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Greetings, St. Charles Parishioners:

Happy Thanksgiving!

For everyone traveling to celebrate with relatives and friends, I pray for your safe travels and for an enjoyable holiday.

For everyone else, be sure to join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. for our Thanksgiving Day Mass. The bread and wine you bring will be blessed and the statements of gratitude that many of you submitted earlier will be shared.

Communal Reconciliation:

The Sacrament of Reconciliation, often called confession, holds a profound place in our lives. It is a sacred encounter with the mercy of God, offering us the opportunity to receive forgiveness for our sins and restore our relationship with Him. This sacrament is not only a gift of grace but also a vital component of spiritual growth and renewal.

First, reconciliation reminds us of the boundless mercy of God. Through this sacrament, we come face to face with the reality of His unconditional love. No matter how grave our sins may seem, God stands ready to forgive and embrace us. As the Gospel of Luke recounts in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the father eagerly welcomes his wayward son with open arms, mirroring God’s readiness to restore us to grace when we return to Him in humility and repentance.

Reconciliation also fosters spiritual healing and peace. Sin creates a barrier between us and God, as well as within ourselves and our relationships with others. When we confess our sins, we unburden our hearts and allow the healing grace of Christ to renew us. This process brings inner peace and clarity, empowering us to live as more faithful disciples.

Moreover, this sacrament strengthens our resolve to avoid sin in the future. By examining our conscience and confessing our faults, we grow in self-awareness and humility. The priest’s counsel and the penance assigned guide us in correcting our ways and striving for holiness. Each act of reconciliation becomes a steppingstone toward a deeper union with God and a more virtuous life.

The communal aspect of reconciliation is equally significant. While our sins are personal, they also affect the Church, the Body of Christ. By seeking forgiveness through this sacrament, we are not only reconciled to God but also to the community of believers. This restores harmony within the Church and strengthens our bonds as brothers and sisters in Christ.

In a world often marked by pride, guilt, and division, the Sacrament of Reconciliation stands as a beacon of hope and renewal. It calls us to embrace God’s mercy, seek healing, and strive for holiness. Let us not shy away from this sacrament but approach it with open hearts, trusting in the transformative power of God’s love. Through reconciliation, we walk the path of redemption, becoming ever closer to the God who desires nothing more than our return to His loving embrace.

Parish Sacrament of Reconciliation

Thursday, Dec.5
7:00 p.m.
Church

Blessings everyone,

-- Father Augustine Joseph

Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving
Parish Office Closed
- Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 a.m. Blessing over the bread and beverages used on your Thanksgiving tables. (Church/Livestream)
Friday, November 29:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
Saturday, November 30:
Giving Tree Continues
- A&E Change 9:45 a.m. (Church)
- Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
Sunday, December 1: First Sunday of Advent
Giving Tree Continues
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- CLW (Children's Liturgy of the Word) 9:30 a.m. (Pope)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
Monday, December 2:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Christian Meditation 5:30 p.m. (Ignatius)
- High School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall)
Tuesday, December 3:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Pastoral Staff Meeting 10:30 a.m. (Pope)
- Reconciliation (Fatih Formation Families) 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Church)
Wednesday, December 4:
- Mass 8:30 a.m. (Chapel/Livestream)
- Christmas Children's Choir Rehearsal (Mandatory) 4:00 p.m. (Church)
- Family Advent Fair 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. (Church)
- RCIA 7:00 p.m (Youth Ministry Room)