Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
I thank each one of you who contributed to the Maui Fire Relief Fund during the past weekend. Your generosity has helped to raise approximately $8,600 to date.
If you haven't had the opportunity to donate yet, you may do so by mailing a check (or bringing it with you to church), or by donating online and selecting Maui Fire Relief Fund from the drop-down menu. Thank you again for your generosity!
We are also working with Fr. Bonaventure of Nigeria to help his community rebuild and stay protected during these turbulent times in his country. If you are inspired to donate to this worthy cause, you may do so online (select Second Collection from the drop-down menu) or by mailing or delivering a check to the Parish Office.
Meanwhile, if you would like to read my reflective article regarding prophets in our everyday lives, be sure to check out Sunday's bulletin.
Blessings, Everyone!
- Fr. Kwame
- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, August 23:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream) - Thursday, August 24:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Scout Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
- Friday, August 25:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Saturday, August 26:
- Pre-Baptism Class 11:00-12:30 p.m. (Church)
- Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, August 27: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Mass at 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Mass at 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Mass at 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- After Each Sunday Mass:
FREE Donuts, Treats, Coffee, Tea, and Cold Drinks!
What an amazing turnout we had for sorting crayons for The Crayon Initiative! On Saturday, August 5, over 20 volunteers donated their time and talent. We thank everyone for coming out to support our cause!!!
We are happy to report that our group sorted 180 pounds of crayons!!! That is the equivalent of 7,200 new crayons or 900 new boxes of crayons to be shipped to children's hospitals. Thanks to each of you for giving 900 children a reason to smile. As an added environmental benefit, we diverted 180 pounds of crayons from our local landfills!
The Crayon Initiative (TCI) is a Danville, California non-profit organization whose mission is to bring happiness to children fighting childhood illnesses in hospitals. They do this by recycling used crayons from schools, restaurants, and families, and repurposing them into brand-new boxes of crayons. The recycled crayons are donated to over 250 children's hospitals throughout the United States. This provides smiles to children in hospitals and allows them to express themselves during their treatment and/or recovery. It's a simple form of creative therapeutic play for the children and helps them cope with their illnesses.
To learn more about The Crayon Initiative visit their website. There are many opportunities to support TCI through your time, talent, and/or financial contribution. TCI is fully supported by volunteers and sponsors to maintain the production and shipping of crayons. On average, the cost is approximately $1.50 to sort, produce, and ship a new box of crayons to a children's hospital. If you are interested in providing financial support (no amount is too small) please check out the Lori Deselms Fundraising page: Fundraising for The Crayon Initiative.
This event was coordinated by Help in Action, a local community organization whose mission is to encourage volunteerism by providing trusted resources and opportunities to serve those in need to create a better world one good deed at a time. If you’re interested in learning more or volunteering at one of our upcoming HIA Events, check out the HIA website or subscribe to be the first notified about upcoming events!
With gratitude,
Daisy Ureno (co-founder of Help in Action),
and Lori Deselms (board member of The Crayon Initiative)
Calling All Senior Parishioners to Join Us!
Glen Wilson,
Brother-in-law of Steve Clancy
Bishop’s 2023 Ministries Appeal
The Bishop's Ministries Appeal supports the ministries
that go out into the parishes:
that go out into the parishes:
Faith formation and evangelization, CYO sports, formation of priests to serve parishioners, care of the retired priests, and meeting the unexpected needs of schools and parishes.
Donate Today!
(Select "2023 Bishop's Ministries Appeal" from the Drop-Down Menu)
WINGS IS ON SUMMER BREAK!
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action"
