World Day For Consecrated Life

Saint Charles will celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life at Mass on February 4 and 5. In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life highlights the gift of consecrated persons for the whole Church.

Consecrated life is a blessed gift given by Jesus, who chooses a person to answer his great call of love in a distinct and special way. He requests that they leave behind features of the world, such as marriage and wealth, to serve their brothers and sisters. Please pray for all who have committed to the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on this special day.

“For those consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience that they may seek to live their baptismal promises more intensely and have the grace to persevere in their commitment to the Lord and serve with open hearts and willing spirits.” We pray to the Lord…

Important Dates & Events 

Team Hunger Is Leading:

Help Us Win The Souper Bowl

We are moving down the field, but the ball must be put in the end zone. Please continue your support to help Saint Charles Food Pantry “Tackle Hunger” by donating to the 2023 Souper Bowl. Bring your cans to Mass (or the Parish Pantry) now.

Make a monetary donation here.

Be sure to join us at our freewill donation Soup Supper on Feb.11 after 4 pm Mass in Borromeo Hall. Our soup menu now includes Mary Ann Glenski’s Italian Wedding, Nancy Catron’s Italian Tortellini, and Summit Grill’s Tomato Basil, along with; Cascone's Minestrone, Stroud's Chicken Noodle, Garozzo's Italian Sausage, Stone Canyon's Cheesy Chicken Chowder, Knights of Columbus' Clam Chowder, Corner Cafe's Chicken Noodle, Mike Voght’s Gumbo, and Betty Steffen’s Cheese and Broccoli.

Questions? Contact Mark Tomes at m.tomes31773@gmail.com.

Girl Scout Cookies Available

At Mass This Weekend

The Saint Charles Borromeo Girl Scout Troop will be selling their famous Girl Scout Cookies at masses this weekend and next (February 11 and 12) in the Gathering Space. All your favorite flavors will be available.

The Girl Scout Cookie program creates opportunities for Girl Scouts to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you in advance for your support!

Reserve Your 2023 Tax Credits

To Support Catholic Education

MOScholars (Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program) provides financial assistance to families sending their children to Catholic schools through donor-purchased Missouri State Income Tax Credits. This is an excellent benefit for Borromeo Academy and other school families in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Your reserved tax credits go directly to our families in need. Most students receive upwards of $6,375 in Scholarship benefits. Learn more.

Watch the new video above (filmed at Borromeo Academy

and featuring our scholars) to learn more.

Under Missouri law, tax credits may be awarded to individuals and businesses that file a Missouri income tax return and make an eligible contribution to a certified educational assistance organization (EAO). The Diocese Bright Futures Fund is an approved Educational Assistance Organization for MOScholars.

Find out how to reserve your 2023 tax credits for MOScholars here. Your support will help families in our diocese and allows our students to obtain a high-quality Catholic education.

Baking Item Donations Still

Needed For St. Joseph Table

A HUGE thank you to all that have donated thus far. However, there is still a significant need for more baking item donations. The St. Joseph Table committee begins baking this Monday. If you can help, please bring donated items to Mass this weekend or deliver them Monday to the Borromeo Hall kitchen.

They need powdered sugar, nuts (walnuts, pecans, and almonds), Crisco, Crisco Oil, butter (unsalted), and sugar. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Save the date! The 2023 St. Joseph Table event takes place on March 19 in Borromeo Hall. Questions? Please contact Rose Biondo at (816) 413-0154 or roseb62@att.net.

SCB Seniors Event - Feb. 21

The next SCB Seniors Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 21, beginning with Mass at 11 am, followed by a potluck luncheon in Borromeo Hall. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Ken Englander, AARP Tax Specialist.

He will talk about the Missouri Property Tax Credit for seniors who own their homes and the criteria required to get a partial refund on real estate taxes. You won’t want to miss this!

Please RSVP to Larry and Marilyn Grutt by February 17 at larry.grutt@gmail.com.

National Marriage Week - Feb. 7-14

The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme, "Marriage...one flesh, given and received," highlights the one-flesh union of husband and wife that God wills.

It also indicates the personal self-gift of each spouse, one to the other. These concepts point to Christ, who gives Himself under the appearance of bread and wine—as real flesh and blood. Learn more here.

2023 Lent Fish Fry

Feb 24, March (10 & 24)

The 2023 Saint Charles Lenten Fish Fry will be held on Fridays, February 24th, March 10th, and 24th, from 4-7 pm. Dine-in service will be in Borromeo Hall. Carry-out service will be available in the Commons. The menu includes batter-fried tilapia, baked tilapia, Cajun shrimp, or clam chowder. Sides include baked potato or tater tots, coleslaw, Italian bread, dessert, and tea or lemonade (dine-in only). View the event flyer here.

There will also be pizza and macaroni and cheese dinners for kids. The cost is $12 for the fried & baked fish and chowder meals, $14 for the Cajun shrimp meal, and $5 for the kid’s meal. This event is proudly sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 3414 and Saint Charles Team Rebuilt. Questions? Contact Reynold Tomes at rtomes3209@gmail.com.

Join The Resurrection Choir:

Become A Mass Cantor

The Saint Charles Music Ministry needs volunteers for the church Resurrection Choir and Cantors for Mass. The Resurrection Choir is an integral part of our bereavement team at Saint Charles. Its purpose is to provide singing at our funeral Masses in support of grieving families and friends. Please consider sharing your musical talent by joining our Resurrection Choir.

We also need cantors to lead our singing at weekend Masses. Please consider this opportunity if you have a spirit for leading the music at Mass.

To become a cantor or member of the Resurrection Choir, please get in touch with Dennis Altschul at (816) 436-0880, Ext. 213 or daltschul@stcharleskc.com.

Tax Reducing Strategies Event

For St. Charles Pre- & Post-Retirees

St. Charles Borromeo thanks you for your support by inviting you to this exciting Wine and Wisdom event: “Tax Reducing Strategies for Pre- and Post-Retirees.” Did you know: You can sell highly appreciated assets and minimize Capital Gains taxes, You may receive significant Tax Deductions today and possibly for another five years, You can protect your IRA from Double Taxation, and You may be able to increase your income significantly. View the event flyer.

Your presenter will be Bill Eckert, a well-known financial educator, speaker, and advisor in Kansas City. Bill has developed a specialty in teaching retirees and those about to retire how to help protect their principal and help ensure that their money lasts.

Learn answers to these questions and more by joining us on February 28 or March 1st at 5:30 pm in Borromeo Hall. RSVP now to Sarah Simon at (816) 436-0880 or ssimon@stcharleskc.com.

Join The Saint Charles

Money Counting Team

Saint Charles needs volunteers to become a part of a parish money-counting team, whose task is to count the weekly offering each Monday morning. All teams rotate monthly. For further information, please contact Jim Cleary at (816) 436-0880 or jcleary@stcharleskc.com.

Join Us At Feb. 5 Mass:

"The 5th Sunday In Ordinary Time"

We welcome all to join us at our February 5 Mass celebrating "The 5th Sunday In Ordinary Time." This Mass will be offered Saturday, February 4, (4 pm) and Sunday, February 5 (8:30 and 11 am).

The Saturday 4 pm Masses will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel

and Facebook page. You can view this Mass all weekend.

**Per CDC and local health guidelines, mask-wearing is not required. To help protect everyone’s health, Saint Charles Church and campus provide vigilant cleaning, sanitation procedures, and complimentary masks. We encourage all to continue using basic health and hygiene practices. If you feel sick, please stay home until you are better. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!  



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.

Stay Informed. Read This Week's Updates

View the latest Missouri Right to Life Weekly Update....

View the latest Missouri Catholic Conference News…

Weekly Prayer Chain

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Catherine Crowell-McKnight, whose Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Charles on Saturday, February 11, at 12:00 pm. The Rosary will begin at 10 am. Visitation will begin at 10:15 am.

Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery (5001 NE Cookingham Dr, Kansas City, MO 64156). You can view Mary’s obituary here.

Please keep Mary Carla Flood in your prayers. She will be going in for an MRI soon.

Please keep Robert Lane in your prayers. He is in the hospital for an irregular heartbeat.

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...

1870:

The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was ratified, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race and intending to ensure, with the Fourteenth Amendment, the civil rights of formerly enslaved people.

1913:

The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, granting Congress the authority to levy income taxes, was ratified.

1995:

American astronaut Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a space shuttle, the Discovery.

2005:

American lawyer and judge Alberto R. Gonzales was sworn in as the attorney general of the United States, becoming the first Hispanic to occupy the post.

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Random Thoughts...

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