Dear St. Charles Borromeo Family:
Advent Reconciliation Service: In this new liturgical year, we are called to reflect upon the Eucharist as the sacrament that connects our faith to our actions. The sacrament of reconciliation qualifies as one of these actions.
Therefore, I invite you to participate in our annual Advent reconciliation service, which will be held in the church at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday, December 1. I look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Masses: We are in need of assistance in the following areas. Would you be willing to help? If so, please contact Holly O'Hagan. Thank you!
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Lectors
- Hospitality Ministers
- Acolytes
Concern America's Artisan Marketplace: After each Mass this weekend, Concern America will be selling fair trade crafts that will make uniquely wonderful Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Be sure to make Borromeo Hall your one-stop shopping destination after Mass. If you prefer to do your shopping online, be sure to find the website and discount code listed in the section below for Concern America.
Stewardship Drive Results: With much gratitude, I offer my thanks to the nearly 350 parishioners who signed up as volunteers for our ministries within the pillars of Liturgy, Learning, and Living. This is truly heartening news. Please note that the ministry leaders will be contacting you soon if they have not done so already.
Sunday's Bulletin: Please take a moment to view our November 27 bulletin, where you can read my article “The Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action."
Blessings, Everyone!
--Father Kwame
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, November 30:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. (Church)
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Thursday, December 1:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Advent Communal Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Friday, December 2:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- HSYM Retreat 5:00 p.m. (Call YM for Room)
- Lay Presider Training 6:00 p.m. (Chapel)
- Saturday, December 3: Giving Tree Project Gifts (Vestibule)
- First Reconciliation Retreat for Parent and Child 9:30 a.m. (Church)
- Individual Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
- Concern America Fair Trade Craft Sale 6:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Sunday, December 4: Second Sunday of Advent
Concern America Fair Trade Craft Sale After Each Mass (Hall)
Giving Tree Project Gifts and Gift Cards Due (Vestibule)
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Youth Confirmation 1 Class 10:00 a.m. (YM Room)
- Distribution of Holy Communion 10:30-11:15 a.m. (Chapel)
- Family Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- Giving Tree Drive-Thru Drop Off 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Sale
St. Charles has teamed up with Concern America's Marketplace of Fair-Trade Crafts to host a virtual sale Monday, December 5 through Saturday, December 10. Shop online during this one-week event and receive FREE shipping when you purchase $75.00 or more! Be sure to use the coupon code: SCBC22 and add the "St. Charles Borromeo" to the "Note to sender" section of checkout!
Join Us
Thursday, December 1
9:30 a.m.
Borromeo Hall and on Zoom
9:30 a.m.
Borromeo Hall and on Zoom
Presenter:
Mary Fair
Topic:
“Living the Paschal Mystery Each Day"
Begin the season of Advent and a new liturgical year with the women of WINGS at a morning reflection, let by Mary Fair, longtime St. Charles parishioner.
Through contemplation, scripture, videos, sharing, song, listening and prayer, Mary will invite us to "stay awake" and open our hearts to welcome and reflect the light of Christ in our daily lives with an attitude of gratitude and generosity.
Mary is one of the co-founders of WINGS at St. Charles and has facilitated a small faith group of amazing women for over 21 years. She is humbled and blessed to be invited to lead the Advent reflection every year. Her prayer is that we will experience Advent and Christmas in a deeper and more spiritual way.
Questions:
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 851 4543 3231
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833
YOUTH MINISTRY
-The Catholic Network-
TWILIGHT RETREAT
TWILIGHT RETREAT
Friday, December 2
6:00 p.m.
Pope Room
The St. Charles annual Giving Tree continues this weekend! Pick up your tags after daily or weekend Masses.
There are a variety of gifts or gift cards to purchase and donate for all ages or we gratefully accept donations by check or online.
- All gift cards will be due next weekend by Sunday, December 4. Place gift cards unwrapped in a zip lock bag with an activation receipt and the tag in the bag! Drop gift cards off at church, the parish office, or at a drive-through drop off from 12:30 – 1:30 pm on Sunday, December 4.
- All wrapped gifts will be due no later than Sunday, December 11 put the gift receipt in the gift box or bag and attach the tag to the outside of your wrapped gift so it can be seen, read, and verified. Drop wrapped gifts off at church, the parish office, or at a drive-through drop off from 12:30 – 1:30 pm on Sunday, December 11.
Your Social Concerns Committee is very grateful for your generosity! Thank you for expressing your faith by loving our neighbors in need during Christmas!
Each tag is labeled with valuable information. PLEASE READ THE TAG CAREFULLY, purchase the item(s) listed on the tag, and follow the instructions for how and when the gift card or wrapped gift is to be returned.
Do not misplace ornament tags. This is the only way to guarantee that gifts are presented to the correct recipients. Recommendation: Shop online or take a picture of the tag with your phone before going shopping. This will allow you to leave the tag safely at home.
Questions?
Contact Mary Fair, Giving Tree Coordinator, at 925-454-9919
or Mary Hengl in the parish office at 447-4549 x101
Thank you for your care, compassion, and generosity!
Contact Mary Fair, Giving Tree Coordinator, at 925-454-9919
or Mary Hengl in the parish office at 447-4549 x101
Thank you for your care, compassion, and generosity!
-- Your Social Concerns Committee
Men of Faith
Kick Off 2023 With Our Very Own
Father Kwame Assenyoh!
MONDAY, JANUARY 9
Join us as Father Kwame kicks off our 2023 program
designed to root out the false gods in our lives.
designed to root out the false gods in our lives.
Social at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Program at 7:00 p.m.
(No Zoom)
- Lost and Found -
Have you ever lost a personal item in the church?
If so, check out these pictures to re-discover them.
You may retrieve your items from
our Lost and Found basket, which is located
just inside the entrance to the church.
You may retrieve your items from
our Lost and Found basket, which is located
just inside the entrance to the church.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Not a Place Where...But a People Who"
