Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
The Diocese of Oakland is taking steps to address the harm caused by clergy sexual abuse: We received information last week from Bishop Michael Barber stating, "...I write about an important moment in our journey toward rebuilding Christ’s Church, a moment in which I ask for your support."
"My prayer is that all Christians in the Diocese of Oakland live our lives as true witnesses of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ to the world and protect from harm all who come to us looking for the love of God."
You can read Bishop Barber's full letter published on March 16.
Fish Taco Friday: We only have two more Fish Taco Fridays remaining! Make sure to join us this Friday between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. for fish tacos and grilled cheese sandwiches! Remember, all proceeds benefit this year's Vacation Bible School. Many thanks to the Knights of Columbus volunteers who have made this event a success.
The Annunciation of the Lord: This Saturday, March 25 at 9:00 a.m., we will celebrate the solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. During the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass we will celebrate the fifth Sunday of Lent.
Triduum: Mark your calendar for the upcoming three-night event beginning with Holy Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m., and concluding with the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m. Afterward, please join us for our Easter Vigil reception in the Hall at 10:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Mass Schedule: 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m.
Easter Monday: In observance of Easter, our Parish Office will be closed on Monday, April 10. We will return on Tuesday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m.
If you missed Sunday's bulletin, please take a moment to read my article “If You Were Blind, You Would Have No Sin; But Now You Are Saying, ‘We See,’ So, Your Sin Remains."
Blessings,
- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, March 22:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- 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, March 23:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall/Zoom)
- Friday, March 24:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Fish Taco Friday 5:00 p.m. (Hall)
(Proceeds benefit St. Charles' Vacation Bible School!)
- Saturday, March 25:
Lenten Collection - St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord 9:00 a.m. (Church)
- Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, March 26: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Lenten Collection - St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- First Eucharist Class #4 10:00 a.m. (Hall and Pope Room)
- Youth Confirmation 2 Class 10:00 a.m. (YM Room)
- Family Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- Imago Dei Event 1:00 p.m. (Hall)
LENTEN COLLECTIONS 2023
Sponsored by St. Charles Social Concerns Committee
View This Week's
Lenten Collection Recipient
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!
Panda Express FUNDRAISER
to benefit St. Charles Borromeo's Vacation Bible School
TODAY, March 21
Place your order for pickup or delivery
at Panda Express locations nationwide:
www.pandaexpress.com
Make sure you apply code 913769 in the Fundraiser Code box!
to benefit St. Charles Borromeo's Vacation Bible School
TODAY, March 21
Place your order for pickup or delivery
at Panda Express locations nationwide:
www.pandaexpress.com
Make sure you apply code 913769 in the Fundraiser Code box!
28% of sales will be donated to St. Charles Borromeo VBS 2023
Thank you for supporting VBS!
Thank you for supporting VBS!
Join us on
Thursday, March 23,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Thursday, March 23,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Presenter:
Judy Burrescia
"Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Grief"
Judy Burrescia has been a Livermore resident for 36 years. She is a retired dental hygienist and a long-time parishioner at St. Michael Church. Judy is the mother of two children. Her son Bryan is married and has a small child. Judy's daughter, Correen, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2019. Correen's daughter, Hailey Jane, was three-and-a-half years old at the time.
Judy is determined that her daughter did not die in vain. She has resolved to educate Livermore's youth and their parents of the evils of fentanyl. She has worked with the Livermore Police Department for years to get the message into all Livermore schools. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine.
Judy will show us how she found gratitude in the midst of coping with this unspeakable tragedy.
Judy is determined that her daughter did not die in vain. She has resolved to educate Livermore's youth and their parents of the evils of fentanyl. She has worked with the Livermore Police Department for years to get the message into all Livermore schools. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine.
Judy will show us how she found gratitude in the midst of coping with this unspeakable tragedy.
Join the Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 837 2651 6976
Dial +1 408 638 0968
Dial +1 408 638 0968
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
Healing Retreat for Those Who Are Grieving
Saturday, March 25
9:00 a.m.
San Damiano Retreat, Danville
Margaret Riley, Presenter
Claire La Scola, Presenter
“Moving Through Grief – One Step at a Time”
Participants will check in from 8:30-9:00 a.m.
The program will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served at noon and dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a safe, and sacred retreat just for you.
You will be supported and guided
in different aspects throughout this experience.
Claire La Scola, Presenter
“Moving Through Grief – One Step at a Time”
Participants will check in from 8:30-9:00 a.m.
The program will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served at noon and dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a safe, and sacred retreat just for you.
You will be supported and guided
in different aspects throughout this experience.
We will provide an environment for you to...
• Remember your loved one while embarking on life’s journey.
• Focus on healing, just for you!
• Express yourself in a gentle, nurturing, and a caring way through your loss.
• Enhance your understanding of grief and how to handle triggers. What trips you up?
• Exploring ways to catch yourself before a fall.
• This grief retreat is a renewing experience that awakens the hope of moving forward after loss. You will have an opportunity for personal time, group exercises/activities, small group sharing, meditation, prayer, and ritual.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT
ST. CHARLES VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
Join Our Men of Faith
Dinner Program
Presenter:
Father Robert Barbato
Monday, April 10
Social 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Program 7:00 p.m.
Social 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Program 7:00 p.m.
Borromeo Hall
Join Father Bobby Barbato, Rector of the National Shrine of Saint Francis,
and the Men of Faith as we continue our hero’s journey.
Perhaps you hear God’s call to a closer life with Him but you’re resisting.
Or, perhaps you don’t know how to answer.
What keeps you from saying yes and surrendering to a better life in Christ?
and the Men of Faith as we continue our hero’s journey.
Perhaps you hear God’s call to a closer life with Him but you’re resisting.
Or, perhaps you don’t know how to answer.
What keeps you from saying yes and surrendering to a better life in Christ?
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action"
