September 29, 2016
From the Pastor's Desk...
Greetings from Italy!
As I am writing this bulletin we have just arrived in Italy. After we landed we went to Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls to honor the patron of our Archdiocese. We celebrated Mass in the chapel of St. Stephen the deacon. I offered Mass for all of you and your intentions. It was also fitting to offer Mass in this chapel dedicated to a deacon of the Church given the focus of this pilgrimage for the ordination to the diaconate of two men from our Archdiocese. Italy has been called the land of the saints. It almost seems that every town has its own patron saint. Of these saints, St. Francis of Assisi is probably the most famous. On Tuesday the Church celebrates his feast. There are a lot of stories of St. Francis but I bet you didn't know that he was a deacon... Read more...
CONGRATULATIONS to our newly ordained Deacon Tim Wratkowski and his family!
We are very proud of you!
Thank you for your "YES!" to Christ and His Church!
Be assured of the prayers of your entire parish family!
School News
The Mass of the Holy Spirit at CHS stadium was an event I'll never forget, nor will our students. What a miracle to gather with over 12,000 students, staff members, and parents from our Diocese. I felt so connected and united in the mission of Catholic Education; it was truly moving. The Catholic School Center for Excellence (CSCOE) organized this event and funded it. We're grateful for their continuedefforts to increase excellence and support our mission... Read more...
Month of September: Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Movie: Mother Teresa.
October 1: St. Thérése of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church: Program: Catholicism, Episode 8, A Vast Company of Witnesses. October 2: Guardian Angels: Book: Angels and Demons: What do we Know About Them? Program: YDisciple Hot Topics, Session 5: This Present Darkness (Spiritual Warfare). October 4: St. Francis of Assisi: Movie: Clare and Francis. October 5: St. Faustina: Program: Symbolon Knowing the Faith, Session 9: Mary and the Saints. Movie: Ocean of Mercy. Book: The Kiss of Jesus. Audio: The Saving Power of Divine Mercy.
$10 RAFFLE — FALL FEST
Raffle Tickets will be sold after all Masses this weekend!
$10 Raffle with your chance to win the following,
(1) Seven-Day Resort Stay for 6-8 People
(2) "Rite of September" by Fogarty: signed & framed print
(3) Saint (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta signed & framed print
(4) Minnesota Timberwolves Front Row Tickets
(5) Gopher Hockey Tickets
(1) Seven-Day Resort Stay for 6-8 People
(2) "Rite of September" by Fogarty: signed & framed print
(3) Saint (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta signed & framed print
(4) Minnesota Timberwolves Front Row Tickets
(5) Gopher Hockey Tickets
Volunteer for Fall Festival Games - October 1, 2016
Volunteer as a family, volunteer with your friends, join in the fun and support St. Charles!
Game Volunteers: We need to fill time slots starting at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm for the following games: Wine Toss, Pop Toss, Football Toss, Beanbag Toss and Pumpkin Bowling. To sign up go to: tinyurl.com/FallFestival2016
Wine Donations: We are in need of wine for the Wine Ring Toss game. Suggested minimum: $8 bottles. Please drop off at the parish office or at the marked bins in the atrium after weekend Masses.
Medallion Hunt Tradition Continues!
This year’s clues to the location of the Marathon Medallion (worth $25.00!) can be found by reading four Scripture references. Each week, one clue will appear in the Sunday bulletin (and here!). No clues will be given on the day of the School Marathon/Fall Festival, so save your bulletins and study the clues! The Medallion will be hidden by 9:00am the day of School Marathon/Fall Festival.CLUE 1: Acts 11:26, CLUE 2: 2 Ecclesiastes 1:13,
CLUE 3: 2 Maccabees 12:43, 4: Exodus 3:4
Preschool of Religion Registration
The St. Charles Preschool of Religion cordially invites you and your child to the Preschool of Religion Orientation on Sunday, October 2nd immediately following the 10:00am Mass. We are now accepting registrations for children of the parish aged 3-5 (including those entering kindergarten) for the upcoming school year.
The Preschool of Religion Program will introduce your child to the basic teachings of the Catholic faith through prayer, art projects, songs & fellowship with other children.
Classes are held on Sundays from 9:45 until the completion of the 10:00am Mass. The program runs from October 9th, 2016 through May 7th, 2017 with breaks for holidays, parish activities, and approximately one Sunday per month to attend Mass as a family.The Preschool of Religion Program will introduce your child to the basic teachings of the Catholic faith through prayer, art projects, songs & fellowship with other children.
To be enrolled, a child must be 3 years old before September 1, 2016. Tuition for the 2016-2017 school year is $45 for one child, or $75 for all preschoolers in the family. Register by September 15th by visiting our program’s website at www.stchb.org/psr. Once registered, follow the prompts for online payment.
Please call Angela at (651) 210-9238 if you have any questions regarding the program or if you are interested in volunteering.
Baptism Preparation Class
The next Baptism Class will be held on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30pm, in St. John Education Center. If this is not your first baby and the last Baptism Class you attended was three years ago or more, please sign up for the class again. Christine Shannon will come for a home visit before the class to bring the textbook. Give her a call today, 612-787-1181.
Youth Group News!
This Sunday, Youth Group is gathering as usual from 6pm-8:30pm. Weather permitting, meet on the school’s front steps. All high school students are welcome! In other news, Archdiocesan Youth Day (AYD) is approaching on October 29th from 1:30pm-9:00pm. The day features great speakers, music, Adoration, Mass, and several hundred other Catholic teens. Parents, please print and fill out the AYD consent form. You can email a copy to rhouglum@stchb.org, or drop your form off in the parish office. Forms must be emailed or turned in by Friday, October 7th with cash or check for $15. The parish will be providing transportation via bus to and from the event. To find more information, as well as the consent form, visit www.stchb.org/youthgroup.
Attention Young Adults - Beer & Barron!
A group will be caravanning over to Beer and Barron at Stanley’s each week! Come to enjoy a great series by Bishop Robert Barron, enjoy a drink, and meet other young adults in the parish! Meet at St. Charles by 6:15pm! More details: The world, the Catholic Church, has fascinating individuals who have shaped the course of history and advanced civilization; they are the Pivotal Players! NE Minneapolis parishes, including St. Charles Borromeo, Holy Cross, and All Saints will be sponsoring the Newly Released DVD series by Fr. Barron, on Tuesday Nights. October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at Stanley's at 6:30. Come and learn about the remarkable influence of such people including St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine of Siena, and Michelangelo. Come for the beer, the food, the fellowship!
Upcoming Parish Outreach Opportunities
For the past year, St. Charles parish has been partnering with NPH (Nuestro Pequenos Hermanos “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”), an international organization founded by Fr. Wasson in the early 1950’s to provide a family environment for abandoned youth of all ages. Today, more than 3500 young people are being raised in a Catholic family setting in large group homes throughout Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Students from the Guatemala home will be visiting the Twin Cities and staying with St. Charles families this October 5-10. They will be participating in a number of events designed to familiarize us with their lives in an NPH home and to raise needed funds, including activities with our own school students. The adolescent youth and their chaperones will be participating in the Sunday Masses of October 8 and 9 and then putting on a program of singing and dancing in Doran Hall after each Mass. After the 5 pm Mass October 8, all parishioners are invited to join the young people in a “make your own taco” supper, during which the students will entertain, give testimonies, and provide an opportunity to give support. There will also be a chance to see and hear them after the Sunday 8 am and 10 am Masses and enjoy coffee and donuts. Envelopes will be in the pews for all the Masses to make it easier for our parishioners to generously support these youth in their desire to lead a productive and faithful Catholic life.
Thinking About Becoming Catholic?
An Invitation to Join: RCIA
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Do you know someone who is? We all do! Invite them! Extend the invitation to join a new series of preparation sessions at St. Charles Borromeo Church to learn about and/or join the Catholic faith, held Thursday evenings beginning in September.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the process of Christian initiation and preparation, learning and formation, through which adults and teens are fully incorporated into the Catholic faith.
Want to know more? For further information or to register for the program, please contact our Director of Faith Formation, Christine Shannon – 612-787-1181 or cshannon@stchb.org.
Faith Formation – Evening School
Registration for our ESR Evening School of Religion Program occurred last night but it's not too late! Registration is for the 7th and 8th Grades Confirmation Preparation classes (for those not attending the day school) and the Family Formation program for Grades 1 through 6 (open to all families) for this coming year. Contact the parish office to register: 612-781-6529.
Mom’s Summer Group!
During the warm weather months, St. Charles parents meet at local parks on Thursday mornings at 10am. If you would like to be added to the email list, please contact Brigid at brigidbarrett7@gmail.com.Morning Prayer Invitation!
We begin Morning Prayer of the Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours) at 7:30am, Monday through Friday. You do not need to make an everyday commitment to join. Call Christine Shannon at the parish office, 612-787-1181, or just join us in the front pews of church at 7:30am.
Come Adore our Lord in the Eucharist
Adoration Chapel is open from Sundays at 12pm to Saturdays at 3pm. Come visit with Jesus in the Eucharist at any time and/or consider signing up for any hour, specifically those that indicate need here.
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.