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Weekly Newsletter
May 5, 2022
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Our Diamond Jubilee Gala:
A Fabulous & Memorable Event
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What a fabulous 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala! The event, held last Saturday evening at Saint Pius X High School, was wonderful, from start to finish. There were numerous hard workers behind the scenes to which we owe many thanks. Among them is Christi Ryan, who arranged rental items, catering, and phenomenal entertainment. Carolyn and Natalie Ross organized the “memory table” and stage decorations and coordinated the Easter Egg Hunts on Easter weekend for a hundred of our children. Mary Marotta oversaw the table decorations for the dinner, while also decorating our gathering space with student artwork and the Saint Joseph mural in Borromeo Hall.
Denny and Susan Davis took time and much effort to transport the panel timeline displays from church to the high school foyer; they are also helping with the publication of commemorative books for our diamond anniversary.
Leanora DiCapo oversaw ticket sales and table assignments (that were constantly changing). Lane Lucas headed the communications effort for the event and all other celebrations of our big seventy-fifth jubilee.
And archives committee members and troupes of volunteer workers have been busily working since early last year coordinating activities that started with our “Lighting the Way” celebration in December. Finally, of course, Cynthia Tomes has been at the helm of all ceremonies and festivities, marking this honorable year in our parish’s remarkable history. Thank you to all for making it so memorable and enjoyable!
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"When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth." - Mitch Albom
Lord, we pray for all mothers….
Expectant mothers, future mothers, those that are scared by the news they will become mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, new mothers, busy mothers, tired mothers, overwhelmed mothers, grieving mothers, sick mothers, absent mothers, mothers with regrets, separated mothers, sorrowful mothers, joyful mothers, generous mothers, forgotten mothers, spiritual mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aging mothers, dying mothers, departed mothers.
May sweet and gentle Mary, Queen of all mothers, be by their side offering encouragement and bestowing grace upon grace through her maternal intercession. Amen
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May 14 Capital Campaign
Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Saint Charles invites everyone to attend our 2021 Capital Campaign Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 14 (5:30 pm) at the Borromeo Academy Early Childhood playground area. Join in our celebration as we inaugurate the parish and school improvement projects selected by parishioners. Father Don, Borromeo Scholars, and architect and contractor representatives will “break ground” with their golden shovels.
We will start work on May 23 for these signature projects: Borromeo Hall kitchen renovation, Parish storage addition, Borromeo Academy entry canopy, and Borromeo Early Childhood activity deck and entry canopy.
Please gather in the school lobby and back patio area. There will be light snacks and drinks for your enjoyment. We sincerely thank everyone who donated or made a pledge to the Capital Campaign. Your generosity is truly making a difference! Questions? Contact the Parish Office at (816) 436-0880.
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Saint Charles Was Blessed
With Two Special Events On May 1
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It was a memorable day on May 1 at Saint Charles. The Parish was packed from top to bottom as we hosted the Borromeo Academy second grade First Communion in church and the annual St. Joseph Table event in Borromeo Hall.
It was beautiful to see all family members as they witnessed the twenty-seven scholars receiving First Communion. The St. Joseph Table was filled with attendees throughout the day. They enjoyed the wonderful Italian dinner and the spectacular table adorned with decorations and special homemade foods, candies, and bread. You can view more photos of the St. Joseph Table event on our Facebook page.
We were all truly blessed by both events!
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Next SCB SENIORS Event Is May 17 |
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Join us and invite a friend on Tuesday, May 17, for 11:00 Mass followed by a box lunch in the Gathering Space. A representative from the Northlands Shepherd's Center will be present and enlighten us on all available things to seniors in the Northland.
Please RSVP to Barb Liles at (816) 436-4696 or bliles@kc.rr.com no later than Friday, May 13, to ensure enough lunches are available. A $5.00 donation is suggested.
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Scrip Cards Will Be On Sale
At Mass May 7 & 8
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Scrip cards will be available for sale from Team Rebuilt at each Mass this weekend. This is an easy fundraising method providing benefits for both the buyer and Borromeo Academy at the same time.
You simply buy gift cards from your favorite brands to use for your daily purchases. Each merchant donates a percentage of your purchase to Borromeo Academy. You can also purchase them Online on the Scrip website or by using their RaiseRight app.
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MVP Men's Group Meets
Tonight At 7 pm
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Men of all ages are invited to attend the “Men of Valor, Protectors of the Cross” (MVP) Saint Charles Men’s Group evening of fellowship tonight (7-9 pm) in the Gathering Space. This meeting will feature special guest speakers and attendees who will be sharing their insight into what motivates and grows their faith.
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Knights of Columbus Council 3414
Membership Is Open
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If you have ever considered becoming a Knight of Columbus member, now is the time to act. Some of the wonderful benefits of joining include growing in faith with a band of brothers, living out a masculine faith life with high caliber men, acting with men of the council to be a force for good in the world, and living your vocation as a husband, son, or brother.
The Knights of Columbus Council 3414 does much more than mowing the grass at Saint Charles; a whole lot more! We also support Saint Charles’s and Saint Gabriel’s food pantries, Bishop Sullivan Center, Saint Michaels Veterans Center, Assistance League of Kansas City, and Saint Gabriel’s pregnancy profile assistance.
Learn more about the benefits of joining by contacting John St Clair now at
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Join Us At Our May 8 Mass
"The 4th Sunday of Easter"
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We welcome all to join us at our May 8 Mass celebrating "The Fourth Sunday of Easter." This Mass will be offered Saturday (May 7, 4 pm) and Sunday (May 8, 8:30 and 11:00 am).
Per CDC and local health guidelines, mask-wearing is not required. A designated seating area is available for those who wish to remain socially distanced. COVID-19 safety preventions, including vigilant cleaning and sanitation methods, continue at every mass.
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Saint Charles Respect Life Updates
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The St. Charles Respect Life Ministry focuses on God’s precious gift of human life and our responsibility to care for, protect, and defend the lives of our brothers and sisters. They continually advocate for the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Learn how you can help by contacting Debbie at ts34379@gmail.com.
"Only with prayer—prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls—will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life."
—U.S. Catholic Bishops
Stay Informed. Read This Week's Updates
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Weekly Prayer Chain Update |
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Susan Rose Braile, whose Funeral Mass took place today at Saint Charles. You can view Susan’s obituary here.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Elizabeth Jury, whose Memorial Service will take place at Newcomer’s White Chapel (6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO) on Friday, May 6, at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10. You can view Mary’s obituary here.
Following services, all are welcome to join the family for a meal together at Stroud’s (5410 NE Oak Ridge Drive, Kansas City, MO 64119) in honor of Mary.
Please pray for Jack & Mary Medlin's five-month-old grandson. He had emergency surgery to repair his twisted stomach. Overall, he is doing well, but he still needs to gain weight and strength.
Please keep Sherry Burns in your thoughts and prayers. She will be at MD Anderson for treatment for 6-8 weeks. Please pray for her healing and renewed strength in the months to come.
Thank you for your support. Your prayers are vital to our continued efforts to seek God's help and guidance for those in need. Please send your prayer requests and questions to prayers@stcharleskc.com.
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1862:
On this day in 1862, Mexico repelled the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla, a victory that became a symbol of resistance to foreign domination and is now celebrated as a national holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
1904:
American baseball pitcher Cy Young registered the first perfect game (no player reaching first base) of the modern era for the Boston Americans (later Red Sox) against the Philadelphia (later Oakland) Athletics.
1961:
Alan Shepard, Jr., made a 15-minute suborbital flight in the Freedom 7 spacecraft, becoming the first U.S. astronaut to travel in space.
2001:
American publisher Clifton Keith Hillegass, the creator of the popular series of literary study guides known as Cliff Notes, died in Nebraska.
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Did You Know...Mother's Day
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More calls are made on Mother's Day than any other day of the year. Reportedly there are approximately 122 million calls are made on the second Sunday of May every year.
On average, shoppers spend $180 on gifts for their mothers. A nationwide total of $4.6 billion was spent on jewelry and $4.4 billion on dinners or brunches last year.
One of the earliest Mother's Day celebrations was in Ancient Greece. The Greeks would have spring celebrations in honor of Rhea, the goddess of fertility, motherhood, and generation.
The history of American Mother's Day starts with peacemaker Ann Jarvis. During and following the Civil War, Ann Jarvis made a concerted effort to foster friendship and community between the mothers on both sides of the war. She started a committee in 1868 which established the first glimmer of today's holiday: "Mother's Friendship Day." Her daughter, Anna Reeves Jarvis sought to honor her own mother by establishing an intimate day of observance that is the basis of today's holiday. The very first Mother's Day was celebrated in 1908.
Some countries still observe ancient festivals honoring mothers. In India, people celebrate Durga-puja, a festival that pays homage to the mother goddess, Durga. This is a ten-day event that takes place around September or October.
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Random Thoughts...Mother's Day
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Definition of a mother: One person who does the work of twenty for free. See also: Saint, Wonder Woman.
If at first, you don't succeed, try doing it the way Mom told you to in the beginning.
Sometimes I open my mouth, and my mother comes out.
Working mothers are guinea pigs in a scientific experiment to show that sleep is not necessary for human life.
Nothing is really lost until your mom can't find it.
I got all my best qualities from my mom. Aren't we lucky that she had enough for both of us?
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Submit your Parish Newsletter items to Lane Lucas by Monday at 10 am at the parish office or via email at llucas@stcharleskc.com.
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