Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
It was wonderful to return to Livermore on Friday evening and see all of your smiling faces this weekend! I particularly enjoyed hearing the Children's Choir sing during Sunday's 9:30 a.m. Mass - they sounded wonderful!
Although my return flight from the Philippines was somewhat stressful, the remainder of my vacation was very enjoyable and educational too! I hope to return someday.
I owe many thanks to our deacons, ministry leaders, Fr. Koffi, and our staff for holding down the fort while I was away.
Believe it or not, Ash Wednesday is only two weeks away, so be sure to take note of the Lenten and Holy Week events that are listed in this and future flocknote messages.
Meanwhile, if you missed Sunday's bulletin please take a moment to read my article "Justice: The Key to Our Royal Christian Identity."
Blessings, everyone!
-- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
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- Wednesday, February 8:
- Communion Service 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- K-5 Faith Formation 3:45-5:15 p.m. (All Classrooms/Hall)
- Interfaith Interconnect Religion Chat 5:00 p.m. (Zoom)
- Children's Choir Practice 5:30 p.m. (Church)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, February 9:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Friday, February 10:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Saturday, February 11: Youth Ministry Sweatshirt Drive and Money Wall
- Mike Gatzman Funeral & Reception 11:00 a.m. (Church/Hall)
- Individual Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, February 12: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Youth Ministry Sweatshirt Drive and Money Wall
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Youth Confirmation 2 Class 10:00 a.m. (YM Room)
- Family Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
The Livermore Vine recently featured this nice article
about Anne White. Anne, a longtime parishioner of St. Charles,
is stepping away from her role as a Trustee
of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
about Anne White. Anne, a longtime parishioner of St. Charles,
is stepping away from her role as a Trustee
of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
Thank you, Anne, for your years
of dedication to the school district,
and for your continued dedication to St. Charles!
of dedication to the school district,
and for your continued dedication to St. Charles!
Join us on
Thursday, February 9,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Thursday, February 9,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Presenter:
Jesse Manibusan
Singer-songwriter, Catechist, Storyteller, and Evangelizer
“Hold On to Love. Let Go with Love”
“Hold On to Love. Let Go with Love”
Life is difficult … maybe it’s not more difficult but rather, as we grow through life, we find we are able to see the complexity of life, of love, of faith, of relationships, of the world, and the like. Nothing is black or white.
Living in the “real” means living in the “gray.” How might we cultivate more hope, joy, understanding, and peace in our lives and our world? Look to the women in the life of Jesus. They were powerful teachers to him and to us!
Jesse Manibusan is a dynamic, eclectic Catholic speaker and musician who has composed many of the beautiful songs that have graced our Mass celebration such as: “Open My Eyes,” “Malo! Malo! Thanks Be to God,” “Love Never Fails,” “All are Welcome,” “Hold On to Love” and more!
Jesse holds an MA in multicultural ministries from the Franciscan School of Theology. He is a composer with Oregon Catholic Press. Additionally, Jesse has presented workshops, concerts and seminars at the LA Religious Education Congress and the National Conference for Catholic Youth Ministers.
A presentation not to be missed.
Bring a friend!
Bring a friend!
Join the Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 864 7086 2921
Dial +1 669 444 9171
Questions?
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or
Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
www.stcharleslivermore.org/wings
THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT...
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Consider this as your invitation to make simple dresses
for girls in third-world countries!
for girls in third-world countries!
We meet once a month.
Here is the date for our next Sew-Fest:
Saturday, February 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho St., Livermore.
We need all kinds of help: sewing, ironing, and cutting. Along with your helping hands, be sure to bring your sewing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, and scissors. We will put you to work!
You can come for as long as you want — an hour or all day! (Please bring a bag lunch if you plan to stay all day!) We are always accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations!
If you can't make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, please contact us for kits that you can sew from home.
Website:
www.DressAGirlSFBayArea.com
www.DressAGirlSFBayArea.com
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is more than a Thrift Store!
The St. Vincent de Paul is one of the few organizations devoted to offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering by distributing food and other forms of support.
Parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo are invited to help feed the poor right here in Livermore. We know you are out there waiting for an invitation to more closely imitate Jesus in your service.
Come be the hands of Christ, see God in each new face, and bless yourself and others with this beautiful human interaction in the example of St. Vincent De Paul, Apostle of Charity and Father of the Poor.
Contact Lisa Tolido today!
Rest in peace,
Mike Gatzman
Longtime Parishioner of St. Charles
Loving husband of Meredith Gatzman
Funeral Service:
Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Reception in Borromeo Hall immediately following service.
Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Reception in Borromeo Hall immediately following service.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action"
