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Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:

"The Fourth Sunday of Easter is often called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” This Sunday we are invited to reflect on and learn from the leadership quality of our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Too often, we associate the word “shepherd” to bishops and priests because they are officially our pastors. However, today we find a much broader understanding that not only the ordained but all those “baptized” are leaders and so they are shepherds as well! Therefore, we are called to celebrate our “priesthood of the faithful.”

To continue reading my article in Sunday's bulletin, please see pages 3 and 4.

This coming Sunday (May 7), I encourage everyone to attend our Free Pancake Breakfast between 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited, including those who attend our Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass and our Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass!

Blessings,

- Fr. Kwame

The Week Ahead

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Wednesday, May 3:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- K-5 Faith Formation at 4:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Children's Choir Practice at 5:30 p.m. (Pope)
- Middle School Youth Ministry at 7:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Adult Choir Practice at 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
Thursday, May 4:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- WINGS at 9:30 a.m. (Hall/Zoom)
- First Eucharist Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. (Church)
- Knights of Columbus 5:30 p.m. (Hall)
Friday, May 5:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
Saturday, May 6:
- Children's First Eucharist Mass/Celebration 10:00 a.m. (Church)
- First Eucharist Reception 11:30 a.m. (Hall)
- Set up for Pancake Breakfast 1:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Knights of Columbus - Baby Bottle Fundraiser 4:45 p.m.
- Reconciliation at 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. (Church)
Sunday, May 7:
- Knights of Columbus - Baby Bottle Fundraiser 7:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- Name Tag Sunday (All Masses)
- Mass at 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Pancake Breakfast 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. (Hall)
- Mass at 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- Family Mass at 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- Private Baptism 1:00 p.m. (Church)
- VBS Teen Orientation 1:30 p.m. (Hall/Pope)

FREE EVENT!

THIS SUNDAY, MAY 7,

Immediately Following Our 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Masses

Thursday, May 4
9:30 a.m.
Borromeo Hall
And on Zoom

Presenter:

Chaplain (Maj.) Lisa Northway,
U.S. Army

Preparing Your Heart for God’s Radical Abundance
in Your Life: Cultivating Gratitude, Grit,
and Generosity in the Lives Around You

Lisa Northway is an ordained minister and military chaplain, providing pastoral care counseling in the U.S. Armed Forces. She focuses on spiritual preparedness to meet all of life's missions for military service members, veterans, civilians, and their families.

Chaplain Northway holds a master’s degree in counseling, Master of Divinity, and Pastoral Ministries bachelor's degree. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, a trained facilitator for Prepare Enrich, a program that equips couples for healthier relationships, and a trained Engaging Your Strengths, StrengthFinder Coach.

Lisa is a co-author of “Radical Abundance: More Than We Can Ask or Imagine.” It is a collaborative book of fifty devotionals, inspired by Ephesians 3:20-21, featuring authors who share their stories of God’s radical abundance amidst the challenges of life.

“Radical Abundance: More Than We Can Ask or Imagine”
will be available for purchase.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81166363160

Dial +1 669 444 9171

“Pro Deo et Patria” (for God and country)

Questions:
Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or Cindy Kline 925-724-7636

www.stcharleslivermore.org/wings

May is traditionally dedicated, in a special way, to our Blessed Virgin Mother.
In response, we will gather each Thursday in May at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel.
All are welcome!

Livermore Knights of Columbus
Baby Bottle Fundraising Campaign

This year, your Livermore Knights of Columbus will be running a Baby Bottle fundraiser to benefit Next Step, formerly known as the Valley Pregnancy Center. All services are 100% free to clients. This fundraiser helps to provide community awareness and services to all in need.

Next Step will have a table outside of the Church after each Mass this
Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7. Filled bottles will be collected the weekend of May 20.

Join Our Men of Faith
Dinner Program

Presenter:

Father Luke Leighton, CFR

Monday, May 8

Social 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Program 7:00 p.m.

Borromeo Hall

Join Father Luke Leighton and our Men of Faith,
for fellowship, spirituality, and a delicious meal!

We know what our next move is...surrender!
Now is the time to come face-to-face with Jesus.

Reserve Your Seat Today!

Join the next Sew-Fest!

Saturday, May 13,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
1020 Mocho Street
Livermore, 94550

We need all kinds of help - sewing, ironing, and cutting. Bring your sewing machine (or serger), iron, ironing board, and scissors. Along with your helping hands, 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.

For more information visit us at: DressAGirlSFBayArea.com

Questions? Suzanne Beck,
925-352-8447 or suzbeck@yahoo.com.

Vacation Bible School Fundraiser at Casa Orozco!

Thursday, May 18
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
325 S. L Street, Livermore

Please show this flyer at Casa Orozco.
Your receipt will be stapled to the bottom of this
flyer and Casa Orozco will donate 15% of pre-tax sales
(Includes alcoholic beverages!)

Dine In, Take Out, and Order Online!

Thank you for supporting St. Charles and our Vacation Bible School!!