(Photo courtesy of Ron Essex Photography)
Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
Time goes by quickly and summer is coming to an end once again! Standing next to me (in the photo above) for this year's Blessing of the Grapes are Josh Jonas, associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Livermore, and Rabbi Laurence Elis Milder, Ph.D., Congregation Beth Emek, Pleasanton.
Meanwhile, I am pleased to announce that we have many activities planned for the Fall. A few are highlighted below, so be sure to mark your calendars!
- Bethlehem Craft Fair (this weekend):
Join us in the plaza this Saturday, September 2, from 4-6 p.m. and Sunday, September 3, from 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and take this opportunity to purchase your holiday gifts early. - Interfaith Interconnect:
The Interfaith Interconnect ministry will be hosting its annual "Ice Cream Social" on Sunday, September 10, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. on the back lawn. Come and join us in the observance of this year's UN World Day of Peace. - OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults):
Our "Adult Learning and Initiation" ministry will be holding its first meeting on Wednesday, September 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the Benedict room. Questions? Contact Daniel Goodman, OCIA Coordinator. - Children's Faith Formation:
Take advantage of our early bird savings plan and register your children now for our faith formation classes. Prices will increase on Monday, October 2, so be sure to register today! - Adoration:
"Come, Watch & Pray", our new monthly First Friday Adoration series, will begin on October 6. Adoration will take place in the Church between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - Blessing of the Animals:
I invite each of you to bring your pets to our annual "Blessing of the Animals" event on the back lawn. This special blessing event will take place on Saturday, October 7, between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. I look forward to seeing you there, along with your beloved pets!
Finally, if you would like to read my article "Put 'Christ' back into Christianity", be sure to check out Sunday's bulletin.
Blessings, Everyone!
- Fr. Kwame
- Fr. Kwame
The Week Ahead
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- Wednesday, August 30:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Pope)
- Youth Confirmation Parent Meeting 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, August 31:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Scout Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
- Friday, September 1:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Saturday, September 2:
- Bethlehem Craft Fair 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Plaza)
- Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, September 3: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Bethlehem Craft Fair 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Plaza)
- Mass at 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Mass and Baptism at 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Mass and Baptism at 11:30 a.m. (Church)
- After Each Sunday Mass:
FREE Donuts, Treats, Coffee, Tea, and Cold Drinks - Monday, September 4: Labor Day Holiday
- Livermore School Non-Student Day
- Parish Office Closed
- Communion Service 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)
St. Michael School is proud to offer CYO basketball once again for 1st through 8th grade students. Players will have the opportunity for growth, exercise, and friendship through sports education and participation.
While we would like to welcome everyone, space is limited. Therefore, priority will be given to children as follows:
- St. Michael School students and Faith Formation students
- St. Michael Parish families
- St. Charles Faith Formation students and parish families with waiver (complete waiver and email to cyo@smsliv.org)
- Those residing within St. Michael's boundaries (verify your address)
Teams for 1st through 2nd grade will be coed, while teams for 3rd through 8th grade will be gender specific. Players from grades 3 through 8 may be combined to make teams.
Registration is now open through September 7
Calling All Senior Parishioners to Join Us!
JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF
Those who suffer the loss of a loved one due to death experience grief. It is completely normal—but not easy. This experience can be painful, confusing, and overwhelming. Each person’s response to grief is unique, but there are certain universal aspects of grief that we all share.
The Grief Support Ministry at St. Charles provides the opportunity to meet with others on the same journey. When we allow others to help us carry our burden of grief it can lighten our load, even if it is just a little. Being with others and hearing them express their feelings and experiences can provide perspective on our own situation, give us support and guidance during our journey, and provide for healing over time. We never get over missing our loved ones, but in time learn to live our lives with the memories while moving forward.
We provide a Grief Support Group on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the St. Ignatius room of the Keeley Center. It is facilitated by Mary Ruth Cross, MFT, and Claire La Scola - a retired RN and MFT, both parishioners. If you would like more information, you may contact Claire at 925-447-9800.
The Grief Support Ministry of St. Charles/St Michael parishes will provide a Grief Support Workshop for six Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting September 21 and ending November 2, 2023. These meetings will allow you to explore your response to your loss in a safe, supportive environment. Sharing with others can lighten the burden.
The Dates of Each Session:
Thursday, September 21, 28
Thursday, October 12, 19, 26
Thursday, November 2
We will cover the following topics: The Grief Process, Feelings, Coping with Grief, where is God in our Grief, coping with the Holidays, and Making Progress in our Journey.
Meeting Location: Ignatius Room
COMING SOON…
WINGS
Women in God’s Spirit
A faith enrichment ministry for women of all ages.
WINGS
Women in God’s Spirit
A faith enrichment ministry for women of all ages.
WINGS 2023-2024 SEASON BEGINS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
THEME:
CHANGING LIVES BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WINGS meets on Thursday mornings
from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
in Borromeo Hall.
Weekly attendance is not required.
If you have any questions or would like to become a Wings member,
please contact Janet Schott
please contact Janet Schott
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)
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
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