Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
Happy Saint Valentine's Day! Among all Catholic Saints, Saint Valentine is certainly one of the most popular. And, today is the day we can all spread the love shown by him. I encourage you to learn more about this mysterious man and how this holiday was first established by Pope Gelasius in 496 AD.
Small Faith-Sharing Groups: If you are not already a member of an active Small Group, sign-up sheets for newly forming groups will be available in the church this weekend.
This Year's Topic: During this Lenten/Easter Season, our Small Groups will dive into "The Practice of the Eucharist". This will be a journey of reflection, so get ready to rediscover its significance in your personal and communal life, and make it a regular practice. Join me on this journey!
Happy Saint Valentine's Day! Among all Catholic Saints, Saint Valentine is certainly one of the most popular. And, today is the day we can all spread the love shown by him. I encourage you to learn more about this mysterious man and how this holiday was first established by Pope Gelasius in 496 AD.
Small Faith-Sharing Groups: If you are not already a member of an active Small Group, sign-up sheets for newly forming groups will be available in the church this weekend.
This Year's Topic: During this Lenten/Easter Season, our Small Groups will dive into "The Practice of the Eucharist". This will be a journey of reflection, so get ready to rediscover its significance in your personal and communal life, and make it a regular practice. Join me on this journey!
If you missed Sunday's bulletin please take a moment to read my article "Blessed Are You Who Are Open to Change."
Blessings, everyone!
-- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, February 15:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- K-5 Faith Formation 3:45-5:15 p.m. (All Classrooms/Hall)
- Children's Choir Practice 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Church)
- Men of Faith Core Team Meeting 6:00 p.m. (offsite)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, February 16:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Men of Faith Prayer Experience 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Friday, February 17:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Saturday, February 18:
- Liturgical Ministry Gathering 9:00 a.m. (Church/Hall)
- Grief Support 10:00 a.m. (Ignatius)
- Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, February 19: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Youth Confirmation 1 Class 10:00 a.m. (YM Room)
- Family Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- Imago Dei "Ask Me Anything" Panel Discussion 1:00 p.m. (Hall)
LENTEN COLLECTIONS 2023
Sponsored by St. Charles Social Concerns Committee
Please Save This Flyer and Refer to it Throughout Lent!
Please Save This Flyer and Refer to it Throughout Lent!
Wednesday, February 22
Ash Wednesday
Interfaith Sharing Food Pantry, Livermore
Interfaith Sharing Food Pantry, Livermore
Family-size non-perishables:
Peanut butter, honey, oatmeal, cereal, powdered milk, cereal bars, canned fruit, canned tuna, lunch box juices, rice, plastic jars of jam & jelly, mayonnaise, pasta sauce,1-lb. packages of spaghetti, macaroni, dry pinto/black beans, cooking oil, coffee, Hamburger/Tuna Helper.
Saturday and Sunday, February 25-26
First Sunday of Lent
CASH is the most urgent need to help where most needed. Other items that could be used are diapers, family-sized cleaning supplies, canned goods, rice, and dry beans.
Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5
Second Sunday of Lent
CASH to purchase the supplies most needed by the organization.
Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12
Third Sunday of Lent
CASH or Gift Cards (food stores/Target/Wal-Mart/Ross); BART/Bus tickets. Especially needed are diapers size 3-6, women’s feminine products, flour & sugar 2-5Lb; cooking oil 32oz; juice 32oz; family-size peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, canned corn, seasonings, and coffee.
Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19
Fourth Sunday of Lent
CASH donations are most appreciated. The money will go to the most urgent needs.
Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26
Fifth Sunday of Lent
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
at St Michaels Parish, Livermore, CA
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
at St Michaels Parish, Livermore, CA
Select Ministries/Charity
Cash donations are needed. Additional needs are family-size food items, dry beans, rice, canned chili, and other canned goods, bread, peanut butter, jam, canned tuna, spam, canned chicken, and toiletries.
Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2
Palm Sunday
CASH to support the most urgent need. Gift cards to Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, and any food store. If you look at their website, you will see a link to “other needed items, " which takes you to a lengthy list of items on their registry through Amazon.
Thursday, April 6
Holy Thursday
CASH is needed to support Culinary Angels, a new agency for Lenten Collections in 2023. They are a volunteer, donation-based organization that provides and delivers nutrient-rich meals free of charge and nutrition education to people going through a cancer challenge, as well as to their caregivers throughout the Tri-Valley area.
- Drop off requested items, cash, or checks before or after Masses.
- Make checks payable to St. Charles Borromeo. In the memo line please indicate "Lenten Collections or the agency name. If an agency is not specified, cash and checks designated for Lenten collections will be divided equally among the eight agencies.
- Donate online at the St. Charles website and select the dropdown menu, select the agency to which you would like to donate to.
Questions?
Call Linda Nidever-Galles at 925-443-4943.
Thank you for your continued generous support!
Call Linda Nidever-Galles at 925-443-4943.
Thank you for your continued generous support!
Join us on
Thursday, February 16,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Thursday, February 16,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Presenter:
Jan Stegner
"Finding the Good..."
"Finding the Good..."
Gratitude makes us happier! Gratitude strengthens our relationships,
improves health, reduces stress, and makes us happier people in general.
We will talk about how to find this gratitude, how to find the good in our situations, the power of the compliment, and how to train yourself to be more grateful.
Jan is a renowned speaker and former retreat director at the San Damiano retreat center. She is a graduate of the Franciscan School of Theology and has two master's degrees in theological studies and multi-cultural church. Jan is married with two adult children, three dogs, and one cat.
improves health, reduces stress, and makes us happier people in general.
We will talk about how to find this gratitude, how to find the good in our situations, the power of the compliment, and how to train yourself to be more grateful.
Jan is a renowned speaker and former retreat director at the San Damiano retreat center. She is a graduate of the Franciscan School of Theology and has two master's degrees in theological studies and multi-cultural church. Jan is married with two adult children, three dogs, and one cat.
Join the Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 828 7049 6616
Dial +1 408 638 0968
Questions?
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or
Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
www.stcharleslivermore.org/wings
Questions?
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
Questions?
Rest in peace,
Thomas Moon
Loving father of Kris Moon
and
Mary Wilson
Loving mother of Theresa Kotch, Finance Councilor and
mother-in-law of Mark Kotch, former Director of Living
mother-in-law of Mark Kotch, former Director of Living
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action"
