Weekly Update 12 – December 4, 2025
Calendar of Events |
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| Fr. 12.5 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) Report cards will be released in the afternoon in Educate |
| Su 12.7 | 2nd Sunday of Advent |
| Mo. 12.8 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass w/ music: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (church) NO Out-of Uniform passes (Mass today) |
| Th. 12.11 | 6:30 PM K-4 Advent Service (church) |
| Fr. 12.12 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) Middle School Honors assembly following Mass (church) 6:30-8:30 PM Middle School Fun Night (gym) |
Looking Ahead |
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| Th. 12.18 | 6:30 PM Middle School Band & Choir Concert (gym) |
| Sa. 12.20 | 10:00 AM Advent Penance Service (church) |
| Mo. 12.22 | Christmas Break begins - School Not in Session |
| Mo. 1.5 | School resumes |
| Tu. 1.6 | 2025-26 Enrollment opens for current families & parishioners |
Dear St. Charles Parents!
What an interesting week it has been! Thank you for your patience with our boiler issues earlier in the week. The whole process went as well as it could have, and we are moving forward!
I’d like to congratulate our 3rd graders for a successful Thanksgiving food drive and sending 1900 items to those in need in our local community.
Tomorrow afternoon, please log into Educate to see your children’s first trimester grades! Please take the opportunity to look over their grades and speak to your children about how they are doing. Praise them for the areas you see progress and maximum effort, challenge them with love in the areas where they can improve. These are critical parenting moments. Don’t miss them because, as I’m learning, they slip away awfully fast.
I’m excited to share more about the All Belong Conference with you. This conference, put on by All Belong, helps Christ-centered schools serve students with special needs. Making Catholic education available to more students is becoming a part of our mission and identity. My staff and I are inspired and excited about this future for our school. You should be too!
One of the most electric nights of the year is coming up next week. I cannot wait to see you all at the Advent Prayer Service next week!
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
First Trimester K-8 Report Cards
K-8 report cards will be available to view in Educate tomorrow afternoon.
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive – Thank YOU!
The Thanksgiving Food Drive was a success – thanks to YOU! Our school sent 1,900 food and personal care items to the Franciscan Brothers of Peace in St. Paul, the Missionaries of Charity in Minneapolis, and Ralph Reeder in Mounds View. May God bless you for performing this beautiful corporal work of mercy, feeding the hungry. A big THANK YOU to all parents and families – and especially to those who took the time to drive the food to our charity sites. THANK YOU ALL!!
Message from Home & School ~ Staff Christmas Appreciation Fund
Dear Chargers,
The holiday season is upon us, and our hearts are full of gratitude! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we certainly have a lot to be thankful for! The exceptional teachers and staff at St. Charles Borromeo School are committed to serving our students and families. If you are wondering how you can show your appreciation this year, please consider a voluntary donation, in any amount, to the Staff Christmas Appreciation Fund. All collected funds will be distributed among the entire school staff (teachers, assistants, office personnel, and administration). What a wonderful gift!
There are two ways you can contribute:
- Donate through TADS (Email Angela Bollensen with the amount that you would like to give and note that it is for the Staff Christmas Appreciation Fund)
- Send cash or check (made payable to St. Charles School) in an envelope marked “Staff Christmas Appreciation Fund” to school with your student or deliver it directly to the school office.
Please contribute by Tuesday, December 16th.
Thank you for your generosity!!
Andrea Richardson
Home & School President
St. Charles Alumni and Friends Basketball Tournament Jan. 8-10
We are accepting teams for the basketball tournament that will be held during the 21st Annual Liz Hickman-Sue McSherry Basketball Blast. The first eight teams to submit the $125 registration fee will be counted for the tournament.
Who are eligible teams/players?
- St. Charles School parents
- The St. Charles alumni
- The St. Charles parishioners
- Both men and women from the St. Charles School and Church community
- Individuals may also sign up. We will try to place them on a team
Format: two 20 minute halves with 2nd half stop-clock at two minute mark.
- Thursday, January 8, Four Play-In Games (5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, & 8:30 PM)
- Friday, January 9, Semifinals (7:00 PM & 8:00 PM)
- Saturday, January 10, Championship Game (approximately 4:30 PM)
Deadline: Checks (made out to St Charles School) must be received by Friday, December 5, 2025.
Submit the $125 registration fee to the school office or mail it to St Charles School, 2727 Stinson Blvd, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Questions? Contact Elmer Gavino at er.gavino61@gmail.com
The Concession Stand Needs You!
The basketball season concession stand volunteer opportunities are now posted. Please consider signing up to volunteer at the concession stand for one or multiple time slots. Our concession stand is managed and stocked by the Home and School Council concession team, but we need your help to operate the concession stand during home games! It is a fun way to engage with the St. Charles School community and help support all of the events that Home and School is in charge of throughout the school year.
If you’ve never volunteered at the concession stand or would like a refresher training, please leave a comment when you sign up, and we’ll be sure to have a seasoned team member there to train you and work with you. Thank you!
Home & School Volunteer Opportunities
St. Charles Playgroup & Coffee Break
The parish and school of St Charles warmly invite you and your little one(s) to a playgroup and coffee break weekly on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. We usually meet in the Youth Room of the church. Sign up here to receive email updates. Get rejuvenated and inspired in your vocation as a parent! More info here.
Parish Updates and Events
Women’s Advent Morning of Reflection ~ Saturday, December 13
The talk will be given by Coreen Wagenbach and the theme is “Women’s Advent: Our Hearts Set the Guest List – Is There Room for Jesus?” The morning begins with Mass at 8:00 AM, followed by breakfast in Doran Hall, and the guest speaker. For more information and to sign up for the event click HERE.
Men’s Advent Afternoon of Reflection ~ Saturday, December 13
The talk will be given by Andrew Wagenbach and the theme is “Men’s Advent: Our Hearts Set the Guest List – Is There Room for Jesus?” The afternoon begins with 1:00 PM lunch and talk in Doran Hall, followed by 3:30 PM Confession opportunity. For more information and to sign up for the event click HERE.
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” ~ Prayer Series given by Deacon Najarian
In October, Deacon Najarian gave a 4-part series on how to pray and how to navigate the challenges in one’s prayer life. If you missed the opportunity to hear his talks, you can access them HERE.
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.
Prayer Corner
If you would like to add someone to our prayer corner, please email the information to Danny Kieffer.
- For the family of students, Côme, Inés, Amaury, Zita, as they prepare to welcome a new baby any day and for a successful January surgery for Christophe.
- For quick and complete healing after a car accident for Don and Alaime, grandparents of student Henry.
- 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 comfort and healing for the Annunciation Community.
- For the peace of Christ to reign in our hearts, our homes, our community, our world.
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