St. Charles Borromeo - Oakes

As part of the renewal process at St. Charles, we are also undergoing a renewal of what was known as the Altar Society. Over the next few weeks, we will create a new name and mission for our group as we continue to serve the members of our parish in various ways.

Welcome Letter

At our Saturday and Sunday Mass this weekend you will receive an envelope with a letter detailing information about our renewal.

We invite all parish members; men, women, and teens to fill out the form at the link. Volunteer Form

You may also accessCommittee definitions
and find hard copies at church if you prefer to complete the form in that method.

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 October 10, at 6:00 PM!

A free online course will be offered Tuesday afternoons this fall on providing the skills you need as a caregiver.  This course is offered through the Dickey County/NDSU Extension Service.

Click here to register or for more information

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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Family Photo Sessions

St. Charles will be hosting family photo sessions on October 12th (5pm-8pm), 15th (2pm-5pm) and 16th (9:45am-12 noon) as a fundraiser for the renovation project.  Backdrop choices are Fall and Christmas theme.  A suggested donation of $50 is being asked. 

Visit the SignUpGenius link for more information, or to register.





Lefse Making Classes

St. Charles will be hosting lefse making classes with three classes being held at St. Charles on Saturday, November 19th and two classes on Sunday, November 20th.  This is also a fundraiser for the renovation project, so a $25 suggested donation is being asked to cover materials and some lefse will be provided.  Additional lefse is available for purchase on site.  

Visit the SignUpGenius link for additional class details and to register.


 

    *Major Mid-September Highlights* 

* Roof is 99% completed.  Sheetrock - near the end of all taping, sanding walls will start soon.  Painters will be on site the week of September 26th.
  
* Skylights are arriving in late October along with the windows.  The wwood doors do not have an arrival date yet.  Cabinets have been delivered.

* A/C unit in the east parking lot will likely be removed with a replacement unit to be considered at a later date once it can be ascertained what current air unit can supply the social hall kitchen.

* West entryway will be CLOSED starting September 19.  Parishioners will have to enter/exit using the fire doors on the southwest or northeast sides of the church building.

* Another electrical shut down will take place September 26-27.

The Parish Renewal Project Campaign is seeking contributions due to higher than anticipated construction costs.  Make your contribution or pledge today by visiting the online giving page on this website.

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)