The primary purpose of the Rosary Altar society is “to praise the Blessed Virgin Mary to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary for the mutual spiritual benefit of all members throughout the world.” – Primun of Pope Leo XIII.
Membership is open to all St. Charles Borromeo and The Chapel of the Resurrection women parishioners who are at least 18 years old.

The women pray the Rosary daily and we are in charge of the upkeep of the Altar in the Church.

Meetings are held monthly on the first Sunday immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass in the auditorium.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Denise Gerrald (denny5181@aol.com).

Young Catholics in grades 5 through college, who assist at the altar for Sacred Liturgy.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Deacon Rodney Beckford (Rodney.Beckford@archny.org)

The men and women of the Amen Choir blend traditional hymns, spirituals, and gospel music to enhance the liturgy for the 10:00 AM mass at Resurrection.  

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Vivian Taylor (resurrectionamenchoir@gmail.com). 

The mission of the Gospel Lites Choir is to sing praises to God in song to inspire our parishioners as they listen to God's Word during the Mass on Sundays.

For over 40 years, we have enhanced our ministry by having an annual choir concert in November to financially support our church.

We evangelize our Catholic faith in song with fellowship with our sister churches (Catholic & non-Catholic) in our community of Harlem and the New York metro area.

Any parishioner 18 yrs of age or older is welcome to join our choir.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader  Amy Campbell ( amymcam@gmail.com). 

The Catholic Women of Harlem is a fundraising ministry comprised of women from the Harlem Vicariate who are dedicated to improving the lives of others. Two annual fundraising events are held by the ministry to provide financial support to those who are in need.

The main fundraiser is the Annual Oldies-Goodies Dance, which is held in the fall. This fundraiser supports a scholarship program for eligible high school seniors, providing them with a one-time $500 award to assist with their college costs.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Arra Holley (aholley4089@gmail.com.)

The Eucharistic Ministry of the Parish of St. Charles Borromeo, Resurrection, and All Saints consists of men and women who have a devotion to the Eucharist and have the ability, time, and willingness to serve in this capacity. The Eucharistic Minister embodies in daily life what he/she says when serving at Mass which is, “The Body of Christ;” or “the Blood of Christ.” They share their faith through their reverence for God and care for others.

Eucharistic Ministers have confirmed Catholics who are registered members of the Parish of St. Charles Borromeo, Resurrection, and All Saints and attend Mass regularly. They serve the Eucharist at each Mass on Sundays at St. Charles Borromeo Church and at Resurrection Chapel.  The Eucharistic Ministers bring the Eucharist to the homebound and, on occasion, to those in nursing homes. They may serve the Eucharist on Holy Day Masses as well. 

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Rita A. Burns (slptalk7@gmail.com). 

The St. Charles Health Ministry seeks a holistic approached to promote healthier living for the parish and community through education, empowerment, screening and advocacy. 

In support of the Mission Statement, the Health Ministry will: 

• Plan and Coordinate programs that identify the needs of the community at large
• Collaborate with community based organization and resources that serve and promote physical, mental, and spiritual health.
• Educate and assist our community in accessing services offered by various health and welfare agencies.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Rita A. Burns (slptalk7@gmail.com). ​​​​​​​

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The Holy Name is a con-fraternity of Catholic men that have been in existence since the year 1279 A.D. The only requirements for being a Holy Name Society (HNS) member is for the man to be at least 18 years old, and a baptized Catholic who regularly practices his faith. HNS at St. Charles has been in existence for over 100 years and is involved in religious fraternal and social activities in the Church. They meet once a month on the second Sunday and attend 11:30 AM Mass together on that day.

Knights Of Peter Claver &  Ladies Auxiliary 
Bishop Emerson J. Moore Court No. 404 and Council 404

The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. is the largest historically African-American Catholic lay organization in the United States. The Order is named for St. Peter Claver, the Spanish Priest who ministered to African slaves.  
Purpose: To render service to God and His Holy Church, to render aid and assistance to the sick and disabled, and promote social and intellectual association among our members. Fellowship and network with spiritually like-minded Clavers from across the country as we spread FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE through FRIENDSHIP, UNITY, and CHRISTIAN CHARITY.

Click here for our KPCLA page. For more information email us at 404kofpc@gmail.com
 

Ministry of Consolation
The Lazarus Project is the bereavement ministry of St. Charles Borromeo Church and Resurrection Chapel.  Consistent with the mission of the parish, many services offered by the Lazarus Project are open to the community. The Chairperson is Martha Adams Sullivan, DSW.
 
Purpose
The Lazarus Project is a pastoral ministry of caring service in a time of bereavement
for those who mourn and are left behind.

Services
Lazarus Project members pray our Daily Prayer for bereaved families, their departed members, and the ministry. In addition, we offer the following:

• Support Groups. Support groups help bereaved families to better understand and cope with their grief.  Support Groups occur three times per year including a one-session group in November which focuses on helping bereaved families prepare for and cope with the Holidays.  Workshops are free and open to all.
• Annual Spiritual Retreat for Bereaved Families. Each November, a one-day spiritual retreat is offered to the community.  
• Spiritual Legacy Guide ©.  The Spiritual Legacy Guide assists in documenting one’s faith and spiritual heritage. It is available on the Church website.  Members are available to assist individuals or groups in completing the Guide.

  • 1] Click here to download the Spiritual Legacy Guide PDF file
    
    2] Open the Spiritual Legacy Guide PDF file, fill in the information and save your changes. You can work on it over multiple sessions and remember to save your changes as you go along. Please append the Spiritual Legacy Guide PDF file name with your name (Spiritual Legacy Guide-FirstName LastName.pdf).
    
    3] Click here to submit your personal Spiritual Legacy Guide PDF file via email
    This link will start a new email message for you. Attach your completed personal Spiritual Legacy Guide PDF file and send the email message.

    You can print the completed Spiritual Legacy Guide for your own records. In the future, you can make any necessary changes to your personal Spiritual Legacy Guide and submit it electronically in the same manner.
    
    For more information contact: Ministry Leader Martha Sullivan(marthaasullivan@gmail.com). 

The Lay Readers of St. Charles are currently comprised of men & women who on a rotational basis read the scriptures for all Sunday and Holy Day Masses.  Lay Readers read at 5:30 PM on Saturday as well as the 8:00 AM, and the 10:00 AM Masses on Sundays.  There are currently 35 lectors in the ministry. The men and women involved in this ministry of over 26 years have found this activity satisfying and rewarding.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Toi Knox-Ward (toi3314@yahoo.com). 

“Let them praise his name with dancing…” Psalm 149:3

The Liturgical Dance Ministry of St. Charles Borromeo is an expression of faith, prayer, and liturgy through movement. Using gestures, floor patterns of movement, and the pause of motion, each dance is carefully crafted and choreographed as a conversation with God.

Whether dancing to traditional or contemporary gospel, classical or original music, the liturgical dancer is called to move with honesty, truth, and respect, while delivering a spiritual experience to the congregation. St. Charles’ dance ministries, youth, and adults are both visible ministries that are called to share God’s love through dance.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Nina Klyvert-Lawson (klyvertlawson@yahoo.com).

This talented group of Adult Men enhances the liturgy with their musical expertise at the 10:00 am Mass three times a month and in turn, presents an Annual Concert.  Dr. BrVon Neal is the Director.

For more information contact: Ministry Leader John Staton (ecdajls1945@gmail.com).

The Praise and Worship Team is a group of young men and women who share their musical gifts to uplift others. With an innovative and youthful approach to worship, the Praise and Worship Team sings, reinvents, and reimagines both classical and contemporary gospel music.  

For more information contact: Ministry Leader Danielle Beckford at dab379@gmail.com

We, the Social Justice Ministry of St. Charles Borromeo/Resurrection/All Saints, draw strength and encouragement from the Gospel. With hearts and minds open to the Spirit, we will address the social, racial, and economic issues that impact our local and global communities in ways consistent with our Catholic church. We will endeavor to build relationships with like-minded groups based on equality, dignity, and respect.

Social Justice Ministry is also a part of the Catholic Anti-Racism Project or CARP. To learn more, click here. 

For more information contact: Ministry Leaders Minette Duran ( mduran31@aol.com),
and Tanya Douglas ( tdouglas@lsnyc.org).

 

The St. Charles Borromeo Church and the Chapel of the Resurrection SPIRIT Youth Group are for youth ages 12 – 17.

SPIRIT seeks to provide its members with religious and spiritual development through their regular participation in Mass, Church services, & workshops.

SPIRIT also allows its members to fellowship with one another through educational experiences, community service, and social outings such as college/career programs, sporting events, game nights, assisting the St. Vincent DePaul Society, and other recreational activities.

For more information contact: Ministry Leaders Tiffani Hinds/Letisha Noel(scbspirit@gmail.com).

The Women of Faith (WOF) at St Charles Resurrection Chapel are committed to pursuing and cultivating a rich spiritual life in our church.  We believe in and stand on God’s Word even through adversity. We pray for each other, our church leadership, our church members, and the wider community.  We intentionally seek activities that strengthen our faith such as retreats and special prayer novenas and programs. We provide services to our church community such as fellowship opportunities for various occasions, fundraising activities, and inspirational programming for the various church seasons including Mercy Sunday and Advent preparations.  We humbly, prayerfully, and gratefully serve our church and our God.

For more information contact: Ministry Leaders Deborah Harris (deborahlh03@gmail.com)
and Deborah Garner (jazzycatgarner@msn.com).