In November 2023 we began a year-long anniversary celebration. We have an amazing calendar of events to celebrate this milestone with our beautiful parish community. Participate with us throughout the year in this perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners, to worship, and to rejoice in our shared history!
As the year-long celebration of our parish's 175th Anniversary year comes to a close, we will enjoy a special closing dinner at the St. Gabriel Community Center in Windsor Mill on Saturday, November 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM!
Mass for All Souls Day will be celebrated at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 2. We will remember especially all those who were buried from St. Charles over the past year by lighting a candle in their memory. All are invited to attend.
Friday, November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be offered at 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 7:30 PM. The 7:30 PM Mass will also incorporate some All Souls observances for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed.
As our anniversary year comes to a close, we are preparing a full-color commemorative program that will be available in November. Space is available for individuals, families, businesses, or groups to promote an organization, memorialize former parishioners, or convey a special message to the parish!
Our annual Spiritual Adoption program begins on the weekend of October 19/20. Pledge and prayer cards will be in the pews at all Masses. Will you pledge to pray daily for a baby in danger of abortion? The child may be unknown to you, but God knows this child!
What can YOU do to keep our great parish great? Get involved! We need YOU! Find out which ministry is a good fit for you, your interests and your talents by connecting with the ministry representatives at the Anniversary Celebration Ministry Fair after Masses on the weekend of October 5-6.
Save the date for our annual blessing of the animals: Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 AM in the Mary Garden. All animals should be in cages or on a leash. The Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi is October 4.
Registration is now CLOSED for our Pastorate Religious Education Program for Kindergarten through Grade 8, with Confirmation preparation available for high school students. The program has begun, and the sign-up deadline was September 30.