Valerie Winkel
Director of Evangelization
With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the 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 Liturgy/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. Contact Valerie Winkel at vwinkel@stcharleshartland.org for more information.
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Together we will create a community that forms and guides parishioners, fosters “ongoing conversion to Jesus, promote[s] and support[s] active membership, and call[s] and prepare[s] adults to act as disciples in mission to the world.” (USCCB)
Adult Discipleship Opportunities
Men's Discipleship
Supporting men in their faith journey, these communities contribute to the holy masculinity our world needs by coming together to grow in love of Jesus and our world.
Reach More Mission Training: Most Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm from September 17 - December 17. Learn more about Reach More Mission Training. (Register Here!)
Thursday Morning Men's Breakfast
Join other parish men for fellowship and formation before work at 5:30 am Thursdays 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.
Women's Ministry
Supporting women in their faith journey, these communities of women exhibit gentleness and compassion while welcoming women of all ages and stages to join them in learning about Christ and each other.
Save the Dates:
- Reach More Mission Training: Most Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm from September 17 - December 17. Learn more about Reach More Mission Training. (Register Here!)
- Evening of Reflection for Women: A Walk through the Mass on September 16, 2026 beginning at 5:15pm in the Borromeo Hall (Register Here!)
- Advent by Candlelight with parishioner Leslie O’Brien on December 3, 2026
- Evening of Reflection with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT on April 15, 2027
Family Discipleship
An opportunity for families of our parish to connect and grow in their faith!
Events:
- Sunday Funday: August 9, September 20, and October 4 after 9:00am Mass at the playground!
- Ebert's Village Outing: October 2 from 9:00am-Noon (More info coming soon!)
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 through intentional Christian community. Small Groups are made up of 8-12 people who meet regularly to pray, discuss Scripture, walk with one another and serve the parish and community. You are never alone!
Bereavement
In these most difficult moments, please know we are here for you and with you.
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Grieving with Great Hope: A five-week grief support and healing ministry that utilizes an on-demand video 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. The next session is from April 18th through May 16th and will take place on each Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Lifeteen Cafe. Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com with any questions you may have and to sign up.
Affiliated Groups
There are many additional avenues in which you can get involved and grow in your faith.
Men of Christ
Visit menofchrist.net to learn more.
Women of Christ
Women of Christ Conference will take place on Saturday, November 21st from 8:45am-5pm at the Brookfield Conference Center. Visit womenofchrist.net to learn more.