Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age butnot yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays of Lent. The determination of certain days as obligatory days of penance should not be understood as limiting the occasions for Christian penance. 

Beginning February 1, 2021 all intentions before the year 2020 will be deleted from the list.  If you have a special ongoing intention before that date that you want left on, please notify the Parish Office at 764-6383.  The list will continue to be updated on a yearly basis.

SCB Bereavement Ministry - The Next Chapter

Nowhere in the New Testament can you find a designated percentage of income a person should set aside as a tithe; but only says gifts should be “in keeping with income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Some in the Christian church have taken the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving. The New Testament talks about the importance and benefits of giving. We are to give as we are able. Sometimes that means giving more than 10 percent; sometimes that may mean giving less. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the church. Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom in the matter of participating in tithing and/or how much to give (James 1:5). Above all, tithes and offerings should be given with pure motives and an attitude of worship to God and service to the body of Christ. “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). (Cautious Note: Read the biblical account of the 1st tithe to God—The story of Cane and Able) Recently, you may have noticed that we have been making a push towards our “Direct Debit Program” where parishioners can set up a monthly transfer of funds from your own account directly into the church account. You choose the amount of the monthly transfer to be processed either on the 15th or the 30th of each month. This simplifies your giving process & more importantly, is consistent with “Giving of Your First Fruits” because God desires us to prayerfully commit to Him first; not whatever might be left of our monthly budget. 

Direct Debit Information and Form
 

The St. Charles Borromeo Fountain of Youth is a unique Youth Ministry Program open to all young people in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Parish in grades 5 – 12. Junior High Program is for 5th – 7th grade students and High School Program is for 8th – 12th grade students. This program offers young people the opportunity to get together with their peers, develop meaningful friendships, make lasting memories and learn to become one community in Christ.

The goal of the Youth Ministry Program of St. Charles Borromeo Church Parish is to provide a place for the young people to learn about God, serve others, share their faith, grow spiritually, develop meaningful friendships and discover who they are in their relationship to Christ. Our hope is that they will grow in love and faith and be made aware of what is needed in our Christian community.

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