Dear Saint Charles Borromeo family,
At the moment, I am attending the annual diocesan retreat for priests and will be out of town until the weekend. Fr. Kofi, a guest priest from my hometown in Ghana, will be presiding over the 9:00 a.m. Masses tomorrow and Thursday. On Friday, September 23, we will be holding a communion service. Our regular weekday schedule will resume next week.
I would like to remind everyone that next Sunday's courtyard viewing at 9:30 a.m. Mass video will be the last such opportunity for this season.
Meanwhile, please extend a St. Charles welcome to Father Joshua Gariba, SBD who will be staying with us from Saturday, September 24 through Friday, October 28. Father Joshua has agreed to preside over some of our Masses and is looking forward to meeting you!
Finally, be sure to read last weekend's bulletin, as it includes Mark Kotch's autobiography in article #8 of the summer series titled "Getting to Know the Leadership at St. Charles Borromeo."
Blessings, everyone!
-- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, September 21:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Learning Pillar Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Thursday, September 22:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Men of Faith Prayer Experience 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Friday, September 23:
- Communion Service 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)
- Saturday, September 24:
- Private Event 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
- Sunday, September 25 Last Day of Outdoor Mass:
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Youth Confirmation 2 Class 10:00 a.m. (Hall)
- 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)
- Private Baptism 1:00 p.m. (Church)
*** 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
FAITH FORMATION and YOUTH MINISTRY
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)
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Have you ever been at your “wit's end”?
Wouldn’t a hug from someone you know help?
STOP BY THE HEALTH MINISTRY TABLE
AFTER ALL MASSES
Wouldn’t a hug from someone you know help?
STOP BY THE HEALTH MINISTRY TABLE
AFTER ALL MASSES
September 24 and 25
Health Ministry is offering FREE
“You Are Loved” cards
“You Are Loved” cards
We are all God’s children, and He cares for all of us, even though we might not feel His presence in our lives at a particular moment in time.
There will be a nice assortment of cards courtesy of parishioner Diane Meredith for you to send to someone you care about who might be having a tough time. Please stop by and take a look.
“God doesn’t look at what we have been; he is
interested only in what we are.”
—Blessed Jean-Joseph Lataste
interested only in what we are.”
—Blessed Jean-Joseph Lataste
Five-Day In-Person Silent Retreat
Presented by Father Laurence Freeman, OSB
Accommodations are limited...
One Mind, One Heart: Unified Consciousness:
The 2022 theme for the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) 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.
Join Us to Celebrate WINGS Opening Day!
Meet & Greet Coffee Social
Thursday, October 6
9:30 am on the church plaza
Theme:
“An Attitude of Gratitude and Generosity”
“An Attitude of Gratitude and Generosity”
What can you expect when you become a WINGS member? Our ministry invites all women to come to celebrate being together while deepening their relationship with Jesus. It is a place that allows you to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones while listening to amazing speakers and enjoying sweet and savory breakfast foods.
This year our presenters will guide and inspire us to strengthen our gratitude and generosity. All WINGS members will be gifted with a copy of Matthew Kelly’s “The Generosity Habit” to use for weekly reflection and generosity tips.
To become part of this amazing ministry, turn your registration form into Janet Schott or Cindy Kline during the "Meet and Greet Coffee Social" on Thursday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m. We will also be available to answer any questions you may have about WINGS.
We hope to see you at WINGS!
Questions? Contact Janet Schott: 925-373-9346
or Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
or Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
Register Now!
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
"I am excited to announce that our parish office
will be moving to the Keeley Center in October.
I look forward to visiting with all of you in this new inviting space."
Mary Hengl
will be moving to the Keeley Center in October.
I look forward to visiting with all of you in this new inviting space."
Mary Hengl
MASS INTENTIONS
Rest in Peace...
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace."
- Amen
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace."
- Amen
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
