Weekly Update 24 – March 12, 2026

Calendar of Events
Fr. 3.13	8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) Middle School Honors Assembly. following Mass (church) 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)
Mo. 3.16	Spring Break begins
Fr. 3.20	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)
Tu. 3.24	School Resumes 3:30 PM-8:00 PM PS-8th Conferences 6:00 PM Confirmation Refuel (Doran Hall)
We. 3.25	6:00 PM Holy Family (Kenney Commons) 6:00 PM Ignite 5th-8th grade (youth room) 6:00 PM School Advisory Meeting
Th. 2.26	3:30 PM-8:00 PM PS-8th Conferences
Looking Ahead
Fr. 4.3 - Tu. 4.7	School Not in Session: Good Friday, Easter Monday, NCEA Conference

Dear St. Charles Parents!

What an amazing time at St. Charles Borromeo! We’ve been nourished spiritually and physically through the Parish Mission over the last few days. Basketball season has just come to an end. Congratulations to all our teams for a great season! The whirlwind season of floor hockey is winding down with the student-faculty championship game taking place tomorrow at 1:45 PM in the gym. The Borromeo Bash Floor Hockey Raffle ends tomorrow. Tomorrow morning is the deadline for sending in an order form for more raffle tickets. We have much to be grateful for.

Spring break begins after school tomorrow. Students will return to school on TUESDAY, March 24. My staff returns a day earlier to prepare for our upcoming accreditation and to prepare for parent teacher conferences that are happening on March 24 and 26. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please be sure to do so. Information is below.

On behalf of all the staff at St. Charles School, I wish you a very blessed spring break.

May these Lenten days be filled with faith and family.

God bless you!

Danny Kieffer

St. Charles School Principal

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences ~ March 24th & 26th

Conferences are from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24, and Thursday, March 26. To schedule conferences, visit this link: Conferences. This link will bring you to the St. Charles School scheduling page. Select the 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 6th-8th grade 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

Easter Food Drive through March 27

Once again, the school and parish are teaming up through a partnership with the Salvation Army to help supply Easter meals for families in need in Northeast Minneapolis. Check here to see what specific item is being collected in your child’s homeroom to complete these meals. Easter Food Drive details

Congratulations, Basketball Teams!

The St. Charles basketball season concluded this past weekend. All of the teams represented themselves and our community exceptionally well. We are so proud of the work they put in this season and the improvement we saw from every team!

A special shout-out to our B5G team for getting second place in the championship game! They played a really great game. Congratulations, boys! Also, our G7 team played an exciting championship game and ended up winning the 7th grade championship! Way to go, girls!

We would like to thank all the coaches for their time and dedication to making St. Charles basketball a positive and rewarding experience for all the players. Your commitment to developing our young student athletes is inspiring. Thank you!!

Our baseball and softball teams will be getting underway after break, so as the weather warms up, don’t forget to come out and cheer on the Chargers this spring!

Floor Hockey ~ Thank You!

A huge thank you to all the parents and staff who worked so hard to bring us another successful and exciting floor hockey season! The season ends tomorrow with the 1:45 PM Student-Faculty Floor Hockey Championship Game! Go Chargers!

Borromeo Bash

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

We are also 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!

Purchase your tickets today for the Bash!

Borromeo Bash Website

NEW: Yearbook Cover Contest

Mrs. Seashore is taking submissions for the cover of the 2025-26 yearbook. If your student would like to enter this contest, the entry should be connected to our school in some way: our school or church building, our faith life, our mascot, students at an event, music, sports, etc. All entries must be handed in by Friday, April 10. Check out this flyer for all the details. Check out this flyer for all the details.

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

NEW: Tuesday, June 23 – Thursday, June 25

Faith Day Camp for current 3 year-olds – 5th 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

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 on 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 by 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 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 medical guidance and prayers for healing for Mrs. Flynn’s husband who has been diagnosed with cancer.
For a successful surgery and quick recovery for our counselor Mrs. E.
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 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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