Hello, St. Charles Friends:
On behalf of the St. Charles staff, I would like to thank you, our parishioners, and the guests who joined us at the first open house. It was a pleasure seeing so many familiar faces and making lots of new friends. We look forward to seeing you throughout the coming year and celebrating our second-annual open house next year.
Meanwhile, the holiday season is just around the corner. This means that the St. Charles staff and volunteers are ramping up for several exciting events. With so many activities, we are asking parishioners to fill their spiritual cups and become volunteers! Join us in stewardship and let us help you find where your God-given talents, strengths, and gifts can be utilized right here at St. Charles. Make sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming stewardship weekends in November.
Several parishioners who could not attend Dr. Normelena Rios' presentation in September asked if a video could possibly be recorded. Well, the answer is yes, and the video (see below) is amazing! Crystal Meyer has already shared the video with our Faith Formation families, and I am pleased to share it with you now. Normelena's methods for calming children and putting them to sleep are certain to be useful for all parents. Her faith journey and story of her involvement at St. Charles are inspiring and quite a testimony for our church!
Finally, be sure to read last weekend's bulletin, as it includes Angela Schweig's introduction in article #11 of the summer series titled "Getting to Know the Leadership at St. Charles Borromeo."
Blessings,
Holly O'Hagan
Communication Manager
New Video From St. Charles!
While watching Normelena's video, be sure to open the description and find the list of chapters for her presentation. Jump directly to the segments that you find most intriguing by clicking on their associated timestamps.
The Week Ahead
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- Wednesday, October 19:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Health Ministry Meeting 10:00 a.m. (Ignatius)
- Men of Faith Core Team Meeting (off-site) 6:00 p.m.
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Thursday, October 20:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Men of Faith Prayer Experience 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Friday, October 21:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Saturday, October 22:
- Men of Faith 1-Day Retreat 9:00 a.m. (All Rooms)
- Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
- Sunday, October 23:
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic Rm)
- First Reconciliation Class 10:00 a.m. (Call FF Office for Location)
- Youth Confirmation 2 Class 10:00 a.m. (YM Room)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Distribution of Holy Communion 10:30-11:15 a.m. (Chapel)
- Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
City of Livermore
Join Us!
Thursday, October 20 @ 9:30 a.m.
Borromeo Hall or on Zoom
Borromeo Hall or on Zoom
Presenter:
Tony Barton
“We are our Brothers and Sisters Keeper” Reach Out, Listen and Help."
According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States.
Tony will talk about mental health and suicide prevention, and will touch lightly on substance abuse.
Tony will talk about mental health and suicide prevention, and will touch lightly on substance abuse.
Tony has been in the occupational safety and health profession for over 42 years. He is a former EMT and CPR instructor. He has been drawn to the issues of mental health, suicide prevention and substance abuse through his work and family. Tony feels compelled to learn about these issues and share what he has learned and what he is learning.
Tony and his wife Kristin have been St. Charles parishioners since 1985. He is involved in Men of Faith, Men’s Club, Choir and Lector ministries.
Join Our Zoom Meeting at 9:45 a.m.
Meeting ID: 821 7245 0607
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833
Questions:
Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
Join us this Thursday October, 20!
Be part of this growing movement within the parish of praying together!
RSVP
Be part of this growing movement within the parish of praying together!
RSVP
Men of Faith
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
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
The men’s retreat is fewer than two weeks away!
Please register now to join Fathers, Shaughnessy, Kwame,
and Joshua as they lead us toward masculine spirituality.
47 men have already made the commitment,
We only need three more men to reach 50!
Free-will donation only
Please register now to join Fathers, Shaughnessy, Kwame,
and Joshua as they lead us toward masculine spirituality.
47 men have already made the commitment,
We only need three more men to reach 50!
Free-will donation only
Reserve Your Seat HERE
Three days at a safe, sacred retreat just for you!
This grief retreat is a renewing experience that awakens
the hope of moving forward after loss.
REGISTER NOW!
This grief retreat is a renewing experience that awakens
the hope of moving forward after loss.
REGISTER NOW!
Each hygiene bag will be delivered to our local homeless community. These bags are a vital means to ensure their health and safety. If you would like to make a cash/check donation, please include “Hygiene Bag Project" on the memo line.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
For More Information, Contact Mark Kotch, Director of Living
Volunteer Your Trunk!
Contact Amanda Swinkels and be part of the fun.
NOMINATE A WORTHY CAUSE
OR CHARITY FOR FUNDING!
St Charles Social Concerns Committee is calling for requests from parishioners for funding of worthy causes. SCC allocates 4.5% of parish plate donations to organizations that provide charity and social justice work locally, within the two county Oakland Diocese, nationally, and internationally.
Last November, the committee approved a total of $29,150 in one-time grants payable in December 2021 to sixteen agencies including Catholic Charities USA, Fertile Groundworks, Jewish Family and Community Services, Keystone Adult Learning Center, and Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley.
Also approved at that time was a total of $20,400 in grants payable quarterly in 2022 to twelve agencies, including Abode Services, Axis Community Health, Goodness Village, Next Step Learning Center, Interfaith Sharing and St. Vincent de Paul food pantries, and St. Anthony Foundation.
In August 2022, the committee approved a $2,500 grant to Open Heart Kitchen and a total of $21,000 in one-time grants to Catholic Relief Services, International Rescue Committee, and World Central Kitchens–half to address humanitarian needs faced by Ukrainians and half for humanitarian relief in other areas most in need.
If you would like to recommend an organization for funding as their parish sponsor, please call Mary 925-454-9919 or Marcia 925-321-0730
Completed forms are due by November 4, 2022.
Contact Mary Hengl to Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Join us MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 as Todd Plantenga leads us in fellowship, singing, and dining. There will be two quartets and plenty of Christmas carols, standards, and barbershop music.
Always known for our fellowship, this promises to be the entertainment highlight of the year.
Always known for our fellowship, this promises to be the entertainment highlight of the year.
Social at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Program at 7:00 p.m.
Reserve Your Seat Today!
Contact Fr. Carl Arcosa
In case you missed Sunday's Mass video...
MASS INTENTIONS
Apply Today!
Contact Angela Schweig
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
