Monday, February 15th, 2021
LEADERSHIP
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
As we inch closer to re-opening our Church to in-person gatherings and worship, I would like to remind you that the reorganization of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish leadership is completing with the inauguration of our new Pastoral Council. You might ask - why is this important?
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? Leadership is the work of every member of the parish, but it is entrusted to a few who represent all. Leadership then is the people – of God. The leadership of a Catholic parish is composed of three main bodies with whom the Pastor collaborates. These are the Pastoral Council (PC), the Finance Council (FC), and the Pastoral Staff (PS) (see Canon Laws 536, 537). Each of these bodies has specific and unique roles to play in order to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of a healthy Catholic Christian community. The roles come in two main forms: 1.) Planning or setting direction and long-term goals; 2.) Implementing or executing strategies and objectives that result in the goals.
PASTORAL AND FINANCE COUNCILS: The role of the two councils (PC and FC) is the planning and setting of pastoral and financial goals of the parish respectively. Specifically, they meet regularly to set pastoral and temporal goals. And, using those goals, they monitor and evaluate reports from the Pastoral Staff. Finally, they advise the Pastor on the direction of the parish. To fulfill their role, for example, the PC members listen to and channel parishioners’ views, wishes, and concerns at the council’s discussions. At the same time, PC members also help to explain adopted decisions on pastoral activities to the parishioners.
PASTORAL STAFF: The role of the staff is mainly executive. They collaborate with the Pastor on the level of day-to-day leading of the Church. The PS takes up the goals set by the councils and implement them through strategic and measurable objectives or pastoral actions. The PS also presents periodic reports to the councils for their oversight and evaluative responsibilities. Specifically, the day-to-day pastoral actions of the Church may be organized into three main ministries: 1.) Learning or Faith Formation – initial and on-going, 2.) Liturgy or Worship and Prayer, and 3.) Living or Service of needs – outside and inside our community. These three ministries summarize the nature and purpose of the Christian Church – the body of Christ.
YOUR PART IN LEADERSHIP: If you have any concerns, ideas, issues, or wishes regarding the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic community, please send them to the Pastoral Council or contact a pastoral council member. This is how you share in the leadership of the Church. Of course, for personal spiritual and pastoral issues, contact the pastor, your spiritual director, or the parish office manager who will direct you to the appropriate pastoral staff.
KNOW YOUR PASTORAL COUNCILORS: Therefore, it is my joy as Parochial Administrator to formally introduce to you the newly inaugurated Pastoral Council of Saint Charles Borromeo: Mark Bales, John McCarthy, Stephanie Ferreira, Linda Trame, Michael Taranowski, Julie Gallagher Stear, Darlene Murphy, Jim Lucas, Christine Stuart, Roy Cavallini, and Matthew Breneman. The video of the inauguration of our Pastoral Council can be viewed below. Get to know the members; pray for them, and share with them your ideas.
May God bless Saint Charles Borromeo's community with selfless, dedicated, and compassionate leaders.
-- Fr. Kwame
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WEEKDAY In-person Mass in the Church:
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ASH WEDNESDAY In-person Mass in the Church:
Morning Mass will include live music and be live-streamed
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Evening Mass will not include music or be live-streamed
Additional DISTRIBUTION of ASHES and COMMUNION
Additional DISTRIBUTION of ASHES and COMMUNION
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February 20th at 5:00 pm << New Time
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Jesus Boost Podcast
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Be inspired and empowered each week! Jesus Boost invites you to connect with and tap into the infinite strength and unconditional love of God, available to everyone. There is so much beauty, joy, and power in knowing you are never alone and that Jesus is by your side on this journey. Jesus Boost is your reminder with honest, insightful commentary about modern-day situations, supported by scripture and words of wisdom from renowned leaders. Come away with a fresh perspective, a smile, and a wonderful, unique spiritual lift to help you greet life with renewed hope and strength.
Health Ministry News
Temperature Takers Needed for In-Person Masses
Now that in-person Masses have resumed, we are in need of volunteers who would like to help take the temperatures of parishioners as they arrive.
No medical/nursing background is required for this very important task, and very few instructions are needed. We are required to have one to two
temperature takers for each Mass (Saturday at 5:00 pm, plus Sunday at 9:30 am and 11:30 am.)
temperature takers for each Mass (Saturday at 5:00 pm, plus Sunday at 9:30 am and 11:30 am.)
If you would be willing to help,
please contact us:
Also, the SCB Health Ministry Thanks
All Parishioners Who Participated in Our
All Parishioners Who Participated in Our
Feb
16
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
Feb
18
WINGS on ZOOM
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This Week With WINGS
Thursday, February 18, 2021
9:45 AM on Zoom
How often can we say we sincerely and wholeheartedly trust and surrender to God’s will? Instead of praying, “thy will be done” do we often end up praying “my will be done”?
Begin your Lenten journey by praying the Stations of the Cross— My Father’s Will, led by Mary Fair. We will walk with Jesus, who shows us the perfect example of trust and surrender to his father’s will. Experience the Stations of the Cross in a new and contemporary way with music, self-reflection, sharing and prayer.
Mary is one of the founders of St. Charles WINGS, lead of Art & Environment, co-chair of the Social Concerns Committee, a member of the Liturgy Committee, and serves in other parish and diocesan ministries.
We will not be gathering in small groups this week.
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Feb
18
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 6.4
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Adult Bible Study Sessions
Adult Bible Study Sessions
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:
Monthly Grief Support Group
Saturday, February 20, 2021
10 AM -11:30 AM on Zoom
This is an opportunity for anyone who has lost a loved one, to share their experience with others in a safe place. Expressing your feelings help to process what you are going through. Please join us.
If you have not attended before, need more information, or the Zoom link, please contact Claire La Scola at clairelascola@gmail.com or call 447-9800 to register. Claire is a retired nurse and psychotherapist.
Feb
22
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
CRS - Catholic Relief Services
The season of Lent gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect and make room in our hearts to welcome the stranger. During Lent, our St. Charles community will participate in CRS Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that invites us to reflect on the challenges of global hunger—and our Gospel call to care for our global human family.
Through our Lenten prayers, fasting, and almsgiving, we can respond to the needs of our sisters and brothers, including the millions of men, women, and children around the world who experience chronic hunger.
Rice Bowls will be distributed to students in each K-5 Faith Formation Class. You can also pick up a Rice Bowl in the church, chapel, or Faith Formation office.
of the people and communities you support
through your Lenten gifts to CRS Rice Bowl.
You can also make your donation by credit card here: www.stcharleslivermore.org/give.
You can also make your donation by credit card here: www.stcharleslivermore.org/give.
St. Charles Social Concerns Committee
Lenten Collections - February 17 through April 1, 2021
One of the many important activities of the St. Charles Social Concerns Committee (SCC) is to sponsor the Lenten Collection starting on Ash Wednesday and continuing through Holy Thursday. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the collections in 2021will be monetary only. Parishioners have the opportunity to donate much-needed funding to the organizations supported by the SCC. 100% of your donation will support these agencies and directly benefit people most in need.
Receiving your support in 2021 through the Lenten Collection are:
- St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- Livermore Homeless Refuge
- Interfaith Sharing Food Pantry
- Oakland Catholic Worker
- Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry
- Open Heart Kitchen
- Elizabeth House
Monetary donations in the form of check or on-line donation can be made by mailing your donation to:
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
1315 Lomitas Ave, Livermore, CA 94550,
or on-line at www.stcharleslivermore.org/give.
Please note: Checks payable to St. Charles designated “Lenten Collection” will be divided equally among the seven charities. If you wish to have your check go to a specific organization, please write the name of the organization in the memo line of your check. We cannot accept checks payable directly to the agencies.
If you have any questions, please call:
Linda Nidever-Galles
Lenten Collection Coordinator
(925) 443-4943
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
