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 Events
Thursday Morning Men's Breakfast: Join other parish men for fellowship and formation before work at 5:30am 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.
Men of Christ: Visit menofchrist.net to learn more.
Women's Events
Women of Christ: Saturday, November 21st from 8:45am-5pm at the Brookfield Conference Center. Visit womenofchrist.net to learn more. Contact Laura Feller at lmfeller52@gmail.com with any questions.
Advent by Candlelight: December 3, 2026 (with parishioner Leslie O’Brien). If you have any questions, please email womensministry@stcharleshartland.org.
Advent by Candlelight Flyer Hostess Guide Register Here
Annual December Luncheon: December 9, 2026 at the Red Circle Inn | Please contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com or 414-322-1309 with any questions you may have.
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Evening of Reflection: April 15, 2027 (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT) | Please email womensministry@stcharleshartland.org to learn more.
Family Discipleship Events
Sunday Funday: Will resume in 2027!
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!
Events:
- Reach More Mission Training: Most Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm until December 17. Learn more about Reach More Mission Training. (Register Here!)
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 October 3-31, 2026. Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com with any questions you may have and to sign up.