Thursday, May 6th, 2021
Dear St. Charles Family,
During this evening's Adult Bible Study session, we will be discussing The Ministry of Jesus Outside Galilee. You may download the handout now, and join our friendly group on Zoom at 7:00 pm. I look forward to seeing you there!
Tomorrow is the first Friday of the month and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. As Catholics, we believe that Christ is truly present (Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity) in the Eucharist. The blessed sacrament serves as a focal point of adoration. We will celebrate the adoration of the blessed sacrament between 10:00 am - 6:00 pm in the chapel, followed by a benediction in the Church. Register Now to reserve your hour of Adoration.
Equally important, India is still experiencing a rising number of COVID-19 cases. We need to keep India and all those who have been affected by COVID-19 in our thoughts and prayers. If the Spirit moves you to donate to this cause, please visit the American Red Cross. You may click this link to donate: India Covid-19 Donation.
In addition, I would like to wish all mother's a very Happy Mother's Day this Sunday. Please join me in worship on your special day. We will be resuming our 7:30 am service this Sunday, May, 9th. All parishioners and guests are welcome. Reserve your seat on our website.
Finally, please join me in congratulating all of the participants and sponsors of the First Eucharist group from last week's celebration. We are proud of each of you and welcome you to our Catholic family, and look forward to welcoming two more groups on the following Saturdays.
Fr. Kwame
PS - You can watch the May 1st First Eucharist video here...
May
6
Thursday Evening ADULT BIBLE STUDY on ZOOM
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Fr. Kwame's Adult Bible Study Program
Topic:
The Ministry of Jesus Outside Galilee:
Jerusalem, Judea,
Samaria, and Decapolis
2.) Join Our Zoom Meeting on Thursday at 7:00 pm:
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Meeting ID: 882 6426 7410
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Adult Bible Study Sessions
Adult Bible Study Sessions
May
7
FRIDAY: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
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Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament
Friday, May 7th
In the Chapel - 10:00 am until 6:30 pm
Please join us at this important event. We as Catholics believe that the Son of God became man for us, and He has devised a marvelous way to remain with us in the Eucharist.
Adoration is an intimate encounter with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. This is not an afterthought, but rather an essential aspect of the Eucharist.
Adoration is an intimate encounter with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. This is not an afterthought, but rather an essential aspect of the Eucharist.
Eucharistic adoration enables us to spend time intimately thanking Him for His sacrificial gift expressed in His Eucharistic words: “This is my body which is given for you” (Luke 22:19).
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May
10
Monday Evening MEN of FAITH in the COURTYARD!
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Attention all men of St Charles:
Mark your calendar for Monday, May 10, 2021, at 6:30 pm
to attend the Men of Faiths return to in-person meetings.
We will meet in the courtyard of Keeley Center, and a dinner of Pizza and Sodas will be served. Are you not yet comfortable with public gatherings? If so, do not worry we will also broadcast the material on Zoom starting at 7:00 pm.
Our featured speaker will be Sgt. Steve Goard of the Livermore Police Department.
Participate in a great presentation on Policing in Livermore with some time for Q & A after the presentation.
Please RSVP Here: t.ly/mZ87 so we know how much pizza to order.
May
10
Monday Evening WALKING WITH PURPOSE on ZOOM
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Walking with Purpose
Bible Study Program
Opening Your Heart
by Lisa Brenninkmeyer
1.) Order Your Book HERE
2.) To Join Zoom Meeting, Click HERE at 7:00 PM
Questions? Contact:
Angela Layton
602-799-6648
wwpstcharleslivermore@gmail.com
May
11
Tuesday Evening 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
Topic: Resurrection, Faith & Science
Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 PM
Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 PM
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 Our 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 danielgca@comcast.net
St. Charles Borromeo
Young Adult Ministry ~ YAM ~
Friday, May 14th & Friday, May 28th at 7:00 PM on Zoom
Come Join Us!
The Young Adult Ministry welcomes all young adults between the ages of 18-35. We discuss topics in the faith as a way to strengthen our relationship with Jesus and our community.
On May 14th we will be watching a short video. After the video, we will talk about how the video impacted you.
On May 28th it's time to dust off your Bibles and find those scriptures that may be confusing, inspiring, or shocking. We'll discuss what God reveals to each of us.
Meeting ID: 869 5340 9723
Passcode: 834287
Wellbeing
Why Is It So Important in 2021?
By Tony Barton
Mental Health First Aid certified
The impact of the pandemic has been difficult for many people. The loss of income, the impact of social distancing, and the fear caused by COVID-19 have all had a negative impact on our wellbeing.
The Focus Areas for Wellbeing in 2021 are:
- Social Wellbeing
- Physical Wellbeing
- Mental Wellbeing
Social Wellbeing
Social Wellbeing refers to our ability to make and maintain meaningful positive relationships and regular contact with family, friends, work colleagues & neighbors.
Assessing Your Social Wellbeing
Ask Yourself:
- Do I schedule time with family & friends?
- Do I enjoy spending time with others?
- Are my relationships rewarding?
- Are my relationships positive?
A “no” answer to any of these questions may indicate that you need to work on an area of your social wellbeing. During the current restrictions maintaining all our social relationships has been difficult.
Physical Wellbeing
The benefits of physical wellbeing are well known. With regular exercise & healthy eating you can:
- Reduce your risk of a heart attack
- Manage your weight
- Maintain lower cholesterol level
- Lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers
- Have lower blood pressure
- Have stronger bones, muscles, and joints and lower risk of developing osteoporosis
- Feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed and sleep better.
Mental Wellbeing
Your mental wellbeing is about your
thoughts and feelings and how
you cope with the ups and downs
of everyday life.
Mental wellbeing is not the same thing as mental health, although the two can influence each other. Long periods of low mental wellbeing can lead to the development of mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. If you are living with a mental health condition, you may experience low mental wellbeing more often, but there will also be long periods where you’re able to maintain good mental wellbeing.
It’s important to understand that good mental wellbeing is not the absence of negative thoughts and feelings, because difficult and challenging situations are a fact of life. Instead, it's about being able to understand and manage the negative feelings so that you’re able to:
- Feel confident
- Build and maintain positive relationships
- Have a sense of purpose
- Live and work productively
- Cope with the normal stresses of day-to-day life
- Manage when things change
Much of the information above was borrowed from a Wellbeing Newsletter published by Mercury Engineering Unltd Co., Dublin, Ireland
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1315 Lomitas Ave.
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