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Dear St. Charles Parishioners...

• To Kneel or Not to Kneel:

As promised, we will begin this weekend to comply with Bishop Barber's request to join the rest of the faithful in our country and kneel after the singing of "Holy, Holy, Holy" and after the Lamb of God.

Unfortunately (or fortunately), our Church is not furnished for kneeling, so this will be a challenge. If you are able to kneel, please do so. To those who cannot kneel, do not feel guilty! Be seated and make yourself comfortable. We do not want this situation to cause anxiety and worry!

I'm already beginning to receive suggestions for ways to make kneeling more feasible in our Church. If you have your own idea to share, I would love to hear from you!

• Healing Mass - This Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

During Saturday's Healing Mass, we will administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Baptized persons suffering from serious or chronic illnesses are welcome to receive this sacrament.

• Ash Wednesday - Monday, February 14:

This year, we will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:00 a.m., Noon, and at 7:00 p.m. Thanks to our Men of Faith, a light supper consisting of soup and grilled cheese sandwiches will be served in Borromeo Hall between 5:00 and 6:45 p.m.

• Our 2024 Lenten Parish Mission:

Be sure to mark your calendar for this year's Parish Mission. The Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening sessions will be held on February 26, 27, and 28. Details will be included in future flocknotes.

Yours in Christ,

--- Fr. Augustine Joseph

The Week Ahead

Thursday, February 1:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Faith Formation (K-5th grade) 3:30 p.m. (Hall)
- Knights of Columbus 5:30 p.m. (Hall)
- RCIA (Adult Faith Formation) 5:45 p.m. (Oscar)
- A Family Rosary 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
- Scout Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
Friday, February 2:
- Mass 8:30 p.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 p.m. (Church)
Saturday, February 3:
- Healing Mass with music 10:00 a.m. (Church)
- Homebound Ministry Meeting 11:30 a.m. (Pope)
- Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
Sunday, February 4: Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
- Free coffee, donuts, and fellowship after each Mass
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- RCIA Dismissal 9:30 a.m. Mass
- Youth Confirmation Year 1 Class 10:00 a.m. (Pope)
- Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
Monday, February 5:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Christian Meditation 5:30 p.m. (Ignatius)
- High School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall)
Tuesday, February 6:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Faith Formation (1st-5th Grade) 6:15 p.m. (Hall)
Wednesday, February 7:
- Communion Service 8:30 a.m. (Chapel)
- Small Faith Group (Builta) 10:00 a.m. (Ignatius)
- Faith Formation (K-5th Grade) 4:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Children's Choir Practice 5:30 p.m. (Pope)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
- MSYM (Middle School Youth Ministry) 7:00 p.m. (Hall)