St. Charles Parish                                  
May 23-24, 2009

Memorial Day  On Monday, May 25th, St. Charles will have a Memorial Day Mass at 8:15 AM.  Following the Mass, the Genoa/De Soto American Legion will conduct memorial services at St. Charles Cemetery.  From there, they will go to Riverside Cemetery, then to the German Cemetery in the Bad Axe and finally to the Victory Cemetery."

Congratulations to St. Charles 8^th Grade Graduates Audrey Gabel, Paige Gillespie, and Andrew McClain:  Graduation Mass this Wednesday May 27 at 7:00 PM.  Refreshments after the Service.  All are welcome to come and meet the Graduates of year 102.

July 4^th Picnic -  Every Parishioner Needed :    This wonderful picnic has become a part of St Charles Parish history because nearly every person in the parish has helped out in some way.  Also, it is very important to Parish finances (last year a net of over $19,000).  So please, parishioners, do not schedule your vacations to include Saturday July 4^th – we need you here!  Pie & Donations, and worksheet assignments will be coming soon.  Note:  We are off to a good start – the Catholic Knights will again match funds $1000 for the St Charles Quilters 4^th of July Homecoming Picnic Raffle!

Congratulations to the St Charles Parish 2009 High School Graduates:  A special ‘Thank You’ to Becki Russell for organizing the Graduates Mass last Sunday – Again congratulations to the eight graduates who joined us – they looked wonderful in Cap and Gown.

First Communion Pictures may be picked up in the Sacristy.

The Annual Mass at Sacred Heart Church in De Soto:  is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 at 8:30 AM.

Needed: School Cleaning Volunteer/Volunteers.  We are seeking a volunteer or volunteers to clean the school.  Diane Siler has done a wonderful job for the last two years, and has saved the parish this expense.  This job requires dedication to a daily/weekly schedule during the school year, and an awareness of when the school building will be hosting an event (i.e fundraisers, or the occasional summer event i.e 4^th of July).  If able and willing to do this or do it with someone jointly, please call Fr Roy at the rectory 689-2646. 

St. Charles School will be honoring the many school volunteers from 3:30 to 4 PM on June 3 in the gymnasium.

Wendy’s Community Night will be Tuesday, May 26^th from 5-8 PM with hosts Jim & Joann Trussoni.  Plan to stop in to support St. Charles students!

Holy Trinity Vacation Bible School for Children Entering Grades 1-5 August 10-14 from 8:30-10:30 each day.  Call Jeannie Weber at 782-2028 for more information or to register.

Natural Family Planning Three Class Series  Sunday June 28, July 12 and August 2 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM at Franciscan Skemp Hospital Lang Conference Room.

Totus Tous “Totally Yours” at Blessed Sacrament School July 26-31:  this Catholic youth program shares the gospel and church teachings with young people in a week of special activities and fun.  Grade Schoolers from 9 AM to 2:30 PM Monday to Friday – they bring a sack lunch; Middle/High Schoolers from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday – Thursday.  Cost is $25 before July 1, $30 after - open to all Catholic youth but space is limited – to register early, call Pauline Connell at 782-2953 ext.3.  Volunteers needed to help in classrooms with snacks and lunch.

Serra Club of La Crosse will host its 11^th annual 4-person 18 hole golf scramble at Forrest Hills with a shotgun start at 12:30 PM on June 15.  Cost Is $95 per golfer and includes dinner.  Dinner only is $25.  The Serra club supports vocations in our diocese.  Call Brad Strum (784-9550) or Joe Fisher (783-0554). 

PTO 52-Calendar Raffle:  Contact St. Charles school  (689-2642), Lori George (648-2024), OR Lisa Moore (689-2866).  St. Charles PTO appreciates your support – winners published weekly.

Church Bulletin:  Please forward your information for the church bulletin to the St. Charles School office by Wednesday of each week at 689-2642 or stcharle@mwt.net 

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