Welcome to our Catholic Community of St. Charles and St. Joseph-St. Mary! Whether new to the area, new to the church, or “coming home” to your Catholic Faith, we want you to feel welcome here as an important part of our Catholic Community.
Active participation in parish life is the “secret” to feeling a sense of belonging. I encourage you to read about the various ministry opportunities here in our Catholic Community. I hope you discover where you can best share your time, talent, and treasure at St. Charles Borromeo.
Register
You are only a couple of steps away from joining our parish family. Simply click on the parish registration form, fill it out and turn it into the parish office.
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Becoming Catholic
What is a seeker? – a person who goes in search to discover answers to questions or seek solutions. In the O.C.I.A Order of Christian Initiation of Adults process we welcome seekers! The process is intended to answer questions and guide seekers to discover what they may be searching for. There is no commitment in joining the process. After time with the group, time in prayer, and the nudging of the Holy Spirit, individuals may feel drawn to explore deeper a loving relationship with Jesus. Follow this link for more information: O.C.I.A.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Since 1919, our St. Charles Borromeo graduates have distinguished themselves as exceptional students, community members and citizens. The staff encourages you to prayerfully consider enrolling your children in our Catholic school. St. Charles Borromeo School is an excellent choice for combining the gospel message of Jesus with academic excellence.
Our school offers:
¨ Fully accredited curriculum for preschool through 8th grade.
¨ All day, every day kindergarten.
¨ Weekly mass, daily prayer, religious instruction.
¨ Service projects in all grades.
¨ Favorable student teacher ratio.
¨ Spanish, art, music and physical education classes offered.
¨ Extracurricular activities.
¨ Seasonal performances and assemblies.
¨ Middle school athletics including volleyball, basketball and track.
¨ Middle school band and orchestra through Greenville Public Schools.
¨ Fifth grade orchestra through Greenville Public Schools.
¨ Special education services provided by Montcalm Intermediate School District.
¨ Family activity nights.
¨ Transportation available for students within Greenville Public Schools.
Research on Catholic Schools (Compiled by University of Notre Dame)
¨ Overall academic achievement is higher.
¨ Student Achievement gap is smaller than in public schools.
¨ Graduates are more likely to vote, earn higher wages and be more civically engaged.
¨ With attendance in any Catholic school for any period of time, students are four times likely to be attending church at age 45, three times more likely to be confirmed, two times more likely to be married in the church.
¨ The longer students attend Catholic school, the more generous they will be, the more they will tend to give back to the community through service.
School Contact Information:
Principal Tonya Saladin †616-754-3416 principal@saintscjm.com
Stewardship- Opportunities for Mission & Ministry
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mass?
Our priest, Fr. Jim Wyse, is currently on medical leave. Due to that we are only able to offer weekend Masses at each worship site.
Saturday – 4:30 pm at St. Joseph in Belding (409 S. Bridge St.)
Sunday- 8:30 am at St. Mary in Belding ( 9041 Krupp Rd.)
11:00 am at St. Charles in Greenville (505 S. Lafayette St.)
When is Reconciliation?
Currently we are unable to offer Reconciliation at any of our worship sites due to Fr. Jim being on medical leave.
Do you have Adoration?
Yes! St. Charles has Adoration with Exposition every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. St. Joseph has Adoration with Exposition every Tuesday from 7-8:00 pm.
What are the Office Hours?
St. Charles Parish Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
St. Joseph Parish Office is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Where do my children go?
St. Charles has a Family Chapel (cry room) available to anyone who feels a need to leave church with their child. The nursery is located near the main entrance (Oak St.) to the church. The Chapel can be accessed from the Narthex or from inside the Nave. The Family Chapel provides a way to listen to Mass while providing a place for parents to go with their children who are restless.
During the school year at the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Charles we offer a Pre-K Sunday School. If you have preschoolers 3-5 years old, we’d love to have them. Contact Tessa Hoffman for more information thoffman@saintscjm.com
I’m not Catholic, how do I know when to sit, stand, and kneel?
Do not worry, the most important thing is that you are here to worship with us. Throughout the Mass, we do stand, sit and kneel at different times. A missal is in the pew for you to follow along with the readings. Look for the number board on the wall which will tell you where to find the readings for the day. If you would like to stand, sit and kneel with the congregation you can follow the person next to or in front of you. Remember, no one will care or even notice if mistakes happen. We are glad you are here with us.
I have a hearing problem. Is there any special assistance?
The church is equipped with a hearing loop. To activate it please switch your hearing aid or cochlear device to “T”, 0 T-Coil or telephone position. Headsets can also be found in the ministers. If you have any questions please contact the parish office.
Guidelines for the Reception of Communion
For Catholics
As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (Code of Canon Law, canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.
For Fellow Christians
We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions that separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ’s prayer for us “that they may all be one” (John 17:21).
Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provision of canon law (canon 844&3). Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of Communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844&3).
For Those Not Receiving Holy Communion
All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another.
For Non-Christians
We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family.
Directions to St. Charles, St. Joseph, and St. Mary
St. Charles – 505 S. Lafayette St., Greenville, MI.
Parking is available in our Oak St. parking lot, Lafayette St. parking lot, and the city parking lot on the corner of Benton St. and Franklin St. Street parking is alos available. Handicap accessible parking is available in the Oak St. parking lot and the Lafayette St. lot.
St. Joseph- 409 S. Bridge St., Belding, MI.
Parking is available in our parking lot accessible from Liberty St. and Pleasant St. Handicap parking is easily accessed from the Liberty St. entrance. Street parking is also available.
St. Mary – 9041 Krupp Rd., Belding, MI.
Parking is available in our parking lot off of Krupp Rd.
