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Marty Cameron at 90! October 5, 2024
St. Charles Borromeo celebrated Marty Cameron's 90th birthday with a potluck meal hosted by the choir. Marty has been a member of the church for over 24 years and a choir member for nearly that long.
East Texas Food Bank - September, 2024
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Hello everyone, here is an update of our work day at ETFB last Friday .
We worked on boxing up food supplies for seniors over 60 who earn less than $900/month and apply for this monthly program. This month, we boxed up 6 pallets containing 304 boxes altogether in less than 2 hours. Many thanks to all who were able to join us. Thank you, JoAnn and Angela, for bringing the snacks. Till next month, take care everyone. |
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Ladies of St. Charles - July, 2024
Several members of LOSC met at the home of Eileen Gotschalk, far right, for lunch bunch. A good time was had by all with promises of more fellowship to come.
Baptism - July 28, 2024
Father Mike Snyder holds Ian Rivera after his baptism on Sunday, July 28.
May Crowning - May 5, 2024
St. Charles held its annual May crowning on May 5 at the 9:00 Mass. Marlena Hurtado crowned the statue of Mary. She is accompanied by her mother, Silvina.
Baptism - April 7, 2024
Two of our young people were received into the church April 7, Divine Mercy Sunday. They are Devon and Ethan Bass. Their mother is Guadalupe Bass. Godparents are Rosa and Eduardo Morales. Congratulations to these young men!
St. Frances Car Blessing - March 17, 2024
Father Mark blessing the cars from his scooter on March 17. St. Frances is the patron saint of automobiles!
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Baptism Prep - February/March 2024
Two of our young parishioners will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. They are Devin and Ethan Bass shown at the Mass of Catechumens on February 18 and at Mass at St. Charles on March 3 when the first Scrutinies were celebrated. Accompanying the boys is their mother, Guadalupe Bass, catechist teachers Deacon Larry and Eileen Gottschalk, Karla Moyer, and Brenda Allen and godparents Rosa and Eduardo Morales.
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Palm Burning Ceremony - February 2024
"Do you know where the ashes for ASH WEDNESDAY come from? Our Faith Formation Youth do. February 7, our students prepared and burned the palms that were blessed last year on Palm Sunday. Each child actively participated in the Palm Burning Ceremony. Our hope is to develop a Biblical understanding and connection with Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, the 40-days of Lent and Easter. The Ceremony began by addressing the biblical symbol of ashes. Student lectors' read Isaiah 58:5-10, Psalm 51, closed with Father Mark's blessings and students' reflections."
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St. Charles Service Award - November, 2023
Our 2023 recipients for Outstanding Service to the parish are Anthony Vrba and Jeanne Feger.
Anthony is involved in the Men's Club and the parish food pantry. He also serves as an usher and extraordinary minister of holy communion, along with helping with mowing and doing other handyman chores.
Jeanne is involved with the Ladies of St. Charles. She also is a volunteer in the parish food pantry and serves on the Finance Council.
Anthony is involved in the Men's Club and the parish food pantry. He also serves as an usher and extraordinary minister of holy communion, along with helping with mowing and doing other handyman chores.
Jeanne is involved with the Ladies of St. Charles. She also is a volunteer in the parish food pantry and serves on the Finance Council.
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October 21, 2023
Hailey Pizano celebrated her Quinceanera mass at St. Charles on Saturday, October 21. She is pictured with her parents, Lilia and Manuel Pizano, Father Mark, and sister Rosa in the background.
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May 24, 2023
St. Charles Borromeo catechists' dinner on May 24, 2023
Pictured are from left to right: Gary Moyer, Steve Allen, Brenda Allen, Father Mark, Gary Chance, Ramona Chance, Mary Regan, Kurt Hayes, Marsha Hayes, Karla Moyer and Priscilla Hoffman. Mike Regan was the photographer.
Pictured are from left to right: Gary Moyer, Steve Allen, Brenda Allen, Father Mark, Gary Chance, Ramona Chance, Mary Regan, Kurt Hayes, Marsha Hayes, Karla Moyer and Priscilla Hoffman. Mike Regan was the photographer.
May 11, 2023
Confirmation and First Communion
Three of our Faith Formation students were confirmed and received First Communion on May 11, 2023 with Bishop Joseph Strickland presiding.
First picture: Giovanni Gonzalez, Maya Avila and Juan Pablo Chavez with Bishop Strickland and Father Mark.
The others are each student receiving communion.
First picture: Giovanni Gonzalez, Maya Avila and Juan Pablo Chavez with Bishop Strickland and Father Mark.
The others are each student receiving communion.
December 20, 2022
Helen Freeman celebrates her 95th birthday with family and friends.
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December 4, 2022
LOSC and the St. Charles Men's Club had their Christmas party on December 4th. Even Father and Siri got into mood (picture 1)!
November 6, 2022
Outstanding Volunteer Awards: Parishes not only live but thrive on the dedicated service of it's parishioners. We honor two of our parishioners with our annual Outstanding Volunteer of the year awards.
This year we recognize Marsha Hayes and Glen Gendron.
Marsha has served as a Catechists for many years. She provides on-going faith formation primarily for our children in Kindergarten and first grade. She is an active member of our Sisters of the Soil maintaining our Marian Garden and flower beds and bushes.
Glen has been our go-to man for so many of our electrical needs. He has wired so much of our buildings, including our new parish sign along the highway and the new food pantry addition and walk-in freezer.
We are grateful to them and so many volunteers throughout our years as the Catholic presence in Frankston.
This year we recognize Marsha Hayes and Glen Gendron.
Marsha has served as a Catechists for many years. She provides on-going faith formation primarily for our children in Kindergarten and first grade. She is an active member of our Sisters of the Soil maintaining our Marian Garden and flower beds and bushes.
Glen has been our go-to man for so many of our electrical needs. He has wired so much of our buildings, including our new parish sign along the highway and the new food pantry addition and walk-in freezer.
We are grateful to them and so many volunteers throughout our years as the Catholic presence in Frankston.
Marsha Hayes accepts award from Father Mark.
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Glen Gendron with Father Kusmirek.
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May 8, 2022
Sunday, May 8, 2022 at our celebration of Good Shepherd Sunday/Mother's Day/25th anniversary of the founding of SCB as a mission/Blessing of the Bell, Electronic sign, Memorial wall/reception.
May 8 - Mass - The Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland, Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, as main celebrant.
May 8 - Blessing of the bell, sign, and memorial
May 8 - Reception after mass
May 8 - Happy Birthday Fr. Mark!
May 1st 2022 - Crowning Celebration
Our May crowning was held on Sunday, May 1 in the Marian Garden. Maya Avila crowned the image of Mary.
The crowning ceremony was led by Fr. Mark Kusmirek, and was attended by about 50 parishioners.
The crowning ceremony was led by Fr. Mark Kusmirek, and was attended by about 50 parishioners.
Lupe Orozco Receives Nursing Award - 2021
Lupe Orozco, one of our young parishioners, received her nursing pin from UT Tyler School of Nursing. She was given the Dr. Dorris Professionalism Award. She is pictured with her certificate and with her parents, Antonio and Rosa Orozco. Lupe will be working in the ICU/IMC floor at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital.
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Paula Chavez - A New U.S. Citizen!
Paula Chavez, one of our young parishioners, was recently sworn in as a U.S. citizen. She is pictured here with her parents, Pablo and Lupe Chavez. Congratulations, Paula!
(Posted 12/7/21)
Our New Electronic Sign!
A new electronic sign was added to our main sign on November 9th and became operational the next day! Watch for ongoing messages!
St. Charles Service Award - November 6-7, 2021
Sue Owens and Jimmy Johnson were honored as this year's St. Charles Borromeo Service Award recipients at Masses the weekend of November 6-7.
Sue is our parish nurse and worked tirelessly to help parishioners get appointments for covid vaccines. She even drove them to their appointments. She also provides support to any parishioners who are ill in whatever ways she can.
Jimmy is a member of the parish finance council and is chair of the parish columbarium committee. He is active in Men's Club, helps with mowing the lawns, and helps whenever called.
Sue and Jimmy truly exemplify the meaning of being a follower of Jesus Christ.
Sue is our parish nurse and worked tirelessly to help parishioners get appointments for covid vaccines. She even drove them to their appointments. She also provides support to any parishioners who are ill in whatever ways she can.
Jimmy is a member of the parish finance council and is chair of the parish columbarium committee. He is active in Men's Club, helps with mowing the lawns, and helps whenever called.
Sue and Jimmy truly exemplify the meaning of being a follower of Jesus Christ.
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First day of Faith Formation - September 1, 2021
Zavala Baptism - July 10, 2021
Emma Rose Zavala was baptized on July 10, 2021. Parents are Gloria and Louis Zavala. Her godparents are Victor and Fernanda Pizano.
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LeFevre Baptism - June 6, 2021
Kennedy and Autry LeFevre were baptized at the 9:00 Mass on June 6, 2021. Pictured with the children are family friend Harper Forester, Liz LeFevre, Autry and Kennedy's mother, and godparents Karey and CR Moore.
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 6, 2021
Parishioners gathered socially for the first time since the pandemic hit. Good food, but more importantly, wonderful fellowship was shared by many who hadn't seen each others in a very, very, VERY long time.
Graduation 2021
Melany Pizano and Eddy Altamirano graduated with honors and have received multiple scholarships for college. Both will be attending UT Tyler.
Melany Pizano, Frankston High School
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Eddy Altamirano, Brownsboro High School
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Mary Crowning 2021
For many years on the first Sunday in May, one young girl from St. Charles has crowned the statue of the Blessed Virgin with flowers. This year, Clara Long, one of our first communicants, had the honor of crowning the statue. With her are her parents, Amanda and Logan Long, and her sister, Scarlett.
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Confirmation 2021
Here's a start for the 2021 Lenten season. Father and Therese with the palms for Palm Sunday.
LOSC Gift Exchange and Drive-through
December 9, 2020
Ladies of St. Charles had a gift exchange after reciting the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on December 1. Then on the 9th, we had a drive through stocking hand out for our children.
St. Charles "Sisters of the Soil"
December, 2020
This group of women is dedicated to keeping the grounds around the church in beautiful shape. They work in warm and cold weather. Most of the pictures were taken as they prepared the grounds for Christmas.
St. Charles Food Pantry Construction Begins Week of November 16
The food pantry received a grant and donations to increase the size of the food pantry and purchase a walk in freezer. The work on the expansion began the week of November 16, 2020 with Father blessing the grounds and the workers. The work is supposed to finish up in the next two weeks. This last week, they fed 157 families. When we started, we had 35 families to feed!
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St. Charles Parish Service Awards 2020
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Front of medal
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Therese's medal (2nd one awarded)
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Above: Dennis Kutach and Suzanne House were recognized and honored for their service to the parish. Father Mark presented the awards during mass on October 31 and November 1 respectively.
The service awards are given each year on or near the feast of St. Charles Borromeo, which is November 4. One man and one woman, never husband and wife the same year, are awarded the medal as a way to recognize their contributions to the parish. This is the 8th year for the awards, started by Father Christopher Ruggles. The medal has an image of St. Charles Borromeo on one side. On the other, the recipient's name and year awarded is engraved.
The service awards are given each year on or near the feast of St. Charles Borromeo, which is November 4. One man and one woman, never husband and wife the same year, are awarded the medal as a way to recognize their contributions to the parish. This is the 8th year for the awards, started by Father Christopher Ruggles. The medal has an image of St. Charles Borromeo on one side. On the other, the recipient's name and year awarded is engraved.
Melany Pizano
Frankston High School Homecoming Queen 2020
June, 2020
St. Charles Parish Graduates
Lizbeth Hernandez, Frankston HS
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Alejandro Gonzalez - Troup HS
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Paula Chavez, Frankston HS
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December 2019
Special Thanks to the FHS Student Council
Frankston High School student council held a paper drive in December to benefit St. Charles Borromeo's food pantry. Two of our seniors, Lizbeth Hernandez and Paula Chavez, are pictured along with other students in front of a trailer full of paper goods.
August 17, 2019
A Wedding At St. Charles!
Very Rev. John Gomez presiding.
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Rufino and Wendy Hurtado
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October 1, 2019
The Ladies of St. Charles recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Marian garden at their meeting.
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Students Named As Royalty
Two of our high school students were named royalty at Frankston High School and Square Fair. Paula Chavez, pictured on the right, was named 2019 homecoming queen and Lizbeth Hernandez, on the left, was named Miss Square Fair for 2019. Both are seniors
Columbarium Blessing by Fr. Gomez
June 30, 2019
The columbarium was blessed by Father John Gomez, pastor. Columbarium Committee members are Father Gomez, advisor; Bruce Harbert, chair; Jimmy Johnson, vice-chair; Therese Burgamy, Committee secretary; Ken Cluley; Helen Griffin; Mike Heine; and Mary LaRoux.
Parish lunch honoring Deacon Jim and Bonnie Boland. February 3, 2019
2018 St. Charles Service Award Recipients
Fr. Gomez (right) presents the 2018 Award for Outstanding Service to St. Charles Borromeo to Lance Brown. Lance is one of two recipients this year with the other award going to Gail Eubank.
Diocese of Tyler Youth Retreat the weekend of July 14, 2018
Annaleigh Hernandez Baptism
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Shown in the above picture, from left to right, are Eduardo Morales, Godfather, Annaleigh, Rosa Pizano Morales, Godmother, Consuelo Hernandez, mother, Hector Hernandez, father, and Fr. Ruggles, pastor.
Marion Garden Dedication and First Communion
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Congratulations to our children who received their First Holy Communion and Confirmation today: America Chavez, Liana Cluley-Garza, Maya Cluley-Garza, Aiden Dsouza, Angelyna Gonzales, Serafin Gonzalez, Rene Martinez, Joseph Nava, Hailey Pizano, and Juana Tovar. Congratulations also goes to our adult Confirmandi: Marsha Hayes, Eduardo Morales, and Catarina Ridgeway.
Spaghetti dinner on St. Patrick's Day 2018
Sponsored by the Ladies of St. Charles
Breakfast With Santa - December 10, 2017
2017 St. Charles Service Award Recipients
Service Award recipients for 2017, Mary Ann Cluley and Martin Cameron pictured above with with Deacon Jim Boland (left) and Father Gary Rottman (right). The recipients were announced and given their medals at the Sunday Mass celebrating the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo. That Mass was held on Sunday, November 5, 2017. The recipients each year are chosen by the priest assigned to the parish. It is always a surprise for the recipients. This year's recipients were actually chosen by Father Jonathon Frels, former parish administrator. Consideration for this award includes the service contributions that made to the parish both in the last year and over the time recipients have been a member here.
Pancake Breakfast - October 29, 2017
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Trinity Valley Electric Coop Food Pantry Donation
Trinity Valley Electric Coop Foundation contributed $1000 to our Food Pantry. Above picture shows Father Jonathon Frels, Joni Harbert, and Mary Ann Cluley accepting the check from a representative of TVEC.
Happy First Anniversary Father!
Father Jonathon getting ready to cut the cake on Sunday, June 11, 2017. This was the surprise potluck the parish threw for him to celebrate his 1st anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
Diocese of Tyler Catholic Youth Conference - July 2017
St Charles Men's Club and wives preparing meals & serving over 530 teens last Saturday in Tyler @ DCYC 2017
It was a fun and exhausting afternoon/evening!
It was a fun and exhausting afternoon/evening!
Michael Ledesma, our seminarian, and Kayla Pizano were sponsors for our two attendees, Lizbeth Hernandez and Paula Chavez.
Eucharistic Procession
Sunday, June 18th
Feast of Corpus Christi
Fish Fry
March 19, 2017
Happy Birthday Fr. Jonathon!Father Jonathon cutting his birthday cake at the social on Sunday, December 11.
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December 7, 2016 - Advent Wreath Blessing
Faith Formation students have their Advent wreaths blessed by Father Jonathon at the Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
November 5, 2016 - Feast of St. Charles Luncheon
Food Bank Volunteers
Ladies of St. Charles volunteering at the East Texas Food Bank on Friday, October 28. We got to put labels on green bean cans. Volunteering helps get credit for our own food pantry.
Left to right Joann Coonrod, Julie Connor, Virginia Goodson and Mo Watkins
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From the left: Sandy Nichols, Lisa Adams and Diane Bartelme
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Food Bank Helpers
From left: Emmely, Armando, and Lizbeth, shown with their mother, Margarita and Father Jonathon. Bruce Harbert took the picture.
It's Time For A Fish Fry!
March 13, 2016
Bishop Strickland Consecrates New Education Center
