St. Charles Borromeo - Oakes

National Night of Prayer for Life is Thursday, December 8th

Join us at St. Charles as we pray both silently and in community to convert America's heart to CHERISH life.  One hour time slots are available from 8pm to 12 midnight.  Breakfast will be provided at midnight.

Sign up using the sign-up sheet posted at St. Charles or by using SignUp Genius online. 

Sign-up closes at 6pm on Wednesday, Dec. 7th.

As part of the renewal process at St. Charles, we are also undergoing a renewal of what was known as the Altar Society.
Welcome Letter

Feel free to reach out to an officer with ideas, questions, and suggestions.
Officer information

We look forward to serving alongside you, please consider joining us at our next meeting on November 21, at 6:00 PM!
Light refreshments will be served.
November meeting agenda
 

For more information on the NEW text and email communication tool for St. Charles, please click here to visit this page on our website.  

FORMED.ORG

The Parishes of St. Charles and St. Mary's have a subscription to access thousands of movies, programs, audio, and books instantly through Formed.org.  You can watch, listen, and read the very best Catholic content from anywhere, anytime!

The free and easy sign up for parishioners is just three easy clicks! 

Click the image above, once on formed.org click on "sign up". 

You will then click on "sign up as a parishioner".  Enter the Oakes zip code, and then create your new account by entering your name and email address.  

Then......

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Bell Tower Brick Pavers

This renewal project fundraiser will raise funds through the purchase of brick pavers that will be placed under the west bell tower at St. Charles.  THAT'S MY BRICK! and the Fundraising Committee at St. Charles have teamed up to raise funds for the renewal project.  You can personalize each 4" x 8" or 8" x 8" brick with either your name, a message, or in memory of a loved one.  In addition to your personalization you can add graphics onto your brick.  Below is how you can learn more about the brick paver fundraiser and purchase your brick.

Brick Paver Project Flyer and Order Form

Visit the THAT'S MY BRICK! - St. Charles website to design and order your brick

Dinner with Bishop Folda

Raffle tickets are being sold for "You and up to 5 guests" for dinner with Bishop Folda in the new rectory kitchen; or a cash prize of $400. $50/ticket; 200 tickets will be sold until the drawing on Sunday, Dec. 18
 

Consultation sessions are being held worldwide to provide feedback for the Synod of Bishops, an organ of the Holy See tasked with providing consultation to the Holy Father.

The consultation for St. Charles was held on January 30, 2022 and on February 13, 2022 the session was held for St. Mary's Parish in Forman.

You will find the reports below detailing the content of what was shared and discussed.

St. Charles - Summary Report to the Diocese of Fargo         

St. Charles - Full Detailed Report

St. Marys - Full Report to the Diocese

Diocese of Fargo (website)

St. Charles - Oakes YouTube Channel

Fargo Diocese YouTube Channel (Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral in Fargo)

Real Presence Radio (Additional Mass Resources)