Countdown To Our 75th Celebration

"A September To Remember"

Saturday, September 24

All parish and school families are welcome and encouraged to attend our “A September to Remember”, the exciting 75th Anniversary celebration at Saint Charles on Saturday, September 24. There will offer lots of fun for the whole family! The celebration is for past and present parish and school staff, past and present parishioners, and past and present school students.

The fun will include music by DJ Zepster, adult and youth games, slides and a toddler bouncer, youth obstacle courses, volleyball and basketball, a school and parish archive room, photo opportunities, and much more. Enjoy the delicious food and drinks. Team Rebuilt (assisted by the Knights of Columbus) will be offering Tony’s Pulled Pork Sandwich with coleslaw and beans and a Hot Dog with chips meal for a freewill donation. There will also be an adult beer garden and the Class of 2023 drink and snack stand. 

Registration is FREE, but to help us plan appropriately, we request that you register as soon as possible. Register now by clicking here.

View and download the event flyer here.

Help us spread the word. Please share notice of this event, and your attendance, on your social media with the hashtags #SCB75th, #stcharleskc, and #borromeoacademy. Do you know a past parishioner, friend, or school alumni that might be interested? Please send us their contact information.

Questions? Contact Cynthia Tomes at (816) 805-9189 or tomescynthia@yahoo.com.

75th Anniversary Celebration Raffle

Don’t miss your chance to buy tickets at our special 75th Anniversary Celebration Raffle after Mass on September 17 and 18. Proceeds will help offset the cost of “A September To Remember” and other anniversary events.

Our signature item will be a 2020 Chiefs Super Bowl commemorative football (signed by the team). There will also be great gift baskets, a Chippo Golf Game, Jenga Giant Games, and a Basketball Arcade Game. Tickets are just 10 for $10.

You can make your purchase with cash, check, or credit/debit card. You do not have to be present to win.

Best of luck to everyone! Thank you for your support!

Catechetical Sunday Is Sept.18

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has designated the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday, a special day to acknowledge the importance of the Church’s teaching ministry and to honor those who serve the Christian community as catechists.

Catechesis is the act of resounding or bringing the Church's teachings to the world. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. At each Mass this weekend we will pay special honor to the work of catechists in our parish and school, and to our children’s parents and guardians, the primary catechists of their children.

Next SCB Seniors Event Is Sept. 20  

Please bring a friend and join the SCB Seniors group on Tuesday, September 20, for 11:00 Mass, followed by lunch in the Gathering Space. To ensure we have enough food, RSVP to Barb Liles no later than this  Friday, September 16, at bliles@kc.rr.com or (816) 436-4696 (no text). A $5 donation is suggested.

Help Support Our School

Confirmation Mass Is September 24 

Bishop Johnston will lead the sacrament of Confirmation at Saint Charles on September 24 at 4 pm for 17 of our youth confirmands. This sacred outpouring of the Holy Spirit and sealing of the covenant created in baptism increases their ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.

Hospitality Ministers Needed 

Hospitality ministers are needed at all Saint Charles weekend Masses. If you can serve once a month at your preferred Mass, please contact Barb Liles at bliles@kc.rr.com.  

Next All-Spanish Mass Is Sept. 25

Saint Charles will offer the next all-Spanish Mass on Sunday, September 25, at 12:30 pm. Questions? Contact Isaac Navarro at facilities@stcharleskc.com.

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat - Oct. 21-23

Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal, and healing.

There are many exercises to help you grieve your loss and an opportunity to understand and release the deep feelings of anger, shame, guilt, and grief that may accompany an abortion experience. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope. Learn more on the website.

Attend The Oct. 22 St. Pius X Gala

The first annual St. Pius X High School Warrior Gala will be held on Saturday, October 22, at the Loews Hotel in downtown Kansas City. The exciting evening will include emcee Steven St. John and the presentation of the prestigious Giuseppe Sarto Award. The celebration will also feature a cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auction with the Nigro Brothers, and dancing.

The Warrior Gala supports the Pius X Scholarship Fund which directly benefits families who wish to choose the best in Catholic education for their children. The scholarship fund helps ensure the best in Catholic education remains affordable for all.

To purchase tickets, donate, or find out more information click here. Learn more about St. Pius X High School here.

Join Us At Our September 18 Mass

"The 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time"

We welcome all to join us at our September 18 Mass celebrating "The 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time." This Mass will be offered Saturday (September 17th at 4 pm) and Sunday (September 18th at 8:30 and 11:00 am).

Per CDC and local health guidelines, mask-wearing is not required. A designated seating area is available for those who wish to remain socially distanced. COVID-19 safety preventions, including vigilant cleaning and sanitation methods, continue at every mass.

Saint Charles Respect Life Updates

The St. Charles Respect Life Ministry focuses on God’s precious gift of human life and our responsibility to care for, protect, and defend the lives of our brothers and sisters. They continually advocate for the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Learn how you can help by contacting Debbie at ts34379@gmail.com.

Word Of Life - September 2022 - (Sept. 18th)

For all whose hearts ache from participating in abortion: may they be strengthened to seek the Lord’s compassion, mercy, and healing in the Sacrament of Reconciliation; We pray to the Lord:

“Throughout salvation history, God has welcomed repentant sinners with special joy. Jesus concludes the parable of the lost sheep with these words: ‘there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance (Lk 15:7)*.”

Stay Informed. Read This Week's Updates

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Weekly Prayer Chain Update

Please keep Adalberto Flores and Rodolfo Silva, family members of Maria Araica, in your prayers as they struggle to recover from their current illnesses.

Please keep former parishioner Dan Peak, brother of Deacon Frank Peak, in your prayers. He has recently entered hospice care.

Thank you for your support. Your prayers are vital to our continued efforts to seek God's help and guidance for those in need. Please send your prayer requests and questions to prayers@stcharleskc.com.

On This Day...

1916:

The British used the tank for the first time in combat during World War I.

1949:

Originally a radio series, The Lone Ranger debuted on television with Clayton Moore as the renegade lawman and Jay Silverheels as Tonto.

1963:

Members of the Ku Klux Klan bombed the predominantly African American 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four girls.

1978:

Muhammad Ali won the world heavyweight boxing championship for the third time with his victory over Leon Spinks.

Did You Know...

Did you know that temperature affects the growth of your nails? Nails grow faster in summer and warm conditions. In winter, the growth rate of nails slows down.

According to research conducted at the Indiana University School of Medicine, men listen with only one side of the brain, while women use both. This is not to say that one is more capable than the other, but it certainly adds fuel to the argument that women are better listeners.

The human blood is colorless. The hemoglobin, a pigment in the red blood cells, is responsible for the red color of the blood.

The cubit is the oldest known measurement, appearing in the Bible when God gives Noah instructions for the ark. Described as a 'royal cubit,’ it was measured from the elbow to the thumb knuckle. It was a means of ensuring that the nobility got a more significant share in the marketplace.

Random Thoughts...

If you want to be sure that you never forget your wife’s birthday, just try forgetting it once.

Be good and kind to your children. Not only are they the future of the world, but they’re also the ones who can sign you into a home.

When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.

Friends are God’s way of apologizing to us for our families.