Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
I am happy to announce that Christmas has come to us early in Lent; for unto us a child is born! Congratulations to Mary Jo and her family on their new baby girl. Let us welcome this child of God into our Saint Charles Borromeo family!
Name: Ana Cecilia Macias
Born: 3/24/2023 at 5:25 a.m.
Weight: 7lbs 5.5oz
Additional News:
Palm Sunday: This Saturday, April 1, we will begin the celebration of Palm Sunday with a Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. Our celebration will continue on Sunday, April 2 at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. Palm leaves will be distributed at all Masses.
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 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.
Vacation Bible School Fundraiser: Thank you for your support in helping to raise money for this year's VBS event. I am happy to announce that approximately $465.00 was raised from your generous contributions. Our next VBS fundraiser will be on Thursday, April 20 at Melo's Pizzaria on First Street here in Livermore. See below for more details.
If you missed Sunday's bulletin, please take a moment to read my article "Untie Him and Let Him Go!"
Blessings,
- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, March 29:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Children's Choir Practice 5:30 p.m. (Pope)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
- Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, March 30:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- WINGS 9:30 a.m. (Hall/Zoom)
- Friday, March 31:
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Fish Taco Friday 5:00 p.m. (Hall)
(Proceeds benefit St. Charles' Vacation Bible School!)
- Saturday, April 1:
Lenten Collection - Goodness Village
- A & E (Palm Sunday) 9:00 a.m. (Church)
- Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. (Church)
- Palm Sunday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, April 2: Palm Sunday
Lenten Collection - Goodness Village
- Mass 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Family Mass 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- A & E (Holy Week) 1:00 p.m. (Church)
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!
Join us for Coffee and Refreshments
After Each Sunday Mass!
After Each Sunday Mass!
In addition to coffee and donuts, we have refreshments for the kids:
Cookies, crackers, bananas, apple juice, lemonade, and orange juice!
This is a great opportunity to make new friends
from the St. Charles community.
Cookies, crackers, bananas, apple juice, lemonade, and orange juice!
This is a great opportunity to make new friends
from the St. Charles community.
Questions? Email Holly O'Hagan
Join us on
Thursday, March 30,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Thursday, March 30,
at 9:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall and
on Zoom!
Presenter:
Lisa Henderson
"Set to Thrive"
Lisa Henderson is the CEO and president of Set to Thrive, an all-volunteer local nonprofit that supports foster care in California. Lisa founded Set to Thrive in July of 2021 to ease the transition for children entering foster care in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Set to Thrive donates custom Thrive bags to every child with new, brand-name essential items to help set each child on a path to thrive in their new home and community.
Set to Thrive:
An organization that nurtures 'An Attitude of Gratitude & Generosity.'
Don’t miss this!
Join the Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 861 7435 0093
Dial +1 669 900 6833
Dial +1 669 900 6833
WINGS will be on Easter break,
Thursday, April 5, and Thursday, April 13.
We will return on Thursday, April 20
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
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?
All are welcome to attend!
In-Person Interfaith Interconnect Religion Chat
Date:
Wednesday, April 12
Time:
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Optional breakout discussion groups 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12
Time:
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Optional breakout discussion groups 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Location:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore.
Topic:
How does your religion adapt itself to reflect changing times?
How does your religion adapt itself to reflect changing times?
Speakers:
Troy Witt, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Livermore.
Pastor Brad Biggerstaff, Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore.
Troy Witt, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Livermore.
Pastor Brad Biggerstaff, Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore.
Questions? Email Marcia
Link to recording of March 8 Religion Chat on the same topic: https://youtu.be/TzqCoxWqJ1Q
Speakers were Hosai Mojaddidi, Muslim Community Center East Bay/Pleasanton; and Rev. Steve Wilde, First Presbyterian Church Livermore.
Speakers were Hosai Mojaddidi, Muslim Community Center East Bay/Pleasanton; and Rev. Steve Wilde, First Presbyterian Church Livermore.
ST. CHARLES VBS 2023
IS HOPING TO RAISE SOME DOUGH!
Please Help to Support This Fundraiser...
4433 First Street (by Safeway)
925-371-4499
925-371-4499
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Melo's will donate 20% of all proceeds to the St. Charles Vacation Bible School.
This fundraiser will help children attend this fun event,
who would financially not be able to.
This fundraiser will help children attend this fun event,
who would financially not be able to.
PRESENT THIS FLYER AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE
OR, IF ORDERING ONLINE CHOOSE THE 'FUNDRAISER' BUTTON.
OR, IF ORDERING ONLINE CHOOSE THE 'FUNDRAISER' BUTTON.
Questions? Contact Carmela Chy
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We are looking for creative people to help with VBS decorations!
VBS is traveling to space this year so we will need decorations created: Moon rocks, spaceships, and planets.
VBS is traveling to space this year so we will need decorations created: Moon rocks, spaceships, and planets.
Interested in being a volunteer?
Email Us Today!
Email Us Today!
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action"
