Monday, January 25, 2021
Dear Saint Charles Family:
First, I would like to thank Deacon Dave Cloyne for presenting his homily during Mass yesterday. You can read his related Sunday bulletin article below.
Second, l would again like to wish a Happy Birthday to Margaret Riley. Although we sang Happy Birthday for her at the end of Mass yesterday, today is Margaret's official birthday. Margaret can be reached at mfriley50@gmail.com.
Last but not least, I would like to thank Kelsey Szenderski for all of her contributions to our Saint Charles community, including the development of our new website. After returning from maternity leave recently, Kelsey has decided to become a full-time mom and step away from her position here as Communications Manager. Therefore, we wish continued blessings upon Kelsey and her family!
Kelsey's decision has opened up a new job opportunity at St. Charles. If you or someone you know would be interested to apply, the details for our Communications Manager position can be found here.
Blessings,
-- Fr. Kwame
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In Sunday's Gospel, we began reading Mark’s Gospel that will be the focus of this Liturgical year of Ordinary Time. Yesterday's Gospel reading was Chapter 1; verses 14-20.
The Gospel of Mark does not begin with a narrative of Jesus’ birth. Instead, Mark begins with the preaching of John the Baptist. As we know, John is described as the voice in the wilderness preparing the way of the Lord. Then Mark chronicles how Jesus' public ministry begins after the arrest of John.
Deacon Dave Cloyne
At the very beginning of Mark’s Gospel, he chronicles Jesus' preaching the Kingdom of God, in continuity with the preaching of John the Baptist.
Jesus announced to the world through his preaching, his life and actions: It’s time! Time to move from thoughts to action. Time to stop dreaming about change and start laboring for it. Time to enlist help in a ministry that was about proclaiming repentance, urging people to adopt a new outlook on their world and their place in it.
As John preached, Jesus' pronouncement of the kingdom was a call to “repentance and believe in the Gospel”. One of the three pillars of discipleship; with the other pillars of “being called” and “to follow.”
The pillar of repentance is to be changed; to change our hearts to live in the way of the Gospels. Reshaping our lives in response to God’s call as the Ninevites did in the first reading and was spared by God.
The pillar of being be called is a personal invitation. Jesus calls us by name, a name which was known before we were born. The nature of the kingdom of God is that it is extended from person to person. So, Christ calls his first apostles, who as his co-workers will call others.
The pillar to follow insists that we use our best to understand the principles of Jesus and apply them to our lives and to today’s world. To follow ask us to let go, to leave behind, to walk away from what is holding us. We never get anywhere new unless we are willing to leave where we are. We can never hold anything different unless we’re willing to drop what’s already in our hands.
Today’s Gospel is told with immediacy; a great urgency as the Kingdom of God is here and now. It is time to hear your name being called; a time to reshape our lives and a time to leave behind. Jesus desires action, and for us to become his disciples. Jesus wants us to use our talents to extend the Kingdom of God to all. -- Deacon Dave Cloyne
If you missed Sunday's Mass...
ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO THE DIACONATE?
A new Deacon formation class is starting in the Diocese of Oakland. For more information, interested men and their wives are invited to attend one of the following information meetings:
• Tuesdays 7 PM - 8 PM
(January 19th and January 26th)
• Saturdays 11 AM - Noon
(January 16th, 23rd, and 30th)
ZOOM meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8745798692
Phone connection: 1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID: 874 579 8692#
Fr. Kwame's Tuesday Evening
"Q & A On Catholic Faith"
"Q & A On Catholic Faith"
Zoom Sessions
are on hold for a few weeks.
In the meantime, you can view videos
are on hold for a few weeks.
In the meantime, you can view videos
Jan
26
COME and See on ZOOM
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Adult Faith Formation Zoom Meeting
"COME AND SEE"
We welcome all who are interested in walking with Jesus
Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 PM
This Week's Topic:
This Week's Topic:
STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH
Each meeting lasts about 40 minutes and includes a brief discussion on a topic basic to the Catholic faith. You don't have to go to one meeting to be able to go to another. The meeting format will accommodate discussion, so please bring your questions.
If you have a friend or family member who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith we invite you all to “come and see”.
To Join Zoom Meeting, Click HERE
Meeting ID: 321 832 6812
Password: Jesus2020
Meeting ID: 321 832 6812
Password: Jesus2020
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, contact
Daniel Goodman at gotfordtires@gmail.com.
For more information, contact
Daniel Goodman at gotfordtires@gmail.com.
All are welcome
to tune in!
to tune in!
Questions:
Janet Schott
925-373-9346
or
Cindy Kline
925-724-7636
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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Jan
28
WINGS on ZOOM
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This Week With Wings
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Guest Speaker:
Father Jim Sullivan
Topic:
The encounter of Jesus
and the Samaritan woman at
the well of Jacob
and the Samaritan woman at
the well of Jacob
(John 4:1-41)
The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well comprises the longest single conversaon in the Bible. It is no coincidence that it took place at the well. The Samaritan woman’s faith is deep, and Jesus is thirsty for it. While she supplies his need for her faith, Jesus supplies her with something of great value, as well: Jesus gives her hope.
This passage is one of Father Jim’s favorites from all the Gospels. He loves exploring the depths of meaning and truth within the story and looks forward to doing so with us.
Father Jim studied for the priesthood at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and at St. Patrick Seminary on the San Francisco Peninsula. He earned three master’s degrees and was ordained for the Diocese of Oakland in 2006. A popular speaker, he has given parish talks, retreats, and missions around the country. He is a regular presenter with Shalom World Television.
Father Jim is a prolific and diverse Catholic writer. He is the author of more than a dozen books, several of which are novels. He currently serves as chaplain to the teens at Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland.
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Passcode: 222759
Telephone:
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Jan
28
Thursday Evening Adult Bible Study on Zoom
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Fr. Kwame's Adult Bible Study Program
Thursday Evening at 7:00 pm on Zoom
Topic:
The Gospels, Part VII
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Meeting ID: 840 4759 0025
Passcode: w0rrtP
Telephone:
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Meeting ID: 840 4759 0025
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Bible Study Sessions
Bible Study Sessions
Feb
1
Monday Evening - WALKING WITH PURPOSE on Zoom
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Walking with Purpose
Bible Study Program
Opening Your Heart
by Lisa Brenninkmeyer
Questions? Contact:
Angela Layton
602-799-6648
wwpstcharleslivermore@gmail.com
To Join this Zoom Meeting
at 6:30 pm on February 1st,
Click HERE or on the flyer above.
Send your questions in advance to lib@livermore.lib.ca.us
at 6:30 pm on February 1st,
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Send your questions in advance to lib@livermore.lib.ca.us
with the following text in the subject line:
"Questions for the Panel Discussion on Racism"
Feb
8
Men of Faith on Zoom
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Men of Faith Monthly Encounter on Zoom
Our Director of Liturgy, Tree Gorman, is our featured speaker on Monday, February 8th from 7 PM—8:30 PM. Please join this live and lively discussion about how to approach the Bible. Building on Fr. Kwame’s Bible study, Tree shares ways that make the Bible approachable to read, study, and learn. She describes personalized strategies we can use to get further into the word of God regardless of our particular level of experience.
All are welcome. Please tell your friends and family and come for fellowship and a great message. We are looking forward to seeing you and to meeting new friends.
Monday, Feb 8, 2021, at 7:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 841 0647 3182
Passcode: 968496
Steve Campbell
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Los Angeles Religious Education
RE CONGRESS 2021
“Proclaim the Promise” is the theme for the 2021 RE Congress experience. The virtual 4-day event begins Thursday, February 18 with the opening ceremony at 6:00 pm and continues through Sunday, February 21, 2021, with the closing liturgy ending at 10:30 am. Events will be both “Live” and “On Demand” and if you can’t attend a live event it will be recorded to watch later “On Demand.”
For a registration fee of $35, you will have access to all event content through March 21, 2021. You will experience liturgies, keynote speakers, dynamic workshops, concerts, intercultural prayer experiences, sacred space, the youth track, and a virtual exhibit hall. Don't miss this amazing Catholic experience from the comfort of your home!
Register online now:
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
