Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Dear Saint Charles Borromeo family,
Click HERE for last weekend's bulletin, where you may read my introduction to the new summer series of articles titled "Getting to Know the Leadership at St. Charles Borromeo".
Meanwhile, I hope you will enjoy watching the fun video (below) from my recent visit with the young students of GBI Godenu School in Ghana. Information about Darlene Murphy's involvement with this school and the WAVE Foundation, of which I am a board member, is also included below.
Blessings, everyone!
-- Fr. Kwame
The GBI Godenu School is located near Hohoe, Ghana - a four-hour drive north of Accra.
With funds from the WAVE (West Africa Village Education) organization she founded, Darlene Murphy has been overseeing construction improvements to this site for 15 years. Only 80 children attended at first, all within the grades of K-6. Now, 300 children attend and the school covers grades K-9.
To date, WAVE donations have provided funds to complete the construction of buildings K-6, which initially consisted of a basic frame and roof. Donations also provided a new Jr. High building, a computer and library building, a bathroom facility with seven modern toilets, and a new playground.
Learn more about WAVE here: www.wave4kids.org
The Week Ahead
- Tuesday, July 26:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Meet the New OCIA (RCIA) Team! 7:00 p.m. (St. Benedict Rm) - Wednesday, July 27:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Family Picnic 5:00 p.m. (Back Lawn)
(Bring your own picnic food - watermelon will be provided)
- Family Movie Night 7:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, July 28:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church) - Friday, July 29:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church) - Saturday, July 30:
- Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, July 31:
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Livestream/Church/Courtyard)
- Distribution of Holy Communion 10:30-11:15 a.m. (Chapel)
- Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
~ TONIGHT ~
Meet the New OCIA Team at St. Charles
(It’s YOU - the Parish Community!)
Topic:
“Is the OCIA Ministry a Good Fit For You?”
Topic:
“Is the OCIA Ministry a Good Fit For You?”
This Evening - Tuesday, July 26, 2022
7:00-8:30 p.m.
in the St. Benedict Room
Questions:
Why is it important to involve the whole parish in the OCIA? If we are clear on the why, the what becomes clearer.
What are we asking the parish to do, exactly, when we ask them to be more involved in the initiation process?
Answer:
The purpose of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is to lead seekers on the way of faith and conversion (RCIA 1). It is important that the parish as a whole serve as a guide to the seekers because the parish is our best example of the way of faith and conversion.
What we are asking parishioners to do, therefore, is to be a shining, clear example of a people of faith and a community of conversion. While this concept is somewhat easy to grasp, it can be very difficult to pull off.
What are we asking the parish to do, exactly, when we ask them to be more involved in the initiation process?
Answer:
The purpose of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is to lead seekers on the way of faith and conversion (RCIA 1). It is important that the parish as a whole serve as a guide to the seekers because the parish is our best example of the way of faith and conversion.
What we are asking parishioners to do, therefore, is to be a shining, clear example of a people of faith and a community of conversion. While this concept is somewhat easy to grasp, it can be very difficult to pull off.
People are fallible. We are often unfaithful. We often resist change. OCIA team members exhibit those failings themselves, and they witness those failings in their fellow parishioners. Without even thinking about it, we tend to shield the seekers from the larger parish community and focus on the “RCIA community.”
In reality, there is no RCIA community. The seekers are not joining the OCIA. They are joining Christ, and the place they find Christ is within the Body of Christ—the body of believers that we call “parish.” This is the only community that can initiate the seekers into the way of faith and conversion.
“Hence, the entire community,” says the RCIA, “must help the candidates and the catechumens throughout the process of initiation...” (9).
Join interested team members this evening to explore the new approaches to journeying with others in becoming Catholic. There are many small parts and ways to be involved. Come and find out how you might share your faith and participate in growing the St. Charles community during the year ahead.
To find out more about this exciting new approach, please contact Diane Saunders at: diane@stcharlesborromeo.org
In reality, there is no RCIA community. The seekers are not joining the OCIA. They are joining Christ, and the place they find Christ is within the Body of Christ—the body of believers that we call “parish.” This is the only community that can initiate the seekers into the way of faith and conversion.
“Hence, the entire community,” says the RCIA, “must help the candidates and the catechumens throughout the process of initiation...” (9).
Join interested team members this evening to explore the new approaches to journeying with others in becoming Catholic. There are many small parts and ways to be involved. Come and find out how you might share your faith and participate in growing the St. Charles community during the year ahead.
To find out more about this exciting new approach, please contact Diane Saunders at: diane@stcharlesborromeo.org
Join Us Monday, August 8, 2022
“How We Pray”
“How We Pray”
Roy Cavellini will lead a panel of men to share their approach to prayer.
Additionally, our very own Deacon Gil Pesqueira will offer his testimony!
Additionally, our very own Deacon Gil Pesqueira will offer his testimony!
Social Time Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Delicious Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Program at 7:00 p.m.
From the Desk of Diane Saunders...
Discover a Great Source to
Nourish and Refresh
Your Faith this Summer!
St. Charles of Borromeo's
Adult Learning Online Library
If you missed some of our outstanding programs and presenters this past year or would like to go back to refresh your learning, discover what is available for easy access on the St. Charles website.
There you will find:
• The Book of Genesis Audio Playlist
with Kevin Saunders
• The Church in a Changing World Video Playlist
with Sr. Rebecca Shinas and Fr. Kwame
• “Meet Lady Wisdom” Video Playlist
Adult Bible Studies Series with Fr. Kwame
• 2022 Parish Mission – Being A Prophet Like Jesus Video Playlist
with Sr. Joann Heinritz, CSJ
• The Church in a Changing World Video Playlist
with Sr. Rebecca Shinas and Fr. Kwame
• “Meet Lady Wisdom” Video Playlist
Adult Bible Studies Series with Fr. Kwame
• 2022 Parish Mission – Being A Prophet Like Jesus Video Playlist
with Sr. Joann Heinritz, CSJ
• Workshops by Fr. Ron Oakham, CSP:
• Baptism Mini-Retreat Video
• RCIA Workshop Video
• Sr. Rebecca Shinas on Prophetic Reformers Video
(Pope Francis and St. Catherine of Siena)
• Men of Faith: Featured Speakers Video Playlist
• WINGS: Featured Speakers Video Playlist
• Fr. Kwame's Previous Bible Study Series:
• Series #1 – The Bible Video Playlist
• Series #2 – The Gospels Video Playlist
Discover these rich and relevant sources of Adult Faith Learning in the Catholic Faith and Tradition. Share this resource with family and friends. Listen along while you are traveling!
Where in the World is "Fabulous Fr. Kwame"?
Click on the picture above for more information!
Father Kwame has been busy this summer!
Click HERE to view all of Fr. Kwame's Adventures!
MASS INTENTIONS
Rest in Peace...
Mary Murtagh Fitts
Funeral: Thursday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m.
Sharon Quinn
Funeral: Saturday, August 27th at 11:00 a.m.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
