Tri Parishes of St. Charles Borromeo, Holy Redeemer and St. Aloysius

2011-09-02T06:11:00.000-07:00


Holy Redeemer Eyota, MN	St. Aloysius Elba, MN

St. Charles Borromeo St. Charles, MN

Feb. 4 - Food and Fun - St. Charles Borromeo following 5 p.m. mass (potluck, games, auction)
Feb. 9 - RCIA Class (makeup class) - 7 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo
Feb. 12 - Dad's Belgian Waffle Breakfast (Workcamp Fundraiser) - St. Charles Borromeo 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Feb. 16 - Mass in Slow Motion - 7 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo - Everyone is invited to attend. This Mass is performed as part of the RCIA curriculum covering the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday
Feb. 26 2 p.m. - RCIA Rite of Sending and Rite of Election - Queen of Angels, Austin MN

Music Liturgy

2011-02-03T07:41:00.000-08:00

2012 Calendar

Saturday - 5 p.m.	Sunday - 10 a.m.
Feb. 4 Rosie*/John Cantor: Rosie	Feb. 5 Lynn*/Gail Cantor: Shelly
Feb. 11 Rosie*/John Cantor: Jenny	Feb. 12 (Fr. Breza) Lynn* Cantor: Diane
Feb. 18 - Youth Mass John*/Rosie Cantor: Rosie	Feb. 19 Lynn*/Bridgid Cantor: Shelly
Feb. 22 Ash Wednesday 7 p.m. Bilingual Mass - Team* Cantor: Jenny
Feb. 25 Lynn/Rosie* Cantor: Lynn	Feb. 26 John/Gail* Cantor: Diane

*Indicates song selector for the Mass
Meet in the Jesus of the Millenium room one hour before Mass
Please contact the church office if you cannot make the scheduled time.

Parish Council Minutes

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Click on the date to view the minutes:

Oct. 20, 2009

Pre Cana

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Join us for our third annual Pre Cana Event at St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
Date: March 5, 2011
Time: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

For more information about Pre Cana check out Catholic Charities.

Youth Group-Work Camp Team

2009-09-17T11:01:00.001-07:00

Work Camp

2010 - Heading to Desmet, Idaho (July 17-25)

This is a summer youth mission trip for 9-12th grade students and adults to rebuild and repair homes for the needs. Fundraising activities throughout the year to support the mission trip. If you are interested in going on the mission trip, contact Madonna Fohrman 507-932-4353.

2010 Mini Workcamp - click here to see highlights of this event
Upcoming Events

Youth Group Ministry

Continuing education through book clubs and social evenings. Service projects to support the community and the parish.

Ministries

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Council of Catholic Women (St. Ann's)

Every registered family is a member of one of the various units of St. Ann's. Every registered woman and single men are members of the Council of Catholic Women (CCW). CCW has an emphasis on parish fellowship ministry and has a history of offering many warm traditions for the parish. These traditions include hospitality events such as donut Sunday, funeral luncheons, Gladiolus Days and Springfest activities. Funds raised by the CCW are used to purchase such items as confirmation class bibles, quilting supplies and kitchen supplies.

The parish women are organized into four units: St. Joseph, St. Rita, St. Francis and St. Jude.

Teams of Our Lady

Teams of Our Lady is an international Catholic organization dedicated to strengthening marriages. Couples come together in each other's homes to share a meal, fellowship and faith. These monthly meetings allow married couples to nurture each other in their faith and family lives.

Contact: Mike Smith (932-3711)

Adoration

Adoration of the Holy Eucharist happens weekly in the St. Therese of Lisieux Chapel. It begins at 6:00 a.m. every Thursday and continues until 3 p.m. Friday. Anyone can come and pray at anytime.

Schedule a time with John Schaber (932-3766)

St. Charles Borromeo Men of Ministry

We promote fellowship for men and provide service for parish events. This group hosts events such as Breakfast with Santa and bingo night. If you are interested in joining please, contact
Ray Feuerhelm (932-4581).

Mission Sewing Ministry

This group sews and ties quilts to be used for many different charities. Groups that receive quilts include: the St. Charles Resource Center, Birthright in Rochester, The Dorothy Day House, The ronald McDonald House and the CCW Brother Regis Mission. Quilts are also donated and auctioned at the Springfest Celebration. Sewing of the quilts id done throught the year. The projects are finished on Fridays during Lent. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested in helping or donating materials, please contact the parish office.

RCIA

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The Rite of Christiian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and becoming members of the Catholic Church. It is a journey in faith with emphasis on message, community, prayer, and service. RCIA is a rich experience of faith sharing with much of the agenda set by the candidates. We meet twice a month on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Classes run from October to May. Contact the parish office if you have questions.

Coordinators - Lynn Bockenhauer and Shelley Haag

Calendar

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Pre-School Religion

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Children ages 3 years through kindergarten can get excited about Jesus and the Catholic Church. "Children's Liturgy of the Word" program meets during the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Charles Borromeo. We sing songs, color, and each child receives a pamphlet covering the day's readings. This program is designed to introduce your child to the knowledge of the church in an interactive setting they can be excited about. If you haven't already signed your child up for this free program, call the parish office. You are also invited to observe our program by joining us with your child when Father dismisses the children immediately before the Liturgy of the Word. For more information call Paula Wegman (932-3019) or Diane Welch (932-6994).

Faith Formation

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Faith formation for children, youth and adults comes alive in the great ballpark of activities at St. Charles Borromeo and St. Aloysius.

The teamwork of our entire faith community is the key to our success. Nearly 300 children and youth in grades 1-10 gather weekly from September to April in small peer groupings to break open and delve into the Word of God at their level.

Over 30 Catechists guide the youth on their faith journey. Large group experiences, retreats, service projects, youth masses, parent enrichment opportunities, and youth nights compliment the Faith Formation year.

Meals are served for the whole family every Wednesday evening of Faith Formation in the commons area of the church. Two serving sessions are available: 5:30-6 p.m. and 7-7:15 p.m. We ask that each family participate by donating $25 to cover the cost of food and we ask that you also volunteer to help serve and clean up. Please contact Nicole.

Meeting Times at the church

Grades 1 & 2: Sunday, 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Grades 3-6: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m.
Grades 7-10: Wednesday, 7:15-8:30 p.m.

Parent volunteers are also needed for each classroom. Please contact Nicole with times you will be available to help out.

If you are interested in teaching Faith Formation, please contact Nicole by email or call 932-3294.

Pre-School Religion

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Sacraments

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First Reconciliation and First Communion

Includes youth sessions as well as learning centers, evenings of reflection for parents, sponsors and youth. First Reconciliation is usually in January and First Communion is usually in April. Both classes are offered to those in the second grade or older.

Confirmation

Is offered to those in the 10th grade and includes youth sessions that meet in their teachers' homes, parent and sponsr meetings, a unique confirmation retreat, service projects and much more. Confirmation is usually held inthe Spring of the confermand's sophomore year.

Pre-Jordan Classes

Pre-baptism classes are required for parents of children being baptized in the Tri-Parishes. (If you have already attended classes with an older child, you are welcome to join us for a refresher.) Classes are generally held the last Tuesday of each month. Pre-register for your class by calling the parish office at 932-3294. Godparents and grandparents are also welcome. Baptisms are held the 2nd Saturday of every month at 4 p.m. Contact the parish office for more information.

Instructors: Jack and Susan LaValla (932-3696)

Marriage Program

Couples are asked to fill out a marriage form and a Pre-Cana inventory and can plan on attending an Engaged Encounter, Pre-Cana or a Marriage Preparation class. We recommend classes sponsored by Catholic Charities. Couples will meet a minimum two times with Fr. Jim before the marriage ceremony to review results from the Pre-Cana inventory. A copy of baptismal certificates for both the bride and groom are needed, regardless of religion or location of baptism. Please call Laura Reisdorf at 932-3294 six months prior to your wedding day.

Councils

2009-08-11T13:08:00.001-07:00

Parish Council

This council serves as advisors and visionaries to the pastor. They are also members of our Tri Parish Council. These positions are elected by our faith community. Terms are either 2 or 3 years.

President: Open
Secretary: Open
Members: Mary Anne Peterson, Mark Linderbaum, Dave Redig, Toby Klassen, Wayne Getz, and Chris Miller, Silviano Mayorga

Meeting Minutes

Finance Council

This council serves as an advisor tot he pastor on matters concering finance and physical assets. These members are also members of our Tri Parish Finance Council. These positions are appointed by the pastor. Terms are either 2 or 3 years.

Trustees: Phil Berends (932-3211) and Dale Gathje (932-5173)
Members: Ann Schwieder, Vera Suman, Greg Feuerhelm, John Petri, and Jeff Daood

Meeting Minutes

Stewardship

2009-08-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

Stewardship always starts with the personal experience of the Risen Christ in our midst and in our hearts. It is a vocation to discipleship. The following of Christ as a disciple entails a personal response, and this call can result in a positive impact on our faith communities.

"Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives." Good stewards live with joy and gratitude for the blessings they have received -- including those that have multiplied through diligence and hard work.

Individuals compose collectively the Body of Christ; therefore, disciples of Jesus Christ are stewards of the church because stewardship is the personal responsiblity of each one of the baptized. "To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit." 1 Cor 12:7

Stewardship: let us begin with being a disciple -- a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. As members of the church, Jesus calls us to be disciples. This has astonishing implications.

Mature disciples make a conscious decision to follow Jesus, no matter what the cost.
Christian disciples experience conversion -- life-shaping changes of mind and heart and commit their very selves to the Lord.
Christian stewards respond in a partciular way to the call to be a disciple. Stewardship has the power to shape and mold our understanding of our lives and the way in which we live.

Jesus' disciples and Christian stewards recognize God as the origin of life, giver of freedom, and source of all things. We are grateful for the gifts we have received and are eager to use them to show our love for God and for one another. We look to the life and teaching of Jesus for guidance in living as Christian stewards.