Larry Bannister
Small Group Coordinator
St. Charles has many opportunities for you to grow in your faith!
Adults
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 in our faith journey. We currently have over forty small groups! For more information, please call the Parish Office at 262-367-0800.
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.
The next workshop is September 27, 2025 - October 25, 2025 and will take place on each Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Borromeo Hall. Sign up by filling out the form below. Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
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
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.
Learn more by visiting https://menofchrist.net/.
Join other parish men for fellowship and formation before work at 5:30 am Thursdays for 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.
Upcoming Events
Please join our Thursday Morning Men's Group beginning Thursday, September 18th.
Timeline: 5:30-6:00am (hot breakfast & fellowship), 6:00-6:30am (program), 6:30-7:00am (small group discussion & fellowship) 7:00am (we conclude and you can start your day).
Join us and bring a friend! Inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation for Catholic men written by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix, the Knights of Columbus produced a video series which seeks to answer the question of what it means to be a man and how to live as a man in today's world.
Women
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.
Christian Women is open to all women of the parish, and provides opportunities for spiritual and social interaction with others. Activities include a summer picnic, Christmas banquet, Lenten morning of reflection, and the Spring Luncheon, as well as other monthly activities including 4th Tuesday Fellowship following Mass. Please contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com for more information.
Women's Formation offers events for women seeking to grow in relationship with Jesus, learn about the faith, and connect with other women seeking to grow in faith. Events include Advent by Candlelight and Lenten "Fill Your Cup." Please contact Liz Mrugacz at lizmrugacz@gmail.com for more information.
Parent & Tot strives to create opportunities for community and connection with other Catholic parents and grandparents. We are eager to support the vocation of motherhood through the community. Events include an annual pumpkin farm day at Ebert's as well as monthly Sunday Funday's in the summer! Please contact Lauren Scott at lvscott714@gmail.com for more information.
Learn more by visiting https://womenofchrist.net/.
Upcoming Women's Events
Ebert's Village Outing
October 3rd at 10:30 AM | W1795 Fox Rd. Ixonia, WI 53036
Moms, grandmas and kiddos are invited to enjoy a day of fall family fun and fellowship at Ebert’s Greenhouse Village!
Details: Our outing will include refreshments, story time, a craft project, fall play area, and a hayride to the pumpkin patch where each child can pick their own pumpkin!
Cost: $10 per person (Children two and under are free.)
Notes: Please bring your own bag lunches. Snacks, beverages, and treats will be provided. We recommend guests bring tote bags or pillowcases to carry their pumpkins.
Contact Lauren Scott at lvscott714@gmail.com with any questions.
Field Trip to the Basilica of St. Josaphat
More information coming soon!
November 6th
Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com for more information.
Women of Christ Conference
November 15th
All women of St. Charles are invited to the Women of Christ Conference! The event will be held at the Brookfield Conference Center from 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. This year's theme is "Anchored in Hope."
Advent by Candlelight
More information coming soon!
December 4th
Contact Amy Ferguson at amybferguson@gmail.com for more information.
Christian Women’s Annual December Banquet
More information coming soon!
December 10th
Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com for more information.