Dear Parents of St. Charles Borromeo School Students - I hope that you are well. This past weekend we had a beautiful First Communion celebration as our young people, supported by families, friends, and parishioners filled the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and received the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, for the very first time. We are very proud of our students, and so happy that they can now come to the table and partake of the Lord’s Supper.
The beautiful weekend was followed by a wonderfully moving May Crowning and Living Rosary celebration on Monday afternoon. The blend of our 8th grade students paired with our second grade students, all resplendent in their best garb, and so reverent and grace-filled, leading the school in honoring our Mother Mary and praising God represented the best of the Catholic educational experience. I have used the word ‘beautiful’ twice already, but that best describes the May Crowning - beautiful.
The gift that is Jesus: The greatest man in history had no servants, yet they called him ‘Master’. Had no degree, yet they called him ‘Teacher’. He had no medical training, yet they called him ‘Healer’. He had no army, yet kings feared him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they killed him. He was dead, yet he lives today. Amen.
In closing, the recent events surrounding the leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s deliberations regarding an abortion-related case under review has put the possibility of the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision being overturned front-and-center as a national issue. Please pray for our Justices that they remain safe during these turbulent times and that they listen for God’s voice as they deliberate on this matter during the weeks ahead. Thank you for allowing your children to attend our St. Charles Borromeo School. Sincerely - Rob S.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Lydia Tippmann, Lian Sang, Lauren Groves, Everett Burkhart, Joey Ley, Hannah Blotkamp, Emma Scott, Rowen Mitchell, Henry Carteaux, Suri Negahban, Charlie Johnson
Calendar Update
May 8 Mothers’ Day
May 18 Eucharistic Adoration 9:00-2:30, Benediction 2:35, in the church gathering space
May 23 8:15 am Mass in the gym, followed by 8th grade awards
May 24 7:00 pm Mass in the gym with Graduation, followed by reception in the cafeteria
May 27 Friday, 8:15 am Mass in the gym, followed by San Damiano awards
Last Day of school, dismissal at 1:00 pm
Used Uniform Sale
ORDER NOW! HASA Fundraiser with Moe’s Taco Kits
Preorder your meal now for the upcoming HASA fundraising event. Order via the link below and pick up your taco kits on Wednesday, May 18th at St Charles. Orders due no later than noon, Tuesday, May 17th.
Link: https://form.jotform.com/220544149175152
St. Charles TinCaps Game Night
Don’t forget to mail your ticket order forms in for our annual St. Charles TinCaps night by May 6th! Your child was given this form as a reward for earning their Accelerated Reader requirements in the 3rd quarter.
The official date for our St. Charles Game Night is Friday, May 20th @ 7:05 PM.
**Remember, if you can not attend the game this night, you can still receive a free ticket for a game on another date!**
