Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Dear Saint Charles Borromeo family,
If you would like to read "For Love of God and Neighbor", my article in Sunday's bulletin, please click HERE.
Meanwhile, we have many activities coming up for you in the next few weeks. Be sure to read about them below and mark your calendars!
-- Fr. Kwame
Reconciliation
Appointments
Saturday, November 6th
between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm
Join us Tonight!
November 2nd at 6:30 pm
Topic:
"What is Communion of Saints?"
The Come and See group at St. Charles invites you to attend our next meeting.
Currently, our group meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you!
Currently, our group meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you!
Participation in previous meetings is not required. Feel free to share this link with someone you think would like to join us.
Join Our Zoom Meeting at 6:30 pm:
Meeting ID: 871 5013 5359
Passcode: Jesus2021
Regards,
- Grief Support Mass of Remembrance
The Grief Support Ministry of St. Charles and St. Michael parishes will provide an opportunity to celebrate the lives of departed loved ones and to pray for their eternal happiness. This Mass will be held at St. Michael Church on Thursday, November 4th at 7:00 PM. - Souls of the Faithfully Departed
November is the month we always display pictures of our faithfully departed loved ones within the church. Now is the time to bring framed pictures of past loved ones. These pictures will serve as altarcitos. Please remember to label the back of the frames with your name, address, and phone number. These pictures will be on display until November 27th, which is the first weekend of Advent. - Information Center (Outdoor Kiosk)
The new Information Center is up and ready for action. You will begin to see upcoming events, pillar information, and Youth Ministry highlights appear on the board. Please take time to stop by and see what is happening in the church community. If you would like to provide information to display on the Information Center please contact Holly.
Thursday Evening
November 4th
7:00 pm on Zoom
Meet Lady Wisdom
Bible Study
Session #5
If You Missed
Previous Sessions
Meet Lady Wisdom
Join Fr. Kwame's Bible Study Session
Thursday at 7:00 pm on Zoom:
Thursday at 7:00 pm on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 816 8039 8330
Passcode: 973435
Telephones Dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Nov
4
WINGS - Women in God’s Spirit - Thursday, 9:30 am in Borromeo Hall or on ZOOM
Kim Curtis and Karen Abbruscato
Are you going?
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Maybe
going.
not going.
might be going.
Kim Curtis and Karen Abbruscato will be joining us to talk about the Goodness Village located on the grounds of Crosswinds Church.
Goodness Village is a Tiny Home Community that provides affordable and permanent housing options in a supportive community for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
ADORATION NOVEMBER 5TH
We have invited our young families to bring their children to the First Friday Adoration, November fifth between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm. During the month of November, the Church celebrates the gift of All the Saints and All the Souls we have loved, and so our guided activity for families will be a meditation on the words of the saints about
the Eucharist.
the Eucharist.
Specific ‘Passport’ Stamps for Faith Formation will be issued during the holy hour you attend and each activity will change during the hours so everyone has a chance to experience the full measure of the guided programs. Collect all 4 stamps between now and Christmas!
Activities planned will include:
• 3pm-4pm Silent Meditation
• 4pm-5pm Reflection on the Holy Eucharist
• 5pm-6pm Rosary
• 6pm-6:30 Benediction
• 3pm-4pm Silent Meditation
• 4pm-5pm Reflection on the Holy Eucharist
• 5pm-6pm Rosary
• 6pm-6:30 Benediction
Click HERE to reserve your hour.
-- Tree Gorman
Nov
8
Men of Faith Guest Speaker Steve Madsen
Founding Pastor of Cornerstone Fellowship in Livermore, CA
Are you going?
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going.
not going.
might be going.
Monday, November 8th
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. Charles Men of Faith will be hosting speaker Steve Madsen, who is the Founding Pastor of Cornerstone Fellowship. Please join us for his dynamic talk on "How to be the Father Your Children Deserve."
Please join us in Borromeo Hall or on Zoom.
Dinner will be provided at the event and a free-will offering will be available if the Holy Spirit inspires you.
Dinner will be provided at the event and a free-will offering will be available if the Holy Spirit inspires you.
To reserve your seat click HERE.
The Zoom session starts at 7:00 p.m. HERE.
Meeting ID: 850 9452 9140
Passcode: 472005
Meeting ID: 850 9452 9140
Passcode: 472005
Handouts/Prestudy HERE.
"The Church in A Changing World"
Dialog Session #2
with Sr. Rebecca Shinas O.P. and Fr. Kwame Assenyoh
November 9th at 7:00 pm
In the Church
C.H.A.N.G.E.
Chance to Have A New God Experience
Chance to Have A New God Experience
by Sr. Rebecca Shinas, OP
Click HERE to watch the video of Session #1
Nov
16
Inspiring Evening with Sr. Rebecca Shinas, OP
Enjoy a Pizza Dinner at 6:30 pm and a Wonderful presentation beginning at 7:00 pm. This event is hosted by Come & See Learning Ministry.
Are you going?
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going.
not going.
might be going.
Let's Make Mary Fair Proud!
Mary Fair represents St. Charles on the diocesan committee that formed the new Disciple Maker Index Survey. We can make Mary proud by completing the 10-minute survey and becoming the parish with the highest percentage of parishioner participation!
Take the survey here:
https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/kg1x62
https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/kg1x62
You also have the opportunity to complete a paper version of the survey after daily and Sunday Mass. The paper copies are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. You may also contact Mary Hengl at 925-447-4549 x101.
This survey is entirely confidential and will only be available until November 22nd. It asks you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enables you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow.
Small Faith Groups
are Re-Igniting at St. Charles for
a Fall/Advent Session!
a Fall/Advent Session!
The theme of our five-week series is, “Prophetic Voices”. The series will begin on November 8th - the week after the Feast of St. Charles of Borromeo!
If you would like to join a group or restart with an old group, please fill out and submit this form to the parish office or faith formation office. Materials will begin to be provided one week before the series begins.
SAY A PRAYER FOR…
Dino Ciarlo, Mike Feit, Rose & Bob Lyons, Jeff Perry, Claudette Klein, Lee Colvin, Anne Les, Matt Di Mercurio, Susan Devine, Lois Escobar, Beverly Bull,
Raylyn Prahser, Phil Pipitone, Robert Compton, Joe & Barbara Barton,
John Meadows, Betty Nguyen, Michael Koonce, Greg Thomas, Pat Giovanazzi,
Harry Galles, Kurt Hornbacker, Kay Schrader, Richard Alameida, Kathy Riedy,
Lisa Mouser, Barbara Hostetler, Lori Jensen, John Stefl, Dennis Hibbs, John Boegel, Margaret Ng, Phil Rodriquez, Margaret Weber, Sandy Gagliardi
Raylyn Prahser, Phil Pipitone, Robert Compton, Joe & Barbara Barton,
John Meadows, Betty Nguyen, Michael Koonce, Greg Thomas, Pat Giovanazzi,
Harry Galles, Kurt Hornbacker, Kay Schrader, Richard Alameida, Kathy Riedy,
Lisa Mouser, Barbara Hostetler, Lori Jensen, John Stefl, Dennis Hibbs, John Boegel, Margaret Ng, Phil Rodriquez, Margaret Weber, Sandy Gagliardi
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
