Weekly Update 28 – April 16, 2026
Calendar of Events |
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| Fr. 4.17 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass w/music (church) |
| Su. 4.19 | 12:00 PM First Communion Mass (church) |
| Mo. 4.20 | Out-of-uniform passes may be used |
| Tu. 4.21 | Parkway Pizza Fundraiser Night (2851 Johnson St. NE) |
| We. 4.22 | 8:15 - 9:15 AM Kindergarten Open House 6:00 PM Spark 2nd-4th grade youth (youth room) 6:00 PM Ignite 5th-8th grade youth (youth room) |
| Th. 4.23 | $1 Mustard Seed Communities charity spirit wear |
| Fr. 4.24 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) |
| Sa. 4.25 | Borromeo Bash |
| Su. 4.26 | 2:00 PM 8th Grade Confirmation (cathedral) |
Looking Ahead |
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| Fr. 5.01 | 8:00 AM May Crowning & Mass w/music; Volunteer Appreciation following Mass (cafeteria) |
| Fr. 5.15 | School Not in Session: Staff Development Day |
Dear St. Charles Parents!
Happy Easter Week! We hope that you and your family had a fantastic Easter. We’re excited to be back together, and we are ready to get back to work. This past Tuesday, our staff attended the National Catholic Educators Association National Convention. This only comes to Minneapolis once in a blue moon, so I’m glad our teachers were able to attend for a day. The conference continued through 1:30 PM today.
The Borromeo Bash is about one week closer than the last time I wrote to you! Here are some things you need to know. I’m using bullets for efficiency:
- All Bash donations need to be turned in by tomorrow (April 10) at 3:00 PM
- Come to the Basket Building Party on April 11 (9:00 AM-11:00 AM) in the cafeteria! *You can sneak a donation in at the beginning of this time
- Check out the grade-level parties online on the Bash site starting Monday, April 13, at noon!
- Purchase tickets! Or tell some friends to! We’re getting down to limited availability!
- We need volunteers! Give just a little more, I’m doing it, and you should too, click here: Bash Volunteer Opportunities
- Support Bash in at least one way, at most, twelve ways!
Next week, on Thursday and Friday, we will have a Lumen accreditation team visiting our school. We have written narratives about how we meet the 69 competencies that Lumen evaluates in Catholic schools across the country. Our visiting team will be made up of principals from other Catholic schools and members from our Archdiocesan Office for the Mission of Catholic Education. We are looking forward to having them in our school to see our mission in action. I absolutely love having people visit our building, and I am looking forward to having the Lumen team here. I’m so proud of our students, parents, and staff, and how we all work together as a community. The accreditation team will offer commendations and recommendations after their visit, and I’m confident they will assist us in our pursuit of excellence.
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
Borromeo Bash ~ Ticket Registration Ends April 17
- New this year! Check out the grade-level parties and adult parties. These parties go live Monday, April 13, at noon. Sales end at 7:30 PM on April 25 when the silent auction closes. Log onto stchbs2026.ggo.bid to purchase your child’s spot. Check out examples of grade-level parties HERE. More info to come next week! The rest of the silent auction goes live at noon on Monday, April 20. You can bid whether or not you attend the Bash!
- Purchase your Bash tickets ASAP – there are just a few tickets left. Registration closes April 17.
- Help us fill the few remaining volunteer slots – sign up today at Bash Volunteer Opportunities
The Bash is the school’s premier fundraiser. It’s success depends on this community!
Kindergarten Open House ~ Wednesday, April 22 at 8:15 AM – Spread the Word!
Invite your friends and neighbors with Kindergarten-age children to check out our Kindergarten program on Wednesday, April 22, from 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM. This is a chance for parents to meet the teachers, see the classrooms in action, and enjoy a cup of coffee and treats with other parents. See the flyer for more details.
Congratulations, Mr. Kenney!
On Tuesday, April 21, our beloved Mr. Mark Kenney will be inducted into the Catholic Athletic Association (CAA) Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the CAA! This Hall of Fame event will begin at 5:30 PM at the Mendakota Country Club. To attend, register HERE by Monday, April 13. Questions? Contact Megan Jacobson at megan.jacobson@stpaulcaa.org. Mr. Kenney, we are so proud of you!! Thanks for your 45 years of service at St Charles and beyond.
Remember to Turn in Your Rice Bowls
Students may turn in their Rice Bowls to their homeroom teacher or to the school office. Thank you for your generosity to the Lenten Rice Bowl Project!
New Student Applications Open for the 2026-27 School Year
Please spread the word! Apply 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.
Keep Your Students on Track Over the Summer!
Check out the Summer Skills Review Books to help your children stay academically sharp during the summer months with Summer Skills teacher-recommended curriculum.
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
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
Parish Updates and Events
Annual Priest and Seminarian Basketball Tournament ~ Friday, April 17
Come support our priests and seminarians! Mark your calendars for the annual Priest and Seminarian Basketball Tournament on April 17 at 6:00 PM at Hill-Murray High School. This is a fun, free event for the whole family! The first game starts at 6:00 PM: St. John Vianney College Seminary vs the St. Paul Seminary. The winner of the first game plays the priests of the archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis at 7:30 PM.
Red Bird Ministries/Archdiocesan Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch ~ Saturday, May 2nd
Check out this flyer for all the details.
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 medical guidance and prayers for healing for Tony K., nephew of staff member Glenn K., who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
- For the brother of students Brynn and Aiden who is serving in the Air Force and currently in the Middle East during the US Israel conflict with Iran. Please, dear Lord, bring him home safely to his wife, daughter, parents, family, and friends.
- For renewed prayers for a complete healing for our beloved former 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 also been diagnosed with cancer.
- For a quick and complete recovery from surgery for our counselor Mrs. E.
- 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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