Thursday, March 25th, 2021
Dear Saint Charles Family:
During our Adult Bible Study session this evening, we will continue to explore the Sermon on the Mount. This will be chapter 6.9 of our series entitled "The Gospels - What Would Jesus Do?". I look forward to seeing all of you there!
Please note that our Adult Bible Study sessions will go on break after this evening, to make way for Holy Week. When these sessions return, you will be notified in my flocknotes.
Blessings,
Fr. Kwame
Mar
25
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 6.9
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SATURDAY: Reconciliation 10 Minute Appointments:
SATURDAY: Vigil Mass in the Church:
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Mar
26
Young Adult Ministry - Friday Evening
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Friday, March 26th - 7-8 pm:
Bible Sharing
Break out those bibles and bring some passages to the group for us all to discuss. Personally meaningful verses are appreciated, as are confusing or challenging ones. Let's see what God is telling us!
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As always, people are welcome to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivermoreYoungAdult.
Young Adult Ministry
The St. Charles Young Adult Ministry
welcomes all young adult parishioners
from 18-35+ to come and discuss topics
in the faith, get to know each other and
Jesus better, and make the St. Charles
community a bit more personal.
We’re currently holding events via Zoom
on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Questions? Feel Free to Contact Me at Any Time:
Mar
27
Saturday Morning: Short Hike with the Men of Faith
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At 8:00 am on Saturday morning March 27, St. Charles' Men of Faith Ministry invites you to join us for a short hike along Del Valle's East Shore trail. We'll start at the Arroyo staging area (free parking!) and head up over the hill down closer to the water and back, with some great views of the lake at the top.
This hike will be steep in places, so we'll take our time doing the relatively short 2.5 or so miles round trip. Expect it to take less than 90 minutes. Remember to bring a face mask, a bottle of drinking water, and snacks if you'd like.
We'll meet at the Arroyo Road staging area at 8:00 AM Saturday morning. The hike will start with a prayer and we will proceed to enjoy God's creation. See you there!
Matt Breneman
(925) 550-4501
Mar
29
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
Holy Week Sign-up Reservations will be available
on our website on March 28th.
on our website on March 28th.
The Sacraments at Home
As we begin approaching Holy Week this year, we approach with anticipation caution, and courage. Some of us will come to church and use this day of New Life to inaugurate the next step into normalcy. However, many of us are not quite across the threshold. We may be on waiting lists for vaccines or not even that far along.
Therefore, if you will be celebrating Holy Week at Home we encourage you to truly CELEBRATE. Pour yourself and your loved ones a pitcher of water and put out a few towels for Holy Thursday.
Perhaps you can take down your well-loved Cross from the wall and prepare your own Veneration for Good Friday.
On Holy Saturday, you can get dressed up. Find your Baptismal Candle (if you have it) or a taper and light a candle during the service.
Perhaps you are one of the few who have a fireplace in which you can light an actual fire.
Whatever you choose to do, be sure to make this week feel Holy. If you start preparing now it may make getting there that much more satisfying.
Apr
12
Monday Evening: Men of Faith - Monthly Zoom Mtg.
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Please join us!
Men of Faith will hold their next monthly Zoom meeting on Monday, April 12th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Richard Murray of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Antioch, CA. Richard is a teacher, writer, and a former Carmaldolese monk currently working on his first book on the Bible and the spiritual evolution of humanity.
Men of Faith will hold their next monthly Zoom meeting on Monday, April 12th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Richard Murray of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Antioch, CA. Richard is a teacher, writer, and a former Carmaldolese monk currently working on his first book on the Bible and the spiritual evolution of humanity.
Please join us for his talk on the Lord’s Prayer and some surprising and inspiring secrets it holds for us. Read his bio and a short treatment of his talk HERE.
Join our Zoom session at 7:00 pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83474917333?pwd=SUZPRVBRbUwraHUrTTdaTGRtUEt1dz09
Meeting ID: 834 7491 7333
Passcode: 097186
Jim Lucas
(925) 980-7871
gojimlucas@gmail.com
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83474917333?pwd=SUZPRVBRbUwraHUrTTdaTGRtUEt1dz09
Meeting ID: 834 7491 7333
Passcode: 097186
Jim Lucas
(925) 980-7871
gojimlucas@gmail.com
Health Ministry News
STROKE
By Joanne Berven, RN
Stroke, even by name, can be scary. It can be deadly, or it can leave one with a myriad of problems and the inability to function normally.
There are basically three kinds of stroke.
1.) Hemorrhagic stroke is bleeding into the brain. A classic sign is experiencing suddenly “the worst headache of your life”.
There are basically three kinds of stroke.
1.) Hemorrhagic stroke is bleeding into the brain. A classic sign is experiencing suddenly “the worst headache of your life”.
The best thing to do when this occurs is to call 911 to be transported to a nearby stroke center for specialized and immediate treatment.
2.) Ischemic stroke is a clot that shuts down blood flow to the brain. This type of stroke is more common. Like a heart attack, the clot blocks the blood flow to the tissues beyond it. Symptoms depend on what tissues are involved.
3.) A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or a mini-stroke, is one where there are symptoms, but they go away in a short period of time. However, it is a warning sign of a possible bigger stroke.
Symptoms of stroke include balance issues, trouble seeing out of one for both eyes, facial droop, weakness or paralysis of arms, trouble speaking, and not making sense. Be aware of when symptoms start or when was the person last seen in a normal state. This will be one of the first things you will be asked when calling for help.
Treatment depends on what kind of stroke (this is determined at the hospital) and what the symptoms are and how long the person has had symptoms.
Use this acronym BEFAST to remember the symptoms:
- Balance: sudden loss of coordination
- Eyes (visual disturbances): trouble seeing out of one or both eyes
- Facial droop: Ask the person to smile; is the smile normal or does it droop to one side?
- Arm or leg weakness: Ask the person to raise both arms; does one arm drift downward and is the person not able to lift his or her arm?
- Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase; is the speech slurred or strange?
- Time to call 911.
The longer one goes without treatment, the worse the outcome.
All stroke symptoms are a medical emergency therefore call 911 immediately. For our area, the Stanford-ValleyCare (Pleasanton) is our nearby stroke center. Do not drive to the hospital. Paramedics may be able to start treatment when they get to you. Or, while in transport to the hospital, they can alert medical staff of your symptoms and be better prepared for treatment upon arrival. (Trust me – I have 20 years of experience in the ER!)
Stroke risks: High blood pressure, smoking, overweight, diabetes, too much alcohol, sedentary lifestyle.
Lifestyle changes to help prevent stroke: control your blood pressure, manage your cholesterol, stop smoking, eat healthy, regular physical exercise; diabetes and blood pressure management
Here are some helpful resources to learn more about stroke:
- Stroke: Signs and Symptoms
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