Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this year's Lenten/Easter season! In addition to tomorrow's Mass schedule, our very own Men of Faith will host a soup and grilled cheese dinner. All are invited to partake in this supper and opportunity for fellowship, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Hall.
Additionally, we have important dates ahead of us, so make sure to mark your calendars:
- First Sunday of Lent - Sunday, February 26
- Lenten Retreat - Monday, March 6 - Wednesday, March 8
- Fifth Sunday of Lent - Sunday, March 26
- Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 2
- Holy Thursday - Thursday, April 6
- Good Friday - Friday, April 7
- Holy Saturday - Saturday, April 8
- Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 9
I am so very grateful to the 82 dedicated liturgical ministers who attended Saturday's Liturgy Ministry Gathering - it was truly wonderful to be among all of you! I especially thank Angela Schweig for all of her hard work in making this event a great success!
On a somber note, however, please join me in prayer for the victims and families of Turkey and Syria who have recently experienced another devastating earthquake.
Finally, if you missed Sunday's bulletin please take a moment to read my article "Join or Start a Small Faith Group."
Blessings, Everyone,
--Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, February 22: Ash Wednesday
Lenten Collection - Interfaith Sharing Food Pantry
- Mass 9:00 a.m. with Ash Distribution (Church)
- Ash Distribution Only 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Church)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word and Ash Distribution 4:00 p.m. (Church)
- Mass 7:00 p.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, February 23:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Children's Choir Practice 5:30 p.m. (Church)
- Friday, February 24: Fasting Day
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Fish Taco Friday 5:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Saturday, February 25:
Lenten Collection - Oakland Catholic Worker
- Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, February 26: First Sunday of Lent
Lenten Collection - Oakland Catholic Worker
State of the Parish (All Masses)
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. OCIA Rite of Sending/Election (Church/Livestream)
- Youth Confirmation 2 Class 10:00 a.m. (YM Room)
- Family Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT...
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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 23,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Thursday, February 23,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Presenter:
Fr. Tom Bonacci, CP
“OUR COMFORT AND OUR HOPE”
Fr. Tom Bonacci, CP
“OUR COMFORT AND OUR HOPE”
Fr. Bonacci grew up in a blighted area of Pittsburgh, Pa., in an interfaith neighborhood surrounded by a mixture of immigrants who spoke Ukrainian, Russian, German Polish, English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. His experience in the interfaith world of multiple languages and multiple races led him to become founder of The Interfaith Peace Project of Contra Costa County where he has served as chief executive director since January 2006. The Interfaith Peace Project helps people cope with fears, prejudices, and stereotypes concerning people of different races, religions, and cultures.
Fr. Bonacci was ordained in 1972 for the Passionist Religious Order of the Roman Catholic Church. He has ministered in the Diocese of Oakland since 1990. Fr. Bonacci is a scriptural scholar. He is a captivating speaker who will enrich you with his biblical knowledge.
Join the Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 882 6095 0233
Dial +1 669 900 6833
Dial +1 669 900 6833
Questions?
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or
Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
www.stcharleslivermore.org/wings
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or
Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
www.stcharleslivermore.org/wings
Join Fr. Kwame on a trip to Ghana!
Travel Dates:
November 10 - 20, 2023
November 10 - 20, 2023
Locations:
Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi
(West Africa Villages and Education Campuses)
Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi
(West Africa Villages and Education Campuses)
$300.00 Deposit Due by March 12!
Questions?
All are welcome to attend!
Interfaith Interconnect Religion Chat
Date & Time:
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Optional breakout discussion groups 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Optional breakout discussion groups 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Topic:
How does your religion adapt itself to reflect changing times?
How does your religion adapt itself to reflect changing times?
Speakers:
Rev. Steve Wilde,
First Presbyterian Church, Livermore;
and Hosai Mojaddidi,
Muslim Community Center East Bay, Pleasanton.
Rev. Steve Wilde,
First Presbyterian Church, Livermore;
and Hosai Mojaddidi,
Muslim Community Center East Bay, Pleasanton.
If you missed our meeting on February 8 we invite you to
watch our speakers Rev. Sangye Hawke, and Fr. Kwame
watch our speakers Rev. Sangye Hawke, and Fr. Kwame
Join Men of Faith Dinner Program
Presenter:
Father Mark Wiesner
Monday, March 13
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Borromeo Hall
Questions?
Rest in peace,
Bob Wurtzer
Loving husband of Marla Wurtzer
(former long-time Parishioner)
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
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