Weekly Update 23 – March 5, 2026

Calendar of Events
Fr. 3.6	8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) 5:45 PM Family Stations of the Cross (church) 5:50 PM Soup Supper begins (Doran Hall) 6:30 PM Lenten Talk (Doran Hall) 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross (church)
Sa. 3.7	9:00 AM - Noon First Communion Retreat with First Reconciliation (Doran Hall & church) Mission priest talks at weekend Masses
Su. 3.8	Daylight savings time starts Mission priest talks at weekend Masses
Mo. 3.9	Report Cards available in Educate Out-of-uniform passes may be used Parish Mission 5:30 PM Dinner, 6:30 PM Talk (Doran Hall & church)
Tu. 3.10	1:50 PM K-8 Stations of the Cross (church) Parish Mission 5:30 PM Dinner, 6:30 PM Talk (Doran Hall & church)
We. 3.11	Parish Mission 5:30 PM Dinner, 6:30 PM Talk (Doran Hall & church)
Fr. 3.13	8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) Middle School Honors Assembly following Mass 1:45 PM Student-Faculty Floor Hockey Championship 5:45 PM Family Stations of the Cross (church) 5:50 PM Soup Supper begins (Doran Hall) 6:30 PM Lenten Talk (Doran Hall) 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross (church)
Looking Ahead
Mo. 3.16 - Mo. 3.23	School Not in Session: Spring Break & 3/23 Staff Development Day
Tu. 3.24 & Th. 3.26	Spring Conferences
Fr. 4.3 - Tu. 4.7	School Not in Session: Good Friday, Easter Monday, NCEA Conference

Dear St. Charles Parents!

Floor Hockey season is here, and if you’re new, you may be wondering about this tradition. I encourage you to stop by the gym to check out how we do floor hockey at St. Charles. Bring a few bucks for the concession stand; the 5th-8th graders play, but the younger students certainly have their share of fun. Please remember that the no cell phone rules apply to students at this event, and we are keeping concessions in the concession stand area.

The Floor Hockey Raffle is a fun new addition that students can participate in. We are running this raffle in place of asking parents to donate $10 per student toward the Borromeo Bash costs. Students who buy 10 raffle tickets or more get an out-of-uniform pass and 10 chances at some fabulous prizes donated by our fabulous staff. The prizes are simple experiences that may be before school, after school, or during lunch/recess. It could be reading a book with a teacher and having a cookie together or playing a game with a staff member. Please consider this simple and fun way to support our largest fundraiser! More information will come out in the next 24 hours!

Next week is the Parish Mission, which means that every evening Monday-Wednesday, there will be a meal provided (free-will donations accepted for the meal) and a talk in the church with childcare available for children in first grade and under. There will also be Adoration and Confession available. Please see below for more information about the mission and how to RSVP for meals. In the interest of having our families attend, we will have no homework Monday-Wednesday next week! What a great way to lead into spring break.

Conferences are coming up the week after spring break, so please sign up now! Click the link below to secure your conference spot.

Have a great weekend, and God bless you!

Danny Kieffer

St. Charles School Principal

Sign Up Now for Spring Conferences ~ March 24th & 26th

Conferences are Tuesday, March 24, from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday, March 26, from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM. To schedule conferences, visit this link: Conferences. This link will bring you to the St. Charles School scheduling page. Select relevant preschool, elementary teacher(s), and/or a middle school time slot, and then register your name and contact info. This creates a registration for each conference and sends you a confirmation email with a link to choose appointment times.

Preschool conferences will be scheduled in 15-minute time slots with your child’s teacher.
Grade K-4 conferences will be scheduled in 20-minute time slots with your child’s teacher.
For Middle School conferences, you will register for one-hour slots. During your hour, you may visit any middle school teacher in any order. If the line is long for a teacher, you may choose to visit another while the line shortens. Please introduce yourself and let each teacher know your child’s name when you sit down. Middle school grade-level teacher lists will be provided in the cafeteria on conference nights.

Contact the school office with questions at 612-781-2643

Floor Hockey Concessions ~ Just a Few More Slots to Fill

Please consider volunteering at the concession stand for the upcoming FUN floor hockey days in early March! We need YOU! This is a great time for 7th/8th grade students and their parents to get in any necessary service hours for the year. Remember, the VIRTUS volunteer requirements are NOT needed when volunteering for concessions. Available shifts can be found by accessing the following Sign Up Genius link HERE.

2026 Kids Heart Challenge Wrap-Up

We would like to thank our K – 4th graders and their families for their participation in this year’s Kids Heart Challenge. They did a great job learning about staying healthy, eating right, exercising, and helping others! We were close to reaching our registration goal of having 90 kids register online (we had 85), and close to reaching our “Finn’s Mission” goal of 25 students (we had 19)!

The following students completed Finn’s Mission:

In Kindergarten…Harlow E. and Jack L.
In 1st grade…Henry H., Sonia N., and Adrienne S.
In 2nd grade… Dominic A., Raleigh A., Ruby L., Ophelia P., and Delaney S.
In 3rd grade… Evelyn A., John C., Brody G., Edith H., Austin P., and Marvin S.
And in 4th grade… Leo G., Anna H., and Aleric K.

Congratulations! We set a goal of raising $8,000… and we ended up raising over $8,850! Way to go Chargers!

As a result of reaching that goal, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Kieffer will be “Whipped Cream Pied” at the end of the school year! The following individuals, as a result of being the top fundraisers at their grade level, will have the honor of throwing the pies:

Kindergarten- Charlie J.
1st- Holly K.
2nd- Dominic A.
3rd- Josie P.
4th- Aleric K.

Finally, the following classes have earned an extra day of P.E. with Mr. C.

For having the highest percentage of kids register: 3rd Grade!
For raising the most money: 2nd Grade!

Again, congratulations to all of you for a great Kids Heart Challenge Event and thank you for your support!

Borromeo Bash

We are looking for volunteers for the Bash! You do not have to attend the entire Bash to volunteer. Please see slots available in the Sign Up Genius. Registration volunteers are needed first and foremost!

We also are currently seeking donations and sponsorships for the Bash. Popular items include:

Sports, concert, or event tickets
Experiences such as cabin stays, vacation rentals, fishing or hunting charters, flight vouchers, or other local adventures
Gift cards (restaurants, shopping, entertainment, services)
Wine, beer, or spirits
Toys, arts & crafts, jewelry, handbags, and other unique or fun items
Family-friendly packages (museum, zoo, or attraction passes)
Wellness and beauty items (spa treatments, salon services, fitness classes)

Donations may be dropped off at the school office. Thank you for helping make the Borromeo Bash a success!

Borromeo Bash Website

Register for St. Charles School & Church Summer Camps

Click on the camps below for all the details and registration information.

Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11

Art Camps current K-8th graders
Basketball Camps current 3rd-8th graders
Floor Hockey Camp current 4th-8th graders

Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18

Volleyball Camps for current 3rd-8th graders
Crochet Camps for current 3rd-8th graders

Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10

Extreme Faith Camp for current 5th – 8th graders is FULL. Please contact Katie to be added to the waitlist: kwalker@stchb.org.

Sunday, July 19 – Thursday, July 23

Camp Verita for current 8th – 12th graders. Sign up HERE

New Student Applications Open for the 2026-27 School Year

Please spread the word! Apply here.

2025 Education Tax Information

Please click HERE.

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

Mark your calendar: Parish Mission March 8, 9, 10, and 11

The parish mission will begin at the weekend Masses and continue at 6:30 PM on March 9, 10, & 11. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM in Doran Hall before the talks. Sign up for meals here. Childcare will be available for children in 1st grade and younger.

Parish Mission Info

Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross ~ Fridays during Lent

Everyone is welcome to come to Soup Supper and Stations of the Cross! For more information, click HERE.

Blood Drive ~ Monday, March 23

The Blood Drive is Monday, March 23, from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Doran Hall. Sign up HERE! All donors are welcome to enjoy the chili dinner provided by the Knights of Columbus.

Feed My Starving Children ~ Thursday, March 26

During this Lenten season please consider an opportunity for almsgiving; perfect for a family outing and giving back to other communities. Join the St. Charles Borromeo Women’s Council to pack meals for Feed My Starving Children (Coon Rapids location). This event will be Thursday, March 26, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. This event is best for children ages 6 and up. To register, please click HERE (Join code: OY6K24 or it can also be found searching under St. Charles Borromeo Church).

Red Bird Ministries ~ Lenten Grief Support Group

Parents who have lost a child (from pregnancy through adulthood) are invited to a Lenten grief support group facilitated by leaders of the local chapter of Red Bird Ministries. The group begins on Thursday, February 19th, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM and continues through Lent. Whether you are new to the journey of child loss or are desiring a more intimate relationship with the Lord, join us to journey through brokenness to a place of peace, commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent praying and fasting in the desert. Meetings take place at St. Charles Borromeo Church in St. Anthony, and registration ends February 12th. Register HERE and direct questions to Marge and Matt.

Red Bird Ministries Info

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 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 repose of the soul of Steven Tiongson, alumnus of St. Charles School, and for the comfort of his family now and in the days ahead.
For the repose of the soul of Regun, brother to former students Kahley and Remy, and for the comfort of Regun’s family.
For renewed prayers for a complete healing for our former, beloved teacher, Anne Flynn, who is battling cancer once again and for guidance and strength for her family.
For a full recovery from surgery for Christophe, father of students Côme, Inés, Amaury, and Zita.
For healing and good medical care for Bob, brother of staff member Cindy Brown-Kasel.
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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