Valerie Winkel
Director of Evangelization
We strive to support the spiritual growth of all adult parishioners through every walk of life, through every stage of faith, providing encounters with Christ through community, the Word of God and the Sacraments. Join us to meet Christ, know Christ, love Christ, and serve Christ. We look forward to meeting you wherever you are in your spiritual journey.
Adult Discipleship Opportunities
Small Groups
Walking together through whatever life throws at you, giving it all to God and growing in community, Small Groups offer men, women, young adults, and couples an opportunity to authentically seek Jesus in small faith-sharing communities. These Small Groups are made up of 8-12 people who meet regularly throughout the Lake Country area to pray, discuss Scripture, and walk with one another. You are never alone.
Grieving with Great Hope
Grieving With Great Hope is a five-week grief support workshop using a video on-demand format. It offers a prayerful, practical, and personal approach for anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child, a grandchild, a parent, another family member or a friend, you are invited to attend. You may sign up online and/or request information by contacting Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com.
Young Couples
Are you a recently married couple looking to grow in your faith alongside other young married couples? Join us! For more information, please call the Parish Office at 262-367-0800.
Men's Discipleship
Supporting men in their faith journey, these communities contribute to the holy masculinity our world needs.
Thursday Morning Men's Group
Join other parish men for fellowship and formation before work at 5:30 am at the Thursday Morning Men’s Group! September through mid-December and mid-January through mid-May, come and enjoy hot breakfast, formation videos, and discussions with other devoted, dynamic, Catholic men. All newcomers are welcome at any time. For more information, please contact St. Charles parishioner Jim Dunn at 262-751-7345 or mensgroup@stcharleshartland.org.
Beer Garden Summer Social
More information coming soon!
Women's Discipleship
Women's Ministry offers opportunities for all women to deepen your relationship with God, grow in faith, enrich your prayer life, and discover new friendships. Join us to meet Christ, know Christ, love Christ, and serve Christ. We look forward to meeting you wherever you are in your spiritual journey. Throughout the year our Women's Ministry hosts many events, some of with include:
- Ebert's Village Outing
- St. Joseph Chapel & Basilica of St. Josaphat Tours
- December Luncheon
- Advent by Candelight
- "Fill Your Cup" Pottery
- Morning of Reflection
- Much More!
Upcoming Events
Encountering God's Salvation in the Desert: Morning of Reflection
Join the St. Charles Christian Women for a Morning of Reflection on Friday, February 20th beginning with 8:30am Mass. The focus on the morning will be 'Encountering God's Salvation in the Desert.' Enjoy a lovely breakfast after the 8:30am Mass followed by two sessions of prayer and reflection led by Fr. Aaron Siehr. This is a beautiful way to prepare your hearts for a meaningful Lent. Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com with any questions.
Affiliated Groups
There are many additional avenues in which you can get involved and grow in your faith.
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization that supports intellectual disabilities, respects the dignity of life at all stages, and supports seminarians. Throughout the year, the Knights of Columbus sponsor events such as their annual Meat Raffle and Tootsie Roll Giveaways as well as hosting the Annual Columbus Day Dinner. New men are always welcome to join the Knights of Columbus. For more information about Knights of Columbus or to become involved, please contact parishioner: Dale Stiek (Membership Director- Knights of Columbus Council #3562) at 262-649-6853 | camperdale@gmail.com.
Men of Christ
Men of St. Charles—Hartland, join your fellow parishioners and 4,000 men at the 20th Annual Men of Christ Conference. This year’s conference returns to the Miller High Life Theatre in downtown Milwaukee. The conference is an amazing day for regular guys, fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, and friends. Grow deeper in your faith and be inspired by a broad spectrum of great speakers. For questions or help with registering, contact Tom O’Brien at tobrien1010@yahoo.com | 262-337-0209 | Register at menofchrist.net.