are $50.00 per couple for Parishioners and $60.00 per couple for non-Parishioners. May Our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph intercede and watch over those contemplating Marriage and those responsible for their formation.
St. Charles Borromeo’s Pro-Life Ministry sponsors a Monthly Mass and Rosary for Life on the last Saturday of each Month at 8:00 a.m. The Pro-Life Ministry also participates in the 40 Days for Life Campaigns and other Diocesan Pro Life Events and Activities. Anyone interested in joining the Pro-Life Ministry or needing more information, please contact Marilyn Dieball at 440-886-1788. May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patron of the Americas and the Unborn Guide All Mothers and Mothers to Be in the Protection of Life. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ora Pro Nobis
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (R.C.I.A.)The Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) is a program for adults seeking to join the Catholic Church and the St. Charles Borromeo Parish family. Those adults who are consciously and freely seeking God and a conversion in the Holy Spirit are encouraged to explore the teachings of the Church and the experience of the St. Charles Borromeo Faith Community. The R.C.I.A. program begins each fall and culminates in the Liturgy of Holy Saturday. For those interested in more information or participating in the next R.C.I.A. program, please contact Fr. Kevin Fox, Deacon Dan Galla, or the Parish Office. May the Holy Spirit open the hearts and minds of all those discerning Communion with our Lord’s Holy Church. Veni Sancti Spiritus, Come, Holy Spirit, Come.
St. Charles Borromeo’s Rosary Cenacle of Prayer is a lay cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests. The Cenacle prays the Rosary and other Prayers for the Church and the whole world. The Rosary Cenacle is consecrated to Mary to bring us closer to Jesus, Her Son, and to live His Holy Gospel. The Cenacle meets on Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Church prior to the 7:00 P.M. Evening Mass. Anyone interested in joining the Rosary Cenacle or for more information, please contact Sandra Soresso at 440-390-9252. May Our Lady of the Rosary watch over the Church, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, and the members of the Cenacle. Our Lady of the Rosary, Ora Pro Nobis.
The St. Charles Borromeo Sports Boosters was established to give Parents of School Children and any interested Parishioners an opportunity to work together to sponsor the St. Charles Borromeo Parish Sports Programs. Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. in the Sports Boosters Office. Proceeds from Sports Boosters events are utilized to subsidize St. Charles Borromeo’s Sports Programs. If you are interested in joining the Sports Boosters or seek further information, please contact Kevin Leigh at 440-842-6362. May St. Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes and Sporting Events, watch over the Boosters and all those who participate in St. Charles Sports Programs. St. Sebastian, Martyr, Ora Pro Nobis.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ORGANIZATIONThe St. Charles St. Vincent de Paul Organization is a service organization established to provide food and assistance to St. Charles Borromeo Parishioners and those from other Parishes and places in need. The St. Vincent de Paul meets the first Tuesday of every month in the Saint Vincent de Paul Room (Old Parish Credit Union) of the Parish Hall. The SVdP provides special food and assistance deliveries at Thanksgiving and Christmas. St. Vincent de Paul members also aid with other St. Charles Ministries including the Cyrenians, the Dismas Ministry, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Edna House, and the St. Augustine Community Cupboard. Requests for assistance received by the Parish Office are forwarded to the St. Vincent de Paul Board. The Board also provides information on other community resources when the SVdP Organization is unable to help. For more information or to join the activities of the St. Vincent de Paul Organization, contact SVdP President Jeff Borsz through the Parish Office. May St. Vincent de Paul watch over all those in need in the Parish and Community and intercede for them and their families.
SUMMER CELEBRATION
(formerly the Carnival)St. Charles sponsored a Summer Carnival for 87 years from 1932-2019. The Parish Carnival was not held in 2020, 2021, or 2022 due to the Pandemic. St. Charles will host a revamped Summer Celebration from July 14 through July 16, 2023. Details are presently being developed by our Summer Celebration Committee headed by Tim Ungvarsky and Brian Raymont. The Summer Celebration will need lots of help with set-up, clean-up and operations throughout the three day event. If you are interested in volunteering to help in any capacity with the St. Charles Summer Celebration, email Paul at: [email protected] or contact the Parish Office. A member of the Summer Celebration team will contact you. The Summer Carnival was successful for 87 years because of the volunteers, donors, and all the Parishioners and Friends who Supported the Event. With the continued help of all and the intercession of St. Charles Borromeo, Summer Celebration will be equally successful.
The St. Charles Borromeo SWIFT (Spiritual Women in Faith Together) Ministry is dedicated to every woman’s individual journey of spiritual growth. Like Mary and St. Elizabeth, we gather in friendship to learn, love, and grow in deeper relationship with Christ. Our ministry strives to enrich personal growth, renew our spirits, and strengthen friendships with other women of all ages and states in life. Our studies vary from the Bible to spiritual DVDs to book/workbook resources. The group meets fifteen times a year and offers spiritual field trips and pilgrimages. Prayer Support is always available for all the needs of the Parish. For more information or to join the SWIFT Ministry, please contact Joan Kuczek at 440-884-0338. May Our Lady of the Visitation and St. Elizabeth watch over and protect the women of the Swift Ministry and St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
St. Charles Borromeo’s Ushers are called to assist the Sacred Weekend and Holy Day Liturgies by Welcoming People to Church, Directing visitors to the Parish, Assisting with Church Seating, Taking up the weekly offering, and Directing the procession of the faithful to Holy Communion. All Adult Men and Women of the Parish may serve as Ushers. For those interested in more information or to become a Parish Usher please contact the Parish Office (440) 884-3030 or an Usher at a Weekend Liturgy. May St. Martha, Patron Saint of Service and Hospitality intercede for those interested in becoming a Parish Usher. St. Martha, Ora Pro Nobis.