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We'd like to say a farewell to Bethany Szamocki who has stepped down from her position as youth minister to move closer to home. We thank Bethany for her time here for all the work she has done with the youth at St. Charles and wish her well in her transition closer to home. Accordingly, the Middle and High School Youth Groups will be taking a short break as we take this time to prepare for a re-launch of our youth group. More information to follow.

Spiritual Adoption prayer ministry begins this month! Please join us as we pray for pregnant moms and their babies. We've kicked off our 10-month prayer cycle of Spiritual Adoption. The plan is simple: say the prayer of Spiritual Adoption every day, now through October...

Before all Masses this weekend (January 8/9) the Knights will be collecting warm clothing for Nativity House. They are especially in need of coats, socks, and underwear - please do not donate any children's clothing. Monetary donations will be accepted to buy items. Click the title for a flyer with more information.

1/20/22 - This week we pray for the Unity of All Christians. Please join in praying this prayer: God of every nation, creator of every human life, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, has been made manifest in human history by becoming one of us and one with us. Born in a stable, born in homelessness, he is our King and Lord...

Help us make the holiday season a little brighter for local families from Fawcett and Whitman Elementary schools in Tacoma. Instead of dealing with crowded stores during COVID, at the click of a button you can purchase items chosen by the students themselves and have it sent directly to their school! Click the title for the Amazon links.

You're invited to join us before the 10 am Mass each Sunday to pray the Rosary in person. We will also continue to live-stream as we pray the Rosary before the 10am Mass on our Facebook page and YouTube channel the first Sunday of each month. See you there!

Our Teen Confirmation preparation for ages 12-17 or grades 7th-12th begins October 7 from 6-7:30 pm with a parent meeting on the first day of class 7-7:30 pm.  We will use the Decision Point program, created by Dynamic Catholic. Registration closes October 20, so make sure to sign up now! Click the title for more information.

In honor of Labor Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, September 6. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend and we will see you on Tuesday, September 7. Please join us in prayer this holiday by clicking the title for a Labor Day Prayer.

Are you the type of person who loves to organize? Do you anticipate the needs of others and take care of things before you are asked? Have you been described as detail oriented? Do you thrive on challenges? If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you! We are currently looking for an exceptional administrative support professional to join our operations team. Click for more details and application instructions.

Click title above to read: 1) Some History about Conflict among Bishops 2) Archbishop Etienne's Statement and Video 3) Making Moral Decisions in Conflict Situations

Due to the extreme heat forecast for this weekend and early next week, the parish office will be closed Monday, June 28. Thank you for your understanding! Stay cool, hydrated, and safe!

Following Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s vision to foster a sustainable, thriving Catholic community in Tacoma, the Pierce Deanery continues efforts to merge Holy Rosary, Visitation, St. Rita and St. Ann parishes into one new parish, associated with the mission of St. John of the Woods. Click to read more.

The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, in partnership with Catholics, developed the new pastoral planning process, which invites people to prayerfully discern how we are living our faith and carrying out the mission of the Church. Click to learn more.

Archbishop Etienne invites us to pray a novena to the Holy Spirit May 14-22 leading up to Pentecost (May 23) for the intention of the renewal and spread of the faith. ⁠The novena prayer is a translation of the traditional Pentecost hymn, Veni Creator Spiritus. Click for access to the novena.

The Fund-A-Thon is a new, one-time-only fundraiser for our school. It is different than the usual Applause Auction. There are four elements: a raffle to win cash prizes, an online auction, "Fund Our Future" donation opportunity, and a live-streamed event. Your involvement in our fundraiser is integral to the success of our school community. Click for more information and access to the Silent Auction.

Are you interested in a Grief Support Group? No matter how long ago your loss was, no matter if you have participated in the group before, no matter if you are Catholic or not – we are here to walk with you on your journey. If you, or a family member, are in need of support surrounding the death of a loved one, we would like to invite you to Learning to Manage Your Grief:  A Small Group Experience. 

Sunday, April 11, 2021 Holy Hour 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Daylight Savings is here once again, so don't forget to set those clocks forward one hour this weekend! You wouldn't want to be late for Mass :)

Our 10-month ministry where we pray for babies in danger of abortion and their families has begun. As you pray each day, we suggest naming your spiritually adopted baby. Click the title to add your baby's name to our community of spiritually adopted babies and will be displayed on Spiritual Adoption weekends each month.

♦ Are you looking for a way to create a great start in your relationship for the New Year? ♦ Marriage Encounter Weekend is a positive and personal experience offering married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that can be used for all of your marriage.