Weekly Update 8 – October 30, 2025
Calendar of Events |
|
|---|---|
| Fr. 10.31 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass with 1st grade saint procession and music (church) 1:45 PM Staff/Student volleyball game (gym) |
| Sa. 11.1 | 6:00 PM All Saints Party following 5:00 PM Mass (Doran Hall) |
| Su. 11.2 | Daylight Savings Time ends |
| Mo. 11.3 | Wolf Ridge trip departs Out-of-uniform passes may be used |
| We. 11.5 | 6:00 PM Ignite: 5th-8th grade youth (youth room) |
| Th. 11.6 | Slow Road retake pictures released - check your email |
| Fr. 11.7 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) Wolf Ridge trip return 5:30 - 7:00 PM Pizza & Family Holy Hour (Doran Hall & church) |
| Sa. 11.8 | 6:00 PM Vatican Nights: social & speaker (Doran Hall) for ages 21+ |
| Su. 11.9 | Eucharistic Days Parish Celebration following 10:00 Mass |
Looking Ahead |
|
| Fr. 11.14 | School Not In Session: Staff Development Day |
| Mo. 11.24 - Tu. 11.25 | No bus service |
| We. 11.26 - Fr. 11.28 | Thanksgiving Break |
Dear Charger Parents,
October is flying! Things are going well here at St. Charles. I gave a preschool tour this week, and the couple commented on how polite and happy our students are at school. I love hearing that from visitors!
Tomorrow after Mass, we will have our Rosary Procession. October is the month of the rosary. This is going to be one of the warmer processions we have had, but it will be in the morning, so please send students with a jacket. St. Charles parents are invited to join us for this procession. Mass ends at 8:45 AM; we have time for the kids go to the bathroom, and then we assemble on the playground. The St. Anthony Police know about this procession and will be around after Mass to keep an eye out. The procession is on our St. Charles campus.
Next week, in anticipation of All Saints Day and in celebration of hitting our Marathon goal, we have added an out-of-uniform day on Thursday, October 30th. It is on the calendar, and a reminder will go out on the 29th. Please make sure students follow our out-of-uniform guidelines.
On October 31st, one week from tomorrow, our 1st graders will be processing into Mass dressed as their favorite saints! This is a tradition at St. Charles, and since we don’t have school on All Saints Day this year, we are doing it the day before. The first graders all choose a saint to learn about and then dress as that saint for this procession. As always, parents are invited to come to Mass each Friday at 8:00 AM.
Also on the 31st, we will have our student-faculty volleyball match! This will begin at 1:45 PM in the gymnasium. The 8th grade girls take on the St. Charles staff in what is always an exciting event. This is mainly a spectacle for the students, but if you have a child on the court, you are welcome to join us.
On All Saints Day, November 1, there is a celebration at our church that you are all invited to. This includes Mass, dinner, and games for the kids. Kids and even parents dress up like saints for this festivity. Please see more information below in the weekly update.
One piece of exciting news is that our veteran kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Malone-Miller has accepted the additional responsibility of being the K-4 Coordinator. She will be supporting the operations of K-4, and assisting the administration in helping the wheels turn smoothly. Thank you, Mrs. M&M!
I’ve had a lot to say today, parents! Thank you for reading until the end. Please see the Parent Information Night video if you have not already done so. Parent Information Video Link. It takes a little over 20 minutes for a bunch of information about your children’s school! Thank you for coming to conferences; we hope your fall break was fabulous!
God bless you,
Danny
St. Charles School Principal
Basketball Sign-Ups & Practice Schedule
Basketball Season is quickly approaching! Click HERE to get the consent form for grades 4-8.
Basketball practices start Wednesday, November 5th. For the basketball practice schedule, click HERE.
Wolf Ridge Calendars Available
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive ~ Starting Nov. 3
The 3rd graders are hosting the 31st Annual St. Charles School Thanksgiving Food Drive that runs Monday, November 3 – Friday, November 21. The donations go to the Missionaries of Charity in Minneapolis and the Franciscan Brothers of Peace in St. Paul.
-
The Brothers are in need of personal hygiene items and any non-perishable foods. They also requested traditional Thanksgiving dinner food items. Canned foods are of a lesser need, but are still appreciated.
-
The Sisters are requesting the following: boxed food, dried beans, white rice, maseca flour, cooking oil, cereal (any), spaghetti noodles & sauce, and any noodles (including ramen). Also appreciated are diapers in sizes 3, 4, and 5, paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex), and personal hygiene products.
-
Special note: Please do not donate anything in glass jars. Thank you!
God bless your generosity to our neighbors in need!
Spirit Wear for Sale
-
Check out our Spirit Wear shop hosted by Schoolbelles. Items featuring our Chargers logo are available for purchase, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, hats, and more! Orders are shipped directly to families.
-
A couple of times a month, St. Charles has designated days when students can wear their Chargers shirts. The green and gray cotton t-shirts can always be purchased in the school office for $15. Please email any questions to Josie Salzbrun.
New Home & School Volunteer Opportunities
The Meal Train Ministry
Would you like to help provide meals for a person or family in their time of need? OR do you or someone you know have a short-term need (due to a birth, surgery, illness, etc.) for meals to be delivered to your home? Contact Joan Conlin if you are interested in this ministry.
Parish Updates and Events
All Saints Formation Party ~ Saturday November 1
Join us for food, new games & activities, and dress up like a saint to get entered into the raffle!
Schedule for the Night
- 5:00 Mass (come dressed as a saint)
- 6:00 Dinner available
- 6:15 Meet the Saints and games/activities with prizes
- 7:15 Litany of the Saints
To RSVP click HERE!
Eucharistic Days ~ November 7 – 9
Please join us for prayer and activities throughout the weekend, starting with a Pizza & Family Adoration on Friday November 7th, Vatican Nights (adults only, social & talk) on Saturday November 8th, and our St. Charles Patronal Feast Mass at 10:00 AM on Sunday November 9th followed by a eucharistic procession and parish celebration. Come at any time during the weekend to pray with Our Lord in the Eucharist (church). Every hour will be dedicated to a specific prayer request – for more information, click HERE.
Prayer Corner
If you would like to add someone to our prayer corner, please email the information to Danny Kieffer.
- For quick and complete healing after a car accident for Don and Alaime, grandparents to student Henry.
- For the repose of the soul of Roy, like a grandpa to student Henry. May he rest in peace, and may his family be comforted in their time of sorrow.
- For the repose of the soul of Beau, uncle to students Brynn and Aiden. May he rest in peace, and may his family be comforted in their time of sorrow.
- For complete healing for our former, beloved teacher, Anne Flynn, who is battling cancer once again. For healing for Mrs. Flynn and guidance and strength for her family.
- For Teri, mother of staff member Sharon and grandma of students Luke, Lilly, Leo, Michael, and former student Noah, for a smooth and speedy recovery after surgery and prayers for ongoing medical needs.
-
For the repose of the soul of Isabella, a former student and a beloved niece of office staff members Ann-Marie and Mary, as well as sibling and cousin to several former students. May she rest in peace, and may her family be comforted in their time of sorrow.
- For comfort and healing for the Annunciation Community.
- For the peace of Christ to reign in our hearts, our homes, our community, our world.
Helpful Links for Parents – Community Events & St Charles Links:
★ Weekly Update article deadline: Wednesday, 9:00 AM – Send submissions to mwappes@stchbs.org
