From Bishop Michael C. Barber...
“In spite of what you may see in the news from Washington, I do not think it is safe, nor are we ready to reopen our churches for public Mass quite yet. We are working closely with State & County health officials to prepare.”
From Fr. Kwame Assenyoh...
May
31
COMMUNION after Pentecost Mass
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Dear St. Charles Family:
Among the options given to us by the bishop, and in consultation with our Liturgical Team, below are the directives for our Sunday celebrations beginning this coming Sunday (Pentecost), May 31st.
Every Sunday Beginning on Pentecost:
9:30 AM:
Watch our live Mass video at home
(Wear RED This Sunday)
11:30* AM - 1:00* PM (Find your specific arrival time below):
Drive to the Parish, park in the parking lot, wear your mask, and walk with your family to the opened Church doors as directed by Hospitality & other volunteer ministers. Everyone in your family is required to wear a mask.
In the Church, Deacon Dave will bless you with holy water, which is a reminder of our baptism. You will then be directed to proceed and receive holy communion as set forth below:
Safest Way to Receive Communion:
- Stand at arm’s length from the minister (with your mask on)
- Minister says: “The body of Christ”; You answer: “Amen”
- Bow slightly, then remove your mask
- Stretch your hands toward minister with one open-palm on top of the other
- Minister gently drops host in your palm without touch your palm
- Consume the host, (put your mask on) and exit as you are directed by other ministers
* Find Your Specific Arrival Time:
The last (names in the alphabet) shall be first to arrive!
- 11:30 - 11:45 AM - Your last name begins with letters R to Z
- 12:00 - 12:15 PM - Your last name begins with letters I to Q
- 12:30 - 12:45 PM - Your last name begins with letters A to H
Special Notes:
If you would feel uncomfortable or unsafe by participating in this way, do not worry - you are not obligated to do so. Rest assured - God is still with you!
Similarly, if you do not feel well, stay at home until your health returns.
Please do not pause to hold conversations inside or outside of the Church. We all miss each other deeply but let us ensure our safety first.
Also, you may bring your offering envelopes and drop them in the basket, and pick up bulletins as you exit the Church.
For this Pentecost occasion, please respond with ONE RSVP (above) PER FAMILY. Doing so will particularly helpful, as the results will be utilized for planning purposes.
In the meantime, I can’t wait to see you at communion!
Fr. Kwame
For those who asked on Tuesday evening,
Click HERE to view my Q&A Slides
May
28
THURSDAY Evening ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Our Sixth Bible Study Session on Zoom...
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Fr. Kwame's Zoom Invitation:
Thursday Evening Adult Bible Study Program
Topic: Conclusion of Stories in the Torah/Pentateuch
May 28, 2020, at 7:00 PM
To Join Zoom Meeting, Click HERE
Meeting ID: 863 2252 9399
Password: 1BqnL
Fr. Kwame's Adult Bible Study
PREVIOUS VIDEOS
Video #5: May 21st Bible Study Session
Stories in the Book of Deuteronomy
Stories in the Books of Leviticus and Numbers
Video #3: May 7th Bible Study Session
Stories in the Book of Exodus
Video #2: April 30th Bible Study Session
Video #1: April 23rd Bible Study Session
If you have been curious about our Zoom setup, Fr. Kwame's camera is located directly above the digital clock and behind the two monitors.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
