Dear Saint Charles Borromeo family,
I would like to invite everyone to attend a presentation by Dr. Normelena Rios, MD on Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m. in Borromeo Hall. In addition to being a medical researcher and ob/gyn, Dr. Rios is a longtime parishioner of Saint Charles and one of our Faith Formation catechists!
Normelena's presentation, "The Importance of Mental Resiliency and Connections to the Church and Community," will be of interest and help to many of us. Come to learn about mental resiliency and the ways that our faith community is here to support you and your mental health!
Rather than having our 9:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, September 13, we will be holding a communion service. Our regular weekday Mass schedule will resume on Wednesday, September 14. We will again hold communion services during the following week, from Monday, September 19, through Friday, September 24, as I will be out of town during that time.
Finally, be sure to read last weekend's bulletin, as it includes Shane Galvan's autobiography in article #6 of the summer series titled "Getting to Know the Leadership at St. Charles Borromeo."
Blessings, everyone!
-- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
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- Wednesday, September 7:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Health Ministry Meeting 10:30 a.m. (Oscar)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Thursday, September 8:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Scouts' Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Friday, September 9:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Saturday, September 10:
- Catechist Training 9:00-11:30 a.m. (Pope)
- Phil Pipitone Funeral 11:00 a.m. - Reception to Follow in Hall
- Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
- Bethlehem Craft Fair After Mass (Plaza)
- Sunday, September 11:
- 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)
- Bethlehem Craft Fair After Each Mass (Plaza)
Bethlehem Craft Fair
Look For Us This Weekend!
Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11
After Each Mass
This weekend, the Church of Narthex will provide a beautiful display of handmade olivewood religious carvings for purchase. These carvings include olivewood nativity sets, crucifixes, rosaries, Christmas ornaments, candle holders, angles, and many other religious works of art. These are certain to make nice gifts for weddings, baptisms, Easter, and especially at Christmastime.
The carvings are handmade by Catholic families in Bethlehem who rely on sales for their daily bread. For more than ten years, Bethlehem Christians have been enduring many hardships as tourism in Bethlehem has plummeted while access to other sources of income has been sharply restricted due to the ongoing conflict. Many Christians left their homeland. The Christian population of the Holy Land decreased from 30% in the last century to merely 1% today.
Please help support our Catholic brothers and sisters in Bethlehem by purchasing their carvings. Jhon Ghanem, an indigenous Christian from Bethlehem, will be standing by the carvings after all masses. Let us keep Bethlehem a Christian town forever.
Proceeds support Christian artisans from Bethlehem.
It is never too late to help!
It is never too late to help!
Join Us Next Monday Evening!
Presentation:
Tony Barton, a longtime parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo,
Tony Barton, a longtime parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo,
will speak about reaching out to those in need of
our emotional and spiritual support.
our emotional and spiritual support.
Schedule:
Social time begins at 6:00 p.m.
Social time begins at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
Our program starts at 7:00 p.m.
Also:
Dennis Lundbom will offer his testimony!
Dennis Lundbom will offer his testimony!
Reserve Your Seat, or
Meeting ID: 854 2508 0712
Passcode: 345443
In Observance of UN Day of Peace,
We Cordially Invite You to Attend Our
*** ICE CREAM SOCIAL ***
We Cordially Invite You to Attend Our
*** ICE CREAM SOCIAL ***
When? Sunday, September 18, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Where? Asbury United Methodist Church Courtyard
4743 East Ave., Livermore
4743 East Ave., Livermore
A short program will be presented at 4:00 p.m.
Additional time will be allotted for attendees to converse
with one another before and after the program.
with one another before and after the program.
Jack Quigley, Music Minister at the
Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Valley,
Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Valley,
will provide music during the event.
For more information, please contact Marcia
FAITH FORMATION and YOUTH MINISTRY
Classes Begin on September 20
Space is limited. Sign up now, as the registration fee
will increase on October 1.
will increase on October 1.
• Preschool
• K-5 Faith Formation
• 6th-8th Grade Middle School Youth Ministry
• 9th-12th Grade High School Youth Ministry
• Sacraments:
(First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, RCIC, and Confirmation)
Five-Day In-Person Silent Retreat
Presented by Father Laurence Freeman, OSB
Venue: San Damiano Retreat
Date: October 2-7, beginning at 3:00 pm
Date: October 2-7, beginning at 3:00 pm
Accommodations are limited...
One Mind, One Heart: Unified Consciousness:
The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM)'s theme for 2022 is Unified Consciousness. This is not merely an intellectual or abstract issue, because the survival of humanity may well depend upon the evolution of our consciousness. The mind of Christ within each of us is the same mind that contains all of us. The meditator experiences this in real time by being able to see herself in others and others in herself. In this silent retreat, Laurence Freeman will explore the personal healing involved in unifying ourselves and others.
This retreat will also serve as an introduction and a deepening of the practice of meditation.
For additional information, please contact
Claire La Scola at 925-447-9800.
Please direct your inquiries about reservations to
San Damiano Hospitality Manager, Lisa Briones,
or call 925-837-9141 x 303.
San Damiano Hospitality Manager, Lisa Briones,
or call 925-837-9141 x 303.
Our WINGS 2022-2023 Season Will Begin on
Thursday, October 6
Thursday, October 6
This Year's Theme:
“An Attitude of Gratitude and Generosity”
WINGS meets on Thursday mornings
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
in the Keeley Center.
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
in the Keeley Center.
WINGS is a faith enrichment ministry that encourages women of all ages and stages of life to grow in relationship with God, self, and one another.
Registration fee: $30.00/year
A WINGS representative will be available after each Mass to accept registrations (forms will be provided) and to answer your questions. Checks made out to St. Charles (write WINGS on the memo line) or cash will be accepted. Registration forms can be downloaded here, or you can pick up a copy in the Chapel.
To help embrace the theme, free copies of Matthew Kelly’s “The Generosity Habit” will be distributed to our members at registration. We will use this book to provide weekly reflections and tips for generosity.
News Regarding Zoom:
We will continue to utilize Zoom but most or all of our speakers will not be recorded. Therefore, it is likely that you will only be able to watch on Zoom only at the time of the meeting.
We hope to see you at WINGS!
Questions? Contact Janet Schott: 925-373-9346
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, October 22
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Borromeo Hall
Borromeo Hall
Our Second-Annual One-Day Men's Retreat!
Presenter:
Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy
This will be the culmination of our five-month journey into
men's spirituality will inspire you.
Our goal is to see 40 men attend and grow!
Free-will donation only
men's spirituality will inspire you.
Our goal is to see 40 men attend and grow!
Free-will donation only
Reserve Your Seat HERE
*** Support St. Michael School ***
Join us to help raise funds for our local Catholic school by
enjoying a delicious meal at Melo's Pizza between 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Join us to help raise funds for our local Catholic school by
enjoying a delicious meal at Melo's Pizza between 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
When? Thursday, September 22
Where? Melo's Pizza - 4433 First Street, Livermore, CA
Where? Melo's Pizza - 4433 First Street, Livermore, CA
MASS INTENTIONS
Rest in Peace...
Phil Pipitone
The Funeral Mass for Phil Pipitone will be Held on
Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
A reception will follow in Borromeo Hall
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
