Weekly Update 16 – January 15, 2026
Calendar of Events |
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| Fr. 1.16 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) |
| Mo. 1.19 | School Not In Session - MLK Day |
| Tu. 1.20 | 2026-27 Enrollment opens for the public 6:30 PM Preschool Parent Information Night (PK room) Parkway Pizza Fundraiser Night (2851 Johnson St. NE) |
| We. 1.21 | 6:00 PM Ignite 5th-8th grade youth (youth room) 6:00 PM Spark 2nd-4th grade (KC) |
| Th. 1.22 | $1 Charity Spirit Wear Day for FMSC 6:00 PM School Advisory Mtg |
| Fr. 1.23 | School Not In Session - Staff Development |
| Sa. 1.24 | 6:00 PM Evening to Affirm Life (Doran Hall) |
| Su. 1.25 | 10:00 AM Mass to begin Catholic Schools Week 11:30 AM Learning Festival & Pancake Breakfast (school) |
Looking Ahead |
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| Mo. 1.26 | NO BUS SERVICE |
| Su. 1.25-Fr. 1.30 | Catholic Schools Week |
| Fr. 2.6 | 6:00PM Cana Dinner |
| Mo. 2.16 | School Not In Session: Presidents' Day |
Dear St. Charles Parents!
Please do not drop your students off or pick them up in the bus lane. This problem is showing up once again. Please take care of this in the morning and afternoon, so I don’t have to go out there again with a light-up pointer and point at signs.
The Liz Hickman-Sue McSherry Basketball Blast and the Alumni & Friends Basketball Tournament were fantastic events. The Borromeo Bash team even hosted an Alumni Happy Hour for St. Charles alumni and friends after the championship game. I was thrilled to watch the tournament (and maybe not play). I’m sure there were a number of alumni feeling like the tin man the next day. Thank you for all the support, generous donations, and volunteer hours that made this weekend special and successful.
Martin Luther King is one of my favorite historical figures. Why, you may ask? Of course his work and life’s mission line up with Catholic social teaching about racism and prejudice. But what really inspires me about MLK is how he would stand in the face of little to no agreement for what he knew was right. He didn’t shrink in the face of adversity or danger, and he moved the world. God bless MLK and enjoy the day on Monday.
Our Kindergarten Round Up Night was great! The kids and parents all had a valuable experience. Next Tuesday, January 20th, we will be asking for your help once again to spread the word about the Preschool Parents Information Night. Everyone received a flier in that envelope that went home last week. Whether you’re coming to this event because you have a preschooler, sharing with someone you know, or both, please help us by supporting and promoting this event!
One week from today, we will be in Spirit Wear again, and the donations will go to Feed My Starving Children for when the 6th-8th graders visit there the following week! Please participate and have the donation of 1$ or more come from your child.
Our Spanish teacher, Mrs. Johnson, is taking a short leave. Her last day on leave will be January 23rd. If you have any urgent messages that you need to get to her, please contact the school office.
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
Thank You For Your Generosity!
2026-27 School Enrollment is Now Open for Returning Families
Please check your email for enrollment details. If you didn’t receive an enrollment email on Tuesday morning, January 13, please contact the school office.
Preschool Information Night for Parents ~ Tuesday, January, 20, 6:30 PM
This is for parents to come and learn about our Preschool Program. Please spread the word. The program starts at 6:30 PM in the pre-K room. To RSVP, call 612-781-2643 or EMAIL. For more details, click HERE.
Parent Night Out~ RSVP by Sunday 1/18!
On Thursday, January 22, enjoy a night out and meet other St. Charles parents! One complimentary drink and appetizers are included. Hope to see you there! Contact Andrea at andrearichardson99@gmail.com with any questions. For all the details and to RSVP by January 18, click below:
Concession Stand Help Needed!
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!
Save the Date~Borromeo Bash~April 25, 2026
Save the date: The Borromeo Bash is set for April 25, 2026! Registration is live NOW, and Early Bird Pricing will end on March 1st.
The Borromeo Bash is our school’s largest fundraising event of the year! We are returning to the Hollywood Theater! Thank you, Andrew Volna, for the donation of this amazing location! This year we will be raising funds towards the historic front steps of the school (original to 1938!), expand services for students with special needs, and the Gary Wilmer Scholarship Fund. Visit the Borromeo Bash website (below) for all the details of this event, including how to donate to or sponsor the event! There will be great food, specialty drinks, fantastic silent, and live auction items to bid on, the best dance party, and so much more!
Thank you for your generosity, as we could not have a successful event without YOU!
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
Evening to Affirm Life Pasta Dinner ~Saturday, January 24
The annual Pasta & Meatball Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 24th, in Doran Hall following the 5:00PM Mass. The guest speaker will be Pam Baker from Abria Pregnancy Resources, and she will be speaking about how “Courage is Contagious.” There is no charge, but a free will offering will be accepted for Abria Pregnancy Resources. Families are welcome! Seating is limited, so please register 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 a successful January surgery for Christophe, father of students Côme, Inés, Amaury, and Zita. And for the well-being of the whole family during this time.
- In thanksgiving for a successful surgery in December, and now prayers for a complete and speedy recovery for 2025 graduate, Robert, brother of student June.
- 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 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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