Dear St. Charles Borromeo Family:
As a guest speaker in Los Angeles on November 19, I was honored to be a part of an important event held by the African American Catholic Center for Evangelization. The event was an appreciation luncheon for the 50-plus Diaspora Priests within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of diaspora is "people settled far from their homeland." The African Diaspora consists of people of native African origin who are living outside of the continent and are contributing to the development of an African Union as members of the African Diaspora Community.
Most people are aware of contributions made by members of the African Diaspora in the fields of science and medicine, music, and popular culture. However, little is known of the contributions made by members within Catholic vocations.
I invite you to view the website to learn more about this organization and to view photographs from the November 19 event.
Meanwhile, if you missed last week's bulletin, please take a moment to read my article, "Epiphany: Christ is for You too?"
Finally, I should mention that this Thursday's Adult Bible Study session has been postponed. Be sure to stay tuned to my flocknote messages to learn when the sessions will resume.
Blessings, everyone, and I look forward to seeing you in Church!
-- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
- Wednesday, January 11:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Faith Formation Advisory Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Pope)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, January 12:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Livestream/Church)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- (Our Adult Bible Study Session is Postponed)
- Friday, January 13:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Men of Faith Second Annual Retreat (Off-Site)
- Saturday, January 14:
- Living Pillar Leaders Meeting 9:00 a.m. (Hall)
- Eucharist Ministry Training 10:00 a.m. (Church)
- Individual Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
- Sunday, January 15:
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. with OCIA Dismissal (Church/Livestream)
- 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)
Join us on
Thursday, January 12,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and on Zoom for a
VIRTUAL presentation!
Thursday, January 12,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and on Zoom for a
VIRTUAL presentation!
Presenter:
Jenna Kandas
“Gratitude: Gateway to the Devine”
“Gratitude: Gateway to the Devine”
Jenna is an author for Epic Pew, a blog with a mission to provide short, informative articles about Catholicism or matters pertaining to the Church to help provide a spark to one’s spiritual life. Jenna loves to help women encounter the Lord. Previously, she was a regular contributor to The Young Catholic Woman and wrote several thought-provoking articles on various topics.
Jenna holds a BA in theological studies with a minor in Catholic studies from the University of Mary, and an MA in theology with a concentration in bioethics from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. She was previously the director of operations for Magis Women, a ministry of Fr. Robert Spitzer’s Magis Center of Reason and Faith in Orange, CA. This busy mother of five little ones resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, Christopher.
Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82619787530
Meeting ID: 826 1978 7530
Dial: +1 669 444 9171
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82619787530
Meeting ID: 826 1978 7530
Dial: +1 669 444 9171
We are taking sign-ups for our children’s choir,
for young people in first-eighth grade!
for young people in first-eighth grade!
Weekly rehearsals will begin Wednesday, January 11,
and continue through Wednesday, May 31.
and continue through Wednesday, May 31.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
In the church
In the church
The children’s choir will sing at the 9:30 a.m.
Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
We look forward to having a fun-filled time
with our young families at St. Charles!
with our young families at St. Charles!
Questions?
All are welcome to attend
Interfaith Interconnect Religion Chat
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
5:00-6:00 p.m.
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Any participants who wish to share a brief response (under 3 minutes) to the topic may do so. Optional breakout discussion groups, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Zoom room opens at 4:45 p.m.
Religion Chat is a free interfaith forum presented by Interfaith Interconnect on the second Wednesday of most months.The group’s mission statement, “To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley.”
Questions?
Contact Marcia at Interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com
Adult Bible Study Zoom Series
“TORAH: How Our Faith Began”
This Thursday's Bible Study Session
has been postponed.
Links to videos of previous sessions are provided below.
Links to videos of previous sessions are provided below.
Previous “TORAH: How Our Faith Began” Videos:
MEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT
Join the St. Charles Men of Faith on this second-annual men's retreat weekend.
Last year, there were nine St. Charles parishioners who attended this amazing sacramental weekend in San Juan Bautista.
Last year, there were nine St. Charles parishioners who attended this amazing sacramental weekend in San Juan Bautista.
Don't miss the opportunity to refill your spiritual cup!
Register now!
Rest in peace,
Dustin Hengl
Loving Nephew of Mary Hengl
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action"
