Dear Saint Charles Borromeo Family:
The 12 recent baptisms of children here at St. Charles Borromeo are an encouraging indication of our growing and vibrant community!
Beginning this weekend - and through the month of October - all parishes are asked to provide weekend Mass attendance counts to the Diocese.
Beginning this weekend - and through the month of October - all parishes are asked to provide weekend Mass attendance counts to the Diocese.
May I ask the following question of you?
Should we want to demonstrate the vibrancy of St. Charles Borromeo by coming in person to Mass, each weekend, just to be counted?
Should we want to demonstrate the vibrancy of St. Charles Borromeo by coming in person to Mass, each weekend, just to be counted?
Although some might say yes, I hope most of us know our participation at Mass should not be done to “impress the Diocese.”
By receiving the Eucharist in person - served by the hands of loving members of your own parish family - you are not only spiritually nourished with the body and blood of Christ, but you are within the physically present embrace of God!
"Physically present?" you may ask.
In this case, the goodness of God is physically present in the form of the accepting, supportive, and caring community of St. Charles Borromeo parishioners who are seated or standing right next to you.
"Awesome! What on earth could be better?"
Exactly - what could be better? So, I invite you and your family:
COME BACK TO THE CHURCH IN PERSON!
COME BACK TO THE CHURCH IN PERSON!
Autumn blessings, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
-- Fr. Kwame
PS If you would like to read my article "Are You Envious Because I Am Generous?", be sure to check out Sunday's bulletin.
The Week Ahead
You May Also View Our Complete Calendar
- Wednesday, September 27:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Funeral at 11:00 a.m. (Church)
- Faith Formation (K-5th Grade) 4:00 p.m. (Hall & Classrooms)
- Children's Choir Practice 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Pope)
- OCIA (Adult Faith Formation) 6:00 p.m. (Ignatius)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Pope)
- MSYM (Middle School Youth Ministry) 7:00 p.m. (Hall) - Thursday, September 28:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Faith Formation (K-5th Grade) 3:30 p.m. (Hall & Classrooms)
- Grief Support Workshop 7:00 p.m. (Ignatius)
- Scout Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Pope)
- Friday, September 29:
- Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- St. Vincent de Paul Society Service and Reception
(for members only) 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Hall)
- Saturday, September 30:
- Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Wings Promotion Table 4:45 - 6:15 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. (Church) - Sunday, October 1: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FREE Donuts, Treats for Kids, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate,
and Cold Drinks after each Sunday Mass
- Mass at 7:30 a.m. (Church)
- Wings Promotion Table 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Church)
- Pre-School/Tiny Treasures 9:30 a.m. (Dominic)
- OCIA Dismissal 9:30 a.m. (Benedict)
- Youth Confirmation Year 1 Class 10:00 a.m. (Hall)
- Mass at 11:30 a.m. (Church) - Monday, October 2:
- Communion Service 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)
- Christian Meditation 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Ignatius)
- High School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. (Hall)
Join Us
Tomorrow, September 27
Join Us in the Church
for
Adoration
Friday, October 6,
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monthly Adoration
will continue to be offered
on the first Friday
for
Adoration
Friday, October 6,
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monthly Adoration
will continue to be offered
on the first Friday
of each month.
Come, Watch, and Pray!
You are cordially invited
to celebrate the
Silver Jubilee
of Priestly Ordination
of Father
Bernard Kwame Assenyoh
(Ordained November 14, 1998)
to celebrate the
Silver Jubilee
of Priestly Ordination
of Father
Bernard Kwame Assenyoh
(Ordained November 14, 1998)
Masses of Thanksgiving:
- Sunday, October 29, at
10:30 a.m. Location:
Saint Columba Catholic Church Oakland, CA, USA - Saturday, November 4, at
4:00 p.m. Location:
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Livermore, CA, USA - More information will be provided in future bulletins and flocknotes!
All men are invited to
attend the
Men of Faith's
annual
One Day Retreat!
attend the
Men of Faith's
annual
One Day Retreat!
Saturday, October 14
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Borromeo Hall
Borromeo Hall
Would You Like to Help Those Who Are Unhoused?
Here's how you can help reach our goal to provide 300 hygiene packs...
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
These items are needed to complete each hygiene pack:
- Deodorant (male/female)
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Chapstick (flavorless)
- Socks (male/female)
- Hand Sanitizer
- Kleenex Pocket Tissue
- Hand Lotion (unscented/Male & Female)
- Flushable Wipes (unscented)
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 28
Thursday, October 12, 19, 26
Thursday, November 2
St. Ignatius Room
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 28 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.
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.
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.
In addition to the Thursday evening sessions listed here, we also provide a Saturday morning Grief Support Group on the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the St. Ignatius room. These meetings are facilitated by parishioners Mary Ruth Cross, MFT, and Claire La Scola - a retired RN and MFT.
What’s new this year?
St. Michael has rejoined our WINGS Ministry! We welcome them back and all women of the Catholic Community of St. Charles and CCOP.
Due to low Zoom participation last year, Zoom viewing of the meeting will not be provided this year.
WINGS
Women in God’s Spirit
A faith enrichment ministry for women of all ages.
WINGS 2023-2024 Season Begins
Thursday, October 5
Thursday, October 5
Promotion Weekend:
Stop by the promotion table outside the Church
Saturday, September 30 – 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Sunday, October 1 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Our Theme for This Year:
Changing Lives by Making a Difference
At WINGS there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and put our faith in action. Enjoy various speaker presentations and topics, small group sharing, fellowship, and more!
Weekly attendance is not required.
Registration forms are available
in the Chapel or you can
Registration forms are available
in the Chapel or you can
Blessing of the
Animals
As our way of thanking you for joining us on this special day,
Your Pet Will Receive a Metal Blessing Tag
(First come first served)
(First come first served)
Bonus Award:
A very special award
will be presented
to each parishioner
A very special award
will be presented
to each parishioner
who brings their
pet elephant
pet elephant
for its annual blessing.
FREE
Landscaping Wood Chips
Take as much as you need as often as you would like!
Load your own chips. Take note of the diagram for the location of the chips.
A goodwill offering is not necessary but "wood" be greatly appreciated.
Questions?
Contact Bob Lindberg,
Business Manager
Business Manager
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
"Eucharist: Linking Faith and Action"
