Weekly Update 5- October 1, 2026
Calendar of Events |
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| Fr. 10.2 | 8:00 AM K-8 School Mass 9:00 AM K-8 Rosary Procession Marathon Pep Rally |
| Sa. 10.3 | 9:00 AM Marathon Mass followed by the St. Charles School Marathon (church, front lawn, neighborhood) |
| Mo. 10.5 | Out-of-Uniform passes may be used |
Looking Ahead |
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| We. 10.7 | Formation Night |
| Mo. 10.12 - Tu. 10.13 | Preschool - 8th Grade Conferences (school) |
| We. 10.14 - Fr. 10.16 | SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION: CSCOE Summit & Fall Break |
Dear St. Charles Parents,
I’m going to keep things brief today because we will be seeing each other this evening. I’m working on freshening up my PowerPoint, and I’m ready for our Charger Parent event! Please refer to the format of the evening below so you know when to show up and where.
We’re almost to Marathon Week, and we need help! Have your children call grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and people who will sponsor them. If you don’t have a service project set up yet, this weekend is a great time to help a neighbor with yard work, go to Feed My Starving Children, or make sandwiches for people who are in need. Take pictures and email them to the main account (stchbs@stchbs.org) to help us promote our service projects! Your children will also be entered into the service project drawing, which is a shallow dish of student names right now. The Marathon goal is for each student to raise $200 to get us to $60,000 as a school. Thank you for your help with this! See you tonight!!
Parent Information Night Schedule & Details
God bless you!
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
Marathon Update
The countdown is on—our annual St. Charles School Marathon is just 10 days away! This is one of the most important fundraisers of the year, with all donations going directly to our school’s operating budget to support vital programs.
We are up to $14,000!
Together we’ve made amazing strides—let’s finish strong as a Catholic school community! Every step and every pledge makes a difference for our students and our school!
MARATHON REMINDERS
Turn in all donations/pledge envelopes, prayer intentions, and joke slips to the office.
Keep the service project submission forms and pictures coming. Email photos to Jennifer Van Buren. We are so happy to see the impact our students are having on the community!
Marathon Day kicks off with Mass at 9:00 AM on October 3rd!
Come for the full event or just an hour. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Home & School Opportunities
Hello Chargers!
The school year is off and running! We have many volunteer opportunities on Sign Up Genius, and we’d love to see YOU sign up! Marathon, Conferences, Germ City, and Christmas tree set up!
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or have trouble signing up.
Concession Stand Volunteers Needed
As we gear up for an exciting sports season, we’re looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers to help run the concession stand! This is a great opportunity to support our teams, meet other families, and contribute to our school spirit. We offer flexible shifts to accommodate your schedule.
What We Need:
- Volunteers to assist with selling snacks and drinks during games
- A friendly attitude and a willingness to help
Why Volunteer?
- Enjoy the thrill of the game while being part of the action
- Build connections with other parents and the community
- Help raise funds to support our school
Concession Stand Sign-Up Genius
Thank you for considering this opportunity to cheer on our athletes and make our concession stand a success! Let’s help make this sports season unforgettable!
Well Read Mom Book Club ~ Looking for Members!
“Read more, read well” – this is the Well Read Mom Book Club’s slogan. There are several chapters of this book club already meeting once a month from our parish community, and all school moms are most welcome to join too! This is a nationwide book club that focuses on digging into classic and reputable contemporary novels with a Christian lens. Please follow the link below to sign up.
St. Charles Playgroup
The St. Charles Playgroup meets outdoors at local parks every Thursday at 10:00 AM from May through October. During the colder months (November through April), Playgroup will meet in the youth room at Church and enjoy coffee and fellowship. Please follow the link below to sign up on Flocknotes to get updates.
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 Megan if you are interested in this ministry.
Parish Updates and Events
Our St. Charles Parish has an excellent Faith Formation program! Please check out the information in your Back to School packet. There is a lot going on to feed the soul at all different age levels. All are welcome to explore and keep learning about the Catholic Faith. If you missed Formation Night last night, check out the Sept Parent Child Guide and the September Formation Night Handout
Youth Groups: Spark & Ignite
The Spark Youth Group (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) and the Ignite Youth Group (6th, 7th, and 8th graders) both meet on Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 PM starting in the youth room at church. When Family Formation Night occurs on the first Wednesday of the month, Spark and Ignite will not formally meet because all are encouraged to attend Family Formation Night.
Join a Parish Small Group!
Please consider joining a small group here at St. Charles. The focus this year will be on The Family. These small groups are fellowship groups, prayer groups, study groups, and a place where you can grow in discipleship together. If you are interested in joining a small group, please click HERE or call the parish office at 612-781-6529.
Prayer Corner
If you would like to add someone to our prayer corner, please email the information to Danny Kieffer.
- For full recovery for Jerry, brother of staff member Glenn.
- For the repose of the soul of Dr. Donald Siniff, grandfather of student Henry, and for comfort for his family.
- For the repose of the soul of Jim L., brother of Mrs. Slattery, and for comfort for his family.
- For the repose of the soul of former long-time teacher, Anne Flynn, and for comfort for her family.
- For the peace of Christ to reign in our hearts, our homes, our community, our world.
Helpful Links for Parents for School, Parish, & Community:
- St. Charles School Calendar
- St. Charles School Lunch Menus
- St. Charles Athletic Calendar
- St Charles School Volunteers
- Spirit Wear orders
- St. Charles Borromeo Parish
- Columbia Heights Parks & Recreation Brochure
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s Open House Oct. 12
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