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Your contributions to the ACA support many vital Catholic faith formation and outreach ministries, directly helping those in need and making a real difference in the lives of many. Please consider giving today. To learn more and donate click the title.

4/21/22 - May you know the peace of the Risen Christ. Easter marks the definitive beginning of God's new creation. The Kingdom of God, which Jesus proclaimed, means there is a new way of living, a new way of relating to the world we live in, to ourself and to others as well as to the source of all life, God. That way of relating is meant to be one of self-giving in a way which gives life to others...

Tuesday, May 3, 2:00 PM at St. James Cathedral. Seating at the Cathedral is limited. The Mass will also be livestreamed on Vimeo and Facebook. For more detailed event information, click the title.

We have had reports of strange emails that appear to be from leaders within St. Charles and some of our committees in an attempt to gather more information or to trick the recipient into clicking on a link. If you receive an email that looks suspicious, contact the sender directly to inquire about it. If it is not legitimate, please forward the message to scamreport@stcharlesb.org. Never click links in an email you can't verify.

Malnutrition is widespread in Rwanda, but Gloriose and her husband are doing everything they can to keep their children healthy and set them up for success. From learning to grow a kitchen garden to participating in a micro-savings group, Gloriose and Karekezi know it takes many resources to help their children thrive. How have you helped others access what they need this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a parish-wide Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 19th beginning at 8:30 am. Everyone is invited as we encounter Jesus, accompany others, and witness to the Good News through the theme of Discipleship. Click to register online on Eventbrite by Friday, March 18h at 2 pm.

Altar Serving is a very important ministry in the Church and every parish is enriched by having Altar Servers at Mass. This is a great privilege and an opportunity to learn and experience Mass in an intimate way. We invite you to prayerfully discern with your children on becoming a servant of Christ who is willing to commit to serving God and His people around His holy altar. Click for more information and the registration form.

We're very happy to announce that we will resume our youth ministry again and we have some new things in store! Click for more information and the new schedule.

Please join us for one of our upcoming Synod Discussion Sessions. Click to register.

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.

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.

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, in Tacoma, Washington, has an opening for a Music Coordinator to select appropriate music for each Sunday and Holyday and schedule cantors, singers and musicians for each Mass. Compensation based per Mass or per rehearsal. If you are interested in applying Email Fr. Mike: frmike@stcharelsb.org for a full position description along with an application form. Position open until filled. Salary and Benefits in accord with Archdiocesan and Parish policies.

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.