Monday, August 9th, 2021
Dear Saint Charles Family:
I want to make sure everyone is aware of this new information:
Outdoor In-Person Family Mass on the Lawn
Sundays at 11:30 AM
Sundays at 11:30 AM
In order to accommodate individuals and families who are not comfortable attending Mass indoors, we are moving our regular Sunday 11:30 AM Family Mass to the west lawn area.
This change is a direct result of your responses to our recent survey. Attendees of our previous outdoor First Eucharist Masses have enjoyed the outdoor experience. I hope you will find the experience enjoyable also.
Additional details can be found below. I look forward to seeing you there, beginning next Sunday!
This change is a direct result of your responses to our recent survey. Attendees of our previous outdoor First Eucharist Masses have enjoyed the outdoor experience. I hope you will find the experience enjoyable also.
Additional details can be found below. I look forward to seeing you there, beginning next Sunday!
Here is a reminder and invitation for tonight:
Men of Faith In-Person & Zoom Meeting
Pastoral Counselor Jim Lucas has provided a video invitation for this evening's Men of Faith event.
IMPORTANT: Dinner will be provided, but it is imperative to complete this form so that enough food will be ordered.
IMPORTANT: Dinner will be provided, but it is imperative to complete this form so that enough food will be ordered.
The meeting's Zoom link and all details can be found directly below.
Meanwhile, if you haven't already done so, be sure to read my Sunday bulletin article (Welcome to Saint Charles - Here is How We Organize and Function), which can also be found within this flocknote.
Blessings, everyone!
Fr. Kwame
Aug
9
Join Us in the Keeley Center, Monday 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Men of Faith is holding their meeting tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please join us for "God Writes Straight with Crooked Lines" and enjoy some particularly Good News!
Father Leo Edgerly, Pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Piedmont, CA since 1999, has served the Diocese of Oakland in several important roles since he was ordained in 1984.
A free-will offering will be available at the event.
Jim Lucas
(925) 980-7871
Aug
11
Wednesday, 7:00-8:15 pm.
"How Does Your Community Provide For Those In Need Of Forgiveness?"
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 7:00–8:15 p.m
Online via Zoom
Topic: How does your community provide for those in need of forgiveness?
Speakers: Rabbi Laurence Milder, Congregation Beth Emek; and Dr. Abdul-Mun'im Sombat Jitmoud, Muslim.
After the presentations, there will be time for questions and optional participation in break-out groups. All are welcome!
Interfaith Interconnect comprises over twenty Tri-Valley congregations, including St. Charles. Its mission is, “To enrich, inform and educate ourselves and others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our valley.” Contact Marcia at 925-321-0730 or Interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com.
Reconciliation Appointments
on Saturday, August 14th
between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm
Aug
14
Our Second "God, Gospel & Gather Fest" Picnic on the Lawn!
Free Mexican food will be available courtesy of St. Charles Borromeo immediately following the Mass at 5:00 pm.
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This will be a fun time to enjoy gathering with friends and discovering new opportunities for learning in the fall.
At the listening table, continue to share your thoughts regarding returning to church. Free Mexican food will be provided courtesy of St. Charles Borromeo, immediately following our 5:00 pm Mass.
See you on Saturday, August 14th!
Aug
14
St. Bartholomew's is Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
Event will be held from 8:00am -12:30pm.
For more information please call 925.273.4220
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Aug
15
In-Person Family Mass on the Lawn
Mass is designed for all! Come enjoy Mass with your mask on or off. Social Distancing and an outdoor environment allows for the whole family to enjoy Mass together.
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Family Mass on the Lawn
Join us on Sunday at 11:30 AM
for our Family Mass on the west lawn.
for our Family Mass on the west lawn.
If you would like, bring your lawn chairs or
a picnic blanket, and enjoy worshiping outside.
(Our chairs will also be available.)
a picnic blanket, and enjoy worshiping outside.
(Our chairs will also be available.)
This Mass is designed for everyone who would like to
experience an in-person Mass outdoors with their entire family.
Live music will be included to allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with joy.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Welcome to Saint Charles Borromeo!
Here is How We Organize and Function...
Here is How We Organize and Function...
The bread of life discourse in John 6 entered its third part this past weekend. I pray that you are following Jesus’ teaching about this life-giving bread. I hope you find yourself and your place connected within the Church – the mystical body of Christ.
As promised, HERE is the video of my homily to Saint Charles in 2015 on the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. My homily is entitled “The Power of the Eucharist builds Us as a Community.”
We started with Jesus feeding 5000+ people. Then, we learned that feeding is a sign of transforming our mindset and culture, moving beyond static thinking to embrace progress, science, and postmodernity.
In 1962-1965 the Eucharist changed the Catholic Church’s cultural direction to open up to humanity in its different cultures. We see the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life itself. By that we mean, the Eucharist is the source that creates us as the Saint Charles Borromeo family. And, as summit, the Eucharist defines our purpose and goal for everything we do.
Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to give you an introduction to how we are organized and operate as a Church, a body of Christ, and as a community here at Saint Charles.
Everyone belonging to Saint Charles is welcome to participate in the life of the Church. Our participation comes in different levels of leadership.
Registered families and members of Saint Charles who are baptized participate in the worship, faith formation, and service of the needs of others. This makes up the life of every Christian.
We have leaders in the Church who ensure the Eucharist builds us as a community and enables us to worship, pray, learn our faith, and reach out in service. Here are the people to call or reach out to when you need attention:
Office Manager:
Our office manager, Mary Hengl, is your first contact person for all questions and any needs. This includes the scheduling of appointments, meetings, and events. Mary will also direct you to the appropriate department for additional help.
Pastoral Staff:
The pastoral staff consists of Church employees who have background knowledge in one or the other aspects of the day-to-day Christian life and the parish. These are the directors of Liturgy, Learning, and Living Pillars.
All ministries in the parish come under one of these Pillars. If you are a coordinator of any ministry, please learn about the director of that ministry’s Pillar and contact that person directly to ensure the success and enrichment of your program.
All ministries in the parish come under one of these Pillars. If you are a coordinator of any ministry, please learn about the director of that ministry’s Pillar and contact that person directly to ensure the success and enrichment of your program.
Pastoral Council:
The Pastoral Council is made up of parishioners appointed by the pastor. Their job is to meet (in council) and make long-range pastoral goals. They set a direction for pastoral activity with which they advise the pastor.
If you have any concerns regarding the parish’s direction or goals, please reach out to the council or councilors in writing. Please note that councilors are not in charge of the day-to-day activity of running the parish. Instead, they set goals and evaluate pastoral activity in light of those goals. Find our councilors on the staff page of our website.
The Finance Council:
The Finance Council is also appointed by the Pastor who (in council) oversees the financial activities and advises the pastor. Their leadership involves helping with budgeting, Human Resources, facilities, and oversight of financial reports on behalf of the Church.
The Pastor or Pastoral Administrator:
The pastor or pastoral administrator is an ordained member of the Church who ensures the leadership bodies successfully fulfill their roles in the organization.
Any concerns you have as a parishioner are also the concern of the Pastor/Pastoral Administrator. However, to ensure efficient communication of your concern, please call our Office Manager, or Director of Liturgy, Learning or Living, or write to the Pastoral Council or one of the Councilors.
Your concern will be addressed in a more timely fashion by reaching out to parish staff directly.
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May the Eucharist transform our culture and build us here at Saint Charles Borromeo as the community after God’s own heart – a community of liturgy, learning, and living!
Fr. Kwame
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We understand that you may have questions in regards to ministry, the parish, and general information. We want to ensure that all of your questions are being heard and answered.
In order to eliminate any confusion, please contact Mary Hengl by email: mary@stcharlesborromeo.org, or by phone: 925.447.4549 ext 101.
Mary is here to help direct you to the right person that will be able to answer your questions.
Calling all Parishioners!
"Not a Place Where, But a People Who...!"
Please contact the leaders of your former ministries
to discuss coming home.
You can also contact Tree Gorman, Director of Liturgy,
to determine if your ministry has returned.
We welcome and encourage you to look into joining one of
a number of ministries at St. Charles Borromeo.
We are here to answer any questions you may have.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
