Hello, St. Charles Borromeo Family:
I am pleased to announce that my new Adult Bible Study Zoom series will begin on Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. In this series, we will explore the five books of Moses and the Torah.
Many of you are aware that my good friend Fr. Joshua will be returning to Ghana on Thursday. Not only would I like to thank Fr. Joshua for his service and friendship, I would like to thank all of you for welcoming him into our community. Your hospitality and warmth are such a blessing!
Lastly, be sure to read last weekend's bulletin, as it includes Deacon Dave Cloyne's autobiography in the summer series titled "Getting to Know the Leadership at St. Charles Borromeo".
God bless,
Father Kwame
The Week Ahead
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- Wednesday, October 26:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- K-5 Faith Formation 3:34 p.m.
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Thursday, October 27:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Friday, October 28:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Saturday, October 29:
- Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
- Hygiene Bag Collection (Church)
- Sunday, October 30:
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic Rm)
- First Reconciliation Class #4 10:00 a.m. (Hall & Pope 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)
- Hygiene Bag Collection (Church)
- Trunk or Treat Event 2:00 p.m. (Parking lot)
(Formerly Known as RCIA)
TONIGHT!
Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.
in the Church
OCIA is for you if . . .
- You are an adult who has never been baptized and wants to be initiated as a Catholic Christian.
- You are an adult who was baptized in a non-Catholic Church and wants to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
- You were baptized as an infant in the Catholic Church but have not received First Communion and/or Confirmation.
- You are a fully initiated Catholic and would like to share and deepen your faith in discussion with other adults.
- You are a non-Christian who would like to know more about the Catholic faith.
Interested?
Contact Camela Chy.
Contact Camela Chy.
Join Us!
Thursday, October 27 @ 9:30 a.m.
Borromeo Hall or on Zoom
Borromeo Hall or on Zoom
Presenter:
Anthony W. Strawa, Ph.D.
“Climate Change and the Catholic Faith"
Anthony W. Strawa, Ph.D., is a retired NASA Atmospheric Scientist and publishes publicly on climate issues and mitigation. Currently, he is Chief Scientist for Sustainable Silicon Valley, and a Catholic Climate Ambassador sanctioned by the US Council of Catholic Bishops to inform the public of the church’s position on climate change and environmental issues. Catholic Climate Ambassadors are well-versed in the rich history of Catholic teaching about ecology and provide Catholic education on climate change to local audiences around the country.
Don’t Miss This!
Join Our Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 844 2409 5072
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833
Questions:
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
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.
Men of Faith
We’re Celebrating Christmas in November!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
After dinner, Todd Plantenga will lead us in fellowship and song.
There will be plenty of music, including Christmas carols,
and two barbershop quartets!
Always known for our fellowship, this promises to be the
Men of Faith's entertainment highlight of the year.
Social at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Program at 7:00 p.m.
(No Zoom)
Join Us on the Third Thursday of November!
Thursday, November 17
7:00 p.m.
Chapel
Join this growing movement within the parish of praying together.
Reserve Your Seat
For More Information Contact Amanda Swinkels
For more information contact, Angela Schweig
2022 Community Interfaith Student Support Program (CISSP)
Backpack Project Update
Backpack Project Update
Participants of the 30th year of the CISSP backpack project included members from the following Livermore congregations: Asbury United Methodist, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Congregation Beth Emek, Holy Cross Lutheran, Baha’i Faith, the Islamic Center of Livermore, and St. Charles Borromeo and St. Michael Catholic Churches.
Despite the continuing COVID pandemic, volunteers were able to gather in person and successfully fill and distribute 1,095 backpacks to Livermore schools for children of families in need.
Some milestone dates:
·6/21/22: Our distributor, Uniforms Direct Inc., delivered the backpacks and school supplies to St. Charles to fill those backpacks, which were picked up, sorted, and counted by the 10 congregations.
·8/3/22: St. Charles parishioners gathered to unpack supplies and set up the assembly lines for filling packs. We extend special thanks to our Youth Ministry, Granada football Coach Franco, some of his players, and some personal friends.
·8/4/22: Twenty-seven parishioners gathered in assembly lines to fill 287 elementary, 15 middle/high, and 55 kindergarten backpacks. Then, all 357 packs were moved for storage until school delivery day.
·8/16/22: St. Charles parishioners, including several members of the Social Concerns Committee and the leaders and members of Scout Troup 2942, volunteered to load and deliver backpacks to schools which were done safely and in a record time of two hours.
Feedback from the schools, and those who delivered, was very positive with many “thank you” and grateful comments from the school staff and families who received the packs. We thank the Child Welfare and Attendance specialists at each school for organizing the distribution of the packs to students before school started.
I am ever thankful to the many parishioners of St. Charles who provided prayers, donations, and their time to volunteer and help to complete this year’s project. We were able to fulfill our commitment of 357 filled backpacks, as well as help purchase scientific calculators that were delivered to the middle and high school math departments, to distribute to their students in need. A special shout out to our office manager, Mary Hengl, and all the support and printing she provided!
We are so blessed with the generosity of the parishioners of St. Charles! Your prayers and service to this project are the perfect expression of God’s love, who has watched over this project since its beginning 30 years ago!
With blessings, peace, and love,
Sue Putnam
CISSP Backpack Coordinator for St. Charles Borromeo/Social Concerns Committee
In case you missed Sunday's Mass...
MASS INTENTIONS
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
