Weekly Update 27 – April 10, 2025
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| Fr 4.11 | Lenten Day of Renewal 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) 2:00 PM 8th grade Reenactment of the Stations (church) 5:45 PM Family Stations (church) 5:50 PM Soup Supper (Doran Hall) 6:30 PM Virtual Pilgrimage (Doran Hall) 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross (church) |
| Sa 4.12 | 10:00 AM Lenten Penance Service (church) |
| Mo 4.14 | Out-of-uniform passes may be used |
| Tu 4.15 | 1:50 PM K-8 Stations of the Cross (church) Parkway Pizza Fundraiser Day |
| We 4.16 | 6:00 PM Ignite: 5th-8th (youth room) |
| Th. 4.17 | 7:00 PM Holy Thursday Mass (church) 9:30 PM Night Prayer (church) |
| Fr. 4.18 | SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION 3:00 PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion (church) 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross (church) |
| Sa. 4.19 | 8:30 PM Easter Vigil Mass (church) |
| Su. 4.20 | 8:00 AM Easter Mass (church) 10:00 AM Easter Mass (church) |
| Mo. 4.21 | SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION Easter Monday |
Looking Ahead |
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| Fr 4.25 | Last day to order 2024-25 yearbook |
| Fr 4.25 | 6:00 PM Priest/Seminarian Basketball Tournament (gym) |
| Su 4.27 | First Communion |
| Sa 5.03 | Borromeo Bash |
Dear St. Charles Parents,
Our 8th graders were just confirmed last Sunday! Please keep them in your prayers. Tomorrow at 2:00 PM in the church, our newly-confirmed 8th graders will be re-enacting the Stations of the Cross. If you have never seen this, I recommend joining us. Tomorrow is our Lenten Day of Renewal; all grades will be doing Lenten activities throughout the day, and the live Stations are a highlight.
The deadline to purchase Borromeo Bash tickets is April 17th! We are also in dire need of volunteers for this event. Please consider giving an hour or two of your evening to volunteer. With Holy Week coming up, this would be a tremendous act of charity to commit to for your school. Please click here and select a volunteer slot. We are especially in need of volunteers for registration. You don’t have to be VIRTUS certified, and you don’t have to attend the event to help with registration.
Next week is Holy Week; please look over the many liturgies available at our church to make Holy Week meaningful for you and your family.
Finally, yesterday I put out some information about an upcoming Open House for Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, and Kindergarten. Please see the information below:
Dear St. Charles Parents,
We are at that point in the year where we ask for our parents’ help in supporting enrollment for the next school year. Our enrollment has grown quite a bit over the past 10 years through strong entry-level classes. The entry levels are kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, and preschool. We are hosting an open house and inviting parents with children who will be 3 years old or older before September to attend this open house or contact the school for a tour. This event will be on April 24th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM on the main level of the school where our preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten classes are.
You can support our efforts by
- Telling people about the event
- Handing out the attached flyer to friends and family with school-aged children
- Sharing the St. Charles video on your social media page (Go to our school Facebook Page to find it and share it to your Facebook page).
- Sharing our video with friends
- Posting THIS flyer at local businesses.
- Displaying your St. Charles yard sign or request one (they are free in the school office)
- Pray for our students, staff, and the work we do at St. Charles Parish & School
What will you do to help support the future of our school?
Thank you for considering.
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
Preschool & Kindergarten Open House ~ Thursday, April 24
Spread the word! Invite your friends, neighbors, and family who have children of Preschool and Kindergarten age to the Preschool & Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, April 24, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Children need to be 3 years old before September 1st. Check out the Open House flyer here.
Easter Food Drive Ends Tomorrow!
St. Charles students are partnering with the parish to provide Easter meals for those in need. Each grade level is assigned a specific item to collect. Food will be collected through April 11. Click here for Easter Food Drive information. Thank you for your generosity!
Register for the Borromeo Bash by Next Thursday, April 17th
Less than one month until this year’s Borromeo Bash at the Hollywood Theater!
Please purchase your tickets ASAP as the final headcount is coming due! Visit the Bash website for all the details of this amazing night at Bash 2025.
How do I volunteer for The Bash?
The Bash Team needs volunteers especially for registration.
Please click here for a list of volunteer opportunities.
Please sign up today as we cannot have a successful event without your help!
Looking for a Way to Volunteer?
There are a number of volunteer opportunities coming up! Teacher Appreciation Week, Hospitality, Graduation, and more!! Sign up today!
Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook ~ by April 25
Don’t miss your chance to order a yearbook! Deadline to order is April 25th. All yearbooks need to be pre-ordered online.
Summer Camps are Here!
Dates for these 3 school summer camps are as follows:
Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12:
- Art Camps: current K-8th graders
- Basketball Camps: current 3rd-8th graders
- Floor Hockey Camp: current 4th-8th graders
Monday, June 16-Thursday, June 19:
- Volleyball Camps: current 3rd-8th graders
Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game at St. Charles ~ April 25
Stop by the school gym for a fun, family night of celebrating and cheering for our priests and seminarians. Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and water will be available free of charge, thanks to the St. Charles Evening Basketball Group!
6:00 PM St. John Vianney Seminary vs St. Paul Seminary
7:15 PM priests vs the winner of the 6:00 game
Spread the Word: New Student Applications Open
Tell all your family and friends about St. Charles School! We are now accepting new student applications for the 2025-26 school year.
2024 Education Tax Information
More information: Click here for the 2024 Subtraction Credit Information
Parish Updates and Events
Lenten Penance Service this Saturday, April 12, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the church. A number of priests will be available to hear confessions that morning.
Did You Know the Parish has a YouTube Channel? Learn about the Mass in Father and Deacon’s new series “What Happens at Mass” and view Formation Night speakers if you missed the monthly Wednesday night formation.
Prayer Corner
If you would like to add someone to our prayer corner, please email the information to Danny Kieffer.
- For the repose of the soul of Don, father-in-law of staff member Mrs. Harens and for the comfort of his family.
- For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Juntilla’s father and for the comfort of his family.
- For healing from newly diagnosed stage 4 cancer for Sid, a friend of a St Charles staff member
- For healing for 6-year-old Margaret and for guidance for her family. Margaret is a cousin to students Adriana, Robbie, Adeline, and Raina.
- For Ann, grandmother of students Eleni, John, and Andrew. Prayers for healing, success of the cancer treatment, and for the doctors and nurses.
- For Gregory, father of St. Charles student, Liam, in his deployment to the Middle East to care for wounded and ill service members – for safety and safe return for him and his unit.
- For healing for Bob, grandpa of Emily, as he continues fighting a serious infection.
- For healing from a 3rd cancer diagnosis for Jody, grandmother to students, Torin and Brody.
Helpful Links for Parents:
- St. Charles School Calendar
- St. Charles School Lunch menus
- St. Charles Athletic Calendar
- St Charles School Volunteers
- Spirit Wear orders
- St. Charles Borromeo Parish
- Cretin Derham Hall Summer STEM Club
- St Anthony Boosters T-Ball & Machine Pitch deadline is April 14
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