St. Charles

Open to all men in our parishes. Small groups of men meet regularly to share life experiences and offer one another support. The regular meetings include reflections on Scripture, individual sharing and prayer for the needs of all families, the parish, and the community. 

Takes place every other Tuesday 6:30-8:00AM in the Borromeo Room.

Ascension

The format varies to include prayer and topical discussions on men’s spirituality and general Catholic teaching including scripture, books, audio and video resources. Please join us to pray and share your faith journey with us.

Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 8:00-9:00 a.m in the Witzman Center, Room 119. Questions? Contact Mike Wager at 937-361-1369 or mewager07@gmail.com

What IS Mom-to-Mom?
A group of moms with young kids who are all on the journey of motherhood together. These young moms are accompanied by mentor moms who support and encourage them through the challenges of family life. In short, mom to mom exists to help build community and friendship!

Who is invited to attend?
Any mother in our community with school-age children. She does not have to be a member of St.
Charles Parish, nor do her children need to attend St. Charles School.

What happens during a Mom-to-Mom morning?
Moms are invited to attend Mass with the parish from 8:30-9 a.m. Following Mass is breakfast and fellowship with a “pod” comprised of a mentor mom and other young moms. Breakfast is followed by presentation about motherhood, with a spiritual component. Small group discussion wraps up the morning. Nursery care is provided form 8:15-11:00 a.m.

Morning Schedule
8:15-8:30 Nursery Dropoff
8:30-9 a.m. Mass
9-9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Fellowship
9:30-10 a.m. Speaker/Presentation
10-10:45 a.m. Small Group Discussion
10:45-11 a.m. Nursery Pickup

When is it offered?
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9-10:45 a.m. There are two 12-week sessions, one beginning in the fall, and the second in the winter. Fall session: Begins September 2 & 3!

How much does Mom-to-Mom cost?
There is NO CHARGE!

How do I register?
CLICK HERE to register online. Call Sarah Archuleta at 937-401-0021 with any questions.

For women in the MGFP. A fitness class that stretches, strengthens and tones the body while refreshing the soul with prayer. In only one hour you will feel calmer, stronger, refreshed and renewed. 

Located at St. Charles Church, Borromeo Room. Thursday mornings 8:15-9:15.

Open to anyone! The goal of this faith-sharing format is for individuals to grow comfortable and confident in sharing God’s powerful Word in all walks of life – to carry the Word out into the culture – to our families, friends, co-workers – to be part of the New Evangelization called for by Vatican II.

Friday Mornings 9:15-11:00 in the Borromeo Room at St. Charles.

This is a monthly support group and faith formation program for adults with developmental disabilities and their families and friends.

Gatherings are informal, welcoming and everyone enjoys each other’s company. We sing, talk about what is going on in our lives, relate Bible stories to our own experiences, make crafts and have snacks.

Offered the 3rd Monday of each month 6:30-8:00 in the Borromeo Room at St. Charles.

Fall Session begins September 14.

Open to all adults. Small groups meet at the Parish in different rooms for fellowship and community. Groups are led by two leaders and often involve a study around a particular topic.

This group of ladies periodically meet up to discuss various books, and bible studies.
See the bulletin for the latest and most current studies.

Kathy Zamonski is the coordinator.

For all women of the Mother of God Family of Parishes - Chair-based Dance Fitness

One activity SALSA does as a group is to be a part of Chair One Fitness presented by certified instructor Alice Ernst.  Alice discovered the benefits and joys of chair fitness after she suffered pain from an accident, and now teaches at area churches, libraries, and community centers.  A combination of light exercise and dance, Chair One Fitness is fun for all ages.  https://chaironefitness.com/

Tuesday evening, September 26 from 7:00 - 7:45pm in Room 118 in the Witzman Center in the basement of Ascension Church.

No special equipment is required.

For any questions, contact Meg Draeger, St. Albert SALSA, at megdraeger@aol.com or 937-299-0259

The mission of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and personal service. This ministry meets weekly to pray and do Mary’s apostolic work.  Ministry includes visits to nursing homes and hosting a Catholic information booth at the Montgomery County Fair with other Legion of Mary groups. 

New members are welcome. Meetings are Mondays at 6:45pm in Spirit Center at St. Albert the Great.

Gloria and Ennis Dodd, Coordinatorslegionofmarystalbert@yahoo.com

Seniors Day Out Luncheon
First Luncheon at St. Albert: Thursday, Oct. 12

All parishioners age 60 and older are invited to enjoy a free lunch, fellowship, and entertainment at our Seniors Day Out Luncheons.

When: After the noon Mass, on the 2nd Thursday of October, December, February, April, and June.
Where: St. Albert the Great Parish Center.

We hope you’ll join us for good food, fun, and friends!

For questions or to reserve your spot, please contact Linda Bruns at 937-299-5200.

All women of the parishes over 18 years of age are welcome to participate in any or all of the Women's Guild activities that contribute to the parish socially and/or financially. Activities include the annual Holiday Bazaar, Mother-Daughter Banquet and Women of the Year awards, funeral meat trays, 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary Brunch, and SCRIP sales. We usually meet the first Wednesday of each month (Sept. though April) at 7:00 p.m. in the Witzman Center on the Ascension Campus.

Contact Sue Graham ………. 937-299-1827 (sgraham@ascensionkettering.org) 

The Harvest of Values Bazaar is an annual gathering of craft and small business vendors, held the 2nd Saturday in November. This is the Women's Guild's primary fundraiser for the year. Volunteers are needed in the main kitchen, including a new chairperson this year, making baked goods, donations for/working in our new Tot Shop, and making/selling craft items at the Women's Guild own table. Donations of baked goods, Tot Shop items, and crafts are extremely appreciated.  For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/813341497070845.

Sue Graham ………. 937-299-1827 (sgraham@ascensionkettering.org)

Ascension’s SCRIP can best be described as “substitute money.” It comes in the form of a gift card, but we encourage you to also use it as you make everyday purchases at gas stations, restaurants and other retailers. You pay FACE VALUE but the individual retailers give us profits between 3% and 13%. These monies are used for many items that benefit our parish. Many of the cards are available for immediate purchase while others need to be ordered and are received in less than one week. Call us to order or find an order form on the parish website under the GIVE tab. Drop it in the collection basket addressed to Women’s Guild. We are also present at monthly Coffee and Donuts.

Judy McManus (937-299-0997) or Phyllis Hildebrand (937-435-7114)

Join us for Moms Who Lunch, a casual, recurring lunch meetup created especially for working and stay-at-home moms, busy schedules, or anyone looking for a midday pause to connect.

Littles welcome. Come as you are.

Whether you can stay the whole hour or just drop by for 20 minutes, your presence matters.

We’ll gather to eat lunch, share, laugh, and just be—no prep, no pressure, just grace and friendship.

We’ll learn as we go—these gatherings can evolve based on what works best for everyone. Whether it’s how we RSVP, the timing, or how often we meet, we’ll stay flexible and adjust as needed.

See more info and RSVP here.

Doing the read on your own? View discussion question guide.

Interested in joining us in person? We meet at the St. Albert the Great Spirit Center.

• Mondays 6:30-7:30pm on June 30, July 7, July 21, and August 4.

• OR Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am on July 1, July 8, July 22, and August 5.

Buy the book, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn.

Catholic in Recovery is a supplemental program at JPII Family of Parishes for people with addictions. We welcome new members and continually strive to grow, change and help one another thrive. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol, drug, lust, pornography, food, gambling, or sex addiction(s) or unhealthy attachments. Go here for more information.